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Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
Visitors to Farm
VIII See any
Interesting Things

Visitors who attend Hampstead
County Day at the Fruit and Truck
Branch Experiment Station, three
miles northeast of Hope, on the
Bankhead highway, Wednesday aft
ernoon, September Z, will have an
opportunity to see and study some
very complete variety experiments
in the various fruit, truck and field
crops.
Comparative tests are being con-
Quoted with eight varieties Of figs,
" pecans. ii cherries, % plums, 2S
peaches, 30 apples, and ~ varieties
of grapes. In addition to the many
varieties of fruits, five varieties of
cantaloupes, four Irish potatoes, 13
sweet potatoes. 10 of corn, II soy
beans. eight other legumes and II
varieties of cotton are being grown
/ side by side to make comparative
tests. BY this method, the best va
Iriclics Of the various fruit, truck and
/ Ifieu crops for this section of the
stale can be determined.
Several interesting fertilizer tests
are also being conducted. \ field
of Sagrain, "A crop similar 10 kafir
corn are reputed TO be a promising
feed crop for cotton farmers, is also
Ibcing grown on the station farm for
The benefit of the farmers.
Ex-Governor McRae, Dean and Di-
rector Dan T. Gray. and other prom
ineni agriculturisis will assist w. Y.
! Foster Sr.. Superintendent George
Ware and County Agent Travis Hall
in making the meeting Il successful
one
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
Cotton Makes Poor
Progress, Says
General Report

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-Condi-
tions for the week ended yesterday
as summarized by the department of
agriculture indicate that rain is still
badly needed in much of Texas and
parts of the gulf area.
Except in'Texas, says the report,
tlIe week was generally cool in the
|eoks4n belt but rainfall was mostly
seq 3sOns, Arkansas MR, auautic coast
honha. The crop in geenral cOntinu.
ed 10 make poor progress with fur
ther deterioration reported in many
districts.
In the Piedmont of the Carolinas
development continued fair TO good.
In South Carolina condition is poor
to very poor. In Georgia deteriora-
ton continued quite generally. In
Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee
progress varied but was molly poor
TO only fair.
In Louisiana weevil continues ac-
tive. In Arkansas advance was fair
to good in the south but in the north
the crop deteriorated or made only
fair progress.
In Oklahoma weevil activity in
creased and the progress of cotton
ranged from deterioration in some
eastern 10 central portions to good
in the west. In Texas advance was
good in the northwest portion but
elsewhere there was further deter
iOration.
Late tobacco in many states needs
higher temperatures and in Ken
tucky needs rain.
Sugar cane in Louisiana doing
we'll
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
Mosquitoes Win
Fight To Break
Up a ReUiUGl

MULBERRY, Ark, Aug 30
N Mosquitoes have broken up a
religious revival at Mammontown
near here.
The Baptists congregation
started the revival and several
meetings were held with large
crowds in attendance, but the
L.osquitocs were persistent and
after the last service, the Rev.
James Wilson, evangelist, an
nounced that the mosquitoes had
won.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
VAN BUREN WOMAN FILES
SUIT FOR So. 900 HEART BALM

VAN BUREN, Sept. 1.-Charging
breach Of promise, Clara Michel
has filed suit in Crawford circuit
court here against w. II. Phillips
for damages Of $4,000. Miss Michel
alleges that January she and Phil
lips entered into verbal contract
of marriage and that she accom-
panied hi INTO Aurora, Mo-, to be
married, but that he postponed com
plying with his part of the agree
meni and January - refused to
carry out his promise. Miss Michel
asserts that she still is ready and
willing to marry The defendant.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
DESHA SHERIFF NEED NOT
COLLECT ALL 1927 TAXES

LITTLE ROCK, Aug. 3l.-A proc
iamation issued Wednesday after
noon by Governor Martineau re-
lieves Sheriff and Collector l.. A.
Clayton Of Desha county, whose
settlement with State Auditor j.
Carroll Cone showed S5,9S9.55 as
uncollected taxes and asked credit
for the amount as delinquent land
taxes uncollected Of liability for un-
collected taxes. The proclamation
stated the sheriff collected and was
relieved Of liability for the uncol-
lected taxes in view Of his inability
to collect them due to flood CON
ditioDS.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
ELECTRIC COOK STOVE ON
DISPLAY IN WASHINGTON

The Southwestern Gas and Elec-
trio company started an electrical
cooking demonstration yesterday at
the Washington Hardware and Fur
niture company in this city.
Mrs. Albright, home economist,
is here in charge, and is showing
the many features Of the electric
stove to interested Washington wo-
men.
The demonstration will contime
throughout tGdsg tFridey).
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
HEAD OF ARKANSAS
COOPERATIVE RESIGNS

