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THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH
A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People
Second Year, No. 32, March 30, 1917
Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Jake Rush, who has been stopping at the Depot hotel. Left for Tacoma Wednesday.
George Sabourin has masquerade suits for the Silver Lake dance. Adv. No. 32 1t.
Harry James spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Tacoma and Seattle.
Verne Ketchum of Kapowsin is at the Eatonville hospital, recovering from an injury to 
one of his ankles.
L. L. Benbow of Tacoma has been the guest of Prof. And Mrs. B. W. Lyon, several days 
this week.
Some of the Boy Scouts took swimming tests at the Gym Thursday afternoon.
Stereoptic pictures will be shown at church Sunday evening in place of the regular 
sermon. They will be "Views of India."
Mrs. M. S. Bode of Oakland is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Brewer.
Mr. and Mrs. William Brewer visited friends in Tacoma, Sunday.
The Ladies Aid Society will give a supper on Saturday evening, April 7th in the church 
basement.
The menu will consist of clam chowder, hot biscuits, honey.
The charge will be for adults, 25 cents and 15 cents for children under 12 years of age. 
There will also be a sale of handkerchiefs and fancy articles.
Don't forget the Band Concert.

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EATONVILLE BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
The Eatonville Band will give a concert in the Gym tonight at 8 o'clock.
The band is under the direction of Prof. William H. Beardsley, of the local high school. 
He is a former member of the Pullman State College band with over four years 
experience. The professor has labored diligently to bring the band up to a high standard 
and the music played is of the best grade.
All of the bank members have had previous experience. Those who enjoy music should 
not fail to attend.
The program will be varied, as there will be marches, overtures, waltzes. Special features 
will be a saxophone solo by Mr. Frank Mann, a reading by Miss Inga Larsen, a solo by 
Miss Dana (vocal), and a vocal quartet by the Male Quartet of the band. This feature is 
guaranteed to be terrible and never would have been attempted but owing to the high 
price of vegetables and poultry products the quartet feels safe. The song will be highly 
appreciated by the married men.
Prof. Beardsley has a Beginners Band who started last year. He will have them play one 
selection to show what progress they have made.
An admission of 10 and 20 cents will be charged. This charge is necessary to meet 
expenses of the band. Later on the band will give a free open air concert, when the 
weather moderates. It is also planned to give weekly open air concerts. This will no doubt 
liven up things quite a bit in the old burg. Don't miss this concert.
You'll be agreeably surprised.

SILVER LAKE NEWS
Mr. Cox, the county school superintendent and Mr. Cole, county agriculturist, called at 
the school, Thursday last.
Paul Hammer had the misfortune to loose his car by fire, some time Thursday night of 
last week.
The dance given Saturday night by Kruses' orchestra at Tanwax hall was well attended 
and a good time was enjoyed by all present.
Miss Hope Vance of Eatonville was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis.
Miss Myrtle Cook and Miss Martha Olson of Elbe attended the dance at Tanwax hall 
Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson at Ohop.
R. D. Everett of Centralia organized a Sunday school at the Silver lake school house last 
Wednesday evening. Sunday school will begin Sunday, April 1st at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Nels Aspelund and Ed Hillberg are on the sick list this week.
Alfred Nelson, John and Lawrence Ellis spent Sunday afternoon at the Steere home at 
Eatonville.
Mrs. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones, Mr. Paul Nelson, Mr. Fitzer, Mr. Bement, 
attended the auction sale at J. H. Kipper's.
Mr. and Mrs. Sabourin of Tacoma spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster.
Ed Ellis of Tacoma called on Mr. Raddue, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. William McCutcheon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jaensch at Ohop.
Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Fitzer called on Mrs. Axel Berg, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. William McCutcheon motored to Auburn, Monday, and sold their 16 acre 
farm at that place.
Continued to col. 3
Ruth Spinning of LaGrande spent Sunday with Miss May Krones.
Nellie Langberg, George Seeley, May Krones and Ruth Spinning called at the Hillberg 
home Sunday evening.

