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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. 27, February 23, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington LOCAL AND PERSONAL MASQUERADE dance at Redmens' hall in Eatonville, Saturday eve., March 17. By Royal Neighbors. Supper, 35 cents plate. Mineral orchestra. Adm. $1. Adv. No. 27 Charles C. Biggs returned to Eatonville, today, Friday, after serving with Troop B at the Mexican border for several months. Mr. Biggs is looking well and says he feels fine except for the weather which is much colder than the southern climate. He says the work was very agreeable but did get monotonous at times. They had considerable riding to do and drill was a regular occurrence. The B Troop was mustered out of service this week. Mr. Biggs has not announced his future plans. He was at the time of entering the army, town clerk of Eatonville and member of the school board, which positions he resigned. Mrs. Mary Evans was a Tacoma visitor Friday. Miss Anna McTee of Tacoma visited friends and relatives here Sunday. G. Sandmire left Wednesday to take charge of the Perry Logging Co. at McIntosh. Mrs. G. C. Sandmire and daughter Vera left Wednesday to visit Mrs. Sandmire's mother at Tenino. Miss Isabel Burnett, of the Eatonville hospital attended, last week, the nurses' convention in Portland also the Red Cross convention. Miss Marjorie Engel was an Eatonville visitor, Sunday. Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn was hostess at a quilting bee, at her home, last Thursday. Those present were Mrs. J. W. Stinnett, Mrs. Bert Brantner, Mrs. E. L. Pravitz, Mrs. Bob Potter, Mrs. Jim Benston, Mrs. A. M. Thomas, Mrs. L. D. Vaughn, A very delightful lunch was served and the guests reported an enjoyable afternoon. A mother's meeting was held at the school house Tuesday afternoon. This meeting was a continuation of a former meeting. It was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kincaid, who have been in Eatonville for the past two months returned to Tacoma, Thursday. M. Elliott's child has been quite ill. FARMERS' INSTITUTE A Farmers' Institute will be held in Eatonville at the high school, days of Feb. 26, 27, 28. A large attendance is expected as there will be a number of experts and authorities on farming at this Institute. The ladies are not overlooked as Miss Sutherland, well known exponent of the art of domestic science will be at the Institute and will give the ladies many helpful suggestions on cooking and homemaking. Pg. 1, col. 2 NEWS FROM MINERAL Dr. Shadd spent Friday and Saturday in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Trim left Thursday for Houston, Texas, where they will visit friends and relatives for several weeks. At an informal dinner, February 16, Mr. and Mrs. B. Anthony entertained Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cromwell, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler, Wells Wheeler and Miss Ethel Pamment. Mrs. A. B. Haried entertained in honor of Edith Linde at a Valentine party at her home, Friday evening. The rooms were prettily decorated with Valentine suggestions. Games were played and the evening passed quickly. A delightful luncheon was served to the guests. Those present were, the Misses Ida Ahlstrand, Armilda Taylor, Margot Soderquist, Pearl Rowe, Agnes Linde; Messrs. Gunnar Swanson, Julis Swanson, Leslie Naugle, Henry Seymour. Mrs. Ethel Longmire left Thursday for a visit with her sister in Yelm. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ladd had as their guests for luncheon, Friday, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Adamy. Mrs. Tebow is expecting her mother, Mrs. Baker of Robe, Wash., to visit her soon. Miss Shannon returned to her home in Seattle, Sunday. Miss Shannon has been the guest of Mrs. J. DuGay for several weeks. James DuGay is attending the annual meeting of the New York Life Insurance company. Mrs. H. Armour returned home from Seattle, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Armour are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter born Jan. 25. Mr. and Mrs. Crowell of Tacoma are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler. Mrs. A. B. Haried entertained the Ladies' Aid, Thursday, Feb. 15. The Mineral Basket Ball team defeated Elbe boys in a game Friday evening, Feb. 17- score 27-22. One of the pleasant affairs of the week was an afternoon of sewing, with Mrs. Robert Matthews as hostess. Those present