THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, March 16, 1917 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 8/7/03 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************ THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People Second Year, No. 30, March 16, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 J. H. Benston has moved his family to LaGrande where he has started a store. Mrs. Annie Dillon, daughter of a cousin of Mrs. R. Canty is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Canty this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hicks of Trinidad, Colorado, father and mother of Mrs. R. Canty, were in Eatonville the past week visiting with Mrs. Canty and family. They are on a tour of the Coast and will visit California. LOST-In October, 1916, ladies' new tan glove, between Eatonville Lbr. Co. and home of Mrs. C. O. Jackson. Finder, please return to or notify Mrs. C. O. Jackson. Adv. 1t. No. 30 Miss Jennie I. Pollock of Tacoma visited with her sister Miss Stella Pollock over Sunday. Byron P. Royce and Miss Mildred Halfpenny were married at the home of the bride's parents in Tacoma, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. Royce is a junior member of the Royce Lumber Company. They will reside in Eatonville. Ed Kittelman had a fall from a scaffold at LaGrande, 40 feet to the ground, last Monday. He has been painting the building which is being constructed by the Nitrates company. He received painful injuries but was able to get around Tuesday. The Eatonville high school will hold its annual bazaar tonight at the high school. The proceeds of the bazaar go toward financing the student body activities. The students had a parade Thursday that was enjoyed very much by the people of Eatonville. A report was circulated in Eatonville, shortly after the parade, that one of Robert Coomb's little girls had been hurt by a horse which became frightened at the parade. The child was badly frightened but otherwise received no injury. The Ladies' Aid of Eatonville met at the church, Tuesday afternoon. Dainty refreshments were served, with seasonable table decorations. Mrs. B. W. Lyon and Mrs. E. R. Vaughn acted as hostesses. It was decided to alter the usual program of the Aid hereafter, refreshments to be served every other meeting with four hostesses instead of two, the alternate meetings being devoted entirely to work for the Aid. It is proposed that the organization take a substantial slice of the indebtedness for the church improvements as a good example to the community. Pg. 1, col. 2 FARMERS LOAN MEETING POSTPONED There will be no meeting of the farmers of the Tacoma Eastern district in Eatonville Saturday as the necessary blanks have not been sent to the secretary of the temporary organization. The meeting has been postponed to a later date which will be announced as soon as it is possible to complete the organization. Mr. N. J. Bruen announced yesterday that it would be necessary to wait until the blanks and forms arrived. He wrote for these blanks right after the recent meeting of the farmers. Following is a letter from the secretary of the Farm Loan Board: March 9, 1917 Mr. Norman J. Bruen, Care Eatonville State Bank, Eatonville, Wash. Dear Sir: Your communication of recent date, relative to the securing of blank applications for charter, loans etc., which was addressed to the Federal Land Bank of your district, has been forwarded to this Bureau. Your letter has been filed and will be forwarded to the Federal Land Bank of your district for proper attention as soon as the organization of the same has been completed. Very Truly Yours, W. W. Flannagan, Secretary, Farm Loan Board. Washington, D. C. Mr. Bruen sent letters to the different members of the local farm loan association, Wednesday, notifying them of the condition of affairs. His letter is as follows: March 15, 1917 Members of the Nat'l Farm L. Ass'n Tacoma-Eastern District, Gentlemen:- In accordance with the instructions given at the meeting of the temporary organization held in Eatonville Feb. 28th, 1917, your secretary addressed a letter to the Federal Land Bank at Spokane, Wash., asking that blank applications be forwarded as soon as possible. No reply was received to this letter until march 14th, on which date the following was received from the Federal Farm Loan Bureau, Washington, D. C. Here Mr. Bruen set out the letter as above. He added in his general letter: In view of the