THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, April 6, 1917 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 8/14/03 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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 Second Year, No. 33, April 6, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL The P. T. A. will give a movie show at the Eatonville theater tonight. T. W. Clevenger of Clay City was in Eatonville today, Friday, on business. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Eppler have moved to Tacoma, temporarily, where they will make their home. Mr. Eppler has sold his interest in the Royce Lumber Co. Mr. and Mrs. Eppler have been residents of Eatonville for the past five years. F. C. Duke of the Annex Logging Co. of Alder was in town last week on business. Mrs. Ellen Whitcomb of Tacoma was a Sunday visitor at the Tidewater Camp. Young Fred Duke is at school again after a two weeks illness. GOLD COIN seed potatoes, $2.75 per hundred lbs. Ellis Hillberg, Adv. No. 33 4t. Mr. and Mrs. C. Chambers and daughter, of Roy, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nettleton and family in Eatonville. Young mare colt for trade for anything of value. P. Asmussen, No. 33 2t. Anna Lorenz is still under the doctor's care, but an operation may be avoided. SEED POTATOES (Early Fortune) at $40 per ton at Peter Asmussen's, Silver Lake. This price for this week only. No. 33 2t. The Redmen will give a dance in their hall in Eatonville Saturday night, April 14th. Tacoma music, supper by the Pocohontas. All come. Adv. No 33. Miles Murphy of Kapowsin, it is said, will join the aviation service at San Francisco. One of his friends so stated last Sunday, if war was declared. Miss Ruth Gay and Miss Grace Murdoch were callers at Mrs. Scurlock's Monday evening. Pg. 1, col. 2 DEATH OF CHARLES ANDERSON Charles Anderson resident of Eatonville for the past 15 years died early Wednesday morning. He had been in poor health for some time but his death came as quite a surprise. He was suffering from a general breakdown and a number of complications. Deceased came to this country from Sweden about 35 years ago. He leaves one brother, in Sweden. Charles Anderson was well known in this community. He was conducting a liquor business at the time the state went prohibition. The funeral will be held some time Sunday afternoon, time not announced yet, from the Redman hall in Eatonville. Deceased was a member of the order of Redmen. SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Hillberg and Mrs. Harris called at the Nelson home Thursday last. Miss Augusta Hammer made a business trip to Tacoma Friday. Mrs. Raddue called on Mrs. Hillberg last week. Fern Fenton spent the week end with her grandmother, Mrs. Duncan at Eatonville. Frank Krones, the assessor, is busy in this community this week. Bill Kropf called at the LeMaster home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis entertained at dinner, Sunday; Miss Ruth Spinning of LaGrande, Miss Mildred Steere, Miss Hope Vance, Billy Calloway, of Eatonville; Miss May Drones, Miss Augusta hammer, Alfred Nelson and Paul hammer. A good time was enjoyed by all present. Miss May Krones, Frank Krones, Alfred Nelson, John and Lawrence Ellis attended the All Fools' party Tuesday evening at Eatonville. Frank Ellis has given up his position in Tacoma and has returned to his home, Tuesday. Mr. LeMaster is doing some repair work on the Mt. road. MASK BALL GREAT EVENT The event of the week was the masquerade ball at Tanwax hall last Saturday evening, given by the Ohop Sewing Circle. There were about 200 present. Dancing was the program until 10:30 when prizes were awarded for the best costumes. Mrs. G Sandmire and Mrs. Geo. Sabourin, both of Eatonville, took first prize, dressed as Indians and Raymond Grundel took second prize with the costume of a tramp. Then came an auto race. There were 12 auto drivers and mechanics the idea of the race being, the driver took a pair of scissors and was to cut the ribbon which was held by the mechanic and the first one to go across without running off the track was the winner. Mr. Jack Hurley of Ohop and Mrs. Lane of Eatonville were winners of the prize. Supper was then served after which dancing was resumed until the wee sma' hours of the morning. BAKER GETS NEW LOCATION W. Marsh, who has been conducting a bakery and restaurant in the old City Restaurant building has moved into the Charles Anderson hotel. His new oven and range will be here soon and he expects to be able to give even better service than heretofore. Word was received this week by J. O. Ingle of this city, of the death of Mr. E. J. Cummings at Vancouver, Wash. Mr. Cummings died of tuberculosis, March 24, 1917. His many friends will remember him as the "Tea Man," being employed by the Grand Union Tea Co. for several years as their agent. