THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, January 19, 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 19, 1917 Volume 2, Number 22 Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL JOTTINGS FROM AROUND THE TOWN Dr. M. C. Hill, dentist of Eatonville, made a trip in his auto to Tacoma, Monday evening, returning to Eatonville, Tuesday forenoon. The small children of Mr. and Mrs. McDowell, who have been quite ill are improving. Wilkeson's oldest child has been quite ill this week. F. M. Groe has been down with the Grippe for several days this week. William Simmons of National formerly of Eatonville spent several days in Eatonville the early part of the week. Mrs. R. Pagel of Seattle is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Coombs, in Eatonville. Professor Lyon of the Eatonville schools, stated this week that he wished to commend the people of Ashford, Alder, Kapowsin and other Tacoma Eastern towns for the support they are giving to this years Fair. A baby girl was born, Tuesday night at 9 o'clock to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Jacobs, of Eatonville. Andy Vitcovich left the Eatonville hospital, Wednesday morning, for Elbe, his home. Watch this paper for the date of a big Rag Doll Social to be given by the League. W. C. Howard. Mrs. Norwood, of National, was in Eatonville, Tuesday. Mrs. G. W. Scurlock had as her guests, Monday evening, the following from Alder: Mrs. Mae Hotes, Anna Hotes, Charles Marek, Einar Carlson. Mrs. Scurlock states that Miss Margaret Hotes of Alder, was taken to a specialist in Tacoma, Wednesday evening. G. R. Ingersoll whose former business in Eatonville was destroyed by fire, in 1915, has returned to Eatonville and has purchased the hardware business of C. C. Emmons and will conduct this business in the future. Mr. Ingersoll was a resident of Eatonville for some thirteen years. After looking around for nearly two years, Mr. Ingersoll was unable to find an opportunity to enter business such as he found was offered in Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. Emmons have built up a very substantial hardware business from a small beginning. They have not announced their future plans. FREE DANCE Everybody invited. Saturday evening, Jan. 27 at new store on Mt. Road, ¬ mile North of the Tanwax Hall. Bring your lunch. Coffee will be furnished. S. W. Raddue Pg. 1, col. 2 PETERSON BOY MEETS DEATH Annex Peterson, age 16, was severely injured, Tuesday, Jan. 16, while working at the Royce mill near Eatonville. He died Tuesday night at 11 o'clock. He was cleaning out some refuse from under a large saw at the mill when the bar which he was using caught in one of the teeth of the saw and was hurled against him with great force, striking him in the groin and lower part of he abdomen. Death resulted from internal injury and hemorrhage. Deceased was well known here, having been born in Eatonville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Peterson, who have a ranch below Eatonville. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother Will, of Eatonville and two sisters, Mrs. O. Wright of Eatonville and Mrs. Ed Skewis of Salem , Ore. Funeral services will be at the Eatonville M. E. church, today, at 1 p.m. Burial will be made at the local cemetery. ELBE NEWS NOTES Charles Lockhart was a business caller in Elbe, Thursday. Mrs. A. R. Campbell and Mrs. William Maze were afternoon, callers at the home of Mrs. J. Patton of Williamson, one day last week. Mrs. Ada Exstrom will entertain the ladies' Sewing Circle, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Sinpier called on Mrs. G. A. Baker, recently, she having become nicely settled in her new home, belonging to Mr. and Mrs. John Horn. Henry Horn has bee patching up the side walk in front of his home and the Odd Felloes' Hall. Mrs. Pearl. E. Engel, primary teacher will leave, the last of the week on a business trip to Spokane. School in her room will be suspended for a few days, and will be made up by her, later. Mr. Frank Kennedy has been sick in bed with an attack of the La Grippe and his wife and baby daughter are just recovering from the La Grippe. Mr. Edward Zellar, teacher of the Rhoder District school, is having a week's vacation, owing to an epidemic of measles in that district. During his vacation Mr. Zellar is assisting Mr. Hardy in building his new hay shed and this building is being