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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
CHAP. IN AND NEGRI
ARE ENGAGED

DELMONTE. Calf. Jan 81
Charles Chaplin and Pola NegrL
motion picture stars, have announc-
ed their engagement They refused
to say when they would be married.
Chaplin came from Hollywood on
a morning train TO visit Miss Negri.
His train was an hour and a half
late. When II arrived. Chaplin did
not get of az Delmonte. and a ru-
NOR spread that he had come in
disguise. Il developed he had taken
an automobile at nearby point
and motored to Pebble Beach. Later
Mr.. Chaplin said:
yes We are engaged"
Miss Neeri said so too. and that
ended the interview The, actress
viii remain al Pebble Beach several
days. and then return TO Hollywood.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-29
FLOOR COVERINGS

fine stock Of Administer, Wilton Velvet
and Tapestry Brussels rugs at remarkable
prices. While the Whittsll rugs are not re-.
duced our wonderful stock Of room-size Viii
ton rugs is more than inviting TO the lover
Of fine floor coverings. Also good assort-
ment of rag rugs, grass and fibre rugs and
novelty rugs.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
WEDDING AT BURTON.

A very pretty home wedding
took place at Burton at noon on
Saturday, September Is, when
Miss Marie Tjosdal became the
bride of Scott Sherman at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 0. 0. Tjosdal, at New
port beach. The Rev. Hodges of
Tacoma performed the ceremony
in the presence of immediate rela-
tives only. A background of
green with asters of pastel shades
was provided for the ceremony.
Roses with greens We're used in
the dining room. Both the bride
and her attendant, Miss Bernice
Roach, wore suits of the new
autumn shades and both carried
bouquets of Ophelia rosebuds.
Archie Trabert performed the
functions of best man for the
groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman left on
the evening ferry on a wedding
trip through Oregon. After Oc,
tober l they will be at home at
1925 Eleventh avenue north, Sc
attic.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

the absence Of the cgular oficerr
w. Coy Meredith, who was unable
to be present.
1t was generally resolved to
pitch in and make the reorganiz
ed Vashon- -Maury Island CONNER.
cial club a success. Inasmuch as
there is great deal to do it is be.
lieved that interest can be sus.
tanned.
To begin with Chairman Keat.
ing announced that AN advertis,
ing committee would be appoint.
ed, He appoineted five paid.
up members as follows L. e. Wen.
ham, chairman, w. G. Whitfield
Burton, c. L. Woods, Ellisport,
c. E. Bragg, Vashon Heights, and
e. G. Thompson, Vashon. This
committee will have report to
submit next Tuesday evening.
~ IclrcSllllienJ committee COM
posed Of Alex. Stewart Vashon
Heights, f. A. Weiss, G. Middling,
e. G. Thompson, and Chester Oh
son was appointed to provide re
freshments for the meeting to be
held at the Y. M. G. A. hall next
Tuesday evening
In addition to refreshments
there will be short musical pro
gram to add to the entertainment
of the evening.
Every one on the island who is
interested in the welfare of the
community is invited to attend
this meeting.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
GET EXTENSION SCHOOL.

A one-week school for poultry,
men has been arranged by Will
W. Henry, county agent, to be
held at the Chamber of Commerce
assembly hall, Arctic building,
Third and Cherry, Seattle, begin
ming Monday, October l, from 10
o'clock a. m. to 800 o'clock p. m.
daily. The school is for the pur-
pose of giving poultrymen an OPP
portmity to get the latest and
best information on the poultry
industry without having to leave
their fiocks. The school will be
conducted by W. D. Buchanan,
poultry extension specialist of the
State College of Washington, with
the aid of local poultrymen. The
program for the school will be
published at an early date.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

