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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, November 17, 1916 Volume 2, Number 13 Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL JOTTINGS FROM AROUND THE TOWN Mrs. Fred Kipper of Tacoma, was an Eatonville visitor, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Carleton have moved into the Ray Bumstead house on Mashell avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John Batchi and J. Maser, of Tacoma, were in Eatonville, Monday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bolli. Postmaster C. O. Jackson was in Tacoma, Wednesday. Miss Myrtle Brathen, of Tacoma, is the guest of Mrs. C. O. Jackson. Mrs. Art Hemphill, of Tacoma, spent the week-end with her husband, who is employed at the Eatonville Lumber Co., camp. Mrs. Brewer, of Lynch Creek, left for Tacoma, Tuesday. She expects to spend several weeks there. RIDE IN COMFORT The only steam heated stage on the Eatonville run. Adv. 13 tf. J. T. Carlson, Mgr. Mrs. Bob Kreger of Kreger lake was shopping in Eatonville, Wednesday. Walter Guske came to town the first of this week, from Westfork where he has been tending hook in a logging camp. A block dropped on his right foot causing a painful injury and Mr. Guske will probably be unable to return to his work for at least two weeks. Frank Hatzler of Ashford, is in Eatonville and is stopping at the Depot hotel. E. P. White cut down a big bee tree near the Little Mashell Falls, a few days past, containing 150 pounds of honey. After several days hard work Rantz cut down a 7 foot snag and got badly stung. F. M. Groe has collected all his election bets. George Dean killed a large white Arctic owl, this week. It measured 5 feet and 3 inches from tip to tip of wings. Mr. Dean says he understands that these owls are a sign of a hard winter, as their appearance here is a rare occurrence and that they only come when the winter promises to be unusually cold. Second had good bought and sold, see C. H. Williams, Eatonville. Adv. 13 tf Salve Jensen was an Eatonville visitor, Wednesday. Thanksgiving dance, Nov. 25, Saturday night, at Redman hall, Eatonville. Given by the Pocahontas. Music by the Mineral orchestra. Admission, Gentlemen $1, ladies free. Supper 25 cents per plate. Adv. 1t. No. 13 William Elmlund was in Eatonville the first of the week. He is employed on the paving work, on the Mt. road. The Ladies' Aid will meet next Thursday at the home of Mrs. N. J. Bruen where they will be entertained by Mrs. Luther Wright and Mrs. Bruen. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Emerick with Mrs. Cousins and Mrs. Barbara Jones, drove to Mrs. Smith's, last week. Mrs. W. H. Burr of Tacoma, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. B. W. Lyons. Pg. 1, col. 2 NEWS FROM ALDER Mr. and Mrs. Parsons have left Alder for their new home in National where the former will be employed by the pacific national Lumber Co. as saw filer. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons have been resident of Alder for the last two years. They have many friends in this community and the news of their leaving is certainly regretted. Godfrey Anderson left Monday for Enumclaw to attend to some business. A letter has been sent to all Postmasters by the Post Office Department in reference to the national Mail Order Brokerage Exchange, of 520 Glove Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn., who were conducting a scheme for obtaining money through the mails by means of false and fraudulent pretenses. The scheme conducted under this name consists in the sending out of circular letters in which a silk petticoat worth $4.75 is promised to the addressee provided she will remit then cents to the concern and send five exact copies of the letter received by her to five of her acquaintances. It is remarkable to see how many women took a chance and responded to the firms request. A number of Alder fell for it, but this was mostly due to the fact that a woman who once resided in this town and who is now living in another place was among the first to answer the firms letter and received a silk petticoat as per the circular letter. She at once notified her friends at Alder and they forthwith complied with the request of the firms circular