foregoing from your secretary, after consulting with such members of the temporary organization could be reached, is of the opinion that the meeting called for March 17th, at the Eatonville High School, should be postponed until such time as the Federal Land Bank at Spokane has completed its organization, and the applications necessary for our organization can be obtained. The meeting called for March 17th, 1917, therefore, will not be held. Each member will be notified by letter and through the news paper, as to when the meeting will be called, at least one week in advance. Please notify those interested. Yours respectfully, Norman J. Bruen, Secretary. Mr. G. L. Parkhurst of San Francisco is visiting his son and family, O. B. Parkhurst. J. Hearn desires to announce as follows: For the benefit of the timid and feeble, this includes C. O. Jackson, Vaughn and Doctor Hill, the Eatonville Athletic Club will in the future refrain from playing a man's game such as basket ball and will take up molly coddle games such as croquet, indoor base ball and polly wog and will expect the aforesaid to attend the Tuesday evening meetings at the Gym. For the enlightenment of the strenuous J. Hearn the editor rises to the remark that he never liked to be one of a bunch to act as a football in a basket ball game for a lot of healthy punks so they could wallop the weaklings from other high schools, therefore we refrained from attending the Athletic practice. Croquet is a dandy game for us decrepits. Orrin Haines and Bob Potter are operating a general repair for automobiles at the Potter building in Eatonville. Mr. C. B. Jaensch is in the Eatonville Hospital, suffering an attack of pneumonia. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. Herman Ahlstrand is very sick at this writing. J. D. Adamy spent Thursday and Friday in Chehalis. J. M. Bean met with the school Board in Morton, Saturday. R. C. Wheeler spent a part of Saturday in Eatonville, having dental work done. Mrs. Tebow entertained a few intimate friends Saturday night, March 10th. The occasion being in honor of the birthday of the hostess. Delightful refreshments were served and Mrs. Tebow received a large number of friendship tokens. Those present were Mesdames: Ladd, Melgreen, Reedy and McStott. Ralph Follett and family spent the week end in Tacoma. Frank Kahler, who has been cutting meat for J. J. Cruise, for several months, has resigned his position and will move his family to Olympia in the near future. Ed LaChapelle spent the week end with "friends" in Morton. Ed is heartily glad the T & E did not find it necessary to take both passenger runs off this winter. Dr. F. J. Shadd has been very ill with tonsillitis. Gordon Lahr spent a part of the week in Chehalis. Owing to the shortage of cars, the M. R. Smith Shingle Co. mill closed down, Monday noon for an indefinite period. Misses Maude and Pearl Adams of Flynn spent the week end with relatives in mineral. Cottage prayer meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sallstrom, Thursday night. Mrs. M. Stewart had as her dinner guests Sunday Lizzie Myers and Allie Rodriques. After feasting at the Stewart home the hostess chaperoned her guests out to the Myer's farm and raided Mrs. Myer's cupboard. The friends of Mrs. Myers sympathize with her in her loss, at this critical time of high prices-but-if Mrs. Myers could hear the compliments paid her cooking she would feel doubly paid. The P. T. A. will have a special meeting March 21st, honoring the fathers. An excellent program is being prepared and a rare good time is anticipated. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wood, who have been visiting relatives in Beaver City, Neb., have returned to their home in Mineral. The Mineral Presbyterian Sunday School held its monthly business meeting, Monday night. A committee of three was appointed for the purpose of arranging the Easter program. Rev. J. M Pamment is on the sick list this week. Miss Esther Coleman of Flynn spent Tuesday night in Mineral. There will be a basket social given in the Gym Friday evening, March 16th, by the young ladies of Mineral. The proceeds will go to help pay for the piano purchased by the Presbyterian church. Mrs. H. Ladd was hostess for the Ladies' guild last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith spent Sunday with, Mrs. Smith's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart. The Mineral basket ball team played one of the liveliest games of