Following the organization of
the -Maury Island Com
mercial club a few days ago, an
other meeting was called for Fri
day evening Of last week and a
general invitation issued to all,
and particularly to the members
Of the organization of the same
name which was in existence two
years ago. AS a result there was
a good sized delegation from
Burton and vicinity. Upon call
ing the meeting to order, C. Il.
Woods, who had been elected
chairman at the previous meeting
stated that motion to annul the
proceedings of the previous meet
ing would be in order and that the
present meeting would be turned
over to the officers Of the former
organization. On the passage of
that motion Harry Keating, presi-
dent Of the old organization, was
called upon to take charge.
Then followed a half hours dis
cussion as to the best methods to
proceed. 1t was the consensus of
the opinion of those present that
name had considerable value and
that the organization should be
continued under that title. Five
members of the old organization
arose to their feet and called up
on the chairman to call special
meeting. This was done and w.
G. Parkes was chosen secretary in
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

date. In the June call the bank
had total Of resources and La
bilities Of $l99,485, while this
last statement shows $240,7l947.
Loans and discounts this month
are $96,726.6S as compared with
$S1 1861 in June and deposits
show a gain Of almost 100000.
Cash on hand and cab resources on
June ID were $50,456.3S while
this statement shows $68,349.15.
Altogether the statement is most
satisfactory.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
DEMAND FOR STATE LANDS

Land Commissioner C. V. Saw
idge was obliged to call upon
every timber cruiser who could
spare any of his time to complete
appraisals of state-owned timber
which people are trying to buy at
the special land sale in December.
The rush for land continued up to
the time the lists were closed Sat
urday and indications are that the
demand for timber will increase
this winter.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

from 10 o'clock a. m. to 800 p. m.
The premiums for the winners in
these contests are being offered by
the banks of Renton and Sno-
qualmie valley. Demonstrations
will be given and exhibits shown
in canning, cooking, sewing,
and garden and poultry club work
representing % boys and girls
clubs from ten different communi-
ties Of the county.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
TWO BUILDINGS MOVED

A. 7. Tjomsland this week NOV
ed the old garage building and
the Pioneer meat market building
from the lot recently purchased
by A. II. Petersen and G. G. Kim
mel to locations directly east of
the former sites. Work will be-
gin soon on the foundation of the
new store building but it is doubt
full if it will be completed ready
for occupancy this fall.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
MAsoNs GOOD TRAVELLERS

On Tuesday evening of this
week a number of the members of
Robert Burns chapter R. A. NJ. at
tended a ceremonial at Seattle re
turning at a late hour in a launch.
On Wednesday evening the de-
gree team Of Mark p. Waterman
lodge, A. f. NJ, chartered the
Vashona and went to Tacoma
and put on mitiatory work for
one Of the lodges Of that city.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
SPLENDID RAIN.

Nearly an inch of much needed
rain fell on Thursday of this week,
extinguishing the numerous brush
fires and clearing the atmosphere
of smoke. Late gardens and or
chards will be very much benefit
ed by the downpour.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
I'VE HAVE WITH US

Ralph McAlister, editor of the
Masonic Tribune, Seattle, who
has been residing at the north end
for the summer, and who recently
returned to Seattle, writes the
News-Record that on a visit to the
island recently he found two
earwigs. Thus far this is the first
report that the meets had gained
a foothold on the island Every
effort should be made to prevent
their spread.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
ASSESSORS REPORTS SHOW
ADDED WEALTH IN STATE

