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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, October 13, 1916 Volume 2, Number 8 Pg 1, col. 1 ORGANIZE TIRED BUSINESS MAN'S ATHLETIC CLUB A movement is now on foot to organize a gymnasium class among the middle-aged men of Eatonville. Etc. SCHOOL NEWS The students of the animal husbandry class, under the direction of Mr. Rusch spent two profitable hours last Tuesday morning, judging the herd of Mr. Haugen. On Thursday morning the class went to the ranch of Mr. Stutzmann where they again connected the practical with the theoretical. The students in the agricultural department were given an excellent opportunity to judge by comparison the relative points of the animals that were exhibited at the Fair, not only in the animal husbandry division but also in all other lines of agricultural pursuits and the students were greatly benefited. Since the Fair, the students have been taught how to tie up bundles of grain for exhibition. The Manual Training department has been rearranging the department putting in new tool racks, etc. Greater results can now be secured because of this improvement. Several very nice pieces have been made or are nearing completion. Two settees show excellent workmanship. Two 1-8th H. P. electric motors are in the process of construction, the boys being required to learn the underlying principles as the work proceeds. Considerable work is now being designed, planned and drawn and will be completed later. One of the manual training boys made a hard wood box and placed it in the hallway by the bulletin board so that any students having items of interest might leave them for the next issue of the Eatonville Dispatch. Prof. Lyon has almost given up the idea of going hunting any more. The last two week- ends he has traveled over forty miles and not a shot. Last week the Hillberg boys shot a deer on the way home from school and presented Prof. Lyon with a fine roast. What's the use going hunting? Godfey Anderson formerly a resident of Alder, late of Index, was an Eatonville visitor the first of the week. Glen Sweeney last Thursday, broke his left collar bone, while playing at the school grounds. Pg1, col. 2 MINERAL NEWS Mrs. A. Nichols and her sister, Miss Paulson, have returned from a visit in Seattle. Two good Republican votes were made last Saturday when Adolph Haried was given his final citizenship papers. Mrs. Alice Carter and daughter Maud are leaving in the near future for their old home in Jamestown, New York. Mr. Ed Little expects to have his family here soon, from Sultan, having rented Furnished apartments in the P. O. building. Martin Brown has a new 1917 Ford. Mrs. George Carlson came up from Tacoma for a two week's stay with her husband, who is with the bridge crew. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Davidson, of Hoquiam are visiting at the J. M. Stewart home, the latter etaoin Stewart home. Mrs. Davidson is Mrs. Stewart's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews and son Richard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sallstrom and daughter, Arvilla, and Mr. J. Graves motored to Tacoma, Saturday. L. I. Walrath sells L. D. A. bread Buy a loaf. Best you can buy. Adv. 8 ft. Mrs. B. C. Johnston entertained a number of her friends, Friday afternoon, assisted by Mrs. J. L. Wood. Thelma Naslund entertained her little friends, Saturday afternoon, honoring her fifth birthday. Charles Prince of Elma is visiting his sister, Mrs. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dean, and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Lyons and daughter, motored to Eatonville, Sunday. A number of Mineral people attended the dance at Ashford. Mr. H. Armour who has been very ill for the past two weeks is much improved at this writing. Superintendant F. S. Thompson visited each room at school, Friday. Carlson's Lumber Co. has closed down, indefinitely. Last Saturday news spread around town that Lyle H. West, son of Ira N. West had been drowned in the lake. Dr. Shadd was called as soon as possible and he with others did everything possible to save his life but to no avail. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, Monday, and the interment in the Mineral cemetery. News came from Eatonville that Ed Hoem had passed away early in the week. His death was a great shock to the entire community. Ed had spent the greater part of his life with his parents at the old homestead in Pleasant Valley, near Mineral, and everyone knew him well. The funeral was held Wednesday under the auspices of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Elbe, of which he was an honored member. The high regard in which the deceased was held was proven by the large attendance and many beautiful floral offerings. MISS FREDERICKSON ENTERTAINS Friday evening, Oct 6th, Miss Clara Fredericksen entertained at a girls' social evening in honor of Miss Emily's birthday. Games, tricks, stunts and music were enjoyed by those present. The rooms were decorated in yellow and green and refreshments were carried out in the same colors. Miss Emily was the recipient of many pretty gifts. Each guest was presented with an original book of her past, present and future. The invited guests were; Misses Ella Kittleman, Hennie Nensen, Cora, Florence and Ileta Golden and Mary, Minnie and Nettie Conrad. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mr. W. Wheeler visited Royce's mill last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Antonie, accompanied by a few women, attended church at Edgerton school, Sunday. Mrs. Canty entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mrs. N. Smith, Mrs. Engle, Mr. and Mrs. George Carlton, Mrs. Eppler, Miss Bessie VanEaton and Miss Laura Courville. Mrs. Larry Smith who has been in the hospital for some time is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Howard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Howard motored to Morton, Sunday. J. W. Weaver called here Friday. Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 MARRIED DANCE THE REGENERATION, movie Pg. 1, col. 5 LOCAL JOTTINGS FROM AROUND THE TOWN George M. Smith, son of Mrs. Harriet Smith sailed on the ship, Minnie A. Caine, for Australia, on the 10th of this month. The ship is engaged in the carrying of lumber to Sydney. George is employed on the vessel. Applications for shares in the Home Savings and Loan Association taken at the I. D. A. Bakery. Adv. 9 tf. Mrs. C. O. Jackson entertained Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. Marti, Mrs. Elmlund, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Matheny, and Miss Myrtle Brathen. Dainty refreshments were served. E. Roy Hackett, Eatonville's popular photographer is in Eatonville, after spending the summer or what was supposed to be the summer at the Rainier Park, where he took in the shekels and also took pictures. LOST - gold watch fob with square locket charm. Lost last Friday evening. Reward is returned to Ed Christensen. Adv. 8 Mr. C. C. Snow has been sick in bed for the past ten days but is now able to be around the house. Mrs. Luther Wright entertained the following at tea, Saturday; Mrs. N. C. Christensen, Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Matheny, Mrs. Co. O. Jackson and Miss myrtle Brathen. We want a local merchant to accept orders at this store for the Smith Floral Co. of Tacoma. Send a postal card and get price list, show card, etc. Adv. 8 1t Mrs. N. A. Sweeney of Tacoma has been visiting Mrs. Frank Sweeney, her daughter, in Eatonville. She left Wednesday morning. Glenn Sweeney had a party last Saturday in honor of his 7th birthday. About 18 of his friends attended. They gave him some nice presents. The Booster Club has postponed the meeting of this week until next week, Wednesday, when they will meet at Mrs. Lyon's home. Mrs. Tom Williams and children left for Everett, Wednesday where they will make their home. Tom Williams is working in a shingle mill at Everett. M. E. CHURCH NOTES -SERVICES Sunday school at the Eatonville Methodist church every Sunday at 10 in the morning. Rev. Wood will deliver, "The Witness of the Firmament" Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. His subject for the evening will be "Rejoice, O Young Man In Thy Youth". Evening services start at 7:30/ Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7:30. LOST strayed or stolen - 1 Ingersoll watch with wheel-barrow movements with Indian head charm Fob, lost by Edd Kittleman or the Palace Pool hall detective. He also adds that the party is know if it was stolen. Reward