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THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH
A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People
Second Year, No. 35, April 20, 1917
Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington

Pg. 1, col. 1
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
The Tillicum's with the sanction and hearty support of their leader, Mr. Bruen, and Mr. 
Lyons, a member last Friday made their first public attempt at introducing dancing as a 
pastime, above just criticism, from the moral, physical, and morning after the night 
before standpoint. 
Their hope is to give dances in which smoking, suggestive dancing and other undesirable 
elements are eliminated.
The plan is to begin the dance at an early hour go that every one may get their fill of 
dancing and still enjoy a fair night's rest.
The Tillicum's wish to thank all those present, last Friday evening and others who let 
their aid to make the dance a success.

John Nagley was visiting relatives and friends in Eatonville last Saturday. He is teaching 
school near Olympia, Wash.
William Emel of national was attending to business affairs in Eatonville, the first of this 
week.
J. Hearn took William to National in the Ford, Monday.

Mrs. John McNamara entertained the R. N. of A. Booster Club, Wednesday April 18th, 
1917. 
A dainty  luncheon was served and the engagement of her daughter Marie to Mr. H. 
Julian, was announced. Music was furnished for the afternoon's entertainment. Those 
present were the following: Mrs. B. W. Lyon, Mrs. C. A. Nettleton, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. A. 
Hall, Lela McLeod, Mrs. Canty, Mrs. Jane Sherman, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Edna Steere, 
Norene Norwood, LaVera Sandmire, Harriet M. Smith, Mrs. A. P. Moon, Ethel 
Lawrence, Mrs. N. Lawrence, Mrs. L. A. Moran, Mrs. W. A. Belcher, Mrs. Mary Steele, 
Mrs. Mamie Norwood, Mrs. Ida Dunnigan and Mrs. J. T. Carlson.

The H. O. A. Club will meet with Mrs. Roy Beckwith at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The Official Board of the Church met Wednesday night to perfect details of the "spring 
drive" for church improvements.
The solicitors are men of standing in the community who will meet the public with a 
practical scheme for civic betterment. It deserves the support of all and will surely get it.