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NEWS FROM MINERAL
Mr. and Mrs. James DuGay left for San Francisco, California, this week, where they will 
make their future home.
Mrs. Jesse R. James is substituting in the absence of Miss Coleman at the Reliance school 
as Miss Coleman is ill.
A "fast" game of basket ball was played Friday night between the Married Ladies and 
Young Ladies of Mineral. The score stood 5 to 10 in favor of the married Ladies. 
Much credit is due Mrs. Ed Trim in making this game a success. A large crowd attended 
and quite a substantial sum was netted which will go to the Piano fund for the church.
Godfrey OG'ren spent Saturday in Elbe.
Roy Longmire took a crowd of young folk to the dance given at Alder Saturday night.
William Toles is clerking for L. I. Walrath.
Miss Grace LaChapelle, who has had a severe attack of tonsillitis, is able to resume her 
work in the mill office.

Mrs. C. F. Gilbert was hostess for the Literary Club Wednesday, March 28.
The following program was rendered, after which delightful refreshments were served:
"Theatrical Day"
Paper-Sarah Bernhardt . . . .  Mrs. M. Wood
Paper-Review of Recent Play . . . . . Mrs. William Toles
Paper-Shakespeare . . . . . Mrs. R. Matthews
Reading-Merchant of Venice . . . . . Mesdames Carter and Walrath
Solo-Memories . . . . . Mrs. L. S. Gilbert

Dr. Ghormley of Tacoma occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church, Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph DuGay, who has been in a hospital for some time, has returned to her home.
Little Miss Verna Toles is the proud owner of a new piano which her parents presented 
her.
Mrs. Lillian Snell has resigned her position as helper in the office of the T & E depot. Mr. 
Ely will take Mrs. Snell's position.
Mr. C. Benjamin had as his guest over the week end, his wife and two children, of 
Tacoma.
Mrs. F. J. Shadd and daughter Beth left Thursday for a visit with Mrs. Shadd's mother in 
Seattle and from there Mrs. Shadd will go to her new home in Selleck.
Phyllis Dean is very ill. She has the whooping cough.
Dr. Bridge of Eatonville was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Shadd, Monday.
Mrs. J. D. Adamy entertained at an informal afternoon affair, Tuesday, honoring Mrs. F. 
J. Shadd. Those present were Mesdames, harried, Dunlap, Anthony, Shadd, Adamy and 
Miss Ethel Pamment.
Miss Addie Carter is visiting her mother in Elma.
Mrs. Wheeler entertained the girls of her Sunday school class and their boy friends 
Tuesday night, March 27, honoring Miss Blanch Pamment. The evening was quickly 
spent in games. At a late hour a delightful luncheon was served which was heartily 
enjoyed by all. The guests then demanded of Miss Pamment an exhibition of the many 
lovely birthday tokens which she received. Those who had the honor of being present 
were: Misses Ida Ahlstrand, Armilda Taylor, Ollie Johnson, Gladys Trim, Edith Linde, 
Lois Thomas, and Blanch Pamment; Messrs. Nels nelson, Gunnar Swanson, Julius 
Swanson, Gusta Swanson, Leonard, Treim and Wilfred Erickson.

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NATIONAL NEWS
The Pacific National Lumber Co. intends to have their new crane in operation this week 
which is to take the place of the old crane that collapsed several weeks ago.
Mrs. Audley Butler entertained a party of friends at her home Thursday afternoon at a 
miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Rachel Russell who is to be an April bride. The 
guests dressed clothespins and wrote fitting advice for the honor guest. Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. 
Kumer and Mrs. Logan played selections on the piano and about 4 o'clock a delicious 
buffet luncheon was served in the dining room. Miss Russell was the recipient of many 
useful and beautiful gifts. Those present were Mesdames E. Hershey, T. H. Long, H. W. 
Byers, M. Phillips, E. Schaffer, G. Kummers, E. Logan, C. Reaves, S. A. Mannig, J. L. 
Walker, C. F. Lancaster, Geo. Lawrence, F. M. Brown, William Ellis, A. Borden, B. 
Curry, J. L. Brady, J. Ransweiler, the hostess and Miss Dorothy Logan.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Manning spent the week end in Tacoma and Seattle visiting friends.
Mrs. Gussie Kummer was a Seattle visitor this last week.
Mrs. Walter Hewett, from Vancouver, B. C. is a new resident of National.
Mr. S. Huntley recently of Lake Taps has taken charge of the Sawtooth Mill Co. of 
Ashford.
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas, recently married, were pleasantly surprised by a number of 
friends among the younger set, Saturday evening.
Mrs. Della Kratz of Seattle, who has been spending the last two weeks with Mrs. Audrey 
Butler, returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Phillips motored to Tacoma Sunday.
Mr. Barnes, the photographer, returned to Ashford on Monday last from a trip in the 
Park. He stated that a fresh fall of snow five feet in depth, had fallen during the last few 
days making traveling almost impossible.
It is reported that 25 feet of snow reposes on the roof of the new Inn at Paradise Valley. 
Mr. Frank is asking for help to shovel snow.
A number of friends surprised Mr. Chas. Sensabaugh on his birthday anniversary, 
Saturday, March 24th. A very pleasant evening was spent in cards and music. A 
delectable lunch was served. The guests departed in the 'wee sma' hours wishing their 
host "happy returns" and many of them.
Mrs. Charles Gould of Graham arrived in National last Monday to make her future home 
here.
Mr. Fred BuEchley was a Tacoma visitor Sunday and Monday.
Mr. Fred Metzer, formerly of the Puget Sound Mill Co., Tacoma, has accepted a position 
in the mill as tallyman.
Mrs. E. Hershey spent the fore part of the week visiting friends in Tacoma and Seattle.