letter. Of coarse they did not receive any silk petticoats, but their letters with their remittances were returned to them by the Post office in view of the fact that the promoters of the scheme had left Minneapolis and could not be located. The Post Office Officials assert that many thousands of letters are now being by the Post Office at Minneapolis for this concern which cannot be delivered and are being treated in accordance with the provision of a fraud order issued against the National Mail Order Brokerage Exchange. M. Roy Thompson who has had charge of the road work in the Canyon for the past year, left the first of the week for Tacoma. Mr. Williams of Eatonville will now have charge of the work. Henry Holtz of Eatonville was here Monday to look over the roads. Several improvements are being made in this vicinity. In celebration of the Re-election of President Wilson and Gov. Lister nearly everybody in the community turned out Friday night and participated in the Wilson-Lister parade. The parade was led by dukes mules with the Republican Precinct Committeeman t the reins. The Republican precinct Committeeman at first remonstrated about entering the parade but his wife, who is a strong Wilson supporter, insisted that the Democratic mules should lead the parade and in order to keep Peace in the family, Mr. Duke finally consented. Frank Bettin enlivened the procession with the playing of popular airs on his accordion. CLEAN UP ALDER Nearly every body in the community turned out Saturday and gratuitously offered their services for the repairing of the side-walks and cleaning up the town. It was manifestation of civic pride on the part of the citizens of this community who so willingly responded to the Commercial Club's appeal for a day's work of improving the town. Not only did the people living in the town turn out, but those living out of town two or three miles were on had to do their part. This bespeaks of a community spirit that seems to be prevalent here. A spirit of co-operation. In connection with this it must not be forgotten that the women certainly did their share in this work. A most excellent dinner was served by the ladies in odd Fellows' hall. It was a dinner that everybody is talking about yet. Miss Mae Stewart is attending school in Tacoma, was a visitor in town, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Parks were in Tacoma the first of the week. Pg. 1, col. 3 Miss Mary Kellogg has been in Eatonville for a few days with her sister, Mrs. Geo. Scurlock, who has been quite sick with the Grippe. Mrs. Isaac Freese was a dinner guest of Mrs. Glen Parks, Sunday. A Thanksgiving Ball will be given in Butler's hall, Ashford, Thursday night, Nov. 30th. Music by the Alder Orchestra. Everyone cordially invited to attend and have a good time. A dance at Butler's hall always means a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Woodard Parsons have moved to National, which is regretted very much by their many friends in Alder. Mrs. James O'Day was the guest of Mrs. Edison Rathbone, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boettcher and daughter are visiting friends in Tacoma. Mr. James O'Day came home from Tacoma, Wednesday. Pg. 1, col. 3 COW HAS TWO CALVES (Reported by Mud Lake and Clear Lake Correspondents) COW STORY On Nov. the 5th, a Jersey cow, owned by G. V. Golden gave birth to a sturdy bull calf. The cow did not give any milk and the calf was given to another cow. On the 13th of Nov. the same cow gave birth to another calf and this time there was enough milk for both calves. The last calf was larger then the first, tho both were good sized healthy calves. This is the first instance that such a thing has ever been hear of in this vicinity. FAIR STATEMENT Mr. Norman J. Bruen, treasurer of the Tacoma Eastern Fair Association has compiled a statement of the finances of the association. It is as follows: Receipts Balance from 1915 fair--$11.00 Accrued interest on same--$ .25 Advertising in premium lists-$59.25 Donation by H. S. Royce--$5.00 Gate receipts--$122.00 Concessions--$20.80 R. W. Coombs, labor donated--$8.30 Total Receipts -- $240.30 Disbursements Women's Home Companion--$2.00 (supplies for baby contest) Jos. Hearn (Engraving medal)--$ .75 Eatonville Dispatch Printing