The Scout's Entertainment to be given Friday night at the Gymnasium, while frankly an 
effort to raise some funds for the Troop, is also an effort to bring before the public a 
demonstration of the work of Scouts, the world over. Many misapprehensions must 
constantly be corrected as to the purpose and activities of the organization. The show will 
consequently be instructive as well as entertaining.
Pg. 1, col. 2, 3 & 4
LYON FIGHTS SCHOOL BOARD
By the Editor
The school board of Eatonville district has refused to enter into a contract with B. W. 
Lyon, superintendent of Eatonville schools, for another year.
Those on the board who constitute a majority making the decision, are R. Marti and H. N. 
Greene.
B. W. Lyon has not seen fit to abide by the decision of the board.
Some few years past the principal of the Eatonville school was unable to preserve 
discipline in the school and conditions were poor. The service of Mr. Lyon was secured.
He, with the backing of the people of the district, was instrumental in voting the bonds 
for building our present high school and gymnasium. Very little discord has prevailed in 
the schools. Mr. Lyon has been considered a strong booster for the schools and a 
progressive type.
Considerable sentiment has developed that the school board did not perform its official 
duties and that the affairs of the school district were not handled in a business manner.
This sentiment was voiced in the recent school board election.
Mr. Marti and Mr. Greene assured the voters that they would be the school board and 
would perform the official duties pertaining to that office.
That was all that was asked of them. They were elected on that platform. They entered 
upon their duties with that idea and had assured no one that they intended to make a 
change in superintendents. 
No one, to the knowledge of this paper has asked for the discharge of Mr. Lyon.
After the board has announced its decision we say it should be final.
It would have been final if Mr. Lyon had so desired.
The board had two things to do. One was to take absolute charge of purchasing supplies 
for the school and expenditures of money; also determining a general policy to be carried 
out under the direction of Mr. Lyon.
Complaints were made by Many in regard to financial matters and also that scholarship 
was being sacrificed for winning athletic contests, along with too many activities. The 
board hoped to better the school by co-operating with Mr. Lyon, making such changes as 
they deemed proper.
About the time the board was to take up the matter of hiring a superintendent for next 
year, a condition arose and not a theory .
The board decided to relieve Mr. Lyon of the duty as instructor of the ladies' swimming 
class. Mr. Lyon did not wish to abide by that decision. The subsequent efforts of the 
ladies of the class proved this condition. Mr. Lyon showed that he would not allow the 
board to tell him what to do.
His later actions have only made this more apparent.
He has conducted a campaign openly, against the board, defying them publicly, to 
remove him.
A number of well meaning women have circulated petitions, addressed to the board, 
requesting the board to retain Mr. Lyon.
This was done with the knowledge and consent of Mr. Lyon, after the board had made 
their decision.
A further evidence of utter defiance was the securing at the school, with the consent and 
knowledge of Mr. Lyon, signatures of school teachers, subordinate to Mr. Lyon, giving 
notice practically that the teachers would not serve this district next year unless Mr. Lyon 
was retained.
Petitions were also passed to the pupils in the school by the teachers without the consent 
or previous knowledge of parents and undoubtedly under the order of Mr. Lyon, asking 
the pupils to sign, requesting the board to retain Mr. Lyon.
This latter act of Mr. Lyon can not be condemned too strongly.
These petitions were even circulated among children of tender years.
No one realizes the effect on the scholars, during the next school year, of this act, as fully 
as does Mr. Lyon.
His is a policy of rule or ruin.
It would have been possible for the board to have reconsidered the dismissal of Mr. Lyon, 
even after Mr. Lyon's disregard of his superiors, if he had shown the proper spirit.
It is now impossible.
Anyone knows that if the board retains Mr. Lyon that he has won a victory over the 
board. They would be helpless in the future.
The people elected Mr. Marti and Mr. Greene to be the board.
It is their sworn duty to perform their official duties, unflinchingly, as they see them, until 
their terms of office expire.
Let us consider the duties of the board, in their relation to the public wishes.
Mr. Greene and Mr. Marti had determined that there was a positive sentiment for changes 
in policy such as they attempted to carry out.
Mr. Greene had been on the board for several months prior to his last election. In his 
duties as clerk of the town of Eatonville he had opportunity to meet most of the 
householders of Eatonville. He sounded the public wishes.
Mr. Marti believed there should be some changes in the business policy of the board and 
also a change in the policy of the general conduct of the school affairs.
He so declared himself at the time of election. In doing so he displaced Mr. Howard on 
the board who had been considered a weak sister.
If the majority of the people of the district had expressed satisfaction with results of the 
school, the board would have made the best of a situation which they realized should be 
changed.
Mr. Lyon's supporters say that a majority has so expressed their satisfaction by signing 
his petitions.
This expression is not spontaneous signatures being secured in many instances after hours 
of persuasion and argument, many signing who had previously expressed a desire for a 
change in policy, such as the directors wished to carry out.
The petitions should have been originated outside of Mr. Lyon's influence and apart from 
the political machine which he has constructed, obviously for just such an occasion.
Furthermore, Mr. Lyon placed false arguments in the mouths of those who circulated the 
petitions. One was; that Marti was the candidate of Galbraith, who as the tool of the 
timber interests, wished to rid the school of Lyon so as to discredit the school, thereby 
discouraging further building of large schools in districts where the Weyerhaeuser's 
owned timber, thus reducing their taxes.
It is true that Mr. Galbraith asked Mr. Marti to be a candidate in the recent election.
In so doing he exercised the right of any American citizen.
Mr. Galbraith was asked to be a candidate in the election.
He said, "If I was elected, I would not stint one cent to make the school efficient and if it 
were necessary I'd spend more money. All I ask is that the best possible men be elected 
and that they get a dollar's worth of results for a dollar of the taxpayer."
Mr. Galbraith's company opposed the present high school building program. Many 
thinking people believe the school is far larger than the district has any need of. You 
could hardly blame the company for opposing the payment of greatly increased taxes for 
an improvement on such a scale as has been carried out.
It doesn't necessarily follow that Mr. Galbraith wishes to discredit the school. He has the 
idea that it could be improved.
What is the school doing?
Many of the business men of Eatonville have complained of Mr. Lyon attempting to run 
their business as well as his many duties at the school. All were willing to overlook this 
and believed directors with backbone could change his policy and still preserve his 
usefulness.
Other business men look on the school as a business asset to the town. The school is 
primarily for the training and building of the young people.
So far, scholars have not attended in any great number from the neighboring towns. My 
acquaintance convinces me that of five of these towns, only one has a principal who will 
recommend our school. 
This criticism is lack of scholarship, too many activities and the antagonism aroused by 
Mr. Lyon.
Three leading business men of the town say that they have been unable to secure any 
clerical assistance from the scholars except after practically giving the employee a new 
education. One of these signed Mr. Lyon's petition.
The experience of this office is that last year in getting out the high school book, that only 
one girl showed scholarship. The majority of contributions to the book showed that 
scholars were deficient in spelling, writing, composition and carelessness was written on 
every contribution. Some of these pupils graduated last year. They showed lack of 
fundamental training.
One former pupil, now attending an institution of higher learning, writes to his relatives 
that his time at the Eatonville high school was practically wasted and that he considers he 
was used as an asset for the basket ball team.
The question is:
Are we maintaining a school or a play house with the gratification of a few women's 
social ambitions as a side line?
Mr. Greene has given up the position of clerk of the school board and Charles Biggs is 
now the clerk. Mr. Greene thereby loses $25 a month in salary. This was done so as to 
also make Mr. Biggs the purchasing agent of the school as Mr. Lyon had this power 
before.
This was one of the changes in the policy of the board. The former practice had proved 
wrong. 
One instance of loose methods; last year one of the teachers received $25 from a firm on 
account of influencing the board to buy certain school equipment. The board has and will 
make all necessary charges for the good of the school.
We all want to see the school go ahead.
Mr. Lyon has made the school system much better and deserves credit for what he has 
done. He has served his usefulness to the district and should move on.
A new broom sweeps clean.
Don't be blinded by prejudice.
It is the mob spirit that recognizes no authority but its own.
Stand by the directors and you will see bigger and better things.
The school will go on just the same without Mr. Lyon. No one is indispensable.
If the opposition still persists, they alone, will make it impossible to have a successful 
school next year.
Let the clamor cease.
Let the board do its duty as they and not you are responsible for their stewardship.
Think it over.

