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Grand Forks herald., 1922-05-31

s&s Not having been able to find out what it's all
about, ths public shows little keenness about the
WARM China. 81 S
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
LAVENDER & OLD LACE

Booklovers and patrons of the
theatre will remember this sweet
old story by Myrtle Reed. 1t is
estimated that the story has been
read by nearly fifty million peo-
pie. The screen adaptation Of
this famous novel follows closely
the book and the quaint charac
tiers are depicted in a manner that
is refreshing and entertaining.
All lovers of the beautiful, and
of the works of standard authors
owe it to themselves not to miss
this rare treat. Lavender and
Old Lace" will be shown at the
Island Theatre Saturday, April /.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
) PEOPLES FORUM ).

The people should know how
the school money has been hand
led before the next election.
The voucher book shows we
paid $4,000 for school wood
without bids and with no men
'tion Of wood in any directors
meetings to my knowledge.
$4,000 was paid to Attorney
Chambers for his services about
the old school house without men
ton of it in the voucher book
or minutes. Both school prose-
cutting attorneys told me this
was illegal.
| have attended every meeting
| have heard of and yet the
gymnasium was sided and paint.
ed and new pumping plant in.
stalled, Mr., Olson was given the
south, end run without my
knowledge.
| have not seen any of the
transportation contracts for this
year or been given chance to
sign them.
AT cur 1921 election Mr.. Bon
nell told me that we were not
allowed to put on or take off
any names after the polls were
opened.
Supt. Hulse says there is no
such ruling and never has been.
That any one can write in any
name at any time during election
| want to make it plain that
| am not trying to move our
High school to Burton as is being
reported.
Last year before Center built
| would have been glad to see
one Union High school at Center
for the whole island but now
see no way but to build our own
High school where it is.
But if all three directors want
ed to move it they could not do
it unless the people voted to.
If You want any further IN
formation I'll be glad to show
you the school books or tell you
just where | stand and then
stand there.
Mrs. Il. II. Gorsuch,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
CENTER
(Mrs. Ray Miner)

Mrs Grace Harrison and two
boys spent the week end with
her mother and sisters.
Mrs. A. L. Smith and dauphter
Miss Brown, were Tacoma shop
pers on Tuesday.
Mrs. L. Houghton spent the
week end in Seattle.
Mrs. WILDER was in Tacoma
over the week end getting some
dental work done. Mrs. Hearst
went with her.
Mrs. Hihble has been visiting
her mother in Seattle for few
days.
Mrs Dunlap and son spent the
week end at her mothers home
| in Seattle.
Roy Hibble was in Seattle on
last Saturday buying new
violin. He is going to take les.
sons from Fred Hearst of LISA
beula.
Hayward Jones of BeIrngham
is spending few weeks with
Ray Miner before going to Port
land to work. He is a former
Vashon island boy grandson OF
Frank Miner. His wife and fam
| lily will JON him later.
Mr. and Mrs. d. A. Cheney of
Tacoma are the proud parents of
a baby girl. They We're former
Vashon island people, Mother
and baby are reported doing
nicely.
NILS. w III, Dldck was IN seat
tie visiting her son over the week
end.
The Kist family are moving
back to Seattle this week, Mr.,
kist will remain on the island
until he can locate at another
place,
Charley Morford was in town
Saturday and the doctor said he
was ready for work again.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Newman
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

check for $4,000 for appearing
IN this picture but unfortunately
he held the check too long and
in the meanwhile, the producers
went broke and all he has is the
check-Ao money. At that we
have a suspicion that he will miss
the paltry $4,000 This picture
is a home run! Don't miss it.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
BURTON BAPTIST CHURCH