premium lists--$52.00 Postage --$6.00 R. W. Coombs, labor--$13.50 J. H. Rains (hauling lumber) $7.25 Christensen & Corke (ribbon, etc.) $39.54 Judges expense --$15.40 T. Stephens (supplies) --$1.00 Eatonville Dispatch, printing ribbons, etc. $25.15 Lumber for shed--$83.30 Total Disbursements -- $249.89 Total Receipts -- $240.30 Deficit -- $9.59 There were numerous donations of time and labor by the teachers and pupils of the school, as well as citizens of the community, which do not appear in this financial statement. Norman J. Bruen, Treasurer Mrs. S. D. Prettyman, of Boston is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Bruen. Pg. 1, col. 4 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Arthur May have moved to Elbe from Williamson and are living in the house owned by Mr. Ted Borden of National. A meeting was held at the Elbe Presbyterian church last Thursday evening for the purpose of planning means for raising the Annual Christmas Tree Fund. A program was decided upon, to be given about the 12th of De. By the residents of Elbe. The committee in charge is Mrs. Wm. Maze, Mrs. A. R. Campbell and Miss Hawkins. Mrs. Robert Patton and her mother were callers at the home of Mrs. Adam Sachs, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lyman Borden and two children spent Monday and Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Borden's niece, Mrs. Bertha Whitney. A host of women made a visit to the Presbyterian church, Saturday afternoon and did a general cleaning and repairing work, for which the church and its work speak for itself. The Sunday school is progressing rapidly and many new faces are appearing nearly every Sunday. Mothers and friends are urged to attend so as to keep the increasing interest. Sunday school at 10 a.m. every Sunday forenoon. An organization meeting for a young men's athletic club is being arranged, to be held at the school Gym, on Thursday evenings. Mr. Bramlett, principal of the Elbe schools is working very hard to interest the young men in this project as a place and kind of amusement for the coming winter months. Mrs. Frank Kennedy will entertain the Ladies' Club, Wednesday afternoon at the home of he mother, Mrs. P. C. Lambert. Several musical selections, among them, "Hiawatha", will be sung by several ladies, Mrs. May at the piano. Mr. Logan and a crew of men are again in Elbe making spars near Park Junction. They are boarding at the Elbe hotel. Mr. John Bridges and friend, of Tacoma, spent two days of last week at Elbe hotel. Mr. George Olson has purchased a new piano. Mr. John Horn is remodeling and practically making a new house on his lots in Elbe. It will be a good addition to the looks of Elbe. Mr. Ben Combs of Eatonville is employed at the Elbe Lumber and Shingle Company's plant. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Jos. Kincaid and Sam Walch are in Chehalis this week as witnesses in a timber suit. The editor acknowledges a piece of bear meat, the gift of Prof. B. W. Lyons. This is what makes us wild. The sewing club meets with Mrs. Luther Wright today, Friday. Mrs. W. E. Collier is very ill. Pg. 1, col. 5 MASS MEETING HELD-COUNCILMEN NOMINATED A mass meeting was held, Tuesday evening, Nov. 14th, at the town hall in Eatonville, for the purpose of nominating candidates for councilmen, to fill the vacancies caused by the expirations of the terms of Councilmen R. Marti, C. H. Williams and C. C. Emmons and the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. C. Pratt who now lives in Tacoma, also a town treasurer. Those nominated for the council were, R. Marti, E. C. Collier, Leslie Kipper, C. H. Williams, R. W. Coombs, T. Stephens, J. H. Benston, A. E. Brantner. There are three councilmen to be elected for two year terms and the three candidates receiving the vote will serve for two years and the next highest will serve for one year. Norman J. Bruen was nominated without opposition to succeed himself as treasurer of Eatonville. Councilman A. U. Fairbairn is the only one of the present council whose term does not expire this year. The election will take place, Dec. 5th at the town hall. P. T. A. MEETING TUESDAY None can afford to miss the Parent Teachers' meeting, Tuesday, as Miss Boone, head of the domestic science department of