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The Washington times., 1925-11-03

Defense Granted 4 Adjournment
Until Monday 10 Examine
Some of Witnesses Sought

BY WILLIAM *. HUTCHINSON
The army court -nartial that IS
trying Colonel William Mitchell
for conduc1 prejudicial to good
order and military discipline de-
cided today to give the flying col
oneI ample opportunity To defend
himself before finding him guilty
After promptly overriding mo-
ton to dismiss the whole case.
which indicated iii eventual YER
dict of guilt, the jury Of generals
granted him an adjournment until
Monday next in order to obtain
numerous witnesses through whom
Mitchell win endeavor 70 prove
that his charges Of criminal neg
ligence and almost reasonable
administration Of the army ana
navy air services were fully JUS
titled.
Allowed 10 Start
Mitchell has taken steps to pro
cure seventy-three witnesses. includ
Ing Cabinet officers. President Cs1'
fdge's Secretary high ranking
ficers OF the army and navy, a. Il.
veterans, flying officers, ct
cetera
Whether the ccourt win permit
him to introduce all of these Is
problematical, but it was decided
BY the generals TO let him start
anyway.
The Jury Of generals evidently
felt that, to deny Mitchell the
privilege Of calling witnesses IN his
own behalf might be calculated To
give the public an unfavorable I'M
preston.
Technically speaking, denial Of
such witnesses would have been in
accordance with court-niartiaI Gus
tom, for as Mitchell has admitted
making the statements attributed
to him, 1t rests entirely in the
opinion of the court as to whether
the mere act Of issuance did not
constitute conduct prejudictaI to
good order and military discipline Z
Decision Quickly Reached
without discussion and without
leaving the court room, the generals
quickly upheld ruling by Colo
mel Blanton Winship, law member
OF the court. which overruIed the
motion and rejected the plea for
Mitchell's acquittal.
The court ruled nine times, once
for each of the eight Epecificatio
and finally, in effect approving for
presecution's case sin toto.
The developments occurred with
startling rapidity. Reid first offer
ed his motion. denounced the prose.
cution's case. praised Mitchells
statements and demanded his ac-
quittal.
The motion was Immediately op
posed by Colonel Sherman More
land, the trial Judge advocate. HE
declared the attacks on the War
and Navy departments made b Col
onel Mitchell In his san Antonio
statements last september W1te
suffiniant nroof az the flvinw colo
The Washington times., 1925-11-03
ION IS ON
IN THIRTEEN
STATES
Apathy IS General, Issues
Few, Khan and Rum the
Foremost
IL III rNolo
By GEORGE R. HOLMES

Some millions Of American
voters are marching to the polls
today in thirteen States to elect
governors, mayors, legislators,
municipal and county officers,
and pass upon d scattered assort-
n1ent of important local amend
ments.
It is the quietest off-year cleo
Continued On Page 3; Column 50
The Washington times., 1925-11-03

&S1uAH8 GA Object WHO, Bn0 says
Induced her to swear falsely at
the hearing. the girl now swears
IA : seventeen-page affidavit that
Parkhurst Is being wrongly held
In the Montgomery county jail.
Youth Was Her Suitor.
The youth. suItor of the girl,
ii the son Of Mrs. Virginia Peters
Parkhurst, of Berwyn. Nd, VINO
recently announced her candidacy
for United States Senator.
He has denied steadfastIX guilt,
and has brought forward an inn
posing array of witnesses in sup
port Of a strong abb, Because OF
the doubt Of Judge Riggs Of the
Completeness of the alibi however.
he held the young man for the
action Of the grand jury, which
conyenes next Monday.
When 1t VIII consider Parkhurst, Is
case is not known. Meanwhile.
the boy remains in a cell at the
Montgomery county seat, while his
parents and his attorneys. Robert
Peter, jrs, of Rockville, and NJ.
Hampton Magrtder, OF Upper MARI
boro. are working in his behalf.
Despite this new statement and abb
solution, It Is expected that Park
hurst will remain in Jail until
the grand jury formally dismisses
bis case.
Changes Her Story
The girls original story of being
attacked by an unidentified man
. was readily believed by her parents
and the officers. A few DAYS later,
ct the office of Sheriff Clay Plum
mer, it was announced that, after
much questioning, Mary had
named Parkhurst, and that the
youth had been arrested.
Mary's father, George w. Price,
refused to let her be interviewed.
In bis cell, Parkhurst insisted he
mad no i'll win toward Mary, but
believed she accused him because
Of jealousy toward another girl with
whom he had been going recently.
In her present affidavit. Mary
admits that a quarrel was one
factor In her accusation, but her
main reason for accusing him was
pressure on her from others.
Since the hearing. Mary has been
staying with an aunt at Sykesville,
Nd, halfway between Baltimore
and Frederick. With time to re.
gain her courage, and away from
home restraints, she was ready 20
tell her story when she was dis
covered In her retreat.
Brave Enough to Talk
i modest girl of good reputation
81 her community. she now
changes from a harassed and
scared victim into the role OF
wronged avenger.
When interviewed at SykesvilIe,
where she could talk without re-
straint, she said she now feels
brave enough to face her perse-
cutors," and would tell what she
had been afraid to say before.
Since the grand jury meets next
Monday, Mary believes it will
quickly free. her friend.
Mary Price lived with her
parents at 1877 Thayer avenue,
Silver Spring. Young Parkhuret.
a plasterer. has made his home
with y. A. Van Horn, of Ridge
avenue. Miss Oslo Van Horn. his
hosts daughter. and Parkhurst
had been friendly, and this was
one factor In the hearing, furn.
ishtng possible motive of jeai.
o1eE Mary admits she and Park
hurst had 3 little falling out over
the other girl.
The Washington times., 1925-11-03

