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The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

According to the report of the librarian, given at the last meet ing of the Civic Club, " DOCKS and Il magazines were issued dur ing June and S15.40 in cash re ceived. This amount included a donation of five dollars. several new books are being ordered for the library.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

MEXICO CITY, July 8.-Floods have brought hundreds or ihd,ans ,,nn to the sacred shrine or Guadanupe. e,. where they have knelt Tn wa.et waist deep to pray to the anclene e Rain God of the Aztecs to preserve them from disaster.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

ocro Norway, July S. The uachf 11i'G, Lanai, owend and pilotedn 6 by yacne L"1 Whitman of Oyster Bay, TermaH Ter, Yorki wy captured the famous Norwegia nGold Cup Tn thn sne Tinted and t.ss deciding id tbs yleeSst regatta a' here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

WASHINGTON, D. O., July B. The government is without power to make any regulations govern ing radio in the absence of spe- cific laws from Congress, Secretary Hoover was advised toady by the Department of Justice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

LOS ANGELES, July 7.- The statement of 0. E. Pape, of Tue son, Arizona, that he saw Aimee Semple McPherson, pastor of An eelus Temple, Apostolic faith, at Angua Prieta, Mexico, five days before she publicly appeared there, commanded the attention of inves- tigators today
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

ROME, July 7.-The Pope today received in audience Charles Evans Hughes. former Secretary of State of the United States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

SPOKANE, July S.-The discov- cry of another group of runes, dates of 1910 A. D., describing Norsemen swimming for their lives across the Columbia river to escape from Indians, was revealed here today by Prof. oluf opison in connection with his invitation to scientists to investigate such mark ngs found in this region. The story of how ten Morse Vikings crossed the river to safetyand then starved beneath the river cliffs where they sought refuge from the Indians was told by the discovery of Runic inscriptions near here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

LOS ANGELES, July 8.-Aimee semple McPherson went before the County Grand Judy here today to tell again, this time under oath her story of having been kldnap- ped, tortured and held for ransome, in accounting for her thirty-sl& days of absence from Angelus Temple pulpit. With the EVange- lists entry into the Grand Jury room a feeling prevailed that the last phase of the official inyestiga,, tion had begun and that it would he productive of a definite solution of all angles of the mysterious case
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

MEXICO CITY, July 7.-Rising flood waters today threatened Mexico Clay with complete isola- tion and fear is expressed here that the nation may face famine ar a food shortage unless supplies are imported to replace the crops destroyed by the flood.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

The committee who had charge of the tea given June 25, in the sftarnoon. at the Legion hall and the sale of refreshments at the sy III in the evening of the same uay' re. ported the net proceeus eo pe S41.55. The next tea Will oe
 der the management Of Mrs. |; G' Mccormack, treasurer of the clup, Mrs. Lyons, the secretary l1i anu Mrs. Adams These ladies WIia d nlan the details of the affair anu III.
 annoint other helpers If necessary
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

WASHINGTON, D. G., July g. iThe Senate Campaign Fund lnVes- tigating committee has decided to to commence investigation Of lliinois nn,h primary expenditures on July 2sth in Chicago.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

WASHINGTON = Testimony be- fore the Senate Slush Fund com mittee disclosed that John D. Rockefeller and John D. Jr. among the heaviest contributors to the Anti-Saloon League. ,,
 NEW YORK - Edward hussell Thomas, publisher of the Morhlhs Telegraph died last night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08
COAST TO COAST TRIP
 IN SIKORSKY PLANE

CHICAGO, - Captain Homer Berry, piloting a Sikorsky plane, arrived here enroute to the Pacific Coast. The plane, which is mak in ga coast to coast trip in the in- terest of the Junior Association of Commerce of the United States, is carrying six passengers.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

TARRYTON-0N THE HUDSON, July S.-John D. Rockefeller at the celebration of his 87th birth day today said: T am thankful every day for the contentment l enjoy in living a quiet and simple life"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

SEATTLE, July B. Alleging she was lured into a hotel room and attacked, Mrs. Estelle Bell Young, a widow, brought suit for s4,015 damages in the Superior Court here against William F. Pierce, proprietor of the Calhoun hotel Mrs. Bell is the mother of an eleven-year old boy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

