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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 Third Year, No. 7, October 5, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Masquerade Dance, Royal Neighbors Oct. 27, Lyon's orchestra. Supper 35 cts. plate. All welcome. Adv. no. 7-3t FOR SALE-A bargain; 10 acres, partly cleared; 3 room house; chicken house and barn. Writ G. Sighetti, Eatonville. Adv. No. 6-tf. Mrs. J. C. Miller of Seattle spent last week as the guest of Mrs. N. C. Christensen in Eatonville, leaving for her home Sunday. Mr. James Carlson, Mrs. H. Anderson, Miss Ida Anderson, Mrs. J. Malm, Mrs. Chas. Geiger, took in the Valley Fair at Puyallup, Thursday. Clarence Williams left Eatonville last Friday for Seattle, where he will take up an engineering course at the state university. Miss Dorothy Matheny gave a farewell party to Agnes and Vera Smith, Wednesday evening. Those present were: Gladys McDowell, Norinne Norwood, Sophy Kettleman, Dorothy Fairbairn, Mildred Swanson, Leila Petersen, Thelma Stevens, Nellie VanEaton, Agnes and Vera Smith and Dorothy Matheny. A number of friends of Mrs. Vine Hunter very pleasantly surprised her, Tuesday afternoon, giving her a farewell party before Mrs. Hunter moved to Puyallup. Those making the party were Mesdames: Gelstein, Amrine, Scurlock, Duke, Sherman, Anderson, Antonie, Vaughn, Winegard and Nettleton. TIDEWATER NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Christensen are enjoying an outing at Soap Lake, Wn. Miss Mabel Anderson, returned from a two weeks visit with friends and relatives in Tacoma. A large crowd of friends and relatives attended the Smith-Neilson wedding reception at the Grange hall Saturday evening. They received many beautiful gifts, and showers of rice, with the best wishes of their friends. Esther Gustafson spent the week end with relatives in Seattle. Mr. Wm. Flanagan, of Tacoma is spending the week at the home of Mrs. Ed Davis. Mrs. Al Barr of Alder called on Mrs. Ed Davis this week. Mrs. Wm. Rosebrook entertained at luncheon for about twenty friends and relatives, Saturday evening. Mrs. A. J. Westenberg spent the week in Tacoma. Hans Christensen of Alder called on friends here Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Potts, was shopping at "Esther's" Monday. The prominent young ladies of the Christensen farm equipped with full fire apparatus made a record run for practice on the mountain road and scared Dubbin out of seven years of growth. Pg. 1, col. 2 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. C. Deavers left Friday for Kelso to visit her brother who is very ill. Mrs. Ed. Trim and son Roy were week end visitors in Tacoma. Mrs. A. Thompson is on the sick list. The M. L. C. is giving a home talent play entitled "The Old Peabody Pew,: in Morton, Friday. Mrs. Erickson entertained a few of her friends, Friday afternoon at a shower honoring Mrs. Bemis. W. Armour returned home Saturday. A number of Mineral people attended the Ashford dance Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. R. Matthews motored to Tacoma Wednesday to meet Mrs. Matthew's sister Mrs. S. Keulper of Elma. R. C. wheeler is having his lot on main Street cleared, preparing to build a moving picture house. J. L. Wood was appointed road supervisor of district no. 4. The bridge No. 23 crossing the Nisqually river near Elbe is condemned for all traffic. Mrs. Fred Metzger age 23 died at 5 o'clock, Saturday evening in a local hospital at Tacoma. Besides her husband Gus Metzger she is survived by a daughter and her mother, Mrs. Jacob Fritz, all of Mineral. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at this place Tuesday. The bereaved one have the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart entertained a number of their friends Saturday evening at dancing. L. B. Pankey returned home from Seattle, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott are the proud parents of a 7 « lb. boy, born to them Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Matthews, Mrs. C. Gilbert, Miss Mae Mullen and Miss Everton motored to Tacoma, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler motored to Tacoma Sunday. Mr. Wheeler returned home Monday. Mrs. Wheeler will visit her sister till Thursday. Mr. R. Matthews and C. Gilbert made a business trip to Kapowsin on Tuesday. Mrs. W. Miller spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. Ed Little of Sultan is the guest of his brother, Mr. C. Little. A pair of twins arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jus Cox, Saturday. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM ALDER C. O. Hiatt, traveling mechanic for the Union Machinery & Supply Company of Seattle and formerly of Alder, was here Wednesday on a job for the Nisqually Shingle Co. The Powell-Poole Logging Company, which has been operating a logging camp about three miles south of Alder in Lewis County, has sold its entire camp outfit including about three miles of track, the last of which was taken up this week. Clifford Poole, President of the company, says he will not do any more logging for the present. A. J. Watkins went to Eatonville Thursday. Elmer Suderburg who was certified for draft by the District Board for Division No. 2 of the Western District of Washington, was temporarily discharged, his claim for exemption on industrial grounds being allowed. Chas. Jensen went to Puyallup where he will play clarinet with the Sumner band at the Puyallup fair. Mrs. I. Q. Freese left Monday for Three Lakes. Mrs. Godfrey Anderson went to Tacoma the first of the week to spend a few days with