the season, with the Ashford team, Friday night. The Ashford boys won the game with ten points to their credit. Chester Johnson entertained a number of his little friends Tuesday afternoon in honor of his birthday. Mrs. M. Stewart entertained the Mineral Literary Club, Wednesday afternoon. "Home Day" was observed and the following program given: Roll Call-Answered by helpful suggestions for the home. Paper, "Causes and Effects of Present Food Prices"-Mrs. C. F. Gilbert. Paper, "Menu of Well-balanced Meals for One Week"-Mrs. Sallstrom. Reading, by Mrs. Wood. Music, by Mrs. Addie Carter. Pg. 1, col. 4 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. G. Patterson came up from Tacoma in their auto Wednesday for a short visit with Mr. G. G. Hardy. Mr. G. G. Hardy was in Morton Sunday, on business. Dr. Shadd and Mrs. Shadd, of Mineral were callers in Elbe, Sunday. Mr. H. Holt has been on the sick list a few days but is able to be out again. Little Cliffotrd Bramlett is much improved at this writing. Grandma Borden is staying with her granddaughter during her illness. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Borden were callers in Elbe, Sunday. W. Maze had the misfortune to break his car on his trip from Tacoma, Wednesday, so could not make his trip Thursday. The ladies of Elbe enjoyed basket ball practice Tuesday afternoon and no bones were broken and only a few minor bruises were visible. Lloyd Sachs spent the week end with his parents. The basket ball game between Alder and Elbe, Wednesday evening was won by Elbe, 28 to Alder 14. Mrs. Pearl Engel and son Ray were business callers in Tacoma Saturday. Miss Cathryn Campbell went to Tacoma to consult an occulist, Saturday. Mr. Henry Horn left on the stage Tuesday morning for Tacoma to be gone a week or ten days. Mrs. H. A. Winters is visiting in Tacoma this week. Miss Pearl Moriarity went to Morton, Friday. The Sewing Circle met at the home of Lydia Justus last Thursday. Mrs. A. L. Cook returned from the Eatonville Hospital, Saturday. Miss Hawkins is caring for Lewis Everett Whitney, born to Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Whitney, Friday, March 9th. Mother and son are getting along nicely. Mr. Albert Exstrom is on the sick list. A party of little folk helped little Verna Horn to celebrate her fourth birthday, Monday afternoon. Mr. G. A. Baker and Frank Kennedy have gone to National to work in the mill there. The Ladies' Literary Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Sachs Rip Van Winkle was read after which officers were elected. Mrs. John Patton was chose president, Mrs. Williamson, secretary and Mrs. Holt treasurer. Mrs. Williamson will entertain at the next meeting. Rev. Gormely will conduct services in the Presbyterian church, Sunday evening. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mr. J. C. Carlson made a trip to Tacoma Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wright returned from Tacoma Sunday. Mrs. Lawrence Lyons of Roy is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. C. M. Parkins. Rolli Potter returned from California the first part of this week. He will stay in Eatonville until Sunday when he goes to Seattle to work at his trade as cornice maker. Pg. 1, col. 5 EATONVILLE BAND CONCERT MARCH 30 The Eatonville Brass Band will give a concert at the Eatonville High School gymnasium, Friday night, march 30th. The band is composed of fifteen musicians, led by W. H. Beardsley, professor of the local school. The band was organized by Professor Beardsley last fall and has had weekly practice since that time. Professor Beardsley is know as an enthusiastic champion of music in all forms, takes part in all musical performances at the school and church and is an accomplished musician, both of instrumental and voice. His enthusiasm has been ingrained in the band boys with results that will no doubt meet with the approval of the public at the concert. The program will be varied. There will be, it is planned, some quartets and solos as well as a selection by the Beginners Band. The Beginners Band numbers 12 boys who started last fall under the direction of Professor Beardsley. He will have them play one selection to give the public an idea of their progress. The members of the regular band have all had previous experience, and Professor Beardsley had for years experience with the Pullman State College Band. A record crowd is expected at the concert. The personnel of the band is as follows: Cornets; John Hates, Lawrence Fairbairn, Frank Peterson. Trombones; C. H. Wood, Clarence Williams. Bass (tuba); Frank VanEaton Clarionets; H. Nagley, Jesse Nagley, E. R. Vaughn. Piccolo; Dorsey Nagley. Saxophone; Frank Mann. Baritone; W. H. Beardsley. Drums; Leon Williams, Morris Calloway. ELECTRON NEWS ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Gordanier and children returned, Saturday, from their Tacoma visit. Mr. and Mrs. Lake will spend a few days in Tacoma next week. Miss Margaret Stromberg is at Electron, working for Mrs. Gordanier. Mr. and Mrs. Reese, from the head Works, at LaGrande power plant, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Q. X. Hockaday, recently. The Electron Card Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Trout this week. Mr. Aubrey Jolly is working with Mr. Matchet, in the construction of a lumber camp near Clay City. Mrs. C. A. Jolly is better and is now able to sit up. Mr. Barclay and Mr. Charles Smith were in Tacoma, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Barclay and Mrs. Garce Smith spent the time together, at the home of Mrs. Smith, in the absence of their husbands. Lyle Whitford, Orley Whitford and Ferris Roach attended the dance in Kapowsin, Saturday evening. Earl Browning has quit school and is working in the cook house, here. Mrs. Fred Browning and little daughter Marion, left Monday to spend a few days in Orting. Mr. and Mrs. George Sears and their little daughter were the guests of Mrs. Grace Smith, last Saturday & Sunday. Mr. Lyle Whitford, who has been visiting relatives at Electron, returned to his home Monday. Mr. A. R. Smith's brother and his family of Sumner, spent Sunday at Electron. With them was a friend also. Mr. Charles Moergeli and Mr. Aubrey jolly spent Sunday afternoon at Electron. Continued to col. 6 Mrs. T. Borgwardt and Mrs. Grace Smith visited Mrs. Barclay, last Saturday. Lois Jolly is at home keeping house while her mother is ill, but is studying at home in order that she may pass the eighth grade examinations this spring. We all, heartily wish her success in the undertaking. Miss Alice Williams spent last Friday afternoon with Lillian Simons at Electron. Most of Electron's I. O. O. F. members attended lodge in Kapowsin, Friday night. Pg. 1, col. 6 NEWS FROM ALDER The basket social given at the Odd Fellows hall last Saturday night by the Rebekahs, was a big success. A total sum of $33.80 was realized from the sale of baskets which amount is to be placed in a fund to be used for beautifying the cemetery. It might be said without exaggeration that this was one of the most enjoyable events held in Alder for a long time. Nearly everybody in the community was present. Dancing and playing cards were the principal events of the evening and all enjoyed themselves immensely. Music was furnished by Clarence Davidson and Mrs. I Q. Freese, and to Frank Criswell was assigned the duty of calling the square dances which position he filled with honor. T. N. Pederson of Tacoma was a visitor in Alder Wednesday after an absence of six years. Mrs. Anna Cooper left Alder Tuesday for the soldiers' home at Orting where she will spend the rest of her days. Mrs. Cooper has been failing in health during the past year and it was thought best that she should go to the home where she would be properly cared for. Her daughter Alpha will stay with Dr. and Mrs. Fales of Eatonville. Mr. Kernihan of Ashford was here Wednesday on business. Fred C. Duke went to Tacoma Monday to attend to some business. Kruse's' Orchestra furnished the music for a dance given at Butlers' hall Saturday night. A new club has been organized in Alder which will be known as the Novita Club. A dance is to be given under the auspices of this club, Saturday, march 24th. No efforts will be spared in making this dance the event of the season. Mrs. Freese and Mrs. May Hotes called on Mrs. Godfrey Anderson, Tuesday afternoon. Alder may get another shingle mill. John Horn of Elbe was here last week looking over the old Reliance Lumber Company's site. He says he has a party in view who desires a good site for a shingle mill. John Hotes is again down with inflammatory rheumatism. The Nisqually Shingle Co. has completed its logging contract. They are now getting ready to start the shingle mill. Chas. Jensen went to Tacoma Monday where he will play oboe at the Tacoma Theater. Jules Hagon went to Morton the first of the week. He has been assigned to the forest service. A basket