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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
More Truth Than Poetry
BY JAMES j. MONTAGUE
AN APPEAL 10 A KIND HEART

Mr. win II. Hays says the movies
are teaching the great public a
better and higher way of living.
With avid delight, Mr. Hays,
i shall take the advice that you
give,
And by going to cinema plays
shall learn how a man ought to
live.
I shall find in existence more SAVIOR
and zest
A swell cultured gent / shall grow
Hut grant me, / beg you, one little
What films are the ones I should
XII $50 10?
I have watched the wild cowboys
feareer'
Through the sage brush with pistols
in hand,
or roping the terrified steer
And their conduct was certainly
grand.
But after the last brutal greaser was
ssils ishotit
And the forms from the picture
had faded
II must own, Mr. Hays, that I really
did not
Feel like doing exactly as they did.
I have looked in the home of the rlcn
And have witnessed the meals that
they ate
Repasts of magnificence. which
Must have cost eighty dollars a
plate.
1 noticed each lady who sat at the
feast
Had her own special butler behind
her,
But after that glorious banquet hac
ceased
wasn't the least bit ref.nder
want to get on, Mr. lays,
+ And to do SO with some little haste,
i don't want to spend all my days
A man of no culture or taste.
My plight, as by now you have prob
ably guessed,
Is really extremely pathetic,
SO write me at once what films you
suggest
Will make me more truly aesthetic!
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
EXCELLENT RECITAL
GIVEN BY LORETTA
SCHOOL MUSIC CLASS

A large audience that was generous
in its applause attended recital
given by members of the Loretta music
class Monday night at o'clock at the
Loretta school. The program was wen
balanced and those attending were ar
forded an excellent display of child
talent. ...,-,.~,---
The numbers We're all we'll rendered,
some being especially remarkable for
their Interpretation. The recital was
directed by the Sisters OF Loretta. The
pupils deserving honorable mention
for their splendid work IN the program
are Ruth Goodbodyi Mice Mahoney,
Alfred Clarkson, Mary Lou Jordan
Julia Contreras, Billy aIcGuire, Nina
Childers, Sue Hampel, Aida Gabilondo
Mary Contreras, Florence Goodbody,
Elizabeth Borcherding, Ruth Rork and
Dorothy Paxton. ,sn
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
BOWDEN WILL
UNDERGO OPERATION
in ROCHESTER TODAY

Percy Bowden, Douglas chief of po-
lice, is to undergo a major operation
at the Mayo Brothers hospital in Ro-
chester, Minn., this morning. A tele-
gram was received from Mrs. Bowden
by y. b. Murchison of the Douglas po-
lice department Monday afternoon.
Bowden left for Rochester on No
vember for an examination. Last
Friday Mrs Bowden received a tele-
gram from her husband asking her to
come to Rochester. She left Douglas
saturday Bowen underwent an OPP
GRAFTON some time ago and recently
underwent course of treatment in
California Upon his return here he
was advised by local physicians to
submit to an examination at Mayo
Brothers hospital,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
so More Queries Received
From Borderland Climate
Club Ads; Total NOw 243

Sixty more inquiries We're received
Monday by the Borderland Climate
club from the clubs advertisements
in nationally circulated magazines,
bringing the total number of queries
received in the past 10 days since the
first advertisement appeared to 243
The volume of correspondence which
the club now has to carry on had in
creased to such an extent that it was
necessary Monday morning to secure
the services of another stenographer.
Three stenographers are now busy at
club headquarters in the chamber of
commerce sending literature and infor-
nation to tourists and prospective
residents who plan to visit Douglas in
the near futures
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
Nat Saunders to Be GiUen
Liberty Under $500 Bond

Nat Saunders awaiting trial in the
superior court on charges of having
stolen calf belonging to Chap Watts,
was expected this morning to be given
his liberty under $500 bond, Max
Baumllirchner of Fort Huachuca hav-
ing deposited a check for that amount
with Judge Sam Yarnell Monday after
noon.
An officer from Tombstone came to
Douglas Monday afternoon to take
Saunders and F. G. King, his co-de-
fendant, to the county Jail to await
trial, but when he learned that bond
had been furnished for Saunders in
the form of a check, he left Saunders
in the local city Jail At the jail it was
stated that Saunders would be given
his liberty as soon as the court could
realize cash on the check.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
FORMER DOUGLAS MAN
DROWNED in SWIMMING
POOL In CALIFORNIA

