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ASKREN WILL DELIVER RALLY SPEECH FORMER PROGRESSIVE LEADER WILL BE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT FIRST RALLY IN YEARS The only rally that has been held in Eatonville in years will be given Tuesday night, Oct. 24th at the Redman hall. All the county candidates on the ticket will be there and there is sure to be some fir works. W. D. Askren, former assistant prosecutor under the Progressive administration will be the principal speaker and Mr. Askren is an orator of no mean ability. This local brass band has been engaged for the occasion and will render some lively music. This rally will afford the voters an opportunity to see and meet the men who have been nominated by the Republicans for the Pierce County offices. All ladies are especially invited to attend. This is a year of big things in a political way and all voters should take an interest in the coming election and also in the candidates of the local field. Mr. T. S. Galbraith precinct committeeman has been spending considerable time in an effort to make this rally a success. So far he has met with a ready response. The expenses of the rally are met by contributions from local republicans. Eatonville has not been able, heretofore, to get the candidates in this campaign to spear in a public meeting. The rally is next Tuesday night. NATIONAL NEWS A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Borden, Friday, Oct. 13. The family of V. Hines has moved to National from Bismarck. Arthur Borden, Jr., Geo. Borden and Carl Lenk returned from a two days hunting trip with five bucks, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Gwinn visited in Seattle the with relatives the past week. The pulpit was ably filled by Ted Borden Sunday morning and by J. L. Brady in the evening. Mrs. Celia Johnson is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Emil. Mrs. J. Doty visited in Eatonville with friends, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Demorest and Miss Helen spent the week-end in National. Mrs. E. R. Johns was a passenger for Tacoma, Thursday. Merle Allison who had the misfortune to break his leg in a motorcycle accident on the mountain road last week is home from the hospital and getting on nicely. Mrs. Joe Barkell and children went to Tacoma , Saturday where they will visit several days before going to Alpha where they will spend a month or six weeks at the home of Mrs. Barkell's father, Mr. T. J. Bentley. Mrs. W. J. Ellis returned Wednesday from a few days visit in Tacoma and Puyallup. Mrs. Alice Borden entertained the ladies Aid Society at her home Thursday afternoon. About ten ladies were present and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent tieing a quilt which they will sell. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Emil and Mrs. Sensabaugh. ELBE NEWS NOTES Mrs. Sachs spent several days of last week in Tacoma. Henry Horn spent Sunday and Monday in Tacoma. Mr. Campbell visited at park Junction, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Pearl E. Engel was a Tacoma visitor, Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Craig of Clay City left n Wednesday for Vancouver, B.C. They will visit with relatives and friends in other parts of British Columbia while away. pg. 1, col. 2 NEWS FROM ALDER That the County has at last recognized the need of improvements on the Criswell, Scurlock and Jensen road is now manifest, Frank Criswell road foreman started work on this road with a crew of men Monday. This road is in a deplorable and have been impassable this winter had not some action been taken. While it said that the county can't expend a very large sum for the improvement of this road this season, yet it be put in fairly good shape so that it will be passable during the winter months. A large delegation from Eatonville were guests of Nisqually Rebekah lodge No. 233, I. O. O. F. Thurs. evening. Herman Kruse killed a big bear last week. This is third bear he has killed this year. Clarence Davidson who is the owner of a new Motorcycle, had a slight accident when steered his motorcycle into a deep ditch one day last week. Although smashing a few of the parts on the machine Mr. Davidson and his passenger, Fred Hodgins, escaped injuries. Ida Houghton has been seriously ill for the past two weeks with a severe attack of the cold. Mr. Hewins and