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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
CIVIL WAR REALLY
FAMILY QUARREL"
Leading Men on Both Sides
Closely Related.

II is true that some of Mrs. Abra-
ham Lincoln's relations fought for JEFF
ferson Davis, says "Girard" IN the
Philadelphia Inquirer. Mary Todd
Lincoln was the daughter of Robert
5. Todd, for whom her own sou, Rob
ert Todd Lincoln. was named. She
was one of eight children by Todds
first wife. Todd remarked and had
eight more children, of whom three
were sons. All three were Confed-
crate soldiers, one killed at Shiloh.
another at Vicksburg and the third
at Baton Rouge. So it is seen that
more of Mrs. Lincoln's half brothers
died for the Stars and Bars than Mrs.
Bixby gave sons 10 the Stars and
stripes, although the latter got that
beautiful letter from President Lin
coin for her sacrifice.
But the Lincolns were not the only
ones in the North who had relations
fighting In the South. Gen. George
q. Meade of Philadelphia married Il
Miss Sergeant. One of her sisters
was the wife of Gen. Henry \. Wise.
governor of Virginia, and the other
sister the wife OF Lieut.. T. B. Huger
of the Confederate navy. Gen. George
b. MeClellan's cousin was on the staff
OF Gen. "Jeb' Stuart, dashing cavalry
leader of the South.
On the other hand, Gen. Robert E.
Lees cousin, Samuel z. Lee, com
manded Caion sunb0ats on the James
river which tried to smash the for
mer's army at Petersburg Admiral
David Farragut was southerner who
fought for the North and Gen. George
Il. Thomas, Rock of Chlckamaugua,"
was another southerner who followed
the old flag.
Just US interesting was the occupa-
ton in April, 1861. of men who later
became military chieftains. Ulysses
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
Cool.Headed Boy

Presence OF mind shown by boy
scout assisted his rescuers as he lay
pinned beneath an avalanche Of build
Ing material. una won for him the
praise of onlookers.
The Kansas City MOI Post, COM
menting on the boys grit, states:
Russell Powell, slxteen-year-old
boy scout, showed fine courage and
demonstrated the practical and char
acter building value Of scout training,
In Mexico. Mo, when he was buried
und.r several tons Of molding clay
In brlckyard. Instead Of struggling
to free himself, and probably losing
his life in the attempt, he lay stlll
and watched the workmen as they re-
moved the great mass Of clay from
his body. To do this required in
telligcnce and courage"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
Hall Measures

1.-THE late Secretary Of War Weeks"
said congressman, lowed his sue
cess to his thorougbness. When he
went into a thing. he pushed right on
through TO the end. He once told me
that the reason why lot of men
failed was that they weren't thorough
they were like the farmer in the
bank.
"a farmer went to bank one day
and handed in his check for Sl00. The
teller gave him the money and said;
"'Count 1t. friend. See II it's all
right
"rhe farmer counted carefully up
to S65, then he crammed the whole
roll Into his pocket.
ats all right. John, he said. Yes,
it's all right up to 60, so the rests
bound to be all right, too"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
S. S. vAsHoNA
Sunday

Extra boat leaves Burton Satur-
day night at go and Tacoma a;
IL 100 p m for Quartermaster and
all regular stops between.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
JAMES r. CHAMBERS, Atty.
&c: Leary Bldg. Seattle, Wash.

In the Superior Court of the
State of Washington, for King
County (In Probate)
No 41064. Notice to Creditors.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
.. Philip Mccormick, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed
and has qualified as Executrix OF
The estate OF Philip Mccormick,
Deceased; that all persons having
claims against said deceased are
hereby required to serve the same,
duly verified, ON said Executrix
or her attorney OF record at the adj
dress below stated, and file the
same with the Clerk of said Court,
together with proof of such service
within six months after date OF
first publication of this notice, or
the same will be barred.
Date of first publication De-
cember, 1926.
Isabel Mccormick, Executrix of
said Estate. Address sos Leary
Building, Seattle, Wash.
James r. Chambers Attorney for
Estate, sos Leary Bldg, Seat
tie, Wash.
12-31-2 6-1-21-27
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
ALEX STEWART, Attorney
300 Arctic Bldg, Seattle, Wash.

