THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, January 12, 1917 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 6/28/03 ************************************************************************ 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, January 12, 1917 Volume 2, Number 21 Pg. 1, col. 1 Mrs. Charles Jaensch was shopping in Eatonville, Wednesday. Mr. Charles Paulsen who has made his home in Eatonville for the past six months left ofr Tacoma the first of the week. C. J. Johnson, tie-inspector for the Milwaukee, is spending several days in Eatonville. The Milwaukee road has purchased over fifty cars of ties from the Eatonville Lumber company, and is hauling them out this week. John Larson transacted business in Eatonville, Wednesday. Jack Thomas who has spent several weeks in Eatonville left for Tidewater, Monday. Ed Reiter of Mud Lake is working on the road near Eatonville. E. Selle who has been working for the Eatonville Lumber company will spend a few days at his home in Long Branch. Frank Hetzler, who is employed at LaGrande was in Eatonville, Wednesday. John Hotes of Alder, returned to Eatonville, this week. He has been quite ill for several weeks, suffering with measles and rheumatism. Richard Canty is employed at LaGrande on the construction of the Nitrogen plant. Will Howard is using his ford car to carry workmen to LaGrande between that place and Eatonville. Sid Potter, E. R. Bartlett and J. G. Eisenschmidt make the trip with him. They are employed on the building of the nitrates plant. George Carleton who has been afflicted with muscular and inflammatory rheumatism for the past five or six months left for southern California, Monday, where he expects to regain his health, due to the change of climate. Mrs. Carleton will follow shortly. Mr. Carleton has been connected with the office of the Eatonville Lumber company. Among those who attended the parent Teachers' meeting Tuesday, from Alder were Mrs. Mae Hotes, Mrs. I. Q. Freese, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duke, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. G. W. Scurlock, Mrs. Edna Shepard, Frank Bettin, Mary Kellogg, Prof. Edison Rathbone, Oscar Roller. Mrs. Nora Parsons of National visited Mrs. G. W. Scurlock in Eatonville, Wednesday. FOR SALE-Petaluma incubator, $10, good condition. 175 eggs. Geo. Sabourin, Eatonville. Adv. No 21 tf. Fred Matheny has purchased a new Ford car to replace his Metz car on the rural mail route out of Eatonville. Mr. R. W. Coombs is moving a house for Dr. Bridge this week. Mr. Charles Rice of Seattle is stopping at the Snow hotel. He is buying hides (of animals). Pg. 1, col. 2 NEW COUNCIL TAKES OFFICE Eatonville's new council was installed in office Tuesday night, Jan. 9th. The council is now composed of the following: A. U. Fairbairn, T. Stephens, R. Marti, Leslie Kipper and R. W. Coombs. Norman J. Bruen is treasurer, re-elected at the last election. The clerk's December report was read and accepted. The clerk's annual report was then read and accepted. The report shows that the indebtedness of Eatonville has been reduced during the year 1916 by $4,000. The council discussed the matter of extending the light line south on Washington Avenue from Groe Street. This was laid over until the next meeting. The following bills were presented and ordered paid: H. N. Greene, supplies $22.00; N. J. Bruen, treasurer com. $13.36; Eatonville Dispatch, printing, $3.50; Tacoma, light current, $6.40. ASHFORD A. C. - 26, EATONVILLE HI - 21 The Eatonville high school was defeated Jan. 5th, in Eatonville in a game of basket ball by the Ashford Athletic Club, score 26 to 21. The game was fast and rough, many fouls being called on each team. The game was featured by the foul shooting of Glover for Ashford and Nettleton of Eatonville also did good work in this line. The Eatonville guards did effective work against the fast Ashford forwards. Elmlund for Eatonville failed to shoot field goals up to his usual form. The line-up for Ashford was: G. Borden, R. F.; Winston, L. F.; Hewitt, C; Glover, R. G.; Anderson, L. G. The line-up for Eatonville: H. Elmlund, R. F.; Nettleton, L. F.; F. Mensik, C; VanEaton, R. G.; H. Mensik, L. G. Substitutes for Ashford, A. Borden. Substitutes for Eatonville