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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
Visits
Vashon-kaury Island

The inclement weather over the
weekend and Fourth upset the plans
of good many tourists who were
planning on an enjoyable outing. A
number of the Island resorts were
filled to Overlooking but the lack Of
sunshine made hiking, bathing and
golfing a rather doubtful pleasure. A
number of local people who had plan
ned camping trips lost their courage
after the violent storm Of Saturday
night and remained at home.
Old residents insist that the wind
Saturday night was the worst summer
wind that the Island has ever expert
enced. 1t was no greater in velocity
possibly than many winter winds but
was new experience for the summer
months. The North End and east side
of the Island felt its fury particular
ly. In the Stewart gardens at the
North End the delphinium and other
tall flowers were simply moved to
the ground and had to be carried out
and thrown away.
Cherry trees were stripped of their
half ripened fruit, and the ground
was covered not only with the
cherries, but with green leaves and
fruit spurs.
In the e. H. Miller gardens, equal
havoc was wrought, flowers blown
down and fruit blown from the trees.
Both of these places were exposed to
the North.
Fortunately the Regale lilies, now
bursting into bloom, were damaged
only slightly. While buds were bruised
few stalks were broken. The Regale
is a native of the wind blown slopes
of Thibet and have developed tough,
wiry stalk that requires strong wind
to break it.
In the berry fields all over the Is
land, a great deal of ripened fruit was
shaken off of the vines. 1t would seem
that the elements, as well as financial
and political forces were conspiring to
do their worst with the farmer. There
is ray of hope. however, in the fact
that even the most narrow minded is
forced to admit that "the wind that
came out of the North" last Satur-
day night cannot be blamed on the
present administration, nor can it be
attributed as an aftermath to the
Democratic convention since it was
not from the East.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
Unemployed Official
Resents Attitude

The following letter was received
last week from an official Of the IN
employed Citizens Relif. 1t is self en-
planatory:
Our first inclination was to ignore
1t, just as we do many other pro-
tests, but after more mature con-
sideration we decided that 1t would be
Of interest to our readers, as we'll as
our answer to Mr.. Brannin.
It has never been our intention to
belittle the work of his organization
But we feel that we have but shared
the very natural resentment of the
best element Of the Island people, in
having outsiders thrust upon us for
relief Had this organization possess
ed something concrete and definite to
offer our Island people We would have
given 1t our support. AS 1t was none
but the most gullible could have been
confused by the contradictory half
promises that were made.
Editor, vashon News,
Vashon Island.
Dear Sirs:
It has come to our attention that
you are carrying stories in your paper
reflecting upon the unemployed in
general and the Unemployed Citizens
League in particular. At this time,
when thousands of our citizens in this
state who are facing suffering and
want are trying to help themselves,
we feel that criticisms such as you
have made are not only unkind, but
are unfair, and are working real
hardships upon their worthy efforts.
The members of our organization
are honestly trying to help themselves
in every possible way. They have no
unworthy, selfish end in view, and
people everywhere should be giving
them assistance instead Of opposing
their efforts.
We have found, however, that in
every community there are individuals
and reactionary groups dominated by
self-seeking politicians, who have
sought to tear down our efforts. We
do not fear these false attacks be-
cause in the long run they will de-
feat their purpose. The better element
in every community is behind OUR
work and on vashon Island, as else
where, we appeal to this element for
cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Carl Brannin,
Executive Sec'y.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
O(}ERS
MSssssssssssssss sss.ssss

Well what mean is that don't sit
down and write EN- and thank EN- like
1 ought too. l appreciate the books
and prize my collection very highly, but
l know that sometimes they must
think am q fine mess that they don't
hear from me about 1t. Well they
ought to just know what poor hand /
am at writing. About twice year |
will have patches OF letters pile up that
l keep saying will answer, and maby
do and send EN- off and get lots Of
EN- back saying the people are dead.
People write too much anyhow. write
too many letters, too many books, too
much in papers. Papers would be
twice as good II they was half as big.
Books twice as good II they was fifty
per cent less. and the ones left half as
thick. And letters, ninty percent Of
them are written for no rea5on what.
ever. 1t just looks like anybody that
can dig up a stamp Just feels like 1t
will spoil II they keep 1t. They must
get It OF on letter rightaway.
But started out telling about books.
Why just tonight out here at the ranch,
six or eight books are here on my desk,
not in my Den but in my Dump"
My old friend McAdoo, w. G., sent me
his with very much treasured written
words to me, Crowded Years." Well |
have heard It's one Of the best of the
autobiographies. read snatches Of II
when can, and like 1t immensely. Then
Warden Lawes Of Sing Sing. friend
Of mine, played up there for EN- one
time, and went all through aud they all
seemed to know my old mug from the
picturte. and the Warden said was
better known in prison thar out Well
that book Of lis is fine one Then that
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