pushed forward rapidly. Mr. Ben Combs of Eatonville has also been working on the building, the past week. This will make the second day shed in use by Mr. Hardy and judging from the number of head of stock owned by the citizens of Elbe, he will have none too much store room when the second one is completed. Roy Montague is in Tacoma for an indefinite period, where he will seek employment. Jan. 24, Wednesday evening, the White Dove Rebekah Lodge will entertain members from out of town, also several visiting members. A large crowd is anticipated. Mrs. William Maze entertained the L. L. Society, Wednesday afternoon, at which a large number were in attendance. Those visiting the club were Mrs. Rudolph Kolb and son, Miss Marie Lutkins and Mrs. Winters. "Tennyson" was given by several of the members and a musical selection was given by Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Mrs. Maze, with Mrs. Arthur may at the piano. Roll call was answered by proverbs. A lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. May. Mr. Maze made his usual stage trip to Tacoma, Wednesday. He will soon return to the old schedule and make his regular trips from Mineral to Tacoma. Andy Vitcovish has returned to Elbe, from Eatonville, where he was in the hospital. He is stopping at the Tourist hotel. Charles Lockhart was in town, Thursday. Continued to Col. 3 Mrs. Gill entertained Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Kolb, Mrs. Lutkins and Mrs. Horn Friday afternoon. Oscar nelson has been on the sick list the last week. Mr. Switzer was in Tacoma and Eatonville, Monday. Tom Dunn, of the Pac. Bldg. and Loan Association, of Tacoma, is stopping at the Tourist hotel. Mr. Zellar, teacher of the Roder school visited the Elbe school Thursday. Mrs. Kolb gave a big birthday party, recently, to several of her relatives, in honor of her son, Jesse, for his birthday. Mr. Upright of Tacoma is spending a few days in Elbe. J. Hearn of Eatonville was in Elbe, Monday. Johnnie Morris of Ashford was visiting friends in Elbe, Thursday. Mrs. Gladys Ailport of Tacoma spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Born-Sunday, Jan. 14, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sherman of Eatonville, a son. Pg. 1, col. 3 FINDS GOLD NUGGET IN CHICKEN By Clay City Correspondent Mrs. F. E. Donnelly of Clay City was very lucky last week. She had killed a chicken and was preparing the bird for the cooking process when she discovered a beautiful gold nugget in the craw of the bird. NEWS FROM ALDER School started again, Wednesday after being closed for over three weeks owing to an epidemic of measles. The measles, however, are raging in this community, but in view of the fact that nearly all of the children have been exposed to them it is thought better to open school so as to permit those who had gotten over their sickness to attend. Mrs. Lilly A. duke went to Tacoma, Wednesday, to undergo an operation. She will probably remain there, two or three weeks. Margaret Hotes who has been seriously ill as the result of complications which set in after the measles, was taken to the Tacoma Hospital, Wednesday afternoon at the suggestion of Dr. Bridge. Dr. Wislicenus of Tacoma was called to Alder, Wednesday, for Carl Boettcher, Sr., who is seriously ill. He is afflicted with heart trouble. Henry Hedborg returned from Eatonville, Tuesday, where he had been visiting his brother for a few days. Frank Criswell returned from Tacoma, Saturday, where he has been for the past three weeks with his sick wife. Mr. Criswell says that Mrs. Criswell is feeling somewhat better and is able to sit up again. Frank Shepard was reported on the sick list this week. At a game of basket ball at the Gymnasium last Saturday, the Alder boys received a good trimming when the Elbe boys defeated them by a score of 25 to 13. Mrs. J. M. Toney returned from Tacoma the first of the week where she has been visiting friends. The Powell-Poole Logging Company will again resume operation in a few days. They shut down before Christmas until Spring but owing to the present good weather, they decided to start operation at once. Einar Carlson and Charles Marek are going into the wood business. They have ordered one of the portable gasoline drag saws. They will open for business sometime next week. For the first time in eight years Musical Hummel, a traveling show, appeared in Alder, Wednesday. The