Little Rock. Ark.-John ID. FL
bridge, secretary Of Arkansas Cot
ton Growers Cooperative Associa-
ton during the entire five years of
its existence, has resigned, effective
September /. The resignation was
regretfully accepted and the direc-
tors adopted a motion expressing
appreciation of Mr.. EIdridge's loyal
and efficient services to the asso-
citation.
Mr.. Eldridge resigned in order 10
devote more time to his large plan
tation in Woodruff county.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
Crop VIII
Exceed Estimate in
Washington County

FAYETTEVILLE, Aug. 3l.-With
total of lG5 cars of apples already
shipped from Washington county's
six loading points, the crop will
reach 320 cars, it was estimated to-
day. This raises Considerably ship
pers' estimate Of August I6, which
was $50 cars.
Prices quoted p-rzszr-s--.- c,;,,,.,s
Golden and Jonathan and $3.50 for
fancy Stars Delicious.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
Must BE Mistake
About This Man
Being q Printer

WYNNE, Aug. 2S.-James Was
son, printer, yesterday found
two quarts of "Old Grow" whis-
key, made in 1900 and bottled in
1904, and does not know what TO
do with them. His employer is a
relative of Andrew Volstead, the
sheriff is -out of town, the city
marshal is sick and his church
without a pastor. He has no one
10 consult.
Wasson uncovered the two
bottles behind some boxes and
barrels in an outbuilding Where
the files of the Wynne Progress
have been kept for 80 years.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02
NEW HOPE MEETING
CLOSED SUNDAY NIGHT

The Baptist meeting held at New
Hope for the last week, closed Sum
day night after a very successful
week, according to Rev. w. II. Sting
ley, who assisted the pastor. Rev.
Mr.. Turner.
Sixteen persons We're baptized in
10 the church.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02

5. J. Thomson and sons, Frank
and Bob, publishers of the Pike
County Courier. at MurfreesborO,
were in Washington yesterday.
This was Mr.. Thomsson's first visit
to Washington. Mr.. Thomson states
that he has the old Washington
hand press that the Telegraph was
printed on prior to the Civil war.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. +. Smith and fam
lily of Stephens were here last week
visiting with Mrs. Smiths parents.
MIR. and Mrs. A. Evans.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02

X. S. May of Corsicana, Texas, was
here this week visiting his brother,
Frank May. He left Tuesday for
Foreman where he will visit few
days before returning home.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02

DIR. j. c. Williams, pashr of the
Presbyterian church here, has re-
turned from a trip to the Pacific
coast.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02

Mrs. j. s. Clack and daughter,
Miss Ruby, and son, Ilatley, of Lit
tie Rock, are visitors with Mrs.
Clack's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Evans. They will remain here sew
eral dayS.
Washington telegraph., 1927-09-02

c. y. Trimble and |. l.. pilkinton
went 10 Hope Tuesday on business.
, 1927-11-11

have. come to the Council.
LIST Appointed Member (Stdkemann)
Mr.. Chairman. in regard to the election
brief it is customary for all the mem.
bers of the board to sign, but it is Observ.
ed that in Frederiksted it has only been
signed by the Chairman lately.
The Chairman: | will ask the Govern
ment representative to insert the names
which have been omitted in both Patents
of election.
LIST Appointed Member (Stakemann):
Mr.. Chairman, | don't think the names
can be inserted in the absence of the
Chairman.
End Member for Ch%ristiansted Country
District (J0ckson): What does the law
say, is it necessary to have the names of
all the members Oh or the name Of the
Chairman alone is necessary.
1st Appointed Member (Stdkemann):
Mr.. Chairman, | think the Chairman's
signature alone is sufficient.
Bird Member for Frederiksted Country
District (Andersen) entered the meeting.
LIST Member for Frederiksted Country
District Clarke having been a member
, 1927-11-11
, RIO DINGS
OF THE
. S 7. c r DIX
Continued from yesterdau's AU5s.)