were, Mrs. M. Wood, Mrs. G. Sallstrom, Mrs. A. B. Haried, Mrs. Toles and Mrs. J. D. Adamy who was the guest of honor. Miss Martha Olson of Elbe was the week end guest of Mrs. J. DuGay. Mrs. Stanford of Glenoma has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. I. Ward, for the last week. Mrs. L. B. Pankey has as her guest, Miss Shelby of Elma, Wash. Mr. Cayo of Tacoma has accepted a position with the Mineral lake Lumber company. Joe Newhouse returned home Sunday, after several days visit in Seattle. Mr. H. Ladd spent Saturday night and Sunday in Elbe. Mrs. Fred Potrofke of Tacoma spent a few days this week with friends and relatives in Mineral. The two small sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armour are very sick with measles. Mr. and Mrs. W. Melton have as their guest, J. G. Hockett of Butler, Missouri. Mrs. T. Castle formerly of Doty, Wash. Is keeping house for her son Thurman Castle at this place. Mrs. L. B. Pankey was hostess to a large number of her friends in honor of Mrs. Joseph Suder, Friday afternoon, Feb. 6. A dainty lunch was served. Continued to col. 3 Ethel Longmire has Valentine party Wednesday, St. Valentine's Day, Mrs. Ethel Longmire was hostess for the Mineral Literary Club at her home. The rooms were tastily decorated for the occasion, the curtains drown down and the house lighted with candles. Some very amusing accounts of their first proposals were given by the members in response to the roll call. Mrs. Adamy told two or three comic stories. Mrs. Longmire's recitation, "When Ma entertains the Parson," brought gales of laughter. A duet by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Anthony completed the program except for the informal discussion on who should be boss of the house, as the men were absent this was of a necessity a little one sided. Delicious refreshments were served, very prettily carrying out the St. Valentine idea. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson are moving to Lynden, Wash., where Mr. Henderson will go into the jewelry business. Mr. Thomas Arthur of Tacoma spent Sunday in Mineral. Adolph Haried is on the sick list this week. W. Webb spent the week end in Morton. A number of Mineral's young folks attended a dance given at the Adams home in Flynn, Saturday night. CHURCH SOCIAL IS SUCCESS The Social given in the church parlors, Wednesday evening, by the young ladies of Mrs. R. C. Wheeler's Sunday School Class proved quite successful. Many games were enjoyed, especially so, the "Post Office," where Valentines made by members of the class were sold and mailed to those present. Judging from the Valentines the "Class" received, the young men of Mineral are very proud of them. After those present had learned their fate through the enclosed leaves of the Valentines, they lunched on "Young Love Sandwiches," Soul Kiss Ices" and "Angel Food" sweets and everyone left feeling that the evening had been well spent. Herman Potrafke, who has been working for the Mineral Lake Logging Company for the past twelve years, has accepted a position at Clear Lake, Wash. (near Eatonville). Mr. Potrofke left Sunday to take charge of his new work. Friends of Joe Walker will be glad to learn he has an excellent position in Cleveland, Ohio. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. Louis Baker of Tacoma has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Danforth the past week. Mrs. George Bailey entertained at a delightful birthday party last Friday afternoon, for her little daughter, Viola Pearl. Games were played, after which the children were seated around a table loaded with good things. The centerpiece being a beautiful birthday cake with three lighted tapers. All of the children reported having a good time. Mrs. Ohiser and Mrs. Harmon attended the dance in Kapowsin, Saturday evening. Mrs. Marinzulich is Surprised. Mrs. J. A. Marinzulich will long have occasion to remember her birthday last Friday, which she had planned to celebrate vary quietly. The ladies of Clay City going to her home "en masse" and completely surprising her. A delightful social hour was spent, after which a bountiful luncheon was served, the luncheon having been prepared previously, by the "uninvited guests". Many useful and beautiful gifts were presented to Mrs. Marinzulich. There will be an election of directors of the school board, in Eatonville, Saturday, March 3. One director for a term of two years and one director for a term of three years. Harry Green is now filling the office which was