The Eatonville Dispatch, Eatonville, Washington, September 22, 1916 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 6/4/03 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************ The Eatonville Dispatch Eatonville, Washington, September 22, 1916 Volume 2, Number 5 Page 1, col. 1 FISHBURNE TOURS 3rd DISTRICT IN CAMPAIGN George P. Fishburne, deputy U. S. district attorney, located at Tacoma is now touring the 3rd district in his campaign for election to Congress as Representative. Etc. Page 1, col. 2 SPIRITED RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS A reception was held at the high school last Friday night, for the teachers of the Eatonville schools. There was a large and enthusiastic gathering of friends and parents of the pupils. A delightful program of music and speaking was heard and then the teachers met all those present, after which refreshments consisting of punch and light wafers were served. The program was a follows; Piano solo by Mrs. Nels Christensen. Address of welcome by Mr. N. J. Bruen. Professor B. W. Lyon responded to the address of welcome. Piano and cornet duet by Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn and Lawrence Fairbairn. After the introduction of the teachers, Mrs. Fairbairn and son Lawrence, favored the gathering with more music. Mr. Hoover also gave another solo. The P. T. A. stated this week through Mrs. E. L. Pravitz that they wish to extend their thanks to all those who assisted in giving the program. LOCAL JOTTINGS FROM AROUND THE TOWN The Embroidery Club will meet with Mrs. Christensen, Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Williams are spending a few weeks in Tacoma, where Mr. Williams is called on jury duty. Mrs. Ida Dunnigan spent the week end with friends in Puyallup. Col. 3 A party of young folks had a pleasant time, Sunday, at Wild Cat Falls. The day was spent in target shooting and taking pictures, fishing, etc. Those participating were Grace Bangle, John Nevers, Mable Bangle, Laura Bangle, Florence Thurston and Harry Hicks. Mrs. Doty was an Eatonville visitor, Saturday. She came down from National where Mr. Doty is employed. Mr. King, Sr., of Ohop was transacting business in Eatonville, last Saturday. He says he has a nice crop of home grown tobacco on his farm this year. C. S. Steere of Tacoma has been visiting F. S. Steere and family this week. Mrs. H. J. Eppler attended the fair at Puyallup, last week, returning home, Monday. She was accompanied by Laura Courville. Miss Elizabeth Hotes of Alder, was an Eatonville visitor, Thursday. Rev. Avery Reese and family are moving, this week, to Everett, Wash., where Ref. Reese will take charge of his new pastorate. Miss Grace Bangle was pleasantly surprised at her home, Tuesday evening, the occasion being her birthday. Miss Bangle was the recipient of many nice gifts. The evening was spent in music and cards. Refreshments were served at a late hour. Those present were, Mesdames Rogers, Lawrence, Steere, and the Misses Ethel and Stella Lawrence, Laura Bangle, Florence Thurston, and Doris Arkinstall. Pg 1, col. 3 & 4 TACOMA-EASTERN FAIR EVERYTHING READY FOR BIGGER AND BETTER FAIR EXHIBITORS SHOULD BET IN EARLY - ASSIST JUDGES BY BEING PROMPT -3,000 EXPECTED TO ATTEND THIS YEAR. The second annual fair of the Tacoma Eastern Fair Association will be held at the Eatonville school and school grounds, Friday and Saturday, September 29th and 30th. Every effort has been put forth to make this fair bigger and better than last year's fair. It is estimated that there will be nearly 5,000 exhibits. Entries for the Fair should be brought Thursday afternoon, and must be at the Fair by Friday morning. The judges will start their work, Friday morning. Professor B. W. Lyons has engaged three men from the experimental station of Puyallup to judge the live stock. They will start judging Friday morning. All judges will be selected who are known to be wholly disinterested parties. Mrs. Matheny, Superintendent of the department known as the Better Babies Bureau, reports that more than twenty have notified her that they will enter their babies in the baby contest. Mothers who have babies that they want entered in the baby contest, should not wait for an invitation to enter, says Mrs. Matheny, but should notify the committee that they will place their youngsters in the show as it is impossible to go around and notify all parents and