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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. 43, June 7, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Tacoma's Exclusive boys Suit Shop is located on the sixth floor of Fidelity building, (take elevator) 11th & Broadway. There is where money is saved. Double Seat and Knees, in every Suit, making them last twice as long. Adv. No. 43-tf. The Fortnightly Club was postponed this week on account of the absence from town of so many of the members. Mrs. L. A. Wright is in Seattle attending the annual State convention of the Federation of Women's Clubs. FAIR BOOKS Will you please notify the secretary, Mrs. N. J. Bruen, if you know anyone who has not received a copy of the 1918 premium list. The "Minute Women" have received a supply of "Until Next Harvest" pledges which they hope to have every housewife in Eatonville sign during the next few days. Overland Automobiles for sale by Eatonville Auto Co. C. O. Jackson left Wednesday evening for a few days visit in Toppenish, Wash. Frank Ruth returned to Eatonville, Tuesday to spend a few days with old friends here. Chas. Coombs of Seattle, visited with his parents over Sunday. R. W. Coombs spent Sunday with his family here. Sixteen of the local men have made possible the Chautauqua for Eatonville this summer. They are now gathering season ticket pledges. After 200 are pledged at $2.00 each a percentage will be donated to the local Red Cross. The entire school at $1.00 for the course, school tickets counted pro rata on the 200. Single admission 25 and 50 cents with war tax of 10 percent to both single and season tickets. Pg. 1, col. 2 LETTERS FROM RED CROSS Dr. A. W. Bridge, Eatonville, Wash. Dear Doctor: Your letter with check for $1,961.59 just received. You certainly did fine work and I want to thank you and the people of Eatonville for the fine showing you made for the grand and noble cause for which the Red Cross is working. Many many thanks again, Yours, sincerely, J. W. Slayden. Dr. A. W. Bridge, Eatonville, Wash. Dear Sir: Permit me to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 29th ult., enclosing check for $1,961.59, being the amount raised in the Eatonville district for the Second Red Cross War Fund. I wish to take this occasion to express, on behalf of myself and committee, our congratulations upon the wonderful success of your district, and this showing manifests a wonderful spirit of patriotism existing in your vicinity, Very respectfully, A. J. Prichard, Chairman. Mrs. Chas. Geiger returned Tuesday evening after spending a few days with her sister Mrs. O'Neil of Tacoma. SCHOOL BOARD TRIES AGAIN FOR SUP'T. After investigating a number of promising candidates for the Superintendency, after the resignation of Mr. Bailey, the School Board has secured the services of Mr. F. W. Griffiths for this position. Mr. Griffiths is a man of high intellectuality and refinement, has a great deal of experience as Superintendent and is highly recommended by all who know of his school work. He will be in Eatonville next week to take up the matter of employment of teachers and other affairs pertaining to his next year's work. Headquarters, Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen To S. L. Pollock, Secy. D-6, L-69, Royce Lumber Co. Eatonville, Wash. We desire to offer our hearty congratulations to the members of your Local for the generous and magnificent manner in which they have taken care of one of their fellow workers. We think this is the spirit of esprit d‚cor' which is not only commendable, but one of necessity at these times. By direction of Col. Disque, M. E. Crumpacker, 1st Lieut. Sig. R. C., A. S., Officer in Charge. Eatonville Central Council meets Friday night, June 7th. Very important that all members be present. Frank Ruth, former proprietor of the Cozy Candy Store is visiting in Eatonville since Wednesday evening. He will accompany J. T. Carlson to attend the land opening in Oregon soon. Strayed horse in my pasture. Black, newly shod, left hind foot slightly gray. Saddle and color marks. Weighs about 1250. Owner can have same by paying for this ad. Esther Gustafson, R. F. D. No. 1, Eatonville, Wash. Adv. No. 43-2t. Pg. 1, col. 3 SUMMER SCHOOL OF PATRIOTISM (Big Tent-5 Days) First Day: S. Platt Jones, the famous "Make-up" artist. Mr. Jones, with the use of wigs, grease, and paint, gives one of the best entertainments of the artists in his profession. He has led several