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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. 31, March 23, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 I do soldering and mending of pans, boilers, kettles and cooking utensils. H. Switzer, Eatonville. Adv. No. 31 tf. J. H. Benston has been very ill. Miss Hazel VanBevers of Tacoma, attended the mask ball. Mrs. Bob Kreger of Kreger Lake was an Eatonville visitor, Saturday. The Ladies Aid will meet at the M. E. church, Thursday, march 29. A. Logan spent Saturday and Sunday in Tacoma. George Skenar visited friends in Seattle, Sunday. A. Houser spent Sunday in Tacoma with his family. All our beef is U. S. government inspected. Eatonville Lbr. Co. Adv. No. 31. A. Palmer, Milt Smith, and H. Thomas of National, were in Eatonville Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Williams returned Tuesday from a two-weeks trip to Arizona. Al Raines is visiting this week. He is a brother of Joe Raines of Eatonville. The "Tango Metz" has again made its appearance on the streets of Eatonville. Emil Linn of National attended the dance in Eatonville Saturday evening. Eatonville Lbr. Co. has new stock of ladies & mens tennis shoes and tennis slippers. Adv. No. 31. Mr. Julian of Firdale visited friends in Eatonville, Saturday and Sunday. Try our "Helmet Brand" cut string beans, none better, 2 cans 25cents. Eatonville Lbr. Co. Adv. No. 31. The Auction Bridge Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn. Mrs. C. O. Geiger won high score and the prize. William Parsons of Summit View Station was an Eatonville visitor Wednesday. He purchased 3 hogs to take to his farm. FOR SALE, POOL HALL-complete outfit, includes 4 tables & fixtures, stock of cigars, tobacco, etc. Also building which housed the business. Address Box 365, Eatonville, Wash. Adv. No. 31 tf. The Eatonville Lumber Company is enlarging its ice plant from its present capacity of 1 « tons per day to 3 tons daily capacity. This step was taken on account of increasing sales of ice and also due to the building of a cold storage room which will be modern in every particular and this cold storage room will be equipped to care for all manner of meats, fruits and vegetables. Pg. 1, col. 2 AUGUST BAKER IS KILLED August Baker, hook tender at the north Coast Camp about three miles from Orting, was injured while at this work, last Thursday, and died Tuesday of this week at a Tacoma hospital. The injury occurred in the afternoon, deceased being struck by a log. Both of his legs were crushed, one hip was crushed and the skull fractured. August Baker was well known in Eatonville and Alder having been employed at both places. He has worked at various camps on the Tacoma Eastern for the past five years. Deceased was married in August of 1915, and leaves his wife and a baby girl, born in November of 1916. His parents live near Centralia. He has two brothers, Ralph and Oscar. BAND CONCERT PROGRAM COMPLETE Professor Beardsley, leader of the Eatonville brass band has announced the program for the bank concert to be given at the gymnasium in Eatonville, Friday night, the 30th of March. An admission of 20 cents for grown people and 10 cents for children will be charged to meet the expenses of music and necessary equipment. This will not be a great burden on the public especially in view of the fact that many towns have raised bands by subscription from the local business houses, while the Eatonville band members have furnished all their own instruments. A free open air concert will be given later on when the weather is such that same can be given. The program is as follows: March-Cincinnatus One-step-Ger-ma-nee Overture-Mignonette Vocal Solo-Miss Dana March-Under the Double Eagle Waltz, Hesitation-Mighty Lak a Rose Saxophone Solo-Frank Mann March-Lieutenant Santelman Selection by Beginners Band March-The New Colonial Reading-Miss Larsen Medley-Patriotic Songs Selection by "Band Male Quartet" March-Our Director ELECTRON NEWS ITEMS Miss Fay Browning visited in Orting last Friday. Mr. Laeger returned from Tacoma Sunday. Mr. Mat Gerber and John Knade attended the funeral of Mr. Parks in Tacoma, this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Barber made a trip to Tacoma, Tuesday. Miss L. Simons spent Saturday and Sunday with miss Alice Williams of Kapowsin. Mrs. Lake is in Tacoma this week. Earl Browning has returned to school. Mr. Waite is down from the head works for a few days. Orley Whitford, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Huff, Alva Whitford and Paul Laeger attended the card party in Kapowsin, Wednesday evening, the 21st of March. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Barber and Allen Boatman were entertained at dinner, Sunday, by Miss Dorothy Lightfoot, at her home in Electron. WHOOPING COUGH-NOTICE Children with whooping cough should not attend school or places of public gathering, should not be allowed to play or associate with children who do not have the disease. Children who have had the disease may go to school or other places as usual. Whooping cough is contagious and parents should notify the city health officer when the cough develops. Dr. A. W. Bridge, Eatonville Health Officer. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. Bascom Ward is visiting relatives and friends in Glenoma. Miss Ione Holmes spent the week end with her mother in Seattle. John and Ira DuGay visited with their mother, who is in St. Joseph's hospital, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. DuGay will return to her home in a few days. Mrs. Q. B. Wright was shopping in Tacoma this week. Mrs. Herman Petrofka spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Tacoma. M. R. Smith shingle mill resumed work Tuesday after a week's lay off due to the shortage of cars. Mrs. M. Stewart is visiting with friends in Seattle. Mrs. C. Bemis and daughter Madeline and "Billy" spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kaiser of Pleasant Valley. A special meeting of the P. T. A. was held Wednesday night with the president Mrs. R. C. Wheeler in the chair. The following program was greatly enjoyed. Piano solo-Crescendo.Miss Ione Holmes Flag Salute, America, and Dutch Ditties.Primary Room Talk-"Manual Training".Prof. Q. B. Wright Elf Dance.By Eight Boys Solo.Mrs. L. S. Gilbert Address-"What it Means to be a School Director in a Consolidated District" J. M. Bean Flag Song, "Old Black Joe" by the School Reading.Mrs. Wright Fairy Dance.The Misses Holmes Address-"A Father's Share in the Education of the Child".F. S. Thompson After the program, which was applauded freely, a beautiful copy of "Sir Galahad" was presented to the school by the P. T. A. Delightful refreshments were served. Misses Ada Ward, Lizzie Myers, and Mr. Bleich were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Fritz, Sunday. Mrs. Addie Carter is visiting, friends in Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Allison were guests of Mrs. J. Drager Thursday. Alfred Johnson of Portland is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Erickson. J. M. Bean made a business trip to Tacoma Tuesday. A. B. Haried has resigned his position as clerk for L. I. Walrath. Mr. Haried sails for Juneau, Alaska, Monday. William Fales will fill his place as clerk. Jas. Scott made a business trip to Olympia this week. Continued to col. 4 C. F. Gilbert spent the week end with his son in Tacoma. Mrs. Ethel Longmire made a trip to Ashford, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Wood spent Sunday with friends in Pleasant Valley. Gordon Lahr is repapering and painting R. Matthew's house. Mr. Lahr has several jobs in view and will remain in Mineral for the summer. C. Ahlstrand, H. Ladd, W. McStott and B. Anthony attended lodge in Elbe Saturday night. R. C. Wheeler made a business trip to Tacoma Saturday. Friends are very glad to learn Mrs. H. Ahlstrand is improving. Mrs. L. I. Walrath is visiting, friends in Seattle. Edith Linde who has been visiting her parents in Lindberg for the past week has returned to her school work. An unusually successful basket social was given at the Gym last Friday evening under the auspices of the girls of Mrs. Wheeler's class of the Presbyterian Sunday School. Lively games were played until supper time when Mr. Pankey auctioned the baskets which brought a good sum. Afterwards, much good natured rivalry was shown in the contest for the most popular young lady. Miss Armilda Taylor won the highest number of votes thus securing the cake which was given as the prize. In all, $65.00 was netted toward the piano fund. Mrs. Jack Drager is spending the week in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler had as their dinner guest Wednesday night, Mr. F. S. Thompson of Morton. Continued to col. 5 Little Hester Wright is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Adamy. Mesdames Wheeler, James, Dunlap, Adamy and Anthony, were afternoon callers Tuesday. James Gavin has been very sick with Grippe. Mrs. F. J. Shadd called on Mrs. L. B. Pankey Monday afternoon. Miss Grace LaChapelle has had quite an attack of rheumatism. Victor and Bernard Hochhaus left Saturday to enter the Boy College at Bremerton. Emil Thiessen spent a few days of this week in Seattle. Ashford held a dance St. Patrick's night, a jolly crowd was there, and a big surprise to all was little Birdie Hardick, who played her first three step admirably. Pg. 1, col. 4 ROYAL NEIGHBORS GIVE SUCCESSFUL MASK BALL The Royal Neighbors of Eatonville gave a very successful and well attended masquerade dance at the Redmen hall in Eatonville, Saturday night. The house was filled with dances and spectators who enjoyed the merriment. Four prizes were given, one to the best dressed lady, one to the best dressed man, one to the most comic lady and one to the most comic gentleman. Miss Emma Coffman of Eatonville won the prize for best dressed lady. Mr. F. E. Hartzler of LaGrande won the prize for best dressed man. Mrs. C. O. Geiger was awarded the prize for most comic woman and Ralph Benston won the prize for the most comic man. Mrs. G. B. Ingersoll, Mrs. B. Thurston and E. R. Vaughn acted as judge of the characters. Lyons Orchestra of Mineral furnished the music. Quite a neat sum was realized for the lodge from the supper which was served. An unusual spirit of gaiety prevailed at the dance and it was a decided success in every way. Pg. 1, col. 5 PUPILS WILL GIVE OPERETTA TONIGHT The pupils of the high school and grades will present tonight, (Friday), "Princess Chrysanthemum", a Japanese operetta in 3 acts, at the high school auditorium at 8 o'clock. No admission will be charged and everyone is cordially invited to be present. The cast of characters is as follows: Princess Chrysanthemum. . . . . Alberta Brantner. To To . . . . .Dorothy Brantner Yum Yum . . . . . Jesse Wingard Du Du . . . . . . Lois Riley Tu Lip . . . . . . Leona Engle Fairy Moonbeam . . . . . Elizabeth Smith The Emperor What For Whi . . . . .Lawrence Fairbairn Prince So Tru . . . . . Will Howard Prince So Sli . . . . . Harvey Wheeler Top Not . . . . . John Colvin Saucer Eyes, The Wizard Cat . . . . . Helen Parkins Chorus of Japanese maidens . . . . . Girls from the High School, 7th and 8th Grades. Chorus of Sprites of the Night . . . . . Boys from the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades. Sailor Boys . . . . . boys from the 1st and 2nd Grades. Lullaby Girls . . . . . Girls from the 1st and 2nd Grades. It is urged that everyone make it a point to be on hand early, as the house will be darkened at eight o'clock. SILVER LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg entertained at dinner Thursday, Mrs. Fred Guske, Mrs. Ed Reiter, Mrs. Bob Kreger, Mrs. Frank Ellis and Mrs. George Kreger, the occasion being Mr. Berg's birthday. A good time was had by all present. Mrs. Hoover spent Thursday with Mrs. Paul Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg called at the LeMaster home Thursday. Mrs. Paul Nelson entertained the Silver Lake Sewing Club Thursday last. There were 24 ladies present and a good time was had by all. Mrs. Hillberg entertained at dinner Thursday, Mrs. George Martin, of Lynch Creek and Mrs. Bert Martin and daughter of Eatonville. Mrs. Caudle visited the school Thursday. Mrs. Ed Kendall called at the Hammer home Thursday. Those who attended the Miscellaneous Club entertainment at the Grange hall Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Hillberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster, Mrs. Ellis, Miss Augusta Hammer and C. Haberland. Continued to col. 6 Mrs. Minnie Ellis of Vancouver, B. C. visited Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson. Mr. John and Lawrence Ellis were home for the week end. Alfred Nelson, Frank Krones and Russell Krones attended the Bazaar at Eatonville Friday evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon motored to Tacoma Wednesday. Mr. Larson and Mr. Malm of Ohop called on Mr. and Mrs. Nels Aspelund. Mrs. William McCutcheon spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fredericksen at Tacoma. Pg. 1 col. 6 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. Harve Kellar has been on the sick list the past week entertaining the Grippe. Mrs. Ellis Bramlett and son are spending the week visiting in Tacoma. Little Ralph Holt has been very sick the past week with measles, but is some better at this time. Mrs. Darr left Wednesday for Tacoma. Mr. G. A. Baker spent Wednesday with his family. Mrs. Cook has been very ill for some time but is improving slowly. Miss Grace Cook returned to her home Wednesday from Tacoma, where she has been for some time. Miss Cook is suffering from a bad attack of rheumatism. Mrs. E. Darr called on Mrs. Harry Holt Monday. The Ladies Literary Club entertained their husbands at a bountiful supper, Saturday evening. March 17, at the home of Mrs. Adam Sachs. About twenty-four were present and enjoyed the evening very much. St. Patrick's Day was further celebrated by the use of hand painted shamrock place cards. A program was given by the members present, which included music, recitations and readings. Mr. Arthur Borden of National spent Wednesday at Elbe, visiting his mother, Mrs. Kate Borden, and sister, Mrs. Maude Montague and other friends. The school children gave a "First Aid to the Injured" party in the Gym, Tuesday afternoon. A spelling contest by the 3rd grade was also one of the features of the afternoon's entertainment. Ruth Baker and Labelle Shirley being the prize winners. Herbert Maze was sick for several days last week and unable to attend school. Gertrude Olson, Agnes Olson, have been sick with severe colds the past week. Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Mrs. Clara Kolb, and Miss Lutkins were entertained Friday of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levant Hill at Park Junction, the occasion being in honor of Mr. Hill's birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. G. Patterson returned to their home in Tacoma Saturday. Miss Clara Erickson of Pleasant Valley has recently underwent an operation at Ballard, Wash. A speedy recovery is the wish of her friends in this section. Mr. Ted Borden of National spent Thursday in Elbe. Miss Pena Vert returned to her home in Sumner last Thursday. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS E. L. Hetrick of Elbe spent several days in Eatonville this week. Horace Potter of Seattle was an Eatonville visitor Thursday. Pg. 2, col.1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. A. G. Craig of Clay City was a luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Wright on Tuesday. Messrs. LaBreche and Geiger say they had beans for supper, Wednesday, as usual. The Bridge Club met Wednesday as usual. MILK-20 quarts $1, whipped cream 20 cents a pint. Eatonville Dairy. H. Stutzmann. Adv. No 31 3t. CLEAR LAKE-OHOP SERVICES Preaching services Sunday, March 25th at Clear Lake school, 1:30 p.m. At Ohop Edgerton school, 3 p.m. Rev. Svinth writes that these monthly services have been subject to some irregularities on account of the inclement weather, which he hopes will be a thing of the past. MR AND MRS CHARLES FREDERICKSEN ENTERTAIN AT WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fredericksen of Tacoma entertained, informally, Saturday evening in honor of their first wedding anniversary at their beautiful new home in the Tacoma north End. The evening was spent at cards, high score being won by Robert lance who was presented with a beautiful framed picture as a prize. A dainty collation was served, at midnight. The rooms of the Fredericksen home were tastily decorated with green ferns, spring flowers and emblems of St. Patrick's Day. The guests included a few intimate friends and immediate relatives. Out of town guests were Mrs. W. A. McCutcheon and Miss Clara Fredericksen. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nettleton had as their guest Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Cheliun, and B. B. Smith, all of Steilacoom. Mrs. Cheliun is a sister of Mrs. Nettleton and Mr. Smith is her brother. Game warden Ira D. Light and family were also guests of the Nettleton family and Ward Nettleton entertained Sam Cowles of Elbe. NATIONAL NEWS Mrs. George Hetu left national Monday morning for Enumclaw where she will visit for a week or two with relatives. Mrs. Charles Sensabaugh and Mrs. Arthur Borden spent Saturday and Sunday in Tacoma on business. A. Williams visited with friends in Tacoma and Seattle over the week end. Miss Della Reese is visiting relatives and friends in Ashford. Mrs. Nellie Bowen is visiting in Morton this week. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Johnson have purchased a farm near Morton and will move on to it soon. The many friends of James Thomas were surprised to learn of his marriage to Miss Bernadotte Gragner which took place in Tacoma Saturday. The young couple returned to national Sunday and will make their home at this place. The good wished of everyone is extended to them for their future happiness. The boys gave them a joyful welcome Tuesday evening. The many friends of Mrs. Reed Hayes, formerly of National, will be grieved to learn of her death, which occurred in Los Angeles, March 10th. Mrs. Patterson of Randle is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Skinner. Miss Francis Pelton of Tacoma has accepted a position in the store of butler & Rexroth at National, Miss Russell leaves for her home in Chehalis, Sunday. Paul Bortas was in Tacoma on business the fore part of the week. Mrs. T. H. Long returned Wednesday from a week's visit at the home of her father in Chehalis. Arthur Borden was in Elbe on business Wednesday. G. W. Thomas was an Eatonville visitor this week. Pg. 2, col. 2 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Those who attended the Bazaar at Eatonville Friday night from this community were: Misses Florence, Cora and Ileta Golden, Mary, Minnie and Nettie Conrad, Clara Fredericksen; Einar Larsen, Dewey Fredericksen. Mrs. Hoganson and Florence Hoganson visited at A. B. Conrads Sunday. Miss Clara Fredericksen visited in Tacoma the week end. Misses Mary and Minnie Conrad called on Mrs. Stidham Thursday afternoon. Misses Cora and Lucile Golden have been ill with a severe cold. Walter Guske of Eatonville called at Cedar Grove Friday evening. Mrs. G. V. Golden visited friends at Clay City Saturday. The horse that the Misses Golden drive to school ran away and tore the buggy and harness to pieces Tuesday afternoon at Eatonville. The Clear Lake school has an addition of a new pupil in the second grade. This brings the attendance of the school to twelve pupils. Miss Emily Fredericksen of Tacoma visited relatives at Cedar Grove Friday afternoon. MUD LAKE NEWS Mrs. Ed Reiter and daughter Hazel attended the Masque Ball at Eatonville Saturday night. Jake Nachtengale who has been working on a dredger in Tacoma is home for the week end. Mrs. Ed. Reiter and Mrs. Fred Guske attended the meeting of the Silver Lake Sewing Club at the home of Mrs. Paul Nelson, Thursday afternoon. They are thinking quite seriously of attending the meeting regularly on roller skates as soon as the county builds the pavement. Mr. and Mrs. Elseth and family attended the St. Patrick's entertainment at the Grange hall Saturday. Louise Wesserling has just purchased a colt from Mr. Seely. Mr. Wesserling lost a fine horse lat week when it became frightened and ran away, falling into a pile of logs, breaking its leg in two places. Mr. and Mrs. Guske entertained Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg, of Tanwax, Uncle Bill Guske of Eatonville, Mr. and Mrs. Reiter and family. Mrs. Nachtengale and children attended the dance at Eatonville Saturday night. Continued to col. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Hinibishner moved to Tacoma Wednesday. A family of Norwegians have rented the place from the owner A. E. Benson, of Tacoma. J. N. Fredericksen of Clear Lake called on Fred Guske Wednesday evening. J. H. Prickett called on L. Wesserling Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg and family took dinner at Muddy Point farm, Sunday. Mrs. L. Wesserling entertained Sturday, Mrs. Frank McTee, Mrs. Henry Wesserling, Mrs. Hinibishner, Mrs. Reiter, hazel Reiter, Margaret McTee and Elmer Wesserling. Mr. Colburn of Stringtown was a Mud Lake visitor Wednesday. Ace Mattix visited his sister at Muddy Point farm, Monday afternoon. Pg. 2, col. 3 & 4 BENSTON NEWS Miss Nelsine Denny visited over the week end with her parents at this place. Mr. Francis Anderson spent Friday and Saturday in Tacoma. F. E. Lipke motored to Loveland Station Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dickinson visited with friends in Tacoma the first of the week. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Lindall Thursday. It was decided that the Aid meet every four weeks instead of every two weeks on account of the busy season coming on. Mrs. Denny's children are ill with the Grippe. Mrs. J. Anderson was shopping in Tacoma Thursday. Dahl Stidham has the road grader operating again after a few weeks of bad weather. He is grading on the Clay City road. F. E. Lipke and Charles Denny are batching at the Holtz farm while he grading lasts. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gund, Sr. and family attended the funeral of Mr. Jos. Parks in Tacoma, Tuesday. The Improvement Club will have its annual meeting at the school house Saturday night, March 24th. A spelling contest will be the entertainment for the evening. Mr. and Mrs. James called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barbezat Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Tomchick and family have moved onto the Harrison Bates farm. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Tattler motored to Tacoma Friday. Peter Gund, Jr. called at the Lipke ranch Monday. A crowd of neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. L. Brown, Friday evening and gave her an enjoyable surprise. Pg. 2. col. 4 & 5 TIDEWATER NEWS Alice Johnson spent Monday evening with Mrs. D. J. Mink. Miss Hilda Anderson of Seattle spent the week end with her parents here. Mr. Frank Potts of Lytell is spending the week at home. The ladies of the Miscellaneous Club entertained about 250 guests at their first annual party given Saturday evening in the Grange hall, which was beautifully decorated with St. Patrick's banners, flags, and greens. A short program was rendered, those assisting outside of the club were; Miss Irelean Smith, Miss Augusta hammer, Miss Grace Kronquist, each giving instrumental selections. Mrs. Miller and Miss Miller gave a vocal selection. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Schmidt rendered a beautiful violin and piano duet. A dainty luncheon was served, at midnight, and each guest was presented with an "Irish pipe". The committees in charge were: Reception committee, Sophia Raysbrook, Alice Johnson, Carlyon Mink; Program committee, Verna Green, Esee Gustafson; Refreshment committee, Mrs. A. J. Westerberg, Mrs. Yetta Christensen, Mrs. Arvilda Gustafson; Entertainment committee, Christina Potts, Bernice Benston, Maud Emerick. Miss Ethel Hamlin has been on the sick list for some time. Mrs. George Rosebrook was shopping at Kapowsin. Mr. Charles Lecuyer of Tacoma called on friends here Monday. Peter Leber was in Seattle Friday. Arthur Gustafson made a business trip to Auburn. Mrs. W. E. Smith and Miss Ellen Whitman of Tacoma spent Sunday at Tidewater Camp. Pg. 2, col. 5 & 6 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mrs. Ohiser after a weeks' visit with friends in Tacoma, has returned home. Mr. Arkinstall and daughter Frances, where in Eatonville, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. James and son Floyd spent the week end in Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott entertained a party of friends from Tacoma on Sunday. Mrs. F. E. Donnelly has returned home after several days stay in Tacoma. Mrs. H. W. Johnson was hostess at a delightful St. Patrick's Day party, Saturday afternoon. The rooms were effectively decorated in Irish colors and shamrocks. A guessing contest was the principal feature of the afternoon. Prizes were awarded Mrs. Danley and Mr. James. A collation was served after which each guest was asked to tell an "Irish Joke" which was the cause of much mirth. Harry Fellows visited his parents in Puyallup, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Danley called on Mrs. Ohiseer, Wednesday. Mrs. Clampitt of Kapowsin called on Mrs. Marinzulich, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly went to Kapowsin, Wednesday evening. Many improvements are being made about the homes in Clay City in the way of new porches, yards, etc., which adds greatly to the appearance of the town. Jess Peterson, who has spent some time in California returned to Eatonville this week. The Bazaar at the high school Friday evening was very successful and about $133 was taken in, about $75 of this being clear