were, F. Peterson, M. Kjelstad, E. Jacobsen. Referee, C. H. Wood. Timekeeper, Harvey Wheeler and score- keeper, John Kruger. PARENT TEACHERS HAVE ALL DAY MEETING The Parent Teachers' Association held an all day meeting, Tuesday, January 9. Dinner was served to the out of town guests. Fifty-seven were present at the dinner. Mr. John Lewtas made a talk to the high school and parents at 11 a.m. The program for the afternoon consisted of the following: Recitation - by a first grader. Duet - Mr. Beardsley and Miss Dana. "Gleanings from Institute" - Miss Murdoch and Miss Johnson. Mr. Lewtas also made a talk at the afternoon session. GIVE TILLICUM PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Bruen gave a very successful party to the Tillicum Club, Saturday evening Jan. 6. Various games were played and refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Helen Parkins, Jessie Wingard, Carrie Nagley, Dorothy Brantner, Alberta Brantner, Leona Engle, Emma Coffman, Eva Johnson, Aileen Guptil, and the Messrs. Ed. Christensen, Clarence Williams, William Howard, Lawrence Fairbairn, Harry Elmlund, George Moen, Earl Pravitz, Fred Chamberlain, Ward Nettleton. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS The Auction Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. J. W. Stinnett, in Eatonville, Wednesday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. O. LaBreche, Mrs. C. Geiger, Mrs. J. H. Galbraith, Mrs. J. Hearn, Mrs. N. J. Bruen, Mrs. E. L. Pravitz, Mrs. C. C. Snow, Mrs. Bert Brantner, Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn, Mrs. Luther Wright, Mrs. Nels C. Christensen, Mrs. C. M. Parkins. Mrs. Pravitz won all honors. HUNT FOR POWELLS Art Palmer and Sid Appleby of Eatonville left last Sunday to hunt for Mr. and Mrs. Powell who have been lost near Alder. They returned to Eatonville Wednesday evening after spending several days in the wilds about Alder. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM ALDER Under the direction of Lilly A. Duke, deputy district president, the following officers of Nisqually Rebekah Lodge No. 233, I. O. O. F. were duly installed for the ensuing term: Bessie Rathbone, Noble Grand; Elizabeth Hotes, Vice Grand; Mae E. Freese, Secretary, and Fred C. Duke, Treasurer. The following subordinate officers were chosen: Miss Mary A. Kellogg, Warden; Bessie VanEaton, Conductor; Lilly A. Duke, Chaplain; Julia Parks, R. S. to N. G.; Mathilda Hedborg, L. S. to N. G.; Ruth Swanson, R. S. to V. G.; Ethel M. Gile, L. S. to V. G.; Edna Sheppard, I. G.; and George Scurlock, O. G. Mary Hotes will occupy the chair of Past Grand for the ensuing term. A substantial increase in membership is shown in the report of Mae E. Freese for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1916. Eighteen members were initiated during the past year, while nine were dropped for non- payment of dues, making a total membership of sixty-one members or and increase of 17 « per cent. At a meeting of Alder Lodge No. 256, I. O. O. F. held last Saturday night, the following officers were installed for the ensuing term: Fred C. Hodgins, Noble Grand; Hank Geirtz, Vice Grand; N. C. Jensen, Secretary and Henry Hedborg, treasurer. The following subordinate officers were chosen: John H. Kruse, Warden; Edison Rathbone, Conductor; Fred J. Hotes, Chaplain; Jake Gregersen, I. G.; George W. Scurlock, R. S. to N. G.; Anton Marek, L. S. to N. G.; John Cushman, R. S. to V. G.; Gust Erickson, L. S. to V. G.; George W. Scurlock, Fred J. Hotes and John H. Kruse were also named on the inance committee. In the report of the Secretary for the year ending Dec. 31st, 1916 a total membership of fifty-four is shown. In accordance with the by-laws and constitution providing for the election of officers the first Saturday in January, the regular meeting of the Citizens' Water Association was held at Odd Fellows' hall Saturday night, Jan. 6th. The following officers were unanimously re-elected for the ensuing term: Fred J. Hotes, President; Fred C. Duke, Vice President; Edison Rathbone, Secretary-Treasurer; Elmer Suderberg, trustee. Fred C. Hodgins and Henry Hedborg, both trustees, are holdovers. A letter has just been received from L. P. Deets at one time a resident of Alder and now a resident of Grover, Colorado. Mr. Deets writes that he has been at that place for the past year and a