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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

Tony Combs has been spilling paint
on everybody who passes Doc Nc
Comas' office and when somebody
called him down for it he said he was
practicing wheel spinning" for the
picnic on Monday. Walter Hardesty,
treasurer, expects to have his hands
as well as his pockets full on that
day. Harry Stemple and Paul Nay
Ior will act busy as usual, and Alva
Gortner has obtained a special alarm
clock so that he will be certain of
getting out of bed in time.
Romanus Rudy, Charles Reckard,
Bill Giessman, Ellie Naylor and Ed.
Kahl are stewing around the picnic
grounds, while H. P. Stuck has abso-
lutely refused to have any active part
at all this year, due to strenuous
overwork in his vocation.
Alvey Martin, who will lead the pa
rade in the morning, has been re
hearsing in private and Col. Bell has
exposed him on his trusty steed in the
WilIiam-James hotel alley.
In Full Regalia
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Col Bell has been sued by Ed.
White for having his picture pub
lished in Scoops column. Col. Bell
is charged in the suit with ad scelera-
tus capiendum status quo profciendi
sub Rosie, and Col. has left the county
in search of legal advice from such
noted attorneys as assisted in the
cases for Harry K. Thaw, Professor
Shook and Hickman. 1t is understood
his plea will not be temporary in
sanity, but of self-defense. By spec
iaI apparatus he took a picture of
himself just after he was served with
the notice and Immediately there
after hiked out for Ben Bush, or
Coolers Knob, West Va, wherever
that isl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

The long -looked-for squatting CON
test is now under way, and there
were so many in the contest that
some extra fence posts had to be
erected on Sweeny's lot Third street,
where the exhibition is in progress.
Ed. Wallace, Bill Eggers, Ed. White
and Reed Smouse got off to running
start and have six minutes advantage
over the rest of the entrants They
are all standing, or rather squatting
the strain pretty well, although the
elements are against them at times.
Several have cold feet but have not
entirely given up hope, and unless
they lose their balance this afternoon,
all will have spent five days, ten
hours, II minutes, So seconds and 90
ticks at $50 this evening, except the
four who are six minutes ahead of
this,
Jim Kerins and Tom Flanagan were
last minute entries and boast about
the ease with which they will win the
Ofutt Silver Trophy Col. Bell took
a photo of part of the lineup and
reading from left to right they are or
should be Neil Fraley, Berne Teter,
John o. Thayer, H. c. SincelI and
Bill Sturgiss. If it doesn't look like
any Of them, blame it on exposure.
NegIecting Their Business
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

A little girl had been invited to a
picnic party. Being a devout little
girl, she prayed for fine weather and
happy time. But on the morning of
the day the skies were gray and rain
fell heavily. Instead Of roaming In
the fields she stood looking out on u
drenched landscape. you prayed for
fine weather, dearie," said her mother,
land God hasn't answered your pray
err has Hep ooh, yes. He has,
mother" came the apt reply, land
He has said No."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29
EXTRA WRONG FONTS
Elite Social Notes
By Scoop

Among those who attended the
McRobie- Butcher musical comedy
Murder at the Toll Gate" presented
at NalIy's hall, Oakland, on Saturday
night were Emroy Bolden, Jerry
Stanton, Bill Browning, Frank
Browning, Bill Shaffer, Andy Gender
and Bun Nethkin, city police. Bun
it is said, was there on business.
The McRobie-B Butcher company is
incorporated at Swanton and is well
known throughout Garrett county for
more reasons than one. philadelphia
McRobie, it is said had his wounds in
spected by a local physician after the
show He gave a free exhibition be-
fore the performance by dancing or
broken glass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

Such excitement among the X. Of
P's of Oakland has not existed since
the last time they held a picnic in
Helbig's grove, and all the active
timbers are rehearsing and practic-
ing for what they expect to be the
height of their ambition (until the
next one).
Earl Shartzer was seen chasing a
pig up in Otfutt's alley the other day,
so it is expected that there will be
plenty Of fresh pork sandwiches there
for Louie Waingold and others, and
Henry Lauer is measuring out his
-four for the buns. He can measure
out the flour all right, but don't let
him make the buns yet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29
improved Uniform International
Sll19ldaySchoel
' Lesson '
(By REV. +. 3. FITZWATER, D. D., Dean
Moody Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
e. 1929 Western Newspaper Union.l
Lesson for September /
THE RETURN OF THE SECOND
GROUP OF ExILES TO JERUSALEM