Mr. Davis of Tacoma were here Wednesday for a visit. Mr. Hewins has just returned from a trip to the East. Andrew Fyfe is now working with the Tacoma Eastern Railway bridge crew at Kapowsin. He is employed as a carpenter. A dance will be given the auspices of the Alder Orchestra at Ohop Bob's Saturday Oct. 21st. Attorney Ray Clifford of Tacoma was here last Saturday on important business. Charles Jenson returned from Tacoma Tuesday where he has been for the last week playing first violin at the Tacoma Theatre. Frank Criswell went to Tacoma Saturday on business. Mrs. Lawson is here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rathbone for a few weeks. John Cushman and George Lees went to Tacoma Monday where they will spend a few days visiting friends. Mike Wackerle went to Pleasant Valley where he visited the Hoem family. Mrs. G. W. Scurlock of Eatonville was a visitor here Sunday. Harry Davidson has added improvements by the building of an auto garage on his place last week. The following nominees will be elected at the general election Nov. 7th; N. C. Jensen, Justice of the Peace; F. C. Duke, Constable and Precinct Committeeman. As they have no opposition their election is assured. The next regular meeting of the Alder Commercial Club will be held at the Odd Fellows hall, Wednesday night, November 21st. Several important matters are to be taken up at this meeting and the presence of every member is desired. Alder is glad to welcome the return of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Anderson after an absence of over a year during which time they resided in Index, Washington. They will remain here for a few weeks after which they will leave for other parts of the State. William A. Kellog has taken a contract for the clearing of a tract of land for Harry Davidson. James O'Day went to Tacoma where he is employed as a carpenter. The Girl's Basket Ball Team of the Alder High School are now fully organized and are ready to meet any team that may come along. It was the Alder team that defeated all the teams along this line last year and it is there intention to defend their title of championship this year. If Eatonville, Elbe, Ashford, or Kapowsin are a little dubious as to Alder's determination to retain the championship they will simple have to play the game, as the Alder team is from Missouri. Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 BIG REPUBLICAN RALLY TUESDAY, OCT. 24, 1916 AT REDMAN HALL EATONVILLE, WASH., 8, P.M. HONORABLE W. e. ASKREN WILL SPEAK, ALSO OTHER PROMINENT SPEAKERS. ALL COUNTY CANDIDATES ON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET WILL BE PRESENT. HON. C. C. SNOW WILL PRESIDE MUSIC BY, EATONVILLE BAND, EVERYGODY INVITED - LADIES BE SURE TO ATTEND PIERCE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENT. COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL LOCAL The Auction Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. E. L. Pravitz this week. High score was won by Mrs. Emmons. The guests were, Mrs. Hearn, Fairbairn, Stinnett, Mann, Christensen, Geiger, LaBreche, Galbraith, Arkins, Parkins, Beckwith, Emmons, Mrs. Purce and Miss Marjorie McCullough. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger entertained last week; Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Jacobs, Miss Brathen, and Mr. Dunn of Tacoma, Mr. Andrew Anderson of Ohop. Mrs. S. H. Elmlund entertained Friday, Mrs. C. O. Jackson, Mrs. Green and Miss Brathen. The Rally is Tuesday night. Mrs. Geo. Primley and son Edwin of Sumner visited Mrs. Primley's mother, Saturday and Sunday. Clyde Williams and family have moved to Everett. Ray Bumstead and family have moved to Everett. J. W. Weaver was in Eatonville, Thursday. G. B. Ingersoll, former merchant of Eatonville has been in town for a few days. His family is in Tacoma. The Republican Rally will be held Tuesday night. Hear the speakers. Edna Langberg returned from Tacoma, Saturday night. THEDA BARA IN "SIN" AT REDMAN THEATER SATURDAY- picture Etc. Pg. 1, col. 5 LOCAL JOTTINGS FROM AROUND THE TOWN DANCE AT OHOP BOBS There will be a dance at Ohop Bobs place Saturday night, Oct. 21st. The Alder orchestra will furnish the music. As this is the only dance in this neighborhood on Saturday it is expected that a good crowd will turn out. Don't forget the Big Republican Rally. There will be a spelling match at the Swan Lake School, Friday evening, Oct. 27th. Games will be played and a good time is assured. Everyone invited. Mrs. Bertha Whitney and son were Eatonville visitors, from Elbe, two days this week. To the Public: I wish to inform the public that I have permanently located my residence and office at the Rainier hospital in Eatonville and that I have no intention of leaving this community as has been stated. Dr. J. Ellery Fales, Eatonville, Wn. Adv. No. 9 - 4t WANTED TO BUY - Shingle bolts. Ohop Valley Shingle Co., Eatonville, Wash. No. 9- tf. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our thanks to all those who so kindly assisted us in our late bereavement and loss of our daughter, Alice Gertrude, also for the many floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Vine Hunter. The Boosters Club met at the home of Mrs. B. W. Lyon, last Wednesday. Light refreshments were served. The Rally is Tuesday night. Dr. Ellis m. Smith of Illinois is visiting Dr. A. W. Bridge for a few days. They are old time acquaintances. Moving and hauling done with truck. Rates reasonable. Call H. Antonie, 13-tf. Eatonville, Adv. No.9-tf. Miss Myrtle Brathen who has been the guest of Mrs. C. O. Jackson for the past two weeks, left for her home in Tacoma, Tuesday. FOR SALE -Hay, grain, feed. Get my prices before buying. H. Antonie, Eatonville, Wash. Adv. 0tf. Mrs. Geo. Primley and son Edwin and Mrs. Elma Young, of Sumner, visited Mrs. C. O. Jackson over Saturday and Sunday. The sewing club meets at the home of Mrs. Fred Matheny, today. Pg. 1, col. 6 EAGLES GIVE 9TH BIG BALL AT KAPOWSIN Annual Grand Ball of Kapowsin lodge of Eagles Set For Saturday Night, Oct. 28th. Etc. WRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT IS WELL ATTENDED May Macomber Wright gave an entertainment at the Eatonville M. E. Church last Friday night, under the auspices o the Ladies Aid Society. The affair was a decided success, netting the Aid a meat little sum. Mrs. Wright gave impersonations of various types of the feminine. Mrs. Wright is an entertainer of ability and her recitals were well received. It is said that she will give another entertainment in the near future under the auspices of the local Parent Teachers' Association. DEATH OF ALICE HUNTER Alice Gertrude Hunter, 18 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vine Hunter, of Eatonville, died last Saturday morning. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Sunday, the Rev. C. H. Wood officiating. Burial was made at the local cemetery. MINERAL NEWS The Prayer Meting members of the Presbyterian Church went in a body to miller aand Wilson's camp on the Ladd branch, last Wednesday night to hold service with the ladies and friends there. The company alltold, were nine, in the visiting party. They met six at the camp and the hour spent was enjoyed by all. The Rev. Pamment has visited this camp through the summer and has also visited other parts of the vicinity, including the Japanese camp. Chas. LaChappelle left for Tacoma, Wednesday. Literary Club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Sallstrom, Wednesday. Mrs. R. C. Wheeler spent Friday and Saturday in Seattle. Mrs. J. D. Adamy entertained the Guild, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gilbert autoed to Tacoma Saturday, returning home Sunday evening. Chas. Uhlman was a week-end visitor in Mineral. Mrs. Shadd entertained several of her friends, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. B. Anthony motored to the Mountain, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dean motored to Everett, Saturday, returning Sunday, accompanied by Mrs. Dean's parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ornsbie. Helen Dorothy martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martin, died of pneumonia, Oct. 16, 1916. funeral was held at the residence. Rev. Pamment conducted services. Burial in the Mineral cemetery. The community extends its sympathy to the bereaved parents. Mr. J. S. Wood of Star City, Canada, visited relatives in Mineral, the past week. The teachers leave Sunday to attend Teachers' Institute. Pg. 2, col. 1 The Dispatch E. R. Vaughn, Editor, Eatonville, Wash. Entered at the Eatonville post office as second class mail matter under act of March 3, 1879. Published every Friday at Eatonville, Washington, by Eatonville Publishing Co. Subscription $1.50 per year Reading notices, ten cents per line, first insertion; five cents per line each following insertion. ATTACKS O'FARRELL The following is taken from the Tacoma Daily Tribune; Etc. Pg. 2, col. 2 THE ARMENIANS Etc. ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. G. G. hardy spent Monday in Morton looking after milling interests. Mrs. R. Kolb clerked in the store during his absence. A party was held at the I. O. O. F. hall Sat. evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gill. A good social evening was enjoyed by all present. A Halloween Benefit Social will be given at the I. O. O. F. Hall Halloween night, Oct. 31, for the benefit of the Elbe Presbyterian Church. The orders are that everyone represent the night in costumes as much a s possible. A good time is assured and a crowd is looked for. Mr. Cook and family are enjoying their new auto, purchased last week. Levi e. Engel has purchased a "Maxwell". Now he will always be sure of a job. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney and son spent Sunday in Eatonville. The Elbe Literary Club will meet at the home of Mrs. H. Holt Wednesday afternoon, subject, Hiawatha and Longfellow. Roy Montague is spending several days in Tacoma. The Elbe School has purchased a piano. Pg. 4, col. 1 EDITORIAL COMMENTS Etc. OPPORTUNITIES IN U. S. GOVERNMENT SERVICE Etc. Pg. 4, col. 2 & 3 SCHOOL NEWS High School "The Freeshie's Tipperary" Night School Agriculture Notes Commercial Department First Grade Second Grade Third and Fourth Grades Fifth and Sixth Grades Seventh and Eighth Grades SPRINGTOWN NEWS Miss Edna Langberg, who has been working in Tacoma, returned home, Sunday. Mr. Schnuger made a trip to Tacoma, Saturday morning. Mr. Cox visited the Rainier school, Tuesday. He complimented the pupils on their good attendance, the entire enrollment of 22 being present. Mrs. Carrie Martin and Mrs. Florence Kipper and Ethel Martin of Eatonville, motored to Tacoma Monday afternoon. Mrs. M. A. Kipper spent Monday afternoon at Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and George LaBrash called at the Fred Guske home, at Mud Lake, Sunday afternoon. A number of Stringtown people expect to get their threshing done this week. The pupils of the Rainier school are preparing for an entertainment to be given Halloween. Games will be played. Cakes and coffee will be served. 10 cents admission will be charged for the purpose of getting some good magazine subscriptions for the school. Mrs. Hillberg, who has been ill is recovering. Eddie Hillberg, who has been in the Eatonville hospital, with pneumonia, as returned home. Pg. 3, col. 4 Miss Edna Kipper, Mr. and Mrs. Nicolle, Miss Ruth Spinning and several others from LaGrande, motored down to the Kipper farm, Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Frederickson motored to Eatonville, last Wednesday evening to attend a little birthday party on Mrs. Ethel Martin. CLEAR LAKE NEWS The Clear Lake school had a short, enjoyable program, Thursday, Columbus Day. The North Coast Lumber Co. has placed a camp at the old Nishon place. It is stated that about one hundred men will be employed. They will be engaged in cutting the timber in this vicinity. Miss Clara Fredericksen made a business trip to Tacoma, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Kluckoo of Tacoma, were the week-end guest at Conrads'. Mr. W. Brewer has finished storing his fine crop of potatoes. Mr. Fredericksen called at Brewer's, Tuesday morning. County Superintendent of schools, called at Clear Lake school, Tuesday. Mrs. G. V. Golden attended the Redmens' dance at Eatonville, Saturday night. John Hotes and Mr. Kruse, of Alder visited in this vicinity, Sunday. Florence Golden called at Conrads', Sunday. Mrs. J. Fredericksen visited her daughter, Mrs. Larry Smith, at Eatonville, Monday. Misses Cora and Florence Golden attended the minstrel show at Eatonville, Thursday night. Mrs. Conrad and Mrs. Kluckoo visited at Cedar Grove, Sunday evening. Eatonville traders this week were Mr. Prickett, Mr. Fredericksen and Mr. Seeley. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen and son Adrian spent Sunday afternoon at Cedar Grove. There will be a Halloween program at the school house, Saturday night, October 28th. Ghosts will be auctioned off and sold to the highest bidder. Ladies bring basket lunch. Everyone invited to attend. Pg. 5, col. 3 MUD LAKE NEWS Mrs. Elseth, Mrs. Aus, Mrs. Huribishmer, drove to Eatonville, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and children spent Thursday evening at the Guske farm. Mrs. Orris Russell and little son called on Mrs. Conrad at Clear Lake, Monday. Grandma Hoganson called on Mrs. Elseth, Thursday afternoon. Ed Reiter is sure making a game effort to get down to the soil, on his forty here at Mud Lake. At present he is ditching. He thinks he will be able to harvest his crops next year without the use of his row boat. Mr. Leak of Ohop Bob, called on Hank Nachtengale, Sunday. Yes, you'll always be able to recognize a Mud-Laker by his feet. Mr. John Hoganson underwent an operation, Thursday. The operation was the result of a fall last winter when he slipped and fell on an ax handle. Mr. Reiter drove to Eatonville, Saturday. Mr. Leak of Ohop, butchered some cattle for Mr. Geisey, Wednesday. Carl Hoganson drove to Eatonville, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and Edwin and Hazel Reiter called on Louis Wesserling at Rap John Lake, Sunday. Mrs. John Hoganson called on Mrs. Fred Guske, Sunday. Mrs. Elseth and daughter Myrtle called on Mrs. Nelson at Stringtown, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and George LaBrash of Silver Lake were callers at Mud Lake, Sunday. Mr. H. Nachtengale and daughter Victoria, motored to Tacoma, Saturday. Miss Conrad of Clear lake called on Mrs. John Hoganson, Saturday. Hazel Reiter called on Myrtle Elseth, Saturday. Mrs. John Hoganson called on Mrs. Gelstein at Eatonville, Wednesday. A large number of complaints have been heard concerning dogs running at large in this vicinity. One dog died last Sunday though the cause of its death was no mystery. We wonder who was guilty of the Weinie distribution. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Chas. Fredericksen and Mrs. William Benston of Tacoma, visited friends, here, last Saturday. Clark Eppler made a business trip to Tacoma, Monday. The big Republican Rally will be held in Eatonville, Tuesday, the 24th of Oct. Ed Kendle and Ed Grodvig visited in Eatonville, Saturday night. Mrs. Crowe and daughter have been called to the bedside of Mr. Crowe who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Anna McTee, former Eatonville girl, visited her sister and friends Saturday and Sunday. About 12 men turned out at the gym last Tuesday night and went through a delifhtful course of exercise. This is open to the public. Guy Howard and wife and Mr. and Mrs. John Howard made a flying trip to Puyallup, Friday, last. Mrs. Marcel Smith and son Merle are spending several weeks in Tacoma. Mrs. Roy Wright is visiting in Tacoma this week. R. L. Sherman and family have moved into the Clyde William's house. Pg. 4, col. 4 M. E. CHURCH NEWS The official Board of the Church met at the parsonage, Saturday evening when plans for the year were discussed. Vacancies in Sunday school Superintendence and Assistant were filled by appointments of Messrs. Hoover and Green, respectively. Improvements in the parsonage property were agreed upon and the work will begin. A meeting of the young people, called for the reorganization of the Epworth league was held at the parsonage, Wednesday evening, Officers were elected as follows; Pres. Miss Johnson, 1st Vice-Pres. Miss Guptil, 2nd Vice-Pres. Miss Nagley, 3rd Vice-Pres. Miss Wingard, 4th Vice-Pres. Wm. Howard. Sec.-treasurer, Miss Murdoch. A social hour with light refreshments followed. The first devotional meeting of the new Society will occur on Sunday evening at the church at 6:30. Subject, "Second Mile Religion". A citizenship meeting to discuss the proposed measures, Nos. 18 and 24 and conditions in the state after nine months of a dry regime will be held at the church Sunday evening, beginning at 7:30. Speakers will be Dr. A. W. Bridge, Prof. B. W. Lyon, H. C Wilkinson and Mrs. Canty. The general public is cordially invited. The W. C. T. U. held a meeting at the church, Thursday afternoon. The ladies Aid meets at the church Thursday, Oct. 26, Mrs. B. W. Lyon and Mrs. C. H. Wood will entertain. Pg. 4, col. 3 & 4 ALICE BRADY IN "AS YE SOW" - picture Among the very few promising leading women on the stage at present, Alice Brady stands head and shoulders in the front rank. She appears at the Redmen theater, Sunday night, in the picture play. "As Ye Sow". It is a play of the first quality and one that will be appreciated by lovers of the photo-drama.