Continued from yesterdaq's AUjs.)
The Chairman remarked: With regard
to the remark made by the End Member
FOR Christiansted Country District | don't
think it necessary to take a vote on the
matter as Mr.. Fleming will, no doubt,
state whether he is a citizen of the Unit
ed States when be takes the oath, |
of the Governments representative on
the board is omitted in both patents Of
elections.
2ud Member for Ch"ristiansted Country
District (JGckS0n): Is it necessary that
The Chairman: Their names appear in
all the other Patents Of Elections that
, 1927-11-11
FREDERTKSTED THEATRE
8.45 Sunday Evening 8.45
LOUISE DRESSER N JAG PICKFORD l
ST GOOSE WON AN"

hemafkabe Character Work, Excellent Murder Mystery, and TREMENDOUS Drama maKe
this Universal Jewel" an Exceptional Fine Production
Writing about The Goose Woman" Mr. c S. Sewel the critic sys:-"In The
Goose Woman listed as a Jewel, Universal has picture that is truly worthy OF the
brand name in all that it signifies. Viewed cold in projection room, it received
applause from an audience of hard-bOHed critics and the writer does not recall ever
having Witnessed more absorbng. entertainment.
Our patrons all over the island know good picture when they see it. They know,
too. that when We say a picture is good, they pronounce it very good We admit
there is not muCha appeal in the name Goose Woman but, VIZ are nevertheless offer
ing undert hst a haWe8s picture.
.m The good peoples of Fredenksted are being gvens the first opportunity OF seeing
Inc GmeW Woman The attendance at thss show will be another demonstration Oh
thera appreciation of Good Pictures.
We are sending a special critic to observe and comment on this exhibition.
Admissions as usual. Not one cent extra is being charged Can you beat that?
, 1927-11-11


of the Council before did not sign the
oath. End Member for FrederiksteC
Country District Fleming signed the
oath and the Chairman declared that the
members were entitled to sit and vote il
the Council.
5th Appointed Member armstrong;
entered the meeting.
Item 2.
Production of minutes of the NUM-
cipaI Committee for the quarter end
ing September 80, 1927, forwarded
by the Chairman of the Committee
in accordance with Paragraph IL Of
the Bye Laws for the Municipal
Committee for inspection of Mem
bers of the Council.
The Chairman ordered that the report
be laid on the table and said that lr car
be seen by members in the Couacil Office
at any time during working hours for two
weeks.
Item 3.
Election Of four (4) men to serve on
the Tax Commission and assist with
the assessment of taxes for the year
1927.
The Chairman asked members to pre-
pare their voting tickets for the election
of four men to serve on the above named
commission.
Is voting tickets were handed in.
Elected were.
For Christiansted:
Mr.. Lionel Hazlehugst with Il
votes, and Mr.. A. Teytaud, with IA votes.
For Frederiksted:
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
Watch for it,

y .
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerber and Mr..
and Mrs. CLYDE Calhoun are back
again from Central Gravel Pit
where The men have been working.
In honor of Thclma Larsen's
birthday, her mother gave a din
ner party for thirteen. The table
was cleverly decorated in Hallow-
Sen colors and cats and witches
aboundcd everywhere. The even
ing was spent in games and for
tune telling which caused much
merriment Among the guests
We're the Misses Minnie Olsen,
Hazel Evanson, Mabel Corson,
Lillian, Thelma, Grace and Eleanor
Larsen, Mr.. Oge Jensen, John
Grammel, John Nilsen, Lloyd Me
Elyain, and Cornelius Larsen.
George Schmidt spent a few
days at home before leaving this
week for Broadyiew, Ore.
Mrs, Nellie Kellogg Hallepas
spent a few days last week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Allison
Kellogg who have moved into
their home on Maury.
Mr.. and Airs, Raynor, aud Mr..
and Mrs. Camp Of Seattle spent j
few days at the Raynor place
hunting and fishing,
At the regular service hour Sun
day, MISS Nina Gimmel, a returned
missionary from China. will talk
on China. Everyone is urged to
come out and hear her.
Next Thursday the Women $
Club will meet at the hall. DR..
IJones win give a book report.
Come and see how nice the hall
looks.
Mr., Garner went to town Tues
day, bringing Mrs. Carriers
Nother, Mrs. Hill back with linn.
Mr., and Mrs. Ralph Earnest
spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.
and Mrs. Penny at Raeeo.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28


Plans were completed recently for
buiidtns an airTlane landing field o.
the course OF the E%llensburg Golf and
Country club Just northeast of Ellens
burg, County road crews will break
up the ground for a a0OO-foot runway
next Tuesday and on the following
day, as q great community project, Ell
lenshurg business men and farmers
VIII donate their services to remove
rock and help put the field in eondi
ton.
Spring wheat production in Wash,
ington with a preliminary estimate OF
1875 bushels per acre from the sSs,OoO
acres planted, is Indicated to be 10,
10000 bushels, reports G. $, Ray Of.
the federal division OF crop estimates.
This is HIGHER than any yield during
the past ten years with die exception
OF q yield OF % bushels in 1928. Spring
wheat production in 1926 was 2O,79O,-
OOO bushels. while the average OF the
past live years is 1S,252,00
The total rrune crop OF Clark ceun.
" viii not exceed 100000 pounds,
about half Of the early estimates. w.
II, Wood, manager Of the Washington
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
CARD OF THANKS