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss. The body will be shipped to Framingham, Mass., where Mrs. Cummings will reside in the future. HOUSE FOR SALE, 6 lots. House has 4 rooms. There are 4 lots all cleared. This is in Eatonville, price $350. Enquire at Dispatch office. Adv. No. 33 tf. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. William Armour has been very sick with tonsillitis. William Seymour and family, who have been living in Rochester, Wash. for the past year, have returned to their home in Mineral. Mrs. A. May and Mrs. Frank Kennedy of Elbe were the guests of Mrs. J. J. Cruise, three days of last week. Mrs. martin Brown was hostess for the Ladies Aid Thursday, March 29th. The monthly teachers' meeting of the Presbyterian Sunday School met at the home of Mrs. B. Anthony, Friday evening. Arrangements for the Childrens' Day program are being made. J. R. James spent Saturday and Sunday in Reliance. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Drager had as their guest Sunday, the Misses Darland's of Tacoma. P.T.A. held their monthly meeting, Tuesday April 3, and the following program was much enjoyed; Address-A Plain Talk with Girls about their Health and Physical Development, Mr. C. F. Gilbert Reading-The Stage Struck hero, Miss Mullen -- he Training of the Girl, Mrs. R. C. Wheeler Piano Solo-Black Hawk, Gladys Trim H. Buswell of Portland is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cruise. Mrs. Martha Longmire visited with her son and family in Ashford last week end. Mrs. Sanford of Eatonville, who has been nursing Mrs. Herman Ahlstrand, returned to her home, Tuesday. A. Nelson returned to mineral after several days visit with friends in Seattle. H. Olstrom is visiting friends in Seattle. Mrs. Karl Richards left Saturday for Seattle to visit her mother. B. Anthony is on the sick list this week. Bill Schaggs and W. Webb are spending the week in Tacoma. DEATH OF LITTLE THOMAS WRIGHT Mineral is saddened with the telegram just received saying little Thomas Wright died this morning, (Wednesday). The many friends of Professor and Mrs. Wright extend to them their heartfelt sympathy. Much comfort can be found in these lines written by William B. Tappan: MY DEPARTED CHILD O Sainted babe! And hast thou sought thus soon, thy home in yonder sphere? And is every wish and thought purged from the dross that veiled it here? With faculties enlarged, refined-Reads't thou those mysteries unknown? Dost thou-a pure immortal mind, Stand where the rainbow girds the throne? Thou dearest one!-and art thou far removed from perils that we see? Beyond the chambers of the star, Ranging the bright empyrion {empyrean-heaven} free? And doest thou from those worlds of bless, whose depths no mortal sense may know- Bend, in an hour of love, to this Receptacle of tears and wo? O, let it be, bless'd one! To teach Thy parents to follow thee; Bid them forsake this span and reach In thought, thy own eternity; Bid them rejoice: for though in earth the beauteous clay they cherished, lies, yet, formed in Christ, a nobler birth. A saint is given to the skies. Harry James, who has been employed by the Eatonville Lumber Co. for the pat year and a half, left for British Columbia last Saturday. Pg. 1, col. 4 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. John P. Patton left for their new home in Seattle, Monday. The Cedar Shingle Co. mill begun operations a few days ago after a long shut down, owing to car shortage. It is thought that Ralph Williamson is coming down with the measles this week and two or three of Mr. Olson's children have them also. Mr. A. C. Martin left Monday for his home in Michigan after having spent the winter with his niece, Mrs. Wm. Maze. Mrs. Wm. Maze spent a day in Tacoma this week. Easter services will be held at the Elbe Presbyterian church, Sunday, April 8th, by the Sunday school. A special Easter sermon is expected by Rev. Pamment. Leonard and Joyce Kellar spent the day visiting Master Ralph Holt, Thursday. Willard Whitney is on the sick list. Lloyd Sachs' name is listed among those graduating from Lincoln High. His friends offer congratulations. Mrs. Hugh Temple visited Mrs. Sachs Thursday. Mrs. Arthur may and daughter Fern, also Mrs. Frank Kennedy and daughter Dorothy, spent several days of last week with friends at Mineral. Preparations for the Program for the last day of school are under way and there is promise that the program will be a success. The Young Mens' Basket Ball game between Elbe and Alder resulted in 14 to 23 in favor of Elbe. Mrs. Fred Romanesko visited friends in