II the county assessors have
compiled their 1923 returns prop,
erly there is half as much money
invested in pool and billiard
roomss in this state as there is in
jewelry, diamonds, watches, fire
arms and clothing; there are only
$Sl ,3444 in money to be found
bicycles lost 90 cents in value
since 1922 and there are $50 fewer
of them; there are 10 per cent
fewer automobiles and auto trucks
III Washington when the assessors
count than there are when the di-
rector of licenses checks up: since
last year the state has lost in
horses, stations, mules, stock cat
tie, mllch cows, sheep and goats,
sewing machines, pianos, motor
cycles, logging railroad valuations
mechanics tools, agricultural i'm
plemcnts, threshing machines and
manufacturing materials and 9th
er articles. However, in other
lines mild prosperity is reported.
Hogs, for example, increased 13
per cent. and there is improvement
in poultry, household furniture,
Office equipment, jewelry and
books, including scientific instru-
ments, automobiles, steamboats,,
lumber, saw logs, goods and mer-
chandise, manufacturers tools
and implements and some other
lines.
All this is revealed in the re-
ports filed by county assessors
with the state equalization com
mittee. Some of the state totals
are given below in comparison
with the 1922 returns for what
ever value the comparisons may
be.
The assessors report the numb
er of horses decreased from 213.-
COB to 1913, ,SS3; mules from 1881
to lo,430; stock cattle, 220,573 to
213,225; milch cows, 10000 to
190,659 sheep and goats, 41S,1O1
to 416,270; bicycles, 2,4SO valued
at 1897 each to 2,130 at $S.O4:
sewing machines, 94,SSO to S.
sos; pianos. including automatic
and electric, 64,577to Ga, SOY; mot
orcycles, 1870 to to 1,404; logging
railroads and equipment from
$3,747,99O to $3,73O,2O5 in value;
mechanics tools, $7S7,4S7 to
$769,946; threshing machines, hay
presses, tractors, etc, 81, 1,S45,3 ,345
to $1,5S4, ,102.
There was an increase shown in
the assessed valuation Of jewelry,
fire arms and clothing, the total
going up from $S5S,20l to $685.
1884 while libraries and office fur
nlture gained about $4,000 to
reach $2,7S0,30S assessed valua-
ton this year. There were 38
more organs reported and the
number of hogs increased from
70,273 to 1858. There was near
ly $4,000,000 gained in the vaIua-
tion placed on goods and merchan-
disc while logs lumber, shingles
and lath are valued higher this
year. And, by the way, that $751;
944 in money found and reported
by the assessors is $9,6S5 more
than they found in 1929.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
BANK SHOWS INCREASE.

The state bank examiner issued
call for state banks to make a
report of their business on Sep
tember IA. The Vashon State
bank was found to be in a most
satisfactory condition on that
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
WANTS WINTER HOME.

Mrs. p. w. Herman, whose adj
dress is route 2, Paulsbo, writes
the News-Record wanting a home
for the winter where she can keep
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

n number Of chickens while re-
gaining her health. She desires a
comfortable home as caretaker or
at low rental. Her husband will
work at Seattle and commute.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

Prospect Hill, Tacoma, Aug. 2S
Dear Miss Shipley:
| am writing to thank you for
the lovely night that | had in your
barn. 1t was my first experience
sleeping on hay, but I certainly
hope it won't be the last.
When the Cove girls come to
Tacoma I'm sorry we haven't a
barn, but then we will try to find
something else.
Thanking you again for my
lovely visit, | am, yours sincerely,
MARGARET.
Dorothy Steiner wrote too, but
her letter is not at hand.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
CONTEST AT BRYN MAWR.

The King county boys and
girls' clubs will hold their annual
club contests at Bryn Mawr school
house on Saturday, September %,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
GIRL SCOUT NEWS.

The following short letters will
be of interest to all who met the
three Tacoma Girl Scouts at Cove
on August 25:
My Dear Miss Shipley:
just can't thank you enough
for the wonderful time you gave
we girls and am trying to plan a
way to have the whole trorop here.
I'll succeed or "bust."
This is real short and sweet, but
studies must come first. More
luck.
Give my love to all the girls.
NORMA.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
REORGANIZE VASHON- -MAURY
ISLAND COMMERCIAL CLUB
Men from Several Communities Pledge Sup
port-.neet Tuesday Evening.

Meeting Of reorganzed Vashon-M Maury Island CONNER
cal club at Y M G. A. Hail. Vashon Tuesday evening" Sept
2 at 800 clock Refreshments and musical program in ad
dtion to business session Every the island invited
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
Burton High School.

Burton high school is now in
full progress, the classes are all
organized, and the sophomores en-
pect to initiate the freshmen Fri
day of this week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

The partition between the high
school laboratory and the typing
room is being torn out so that the
rooms may be made into one, larg-
cr and better.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

The football boys have been
practicing hard, the team has
been chosen and expects to play
Vashon this Friday at Burton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21
SCHOOL NOTES
Vashon High School.
BY Gertrude Janney.

