THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, September 6, 1918

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THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH
A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People
Third Year, No. 56, September 6, 1918
Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Harold F. Griffiths, son of Prof. And Mrs. F. W. Griffiths is visiting his parents before resuming his studies at the University of Washington. After 6 weeks spent at the R. O. T. C. at San Francisco, he has been fishing in Alaska and is a member of the U. of W. "Food Production Squad".

H. O. A. CLUB
The H. O. A. Club will hold their meeting this Saturday September 7th with Miss Fannie Leake. All members are urged to be present as this will be the last meeting before the annual sale. All girls are welcome to come and take part in our work.

THE H. O. A. CLUB SALE
The H. O. A. Club or the girls sewing club will hold their sale Friday evening Sept. 20th in the church basement. More particulars about the sale will be given next week.
Don't forget the date, Friday September 20, 1918.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Green and daughter Doris spent the week in visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Longale returning to their home last Friday. Mrs. Green is a daughter of Mr. Clark and niece of Mrs. Longale.

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TACOMA'S NEW THEATER
The new Rialto Theater next door to the Tacoma Theater will open Saturday September 7th. The RIALTO is the very latest in places of entertainment and is worthy of your patronage when visiting in Tacoma. It is up-to-the minute in every respect.

REGISTRATION 18 TO 45
The registration of all men between the ages of 18 and 45 excepting those now in the war service of the U. S. or who have previously registered as being between the ages of 21 and 31, will take place on Sept. 12th. registration for the Eatonville Precinct will be at the Office of the Eatonville Lumber Co. and at the Town Hall. Booths will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Farmers Attention! Cleveland Tractors for immediate delivery: American Automobile Co., Tacoma, Wash.

Strayed to my place a milch cow. Owner can have same by proving property and paying charges-for keep and advertising.  A. E. Ohneck, Lakeside Inn.

Mr. and Mrs. Chevelins and son and Mr. and Mrs. Smith and son fro Steilacoom were visitors at the Nettleton home, and camped at Lynch creek Sunday and Monday.
Lois W. Griffiths, assistant to Comptroller Condon of the University of Washington visited at the home of her parents Supt. and Mrs. F. W. Griffiths Saturday, Sunday and Monday last.

POCAHONTAS WILL HOLD PICNIC
Topeka Council No. 26 will hold their second Annual Wiener Roast at Ohop Creek next Saturday evening, September 7th. The party will leave Red Men's Hall at 8:00 p.m. All Red Men are cordially invited to be present.
Bring your lanterns.

Mrs. H. N. Greene has returned to her home from the local hospital and is gradually regaining her health.
J. H. Benston was a Dispatch office caller last week.
Mrs. Richard Canty attended the funeral of her aunt in Tacoma this week.
A fire in one of the houses of the Eatonville Lumber Co. occupied by Japanese, caused a momentary flurry last Tuesday evening but was soon extinguished with but slight damage to the building.
It is reported that Mrs. Emily M. Bruen became ill while on a visit to friends in Seattle and is confined to the hospital where she has under gone an operation. Mr. Roberts has relieved Mr. Bruen at the Bank so that he might go to her bedside.
R. A. Canty of Camp Lewis spent the week end with his parents here. Dick is well pleased with his army life and expects to leave for overseas service in about two months.

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GIFT SHOP ITEMS
The Gift Shop is doing a dandy business. The sales on last Saturday amounted to a little less than usual.
We want the quilt finished, vegetables, potatoes especially. Any one wishing an article not in stock we will try and get it for them if they will leave their order with us.
One party wants some bowls. Perhaps some one will find some which they are not using.
Several parties left orders for "Dill" and we found some one who had the "Dill" and glad to give it to us.
There are several pair of shoes which are in very good condition and are very cheap, and would make some man with small feet, good every-day shoes. There is a small girl's coat for only 75 cents, besides waists and other articles of clothing.
The melting pot has had to be changed again into a larger jar as it is filling up fast and so don't forget to bring down that bit of old jewelry you never wear.
The Salvage Department is growing also. Remember the Red Cross will turn your trash into cash and don't forget to read the list of things over several times. A Salvage Day is being planned, on which day everybody, young or old is expected to bring some article.
Be sure and get your Red Cross quilt blocks in. Anyone wishing the red thread for working the names, can get it by applying to Mrs. Wilcox.
We have calls for more before the Fair.
There is plenty of sock yarn now but it will have to be washed. It is just the raw wool and must be washed until it is nearly white. Do not attempt to knit it up until it is thoroughly washed, not a light grey, but more of a cream color. We can not accept it otherwise.
This new draft of men between the ages of 18 and 45 is bringing the war closer home and so we, of those who remain behind in comfort, must work just that much harder. We can often do more if we just think so and if we can't do our home work just as we used to, we are sacrificing for a noble cause and the whole world seems to be upside down and topsy turvy.