a telegram was received by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Stillman of Douglas, Mon
day morning. stating that their grand
son, viii Fl. Walsh of Fresno Calf,
who is well known in this city, was
drowned in a swimming pool at Goa
lingo, Calf, Sunday. Walsh was for
merly in the vulcanizing business in
this city as the partner of Charles
Mccarthy
Walsh was S5 years of age. He was
born in Tombstone and reared in this
section of the southwest. He was mar
ried and is survived by his Wife. The
funeral will probably be held in Fresno
on Tuesday or Wednesday,.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
Sixteen Years Ago

the real estate business in Doug
las in the early days, returned
yesterday from trip to the
Arctic ocean, @hich trip he made
alone in the hope Of finding IL
pot of gold AIT the end of the
chase. I I
Harry Duey came up Monday
from Mexico to spend ThanksgIv-
ing with his family.
A special train will bring the
football team and its supporters
from Bisbee Thursday when they
will play the Douglas team. B:s-
bee worsted the Douglasites in the
game three weeks ago with a
score of As to o.
A celebration of the success or
the valley crops Will be held
Sunday at the ranch home or
S. j, Robb, about Il miles north
west of Douglas.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
WESTINGHOUSE
LETTER I
[NN @

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Twice a
week the office of President Coolidge
is virtually filled by two or tnres
score newspapermen eager to tell the
American people what the presldent
thinks ana intends to do about mat
ters concerning the nation These
conferences occur at noon Tuesday
and at o'clock Friday.
In a large, circular room, looking
cut through great bay wincows to
the White House grounds at the rear,
sits Mr. Coolidge, dressed In So
Verely cut black sack suit. He wears
q st.ff collar with points and dull
gray cavat The reporters assemble
in sefi-circle about his massive ola
walnut desk.
There is one book on the desk
formulation OF the Republic
collection of speeches and addresses
by Mr.. Coolidge himself There are
newspapers alid out neatly at one
side. Various types of White House
House stationery are pigeon-noied be
fore the executive and dozen newly
sharpened pencils lay at his right.
A typed appointment list is ever un-
der his eye.
Behind the president, at confer
ence time, is an unobtrusive secret
service man and two others are in
the rear Of the room at the backs
OF the newspapermen.
The rooms only picture is an etch-
ing of Lincoln, high on the wall az
the presidents left. 1t portrays n
much homelier Abe than most por-
traits.
The correspondents all are inside
and ut attention when the president
slowly arises, puts on his tortoise
shell glasses and takes up a. sheaf
OF typewriter questions which the
reporters have submitted in advance.
The newspapermen poise with penvils
and note-paper ready for acton.
Some of the press association men
stay at the rear to dash for tele-
phones if Mr.. Coolidge makes news
too hot to wait until the end of tho
The president having cleared his
throat, the White House spokesman
begins to speak. He does all the
<alking, in fact, but the president
himself must not be quoted. 1t is
interesting to note that the spokes-
man, who, as has been sad, looks re-
markably like the president has lost
some of the nasal Vermont twang
with which he first came TO Wash.
ngton, although he still says dun
no and his accents are not to be
mistaken for those of a Scandinavian.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
Abe Martin

If our dollar is only worth sixty
eight cents, tOIerabIy good pair O.
wOman's pumps only cost 5000 after
alI. Whatever become o. EstelIe Tay5'
lFSr'S husbands.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
Plucked From the Plains

