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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
Ellisport News

Mrs. NJ. P. Totten and son, who have
spent most of the summer at the Nc
Clintock Resort, have rented a winter
home at Burton and vii remain there
for some time. Miss Betty Totten
left Sunday for Adna, Washington,
where she is to teach in the high
school the coming season.
Judge P. NJ Armbruster, OF Newport,
called on several Ellisport friends last
Wednesday.
The Tunridge and Ferguson families,
who have spent the summer at the
McClintock Resort, left this week for
their homes in California. The Apple
gate family, who have had their cot
tage here for the past six years also
returned to their home in Seattle
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Nellie Kenyon, of Seattle, and
her mother, Mrs. Patterson, of Maury,
were at Ellisport Thursday picnicing
and looking after some Of their
property here.
Among those arriving this week at
the McClintock Resort we're Mr.. and
Mrs. L. r. Bonneville and sons, with a
party of friends, all Of Tacoma, Miss
Nellie Marks and friends, Of Seattle
and Mr.. and Mrs. S. Tellefson and
sons, Of Seattle.
Mrs. F. T. Merritt, of Seattle has
taken cottage at the Mcclintock
resort and is boarding at Madrons
Lodge.
Cars fromm the following state!
have been noticed on the streets o,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
BUTTON K. STARR

It was a great shock to friends to
hear Of the death Of B. K. Starr Of
Portage, in the Seattle General
Hospital, Friday evening, August 10Th
about o'clock. While not considered
serious, Mr.. Starr has been i'll fol
sometime but sudden developments
necessitated his being taken to the
hospital, but no help was possible.
Button K. Starr was born in
Chautauqua County, New York, Nov
Is, 1860. His father was Congrega.
tional clergyman and early in the
sons life was assigned to pioneer work
in Montevideo, Minnesota. Here the
son grew up and in his early man
hood entered the service Of the G. M
s. st. P. Railroad. Almost forty years
were spent in the train service of this
company, giving satisfaction as an
engineer for his efficiency III handling
trains and his helpful influence over
the men on the II. g. D. Division. The
west called him, and he resigned his
position about tweive years ago and
came to Vashon Island, entering in the
mercantile business in Lisabeula ano
later in Ellisport. He made many
friends among all classes by his genial
cordially and loyalty. He was q
member Of the Burton Church and
Masonic order was loyal to both an6
will be greatly missed.
There is left to mourn his death, be.
sides the widow, Mrs. Eta Starr, 8
daughter, Mrs. John Bveotead, o1
Dawson, Minnesota, a sister, Mrs. j. F
Waite, of Eureka, Minnesota, and 9
niece, Mrs. Russell, of Seattle.
The funeral services were held from
the Burton Church, Sunday, August
31st, at Q p. m. Mrs. Starr accom-
panied the body to Montevideo
Minnesota, at which place the inter.
ment will occur. The sympathy of the
friends of vashon Island is extended
to the bereaved relatives
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
WE ARE NOT DABBLING in
POLITICS

We said we wouldn't and we are
not attempting to influence any
one In the matter Of voting on next
Tuesday, but to all appearances the
Islands best bet for an effective
representation in the next legisla-
ture is the Van Olinda- Williams
McKinnon lineup. with these
men in the legislature each part
of the 40th district will be repre-
sented, and these three men have
pledged themselves to unite solidly
for the best interests Of their en-
tire district II elected.
In politics, as elsewhere, the per-
sonal element enters, but this is
particularly a time when we Island
voters should forget prejudice and
consider the best interests Of the
entire district in general, and the
Island in particular.
We feel that with these three
men in the legislature We would
stand a mighty good chance Of get
ting what we need in legislation.
If the Island is ever to be repre-
scented now Is the accepted time TO
make up our minds. Twice before
lack of interest resulted in the
failure to secure Island represent
tation. Are we going to do SO
again, or are we going to do our
bit to help nominate these three
men? Tuesday will tell the tale.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
"a Bit Of Leaven
BY N. u.
FARM RELIEF