half. He is well satisfied with the climatic conditions and is enjoying excellent health. Mr. Deets writes that there are some very good farms in that part of the country. Good results are obtained from the raising of: wheat, oats, corn, beans, barley, rye, alfalfa and millet and especially is that true of the bean crop from which the farmers realize a profit from $35 to $40 per acre. The potato crop yields about 200 bushels per acre and also a good deal of truck farming is done. The high cost of living effects the people there probably more than here. He states that sugar is selling for $10 per hundred; beef and hogs are very high; flour is selling for $3 per hundred pounds. Mrs. Bellamy entertained a number of the Alder ladies during the past week. Edison Rathbone, George W. Scurlock, Frank Bettin, and O. B. Roller attended the P. T. A. meeting at Eatonville, Tuesday. The meeting of the Alder Commercial Club announced for Saturday gives promise of a lively meeting. County Agriculturist Chas. A. Cole has promised to be present and assist in the organization of a Farmers' Loan Association. In addition to this, other matters of interest to the farmer will be discussed by Mr. Cole. Everybody is urged to be present at this meeting as it gives promise of being very interesting. Nearly everybody turned out Wednesday night and attended a surprise party given Frank Bettin, a (bachelor) of Alder for many years. Everybody reported as having the time of his life. Pg. 1, col. 4 continued Henry Hedborg, Anton Marek, Chas. Mensick, and Gust Erickson were busy all day Monday repairing their telephone line. If a few more would get busy and do a little repairing, probably they would be able to obtain a little better service. Richard A. Kruse went over to Thurston county to spend a few days on his ranch. Upon arriving at his place he found that someone had broken into his house and had helped himself to the provisions which were in the house as well as making himself at home during his stay. Ralph Toney arrived the first of the week to visit a few weeks with his folks at Alder. This is Ralph's first appearance in Alder since two years. During the past year he has been working on a farm in Camoops, {probably Kamloops} B. C. Ralph says that the laboring conditions in Canada are exceptionally good. The wages paid on the farm are all the way from $2 to $3.50 per day excepting in the harvest season when wages are considerably higher. Ralph says he is going back in march with the intention of taking up a homestead. Pg. 1, col. 4 ARMY POST CARRIES BIG The army post for Pierce county is now assured as the voters last Saturday expressed their choice in favor of the bonds by a large majority. Eatonville went on record in favor of the bonds by a vote of 120 to 18. The average in Tacoma was 8 to 1 in favor of the bonds and in the country districts the average was 4 to 1 in favor of the bond issue. Eatonville's average was 7 « to 1 in favor of. The vote in other precincts on the Tacoma Eastern were: Alder-Yes, 13; No, 43. Ashford-Yes, 34; No 4. Elbe-Yes, 38; No 13. Graham-Yes, 60; No, 13. Holtz-Yes, 23; No, 13. Kapowsin-Yes, 72; No, 22. Silver Lake-Yes, 48; No, 11. It will be seen from these returns that Ashford precinct was the banner precinct in percentage and Alder precinct went against the bonds the strongest. ELBE NEWS NOTES Mrs. Ekstrom and Mrs. Adair spent Monday and Tuesday in Tacoma. Martha Olson and Mrs. Roy Longmire of Mineral, motored to Chehalis last Friday, returning Sunday. Mrs. Sinpier called on Mrs. Holt and Miss Hawkins Wednesday. Ruth Baker has been absent from school on account of sickness. Mrs. Ekstrom and Mrs. Dorman will entertain the Sewing Circle, next Thursday. Miss Lutkins is spending the week with friends and relatives at Tacoma. Mrs. Frank Kennedy has been on the sick list the past week but is able to be out again. ELBE REBEKAHS INSTALL The White Dove Rebekah Lodge No. 261 of Elbe, Wash. Installed the following officers at their last meeting: Mary Campbell, R. N. G.; Martha Olsen, N. G.; Flora Keller, V. G.; Pearl Engel, Chaplain; Laura Maze, Financial Recording Secretary; Iva Williamson, Treasurer; William Dawson, I. G.; Levi Engel, O. G.; Lydia Jones, Warden; Crosby Trim, Conductor; A. R. Campbell, R. S. N. G.; Charles Justus, L. S. N. G.; Mary