GOLDEN TEXT-The hand of our
God is upon all them for good that
seek Him.
LESSON TEXT-Ezra 1855.
PRIMARY TOPIC-God's Care on a
Journey.
JUNIOR ToPIC-God's Care on a
Journey. .
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-How Prayer Helps.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC-Prayer and Providence.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29
Harvey Family Reunion

The Harvey Clan will hold its Tent
annual reunion at the Shook Shot,
school house on Saturday, September
7. All relatives and friends Of The
family are invited to attend.
Advertisement 28-2t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

Tom Compton, plumber deluxe, was
seen going to work the other day.
His automobile was in low gear.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29
Well Be There!

There are going to be many things
Of interest at the Agricultural expo
sition on October /, ?, 3, and i, ac-
cording to Henry Speicher, general
manager. A number of girls are 60
ing to exhibit calves at the county
Fair.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29
In Full Regalia

If you wear petticoat, the latest
fad is to match your petticoat with
your hose, if you wear hose.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

And speaking of girls and movie
actresses the other day, AntiphIogis-
tine, Scoops brother, said, "What this
country needs is more BOW legs"
Clara is a pretty hot sketch, at that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

There have been many persons who have pro-
claimed themselves to be the highest divers in the
would surely hide their heads in shame after one
glance at the lofty ladders used by Chefao, for his
ladders tower so high in the air that it seems as
though they must touch the clouds.
In place of the usual tank for landing place
Chefalo uses only ridiculously small net, thereby
increasing the hazard Of his dangerous undertaking
tenfod.
Thrll-seekers cannot afford to miss the startling
stunts of Chefao, The Master Sensationalist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-29

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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
CENTER NEWS

The Center School will have the
Christmas program on this Friday
evening. Mrs. May Rodda and Miss
Florence Palmer, the teachers, are in
charge of the affair
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. vanolinda of
Portage were dinner guests Of the
Frances Sherman family on Sunday.
L. D. Houghton is back on the lob
after forced vacation of two week s
Mrs. ]. w. Dunlap has been under
the doctors care for a couple of weeks
but is somewhat improved at this
writing.
Conrad Hofmeister of Tacoma Wis
tied Sunday at the home of his sister
Mrs. Hearst.
Lloyd Hearst is helping in the Center
store during the Christmas rush.
F. M. Sherman spent Monday in
Seattle.
Kenneth Billie came home from Sc
attic Monday to stay until after the
holidays.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Christmas tree on Tuesday evening
was largely attended. It was plea
sure to watch the youngsters in their
excitement when old Santa arrived.
This is carried out each year to en-
terrain the families of members, and
the program, presents, and candy bag
for each one is enjoyed by old and
young. Candy bags weresent to those
unable to be present.
A. Hebble has been out from Seattle
for a few days looking after his prop
erty here,
Mrs A. H. Johnson is in Seattle COM
bining business and pleasure for few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hopkins were
Sunday guests at the Frank Hopkins
home.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
CROSS LANDING ITEMS

Mrs. Flowers spent last week ir
Seattle with her daughter, Mrs. Shear.
err. She reports having good time
but said the best sight she had seer
all week was when she turned the
corner last Saturday ana saw smoke
pouring forth from both chimncys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Dusen have left
the Island and gone to Maplewood
Mrs. Van Dusen had the misfortune
to break her ankle.
Alfred Olson Is helping his father
move a house for Mr.. vanolinda at
Portage.
The rain has been boon to those
without water. Dan Landers and Mil
ligans have been hauling their drink
ing water.
We are familiar with the old saying
that "if you hear a good story that
made you laugh pass 1t on. Little
Peggy Olson Is only two years old but
you can't fool her about Santa Claus.
Mr.. Godfrey left some packages in the
mail box recently and when Peggy was
told Santa sent them she said, Santa
Claus bring packagesP No. Mail man
bring packages.
Cross Landing Joins the throng in
wishing each and every one Merry
Christmas.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19