much till try to take some time off
and read one. N.
Now that Good Earth" read that,
and quite little on the boat going
over to Japan. Floyd Gibbons had a
couple of trunks with nothing in but
books. Well he would tell me some
that should read, and he would give
EN- to me and would read EN- little.
l like to read but don't have any time.
II got any spare time like to get on a
horse and ride around, or sit and
blather with somebody.
am an awful windy old talker and
my wife says bore more people than !
entertain. She says | can do more
talking away from home. and less at
home than anybody, for then l bog
down and get my nose in paper. do
lots Of paper reading. II had put all
hy paper reading into books l might
have been pretty we'll read but this
book thing am 80 far behind there is
no use trying to catch up now. My old.
est boy Bill is the book hound of the
family. He Is always reading some.
thing and he can remember It too.
Even II read a book, forget even the
name OF 1t.
But this is not what l would recon-.
end to anybody else, for there is some
mighty fine stun in books. and some of
the ones coming out now. bet there is
some good ones. Hard times. poverty,
then is when the fellows can write
their soul. Even II some of us could
write we couldent do 1t, our stomachs
are too full while we are not doing any
too good, at the same time We are eat.
ing too much, and taking things too
easy. We are too satisfied. get some
awful nice personally autographed
books. Lots If EN- from writer's don't
know. Just like I could msntion some
movie star or cowman that they
wouldent know. But lots Of these are
eveidently well known, and have writ.
ten lots OF things. It gives names Of
EN- on the fly leaves. and then lots Of
EN- arc my friends that autograph EN-
| to me.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
Old Resident OF
Burton Dies

Mrs. D. p Young, OF Burton, died In
her sleep on Independence Day after
brief illness due to the ailments Of
advanced age.
Grandma" Young, as she was
known to old and young, had lived a
long life, having been born October
8, 1889, the daughter Of Caroline and
Hezekiah Lockwood, Of Lyndon, N. Y.
Roxana Ruth Lockwood spent her
glrlhood years on the Atlantic sea-
board, but her married life brought
her, by long stages, to that of the
Pacific. On May 27th, 1858 she was
married to D. p. Young, farmer with
the pioneer urge, and a covered wagon
carried her and her young husband
TO Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. After q
period Of farming they pressed farther
westward. entering the mercantile
business at Mankato, Minnesota at a
time when the state was recovering
from the ordeal Of the Civil and In
dian Wars. Mankato, at that time,
was just recovering from the horror
of the execution, a short time previous,
OF SO Indian leaders Of the massacre
The Young store was almost on the
spot where the historic scaffold had
stood.
In Mankato began long residence
of useful citizenship and home max
ing. Grandma Young was essentially
a home-maker; and exemplary neigh
Dor; q woman of extraordinary initi-
alive. Her achievements as pioneer
mother are cherished with pride by
her children and their families.
Some twenty-three years ago the
family again moved westward, arriv-
ing at Eugene, Ore, where the death
of Mr.. Young occurred, after which
Grandma Young established her home
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

Mr.. Carl Brannin,
Executive sec'y, Unemployed Citizens
League,
Seattle, Wash.
Dear Sir:
We regret that you have been mis-
informed and that our motives have
been so patiently misrepresented to
you.
At no time has the News-Record
carried stories reflecting on your or
ganization. 1t has done good work
in the city. We are not in sympathy
with many of the principals expressed
by some representative member of
your organization, but that is no indi-
cation that the organization is wrong.
We do feel, however, as all but a
small radical element of the vashon-
Maury Island citizens do, that the re-
cent influx of unemployed from
Seattle was rank imposition. We
possess a sturdy independence that re-
sents interference from outsiders. We
of the Island have done our best to
take care Of our own relief work. We
have not asked for county help and
the $1,000 recently assigned for local
relief came unsolicited. To have your
representatives come in, tell us Of the
suffering In our community, make
elaborate promises In one breath, then
admit they could not guarantee full
fillment In the next aroused a natural
resentment and suspicion in the mind
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
Two Cent Tax Law
Only New Change