"Spdendid. You can tell her the
name of a song and she can tell you
what's on the other side of the rec
ord"
Doc Coming out Of sick room)--
Shh, young man, your mother-in- law
is very, very sick. The slightest noise
may mean her end
Henry Bang! Bang! Hurray.
Hurray!
Judge-Mose, how did it happen
that you became drunk in church?
Mose---Well Judge, it was this way.
I guess | done drunk too much or
that there sacrilegious wine
A young officer being tried for
drunkenness called his servant as a
witness.
Did you see me when came home
on that night?" he asked
Il did"
WAS / drunk or sober?'
You were sober
Are you quite sure?7 asked the
lawyer.
YES, sir, he was perfectly sober
and left orders to be called early"
There was a pause. then the lawyer
asked, Did he give any reason for
wishing to be called early?"
yes, sir, he said he was to be
Queen of the May"
Father-When was your age, son,
I was glad to get dry bread to eat.
Bright Eve Year Old-You're much
better off now that you are living
with us, aren't you, daddy?--We Wesleyan
Wasp
what generally becomes wom-
,an?"
"A girl"-Vassar vagabond.
Two match teams, made up of
athletes ranging in color from ink
black to light yellow. were playing a
game 20 decide the Afro American
baseball championship of town, in
southern Ohio TWO men were OUT
and two on bases. The score was
tied. An enormous darky, coal
heaver ordinarily but now doing
service as a pinch hitter, advanced
to the plate.
The opposing pitcher shot the ball
across.
The umpire a little caramel-coHorec
man, called out: "Strike-one"
The batsman turned and glowereo
at the umpire.
Again the pitcher wound up and de-
livered the ball. 1t cut directly across
the pl3tel at the level of the batsmap :;
waist and plnnked into the catcher's
glove.
"Twow shouted the umpire.
+ The big darky dropped his bat,
moisteued the palms of his brawny
hands, and advanced a step upon the
shrinking umpire with murder in his
mien. E1t&
''Two Wharf.-The demanded.
At him the umpire smiled placat1ng-
~. Too high fur strike" he
Stated. Oats whut i meant to say.
De count now stands one strike and
and one sbafI, Mr.. Wilson.
Al was cited for bravery and got
q medal.
81 was sighted with the rum
fleet and got five years.
Fraternity men watching man
demonstrate a vacuum cleaner
Freshman-These inventors are the
fellows that make money. Just think
Of the pile that fellow Vacuum must
make.
'Mumble sentence with velvet IN
it,"
"ol, it's you, Isadore. Velvet you
vant?'
"But Tommy" said his mother,
didn't your conscience tell You you
We're doing wrong?"
Yes replied Tommy, but I didn't
believe everything I heard" - Pit.
Panther.
Il hope your children are acrobats," :"
snarled the villain to the hero.
And 10 and behold, several months
later the doctor announced to our
hero that he was the father of :,
bouncing baby boy.
II VVY.II.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
SHOCKING RRUTALITY

We read that the New York dis
trict attorney is going to wipe out
the smoked fish pool. What will
the poor things swim ip after that?
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
WAIT AND SEE

We shall soon be reading of the
Dempsey -Tunney championship fight.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
prosneritY Agnin

Times must be getting better in
Washington. T. Congressional
Record is about to. resume puDlica
ton.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23
BSEARBI|6

A New York policeman caught a
woodcock That is not the only rare
bird ever caught in New York, how
ever.
! Our sympathy goes out today TO
the boy who played hockey from
school only to find out later II was
Saturday.
No, Sebastian, the phrase "Old
wives tales d.dN not originate III
Hollywood.
Yale has just found out how to
make metal foils less than mii-
l:onth of an inch thick. However,
this trick has been done with ham
for years.
Consider the poor dentist. He leads
q hands to mouth existence.
Famous last lines: land he didn't
drink a drop before the country went
dry"
Copyright. 1926, NEA Service, Inc1
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23

''No Breakfast Complete without
The Dispatch"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23

Consider the poor dentist. He leads
q hands to mouth existence.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23

Father-When / was your age, son.
| was glad to get dry bread to eat.
Bright Eve Year Old-You're much
better off now that you are living
with us, aren't you, daddy?--Wesleyan
Wasp.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23

what generally becomes WON
an?"
"A girl. rl."-Vassar Vagabond.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23

"But, Tommy" said his mother
didnt your conscience tell You yo,
We're doing wrong?'
Yes" replied Tommy, but didn'
believe everything L heard" - Pit
Panther.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-11-23

Il hope your children are acrobats, >
snarled the villain to the hero.
And 10 and behold, several months
later the doctor announced to our
hero that he was the father of .,
bouncing baby boy
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
LISABEULA SCHOOL RE-
MEMBERS ROBERT BURNS

About SO people gathered in the
new Lisabeuld school house on
Monday evening to celebrate the
l67th birthday anniversary OF
Robert Burns. The school house
is arranged to fit such programs
rs there is one side that is furn-
ished as an assembly room, with
,tage and other accessories. The
victrola was used for some spec
ial selections. Mrs. Woods, the
teacher is not only fond of Burns
out has a happy faculty of cor
rectly interpreting him to her pu-
pills. She had taught about a dozen
Of his various poems to about a
dozen Of her pupils who recited
them III very excellent style. Miss
Morrow of Quartermaster danced
the Highland Fling and took the
!ouse down until she responded
with an interpretative "folk'
dance, Mr.. Smock recited num-
Der Of Burns poems and Miss
Smith recited Whittier's poem to
Burns. Mrs. Shattuck gave num-
Der of piano selections, there was
a bit Of dancing and coffee, sand
Wlches and cake were served. 1t
was a most interesting evening.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
COMMERCIAL CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual election of officers
for tie ensuing year was held by
the Vashon Island Commercial
Club at Burton Tuesday evening
The school house was well filled
and there was a splendid feeling
Of harmony with everyone. The
retiring officers were all praised
Tor the faithful manner in which
they had given of their time and
effort to make the club grow and
prosper. Mr.. Mcgowan paid re-
tiring President Miller a neat tri-
butte and declared without hesi-
butte that had he thought Mr..
Miller would have consented to
serve another term he would have
never consented to become can
didate for the office himself. AZ
ter the ballots were counted, it was
found the following were chosen:
President, w. j. Mcgowan; Vice
President, Norman Edison; Secre-
tary, r. w. f. Martin; and Treas
urer, Zene Whittemore. The News
Record predicts another prosper
Gus year for the club under the
leadership of these men.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
LILY CLUB PROPOSED