ball game between the women of Eatonville and Alder was played at the school gymnasium, Thursday. John Rotter had a miraculous escape from death one day this week when a choker which broke loose twirled around him with the sharp point of the hook piercing his knee. He was taken to the Eatonville Hospital. Willie Marek has been on the sick list for the past week with a sore foot. The Alder boys will play the Elbe boys Wednesday night at the Elbe Gym. Pg. 2, col. 1 GIVE JONES A CHANCE All of our exchanges who expressed an opinion, condemned the recent filibuster in the U. S. Senate. This does not convince the editor of this paper that his editorial of last week was wrong, wherein we upheld the men who made the filibuster. During the week we have found one man, not eligible to join the army, who said we should scrap Germany, and one man who thought the senate should have voted on the question. Reports from all parts of our district indicate that sentiment is distinctly in favor of keeping out of the European muss. One reader suggested that the Times of Tacoma place a blank in their paper for those who favor the position of senator Jones on the filibuster as well as the one they are carrying against him. While this paper does not believe in attacking the policy of the other newspapers as we believe in every one expressing their convictions as they see them, we think that in fairness it would be the proper thing to allow those of all opinions an opportunity to express their sentiments. KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Mrs. Nelson went to Tacoma Thursday to see her husband, Mr. N. O. Nelson who is in the hospital with rheumatism. Mrs. Florence Culley of Seattle spent the last of the week with her father Mr. A. butler. Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Skaugset were in Tacoma Monday. Mr. Mack Johns, who is working in Carbonado was home Sunday. Mr. Oscar Nun and Jud Landin went to Centralia to work. Clem Ohiser of Ohop attended the dance here Saturday. Mr. William Woody of Tacoma was a visitor here Saturday and Sunday. There was a dance here last Saturday given by Mr. Robinson. There was a large attendance. The Roy orchestra played. Miss Margaret Myers and Miss Lee Evans went to Seattle Friday. On account of an accident the people of Benston did not put on the show, "Jayville Junction" Saturday. Mrs. Stoner spent Saturday and Sunday with her son George Buchanan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Nuttal and Mrs. Hilley came in to attend the show Saturday. Miss Annie Johnson, who is teaching at Benston spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. Mrs. Holtz of Holtz Station is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Selle. Mr. and Mrs. G. Schmidtky are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl, born Sunday. Mr. Verne Ketchum returned from Olympia, Tuesday, March 13. PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM The pupils of the Eatonville high school and grades will present "Princess Chrysanthemum", a Japanese operetta in three acts at the high school auditorium, Friday night, March 23 at 8 p.m. No admission will be charged and it is open to the public. Frank Krones is assessing the personal property in Eatonville precinct. Pg. 2, col. 2 EATONVILLE THEATER {Schedule} Etc. TIDEWATER NEWS Mr. Colonel Hall of Fern Hill spent his spring vacation with his aunt Mrs. D. J. Mink, on the farm. Alice Johnson spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jensen are in Tacoma where Mr. Jensen will undergo an operation at the St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. William Raysbrook was shopping in Tacoma, Wednesday. Mrs. Smith of Tacoma spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Ole Malcom. Mrs. Arthur Morse of Tacoma spent a few days at her mother's Mrs. Selma Kronquist. Mrs. J. D. Mink visited with Mr. Mink at the Ma{s}on Hotel in Tacoma, Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Charles Lecuyer of Tacoma was a Tidewater visitor Wednesday. Mrs. Rosebrook and Mrs. Mink called on Esther Gustafson Tuesday evening. Mrs. Raysbrook and Mrs. A. N. Christensen called on Alice Johnson Tuesday. Mr. Rasmus Hanson attended a dance at Oakland last Saturday being the house guest of Mr. T. B. Johnson of Tacoma. Mr. Tony of Alder called on Mr. Burgess and family, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bissell of Tacoma spent Tuesday with Mr. Burgess and family. Mr. Jas. Raysbrook, Wm. Raysbrook