the high school, has consented to give a talk on "Foods for School Children". We are very fortunate in having some one with us who so thoroughly understands a subject that is vitally interesting to every mother. There will be three minute talks by several members and many, it is hoped, will be ready to put questions to Miss Boone and give the parents their own experiences. The first number on the program before the business meeting, will be given by the pupils of the school. Those desiring to come should be at the school at 2:30 sharp. The officers of the association urge all to attend and to bring any one that they can induce to come. Mrs. BRUEN SURPRISED Mrs. Norman J. Bruen was greatly surprised last Tuesday evening when upon answering the summons of her door, she was met by a large number of friends headed by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Eatonville M. E. church. They came to give her a hearty welcome home, after her return from several weeks' visit in the East and to show the esteem in which she is held. A fine program was rendered during the evening, consisting of; Large chorus-By all present, directed by E. L. Howard. Vocal solo-Miss Dana, with guitar accompaniment by C. H. Wood. Tenor solo-Mr. Beardsley. Reading-Miss Boone. Double quartette-Male voices. Reading and "Something"-Mrs. Luther Wright. Male quartette-E. L. Howard, Guy Howard, Wm. Howard, Mr. Beardsley. Reading-Mrs. Canty. Bass solo-Mr. Shutt. The numbers were exceptionally good and all met with hearty encores. A fine collation was served, and after singing "Home Sweet Home" at a late hour, the company departed, well pleased with the evening's enjoyment. FACULTY EATS BEAR Supt. B. W. Lyons treated the faculty to a banquet on wild bear, Thursday evening at the high school building. It is said that all the teachers enjoyed the feed and it was the first time that many of them had ever eaten bear meat. The meat was pronounced similar in taste to pork. Prof. Lyons killed the bear recently while on a hunting expedition. He also killed a wild cat and a coyote on the same trip. It was feared that there would not be enough of the bear meat to go round so Miss Boone assured the professor that she could cook wild cat and coyote so that none could tell it from bear meat. Prof. Lyon said that he would have the coyote and wild cat on hand but it is not known how the bear meat held out. >From the liberal way in which the professor has been handing out the bear meat it is possible that Miss Boon deceived the faculty. They all gave the professor their word before sitting down to the table, that they would not growl no matter what the ate. Pg. 1, col.6 DEATH OF FRIEDA BOLLI Mrs. Frieda Bolli, wife of A. Bolli, of Eatonville, died last Friday morning. She was suffering with inflammation of the bowels. The funeral was held at the M. E. church, Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. Hupp of the German Methodist church, of Tacoma, officiating, assisted by Rev. C. H. Wood of Eatonville. Mrs. Bolli was 35 years of age. She leaves, her husband, A. Bolli who is employed at the Eatonville Lumber Co. and a 15 months old daughter. Burial was made at the local cemetery. REDMEN WILL FEED The Redmen of Eatonville will have a big Thanksgiving feed, Wednesday night, Nov. 29th, according to present plans. Sid Potter is on the feed committee and turkey or goose is assured, so say those who are acquainted with Sid's habits. It is planned to have the Pocahontas join with the Redmen in the feed as George Martin remarks it will be one way of getting out of doing the work. In order to insure the turkey or goose, in the event that Sid fails or meets with violence there is on the committee to assist him, R. Canty, Sr., Geo. Martin and E. R. Vaughn. Mr. AND Mrs. EMERICK ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Emerick of Tidewater, entertained relatives last week. They were Mrs. Emerick's mother, of Puyallup, and aunt, Mrs. Barbara Jones, of Kellogg, Idaho. Mrs. Jones has been attending to business at Seattle in connection with which she will receive a large estate, next month. This was left to her by relatives. She has left for her home in Kellogg, Idaho. STRINGTOWN NEWS Potter Bros. And Geo. Seeley completed some work on the furnace of