Campbell, R. S. V. G.; Bertha Whitney, L. S. V. G. Pg. 1, col. 5 POWELL KILLS WIFE AND SELF Otto Powell, lost with his wife from Alder, killed his wife and shot himself, so a party of Alder citizens found to-day, Friday. Powell shot his wife twice with a 38-40 calibre rifle, once through the skull and once through the heart. He then shot himself, the bullet entering his mouth. About twenty Alder people went out to bring in the bodies after they were discovered yesterday by Parmenter and Stark. The theory of the Alder people is that the Powells became exhausted and then faced starvation and danger of freezing, then Powell killed his wife and then ended his own life. This is received by the Dispatch just as we go to press by long distance telephone from Alder. A previous account of the finding of the bodies follows: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Powell, missing since Dec. 19, were found dead Thursday, Jan. 11, on the Little Nisqually river not far from Mona creek by W. D. Stone of Puyallup and P. Parmenter of Centralia, who went into the woods to search for the Powells, Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Powell was leaning against a tree with a rifle in her hand and Mr. Powell was lying beside the river with his head down stream. It appears that they were frozen to death. Stone brought the news to Alder while Parmenter remained with the bodies. They were found a short distance from the spot where the original searching party gave up the hunt Tuesday. The bodies were but a short distance from the logging camps in that vicinity and within five miles of Alder. There were several feet of snow on the ground when the Powells went over Krook Mt. and several severe storms have followed. Tracks found indicate that the Powells were headed for home. They were found four miles from the Powell camp. A dead deer was found near Mona creek. It is believed that the Powells have been dead for a least 12 days. A party will leave Alder today with litters and bring the bodies in. The body of Powell was found in good condition but wild animals had mutilated the face of Mrs. Powell. Continued on Page 2. FAIR ASSOCIATION WILL MEET There will be a meeting of the board of directors of the Tacoma Eastern Fair Association, in Eatonville, at the high school, Thursday, Jan. 18th, at 2 o'clock. It is urged that all directors be present as this is the last meeting before the summer months and important business will be transacted. NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Danforth motored to Tacoma, last Wednesday. Pearl, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey, who has been quite ill for several days, is much improved. Mrs. Clampitt and Mrs. Fisher of Kapowsin were the guests of Mrs. Bell, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Coombs of Eatonville visited their daughter Mrs. Lesley James, Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Danley was shopping in Kapowsin, Wednesday. Mrs. Smith has been very sick for several days, suffering from an attack of Grippe. Mesdames Arkinstall, Johnson, and Marinzulich attended the all day session of the parent Teachers Association in Eatonville last Tuesday. All reported a good time. Pete LaRose, who has been on the sick list for several day is able to be at work. George Weston of Shaw Supply Co. of Tacoma gave a concert at the Snow hotel, Thursday evening. Pg. 1, col. 6 MINERAL NEWS The M. L. C. met at Mrs. R. Matthews', Wednesday. Roll call was answered by quotations from Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The following program was rendered: Paper: Her Life History-Mrs. Gavin. Paper: New Thought-Mrs. Shadd. Reading: from Ella Wheeler Wilcox-Mrs. Adamy. Reading: from Ella Wheeler Wilcox-Mrs. Anthony. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Potrafke are contemplating a trip to California in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Trim spent a few days in Tacoma the past week. Messrs. Jesse, Edd and Harry Wood of Seattle were visiting relatives in Mineral, Tuesday. Miss Lois Strange and Gladys Trim spent Sunday in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Leary from Canada are visiting Miss Gertie Hochhause. J. M. Bean visited in Morton, Tuesday, on school business. James Perry known as the "Hermit of Mineral Creek" disappeared two or three weeks ago. Efforts are being made to locate him. Tom Leary, a former resident of Mineral, arrived Wednesday for a short visit. Mrs. M. L. Wood gave a party Saturday afternoon in honor of her son Raymond's 11th birthday. The afternoon was spent in playing games, after which Mrs. Wood assisted by Miss Madeline Bemis served dainty refreshments. Those present were: Carl and Ronald Harding, Victor and Bernard Hochhause, George and John Burnett, Raymond and Chester Johnson, Earl and Silas Johnston, Wells Wheeler, Ronald Gilbert, John Fowler, Roy Trim, Niso Tugimota, Howard Kakuda, Paul Wright. Rev. Pamment returned home Thursday evening, Jan. 4, with his bride. Rev. and Mrs. Pamment were quietly married Dec. 27 in Washougal, Wash. And left immediately after for a short trip. Their friends and congregation gave them a reception Saturday evening at the church. Mr. Wright gave the welcoming address. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Pankey, and Mrs. V. Gilbert. Miss Ethel Pamment gave a suitable instrumental selection. Recitations by Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Anthony completed a very interesting program. Later in the evening, sherbet and wafers were served. Mrs. Pamment formerly lived in Mineral and has many friends to welcome her return. Mrs. Stanford, daughter of Rev. Pamment, leaves for her home in Vancouver, B. C., Thursday. The committee for the Parent Teaches Association met at the home of Mrs. L. F. Gilbert, Tuesday. William Bevan and family have moved from Divide to Ladd where Mr. Bevan has employment. Henry Perry and family moved from Rainy Valley to Mineral last week. Dr. Shadd has a power air pump attached to his car. If you have any improvement for the Overland, see the Doctor. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Peterson returned from Arlington Tuesday where they visited relatives. It has been learned that J. F. H. Hartman who was reported to have passed on, is still very much alive at Rochester, Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Cater and daughter Dolores, Miss Fay Ryanson, Ed Erickson, Pete and Lars Brown of Pleasant Valley comprised an auto party to Mineral Sunday evening, taking in the show and other places of interest. Continued on Page 4 Pg. 2, col. 1 EATONVILLE'S DEBT The indebtedness of the town of Eatonville as shown by the annual report of the town clerk, was lowered during the year of 1916 by almost $4,000. This is a very credible showing and much credit is due to the efforts of Mayor Nettleton, who has been a consistent advocate of retrenchment and economy. During the six years that the mayor has served on the council and in his present office the town's indebtedness has been reduced from about $26,000 to $13,000. This amount includes local improvement districts, and the light and water plants. The tax levy for the town was 8 mils in 1914 with $2,000 annual income from the saloons' license. The tax levy last year, the first year without the liquor license was 12 mils and the tax levy for the year 1917 is 10 mils. Mayor Nettleton's ambition is to see the town without any standing indebtedness and this will be accomplished if the present policy is followed during the next five years. Few people realize just what it as meant to the mayor. The town records will show that during his six years of service without any pay he has not missed over fifteen of the council meetings. With this apparently un-rewarded service he has as most public officials have been the object of criticism and attacks from unthinking people. The only debt in Eatonville that bothers the council is the cemetery debt. This amounts to $400 and there is no prospect that it will be paid for many years. Eatonville has cause for congratulation on this debt as it is paid only by sale of Cemetery lots. Mayor Nettleton, along with many others believes the time has come when this school district should begin to pay off its indebtedness. There is no doubt but that he has conducted the affairs of the town in a n efficient manner just as any business man would run his own business. If all officials would do likewise in the management of the affairs of the larger municipalities we would soon see a substantial reduction in the tax levy. THE ARMY POST WINS The people of Pierce county