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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 A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People Second Year, No. 25, February 9, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1. col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Meet me at Fairbairn's. Adv. tf. We buy rags-Pioneer Garage. RIDE IN COMFORT The only steam heated stage on the Eatonville Run. Adv. 13 tf. -J. T. Carlson, Mgr. Piano and guitar lessons, phone 12R5 Eatonville. Adv. 13 tf. Second hand goods bought and sold see C. H. Williams, Eatonville, Adv. 13 tf. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING Christian Scientists 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. $2.75 pr. Doz. Fine Cabinet Photoes. Lee, Cor. Pac. & Jefferson, Tacoma. Adv. No. 21. tf. DANCE Dance at Tanwax hall, Saturday night, Feb. 17. Larson's orchestra of Tacoma, 4-pieces will furnish the music. No. 24 3t. FOR SALE CHEAP-100 Grav. Apple and other assorted trees. For particulars see E. G. Moen, Eatonville. Adv. No. 25 Mr. C. M. Parkins has gone into the 'chicken business'. His most recent purchase was a setting hen. Miss Cora Snyder of Tacoma spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Grover Jacobs. Major S. S. Sulliger will deliver his lecture on "Border Experiences" at the M. E. church on Saturday night at 7:30 instead of Monday night as previously announced. Admission free. He will also preach on Sunday morning. Three new candidates have presented themselves for membership in the Boy Scouts Troop. They are Ivan Lane, Samuel Smith and Morris McDowell. This brings the Troop roster up to 20 names. Others who may contemplate joining will find it to their advantage to take this opportunity. John Norwood of National, was in Eatonville, Monday. He expects to return to Eatonville in a short time and will make his home here. N. W. Smith moved from his farm near Eatonville, to his home on Rainier Ave., in Eatonville, the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger entertained Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Smith, Mr. Harry Steere and Miss Hazel VanBevers, at cards, Tuesday night. Mrs. C. C. Snow has issued invitations for a "Bridge" next Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Marcel Smith entertained at tea, last Friday afternoon. The guests were, Mrs. Charles Geiger, Miss Hazel VanBevers and Mrs. O. J. LaBreche. Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Bruen entertained at auction bridge Saturday night. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger, and Mr. and Mrs. O. J. LaBreche. Mrs. Geiger won the prize. Harry Greene stepped on a board which had a nail in it, Tuesday morning. The nail was protruding upward and Mr. Greene stepped upon the nail. Eatonville now has a marshall who is very lame and he navigates with the aid of a big stick. Mr. and Mrs. Eberline and Mr. Jameson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Smith, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Davis are visiting at the Gross' place. Mr. C. J. Johnson, tie inspector for the Milwaukee is inspecting some ties at the Eatonville Lumber Co. yards. Pg. 1, col. 2 DEATH OF MRS J. REESE By National Correspondent Mrs. Catherine Reese, wife of John L. Reese, after whom Reese's camp on the 5700-foot elevation of Mount Tacoma was named years ago, died suddenly late Saturday afternoon in Speer's Studio in Tacoma. Death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Reese, one of the pioneers of the country around Ashford came to the state 27 years ago with her husband and settled at Ashford. Eighteen years ago Mr. Reese established Reese's camp on the mountain where he conducted the place as a summer resort. One year ago, on account of ill health, the family moved to Tacoma. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Reese accompanied Mrs. Fred Hotes of Alder, and Mrs. S. Estes to the Speer Studio in Tacoma, where Mrs. Estes went to have a picture taken of her children. The party had been there but a short time when Mrs. Reese fell to the floor unconscious. Death came within a few minutes. Mr. Reese, who was at Ashford, was notified. Beside her husband, Mrs. Reese is survived by three sons, Robert of Ashford, and James and John of Tacoma; four daughters, Mrs. Z. Chapman, of Morton, and Misses Della, Lola and Catherine, of Tacoma. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rice Anderson, live at Orting as does a brother Rice Anderson. Robert Anderson is in Oregon and another brother, John Anderson, lives at Ashford as do Mrs. Julian Tyson and Mrs. J. R. Harp, sisters. The funeral was held from the Methodist church in Tacoma, the Rev. J. L. Brady of National officiating. The bereaved family has the sympathy of a host of friends in Ashford and national. KAPOWSIN MAN DIES By Kapowsin Correspondent William W. Woody, 50 years of age, died in Tacoma, Saturday morning. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Leila Woody; two sons, William and John and two daughters, Bertha and Beulah. Up to about two months ago, the Woody family lived in Kapowsin, where they had been residents for a number of years. Mr. Woody was a member of the Kapowsin Aerie of Eagles. Funeral services were held Monday in Tacoma under the auspices of the Eagles. Interment was made at the Oakwood cemetery at Tacoma. FARMERS INSTITUTE IN EATONVILLE-FEB. 26-28 The date for the Farmers' Institute has been set for the days of the 26th, 27th and 28th of February. The Institute will be held at the Eatonville high school buildings and grounds. There will be lectures for farmers along the lines of soils and correction of soils, crops, silos and silo building, ensilage for silos and dairying will be discussed. Among the well known farm experts will be Prof. Schupp and also his wife. They are authorities on poultry. Miss Sutherland, who is known over the state as an authority on home economics will be here and special arrangements will be made for her so that she will be able to give practical demonstrations of her knowledge. This department of the Institute should be highly pleasing to the women and girls. Speakers for the farmers will include Prof. Price, Prof. Thornbur, Prof. Blanchard, Prof, Hagnauer, Prof. Stahl, and Prof. Stooke. An announcement of the program for the different days will be given out later. Louis Haugenchields, who is a former resident of Eatonville, has been in Eatonville this week. He has been in Prince Rupert, B. C. for the last 6 years. Jack Thomas had his shoulder severely injured, while working at the camp of the Eatonville Lumber co. He will be laid up for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. A. Berg visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Marti, Wednesday. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM ALDER The epidemic of measles which has been raging in this community for the past month has about come to an end. Nearly all of the children, including some of the grown people were effected with this disease. No change has been reported in the condition of Margaret Hotes who is ill at the Tacoma General Hospital as a result of complications from the measles. She was operated on last Friday but her recovery has not been as rapid as expected. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gregersen are the proud parents of a baby boy born Tuesday morning. Both the mother and baby are doing nicely. Annie Lorenz returned to Alder the latter part of last week. She has been attending school at Centralia. With the purchase of a tract of government timber in Section 22, the Poole Logging Company will resume operation this week. Chas. Morris of Tacoma will have charge of the camp. M. J. Brown, U. S. forest Ranger, will have charge of the scaling of the timber for the government. One of the most delightful events of the week was a party given on Frank Criswell at his home Wednesday night. Harry Davidson is making considerable improvements on his ranch. He is now clearing an acre of land. After completing this job he will probably erect a handsome bungalow which will greatly add to the beauty of his place. James Bellamy, who has been working on the road, narrowly escaped serious injuries, Wednesday. While working with a pick in the rocks he struck a cache of dynamite which has been buried along side the road. James says that had the powder not been frozen it would probably have exploded and no telling where he would have landed. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Johnson left last week for St. Paul, Minn., where they will participate in the winter games. They expect to return in two weeks. Mr. Johnson is agent for the Tacoma Eastern Railway at Alder. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Tatro are the proud parents over the arrival of an 8 lb. baby boy born Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tatro were formerly residents of Alder, the former being employed as agent for the Tacoma Eastern Railroad. They now reside at Kapowsin where Mr. Tatro holds the same position. Bob Leach of Eatonville was here Wednesday with a Ford load of {t}raveling men. Hank Geirtz has purchased the property of Frank Richardson and will make his home there. He formerly occupied the place of the Miller's who are now in Idaho. The girls of the Alder High will play the Eatonville High, Friday night. Of course victory for the Alder team is expected. Mr. and Mrs. Oviat made a trip to Elbe, Sunday. The Duke & Watkins Logging Company are now making preparations for the logging of a tract of timber for the Reliance Lumber Company. The timber is near the Powell claim, It will be pulled into the river by donkey engines and floated down to Headworks where it will be loaded on cars for shipment. Work on getting the shingle mill in shape for operation is proceeding rapidly. The company expects to start operation within a short time. Alder is glad to learn of the return of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Anderson, who will now make their home here. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left here about two years ago for Index, where Mr. Anderson was employed in a mill. Their decision of returning to Alder comes as good news to their many friends here. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. Harrison of Elma was a weekend guest of Mrs. Ed Trim. Mrs. J. Melton expects her uncle, Mr. J. G. Hockett of Butler, Missouri, this week. Mr. Robert Miller and Miss Clara Smith were very quietly married in Tacoma, Tuesday. Miss Esther Coleman has taken the Flynn School. Mr. Wm Maze will start his stage between Mineral and Tacoma, Wednesday. Mrs. K. F. Richards was in Morton, Tuesday, to have some dental work done. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Petrofke returned home from Tacoma, Tuesday. Mrs. A. Nordell entertained the following, Tuesday afternoon: Mrs. D. Reynolds, Mrs. C. Erickson, Mrs. E. Swenson. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stewart returned home, Tuesday, from Seattle, after visiting a week with Mr. Stewart's sister, Mrs. C. L. Davidson. Mrs. K. Longmire and son Len went to Tacoma, Monday, from there they will go to Orting to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Reese. Mr. Harry Smith went to Tacoma, Wednesday, to secure the necessary legal document to validate the partnership which he is about to enter. Helen Carter entertained a few of her friends, Tuesday, honoring her 5th birthday. BENSTON NEWS Mr. Stidham has a gang of men busy on Benston hill road. Mr. Carlson has resumed his work at the logging camp, having found hard sailing on job work. Mr. and Mrs. Elhart and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dickenson. Hugo Schmidt was a Seattle visitor, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson spent Sunday evening at the Denny home. School called Monday, with a full attendance. Public speakers, Cole and Blanchard will speak at the school house, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 and Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock. All are invited. These men are authorities on farming and are doing great work assisting the pierce county farmers. Mrs. Denny called on Mrs. Hugo Schmidt, Saturday. Benston Improvement Club is rehearsing a play to be given in the near future. Grandma Lipke called on Mrs. Denny, Monday. The National mill was shut down for only a few days as the weather has moderated to such an extent that it has been possible to resume operations. All of the Eatonville employees returned to National last Sunday. WANT 2 TRAINS DAILY By Alder Correspondent The people of Alder are resentful at the action of the Tacoma Eastern railway in discontinuing one train and restoring the one train per day service. The Commercial Club has been instructed to write a letter to the Passenger Agent of the railway company urging them to restore the two trains per day service. Word has been received that the Kapowsin Improvement Club has taken similar action. Alder regrets to learn of the departure of Einar Carlson, who left last week for Mt. Vernon, where he will be employed in a grocery store. Einar has been here many years and was a popular young man in this community. Pg. 1, col. 5 DEATH OF B. STELLA By National Correspondent B. Stella, of Eatonville was killed, Tuesday, at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when one of the cranes of the National mill collapsed and buried Stella beneath its heavy timbers. Death was instant. On account of the weight and mass of the wreckage it took several hours to extricate the body from beneath the debris. Stella was in the employ of the Pacific National Lumber company and had been employed for some time on the crane. The company has a number of giant cranes which are used to handle the heavy timbers in the yard. The Pacific National company makes some of the largest and heaviest timbers in the Northwest. The cranes are operated with electrical machinery. Louis Stella and Mrs. Louis Stella, father and mother of the deceased were notified of the death Tuesday afternoon by officials of the company. The parents reside in Eatonville. When the crane fell it threw George manning from the runway upon which the crane traveled. Mr. Manning fell about 25 feet to the ground. He suffered a very bad sprained ankle, otherwise he is unhurt. Dr. T. S. Long took him to the hospital in Eatonville. The Dispatch office received the message of the death of B. Stella, Tuesday