In the Superior Court of the
State of Washington, for King
County In Probate).
No 41100 Notice to Creditors.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Richard w. Smith, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed
and has qualified as Executor of
the estate of Richard w. Smith,
deceased; that all persons having
claims against said deceased OF
against said estate are hereby re-
quired to serve them, duly veri-
fled, on said Executor or its attor'
ney of record at the address below
stated, and file them with the
Clerk of said Court, together with
proof of such service, within six
months after the date of first
publication of this notice, or they
will be barred.
Date of first publication Janu-
airy Z, 1927.
The First National Bank of Seat
tie, Executor of said estate. Ad-
dress Second Avenue and Col
umbia Street, Seattle, Washing.
ton.
Alex Stewart, Attorney for Exc
cutor, 900 Arctic Building, Sc
attic, Washington.
1-7-27-1-21-27
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
Busy Street Crossings

Recent Investigations Indicate that
Seventh and broadway, Les Angeles,
Is the must congested intersection In
the world. More than 20uOn0 persons
pass this corner on street cars dur
ing day Of - hours. The pedes-
trim traffic reaches nearly 2Tp0o0 and
the automobile occupant traffic about
e5 OOn mnltng O grand total Of $685.
pUO persons IN - hours other busy
corners nrc Hyde Park corner. Lon
don. Fifih avenue and Forty-second
street. New York city Times square,
New York city; Columbus circle, New
York city. aud Place de rOpera. Paris.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
ALEX STEWART. Atty.
800 Arctic Bldg, Seattle, Wash.

In the Superior Court Of the
State of Washington for King
County IN Probaiel
No 39SS3. Notice of Hearing
Final Report aud Petition for Dis.
trihution.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of
Patrick Mccormick. Deceased
Notice is hereby given that W
II Berry. Administrator of the rs
tate of Patrick Mccormick de-
ceased. has fled in the office Of the
Clerk Of said Court his final Report
and petition for distribution. ask
ing the Court to settle said Report
distribute the property to the per.
sons thereto entitled and 10 dis.
charge said Administrator; and
that said Report and petition viii
be heard on the LIST day of Fchrt
ary. 1927. at $50 a m. at th'
Court Room Of the Probate D.
nartment Of said Court.
Dated this 9TH day Of January
1927.
George A. Grant, Clerk Of sai.
Court BY II. e. Gordon. D.
putty.
.1-7-27-i-21-27
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
Toad Markes for Snake.

The town u Harper, In Kansas, has
q rather unusual industry In a local
toad market, Hundreds Of the AMI
mails are bought end sold daily and
delivered az . cents apiece. The de
mand is created by the Len Laird
snake fnrm. near Harper. where thou
sands % the reptiles are handled an
nualIy. some shipments going as far
as FRINGE. Laird keeps the reptiles
In a sllo as side line, as he IS e
prosperous wheat and stock farmer as
well.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07

Take your meals at the new
dining room of the Cash and Car
ry Grocery.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
Southern Heights Folks
Are Alive New Years

Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgway invited
their neighbors and some OF Miss
Frances Ely's high school friends
to see the old year out under then
hospitable roof. The house was
charmingly decorated with fiji
boughs and cotoneaster berries
The clever Milligan family enter
tanned US with music and recita-
tons. Mr.. and Mrs. George SPIN
ming sang a bright original duet,
bidding ferewell to the old year
and welcoming the new, and
sparkling with local hits. The
young people played some divert
ing vaudeville skits and between
times the radio entertained us.
We got quite a thrill from listen
ing in to Denver's welcome 10
1927, at eleven O'Clock by our tlme.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed, and Mr.. Ridgway announced
that the occasion was the 4ist
wedding anniversary of Mr. and
Mrs. Sheffield, and also Bill Cd
ion s birthday. Capt. Bill was pre-
sented with sumptuous birthday
cake, adorned with pink candles
suitable inscription in pink frost
ing and marvellous chocolate foot
ball. After the older people had
taken themselves off, the tireless
Younger set danced away the first
hours of the New Year.
Master Lawrence Hughes wen!
to Tacoma to spend the vacation
with his people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest, Mr.. and
Mrs, jenkins, Mr.. Stephenson and
Miss Smith had a community New
Years dinner at the Forrest resi-
dence and very jolly time.
Miss Smith spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John jenkins. Come
and help eat up whats left of the
roast chickens, - was the way the
irresistible invitation was worded
Miss Eunice Hall spent her vaca.
ton at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Hall of Bur
ton spent New Years with his
parents and sister.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Sheffield spent
several days last week with friends
in Tacoma.
r. S. Bematta spent New Years
aud Sunday at the ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. CHARLES Berry
with little Jane, motored over
from Raymond New Years Day
picked up Mrs. S. II. Berry, and
went over to Vashon to spend the
day with the Markham's and Mr.
John Berry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller of Centralii
visited Mr. and Mrs. stephen Ro
ando Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. X. Hubbard
and Mr.. and Mrs. II. IL. Hood O
Seattle spent New Years Day wit
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates.
Mrs Bird spent New Years Day
and Sunday at her Paradise Gov,
cottage.
| Take vOur mpa1s nj the new
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07

