THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, December 1, 1916 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 6/17/03 ************************************************************************ 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, December 1, 1916 Volume 2, Number 15 Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL JOTTINGS FROM AROUND THE TOWN Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Carlson gave a Thanksgiving dinner for the bachelors club. The club is very grateful for the dinner, it is said. The dinner consisted of plenty of goose and cranberry sauce. The club so far numbers W. E. Oxley, C. H. Williams and Frank Ruth as members. Mrs. S. E. Williams and grandson Ray are visiting Mrs. William's daughter, Mrs. Quiriconi at Aberdeen this week. It is reported that Mr. Saunders is going to Tacoma today to consult an eye specialist. Mr. and Mrs. Eilert Reed and William Benston of Tacoma visited relatives in Eatonville, Thursday. Frank Thompson has built a new walk and crossing in front of his black-smith shop. The J. T. Galbraith baby boy is improving, having been quite ill. Mrs. Walter Schuh has returned to Kapowsin, from Eatonville, where she has been under the doctor's care. Verne Ketchum has returned to Kapowsin, from Eatonville. He has been receiving medical attention in Eatonville. He was injured several weeks ago when an air compressor at the county quarry exploded. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Jackson, Wednesday morning, a nine-pound girl. Mrs. Oscar Wright is quite ill. The number of cases of measles is on the decrease. FOR SALE-3 houses, 1-3 room, 1- 4 room, 1-6 room. Almost like rent. See Dad Coombs. Miss Viola Hunter of national is quite ill. Miss Elizabeth Viken was visiting in Eatonville the latter part of the week. Harold Pravitz spent this week with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Kipper entertained at dinner, Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Martin. Mrs. J. C. Coombs sustained painful injuries to one of her arms and also to her back, Tuesday morning. She is now receiving medical care. Mrs. Charles Fredericksen spent Thanksgiving in Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. William Ingle were visitors at Marti's, Monday. Mr. Charles Paulsen took in the Shriners meeting in Tacoma, the first of the week. John Nevers was an Eatonville visitor, Sunday. G. D. Brooks of Kapowsin was an Eatonville visitor, Sunday. Pg. 1, col. 2 RAINIER HOSPITAL NEWS Also a few Remarks by the Editor Mildred Steere, who has been ill with appendicitis at the Rainier hospital will return home in a few days completely recovered. Mrs. W. E. Collier is rapidly recovering from an operation for appendicitis and will be about in the near future. She is now at the Rainier hospital. Mrs. O'Day of Alder is rapidly recovering at Rainier hospital from a serious illness. Mrs. Baker of Rift, who was operated on at Rainier hospital, will return home in a few days. Comment by the Editor-The foregoing items were brought to this paper by W. E. Collier of the I. D. A. Bakery of Eatonville and submitted as news items. Ordinarily a paper should comment on the news in the editorial section of the paper. These items, while they may be news to some, were not submitted to this paper in that spirit but in order to get matter into the paper as news purely for the purpose of advertising Dr. Fales. The matter is advertising and of an objectionable nature such as is looked upon with disapproval by the ethical professional man. The editor of this paper has been accused of being a supporter of Dr. Bridge and opposed to Dr. Fales, by the supporters of Dr. Fales. So far as the personal preference of the editor is concerned, this is true. However, I have tried to keep the paper free of disputes involving the respective merits of the opposing doctors. It would have been possible during the past several months to have placed in the paper at least a half column weekly of the cases cared for by Dr. Bridge but in the interests of harmony and fair dealing I have refrained from doing so. When items were sent in my correspondents relative to patients under treatment in Eatonville, these were usually given mention in the paper, for obvious reasons, but local items relative to patients have been cut out repeatedly. I am very reluctant to mention this unpleasant situation but the attitude of certain of Dr. Fales' adherents makes it necessary. F. S. Steere stated that he would withdraw his