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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
Our Gigantic Highway Program


Americas road building pro
gtam this year involves an eNpen.
diture OF III for every man. wo.
man and child in the country. Il
Is expected to reach the tremen.
doa total Of $1,360,025,776. Wild
ening of old roads is an important
feature, particularly the addition
OF shoulders on paved highways.
According to the American AS
sociation, this means that at the
end Of 1928, we win have more
than 100000 miles Of mrfaced
highways. The federal aid system
consisting of $4,000 miles Of I'M
portant interstate trunk lines, viii
hc about two-thirds completed
Our highways are the arteries
that give life 10 the nation They
take more money than almost any
other item in the budget, AND they
pr It back more rapidly in sec
jail and industrial progress,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26

Miss Myrtle Ware of Seattle was
a guest at the home of Mrs. Hugh
,effeIs, over the week end.
Mrs. H. J. yetter and children
left Sunday for an extended Wis.
it at the home of her parents in
Kansas. She will be greatly missed
in the social life Of Ellispcrt, but
the good wishes of the community
go with her for a happy visit and
a safe return.
Miss Helen Rhodes, of the State
University spent the Weekend al
her charming new cottage on the
hill.
AIR and Mrs. W. NJ. Young of
Burton were dinner guests at the
McCiintock home ON Thursday of
last week.
Mr.. G. E. Woods spent the week
end at his home here, leaving
Tuesday for Spokane.
Mrs. 0. L. Evans is enjoying a
visit from her niece, Miss Helen
Fowler, Of Seattle.
The following families were at
their summer homes over last week
end, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. jackson,
DR.. and Mrs. Robert NORRIS,
Mrs. Montarief, Mr.. and Mrs.
Granville Booth and friends ana
Prof. and Mrs. Frank Plum and
sons, all Of Seattle,
The last meeting Of the Ellis
port Women's Club was held al
Tie home Of Mrs. Bailey. After the
usual business meeting the time
passed delightfully."- with a musi
cal guessing game led by Mrs.
Hills at the piano. This was fol
lowed by the distribution of cards
ON which was pasted specimens OF
over fifty leaves from our Island
woods. The guests were asked to
name each and it was surprising
how different one leaf appears
when out of the natural settia-
one is used 10. This game was led
by Mrs, C, L. Woods, and proved
very interesting,
Before the guests departed de-
licious luncheon was enjoyed.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Walter Cliff,
Professor and Ms. Robertson
enjoyed a visit from their cousin.
Geo. Mccartney of Spokane, dur
ing the past week
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
ATTENTION

At S O'Clock, Friday evening,
November 2nd, at the Island Club,
there viii be free lantern slide
lecture by Arthur w Peters. Have
You heard him over the radio The
poultry public, and anyone inter.
ested in biology are invited. Bring
your children and come. This lee
tme will be both educational and
Vashon Island cooperative
Hatchery.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26

der the direction of Miss Gilman.
Mr. Eliason also gave several must
cal numbers,
Mr.. Meredith, president opened
the business meeting, which was
followed by reports of various
committees.
The election of officers for the
ensuing year was then taken up.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26

DR.. f. II. Grandy, President, DR.
A. f. Young, Vice president, Mis-,
Frank Lilly, Secretary, and MIS-.
u. R. Stewart, Treasurer.
The club voted to have a repre-
sentation at the hearing of th
'Talequah ferry in Tacoma.
The club adjourned to NEE
again November /. 1928.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
HOW S THE ROAD

Reports of October 22nd to tie
Automobile Club OF Washington
show that there is a short detour
leaving the south city limits Of
Tacoma, then paved road TO the
boundary Of the National Forest
except oiled gravel between La
Grande and Alder oiled from
there to Park Entrance and CHA
cier Bridge.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
BURTON IMPROVEMENT CLUB
HOLDS LARGE MEETING

About one hundred members at
tended the first meeting of the
season of the Burton Improve
aent Club on October 4, 1928. The
evening opened with a picnic din,
ner, Following this several must
cal numbers were given by the
Burton Community Orchestra UNI
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
ADOLPH HIERSCH HAS
WITHDRAWN FROM RACE