Mothers! TOday's the day to Get
just three new six months sub,
scribers daily and Sunday, for The
Washington Herald, and receive in
return q "Hush-A-Bye Baby" doll
that talks, sleeps and Il indcstruc.
The Washington times., 1925-11-03
Canon Cancels Lectures

AZ a result of injuries from an
automobile accident Doctor Eel
loves Canon, of Windsor Castle
who was to lecture at the Library
of Congress today and tomorrow.
has had to cancel his engagements.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
BURTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
GRADUATIOS EXERCISES

On Monday evening Eighth
Grade graduation exercises were
held at the Burton Grammar
school. Because of limited space
little publicity was given to this
event, but the pupils, many OF
their parents, all of the teachers
and every member of the school
board were present.
Six boys and three girls con
stituted the class, with Arvid Ny
stedt, President. Their history
revealed a cosmopolitan class
England, Canada, North Dakota
Seattle, Tacoma and Burton were
represented. The program re-
vealed a class of excellent timber
and possibilities. 1t also showed
a great amount Of careful anc
skillful work on the part of the
teachers, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Poayt
and Mrs. English. A few remarks
by Rev. 7. S. Fretz concluded the
program.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
IMPROVEMENTS FOR
COMMUNITY CLUB
"Tag Day" to be featured at the
Discovery Day Celebration to
aid improvement funds

At a meeting of the Community
Club on Tuesday many plans for
development were advanced.
Mr.. Harmeling Sr. who has
charge of the landscaping, gave a
most interesting talk on the plans
he has in mind for laying out and
beautifying the grounds. One
idea is that of using native Wash
ington shrubs and trees only.
Most of which can be found in
sufficient quantities in our island
forests.
The driveway was laid out, and
tennis courts planned. Mr.. Dun
lap of Paradise Valley accepted
the chairmanship Of the tennis
courts committee and will count
on the generous cooperation of
those he may select to assist him.
1t was decided to hold a "Tag
day" for the Community Home
in conjunction with the Discovery
Day celebration. The club hopes
to raise money enough to buy lin
oleum for the club room floor.
Mrs. Cunningham was appointed
chairman Of the Tag Day and will
have some interesting features
which will serve to make more at
tractive the celebration planned
by the Commercial Club.
The remodeling of the assembly
room will be started Immediately
and men who have promised to
donate carpenter work, and who
can give some time the week fol
lowing May 30 are requested to
notify Mrs. j. G. Robinson, Black
SOL.
The deed to the place is ready
and the money is in the bank SO
that the deal will be completed
before June LIST and the club has
the consent Of the School Board
to begin work at once.
Please remember that the Club
House belongs to the entire Is.
land and any suggestions and con,
structive ideas will be welcomed
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
THE PASSING OF
A GOOD WOMAN
Mrs. Taylor falls asleep at rather
advanced age. Mother of Mrs.
Snider of the Heights