They MUST bring results.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
(Official Publication)
Report of the Financial Condition
Of the
Vashon State Bank

located at Vashon State OF Wash
ington. at the close of business on
the 3lst day of December, 1926.
Resources
Loans and discounts,
$, less notes and
hills rediscounted !. $l30.31I63
overdrafts ---..-. l11.S9
U. S. Bonds, Certifi-
Gates of indebted
ness, War Savings
and Thrift Stamps s,IOO.Oo
Other Bonds and War
rnnts 102.06s.i2
Net balances due from
approved reserve
agents, exchanges
for clearing house
aud cash on hand l2,36t.49
Ranking house ..-. 100000
Furniture and Fixtures 1851 on
Total 9s7.5l6Ag
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
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SOUTHERN HEIGHTS

Miss Bertha Il Smitl) Z"
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-01-07
liabilities

State Of Washington, County Of
King. IS;
I. \. Hansen. President Of tbr
above named hank, or trust com
pany. do solemnly swear that the
foregoing statement is true to the
best Of my knowledge and belief
4. HANSEN.
President
Correct. Attest:
l.. C. Beall, .lr.
c. +. Van OliEda
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn TO before
me this 4 day Of January 1927
w. d. GARVIN
Notary Public. in and for the
state Of Washington, residing o.
Vashon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Lives Sacrificed to
Superstition and Fear

In the early days of shipping there
grew up on the west coast of Scotland
a strange superstition that some grave
misfortune would fall upon man who
took a drowning sailor from the sea.
This was at time when shore DWELL
ers helped themselves to the cargoes
of wrecked vessels. This superstition
was very widely believed and resulted
In some horrible brutalities before it
was finally stamped out, writes ]. D..
Whiting in his book, "Storm Fighters"
There is legend of one wreck on the
rocky shores of the lonely Zetland
islands where six men tried to get
ashore by means Of a hawser fastened
to rock. The Inhabitants who were
gathered on the rocks must have been
good enough to make the hawser fast
(unless the shipwrecked sailors had a
quite inconceivable skill in the art of
lassoing.) However, superstition
shared the minds Of the coast dwellers
with the fear that their winter stock
of grain might not go around If they
were saddled with six unexpected
guests, so they cut the rope and the
sailors were drowned.-Detroit News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
- -
Creations Of Dickens
Real to the Author

Many Of Charles Dickens creations
were worse than nightmares, as all
strong characters in fiction must nec-
essarily be. They were daymares.
They were with him in his long me-
chanical walks, governed by mile
stones and timed by a stop-watch. He
was glad Of congenial companion to
exercise these spirits. They came
back to him in. the evening. and in the
dead Of night they often moved him
to rise and walk that long tramp's
tramp Of q miles from Tavistock
square to Gadshill through the mists
of early morning.
In writing his strongest characters,
Dickens always acted them. He could
hardly do otherwise with his dra.
matte temperament and the dramatic
nature of his works. Why more
dramas have never been manufactured
out of these works is found in the fact
that they contained too much dra.
matte and objective" material than
too little.
From this creation Of dramatic fic-
ton the step to dramatic recitation
was easy and simple. 1t was always
a mistake to call these efforts "read-
ings." They were the most dramatic
OF Rotations. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Important in Life Is
"Trade" of Pdrenthood

