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THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH
A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People
Third Year, No. 10, October 26, 1917
Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Oliver and Miss Charlotte Ramsay, 
all of Enumclaw, Wash., motored to Eatonville, Sunday. They took dinner at the Hotel 
Snow as the guests of Mr. B. Walthall, tailor at Eatonville. The party visited with Nels 
Christensen and family. C. M. and Nels are brothers.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mason, Miss Lena Meyer, Miss Velma Vaivenburg and Mr. and 
Mrs. Chester McCue, all of Puyallup, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Simmons 
of Eatonville.
B. Walthall, tailor, has purchased the building and business of V. Viken in Eatonville and 
is ready to do high class tailoring work of all kinds. Clothing cleaned and repaired. Adv. 
No. 10-tf.
MILLINERY-Mrs. McGhee will show a complete line of Ladies' and
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NEWS FROM MINERAL
The Mineral Teachers are attending institute in Tacoma this week.
Mrs. Wheeler entertained at cards Wednesday evening.
Miss Duncanson will leave the latter part of the week for her home in Bellingham, after 
several weeks visit with her brother, Joe Duncanson and family.
Mrs. LaChapelle and daughter Florentine went to Eatonville this morning.
Mrs. Trim and Gladys were in Tacoma this week doing some shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnston visited in Alder Sunday with the J. B. Morris family.
Mr. R. C. Wheeler and family and Mrs. C. Gilbert motored to Tacoma Sunday. Mrs. 
Gilbert staying over to have some dental work done.
Armelda Taylor returned home Saturday from North Yakima.
Mrs. Toles was called to National Friday by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. 
Norwood.
Dr. Price and family of Tacoma were week end visitors at the Robert Matthews home.
Mrs. G. A. Salstrom was taken to the Eatonville Hospital Sunday for medical treatment.
Mr. Bean of Ellensburg, Wash., spent the week end with his many Mineral friends.
Eatonville schools have been closed all week owing to the death of Mrs. B. W. Lyon and 
the Teachers Institute held in Tacoma, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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NEWS FROM SILVER LAKE
Mrs. Wm. Bement entertained the Silver Lake Sewing Club Thursday. Ten ladies were 
present and a very pleasant afternoon was had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wohlmacher and family of Tacoma spent Sunday with Mrs. Raddue.
The Leber Bros. Are threshing grain in this vicinity this week.
Mrs. Nels Aspelund and Mrs. John Jensen spent Wednesday in Tacoma.
Those who have purchased Ford cars this week are: Mr. Clifford Manning, Mr. John 
Jensen and Mr. Rudolph Fitzer.
Mrs. Duncan, Miss Thelma Gates, Miss Hope Vance spent the week end with Mr. and 
Mrs. Frank Ellis.
Mrs. Wm. Bement was shopping in Tacoma Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. K. L. LeMaster spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz.
Mrs. Bob Potter of Eatonville, entertained the Ohop Sewing Club Saturday. The occasion 
being her wedding anniversary. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess and all 
enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.
Miss Nettie Krones is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Green at Eatonville.
Among those who attended the dance at the Grange hall Saturday evening were: Misses 
Hope Vanne, Martha Hoye, Agosta Hammer, Alfred Nelson, John and Lawrence Ellis, 
Chas Haberland, Frank Krones and sons.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon spent Sunday with Mrs. McCutcheon's parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Fredericksen, at Clear Lake.
Miss Mildred Steere of Eatonville spent Thursday with Mrs. Martha Ellis.
Messrs. Otto and Jack of Tacoma are preparing to open the Mashell Hotel in Eatonville. 
Mr. Jack is a former cook at Canyada Lodge, LaGrande. Mr. Otto conducted until 
recently the restaurant in the Central Bus Station, Tacoma.

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NEWS FROM ALDER
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Carlson went to Tacoma the first of the week to visit their son, 
Einar, who is about to leave with the 2nd Washington regiment for parts unknown.
Miss Maragreth Hotes underwent a mastoid operation at the Eatonville hospital 
Wednesday. She is improving quite fast.