Son ionged to taste some butter
Like mother used to make.
To eat her chicken noodles,
Cottage cheese and sunshine cake.
To ride behind old Dobhins;
So he journeyed home again
And his bright, progressive mother
Came on high to meet the train,
Telephoned hurry order
To well kept bakery
For noodles, cake and salad
Ere they hurried down to tea.
And she fused about the butter
And the cream she'd brought from
town.
"Son!" she cried, this farming burden
Is a weight to load one down."
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
Maury Notes

The regular services were held Sun
day atMaury, with Rev. Evetts preach
Jig. Next week Rev. Randall will be
with us.
The August missionary meeting was
held Sunday evening A fine program
arranged by Mrs. Meyer, was given
The next meeting will be in charge Of
Mrs. Garner.
The annual Sunday School picnic
was held at Ellisport Monday, Septem-
Der LIST. About seventy adults and
children enjoyed the beautiful sun
shine, and partook of the delicious
lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Miller and fam
lily spent the weekend with thei1
daughter and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Shelby Percy, in Everett.
Mrs Estella Woolley visited with
friends in Seattle and Auburn over the
weekend
Anna Fillinger returned to Alaska
Sunday, where she will teach again.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Calhoun have
moved to Dockton. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Schmidt are occupying the place they
moved from.
Mrs. Coffin and children spent last
week visiting with Mrs. Coffin, ST..
Alice remained with her grandmother,
and is attending school at Maury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Frohning and
family visited with Mrs. Frohning's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nelson
over the weekend.
VIII Thomas is here from vancou-
yer B. c. visiting with the Parkers.
Roy and Harold johnson, OF Seattle
spent the weekend with Andy Jensen
Lloyd, Thelmaand Lillian Larsen
and Martha Jensen returned homt
Thursday evening after having spent
ten days motoring through Eastern
Washington and Yellowstone Park.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
SMITH AIRPLANE COMPANY ELECT
OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Smith Airplane Company
was held in Tacoma August 18th and
officers elected for the coming year
were, Horace FL Smith, president and
general manager; o. H. Kalland
vice-president; J. F. Shaw, secretary
and treasurer. Directors: Horace H
Smith, o. H. Kalland. James McPher-
son, j. F, Shaw, Don Medley.
A ship has been purchased and work
is progressing on the new type Of
wings. A new type Of engine will be
installed for this new plane as soon
as possible. The ship is expected to be
ready for the take off by November LIST
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04

Ellisport recently; New York, Delaware,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, and
OF course Canada, idaho, California
and Idaho are seen so often they
arouse no more interest than our
Washington cars. All this helps in
advertising our lovely little resort
town and also the rest OF the Island.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
Burton News Notes


Miss Irene Young left Saturday 70
Thornton, Washington, where she
engaged the coming year to teacl
special music in the grade schools a
Thornton.
Mr.. Robert Poirson, one of Burton'
finest young men, is somewhere ou
on the ocean bound for the Orient
on the freighter shelton" which lef
Tacoma last Sunday Robert expect,
to be gone three months.
Mrs. Matte A. Butler is visiting witt
friend, Mrs. w. o. Pruitt, wht
taught school with her in the Phillip.
pines some years ago, now living a,
Cowiche Washington.
Mrs. r. p. Collier moved to Seattle
Monday where she will be house
mother at Phi Omega Pi for some
thirty-five girls. Mrs. Collier was with
this sorosis five years ago. Mrs. M. F
Barger will visit with Mrs. Collier q
short time before going on to her
home in Southern California.
Mrs. B. F. Jacobs of Tacoma who was
cruising on the Sound last week with
relatives from Topeka, Kansas, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Jacobs, and daughter, Miss
Wilma, stopped at Burton for short
visit with the postmaster, with whom
she neighbored some twenty five years
ago at Roy, Washington. The Kansas
folks who came West by the way of
Glacier National Park will soon return
via Canadian Pacific.
Lieut.. Geo. Maursy and bride from
Seattle are spending their honeymoon
in their new home at Newport.
Mrs. Phil Green and little Janet, are
visiting with their folks on the Sound.
Mrs. Floyd Green and son who spent
some time here while the men folks
were fishing in Alaska waters have
returned to their home at Friday
Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Nelson and
family of Tacoma have decided to re-
main on the beach and send the chill
dren to the grade school during the
coming year. They have rented one
Of the Tonneson cottages.
Harry Adams Enochs Junior arrived
at ST. Joseph hospital in Tacoma last
week wednesday,. The grandparents
are expecting him soon to do some
coaching at Fife where his father is
principal of the high school.
Many Of our summer people are
moving back to the cities this week on
account Of school and other business
interests. Mrs. VIM. Cookery of Aber-
deem, now of Seattle, moved Saturday.
Other families leaving are the Tuck
ers, Tidballs, FIGHTERS, Dukes Tonne
son, Dr.. Hicks, Watsons, Lombards,
Porter, Love, and Knudson.
The sudden death of Mr.. B. K. Starr,
in Seattle hospital Friday, caused
much sadness in the community and
much sympathy for the brave little
wife who left with the body Sunday
after services at the Burton Church,
for the home town in Minnesota, where
he was laid to rest.
On Friday night Rev. T. S. Fretz
gave his lecture on "The life and
Achievements of Russell H. Conwell"
the famous author OF Acres of Dia-
monds". There is inspiration in the
story of man who could win his way,
rise. from poverty, build up a great
church Of $500 members, found a
university enrolling 10000 students,
found three hospitals, and deliver a
lecture 5000 times. the proceeds Of
which helped nearly 10000 students
through college. Mr.. Conwell evident
~ majored in the Impossible.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
2 ISLAND men LOST
IN SEA DISASTER