Dale Mills has withdrawn from
the fourth grade to enter a Seat
tie school
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

Donald Dunbar and Russell
Ulrich of Vashon Heights enroll
ed in the third grade Monday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

The officers Of the student body
for the year are Hamilton Church,
president; Aaron Sherman, vice
president, and Clifton Morris,
secretary and treasurer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-09-21

cF dill DcJler.
Douglas McClinton and Mabel
Holland now attend Burton high
school in order to get the course
of study they want. Douglas
wanted solid geometry and Mabel
commercial arithmetic and Latin
I.
Friday afternoon the Vashon
football team went to Burton to
play against its old rival, the
Burton team. 1t was accompan-
led by the peppy little yell-leader,
Stella Ceilings, and a group of
loyal supporters, who should help
to win.
Last Friday night the high
school upper classmen gathered
in the gym. to see the poor little
scared =" freshies get initiated by
the "sophs. !" Beginning at eight
O'Clock they were led in the pres
ence of the visitors, one by one.
They had to walk up a narrow
plank onto table, blindfolded,
then jump off, submit to a beat
ing, roll peeled onions across the
floor with their noses, dress up in
strange costumes, and so on. Rus
sell Hall made an adorable baby
and Mary Eevelyn Depue looked
like she might be a famous foot
ball star some day. All enjoyed
the good feed the sophomores set
out.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25
THE AWFUL MESS OF AIMEE AND BILLY

erander becdms He looked it contemptuous
"Ars you afraidr he said DO that must face
tho consequences this foolish thing you hare donsf Once the
truth told. you hare nothing fear from the police
"7he police" said Aimee scornfuNy "lm not AFRAID Of the
police I'm much afraid of Ersa isn't that at ALL
Hs-ths other thing
what other tinqs"
Aimee looked a him NTH groDing embarrassment.
"OhP desperately have got TO put IN so
sOrdsF Ny staying at Icy eotagi Didn't you understand
waat I told youf uas hsrs-two nights.
Mr. Lan5s to her surprise did not look forbading or censor
Instead he looked little puzzled And in that moment Am
conceived a liking for Alexander.
"Now that hare you and heard story he SAID 4
attach pOrdnce TO that incident. uhatever."
"Ah," said Aimee sadly, but other people uI. see
Alexander suddenly flushed crimson and he GrOded Aimee
sye But his face grsw peculiarly grim.
al have only this to say. That man-hdt SPencsr-who
dared erpos you to situation cup wst to
He deserves"
Aimes's heel Smote the floor.
Not against Billy rs he who snred right from
beginning He begged to let him But he has kept
my secret his rsE because uaned Kept He gentle
man.
Billy said Aimee, "tlis my Cousin Alexander 4ndhes-
he knOrcs all about it. 1t this finish, Billy.
The me turned and faced each other
you nut.hell-the awful that Aimee and
Billy bishops daughter and girl
they em nice And Alexander
nothing And Aimee stqueradng
maid, and mixed burglary and galivaning around
with unknown American, Billy Spencer who has kind of
motorcycle sell Incidentally Billy they make too
It's English but it's bright American dollar
And entertaining! and thrilling!
Sidney Gowns He. comparatively
written good here. which deserves its name"The Joy of
Living"
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25

and scattered them on the road. You
can take my things with you!"
"f you think for q moment Ia have
anything to do with such business
A nendlsh expression came over Al
mee's features. She gripped her cous'
ms arms again.
IF you don't" she hissed. TIL tell
everybody about you and Aloysius
Blennerhasset getting lost at the ruri'
decanal picnici"
At this monstrous accusation, Geor-
gina blushed scarlet. The mildest pee
cadlllo In a blameless life, the memory
of the incident in question always
filled her with alarm; Aimee had held
1t over her head before.
T won't listen to another wordF'
she gasped.
"You needn't. 1t Is the time for
deedsw Aimee seized a small square
box from among the luggage and
thumped the chauffeur on the back.
"Grundle, stop here! have only a
bag, I'll walk up to the station ap-
proach. Take Miss Berners on to Jer.
vaulx. And hurry-she 10 behind time
alreadyW
A family bewildered expression
passed over the chauffeur's face. al
though he were trying to arrange his
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25
CHAPTER III
Re-Enter BILLY.

