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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-12

Tonight is the biggest basket
bali night Of the season. Every.
body come to see the best teams
Twin.
The Vashon High School Min.
strels have completed their pro.
gram for Friday night, February
l9, and are working toward that
time. Mr.. j. l.. Shaw, the Inter.
locutor and director of the show
cordially invites everyone to come
land he assures everyone a good
time.
The Junior Prom which was civ.
en- Friday night, February 5, IN
the gymnasium proved great
success.
The gymnasium was beautifully
decorated in red and white crepe
paper and valentine hearts. For
the moonlight dances the lights
were fixed of various bright col.
ors which brought out the effect
of the decorations very beautifully
Valentine favors and candy
hearts We're passed around and
dance programs were given to
each one as they came in.
The music was supplied by
Miers and Messrs. picrson, Sapp
and Woods.
The Basket Social conducted by
| the business men of the community
on Saturday, February 6, in the
High School gymnasium, proved
to be huge success. A net profit
of 1929 was made on the baskets
which were auctioned by Mr..
Smock at a limit of three dollars
each.
The program for the evening
was opened by Mr.. Garvin. DR.,
McMurray, Mr.. Smock and Mr..
Smith spoke. A song was render
ed by Mr.. Kimball, Mr.. Steffanson
and Mr.. Ganly, accompanied by
Mrs. Ganly on the piano. This was
followed by a community sing.
After the sing everybody joined in
dancing the quadrille and other
old fashioned dances.
A cupboard to be used for stor-
age of food and utensils for hot
lunches, is being constructed in the
domestic science room by Merrill
Matthews and other members of
the Manual Training II class.
The Manual Training class is
also building shed in which to
park bicycles. Both these pro-
jects are near completion.
Vashon's basketball team, on
a visiting game at O'Dea High
School, Seattle, lost the hardest
fought game of the season 1920,
on Tuesday, February 2.
The game throughout was mark
ed by the close checking of both
defences, The majority of the at
tempted shots were from outside
the regular scoring zone,
The Vashon squad is showing
marked Improvement in every
game.
With the team play of the squad
developing as it has the past week
Vashon should be victorious over
Burton next Friday evening.
The lineup was as follows: R.
f., Hotchkin, 5; Il. F., Chantler, 4 !;
G., Levenseller, Z; r. g., Ward, 2;
L. G., Scales;
Sub. lnglebretsen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-12

FOR SALE-Economy King cream
separator $500. Barrel churn
$3.50. Mrs. Flora Miller, Por-
tage, Wash. 1927
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-12

FIRST CLASS CABINET WORK
and Wood Turning Shop bacl,
of Y.M.C.A. Hall. ID. Harring
ton. 12-25-ti
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-02-12
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Big 7-ft. Posts. Toe
cash. South of Fred Strom's
Edw. Kunz. Vashon. 2-12-3tp
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
OFFICI0US CONSTABLE
 FINED S5 IN REMINGTON
Walter Eisk Reported to Have Made Himself Obnoxious at
 Picnic Last Sunday.

The tables were turned in New ington last evening when q constable was fined in court for attempting to make an arrest without proper cause The constable, who is said 10 b. slated 10 lose his job. was Walter Nisk and the judge was F.. R stan ley Wcilcs.
 Nisk was in attendance at q pie mic in Ncwington on Sunday. He ap- pedrcd, from reports, 10 feel uuduly impressed with his authority and in order to prove that he had the pow CT to make arrests is alleged to have annoyed unoffending puicnickers.
 Finally John Dobrowski insisting upon his constitutional rights Of protection even from the majesty of the law when too ambitious, called upon another constable, Ray Hal leran, for protection. Constable Hal Ieran arrested Constable NislS on charges of drunkenness and at tempting to make arrests where no cause existed. Before Judge Welles last evening Visk was fined s5 with costs.
 IL is stated that the selectmen Of Newington will meet within few days to consider the case,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
.NIDDLETOWN MAN HIT
 ON CROSSING, KILLED
Emil Snyder, Taxi Opera tor, Struck by Freight
 on Way to Hartford