money. Half of this amount will be used toward paying for the stereoptical machine to be used in the school. The balance will go to financing student activities. The Senior class won the prize by getting about $32 for their efforts. Pg. 3, col. 2 KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Mr. W. Fix of Orting visited with his brother, Charles Fix, Wednesday. Mrs. Sederburg went to Tacoma Wednesday returning Thursday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ogino, March 7th, a baby girl. Mr. F. McMillan had as his guest the last of the week, his father, of Tacoma. The Ladies Guild met with Mrs. Barlow, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wheelis and family have moved to St. Paul Camp across the lake. Mr. Porter of Tacoma visited the Odd Fellows' lodge, Friday. Mrs. Mary Hobbs of Electron spent Saturday and Sunday with her nephew, S. Hobbs. The picture show conducted by Mr. Robertson has gone out of business. A large crowd went to Tacoma, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of Mr. Jos. Parks. Mrs. B. Wheelis went to Tacoma Wednesday. Last Saturday night, Mr. and Mrs. P. Walbridge entertained a gathering of young people at a St. Patrick's party. Refreshments were served and a good time was reported. Mrs. Gates is visiting in Seattle. Saturday afternoon, little Phyllis Smith entertained about twenty tots, the occasion being her fourth birthday. A dainty luncheon was served. Green colors were used in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Mr. and Mrs. George Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Daniels went to Tacoma Tuesday. Mr. Schmitsky is very ill at his home, at this place. Mr. J. Whitley of Orting was a business visitor in Kapowsin, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sundquist went to Tacoma Sunday. Pg. 3, col. 5 NEWS FROM ALDER The dance to be given by the Novita Club here next Saturday gives promises of a big time. this is the first of a series of dances to be given by this club. Johnnie Hotes, who has been seriously ill with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism, is now on the way to recovery. William Hotes arrived form Livingston, Montana, the first of the week after an absence of three years. He came in response to a telegram informing him of the serious illness of his brother, John. Mrs. I. Q. Freese entertained members of the Novita Club Tuesday night. Frank Heiserman was here Wednesday on a visit. Herman Kruse has been quite under the weather with a case of toothache. One of the most delightful events of the week was a musical given at the Hotel Alder, Thursday night in honor of William Hotes. Mr. and Mrs. James O'Day went to Tacoma the first of the week where they will spend a week visiting friends. One of the most delightful events of the week was a party given at the home of Mrs. Charles Boettcher last Thursday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. Gillivray, Mrs. Ernest Boettcher and her daughter Elsie; Miss Florence Toney, and Mesdames Freese, Shepard, Anderson. Mrs. Fred Hotes entertained the crochet club last Wednesday afternoon. The next meeting of the club will be held at Mrs. Shepard's, Wednesday, March 28th. The Gregersen children are down with the measles this week. Mrs. Freese, Mrs. Hotes, Miss Kellogg and Mrs. Duke were guests of Mrs. William Kellogg Monday. The trip was made in a wagon hauled by Duke's mules. At the Nisqually River they were conveyed across the river by means of a hanging basket. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS William Kemp was visiting in Tacoma, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Lucille Evans is visiting in Tacoma this week. Jack Thomas attended the dance in Eatonville Saturday evening. Louis Hagenschild, who has been working on the road near Elbe is in Eatonville this week. He will leave for Alaska in the near future. Pg. 4, col. 1 & 2 County superintendent of schools H. R. Cox was a Eatonville visitor, Wednesday. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nettleton. Miss Katherine McFaul and Miss Elizabeth Viken of Tacoma attended the Bazaar at the Gym last Friday night. Sam Cowles of Elbe attended the dance at Eatonville Saturday night. Pg. 4, col. 5 & 6 Mrs. Charles Jackson and daughter left Wednesday for a week's visit with Mrs. Jackson's sister at Sumner.