Mrs. I. Q. Freese returned to Alder the first of the week from Three Lakes where she has 
been for the past month.
A. E. McEachern of Parkland was here one day last week with some buyers for the ranch.
The Annex Logging Company have resumed operations. They are felling another tract of 
timber and as soon as the water raises in the Nisqually river, they will resume logging.
Mrs. Freese, formerly pianist of the Alder orchestra, has been engaged to play for a 
reception at Gustafson's Saturday night.
The annual sale of canned fruits and vegetables by the Domestic Science class held at the 
school last Saturday night was a big success. Nearly everybody in the community were 
present to "do their bit."
Mrs. E. M. Logan of National was a visitor here one day during the week.
Godfrey Anderson is about the only one on record who has killed a deer this season.
A letter was received from Wm. O. Hotes who is a member of the 363rd Infantry Band at 
Camp Lewis that he thoroughly enjoys army life. He expects to get leave about Christmas 
when he will come to Alder to spend the holidays.
Quite a number of the people in Alder have indicated a desire to subscribe for the second 
liberty loan. How much Alder will subscribe is not know at this writing, but it is 
presumed that she will do her part.
Mrs. Fred J. Hotes sent a few days with friends at Tacoma during the week.
Fred G. Hodgins went to Tacoma Tuesday on important business.
Fred Shaely went to work for the Annex Logging Co. this week.
George Radonsky has bought out the interest of his partner, O. Parnell, in the wood 
sawing business and will now conduct the business himself. Mr. Radonsky anticipates a 
large business this winter. He is making car load shipments to a wood yard in Tacoma.
Leslie Kipper was a visitor in Alder Thursday.
Tommie McMann was on the sick list one day during the week.
George Lees took a trip across in Thurston county one day during the week. He brought 
back with him a severe attack of the cold.
A large number of hunters have been out hunting in Thurston county but nearly all 
returned without their game. They assert that the brush is so dry that it is almost 
impossible to come within shooting distance of a deer owing to so much noise while 
making through the woods.
Wm. Marek of Mr. Vernon arrived the first of the week for a few days visit with friends 
and relatives.
Word has just been received that George Anderson, formerly time keeper of the Reliance 
Lumber Co. at Reliance, is now superintendent of a lumber concern in Mr. Vernon.
Mrs. Freese, Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Anderson spent Wednesday with Mrs. Frank 
Criswell where they enjoyed a delicious dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stoner are spending their wedding trip on a weeks hunt in the 
wilderness of Thurston county.

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MABEL ANNA LYON
The funeral of Mabel Anna Lyon was held Monday, Oct, 22. Services were conducted in 
the Eatonville Methodist church, and grave service at the Tacoma cemetery where 
deceased was buried.
Suitable music was rendered by Miss Dana and Mr. Hoover, each of whom gave solos. A 
quartet composed of Mr. Walker, Mr. Hoover, Miss Myers and Miss Dana gave 
selections at the church and grave.
Miss Carrie Nagley acted as accompanist for the soloists while Mrs. Chester Howard 
presided at the organ.
Pall bearers were: Mrs. Ida Dunnigan, Mrs. Larry Smith, Mrs. T. E. Stephens, Mrs. Chas. 
Geiger, Mrs. Fred Hotes, Miss Elizabeth Hotes, also Dr. M. C. Hill, Norman J. Bruen, 
Chester Howard, J. W. Mann, Nels Christensen, E. B. Riley.
Rev. Frayne, an old acquaintance of the Lyon family conducted the services, assisted by 
Rev. Walker, the Eatonville pastor.
Many beautiful floral offerings were brought to the church by friends of the deceased, 
also many flowers and set pieces were banked about the grave in Tacoma cemetery by 
the large number of friends who attended the grave service.
Deceased was the wife of Prof. B. W. Lyon, superintendent of Eatonville schools.
She leaves three children, Don, age 10 years, Laura age 5 years and Burton age 3 years.
She was born at Mount Solo, Cowlitz Co., Wash., Feb. 26, 1888, and died Friday, Oct. 
19, 1917. Cause of death, convulsions from kidney trouble.