According to the officials Of the
local bank there seems to be general
misunderstanding in regard to charges
under the new tax ruling.
This new ruling entails charge Of
2 cents for each individual check that
goes through the bank. From each
account is deducted cents for each
check that has been charged to 1t.
For instance II q customer has writ
ten SO checks in the course OF a
calendar month 81 will be charged to
his account.
II, however, customer desires to
draw cash from the bank, forms are
provided which are tax exempt, and
nothing will be charged II these are
used. These forms, which must be
used by the customer personally, are
non-negotiable and cannot be used in
any transactions except with the
bank direct.
The cent charge on each personal
check is required by the government
and at the end of each month each
bank must make report to the de-
partment Of Internal Revenues.
No other charge is made to the
customer that has not been In effect
for some time The charge Of so cents
for handling checking accounts under
$50 remains the same. The charge
for overdrafts remain the same.
This new tax imposed works as
much hardship on the banks of the
country as 1t does on the customers,
for it involves All added amount of
bookkeeping, reports, ETC., without
compensation.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
The New Tax On Bank
Checks and Deposit Boxes

Hon, David Burnet, Commissioner
Of Internal Revenue, today issued the
following statement relating to the
new taxes on bank checks and on
leases of safe deposit boxes:
Under Section 75l of the new
revenue law bank, banker, or trust
company is charged with the duty of
collecting cent tax on every check,
draft, or order for the payment of
money drawn on it, and presented for
payment on or after June 81, 1882.
If the business Of leasing of safe de-
post boxes is carried on, the bank is
charged under Section TAI of the law
with the additional duty of collecting
a tax amounting to 10 per centum of
the sum paid on or after June 81,
1882, for the use after such date Of
any safe deposit box.
"The tax levy on such checks,
drafts and orders is not In the form
Of a stamp tax, as was the case under
the Revenue Act of 1893, but is pay
able by charging the amount of the
tax against any deposit to the credit
of the maker or drawer of the in
strument The new plan of collecting
the tax is free from the difficulties
attending the purchase and affixing
the stamps, obtaining under the 1898
act and eliminates vexatious questions
concerning a validity of checks not
bearing stamp. The bank, banker,
or trust company on whom the checks
are drawn is required to prepare and
file a return of the tab monthly with
the collector of internal revenue.
Many inquiries are coming to the
Bureau as to whether or not certain
forms of checks or orders are tax
able. In any case where doubt ex-
lists as to the taxability of an instru-
ment 1t may be submitted to the
Bureau of Internal Revenue for a
ruling.
1.-The tax on leases of safe deposit
boxes is restricted to any vault, safe,
box or receptacle of not more than 40
cubic feet capacity, such as is Gus
tomarily used for the safe-keeping and
storage of jewelry and securities ANY
bank or other institution engaged in
leasing safe deposit boxes is required
to make monthly payment and return
of the taxes collected.
1.-THE. Commissioner of Internal
Revenue has prepared a simple form
of return for use in paying over to
the collector the taxes collected under
either section of the law. These forms
will be available at the offices of the
collectors of internal revenue at an
early date and will be mailed by the
collectors to the various banks. Rev
enue officials entertain the belief that
the administration of these provisions
will be free from any unusual diff
Guilty or annoyance"
Note: Up to the present time, no
rulings have been promulgated by the
Bureau relative to the exception, if
any, of any classes of checks, drafts,
or orders, from the requirements of
this tax.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
oRTHoPEDrc MEETING JULY ~.