The many friends of Mrs. Bert Hare will be shocked to learn of her sudden death, while 
visiting her daughter Mrs. E. Roberts, of Tacoma.

Several cases of scarlet fever are reported in the community.
Luther Workman spent last week visiting friends in Tacoma and Seattle.
Mrs. Lillian Winston of Spokane Wash. is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. Curry.
Mrs. Anne Manning, who has been visiting her sons, Mr. S. A. and Mr. Geo. Manning, 
for the last few weeks has returned to her home in Keyport, Wash.
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Reeves were Tacoma visitors the first of the week.
Mr. Leif Skinner is home on a visit to his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Skinner, Mr. W. J. Ellis and H. Lidren made a short business trip to 
Tacoma, Monday.

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E. H. S. WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
Eatonville high school won the basket ball championship of Pierce county last Friday 
night, for the fourth time, by defeating Puyallup high school by a score of 28 to 20.
The game was played t Puyallup.
Puyallup made the first point but the Eatonville boys soon forged ahead. They maintained 
a small lead throughout the game.
This game finished the season for the local team. Eleven games were played this year, 
Eatonville winning 9 and losing 2, one to Ashford A. C. and one to Roy high. Eatonville 
won 2 games from Mineral A. C., 2 from Roy H. S., 2 from Fife H. S., 2 from Puyallup 
H. S. and 1 from Eatonville H. S. Alumnae them, consisting of former high school stars.
The outlook for the season was none too bright as the team which had won for the last 
three seasons was entirely broken up. Those playing on the team this year were: M. 
VanEaton, H. Elmlund, f. Mensik, H. Mensik, W. Nettleton, F. Peterson, E. Jacobson, H. 
Smith, M. Kjelstad. M. VanEaton is the only player who played in all the games of the 
season. 
Eatonville made 420 points to 260 points in the season.

NEWS FROM CLAY CITY
Mrs. Skaugsett of Kapowsin called on Mrs. Danley Saturday.
Mrs. August Baker and sister visited Mrs. Ohiser Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Donnelly and a party of friends from Tacoma motored to Olympia 
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Danforth and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Edwards in Roy Sunday.
Mr. Kipper, of Eatonville, made a business trip to Clay City Monday.
Mr. Dunn, of Tacoma, was in Clay City Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and family visited friends in Tacoma Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Feroni was shopping in Eatonville Tuesday.
The road "overseer" has several teams busy filling in and improving the road between 
Clay City and Kapowsin, which will be greatly appreciated.
Mrs. L. James visited her parents in Eatonville Tuesday.
Through the kindness of Mrs. Harold S. Wheeler of Tacoma flower seeds have been 
given to all the employees living in the cottages of The Far West Clay Camp.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holtz and Mr. Dahl Stidham motored to Clay City on Sunday 
afternoon.
Mrs. A. G. Craig was a luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pravitz of Eatonville on 
Tuesday.
Mr. W. T. Dumbleton manager of The Far West Clay Company was in camp during the 
week.
Mr. A. G. Craig was the guest of Mr. Albert Armstrong of Seattle on Thursday.
Mrs. A. G. Craig was the guest of Mrs. Roger McAuslan of Tacoma Thursday. Mrs. 
McAuslan entertained charmingly, a large party of friends in compliment to her sister, 
Mrs. W. C. Lee and son, who are visiting Mrs. McAuslan from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Clevenger motored to Tacoma, Sunday, and were guests of their 
daughter, Mrs. C. Metoker and family.
April Fool Party Tuesday night at Redman hall. 13 c. adm.