Never in its history has vashon
Island been more greatly shocked
than when news came Of the accident
that snuffed out the lives of two OF
our men, with the sinking Of the hall
but boat, Orient" in the Straits OF
Georgia Monday night.
The death OF Ben Huseby leaves
fatherless four children, the youngest
boy in the third grade, two daugh-
ters in high school and an older son,
beside his wife.
For some time Mr.. Huseby had been
strongly inclined to give up fishing,
and devote his entire time to his
ranch on the West Side. This was to
have been his last season Of fishing
after years spent in following the sea,
according to his neighbors.
Andrew Lokke, scarcely more than
a boy. had grown up on the Island
and had wide circle of friends among
his former schoolmates and residents
Of particularly the West Side.
The news of the accident was an
indescribable shock to the entire Is
land, but the West Side community
was simply paralyzed by the horror of
what had happened.
Two Of the three survivors were
West Side fisherman. Alfred Elling-
sen, brother-in-law of Andy Lokke,
was picked up by the life boats Of
the Admiral Mutton, while Edward
Landstres swan to Sisters Island, al
most mile from the scene Of the
accident.
Although search for the bodies Of
the ten men who persisted was begun
almost Immediately as yet only the
captains body has been recovered.
The sympathy Of the entire Island
goes out to the bereaved families Of
thess men whose lives were sacri-
feed.
According to press dispatches there
seems to have been little reason for
the occurrence Of this tragedy, which
makes it hard indeed to reconcile the
facts given by the survivors.
The crash occurred on a clear night,
while the lights Of the halibut schoon-
er were burning brightly. There was
no fog, and there was no chance to
get out of the way, as no whistles
gave warning of the danger.
The-b big freighter, Admiral Mutton
was on her way from Ocean Falls,
3. C., to Bellingham, and the Orient
was en- route from the Alaska halibut
banks to Seattle with 10000 pounds
of fish in the hold.
Capt Sedolph Rudd and nine mem
bers Of his crew were asleep in the
tiny forecastle when the Orient was
struck forward OF the beam by the
knife-like prov OF the freighter.
Almost cut in two. the Orient
filled rapidly, and sunk until her
decks were awash. The Admiral
Mutton" lowered boats Immediately
and spent several hours searching for
survivors, finding only three.
The hulk Of the Orient" drifted
toward shore and sunk in compare
lively shallow water.
The scene Of the wreck is forty miles
south Of Seymour Narrows, In the
Straits Of Georgia, British Columbia.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
FIRE TRUCK GIVES AID

The vashon fire truck has Justified
its existence! This week on two &C.
casions calls for help were answered
with the result that the Nystedt ga
rage was saved, and on the next day
the Burton grammar school was like
wise saved from destruction.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04