Pg. 1, col. 4
ELBE NEWS NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook, Miss Grace Cook and Mrs. A. R. Campbell spent Friday and 
Saturday in Tacoma.
Mr. A. S. Hartley of Orting was a business caller in Elbe, Saturday.
Miss Marie Lutkins visited her sister, Mrs. V. Inderbitzen of Tacoma, the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Borden spent Wednesday in Elbe with relatives.
Mrs. Kate Borden left for National Sunday to visit her sons, Mr. Arthur and Ted Borden.
Mr. Whitney was an Eatonville caller Thursday.
Dr. Bridge visited the sick in Elbe, Friday. Several new cases of measles have developed 
in the past few days.
Mr. Bramlett, Mrs. Bradbury and Mrs. Pearl Engel attended Teachers' Institute, Friday.
Mrs. Justus left last Sunday for town where she is doing jury duty.
Mrs. G. A. Baker attended the funeral of her brother's child, the first of the week.
Little Dorothy Kennedy is on the sick list.
Lloyd Sachs returned to Tacoma Sunday afternoon, after spending a week's vacation 
with his parents.
Sam Cowles visited his parents at Ellensburg, the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Bramlett entertained a party of young people in honor of their niece 
and nephew, who have been spending the week's vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Bramlett.
This was Wednesday evening, Dainty refreshments were served. Invitations, splendid 
games and amusements were enjoyed by those present.

Pg. 1, col. 5
BAND CANCELS MINERAL CONCERT
On account of unforeseen difficulties in securing a suitable hall in mineral, the bank 
concert has been postponed indefinitely. The Eatonville band boys had hoped to be able 
to appear in mineral and are greatly disappointed. They will be unable to appear at the 
Flag raising ceremony next Sunday.
The band had planned that they would give a concert in Kapowsin after the mineral 
concert. This will be done if arrangements can be made.