Parenthood is difficult trade and
should be studied; it is as much your
business as your wife's to learn all you
can of child nature; of things to be
done and avoided If your experience
with your child is to he mutual bless
ing and a mutual delight, is the ad
monition voiced by John P. Gavit, in
Children's Magazine.
If you think your own elders made
certain mistakes in dealing with you
1t was only because they did the best
they knew. never having studied this
most difficult trade of parenthood.
Begin now, during the babyhood OF
your child, to be his companion. chum
and pal. 1t will reflect in your rela
tionship with him In the years to come
While it is important, in way what
you think of him, it is more impor
tant what he thinks of you; he will
know you better than you know him.
for one of the most essential pre0ccu
pations of every child is the study OF
/ his parents. Largely upon the intelli
gence with which you carry on your
new job will depend the happiness and
success of your son or daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Matter Of Retaining
Youth, State of Mind

Youth Is quality. spiritual energy,
and, properly speaking. there is no
"old age" but spiritual decay. "rhe
foot less prompt to meet the morning
dew" is no valid evidence of growing
old. any more than to lose leg in
battle. Fussy physical activities are
not The only tests Of youth. Richard
lie Gilliemne comments in Harper's
.,i@gazine. The brain of SOph0cles which
gave us the greatest play at ninety, Is
more to the point. as also that famous
saying recorded of him. in reference TO
years. that to grow old was like being
set free from service to hand Of
madmen.
, Because we grow wiser and stronger.
less selfish and generally more useful
TO our fellows with fhe passage of the
years is not to say that we have lost
our youth. It only means that we
have learned how to emplo: 1t. We
do not run in every direction as we
did. We know little better what we
are doing, or what we want to do; but
the motive force that enables us to do
1t is that same energy which once drove
lis to make fools of ourselves al the
beginning. and still provides tn, same
''swift means to radiant ends"
Decay. disillusion. WEAKNESS: we
mean fIese things when we speak Of
"growing old" but we fail to rrnliZe
that these are no necessary accompani
ments of the years. We. may unfor
tunately. inherit them. or acquire them
like bad habits. or through neglect of
a proper care and exercise of our spir-
itual selves. Spiritual and intellectual
laziness makes most people cold before
their time" If we lose interest In life
life will soon lose interest in us; and
1t is just as possible to achieve preco
cious senility in the twenties as at
any later period of our lives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Fearless Men Vanishing

Human courage is of four di.stinc'
types. of which one is fast disappear
ing under education and industrial life.
That is the conclusion of DIR. G.. NJ. vii
son. of st. Mary's hospital. London
based on his psychological studies OF
soldiers and of people in civil life The
vanishing variety. says Doctor Wilson
In Popular Science Monthly, is that of
the person who actually feels no fear
rare In this age where there are so
many things to be afraid of Other
types are of those who feel fear but
hide It.: those who show 1t but reso
lutely carry on; and, lastly, those who
are so frightened that their fear is
transformed into a reckless frenzy like
that of the small hoy who whips the
bully who goaded him to desperation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Rome's Legendary TouOer

The medieval Tore dele Militae,
sometimes called the Tower of Nero,
because Of the legend which says that
Nero stood on the top of it to look at
the spectacle of the city in flames, has
been opened to the public, writes the
Rome correspondent Of the Christian
Science Monitor. The legend has, Of
course, no foundation, and the tower
is one of the feudal fortresses of the
Twelfth century. A magnificent view
Of the city, however, can be obtained
from its top. It was erected by the
sons of Peter Alerius, baron at
tached to the party of Senator Pan.
dolfo de Suburb, on the site of a
building called "Hostium Militie,"
hence its present name. It leans to
the southwest and was originally
much higher, but the earthquake Of
134S brought it to it's present dimen-
sions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscriber, OF Cecil County, has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court OF
said county, letters OF administra-
ton ON the personal estate OF
JACOB SCHUMAN
late OF said county. deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned &C.
exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, duly authenticated,
ON or before May Is, 1875
they may otherwise by law. be ex-
Guided from all benefit OF said
estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make Immediate
payment to the subscriber.
Given under our hands and seal
this 3rd day OF November, 1927.
FRANK SCHUMAN
HARRY sCHUMAN
Executors OF the estate OF Jacob
Schuman. decd.
Test: Robert J. Mccauley. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
SEED GROWING MAKES
PROGRESS In STATE