and wife, Mrs. Frank Potts, and Erma Raysbrook dined with relatives at Midland, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Jensen of Muck spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jensen. Mrs. C. Mink, Mrs. Wm. Raysbrook and Esther Gustafson spent Wednesday in Tacoma. Mr. Hoven returned from Yakima, Saturday. Pg. 2, cols 3, 4, 5, & 6 top half of page. PUBLIC SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH Beginning at 10 a.m., at my farm 1 and 1-4 miles east of Tanwax hall, I will offer at na Auction Sale to the highest bidder: LIVESTOCK 1 Span Gray horses, 7 & 8 years old- about 1300 lbs. 1 Span Mares- 6 & 8 yrs. Old 12 Milk Cows 1 Three yr. Holstein Bull 3 yearling Calves, 4 Last Spring Calves, 1 Three yr. Old Steer, 5 Sheep, 10 Hogs, Geese, Ducks, Chickens MACHINERY McCormack Mower, McCormack Rake, 1 Disc; Acme harrow, 1 Cultivator; Milk Separator, 2 Sets Double Harness, Grindstone, Feed Cutting Machine, 1 Farm Wagon, 1 Truck & 1 Spring Wagon, One-horse Buggy & Harness, Road Cart, Manure Spreader, Garden Weeder, Stirring Plow, Cider Press. Hay, Oats, Potatoes. Household Furniture. Other articles too numerous to mention. Terms of Sale, 12 Months-8 per cent. Cash, 5 per cent Discount. All Sales of $10.00 and under, Cash. C.A. E. Naubert, Auctioneer, Free Lunch, J. H. Kipper, Owner Pg 2., col. 3 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Aspelund entertained the Ohop Ladies' Aid Wednesday. Those present were; Mrs. Malm, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Kjelstad, Mrs. Jaensch, Miss Peterson, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Hedborg, Mrs. King of Ohop, Mrs. Raddue, Mrs. Hillberg, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. John Aspelund, Mrs. Ellis of Silver Lake. Mrs. Daisy Lowell and family visited with Mrs. John Nensen Wednesday last. Mr. and Mrs. William McCutcheon motored to Auburn, Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Caudle and Mr. Hillberg transacted business in Tacoma last week. Mrs. Hillberg called on Mrs. Nelson last week. Mr. J. Dalbow left Thursday for Slater, Wash. He has been spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Caudle. Mrs. Bob Kreger, Mrs. Axel Berg and family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Fitzer. The farmers had a meeting at Tanwax hall, Thursday evening. Continued to col. 4 They are planning a milk route and will try it out for a couple of weeks. Milk will be shipped once a day to Borden's Condenser at Auburn, Mr. Scyintho of Seattle spoke on silage and milking machines. Mr. and Mrs. Emmons of Eatonville called on Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon, Sunday. Those who called at the Nelson home Sunday were Mrs. Jacobson, and daughter Ethel, Mrs. Kjelstad and family of Ohop, and Miss May Krones and Charles Haberland. Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster have as their guests this week Mr. and Mrs. Wesserling and family. M. A. Hammer of Tacoma called at the Krones home Sunday. Charles Haberland of Tacoma spent the week end with his uncle Frank Ellis. Pg. 2, col. 4 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mr. A. B. Conrad made a business trip to Tacoma Tuesday. Miss Clara and Dewey Fredericksen attended the basket ball game at Eatonville, Friday. Mr. J. Prickett made a business trip to Eatonville Tuesday. Larry Smith of Eatonville visited at Cedar Grove Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad called at Carl Hoganson's, Sunday. J. N. Fredericksen made a business trip to Tacoma, Saturday. Edward Matthies and Harl Dopp visited at North Coast Camp, Sunday. Misses Dollie and Nellie Nachtengale and Dewey Fredericksen visited at mountain View Farm, Sunday afternoon. Pg. 2, col. 5 REV. CONGER WILL SPEAK Rev. Geo. D. Conger, State Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, will speak at the Eatonville M. E. church, Sunday evening. An augmented choir and orchestra will furnish music. Rev. Conger was the diplomatic and energetic "man behind" who made the "bone-dry" measure a live issue at Olympia, recently. He is worthy of a large hearing. Pg. 2, col. 6 The Eatonville high school basket ball teams won from Fife and Puyallup in recent games. The girls got revenge for their defeat of the week before winning by the score of 22 to 3. On the same night, Friday, march 9, the boys beat Fife by the score of 63 to 21. Eatonville high defeated Puyallup high, Wednesday night on the