In her eightieth year Mrs. Alice
b. Taylor fell asleep at noon On
Thursday, May 14th, at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs, H. c. Sni,t Z
of Vashon Heights. Deceased was
born in Ashtabula, Ohio, February
18th, 1916 and was married to
Frank r. Sharp in that city in
1863. Four children survive the
result Of this union--Mrs. Mona
Pollard and Mrs. Claribel { i'd
well, both of Huston, Texas, Ernr
|. Sharp Of Atlanta, Ga. and Nc.
Kate G. Snider Of Vashon, Wa
ington.
In 1891 deceased was married
to George E. Taylor at Newayg3,
Mich. During the past 1S ycars
Mrs. Taylor made her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Snider, the
past six years Of which time has
been spent on Vashon Island.
Funeral services were held at the
Booth undertaking chapel in Sc
attle on May 18th and the Body
was shipped to Huston, Texas for
interment. She "rests from her
labors while her works do follow
her,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
NEW CABLE OPERATION

The new electric cable connect
ing Vashon island with the main.
land has been successfully laid by
the Puget Sound Power & Light
Company and, according to an an,
pouncemcnt by District Manager
g. l.. Garner, was put in operation
last Sunday.
The cost Of the new cable, in
cluding the expense Of laying was
approximately $4,000. BY means
Of this installation, the voltage
Of Vashon island will be raised
{ ON 2200 to $500 volts which
rleans that electric ranges aud
every other type Of domestic ap
pliance can now be used in Vashon
homes.
This makes two direct connec.
tons with the mainland, since the
ed cable will be kept in reserve
in ease Of accident to the new
Thus, the chance of interruption
TO service will be reduced to a
n'inimum.
"We are doing everything we
can to make service cheap and
easy for Vashon people," said Mr.,
Garner in making his announce
ment this morning, "and we sure
u hope that with the reduced
rates which were annamced a
week ago and the new cable in use,
that the people Of the Island will
realize the part we are trying to
play in making this one of the
Finest residential spots in the
Northwest"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
CAMP FIRE NOTES

The girls of Weeta Watcha
Camp Fire group enjoyed their
rip to Sylvan Beach, a week age
last Friday The girls stayed over
Friday evening and returned Sat
trday evening. They plan to
rent a cottage from Mrs. H. s.
Corbin of Sylvan Beach for a
week. 1t will be the week after
school is out. During that time
there will be a mothers and faith
crs' banquet,
The girls are giving a candy
sale at the theatre Saturday eve.
ming. Everybody please patron
ize them.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
So sssss sss
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
miss Bertha E. Smith)
@&# ssss ssss

No 81 school will hold its annu-
al picnic at Pt. Defiance Park the
coming Saturday. School will
probably close Monday, May 25.
Eighth grade graduates this year
are Lucille Smith and Marian
Stoltenberg. 1t is a pleasure to
state that Miss Ivie Cowan the
present teacher, will be with us
another year.
The Misses Reed Of Tacoma
spent the week end with theil
sister, Mrs. George Sheffield.
There was a large week end
party of Camp Fire girls at Camp
Sealth..
The Bernatts have bought 1,00C
chicks from the Vashion Hatchery
They say that the 1000 they
bought of the FORESTS three
weeks ago have made phenome
nal growth.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
"wAYFARER" COMING

Seattle, Washington May 21-
Special excursion round trip
fares from all points in Washing
ton, Oregon, Idaho and British
Columbia to Seattle for ''Way-
farer Week. were announced here
today through the Pacific North
west Convention Bureau of lhe
railroads operating in this terri
tory.
1t was announced that the
round trip rate will be fare and
one-half with minimum rate Of
S100 for an adult and so cents for
a child. Tickets will be sold from
nearby points, including Belling-
ham, Wenatchee, Yakima, Che
halls, Willapa Harbor, Grays Har-
Dor and all intermediate points,
daily from July 26 to 81, inclusive,
and from more distant points in
the Pacific Northwest from July
25 to 30, inclusive, with a final
return limit of all tickets August
4.
1.-THE Wayfarer" pageant will
be given in the University Of
Washington Stadium this season
each evening, from July q to
August l, inclusive. 1t is declar-
ed by the producers that the noted
passion pageant will be presented
on an even larger and more gor-
Yeous scale than: ever before
seen. Over 10000 persons Will
participate in it.
Because of the large crowds
from all parts Of the Pacific
Northwest that have been at
tracted here in past years to see
the pageant, the railroad traffic
managers believed special excur-
sion rates were justified for
Wayfarer Week. Many other
attractions are scheduled here in
that week for the entertainment
Of visitors. The Knights Templar
Triemial Conclave will meet here
in "Wayfarer Week. with 10000
members of the order present.
Ensigns of the Annapolis Naval
Academy aboard a fleet of war
ships will be guests Of Seattle that
week. Also the National swim
ming contests of the American
Athletic Union will be held here
that week.
The railroads giving the special
excursion rates for "Wayfarer
Week" are: Northern Pacific,
Union Pacific, Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul, Canadian Pacific,
Canadian National Railways, Spo-
kane International, Occur d'Alene
4 st. Joe, Great Northern, Inland
Empire, Oregon Electric, Spokane
& Eastern Ry. & Power Co., Spo-
kane, Portland & Seattle, Camas
Prairie and Oregon Trunk.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
BIG MEETING OF
COMMERCIAL CLUB