Through the bereavement which
has 50 recently been my fate II
bear, | am eousoled by tht expires.
sion Of sympathy and kindly
friendship as has beer evidence
by various offerings 81 flowers
and services and | take this eppor.
tunity Of thanking my friends who
50 willingly gave 81 themselves
that | might be eonfpfted.
Airs &. Ion Jackson
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
NOTICE

The yashon P. 7. A. will give a
card party at the Island Club,
Thursday evening, Nov, 4, for the
benefit of the Play Shed Fund.
Five hundred will be played and
refreshments served, Everyone is
invited to come and help this
worthy cause. The price of admis-
sion is soc.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
LISTEN IN

At the Radio Carnival given by
the social club Of the Eastern Star,
on November Il at the Masonic
Temple, Burton, needle work
aprons, handy articles for Xmas
gifts for everybody and an even.
ing of fun for all, Program dane.
ing, cards and a fish pond for thc
children. Refreshments aud every
thing 70 make up a good lime. Re
member the date, Saturday, Nov.
t..
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
Beaumonts, over the week end.

The picnic dinner and shower
held al the church last Wednesday
was a decided success. Many
lovely and useful things were UNI
wrapped and displayed. These
will be sold at the bazaar held at a
later date.
The Steinforths had a h@ousefull
of relatives and friends over the
week end. Mrs. Steinforth's
mother, Mrs. Danforth and
nephew, Lawrence Peters of Port
land, Mrs. Rothe of Tacoma the
Shane family and Leora Shattuck
and friend from Seattle were
among those enjoying the Stein
forth hospitality.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
MONUMENT DEDICATION

The Vashon lsland-Mamry IS
land Pioneer Association will dedi-
cate a monument to the Pioneers
of the islands on November IL,
Almistiee Day. The Monument
will be erected near the Quarter
master Dock.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
vAsHoN LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo Winken-
werder entertained at dinner on
Wednesday evening the faculty Of
the College of Forestry of the Uni
Iversity of Washington. Mr.. and
Mrs. B, p. Kirkland attended the
dinner, Mr.. Winkenwerder and
Mr., Kirkland Were class mates at
Yale College, some years ago.
Mrs. A. c. Buchanan of Seattle,
returned to her home last week
after spending a fortnight with
Mrs. E. S. MaBee,
g.. S. MaBee returned last Tues
day from Oliver, B. c., where he
spent a week visiting his son.
George Z, MaBee, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Brown
land f. P. Bolton have purchased
the old Erwin place at Burton,
Rosehaven'' where they viii re-
Iside after the first Of the month.
P. Monroe Smock and Commas
Isioner Frank Paul came over from
Seattle Tuesday evening to attend
the meeting Of the Commercial
Club.
II. c. Cronander Of the Mct-Cro
Garage made a business trip to
Seattle Tuesday.
Mines. John Metzenberg and II,
IC, C%ronander We're Tacoma yisi-
tors Tuesday.
Mrs. V. Charles Coutts returned
Thursday from Tacoma where She
was visiting relatives.
Rev. Matheson and family of
Georgetown yer visiting friends
on the island Tuesday,
DR.. MeMurray says that we fur
got 10 mention last week thai he
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
NOTICE

The comedy "a Day and a
Night viii be given BY the Ladies
Aid, Friday evening, Nov. ith at
The school house. Ii YOU are afraid
of splitting your sides with laugh
Ter, don be among those present,
Besides the play there win b. sur
prise features OF interest TO old
and young, Coffee and upside
down cakes win be served at the
close OF the program. Keep this
date in mind, for il you arep'
you'll miss the treat Of the
season.
Mrs, Jensen had as a. guest re-
Gently, a cousin from the East.
whom She hadn't seen since liz was
eight years old. file is now righ.-.
teen and is attending business coli
.lege IN Seattle,
The first al q series of entertain
meuts was given by I'M organized
group Of baseball enthusiasts OH
last Thursday night. fhese ~alfairs
fre given IN an effort to raise
enough money 70 enlarge and level
of the baseball grounds, etc. They
in = neat little sum aud nj
ready have started the work on the
grounds This Is civic improve
ment. so lct rs an do or hii to
ward helping
= 9
The LOWS oua smoll families 81
Tacoma Visited honlfolks, die
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
NOTICE