Tomorrow, Friday, evening, at v:15
over K J r, ]. M. Sparkman will speak
in behalf Of Geo. g. wittenmyer, can
didate for county treasurer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
p. T, A. MEETING

The vashon grammar school P. T. A.
will meet next Tuesday, Sept. at
O'Clock sharp. There will be election
OF officers.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04

Mrs. W. D, Covington recently cap
tured three prizes at flower show in
Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1930-09-04
CAMULos CLUB MEETS SEPT. IL

CAMULOS CLUB MEETS SEPT. IL
The Camulos Club will hold its first
meeting at the Island Club House,
Friday, September 18th, Mt 1:3o p m.
Dessert luncheon" Alice Moon and
Ora Robinson are the hostesses.
Curna Pettelle, Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
Mirantes Observing
 Wedding Anniversary

MT. and Mrs. A. H. Mirante of 321 Clinton street are observing the 20th anniversary of their marriage today at their home. Arrangements were made to entertain about 100 relatives and friends this afternoon and evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. Mirante are natives of Italy. They were married at St. Mary's church, this city, on April ?, 1910, by the late Rev. Fr. Began. Until recently Mir. Mirante was en- gagged in the real estate business. They have five children, Alexander, an inventor; Edward. a student at Senior High school; Domenic. Rose and Christopher.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03

plumbing ?, estimated cost, $s66; electrical F, estimated cost, $40. Total estimated cost, S16,051.
 Mir. Chichester has stated that in building the Veterans hospital no permit will be issued by the town, as this construction is on federal prop erty and the town has no jurisdic- tion in this construction.
 Lehrer Gets Contract
 At a meeting of the board of se- lectmen held last evening in the Town hall bids were opened for the wiring and fixtures of the Town hall, now under renovations. The con- tract was awarded Lehrer's Hard ward store of New Britain, which agreed to change the meter board to the cellar for the sum of s91.2o.
 Daughter Born
 Mir. and Mrs. William Holt Of Willard avenue are receiving con- sratulations on the birth of daugh- ter Monday morning.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03

ung's general collection is built with particular attention to first flight covers and British colonial stamps. The collection of kermet E. Parker is strongest in modern issues, with emphasis on selected countries such as United States, British colonies France. Belgium and Germany.
 Of the three not present last night but known to be interested, w. w. T. Squire has general collection strong in British colonies and has almost succeeded in acquiring one stamp from every country in the world issued during each of the three recognized periods-l9th cen- tury, 1900-1920, and 1920 to date. Cotton Noble features United States postage and revenue labels and British colonials in his general col lection, and George V. Hamlin has a general gglomeration.
 Numerous other collectors about the city are being sought as mem bers. and anyone interested in join ing is invited to do so.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
City Items

The Phi Kappa sorority, Kappa chapter, will hold it's annual formal dance tomorrow evening at the Busi- ness and Professional Women's club on Pratt street. Hartford.
 Souvenirs given away Friday and Saturday. U-Save Store, cor. Stanley and Whiting Sts. Tel. 5OS.-advt.
 The police were notified today of the return of the operators licenses of Juan T. Stertman of 69 Linwood street and Salvatore Miglizzi of SS Lee street.
 Lieutenant Matthias Rival was notified last evening that tree at Lake street and Lenox place was in danger of falling down before the high wind. The matter was re- ferred to the public works depart ment.
 We deliver to all parts of city. U-Save Store, cor. Stanley $ Whiting Sts. Tel. 5oS.-advt.
 Stella Rebekah lodge will hold a regular meeting Friday evening at s o'clock. Plans will be completed for a trip to Middletown to attend the convention to be held on April 16.
 The Y. II. T. A. & E. Old Time Minstrel troup rehearsal at the T. A B. club rooms tonight at 8 o'clock
 Laurel Court, o. of A. will meet Friday in Masonic Temple. There will be a social in the afternoon al 2:50, supper at 6:3O and regular meeting gin the evening at 7:4i o'clock followed by a surprise en- tertainment and refreshments.
 We give green trading stamps witt purchases. U-Save Store, cor. Stan, ley x Whiting Sts. Tel. 5OS.-advt
 Miss Margaret Ramm of Ill Bel den street has left New Britain Gen. eral hospital, where she underwear an operation recently.
 Herbert Morans of Hamilton street, wfio has been dangerously il at New Britain General hospital fol the past few weeks, is reported slightly improved.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
REMINGTON FIRES D0LITTLE DAMAGE
Three Calls in One Day-HoS-
 pital Needs No Permit
Special to the Herald)