Mr.. Sheffield's suggestion of a
Lilly Club at the last meeting OF
the Commercial Club seems to the
writer to be worth acting upon.
Therefore as no one else has
taken up the matter | propose a
mqating OF those interested at
the Community Club on February
at s p. m. to organize, procure
stock, and arrange for flower
show. Stock for a beginning can
be procured from Mr.. Sheffield
at reasonable price, tho for thi,
season the Regal Lily would
doubtless claim our attention as
a new variety.
Alex Stewart.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
BURNS PROGRAM
GREATLY PLEASES

The Burns Night at Burton High
School this year was all that could
have been desired. Every avail.
able seat at the table was Filled
and several more were crowded in
tho auditorium for the program. }
M. Ogilvy presided in his usual
able manner. Mrs. B. p. kirkland
was the accompanist and was kept
busy all evening at the piano, made
necessary by the large number Of
encores of different participants
Miss Roger was i'll and for that
reason not at hel best but she
sang a number of songs and re-
ceived a "call back" time and
again. Her "Caller Herrin" was
the outstanding winner. Piper
Ironside pleased with his divers
skirls, especially his opening mum
Der, "Cock o. tn North" His
daughter, Miss Nellie, was also
well received, hel song at the ban
quet table on Whistle, an I'll
Come ta' Ye" taking down the
house when she asked Mr.. Morri-
sey to stand up. Mr.. Robertson
is a natural Scotch singer and il
he had more training would easily
register as a star. lie and Miss
Ironside scored heavily in "Hunt-
ingtower" and "The Crooket
Bawbee.' Miss Nancy Ogilvy, right
from Scotland, danced the High
land Fling to the delight of every
one. Her brother, young James
Ogilvy, a mere boy, sang "The Lad
from Kyle, so well that he was re-
called, and gave a recitation on
"Sandy and the Oratorio" which
was perhaps the biggest hit OF
the evening.
AT the banquet hall Rev. Hugh
Armstrong gave the invocation and
w. B. Mackie gave Burns "Ad-
dress to the Haggis. " 1t was
greeted with great applause. Mrs
W. B. Mackie prepared two very
fine haggis for the occasion. A
good supper was served under the
direction of Supt. Parkes. The
service was prompt and efficient.
After the supper the toastmaster
was interrupted in some remarks
he was making about the Poet,
with sealed letter which was
handed him. 1t was opened and
read, and proved to be an unpub,
lished poem of Burns headed "An
Epistle to the "Vashon- Maury
Burns Club. 1t has been asked for
by so many that we publish it else
where as it was given.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
BURTON DADS ENTERTAIN

Friday evening, January %,
1926, at special meeting of the
Burton Parent-Teachers Associa-
tion, Burton Dads held forth in
heir best style.
lIr. Pete Smith had charge of
the Program and called upon some
of our finest talent. Mr.. Lewis
spoke of the cooperation which
Ideally should exist between the
home and school.
Mr.. Edison revealed himself in
a light new to many of his friends,
that of virtuoso, and entertain
ed with violin selection from
Faust.
An enjoyable number, duet
was contributed by Mr.. Nystedt
and Mr.. Fretz. The Burton Gun
cles' We're ably represented by
Alex Smith and Charles Lever,
Mr.. Smith gave reading and Nh.
Lever some ministrelsy.
After a brief business meeting
was held for the purpose Of filling
the vacancy caused by the resigna-
tion Of the president, Mrs. P. III.
Green. Mrs. Elmer Stone was
elected new president.
Very delightful refreshments
were served at the close Of the
program.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
DOCKToN
Mrs. Claude Petersen)
** *&* " y y n

