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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

nrosperous periodEdwin J. Brown.
in Seattles history. The records
prove this and the world knows it.
The political ringsters started in
q defame Seattle and SANDER me
from the day | was inaugurated as
mayor, in June, 1922.
In spite OF all this. Seattle, I'M
der my administration, added 1907
600 in population; broke all build
ing records with a $50 per cent in
crease; expended S70,000,000 in
public work without n protest or
a whisper of graft.
There wasn't single strike or
lockout during these four years.
Labor and capital thrived in peace;
and Seattle, for the first and only
time had loyal cooperation for the
general good and prosperity Of all.
With the aid of Judge John b.
Gordon and other friends. Sc
cured enactment of state law CIV
ing Seattle the right to Increase
penalties for law violations, max
ing jail sentences and fines three
times as heavy as they were be-
fore.
The laws were enforced without
tyranny, oppression or favoritism,
Just as | will enforce them as
prosecuting attorney, There was
no sham or deceit; no cant or hy-
pocracy. Education prospered, re-
ligious organizations thrived; there
was charity and justice for all,
with opportunity to earn and to
save money, and the people were
busy and happy.
There was change from all
this. The sane, sober adult popu-
lation OF city and county are now
regarded as a bunch of incorrigi-
BILE juvenile offenders who must be
kept under control by public of
iicials. The cheap political ring
sters, their paid agents and their
misguided dupes again are making
Seattle and King County the laugh.
ing stock OF the country.
! pledge my efforts TO restore
public confidence and bring back
business and prosperity; and to-
enforce all the laws with an even
hand, always remembering that II
is as much the duty of the prose-
cutting attorney 20 protect the limo
cent as IL ia to prosecute the
guilty.
EDWIN j. BROWN,
Attorney Al Law.
LOG Columbia St, Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10
PRESIDENT HANSON
NAMES COMMITTEES

The King County Regional Plan
ming Commission took on definite
form recently when President How
ard A. Hanson announced appoint
ments TO the five principal commit
tees embracing representatives
from all parts of King county.
Colonel Hanson, who is chief
civil deputy prosecuting attorney
and candidate for superior judge.
Department No. II, is president of
the commission: Otway Pardee,
vice-president, and Mrs. Florence
NJ. Boil, secretary. John b. Shor-
EFT, chairman of the committee on
plans and organization, submitted
a report, which was adopted, pro-
viding for standing committees on
highways and plats; transportation
and utilities; recreation, water and
sanitation; land and industrial de-
yelopment. The personnel of these
committees as announced by Col.
Hanson, follows:
Committee on Highways and
Plats-E. F. Chase, chairman; j.
A. Calwell, Otway Pardee. Mrs.
Florence NJ BOIL, w. l.. Peters, j.
C. Marlowe, c. NJ. Dial; Committee
on Transportation and Utilities
otway Pardee, chairman; Frank
Hamack, j. F. Adams, a IS. Bur.
rows, p. NJ. Smock, Harold Everest
Fred Seixas; Committee on Recrea
tion-R. G. Gallant, chairman; A.
S. Burrows, P. NJ. Smock, Mrs. D.
r. Mckay, G. NJ. Dial, Frank Ha'
mack, Harold Everest; Committee
on Water and Sanitation Henry
Bittman, chairman; w. l.. Peters
w. II. Overlook, John b. Shorett
j. {. Marlowe, j. A. Calwell, Z. F.
Chase; Committee on Land and In.
dustrial Development; j. f. Adams,
Chairman; Fred Seixas. B. +. Cor.
don, Mrs. j. II. Ames, John b.
Shorett. Otway Pardee, Mrs. Flor
ence NJ. BOIL The Executive
Committee consists of the presi-
dent, vice.president and the fol-
lowing members: John B. Shorett,
j. +. Adams, Frank Hamack, j. A.
Calwell, j. c. Marlowe, Fred Seixas
and otway Pardee.
Speaking of the broad scope of
the commissions duties, Col. Han.
son said:
THE commission Is fully alive
to the great task before it. We are
wholly in accord in our desire to
aid in the orderly planning for the
great region tributary TO the city
of Seattle. Even without any new
population, there is need for plan
ming. But when we consider the
with which the outside
areas and nearby cities and towns
are increasing in population. 1t
seems essential that definite. care.
full study and consideration be Civ
en- to the important needs OF the
entire region. We regard the work
entrusted to us as public service
of a high order, and we hope that
as time goes on, as studies shall
have been made and plans formu-
lated, that the work of the com.
will prove Of lasting bene.
iit TO the entire region"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