afternoon, over the long distance wire, from National, Mr. W. G. Ballantyne speaking. Mr. Balantyne is the bookkeeper at National. He requested that the parents of the dead man, be notified of the death. This was done. The parents are Italians and the deceased was born in Italy. He was 21 years of age the 10th of May, 1916. The young man was industrious and eager to learn and was getting on with his work in good shape. The parents were grief stricken when informed of the lose of their son and the mother refused to be consoled. The father said, "He loved his work so much", when speaking of the boy's work with the crane. The body was brought to Eatonville, Wednesday morning by A. W. Merrow undertaker. He happened to be in National at the time of the accident and the father made arrangements for Mr. Merrow to bring the body to Eatonville where the funeral services will be held Saturday from the undertaking rooms of A. W. Merrow. Burial will be at the Eatonville cemetery. ELECTRON NEWS ITEMS Miss Dorothy Lightfoot returned Monday, from Orting, where she spent an enjoyable week end with friends. Mr. Charles Moergeli spent Sunday afternoon at Electron. Mrs. Eaton left Electron, Wednesday, and will be with her mother in Tacoma. Mrs. William Shea and Miss Lillian Simons were at Camp Eight, o{f} Electron, Wednesday. Miss Lillian Simons spent Monday with Miss Alice Williams at Kapowsin. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cole are taking the places, as cooks, of Mrs. Eaton and Miss Anna Schultz. Mr. and Mrs. Peters left, Tuesday for Tacoma. Mrs. Peters will remain for some time as she is going to care for her mother, who has been very ill. John Droes spent Friday night at his home, out from Kapowsin. Mrs. Roy Huff spent Wednesday in Tacoma. Mr. E. Engwald, Mr. Stuber and Mr. Aubrey Jolly spent Friday evening in Kapowsin. At the I. O. O. F. meeting in Kapowsin, Friday night, Electron was represented by; Mr. Mat Gerber, Mr. Orley Whitford, Mr. Rufus Huff, Mr. Alva Whitford, Mr. Paul Laeger, Mr. Ray Peters, Mr. Joe Illingworth, Mr. William Rusau and Mr. August Larson. Continued to col. 6 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and their infant son went to Tacoma, Sunday. Mr. Smith returned, Tuesday, but his wife and son are still in Tacoma. Neva Rusau was able to return to school this week. Mr. and Mrs. Borgwardt are in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jolly left for Tacoma, Monday. Mrs. Jolly went to see a doctor and Mr. Jolly attendee the funeral of Mr. Woody of Kapowsin. The people of Camp 8 have organized a card club, which is to meet every Thursday night. Its first meeting was held this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hockaday. After the card games were finished, refreshments were served and all reported the affair a great success. Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Trout, Mr. and Mrs. Borgwardt, Mr. and Mrs. Lake. Pg. 1, col. 6 KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tatro, Tuesday, Feb. 6, and 8 lb. boy. Mrs. Jennie Hall celebrated her 61st birthday, Feb. 2nd, 1917. Mrs. Wheelis went to Tacoma, Saturday, to have her eyes treated. Mr. Pickett and son Archie visited in Tacoma, Saturday. Mr. Edwards has as his guest, Mr. Winsburg of Morton. Mr. Wallace Daniels is on the sick list. Mr. Earl Pollock and brother returned, Saturday, from a trip in the East. Mrs. T. Stephens of Eatonville spent last Friday with Mrs. Wearmouth. Mrs. C. A. Kent entertained the D. M. C. Club at her home. Friday, Feb. 2nd. In spite of the bad weather a large gathering was in attendance. Dainty refreshments were served. Miss Ruth Showers of Puyallup, is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Ray Bryant. Mr. Jones of Hoquiam will conduct the barber shop in the Ketchum Pool Hall. Mrs. Hotz of Hotz Station attended the D. M. C. Club, Friday. Mr. C. Brittian motored to Tacoma, Thursday. Miss Margaret Stromberg has been visiting for the past week at Trout Lake. Mr. Miles Murphy was a Tacoma visitor, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. P. Walbridge returned from Tacoma, Saturday. Mr. C. A. Kent made a business trip to Tacoma Saturday. The Improvement Club held its regular meeting Monday night, in the Auditorium. Mrs. Bert Rogers and daughter Ruth went to Tacoma, Tuesday. Mrs. Webster of Benston spent Saturday with Mrs. John Fraidenberg. Mr. Jim Bratner of Tacoma is visiting his sister, Mrs. B. Rodgers. NEW METHOD FOR STUMP PULLING William Rose made the Dispatch office a call last Monday. William has a ranch near Eatonville. He also has a scheme for clearing land of stumps. He bought, while in town, a sack of corn and took it with him to the ranch. He intends to bore holes into the base of the stumps which cover about four acres of his place. The holes will be bored so that the bottom of the hole will be about three feet beneath the surface of the ground. The holes will then be filled, partially with corn. Then William will turn his hogs loose. They will root out the stumps in their efforts to get the corn. You say you don't believe it? Pg. 2, col. 1 THE WAR SITUATION The relations of the United States and Germany are in a critical condition and everyone is watching for the development of affairs which look like war. Etc. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The Auction Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Bert Brantner, Wednesday afternoon. The high score was won by Mrs. J. W. Stinnett. Those attending were: Mrs. R. Beckwith, Mrs. N. J. Bruen, Mrs. J. Hearn, Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn, Mrs. G. B. Ingersoll, Mrs. J. Galbraith, Mrs. O. LaBreche, Mrs. M. Smith, Mrs. C. C. Snow, Mrs. J. W. Stinnett, Mrs. E. L. Pravitz, Mrs. C. O. Geiger. Mrs. C. C. Snow leaves today for Seattle where she will visit friends and relatives for a few days. J. Hearn is on a trip to Victoria and Vancouver Island. He will return at the end of the week. Pg. 2, col. 2 NATIONAL-ASHFORD NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith and Johnie returned, Sunday, from Eatonville, where they visited with friends last week. Dr. T. H. Long was in Tacoma over Sunday on business. Mrs. Eda Lidren, of Tacoma, visited at the home of her son Herbert Lidren, over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brady and Mrs. Dora Ransweiler attended the funeral of Mrs. J. L. Reese in Tacoma, Tuesday. A son was born to Grant Estep of Ashford, January 28th. Rice Anderson, Mrs. J. R. Harp, Mrs. Chas. Cain, Frank Moore, Harry Greer, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tison, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and Robert Reese were among those who attended the funeral of Mrs. John L. Reese, from Ashford, in Tacoma, Tuesday. The Ashford Red Cross Auxiliary of the Tacoma Chapter met at the home of Mrs. A. Butler, Friday afternoon. Joseph Johns of Ashford went to Tacoma, Thursday on business. Justin Phelps was a passenger for Tacoma, Thursday morning. Rev. H. Bean, D. D., of Colville is officiating at a series of gospel meetings being held at the National church. E. W. Demorest was in National Wednesday on business. A party of young people from National drove to the home of H. D. Schaffer above Ashford, in a bob-sled and surprised Miss Lottie Schaffer, Friday evening, last. The guests had prepared a delicious lunch which was served after several hours had been spent with games. Those of the party were; Misses Ruth and Virginia Allison, Alma Hamilton, Vivian LaChapelle, Maurine and Eyma Hershey, and Messrs. Hurd, Brady, Sensabaugh, George and Arthur Borden, Verville, Osborne, Reese, Harp, Davis, Schaffer, Ransweiler, McCrae and LaChapelle. George Norwood and family left national, Thursday, for Eatonville where they will reside for the present. The Ladies' Aid will be entertained at the home of Mrs. F. M. Brown, Valentine's Day. Mrs. Ann Manning came up from Tacoma Thursday for a short visit with her sons George and Sam Manning in National. TIDEWATER NEWS Mrs. Fred Jensen entertained at luncheon for Mrs. Olof Swanson, Mrs. Frank Potts, Mrs. Wm. Raysbrook, Mrs. Harris, and Edith Swanson, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Pearl Conner and Mrs. Trebert called on Mrs. Viola Jensen, Wednesday. Miss Grace Kronquist entertained at cards Saturday evening. Five hundred was played. Those present were Elmer Nelson of Tacoma, Aind Swanson, Miss Bernice Spin of Portland, Albert Swanson, Edith Swanson. A dainty luncheon was served. The Silent Seven motored out and met the Noisy Eleven. Mrs. George Hamlin is spending the week at home. Mrs. A. N. Christensen is spending the week in Tacoma. Mr. J. Jensen spent the week end in Tacoma. The funeral of Sallie Howard was held in Eatonville last week. George Barr officiated at the ceremonies. Mrs. Howard was married the week previous to Thos. Howard, by Rev. Wood of Eatonville. She was in a critical condition at the time of her marriage. Deceased has been married to Mr. Howard for a number of years but desired to have the ceremony performed according to the white laws. She was a member of the Cowlitz tribe of Indians. Edith Coombs is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Pagel in Seattle. J. E. Carlson and family, of Mineral, are in Eatonville for some time. Dad Rogers has made several improvements in his place of business. Pg. 2, col. 3 THE MOVIES HOW WOULD YOU MEET A GIRL John Barrymore Does It His Way In "Nearly a King" Etc. PAULINE FREDERICK SURPASSES HERSELF Gives Great Characterization in, "The Spider." Etc. "THE SHIELDING SHADOW" First episode, "Treasure Trove" Etc. The P. T. A. had a mothers' meeting at school, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 