Pg. 1, col. 5 & 6
NEWS FROM MINERAL
Marie Fritz was the guest of Florentine LaChapelle Friday.
A. Nelson left Sunday for Dryad where he has accepted a position.
Miss Anna Myers is working in the new Hotel, just opened in Elbe.
Mrs. A. B. Haried spent the week end in Lindberg.
Miss Ione Holmes has as her guests, her sister Miss Holmes and friend, Mrs. Ivy of 
Seattle.
Dr. Ross of Seattle arrived in mineral Tuesday to take Dr. Shadd's practice. Dr. Ross has 
bought the home in which Mr. and Mrs. Haried have been living.
Mrs. Osborn of Seattle is the guest of Mrs. L. I. Walrath.
Miss Hawkins of Elbe was shopping in Mineral Thursday.
Mrs. R. Matthews entertained informally Friday for luncheon, Mrs. Q. B. Wright and 
Mrs. B. Anthony. 
Mrs. M. Wood and Mrs. W. H. Dunclay were afternoon guest of Mrs. Matthews.
The Presbyterian Church held its Annual meeting Thursday evening April 12th. Reports 
from Church, Sunday School and Ladies Guild were read.
Mrs. Jack Drager is visiting friends east of the mountains this week.
Carl Hochhaus of Bremerton was the guest of his brothers and sisters Saturday and 
Sunday.
Mrs. Hill of Park Junction was the guest of Mrs. J. D. Adamy on Monday.
Mrs. H. Ladd was the Dinner guest of Mrs. Thomas Taylor on Sunday.
Philip Johnson is visiting in Tacoma this week.
Mr. Duncanson, who is employed by J. J. Cruice as butcher, has moved his family to 
Mineral.

Russell Robins and Mrs. C. Bemis were called to Tacoma on account of the death of their 
father, Mr. Robbins.  Mr. Robbins was brought to Mineral for burial Wednesday.

Mrs. N. Naslund of Tacoma is visiting her daughter Mrs. Fredia Reynolds.
Miss Edith Linde is boarding with Mrs. R. E. Wheeler for the remainder of the School 
term.
J. R. James spent Saturday in Reliance.
Mrs. C. F. Gilbert visited her son in Tacoma this week.
Miss Esther Coleman of Flynn spent Tuesday night in Mineral.
Mrs. A. R. Haried is spending this week with Mrs. C. Erickson.
Mrs. Haried sails Sunday for Alaska where they will make their home.
Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Pamment are attending Presbytery in Tacoma this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Auvil moved to Elbe this week to take charge of their New hotel just 
opened.

Josephine Stewart entertained a number of her little friends Tuesday, honoring her 
eleventh birthday.
The afternoon passed quickly for the little ones and after many merry games and lots of 
good things to eat the guest departed leaving a large number of birthday tokens for their 
Hostess. The following were present; Phylis Dean, Margaret miller, Ella Hard, Gurthie 
Thomas, Beatrice Ladd, Helen Carter, Clara Lindberg, Margaret and Catherine Burnett 
and Josephine Stewart.

Dr. Shadd left Tuesday for his new home in Selleck, Wash. Many friends wish he and 
Mrs. Shadd much Happiness and prosperity in their new home.
Mrs. Tebon was in Morton Monday having dental work done.
Mrs. Robert Sutherland is keeping house for Mrs. A. Nichols while she is in the hospital.
Joe Newhouse, who has been in Seattle for some time returned home Tuesday.
Nels Naslund is visiting friends ad relatives in Tacoma.
Guy Sutherland of McCormick is visiting in mineral.
Ira DuGay was very badly injured while working at Saw Mill last week. Several teeth 
were knocked out and his chin badly cut.
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Wright were dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Pamment 
Wednesday evening.
Axel Hetrick visited friends in Eatonville Sunday.
Mrs. L. B. Panky is in Tacoma shopping this week.

Pg. 1, col. 6
NEWS FROM ALDER
One of the most enjoyable events of the week was a party given at the home of Mr. and 
Mrs. H. J. Johnson last Saturday night. A score of young people of Alder were present 
and all had an exceptionally good time. Dancing and playing cards were the principal 
events of the evening. The party was given in honor of May Stewart who was here on a 
visit.
Herman Kruse went to Tacoma Wednesday morning on business.
Annie Lorenz who was operated on for a mastoid and now at one of the Tacoma 
hospitals, is reported of doing nicely.