Deceased was a member of lodges of Pocahontas, Rebekahs, Royal Neighbors.
She was held in high esteem in the community as a good woman and mother.

U. S. APPRAISERS HERE
Mr. Davies, Federal land Bank appraiser of Spokane, is in the Tacoma Eastern district 
looking over the farms which have been asked for mortgages under the Federal Farm 
Loan Law. All those who desire farm loans should get in touch with n. J. Bruen, secretary 
of the T & E Farm Loan Association. He will notify Mr. Davies so that he can appraise 
the land while here this week.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. Wm Johnson had as her dinner guest Thursday evening, Mrs. M. Hundven and 
sister, Miss Magda Overlie and Miss Dina Marchetti.
Miss Magda Overlie arrived Thursday evening from Tacoma to spend a few days with 
her folks, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Overlie.
Eatonville picture show will raise price of admission, on and after Thursday, Nov. 1st. 
The raise will cover the government war tax on motion picture shows, which is 2 cents on 
each ticket for adults and 1 cent for children's tickets.
Andrew Anderson has returned to his home in Ohop Valley much improved in health 
after spending the summer at the springs.
A. W. Merrow has purchased a new auto hearse to be used in connection with his 
undertaking business. Mr. Merrow is building a garage on one of his lots adjoining the C. 
O. Jackson residence.

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MAIL RATES TO ADVANCE
For the purpose of war revenue the rates of postage on first-class mail will be raised as 
follows, effective on and after November 2, 1917.
Mail matter of the first class, including letters, etc., 3 cents for each ounce or fraction 
thereof.
Postal cards, 2 cents each. Place a 1-cent stamp on a ordinary 1-cent government card.
Post cards (private mailing card) 2 cents each for cards containing writing.
Drop letters, (letters mailed for local delivery, city and rural delivery only) 2 cents as 
heretofore.
The government will issue 3-cent stamped envelopes in all sizes now issued in two-cent. 
The government will also issue 2-cent postal cards, but stocks of one-cent cards now in 
post offices must be sold out first.
Letters and other first-class mail matter not prepaid one full rate, 3-cents, cannot be sent 
on collect. It will be returned to writer if known, otherwise the addressee will be notified 
to send postage and if he fails to do so the article will be sent to the dead letter office.

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HOW THE WAR STARTED
He asked her if she would be his wife and she said "yes."

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T & E FAAIR PRIZE WINNERS
(Continued from last week)
LIVESTOCK
C. A. Nettleton-Sup't.
Stallion, 1st premium; H. Antonie.
Draft Mare, 1st premium; John Mensik.
Colt, 1st premium; John Mensik.
Saddle Horse, 1st premium; John Mensik.
Mare, 1st premium; Ed Anderson.
Mare, 2nd premium; V. Rotter.
Best Grade Dairy Cow, 1st premium; F. C. Duke.
Poland China Boar, over 1 year, 1st premium; O. Malcom.
Poland China Sow, over 1 year, 1st premium; O. Malcom.
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continued to col. 3
{missing from col. 2} premium, Mrs. E. H. Elmlund.
Blackberries, 1st premium; Mrs. Mary Petersen.
Raspberries, 1st premium; Mrs. Wm. Brewer; 2nd Premium, Mary Petersen.
Rhubarb, 1st premium; Mrs. Mary Petersen.
Canned Beets, 1st premium; Mrs. F. Kettleman.
Crabapples, 1st premium; Mrs. Duke.
Canned Pork, 1st premium; Mrs. Geo. Scurlock.
Canned Cauliflower, 1st premium; Mrs. Mary Petersen.
Piccalilli, 1st premium; Mrs. Mary Petersen; 2nd premium, Mrs. Geo. Scurlock.
Canned Prunes, 1st premium; Mrs. Lemke.
Collection of Canned Goods, 1st premium; Mrs. Carrie Martin.
Green Tomato Pickle, Watermelon Pickle, 1st premium; Mrs. Carrie Martin.
Roast Beef Soup, Sweet Cider, Eggs in Waterglass.