Newington, April - Fire Com pany No. 1 was called out Tuesday night to g. chimney fire on the Der lin turnpike in a house owned by Samuel Vassello. No damage was reported.
 Two other calls were responded to yesterday, one being for grass fire on Willard avenue, caused by sparks from q steam shovel oper- ated for the eXcavating of the sol diers' hospital cellar. The other call was to chimney fire on East Robbins avenue. With the high wind blowing. it was feared at one time that the roof would be ignited. but the fire was finally quenched be- fore any serious damage was done.
 Grange News
 Newington Grange will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, when the first and second degrees will be conferred by the
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03

portation matters. Yet from rail- road standpoint we are regarded as a single area, as illustrated by var ious acts of the interstate commerce commission, and of railroad inter- ests outside New England.
 Tt is .ouf hope that your con- mittee will make much further and intensive study of the situation. as will reveal, beyond doubt or ques- ton. what ought to be New Eng lands policy with respect to the further development of New Eng lands transportation facilities in the interest of the growth of our agri- culture, commerce and industry. You have a most favorable oppor- tunity to do this. It is our belief that once basic policy has been determined, in terms of what is best for New England as whole, the proper course as to consultations will be clear. To the accom- plish- ment of these ends, the council will gladly assist in any way it can."
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03

named chairman of the bylaws committee, selected Gerald R. Erik son as his co-worker. It was re- ported that members of the stamp clubs in Hartford and Waterbury offered their assistance in organizing the local society. which. when definitely formed, is expected to es- tablish connections with one of the regional or national stamp bodies.
 Upon invitation from Leon A. Sprague, it was voted to hold the next meeting at the same place on Tuesday evening. April IS. and the thanks of the club were extended to the trust company for it's generosity Mir. Erikson acted as chairman of last nights meeting until the elec- tion of Mir. Papc.
 What They Collect
 Practically all of those present last night were general collectors, but all told what particular phases of the hobby interested them most and it is planned to call upon each one in turn to show some portions Of his collection. Chairman Elmer w. Pape. a general collector, em- phasizes United States, airmails. first flight covers, and the stamps of Cuba, Brazil, Canada, and LuXem- burg. Postmaster Erwin specialiZes in first flights and first day covers and also has general collection. II. H. Wheeler is a general collector. with no expressed preferences. Frank II. Johnston's general collec- ton is particularly strong in stamps of the period from 1SS0-l9Q0, while during his travels he has indulged the hobby of buying unused sets of stamps from the post offices in the various foreign countries he has vis- tied.
 Harry E. Scheuy's general collec- ton is featured by its United States first flight, and airmail sections Leon A. Sprague has a general col lection. Frank k. Fox, also a gen. cral collector. is particularly inter- ested in United States and Canadian i postage and revenue stamps. Ger aid R. Erikson, the only out-and- out specialist in the group, concen' trates on cancellations on 18th cen. | tury French stamps, with bureau print and Connecticut precancels a. sideinc. Paul kaelin feature: United States and first day covers 1T his general collection, while that O R. R. Brandt is strongest in Ger many. French colonies. Congo. ant f British colonies.
 w. (. Habbersett has fine Unit ed States section as the backbone 0 his general holdings. Leslie Hart
New Britain herald., 1930-04-03
HULL COTTAGE BURNED

Hull, Mass, April (UP)-The unoccupied cottage of A. Diamond of Boston was destroyed, several ad- joining cottages were slightly dam aged. and much seashore property was threatened by fire in the Bayside section here early today.
 The blaze originated in an unde- termined manner in the Diamond cottage and, when sea breezes car ried burning embers to roofs of other structures and ignited dry grass, a second alarm was sounded. < Damage was estimated at $1O,000.