Elbe Saturday. A patriotic spirit is prevalent throughout this section of Wash., and the call to arms is the subject discussed everywhere. Elbe was one of the many towns along the line that was visited by recruiting officers Thursday forenoon, making the actual fact, of existing war, and war preparations, in all its stern realities, forcibly thrust upon us, in this , the hour of our greatest need of true patriotism. Mrs. Harvey Kellar called on Mrs. Whitney Thursday. Mrs. A. R. Campbell and son Charlie spent Saturday in Tacoma. COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, Apr. 3 The upstairs of the town hall has been greatly improved in the last two weeks. It has been fitted out so that it can be used as a lodge meeting room. The council met Tuesday evening, April 3rd. they inspected the improvements to the hall. Ordinance No. 80 pertaining to unnecessary ringing of the town fire bell passed at its third reading. The matter of licensing moving picture shows was brought up. The clerk was instructed to draft an ordinance for moving picture shows license at $20 per year, payable quarterly in advance. The clerk reported having placed a hydrant and blow out valve on Washington Ave. as instructed. The matter of water taps was taken up. It was decided to change the rate from $8 to $12 for instilling long taps and to leave the rate at $8 for short taps. The raise in the price of materials made this raise of rate for installation necessary. The council decided to furnish the marshall a gun and instructed the clerk to buy the same. The monthly report of the town clerk was read and accepted. The following bills were presented and ordered paid: E. J. Christensen, $35.35; H. N. Greene, $20.00; E. R. Vaughn, $3.25; E. Langdale, $13.44; H. N. Greene, $20.00; F. M. Roberts, $25.00; L. A. Wright, $9.78; Eat. Lbr. Co., $10.70; N. J. Bruen, $12.19; Ed Kittelman, $6.40; C. C. Emmons, $19.05; J. C. Coombs, $19.20; G. B. Ingersoll, $34.93; H. N. Greene, $16.22; Wm Oxley, $12.00; H. Nagley, $6.56. Pg. 1, col. 5 BAND PLEASES-PLAN MINERAL CONCERT The Eatonville Brass Band of 16 musicians gave a concert at the Eatonville Gym last Friday night. The concert was well attended. Nothing but praise of the band was heard and the people of Eatonville appreciated the program very much. Many went with the idea of hearing one of the average terrible country bands and were agreeably surprised. Much credit is due Prof. William Beardsley for the success achieved. As director, he has worked untiringly to bring the band to a proper standard. He was well pleased with the reception the public accorded the band. Special features of the evening's entertainment were: selection by the Beginners' Band, solo by Miss Dana, reading by Miss Larsen, and a saxophone solo by Mr. Frank Mann, also a selection by the Band's male quartet. The Band is planning to hold a concert in Mineral and is now making arrangements for same. The boys all want the trip and feel sure the Mineral folks would like the concert that would be given. CLEAR LAKE NEWS Dewey Fredericksen caught the first trout of the season in Clear Lake, Sunday. It was a fine fish, measuring eighteen inches. Several people from Tacoma were lucky fishermen also. Mrs. Vance Golden is home again from the hospital, greatly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fredericksen of Tacoma visited at Cedar Grove, Wednesday evening. The pupils of Clear Lake school are very enthusiastic in the study of common birds. Several bird houses have been built by them and they have even been feeding the feathered friends from their hands. Miss Clara Fredericksen attended the musical performance, "Bohemian Girl" at Stadium High school, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, former cooks at the North Coast camp, have moved to Tacoma. Visitors at Cedar Grove this week include Mr. and Mrs. Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoganson. Florence Hoganson brought a large bunch of Trilliums to school, Tuesday. By some signs spring should be here. Mr. Brown of Seattle, representing a book company, called at Clear Lake school last week. Misses Florence and Lucile Golden are recovered from recent illness and are in school again. BENSTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dickenson took the stage to Tacoma Tuesday. Mrs. W. James has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Charles Denny attended the speaking at the school house, Friday afternoon. Quite a number of people from this vicinity attended the auction sale of Mrs. Jos. Parks, Saturday. Miss Mary Smith of Tacoma is spending the week with her sister Mrs. Olaf Malcom of this place. Mrs. F. E. Lipke called at the James home Friday. The Singing Club will meet at the Lindall home Sunday evening, April 8th. Charles Denny and Fred Lipke spent Sunday at their home here. Mr. W. U. Smith of Tacoma passed through Benston Monday. Grandma Lipke called on Mrs. Denny, Monday. Pg. 1, col. 6 KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and daughter of Eatonville visited with Mrs. Rourke, Thursday. Mrs. Needham, living near Kapowsin, is very ill. Mrs. Lars Nelson is down with an attack of the grippe. Mrs. C. W. Schuh and children of Tacoma spent the last of the week here as the guests of Mrs. Walter Schuh. Thursday night, a crowd of young folks were entertained at the home of Mrs. Jones. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Ed Tease is on the sick list. Mrs. George Buchanan returned from Tacoma Friday. Mrs. Hodgson was taken to the Eatonville hospital Thursday, suffering with fever. Mrs. McMilan went to Tacoma Friday. Miss Millie Johnson and Verne Ketchum were married in Tacoma Friday. Web Dillon returned from Canada where he has been for some time. Mr. Vere Buchanan and Clem Ohiser have gone to Thrift. Mrs. Thompson returned from Wilkeson Friday. Mrs. Williams spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Ermatinger of Tacoma. Mrs. Taylor and daughter Florence were in Seattle Saturday. Mrs. C. Ketchum went to Tacoma Saturday. Mr. Charles Johnson and family were Tacoma visitors Saturday. The Improvement Club held its regular meeting Monday. Misses Evans and Hunter spent Saturday and Sunday in Seattle. Anna Stromberg has gone to Trout Lake to work. Mr. Anthony Corbiere of Seattle is visiting friends here. Mr. John Fraidenburg returned from Tacoma Thursday. Mrs. A. Fraidenburg and Mrs. Selle attended the Rebekah convention in Tacoma, Wednesday. MILLIE JOHNSON-VERN KETCHUM MARRIED Millie Johnson and Vern Ketchum young people of Kapowsin were married in Tacoma last Saturday. They are well and favorably known in Kapowsin and vicinity having resided at that place for a number of years. Mr. Ketchum has been in Eatonville this week passing out the cigars and soda water to the boys and is happy as a lark. He has purchased an auto, for two, and will make their home in Eatonville in the near future as Mr. Ketchum is making arrangements to enter business here. The many friends of the popular young couple wish them a happy and pleasant voyage through life. Curley Ketchum of Kapowsin was the willing victim of April 1st. He received a hurry call from the store of J. W. Edwards. He received on his arrival, a slip of paper with the words "April 1" written thereon. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Don Lyons has Birthday Party Don Lyons celebrated his 10th birthday last Saturday by giving a party to a number of his boy friends. Don received quite a number of presents, heavy on marbles and baseballs. Those attending the party were: George Sabourin, Jr., William Smith, Johnny Ingle, Claude Stephens, Vivian Wood, Jack Patrick, Emmet Norwood, Glen Sweeny, Harold Sweeny, Elmer Vaughn, Espee Vaughn, Walter Carlson, William Moll. Mrs. L. A. Beckwith of Locksloy, Wash., is visiting her son, Mr. Roy Beckwith and family. Pg. 2, col. 1 WAR War has been declared against Germany by the governmental authorities of the U. S. One meets with groups of people where ever he goes. The war is the sole topic. We are called to face a situation such as few living in this country have ever experienced. Recruiting officers are working in our local towns. Comment at this time on the justness or unjustness of this war is useless. The die is cast. Suffice it to say compulsory military service will be the only means that will be able to obtain men for the struggle. The war will be long and hard, calling for great suffering and hardships. Let no one deceive himself. We have no officers, especially none fitted by experience to handle large bodies of troops. Many do not think that we will send troops to Europe. This will be done. It is said that France had reached the height of her man power last June. Since then they have been unable to replace losses in men. England has secured almost every available man in her colonies and at home. Men must be had from somewhere. America is the solution. The feverish energies of the U. S. and our allies demonstrates forcibly that the submarine is a real danger to the allies cause. England has been unable to abate the submarine. Possibly American inventive genius will solve the problem. If not what will be the result in France? In the meantime we would suggest that our readers write to Congressman Albert Johnson and U. S. senator Jones that they urge Congress to have the government to take charge of the powder making and ammunition factories. Also urge them to have the government take charge