Mrs. E. A. Bitzer of Seattle visited with her mother and brother, Mrs. W. A. and Harry Victor arriving Saturday and leaving for home on Wednesday.
Mr. Bernard A. Pierce of Seattle spent Sunday in Eatonville, a guest of Miss Lucy Gordon.
Mrs. S. T. Gordon and Miss Lucy Gordon returned to Eatonville from Seattle, after having a most enjoyable trip. They report Seattle as being very busy and innumerable ships being launched.
Olaf Overlie was called to Camp Lewis last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Adams of Kapowsin spent Monday with Mrs. Frank Mensik.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Canty last Thursday.
Miss Myra Gordon has left for Cashmere and Wenatchee for an extended visit with relatives and friends.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
"School Life" a new publication of the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Education, is at hand. The issue of Aug. 16, Vol. 1, No. 2-
It is replete with timely topics-pertinent, practical, potent. From one such article we print the following excerpts.
"In 1916 the High Schools of the U. S. enrolled 750,000 boys about 15 per cent of the entire number of boys of High School age. These are selected-either by intellectual capacity or economic opportunity. They 'will play an active and vital part in the war," It is a service and a duty of the highest patriotic import to develop to its full capacity this potential man power."
The Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary Education and of its subcommittee on physical Education declares that 'health is the first aim of secondary education'.
It outlines this program:
1-A careful physical examination.
2-A healthful environment in home and school.
3-Instruction in health problems.
4-Physical activity, specifying minimum requirements.
5-School credit.
The Provost Marshal General names four classes, under the Selective Service rules for physical examination:
1-No defects;
2-Remedially defective;
3-Non-remedial defectives, capable of limited service;
4-Totally unfit. Suggested program for High Schools:
A thorough medico-physical examination of all high school boys with approximate draft classification. This must be done with "intelligence, discretion and sympathy--in such a way as to encourage those found defective." The greatest kindness to boys so "handicapped-would be to reveal to him the nature of the defect, the limitations, the defect imposed upon him and the method of overcoming-the defect. This will preserve self-respect and stimulate ambition." There should be no H. S. graduates in Class 2 Corrective and remedial measures should be carefully prescribed-insisted upon and the elimination of the defect or progress thereto should be an absolute condition of graduation. From students of Class 1 we should "require an intensive and varied program of physical training under discipline to develop strength, endurance, muscular skill, alertness, cooperation under leadership and the other physical and social qualities essential alike in military or civil pursuits. No boy of this class should receive a diploma who has not received such training."
This will require time-two hours a day minimum including Setting up Exercises for loosening up and discipline.
Athletic games-individual, group and representation.
Defensive games, wrestling, boxing, etc.
Swimming whenever possible.
Revolutionary?
"New occasions teach new duties.
Time makes ancient good uncouth."

ALDER AND VICINITY
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Eider visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Carlson.
Those who went to the mountain last Sunday were: Mr. Phyfer, Mr. Reed and brother, Miss Stine, Mr. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kolb, and son Rudolph. Misses Martha and Elizabeth Rotter.
Miss Ida Hedberg was visiting her parents the week end.
Mr. and Mrs. Fox visited Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rotter and family, Monday.

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LOCAL RED CROSS DOINGS
The Red Cross met as usual at the High School. Not many were present but what few were there accomplished quite a lot of work. Only a few pajamas remain to be finished next tome, so we hope, as many as can will bring scraps for quilt pieces for there are several quilts still unfinished. It really does not matter what we do, whether it be piecing quilts, or sewing on hospital garments, it all helps the Red Cross and we must cheerfully do our duty. The material for the refugee garments is delayed somewhere on the road and we are more fortunate than some auxiliaries, which have no work at all.
We would like to have as many as wish to wear the caps and aprons. Any worker is entitled to them and a red cross for the cap and apron after having worked 100 hours for each.
Those present at the last meeting were: Mesdames martin, Fairbairn, Wilcox, Nelson, Swanson, Vail, Williams, Coombs, Brewer, Peabody, Nettleton, VanEaton, Hearn, Brislawn, and Miss Wilcox.