Services next Sunday as fol
lows:
10 a. m. Bible School.
II A. NJ. Sermon-"The Souls
Great Privilege Z p, M. Young
peoples meeting; s p. m. sermon
'The Misiudged Christ"
Special music arranged for the
day. Bus leaves Ellisport at l0;45
a. m. Note change of time of eve
ming services,
7, S. Fretz, Pastor,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Over fifty three dollars were
the receipts Of the entertainment
given by the Vashon Island
Woman's club for the library
fund at the church last Friday
evening. The building was pack
ed and none went away disap-
pointed with the program, which
was given by local talent making
it more enjoyable and more like
a family gathermg-morc of these
get-to-gether domgs are needed
on the island. A number of the
prominent male citizens headed
the program with a smoker"
which was highly appreciated and
enjoyed by the orchestra as well
as audience; in fact one Of the
singers was accused of laughing
right not loud while trying to
sing, and will be dropped from
the next smoker" unless he
manlfestS more dignity, while on
the stage! The orchestra leader
in acknowledging the vociferous
applause, outdid the most noted
leader with his bows, and bows
The reading by Mrs. Ray
Kingsbury, Miss Elma Alhberg.
solo by Mrs. Tjomsland, and sole
by Kenneth Van House, were
much enjoyed by the audience, as
were also the male quartette
pantomine, in fact every number
on the program was finely rem.
dered and enjoyed by those at.
tending.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. A. j. VanIlouse will en-
terrain the Ladies Aid society at
her home west of Burton on
April l3th-4the second Thursday
in April. Don't forget the date,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. j. A. Lindstrom entertain.
ed eight Masons at dinner We'd.
nesday evening, including Mr.
Norton Gregory, Past Grand
Orator of the Grand Lodge Of
Washington, who lectured that
evening at the Masonic hall al
Portage.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
DOCKTON
(Mrs. Claude petcrsen}

Miss Ogot Andersen, who is
making her home with her uncle
and aunt at Spanaway, Ia visit
ing her parents Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Andersen.
Mrs. Lund of Colby spent We'd
ncsday of last week calling ON
Iold friends and ncighbors in
Doclston where she formerly re
sided,
Miss Ebba Petersen Of Tacoma
was the week end guest Of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j, Peter
lSen.
A group of young people from
our town attended the balloon
dance at the Bay View pavilion
last Saturday evening.
The regular monthly meeting
was held in the Community hail
Saturday evening. On account
of illness among the members
of the entertainment committee
there was nothing on the pro
gram in that line.
j. Nilsen of New Castle is
spending a few days with his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. II. Nilsen.
The Ladies Aid will meet at
the home of Mrs. Richard NilSen
Wednesday afternoon, April 9th,
Mrs. c. Madsen of Harper is
attending her mother Mrs, j.
Miller who is sick at her home.
Miss Irene Baker of Seattle
was a week end guest of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. B. Il. Scanlon.
Mrs. Dan Landers and baby
were at her parents home while
Mr.. Landers underwent treat
ment for his injured eye, in the
Tacoma General hospital.
Mrs. G. Petersen attended the
funeral of Mrs. j. limerick We'd
nesday of last week. Mrs. Emer
lex died following an operation
at the Tacoma General hospital
on Sunday, March 18th.
The dance given in Stuckey S
hall last Friday evening was well
attended by the, young people,
and happy time was enjoyed
by all.
Frank Claus of Manzanita has
purchased tie skeleton ship that
has been laying on the beach at
Dockton for some time. He is
cutting the frames down and will
use them for the building of a
bulkhead.
The school children, accompan-
led by their teachers were guests
lof the s s Bacoi Thursday after
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
BURTON
Mrs, A. Hunt)

Did you buy some linoleum
from parties canyasSng the island
last week Thursday So did wei
That's all
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. j. NJ. Staples is in Port.
land for short time, with her
daughter Mrs. Leayitt who has
a new tiny baby girl. Mrs.
Staples is expected home this
week, Meantime, the dressmaly-
ing and other sewing brought
for her consideration, is ably
taken care Of by her sister, Mrs,
Searle
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
Wool and Tricotte
Dresses Special $11.95