give them invitations. It is impossible to give a list of all the prizes offered. This is given in the premium list of the Fair Association, also the classes and divisions. Following is a list of names of the heads of the different departments. For information in regard to their departments, one should get in touch with them; Superintendent of Fruit - Andrew Anderson Superintendent of Flowers and Plants - S. H. Elmlund Superintendent of Livestock - C. A. Nettleton Superintendent of Poultry and Rabbits - E. R. Bartlett. Superintendent of Vegetables and Grains - Ellis Hillberg. Superintendent of Manual Arts - Mr. Mann Superintendent of Better Babies Bureau - Mrs. Fred Matheny Superintendent of Fancy Work - Mrs. E. L. Pravitz Superintendent of Culinary Department - Mrs. Bert Brantner Superintendent of Art - Mrs. MacDougall Superintendent of Antiques - C. H. Williams Superintendent of Specials - Frank Krones The fair Association would lake to see at lest 3,000 people attend the Fair. Each head of department has a staff of capable assistants. Everything will be done systematically. Those in charge are anxious to have all exhibits in promptly. Pg. 1 col. 4 MINERAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Q. B. Wright gave an informal reception, Friday evening. The honored guests were Miss Mullen and Miss Holmes. Grace Lockhart was taken to the Eatonville hospital, Wednesday and is reported a much improved. Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. A. B. Haried, Wednesday, and the usual program was rendered. The invited guests were Mrs. M. Gavin and her daughter Nancy. Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Walrath and Mr. and Mrs. K. Richards motored to Tacoma, Sunday, to visit Mrs. Walrath's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse. Mrs. M. Gavin, Miss Gertrude Hochhaus, Miss Nancy Gavin, Mr. Carl Hochhaus and Mr. James Gavin spent Sunday at the Mountain. Mr. C. Guercio of Seattle arrived in mineral Monday to spend several days on a hunting trip. Those from Mineral who attended the Sells-Floto circus in Tacoma, were Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pankey, Miss Florestine LaChappelle, Mr. R. Paton, J. M. Stewart, Roy Longmire, Joe and Ira DuGay, Carl and Chas. Hochhaus. Mrs. Geo. Monty is on the sick list. Considerable interest was taken in the primary election, when 150 voters cast their ballots. H. Schmidt of the Mineral lake Inn has been forced to put up more tents to care for their increased patronage, the past ten days. Mr. G. A. Sallstrom returned to work, Monday morning after being off duty several days with tonsillitis. Big dance at the Gym., Sept. 23, since Chas. Uhlman is leaving town Mr. Chas. LaChappelle will be the new manager. Mr. Jack Dreager and bill Hill are the fortunate hunters for this season. Bill Hill bringing home a deer, Friday, and Jack Dreager a deer, Sunday. Thos. Craig of Tacoma was a Mineral visitor this week representing the Hunt-Mottet Co. J. W. Weaver, of Tacoma, was in Eatonville, today, Friday. Pg. 1 col. 5 EDWARD WEBSTER, OLD PIONEER PASSES AWAY, see obit page NIGHT SCHOOL OPENS OCTOBER SECOND - Etc. SCHOOL NEWS OF EATONVILLE The cement walks were completed this week. They make a great improvement and will allow us to go on with our landscaping of the school grounds. Etc. Those students going home for the week end, were john Hotes, Stanley Scurlock and Fred Duke. Rachel Crowe entered Monday, and is now doing some P. G. work. Several more students are expected in the course of the next two weeks. We are busy getting exhibits ready for the Fair. ELBE NEWS NOTES Agnes Olson, Katherine and Charlie Campbell, Herbert Maze, Ray Engel, Mrs. William Maze, Charlie Montague, Kenneth and Raymond Gill, Lee and Jessie Kronkite were among those who attended the Puyallup Fair, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Campbell and children and Mr. and Mrs. Lavant Hill, motored to the Glacier, Sunday. Mr. Hardy, Mrs. Whitney and children, Mrs. Montague and children, motored to Ashford, Sunday. The Ladies' Literary Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Holt, Wednesday afternoon. Several from Elbe attended the dance at Eatonville, Saturday night. Mr. Sachs and son Lloyd took a trip to Chehalis and Olympia, Sunday, going by way of Morton and returning by way of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert have been entertaining their nieces