Because Of conflicting engagements
1t has been necessary to change the
date Of the next meeting of the
vashon orthopedic Auxiliary previous
ly announced for July 18th.
The meeting will be held July 22nd
at the home Of Mrs. Geo. Park at
vashon Heights.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

literature about South Aferica. They
dident know was all over every foot OF
It with curcis, but l am going back
there some day. and see It in comfort.
I may read It plum through. I'll write
you all some book reviews some time
and keep you all posted on what the
ignorant man should read. That's
enough writing for tonight. People
write too much anyhow.
@i0s9, 1eHs.sI s.~fsse4A -
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

little book called
YEAH" t h ats a
darb, that's the clev.
crest thing yet. 1t
makes no comment.
1t Just pegs these
big birds. And they
have maintained
the steadiest aver.
age you ever saw.
They have been Just
100 per cent wrong
ever since 1t start.
ed. Then here to.
night ia a nile of
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
ARRIVES FROM INDIANA

Mrs. AIDA Keesling arrived here
Wednesday morning from Newcastle,
Indiana for a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. X. X. Prigg. She expects TO
spend the summer.
Mrs. Keesling has spent several
summers here and has made many
friends who are always glad to well
come her back.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
SPEND HOLIDAY AT
SUNRISE PARK

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bruce, and
son. Jimmie; Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Steen; Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Watson,
Martha Roen; Garner Steen and
Jerry Slagle motored to Sunrise Park,
Sunday morning, returning home
Monday evening. They enjoyed de-
lightful outing. The Bruces, who ar
rived here recently from Nebraska,
particularly enjoyed the beautiful
scenery
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
: Rare Lilies Shown At
island Flower Show

The annual Vashon Island lily show
has become an institution OF which
the community can be Justly proud.
The sixth annual exhibition OF the
Vashon Island Lilly Association came
off Saturday and Sunday at the Is.
land Club and scored another success.
Attendance from off Of the Island was
light, due, no doubt, to the rain storm
and to other holiday attractions. How
ever, those who did come saw the
finest display Of lilies and other flow
ers ever exhibited here Blooms ar
ranged from the floor, up, around the
large hall In such variety and profus-
ion converted 1t into a verltable fairy
land Of color and beauty.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Sheffield
filled q corner with choice lilies, iris
that attracted much attention. Their
Lilium Brownii were a feature of the
show.
Tho Laughlin Lily Farm contributed
some wonderful peonies along with
wide assortment Of fine lilies, includ-
Ing five varieties Of new yellow spot
ted hybrids produced by DR.. Griffith
at the government bulb station at
Bellingham.
@. L. Shride had q beautiful display
of lilies and roses, well marked and
much appreciated. His Lilium Phil
pinense was one Of the main attrac-
lions.
Mrs. shride adorned one end Of the
hall with pool containing fine speci-
men Of water lilies.
Mrs. Alex Stewart had large ex-
hibit of her fine delphinum and other
blooms, besides ten varieties of lilies,
including some small red species that
are quite rare.
Mr.. s. j. Harmeling, our noted
horticulturist, was at his post with a
bower Of blooms, but could not keep
his new hybrid lily for the show.
Mrs. John w. Roberts exhibited an
ivory colored delphinium that was q
surprise and delight.
Will Smith showed mammoth
white poppy and a miniature garden
of rock plants.
Mrs. Ira Case had the only Lilium
Chalcedonicum, a bright red one, at
the show.
There were a number of other ex-
hibits that received many favorable
comments.
Behind the scenes the hard work of
Miss Irene Case contributed largely to
the success of the affair, while Mrs.
Pohl was on hand directing the plac-
ing Of flowers.
Miss Lula Needs, who has never
failed, did her part of general man
agement, along with the Strides and
Middlecoffs.
This year the association had as
guest of honor DR.. David Griffith,
U. S. Assistant Chief of Plant In
dustry, who expressed particular APP
probation of the lilies grown on
Vashon Island.
Another visitor, John Stewart, of
Minneapolis declared that he did not
know there were so many lilies in the
whole world, and said he thought that
if lilies stand for purity the Island
must be the p,lrest spot on the earth
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

and taking little
glances in books.
You know l am the
"Durndest" fellow.
People send me
more books. Now
l am fifty two years
old, sound OF body
but weak OF mind,
ard 4 never did
read har al y any
b ooks. oh ever
once IL awhile | will
hear EN- all blab.
bling about one 20
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Edenword and
daughter, Of Tacoma, spent the week.
end and Fourth with Mr.. Edensword's
sister, Mrs. John Metzenberg, and
family.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
PORTAGE oRrnopED1c.

