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CLARK FORK

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Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Fraser, Elsie
Vickery and Miss Dorothy Trip O.
Bear creek called at the w. E. Ho.
gan home Sunday Ell route to the
Vickery ranch where they speni
the day.
Ed. and Harry Simpson are haul
ing timber from Line creek to dc
some improving on the ranch.
Mrs. Ben Eckloe and Bob Friskt
motored to Bear creek Tuesda,
with some beef.
Mrs. Wess Walters of Chance
spent the day Monday with Mrs.
w. E. Hogan. Mr.. Walters motor
ed on to Clark and the M. Doyle
ranch.
p o. Simpson is again spending
a week in Bear creek and Red
Lodge.
The party given at the Faank
Sparhawk home Sunday in honor of
Mr.. Sparhawk's birthday was well
attended and a lovely time was had
by all.
Dick Oglesby is helping Willard
Hogan break horses for a while.
p. o. Simpson took dinner Fri
day with John X. Large.
MI. and Mrs. Ed. Fuson are stop
ping for a while at the ranch on
Bennett creek.
G. O.. Forsman and ]. j. Smith
were Belfry callers Friday.
Mrs. Carrie Vickery and ION,
Fritz are quite sick with lagrippe
at this writing.
The dance and oyster supper Civ
en- by Miss Helen Peterson at Pion-
Ger school was a grand success.
Everybody had a lively time and
there was lots of good eats.
The Vickery brothers are hauling
wheat for Frank Marlin.
Harold O'Qonnell of New Myer
creek Was a Clark visitor Friday.
M. Doyle motored over to Powell
Wednesday returning Thursday with
the family. We are all glad to see
Miss Helen home and looking so
good after her long seige of sick
ness.
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PAT O'HARA


Russell Lasater is better again.
He had quite a bad case of the
measles. Johnny you next!
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Nordquist
returned home last week. They
stopped over Friday at Nielsen's.
Mr.. Nordquist going to Paint creek
to look after her horses.
Mr.. Purvis came out to Bald
ridge Thursday to look after some
horses.
Fred Walters was a business call
Ter in Cody Tuesday.
John Walters was a Cody bust
ness visitor the first of the week.
Mary Say spent several days on
Paint creek last week.
Miss Gladys Horner took in the
birthday party at Fred Schultz's
last Thursday.
The Bunker Inn boys took in the
Paint Creek dance on Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nielsen spent
Saturday night at Walters Inn list
ening in on the radio.
The Sunlight sthge driver had a
case of measles the past week.
Andy Marler is now on the sick
list. 1t is reported that he has
the measles.
The snow of last Saturday and
Sunday was quite heavy out ouy
way.
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Miss Esther Andren of Powell spent
the week end visiting Mrs. C. AM
dren on the Flat.
Mrs. Daily, Miss Diiily and Mr..
and Mrs. John Daily of Garland
were Sunday visitors at the w. E.
Bates home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Osher of the South
fork stayed over night Sunday at
the Nels Nordquist home.
The dance given Friday night
at the Marquette school house was
well attended, and a good time was
enjoyed.
In spite of the weather Saturday
night a good sized crowd attended
the social at the R. H. Looney
home given for the benefit of the
community building.
Freda McJunkin spent Sunday
afternoon with the little Bates
girls.
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IRMA FLAT

+ + !. + = I. !. = 4. = = = 4. 4. i
q. A. Bradbury. Nels Nordquist
and Harold Bradbury attended the
Form Bureau meeting on Sage
creek Friday.
Mrs. Eric Hammerstrum and
baby left Tuesday for Dover, Idaho
to join her husband. Mrs. Hammer
strum has spent several months on
the Flat with her relatives.
Conrad johnson spent last week
at the Hans Nelson ranch doing
carpenter work.
The Southfork Farm Bureau will
hold their regular meeting Satur-
day night at the school house.
Ladies please bring sandwiches or
doughnuts.
Miss Joan Reeves of Cody and
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day which was we'll attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ebert and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Schultz enter
tanned a host of friends at a pleas
ant card party held at the commun-
ity building Washington's birthday.
Sixty people were present to enjoy
the affair. First prizes went to
Mrs. Bates and Oscar White and
the consolation to Mrs. Hempstonc
and Fred Schultz. Later refresh
ments of sandwiches, pickles, COT
fee and cherry pie were served.
, 1927-03-02
SOUTHPORT