coast tours. Has received constant requests for return engagements. The Ruth Rumer Concert Co. furnishes the concert feature of this day. Impersonations, singing, instrumental music, featuring violin, guitar, banjo, and ukulele. Other days, we are having Count John Sobieski, Edgar S. Kindley, Homeland Entertainers, Bland's Band, Quartettes, Trios, etc., featuring the celebrated Swiss Alpine yodelers and singers. Jean Wormsers the leading company in America. This attraction of seven persons, have made Western tours for at least five years in succession which speaks as nothing else can of their popularity. They were at Gladstone Park Chautauqua, Spokane, and all the leading Chautauqua's, two or three years ago. HOME COMING DAY Fred E. Gates, community expert in charge, a big rally and picnic feature, make this a real Home Coming Day, by asking your old friends and neighbors to return and enjoy the educational advantages along with the picnic. THE LADIES AID The Ladies Aid was entertained by Mrs. J. T. Clark last Thursday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames Walker Myberg, Bradsfield, Nettleton, Merrow, S. E. Williams, Hazel Quiriconi, Bartlett, Calloway, Simmons, and Misses Elsie Ingle and Mae Sabourin. The Ladies Aid will meet again June 20, at the home of Mrs. R. W. Coombs. SILVER LAKE NEWS (For week May 31st) Most all the farmers here attended the smoker at Eatonville Friday evening and all reported having a very good time. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kjelstad at Ohop. School closed Thursday with a picnic dinner for the children. The Ohop ball team played the Benston ball team, Sunday at Benston. The score was 9 to 11 in favor of Benston. The game was very interesting as there was no squabbling. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Manning motored to Seattle, Sunday. Mr. LeMaster has a crew of men working on Ohop Hill this week. ANOTHER ATHLETIC MEET The Athletic meet held at the Gymnasium for the benefit of the Red Cross Fund was so well appreciated by the public that the management have decided on a bigger and better event to take place some time in July, for the benefit of the "Boys in France" Tobacco Fund. The community is being combed for material for a good event and it is hoed that this one will be even more successful than the first. Some of the parties already matched are using the upper story of the Town Hall as temporary training quarters. Pg. 1, col. 4 MRS. MANN HONORED Mrs. Nels Christensen and Mrs. Norman J. Bruen entertained with an auction party for Mrs. Julius W. Mann, Tuesday afternoon may 28th. At four o'clock additional guests came in for a cup of tea. Mrs. O. LaBreche and Mrs. John Galbraith presided at the tea table which was gay with a basket of LaFrance roses and forget-me-nots. The yellow of the Scotch broom which formed the decorations of the house was carried out in the prizes. These were won by Mrs. C. C. Snow and Mrs. O. Swanson. A Canton plate was the honor guest's favor. When the Manns leave for Tacoma in the near future they will leave many friends whom they have made during their two years sojourn in Eatonville. MRS. HENRY ANTONIE GIVES PICNIC On Thursday May 30th, Mrs. Henry Antonie entertained a few little friends at a picnic near Ohop bridge, in honor of her children's birthday, which happens to be all in the month of May. After exploring Ohop creek awhile they were served ice cream and cake. The guests were: Fay, Cecil and Joy Williams, Martha, John, and Christie Gelstin, Elsie and Willie Lemke, Clara and George Eisenschmidt, Howard, Jewell and Alvin Hunter, Kathleen Calloway, Alice and Muriel Richardson, Hanna Norman and Evelyn Olden, Mary and Emmy Nensen, Gerald and Fred Jr. Johnson, and Rick, Glenn and may Antonie. The ladies present were: Mrs. Nensen, Mrs. Calloway, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Lemke, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Gelstin and Mrs. Antonie. OHOP VALLEY NEWS Mrs. King, Mary Jacobson, Mrs. C. C. Joslyn, Ida Anderson and Mrs. J. Malm spent Monday with Mrs. C. Manning. The occasion being her birthday. The Ohop Ladies Aid was entertained by Mrs. Nels Asplund, Wednesday. Martha Kjelstad went to Bellingham, Saturday to attend Normal School. Violet Jensen is attending business college in Tacoma. Mr. Jens Olden went to Tacoma Sunday where he will work in the shipyards. Miss White the county home demonstration agent lectured on war substitutes to the