Editor News-Recoid;
Relieving that the interests of
the Island would be better served
ii the lists for Road Supervisor
were net so crowded, / hereby
withdraw my name from consider
alton wish to thank all my
friends who have so Loyalty stood
by ME and express to them my re
greet that the situation has forced
this action upon me.
Aaolph Hiersch
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
Hallowe EN- Party

Tuesday evening, October 80, a
real Halloween party Will be en-
joyed by the members of the wash
ON Island Community Club at the
Club House. W b, Maclzie, has
charge Of the affair aud he assures
rs that he win provide fun and en-
tertalnment Tor all.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26

In Snoqualmie Pass there are
about five miles of rough road
due to construction, which comes
in short stretches. Most Of the con
struction comes on the west side Of
the summit, with three short de-
tours ON the east side. On account
OF the recent rains the stretches Of
construction ale muddy AID II is
advisable to carry chains, altho Il
may not be necessary to use
them The portions Of the road not
under construction are in good
condition.
Blewitt Pass up to date has not
been affected by either rain OF
snow SO that the road is in good
condition
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
NOTICE

Elizabeth Bixby Chapter, d. A.
h. viii meet Saturday, November
Bird, for a one O'Clock luncheon
at the home Of Mrs. w. G, Poage,
Newport All members are asked
to bring contributions for Angel
Island box.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26

The Mount Baker Highway is
paved from Bellingham to Dening
and from there the road is oiled
for % miles. From Shuksan 10
Heather Meadows the road viii
be inadvisable for a week or ten
days, due to blasting. There is now
mo stage service beyond GLACIER.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26

The News.R Record Is printing
more classified ads. each week
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-26
When Buster Ksaton Got the Hook

Life was Just one wetting after
for Buster keaton, when
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-02

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-02

Wilkins Breakfast Coffee is Triple Sealed preserving all of
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Wilkins Breakfast Coffee always fresh Grocers receive fire.
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Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

In The Commissioners Court. Territory of Alaska, Division Number One, Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate
 In the Matter of the Estate of Patrick William Me Donnell. Deceased.
 Number 31 Probate Notice of Hearing on the Final
 Account.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that w. R. Mcdonnell, Admin istrator of the Estate of Patrick William Mcdonnell, Deceased. has rendered and presented for final settlement and filed in this court his final account of his administration of the said Estate together with his report and a petition for final distribution, and that Monday, the 25th day of June, 1928, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, in the office of the United States Commissioner, in Hyder, Alaska, has been fixed and appointed as the time and place for the settlement of said account and the hearing of said report and petition, at which time and place any per- son interested in said Estate may appear and file his ex- captions in writing to said &C., count and contest the same. Notice is further given that said account is for final settle ment, and the said estate is ready for distribution, and on confirmation of said final ac- count final distribution of said estate will be had.
 Dated at Hyder, Alaska, this 24th day of May, 1928.
 w. c. Arnold
 United States Commission
 CT and ex-officio Judge of
 Probate.
 Publish May 26, June 2, 1928.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

In The Commissioners Court; 1; Territory of Alaska; Division Number One; Hyder Precinct.
 In Probate.
 In the matter of the estate of Max Priebe, Deceased.
 Number 29 Probate. Notice of hearing on final ac- count.
 < NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I. B. Neil, administrator of the estate of Max Priebe, Deceased has rendered and presented for final settlement and filed in this court his final his administration of said estate together with pe- tition praying for his discharge and the discharge of his bonds men; And that Wednesday the 20th day of June, next at 2
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