Middletown. Conn, June 15. LT9- Emil ". Snyder, 52, proprietor of Snydcr's taxi service station of this city, died this morning while being brought to this city aboard a freight train. He was internally injured when the train struck his automo- bile at a South Wothersficld grade crossing shortly after midnight
 Snyder was on his way to Hart ford to meet a party the members of which had called him, and reach ed the crossing just as a southbound freight train arrived. His sedan was forced through q state highway fence and was wrecked.
 Snyder was alone in the machine.
 The train was in charge Of Con- ductor James Malone of Berlin, and Engineer E. Landers of East Hart ford.
 It was a regular freight train run ming on the Valley division. The injured man was picked up and placed aboard the freight, He died, however, before this city was reached,
 Snyder came to this city about ten years ago from New York and be- came secretary of the American Motor Truck and Tractor company of Portland.
 He remained with that company until three years ago when the com pany went out of business.
 Snyder leaves a widow and one son.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
MRS, DULA GETS S1OO,OOO
 FOR HUSBANDS LOST LOVE
Charged Mother-in-Law With Steal. ing His Affections Two Years
 Of Litigation

New York, June Is. LP-Mrs. Elsie Hinman Dula was awarded $l00,000 damages today by a jury which had heard her s25o000 alienation of affections suit against her mother-in-law, Mrs. Josephine C. Dula, widow of Robert B. DuIa former vice president of the Ameri- can Tobacco Company.
 The verdict marked the end of all most two years of bitter litigation in which the young Mrs, Dula charged that she had been repriyed of the affections of Robert Lenoir Dula by her parents-in-law. The former tobacco magnate originally one of the defendannts in the aliena- tion action. but he died before 1t come to trial. The plaintiff some months ago won g. decree of separa- ton from her husband and S5.000 a year alimony.
 During the trial Mrs. Elsie Dula and her husband each took the stand to charge the other with drunkenness during their brief life together. The plaintiff charged that her husband never worked, that he was constantly drunk and that he beat her over the head with bottle. The husband charged that during a trip abroad his wife stayed out all night and "caroused all over Montmatre." The mother-in-aw took the stand to deny all charges of causing the marital troubles be- tween her son and his wife.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
Wealthy Mass. Man is Accused of
 Bigamy by Sons, Defending Mother
John Howard 72 HayerhilI Mayonnaise Maker Said to Have Falsifed Mexican Divorce and ''Wed" Para mour, Leaving Wife PenniIess

Mexico City, June Is Gp) - Charges and counter charges be tween John F. Howard, =, q Havorhill, Mass. mayonnaiso man ufacturer, and his sons, John C.. of Los Angeles, Cal, and Albert r., former Princeton student and foot ball player. are pending in the courts here.
 What Each Claims
 The sons charge the father with perjury and bisamy. The father accuses the sons of forciblc entry and assault, He says they entered his apartment here and struck him. The sons declare they arc only seeking justice for their mother, whom they assert their father deserted, running off with Mrs. Elonora Bombach Philips of Milwaukee. with whom he is at present residing as his wife in a fashionable apartment here. The father says the sons are after his money This they deny.
 Charge False Divorce
 The allegations against the elder Howard were filed by a local at torney, who charges that Alr. How ard arrived in Mexico in January. accompanied by Mrs. Phillips, and that later with still another woman he went to Cucrnavaca and obtain cd a divorce by representing this
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
CAN'T READ, LICENSED
New London Autoist Did Not Know Meaning of Tag - StocCkel Sus- Pcnds Drivers Certificate.

New London, June Is LP) -- In ability to read, write or speak Eng fish has resulted in considerable in convenience for Attillo Polverart or this city following a parking tag being placed on the steering wheel of his automobile. Ignorant Of the meaning of the tag Polverari failed to appear in police court week ago and had to be summoned personally by a policeman, for appearance in court the next day.
 Ills ignorance of English was re- vealed in court and the matter was brought to the attention of Commits sioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins E. Stoeckel who suspended the license of Polverari.
 Today the license was restored.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
PASTOR COMPLAINS OF BLOCKED CHURCH CURB
Busses Interfere With Wor5hippers, Minister
 Tells Police