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NEWS FROM ALDER
A howling success is the way Fred G. Hodgins, president of the Novita Club 
characterized the dance given by the club at the Odd Fellows' hall last Saturday night. In 
addition to a large attendance from the home population, a good sized crowd from 
Mineral was on hand. Harry and Clarence Davidson were the floor managers and much 
of the success of the dance was due to their skill in performing this important position. 
Much praise was given the orchestra for the excellent program of music furnished. The 
orchestra consisted of Charles Jensen, formerly leader of the Tacoma Theater orchestra; 
William O. Hotes, leader of the Strand Theater orchestra in Livingston, Mont. And Mrs. 
Freese. Everybody had a good time.
A pleasant event of the week was a party given at the Hotel Alder by Mrs. Fred Hotes 
Wednesday night. Singing and dancing were the principal events of the evening.
Frank Criswell went to Tacoma Tuesday to bring up his wife who has been seriously ill. 
Mrs. Criswell is now much improved, altho she is not able to do any work as yet. She is 
effected with heart trouble.
Both Johnnie and Margreth Hotes are improving fast. It is expected that they will be able 
to be about within a week.
M. J. McMilin, N. C. Jensen, G. W. Scurlock, John Cushman and Henry Hedborg went to 
Puyallup Thursday where they attended the district meeting of the Odd Fellows.
William O. Hotes, who has been here from Livingston, Mont. For the past two weeks will 
start back Saturday.
An overflowing attendance was at the dance given at the Grange hall at Tanwax Saturday 
night. Music was furnished by Kruse's orchestra.
A meeting of the new board of school directors was held Tuesday afternoon. John H. 
Kruse was elected chairman and Henry Hedborg, clerk. Frank Criswell is the other 
member of the board. At this meeting several applications of teachers applying for a 
school were read. The following teachers were agreed upon for the next term of school: 
Edison Rathbone, Principal; Edith Ahnquist, high school teacher and Ethel M. Gile, 
primary teacher.
Fred C. Duke sustained a fractured rib when he fell off a log one day last week.
Annie Lorenz was taken to the Tacoma General Hospital one day last week where she 
will undergo an operation as the result of complications set in after measles.
Little Elsie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Boettcher, has the whooping cough. This is 
the only case thus far reported in the community.
The last of the children to have the measles in this community were Lenore Stoner and 
the Gregersen little girl. Both have recovered and are again attending school.
Hans Christensen of Eatonville has rented the farm of J. M. Toney. Mr. and Mrs. Toney 
will take a vacation, probably visiting points back East.
A lively basket ball game was played at the Gym, Monday night between the Men's team 
and the high school boys. The game resulted in a tie.
Mrs. I. Q. Freese went to Three Lakes Thursday where she will visit her husband who is 
employed by the Three Lakes Logging Co.
L. Houghton went to Seattle on business, Tuesday.

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ELBE NEWS NOTES
Mr. Lyman Borden of Pleasant Valley was a business caller in Elbe Wednesday 
afternoon.
Mr. John P. Patton of Williamson has accepted a position in the Seattle court house and 
he and Mrs. Patton will leave in a short time to take up their residence in that city, 
according to present arrangements. Elbe regrets their departure but trusts the new position 
will be a success.
Mr. Lodene, of near Mineral, was a business caller in Elbe Wednesday.
Mrs. Carl Williamson entertained the Literary Club at her home Wednesday afternoon. 
Mss. Jon P. Patton resigned her position as president and Miss Hawkins was elected 
president to fill the un-expired term. The Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Whitney at 
the next meeting. The subject is to be "American Authors as a Course of Study."
Mrs. Dorman returned to her home Tuesday after attending the funeral of an uncle in 
town.
Miss Hawkins spent Thursday at the home of Mrs. Dr. Shadd at Mineral.
Mr. Harry Holt had an accident Tuesday when he got his hand cut on the edger, but after 
having it bandaged at the office, he was able to continue at his work.
Mrs. Pearl Engel and son, Ray, Mr. Bramlett and Mrs. Bradbury were Tacoma visitors 
the last of the week. While in Tacoma Mrs. Engel received news of the death of an Aunt 
in Seattle. Mrs. Enggel attended the funeral in Seattle Monday afternoon, the other two 
teachers having charge of the school during her absence.
Mrs. Kate Borden is visiting her son Mr. Lyman Borden and family of Pleasant Valley.
Mr. Hardy called in Morton Sunday.
A Basket Ball Game was played in Elbe Tuesday evening at the Gym between the 
Pleasant Valley Team and Elbe which resulted in a score of 16 to 32 in favor of Elbe.
The School Board organized on Monday afternoon march 26, Mrs. Clara Kolb was 
elected clerk of the Board and Mr. A. R. Campbell, chairman.
Mr. Hearn was a caller in Elbe the first of the week.
Little Ralph Holt has had a very serious time with measles and complications but is able 
to be up at this time.