the Supreme Court reduced the az.
sessed valuation Of railorad from
$7.e00.000 to $3S70.000, making a
reduction In taxles of the rail.
duction In the taxes OF the rail.
road OF about $4,000 per year,
which the other people of the state
We're required to pay. Judge Penn.
herton refused TO sign this opinion.
In the volume before this, Judge
Bridges wrote an opinion reducing
the assessed valuation of the coal
lands Of the Northern Pacific r. u.
In Pierce county. This valuation
had been determined by the as.
SCISSOR after IN investigation.
Without the judges having ever
seen the property. they reduced the
assessed valuation more than 90
per cent.
The Bar Association ~ being
used in an attempt Ia defeat Judge
Pemberton because Of his indie
pendence and refusal to sign these
railroad opinions and are support.
Ing Judge Bridges because his rec.
ord shows that his decisions are
favorable TO the railroads. These
corporation lawyers are afraid to
have even one man upon the Su.
prone bench that Is Independent
and give to the railroads az we'll
as to the people OF this state a
square deal Paid Adv
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

Two.thirds of all losses are
caused by Industrial carelessness
IN some form or another. Don't
blame all the forest fires on camp
ers and hunters. Worknen In for
ests get careless at times.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

George H. Clementson, candidate
for judge of the Superior Court,
position No. II, was born at Fay
cite City, Fayette County, Penn.
He was educated in the public
schools OF that state and is a grad
uate OF the law department of the
University of Michigan.
When quite young man he re-
moved to Braddock, a suburb OF
Pittsburg, where he was elected
Judge OF the court of Allegheny
County, and served as such for five
years. He came to Seattle in 1897,
later going TO Port Angeles. In
1900 he was elected prosecuting at
torney OF Clallam County and re-
elected in 1902. He returned TO Sc
attic in 1904, where he has since
continued in the practice of law.
At the last judicial election, in
which he was a candidate for ST.
perior judge, he carried ali votes
cast except four in his own home
precinct, which was one of the
largest precincts in Seattle.
Judge Clementson is self-made
man in all that the term implies.
He grew TO manhood, educated
himself and made his mark in the
world under the most adverse cir
cumstances. Bereft of his mother
while he was mere babe, young
Clementson was left to the care
of his father who at that time was
an old man, and being poor, he
had TO take the babe in the mines,
wrapping him up in an old blan-
Sset and setting him on what is
known in mining parlance as the
COB pile to remain there until his
father carried him home in the
evening. When the boy grew old
GER he took care of his aged father,
earning money by day work and
playing the fiddle for dances two
nights a week, in which way he
earned enough to pay for two
nights week at night school. He
so educated himself, however, that
ne was able to enter the Univer-
sity OF Michigan and out OF an
examination of 80 applicants for
advanced standing he was the Sec
ond highest of the lot, and entered
the college and worked his way
and graduated therefrom.
With this background Judge
Clementson is eminently fitted TO
get the viewpoint OF the average
man.
Judge Clemontson's affiliations
include the FIRST Presbyterian
church. Blue Lodge Masonic life
member charter member of the
Nile temple of the Shrine. Royal
Arch Masons' chapter. Odd Eel.
lows, Eagles, Red Men, Knights Of
Pythias, Musicians Union, Order
OF Druids and League OF Real Am.
orleans. He Is a member of the
Washington Bar Association and Is
held In high esteem by not only
his bretheren Of the legal profes.
sion, but by thousands who know
his sterling qualities and his abil.
ity as lawyer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

WIN. n. PembcrtoN.
Sixty.eight lawyers ont OF 10G0,
calling themselves the Bar Assoc
citation. AT banquet last Friday
attacked Judge william H. Penn.
horton without an opportunity to
be heard. Judge Bridges delivered
an address telling % his recent trip
20 the South Sea Islands and Aus.
tralia. Then they passed a resu-
luton saying that Two years ago
this association. after due investl'
cation and upon careful cnnsidera.
dion. opposed the candidacy OF VII.
liam It Pembertun for State su.
preme Court judge, for the reasons
then publicly stated, the chief Of
which was unftness demonstrated
by previous service IN that capac.
ity."
To give you the real motive be-
hind the ettaek. when Judge
Bridges was appointed by Cover
dor Hart he was the attorney and
vico-president OF a railway and
power company and the vice-presi-
dent Of the Big Creek Timber Co.
lie was appointed because Of his
leanings favorable TO the railroads
and timber interests. AS an Illus
tratiou OF his work upon the bench,
we will take volume l2S. eight rail
roads came before Judge Bridges
and Judge Pemberton The rail.
roads won seven OF them aud
Judge Pemberton wrote the only
opinion against the railroads. Judge
Bridges signed the seven cases 10
favor Of the railroads and wrote a
dissenting opinion in favor Of the
railroads In the other case, max.
ing him 100 per cent. One OF these
opinions in favor Of the railroads,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