from Kent Wash., for the past few days. John Morris has returned from the hospital in Tacoma and is able to work again. Mr. Hearn called in Elbe, Sunday. Mrs. Engel, Mrs. Bradbury and Mr. Bramlitt attended Teachers' Institute, Friday, at Puyallup. Pg. 1, col. 6 EXPLOSION INJURES VERNON KETCHUN [Ketchum] Vernon Ketchun was severely injured, last Saturday, at Electron, when a large air compressing tank exploded, at the county rock quarry, where Mr. Ketchun was employed. He is at the Eatonville hospital at this time and is said to be out of danger. The tank fell on him and pinned him beneath it. One of Mr. Ketchun's legs was broken in two places. REBEKAHS' ANNUAL BALL, etc. PARENT-TEACHRS WILL MEET TUESDAY, etc. KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Vern Ketchum, who was badly injured at the Rock Crusher, last Saturday, is slowly improving at the Eatonville hospital. Miss Arta Morrell spent the week end with Miss Lillian Simons of Electron. The Rebekah's initiated two new members, Wednesday evening, Mrs. Soderburg of Kapowsin and Mr. Orley Whitford of Electron. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher spent the week end with Mrs. Fisher's parents, at Kirby. Mr. Ed Fix's store building has been converted into a moving picture theater. The first films were shown Sunday evening. The D. M. C. Club was entertained by Mrs. Bennett, last Friday afternoon. Dainty refreshments were served to about twenty. Among those who attended the Fair at Puyallup were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson, T. W. Clevenger and family and Mr. Taylor and family. Mrs. L. B. Clampitt called on Mrs. Bailey of Clay City, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wm Snavley and daughter Mrs. George Harmon, were guests of Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Wednesday. Mr. W. H. Stidham is confined to his home with the Grippe. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Atkinson, of Sumner and Mrs. Craig of Clay City, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz, Sunday. Anthony Corbiere has been selected as a member of the University of Washington Glee Club. His home is in Kapowsin. Necessary qualifications for the club are good scholarship and ability to sing. CLEAR LAKE NEWS Miss Minnie Conrad made a trip to Tacoma, Wednesday. Mrs. Larry Smith and son Graydon, spent Thursday at Cedar Grove. Misses Cora and Ileta Golden attended "Creation" at the Pantages theater, in Tacoma, Monday night. Misses Clara and Emily Fredericksen and Master Dewey Fredericksen attended the Puyallup Fair, Friday. Mr. W. H. Stidham visited at Fred Guske's Monday. Mr. Charles Larson traded at Eatonville, Tuesday. Professor Lyons with some of the men teachers of the Eatonville schools went to Mineral last Saturday on a hunting trip. They staid in the woods, Saturday night, returning to town, Sunday, without any big game. Rev. C. H. Wood, formerly of Burton, Wash. Is the new pastor of the M. E. church of Eatonville. He will speak at the church Sunday, both morning and evening. Rev. Wood has had charge of the athletics of the Y. M. C. A. in Tacoma for some time, is a young man, married. Everybody is invited to go to church and hear the new pastor. Pg 2, col. 2 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. J. Jensen and daughters took in the circus in Tacoma, Monday. Mrs. Asplund's callers last week were Mrs. Nensen and Mrs. Hammer. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen of Rainer school, spent the week end with Mrs. McCutcheon. The Auction Sale at Snyder's was attended by quite a number of stock buyers and farmers from all over this part of the country. The callers at Silver Meadow Farm, this week, were Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Nat Smith and Mrs. Ingle of Eatonville. The woods in this vicinity are full of bird and deer hunters, but they are finding game rather scarce this season. MUD LAKE NEWS Orrin Russell and James Jensen are working at Tidewater. Florence Hoganson returned Thursday, from a visit in Tacoma. Myrtle Elseth called on Hazel Reiter, Sunday. William Pulford visited his sister Mrs. Nachtengale, Sunday, returning to Tacoma, Monday morning. Alfren Rains and Edwin Reiter, Jr., called on Fred Guske, Tuesday evening. Work is progressing on the Midlle road under K. LeMaster. Hank and Jake Nachtengale, employed at Eatonville, spent Sunday at home. Minnie Jensen