]. M. Spalding is visiting in Cody
at the Jas. Corder home.
N. Osher returned home from
Garland Monday, where he has been
several digs looking after cattle
and ranch interests.
Mrs. Blen Holman returned from
Douglas Saturday and is in Cody
taking care of Blen Jr., who is
quite i'll with measles.
Tex Kennedy made a trip t Val
ley Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and
children were Cody visitors Friday.
The Byrul Franklin family are
moving to Garland this week.
A fine time whs had by those
attending the dance at Marquette
No. 2 Friday night.
The Nelson family is moving
to the Billings ranch this week.
where they with Roy Grips expect
to farm this summer.
Mrs. B.. c. Holman and son, Blen
returned home Saturday. Blen is
over the measles, but will stay
home a few days until he is strong
er before resuming his school wroli
in Cody.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Mccullough
returned to the T e Saturday after
severai weeks spent in Cody.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burr spauldins
are IN Billings, Mont. this week
where Burr is receiving medical at
tention for his knee, which has
bothered him for several years.
Miss Beth Orns returned hons
Monday after a two months stay
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at the Walter Peterman home.
Mrs. Robert Looney, Miss May
Nordquist and Miss Della Ballard
gave a party Saturday night at
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the Looney home for the benefit
of the Irma Flat community build
ing. Those who attended had IL
fine time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
ISLAND P. T. A. JOIN FORCES
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

In am effort to properly cele-
brate the thirtieth birthday of or
ganized child welfare service, the
Parent Teachers Associations OF
the island have joined their forces
to achieve a delightful and in
structive program for the evening
OF February II.
A hearty invitation is extended
10 all, 1t is hoped that a large
number will be present to enjoy
a zeal old fashioned birthday para
ty,
The program will not be too
long or too short but will be full OF
good things for everyone. Then
there is that fine social time to be
had while we taste the good re
lreshments that will be provided.
Keep the date in mind, Febru-
AIRY II, and the place-Burton
High School--and the time, eight
o clock. Everybody come.
Publicity Com.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
PORTAGE STORE
CHANGES HANDS

A deal has been completed this
week whereby Harry Lee, for five
years proprietor OF the Genera
Merchandise store at Portage, has
sold his entire stock to Mr.. and
Mrs. r. j. Armstrong of Wilson
Creek, Grant county, this state,
Mr.. Armstrong is bringing car
load OF merchandise with him and
this added to the Lee stock will
make this one OF the largest gen
eral stores on the island.
Mr.. Lee has faithfully served
the people of his community for SO
many years that it viii seem lone
some to many of the customers to
see IA new face behind the counter.
But he will remain in the commu-
nifty, He will temporarily have
charge Of Matrona Lodge in con
nection with his ranch, but his one
hope is the quiet life of the farm.
Mr.. and Mrs, Armstrong come to
the island highly recommended as
obIiging and trustworthy people,
They at least show they have good
sense by leaving the sage brush
and jack rabbits for this little
vcstibule of heayen-Vashon is
land. We extend greetings and
welcome.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
PRESBYTERIAN PEOPLE
PURCHASE BUILDING SITE

AT a Congregational meeting
held IN the church on Monday
evening it was decided to pur-
chase the; lot north of the Church
building formerly owned by Mrs.
Sara Eernisse. Through the kind
ness of the Eernisse family this
lot has been used by the Church
for parking place.
The Church hopes to build a
Parish house on this lot i'll the
near future. This will add eonsld-
cradle to the splendid piece OF
property which the Church now
owns.
The ladies deserve much praise
for the work they have been doing.
Their latest donation to the
church was beautiful new carpet
which is greatly appreciated.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
ORTHoPEDIC AUXILIARY

The Vashon Island Orthopedic
Auxiliary held its regular meet
ing January 2lst at the Island
Club House.
Making of boys waists occupied
the morning. Al noon q very nice
35c luncheon was served under the
direction of Mrs. Wise. AT the
business meeting iii the afternoon
the following officers were elected
for the coming year:
President, Mrs. II. A. Stanley.
First Vice President, Mrs. L. c.
Beall. Sr,
Second Vice President Miss Lu-
la Needs.
Secretary, Mrs. Clayton vii
liams.
Treasurer, Mrs. y. Hansen.
Committee Chairmen
Thrift Shop, Mrs. Peter Butcher.
Corner Cupboard, Mrs. George
Shields.
Serving, Mrs r.. Il. Munson
Knitting, Mrs, c, J, Robinson
Membership, Mrs. Emil Miller
Entertainment, Mrs. n j. Smith,
Publicity, Miss Lula Needs.
Fruit. Miss Mary Dysart.
The members are planning a din
ner and drive for new members
in the near future and are looking
forward to busy, successful year,
The next meeting occurs Friday,
February Is, at 10 o'clock at the
Island Club House. Members will
please bring their own sandwiches
as the 35c noon lunchcons are to
be discontinued for the present.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
MEMS GLASS ACTIVITIES