vast experience he has gained a
certainty as to certain principles
which are involved in litigation
that makes him an invaluable as
set to the bench
He is also very heartily endorsed
by a committee of 100 citizens in
all walks of life, by many OF the
leading mercantile establishments
of the city of Seattle, as well as
the manufacturing interests and
the laboring people, all of whom
have recognized in him desire
to eb absolutely fair That Is about
all that can be asked of any judge.
AS has been said in his behalf, he
is fit, fair and fearless.
He has been an extensive tray.
eler and frequent contributor to
magazines, newspapers and legal
publications, He Is eminently
equipped for judicial service and
should be kept in the position In
which he has made good.
II judge has made good, keep
him.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

the political ring
sters counted me
out.
The people OF
this county want
a sane, h o n e S I
and effective en-
forcement OF all
the laws. They
will get it from
ME as prosecuting
attorney.
Ny four years
as mayor consti-
tute the brightest,
happiest and most,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

Congress meets and adiourns
bat senatorial Investigations seen
10 so on forever.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

{ Continued from Page one)
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10
Nine Reasons Why Warren
Should BE Elected Sheriff

Continued from Page one)
there wasn't one unsolved murder.
WHY? He was doing police work,
not politics.
Eighth, he IS honest, and with
his long record as a peace officer
he has never accepted money TO
protect crime. He promises to
make a special effort in the en-.
forcement Of the narcotic law. He
promises he will do everything in
his power TO protect the young
men and women from this terrible
drug.
Ninth, II elected sheriff, he will
lay of the county in districts. and
a deputy will he appointed that
lives in that district. This will
save sending deputies from the
main office. This will be done at
a less expense than Il takes to do
the same work now.
Lets put Joe over the topl'
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10
Why Edlcin J. Broicn
Should Be Electe d
Prosecuting attorney

l want TO be elected prosecuting
attorney OF King County. | was
elected to this Office in 1918, but
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10

will attend to the Countys Civil and Criminal Legal
Business.
Edwin J. Brown graduated from the Kansas City
School of Law, Glass Of 1899; and in active prac-
tee of law in Seattle for ten years His ability and in
tegrty unquestioned
paid Adyerthementl
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-09-10
ELECT
Edwin ]. Brown
AtfOrney-At-LaIo
io6 Columbia ST., Seattle
Prosecuting Attorney

EDWIN J. BROWN has lived
- in Seattle for 20 years, and
has kept his record clean.
King County needs a Prose-
cutor with executive ability
and understanding of law. who
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
WILL GIVE MORE ATTENTION
TO FIRE PREVENTION

Charleton, Jan. 3O.-That West
Virginia communities will give more
attention to fire prevention this year
than ever before. is the opinion of
State Fire Marshal c. l.. Topping.
who@has been much encouraged bv
reports of anti-fire activity received
by his department.
The December losses of more
than a million dollars, appear to
have brought big awakening to the
enormity of the fire waste in this
state and fuller realization that
much of it could be prevented by
adequate building and electrical
codes, thorough inspections and cor
rection of confirmed habits of care
lessness and negligence" the Fire
Marshal asserted.
Some of the Developments indicat-
ing a more militant spirit in the
battle against the fire demon were
cited by Fire Marshal Topping. In
Huntington, where series of cost
ly fires occurred last month, five
more fire department trucks have
been ordered and the water system
is to be reconstructed to meet recon-
mendations of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters.
Moreover, an earnest appeal has
been made to the people of Hunting
ton in general. and to the civic and
luncheon clubs in particular. to HELM
prevent fire losses in that city. "The
majority of fires are due to negli-
gence and carelessness, declared
John E. Norvell, chairman Of the fire
prevention bureau of the chamber
OF commerce, land it is time for
people to wake up to the hazards
and fight fires before they begin"
The state press editorially is tax
ing up the fight with a will sUnrea-
sonable Fire Losses" is the caption
OF lead editoial in the Wheeling
lntelligencer, which believes sfhe
most sensible effort to cut down the
excessive fire losses would be the es-
Enlistment of comprehensive laws
and ample rigid inspections"
Outlaw Fire Carelessness'' il the
heading of strong editorial in the
Nicholas Chronicle. which holds that
the man who keeps dirty shop or
store or other building where the
risk OF fire is constant, and expects
to collect insurance. in case of fire. is
no better than the arsonist. He is
an enemy not simply of the insur-
ance companies but Of the commune
ty."
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
HOSPITAL DONATION DAY
FEBRUARY Is.