Graham Bread, 1st premium; Mrs. Lillie Duke.
Apple Pie, 1st premium; Mrs. R. Canty.
Raised Coffee Cake, 1st premium; Mrs. Lemke.
Lemon Layer Cake, 1st premium; Miss Grace Parks.
Ginger Cookies, 1st premium; Mrs. Fred Guske.
Raised Doughnuts, 1st premium; Miss Grace Parks; 2nd premium, Mrs. Fred Guske.
Doughnuts, 1st premium; Mrs. Fred Guske.
Chocolate Cake, 1st premium; Mrs. Chas. Geiger; 2nd premium, Mrs. Fred Duke.
Sugar Cookies, 1st premium; Mrs. Fred Guske.
Oat Meal Cookies, 1st premium; Mrs. Fred Guske.
MANUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT
J. W. Mann-Superintendent
HIGH SCHOOL DRAWING
Best Drawing in pencil, 1st premium; Harvey Wheeler; 2nd premium; Wm. Thomas.
Best Tracing, 1st premium; Chas. Matheny.
Best Blue Print, 1st premium; Earl Williams; 2nd premium; Frank Hekel.
Most Original Drawing, 1st premium; Alfred Brewer.
GRADE SCHOOL WORK
Cross lap joint, 1st premium; Earl Williams.
Best piece of Furniture made of fir, 1st premium; Denswell Christensen.
Best piece made of hardwood, 1st premium; Ransom Patrick; 2nd premium; Carl Jones.
FARM CONVENIENCES
Best Specimen of handwork in wood, 1st premium; Leonard Krones.
WOODWORK
Library Table, 1st premium; Larry Smith.
Stool, Oak, 1st premium; Earl Williams.
Stool, Fir, 1st premium; Ed. Hillberg.
Writing Desk, 1st premium; Alfred Brewer.
Chests, 1st premium; Frank Hekel.
Buffet, 1st premium; Lawrence Fairbairn.
Electric Lamp, 1st premium; L. Fairbairn.
Best example of handwork in wood, 1st premium; Curtis Hedborg.
Boxes, 1st premium; Leonard Krones; 2nd premium; Charles Bartlett.
Ukuleles, 1st premium; Everett Kittleman; 2nd premium; Jesse Nagley.
Most Original Piece, 1st premium; Ed Hillsburg.
FARM PROJECTS
Trapnests, 1st premium; Leonard Krones; 2nd premium; Archie Geisy.
Eveners, 1st premium; Leonard Krones.
WOOD TURNING
Spindle Work, 1st premium; Irving Elmlund.
Face Plate Work, 1st premium; (Wineglass); M. Kjelstad; 2nd premium, (Napkin Ring); 
M. Kjelstad.
Most unique piece, 2nd premium; M. Kjelstad.
Most Artistic, 1st premium; B. W. Lyons; 2nd premium; M. Kjelstad.
SHEET METAL
Rectangular Work, 1st premium; John Hotes; 2nd premium, John Hotes.
MACHINE SHOP
{       }, 1st premium; (2 jawed {     }, Frank Hekel.
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Continued from col. 3. {        } NEEDLEWORK DEPARTMENT  {       }Royce,--Sup't.
School Work Bag, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell.
Crochet Slippers, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell; 2nd premium; Fay Nettleton.
Apron, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell.
Specimen Hemstitching, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell.
Irish Crochet, 1st premium; Cora Golden.
Bath Towel, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell.
Tatting Collar, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell.
Sheets, 1st premium; Gladys McDowell.
Colored Luncheon Set, 1st premium; Mildred Steere.
Towel, 1st premium; Jennie Miller; 2nd premium; Marie Esselstein.
Middy Blouse, 1st premium; Ileta Golden.
Combination Suit, 1st premium; Emma Coffman.
Night Dress, 1st premium; Cora Golden; 2nd premium; Mildred Steere.
Kimono, 1st premium; Cora Golden.
Crochet Yoke, 1st premium; Mildred Swanson; 2nd premium; Dorothy Fairbairn.
ART DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Luther Wright-Sup't.