support from the paper on account of the attitude of the editor toward Dr. Fales and also stated that others would do so, mentioning the name of W. E. Collier, the baker. Mr. Steere has ordered his paper stopped. I wish to call attention to the advertisement of Dr. Fales which appears in this issue of the paper. This has been in several issues of the paper. The editor of the paper has evidence in his possession which convinces him that material parts of this advertisement are untrue, same coming into his possession recently. The objectionable parts of this advertisement must be removed otherwise the advertisement will be removed from these columns. If Dr. Fales desires an explanation we stand ready to publish it. Choice of a physician is each person' privilege. That is not any concern of this paper. Freedom of opinion is each one's privilege with which this paper does not attempt to interfere. The editor sincerely tries not to abuse the privilege and trust imposed in him by reason of the fact that he has charge of the columns of the paper. We cannot and will not sit idly by and submit to organized attack without uttering a word. My position is this-there may be those who have a just grievance against Dr. Bridge. However, the judgment of the editor tells him that the success of Dr. Bridge is founded on merit and fidelity to his professional duties. He is one of the substantial men of this section conducting a substantial institution with a know and proven record. He and his institution is a distinct asset to the town of Eatonville as well as the Tacoma-Eastern district. I do not view with envy the success of another man honestly earned. Respectfully, E. R. Vaughn. [editor of The Eatonville Dispatch] FOR SALE-A very good grade Holstein bull, 2 « years old. Comes from excellent milk strain. H. Stutzmann, Eatonville Dairy. Adv. 15 tf. Pg. 1, col. 3 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. Levi E. Engel took a crowd of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to Alder, Sunday afternoon in his car to hear the special Odd Fellow services at the I. O. O. F. hall, conducted by Rev. Reed of Kapowsin. Miss Brown of Tacoma spent a few days last week, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kennedy. Special Thanksgiving services were held at the Elbe Presbyterian church, Sunday evening. A large crowd was in attendance and listened to a splendid sermon by Rev. Pamment. There was special music rendered by the Sunday School choir. "Tis Turkey Time", once more and Mr. Patton has been the rounds with his annual treat, that of a turkey to each of the families whose men are employed at the Elbe mill. Mr. Tom Dunn of Tacoma, representative of the Pacific Building and Loan Association, spent two days of this week in Elbe. Mrs. William Maze has been on the sick list the past week. Mr. Cook and family motored to Mineral Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maze, Tuesday evening. Mr. Ellis Bramlett, Mrs. Bradbury and Mrs. Engel are attending Teachers' Institute in Puyallup this week. Mr. Willim Dawson is spending a few days in Tacoma, this week. During the severe wind storm Monday afternoon, a tree and some rubbish was blown across the track just above Elbe and delayed the morning passenger train for over two hours. Allegra Montague entertained her niece and two nephews, also her sister, Saturday afternoon at a luncheon party. The guests were Harold Whitney, Ella Whitney, Willard Whitney, also Josie Montague. Allegra was 12 years old. BENSTON NEWS The Needlecraft Club met with Mrs. Frank Truitt, Thursday, last. Those present were, Mesdames Furro, James, Barbezat, Tattler, Morgan, Lindall, Lipke, Anderson, and the hostess. Mrs. Jos. Parks has as her guests for a week, Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Parks and children, of Tacoma and Miss Eva Smith of New Brunswick. Mrs. James entertained friends from Tacoma, one day last week. Mrs. Furro drove to Kapowsin, last Thursday. Mrs. Morgan visited her mother, in Tacoma, last week. Nelsine Denny is spending the week at home. Harry Anderson is spending a few days in Tacoma. Mrs. F. E. Lipke, Kenneth and Stanley called at the home of Mrs. Jos. Parks, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Stidham attended the funeral of Mr. C. Holz, of Tacoma, Thursday. Mr. August Gehrman and family will move to their new home at Sumner, Monday. The ladies of Benston gathered at the home of Mrs. Gehrman and gave her a farewell party, everyone wishing her health and prosperity in her new home. The laxative properties of fruits and vegetables are not destroyed by canning them. Mr. and Mrs. Wingard were in Tacoma the first of the week. Mrs. Pravitz was in Tacoma, Monday. NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Pg.1, col. 4 Mrs. Walter Danley visited friends in Kapowsin on Tuesday. Miss Emma Clevenger attended Teachers Institute, last week. Mrs. J. A. Marinzulich was an Eatonville visitor, Wednesday. Harry and Clarence Fellows have gone to Eatonville to spend the Thanksgiving. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Tiffin and family have returned to their home in Seattle after spending a week with his sister, Mrs. H. W. Johnson. Dr. Tiffin was elected coroner of King County at the last election. Miss Alma Clevenger who is attending high school in Tacoma is spending the week-end with her parents. Miss Doris Arkinstall is spending her vacation with her parents. Mr. Danforth motored to Tacoma last Saturday. Mrs. Bailey called on Mrs. Reed in Kapowsin last week. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly are enjoying a visit with Mr. Johnson's mother of Tacoma. Picture of pool table with men playing DRY-ROT Etc. Pg. 1, col. 5 MINERAL NEWS A baking contest was held at the Gym., Nov. 25th between Mineral Flynn and Pleasant Valley girls. Mr. J. Bean, a director of the school district, offered prizes for the best cakes and biscuits which the girls made. The girls took great interest in the contest and tried hard to win a prize. Mrs. Tower, Miss Doolittle and Miss Myers, all from Morton, judged the cakes. A program was given by the school. The Primary and Intermediate grades danced folk dances and dramatized songs. The music played was very attractive. Mr. Thompson, the school supervisor, made an interesting speech on the organization of a Parent-teachers' Association. After the program, Mr. Thompson announced the winners, who were, "for cake", Madeline Bemis, first prize of two and one-half dollars, Edith Lund, second prize of two dollars worth of goods from Mr. Soderquist's store and third prize to Gladys Trim, gold necklace. For biscuits, Lois Strange, first prize, a manicure set, Pearl Adams of Flynn, second prize, a two dollar dress pattern, and Vera Ahlstrand third prize of one dollar. The cakes were then cut and sold with coffee to the parents. All enjoyed themselves very much. Mr. J. DuGay is off duty nursing a sprained ankle. Mr. J. James spent the week-end in Sulton, on business. Mr. C. T. Bowerman of Tacoma is visiting his nieces, Mrs. B. Anthony and Mrs. W. Dunlap. Mr. L. Reedy made a business trip to Seattle, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart were Chehalis visitors, Monday and Tuesday. Joe Seymour and Will Hill came in from camp, Tuesday, to spend Thanksgiving at home. Mr. and Mrs. Hitu are preparing to move to National. Victor Rowe of Randall sent his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Rowe, a sixteen pound turkey for Thanksgiving. Mrs. McKee Bloch with her students, gave a musical recital at the Gym., Monday evening. Those taking part were Mesdames Haried, Pankey and Lyons, the Misses Pearle Rowe, Madeleine and Esther Bemis, Gladys Trim, Stella hard, Phyllis Dean, Margaret Miller and Mr. Lyons, of Mineral, Miss Tower, Waste and Foster, of Morton, Catherine Campbell and Gertrude Cook of Elbe. REDMEN GIVE GREAT FEED The Redmen of Eatonville held a very successful social and feast, Wednesday night at their hall in Eatonville. Over 100 plates were set. The chief attraction on the menu was roast goose and chicken with large baked potatoes for filers. The supper was prepared by W. E. Collier. It was excellent and was thoroughly enjoyed by the many guests of the lodge. A. U. Fairbairn presided over the table in the capacity of toastmaster, in an able and entertaining manner. A number of recitations and songs were given. Those taking part in the program were Bruce Howard with a solo, recitation by Charles Paulsen, quartet of Guy Howard, Bruce Howard, A. W. Merrow, T. Stephens. A number of those present were called on for short talks, which were entertaining. Thanks are due those who assisted in the program and to those who made the feed a success, especially Mr. and Mrs. R. Canty and Sid Potter. E. A. C. BEATS HIGH SCHOOL The Eatonville Athletic Club took the high school team into camp at basket-ball, Wednesday, Nov. 22. The score was 13 to 9. The line-up, E. A. C., Mr. Rusch, Mr. Beardsley, Ed Christensen, Bill Canty, Jess and Dave