voted for the bonding of the county for purchase of the army post site, last Saturday, by an overwhelming majority. The bonds carried in Tacoma eight to one and in the country districts by four to one. It will be necessary in order to make the issue of bonds legal, to secure the passage of a bill in this session of the legislature. This should not be difficult as the other counties will derive benefit from the post and will not have to stand any of the cost for the purchase of the site. We have a good line-up in the legislature and capitol. To start with we have Governor Lister and Lieutenant-governor hart from Pierce county. Hart presides over the senate, Guy Kelly is speaker of the house of representatives and when the issue goes before the supreme court, which will probably be necessary to insure sale of the bonds we have supreme court justice Ellis from Pierce County. What more could you ask unless it would be the capitol of the state to be located in Pierce County. While the wise ones put mayor Fawcett in charge of the campaign as some say so he wouldn't oppose the post, he, said something after the election that should not be overlooked. That was in regard to the spirit of co-operation that was shown in the campaign. That is an asset that will be worth as much as the post if kept alive in Tacoma and Pierce county. Pg. 2, col. 2 MUSIC WON'T SOOTH MULES Etc. MILITARY TRAINING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mrs. Josephine Preston, state superintendent of schools announced, recently, that she will recommend to the present legislature that they establish a uniform system of military training in the schools throughout the state. So far as the plan is concerned it is all right. It will be a serious mistake, however, if the school military training were substituted for a real military training which this country needs and demands. It is simply a step in the right direction. Many in this country desire a make-shift for real military training and service. Many advocate the enlargement of the National Guard and desire to attempt to make it the army of the country. Nothing but universal service will meet the needs of the country and at least two years in actual service is required. One of the most desirable features of universal service is the discipline that it gives to the young man and this is what he does not get generally in our public school system. When England called for volunteers, something like 700,000 men out of 2,000,000 were found unfit physically. Under a proper system of universal service thousands of these men would have been pointed to the road to health and strength many years before the war. Statistics of our own army show we are in almost as poor condition but our present system makes no effort to remedy this condition. Think of the benefits to future generation if these conditions are changed and we would change them under a system of universal service. There is not one plausible argument against universal service of the right kind. If there is this paper would be pleased to hear it. Born-Dec. 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Brooks, of Kapowsin, a bouncing baby girl. All are doing well. Pg. 2, col. 3 A SERMON ON JONAH Etc. WINTERING BEES Etc. BOYS GIVEN CHANCE AT WEST POINT TRAINING To accommodate a large number of young men in the 3rd congressional district who desire to enter the United States military academy at West Point, congressman Johnson has arranged with the civil service commission for the holding of a special preliminary examination on February 1. Examination will be open to all young men resident in the 10 counties of south-western Washington and will be conducted at various civil service points. Any boy in the district may take the examination, the subjects being algebra, geometry, grammar, geography, United States history and general history. Boys desiring to become candidates should notify Congressman Johnson t once. POWELL KILLS WIFE & SELF Continued from page 1 Otto Powell was the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Powell of Tacoma: Mrs. Powell was the daughter of E. E. White of the Tacoma city treasurer's office. Stark and Parmenter were the two men who found the traces of the Powells which led to the finding of the bodies. Stark was forced to abandon the