Large special purchases that enable offer exceptional
values at this popular price.
The wool dresses of fine quality all wool Poise twill
and tricotne in navy and black Straight and tunic styles
with short and q sleeves and effectively trimmed with bads
and silk embroidery
The Tricolete dresses shown in number Of very at
tractive tmic and straight models trimmed with soutaeh
braidng and embroidery In navy, brown and black
Special S11.95
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Union j. High school is hav.
ing a weeks 'vacation-will re-
sumo work Tuesday morning.
April 4th.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Harvey LamoreuX who is prin-
cipal of the Junior High school
of Gle Elum is home for the
Easter vacation.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

The Woodman lodge surprised
Mr.. and Mrs. Mccormick on last
Friday evening. A lovely time
was had by all.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

The school children, accompan
led by their teachers were guests
of the S. S. Bacoi Thursday after
noon of last week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

drove their new car over from
Seattle last week to visit Mrs.
Newman S mother Mrs. Sherman.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mr.. Beutel is over from Tacoma
helping Harry Heating erect the
first half of a 20xl30 poultry
house-the other half to go up
when the hens guarantee to lay
more eggs, and not lay down on
the job.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

David Gammell was over from
Olympia Wednesday with a pros
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Zimmerman were
surprised on Monday by the
Woodman lodge. They had a fine
evening.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

The P. T. A. of Center are
giving basket social on Friday,
March 3lst. Come and bring
your basket.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31
"HEADIN' HOME"

The great Bambino, Babe Ruth
famous home run king of the
diamond will be seen at the Is
land Theatre ON Wednesday of
next week in "Headin' Home, "
"a play full of love, pathos and
best of all-action. Those who
follow baseball will wish to see
the great Ruth in action and the
picture gives them this opportun-
ity. Poor Babel He received a
pective buyer for his mothers
place,
News comes from Tacoma that
a baby daughter arrived at the
home of Mr., and Mrs. d, A.
Cheney,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. II. C. Stone was over
from Seattle last week with sew.
eral of her borders, University
students, for a short vacation,
with her daughter and son Mr..
and Mrs. A. W. Thompson.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. Mary Gammell was in Gig
llarbor several days last week,
visiting friends.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Don't forget the p. 4. A. meet
ing at the High school Tuesday
night, April 4. There will be
election of officers, talk by Prof.
Paries on the 30-l0 plan, special
music, and other features worth
while.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Any housewife who takes pride in her morning appear
will appreciate the pleasure of slipping into OF these
attractive little bingham rocsdanty enough TO meet Wis
itors in
25 smart styles All made of excellent quality dress ging
ham, in check broken checks and pais in popular light
colors; also plain chambrays and combinations
Trimmed varousy with collar, yestee cuffs
rufes of white organdy contrasting bands and wide sahes
Regular and extra sizesand such very reasonable
price, only $3.50. -5rd Floor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Miss 0got Andersen, who is
her home with her uncle
and aunt at Spanaway, Ia visit
ing her parents Mr.. and Mrs. |.
Andersen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs Lund of Colby spent We'd.
ncsday of last week calling on
old friends and ncighbors IN
Dockton where she formerly re
sided.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

pective buyer for his mothers
nlncn
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. Hihble has been visiting
her mother in Seattle for few
days.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs Dunlap and son spent the
week end at her mothers home
in Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. Grace Harrison and two
boys spent the week end with
her mother and sisters.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Frank Claus of Manzanita has
purchased the skeleton ship that
has been laying on the beach at
Dockton for some time. He is
cutting the frames down and will
use them for the building of a
bulkhead.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-03-31

