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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. 29, March 9, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington LOCAL AND PERSONAL Pg. 1, col. 1 We pay more for fresh ranch eggs than you can get elsewhere. Eatonville Lbr. Co. Store. Adv. No. 29 J. H. Kipper has rented his farm for a term of one year to Henry Wesserling and a Mr. Richardson, recent arrivals from Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Kipper will go to California in the near future. WANTED-Nursing to do. Phone or write Mrs. E. Darr, Elbe Wash. Adv. 1t. No. 29 Six men took their final degrees in the Eatonville lodge of Odd Fellows, last Monday night. They were H. J. Eppler, Lee James, Nels Christensen, John Larsen, Nils Langtwaet, Berger Norman. Alder and Kapowsin Odd Fellow lodges assisted in the degree work. Word has been received from Mrs. G. C. Sandmire that her mother died at Tenino, Wash., Wednesday, this week. Frank Golays of Hart's Lake, near Roy, held an auction sale at his place last Thursday. Farmers who attended from the Silver Lake district were Mr. Bement, Mr. Kipper, Mr. McCutcheon, Mr. John Jensen and Mr. Krones. Mrs. Luther Wright will present "The Doll's House," playlet, at the Eatonville high school, Tuesday evening, March 13, for the benefit of the P. T. A. Admission will be 15 and 25 cents. Mrs. H. E. O'Neal spent Friday and Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Charles Geiger. W. E. Collier, bakery proprietor of Eatonville arrived home from Tacoma the early part of this week. He had just secured his release from the custody of the Pierce county sheriff's office as he was arrested last week on a felony charge from Idaho. This was according to deputy sheriff Mohrbacher. The trouble is said to have arisen over an automobile. Mr. Collier secured his release on a writ of habeas corpus, the writ attacking the legality of his detention by the sheriff. Judge Clifford heard the case and decided that a certified copy of a warrant from another state was not sufficient to hold a man in this state, that another complaint must be filed in this state based on the certified copy of warrant from the foreign state. Pg. 1, col. 2 GREENE AND MARTI ELECTED DIRECTORS Eatonville school district held its annual school board election last Saturday, March 3. H. N. Greene was elected director for the three year term and R. Marti was elected to the two year term. Very few voters were present at the opening of the polls. The ball was started rolling when Mrs. R. Canty nominated E. L. Howard for the two year term. Mr. Howard was elected last year for a term of one year. E. r. Vaughn then nominated R. Marti for the two year term. Dr. A. W. Bridge nominated H. N. Greene for the three term. Mr. Greene is already a member of the school board, serving the un-expired term of Charles Biggs, resigned. He is clerk of the school board. J. C. Coombs then nominated f. S. Steere for the three year term. Nominations were then closed. H. N. Green received 147 votes, F. S. Steere 1 vote for the three year term and 12 votes for the two year term. R. Marti received 88 votes and E. L. Howard 49 votes. Those serving as the election board were; Mrs. Bert Brantner, Mrs. C. C. Emmons, Mrs. A. W. Merrow. Mr. Greene as indicated by the vote he received, was almost the unanimous choice of the voters. He has shown great interest in the school affairs. Mr. Marti is an exponent of economy and efficiency. P. .T. A. MEETING The Parent-teachers met at the high school in Eatonville, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. B. W. Lyon was chairman of the meeting and she gave an excellent paper on the history of hygiene. The Misses Brantner rendered a very pleasing duet. Dr. Fales gave a very interesting and instructive talk on Personal hygiene. Then came some enjoyable music from Mr. Beardsley. D. Bridge then gave a discourse on Medical Inspection of Schools. The picture was awarded to Miss Larsen's room. Mrs. Norman J. Bruen said yesterday, "After much discussion at the P. T. A. meeting, a petition was adopted to be brought before the city council, asking them to close places of amusement at midnight. This was decided upon in hopes that something might be done toward creating a sentiment that would tend toward having our amusements begin early and close at an earlier hour. Like the rest of the world. We feel that old and young need more day light hours and that especially the young people in school should have longer hours of rest." BENSTON NEWS School election was held at the school house Saturday, March 3rd. Mr. Barbezat was re- elected as director for a term of three years. Mr. and Mrs. James were in Tacoma on business, Thursday. Mrs. Jos. Parks and Miss Eva Smith of New Brunswick were the dinner guests of Mrs. F. Lipke, Thursday. Mr. C. Denny drove to Puyallup Monday returning Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Schmidt and C. J. Tattler were Tacoma visitors one day last week. Mrs. Jos. Parks and Miss Eva Smith called on Mrs. Olof Malcom, Wednesday. Grandpa Lipke and Grandma Lipke visited their daughter, Mrs. Fred Miller of Tacoma, Sunday. TOO LATE FOR LAST ISSUE C. C. Denny went to Puyallup, Monday, returning Tuesday with a load of spuds. Mrs. Elhart and Mrs. Dickenson spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Denny. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson are moving on to the Snell place. Mrs. Dickenson was a Kapowsin caller on Wednesday. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. Joseph DuGay was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tacoma for an operation this week. Her son James is with her. Mrs. Gus Kennedy and Miss Lizzie Myers are Tacoma visitors this week. The Mineral basket ball team will play Sodality A. C. of Tacoma Wednesday night. An interesting game is expected. Robert Matthews made a business trip to town Monday. Miss Armilda Taylor entertained a number of friends Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Noel McPherson. The evening was pleasantly spent with games and other amusements. At a lat hour delightful refreshments were served. Those present were the Misses Edith Linde, Ida Ahlstrand, Margot Soderquist, Ollie Johnson, Armilda Taylor, Mrs. Ida McPherson and Mrs. Lucinda Pierce. Messrs. Gunnar, Julis and Algot Swanson, Nels Olson, Leslie Naugle, Noel McPherson, and G. Pierce. Gib Sallstrom who has been serving on the jury in Chehalis for the last month returned to his home Monday. Mrs. Moore of Glenoma spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Mineral. P. T. A. held their monthly meeting in the Gym, Tuesday. A large number was present and the following program rendered: Music-Emma Fritz, Ozelle Schagg, Blanche Pamment and Madeline Bemis. "The Boy at School"-Mrs. A. B. Haried. Piano solo-Blanche Pamment A talk to Parents-Rev. J. M. Pamment Vocal solo-Mrs. William Toles. Mrs. M. Stewart spent the week end with friends in Tacoma. Mrs. Carter has as her guest, Miss Allie Rodriques of Elma. Mr. C. Hochhaus is visiting his son in Bremerton. Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Walrath entertained at an informal dinner, Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler, Mrs. N. Carter, J. M. Bean, Wells Wheeler, and Helen Carter. Mrs. Gavin is visiting her daughters in Portland. Mrs. A. B. Haried, who has been the guest of friends in Seattle, returned to her home Sunday. The Literary Club held its semimonthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the home of Mrs. A. B. Haried, with Mrs. B. Anthony as hostess. "Movie Day" was observed and the following program was very much enjoyed: Roll call answered by popular movie plays and their stars. Paper-"Where and How are Movies Made?" by Mrs. W. H. Dunlap. Paper-Censorship, by Mrs. F. J. Shadd. Paper-Billie burke, by Mrs. L. I. Walrath. Playette-"Pride Cometh before a Fall." This was under the direction of Ethel Longmire and proved to be quite a success. Those in the cast were; Mrs. M. Stewart, Mrs. B. Toles, Mrs. M. Woods, and Mrs. Robert Matthews. Continued to col. 4 Mrs. Baker, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Tebow, returned to her home in Robe, Wash., this week. Carl Soderquist made a business trip to Eatonville Monday. Mrs. G. Beashwood of Tacoma spent Sunday in mineral with friends. Mr. Axel Hetrick of Elbe spent the week end with friends in Mineral. Rev. J. M. Pamment and Rev. Reed of Kapowsin are holding a series of meetings in the Presbyterian church, beginning Tuesday, and continuing until Friday night. Rev. Reed is a very able man and the services will no doubt be very successful. Special music has been prepared for each service. J. D. Adamy has as his guest, his uncle, Mr. Gordon Lahr of Tacoma. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mrs. F. E. Donnelly entertained the ladies of Clay City very royally last Friday, the occasion being in honor of her birthday. After a very enjoyable social hour, a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr. Walter Birch injured his knee while at work in the factory Friday and has been unable to work since. Tony Cunyato has been on the sick list for several days. Messrs. L. Wright and Harry Fellows spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Marchetti and babe visited Mr. Marchetti's parents in Eatonville, Sunday. Reginald Arkinstall has gone to Snohomish to visit with friends and relatives. Mr. Danforth and Mr. Donnelly went to Tacoma Sunday. At the annual school election last Saturday, Walter Danley was elected director for a three year term. Mrs. Donnelly has been confined to her home for several days with La Grippe. Mr. and Mrs. Birch of Eatonville have moved to Clay City. They live in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Canali of Tacoma have