The towel committee Of the
Presbyterian Ladies Aid viii meet
at the home Of Mrs. H.. G. Csonan-
der for a towel tea, next Tuesday
afternoon. Each one is requested
to bring a towel.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
HoLLoWE EN- PARTY

Saturday evening, October %
the Southern Heights Community
Club will give a Halloween party
al the Southern Heights school
house. All are invited TO attend
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
NOTICE

The M. E. Ladies Aid viii serve
a special Hallowe en- luncheon
Monday, October 81 in the O, q.
Ramquist Tailor Shop.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Beauty Parlor and Barber
Shop at Vashon

On, or before the first of Deem
Der we will move the Sanitary
barber shop to our new location,
next to Kimmel's new store, where
we will have a strictly up to date
Barber and Beauty parlor com
bined.
Miss Stella Ceilings, expert
aperater will be in charge of
the Beauty Parlor.
WENzEL LEONHARD
Licensed Barber
Phone Red TIA Vashon
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28

loo was to be classed with the
dentist and the banker and that
he was having a basement dug
under his house preparatory to in
Sailing a furnace,
We have been informed that
Mrs. EloiSe Coryell a former il
land resident and now living in
Seattle had the misfortune TO fall
and break her hip the first Of the
week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28

WANTED TO TRADE 1868
equity in Portable electric Sing
er sewing machine, on car. Call
Red 1853. 10-2S-tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28
LlsABEULA

Mrs. Graham Maloney
!
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28

Mrs. A. c. Buchanan of Seattle,
returned to her home last week
after spending a fortnight with
Mrs, E. S. MaBee,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-10-28

e, S. MaBee returned last Tues
day from Oliver, B. c., where he
spent a week visiting his son.
George Z, MaBee, and family.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-12-08
WILL LIVE TIE LIFE
 OF COUNTRY GENTLEMAN

A. Komedal, Unga merchant and cod fish packer for 26 years, has retired from active business life and will henceforth live the life of a coun-- try gentleman at Seabold, Wash, ac- cording to his son Stanley who is in Seward at the present time enroute out to see the folks.
 Just recently MT. Komedal disposed of his interests at Unga to Sjorberg & Menzer and the former is now in the store having assumed charge three weeks ago.
 MT. Menzer is a San Francisco man. ufacturer which business occupies his entire attention.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-12-08
JUDGE $ GLASS EYE |s ALRIGHT BUT N0T 50
 WITH HIS GOOD 0NE

Judge Stowe, U. s. Commissioner at Kod ak. is contemplating trip to ceottle for the purpose of having his one remaining eye treated. He fears he is slowly losing his eye-sight al together. His office requires much type writing which proves to be too much of a. strain. on his good eye but, he says, the glass one seems to be stand
 ne it very we'll. He has secured the services of Annie Horton, who, al though but 13 years old, is able to take dictation and does all of his copying into record books.
 Miss Norton was trained in the Judges 0ffice but left his employ last October. She will receive better pay for her ser vices now that business is picking up The Judge admits he was paying her according to her age, but that now he will pay her according to her merit and efficiency, and that is almost won derful for so young a person.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-12-08
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN PROBATE COURT FOR SEWARD l PRECINCT, THIRD JUDICIAL 'Dl- VISION, TERRITORY OF ALASKA. in the matter of ANTON JOHANSEN, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the undersigned is duly appointed, acting and qualified administrative of the estate of Anton Johansen, deceas- ed; and, in accordance with an order duly made therefor, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE CRED- ITORS of and to all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit such claims, with the neces- sary vouchers, within six months after and from the date of this notice to the said administratrix at her place of residence in Seldovia, Alaska, which the undersigned selects as her place of bus ness in all matters connected with the estate of the said ANTON JOHANSEN, deceased.
 Dared at Seward, Alaska November 10, 1927.
 Mrs. INCA ANDERSEN, Administratrix of the estate of AN- TON JOHANSEN. adeceased.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-12-08
HERE FOR A MONTH
William (Billy) Hubley and M

William tBilly) Hubley and Mrs Hubley, who arrived in Seward from Unga on the steamer Starr, are re- maining in Seward until the January trip of the Starr. In the meantime MT. Hubley will have dental work done He is employed by the Shumigan Packing company, a subsidiary com pany of the Pacific American Fish cries, at Squaw harbor.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-12-08

Stanley Komedal young Westward business man who arrived in town on the steamer Starr, remained over in- stead of going South on the S. s. Ad- miral Watson. He departs Saturday on the s. s. Alaska.