people of Alder welcomed the return of the show. It is one of the best that has ever played here. Pg. 1, col. 4 DIRECTORS PLAN BIGGER FAIR A bigger and better fair was the plan mapped out at the meeting of the directors of the Tacoma Eastern Fair Association at Eatonville, Thursday, Jan. 18. Nearly every place on the line was represented. It was decided to lengthen the duration of the fair and the exhibits will be placed in the buildings Thursday of Fair week and the Fair will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All indications are that the Fair this year will be much larger than heretofore and it will no doubt be something that the entire Tacoma Eastern district will be proud of. This is evidenced by the interest taken by people from all the different locations. It has become quite evident that the present facilities for housing the exhibits are inadequate and a committee was appointed to investigate the advisability of enlarging the buildings. Committees were appointed for making the premium list, specialty and Railroad exhibits were also appointed. The meeting was the best that has ever been held, so far both in attendance and business transacted. Among those present were: Mr. F. Duke, Mrs. H. Hedborg and Mr. G. W. Scurlock, of Alder; Dr. T. H. Long, Mr. A. Butler and Mr. J. B. Kernahan, of Ashford; Mr. O. Malcom and W. Schuh of Kapowsin; Mrs. E. L. Pravitz, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bruen, Mrs. Hillberg, Mr. F. Krones and Prof. Lyon, of Eatonville. NEWS FROM MINERAL Mr. J. R. James was in Tacoma Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. T. E. Newman and little Mary Florence Snell left for Ellisport, Monday, for a few weeks visit. Catherine Ellen Melton, on month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Melton died Thursday, at the home of her parents. A brother and sister survive the deceased. The little one was laid to rest in the Mineral cemetery. Mrs. J. Scott entertained Saturday evening, in honor of Mrs. Scott's husband's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Armour will spend a few weeks in Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. H. Potrafke motored to Tacoma, Tuesday. Dr. Shadd and Del Reynolds motored to Tacoma, Saturday. Mrs. R. C. Carter has as her guest, her cousin, of Satsop. Mr. Upwright is registered at the Storm King. Miss S. Leary of Canada is the guest of Miss Gertie Hochhause. CARD OF THANKS We desire to tender our most sincere appreciation of the sympathy and many acts of kindness accorded us in our affliction and bereavement in the loss of our daughter, Catherine Ellen, J. J. Melton and Family. Mrs. Gavan and daughter Nancy came up from Portland Sunday, to spend two weeks with Mr. J. Gavan. Mr. and Mrs. E. Allison are now residents of Mineral. Miss myrtle Randall of Morton was a week-end guest with Mrs. Lillian Snell. A party of young people were entertained at the Gavin home, Saturday evening. M. E. CHURCH CALENDER The girls' choir under the direction of Mrs. Luther Wright will sing at the evening services. Pg. 1, col. 5 MRS. STIDHAM HAS HEN HATCH CHICKS IN JAN. By Mud Lake Correspondent When you feel like kicking about this climate and country, you ought to remember that it might be worse. And if you think for a minute that this is a hard winter you're badly mistaken. Some time ago a hen owned by Mrs. W. H. Stidham stole a nest out in the woods and on the 14 of Jan., brought out 6 fine little chickens. Now even a Washington hen couldn't have done such a stunt in Montana. NATIONAL-ASHFORD NEWS Mrs. M. Parsons was an Eatonville visitor, Monday. Judd Phelps expects to visit with friends in Arlington for a week or ten days. Mrs. George Hetu visited with friends in Mineral, Tuesday. Mrs. Isabel Benty was in Ashford over the week-end returning to Tacoma on a Tuesday. Mrs. LaChapelle went to Tacoma Tuesday for a brief visit. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Russell and grandchildren, Marjorie, Madeline and Kenneth Kolburgh, are visiting at the homes of Mrs. T. H. Long of Ashford and Mrs. S. A. Manning of National this week. A party of friends of J. B. Kernahan gathered together Saturday and pleasantly surprised him at his home in Ashford in honor of his 69th birthday. The esteem with which this fine old man is held by his friends was manifested by a handsome cribbage set which was resented to him with a few fitting remarks by Dr. T. H. Long. The evening was spent playing "500" and at a late hour a delicious supper was served by the ladies. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rosso, Mr. and Mrs. A. Butler, Mrs. E. Hershey, Mrs. E. Schaffer, Mrs. Gussie Kummer, the Misses Laura Winston, Rachel Russell, Esma and Maurine Hershey and the Messrs. C. R. Workman, E. Olson, Fred Seigel, F. B. BuEchley, L. J. Rexroth and the host and hostess. A party of county surveyors are in Ashford this week making preliminary survey of the road which will be paved this summer. The Ladies' Aid Society was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. J. L. Brady on Thursday afternoon. George Manning and his son George were in Tacoma Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Mrs. George Bender and children returned to National Saturday and are living on Demorest Hill. Joe Barkell returned to National Saturday evening, from Alpha and is again working at the mill. Mrs. G. E. Skinner went to Tacoma, Wednesday morning on a brief business trip. Mrs. S. Hara was taken to the Japanese hospital in Seattle, Saturday, where she will undergo treatment for rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Walker went to Tacoma Monday where they visited friends for the week. Dr. Long, J. B. Kernahan and A. Butler drove to Eatonville in the doctor's car Thursday on business connected with the Tacoma Eastern Fair. Bert Ransweiler made a business trip to Tacoma, Monday. Otto Bauman was in Elbe on business, Monday. A mystery surrounds a pair of shoes and sox which were left freezing on the church porch, Thursday morning. No one seems to claim them, although they are perfectly good shoes and sox. Are they yours? Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons are moving to Eatonville, John Doty left National Saturday for Eatonville where he will remain for the time being. Mrs. George M. Norwood visited in Eatonville Wednesday and Thursday this week. Miss Kate Moran returned with her for a brief visit. Pg. 1, col. 6 DISCUSS FARM LOANS BY U.S. By Alder Correspondent The organization of a Farmers' Loan Association under the new rural credit act was fairly started at a meeting of the Alder Commercial Club held at Odd Fellows' hall last Saturday night. County Agriculturist Chas. A. Cole spoke for nearly an hour explaining the working features of the new bill. He stated that he had written to the Farm Loan Board for the necessary blanks and other information for the organization of associations of this kind but hat he had not received them as yet. Nine farmers have already agreed to become members and take advantage of the money offered by the government under the act. It is planned to hold another meeting in the near future at which time final arrangements for a permanent organization will be effected. The meeting will probably be held sometime next month. Farmers from Eatonville, Alder, Elbe and Ashford will be represented in this organization. At the conclusion of the discussion of the loan act, County Agriculturist Cole and Prof. Newbill of the State College gave a long talk on the farm problem. Mr. Cole spoke on the need of raising better potatoes and the organization of girls' and boys' clubs. Many questions were asked by the farmers all of which were answered with a careful solution of their difficulties. A number of the farmers from Eatonville, Elbe and Ashford were present and all enjoyed a very interesting meeting. The Commercial Club plans to hold these meetings every month or two in order to give a proper discussion to these various problems. County Agriculturist Cole has promised to attend as many meetings as possible. EATONVILLE GETS 22, MINERAL A. C. 20 The Eatonville high school team defeated the Mineral Athletic Club in a close game of basket ball, Friday evening, Jan. 12, on the floor of the Eatonville Gym. The game was well played and fast. The feature of the game was the playing of Harvey Smith and Ernest Jacobson, who are new in the game. The line-up: LaChapelle, Haried and Busier, forwards; Gavin, center; Haried, Mitchell and Naslund, guards, for Mineral. H. Smith, W. Nettleton, F. Peterson, forwards; E. Jacobson, center; Mensik and VanEaton, guards; for Eatonville. S. Collins refereed the game. H. Elmlund and F. Mensik, it is said, were down in their school work and were out of the game. They have been star players