For the past twerty-three years the
Crthopedic hospital has been engaged
In continuous exchange OF mended
bodies for crippled ones. Thousands
OF young men and women, and little
children can look back with gratitude
and love TO the service received In this
institution which resulted In life OF
health and happiness. rather than one
of misery and suffering. Only very
few little ones from our community
have been obliged to seek healing al
the Orthopedic. How great then
should be our thank offering that our
little cnes have been 80 blessedl
This paper will reach you only
few hours before these stockings must
be filled. Lest some lite girl, confined
to her bed, might receive less than she
should on Christmas day, let us hasten
to add some little gift to fill these
stockings. With so many cars avail
able, with so many of our local stores
selling fruit and toys, we can on very
short notice reach Mrs. Stanley's
home on Quartermaster harbor with
our offering Of love.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
A TRUE STORY

susie is Just n very ordinary It'll,
girl, living on Vashon Island, and sh,
had never known any one who did mo-
have food to eat, nor clothes to wear
When she was very small she knew
nothing OF those children who hat
never enjoyed the good things of life
but as she grew older, and learned tc
read she was puzzled at Christmas
times by the appeal In the Seattle
dailies for gifts for the poor.
She said little, when her mother ex-
planned to her about the little people
who suffered for the ordinary things
that she and her brothers took for
granted, but being a loving little soul
she pondered over what she had
heard, and wished that she might
help.
Last summer, several months before
most folks began to thing of Christ
mas. Susie decided that this year she
was going to have some money, all of
her own, TO buy her mothers Gift.
Her allowance of ten cents each week
didn't seem like much, but after
several weeks of saving she found that
the store of money was increasing
much more rapidly than she had
thought 1t would 1t was like a game
to add the extra pennies and nickles
that miraculously came her way.
When the time came to buy her gifts
she nd saved four dollars, which to
little eight years old seemed wealth
untold.
Never was there such good fun as
buying those gifts, but all the time
the thought persisted, IT wish could
get something for a poor little girl"
Her mother, busy with the duties of
each day, did not fully realize what the
desire meant to her child, until the
week before Christmas when she
heard her sigh, Il guess can't get
anything for the little girl"
That day the mother heard of the
Christmas stockings that we're to be
filled for the little girls at the ortho-
pedic hospital. and 1t occurred to her
that the fulfillment of her small
daughters wish was a possibility. When
Susie had finished her dinner that
evening her mother told of the stock
lngs and asked II she would like to
help. A happier little girl never lived
on the Island than the one who
dashed off to get her remaining
dollar bill, and although the little
folks of the hospital may get many
more costly than the three
oranges and the two little gifts she
they will receive none that
gave more Joy to the giver.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
DocKToN NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Stuckey visited
relatives and friends in Seattle a. few
days last week.
Capt. Halsan and Stanley Nilsen re-
turned from San Pedro last week.
Mrs. j. s. Johnson has been visiting
friends in Tacoma this last week.
Mrs. E. @. Barclay returned home
after a couple of months at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. L. Turnhull.
Ole, Harold and Walter Peterson
spent Saturday with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Peterson.
Mrs. I. Anderson and Mrs. H. E..
Sarsen was in Tacoma on business
Friday.
James Catalinich from Olympia
spent the week end with his parents,
MIR. and Mrs. j. Catalinich.
Rev. Peterson of Cove will preach at
the Dockton Community Church at
3 p. M, December 22nd, and the Sun
day school Christmas tree will be in
order after.the services.
The Ladies Aid wishes to thank Mr..
Theo Berry for the donation of the
ice cream and all those who helped to
make the bazaar such success
The Dockton grade school will have
their program and Christmas tree on
December Goth, at 1880 p. m.
Mr.. w. Hicks of Tacoma visited the
home Of A. ]. Stuckey on business.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
vAsHoN ISLANDS oppoRTuN1r,