Peterson. E. H. S., H. Elmlund, w. Nettleton, F. Mensik, M. VanEaton, J. Hotes, M. Kjelstad. Pg. 1, col. 6 NEWS FROM ALDER The annual shooting match held here last Sunday was not as largely attended as in previous years. Even the champion rifle shot, Carl O. Kruse, was unavoidably absent. The following carried off the prizes; mark Drake, two turkeys and two geese; H. T. Abbott of LaGrande, one turkey; Mrs. L. Duke, one goose; Chas. Marek, one goose; John Rotter, two geese; Arthur Duke, one goose; Harold Parks, one goose; Frank Rotter, one goose. Mark Drake has certainly demonstrated his reputation as a sharpshooter. Had it not been for the fact that he was barred by the management of the shooting match from entering each contest, owing to the inability of getting others to enter with him, he would probably have carried off all the prizes of the day. Mrs. Frank Criswell was taken to Tacoma the first of the week where she will stay with her daughter Mrs. Nettleton, for the next few months. Mrs. Criswell has been seriously ill for the past month. A stag party for bachelors only, was an event that took place at the home of Davidson Bros., Tuesday night. Clarence Davidson, the chef was at work all day preparing a delicious dinner, of which a large fat goose was the principal item on the menu. Of course it was all bachelors that were to be admitted to this exclusive dinner and when the invitations were issued, strict emphasis was given that this invitation meant "him" only and must be kept strictly confidential. But it so happened that one of these invitations was sent to a man who was also living the life of bachelor by reason of his wife's absence for a week. But when the day for the big feast came, his wife returned and of course he had to tell her in a most confidential way that he was invited out for the evening but that the event was for the bachelors only. Of curse this would not do. The women were not going to be excluded by reason of their sex. So a crowd of the women got together and talked the mater over. They concluded that they would attire in "mens" apparel and also take part in the feast. So when the hour of the feast came around, most of the women in town were on hand. And they say that the dinner was the most delicious they had eaten, which indeed, is quite complimentary for the old bachelors. Mrs. James O'Day was taken to the hospital at Eatonville last Sunday night. It is said that she is quite ill. Frank Criswell was called to Tacoma, Wednesday, where his wife is seriously ill. Raymond Quinlin had the experience of his life one day last week when he hired out to the Sunshine Logging Company as driver on the river. He jumped onto a log and before he knew what was going on he tried to find out how many fathoms it was to the bottom of the river, but the climatical conditions near the bottom was about forty below zero. Raymond says that he will seek another job. Word has been received that M. J. McMillin will again return to Alder. He will have charge of the Headworks for the power plant. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS N. P. Christensen, manager of the Mashell Telephone Co. was in Seattle last Saturday attending the annual convention of the association of independent telephone companies of Washington. Mr. Christensen says that the association decided not to raise rates along with the high coast of living and also the treat everybody right. The next meeting of the association will be held at Ellensburg in July, next year. H. T. Abbott. Superintendent of the power plant at LaGrande was a business visitor in Eatonville, Wednesday. Alfred Brewer returned Monday, from Tacoma, where he had been visiting his mother who recently underwent an operation at the St. Joseph's hospital. She is getting along nicely. Pg. 2, col. 1 THANKSGIVING Etc. GUIE AND GUY SCRAP E. H. Guie, Seattle legislator has withdrawn from the race as speaker of the next Washington House of Representatives and has come out for Halsey of Eastern Washington He ahs written a heated letter to Guy Kelley representative from the 36th district of Pierce County, denouncing Kelley. Etc. Pg. 2, col. 2 A HERO In Seattle, a few days ago, H. L. Brannan, a motorman, was killed when his car crashed into another car. The brakes of the runaway car failed but the motorman staid with the hand brakes in an effort to stop his car. A number of people on the runaway car escaped death and who can say that it was not due to the loyalty of this motorman in sticking to his post? If he was a man of family