vacated by the resignation of C. C. Biggs. He will be a candidate for re-election, Mr. Green says, provided his friends nominate him. No others have announced their candidacy and the election promises to be rather a tame affair as compared with former elections. Pg. 1, col. 4 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. Frank Kennedy was called to Tacoma the first of the week on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Smith, who underwent an operation at one of the hospitals at that place. Mrs. Maze spent Tuesday in Tacoma. The Ladies' Literary Club has postponed their entertainment, that was to have taken place at the home of Mrs. Sachs, Feb. 22, until another month, owing to weather conditions and sickness among members. Mr. Wm. Dawson was called away last Friday to attend the funeral of his nephew's wife, near Seattle. Mr. Engel having charge of the janitor work for the Elbe school house during his absence. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borden, Geo. and Arthur Borden, Jr., of National, motored to Elbe and Pleasant Valley Sunday afternoon to visit relatives. Mrs. Albert Cook has been laid up for several days past with Rheumatism, but is improving. Several young people of Elbe attended the dance at Ashford, Saturday evening. A large crowd of relatives were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lutkens of Elbe on Feb. 15, the occasion being the birthday of Mrs. Henry Lutkens, also one or two of the other relatives which was duly celebrated among the children and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lutkens. Several from Alder, a daughter, Mrs. Inderbitzen of Tacoma and several other out-of-town guests were among those present. Leo Cronkhite celebrated his 15th birthday, Wednesday evening, Feb. 14, at a Valentine party, to a party of young people at games and Valentine features were among the evening's entertainments. The young folks pronounced it a very enjoyable evening and enjoyed the refreshments served at a late hour. Charles Montague spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of his uncle, Lyman Borden and family of Pleasant Valley. No new cases of measles have been reported up to this time. Claude Lewis having recovered and is nicely over them. Mrs. Lewis left for Texas one day last week for an indefinite stay. Mrs. R. H. Kellar is somewhat improved at this writing, although still confined to her bed with tonsillitis. Her children have all been quite sick the past week with tonsillitis, also. On Saturday, March 3rd, 1917, the annual School Election will be held at the Elbe School house, for the purpose of electing one district school Director for a term of 3 years. Mrs. Exstrom was on the sick list the past week. Roy Montague returned home from Nagrom last week, where he has been employed for the past two months. Mr. G. G. Hardy spent from Sunday until Wednesday in Tacoma on business, Mrs. Kolb having charge of the store during his absence. Mrs. Lambert and daughter, have been visiting with Mrs. Lambert's daughter, Mrs. Ford Phelps, of National for several days. Mrs. Bert Guntherson and Mrs. Lyman Borden spent last Wednesday afternoon with friends in Elbe. Lloyd Sachs spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Elbe. This is the first time he has been home for several weeks. The superintendents of the different departments of the Tacoma-Eastern Fair Association met at the school last Thursday and planned for the coming fair of this year. The premium lists are being completed and other work of concessions and advertising are well under way. Pg. 1, col. 5 KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Mrs. Harmon and Mrs. Ohiser of Ohop visited, Saturday, with Mrs. Skaugset. They also took in the dance. Mrs. Otto Moergeli was taken to the hospital in Tacoma, Tuesday. Miss Evans entertained the girls of the basket ball team, Saturday. A dainty luncheon was served. There was a patriotic program given in the Auditorium, Wednesday, by Mrs. Evans' room, in honor of Washington's birthday. Mrs. Charles Ermatinger and son of Tacoma, spent the last of the week with Mrs. Ermatinger's sister, Mrs. Williams. Mr. Will Johnson of Tacoma was a Kapowsin visitor, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Joe Johns joined the Odd Fellows, Friday night. Revival meetings are being held here all this week. The pastor of Mineral is assisting. Mr. Vere Buchanan got his foot hurt, badly, while working in the saw mill here. Mr. Mack Johns and Mr. Ed Fix have taken their teams to Carbonado to work on the road. There was a Valentine's social at the home of Mrs. P. Walbridge, last Wednesday. The house was decorated very prettily with red hearts. A large gathering attended. Lunch was served. Miss Margaret Myers went to Seattle, Friday. Mrs. Daniels entertained the masons' wives at her home, Wednesday. The out-of-town visitors were Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Knade, Mrs. Trout, of Electron; Mrs. Parks of Benston; Mrs. C. W. Schuh and Mrs. Clover of Tacoma. Cards were played. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Elders and three children spent Saturday in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher and Ruth Rogers went to Tacoma, Friday, where Ruth Rogers competed in the spelling contest. Mr. Barlow has bought the Walquist home. The D. M. C. Club met at the home of Mrs. Moulden, Friday. Lunch was served. Mrs. Schnell and daughter Laurena were in Tacoma, Monday. Little Zena Fix fell from the piano stool and hurt her arm quite badly. For a time it was thought to be broken. Mrs. C. W. Schuh of Tacoma has been visiting for the past week with Mrs. W. Schuh. Mrs. J. Anderson and Mrs. H. Nuttal attended the program at the school, Wednesday. Mrs. Brown is having her house newly papered and painted. The house will be occupied by Mr. J. W. Edwards. ERROR IS CORRECTED An error in last week's issue of the Dispatch stated Mr. Fellows joined the Masons. It should have been Mr. Fisher. Mrs. Ramin of Alaska is visiting Mrs. Eleason. Miss Mary Kent of Tacoma spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent. The dance given here last Saturday night was largely attended. There were many visitors from out-of-town. The Ladies of the Pocohontas had a very enjoyable meeting Tuesday evening. They had a dishtowel hemming contest. Mrs. Gussie Smith won the prize for finishing first and also for the best workmanship. Ed Kittelman had to thread needles for the ladies. Edward is said to be quite a crusty bachelor. The needle threading had quite a softening influence on him, so the ladies say. Pg. 1, col. 6 NATIONAL NEWS Mrs. George Hetu visited friends in Mineral, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Rice Anderson, the latte formerly Miss Laura Winston of Ashford, came to Ashford, Tuesday for a few days visit. They will make their home in the future, in Tacoma. The young couple have the good wished of their friends in National for their future happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Webster returned to their home in Lacey, Wash. After visiting at the home of J. R. Harp in Ashford the past week. Mrs. Clair Reeves and Rilla Mae Ford were Mineral visitors, Saturday. A. Williams made a brief trip to Tacoma, Sunday. The Ladies' Aid will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Wm. Emel this coming week. Rev. Bean left National Monday after conducting a series of very successful gospel meetings in the church the past fortnight. He went to Turlock, California, from here. The Ashford Red Cross Auxiliary met Friday afternoon in Butler's hall. Mrs. P. C. Lambert returned to her home in Elbe, Tuesday, from National, where she had been caring for her daughter, Mrs. Ford Phelps. Justin Phelps spent Saturday visiting his son in Morton. Mrs. Geo. S. Manning went to Tacoma, Wednesday, for a brief trip. Mrs. Fred Ashford was a passenger for Tacoma, Thursday morning. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. G. Date, Japanese, Thursday, Fe. 22. It is presumed it will be named George Washington, after the father of our country. Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Long entertained at dinner, Sunday. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kernahan, Mrs. Ruth White, F. B. BuEchley and miss R. Russell. Harry Greer was a Tacoma visitor this week. Rev. Geo. Gwinn visited with his parents in Seattle this week. J. M. Cox, C. H. Schoonover and Merle Allison were in Tacoma on business Monday. E. W. Demorest was in National on business Thursday and Friday. Mrs. J. L. Brady was entertained at the home of Mrs. Charles Erb at luncheon, Wednesday. Carl Lenk made a business trip to Tacoma this week. A. Mallory ("Pat") returned Wednesday from a trip to Manila and other parts of the Pacific Ocean. NEWS FROM ASHFORD A basket ball game is scheduled for Saturday with the Sodality team of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Rice Anderson who were married last week are visiting relatives