News item:AThe members of the
orthopedic Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. Stanley Friday afternoon at one
o'clock to fill "a Christmas stockings
for "a little girls, patients at the
orthopedic hospital. Each stocking
will contain candy, an apple, an orange
and two gifts.
To those Of us, blessed at this
season with little ones in our home.
well and strong, able to walk, run, and
get into mischief all day long, until
we tuck them iii their beds at night,
the thought of those little ones less
fortunate has an especial appeal. From
the beginning OF Christian civilization
the celebration of the Babes birth
day has centered about childhood, and
nc manner of change in customs seems
to alter this fact. We of TO-DAY are
just as interested in making Christ
mas a day of joy to our children as
were Our parents in their simpler way.
Sad indeed Is he whose childhood was
barren of joyous holiday seasons, and
occasionally VIC hear older people
state that their parents did not be-
lieve in Christmas
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19

1t is impossible to get true report
Of what happened at Quilicene last
Sunday when our brave hunters, AL
Roen, H. c. Cronander, Chas., Louie,
and Gordon Deppman and Tim Clark
Jared forth, but one thing is certain,
Tim was the bravest hunter of them
allSfor didn't he bring home the latest
blacest mud-hen that ever caught a
fish
The G. G. ,Bridgman family will eat
turkey and the M. l.. Tjomsland family
will enjoy fine goose, both gifts of
the Daily Needs Market.
Mrs. Schauw and daughter, Pauline,
of Tacoma, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
inland OF Mileta we're the guests at
dinner last Sunday at the home of
MI. and Mrs. w. A. Davies of Maury.
This afternoon the Kent debatirg
team was defeated by the vashon
team.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
MAURy NOTES

Rev. Ward conducted the services ut
Maury Sunday with very inspiring
message. Next Sunday Rev. Petersen
Will be with us. Everyone Is cordially
invited
The Maury Sunday School will give
Christmas program and tree Monday
evening, Dec. %, at Maury Hall. A
good program has been planned, and
ali Of the children are working hard
to make 1t a success. Everyone Is co.,.
daily invited An Offering will BIZ
taken, In place of the missionary meet
Ing. Remember the date, Monday,
Dec. 23. and everybody come out
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Miller have re-
turned from trip TO Wenatchee.
Mr.. Fillinger made his first trip to
Seattle with his new Dodge last week.
DR.. Jones and Mrs. Young spent the
first Of the week In Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
MRS. ROBERTS RECEIVES An
UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS GIFT

An unusual recognition of service
rendered was made public this week
when Mrs. Roberts received notice that
twenty-five young married women of
Seattle had organized the Olive w.
Roberts Guild to carry on the work
for the Orthopedic hospital.
On January 2, 1907, the first meet
ing was held that resulted in the
Orthopedic hospital organization Of
today. Mrs. Roberts was member
of the first Board and continued as q
member until she came to the Island
to live three years ago. Through her
executive ability a system Of book
keeping was inaugurated, and an
orderly manner of conducting the
sffeirs of the hospital put into
practice, that has been copied by
several important institutions. BY
nature earnest, sincere and faithful,
Mrs. Roberts has been able to do
more than can ever be estimated for
this wonderful institution. It is,
therefore, only fitting that these young
women should have selected Mrs.
Roberts as the one whose name should
be SO signally honored, and 1t is a
particularly happy circumstance that
they are becoming co-workers with
her, rather than taking up the work
that she has given up.
With characteristic refusal to allow
herself full measure of praise Mrs.
Roberts apologized for her delight
over this honor that has been paid her
by remarking that she guessed 1t was
natural for folks to prefer "an ounce
OF taffy to pound Of epitaphy."
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19