The Men S Bible Glass met at the
home Of the President, w. Coy
Meredith on Tuesday evening, for
its regular social session. A good
attendance and interesting discus
sion Of plans for the coming year
marked the conference.
Mir. Fretheim, Scout Master, re
ported the welfare and activities OF
Burton Troop which is sponsored
by the class.
On Sunday, February s, the
troop will attend the services at
Burton Church as demonstration
of the Scout obligation to rever-
ence at the beginning Of the weel,
which celebrates the seventeenth
anniversary of Scout craft in the
U. S.
Mr.. McElvain told of interest
.evinccd by @the younger boys in
the new club recently formed for
lads under Scout age, a National
organization called "The Wolf
Cubs. I" The boys of Burton Lair
have already qualified to receive
their Wolf Head badges.
AT the conclusion of the business
session an orchestra in Los Ange-
les entertained the circle by radio,
while Mrs. Meredith assisted by
Mrs. L. r, Stewart served refresh
nents.
The Glass meets for study every
Sunday at ten a, m in Burton Ii
biary and all men are cordially
welcomed. Mrs. Hunt will enter
tain the March social meeting.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
COVE
. (By o. Il. Ramquist) :
&sss sssss $50 y

In honor of the birthday Mrs,
AxeI Wicklund was pleasantly sur
prised on January 30th, by her
daughters and sons-m law, her son
and daughtcr-in-law and other
friends, who motorcd over from
Seattle to wish her many happy re-
turns Of the day. Refreshments
were served and all had a real
g6od time long to be remembered.
Mrs. Wieklund is Of fine sterling
character and beloved by all.
The next day Mms. Sundberg,
Mrs. Ceilings aud Mrs. Ramquist
brought coffee and cake, another
surprise for Mrs. Wiekluud.
Jake Simmons has been very
sick and weak, Messrs Frank 81
grist and Rev. Aug. Petersen CARR
ed hun from his home TO that OF
his sister, Mrs, Huffman. lie is
much better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. o. Rindal and
Barney Riudal are making an eX.
tended trip to Portland for "a few
days, then down to Sacramento,
Los Angeles, San Diego, and other
points IN California, visiting rela
tiyes and friends. This Will be
their first real vacation since 81
We certainly wish them the best
uf times and safe return TO their
beautiful Island home.
Mrs. Gerald iindberg of Seattle
entertained number OF young
ladies at her home. They report
having a good time The writer
could not learn the names of all
hose present
The young people Of Cove NJ Il.
church will serve a chicken dinner
ebruary 22nd, "some feed
Come ON boys, bring your chick
sns along
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
Martin Sings Sweet Ma rie -

Martin Tiomslund is rather mu-
steal, and appears more SO this
week than usual You see hc has
always liked lhe name of Alice for
a lady, and his second choice
fafter Dollicl is Marie. So Or
McMurray got busy with The
Stork. and made "A hurried UP APP
pointmcnt for the bird TO do il.
stuff, and when Mrs Tiomsland
went over to the Seattle General
hospital on Friday morning the
same afternoon n sweet little baby
girl came 10 her room, and Martin
declares everyone Is hapny. and
he has decided on Haming the new.
conner Alice Marie.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
v
MAURY
. Mrs. Alex Moore) :"
. 60

Mrs. +. johnson and Miss Urc
and Mrs. G. j.. Garner were lunch
con guests of Mrs. Jensen Of
Maury Center last Sunday even.
ing. Mr., and Mrs. Erickson alsc
spent the day with them. Every
one had good time
Harold Martindale Of San Fran
cisco is visiting his parents, Mr.
aud Mrs. Chas. Martindalc, He
win be here indefinitely
Miss Lilly Nelson made a hasiy
trip between boats last Sunday
to visit her parents, Ms. aud Mrs.
Fred Nelson,
MIR. and Mrs Milton Guihier
and son of Seattle aud Mr.. and
Mrs. Neal keeley were guests OF
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Kellogg last Sunday
Mrs. Fred inland was the guest
of Mr. aud Mrs. Alex Moore Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Percy Of MI
lcm Farm were guests of Mrs.
Pcrcy's grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Miller of Tacoma last
Monday.
The Island T.. r. As win have a
program together Thursday, Feb.
nary ". at the Burton High
school. Everyone is invited 10
present.
Miss Jereue Miller. daughter of
Sir. and Mrs. Harry T.. Miller Of
sIiieta Farm has been quite III ths
st week but is better at present.
G. L. Garner was a business vi.
'or in SEATTLE last Thursday
Dynamite Thompson is lumber
1s araund flfs week whit "A foueh
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
COMING EVENTS