for the team in previous games. Eatonville high will play the Puyallup high school at Puyallup, Friday, Jan. 19. BENSTON NEWS A delightful surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Tattler, Monday evening, the occasion being the birthday of Mrs. Tattler, also the birthday of Mr. and Mrs. Tattler's son, Parker. The evening was spent playing games and music. Mrs. Olaf Malcom and Mr. Hugo Schmidt gave some very beautiful selections. Light refreshments were served and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Mr. and Mrs. James were callers at the Barbezat home, Sunday. Mrs. C. Denny and Mrs. Hugo Schmidt called on Mrs. C. Tattler, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Morris of Tacoma spent the first part of the week with Mrs. Olaf Malcom. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING Christian Scientist hold their regular meetings at the residence of Bert Thomas, Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible class at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Pg. 2, col. 1 THE COMMON PEOPLE Etc. While the finding of the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Powell was a very unhappy ending to the hunt for the lost couple, still there is a side to the story which stands out and offers some consolation. The spirit of sacrifice and unselfishness of those who undertook the search and those who assisted in so many ways still convinces us that the old western spirit of hardihood and courage still lives in spite of modern civilization with its love of comfort, warmth and ease. One can not but admire such men as those and especially such as Parmenter. We are told that he is not a young man by any means but he managed to stay with the hunt from the very first. It is said that he is the dad of ten children and that he is a fine old man. He deserves a medal. Pg. 2, cols 1, 2, 3, &4 HOW FARMERS MAY FORM FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION Etc. Continued on page 3, col. 3 Pg. 2. col. 3 & 4 "STICK-TO-IT-IVENESS" Etc. Pg. 2, col. 4 THANK ALDER FOLKS Editor Eatonville Dispatch: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Powell and Mr. and Mrs. E, E, White, parents of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Powell, requested Mrs. Duke to express their sincere thanks to the people of Alder who so generously gave their help, both in searching for the lost couple and in bringing in the bodies from the scene of the tragedy. Lillie A. Duke, Alder, Wash. CONTRIBUTED FROM ALDER The Sunshine, The Moonshine and The Rainbow Logging Companies will have another competitor in the field (known locally) as the Blue Sky Logging Company. BOY SCOUT NEWS Boy Scout activities are many and varied. The local troop are busy qualifying for the Second Class at present. The program last Saturday consisted of practice in flag signaling or "Wig-Wagging", a fine lecture on treatment of injured, by Dr. Bridge, and tracking. In the latter test, a paper trail of a half mile, thru brush and woods, across streams and pastures was required to be covered in 25 minutes. At various stations along the route were left serial numbers to be picked up by the trackers. These when turned in at headquarters gave evidence that each leg of the course had been crossed. The Scouts were started alone, one every two minutes. In order that the tracking might be independent. The boys judged it O. K. On the last hike, cooking and fire building tests were given. To know how to light a fire with one match in the deep woods on a wet and snowy day is a valuable acquirement, tending to avert forest tragedies. Harvey Wheeler of Tacoma Patrol has been transferred to the Eatonville Camp. Dr. J. E. Fales will give the boys a lecture and demonstration of bandaging next Saturday. Pg. 3, col. 5 SNAKES-FARMERS' FRIENDS Etc. NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marinzulich visited friends in Eatonville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Danley attended the dance in Kapowsin, Saturday night. Miss Dena Marchetti of Eatonville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Marchetti, Thursday. Mr. Joe Aarkinstall and son Reginald spent the week-end in Seattle and Tacoma. Mrs. Smith who has been very sick for some time is slowly improving. Charley Bailey was absent from school several days last week, suffering from a bad case of tonsillitis. Friends will be pleased to hear that Mr. Marinzulich, who was taken to the hospital, Monday, suffering from pneumonia, is improving. Mrs. Marinzulich is staying in Eatonville so that she may be near him. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Siegmund entertained a party of friends from Dupont on Sunday. Mrs. Walter Danley visited friends in Kapowsin, Wednesday. Pg. 3, col. 6 COUNCIL MEETING JAN. 16 The town council of Eatonville met Tuesday evening, Jan. 16 at the town hall. Councilmen Kipper, Fairbairn, Coombs, Stephens and mayor Nettleton were present. Councilman Stephens was appointed to act on the Cemetery Committee, by Mayor Nettleton. Proposed extensions to the light system were discussed. Motion was made and carried that clerk be instructed to investigate the cost and purchase wire for extensions. Motion carried that a case of electric globes be purchased. It seems that Plank Street is a continual source of expense to the city. The council was in favor of gradually removing planks and filling in with gravel. The clerk was instructed to make the necessary improvements on Plank Street, also to investigate the possibilities of filling in with gravel. Several councilmen reported that the coasting of children on the side walk on Center Street hill had proven dangerous to both children and pedestrians. Clerk was instructed to draw up an ordinance to stop coasting on all city side walks. Motion carried that clerk be instructed to investigate the cost of new boxes for the water hydrants. Motion carried that clerk be instructed to communicate with Mr. Abbott, superintendent of the LaGrande power plant, with regard to borrowing or hiring a giant for sluicing several thousand yards of dirt off of lower Mashell Ave. The following bills were ordered paid: T. Dickson, labor on streets, $6.28. Pioneer Bindery & Printing Co. receipts, (printing) $17.69. Council was adjourned. SPANAWAY A. C. GIVES BASKET SOCIAL The Spanaway Athletic Club will give a Basked Social and dance at Spanaway, Saturday, Jan. 20. Music will be furnished by Kilgore's Orchestra. Ladies are invited to bring well filled baskets. Admission is 75 cents and dancing until 2 a.m. Pg. 4, col. 3 OHOP VALLEY NEWS The members of the Ohop Telephone Co. were working on the line a few days this week, making it into a two-party line. Jim Carlson installed electric lights in his mill last week. P. Peterson is wiring his house for the same purpose. Mrs. Lena Taylor entertained the Ohop Sewing Circle, Thursday. Those present were: Mrs. Malm, Mrs. Jaensch, Mrs. Manning, Mrs. Jensen, Anna Peterson, Ida Anderson, and Mary Jacobson. The visitors from Silver Lake club were Mesdames McCutcheon, Reeves, Kreger and LeMaster. Einar Carlson and a party of friends from Alder spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. Hedborg. A. Anderson, P. Peterson, A. Simenson, and J. Hurley motored to LaGrande, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joselyn and son Clarence spent Sunday with their folks. Mr. and Mrs. E. Jacobson spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. Olden. Mr. and Mrs. C. Jaensch and son Charles spent Sunday at the Brewer farm. Mrs. H. Kjelstad, Martha Kjelstad, Anna Larson and Mrs. Jaensch visited at Petersons', Sunday Mary Jacobson spent Sunday with Ida Anderson. SILVER LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis entertained at dinner, Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson. Charles Haberland left for Roy, Wash., Thursday. Ed Christensen installed a phone for Mr. Raddue, Saturday. May Krones entertained at a party in honor of her brother, Leonard, for his birthday. Miss Inez Miles of Roy visited at Ellis' Friday of last week. Mrs. Bement has as her guest, last week, her sister, Mrs. Mary Kircher of Tacoma. Miss Augusta Hammer left Wednesday for Seattle to attend her sister's (Miss Sophie Hamer) farewell concert. Those who visited at the Krones home, Sunday, were Arthur Coburn, Emma Asmussen, Mrs. Ellis and son Lawrence. Miss Sophie Hammer returned from Seattle, Saturday. She will go east, soon, to study Indian music. Frank Krones hauled a load of furniture to LaGrande, Sunday, for William Nicole. Frank Ellis and sons, John and Lawrence, left for Tacoma, Monday. Mrs. William McCutcheon, Mrs. Bob Kreger, Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. LeMaster attended the Ohop Sewing Circle, last Thursday. Alfred Nelson, Marie