local floor by the score of 51 to 14. This is the first time this season that a high school team has defeated Puyallup. About 250 attended the game. By winning another game from Puyallup, Eatonville will claim the championship of the county. A return game will be played at Puyallup, March 23. F. Mensik did great work for the locals. Pg. 3, col. 4 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION, REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF The Eatonville State Bank located at Eatonville, State of Washington, at the close of business on the 5th day of March 1917. RESOURCES Loans and discounts - $39,741.92 Overdrafts - $108.65 Bonds, warrants and other securities - $25,832.92 Banking house, furniture and fixtures - $7,954.56 Due from banks - $8,026.26 Checks on other banks and other cash items - $44.50 Cash on hand - $5,073.65 Expenses - $565.38 Total - $87,347.84 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in - $10,000.00 Surplus fund - $500.00 Undivided profits - $713.85 Deposits - $76.133.99 Total - $87,347.84 STATE OF WASHINGTON, County of Pierce, ss. I, Norman J. Bruen, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Norman J. Bruen, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of march, 1917. Jas. P. Weter, Notary Public, in and for the State of Washington, residing at Seattle Correct. Attest: F. M. Roberts, F. W. Roberts, Directors. Pg. 3. col. 5 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. Charles Paulsen spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. F. E. Donnelly purchased a Ford car from Mr. Kipper of the Universal Motor Co. of Eatonville, last Friday. Mrs. Danley was hostess last Saturday at an elegantly appointed luncheon. Covers were laid for six. Mr. Fellows and Mr. McFerrin are moving their families to Puyallup, this week. Several of the employees of the "Far West" attended the grand opera in Tacoma, Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wheeler motored up from Tacoma Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, while spending the week end in Tacoma, purchased a Ford car. They returned home Monday. Mrs. Birch was an Eatonville visitor Monday. Mrs. F. E. Donnelly is spending the week end in Tacoma. Mrs. Marinzulich and Mrs. Elliott were shopping in Eatonville, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Johnson entertained Harry Fellows at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Ohiser is visiting in Tacoma this week. NEWS FROM ASHFORD Tacoma visitors are Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hall and children, Mr. and Mrs. S. Adkins and Joe Johns. Mr. Martin, foreman of the Saw Tooth mill has his wife and children with him. Jack Cater has gone from Ashford. He moved last week. Mrs. C. H. Mueller, who has been in Seattle the past week, has returned. L. D. Reaburn, Park Sup't., has returned from Washington, D. C. Frank Moore came to Ashford to meet him. Hon. W. A. Worden who has been in California visiting a daughter, arrived in Ashford a few days ago. Mrs. Nellie Hershey, teacher of the Riverside school, attended the teachers' examination recently. Mr. and Mrs. Feusy have moved from Morton and Mr. Feusy will work for H. Goodwin. But few of the Red Cross ladies attended the Auxiliary which was held on Thursday afternoon instead of Friday. The Elbe school team will play the Ashford school a game of basket ball, Friday night. A St. Patrick's dance will be given in Ashford's hall march 17th. Beal Foster from Tacoma, and friends, were Ashford callers, recently. The mask dance given by A. Butler was enjoyed by those attending. The Alder orchestra furnished the music. Quite a number of the people of Ashford were visited last week by a "gentlemanly crook" and each was invited to loan him ten dollars and to come he was a "timber buyer" to others he was "agent for automobiles" and again "a friend of a particular one of the family." He managed to get free auto rides and free board bills which he left unpaid, but so far as we know, no one parted with any money. Pg. 4, col. 1 J. C. Pratt made a trip to Eatonville with his truck Thursday and will continue to make regular trips as the roads are now in fair condition. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beckwith are visiting in Snohomish this week. Mr. Arkins of McKenna spent Sunday with his family. Pg. 4, co. 3 & 4 A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE Two men and Two Wagons Lost on the Plains, by Ethel Holmes.