= List your dates Ia this col
: umn ut least a week ahead Of
: time. No charge This Is
for the convenience and beue-
> fit Of schools, churches, and
: all clubs.
Feb. IL Valentine Social
. and Sale. Log Church.
February 20 Young Peo-
9 pies Night, at the Presbyter-
ian Church.
Fchruary's Bic Island Ju-
bilec ut the Island Club che
r 25th.
. February 9 Dixie Quar-
tctte. island Clnh
. February H. T.. r. a. An
9 niversary Celebration Burton
Tneh school
Q February - Chicken Div
Q nor Cove NJ T.. Church.
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
MASoNS DEDICATE TEMPLE
WITH APPROPRIATE RITES,

About 100 Masons and then
Ladies assembled at the Burton
Hall last Saturday evening to de
dicate the building as Temple oil
Freemasonry. AT seven clock a
banquet was served by the o. Il.
S. Club consisting OF salad, baked
ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, SUI
preme peas, hot biscuits, jelly, and
coffee. After the meal was serv-
ed all repaired to the upper room
where the dedication services were
held. Grand Master, Walter F.
Meier, was present and in charge.
He was attended by the following
brethren who acted for the Grand
Lodge in the following order:
Grand Master, NJ. w. B. Walter
+. Meier.
Deputy Grand Master, NJ. w. B.
Jos. M. Taylor.
Sr. Grand Warden, w. B. Elmer
L. Stone.
Jr. Grand Warden, W. B. A. j.
Marsh.
Grand Treasurer, W. B. j. A,
Lindstrom.
Grand Secy., W. B. R. w. F.
Martin.
Grand Chaplain, W. B. S. j.
Harmeling.
Grand Marshall, W. B. John II
Reid.
Grand Lecturer, W. B. NJ. R,
Dunsford.
Grand Orator, W. B. P. NJ.
Smock.
Grand Historian, w. B, c. j.
Williams.
Grand Standard Bearer, W. b.
w. G.. Whitfield.
Grand Sword Bearer, W. B. II,
s. Hearst.
Grand Bible Bearer, w. B. j. II.
Raisbeck.
sr. Grand Deacon, W. B. Walter
Steffey.
Jr. Grand Deacon, W. B. j. NJ,
Ogilvy.
Sr. Grand Steward, w. B. L. G.
Beall.
Jr. Grand Steward, W. B. ira
Case.
Grand Tyler, w. b. c, II. Merry.
Each brother took place a
round the symbolic temple where
the Grand Master sprinkled on the
temple corn, oil and wine
planning the symbolism of each,
Talks were then made by a num-
Der of the brothers present, after
which the lodge was closed and all
found a place at the banquet board
once more where ice cream, cake
and coffee were served and more
talk indulged iii, 1t was midnight
when the last words were said and
the services Of the evening declar-
ed at an end,
This building was purchased
about a year ago and has been en-
tirely overhauled and remodeled.
The upper story has been convert
ed into a neat and attractive
lodge room, with plenty of cloak
rooms. parphreualia rooms, candi.
dates room, and balcony. The
first story is occupied as kitchen
and banquet room. II needs con
siderable work on it, but when com
pleled it will be an adequate place
for social and banquet purposes
The Masons of Vashou island are
Retting more numerous every
month and 20 have q neat and con
venient home Of their own is a
deserved contamination.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
NOTICE

There will be 4 500 party at the
i. o. O. y Hall Saturday evening
Feb ith under fh auspices oi
he NJ W A. Everybody IS mvi-
ted.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
NOTICE

The Orthonedic Cook Book,
compiled by the North Queen Anne
Guild Of Seattle consisting Of fav-
oriie recipes are on sale at Garvin's
store.
The price IS 50e All money
from me sale Is for ihc benefit OF
our own Vaskon Island Auxiliary.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04
d. A. r. GRAMMAR
SCHOOL CONTEST