6. The meeting was well attended. Mr. Wingard has had a new fence placed in front of his place. Have You Trouble With Your Watch? One man in Tacoma can cure it, if it can be done. SYMAN Square Deal Jeweler, 1132 Broadway. Adv. Pg. 2, col. 4 COMMERCIAL CLUB HAS SUCCESSFUL MEETING The Commercial Club of Eatonville met at the town hall, Tuesday night. The meeting was very successful in attendance and matters taken up at the meeting. About twenty attended. C. C. Snow, president of the Club, presided, Charles Biggs, secretary of the Club has been with Troop B. since July of last year so E. R. Vaughn was elected to act as secretary. The matter of initiation and membership fees was taken up and laid over until next meeting. The Farmers Institute, which is to be held in Eatonville, days of Feb. 26, 27 and 28 was discussed. The Club decided to do everything possible to make the institute a success. A committee on publicity was appointed. They are: Prof. B. W. Lyons, A. W. Bridge and C. A. Nettleton. Other matters of minor importance were discussed. Discussion was had in regard to the building of the road to Clay City. Mr. T. Galbraith attended the meeting and explained some matters relative to the securing of what is know as the Middle road which will give the farmers of the Ohop Valley access to Eatonville by a better road than they now have. Mr. Galbraith has been an enthusiastic worker for this road and he urged the Club to get behind the campaign for the road. A committee was appointed to secure the necessary signers to a petition to be presented to the county commissioners. The committee is: T. S. Galbraith, B. W. Lyons, A. W. Bridge, N. J. Bruen, R. W. Coombs, N. P. Christensen. The committee proceeded, Wednesday, to get the signers to the petition. The petition was ready by Thursday. All opposition has been overcome and the road is assured. The Club will meet again next Tuesday night and another good attendance is expected. ROY 30 - EATONVILLE 24 Eatonville High was defeated by Roy High, Friday evening, Feb. 2 by the score of 30-24 in a hard fought game of basket ball. Eatonville defeated Roy, here, the previous Friday, but could not hold the small but fast Roy team on the small Roy floor. At the end of the first half the score was 22-8 in favor of Roy. Eatonville greatly out pointed Roy in the second half. As each team has won a game a third game will be played, Wednesday, Feb. 13, on the floor of the Tacoma Y. M. C. A. The line-up: Myre and Aind, forwards; Henderson, center; P. Murray and Henley, guards, for Roy. Elmlund and Nettleton, forwards; F. Mensik, center; VanEaton, H. Mensik and Jacobson, guards, for Eatonville. COUNCIL MEETING The town council of Eatonville met at the town hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 6. Mayor Nettleton and councilmen Marti, Fairbairn, Stephens, Kipper and Coombs were present. The matter of Plank street was brought up. The council decided to make an inspection trip to the street in question, Thursday afternoon. Ordinance No. 79 pertaining to the coasting on sidewalks was read and discussed. The motion was made and carried that the ordinance be passes at its first reading. A request for a water tap on Mashell Avenue was brought up. It seems that an ordinance pertaining to the putting of taps says that the tap must be installed for the sum of $8. The local plumber refuses to do the work for that price on account of the enormous raise in price of materials used in the plumbing line. The town clerk was instructed to correspond with other towns to see what they had done in this line. The following bills were presented and ordered paid: Eat. Lbr. Co., $5.20; Union Oil Co. $1.50; H. N. Greene $15.45; G. B. Ingersoll $8.35; F. VanEaton $5.00; N. J. Bruen $13.35; Luther Wright $2.50; Eat. Auto Freight $.43; Ed Christensen $4.50; A. W. Bridge $3.60; H. N. Greene $20.00. A Negro elevator man in a Broadway office building was telling Bide Dudley, the New York theatrical writer, that his landlord had forced him out of his home because he could not meet an increased rental. "So he dispossessed you?" said Dudley, sympathetically. "Wuss'n dat, boss" said the darky, "he disflatted me!"