SEATTLE, July 7.-Jud War ren former Chief of Police at Nome announced his candldacy TOT sheriff of King County tnis ahter- noon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

PAUL SMITHS, July 7.-Presi- dent Coolidge celebrated his arrival in White Plains camp today by catching a three-pound pike in the nearby lake.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08
BELLINGHAM.- The trial of

BELLINGHAM.- The trial of the Governments action to recover $7,536, ,423.09 from the Skinner and Eddy Corporation. wartime shipbuilders of Seattle, will be held in court law before a jury instead of in equity, under a decision handed down by Federal Judge Ne terer. The corporation sought trial by equity before a judge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

SYDNEY, Australia, July B. The Australian steamer Cooma with 200 aboard is ashore on North Reef near Percy Islands and has sent out urgent calls for aid
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

WASHINGTON, D. C., July B. Uncle Sam is having great success in locating illicit stills by taking photographs from arplanes, ,enlarg- ing them, and putting them under magnifying glasses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08
Following
SEATTLE, Wash Fo

SEATTLE, Wash ;. Folio"trS 1oo4n7 the announcement that Soiieo1 COT if of Customs Harrison Will put i nn teen additional Customs pnobibi- me Canadian border, Federal Fronipi 1 ba tion Director Lyle declard 'na. Woabo would soon be able to heralo ot ns ington state as bone dry Ill i"'' " xyall as in name.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

MINEoLA, N. Y., July 7.-Capt. II. M. Berry, ex-Army flyer, mop ped off from Roosevelt Field today in a sikorsky plane for Seattle to pick up and rush to New York IF, Edward Evans and Linton Wells who are seeking to lower the round the world record.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

SEATTLE, July 7.= Delegate Dan Sutherland has arrived here enroute to Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08
SEATTLE

SEATTLE - Police Captain Claud G. Banniek. former chief of Police announced his candidacy for 5neriff of King county.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08
Seattle. July 7.-Headed toward

Seattle, July 7.-Headed toward Alaska on his first trip to the northern territory, Congressman Milton Shreve of Erie, Pennsyl- yania. has reached Seattle. Shreve is chairman of the House subeom- mittee on appropriations for the Department of Commerce, Labor and Justice He will journey to Alaska an the U. s. Grant with Henry O'Malley, United States Commissioner of Fisheries, when O'Malley sails Friday to inspect Alaska fisheries as far north as Kodiak
The Wrangell sentinel., 1926-07-08

SEATTLE, Wash, July 8. - Ira D. Orton, Jr., aged IT, born at Nome and star student at Broadway high school died last night at the Swedish hospital fol- lowing a brain operation. He was the son of I. D. Orton, Sr., member of the law firm of 0rton and Ly- ons. The Nome boy was a star both in scholarship and athletics.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13

put him over the line as the party
nominee.
The past two sheriff's cam
from the country, Hodge and Matt
Starwich, and to make it round
ont right the third time in thi,
case viii be the charm, Tom
Smith 5 friends assert. At a TON
Smith for Sheriff" meeting at
Enumclaw last Friday night
came the news that over 200 voters
gathered from the country sur
rounding Enumclaw and formed
the nucleus for countrywide cml
in Tom Smiths behalf. Reports
come to Smiths managers that
Kent, Auburn, and Des MONIES ar,
strong for him, while Enumclaw
and Black Diamond are solid. Al
amy rate the hackers Of Ton
Smith seem confident that Quiat
Old Tom will lead the race wher
the final gong sounds.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
ABOUT CHAs. REMNANT
Contributed

The entrance of Capt. Chas. Ten
uant, Seattle's chief of detectives
in the sheriff S fight, centeles in.
terest on that office.
Capt. Tenant entered the Seat
tie police department in 1897,
served six years as patrolman, was
made detective in 1903 and in 1906
was elevated to the head OF that
department-which, in fact, he
created has been its active
head from that day to this. One
Of the most famous acts of his adj
ministration was the conviction a
few years ago of the wife murder
er, Mahoney. Tenant persisted
in his belief that Mahoney killed
his wife and sunk her body con
eealed in a trunk in Lake Union
despite the fact that the Seattle
papers and public ridiculed anG
laughed at his idea. For dragging
the lake day after day had failet
to produce The body. But in al
instant Tenant was completely
indicated aud his critics con
founded, for the trunk and body Of
the murdered woman were founC
exactly where Tenant said they
would be found.
Over period of % years, Capt
Tenants record as q peace off
Ger has been untouched by scandal
Throughout various "shake-ups
aud reorganizations the chief o
detectives has stood imatulate AM
his personal record card on file a
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
ABOUT ARCHIE HUTCHINSON
Contributed