Mrs. WILDER was in Tacoma
over the week end getting some
dental work done. Mrs. Hearst
went with her.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-30
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
oi Administration upon the estate Of
John B. Lotspeich deceased, have
been granted to the undersigned by
the Probate Court OF Bates County
Missouri, bearing date the end day OF
March, 1922.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allow
ancc within six months after the date
OF said letters, or they may be pre-
cludcd from any benefit of such es-
tate; and if such claims be not ex-
hibtcd within one year from the date
OF granting said letters, they shall be
forever barred.
Witness my signature this end day
OF March, 1922.
MAMIE LOTSPEICH,
Attest Administrator
(SeaD H. L. SHEPPARD,
22-4t Judge of Probate.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-30
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the Circuit Court of Bates Coun-
ty, Missouri, May Term, 1922.
Uryille T. Brown and EIvira Elliott,
Plaintiffs
Jane Brown Ernest Brown and the
unknown consorts heirs, devlsees.
doneos, alienees, immediate. inesne,
and remote, voluntary and invol-
untary grantees of Ebert ID. Brown,
deceased, DEFENDANTS
Now on this 18th day of February,
1922. come the plaintiffs herein and
file their verified petition, alleging
that the defendants. Jane Brown and
Ernest Brown. are non-residents of
the state of Missouri and alleging that
there are persons interested in the
subject matter of the petition, who
are unknown. ana that the interest of
such unknown parties is and is de-
rived as the unknown consorts, heirs,
devisees, donecs. alienees, immediate,
mesne and remote, voluntary and in
voluntary grantees of Ebert d.
Brown. deceased. and alleging that the
said Ebert y. Brown, deceased, was
the owner of an undivided one-third
interest in the land hereinafter de-
scribed.
Whereupon it is ordered by the
clerk in vacation. that the defendants
plaintiffs have commenced a suit
against them in the Circuit Court of
Bates County. Missouri the object and
general nature of which is to obtain
& partition of the
Southeast Quarter tSE Id of
the Southeast Quarter Csc Id of
Section Nineteen 'lD, Township
Forty-one cd. Range Thirty-two
ta2), Bates County, Missouri,
and to have the said land sold in said
partition action and you and each Of
you are notified to be and appear at
the C:rcuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri. at Butler, Missouri, on the
fourth Monday in May. 1922, to an
swer or otherwise plead to said pc
tition, otherwise it will be taken as
confessed and Judgment rendered ac-
cording'y. 1t is further ordered that
this order be published according to
law in The Butler Weekly Times.
c. G. SWARENS,
Circuit Clerk.
Attest: \ true copy from the rec
ord.
(Seal' C. c. SWARENS
: T. 1t Circuit Clerk.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-30
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that Letters
testamentary upon the estate of H. B.
Owen, deceased, have been granted to
the undersigned by the Probate Court
of Bates County, Missouri, bearing
date the 9th day OF March, 1922.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allowance
within six months after the date Of
said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit OF such estate; and
if such claims be not exhibited within
one year from tie date Of granting
said letters, they shall be forever
barred
Witness my signature this Sth day
OF March, 1922.
ESTER ANNIE OWEN,
Attest: Executor.
(ScaD II. L. SHEPPARD,
23-4t Judge of Probate.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-30
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Charles R. Magee and
Laura L. Magee (his wife) by their
deed OF trust dated February 18th,
1920, and recorded February 27th
1920, in the office of the recorder of
Deeds Of Bates County, Missouri, in
book 223, at page 227 conveyed to the
undersigned in trust to secure the
payment Of the note in said deed of
trust particularly described the fol-
lowing described real estate situate in
Bates County, Missouri, to-wit:
Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine
90, Ten (io), Eleven (1I) and
Twelve G2) in Block Thirteen
G0, Rockville, Missouri.
And whereas, the note became due
February II, 1922, and default in the
Payment of the interest thereon has
tccn made and whereas, both principal
and interest are unpaid.
And whereas, the owner of said
rote has requested me to execute the
power vested in me by said deed of
trust to sell said real estate and out
OF the proceeds OF said sale pay the
lawful expenses Of executing this trust
and satisfy said debt secured thereby.
Therefore, in compliance with said
request and in pursuance to the power
vested in me by said deed of trust l
will sell said real estate at public VEN
due to the highest bidder for cash on
The 18TH day Of April, 1922,
between the hours of 9 o'clock a. M |
and 5 o'clock p. m. of that day at the
front door Of the court house in the |
city OF Butler, Bates County, Mis-
]. Z. HERMAN,
e3-4t Trustee.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-30