Mrs. Rudolph Kolb entertained Saturday afternoon a party of friends in honor of Miss 
Tracy Rotter of Alder in the form of a shower, whose marriage to Mr. Clinton Marks is to 
take place in the near future. Many gifts were presented to Miss Rotter by her friends. 
The afternoon was pleasantly spent. The hostess served refreshments during the afternoon 
which were very dainty.
Amongst those present from Alder were Mrs. Chas. Boettcher, Mrs. Boettcher, Miss 
Gilavary, Mrs. Hedborg, and Mrs. Rotter; those of Elbe included Mrs. Henry Lutkins, 
Miss Marie Lutkins, Mrs. Sachs, and honor guest, Miss Tracy Rotter.

Little Miss Elizabeth Sinpier has entertained the measles since the last writing.
Claude Lewis entertained several friends at a party Wednesday evening. Those present 
were Evelyn Horn, Bennie and Henry Horn, Blanche Cook, Catherine Campbell, and 
Ramon Gill.
Dr. Bridge called in Elbe Monday.
Mr. Fred Romanesko was a caller in Elbe the first of the week.

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PUBLIC AUCTION, SATURDAY, MARCH 31st
By Mrs. Joseph Parks
On account of the death of Joseph Parks, on the Parks Farm at Benston, 3 miles from 
Kapowsin, the following property will be sold to highest bidder. "Free Lunch served."
One full blooded Belgian Puchan Stallion, 2000 lbs., 1-four year old mare (in foal) 
1400 lbs.; 1 three year old mare 1300 lbs.; 1 two year old colt, 1200 lbs.; 1 eight year old 
buggy horse 1100 lbs.; 1 full blooded Chester White Sow also, same, boar; 7 good milk 
cows; 2 yearling heifers; 1 steer; 2 calves; all wagons, buggies, 60 chickens, potatoes and 
farm utensils.
FARM FOR SALE OR RENT
Terms of sale, sums of $10 and under Cash, sums over $10 a credit of Six months will be 
given at 8 per cent interest from date of sale. Purchaser must give Bankable note Secured. 
Cash 5 percent off.

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OPERETTA IS ENJOYED
The pupils of the Eatonville high and grade schools gave a very entertaining show last 
Friday night at the high school auditorium. The play was "Princess Chrysanthemum."
Miss Alberta Brantner took the part of the princess. Lawrence Fairbairn represented the 
character Emperor What-for Whi. While Lawrence would not challenge the prestige of 
any of the grand opera stars so far as voice is concerned, still he handled his part ably and 
was quite a pleasing character.
The costumes of the students added much to the play and the stage was well arranged.
Miss Dana, teacher of music and art had charge of the production and the results speak 
well for her.
The different characters seemed to be picked from the pupils with the effect that 
convinced the audience that Miss Dana's judgment of the ability of the pupils to carry out 
a certain part was correct.
The play showed hard work and study. It was well received.

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ELECTRON NEWS ITEMS
Mrs. F. W. Browning and little daughter Marion have returned from their trip to Orting.
Mrs. A. R. Smith, Mrs. Mary Hobbs and Mrs. R. Peters called on Mrs. C. A. Jolly 
Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Simons attended the surprise party on Miss Ethel Murphy at Miss Murphy's 
home, Tuesday evening of this week.
Eamie Engwald has left Electron and is going to Alaska.
Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Barber drove up from Tacoma recently in their new Dodge car.
William Shea made a trip to Tacoma this week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Borgwardt went to Tacoma Sunday.
The Electron card club will meet with Mrs. Lake this week.
Mrs. Ed Smith and infant son are in Tacoma.