OPENING EXERCISES EATONVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
September 3, 1918
Enrollment High School--44; Enrollment Grades--149.
OPENING PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
I. ON CAMPUS
	A. Flag Salute. . . . . . . . . . . .Whole School.
	B. Star Spangled Banner. . . .Whole School.
II. IN ASSEMBLY
	A. America-Whole School.
	B. Brief Address-Superintendent.
	C. SERVICE PLEDGE . . . All
I pledge allegiance to my country, enlisting in the Army of "THE COMMON GOOD", I promise to SAVE, TO SACRIFICE, TO SERVE. I promise to SAVE MY TIME, my TALENTS, my HEALTH and my WEALTH.
	D. Red, White & Blue-
	E. The American's Creed. . . .All.
(By William Tyler) Adopted April 3, 1918 by Congress.
"Worthy to be learned and accepted as a guide to action by all AMERICANS."
Dr. P. P. Claxton, Comm. Of Education
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and inseparable established upon the principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to LOVE it; to support its Constitution; to OBEY its laws; to RESPECT its FLAG; and to DEFEND it against all enemies.
	F. The American's Prayer. . . . All.
"O LORD GOD, who in THY DIVINE PROVIDENCE hast called this Nation to its part in the task of defending the principles of JUSTICE and LIBERTY against the mistakes and madness of men-arm us, we beseech Thee with a clean sense of the rightness of our cause: cleanse us from all hatred of aught but the evil against which we fight: prepare us for such measure of sacrifice, both of possessions and of our lives, as may be required and give us full reliance, both in LIFE and DEATH, upon Thine Almighty Will."
Give us Humility of heart, FIDELITY of purpose, STRENGTH in Trial, LOVE in victory. "So BLESS our enemies, that a speedy victory may hasten the establishment of TRUGH and JUSTICE and RIGHTEOUSNESS in the earth and prepare the way for the eternal peace of a better world." AMEN
	G. Battle Hymn of the Republic. . . . All

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NEWS FROM BENSTON
The Improvement Club will hold its monthly program at the school house, Saturday evening, September 7th.
An added number for the occasion will be a lecture from a Canadian War Veteran, Mr. Sampson from Tacoma.
Mr. Sampson has been in the trenches, wounded three times, and gassed twice.
We know what he has to tell will be interesting. Everybody is cordially invited to attend.

A number of people from Benston attended the Auction Sale held at the A. L. Brown place at Nisqually. Among them were the following: Mr. Malcom, Parker Tattler, Mr. and Mrs. James, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Tattler, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Lipke.
Mrs. Anderson and family attended the Labor Day parade in Tacoma, Monday.
The Benston School opened Tuesday, with a large attendance.
Fritz Kronquest and Walter Swanson called on Roy Anderson, Tuesday.

OHOP VALLEY NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe King of Tacoma spent the week end at the King farm.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Hedberg entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mrs. Martin Carlson and children, Mrs. Glen Parks, Harold, Earl and Mary Parks all of Alder.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson and family spent Sunday in Tacoma with Mrs. Anderson's niece, Mrs. Woodney.
Miss Olga Olden returned home Sunday from Seattle, where she has been spending a few days visiting friends.
Miss Violet Jensen returned home Sunday fro Tacoma where she has spent the last three months taking up a business course at the Beutel Business College.
Mary Jacobson went to Tacoma, Thursday where she will spend a few days visiting relatives.
Clarence Josselyn spent a few days of last week in Seattle visiting at his aunt's, Mrs. Gurney VanEaton.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Kjelstad and family spent last Friday in Tacoma.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Peterson and children and Miss Annie Peterson visited friends in Tacoma, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matheny of Eatonville, called at Salve Jensen's Saturday night.
Miss Emma Olden entertained the Ohop Ladies Aid, Wednesday. A large crowd was present and the hostess served a delicious lunch.

SOME OF THE BITS YOUR LIBERTY BOND WILL DO
If you buy a $100 bond of the Fourth Liberty Loan you are lending the United States government enough money to feed a soldier in France a little more than seven months. Or you have furnished enough money to give him a complete outfit of winter and summer clothing, including shoes and stockings, and slicker and overcoat and blankets, with enough left over to arm him with a good revolver. You have done that much to beat back the Hun.
It takes $35 more to arm him with a rifle with a bayonet on it and if you buy a second $100 bond you furnish him this rifle and 1,000 cartridges for it: and there will be still enough of your money left to purchase a good sized bomb to throw in a dugout, or demolish a machine gun together with the Huns operating it.