Thursday. February 25. 1926, will
be Donation Dav at the Charles
Town Hospital. Everybody. who has
the welfare of this institution at
heart. IS requested to take something
to the Hospital as a donation on that
day.
Things most needed are pillow
slips 36x42. sheets 1890. bed
spreads 72x90. blankets. towels,
wash cloths. dishes for dining room.
and napkins. and all kinds of pro-
visions.
Remember this is the only hospital
IN the County, and everybody should
cheerully contribute towards its up
keep. Donations will be received all
tday and during the evening at the
hospital.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
ruIpcH ITEMS

coodwin Fraser. the Pastor.
49, IN the Charles Town bap-
4 church last Sunday services
rusual next Sunday.
b. Russell Wood. Of the Union
4. olo0iral Seminary. preached IN
VIC Sbsrles Town Presbyterian
- last Sunday, in the absence
Rev DR.. G G Sydnor, the pastor,
! is delivering q series OF lectures
r. Union Theological Seminary IN
A'bnond. DR.. Sydnor will be pres
and conduct services next sun
b. Rev. Pacca Kennedy, Of the
Il illogical Seminary. near Ale2ah-
Va occupied the pulpit IN Zion
2:aoonsl Church. on Sunday morn
on account of the illness OF the
A, Conrad H. Goodwin, at his
kme here.
4 RE, Town M. E. Church, South.
r. weather was very inclement
,dsv morning. and not only was
&old and damp, but it was also
had under foot and difficult TO
IA vet the attendance was good at
4 day School. Several new mem
q were added to the enrolment,
several visitors were present.
Owing to the Indictment weather
the bad condition of the roads.
/ Builders Glass did not go to
bpherdstown Sunday afternoon, as
had anticipated. They Will
ixe the visit at a later date. when
tber conditions and travel are
No. pastor, Rev. E. A. Roades,
kached Sunday morning at II
ock. and again Sunday evening
10.
There will be no prayer meeting
Wednesday evening, as the time
be given over for the purpose of
Ianizing Sunday School Union.
district officers will be present.
all pesons interested in Sunday
Tool work are earnestly requested,
ted and invited to attend this
tting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
EPWoRTH LEAGUE HOLDS
VALENTINE SOCIAL.

The Epworth League of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South. held a
Valentine Social for members and
friends There were ITO present to
enjoy the amusemnts of the evening.
Mrs Brown Rissler had charge of
the program which was as follows:
Reading. By A Little Girl. Mrs. DIN
Wiley. Little Mary's Essay on Hus-
bands. Everybody was given half
heart with a number on il TO get
partner. The first one to find his
partner received a box of heart can
dy. This was won by William Reed
and Katherine Trussel. Next. each
partner received a secret from the
King of Hearts. A hunt for for
tunes followed. All partners were
requested TO sit on the floor, after
which each received a heart cut into
six pieces. The first to put it to-
gether received prize of chocolate
candy, and Dorothy Watson and
Winifred Bush received a box of
candy. Heart Hunt, small hearts
We're thrown on the floor and the
one getting the most received
prize. Dart contests. Postmaster
distributed Valentines from the Cup
ids Post Office. Those receiving
mail had to pay two cents or more.
After the program the guests were
invited to the dining room. which
was decorated in red and white
paper and hearts. The refreshments
were served cafeteria style. The
plates had two Valentine napkins.
two spoons tied with a red cord and
dart in the middle, two saucers of
red gelatine and whipped cream and
four heart cakes. Every game was
played by partners.
The Sunday School room was
deliberately decorated in hearts and
red and white crepe paper. The
King of Hearts. Cleon Elliott, and
the Queen. Miss Virginia Bailey, sat
on their throne and directed the
games of amusement.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17