the Rainier school, Tuesday. Mr. Hinnebishner and Mr. Hines called at Kendles', Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geisey and sons Archie and Glen called at the Geo. Martin home, Sunday evening. Miss Edna Langberg, who has been visiting her mother for several weeks, returned to Tacoma last Friday. Mr. Kendle was at the ranch over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Martin motored up to Eatonville, Saturday evening. Mrs. Kontine returned to the Schnugger ranch after several days in Tacoma last week. Mrs. Langberg made a business trip to Eatonville, Friday. Mr. Geisey killed a large coyote Tuesday. Olga Roe, Myrtle Elseth, Martha and Francis Hoyt were entertained by Hazel Langberg, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Martin and Geo. LaBrashe called at the Geisey home, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kipper called at Beaumonts', Sunday. Pg. 2, col. 1 PETITIONS NO. 27 AND 28 Petitions are being circulated addressed to the next session of the state legislature, asking the law-making body to pass laws know as The Home Rule bill (No. 27) and the Non- partisan Election Bill (No. 28). At this time it would appear that the petition No. 27 authorizing home rule for different governing bodies is a good step. This petition is in the interest of the larger cities, primarily and gives them power to regulate franchises and public service corporations, a power they should have. Etc. Mrs. C. O. Geiger has been ill this week and under the doctor's care at the hospital. Pg. 2, col. 3 & 4 SWAN LAKE NEWS Henry Asmussen spent the week-end in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Golay visited at Asmussens Wednesday. Fred Kropf spent several days of last week with relatives in Seattle. Mrs. A. Fitzer who has been sick is very much improved. Mrs. R. Kreger drove to Eatonville last week. Barney Reeves called at hammer Ranch Monday. Mrs. Chris Leber and son returned to their home at Benston Sunday after a weeks visit at Flander. Mrs. Jack Mattix spent Fri. in town. Flora Liske and Bessie Flander attended the dance at Horn Prairie Saturday. Mrs. Fred Kropf visited Mrs. Nils Asplund Sunday. Some pretty are blocking the roads since the season has closed. Five have seen in the last two weeks. Mrs. Chris Leber and son, Bessie Flander, John Aspland, Flora and Nellie Lish spent Thursday evening at Fred Kropf's. Flora Lish has been on the sick list. MINERAL NEWS Mr. Valie visited his parents in Tacoma, Sunday. Mrs. Trim and daughters were Tacoma visitors Saturday. Lars Brown returned home from Seattle where he has been visiting for a week. The M. L. C. met with Mrs. Shadd the usual program was rendered after which very delicious refreshments wee served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Cook and daughters and Miss Martha Olson motored to Mineral Tuesday eve to do some shopping and also to attend the moving picture show. Mrs. A. Harlid entertained a few of her friends Thursday afternoon. Word has been from Mrs. J. L. Wood that her mother is improving very slowly. Richard Matthews entertained several of his boy friends, Friday, in honor of his sixth birthday. Mr. R. Matthews, A. Thompson and J. Magnuson spent the week in Chehalis, on business. Pg. 3, col. 4,5 & 6 BENSTON NEWS Nelsine Denny, of Puyallup, with her grand-parents Mr. and Mrs. Baront, visited Mrs. Denny one day last week. Mrs. August Gehrman called at the home of Grandpa and Grandma Lipke, Wednesday. Dahl Stidham and his men are doing some patch work on the road which was needed badly. The Benston Singing Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Lindall, Sunday evening. Fred Lipke entertained Saturday evening, Messrs. Roy and Harry Anderson and Harry Lindall. The Needle craft Club met at the home of Mrs. W. U. Smith. Those present were, Mesdames Lindall, James, Barbezat, Gehrman, Malcom, Tattler, Anderson, Furro, Truitt, Lipke and the hostess. Peter Gund called at the Crab Apple Valley Farm, Monday. Pg. 4, col. 3 NATIONAL NEWS S. A. Mannig was in lake Tap, Monday on business. Mrs. J. H. Harkins and granddaughter Wanda DeCamp, returned to their home in this place after an extended visit with relatives in the east. Mr. and Mrs. H. Lidren and children went to Tacoma, Wednesday. Mrs. Wm