been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Feroni for several days. Miss Mildred Wilhelm, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Danley for several days, left for her home in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly are enjoying a visit with Mr. Donnelly's sister, Mrs. Eaton of Tacoma. Friends of Mrs. Joe Arkinstall will be sorry to hear that she is suffering with an acute attack of stomach trouble. She has been confined to her bed for several days. Pg. 1, col. 5 KAPOWSIN APPROVES LOAN ASSOCIATION At the meeting of the Kapowsin Improvement Club held Monday, March 5, that body went on record as indorsing the Farmers Loan Association which was initiated at Eatonville last Wednesday evening, Feb. 28. The Eatonville Commercial Club has received the following communication from the Kapowsin Improvement Club: Kapowsin, Wash., March 7, 1917. Eatonville Commercial Club, Eatonville, Wash. Gentlemen: The Kapowsin Improvement Club is very pleased to hear that the people of Eatonville through the work of your club, are about to organize a Farm Land Loan Association. At a meeting held Monday, March 5, the Kapowsin Improvement Club went unanimously on record as indorsing the action of the Eatonville community in establishing such as Association, and expressed itself as being willing and anxious to do all within its power to aid the plan. Kapowsin Improvement Club, H. J. Fisher, Sec'y. The next meeting of the farmers and citizens, for the purpose of perfecting the T. & E. farm loan association, will be held in Eatonville, at the high school, Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. It is expected that farmers from all parts of this district will be present at that meeting. KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Mrs. Olaf Malcom was shopping in Kapowsin, Thursday. Mrs. Danley of Clay City visited here, Tuesday. Mr. Bob Lynch and family have moved on their ranch near Tenino. Mrs. J. Parks of Benston and her niece, Miss Eva Smith of Canada, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Mayme Hobbs. Mrs. Holtz was a Friday visitor in Kapowsin, taking in the lecture by Miss Sutherland. Miss O. Bockee was in Kapowsin, Friday. MISS SUTHERLAND LECTURES Miss Mary Sutherland lectured at the auditorium of the school, Thursday and Friday. The lectures were largely attended. She spoke on home made dress forms, fireless cookers and many other labor saving devices. She also served some dainty dishes in cookery, assisted by Miss Myers and the domestic science class. While here she was the guest of Mrs. C. A. Kent. Mr. Callahan has bought the place owned by Mr. Danielson of Tacoma and has moved in. Mrs. T. Borgwardt of Electron was the guest of Mrs. S. Hobbs, Thursday. The Improvement Club held its regular meeting Monday. Mrs. Evans talked on having play grounds for the children, also on having clubs for the boys (what kind?). Mrs. Walbridge and Mr. Read both rendered solos. The D. M. C. will meet with Mrs. Matchet, Friday of this week. The meeting had been postponed on account of the lectures by Miss Sutherland. Mrs. H. Nuttal and Mrs. Murphy were shopping here Friday. They also attended the lecture at the school. Mrs. L. L. Evans and daughter, Mrs. F. Lee, went to Seattle, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker of Tacoma were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Groe, the first of the week. The Boy Scouts of Eatonville took a hike to the Indian Reservation on the Nisqually River last Saturday. Several boys passed the tests in wood-craft, cooking, and signaling. Page 1, col. 6 ELBE NEWS NOTES Dr. A. W. Bridge of Eatonville was a caller in Elbe Saturday and Wednesday. Mrs. Darr is able to be around once more after having a sick spell of several days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Kellar. Mrs. H. McQueen had as her guest the past week, Mrs. White, formerly of Elbe. The school orchestra practiced at the home of Mrs. Pearl Engle Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ada Exstrom has been on the sick list the past week. The Cedar Shingle Co. has closed its plant for an indefinite period owing to car shortage. Mr. and Mrs. Rotter of near Alder, were shopping and transacting business in Elbe, Friday. Services were held at the German Lutheran church, Sunday, March 4th. Joyce Kellar, Dora Holt, Darrell Cook, and Gertrude Olson are busy with the measles this week. Mrs. Lyman Borden and baby spent Sunday and Monday as the guests of Mrs. Maude Montague. Mr. Zellar of Rotter district spent Saturday at Elbe. Miss Marie Lutkins has been very ill for the past week with tonsillitis but is much better at this writing. Dr. Bridge was attending her. Mr. Ellis Bramlett, principal of Elbe school, spent Saturday in Tacoma. Mrs. Albert cook, who has been ill for some time, was taken to the Eatonville hospital a few days ago. John Lannigan has returned to Elbe from his home in Tacoma. Miss Anna Fritz of Mineral has been visiting Mrs. Sachs for several days this week. Elbe and Pleasant Valley had a game of basket ball at the Elbe Gym Friday evening, the score being 6 to 36 in favor of Elbe. Mrs. Dan Anvil of Mineral spent Saturday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jones. Miss Giles of Alder visited her father, Mr. Gus Steinborn, the last of the week. The annual school election held at the Elbe school house, Saturday march 3rd, was a very quiet affair. Mrs. Clara Kolb was elected over Mr. Baker by a vote of 31 to 19. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur May and Mr. Charles Justus forming the election board. Mr. Adam Sachs spent Monday and Tuesday in Tacoma. Two more cases of whooping cough have been reported from Pleasant Valley. Miss Hawkins has been suffering from an attack of tonsillitis, the past week. The Odd Fellows of Elbe initiated a new member Saturday evening. EATONVILLE VS. FIFE The basket ball teams of Eatonville broke even in a double header with Fife high, Friday evening, March 2. the Eatonville girls lost to the Fife girls by a score of 29-24. The game was fast and well played throughout. The boys were luckier than the girls, winning by the close score of 24-21. The small floor of Fife made the game a little rough. It was anybody's game up to the last minute. Return games will be played by both teams at the Eatonville Gym Friday, March 9. Two fast games and a good crowd is expected. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geiger had as their guests from Seattle, Sunday, Mrs. Esther Vidler, sister of Mrs. Geiger, Mr. and Mrs. Ekhart, Mrs. Finch Vidler, Miss Bertha Hogan and Mr. Stewart Campbell. Pg. 2, col. 1 THE FILIBUSTER The "Armed neutrality" bill failed of passage, Monday, by the United States senate. Senator Wesley Jones of Washington was one of the twelve senators who engaged in the movement which prevented a vote on the proposed law. The measure had passed the House of Representatives and was before the Senate for final action. The rules of the Senate are such that it cannot vote on a measure unless all the senators are willing. A movement of this kind is called a filibuster, each senator engaged in such filibuster taking his turn at speaking, thus preventing a vote on the proposed law. The "Armed Neutrality" bill if passed by the Senate, would have made it possible for President Wilson to arm with guns, American merchant vessels, so that such vessels could fight submarines of Germany. The proposed law would also empower the president to "take such other steps" as he saw fit, to protect American ships. No one doubts the outcome of such action. It means war! The congress, according to the constitution of the United States, has no lawful right to delegate to the president, the power to make war or declare war. The power to declare war rest with congress. President Wilson' one-sided neutrality justifies the stand taken by the "little group of willful men." Praise be to Senator Jones for his courage, in defying the money changers of Wall Street. This paper does not think that the outcry of the daily papers really represents the sentiment of the people, the real people who will have to do the fighting if war comes, and ultimately bear its financial and economic burdens. You say we are not patriotic. You are mistaken. The people of America are patriotic and will fight, don't mind a fight anytime when necessary, but their cause must first, be just. The great mass of the people, we are sure, do not think that "humanity" demands that they sacrifice everything so that a few greedy ship owners and munitions makers can reap more profits. The spectacle of shipping our food to Europe, and warring for the right to do so when millions of our people hardly know how they will get food from day to day, is indeed grotesque. "Stand by the President." We say, Let the President stand by us and for US. Let England stand by herself. Senator Jones has assisted in staving off for a short time, the calamity which is fast but surely being brought upon us by the leaders of our nation. The common people, those who do the fighting when war comes, will long cherish in their hearts, a warm place for Senator Jones and those other brave men of the Filibuster, Wesley Jones is a martyr, politically, and marked for slaughter. No matter, he has done his duty as he saw it. While the common people can't send telegrams to Wesley Jones, still he knows in his heart that they appreciate his efforts in their behalf. A CORRECTION Eatonville, Wash., March 7, 1917. Eatonville Dispatch, Eatonville, Wash. Sirs: In your paper of recent issue you stated that I had lost the Chamberlin-Carlson Case and had the costs to pay. And I want you to make a correction of same in your paper, as the State had the costs to pay. Yours resp., J. T. Carlson. Pg. 2, col. 2 CLOSING DANCES AT TWELVE The Parent Teachers