o'clock in the afternoon of said day, in the office of the United States Commissioner, in Hyder, Alaska, has been fixed and ap- pointed as the time and place for the settlement of said ac- count and the hearing of said petition, at which time and place any person interested may appear and file his ex- captions in writing to said ac- count and contest the same.
 Dated at Hyder, Alaska, this 18th day of May 1928.
 w. c. Arnold
 United States Commissioner and exofficio Judge of Pro- bate.
 Publish May 19, 26, 1928.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Two blocks of buildings com prising the business section of Flat, in the Iditarod district, were wiped out by fire April 6. The fire started in a resi- dence and spread rapidly to adjoining buildings, the facili- ties for combating the flames being such that it was imposs- ible to check the blaze. In a short time two whole blocks, constituting the main part of the town were in flames. The destruction included the camps two grocery stores, the sole restaurant, laundry and pool room. The stores carried insurance, and the owner were able to save most of the gro- ceries but lost all hardware. As g result of the rescue of the groceries, the camp will have plenty of food until the open ing of navigation.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Territorial Museum at Juneau, and Howard E. Webber, of New York City, were married in Juneau recently, the brides father performing the cere- mony. Mrs. Webber was born in Juneau and educated there and in the States, later gradu- ating from the University of California.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Jack D. Burchard, known along the Yukon as "Whiskey Jack" was recently sentenced at Tanana to a year in the fed eral jail, after having pleaded guilty to a charge of selling to Indians liquor of his own man. ufacture.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

After several attempts to break through the ice, the Fish cries boat Elder finally suc- ceeded in landing mail and cargo to the isolated people on St. Paul Island, who have been without news and com with the outside world all winter.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

was conscious only at brief in- tervals and in none of these did he know he was in Fairbanks. Deceased was Al years of age and had been in Alaska for the last 21 years.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Warner Afford, was arrested at Fairbanks recently on a charge of violating the Alaska game law, and was found guilty by a jury in the Com misioner's court. He was fined $500 and costs and sentenced to three months in jail. He has served notice of appeal. Afford was charged with having shot two bull moose out of season, short distance out of Fair banks, on the Richardson Highway.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Automcb1IeS-
 Hydef Machine Shop Attorneys
 Ernest Blue
 George B. Grigsby
 Ketchikan, flask Banks
 Bank of Hyder Barber Shop Malamute Barber Shop Bakery Goods Quick Lunch. Ideal Cafe. Hyder Grocery. The Silver Grill Restaurant Blacksmithing- Hyder Machine Shop. Curios-
 Boundary Gift Shop. Hyder Drug Go. Card Rooms Malamute Cigar Store. Northern Pool Hall. Drugs
 Hyder Drug Go. Boundary Gift Shop. Dairies- Hyder Dairy Explosives Hyder Fuel Go. Hyde Dock Company Fuel-
 Hyder Fuel Company Hyder Dock Company Groceries Hyder Grocery. Green Goods Hyder Grocery. Gas Engines Hyder Machine Shop. Hotels--
 Golden Gate Hotel. Jewelry- Nugget Shop. Hyder Drug Go. Lumber Hyder Lumber Company. Laundry Portland Canal Electric Hills Hand Laundry Machine Shop Hyder Machine Shop. Meat Markets- P. Burns & Go. Notary Public Ernest Blue. Chas. F. Sandford Machinery Hyder Machine Shop Plumbing, Steamfitting- Hyder Machine Shop. Pool Rooms Northern Pool Hall Professional Ernest Blue, Attorney. Geo. B. Grigsby Frank A. Metcalf Photo Supplies Hyder Drug Go. Boundary Gift Shop. Rubber Stamps- Hyder Herald Restaurants- Ideal Cafe
 Quick Lunch Silver Grill Smokers Supplies Boundary Gift Shop. Malamute Cigar Store. Northern Pool Hall Hyder Drug Go. Golden Gate Hotel Stationery Boundary Gift Shop. Hyder Drug Go. Steamship Agencies Hyder Dock Go. Tranfer Companies Hyder Fuel Go. Typewriters- Hyder Drug Go. Boundary Gift Shop C&aa-eAS, Snae
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Alaska had a net cash bal ance in it's treasury on March 31, last, of $1,158,9 ,963.O3, ac- cording to the monthly state ment of conditions made by Treasurer w. c. Smith. This is but $177,122.756 less than the same date in 1927, altho there was a considerable de- crease in the salmon pack tax es, due to the heavy shortage in the territorial pack last year.
 Mrs. Jessie M. Howard has been appointed United States Commissioner for the Fort Gib-
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26
BRIEF ITEMS FROM ALL
 PARTS OF THE TERRITORY
EVENTS IN THE NORTH AS PORTRAYED IN THE
 PRESS OF ALASKA