search but Parmenter staid with it. Great credit is due to the party of men who engaged in the search as they no doubt underwent great hardships. They undertook the hunt without any reward in sight. A reward of $300 was later offered. This will probably go to Parmenter and Stone. The first searching party consisted of J. S. Hogan, forest ranger of Morton; "Big Jack" Trompen of Tacoma; Jack Stark of Alder; Andrew White of Tacoma who organized the party. Pg. 2, col. 4 EXAMINING A WITNESS Etc. DUMB! >From our Dumb Animals Etc. IMAGINATION Etc. LEGISLATURE CONVENES The Washington state legislature convened this week at Olympia and Guy Kelly of Tacoma, representative from this district was chosen, unanimously, as speaker of the house. This paper announced during the primary campaign that Mr. Kelly, if elected, was in line for this position. Indications are that the session will be a sane and sensible one such as the people have looked for, for many years. Pg. 3. col. 3 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mrs. M. C. Smith has been quite ill. Charles Geiger has had a rather severe case of ear trouble. Clinton Sandmyer has been down with tonsillitis. Dorothy Matheny has been quite ill this week. Mrs. E. L. Pravitz spent Sunday and Monday in Seattle. George Barr was a business visitor in Eatonville, today, Friday. A. Logan, who recently returned from Walla Walla has accepted a position with the Eatonville Lumber company. When a bachelor marries he needs nothing but the consent of the girl and a marriage license. But when a widower marries he must have the consent of his grown children and the approval of the neighbors. The fact that he is out of tobacco will come nearer spurring a man to hazardous risk than the sight of beauty in distress. Pg. 3, col. 4, 5, & 6 CORRESPONDENTS WANTED The Dispatch wants a correspondent in each of the following places: Kapowsin, electron, Graham, Ashford. For the Kapowsin correspondent we will pay a monthly payment. The other places will be paid for on a basis of subscriptions secured in those places. The Dispatch furnishes necessary stationery and stamps. If any of the readers of the paper in towns not represented know of anyone who would make a suitable correspondent they would be doing the Dispatch a distinct favor by calling this to their attention. Write The Eatonville Dispatch, Eatonville, Wash. Pg. 4, col. 3 NATIONAL-ASHFORD NEWS A party of lady friends pleasantly surprised Mrs. John Norwood at her home last Thursday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower. She received many useful gifts. Dainty refreshments were served. W. E. Demorest was in National Tuesday and Wednesday on business. Mr. Silvers of Tacoma was a National visitor Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Gibson returned to their home in National Sunday. The Masonic Lodge of Ashford held a public installation of officers for the coming year at the hall, Saturday evening to which they invited all Masons and their families. At the close of the services a delicious supper was served by the ladies. Judd Phelps was in Tacoma on business the first of the week. A. Butler drove to Tacoma Wednesday on business, returning Friday. Mrs. Herbert Lidren and son Keith returned to their home in National Tuesday from Tacoma where Mrs. Lidren has been for the past six weeks. Mrs. F. M. Brown was a Tacoma visitor over the week-end. Mrs. W. G. Ballantyne and children returned to National Saturday from a week's visit with relatives in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Emel Pasy have moved into the Gruidle house. Mr. Swanson who recently purchased the Leitch mill at Ashford has been here for the past few days looking over the property preparing to start it going in a few days. BENSTON NEWS The Needle Craft Club met with Mrs. Barbezat, Thursday. Those preset were Mesdames Furro, Tattler, Anderson, Morgan and the hostess. Quite a few of the Benston people are on the sick list. Freida Lipke spent Saturday afternoon with Ethel and Alice Lindall. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Tattler called on Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Malcom, Sunday. Kenneth Lipke was taken to the hospital at Eatonville, Saturday, and had his ear operated on. Parker Tattler was so fortunate as to kill two bob-cats, Sunday morning. Mr. Bosworth of Tacoma was in this locality Monday. Mr. Bosworth is the surveyor for our local county ditch. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS There will be a game of basket ball, Friday night, Jan. 12, between the Mineral Athletic Club and the Eatonville high school team. The game will be played on the floor of the Eatonville gym. The Ladies' Aid of Eatonville will meet at the M. E. church Thursday evening, Jan. 18. MINERAL NEWS Continued from page 1 When Mr. Follett was working on the boom at the saw mill Friday afternoon, a log upon which he was standing, rolled, throwing him into the deep water of the lake. Mr. Follett is a good swimmer and reached the land unaided. Mr. W. S. Cox representing the Crescent manufacturing Company was in Mineral, Tuesday. Mrs. Bert Gunderson of Pleasant Valley was shopping in Mineral, Monday. Mr. Lew Longmire is improving the interior of the E. J. Martin building and will occupy it in the near future. R. Matthews spent the latter part of last week in Tacoma on business. Pg. 4, col. 4 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. B. C. Ohneck and daughter Thelma motored to Eatonville last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willim McCutcheon motored to Eatonville, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. K. L. LeMaster were Eatonville visitors, Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones motored to Eatonville last Wednesday. Paul Nelson was in Eatonville, Monday, on business. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg were Eatonville visitors, Wednesday. Miss Ruth Spinning of LaGrande was a visitor at the Krones home, last Sunday. John Candel visited at Ellis' Sunday last. The election at the Tanwax hall on the bond question went 46 to 11 in favor of the bonds. Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and son Ed, visited at Asmussens'. Saturday. Mrs. Frank Krones was a Tacoma visitor, Saturday. Mr. S. W. Raddue, the new owner of the Lake Wood Farm, was a Tacoma visitor, Saturday last. Mr. Raddue is erecting a store on his property and will soon open for business. The location is on the Mountain road, just below the farm of Frank Krones. Mr. and Mrs. John Asplund entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mr. R. Flander and daughter Bessie, and Ace Mattix. Mrs. Nels Asplund visited relatives at Ohop, Sunday. Mrs. Hillberg and son Bob are ill at their home with the Grippe. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg visited with relatives at Swan Lake, Tuesday. Mr. K. L. LeMaster and Mr. Ellis are getting out telephone poles to connect with the Eatonville line at Tanwax hall. Charles Haberland and John Ellis made a flying trip to Eatonville Wednesday. Pg. 4, col. 4 STRINGTOWN NEWS Mrs. Beaumont's children are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Kipper who have been in Tacoma for the last month called at the ranch Saturday. Nellie Langberg spent Sunday at home. Ed Kendall has purchased an auto. Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and George LaBrash made a trip to Eatonville, Saturday night. Mr. Olden is sawing wood with his gasoline saw, in this vicinity. Mrs. George Martin spent Monday with Mrs. Engle at Lynch Creek. Mr. Geisey made a trip to LaGrande, Sunday. Mr. Kendall and Glee Kendall spent Sunday at home. ADDITIONAL LOCAL John Lewtas of Tacoma was in Eatonville last Friday and Tuesday of this week. He is representing the Ellison & White Lyceum Bureau of Portland, Ore. He addressed the P. T. A. Tuesday and they are considering the proposition of financing the giving of five entertainments by the Lyceum Bureau. The cost will be in the neighborhood of $325. The entertainments consist of lectures and musical numbers with other features. The P. T. A. has taken the matter under advisement. All those who have incomes of $3,000 and over, per year, who have to pay the government income tax may find out the revised rulings of the government by applying at the Eatonville post office, says postmaster Jackson. Miss Ruth Gay will lead the Epworth League at the church, Sunday evening. Fanny Leak was operated on, Thursday, for appendicitis. She is doing well at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Harris of Rocky Point Ranch are both very ill.