and friends for a few days. Mrs. Fred Ashford is a Tacoma visitor this week. The mills have closed for a few days because of the recent snow fall. F. C. Moore from the Park Entrance motored to Ashford the first of the week. Miss Ezma Ashford, who went to Tacoma to attend the spelling contest has returned. J. W. Osborn is clearing a park on C. H. Muelle's summer home. Emily Fasy and wife moved to Tacoma last week. The H. O. A. Club will meet at the home of Mrs. S. D. Prettyman, Saturday afternoon. All little girls over the age of 8 years are invited to attend. Pg. 2, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL LOST-Pyrene Fire Extinguisher, between Antonie's and Coburn's places. Reward if returned to H. Antonie. Adv. No. 27 SOCIAL DANCE - March 10, given by Pocahontas, Redman hall, Eatonville, jitney supper. Adm. 50 cents. Adv. No. 27 See F. J. Lee for Baby Photoes, cor. 17th, Jefferson & Commerce, Tacoma, No. 27 tf. Miss Verna Morgan of Tacoma is spending the week with the E. L. Howard family. Mrs. E. L. Howard has returned from a seven week's visit in California. Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Bruen spent several days of this week in Seattle. Mr. Bruen attending to business transactions. They visited with friends. Mr. Bruen returned to Eatonville and was at the bank Friday and Mrs. Bruen expects to return Saturday. Mr. Roberts had charge during the absence of Mr. Bruen. Nels Christensen has had an attack of the Grippe. R. W. Coombs and Ben Coombs are dividing the old hospital building into several parts and moving them to different locations. Rev. Woods spent the fore part of the week in Tacoma and Puyallup assisting in special church services. NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Donnelly spent several days in Tacoma, last week, combining business with pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Thrift visited Mrs. Ohiser, last Sunday. Mrs. Joe Arkinstall attended the special session of the P. T. A. in Eatonville on Tuesday. She was the luncheon guest of Mrs. Wingard. Mr. and Mrs. James and son Floyd spent the week end in Eatonville. Mrs. Danley was shopping in Kapowsin Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Danforth went to Roy, Sunday, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Edwards accompanied them to Clay City for a few days stay. The ladies are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Bell, who have made their home in Clay City for the past year have moved to Tacoma, where Mr. Bell has accepted a position. The school children of Clay City enjoyed two days vacation this week. Miss Doris Arkinstall is spending her vacation with her parents in Clay City. Miss Emma Clevenger went to Tacoma, Wednesday. Pg. 2, col. 2 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Axel Berg entertained the Silver Lake Sewing Club, Thursday, afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hillberg, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Kreger, Miss Hammer, Mrs. Aspelund, Mrs. bob Kreger, Mrs. McCutcheon, Mrs. LeMaster, Mrs. Kropf, Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. McTee, Mrs. Ellis. And all enjoyed a Martha and George Washington program. Frank Krones lost one of his horses lat Friday. Mrs. Ed Kendall was on the sick list last week but is feeling better now. Mrs. Hillberg called on Mr. and Mrs. Krones last Thursday. The dance at the Tanwax hall, last Saturday night was well attended and all reported a good time. Silas Barr was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen last week. Mrs. Larry Smith of Eatonville was the week end guest of her sister Mrs. Wm McCutcheon. Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon spent Sunday with Mrs. McCutcheon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen, at Clear Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg left Wednesday on a business trip to Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson left for Tacoma Thursday where they will meet their son George H. Nelson, who is one of Troop B former National Guard organization, just returned from border duty. There is a petition out concerning the middle Eatonville road and we are anxious to hear what it will do. Editors note: It is understood that all the necessary signers in favor of the road, have been secured and the petition has been presented to the county commissioners and they, the commissioners have instructed the county engineer to make the necessary survey of the proposed