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KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES
Mrs. Thompson of Ashford is visiting her aunt Mrs. Williams.
The Ladies Guild met with Mrs. G. D. Brooks.
Tuesday night a crowd of young folks surprised Miss Ethel Murphy, the occasion being 
her birthday. Lunch was served and a good time was reported.
Mack Johns who is working in Carbonado was home Sunday.
There was a program of speaking in the school house auditorium Friday night. Mr. Cox, 
county superintendent of schools, spoke on forming boys and girls clubs such as pig, 
garden and poultry clubs. Mr. C. A. Cole, county agriculturist spoke on canning and 
explained the government farm loan system.
Mrs. Wearmouth was in Tacoma Friday and Saturday.

Saturday night the first and second girls' basket ball teams had a game in the gymnasium, 
the first team coming out victorious, score 13 to 7. The line-up was as follows:
First team: Goldie Skaugset, center; Anna Murphy and Ethel Murphy, forwards; Francis 
Fraidenburg and Lydia Rourk, guards. 
Second team: Arta Morrell, center; Alice Williams and Francis Borgan, forwards; 
Margaret Stromberg and Irine Youngbluth, guards.
Referee, Miss Evans.

G. D. Brooks went to Tacoma Saturday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent were Tacoma visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Hollingsworth of Tacoma is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Corfield.
Mrs. Cele Malcom was a Saturday visitor in town.
The Misses Airth and Johnson, who teach school at Benston spent Saturday and Sunday 
with Miss Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson.
Mr. Lingley came in to attend the speaking at the school Friday.
John and Ben Fraidenburg went to Elbe Monday.
The D. M. C. Club met with Mrs. Rourk last Wednesday.
The Rebekahs had a card party Wednesday. 500 was played, Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Smith 
won prizes.
Mr. Vincent Rotter and Mr. G. W. Scurlock of Alder attended the sale at the Kipper 
ranch, Saturday.
Freddie Duke is home at Alder, this week, on the sick list.

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DEATH OF WM. E. BLACK
William E. Black, 43 years of age, brakeman on the logging train of North Coast Timber 
Co., was killed accidentally, at Clear Lake Camp, Tuesday, March 27th at 5:30 p.m. He 
was riding on the coupler on rear end of last car while the train was backing up as he was 
jumping off the car. He either slipped or his foot was caught, and he was thrown beneath 
the train. He was taken from beneath the second car from end of the train. His head had 
been completely cut off, from forehead to the back of neck. One foot was badly crushed. 
The body was taken to the undertaking parlors of A. W. Merow in Eatonville.
Deceased was a member of the Fraternal order of Eagles and of the R. R. Brotherhood.
He leaves a father, residing at Puyallup, two brothers in Oregon, and a sister in Chehalis.
The body was taken to Chehalis, from Eatonville, for burial.
The funeral is to be today from the Christian church in Chehalis under the direction of A. 
W. Merrow.

PARENT TEACHERS MEET
The Parent Teachers' Association held their regular monthly meeting at the high school 
Tuesday. Mrs. Scurlock was chairman of the meeting and presented the following 
interesting program:
Piano solo-Miss Larsen
Paper-Marriage Sanctity, Mrs. E. L. Pravitz
Trombone solo-C. H. Wood
Address-Social Life of School Children, C. H. Wood
Paper-Social Life of the Child, Mrs. O. LaBreche
Paper-Mrs. G. W. Scurlock
Paper-Protecting our Daughters, Mrs. N. J. Bruen
Mr. E. B. Riley's room was awarded the picture.
Every number on the program was especially good and could not but prove helpful to all 
who were privileged to attend.

Miss LaVera Sandmire entertained, Wednesday evening, at cards and dancing. The 
guests were: Misses Jesse Winegard, Helen Parkins, Lucile Evans, Lois Riley, Elizabeth 
Smith, Dorothy Ingersoll, Louise Mensik, Dorothy and Alberta Brantner, Messrs. David, 
Frank and Jesse Peterson, Frank and McKinley VanEaton, Ed Christensen, George 
Wilson, Ed Kittelman, Otto Roseburg, Morris Calloway, Clinton Sandmire, Harry 
Elmlund, Harvey Wheeler, and Mrs. G. C. Sandmire.
A sumptuous lunch was served. All departed reporting an enjoyable time.

There will be an April Fool's party Tuesday night in the Redmens' hall given by the 
Pocohontas. Admission of 13 cents will be charged those who wear masks and 25 cents 
will be charged for those who wear their good clothes and do not mask. There will be 
four booths for sight seers. Games will be played.