-Railroad pg. 2, col 5 & 6 Advertisements Valentine Dane at Butler's Hall in Ashford, Saturday Evening, Feb. 10. Good Music- Admission $1.00. SPEND A DAY IN SEATTLE - Steamer leaves Municipal Dock, Tacoma, 7:15, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.; 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 p.m. Fastest and finest steamers. Eight round trips daily. S. S. Jones, Agent Offices-Municipal Dock, {phone} MAIN 3445 THREE STAGES DAILY Time Table Leave Eatonville Leave Tacoma WEEK DAYS 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Leave Eatonville Leave Tacoma SUNDAY ONLY 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Additional Week-End Service Leave Eatonville, Saturday 7:00 p.m. Leave Tacoma, Saturday 9:15 p.m. FREDERICKSEN & BECKWITH Sparkling Apple Cider, Nature's Won Product Bottled 1 case 2 doz. Large $3.20 1 case 3 doz. Small $3.00 F. O. B. Tacoma Rebate for Empty Bottles-30 cents per doz. For large, 20 cent per doz. for small. COLUMBIA BOTTLING CO., Tacoma, Phone Main 229 Driving the brain starts the pain, Over-work, worry and the constant strain of a business life are often a cause of much trouble. Dr. Miles' NERVINE is highly recommended for all nervous disorders. It is particularly invaluable to business women. Regulate your bowels by using Dr. Miles' LIVER PILLS. If first bottle, or box, fails to benefit you, your money will be refunded. Pg. 3, col. 1 EATONVILLE THEATER, {schedule} Etc. Admission; Children 5 cents, Adults 10 cents CITY RESTAURANT CHANGES HANDS W. W. Marsh has taken over the City restaurant which has been conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Benston for several months. He will run a bakery and delicatessen in addition to the restaurant. He will make several changes in the present arrangement of the fixtures and add some improvements. Mr. Marsh was formerly in a similar business in Montana. Pg. 3, col. 2 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mrs. Harrison of Alma, Wn., and formerly of Elbe, was visiting with friends in Elbe, the past week, returning to her home, Monday afternoon. Miss Pearl Moriarity is assisting at the Tourist Hotel. Mrs. Jones returned from her trip to Spokane, Tuesday evening. Mr. Wm Maze has begun his regular stage trips from Mineral to Tacoma. The first trip was last Monday morning. Mr. Henry Horn left Tuesday on a business trip to Tacoma. Mr. hardy was a business caller in Morton, Wednesday, Mr. Rudolph Kolb having charge of the store during Mr. Hardy's absence. Mr. and Mrs. Flood and niece Miss Russell were business callers in Elbe the first of the week. In their recent trip from the East they endured the very cold weather, in crossing the mountains and were so unfortunate as to be passengers in the wreck occurring on the Milwaukee. Among those on the sick list the past week, are: Mrs. Laura Maze, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur May, little Dorothy Kennedy, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Kate Borden, and Josie Montague. Mrs. Dan Anvil returned to her home in Mineral, Wednesday morning. Mr. Zellar spent Saturday and Sunday in Elbe. Mrs. A. R. Campbell called on Mrs. Maze, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur May called on Mrs. Whitney, Wednesday afternoon. Lyman Borden, of Pleasant Valley was a business caller in Tacoma, Monday. The Elbe Shingle mill is running again this week, but the Elbe Lumber mill will not resume operations until the first of next week. Wm. Bowers of Williamson is visiting his family at Index, Wash. Mrs. Adair and Mrs. Exstrom spent several days last week in Tacoma. Verna Horn is visiting her little cousin, Mirle James, in Morton. Mrs. Thiessen has been on the sick list for the last week but is feeling better now. Pg. 3, col. 3 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. John Aspelund called on Mrs. Kropf, Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Hillberg had as their guests, Friday; Mrs. Hillberg's brother, Mr. John Price and Mr. Price's son, John of Edgewood, Wash. Mrs. Hillberg motored to Edgewood, Saturday, with her brother, where she will visit relatives and friends. Fern Fenton was the week end guest of Mrs. Clifford Manning. Mrs. Axel Berg and daughter Edith visited with Mrs. Ellis, Saturday. Mrs. Nels Aspelund was shopping in Eatonville, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones visited at the Raddue home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon had as their guests, Thursday last, Mr. and Mrs. Jaensch, of Ohop. Elsie Ingle was the guest of May Krones, Monday. Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon spent the week end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen. Billy Calloway is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson. Mrs. Paul Nelson was the guest of Mrs. Herman Anderson of Ohop, Wednesday. It is reported that the meeting of the League last Sunday evening was the best that the people of Eatonville have had the pleasure of attending for some time. Mrs. Prettyman was the principal speaker of the evening. The subject of discussion was "Bridle the Tongue" and the way Mrs. Prettyman handled the subject was certainly a great credit to her. Other speakers on the program were Mr. Beardsley and Howard, all of whom brought out thoughts that were very interesting, and should be a great help to any one. In our opinion it was a subject that should be discussed in every home and children taught its evil