road. The commissioners have stated that they have the necessary funds with which to build the road and assured the people of this community that they would proceed with the building of the road as soon as weather and other conditions were favorable. Their one condition was that the necessary signers be secured to the petition. Mrs. Kjelstad and son Matteus of Ohop, called at the Aspelund home, Sunday forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Aspelund called on Mr. and Mrs. Raddue, Sunday afternoon. SWAN LAKE NEWS Bessie Flander visited at Leber's Saturday afternoon. Mr. Asmussen made a business trip to Eatonville, Tuesday. Oscar and Emma Asmussen attended the dance, the 17th, at the Tanwax hall. Blanche Kreger called on Emma Asmussen Sunday. Blanche Kreger attended the dance at Tanwax hall. Those who visited at the Asmussen home, Sunday, were Mr. and Mrs. John Asplund; Henry, Pete, and Erick Asmussen; and Stella Bennett. Bill Dean visited with his father, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gilreathe and daughter Rosie attended the dance, Saturday. Mr. Snyder was in Eatonville, Monday. Those who visited Mr. and Mrs. John Asplund, Sunday, were Mrs. Kjelstad, Mable, Nora and Bernice Asplund, Mr. John Jensen and daughters Clare and Bessie, and Miss Emma Asmussen. Mr. Barney Reeves traded at the Lakewood Store, Tuesday. Blanche Kreger and Ace Mattix motored to Tacoma, Sunday. Pg. 3, col. 6 TIDEWATER NEWS Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Christensen were shopping in Tacoma, Monday. Mrs. M. Harris entertained for Mrs. Jack Green and Mrs. Charles Benson, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Christensen called on Mrs. Fred Jensen. Mrs. Olof Swanson is spending the week in Tacoma. Miss Bessie Flander visited last week with her sister, Mrs. Chris Leber. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lecuyer of Tacoma, formerly of this place, a baby girl. Mr. D. Mink of Tacoma, spent Sunday at home. Miss Emma Anderson of Tacoma is spending the week with her parents, here. Miss Ethel Hamlin spent the week with friends in Tacoma. Mrs. Wm. Raysbrook spent Saturday with Ellen Harris. Esther Gustafson spent the week end in Seattle. Mr. Walter Bloomsberg of Seattle is the guest of A. Gustafson. Mt. Tacoma Grange will give a dance in their hall, Feb. 24th. Pg. 4, col. 2 Bottom Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Potts of Trout Lake, a girl, Wednesday morning. Pg. 4, col. 3 NEWS FROM ALDER A meeting of the citizens of this community has been announced for Saturday night, March 3rd, to be held at the old school house. For the purpose of discussing plans for the building of a church in the town of Alder. The Rev. J. C. Reed of Kapowsin will preside. Everybody is urgently requested to be present. Charles Morris, foreman for the Powell-Poole Logging Co. is at the Eatonville hospital with eye trouble. Cedar poison is the cause of the ailment. Mrs. Godfrey Anderson and daughter, who have been sick for the past week with the measles, are now nearly better. A. J. Watkins went to Tacoma, Thursday morning, to buy his camp equipment for their logging camp. Mike Wackerle is erecting a new barn on his place. The Powell-Poole Logging Company suspended logging operations pending the moderation of weather conditions. George Lees is reported on the sick list. He is effected with a bad cold. George says there is nothing in the state that will effect a cure. John Cushman has just received a shipment of double deck bee hives with which he expects to experiment. He says that the double deck hive will bring better results than the ordinary hive. Carl Herman and Johnie Kruse who have been in bed with the measles are now able to be about again. Vary little interest is manifest in the coming school election next Saturday, March 3rd. One director is to be elected at this election. A letter has just been received from Geo. W. McArthur of Detroit, Mich. And at one time a resident of Alder. Mr. McArthur sends his best regards to the people of Alder. Richard Kruse is reported sick with a case of measles. ELECTRON NEWS ITEMS A number of Electron I. O. O. F. boys attended lodge in Kapowsin, Friday evening. Miss Lillian Simons spent Sunday with Miss Alice Williams, in Kapowsin. Mr. Mat Gerber, Mr. Paul Laeger, Mr. Joe Illingsworth, Mr. Rufus Huff attended an I. O. O. F. meeting in Eatonville, Monday evening. Miss Dorothy Lightfoot and Miss Lillian Simons attended a program, given by the lower grades