Aspelund, John Sitzman are on the sick list. LOCAL SCHOOL NEWS Commercial Department A typewriting speed class for the more advanced typewriting students was started Monday, January 15. "Accuracy first" is the motto, and in the first accuracy and speed test, two students in the class wrote for six minutes without errors. Most of the time will be devoted to speed drills, and the class is endeavoring to make a speed of forty-five words per minute by the end of the year. The class is somewhat ahead of the state requirements in shorthand notwithstanding the fact that it lost two weeks of school this year because of sickness. BAND IS WORKING AGAIN The band is working again. A splendid bass horn has been purchased which will add much to the effectiveness of the band. Music has been sent for, to be used by the beginners; band. This band is for instruction only. The music will be very simple and as soon as players can read well enough, they will be promoted to the regular band. The instruction is free and many should take advantage of this opportunity. The advanced band is spending every rehearsal in preparation of a good program to be given at a concert in the Spring. Pg. 4, col. 4 MUD LAKE NEWS Last year we all had the Grippe and this year we have it a whole lot worse. Those down last week were the Misses Nettie and Minnie Conrad and the whole Guske family, also Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stidham. Ed Reiter is home for the week on account of the cold weather. Mr. Magnuson drove to Eatonville last Thursday. Hazel Reiter called on Myrtle Elseth last Saturday. Nettle Conrad called on Ileta Golden last Sunday. Alfred Brewer and Dewey Frederickson were Mud Lake visitors Sunday. Louis Wesserling just received a shipment of fruit trees. Ed Reiter also received a number of fine apple and cherry trees with this same shipment. Carl Hoganson, who is acting as night-watchman at Trout Lake mill was unable to work several days last week on account of Grippe. Mrs. E. Hillberg called on Mrs. Harris at Rocky Point, Wednesday. Florence Golden spent Wednesday of last week at the Conrad home. The school board has purchased a new stove for the school house. It was badly needed and the little old red school house on the hill has about it a more cheery appearance since it's arrival. Our teachers, it is rumored, was so delighted that she lost her voice for a day and had to hire a substitute. Fred Matheny and family of Eatonville were callers at the Stidham home Sunday. Mrs. Conrad called at the Gopher Hill farm last Wednesday. Miss Emily Fredericksen spent several days in Tacoma last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elseth and family took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Roe and family, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and Hazel and Edwin spent Sunday at Gopher Hill farm. The C. O. Lynn Companies' hearse on its way to Alder, for the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Powell, broke down at the Lone Maple farm and a machine from Eatonville was dispatched to tow it in. J. N. Fredericksen was a caller at the Guske farm, Tuesday night of last week. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen and son, of Stringtown, spent Saturday and Sunday at the Cedars. CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Conrad were dinner guests of N. P. Christensen's' Friday of last week. Emily Fredericksen spent several days of last week in Tacoma. Everett Kittleman of Lynch Creek called on Alfred Brewer Sunday. Frank McTee of Tanwax was hauling shingles for Golden's new barn last week. Misses Mary and Minnie Conrad visited Mrs. A. Gustafson of Leber Sunday. Dahl Stidham made a business trip to Eatonville Wednesday. Cora Golden called at Cedar Grove, Wednesday. Charles Fredericksen of Tacoma visited relatives in this vicinity Saturday. Dewey Fredericksen attended the basket ball game at Eatonville Friday evening. James Franklin is working for Harry Reed. Mrs. A. B. Conrad called on Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen, Sunday. Florence, Marie and Fritz Guske called at Cedar Grove Sunday. Grandma Hoganson of Mud Lake called at Conrads', Tuesday afternoon. Manager-I say, Hamfat, old man, why don't you join a moving picture company? Crushed Tragedian-Why should I so degrade my art? Manager-Because then you could become a reel actor. Baltimore American.