Aimee tramped along the brod
highway. whistllng. At Scroope, mEc
more Mt JervaulX, one was not 3
lowed to whistle. Ever and anon 81
stopped whistling to laugh.
Aimee had dropped the square bs
into a quarry pit an hour before AZ
continued on her way unburdeng
The idea Of finding lodgings at ssi
bridge appealed to her. She ha
funds enough. A months pocts
money was in her purse, and Lat
Scroope had been liberal on her b
parture.
"What a row thers'll be-" chucks
Aimee. "if George doesn't play %
1 don't care. l gave them my Vi.
matum- They can't hang me. II
been very patient with them all. o.,
must make a stand sometime or oths
Who does my life belong to-" denan'
ed Aimee. never purist In gran
mar, "if not to meT'
A faint sound was borne upon y
riously to Aimee's thoughts. 1t vi
like the buzz Of a homing bee. 81
looked up. and saw q motorcya
speeding along the road with sma
Of following dust behind It like u
tail Of a comet. Aimee recognized b
Flying Sphinx, and became aware
a laughing face looking up at ben
and set Of very white teeth.
why. It's BillyI" she cried pa
taneously.
Hello. old chapi" cried the cydf
Billy was bare-hsaded, his fair hb
sticking up at the crown In 4 Ito
tuft that blew about in the wind.
"Where were you making forT y
said.
"The Unemployment bureau =
torted Aimee fippantly.
Billy's face expressed concern.
II suppose you're guying me. II
don't mean you've lost your jobr
"JobT Aimee bubbled with anus
ment "Well, had q Job all ras
for me this morning. But it's wiit
out. I've lost It And now I'm adhI
Billy was perplexed. he had ~
wholly unable to place Aimee.
wondered II she were q governesa
question was on his lips. but
checked himself for fear of giving
Tense.
Lost itY' he exclaimed. ~ Tus
It's Just as well You look na
happierl What job d'you think
chasin'Y'
II don't know"
Billy looked at her eagerly. A 90
den flash came into his eyes, n O
who conceives superb idea.
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25
CHAPTER II
Escape.

Escape.
In the deepest depression, Aimee
wandered down the park avenue
towards the high road. She passed
through the lodge gates and turned
the corner Of the road.
There Aimee halted, and considered
the perversity of Fate. And close be-
side her barked sharp explosion,
with flash of yellow flame and a
Whit Of pungent smoke. And clear
voice exclaimed:
III"
Just what was thInking," said
Aimee.
A young man. who was tlnkering a
motorcycle, whence came the expIo-
sion. looked up startled, and removed
his cap.
"Oh I'm sorry!' he said. 81 didn't
know there was anyone around"
They looked at each other. and both
laughed. 1t was impossible to look
at the stranger and fail to laugh. Not
in derlslon, but joyously. spontaneous
ly, as one laughs when the breeze heels
the boat, or when a puppy dog falls
head over tall
When the motorcyclist grlnned, his
teeth were so white that they gave
the effect of flash. His fair and
rather touslcd hair caught the sun.
His head looked as If II might be
rammed through a door. without dam
aging anything except the door-panel.
He was big built, and about twenty
five, but his bright blue eyes might
have belonged to a boy of sixteen. He
wore dusty blue overalls.
That's better!" he said approving
ly. as Aimee laughed again. "You
were looking as IL you felt pretty
low"
Il was. Everybody has been ap
pallingl Talking sentiment till fee
sticky all over"
The strangers face fell.
Gee! That's too bad! Sc '.ment
chr He made a gesture as IL ward
The Dolores star., 1923-05-25
I've seen his photograph.

Young man. I've seen his photograph
| His face"
ITS the face" said Aimee fiercely
''of cold boiled codfishl I've seer
five seen I'll II made me feel as
IL my shoes were full of waterH
Aimee" said Georgina pla!ntively
"You appal meT
Good thingl Then you know how
I feel!" retorted Aimee pertly. "Ths
whole thing appals me. These curates
I'm fed up with them Alexander Is
the limit
Aimee paused for breath.
Hes a frumpl" she said, with eI'
traordlnary vehemence.
He Is goodl" insisted Georgina.
THAT is a good mans face. II ever !
saw one. And" added Georgina. with
a rapt expression on her plump fea-
lures. "he will fall in love with you.
Aimee. I'm sure OF III And wher
that happens"
"Oh, you make me sick !" said the
frenzled Aimee. It's disease with
you! Sentiment revolts the. This
Numbering about love"
Aimee" said GeorGina almost tear
fully, your very name means Be
loved"
"Oh, r.tsw said Aimee furlously,
and fed from the room.