called on Minnie Conrad at Clear Lake, Monday. L. E. Rape drove to Eatonville, Tuesday. Mrs. M. Harris of Rock Point entertained a large party of Tacoma friends, over Sunday. W. H. Stidham of Clear lake called on friends at Mud lake, Monday. Mrs. E. Reiter has several boarders this week. The men who are working on the road. Pg. 3, col. 6 H. G. RAETTIG Attorney, 1212-13 Nat'l Realty Bldg., Tacoma, Wash. SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION- In the Superior Court of the State of Washington, for the County of Pierce. Alfred Smith, Plaintiff, vs. Ella Smith, Defendant. The State of Washington to the said Ella Smith, Defendant. You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to-wit, within sixty days after the 22nd day of September, 1916, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, jusgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The object of said action is to obtain a divorce on the ground of abandonment for more than one year prior to the commencement of his said action. H.G. Raettig, Attorney for plaintiff, office and Post office address, 1212-13 Nat'l Realty Bldg., Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Sept 22-29 Oct. 6-13-20-27 Pg. 4, col. 3 SWAN LAKE NEWS Fred Kropf drove to Eatonville last week. Henry and Peter Asmussen, Jr., are spending a few days at home. Barney Reeves called on W. Snyder, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder drove to Eatonville, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kreger, Ace Mattix and Blanche Kreger motored o parkland, Sunday. Mrs. J. Jensen and Bessie Flander attended the circus, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kreger drove to Eatonville the first of the week. R. Flander attended the funeral of Ed Webster, Tuesday, at Muck Creek Cemetery. John Asplund spent the first of the week with relatives. Mrs. Fred Kropf and sons Edwin, Willie and Ickie, visited Asmussens' Sunday. Mrs. Peterson of Ohop spent Sunday with Chas. Kregers'. Bessie Flander, Emma and Peter Jr., and Henry Asmussen have been on the sick list. TIDEWATER NEWS Mrs. D. J. Mink has as her guest Mrs. C. H. Houghton, of Everett. Mrs. Raysbrook and children, spent Monday in Tacoma. Mrs. Roy Millen and children have moved to Tacoma. Mrs. D. J. Mink entertained the Ladies of the Miscellaneous Club at a three course luncheon, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Marshall Harris was pleasantly surprised by a crowd of twenty-four young people from Tacoma Sunday. The trip was made in a truck. A basket full of goodies and a chicken dinner was heartily enjoyed by all. Mrs. Florence Morse has returned from Tacoma. J. B. Carlton spent Sunday in Tacoma. The Mt. Tacoma Grange held their regular meeting Saturday night and decided that the grange would not give any dances until the mountain road was completed. Chas. Mead of Tacoma, better known as "Queenie", has returned to his position as truck driver for the Harrison Bros.' Gravel Co. Mrs. Harry Jensen left Thursday to spend the week with her parents at Rosedale. NEWS FROM ALDER Mr. and Mrs. Woodard parsons were in Tacoma the first of the week. Mrs. Morrison and children of north Yakima, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edison Rathbone left here Monday. Mrs. Rathbone accompanied them to Tacoma. Mrs. Isaac Freese returned home from Tacoma, Tuesday, where she had been visiting friends for a few days. Mesdames Kellogg and Duke and Miss Margaret Lorenz, visited Mrs. Geo. Scurlock in Eatonville, Wednesday. Mrs. F. J. Hotes delightfully entertained the Embroidery Club at hotel Alder, Wednesday afternoon. A large number of ladies were present and a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Nisqually Rebekak lodge, No. 233 wishes to announce that their Annual Ball will be given in Odd Fellows' hall, Alder, Saturday night Oct. 7th in commemoration of the sixty- fifth anniversary of Odd-Fellowship. The Alder Orchestra of four pieces will furnish the music. Everyone cordially invited to attend. Admission $1.00, supper 35 c. per plate. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boettcher entertained a large number of relatives at a dinner party, Sunday in honor of Mr. Carl Boettcher's birthday. Mrs. Mary Evans of Eatonville is visiting friends in Alder. The Alder Commercial Club will hold their meeting Saturday night in I. O. O. F. Hall. All members are desired to be present.