Ladies Thursday at the home of Mrs. J. Malm. Cyrus and Donald Jensen have been working for Mr. Koenig of Swan Lake a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hendrickson are now residing in Eatonville. Mrs. G. Watson and children are visiting in Tacoma this week. Callers at Jacobson's Monday were: Mrs. Mary Canty, Mrs. Carrie Martin, and Mrs. Ethel Martin of Eatonville. A grand patriotic rally dance and basket social will be given at Tanwax hall at 8:30 p.m., June 8th. Prominent speakers from Tacoma will be present. The proceeds will be used for the purchase of Thrift Stamps for the purchasers. Adv. No. 42-2t. Pg. 1, col. 5 EATONVILLE TEAM DEFEAT H. A. C. The Eatonville Baseball team has at last found its stride. Last Sunday the Hopkins Athletic club of Tacoma, were beaten in a fast game by the score of 9 to 8. The last of the 7th inning the score was 8 to 5 in favor of the visitors. The visiting twirler however, seemed to weaken at this stage of the game and a batting rally started. Hits by Jackson, McDonald, Victor, and Hill turned the tide of the game. The extreme faultless twirling of the "sphere" by L. Hill and Clarence Williams who relieved hill at the end of the 6th inning were features of the game. Chas. Jackson the "Sun" fielder made two nice catches in centre field. On Sunday, June 9th, the home team will meet the C. & B. Ideals of Tacoma. The game is scheduled for 2:30 sharp. Let's have a good turn out and give the boys encouragement. The team is in need of a little financial assistance as the expense in bringing visiting teams is an item of expenditure and each "fan" should try and "do his bit." Mr. N. D. Dillon who for the past five years has been accountant for the Eatonville Lumber Company, has resigned his position and will leave Eatonville shortly. He will be succeeded by Mr. Crowell, formerly of the Hubly, Crowell Lumber Co. of Tacoma. During Mr. Dillon's stay here he has formed a wide circle of warm friends who will learn with regret of his intended departure. "Dad" Coombs has just returned from the Memorial Day observance by the G. A. R. at Seattle, and presented this office with a copy of the official program. This program is too long for publication but shows that there was a proper observance of the day by all organizations there. A grand parade started the day and this included several companies of the 14, U. S. Inf. The G. A. R. the U. S. W. V. and many other patriotic. WINGARD-PRAVITZ NUPTIALS Miss Jessie Wingard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wingard of this city, became the wife of Harold Pravitz, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pravitz, also of this city. Mr. Harold Pravitz has been in the employment of the government as bookkeeper at Camp Lewis. Mrs. Wingard and Mrs. Pravitz went to Tacoma last Friday morning to attend the wedding. The bride and groom will make their home in Tacoma. Miss Gladys Brown, teacher in the local schools left for her home in Toppenish last Saturday where she will remain until her work begins again here next September. Pg. 1, col. 6 LAKEHEAD AND VICINITY Fire destroyed the residence of Mr. Morris, Friday afternoon. Miss Jarrell, who has been teaching in the Kapowsin high School the past year, returned to her home in Pittsburgh, Kansas, Monday. Mrs. S. A. Hobbs and daughter Avis, are visiting Mrs. J. E. LaChance at Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz motored to Tacoma, Memorial Day. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selle spent a few days in Tacoma before leaving for Ellensburg, where they will visit friends and attend the commencement exercises of the normal school graduates. Mrs. D. G. Verity is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Holz. Mr. Seghetti moved his family from Eatonville back to Clay City, Saturday. Peter Norwiske returned from Tacoma, Friday. Miss Dorothy Ward spent one day last week with Mrs. J. A. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. George Willison and son, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Willison and children, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dadisman, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Verity, Miss Francis Dummermuth, Miss Sophia Diers and Mr. McDowell of Tacoma were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz, Sunday. SILVER LAKE NEWS Those who visited at the Nelson home, Sunday were: Mrs. Ellis Hillberg, Mr. and Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Guske. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg spent the week end in Tacoma visiting friends. The knitting club met at the Ellis home, Friday evening. Mr. Krones and sons and Alfred Nelson spent Friday evening in Eatonville. Miss Mary Jacobson spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Manning. Mrs. Paul Nelson was shopping in Eatonville, Tuesday. Miss Clara Jensen is on the sick list. Mrs. Hammer and son Magna, of Tacoma were callers at Silver Lake, Sunday. Don't forget the Patriotic meeting Saturday evening, June 8th, at Tanwax hall. GIRLS SUPPLANT MEN Four young women now are employed as depot operators on the Minnesota division of the Northwestern railway, the headquarters of which are in Winona. They are taking the places of young men released to meet military needs. These are the first women used in that branch of the railroad in history. The female depot employees all are third trick operators and are working nights. Officials say their work, in spite of the fact that they are beginners, has been highly satisfactory. The girls names are Viola Curley, Marshall, Minn.; Louise Schwanbeck, Eyota, Minn.; Helen Lemay, Stockton, Minn.; Anna Hauge, Janesville, Minn. Pg. 2, col. 3 NEWS FROM BENSTON (Too late for last week's issue.) A large crowd gathered at the Ball Park, Sunday to see the game between Ohop and Benston which was a close game all the way through. The score was 9 to 11 in favor of the home team. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Berbezat entertained at dinner, Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen of Clear lake and Mrs. Rosie Jackson of Grange. Mrs. Fred Lipke, had as her guest over Tuesday night Mis_ella Proctor of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. James entertained friends from Tacoma on Sunday. Mrs. Krause who was quite ill last week is improving. Mrs. Earl Ehlhart called at Schmidt's, Saturday. Mrs. Anderson and Roy and Marguerite Anderson were shipping in Tacoma, Wednesday. School closed Friday with a picnic for the children held at _ames Park. Mrs. Geo. Daniels and Mrs. Wallace Daniels were Kapowsin callers, on Tuesday. Pg. 2, col. 4 NEWS FROM ALDER (Alder Red Cross to give dance) The Alder Chapter of the Red Cross will give a dance at the Odd Fellow's Hall, Saturday evening, June 15th. There will be a good supper and good music, and a record crowd is a certainty. Mrs. R. F. Criswell of Alder, had the misfortune to break her shoulder while staying in Tacoma. Anna Hotes is staying with her until she will be able to come home. Mrs. Glen Parks of Alder left for Chicago to visit relatives. A number of Alder folks attended the Graduation exercises at the Eatonville high School Friday evening. Those from Alder to receive diplomas, were: John Hotes and Stanley Scurlock. Fred, Ethel and Arthur Duke left for Skykomish, Wash., Saturday morning. Miss Dorothy Myers, spent the week end at Sunrise farm. The Red Cross met Friday afternoon. Those present were: Mesdames, Mae Gilvaray, Boettcher, Hedborg, Barton, Wackerle, and Scurlock. Mrs. G. W. Stoner has been in Tacoma the past week. Frank Oviatt is coming up in the auto world. He purchased a Reo the other day and is making good use of it. Pg. 2, col. 6 ALDER VICINITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. F. Shepherd made a business trip to Tacoma Monday. Mr. Martin Carlson is employed in the Eatonville logging company. Miss Elizabeth Rotter was a visitor of Elbe, Wednesday. Miss Ida Jensen had a party on the little folks of Alder last Friday. Refreshments were served and many interesting games were played. Mrs. Rathbone is attending the Rebekahs Grand Lodge at Walla Walla. Mr. Hedborg is hewing lumber for his new barn. Mrs. Annie Rotter was a visitor of Mrs. Hedborg, last Sunday. Mr. Jensen is attending the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge, at Walla Walla. Miss Florence Toney is a visitor of her sister, Mrs. Bottcher. Mrs. Glen Parks of Alder is on her way back east to visit her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Savage and family have moved away from Alder this week. Don't forget the Red Cross dance at Alder, June 15th. Mr. Henry Hedborg was a visitor of Eatonville, last Saturday. MUD LAKE NEWS Those who visited the little graveyard at the old Rainier school house, Decoration Day were: Mrs. King, Mrs. Manning, Vivian Grundell, Anna and Carl Langburg, Mrs. Jacobson, and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guske