Mr.. and Mrs. M. Botich were
honored by farewell surprise
party at the Community House
Saturday night, January %.
Dancing was enjoyed by old and
young to music furnished by the
voumg ladies of our town. A very
happy evening with a late supper
is reported by all attending.
The Botich family is leaving for
California to make their home in
the future. Mr.. Botich will Ell
gage in business near Fresno.
The Botich family will be great
y missed in this community where
they are old residents and as a
token Of the high esteem in which
they are held beautiful electric
waffle iron and a set of salad
forks was presented the honored
guests with all good wishes for the
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Petersen
spent Sunday in Tacoma and at
tended services in the First Pres
byterian church.
Mrs. H. Egan spent the week
end with her husband who is en-
ployed in Tacoma.
Mrs. Dan Landers and children
of Southern Heights were guests
at the home of the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Larsen from
Thursday until Saturday.
Miss Ogot Andersen of Tacoma
was guest in her parents home
Thursday of last week.
Thorvald Danielsen of Seattle
spent Saturday night with his
mother, Mrs. Karen Danielsen.
Mrs. L. Plancich entertained her
sisters, Mrs. Grace Paulinskey of
Tacoma and Miss Jessie Mckay of
Lake Bay. Thursday and Friday of
last week.
= F..
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cusilich, and
Mrs. J. Cusilich of Gig Harbor
were over the week end guests of
relatives and attended the sur
nrise party at the Community
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Middlecoff
spent the week end at their Dock
ton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Stuckey and
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Petersen attend
ed the Robert Burns entertainment
at Burton Saturday nigh.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
LANDMARK REMOVED

A huge fir stump which has
stood for many long years be-
tween the Kimmel store and the
Trcen shoe shop is thing of the
past. Everett Blekkink and Deb
Harrington took the contract to
remove it and set it on fire over
a week ago 1t toppled over Mon
day and the last of it was consum.
ed by the fire this week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
GOLDEN WEDDING PARTY

A very pleasing event took place
at the Lisabeula Community
church in the form Of Il banquet
Thursday evening Jan. q, this be-
ing the 50th anniversary OF the
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. |. Lor-
rance. The church and dining
loom were tastcfully decorated
with yellow chrysanthemums and
dahlias. The chief attraction be-
ing the large wedding cake. Mr.,
and Mrs. Torrance marched into
The large dining room TO the tune
Of Lohengrins wedding march,
played by Mrs. Shattuck, followed
oy a lalge crowd of their friends,
The tables were beautifully decor.
lted with flowers and native
greens and fairly groaned with
he weight Of good things to eat
chat only Vashon island can pro.
luce. About so were seated and
then the tables were again filled,
A short program was rendered,
\ group of ladies singing "When
You and were Young Maggie, !"
several Appropriate old time songs
by Mrs. Shattuck and readings by
Mrs. Forrest and Miss Smith. Mr..
Ward the pastor gave good talk
IN a humorous vein, commencing
the couple ON their long happy
welded life, saying it was won
lerful to see a Golden Wedding
n these days of divorce, and that
there We're more divorces than
weddings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Torrance have lived
IN the island many years and are
loved and respected. They have
hree sons, and one daughter, 8
grandchildren, 3 great grandchild.
ren. They were presented with a
generous purse of money, some
gold pieces with tie purse.
A humorous ending was the
mock marriage of two well known
Ieighbors rigged up in clownish
costumes. The bride being a large
woman and the groom the small
est Of the congregation. The bride
with her large window curtain
bridal veil and the groom's small
nat and their gorgeous wedding
boqucts, and the parsons tall hat
and long tailed coat were certain
ly laughable and chased away the
blues. A little fun now and then
YOU know is appreciated by the
BEST of men.
The Ladies Aid were also cele-
.brating the opening of their new
kitchen which has just been com
pleted. Finished with wall board
md new paint and kalsomine and
new curtains. making a pleasant
place to hold receptions and din
ners, etc.
"A friend who was there,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29

COMING EVENTS

List your dates in this col
umn at least a week ahead Of
time. No charge. This is
for the convenience and bene-
fit of schools, churches, and
all clubs.
January 30, Country Fair
at Doekton Community House.
February 6, Entertainment
and Basket Supper Vashon
High School.
February 12, Concert Bur
ton Baptist Church.
February l9 Vashon School
Minstrels in Vaudeville.
u u -
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-29
S. |. Woods, Secretary.

A committee of several D. A. r.
members, with Mrs. Elisha Nor
gan as chairman, met at the
home of Mrs. l.. G. Beall, Sr. to
perfect plans for a D. A. r. en-
tertainment to be given in the
near future at which time the
medals will be awarded to the sue
cessful historical essay contest
ants.