Pg. 1, col. 6 NEWS FROM ALDER James H. Moore, a resident of Alder for the past eleven years, left Wednesday morning for his old home in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he will visit his relatives and friends whom he has not seen for sixteen years. He expects to return sometime next Spring. Charles Jensen left for Tacoma the first of the week where he will play a week's engagement at the Tacoma theater. Clarence Davidson returned from East of the mountains the first of the week where he has been for the past few months in charge of a threshing crew. The Nisqually Shingle company has temporarily suspended logging operations owing to the low water. It is said that the river is the lowest it has been in years. L. Houghton, Sup't of the Reliance Lumber co. left for Seattle Tuesday, where he will attend to some business. D. Powell, manager of the Powell-Poole Logging Co. returned to Alder, Tuesday, after an absence of over a month, during which time he has been on business in Portland. M. Roy Thompson, Sup't of the mountain Canyon Road, returned from Tacoma, the first of the week to do some more work on the road. He asserts that there will be from two to three week's more work on this piece of road. Mr. and Mrs. I. Q. Freese left for Tacoma, Monday, where they will spend a week visiting friends. The dance given by Nisqually Rebekah Lodge, No 233, I. O. O. F. last Saturday night, was not as big a success as it should have been. However, all those present had a good time. Richard Kruse has moved to his home in Thurston County where he will stay during the winter. John Cushman and George Lees went to Tacoma Wednesday where they will spend a week looking about. A. C. Mitchell, of Tacoma, representing the Oakland Automobile was here Tuesday, calling on prospective buyers. Andrew Fife left for Tacoma the first of the week where he will work on the Pantages Theater building. Joe Bellamy of New York City is here for a few weeks visit with his mother, Mrs. Bellamy. A coyote which has been playing havoc with the chickens in this community for the past two months has at last met his fate. George Scurlock caught him in his chicken yard one day this week and as luck would have it he had his gun with him. He made good use of it by bringing Mr. Coyote's activities to an end. Clarence and Harry Davidson have each purchased a Henderson Motorcycle. Mrs. Claire Deiringer of South Dakota arrived the first of the week to visit her brother, Edison Rathbone. One of the worst crimes that has ever been perpetrated in this community was the burning of the barn on the place of g. W. Scurlock, last Saturday night. It is believed that the incendiary burning of this barn was committed by the same parties who were given a load of fine shot a few days previous while caught in the act of stealing apples. Any person or persons who will lower himself to the point where he will commit an act of wanton destruction of property is not a fit person to be permitted to run at large. He is a dirty cur and every means ought to be brought about for the apprehension of the guilty parties. Mrs. G. W. Tatro and Miss Miler of Kapowsin were visitors in Alder, Wednesday. I. Q. Freese left the first of the week for Clear lake where he will be employed as a locomotive engineer. Pg. 2, col. 1 ROMANIA AND THE WAR Etc. Andy Vitcovich of Elbe was an Eatonville visitor, Tuesday. Pg. 2, col. 2 R. E. EVANS INDORSES FLETCHER FOR JUDGE Etc. Pg. 2, col. 2-4 THE RAILROAD WAR Etc. Pg. 2, col. 4 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mrs. S. W. Bell gave a party on Saturday afternoon for the Sunday School children. Dainty refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Coombs and grandson Lloyd, of Eatonville, were visitors at the James home on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Fred H. Grinnell of Seattle was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson. Mrs. L. Clampitt of Kapowsin, Mrs. W. Danley and Mrs. A. G. Craig of Clay City, called on Mrs. T. W. Clevenger, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Danley and family were shopping and visiting with friends at Kapowsin, Tuesday Mrs. L. James was the guest of her brother, R. W. Coombs of Eatonville, Wednesday. Mrs. C. Siegmund visited her sister, Mrs. Henery, at