The July meeting will be held the
18th on the picnic grounds OF Ellis
port. VIII each one kindly bring
their own dishes.
Come all, and have good time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07
TO MEMBERS OF ISLAND
CHAPTER o. E. S.

On account of the vashon Business
Mems Carnival the trip to the
Masonic home planned for July 10th
will be postponed one week and will
be made July 23rd instead.
Lillian Williams, Matron.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-07-07

BEVERLY HILLS-well all know
Is Just what read In the papers and
what little get from just the names
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Continued on page six,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07

clal. 2I.3o
One lot of Mems Dress Oxfords,
that formerly sold at So and
So so, Special. E. =. :. S19S
One lot of Ladies $685. to $6
Oxfords, Straps and Pumps,
both tan and black. Special
at. ..S195 and $295
One lot of Queen Quality and
Riley made Oxfords, Straps
and Pumps, former Sc to $3.50
values, Special. 1895 and $4 95
One lot Of Wilbur Coon OXfords,
Straps and Pumps, regular 81
to $3.50 values, Special. $4,95
Special Prices on all House Slip
pers.
Special Prices on all Children's,
Boys and Girls low and high shoes.
Special Prices on all Mems Work
Shoes during this sale. A number
Of discontinued numbers at very
special prices.
All 16 and IS inch high shoes at
special prices during this sale.
See us before buying Rubbers. 1t
will be TO your advantage.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
BISHOPVILLE

j w. Moody and daughters, Mrs.
Flora Smith and Sadie Murphy and
son Charles motored to Albany and
visited Wells Daugherty and fam
lily, last Wednesday,. Mr.. and Mrs.
d. F. KittIe of Lima, came Monday
to visit home folks. /. Mr. and Mrs
Patsy Smith of Greencastle, Ind,
came home for the holidays. While
here they motored out to visit their
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. P. M
Smith. Marguerite McNally of
Corning visited Orlena Pedicord,
last Saturday. Miss Mary Jane
Smith has come to live with her
sister, Mrs Sarah Thomas, this
winter Anna Bee and Mary Joe
Bryson are spending the holidays
with their grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Watkins. Mr.. and Mrs
Riley Norris were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Smith on Christ
John Zmmer and Mrs. Jannette
Robinson of Columbus were here
Tuesday and Wednesday calling on
fr ends. Mr.. Canter and family
moved from the Falls house to
Trimble, last Wednesday. Mr. and
Mrs. P. M. Smith took dinner New
Years day with Mr.. and Mrs. Riley
Morris, at Glouster Miss Clara
Gottschark and F. c. Hoon of Co.
lumbus spent New Years day with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Hoon, and re-
turned home on Saturday. Mr..
and Mrs Everett l. Smith and lit
tie daughter Mary Elizabeth of
Barberton, were calling on friends
at Bishopville. Miss Eleanore Day
of Columbus was calling on friends
here, Sunday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1932-01-07
(JniOnviIle

The Sunday school at this place
held a watch service last Thursday
night at the M. Z. church An ele-
giant lunch was served TO all pres
ent at midnight. The report OF
guns and the ringing of the bell in
the tower Of the |. o. O. f hall an
nou1ced the passing OF the old year,
and the advent of the new year,
1892. Temloclz lodge, No. 289, |.
O O. f., will install officers this
Saturday night Jan. 8. w. A.
Barnes, special D. d. G M. will
have charge of the installation. All
members Of the lodge are request
ed to be present. Oysters will be
served to the members, at the close
of the lodge session. Mrs. Alice
Murray of Dyes Fork lost val
liable fresh COW last Saturday night,
from pneumonia i. Mr. and Mrs.
Ross Murray and Mr.. and Mrs.
Sandals of Coshocton are spending
few days at the Alice Murray
home. School resumed operations.
here Monday, after the holiday va
cation.
Edward Kidd Very Ill
Edward Kidd, an aged and re-.
spected farmer. and life long resi-
dent Of this community is seriously
Ill at his home from heart trouble.
He will be so years old this coming
April 12 Owing to his advanced
age there is little hopes for his re-
covery. Members of the I. O. O. f.
lodge here of which he has been
member for many years are assist
ing in his care. The children were
all called, and remain at his bed
side.