One hundred and twenty-one
farmers were engaged this year in
the highly specialized task of grow
ing high quality seed under super
vision of the Maryland Seed Certifi-
cation Board and 1,126 acres of po-
tatoes, sweet potatoes and wheat, the
three crops for which seed certitica-
ton is now provided, were under in
spection during the season, it is an
nounced by S. B. Shaw, chief inspec-
tor for the State Department Of
Markets.
Starting off this spring inspections
were made for nineteen growers OF
wheat in seven counties and 586 &C
res of the crop were under inspec-
ton. While none Of the wheat was
placed in the certified class, twelve
OF the nineteen growers succeeded in
producing wheat that was listed by
he Seed Certification Board. Wheat
of>this quality is reported as selling
from SO to rs cents per bushel high
err than the general farm crop.
Inspections were made for twenty
eight growers of sweet potatoes in
three counties and 119 acres were
under supervision. Owing to the
fact that the crop will not be moved
from storage until next spring, fiS-
ures on production and value are not
available, it is announced.
The potato crop called for the
heaviest work on the part of the
Seed Certification Board, IA growers
IN 10 counties with total OF AL
acres requesting inspections. The
certified seed potato crop in the
State, it is estimated, will exceed 3d.
900 bushels and sales now being
made are bringing growers an adj
vance of $3.50 barrel over ordinary
stock. Fifteen cars Of certified
seed, it is reported, have already
been shipped out of the State, going
for the most part to New Jersey pro-
ducers who will use them for seed
next spring.
The value of seed certitication,
however, is not measured alone by
the higher prices received by the rel
atively few growers engaged in this
specialized business, it is pointed out.
rhe far reaching results of certifica-
ton work are to be found in the dis
tribution and greater use OF high
grade seed in the important crop
producing sections of Maryland.
The use of such seed, it is said, is
reflected in improved yields per acre
and in a higher quality product
which can be marketed to better adj
vantage.
The Seed Certification Board was
established in 1924 under the Uni
versity of Maryland Extension Ser
vice. lla.,mh 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
HoneydeW

There are several kinds of honey
dew. One kind Is the excretiun OF
aphids or plant lice Another kind Is
produced when aphids, leaf hopper<
and other insects puncture the leaves
of trees. 1t is sugar emulation from
the leaves. Fungi. and even the ordi
nary processes of over-turgesence. may
also cause such sugar eXudatiOnS.
Bees. wasps, ants and many other in
sects are attracted by h0neydew
Honey made by bees from honeydew
usually is of poor quality, being dark
and unpalatable. Entomologlsts say
certain species of ants carefully tend
colonies Of plant lice for the sake Of
the honeydew they produce.-Path-
finder Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
The Real Music

One will lose no music by not at
tending the oratorios and operas. The
really inspiring melodies are cheap
and universal, and are as audible to
the poor mans son as to the rich
mans. Listening to the harmonies of
the universe is not allied to dissipa-
ton. My neighbors have gone to the
vestry to hear Ned Kendall, the bugler,
tonight. but l am come forth to the
hills to hear my bugler In the hori-
zon. l can forego the seeming ad-
vantages Of cities without misgiving.
No heavenly strain Is lost to the ear
that is fitted to hear it.-Thoreau.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Paper Mill Waste

It has been the custom in the paper
pulp making districts of Sweden for
some years past to use white water
that is, the waste liquor from her nu.
merous sulphite-paper mills-to lay
dust on highways. This water has
been found to be more satisfactory for
this purpose than ordinary water. as
1t tends, on drying, to bind the dust
and to make the roadway smooth. To
still further add to its effectiveness. II
has been suggested that quantity of
Microscopic salt, which absorbs humid
ity from the air, be added to the white
water so as to keep the surface Of
highways slightly moist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-12-09
Georgia "Crackers"

Authorities differ as to the origin
of the term Crackers" as applied to
natives of Georgia. According to
Olmstead. the nickname was applied
to these people on account of their
peculiar dialect, almost Incompetent.
sible and difficult to report or de-
scribe. Another theory is that the
name was given because cracked corn
formed their chief article of diet. In
publication dated 1885, it is stated
that the Crackers" received their
lame because they were accustomed
to using particular form of whip,
which had piece of buckskin at the
end known as Cracker"