bon precinct, with headquart- CTS at Panama. Two women are now holding commissioner ships in the Fourth Division, Miss Clara Held being Com missioner at Nenana.
 A report from Nome states that the entire population turn out to welcome the arrival of Noel Vein with the second mail under the Territorial sub- sidy. Vein made a record flight from Fairbanks to Nome covering the distance in 5 hours and 40 minutes, with stops at Ruby and Unalakleet.
 William Wicklund, who re- ceived severe internal injuries when he fell down a 50-foot shaft on Poorman Creek, Ruby district, and who was taken to Fairbanks by airplane, died in the Fairbanks hospital as a re- suit of his injuries. Wicklund
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Fire recently completely de- stroyed the Wacker homestead and family residence, which has been a prominent land mark at the head of Wards Cove, near Ketchikan, for the past IT years, and has been occupied during that time by Eugene Wacker and family.
Hyder weekly herald., 1928-05-26

Miss Mary Kashevaroff, eld- est daughter of Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff, curator of the
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-08-23
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road, Clinchfield Railroad, Dan
vile and Western Railway In
terstate Railroad, Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, Norfolk and
Western Railway( Durham and
Winston-S a | m Divisions) !,
Norfolk Southern Railroad, Sea
board Air Line Railway, and
Southern Railway will ON We'd
nesday, September 5, 1928, at
ten o'clock A. M, in the court
room of the State Corporate l
Commission in the City Of
Richmond, Va, apply to said
Commission for authority to
establish for single and joint
line hauls Except that the Sea-
board Air Line Railway Gu
joint hauls will ask for a dill
ferential), rates on sugar for
Virginia intrastate application
on the lines named above, car
load, minimum weight 10000
pounds, 2712 percent of the cur
rent first-class rate, and less
carload, fifth class, as prescrib-
ed in Intrastate Commerce
Commission Docket No. 13494.
The proposed adjustment viii
result in both advances and re-
auctions as applied to the pres
ent rates.
By:J. E. TILFORD, Chairman
Southern Freight Association.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-08-23
NEWS OF SPLASHDAM

We are all looking forward
to the starting of school Mon
day the 9th, under Misses Ag
mes Sutherland and Nell Tiller.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-08-23

DR.. and Mrs. Newland anc
Billie, Jr, are spending a part
of their vacation "along the
Clinchfield route" in the land
Of the sky.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Suther-
land, of Wakenva, spent the
weekend with folks here.
Miss Maggie Beavers, who
has been very i'll with tonsil-
it's, is recuperating. encourage
ingly.
Messrs. Chas. Bowman and
Clyde Sutherland liked in from
"the Frying Pam Monday.
Miss Ethel all is spending
a week with her aunt, Mrs.
George Powers, near Steinman,
preparatory to taking up her
school studies Monday.
Mr.. Freeman, our bookkeep-
er, has been on his vacation
for the past three weeks. Mr..
Edmond Musick, of Cleveland,
Va, is left in charge of the
office.
Mr.. Garland Breeding, of
Davenport, Va, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. R. D. Keen, at this
place.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1928-08-23

SHE HAS HEARD THAT
The reason an engagement ring or
wedding ring is worn on the third
finger Of the LETT hand is that years
ago it was thought a special artery
passed directly from that finger to the
heart and consequently closely con-
nected With the seat Of life.
((G by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
The Washington times., 1928-09-20
DOPE DEL FOR YOUNG
GIRLS IS RAIDED HERE