The next meeting of the club
will be held at Burton High
School on Tuesday evening, May
9Th. D. 0. Lively Of the State
Chamber, will be the speaker,
Important business. All members
come.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
Burton Baptist Church

Services next Sunday will be ~
follows;
10 a. m. Bible School.
II a. m. Theme, "'rhe King
Command"
Z p. m. Young Peoples Meeting.
8 p. m. Theme, "House Build
ing"
All are invited to these services
7, S. Fretz, Pastor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
VAsHON LOCALS

Mrs. Arthur Bowers, a frienc
of Mrs. w. A. Means in sunny
France, is spending . few weeks
as guest at the Means residence
on the island. Mrs. Bowers is
now a resident of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. G. Maulsby
parents Of Mrs. George Sisco are
house guests at the Sisco home fol
a few days. They are here from
Bellingham.
Capt. II. G. Snider has accepted
4 position with the federal fish.
cries bureau and will leave fol
Cordova, Alaska this week to be
gone during the summer.
George Pankratz, former islano
resident and now a big Seattle
lumberman was on the island
this week on business matters con
nected with our island saw mills
%
C. r. Deppman of Bremertor
was sacheting around on the is
land the first of the week LOOKING
fat, ragged, and sassy.
%
Lola Jane Steen has been con
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
BEG PARDON

Our reporter was informed last
week that Mr.. Cannon had bought
the Means milk route, which seems
to be in error. See advertisement
elsewhere.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