Councilman David L, Nair. chair man of the ordinance committee, conferred with Chief W. C. Hart and Traffic Sergeant J. J. King this morning relative to the complaint of Rev. Theodore A. Greene, pastor of the First Congregational church. that his pariShioners were unable to drive up 10 the front of the church last Sunday morning on account of the refusal of drivers of jitney busscs 10 move their vehicles away from the parking place.
 Sergeant King said the busses are not allowed to use the parking space in front of the church between 9:30 and 12:3Q o'clock Sunday mornings and as far as he knows, this re- striction Is respected. He has oh- served the busses parked in front of the New Britain Trust Co. be- tween those hours Sunday mornings, lie said If they interfered with the cars containing people on their way to church last Sunday. it must have been because they were unable 10 park elsewhere because of the large crowd sssembld about the National Bank building corner to glimpse the Pittsburgh National league team, the sergeant said.
 Councilman Nair said the ordi- nance committee will meet next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at City hall. and will devote the entire evening to a discussion of the rec concentrations of the Chamber of Commerce traffic investigation com mittee, and those of Chief Hart. It may be decided to give a trial to some of the recommendations and hearings will be given before any of the proposed changes are put in effect.
 Chief Hart said he will recom- mend that parking of vehicles on Center street be restricted to one side only, as use of both sides of the street for parking adds to the congestion and danger on account of the increasing traffic there.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
BOY BANDITS HOLD UP
 MAN ON LAFAYETTE ST.
Seize Him From Behind, Hold Him; Empty
 Pockets

Judge filling in police court and in chambers this morning heard tho story Of daring holdup committed hy five youths. whose ages range from II to r years, on Lafayette street early last evening, after which he committed one boy to the Cheshire refoTmatory, gave another q suspended com ointment and placed him on 2. nation for one year, continued ti- case of another unJil July S1 on probation. and dis charged two others with warnings not to get into trouble again under penalty of severe punishment
 Joseph Sagroi, aged 16, Of S4 Grove street, who was committed to the reformatory, took an appeal through Attorney David l.. Nair. in bonds ot $500. Walter Wisk, aged F, Of 73 Grove street, was given a suspended commitment and one years probation. The names of the others are withheld because of their ages. Sagroi and Wisk were arraign- ed in open court and the others were heard in chambers.
 John Carroll Of PAP Main street was the victim Of the hoIdup, ac- corling to the story unfoldel to the judge. He was on Lafayette street under influence of liquor, the police say, and the boys attacked him, one O. them seized him from behind and holding him by the coat while an other "friskod' him. In his com plaint to the police, Carroll said Il" lost S70, but the police believe nof more than S6 was taken.
 Two Of the boys who were heard in chambers actually committed the robbery, but all who were ap- prehended shared in the spells. Sagroi said he was Is feet away from Carroll when he was robbed He got 80 cents and Wisk got 55 cents. The boys were playing bail al Walnut Hill park when Sergeant O'Mara rounded them up. Accord ing to Carroll, 1t was about : o'clock when he was attacked. One of the boys said he saw Carroll coming out Of rhe cider place and noting his condition, someone sug- gcstad that they "roll' him.
 sagroi's mother and father were in court when he was committed, and the former broke down and wept piteously. The father kissed hlm passionately as he was led away by a policeman. Later. At torney Nair was engaged and he immediately gave notice of an ap- peal to the superior court.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
SIO,OOO SUIT AGAINST
 DRIVER OF DEATH CAR
Fatal Injuries to Mrs. Francischetti June 1
 Basis of Action