just a quiet, unassuming fellow,
who almost seems to hide behind
his desk-that s Archie Hutcheson
Under-Sheriff, candidate for the
Republican nomination for Sheriff
of King County.
But that desk is always loaded
down with papers, reports and
figures, and the quiet figure be
hind it, trained, competent and
energetic, has saved the taxpay-
ers of the county the small sum of
half million dollrs during the
past six years.
That s why Hutcheson should be
the next Sheriff, says Col Paul
Edwards, Hutcheson's campaign
manager.
"IIutcheson has been 16 years
in the Sheriff's office" says Ed
wards. 'For six years he has been
Under-Sheriff. In 1920 the bud
get for the sheriff's office was
S252,1S3. Hutchinson thea stepped
in and for the next five year,
made the budget average $l75,Sl0
per year, saving Of 1888. annu-
ally"
"The budget estimate for 1926
prepared by Hutchinson, was $l6H,
945. new low record.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
ABOUT TOM SMITH



Tom Smith, the veteran police
chief OF Enumclaw. is IN the race
for sheriff and claims for the ba-
SIS Of his support TWO things
that he is one of the Oldest deputy
sheriif's ia thc county, with Il
clean record back of him. and that
coming from the country, he would
be the natural man for the country
voters to get back of. His sup
porters claim that before the cam
paign closes he VIII have the
country precincts practically solid
in his support, With such leaders
in tie city of Seattle as are openly
backing his candidacy. his friends
claim he'll surprise some of the
supposedly wise iopestsrs with the
big vote he polls on primary day
with enough when added up tC
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
Mems Bible Glass, Burton

In Burton Library Room Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock, All men
are cordially invited. Open forum
discussion of the life of Paul the
Apostle to the Gentiles and present
day topics presented by the Text,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13

headquarters is untarmshed as not
a single reprimand can be found
upon it.
AS an executive officer Capt.
Tenant has proven his worth.
Running squarely on his record, ne
promises d strict business admins
tration and reign of law and
order.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13

Lisabeula Community Church
Sunday School at 10 100 a. m.
Christian Endeayor $50 p. m.
Evening Service at Z 80 p. m.
Every Sunday.
Rev. Ward, Pastor
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
Burton Baptist Church

Services next Sunday as FOL.
lows;
10 a. IN. Bible School.
II a. m. Theme,
80 p. m. Young Peoples meet
ing. Topic, "The Lone Star Be
All are invited.
4. S. Fretz, Pastor.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
vashon Lutheran Church

Services (English) 1st Sunday
of every month,
Norwegian every 3rd Sunday.
Sunday School 10 a. IN.
Morning Worship II a. m.
Ladies Aid Society meets every
Bird Wednesday of the month.
P. Skartvedt, Pastor.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
Vashon M. e. Church

Sunday School at 1000 a. m.
Mr., A. Larsen Supt.
Morning Worship at II 100 a. m,
Sermon by Rev. II. S, Ward.
Epworth League at 700 p. nj
No evening service this week.
IL. Il. Andersen. Pastor
Presbyterian Church
Services next lords Day.
Sunday School 1000 II. nj.
Morning worship II m.
Endeavor Meeting 700 p. IN.
Topic, How can We prevent
wastef"
Choir rehearsal Thursday even
ing at 5 O'Clock.
Ladies Auxiliary Picnic at Ellis
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13

port Thursday, August 10th.
All are invited to attend these
services. Strangers in the Com
munity always welcome.
Hugh Armstrong, Minister
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1926-08-13
ISLAND CHURCHES
cove nj. E Chnrch

WV M u Y ~ III
Sunday School at 1000 a. m. Mr.
Albin Sundberg, Sup.
Sermon by thepastor in Scandi-
navian at II a. m.
Special Epworth League meeting
at Z 90 p. m. to talk over tn.
Young People work.
Sermon English by the pas
tor at 500 p. m.
C. August Peterson, Pastor
Evening star., 1926-06-01
Monthly Bills