The news of the sudden death of B. F. Robbins last Sunday came as quite a shock to his 
many friends in Alder, Mr. Robbins died of heart failure near his home in Parkland. 
Burial services were held at Mineral Wednesday and interment will take place in the 
Mineral cemetery where he will be buried alongside his wife who passed away a few 
years ago. Mr. Robbins was formerly a resident of Alder coming here from the state of 
Pennsylvania. He left here about five years ago for Mineral and later moved to Parkland 
where he has resided ever since until his death last Sunday.

Henry Hedborg went to Ohop the first of the week where he visited his brother, Einar 
Hedborg.
A special meeting will probably be called by Nisqually Rebekah Lodge No. 233, I. O. O. 
F. for Thursday, April 26th. The purpose of this meeting will be to permit the initiation of 
several new members who are anxious to become members before the annual dance of 
the Odd Fellows which will take place the 28th.
Miss Hefler of Reliance was a visitor her Tuesday.
Mrs. Nels Nystrom has been assigned the position of mail carrier for the Reliance 
Lumber Co.
As soon as a suitable date can be arranged for County Agriculturist Chas. A. Cole to be 
present, a meeting of the Alder Commercial Club will be called for the purpose of taking 
up the matter of a greater productions of crops. All the farmers are urged to be present.
Chas. Morris went to Tacoma the first of the week to visit friends.
Walter Guske of Eatonville is now working for the Annex Logging Co. of Alder. He was 
formerly foreman for the Powell Poole Logging Company.
Carl Kruse has completed his contract for the loading of several cars of logs for the 
Nisqually Shingle Company.

Pg. 2, col. 1
The Boy Scouts have been busy this week making a canvas of the village to get 
information regarding the extent to which the community is utilizing available gardening 
land. Said information will be turned over to the Commercial Club. It is to be hoped that 
local attempts to line up with the nation wide effort to increase the production of food 
stuffs will receive united and hearty support.

PARENT TEACHERS MEETING
There will be a very important meeting of the P. T. A. on Tuesday the twenty fourth at 
two thirty.
Unless you come promptly at that hour you may miss the children's part of the program.
As the election of officers occurs at the may meeting the nominating committee must be 
chosen at this meeting. Delegates will also be chosen for the annual State Convention to 
be held at Yakima the first week in May.
The subject of the meeting is "Methods of Discipline in Child Training" and Mrs. J. H. 
Galbraith is the Chairman of the meeting.
At four o'clock the president, Mrs. Bruen invited the members of the P. T. A. and friends 
of the School to a Tea in honor of the members of the Faculty.
None but very good excuses will be accepted for absence from this social hour in the 
domestic art room.

Men wanted for factory. Apply to H. E. Ketchum at LaGrande, Wn. 2t No. 34.

Regular Monthly Preaching Service next Sunday April 22nd. At Clear Lake 1:30 P.M. 
sharp. At Ohop, Edgerton School 3 P.M. Your presence and assistance is appreciated.
Rev. H. N. Svinth