o. manual labor and 10 gradually ac-
complishing for the farmer what 1t
has already done for industry.
"The work Of preparing the large
number Of rate schedules for our vari-
GUS districts is now under way and they
will be ready for filing with the De-
partment of Public Works In February
80 that the thirty days notice requir-
ed by law may be given and all re-
duced rates become effective on March
/, 1880.
During the recent low water period,
the output Of all water power plants
In this district fell far below normal.
This, however, is q condition which
must be expected periodically and
which had been anticipated by this
company by the construction Of ade-
quate steam relay plants. The COM
pany realizes that 1t owes duty, ex-
tending to the remotest customers
upon Its lines, TO furnish dependable,
continuous service. In the perform
ance Of this obligation, the company
expended In 1928 and 1929 over $8,0OO,-
600, In the construction OF an addition
al standby steam plant producing
$4,000 horsepower and the second unit
of this plant. doubling this capacity,
is now well under way.
las result, this company was able.
during the entire low water period to
fulfill to the letter every contract with
every municipality and with every
customer within its territory"
Mr. R. M. Boykin, the manager of
the Central District stated that this
new reduction will make the residence
rate In vashon and vicinity 8 cents
for the first sixty kilowatt hours and
three cents Tor all In excess, with
corresponding decrease to cents in
the commercial lighting rate"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
Power Company to Reduce Lighting
Rates on Vashon Island March 1st

A further reduction in all lighting
rates, both residence and commercial
throughout all is territory, except In
the city Of Seattle was announced to-
dry by Mr.. A. W. Leonard president O!
the Puget Sound Power g. Light Com
pai1y.
The announcement came In the ma
ture Of surprise and viii be welcome
contribution to the Christmas Tree OF
all the company's lighting customers.
Mr.. Leonard stated that, "This de-
crease In the cost Of electric service
Is In line with the companys policy
during period Of many years. Just
rs rapidly as the Increased use Of our
service makes reduction possible they
will be made.
THE company has already made
three reductions effective this year.
I'm January the company put into
effect It's combination rate for users
of electric ranges or an equivalent a.
mount OF energy, materially reducing
the cost for this class Of service.
I'm February 1t reduced residence
and commercial lighting to all Of It's
consumers, except In the city Of Be-
attic, the reduction ranging from one
half to one cent a hlowatt hour.
I'm September the rate for indus
trial power was reduced one-half cent
a kilowatt hour, applying particular
~ to the smaller industries.
1.-THE people are realizing that cleo
trio energy in this territory is SO cheap
that they can easily afford to use 1t to
the fullest advantage. AS a result, the
average use Of electricity for cooking,
lighting, and for other purposes by our
customers is the highest of any place
In the United States.
ION the farm and In the farm home,
electricity is rapidly taking the place
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19

laska, is visiting the latter at thehospi-
table home of the Carlsons. And while
these two young men are here having
o good time and enjoying life, why
shouldn't they each take unto himself
wife, bear their share of the burdens
of life and bravely take the bitter
with the sweet2 Talk to them about 1t
before they escape back to the jungles
Burton Community church has i'm
proved the appearance of the base
ment Of the church with paint and
new curtains and the main floor has
coat Of a new kind of oil with var
nish finish. An addition on the back
of the church is contemplated.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
TO SET TINE FOR OPENING BIDS

The school board will meet this Fri :
day evening at the Burton high school
for the purpose of setting date for
opening the bids for the new high
school building. There will be our
classes Of bids, general construction,
heating, plumbing and electrical sys-
TENS Copies of plans and specifica..
lions will be available at the office of
the architect, Silas Nelson, in Tacoma
after December 2lst, so that those
contemplating bids may obtain the
plans even before the notice is pub
lished. M
It is foregone conclusion that many
are going to be interested enough to
submit bids, and 1t is to be hoped that
the contract may be awarded to an
Island resident.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-12-19
BURTON NEWS NOTES

Mrs clavson from wenatchea lie
visiting her amt Mrs Han ca po,,rcp
IN p,rton for a veal
our stores are topi,o =, holiday a.
tive and tha shirt of "eood uil,r hovsrs
IN o,,r r,,dst Tho romnwn,tv chr,st. .
n,as trea will soon shi,a foyth from,
the four corners in p,,rton-- a svmbol
Of ,ove ond neoco
Tho r.orden cInh a. +ho,,. Loot ,,,oot
inc elected the following Officers.
nresident Mrs A n young. vice.nres.
ident = a shaw. secretorv.trea s,,rer
" n Kaatinp Tho next meeting will,
he hold at the Grammar school Where
n IuvaniIe Garden c,uh will he FORM
ed lunch wil, he served n tho
o,,tooinp and incoming officers and IN