WATERCOLOR
Flower, 1st premium; Mrs. Fred Hotes.
Landscape, 1st premium; Mrs. Toney.
PASTEL
Animal, 1st premium; Mrs. Hotes.
Flower, 1st premium; Mrs. Hotes.
OIL
Fruit, 1st premium; Mrs. C. Jackson.
Animal, 1st premium; Miss G. Brown; 2nd premium; Mrs. C. Jackson.
LANDSCAPE
1st premium; Mrs. C. Jackson; 2nd premium; Mrs. C. Jackson.
MARINE
1st premium; Miss G. Brown.
COLLECTION DRAWINGS
1st premium; Ileta Golden.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
Water Color, Flower, 1st premium; Helen Wilson; 2nd premium; Mildred Steere.
Landscape, 1st premium; Helen Wilson; 2nd premium; Alberta Brantner.
Crayon, 1st premium; Alberta Brantner.
Figure, 1st premium; Ileta Golden.
Photography, 1st premium; Nettie Conrad; 2nd premium; Harriet Smith.
BASKETS, REED
1st premium; Helen Wilson; 2nd premium; Helen Wilson.
GRADES
Water Color, 1st premium; Dorothy Fairbairn; 2nd premium; Hannah Nordstrom.
Paper Cutting, 1st premium; Carol Geiger; 2nd premium; Icle McDowell.
WEAVING, PAPER
1st premium; Elsie Lemke; 2nd premium; Carrol Geiger.
Rug, 1st premium; Elsie Lemke; 2nd premium; Helen Jones.
PENMANSHIP
1st premium; Mildred Swanson.
Crayon, , 1st premium; Dorothy Fairbairn; 2nd premium; Carrol Geiger.
Drawing, 1st premium; Ransom Patrick; 2nd premium; Scrivens Smith.
(Continued next week)

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NEWS FROM ELBE
John and Alfred Hoems of Pleasant Valley did buying in Elbe Wednesday. Mrs. Hoems 
and sons leave for San Diego, Cal. Saturday afternoon for the benefit of john Hoem's 
health. He has been ailing the past year. They leave many old time friends and neighbors 
who will regret their departure but trust the change of climate will benefit and prove a 
successful trip.
The Ladies Literary Club met with Mrs. Wm. Maze, Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Dennis is visiting her mother in town for several days this week.
Mr. Joe Kellar from Oregon is visiting his brother, Mr. Harve Kellar and family and will 
leave for his home in Oregon Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Lydia Justus left for Entiat, Wash. last Thursday morning after spending some time 
with her daughter, Mrs. Dan Auvil.
Mrs. Alice Moriarity is caring for her daughter, Mrs. Maud Moore, in South Tacoma who 
has been quite sick. Mrs. Moore is a former Elbe resident.
Mrs. E. Darr has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harve Kellar the past week.
Miss Hawkins is employed at National.
Mrs. Arthur May and daughter also Mrs. Frank Kennedy visited at National Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lockhart are leaving this week for West Virginia after having sold 
their ranch to Mr. Batson.
Mr. and Mrs. Stinson, Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury and son and Mrs. Pearl Engel are spending 
the week in Tacoma. The teachers, Mr. Stinson, Mrs. Bradbury and Mrs. Pearl Engel are 
attending Teachers' Institute.
Mrs. Maud Montague was on the sick list the past week but is better and again able to 
attend to her duties as cook at the Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lutkins are entertaining their grand-daughter, Miss Langhloh of 
Spokane.
A party was given in the I. O. O. F. Hall Saturday evening by Mr. Henry Jensen. Those 
who attended report a good time.
Miss Grace and Clara Erickson of Ballard are visiting their mother Mrs. Bert Guntherson 
of Pleasant Valley.
Mrs. Sachs is visiting friends in town this week.
The Elbe Lumber co. is making preparations to start its mill about the first of the month.
Cal Slater of the Elbe Lumber Co.'s plant attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Doris 
Phillips Dewey at Everett the first of the week, returning Wednesday evening. Mrs. 
Dewey was formerly an Elbe resident and had many friends who sympathize with mother 
and husband.