NEWS FROM CLAY CITY
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wheeler of Tacoma, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. 
Craig Saturday evening.
Mr. A. G. Craig was in Eatonville on business Saturday.
The many friends of Mrs. T. W. Clevenger will be sorry to hear of her serious illness last 
week. Mrs. Clevenger is now much improved, tho still confined to her bed.
Cont. to col. 2
Mrs. A. G. Craig visited Mrs. N. J. Bruen, Mrs. E. L. Pravitz and Mrs. C. O. Jackson, in 
Eatonville during the week.
Little Zelma, and Charlie Metsker of Tacoma, spent last week with their grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. T. d. Clevenger.
Mrs. A. G. Craig visited Mrs. Joseph Ohiser of Ohop Valley, Thursday.
Miss E. R. Clevenger was the week end guest of her sister Mrs. Grace Metsker in 
Tacoma.
Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Johnson were shopping in Eatonville Friday.
Mrs. F. Smith and baby of Tacoma have been the guests of Mrs. Ohiser for several days.
Mrs. Harmon was calling in Clay City last week.
Miss Emma Clevenger attended the Teachers Institute in Tacoma Friday.
Mrs. Danly entertained delightfully but informally at an appointed luncheon Saturday 
afternoon. Covers were laid for Mesdames Ohiser, Smith Skaugsett and the hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Marin went to Eatonville Saturday.
Miss Nelson who has been visiting her sister Mrs. Elliot for several days has returned to 
her home in Tacoma.
Mrs. T. W. Clevenger has been quite sick for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wheeler motored to Clay City Saturday for the week end to take 
advantage of the "Open fishing season."
W. T. Dumbleton was in Clay City Friday.
Mr. Hansen Olden went to Tacoma Monday.
Messrs. Wright Fellows and Mr. and Mrs. Donnelly attended the Patriotic parade in 
Tacoma Monday evening.

Pg. 2, col. 5 & 6
NEWS FROM ASHFORD
The Red Cross Auxiliary finished their first box of sewing and sent it to their chapter in 
Tacoma.
Mrs. M. G. Phillips is visiting in Tacoma.
Mrs. Walter Collins moved to Tacoma where she will join her husband.

A double wedding, that of Miss Louise Schaeffer and G. LaChappelle, Miss Mable 
Schaeffer and Otto Guske was celebrated this week. It was a surprise.
Their friends joined them at the home of H. D. Schaeffer. The evening was an enjoyable 
one and the young people returned at a late hour.

Mr. Joe Johns was called to the city by the illness of a daughter. She is improving.
C. Callan was called to Bremerton a few days ago returning on Thursday.
Mrs. Albright of Seattle is a guest of Mrs. Mueller. Mr. Mueller came up this trip in his 
new auto, a 5 passenger Oakland.
Charles Schaeffer and George McCray have enlisted. They left for Tacoma Saturday.
J. Hershey was an Elbe visitor Wednesday.
Our postmaster is collecting for a large flag to be erected at the P. O. building.
Ranger Shiddell who has been trapping in the Park, took his dog team to Morton 
Wednesday.
Mr. Todd, connected with the Bldg. and Loan was a caller here Thursday.
Mr. Pierce has moved to the Ashford ranch.
Mrs. Paterson is the guest of Mrs. T. H. Long.
Pg. 3, col. 1
Mrs. Saunders is going to start an eating house in the Ruth building recently vacated by 
Mr. Marsh of the City Restaurant.

Pg. 4, col. 3
CLEAR LAKE NEWS
Mr. Essman and family have moved on the farm where Elseth's formerly lived.
Clear Lake is a popular place on Sunday. Quite a number of people from City and 
surrounding country find it a delightful lake in which to go fishing.
A. B. Conrad made a business trip to Tacoma on Tuesday.
Mrs. Golden called on Mrs. Fredricsen Friday.
Fred Guske and J. N. Fredricsen called at Mr. Malm's in Ohop Valley Sunday.
Church Services will be held at School house, Sunday at 1:30. Every one invited.
Clara Fredericksen made a business trip to Eatonville Saturday.
Einar Larson called at Golden's Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad called at Cedar Grove Saturday.

ELCETRON NEWS ITEMS
Miss Lillian Simons is visiting with friends in Tacoma.
Mr. Jack Knade made a business trip to Tacoma Monday.
Mrs. A. H. Simons went to Kapowsin Tuesday morning.
Mr. Aubrey Jolly has been visiting at his home in Electron this past week.
Mr. B. B. Coffman, Mr. A. Whitford, Mr. O. W. Whitford, Mr. r. Huff, Mr. Paul Lager, 
and Miss Lois jolly attended the dance at Kapowsin Saturday April 14th. A pleasant 
evening was reported. It was given by the Electron Orchestra in the theater building.
About an inch of snow fell Sunday afternoon and stayed on the ground until Tuesday. It 
did not help the gardens along very much.

KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES
Mr. Colwell has taken over the barber shop in Ketchum's pool hall. He has moved into 
the Yocum house.
There was no school here Friday as the teachers went to the institute held in Tacoma.
The saw mill started up last week after being closed down for sometime.
The Annual meeting of the Guild was held Wednesday in the Guild room of the church. 
Election of officers was held and Mrs. Tom Green and Mrs. Clampett were elected 
president and vice-president respectively, after which refreshments were served.
Mrs. Jones and daughter Erin went to Tacoma Wednesday.

Mrs. Hattie Bunnell died in Tacoma Wednesday. The remains were taken to Butte 
Montana for burial.

The Masons have let the school children have their building site for gardens.
Mrs. W. Schuh and two children went to Tacoma Thursday.
Mrs. Conrad is reported very ill.
Dr. Ludlow was in Eatonville Thursday.
Mr. Knight is on the sick list.
Mrs. T. Borgwardt and infant daughter are visiting with Mrs. S. Hobbs.
Miss Williams was in Tacoma Tuesday.
Mr. John Johnson and sister Florence were Tacoma visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Vane of Tacoma is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thomas.
Mack Johns has gone to work for Tom Johnson.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fix attended the funeral of Mr. Fix's nephew of Orting.

Lulu Rork is reported as being sick.
Mrs. Millie Ketchum broke her arm Tuesday in an auto accident.
Mrs. Jacob Trum of Rockford, Ontario is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harris.

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NATIONAL NEWS
We owe Mr. Fred BuEchley an apology. He did not leave on Sunday to "join the 
Benedict army" as reported in last week's issue. He departed on Tuesday to "enlist."
Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Long entertained as dinner guests on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. 
Glover, Mrs. R. White and Miss June Deming.
Mr. John Brady made a business trip to Tacoma on Wednesday.
Miss Gertrude Hardick and John Moris took a pleasure trip to Tacoma on Monday.
Mr. N. Willis is building a house near the school house. Mrs. Willis is stopping with Mrs. 
P. J. Hardick until the house is completed.
Mrs. H. Lidien is visiting relatives in Tacoma this week.
Mr. Mat Monsen who was inured last week is reported to be on the road to recovery. He 
is at the Eatonville Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Borden of Pleasant Valley visited relatives at National on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Palmer moved in the house formerly occupied by W. Wilson.
E. E. Frazier, Chas Shafer and Ed McGinnis went to Tacoma last Saturday and joined the 
Coast Artillery Reserve.
Steve True is disposing of his household goods. He intends to enlist in the navy.
Mrs. A. Butler gave a party for her Sunday School class last Saturday.
Mrs. Kate Borden of Elbe is visiting with her son, Arthur and intends staying for the 
summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Borden "flivered" to Elbe on Wednesday.

The sermon on Sunday morning will deal with the subject: obligations.
The evening service will consist of some views taken by the missionary supported on the 
India Mission field by the First Methodist Church, Tacoma.
All are welcome to both services.

SILVER LAKE NEWS
Prof. Skugrug gave an entertainment at the School house last Wednesday evening.
Miss Augusta hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon and Mrs. Frank Ellis attended 
the Ohop Sewing circle Thursday.
Mrs. Anna Hammer made a business trip to Tacoma last week.
Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and daughter Mrs. Chas. Wing spent the week with relatives and 
friends at Walla Walla.
Mrs. LeMaster Sr. of Tacoma spent the past week with her son, Mr. K. L. LeMaster, 
while Mrs. LeMaster and daughter, Velma are in Tacoma, where Velma underwent an 
operation Thursday last.
Mr. and Mrs. John Candle and family are moving to Eastern Washington.
Mr. E. R. Raddue and Chas. Haberland were in Tacoma on last Saturday.
Mr. Frank Krones had the misfortune to lose a horse this week.
Frank Krones, Alfred nelson, Chas. Haberland, Miss may Krones, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Ellis attended the dance at the Grange hall Saturday evening.
Miss Emily Frederickson is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon.
Mr. and Mrs. Nels Aspelund were shopping in Eatonville Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Krones called on Mrs. Ed. Ellis Monday.
Mr. John and Laurence Ellis of Silver Lake and Misses Hope Vance and Mildred Steere 
of Eatonville motored to the dance at the Grange hall Saturday evening.