Simmons and children are in Puyallup visiting relatives, this week. Scott Skinner was a passenger for Tacoma, Saturday. Mrs. Wm. Emil and sons went to Tacoma Thursday for a few days visit. Miss Mabel Williams who has been taking care of her cousin, Mrs. Geo. Mannig, went to Tacoma, Wednesday. The young people of National had a very enjoyable party in the hall Friday evening. Misses Alma Hamilton, Edythe Skiner and Clara Ransweiler were the committee in charge. Theron Winston drove the stage for Lundy Adkins, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Miller of Se-? spent Wednesday night at Mrs. Schaeffer's. Nellie Bowen of Morton accepted a position with the Butler Mercantile Co. in Ashford. Mrs. A. Butler and Mrs. C. Schaeffer motored to Tacoma, Tuesday, on business and returned Wednesday. The Ladies' Aid will be entertained at the home of Mrs. J. Ransweiler next week, Thursday. TACOMA TRADE NOTES The Tacoma Drug Co. has been incorporated by Gus f. Moore and Roy E. McGill, with $5,000 capital. McDonald Shoe Co. filed articles of incorporation, with $40,000 capital, R. D., D. T. and Clifford McDonald are incorporators. Those who won ribbons at the Fair may have same by presenting their tags to the secretary of the Fair association, Mrs. Bruen. BOY SCOUTS The following have joined the Boy Scout organization of Eatonville; Edward Wingard, John Colvin, Danswell Christensen, Charles Matheny, Clinton Sandmeyer, Clarence Halvorsen, Archie Mukai, Frank Brantner, Morris Calloway, Revere Thompson, Andrew, Gelsten, Harry Kittleman, John Halvorson, Arthur Calloway, and Serwens Smith. Ten of the boys took the Tenderfoot Test, last Saturday. The rest will qualify soon. The boys will take their first hike, Saturday. They will be gone all day, making camp at noon. MT. ROAD PAVING NEARS COMPLETION It is reported that the paving on the mountain road will be completed in a few weeks. 4600 feet of the 6 miles is left for the laying of the concrete base. Cold weather has delayed this part o the work. The contractor, joke Warter, is able to lay about 700 feet of concrete daily, that is, covers 700 feet the length of the road. P. McHugh has the contract to put on the surfacing which will be a paving know as bithulithic. It is said that he can lay about 1,000 feet linear measure, daily. The work which is still to be done is near the Weilers Inn. Pg. 4, col. 4 NEWS FROM MUD LAKE Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Reiter drove to Eatonville Thursday delivering meat. Jake Nachtengale motored to Tacoma Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Hogansen drove to Eatonville Thursday. Mrs. Hogansen's hand has improved rapidly and she is again able to do her milking. Mrs. Ed. Reiter and Mrs. Elseth attended the ladies sewing club at Rocky Point farm Thursday. Mrs. Marshel Harris was the hostess. Mrs. Guske called on Mrs. J. N. Frederickson of Clear lake Sat. The freezing weather of the past week has made the Mud Lake residents almost shiver to death. Hazel Reiter called on Florence Guske Saturday. H. Nachtengale has given up his job peeling poles. He helped Mr. Reed get out a car of booy spards, and said they got the best of him. He is bucking for Camp 36 at present. Edwin Reiter is adding an ell to his house this week, work is progressing rapidly. One difficulty is that he does not know which way the ell should face. He is thinking of placing his on skids, so that later on when he uncovers more soil on his farm he will be able to shift it accordingly. Chicken thieves robbed the hen roost of Fred Guske last week taking 22 well matured chickens with them. The thieves evidently live in the vicinity of Eatonville as the white feathers were plainly traced toward that city. The chicken business has been a failure this year for Mr. Guske as the 22 pullets and 38 others were the results received from a setting of over 300 eggs. Mr. Nachtengale also reports a visit from the hen roost club several weeks ago. Thieves stole a good many chickens during his absence. A resident of Tanwax reports as many as 50 missing in the two former incidents. CARD OF THANKS I desire to thank those who kindly assisted me in bearing my loss of my wife. I also thank those who contributed the beautiful floral offerings. A. Bolli.