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EATONVILLE SCHOOLS
The duties of a School Board are many and varied and, some times, strenuous to a degree. However, they ay be generally classified under three headings which include the more important functions of the Board. These are: Educational; Financial; Renewal and care of property of the School District.
Under the first heading, it is the duty of the Board to provide the most efficient Superintendent available and with his assistance to select a corps of teachers who, working together will bring the school to the highest standard of educational efficiency, possible.
In selecting the teachers, every care is used to get those who are fully qualified educationally, of good moral character, interested in community and patriotic work and, if possible, who have had experience in teaching the same lines as will be expected of them here, and can furnish references showing that they have been successful in this work.
Included under this heading is the duty of the Board to provide all necessary test-books of the latest and best authority as well as all of the various supplies, machinery and material used in the school work.
The Educational work depends some what upon the condition of the finances but in this one respect the Eatonville Schools are fortunate, in that while it has sometimes been a struggle to carry out some of the plans with regard to the prompt payment of indebtedness, yet, the schools have not been seriously hampered by the lack of the necessary funds to provide good teachers.
The present faculty has been chosen with a great deal of care and it is expected that the year of 1918-19 will be the most successful school year Eatonville has experienced.
There is one new feature deserving of the attention of all who are interested in the local schools. Under the Smith-Hughes Law passed by national congress a certain sum is provided by the Federal Government (provided an equal amount is furnished by the State) to subsidize certain schools in teaching Agriculture, Manual Training and certain other courses. Any school having the proper amount and kind of equipment and an instructor qualified according to the terms of this law, is privileged to make application for this subsidy.
The Eatonville Schools made application for the Smith-Hughes rating in Agriculture and has qualified under all of the terms of the law. We will not receive the subsidy (this year amount increases from year to year and, since our schools are listed among the six on the extra list, we may reasonably expect to receive this benefit next year. Meanwhile, the Agricultural instructor, Mr. Sherman, is employed for the full twelve months and will supervise the work of the students, on their practical farming, during the regular vacation time.
Mr. Sherman was employed at the earnest recommendation of Mr. Skidmore, the State Supervisor of Vocational Education who has charge of the operation of the Smith-Hughes Law governing Agriculture, in this State.
It is to be hoped that Extension work in Agriculture may be given from the school so that any farmer in the Tacoma Eastern District may get free advice on any one of his many problems in farm work. This work could be made of incalculable benefit in the dairying poultry raising, animal husbandry, farm engineering and every other branch of the agricultural industry if the farmers can be induced to take advantage of it.
Another new feature of this year is in the arrangement for a full course of gymnasium instruction. Heretofore, the gymnasium was given over almost exclusively to athletics and a very few of the students received a direct benefit from the use of gym equipment. Athletics will be continued as a matter of course but the gym will be put to more general use by the entire student body.
The girls gym course will be under the supervision of Miss Mahaffie who is fully qualified in this work. They boys' work will be supervised by one of the male instructors.
This is a very important and much-needed addition to the school work and it is hoped that the physical well-being of the students will be improved by it.
Military training will be an optional branch but every boy should take an interest in this work. Another year should find every boy, in the advanced classes, in a cadet uniform and attending every drill. The setting-up exercises given in this work are muscle-building and healthful to a marked degree.
Believing that our schools are of interest to al of our readers we will discuss the financial phase of the school in our next issue.

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(Paid Advertisements) All subject to Republican Primaries, September 10, 1918
THOMAS N. MORRIS, candidate for Sheriff.
MINNIE D. BEAN, candidate for County School Superintendent.
HARRY C. AUSTIN, candidate for County Assessor.
A. B. BELL, candidate for Prosecuting Attorney.
GEO. F. MURRAY, candidate for County Clerk.
L. J. KREGER, candidate for County Commissioner, Third District.

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NEWS FROM SILVER LAKE
Alfred Nelson spent Sunday in Tacoma.
Miss Minnie Conrad of Clear lake, Prvt. Chas. Haberland of Camp Lewis, Jimmie Spencer of Tacoma spent the week end at the Cotton-wood ranch.
Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg returned to their home, Tuesday after spending a week at Soap Lake. Mr. Berg is much improved and says its great.
Miss May Krones of Tacoma spent Monday with her parents Mr. and rms. Frank Krones.
School opened Tuesday with Miss Margaret Fogel as teacher.
Mrs. Paul Nelson is doing very nicely after her operation last Friday as the Tacoma General Hospital.
Mrs. Sam Raddue and Mrs. Eddington motored to Tacoma Tuesday.
Mrs. Oscar Lowell and Martha Ellis took dinner with Mrs. Jim Harbin in Tacoma, Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis have now moved to Eatonville.