John Miezanka of 174 Pleasant street. who was driving his auto mobile on Broad street on June l. when il ran down Mrs. Loretta Francischelli in front of her home and injured her to such an extent that she died % hours later at New Britain General hospital. was today named defendant in an action for $iQ,Qoo brought by Camille Fran cischelli, administrator of the estate of the deceased woman.
 The allegations are that whereas Mrs. FrancischelG, was in inc exor- else Of due care and was not guilty ot contributory negligence. Miezan- ka was driving his Car rocklessly, ncgligenty and carelessly and was responsible for the fatality.
 $. Gerard Casale is counsel for the plaintiff and the writ, which is re turuable in the superior court the first Tuesday in September. was served by Constable James W. Man ming. Miezanlla. who was arrested on the charge Of manslaushter fol- lowing the womau's death, had his case noled by Prosecuting Attorney J. G. Woods, who told the court an investigation failed 10 reveal crim- inal negligence.
 Suit for S10,oo has been brought hy Simon Pcrsky X Son, Inc. through James W. Carpenter Of Hartford, against Harry Shoor of this city. Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Lord Of Hartford placed an attach ment on the defendants real estate on Arch street.
 Joseph and Caesar MicCzkowski Of this city have been sued for $7,50Q ,by Mrs. Elsie Dickcnson. through ] Warren Maxwell Of Hartford. The action is the result ot an accident ion Main and West Main street cor Iner April 22. in which the plaintiff suffered injuries through being istruck by the defendants car. peputy Sheriff Charles E. Lord of iHartford served the writ.
 ]. and Marguerita Soli have been sued for $1.o0o by Joseph DeI oung, through Nair t5 Nair, the action be iing the outgrowth Of an automobile collision in Hartford on May 23, Deputy Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz served the writ
 Simon kuarates has brought suit for $2,250 against George Burger Of iTerryyillc, claiming that he was badly injured when run down by the defendants light truck at the corner Of Main street and River side avenue. Terryyille. on April 10 | He received a severe bruise on his fright thigh, great shock and physl' Ical pain. his right internal inguinaI irinr became loose so that he is de jvcIoping a right inguInal hernia, and
 the right sacre lilac joint is loose
 he states in his complaint, while he
 is subject to extreme nervousness.
 The accident is alleged 10 have Ibocn caused by the defendant turn ling the corner suddenly and with out warning at a fast pace. Nair X
 Nair issued the writ, which is re Iturnahle in the superior court th' first Tuesday Of September.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
woman IS Lis n-ifa

woman IS his wife
 Returning 10 Mexico City. Ii is alleged that Mir Howard married" Mrs. Phillips. Ocampo bases his perjury charge on the oath Howard is said 10 have made in the Cucr- nayaca divorce court and the big amy charge on a statement that his real wife is living in Hayerhil
 Bitter Fight Impcnds
 T. is expected the eases will be bitterly contested. IS both MT Howard and his sons have engaged eminent counsel. Both sons are now in Mexico City, having followed their father here some time ago.
 John Howard says his father met Mrs, Phillips during steam ship trip around tho world in 1923 and became infatuated with her. Mrs. Howard did not go on the tour. After the fathers return to Massachusetts he went each month 10 Wilwaukee to visit Mrs. Phillips and gave her expensive presents. The mother, the son declares. thought the father was away on business trips.
 John says Mir. Howard left home in January taking all his cash and negotiable securities 10 the amount of ahout half a million dollars, leaving the mother virtually penni- less.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
SAVAGE SILLY 'SAP,'
 HE SAYS OF HIMSELF
Clara Bows ErstwhiIc Lover Found Sane-Was
 Testing Actress's Love

Los Angeles, June l5 R.-Roberi W. Savage, former Yale football player, today is considering his self selected title worlds champion sap" and pondering tho version of an ego complex furnished by Clara Bow, screen star al q hearing here yesterday, at which he was found sane after slashing his wrists in all effort to win the actress love.
 In a mild rcbuke, Judge Gates of the lunacy commission, in dismissing the complaint, told Savage that he had done an undiplomatic thing" but that he was not insane.
 Love hit me like q thundorbolt. But that is all over now. In the spring the sap flows. l mistook sap for blood and l proved myself the worlds champion sap" the one-time ardent lover and scion of q wealthy family, explained to the lunacy com mission and attending alienists.
 He also told how he had written poetry for the screen flapper. but denied that he had compiled with her request 10 sing it, because he had nothing against the neighhors in Laurel Canyon, where Miss Bow lives"
 Miss Bow gave Savage a clean bill so far as his sanity was concerned at the hearing. She told the com mission that she believed him 10 be perfectly sane, although bothered with an lego complex" The actress testified that she had never loved Savage, despite tho fact that he was an ardent lover whom she described as saying: My name is Savage and take after my name"
 Asked 10 explain an lego complex" the titian-haired actress said "an ego complex is one who thinks that everything that they do or that their family does is of paramount import ance."
 Miss Row told of having accom- panied Savage on a trip to the mar riage license bureau here when he is alleged to have urged her to take DAL ci llrtllc' tO iildi ' lllllls A1llt eau he told her 1t did not ''mean any thing"
 T can make you love me after marry you," Savage was quoted as having said.
 The actress replied that she did not want to take the chance,
 Gus Patterson, a friend of Savage, testified that the screen star had made violent love to the wealthy young man. He said he saw Miss Bow kiss Savage many times.
 Both Patterson and Savage said that Miss Bow had told them she was tiring of Gilbert Rowland, to whom she was engaged at the time.
 Since the Savage affair. the en- gagement has been broken.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
CONDEMNED SCHOOL BUILT
 ON EARTH WHICH SETTLED
Flaws Found in Addition Erected 15 Years Ago
 Daily Showers of Plaster-Cost of Repairs Heavy