and five little Guskes. Mrs. Ed Reiter and son Edwin spent Monday and Tuesday at the residence of A. Berg in Warbling Valley. Mrs. Guske spent Sunday at Silver Lake. Orris Russell motored to Gustafson's Store Sunday. Arthur Be__ of Silver Lake visited his cousin, Ed Reiter, over the week end. There will be a total eclipse of the sun, Saturday and in the evening there will be a Grand Patriotic rally at Tanwax Hall, June 8th, at 8:30. Callers at Guske's farm, Sunday afternoon were: Messrs. Wm. Guske, of Eatonville, and Otto Guske, West Osborne, and Chas. Chapple of Elbe. Pg. 3, col. 1 EATONVILLE SCHOOL CLOSING EXERCISES The 8th grade graduation exercises took place in the Auditorium, last Thursday evening. A short but touching program was given. The small grade pupils gave several selections both musical and speaking. Miss Ahnquist made a very good address in behalf of the graduating class. Her speech was taken from one of Rudyard Kipling's most famous works. The diplomas were presented by miss Ahnquist to the following students: Willie Wilson, Evert Nansen, Edward Wingard, Loren Pravitz, George Kreger, Gladys McDowell, Norine Norwood, Bessie Marra. The last number on the program was a son entitled, "Hey Ho for Merry June," which was sung by the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Bessie Marra, presented Miss Ahnquist with a token as appreciation of her services. High School graduation exercises were given the following evening. (Friday,) May 31. The program was delayed until 8:30 on account of the delay in the arrival of the speaker. The program follows: Violin Solo, by Mr. George Smith; Address was made to the graduating class by Robert Montgomery, of Puyallup, who spoke on the subject, "The night brings out the stars." Miss Martha Kjelstad sang a very touching song to an accompaniment, by Miss Dana, on the piano. Mr. Lyon made a short farewell address and then presented diplomas to the following Hi School graduates: Vernetta McCulloch, from the Scientific Course; Martha Kjelstad, Ethel Jacobson from the Domestic Science Course; Herman Hekel, Dewey Fredericksen, Alfred Brewer and McKinley VanEaton from the Agricultural Course; Dorothy Brantner, Elsie Ingle, Margaret Hotes and Jesse Nagley from the General Course. John Hotes and Stanley Scurlock each received a diploma under the Agricultural Course. They finished last year, but did not have the required subjects for graduation under the Agricultural Course, so their diplomas were presented this year. After the program a farewell party was given fro the members of the faculty who are leaving, also the students. Of those who are leaving are: Supt. B. W. Lyon, Mr. J. W. Mann, Miss Bowns, Miss Nagley, Miss Jacobson, Miss Bedingfield, Miss Dana and Miss Myers. Miss Martha Kjelstad and Miss Vernetta McCulloch left last Saturday morning for Bellingham where they will attend summer school and expect to teach school. We wish them success to the utmost and we feel assured that they will make good. They are graduates of the local Hi School which is one of the best in the state, and have always been members of good standing while attending here. We sincerely regret the departure of our faculty members, as they have always worked for the interest of the pupils; and have made our school one of the best small community schools in the United States. School will be discontinued until September 2nd, when everything will be ready for a very promising year. The faculty members are almost all new but the school clerk reports that very efficient and promising candidates are in view. Miss Ahnquist and Miss Glenn, left for their respective homes in Tacoma and Seattle, on last Saturday, where they will remain until the re-opening of the school here. Pg. 3, col. 1 WEYERHAUSER SCHOOL HAS VACATION An excellent patriotic program was given last Friday evening at the school house. They were the closing exercises and those who attended report a very interesting affair. All the children took part. Among the features was a Dialogue, "Uncle Sam's dialogue" and "School days," given by the pupils. Refreshments were served by the children and the proceeds were donated to the club. Pg. 5, col. 1 NEWS FROM ELBE Mrs. Markham left Monday to visit her two daughters in Centralia, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sensebaugh, Mr. Sid Sensebaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borden and Rilla Ford of National were guests