Association of Eatonville went on record Tuesday last, as in favor of closing all places of amusement in Eatonville at 12, midnight, to remain closed until 5 o'clock of the following morning. This was every night in the week. The Association appointed a committee which waited on the town council Tuesday evening, with a petition asking that the council pass an ordinance closing places of amusement at 12, midnight. This would mean closing the dances also. The petition was based on moral, physical and educational grounds, primarily for the benefit of the young people attending school. We do not believe the council will pass such an ordinance. It is true that there are abuses of dancing, just the same as of other amusements. The remedy is not for the law making body of the town. It rests with the parents. Furthermore, it is safe to say, that a majority of the dancers are not young people who are attending school. To legislate for the interest of those who attend school thereby depriving others of their liberties is an unwarranted step. Country places have fewer amusements than the cities. Dancing is one of the leading diversions. On account of distance to travel, it is necessary that dancing start later then in the cities. As people grow older they are inclined to look upon the pleasures of youth as unnecessary and frivolous. They want to make machines of the young-all study and work. We read of people dancing in bible times. No doubt they did it in the proper spirit. The fathers and mothers, members of the P. T. A. probably stepped a few when they were young and so inclined. No doubt they did it in the proper spirit. The local young people, we are sure, as a majority, dance in the proper spirit. It is true that some of the dancers resemble a death grip, with unusual contortions, but may it not be said that the young are just as innocent as those who did the Virginia Reel in days of yore? We grow old all to fast. Most of the council admitted that they used to be regular devils in fact one of them confessed that if he could master the intricacies of the Bunny Hug, etc. he didn't believe he could go home at 12, sharp. The ladies of the committee indicated that the pleasures of the dance still held allurement. People are too much inclined to remedy moral abuses by laws. In some instances it will work. The 12 o'clock closing of dances would kill dancing in Eatonville. We believe the pleasure delivered from the dance and advantages from the necessary mingling of the young people, more than offsets any abuses. Some people are inclined to think there is always something wrong with the other fellow and when the growling gets low, why then they start in on the kids. Forget it. Cheer up. The world still contains much that is good. Look out of old Doc Osler'll get you yet. CLEAN UP DAY PROCLAMATION As mayor of the city of Eatonville I proclaim, Thursday the 15th day of march, 1917, a day known as Clean-up Day for the city of Eatonville. It is desired that all citizens collect all rubbish from their premises, such as tin cans, glass, bottles and all manner of refuse and place the same in suitable locations on their premises. The city of Eatonville will furnish teams to carry away the rubbish. It is requested that the citizens destroy by burning, such refuse as may be burnable as it is expected the teams will have quite a task in carrying all the refuse. I make this proclamation in pursuance to our annual custom and urgently ask that all of our townsmen enter into the Clean-up Day so that we may have a more healthy and beautiful city. C. A. Nettleton, Mayor of Eatonville. Dated March 9, 1917. Now is the time for you to plan your fair premium so that the fair committee can list same. Mrs. Emmons has been canvassing the different business houses for premiums and has met with varying success. William Ballantyne of national was in Eatonville, Tuesday. He was on his way to Lake Taps where he will be employed by the D. & M. Lumber Company. He will have charge of the yards, a better position than the one he has held at national for some time. Pg. 2, col. 3 EATONVILLE THEATER {schedule} pg. 2, col. 4 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Miss Emily Fredericksen is spending a few weeks visiting friends in Tacoma. Mr. Stidham called at Gopher Hill Farm Tuesday. Misses Mary, Minnie and Nettie Conrad attended the show at the Eatonville Theater, this week. William Smith of Eatonville visited at Cedar Grove last week. Mr. A. B. Conrad was elected director of Clear Lake school at the recent election. Mr. Arthur Newby of Derrington was a guest at Mountain View Farm last week. Miss Clara Fredericksen made a business trip to Tacoma Saturday. Mrs. H. Nachtengale called at Cedar Grove last week. Misses Mary and Minnie Conrad and Arthur Newby were entertained by Mrs. Guske Monday evening. Thursday afternoon, twenty-one people of this community gathered at the school house, the occasion being the birthday of the teacher, miss Fredericksen. A short, enjoyable program was given, and cake, cocoa and fruit were served. The program consisted almost entirely of Longfellow selections, in honor of his birthday. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen and son Adrian of Eatonville visited relatives here Monday. Florence Golden is again able to attend school after a week's illness. ELECTRON NEWS ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Gordanier and their two children went to Tacoma, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Paul Laeger is in Tacoma, having dental work done. The Electron Card Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hockaday last week. Those present were Mr. Trout, Mrs. Trout, Mr. Lake, Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Hockaday, the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. S. Hobbs and their daughter Avis, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. T. Borgwardt, at Electron. Mrs. Barclay and Mrs. Charles Smith were at Camp 6 of Electron Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and little son returned from Tacoma, Monday. Mrs. Barclay called on Mrs. Wm. Rusau, at Camp 8, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. R. C. Huff went to Tacoma and Seattle, Tuesday. Matt Gerber, R. H. Peters, B. B. Coffman, John Knade, Alva Whitford, August Larson, J. H. Illingsworth and Orley Whitford went to Eatonville, Monday night and conferred the third degree, I. O. O. F. John Droes is at this home just out of Kapowsin on account of the illness of his wife. Frank Stuber left Electron, Tuesday, to accept a position in a shingle mill. Mr. and Mrs. John Knade spent a few days in Tacoma, last week, and visited Mrs. Jolly while they were down. Miss Dorothy Lightfoot returned Sunday from her trip to Orting. Mrs. Roy Huff, Miss Lillian Simons and Mr. Alva Whitford attended the Kapowsin Rebekah Lodge, No. 241, Wednesday night. Lyle Whitford, Rufus Huff, and Orley Whitford spent Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. Bert Rogers in Kapowsin. Later on, Mrs. Roy Huff, Lillian Simons and Alva Whitford came also. The Kapowsin I. O. O. F. No. 230 will confer the third degree of that order, Friday night, March 9. All Odd Fellows are invited. Pg. 3, col. 3 SILVER LAKE NEWS There was not much interest taken in the school election held Saturday. Only a few voters attended. The new directors are: Mrs. LeMaster for the three year term and Mr. Hillberg for the one year term. A surprise party was given in honor of George H. Nelson Saturday evening. The party was held at his home, but after a dainty lunch was served all went to Tanwax hall and danced until the wee hours of the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wesserling and family of Alberta, Canada, are visiting Mr. Wesserling's sister, Mrs. Frank McTee. Mr. and Mrs. Wesserling are former residents of this community. Mrs. Leak of Ohop called on Mrs. Paul Nelson Thursday last. Mrs. Axel Berg called on Mrs. Kropf at Swan Lake Thursday last. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter at Mud Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kendall visited with friends in Eatonville, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McTee. George H. Nelson returned to Seattle Monday after spending the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon and Mr. and Mrs. Reeve motored to Tacoma Monday. Pg. 3, col. 4 MUD LAKE NEWS Fred Guske is laid up with an infected hand. He is under the care of Dr. Bridge. Mr. Hinibishner has sold his home farm here, and will move to Tacoma in a short while. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg and family of Silver Lake visited relatives at Muddy Point, Sunday. Mr. John Hoganson has just purchased a new horse. Mrs. Guske entertained Monday evening, the Misses Mary, Minnie, and Nettie Conrad, of Clear Lake, and Mr. Newby of Seattle. Mr. Magnuson was an Eatonville visitor Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Hinibishner. Mr. Ben T. Bear has rented the Chas. Gallagher place and will use it as a camping place while taking out cedar for Brady of Tacoma. Miss Dolly Nachtengale and brother Rufus called at the Guske farm, Friday. Mr. Elseth made a business trip to Tacoma last week. Mrs. Leslie B. Norman of Los Angeles, California, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Rose Nachtengale, returned to Tacoma Tuesday, where she will remain a short while before going to Glendive, Montana. Mrs. Norman was formerly Miss Florence Rillford. Those of Mud Lake who attended the Longfellow memorial exercises at the Clear Lake school house, March 1st were: Mrs. Ed Reiter, Mrs. Guske, Mrs. Nachtengale, Mrs. Hoganson, Misses Hazel Reiter, Winnifred, Marie and Roberta Guske, and Master Rufus Nachtengale. Jake Nachtengale is spending the week in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter called on relatives at Swan Lake Monday. A large number of folks in this county seem to think its all right as long as roads are coming their way, but as soon as they hear a noise like it was going to do someone else good, they raise a fine fuss. We don't want your Paved Street, We want a road. Pg. 3, col. 5 LOCAL AND PERSONAL The Auction Bridge Club met with Mrs. Bruen, Wednesday. Mrs. Marcel Smith had high score. As it was the last time Mrs. Stinnett could meet with the club, a guest prize was given her. Miss Marjorie Engle was an Eatonville visitor the first of the week. Clyde Williams of Everett was in Eatonville Sunday. LOST-Woolen mitten. Reward of 23 cents for return to owner at residence of C. A. Nettleton. Adv. tf. No. 29 Mr. Geo. Scurlock of Alder visited his family here a short time Monday evening. Little Gene Scurlock has been trying for a week to have whooping cough but up to date has only been able to give one healthy whoop. Margreth Hotes took dinner with her brother John, Monday. Christensen & Corke had a visitor in their grocery department, a few days ago, in the person of a cow. Miss Lena Meyer, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. William Simmons, returned to her home in Puyallup, Tuesday. Mr. William Pottoff of Seattle spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons. Pg. 3, col. 6 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.-No. 40948.-In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for Pierce County. Charlotte Boyd, plaintiff, vs. Jack C. Boyd, defendant. Etc. The object of this action is to secure a decree of divorce upon the grounds of abandonment, incompatibility, non-support and inebriety. Frank G. Riley, Attorney for Plaintiff. Office and Post Office Address: 519 Bankers Trust Bldg., Tacoma, Wash. 3-2-17-4-13-17 Pg. 4, col. 1 The Yellowstone Park pictures will be shown at the Eatonville M. E. church, Friday evening, march 9 at 7 p.m. Free to all. Pg. 4, col.2 Mr. George Conger, superintendent of the State Anti-saloon League will speak at the church, Sunday evening, March 18. Pg. 4, col. 3 NATIONAL NEWS J. B. Kernahan went to Tacoma Monday on a brief business trip. C. Murray, the genial stage driver is on the sick list this week and Rice Anderson is driving in his place. W. G. Ballantyne has accepted the position as yard foreman with the Daud M. Lumber Company at Lake Taps and left National, Tuesday morning. Mrs. Ballantyne and the children will remain in National for several weeks. Fred B. BuEchley is Mr. Ballantyne's successor in the office of the Pacific National mill at this place. Mr. and Mrs. George manning went to Tacoma, Thursday on a brief business trip. Mrs. Ray Wilson entertained a party of small boys and girls in honor of her daughter Fannie's tenth birthday. Those present were Ellen Carlson, Sarah McKay, Lynn Manning, George manning, Rilla Ford, Johnnie Simmons, Leo Hamilton, Sallie Tice, Laura and Ada Lancaster, Beulah and Ethel Brady and Roy Lancaster. Mrs. C. F. Lancaster will entertain the Ladies' Aid this next week on Wednesday. The Ashford Red Cross Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon. J. B. Kernahan is busy this week assessing property in this vicinity. Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Long entertained a party of 23 boys and girls Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Long's nephew, Kenneth Kolburg. Kenneth expects to leave, Friday for his home in Chehalis, and Mrs. Long will accompany him and remain in Chehalis for a week's visit with her parents. Milton Smith has returned to work after a week's lay off on account of an injured hand. A. N. Gabrielson expects to move his family to National, from Kapowsin, this week. Frank Lambert of Elbe spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ford Phelps. The basket ball game Saturday evening between the Ashford Athletics and the team from the College of Puget Sound was attended by a large crowd. The Ashford boys won with a score of 19 to 15. Professor and Mrs. O. K. Glover and the boys who comprise the team went to Mineral, Wednesday evening to attend the game between mineral and the St. Leo's Sodality team of Tacoma. Pg. 4, col. 3 & 4 COUNCIL MEETING The Eatonville City council met Tuesday evening. The mayor, C. A. Nettleton and all of the councilmen were in attendance. The first matter to come before the council was a petition from the parent Teachers Association of Eatonville. The petition asked that all places of amusement be closed, in Eatonville, by ordinance, every night at 12 o'clock, to remain closed until 5 of the following morning. The petition was presented to the council by a committee from the P. T. A. the committee was composed of Mrs. Colvin, Mrs. C. C. Emmons, Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Pravitz. Mrs. Mann acted as spokesman for the organization. The petition was based on moral, physical