Harding on Thursday. Miss E. V. Stone, "Lady Reporter for the Tacoma Ledger" called on Mrs. A. G. Craig, Thursday afternoon. Wilson Bailey enrolled at the "Eatonville High" last week. Mrs. W. T. Dumbleton motored out from Tacoma and was a guest of Mrs. A. g. Craig on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. I. Bennett and a party of friends, all of Dupont, were guests at the Siegmund ranch, over the week-end. Mrs. C. Skaugset and Mrs. F. McMillan and daughters, of Kapowsin, were luncheon guests of Mrs. W. Danley, on Thursday. Mr. E. Moyles of Tacoma is spending a week with his daughter, Mrs. S. W. Bell. Mr. Ed MacFerrin visited his family at Eatonville, over the week-end. Miss Doris Arkinstall, attending High School at Eatonville, visited her mother here, over the week-end. Pg. 3, col. 2 ZIEHL WILL GIVE CONCERT Carl Ziehl is reported to be taking or about to take vocal lessons and it is said is seriously considering giving a concert in the near future. The music lovers of this city are looking forward to same with expectations of a pleasant evening at the concert. Pg. 4, col. 3 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Bramlett are rejoicing over the arrival of a 10 pound boy, born Oct. 2. The Ladies Literary Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Wednesday, Oct. 4. One of the features of the afternoon was a lecture given by Mrs. Wilson pertaining to missionary work. Mrs. Wilson gave the children at school a delightful talk Wednesday forenoon and also gave a lecture at the Presbyterian church in the evening. Mrs. Wilson was entertained at the home of Mrs. A. R. Campbell during her stay in Elbe. Mrs. Exstrom is home from Eatonville Hospital, much improved. Mrs. Whitney was on the sick list the past week. STRAYED -A dark Jersey cow. De. E. Whitney, Elbe, Wn. Mr. G. G. Hardy spent Sunday at Morton. Mrs. Maze entertained Mrs. Whitney and children at a twelve o'clock dinner, Tuesday. Mrs. Shanks, Miss Jennie and Eveart Shanks are leaving for the East, Wednesday forenoon. Many regret their departure and wish them success in their new home. Miss Anna Mensik who has spent the summer in Elbe, has returned to her home in Eatonville. Mr. Coombs of Eatonville, visited friends in Elbe, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ben miller of Ferndale has spent the past two weeks in Elbe packing and shipping her furniture to Ferndale where she and her family will reside. She also visited friends and neighbors. The team, driven by Morris Hill of Park Junction, ran away, Monday noon, but did no special damage. Mrs. Anderson of Eatonville visited her daughter, Mrs. Albert cook Sunday. Mrs. H. Holt visited in Mineral one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Inderbitzen and Mr. Shaw of Tacoma visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henery Lutkins, Sunday. Three deer have been killed by Elbe hunters in the past few weeks, Roy Montague killing two and Henry Horn got the third. Neighbors enjoyed the treat of venison. The death of Edward Holmes of Pleasant Valley came as a distinct shock to many. Mr. Holmes had been ailing or some time but was not thought seriously ill until Friday. Dr. Bridge was summoned, He grew worse, suddenly and passed away Monday morning at 2 o'clock, Mr. Holmes leaves an aged mother and father-Mr. and Mrs. Ole Holmes, three brothers, Alfred John and Charles and one sister, Mrs. Rogers, all residing at Pleasant Valley. The deceased was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge of Elbe, and the order will have charge of the funeral services which will be held at the mineral Presbyterian church, at 12:30, Wednesday, burial in the Mineral cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family by their many friends. MORE CLAY CITY NEWS (Other Clay City news page 3) Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marinzulich entertained Mr. and Mrs. Marchetti at dinner last Saturday. Mrs. F. E. Donnelly was confined t her home with La Grippe for several days, last week. One of the most enjoyable events of the season was the party given by Mrs. Stephen Bell, last Saturday afternoon, for the children of Clay City. Games were played after which refreshments were served. All reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Clevenger