at the home of Lyman Borden and family, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Romanesko and family, also Mrs. McCarthy of Pleasant Valley were Elbe callers, Sunday. Mrs. Clara Kolb and son, Miss Marie Lutkins, Mrs. Henry Lutkins, Mrs. Arthur Sachs, Mrs. Theissen and Evelyn Densen spent Decoration Day in Mineral. Having successfully passed the required examinations at Seattle, Lloyd Sachs expects soon to enter the Aviation Division, in which he has enlisted. Sergeant S. G. Coull has been admitted to the officer's training school at Camp Lewis. Sam was in the first call after last year's registration and has made marked advancement from the beginning. Mrs. Arthur May and daughter Fern, also Mrs. Frank Kennedy both of National, were visitors at the home of Mrs. P. C. Lambert, Friday. Word was received in Elbe of the death of Johnie Batson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Batson of Morton, and a former Elbe resident. Much sympathy is felt for the parents by their many friends. Mr. A. A. Hardy visited his brother Mr. G. G. Hardy over Sunday. Miss Alice and Bell Lutkins were Tacoma visitors several days last week. Mr. Dennis was a business caller in Tacoma, Tuesday. Mr. Compton who is employed at National spent Sunday with his family at Elbe. Mr. and Mrs. Scurlock and family of Alder were callers in town, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Shollenburger motored to the park, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Auvil and family motored to National, Sunday to see the ball game. Mrs. Laura Maze is spending the week end in Walla Walla as a delegate from the White Dove Rebekah Lodge, I. O. O. F. during the Grand Lodge session. Mrs. Winslow of Tacoma is spending the week at the home of Mrs. Pearl Engel. Pg. 5, col. 3 NEWS FROM SWAN LAKE Miss Hazel Reiter has returned to her home after a two weeks visit with George Kreger. Emma Asmussen is home after a week's visit with Miss Bjorkland in Tacoma. B. W. Reeve and wife motored to Tacoma, last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Haus of Fern Hill spent Saturday and Sunday with George Kreger. Mr. and Mrs. Fred LeMagie and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hall of Tacoma were visitors at the Reevmoor, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scoggins of Eatonville, spent Sunday with home folks. A special request by the Minute Women of the Silver lake precinct, is to have every family represented at the patriotic meeting at Tanwax Hall, Saturday evening, June 8th. We ask each lady to bring a box lunch, which is to be auctioned off at War Saving Prices. The purchasers will be rewarded in War Savings Stamps. Pg. 5, col. 4 PROPER HOME LIFE The right kind of home life means everything to every one of us. The average wife or mother should keep this truth constantly before her and resolve that her home shall be made a bright and cheerful spot. Otherwise she must expect that her family will seek outside attractions, for common sense tells us that no one will remain for any length of time in any place where he or she is uncomfortable or dissatisfied. SILVER LAKE NEWS Those who visited at the Nelson home, Sunday were: Mrs. Ellis Hillberg, Mr. and Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Guske. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg spent the week end in Tacoma visiting friends. The knitting club met at the Ellis home, Friday evening. Mr. Krones and sons, and Alfred Nelson spent Friday evening in Eatonville. Miss Mary Jacobson spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Manning. Mrs. Paul Nelson was shopping in Eatonville, Tuesday. Miss Clara Jensen is on the sick list. Mrs. Hammer and son Magna, of Tacoma were callers at Silver Lake, Sunday. SILVER LAKE NEWS (For week May 31st) Most all the farmers here attended the smoker at Eatonville Friday evening and all reported having a very good time. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kjelstad at Ohop. School closed Thursday with a picnic dinner for the children. The Ohop ball team played the Benston ball team, Sunday at Benston. The score was 9 to 11 in favor of Benston. The game was very interesting as there was no squabbling. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Manning motored to Seattle, Sunday. Mr. LeMaster has a crew of men working on Ohop Hill this week. Pg. 6, col. 1-3 RESOLUTION WHEREAS: Frank Gouger, being desirous of prospecting the tract of land hereinafter described belonging to the Town of Eatonville has submitted to the Council of said town a contract as hereinafter set out; And WHEREAS, the Town of Eatonville is desirous of encouraging such prospecting; NOW THEREFORE, be it Resolved that the Town of Eatonville enters the said contract with the said Frank Gouger and that the Mayor and Clerk of the Town be authorized to execute such contracts on behalf of the Town, said contract being in the words and figures following: "THIS AGREEMENT by and between the TOWN OF EATONVILLE, a municipal corporation of Pierce County, Washington, party of the first part and FRANK GOUGER, party of the second part, witnesseth: In consideration of One Dollar, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, together with the manual agreement hereinafter contained, the said party of the first part hereby grand unto the party of the second part, his heirs, executors and assigns, the right to enter upon and remove any mineral which may be able to discover on the following described tract, to-wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 26, Township 16, Range 4 East of W.M., Pierce County, Washington, thence West 550 feet; thence South 792 feet; thence East 550 feet; thence North, 792 feet to the place of the beginning. Provided, that nothing shall be done in any way that would injure or interfere with the operations of the water plant of the party of the first part, or any part that may hereafter be constructed. It is further agreed that in the event any damage of any nature or description is caused to the water system belonging to party of the first part by any operations conducted by the said party of the second part, that the party of the second part will immediately cause said damage to be repaired at his own personal expense and in the event of his failure so to do that the party of the first part may cause said damage to be repaired and party of the second part agrees to pay the total cost of such repairs. Party of the second part agrees to hold party of the first part harmless on account of any action for damages or suits of any kind which may arise by virtue of the said operations by the party of the second part. It is further provided that the party of the second part shall pay to the party of the first part within a period of one year from the date of this agreement under the conditions herein after set forth, and not otherwise, the sum of One thousand ($1,000) Dollars for the rights and privileges in this agreement set forth. And that in the event that the said One thousand ($1,000) Dollars shall not be paid within one year of the date of this agreement, then all rights of the party of the second part, his heirs, successors and assigns, to take mineral and ore from said premises or to go upon said premises shall terminate and party of the second part shall cause any tunnel so constructed to be closed to the satisfaction of the Mayor of the Town of Eatonville so that the same not be a menace to children or other persons upon said grounds, and all rights of the city for the payment of said One Thousand Dollars to be made by the party of the second part shall terminate. That time is the essence of this agreement. It is further provided that the party of the second part provided said sum of One Thousand Dollars is paid, shall have the right to enter upon said premises to mine and remove all the said ore until deposit is exhausted and shall be included with the right aforesaid. It is provided that the work authorized under this agreement preceding the payment of the stipulated sum shall be for development purposes only, which shall mean and include all work done until ore shall be shipped in paying quantities. Passed by the council, this 5th day of June, 1918. A. W. Bridge, Mayor. Attest: H. N. Greene, Clerk. Pg. 6, col. 4 (Paid Advertisement) Geo. F. Murray Candidate for County Clerk Subject to REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES September 10, 1918. NEWS FROM SWAN LAKE Miss Hazel Reiter has returned to her home after a two weeks visit with George Kreger. Emma Asmussen is home after a week's visit with Miss Bjorkland in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Haus of Fern Hill spent Sturday and Sunday with George Kreger. Mr. and Mrs. Fred LeMagie and Mr. and Mrs. Earl hall of Tacoma were visitors at the Reevmoor, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scoggins of Eatonville, spent Sunday with home folks.