When the monthly bills are floating
drifting to me through the mail,
am smiling, | am gloating DER my
store of useful kale. l am here in
Saudy raiment. with my checkbook in
my hand, and no man who asks for
payment of Il good bill will be ban
ned. "TiS my way of making happy
all my toiling fellow men; l write
checks, and make it snappy. with
my costly fountain pen. Some have
plans sublime. far reaching, for the
welfare of the race. and the rudiments
they're teaching every moment. every
place. But my hopes are meek and
humble, quietly | strive to please,
ana | pay old Farmer Bundle for
the honey from his bees. l would
bring contentment closer to my neigh
Eors, worthy gents. so l send to
fsriggs the grocer fourteen bones
and thirty cents. | have no intense
ambition to advance a mighty cause,
or to better mans condition by the
framing of new laws. | would be no
peerless leader of a crusade high,
sublime; l am happy. gentle reader,
when I've paid my bills on time. Then
] know the undertaken sings a blithe
and cheerful note. and the good.
hard-working baker makes a payment
Evening star., 1926-06-01
Joint MOVE BEGUN
TO SAVE NIAGARA
Canada and United States
Will Cooperate in ReguIat-
ing Diversion of Water.
By the Associated Press.

by the AsSOCadteO fIeSS.
OTTAWA, June IA joint commit
Zee, it was announced in the House
of Commons yesterday, is being form
ed, representing Canada and the
United States, for discussion of the
preservation of the beauty of Niagara
Falls and the quantity of water
which may be further diverted from
the Niagara River without interfering
with the beauty Of the falls.
The announcement was made by
Charles Stewart, minister of the in
teriOr, when q motion by Edmund
Bristol, Conservative. was under dis
Cussion. Mr.. Bristol's motion urged
such amendment of the boundary
waters treaty of 1910 as would per-
Unit an increased amount Of water to
he diverted on each side of tho inter
national boundary from the Niagara
River above the falls for power pur-
poses and remedial measures for pre-
serving the scenic beauty of the falls.
After the minister's announcement
Mr. Bristol withdrew his motion.
The United States representatives
on the committee. Mr.. Stewart said,
were not yet decided upon.
Evening star., 1926-06-01
QUAKE CAUSES RUSH
OF MANY TO STREET
Residents of Three Forks, Mont.
Awakened in Early Morning.
No Material Damage Done.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
BUTTE, Mont, June 1.-The City
of Three Forks was shaken by an
earthquake at 5:25 O'Clock yesterday
morning, according to dispatches re-
ceived here by the Butte Miner. No
material damage was done, the dis
patches said. although the temblor
was more severe than one last Friday.
Residents were awakened from
sleep by rafting of windows and
dishes. and rushed into the street in
scanty attire.
Reports from Lombard Mont. also
told Of a temblor early yesterday that
threw rocks from the sides Of a can
yon. blocking the tracks Of the North
ern Pacific Railroad
Evening star., 1926-06-01

on his boat. And the butcher feels
he's able to buy lipsticks red and
bright for his daughters, Mae and
Mabel, who. when painted. are a sight.
And the timer and the tanner and the
clergyman and clerk. all are showing,
in their manner that they profit by
my work. Abstract good should not
be flouted. helpful dreams should
have their place, theories high may
well be spouted by the leaders of the
race. Let them talk on, donnerwet-
ter! Up Parnassus let them climb.
But I'll make the gray world better
paying all my bills on time.
(Copyright). WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1926-06-01
Thrushes Long Singers.

Among birds the thrush has per
haps the greatest singing endurance.
A thrush has been known to sing
Is hours a day. A blackbird. how
ever has been found to have the best
rhythm and sense of time and his
tune is said to be the best also.
Evening star., 1926-06-01
Nicaraguan Revolt
Short But Costly
InMoney andLives
BY the Associated Press.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, June J..
The recent Liberal revolution in
Nicaragua, although of short du.
ration, cost the government moro
than $1.000,000 and resulted in the
death or injury of about 200 men.
Government estimates indicate
that the insurgents took 100000
Of government funds, 5000 pounds
Of tobacco and 10000 quarts Of
alcohol from government deposi-
tories at >Bluefields before evacu.
ating that place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-21