All Grammar School pupils on
The island are eligible and the
trophy viii be given 10 each pu-
pill scoring 1906. The test begin
on Friday afternoon, February 10
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04

vhsHoN LOCALS

IL. c. Cronauder and family and
John A. Metzenberg and family
have both been laid up with flu all
week. Gro, resembles in appear
ance this morning as he came down
to the garage 4 likeness to Enoch
Arden the night Enoch got back
home, while John looked more like
the return OF Robinson Cruso,
Both are Out crawling around a
gain.
Undertaken Garyin has fitted up
as neat little funeral chapel at
his building near his residence as
may be found in many progress
siye little city. The first service
was held in it on Monday morning
when Rev Armstrong held brief
services in memory of James Max
we'll,
Work is progressing this week
on the new Beall-IIausen block un-
under the direction Of Martin
Tiomsland Assisting Mr. Toms
land are Mr.. Watson and Il. +.
Agren. The buildings will occupy
d frontage Of GO feet with o depth
of fifty. All the rooms are rented
Jensen and Shattuck are the big
boys ON the new Kimmel Grocery.
They are putting the forms in this
week. This win be a one story
frame structure with frontage of
3G feet and dcptht of so. 1t will
be ready lor occupancy in about
60 days.
e. +. Van Oliuda is reported as
going bacl, in the hank at PeeEll
The Dixie Jubilee Quartet will
hold forth at the Island Club on
the evening Of the 18th Prices
viii be 800 and soc, The troupe
come very highly recommended.
We Editor Is scheduled to speak
Fat banquet Tonight at Ballard,
fhe occasion hcipg The visit Of the
Grand IIiph Priest TO the Chapter
Iof K. A Maai that nlaec.
james Damn who has been very
poorly fer some time is better and
now able 10 he aut and around
once more. II keep him pretty
| busy these days measuring The
lraiufall every 2l hours for our
uncle SAMUEL
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04

Dynamite Thompson is lumber
lg around this week whit a touch
of lumbago.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04

e. l. Garner was a business vi
Tor in Seattle last Thursday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04

Miss Jerene Miller. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. lIarry +. Miller Of
Miieta Farm has been quite i'll the
81 week but is better at present.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1927-02-04

The Island r r. As win have a
program together Thursday, Feb
nary ". at the Burton High
school. Everyone is invited to
present.
New Britain herald., 1927-10-13
METROPOLIS KIND
 ID MOUNTA|NEERS
Borough Of the Bronx Offers
 Its Hospitality

New York, Oct. F CUP)--To the wandering Warbel family of Mar tinsburg. w. Va, the borough of the Bronx has become their gentle COW with long, long horns.
 Lank and lean James Arthur Marble of the hills, took q common adage literally last October , when he set out with his common law wife and brood of three in a dilapi- dated Ford.
 He is a farmer. He earned s1.25 a day as a field lahorer and then heard that cows at distance have long horns"
 "Fu'ther no'th," he was told you won't have 10 starve." That was enough. and the mountaineer fol- lowed a Will-O-the-Wisp northWard to New York.
 After doling out his last meagre supplies 10 the hungry youths Of his responsibility, facing days of hunger and unemploym ent and doubt, the Marble head has been rescued by the Lions club of the Bronx. It took his arrest to bring it about, but the charges of non-support against
New Britain herald., 1927-10-13
NEW YORK SHIVERING
 IN FIRST COLD SPELL
o0-Nfle Gales Does Much Damage Along caboard-Aurora Borealis
 Linked With storm.

New York. Oct. 13 UP)-New York's first real taste of blasty fall weather last night which wrought havoc along the Atlantic aboard continued in an overdose today.
 Heavy rains whipped by strong winds, flooded the city and increased the damag ge generally felt throughout the five boroughs in the 50-mle gale of the night before.
 The local weather bureau predict ed the probable velocity of the wind at 40 miles for today,
 Cellars were flooded all over the city, plate glass windows were blown out and the winds played tricks with wire and cable systems. Short cir cults and broken wires were com mon and the police department was busy checking the damage.
 Part Of the disturbance of com munlcations was attributed 10 the advent of the Aurora Borealis.
 Storm warnings hoisted from Cape Hatteras to Passport Me, will be left Up throughout today.
 An electrical disturbance was felt throughout the area and telegraph lines were crippled as far west as Kansas City.