| In the Circuit Court OF Bates County
Missouri, February Term, 1872.
| Drainage District No. l Of Bates Coun
| ty, Missouri, Plaintiff
aaron NJ Thomas, and the unknown
consort. heirs. uevisees, donees
alienees or immediate, mesne or re-
mote voluntary or ii, iinyoluntars
PENDANTS.
The state of Missouri to the above
named and described defendants
Erecting:
Now on this 7th day of February
1922, being the Second Judicial Day OF
the February, 1922. Term Of this court
it appearing to the court that on the
a,h day of November, 1921, plaintiff
filed his petition herein and that sum
mons thereon was duly issued and that
on the first day of this term the Sher
fl of Bates County made return of
said sunmona that defendant Aaron
Court is satisfied that service of sum-
mons in this cause upon defendant
Aaron NJ Thomas cannot be had. And
the plaintiff having alleged in his pc
that he verify believes there are other
persons interested in the real estate
hereinafter described whose names arc
to him unknown and cannot for that
reason be inserted herein but that Sc
far as known to plaintiff such persons
are described as the unknown con-
sorts, heirs, devisees, donees. alienees
or immediate, mesne or remote, vol
lntary or involuntary grantees of
Aaron NJ Thomas, the record owner of
said real estate;
1t is therefore ordered by the court
hat defendants herein be notified by
publication that plaintiff has COM
mcnced a suit against them in this
court the object and general nature of
which is to secure judgment against
them for the unpaid installments Of
assessments on account of the princi-
pal of drainage district bonds of
.,ounty, Missouri, for the Years 1916
1917, 1918, 1919 and 1870, together
with the interest and penalties there
ON aud an attorneys fee herein which
following respective tracts of land in
Bates County, Missouri to-wit:
Tract one: Lot Eight ~ in Sec
ihn TWrnty% s, R tam ro Thrty
one t3D
tract Two: Lot one % in Sec
ton Twenty-eight t2s) Township
Thirty-nine- tS9). Range Thirty
and to enforce the lien of said assess
nents against said respective tracts
Of land and to sell said lands for the
satisfaction of said judgments and
ard appear at this court at the next
term thereof 10 be begun and held in
the court house in Butler in said
county on the Fourth Monday in May.
1892, and on or before the first day of
said term answer or otherwise de-
:end this action plaintiffs petition
will be taken as confessed and judg-
luent rendered accordingly.
And it is ordered that copy here
Of he published according to law in
ihe ButIer Weekly Times.
G. c. SWARENS,
Circuit Clerk.
\ true copy of the record.
Witness my hand and the
tSeaD seal of the Circuit Court of
Bates County. Missouri, this
oath DAY of March, 1929.
C.. G. SWARENS,
30 Circuit Clerk
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1922-03-30
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

A. V. Linard. Plaintiff
VS..
w. j. Aldridge. Sarah ! Aldridge, L. J.
Aldridge, and sarah Slater. if living,
and il deceased, then the unknown
consorts, heirs. devIsees. donees,
mote, voluntary or involuntary
grantees of ~. J. Aldridge. L. j.
Aldridge, Sarah Slater. ID. Il. Wykoff
and {. \ Wykoff, Defendants.
The State of Missouri to- the above
f, named and described Defendants.
Greeting:
You are hereby notified that an &C.
ton has been commenced against you
in the Circuit Court of Bates County,
Missouri, Affecting the title to the fol-
lowing described land and tenements
tract of lana described as fol-
lows:
Beginning at n point Nine Hun
bred Nine t909l feet due north of
the Southwest corner of the
Northeast quarter of the South
west quarter of Section Twenty
three t23D. Township Forty t40).
Range Thirty-one (3D, Bates
County. Missouri, thence east Four
Hundred Seventeen 41O feet,
thence North One Hundred One
west Four Hundred Seventeen
AID feet, thence south One Hum
bred One and onc-third (101 1-3)
feet to beginning
Which said action IL returnable to
the first day OF the next term OF said
court to be held at the Court house in
the CITY o. Butler in the County and
state aforesaid on the fourth Monday
81 Nay. 1881. when and whore you