asset to the entire county. because
they believe in the big future of
Charles Town and its surroundings.
They believe in the cooperation of all
interests for the general good Of
their time and means TO any worthy
movement designed to promote the
general welfare.
The popularity of the Hudson. Es-
sex and Chrysler automobiles has as
tonished the autombile world. and
this large garage and sales station
has contributed in a big measure to
making these cars among the most
popular in Jefferson county. They
guarantee their service. and guaran-
tee that every customer will receive
fair. square treatment in every deal.
This business is growing rapidly.
and is meeting with a deserved sue
cess. 1t gives real service. which is
the vital need of the modern COM
mercial enterprise. The gentlemen
who own the business enjoy the con-
fidence of all the people with whom
they deal, and in their enterprise
have given Charles Towna business
Of which the community has every
reason to be proud.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-21
Washington, Alexander &
Cooke Co.
Washington, Alexander & Cooke
CO.. Fertilizer Manufacturers. Shin
Products Through Several States.
Concern affiliated with ". C. Co. I'M
ports Nitrate of Soda and Potash
Salt as Ingredient of Product.

Washington. Alexander & Cooke
Co.. makers of high grade fertilizers.
have played and are playing an i'm
portant part in the big agricultural
industry of Jefferson county, as well
as of many sections of other States.
The concern. affiliated with the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Co., was
Incorporated in 1918. and since that
time has done great deal to assist
the farmer of this section in making
the most of his opportunities. The
company manufactures Waco bone
fertilizer and fertilizer materials.
imports nitrate of soda and potash
salt for fertilizer manufacture, and
BUYS animal tankage blood and bone,
for making fertilizer.
This concern, operating a large
plant at Charles Town. distributes
its products in Virginia. West Vir-
ginia. PENNSYLVANIA and Maryland.
and employs IS people here to
handle its operations. All of its
products are guaranteed to measure
up to the highest standards. and it
loads approximately eight cars of
fertilizer dav. It's plant is located
on a double railroad siding. which
gives its orders the quickest possible
dispatch and enables it to give its
trade quick and efficient service.
The company owns its own plant.
and carries on its business on the
highest plane of ethical efficiency. A.
l.. Marshall is superintendent of the
operations, while Fl. P. Henshaw is
sales manager. Both are highly ex-
perienced fertilizer men. well know
throughout the territory thew serve.
ana known as men ready to give re-
Iaole and dependable service at all
times.
Farmers throughout this section
one of the leading agricultural sec
lions of West Virginia, know the
products of this company, and have
used them to great advantage. The
business of this plant has grown
steadily. until it is now one of the
leading industries of Charles Town.
The company's attitude toward the
trade has always been one of
generosity and liberal service. its
means enabling it to offer accom-
modations which cannot be met bv
manv of its competitors.
The plant has met with big sue
cess. and its successful operations
are destined to continue. It's SER
wee to the people merits their con-
tihued patronage in big way.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1926-07-21

Several thousand dollars in nar,
fixtures has gone into the remodel;rg
Of this store. making it one of tha
most attractive and most useful IL
the entire Shenandoah Valley. II
carries big lines and new stocks ~
paints and oils. field and farm farc-
ing. Vulcan plows. Majestic ranges
roofing of various kinds. Cakina+
heaters. harrows. oil stoves. builder
hardware, household utensils. and
practically everything that * 10 he
found in the biggest stores of the
largest cities of the State.
c. Tabb and Harry Burns. both
natives Of Charles Town. own the
business. The former has been in
the hardware business three wears
and is well known throughout the
county. Mr.. Burns is the son Of the
late John c. Burns. who was one of
the best known men in Jefferson
county. and is widely known himself
in this section.
Among other big lines carried BY
this store is the Winchester goods.
fire arms and other commodities.
These gentlemen have adopted
every possible means to make this
store attractive inside and out. as
well as to bring it's stocks up to a
high point of efficiency and complete
ness. They see to it that courtesy
and efficiency are the watchwords of
the service rendered to every Gus
toner, and they are striving to make
the store more effective in every de-
tail.
They are progressive. wide awake
merchants and business men. proud
of their business. and an even bigger
factor in the commercial life of JEFF
ferson county. They have drawn a
great deal of new trade to Charles
Town and their store is steadily
making bigger appeal to both local
people, and the people of the rich
cnnn4ru.