motored to Mt. Tacoma last Sunday. Mr. Danforth and son Marcell were in Eatonville, Sunday. Mr. Louis Wright made a trip to Tacoma, Wednesday, combining business with pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly have gone to Tacoma to spend a few days with friends. J. Hearn made a business trip to Clay City, Wednesday. Mrs. Lester James called on Mrs. Clevenger last week. Mrs. J. A. Marenzulich was in Eatonville, Saturday. CLEAR LAKE NEWS The preaching services held at the school house Sunday afternoon were well attended. Rev. Svinth will hold services again Nov. the 5th. pg. 4, col. 4 Telephone owners of this vicinity held a meeting Sunday. Vance Golden resigned from his position as secretary and treasurer. Dahl Stidham was appointed in his place. Jim Franklin spent several days at Golden's last week. Forrest Blakeman, of Deiringer called at Conrads', Thursday and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fredericksen of Tacoma spent Saturday afternoon at Cedar Grove. Stock buyers from the Tacoma Meat Co. were in this vicinity, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. William Brewer visited at Cedar Grove, Sunday after the services at the school house. Mrs. N. P. Christensen called at Conrads', Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George martin made a brief visit at Cedar Grove, Saturday night, on their way from Tacoma. TIDEWATER NEWS Mrs. William Raysbrook and Mrs. Fred Jensen called on Mrs. George Jensen at Muck Creek. Mr. and Mrs. A. Christensen motored to Tacoma, Monday. Mr. Cornell Hall of Tacoma spent Sunday at Minks' place. Alice Johnson spent the week-end in Tacoma, the guest of Mrs. Arthur Hemphill. Mrs. S. Thompson left Wednesday for Vale, Oregon. Mrs. Ben Trebert motored to Tacoma, Saturday. Miss Freda Snyder spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the home of A. Gustafson. Miss Grace Kronquist is spending the week in Tacoma. Mt. Tacoma Grange held their regular meeting, Saturday evening. A light lunch was served by the ladies. Mrs. Joe Warter entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Engle, of Tacoma, Sunday. Mr. George Gordon made a business trip to Tacoma. A. Gustafson called on friends at Loveland, Monday. Mrs. D. Mink returned from Seattle, Friday. Mr. Sanders spent Sunday in Tacoma. Mrs. Smith and daughters, Mary and Gretchen, spent Sunday with Mr. Smith at the Tidewater camp. SWAN LAKE NEWS Peter Asmussen, Jr., visited home folks, Sunday. Fred Kropf called on Reeves and Fianders Sunday. Henry and Charles Kreger are spending a few weeks at home. Mr. and Mrs. C. Duncan of Tacoma are visiting at Charles Kreger. Mrs. W. Snyder and Mrs. Fred Kropf visited Mrs. Oscar Lowell, Friday. Guy Bowerman visited friends and old neighbors last week, here. Ace Mattix and Lucy Kreger motored to Tacoma, one day last week. Chas. Harbin called on William McCutcheon, Sunday. John Asplund, Flora and Nellie Lish and Bessie Fiander visited at Fred Kropf's, Tuesday evening. MUD LAKE NEWS The home of William Reed was destroyed by fire, early Saturday evening. Everything was a total loss an he had no insurance. This is the second misfortune Mr. Reed has had during the past six months as early in June he lost the best one of his horses. Mr. and Mrs. Elseth and family took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Aus, Sunday. Mrs. Hinbishner drove to Eatonville, Friday. Arthur Gustafson, Tidewater surveyor, and an assistant, were in this locality, Wednesday. Miss Victoria Nachtengale returned from Seattle the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter visited relatives at Kreger Lake, Wednesday. Mr. Geisey and George martin of Silver Lake, bagged two deer in 33, last week. Fred Johnson of Eatonville is keeping bachelors quarters on the Nision place while cutting poles for Harry Reed. Hank Nachtengale motored to Tacoma, Thursday, W. H. Stidham accompanying him. Walter Christian of Tacoma, spent several days hunting at his ranch at Mud Lake, last week. Mrs. Reeves and children called on Mrs. Ed Reiter, last Sunday. W. H. Stidham and son Dahl of Clear Lake, called on friends here, Sunday. Mrs. Hunibishner called on Mrs. Ed Reiter, Tuesday. Winnifred and Cora Guske are on the sick list, this week. Myrtle Elseth called on Hazel Reiter, Saturday.