Rolfcrd Miller. AZ, proprietor OF
an alleged opium den. whore hop
parties we're held on rainy nights,
according to police, was held on
AZ, 900 bond for action of the Grand
Jury today. after hearing before
United States Commissioner Need
ham C. Turnage.
Police and narcotic agents, who
raided the alleged den in Rol.
ford's apartment, in the 100 block.
of Rhode Island Ave. N. w, said!
that the parties were largely pa
tronized by youths and young girls.
The raiders told. Tu,nage they
,confiscated two, Jars of opium and
yer-shee.
A charge of illegal possession
Of narcotics was made against Mil,
Ter.
A young girl and two men found
IN the place We're released when
Miller assumed entire Representative
for sale of the alleged drugs. police
say, a quantity of drugs is said to
have been dumped down a wash
UeSAH. ou4AS JuTOWn uOWM all a1F
vent were seized by the raiders.
it is claimed. Five pints OF alleged
liquor also were taken.
The girl told police she had only
been In the apartment few min
Ites before they arrived.
defective Sergeants Robert Sand
ers and Charles WarfieId, or the
headquarters narcotic squad. and
Federal Agents Rakusin, Rabbit
and Macdonald comprised the raid
ing party.
All night parties. said to have
been attended by youthful seekers
after thrills led other residents
Of. the apartment IN cennplains police
say The conpIainahts told them /
aaeg had seem Girls and young Ilisaa /
The Washington times., 1928-09-20
hARPER'S 8 h0MERS
WIN FIRST FOR CARDS

POLO GROUNDS, Sept. 20.
Grover Cleveland Alexander faced
the Giants in the second game of
today's double-header, after the
Cardinals had won the opening
clash by the score Of s to S. OPP.
posing Alexander was ,HUbbell.
George Harper. Giant cast-off.
was chiefly responsible for the
Cards winning the first by hitting
three home runs. two off Benton
and. one off Scott. Three other;
home runs were hit during the
course of the game. Willie SherdeI
hurled for the Cards.
First Inning
ST. IOEIS-Douthit out. Hnbbell
to Terry. High doubled against the
right field wall Frisch beat out a
hit to Jackson, High taking third.
High scored while Reese was throw
ing out BottomIey. Hafey out on
a great play, Jackson to Terry
0ne run, TWO hits, no errors, one
left.
NEW Welsh lined to
Hafey. Frisch threw out O'Doul
OFT beat out hit to Frisch and
took second on the latter's wild
throw To first base. Lindstrom out.
Bott0mley, unassisted. No runs,
one hit, one error, one left.
Play ny play account Of first
game on mage 20.
The Washington times., 1928-09-20
EX0NERATE COP IS
PUT BACK ON FORCE

Contrary to the statement OF n.
r.. Rushe, employer of the slain
negro, il il believed that Smith had
owned ana carried gun and a
police record against him, discovered
during the investigation by Assist
ant United States Attorney Walter
NJ. shea. was largely responsible
for the exoneration of the police
man.
smith was. shot by the officer
following 4 chase along the Blad-
ensburg Road, during which the
officer was attempting to arrest
him for speeding, When Smith
stopped his ear ara took to the,
AContinued en- Haes- 81 Column IL
The Washington times., 1928-09-20

Policeman Ernest C. Spaulding.
or the Twelfth precinct, who has
been suspended for more than a
month in connection with the death
or LEWIS Spencer Smith, colnred
garage helper, returned To dnty
at me precinct this afternoon.
SpaGlding was cxonerated by the
tirand jury today. He shot and
Killed smith last August 8 III a
chase on Bfandensburg Road.
The action Of the grand jury in
Ignoring the case against the. police
man was based entirely on testi.
mony OF Government witnesses, as
the policeman, did not appear be,
tcrs that bodys
The Washington times., 1928-09-20
The Box Score

Totals az II 81 mi Totals. IS I. q 10
Cummings batted for Benton :"
seventh
2o'FarreIl baued FOR Henry in ninth.
st. Louis ........0 T. o 0 o d
New York .....9 80 ~ -"
Rms battad in~-~Harper 80, BOT
t0mI4y, I.indxtron. Hogan (2), Frlscn'
Cohen ~. Hafes. Two-base nus
Lindstrom. Reese. Three-baSs nj
Frisch. Home runs Harper CD.
Hogan, Cohen. Hafey. SacriliceS-
DouthIt. Bottomley. Left on bFseS--
st. Louis Z: New York. 8. Base on
Ina lls-Oh Benton. 4; off Henry. l.
Hits-Off BENTON in innings &; on
Scott in 2 innings. Z. Struck nut~-laJ
Sherdel. 81" by Benton q; by Henry J.
Losing pitcher - Benton. UmI Tres
Rtgler. Klein, ,lutRIey, Pfirrsn.