lHcT WIFI HcT lllOlIcT, MIS-, II. Nul-
vick while her husband is employ
ed in Behring sea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Thompson
received an early telephone mes.
sage one day last week 4"'line
them that their dear old friena
Rev. Nelson of Seattle was found
dead as he knelt in prayer.
Martin Jorgenson and Clarence
Hanson got off the afternoon boat
last Monday all logged up in fine
style. Clarence sporting a new
straw hat. The Colvos and Cove
young fellows are rather classy
when it comes to dressing.
The Misses Mary and Agnes
Soickke who are employed in Sc,
attic enjoyed good home dinner
with the old folks last Sunday.
Bert Satterbo got a brief respite
from his work as Forest Ranger
and was around shaking hands
with his many friends last Satur-
day. Took in the entertainment
at the M. E. church.
Alvin Sundberg spent several
sleepless nights with an liberated
tooth. Was over to the city one
lay last week and had the offend
ing member pulled. Such a relief.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, G. Moe, Arnold
and Gordon had very pleasant
motor trip to Milltown, Wash,
last Sunday visiting with the 0.
Flick family who years ago own
ed the ranch where Mrs. Holmes
now lives and Mrs. Bjorkland who
lived here some time ago, mother
Of Axel Bjorkland of Colyos
They bring the news that Mr.. and
Mrs. Flick have prospered in more
ways than one. They have their
18th baby now. Only 10 of the
children are living at the present
line, S boys and 5 girls. 1t is a
great dairy section up there.
Martin johnson of Seattle is
out putting up nice cottage in
Beula Park.
Mrs. Anderson, wife Of the pas
to of the M. Z. church, was in at
tendance at the Ladies Aid over
at Fragraria last week. They
have quite trip across the watel
by boat. Rev. Anderson is devel,
oping some muscle in rowing.
The ladies sale last Saturday
in the M. E. church passed of
| nicely. Quite a sum realized
The evening program was much
enjoyed by the crowd that filled
! the church. Miss Collins sang 8
pleasing solo. The stringed musi
cal numbers by Geo. Walls family
Lilly Roen, Elsie Anderson anc
Myrtle Madison at the organ were
rendered in fine style. The Evan
selist gave an interesting dis
course on Liberty. Mr.. Fosmarl
who has been helping e. M. An
derson the evangelist in the sing
ing sang a solo in his pleasing
style. He has fine tenor voice
Mrs. e. O. Rindal served dime,
to the Rev. Verde, the presiden
of the Good Will Industry from
Pittsburg, Penn. and two member
of the society from Tacoma on,
day last week. The President n
marked that he had been feeling
somewhat homesick since coming
west but the delightful view o
the water, the gentle refreshing
5reezes, the climate, the uplifting
power of the snow-clad mountain
in the distance makes your islant
a wonderful place to live on ant
chase such feelings away.
| Mr.. johnson recently from Ca
NADIA, who has purchased som
acreage from John Tronas at Col
vas received week end visi
from his son and wife and lad,
| friend all from Seattle.
Mss. P. A. Petersen is enjoying
visit from her cousin, Mrs. Eos
and two children and Mrs. Trow
and Of Tacoma.
1
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22
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MAURY
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tanned by the Kingsbury's at cards
on Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Gerber motor
ed to Seattle Sunday where they
spent the day sight seeing.
Geo. Kingsbury Of Seattle was
q Sunday visitor with the home
folks here.
Mrs. Scott Spahr spent few
days the past week visiting in
Portland, Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Holloway Of
Richmond Beach were callers at
the A. D. Kingsbury home Sunday
week ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Farkes mot
ored to Tacoma Sunday where
they were luncheon guests at the
home Of friends.
Mrs. S. A. Whaite spent the past
week in Tacoma a guest at the
home Of her niece and other rela-
tives.
Geo. and Robert Schmidt of
Camp Lewis and Ella Schmidt
We're luncheon guests at the Fred
Nelson home Sunday after attend
ing the Baccalaureate services al
Burton High.
A number Of intimate friends OF
Mrs. Gus Gerber gave her real
surprise party at her home OF
Wednesday evening the past week
in honor of her birthday. A large
birthday cake and gifts made the
birthday spirit more real. The
evening was pleasant one with
happy remembrances for all,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nelson and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. G. Mey-
er and children gathered at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mar
tindale on Monday evening just
at dinner time. They had brought
the dinner including birthday
cakes in honor Of Mrs. Martin
dale's natal day. Then followed
an hour of feasting and fun. The
self invited guests departed after
q pleasant evening together, wish
ing the honor guest many happy
returns of the day.
The Maury S. S. picnic was a
huge success. Lots to eat includ-
ing lots of ice cream, weiner
roast, marshmallows for those who
had attended faithfully. There
were the usual sports, races with
prizes, some boating, and swimm-
ing. All in all it was perfect day.
Much credit is due Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson our host and hostess as
they had spared no means to have
their beautiful beach in readiness
not to mention their large part in
providing the menu of good things
to eat.
While at the S. S. picnic every
one was privileged to go thru
the new rooms the johnson s have
built onto their home the past
year. They are all fitted out now
and wonderful honey rooms they
are, overlooking the Sound with
Seattle in the background. They
are expecting house full Of com
pany from the east and middle
west. We say, What better place
could folks find for a real vaca-
tion?"
Miss Rose Garner is spending
the week with relatives in and
near Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Moore were
Tacoma visitors on business and
pleasure one day the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Gilbreath of
Seattle were week end guests at
the home of G. l.. Garner The
latter being Mrs Gamers sister.
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Hill of Port,
age We're also luncheon geusts Of
the Gamers Sunday.
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

w. ID. Garvin was a Seattle vi
sitor Tuesday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

Hans Brevick and family of Sc
attle after spending short visit
Sunday with Grandma Abraham
son took their lunch baskets and
motored to Glen Acres for a pic
mic dinner on the beach.
Mrs. Zane Whittemore enter
tanned John II. Christoc of Seattle
last Sunday with young fry din
ner She was informed after Mr..
Christoe reached here he had just
had most all his teeth pulled,
Takes Mrs. Whittemore to get
around a difficult condition. Put
ting the chickens through the
meat grinder with nice rice pud-
ding, pie, cake, and coffee all was
well. Mr.. Christoe declaring he
had feast good enough for a
king.
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Continued on last page)
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COVE
. Geo. McLean)
80 80 =

Mrs. Terry and little baby Of
Fetchekan is spending the sum.
mer with her mother, Mrs. Ii. Mul-
vick while her husband is employ
ed in Behring sea.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Thompson
received an early telephone mes
sage one day last week +"lling
them that their dear old friena ::
Rev. Nelson of Seattle was found
dead as he knelt in prayer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

Capt. II. G. Snider has accepted
4 position with the federal fish
cries bureau and will leave for
Cordova, Alaska this week to be
gone during the summer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

Mr. and Mrs. Ii. G. Maulsby,
parents of Mrs George Sisco are
house guests at the Sisco home for
a few days. They are here from
Bellingham.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-05-22

George Pankratz, former island
resident and now a big Seattle
lumberman was on the island
this week on business matters con-
nscted with our island saw mills.