friends. A large number of the Alder people went to Puyallup this week to visit the Fair. Fred Shaely has the contract for painting the Odd Fellow's Hall. He will commence the first of the next week. Miss Edith Ahnquist returned from Tacoma Monday where she spent the day with her folks. NEWS FROM SILVER LAKE Mr. Raddue who has been very ill at the St. Joseph's Hospital at Tacoma is much better and expects to be home some time this week. Mrs. Paul Nelson spent Thursday with Mrs. Ellis Hillberg. Mr. Nels Aspelund and Mathias Kjelstad are employed at the Army Post this week. Chas. Haberland left Thursday morning for Everett, Bellingham, Anacortes and Mt. Vernon, where he will visit his uncles as he will be soon called to Camp Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McTee, Mr. Torger Peterson and son Pete Peterson are hunting at the mountain this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon, Miss Lavonia Sutherland, Miss Clara and Bessie Jensen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jaensch at Ohop on Sunday. The Ohop Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Paul Nelson, Wednesday. 17 ladies were present, they presented Mrs. Herman Anderson & Mrs. Paul Nelson each with a beautiful cup and saucer as Mrs. Herman Anderson's birthday was Tuesday. She was 64 years old. Mrs. Paul Nelson's birthday was Wednesday. She was 66 years old. Mrs. Bement had as her guest on Sunday, her sister, Mrs. Hutton of Tacoma. Everybody is busy hunting these days but there are more hunters than birds as the birds have hied themselves to place of safety. Mrs. Bob Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Joslyn of Eatonville spent Wednesday with Mrs. King. Pg. 1, col. 4 TACOMA EASTERN FAIR, OCTOBER 12, 13, & 14. The Tacoma-Eastern Fair will be held in Eatonville at the high school grounds, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 12, 13 and 14. There will be a number of features at this year's Fair, not attempted in previous years. Among amusement concessions will be merry-go-round and other attractions. There will be a number of farming experts who will lecture on scientific farming and answer questions of farmers. Among the farm experts will be C. A. Cole, Pierce county agriculturist. He will be in attendance, during the three days of the Fair. W. H. Paulhamus of Puyallup Valley will speak at the Fair, Saturday. The exact time has not been announced. The aim of the Fair is primarily for the development of this district and to help the farmers. As many farm experts as it is possible to obtain will speak at the fair. Those who will place their babies in the "Better Babies Contest" should give their names to either Dr. Bridge or Mrs. Fred Matheny before the opening day of the Fair. All people entering exhibits at the Fair should read the rules of the association carefully, especially if they desire to compete for special premiums. Many lose prizes by sometimes overlooking simple rules which they should observe. The Eatonville Band will furnish music, Saturday and Sunday. Many of the band members are gone on account of the war, so the people cannot expect the same grade of music as given last winter by the local band. Premium lists may be secured at the Eatonville State Bank. Pg. 2, col. 3 MUD LAKE NEWS Mrs. McGregor, daughter of Mrs. H. Nachtengale is recovering as nicely as can be expected from her operation, performed recently. Fred Guske passed the physical examination at Puyallup, Saturday. He filed claim for exemption. H. Nachtengale is laid up this week on account of an injured back. Hank says its broke. Bob Hillberg spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at Tanwax. Messrs. Carl and John Hoganson made a business trip to Eatonville Monday. Sam Russell motored to Eatonville Monday. Henry Nachtengale spent several days with Fritz Guske last week. Ed Reuter and family called at Essman's Tuesday evening. Misses Minnie and Mary Conrad of Clear lake motored over to Mud Lake, Sunday. Mrs. Fred Guske made her yearly visit to Eatonville, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Trebert attended the dance at Grange, Saturday evening. Eddie Hillberg of Tanwax called on relatives at Mud Lake, Saturday. Pg. 3, col. 4 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. H. E. O'Neil and daughter Catherine, and Miss Hazel VanBevers were guests of Mrs. Chas. Geiger last Sunday. Mrs. R. Marti entertained Monday evening in honor of Mr. Marti's birthday. Mrs. Marti had the cake with 16 candles as she said "there war room for no more." Mrs. ray Sherman visited Mr. Sherman's folks at Spanaway, from Wednesday of last week until Sunday. Robert Coombs returned to Eatonville Saturday, from Tacoma where he was doing carpenter work. Mrs. V. Hunter and children moved to Puyallup, Thursday, where they joined Mr. Hunter, who is employed as engineer in a lumber mill. Nat Smith is moving his family from Eatonville to a farm near Puyallup. Mrs. C. O. Jackson is spending the week in Sumner, visiting relatives. She will attend the Valley Fair. Mrs. Marti with Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Pravitz motored to Puyallup Thursday. Al Redican visited in Eatonville a few days before reporting for duty, Oct. 3, at Camp Lewis. He was one of the draft. The Auction Bridge Club was entertained, Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Geiger. Mrs. J. W. Stinnett won high score. Those attending were: Mesdames N. J. Bruen, N. C. Christensen, R. Beckwith, Wade, B. P. Royce, G. B. Ingersoll, O. LaBreche, A. Fairbairn, L. Wright, E. Pravitz, A Hearn, J. Stinnett and Miss Canton.