It became known today that the safety of the Smith school has been questioned for several years. Some years ago. upon urgings of the build ing department the school committee had q part of the structure replaced when q condition somewhat similar 10 that which now exists was found. The probable need of reconstruction at the point where serious weakness es have now been located was point ed out at that time by the building inspector.
 Reported Never Satisfactory.
 Persons conVersaut with Condi- tions In the building since Its erec- ton said today the structure was never satisfactory. cracking Of plas- ter and perceptible defects in the wall having been pointed out in the first year of it's occupancy.
 In the section of the building where about a score of tots are housed for several hours each day in kindergarten training the greatest hazard was found. Al this point the overhead beams have pulled away from the wall more than an inch. daily showers Of plaster bits have become commonplace and the outer wall is so concaved as 10 entirely obscure the center point while look ing on direct line from the north east corner Of this section Of the building.
 Virtual assurance today that soil conditions were responsible brought the school officials face to face with the likelihood Of necessity of placing an entire new foundation. Teachers in the school today arc. with visible uneasines, completing their reports for the year after which their work for this term will be com pleted.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-15
TOWN RESCUES AGED
 MAN, AIDS NUPTIALS
PaulsborO, \. J., Residents Free Dr. Pounds From
 Insane Asylum

Paulsboro, x. j., June Is LP - Dr. William H. Pounds, 74, for mer mayor of Paulsboro, and his bride of 52 were honeymooning apart today after having overrid- den attempts to prevent their mar riaEe by having the groom com mitted to the state hospital for the insane.
 Dr. Pounds was married to Miss Jennie Stiles last night after near ly 5o indignant citizens hal driven to tho hospital in Trenton and con- vinced authorities that Dr. Pounds was Of sound mind. After the we'd ding ceremony the bride returned 10 her mothers home and pr. Pounds spent the night at the home of q friend, Frank StInos.
 The aged man had been taken from the sida of his intended bride yesterday morning by two unidcn- tified men who displayed papers calling for his commitment 10 tie institution. Dr. Pounds asserted that his son. Charles who lives in Newtown Square, Pa, was rcspon- sible for his treatment.
 The action aroused the populace of Paulsboro. Nearly fifty friends went 10 Trenton to obtain Dr. Pounds release and when they re- turned with him the entire town turned out, Factory whistles shrieked and church bells sounded welcome.
 The ceremony was performed in St Paul's Methodist Episcopal church, which was crowded to ov"rhowinE. Mayor Don Banna- man, Of Paulsboro, acted as best man and Mrs. Molne Sogal, a noighbor of Miss Stiles. was matron Of honor Other friends acted as ushers and played the wedding march.
 Dr. Pounds former wife died last year and his marriage 10 Miss Stiles was said by the lalter's mother 10 have been the fulfill mont of a dying wish expressed by the first Mrs Pounds.
 Dr. Pounds, said today that he will swear out a warrant for the arrest Of those responsible for the attempt yesterday to place him ir an insane asvnm.
 Dr. Pounds son. Charles. issued statement today:
 Everything in this matter was done in legal manner" said tho statement, My father was examined last Saturday by three reputable physicians, one of whom was thu (Continued on Page 16)