will those who were in his car see that his dependants are unrewarded? LEGEND OF ALDER'S BACHELOR HILL Poem regarding the bachelors of Alder. Etc. Pg. 2, col. 3 WHAT GOOD ROADS DO Etc. Pg. 2, col. 4 ANIMALS IN CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS Etc. THE BIRDS' CHRISTMAS By Nellie M. Coye Why not make a Christmas present To the birds that with us stay When the snowflakes fast are falling And the skies are dull and gray? Just a little bag of suet That will dangle from a tree Will the woodpeckers give pleasure; While the merry chickadee May be made supremely happy By crumbs scattered round our door; And as soon as these are eaten He will quickly chirp for more. At Christmas, the time of giving, Heed then these advising words, And do not neglect to furnish Some such present for the birds. The Casualty Company of America must put its affairs in shape in the state of Washington by the 4th of December or quit business in this state. It has done all the bonding of jitneys in Pierce County and this will put that business in a hole if the company does not comply with the order as given to it by State Insurance Commissioner Fishback. Pg. 4, col. 3 DRY ROT Continued from page 1 Etc. A marriage license was issued to Jno. W. Norwood and Edyth Skinner, of National, Wednesday. Pg. 4, col. 4 M. E. CHURCH NEWS Sunday Services Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Epworth League 6:30 p.m. Leader, Mrs. C. H. Wood. Subject: "Childhood and Missions". Evening Service 7:30 p.m., Theme, "Christian Ideals in Business". Everyone made welcome. Wednesday Prayer service and Bible study of Old Testament characters. The Thanksgiving service at the church was fairly well attended. The Ladies' Aid meets at the church, Thursday, Dec. 7th. Hostesses, Mesdames Fred Matheny, A. U. Fairbairn. The pastor and wife gratefully acknowledge several Thanksgiving remembrances. A box of apples with no name attached was found on the doorstep. Thank you. Rev. S. S. Sulliger attended the quarterly conference, Saturday evening and delivered the sermon Sunday morning. He was accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Sulliger. They were entertained by R. W. Coombs and A. H. Green. On Tuesday the Boy Scouts took their first "hike" with Little Mashell Falls as the objective point. The old logging camp was also visited. Study of the use of the Scout ax and the camp knife and the erecting of shelters was the order. By no means the least enjoyable part of the program was the building of the camp-fire from wet wood and the cooking of bacon on the spit. More extended trips will be taken as the Scouts become accustomed to "hiking". Those present Tuesday were John Colvin, Scrivens Smith, Clinton Sandmyer, Frank Brantner, Charles Matheny, Donovan Matheny, Revere Thompson, Edward Wingard, Denswell Christensen, C. H. Wood. MUD LAKE NEWS Born, Nov. 26th, to Mr. and Mrs. Hank Nachtengale, a 12 pound son. Myrtle Elseth entertained a number of friends, Saturday, the occasion being her 13th birthday. Games were played and dainty refreshments served. Those present were hazel Langberg, hazel Reiter, Edwin Reiter, Oliver Aus, Archie Geisey and the little hostess Myrtle. Charlie Alsland and Mr. Magnuson have been cougar hunting the past week. The cougar seems to be in the region of Tanwax, Mud Lake and Rap John Outlets. Misses Clara and Emily Fredericksen spent last Thursday evening at the Guske farm. Everyone in the Mud Lake district is greatly interested in the Pie sale to be given at the Clear Lake School, Dec. 2nd. A number of the residents are preparing to take a part in the evening's entertainment. Mr. Aus is cutting wood for Mr. Elseth this week. Mrs. John Hoganson called on Mrs. Conrad at Clear lake, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Guske and family waded over to the Muddy Point Farm, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Golden of Clear Lake is nursing at the Nachtengale home, this week. Chester Franklin of the battleship Pittsburg, now at Bremerton, recently in Mexican waters, called at the Guske farm, last Friday. Myrtle Elseth spent Sunday afternoon at the Muddy Point Farm. REV. SVINTH WILL PREACH There will be preaching service at the Edgerton school house, Ohop Valley, Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 3 p.m. by Rev. Svinth, pastor of Bethany English Lutheran Church of Muck. Rev. Svinth will preach at Clear Lake school house the same Sunday at 1:30 sharp. Dance at Ashford's Sat. night, Dec. 2nd Lyons orchestra.