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TIDEWATER ITEMS
Miss Anna Swanson returned from Seattle Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Potts and son returned from the berry fields, Thursday.
Mrs. Anna Osbourn of Thomas Mill spent the week with friends in Portland.
Miss Ruth Swanson is spending a few days at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Carlson entertained a number of friends at cards and dancing Saturday evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Wicklund, Mr. and Mrs. Rainey, Mr. and Mrs. Permar, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson, Mr. Osborn, Mr. Carl Jewel and Will Thomas and Mr. Swans.
Mr. Andy C. Christensen returned to Bryant.
Mrs. Westenberg has as her guests Miss Erma and Elsie Freight of Tacoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford of Loveland are visiting Mrs. Cook's parents here.
Mrs. Johnson Davis called on friends in Eatonville Tuesday.
Mrs. Harry Nelson is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Sheman in Spanaway.
Mrs. Ben Trebert has purchased a new piano.
Mrs. Ole Swanson is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Stevens Brown in Seattle.
Mr. Olof Burley is on the sick list.
A family reunion was enjoyed at the home of Jens Hendricksen Sunday afternoon. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hendricksen of Tacoma, Mr. and Mrs. ?. Wallace, of Leber, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hendricksen of Eatonville and Jack of Leber.
Mrs. L. E. Rape spent the week end with friends and relatives in Tacoma.
Mrs. Frank Potts entertained at luncheon for Mrs. Mary Christy of Tacoma, Miss Ruth Swanson, Miss Elsie Fryhight of Tacoma and Mrs. A. Christensen and Mrs. Westenberg.
Mr. Frank Potts had the misfortune to sprain his wrist while at work at the Eatonville Mill.
Miss Josie Landin of Spokane is spending the week with relatives here.
Mrs. Goodnau of Thomas Mill entertained a party of friends at her home Saturday evening with dancing and at midnight an usual but very good supper of "Hot Cakes" and maple syrup was served by the hostess.
Miss Josie Landin and Esther Gustafson spent the week end in Seattle with their aunt.
A pretty home wedding which came as a surprise to their many friends was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson, Sunday when their daughter, Magna Olinea. became the wife of Olof Borley. They have the best wishes of their many friends.
Mrs. Harry Neilson has purchased a new piano.
Miss Edith Swanson of Camp Lewis spent the week end with her folks here.
Mrs. Bunard returned from Tacoma Saturday.

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LAKEHEAD AND VICINITY
Miss Elsie Clevenger is attending High School at Eatonville.
Miss Grace Rorke of Grand Folks, N. D. spent a few days with Mrs. Otto Selle before assuming her duties as instructor of home Economics in the Eatonville High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz returned home after spending a few days in Tacoma visiting friends and relatives.
Miss Ruth Peterson left on Sunday for Matlock, where she will resume her duties as teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. George Willison of Tacoma called on friends Monday evening.
Mr. Otto Selle is teaching in Kapowsin.
Mrs. Chris Holz of Tacoma spent a few days last week visiting her sons.
C. F. Fawcett has been employed to teach the Lakehead school.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reese, Miss Margaret Reese, Mrs. C. Holz, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Earl Wilbur and daughter Jane, Mr. Saurs of Tacoma, Mr. and Mrs. F. Stidham of Muck Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz and children called on Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz, Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Fred Selle reports having had a very enjoyable trip to the mountain, Sunday.

NEWS FROM ELBE
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Olson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sachs for several days of this week.
The odd Fellows Red Cross Dance proved a success and the proceeds were turned over to the Red Cross Auxiliary of this place. Over 90 tickets were sold.
School started Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, with Mr. H. M. Brayton as principal and Mrs. Pearl Engel as primary teacher.
Mrs. Maude Montague and daughter Josie arrived home Tuesday noon after having spent 3 weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Sturtevant and family. Mrs. Kate Borden and Allegra Montague who were of the party, will remain in California for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Inderbitzen of Tacoma were over Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kolb.
Evelyn Jensen spent two or three days of this week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Guntherson of Pleasant Valley.
The big crowd that attended the Hurst Creole Co.'s show on Saturday night denoted the successful attempt to please Elbe people.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kolb and a party of friends motored to the mountain, Sunday.
A party of dancers met at the I. O. O. F. Hall, Saturday evening and enjoyed a pleasant social time.