and educational grounds, and was in the interest of the young people of this community. Mrs. Mann stated that the larger cities such as Tacoma, danced until 12. She cited the dances of various organizations. She said that Eatonville should set a precedent in this section. She stated that if the dances were closed at 12 then the mother would know when the girls should be home and that in some instances girls have left the Eatonville dances without the consent of the parents and attended dances in neighboring communities, getting home very late. The council discussed the matter and took it under advisement. Ordinance No. 79, relating to coasting on sidewalks, by children, was passed. The clerk reported that boxes for city water hydrants, made of cedar, would cost from 30 to 40 cents. The clerk was instructed to get prices for concrete for cedar hydrant boxes. The council decided to run light wires from Mashell Ave. to Washington Ave. on Larson Street, instead of Groe Street to Larson Street on Washington Ave., saving several hundred feet of wire. Motion was made to rent the upstairs of the town hall for $50 per year for 4 meetings a month, or $35 per year for 2 meetings per month. Necessary improvements are to be made so that same can be rented. Ordinance No. 80 prohibiting the ringing of the fire bell only in case of actual necessity and providing a fine of $10 to $50 for its violation was passed. Request of C. C. Snow for prices for light current for several residences near transmission line, outside city limits, brought up. Clerk instructed to inform Mr. Snow that the city will install transformers and meters and sell current at regular rates. The following bills were presented and ordered paid: N. J. Bruen, treas. Commission 11.30; H. N Greene, 20.00; L. A. Wright, 8.25; F. VanEaton, 2.50; J. H. Benston, 2.50; H. Nagley, 5.00; g. B. Ingersoll, 3.37; H. N. Greene, 15.55; Tacoma (current), 66.60; H. N. Greene, 20. Pg. 4, col. 4 NEWS FROM ALDER Mr. and Mrs. J. M Toney have rented their farm to Mr. Christensen of Eatonville. Mr. Toney expects to take a trip to Canada with his son Ralph, who came from that country a few months ago. One of the delightful events of the week was a surprise party given on Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Duke, last Friday evening. A large number of the Alder folks were there and all reported of having the time of their life. A basket social has been announced for Saturday night, to be given at the Odd Fellows' hall. The proceeds of the social is to go towards beautifying the Odd Fellows' cemetery. A mens' basket ball team has been organized. A meeting for the organization of this team was held her Monday night. Edison Rathbone, the leader, asserts that they have secured some strong timber and are able to meet anything that comes along. Lets extend an invitation to Ashford. George W. Scurlock, John H. Kruse, John Cushman, M. J. McMillin and Fred Hotes attended a lodge meeting of the Odd Fellows at Eatonville Monday night. All reported of having been royally entertained. The next meeting of the Farm Loan Association will be held at the Eatonville high school, March 17th. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kellogg have moved to the Duke & Watkins logging camp in Thurston county, where they will cook for the company. The next meeting of the Alder Commercial Club will be held at the odd Fellows' hall, Tuesday night, March 20th. The election of officers and other important business will be taken up at this meeting. The meeting which was called for last Saturday night for the purpose of discussing plans for the building of a church in the town of Alder was postponed until some future date. Owing to school election and another important meeting on the same night, the attendance at the church meeting was not sufficient to make the necessary arrangements. Very little interest was manifest at the school election last Saturday. John H. Kruse was elected director by a vote of 46 to 17. N. C. Jensen was the other candidate. CLAY CITY AND MIDDLE ROAD HEARING The Pierce county commissioners had a hearing for the citizens of the county, in regard to the proposed Clay City and Middle roads, at the court house in Tacoma, last Monday. There was no protest against the Clay City road. A number were present and protested against the Middle road. Those in favor of the road said that it would serve a number of farmers and those opposed asserted no more roads should be built but that available money should be expended on present roads. Among those who attended the hearing, from Eatonville were: Dr. A. W. Bridge, J. Hearn, C. A. Nettleton, T. S. Galbraith. Attorney Reynolds of Tacoma spoke against the middle road. He represented, ostensibly, the Tacoma Auto club. Among those who attended and who were opposed to the Middle road were Frank Krones, S. W. Raddue, and Ben Ohneck. They spoke against its construction.