of the Kapowsin School, Wednesday afternoon, in honor of Washington's birthday. Mrs. Lillian Simons is expected home about Saturday. Mrs. C. A. Jolly went to Tacoma, Thursday. Brumell Bradburn is ill this week. More guards have been sent to watch the power plant. Mrs. Letty Barber spent a few days with relatives and friends in Orting this week. BENSTON NEWS The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Walter Dickinson, Thursday. Those present were: Mesdames, Gund, Lindall, Krouse, Tattler, Furro, Schmidt, Lipke, Anderson, Barbezat. They will meet with Mrs. J. Anderson in two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Tattler were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. Malcom, Sunday. I am most sure the snow is a very unwelcome visitor in this part of the community. Tony Basavazic was a Kapowsin visitor, Friday. Fred Lipke was trading in Kapowsin, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were out driving, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jack, Pete Squally and Annie Ashue, all of Mashell Prairie were in Eatonville, Wednesday. They were buying supplies. Pg. 4, col. 4 OHOP VALLEY NEWS Miss Ida Anderson is visiting friends in Tacoma. Mr. C. J. Zintheo of Seattle, representing the Agricultural Engineering Co. gave a talk on the Weyerhaeuser Silo at the Edgerton school house, Wednesday evening. The meeting was well attended and some of the farmers are contemplating building silos in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Baker moved to Tacoma last eek. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Christensen spent several days of last week visiting old friends here. Mrs. Kae Barr, mother of George and Silas Barr, passed away at their home on Mashell Prairie, Feb. 9th. Mr. Birger Norman, employee of the Ohop Valley Shingle mill, went to Scenic a few weeks ago and entered the skiing contest held there. He came back with a silver cup which was a special prize given for having the best position. Mary Jacobson made a business trip to Tacoma last week. Mrs. M. C. King, who has been quite ill this winter is much improved in health. She is now spending a few weeks with Mrs. S. Jensen at present. Mr. and Mrs. H. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Malm, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jacobson, Andrew Anderson, Ernest Jacobson and Will Jacobson attended the semi-annual meeting of the Scandinavian Pioneer Club of Pierce Co. in Tacoma, Sunday. Cyrus and Donald Jensen spent Sunday with Kelmar and Clarence LeMaster. The High School students from this community attended the basket ball game in Tacoma, Wednesday evening. The opposing teams being Roy H. S. All reported a fine time. Jens Olden went to Alder, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Williams have moved into the little log school house. Mr. Williams is working for the Royce Logging Co. CLEAR LAKE NEWS Misses Cora and Florence Golden are on the sick list. Mr. W. H. Stidham spent Monday morning visiting the Clear Lake School. Mrs. Larry Smith and sons, Orville and Graydon, spent several days this week at Cedar Grove. Misses Minnie and Nettie Conrad went to Tacoma, Friday, returning Saturday. Miss Nettie participated in the County Spelling Contest at the Lincoln High School, where she won second place in the oral contest. Messrs. Clyde Stidham and Jake Nachtengale quit working at the north Coast Camp this week. Mrs. G. Vance Golden of Lone Maple Farm made a business trip this week to Mountain View Farm, and to Nachtengales', Hogansons', and Gopher Hill Farm, of Mud Lake. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McCutcheon of Silver Meadow Farm were entertained at dinner at Fredericksens', Sunday. Mr. A. B. Conrad made a business trip to Tacoma, Monday. Mr. J. W. Weaver of Tacoma was in this vicinity Monday, on business. D. Fredericksen attended the basket ball game at the Y. M. C. A., Tacoma, Wednesday night. Rev. H. Svinth will hold services at the school house, Sunday, Feb. 25th, 1:30 p.m. PREACHING BY REV. SVINTH Preaching services will be conducted by Rev. H. N. Svinth, next Sunday, Feb. 25th as follows: In the Clear Lake School at 1:30 p.m. sharp. In the Edgerton School, Ohop, at 3 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Fred Matheny, rural carrier of the mails from Eatonville says he handled over 17,000 pieces of mail matter during the month of January. He states that this was the largest amount of mail for the rural route in 8 years.