Eilers have taken over the Reed-French Company's Piano stock in Tacoma and they are 
placing them on the market at prices ranging from $36 up. You will see their ad. In this 
week's issue of the Dispatch.

Hans Christensen of Leber was in Eatonville Wednesday. He has rented a ranch near 
Alder for a term of three years.
Anna Lorenz, who was taken to Tacoma for treatment for ear trouble, is reported doing 
nicely and will be home in a few days.
Mrs. Lilly Duke of Alder, spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. George Scurlock.
Warruth Requa of Seattle spent the week end with the Brantner family.
Mr. Carlson of the Ohop Valley shingle mill was transacting business in Eatonville 
Wednesday.
Ed Hillberg has the whooping cough.

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NEWS FROM ASHFORD
Mrs. Sheron Winston of Spokane is spending the summer with her brother Fred Curry 
and family.

The Tom Thumb wedding proved a success. Little Dorothy Logan, bride; Master William 
McCullough, bride-groom. Among the bride's maids were Mildred and Erma Goodwin, 
Estele Cain, Arlie Ashford, Virginia Hershey, little Miss Woock. Merwin Hewitt acted as 
best man. The little boys were dressed in dress suits and the maids in evening dress. 
Francis Tyrell was the minister. Little Cora Hewitt and Theron Tison, the parents of the 
bride. Of course the mother wept and the father consoled her by patting her shoulder and 
telling her "Do not cry." All were under school age. Some of the older children took 
interesting parts. Madam Schumann Heinck was represented-other noted people as well.

Bobbie harp is in bed ill with fever.
The weather has been the most disagreeable of any time this winter.
The Red Cross meeting was held in butler's hall but owing to the bad weather but few 
attended.

MUD LAKE NEWS
Mr. Elseth has sold his home at Mud Lake and will move to Tacoma the later part of this 
week. The new owner is the man who superintended the recent county pavement. Mud 
Lake property seems very much in demand. We have decided that its present popularity 
is not due to its name.
While escorting several Clear Lake beauties home by motor car from an entertainment at 
Eatonville, Jake Nachtengale experienced 2 complete tire blow outs. Mr. Nachtengale 
says never again. The accident happened near Cedar Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family attended the auction sale at Kipper's farm, Saturday.
Miss Dolly Nachtengale attended the Japanese operetta at Eatonville Friday night.
Mrs. Fred Guske called on Mrs. Ed Reiter Friday.
The Misses Mary, Minnie and Nettie Conrad of Clear Lake called on Minnie Jensen, 
Sunday.
Ed Reiter announced that he has at last got down to the soil. He has ten acres under 
cultivation and has his spring work well under way. The weather at Muddy Point must be 
similar to that of California as Mr. Reiter already has some potatoes planted and expects 
to have new potatoes for dinner, Easter Sunday, so he states.
We are thinking of organizing a community chorus. Everyone can sing and if you don't 
believe it come out and try. We have made arrangements for the purchase of new hymn 
books for the church services and intend to have a regular Sunday school, through the 
summer months.
Florence Hoganson spent Sunday as the guest of Nellie Nachtengale.
Flossie and Fritz Guske are again able to attend school after nearly a week's absence.
Harry Reed was a caller at Muddy Point Thursday. Mr. Reed is on the market for a good 
sized pole horse.
Mesdames Guske and Reiter and Misses Nachtengale and Reiter called at Cedar Grove 
Sunday.

CLEAR LAKE NEWS
Several of the teachers and high school students of Eatonville enjoyed a boat ride on 
Clear Lake Sunday afternoon.
The church services at the school house were well attended, Sunday. The song service 
was especially good.
Misses Mary and Minnie Conrad called at Anton Jensens', Sunday morning.
Mrs. Fred Guske, Mrs. E. Reiter and Dollie Nachtengale were Cedar Grove visitors, 
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Golden underwent an operation on her ear at Rainier Hospital, Sunday.
J. N. Fredericksen, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad and Dahl Stidham of this community attended 
the auction sale at J. Kipper's place Saturday.
Miss Dollie Nachtengale and Jake Nachtengale called at Lone Maple Farm Sunday 
evening.
The Clear Lake school board held a meeting Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Fredericksen has been on the sick list the past week.
Misses Mary, Minnie and Nettie Conrad called at Cedar Grove, Monday evening.
Florence and Lucile Golden are still unable to attend school on account of illness.
Clara and Dewey Fredericksen attended the operetta at Eatonville Friday evening.