GHapIGE. N D II - Aess Ak% IL SeSc~S
to meet in the Graded School Audi
torium on Monday. February 22nd,
at 2 .. m.
Mrs. c. D. Border. Regent.
The Citizens Fire Company were
called to the residence of Mr.. o Nj.
Harris, near Bardane, early Tuesday
morning, on account of slight fire.
but fortunately it was ex-
tinguished before any material dam
age was done.
The class of Mrs. E. B. Reed. of
the Charles Town NJ. E. Church,
South. gave shower" to Mrs. John
A. Smith, formerly Miss Luella Rod
effer. of Ransom. last Tuesday night,
February 16, 1926, at the church.
She was the recipient of many nice
presents.
The meeting of the Cornwell Lime
and Mari Co., was not held here on
FRIDAY afternoon on account of the
death of Mrs. H. c. Kitchen. sister
of Referee in Bankruptcy w. Fl.
Thomas. of Martinsburg. The meet
ing viii probably be held one day
week.
S. D. Hardy, who bought the ALL
stadt farm. near Bolivar, three
years ago, has sold the property to
his brother. j. Frank Hardy. of
Reedson, and will quit farming after
having sale of all his personal prop
ertv on March Is. The purchaser.
or one his sons. viii move to the All
stadt place on April LIST.
Miss Winnie Ely. Treasurer: Mrs. c
The Norfolk and Western passen-
ger engine. which jumped the track
Thursday about midnight, near the
station here, just after the train had
left the station going north, was
pulled out of the ditch late Friday
evening by a wrecking crew who had
been working with it since a few
hours after the wreck occurred
None of the passengers were injur-
ed and none Of the railroad employ
ees, except the engineer was report.
ed slightly hurt. Passenger anG
freight traffic was interrupted only
short time.
Marcellus Alder claiming title BY
purchase from the heirs of the late
William Anderson. years ago wide
ly known auctioneer in this county
has Instituted proceedings to obtair
possession of house once owned by
the heirs in Bolivar. Adverse title il
claimed by Lodonzo C. Engle. Of
Engle, this county. who purchased
the property at tax sale in 1917
Mr.. Engle is said to have repaired
| tho nron ertv and has hean ca11ocfine
| rents from it since he bought it nint
years ago. The case promises in
teresting developments.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17


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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
THOSE EXCELLENT BOOKS

Have you seen that excellent dis
play of books in Boards show win
dow? The price is only seventy-five
cents. and there are some mighty
good titles among them. Stories by
Peter B. Kyne, Curwood, Edna Fer
Der, Zane Grey, Sabatini and Grace
Lutz. Cine in and look them over.
1t will do you good.
C. N. BEARD.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
Halls Catarrh Medicine

hose who are in a rundown condi-
will notice that Catarrh bothers them
r. more than when they are in good
nth. This fact proves that while
karrh is a local disease. it is greatly
henced by constitutional conditions.
HAIE'S CATARRH MEDICINE is a
hbined Treatment. both local and in
bal and has been successful in the
Rtment OF Catarrh for over forty years.
BID by al druggists.
j ]. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17

The L. w. Lloyd Radio agency has
installed for the Charles Town Inn.
a fine Freed Eiseman Neutrodyne
Radio.
Mr.. H. c. Moffatt has purchased a
Freed Eiseman Neutrodyne Radio
from the L. w. Lloyd agency.
Mr.. Harry Zinn, east of town, has
purchased 5-tube Neutrodyne
Radio of the Lloyd Radio agency.
Mrs. R. Smith. Of near Middleway,
has installed Radio, the installation
being made by L. w. Lloyd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
Charles Town. w. Va.
Februav IL 1926

Dear Mr.. Miller
Just word in praise of the Cros-
ley Radio. / am certainly pleased
with the one Mr.. Ben Wood installed
for me two weeks ago. / liked the
other radio he tested for me very
much. but found ! could operate the
Crosley with more ease. I'll tell
any one the Crosley is wonderful
Your friend.
WendeIl MvarS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17

Lots of odds and ends that you
will need on the farm. to be sold
February 18th. Come early. Tools,
halters, chains, scales, bottles, junk
and implements, will be sold first.
You know you want things you have
forgotten you wanted. One fourth
what they will cost new, at Walls
Farm Sale, Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-02-17
For Rent,

Front and back apartments in St
George building, Charles Town, W
Va. Apply to Mrs. Reva G. Rissler
In care Of Harness Factory.
Feb. 6-tf.