effects as well as grown people. If we could all learn to "bridle our tongue" then Eatonville might be a pretty nice place to live. From the "Observer" DANCE Dance at Tanwax hall, Saturday night, Feb. 17. Larson's orchestra of Tacoma, 4-pieces will furnish the music. No. 24 3t. Martha Olson and Axel Hetrick attended the dance at Mineral, last Saturday night. Mrs. Horn will entertain the Sewing Club next Thursday. BETHLEHEM'S BID ON SHELLS FOR THE UNITED STATES NAVY To the American People: The Secretary of the Navy has awarded contracts amounting to over $3,000,000 to a British bidder for 14 and 16-inch projectiles for the navy because of very much lower prices offered by the English bidders. We know nothing of the basis upon which the British bids were made, but the public is entitled to know the facts upon which we ourselves bid for this work. Two years ago we took contracts to make 4,200 14-inch shells at a price of $1,515,000. Up to now not a single shell has been accepted by the government, although we have expended, in wages, materials, etc., on these orders $522,881, and we have not received a SINGLE DOLLAR on these contracts. In addition, a literal interpretation of the contract might make us liable for penalties amounting to $678,016. In the light of our experience, and having no other basis, we bid for 16-inch shells approximately the same rate per pound as that which the Navy Department actually awarded a 14-inch shell contract one year ago. BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY, Chas. M. Schwab, Chairman; Eugene G. Grace, President. NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. J. Hearn of Eatonville, made a business trip to Clay City last Friday. Mrs. Siegmund has gone to Dupont to visit indefinitely. Mrs. Blankenship spent the week and in Seattle. Mr. S. W. Bell was in Eatonville, last Saturday. Mrs. Coombs, of Eatonville, spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. James in Clay City. Mr. Read of Kapowsin was calling on friends in Clay City, last Saturday. Mrs. A. Dukette of Tacoma and Mrs. F. Smith of Portland are the guests of Mrs. Ohiser. Mr. and Mrs. Bell visited at the Clevenger ranch, Sunday last. Mrs. Marchetti and baby spent Sunday with friends in Eatonville. Mrs. Tindall, who has been visiting Mrs. Harmon for some time has returned to her home in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Danforth motored to Tacoma, Wednesday. Mrs. Danley visited friends in Kapowsin, Wednesday evening. MUD LAKE NEWS N. P. Christensen of Eatonville was a caller in Mud Lake territory last week. Mr. Christensen was at one time a resident of our little colony. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family visited relatives at Swan Lake, Sunday. Antone Jensen lost a valuable cow last week. He has been searching through the surrounding sloughs, but has been unable to locate it. Mrs. Ed Reiter entertained a large party, Monday. Misses Minnie and Nettie Conrad called on Mrs. Guske, Sunday. Messrs. Nachtengales were unable to work last week for several days on account of the snows. L. E. Rape was a Tacoma visitor last week. Florence Guske was unable to attend school last week on account of an attack of the asthma. Are things wet enough for you? the only thing that keeps us from being "Drinkin' Sots" is in the difficulty in finding a dry place upon which to "Sot". We are particularly awaiting the results of the circulation of a petition in regards to the Middle road to Eatonville. N. B. Soft pedal for a while. The item in last week's Mud Lake news relative to Minnie Jaensch should have been Minnie Jensen. The Eatonville Hi Girls basket ball team will play the Alder ladies' Athletic Club at the Gym,. Friday evening, Feb. 9. CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon of Silver Lake Farm spent several days at Cedar Grove, this week. Misses Cora and Florence Golden and Dolly Nachtengale called at Conrads' Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Conrad spent Saturday evening at Fredericksens. Mrs. Vance Golden has been quite ill the past week. James Franklin is employed at the North Coast camp. Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon and Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen visited at Mountain View Farm, Monday Cora Golden called at Cedar Grove, Saturday. Mary Conrad is spending the week with her aunt in Tacoma. Einar Larson, of the North Coast camp, visited at Lone Maple Farm, Wednesday. Minnie Jensen, of Mud Lake, visited at Conrads', Friday afternoon. Lucile Golden, who has been sick is again able to attend school. Pg. 4, col. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Upright are visiting Mr. and Mrs. f. M. Groe this week. Pg. 4, col. 3 & 4 THE HOWLAND ESTATE How the Owner Acquired a Piece of Property needed to Complete It. By F. A. Mitchel Etc.