of the food situation and regulate the purchase of food and the prices at which same shall be sold. Don't let these who shouted for the war drain you of your last red cent. Those boys won't go to the front. So just join in to cut down what they expect to gain. THE CHURCH A prominent man of this community has submitted a writing to the Dispatch in regard to the church building of Eatonville. It is as follows: "Log benches and tallow candles may have done for our forebears but this day of progress demands something different. The Pilgrim Fathers at least made their "meeting house" as comfortable and attractive as their limited resources permitted. Shall we in Eatonville take a leaf from their book? In a word we have outgrown the home made pews of our little church and the weather stained walls have become an eye sore to us. They are all of a by-gone day. It is therefore proposed by the official board of the church, warmly seconded by the membership and the community to install new pews, alter the lighting and tint the walls. Every progressive citizen will recognize the need and support the effort. Our house of worship in its present condition is not in keeping and harmony with the other evidences of our civic progress. Brick business blocks and a thoroughly down- to-date school building prepare the visitor and prospective resident to expect a House of God with appointments comfortable, substantial and attractive. Reverence demands it. Common decency expects it. The campaign is beginning. It can be delayed no longer. Greet the solicitors with a smiling face and an open purse. A well- cared for church raises the community self respect. It increases the value of your property for it makes living in Eatonville more desirable." Pg. 2, col. 3 R. C. Barlow, former teacher in the Eatonville schools was in town Thursday. He is second Lieutenant of the Coast artillery and was one of a party of recruiting officers to visit Eatonville. Two recruits are said to have enlisted, Ward Nettleton and Harry Elmlund. It is reported that Elmer Riley, teacher in the Eatonville school, will join later. Pg. 3, col. 3 We learn as we go to press that the funeral of Charles Anderson will be held from the Redman hall in Eatonville at 2 o'clock. Mrs. George Carleton has gone to Los Angeles, California, to join her husband. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. {R. ?} Canty. NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. and Mrs. Feroni went to Eatonville Friday. Dr. Fales was in Clay City Sunday. Mr. Russell Jordan, the head electrician for Carstens' Co. of Tacoma, was visiting in Clay City Sunday. Mrs. Charles Siegmund, after several days visit with her daughter, in Harding, has returned home. Mrs. Clevenger and daughter Emma, spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. Feroni, who has been confined to his home with Grippe, for several days, is much improved. Roy Shaffer is visiting at the home of his uncle, Mr. Bailey, during his Spring vacation. He attends high school in Seattle. Mrs. Elliott visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fellows in Puyallup. Mr. and Mrs. James made a business trip to Tacoma last Saturday. Mrs. Donnelly of Tacoma, is visiting at the home of her son, F. E. Donnelly, this week. Mesdames Danley, Johnson and Donnelly were the luncheon guests of Mrs. Ohiser, Friday. Mrs. Walter Reid of Kapowsin visited Mrs. Bailey, Friday. Mrs. Reid was formerly a resident of Clay City. Pg. 4, col. 4 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS R. Marti and son made a business trip to Tacoma Wednesday. Mr. and Marcel Smith are leaving next week for Seattle. Fred Jenkins and P. Asmussen were Eatonville visitors Tuesday. The P. T. A. will give a moving picture show Friday evening. C. P. Anderson was an Eatonville visitor Wednesday. Harry Norton has been employed by the Ohop Valley Shingle Co. Andrew Anderson was an Eatonville visitor Thursday evening. Mrs. Bob Kreger and Mrs. B. Reaves were Eatonville visitors, Thursday. Mrs. Charles Jackson and daughter Lonna have returned home after a two week's visit in Sumner. Charles Biggs has been appointed clerk of the school board. He will also act as general utility man giving all his time to school affairs. Mrs. W. N. Downs, sister of Mrs. F. Sweeney of Eatonville, was up from Tacoma last week for a visit with the Sweeny family. She went home Thursday. I have purchased the Belgian stallion "Ignore" formerly owned by Jos. Parks of Kapowsin. Those desiring service notify me now. H. Antonie, Eatonville. Adv. No. 33 tf. Mrs. John Galbraith entertained the Auction Bridge Club Wednesday. Mrs. Luther Wright won the high score. The guests were: Mesdames, Bruen, Brantner, Beckwith, Fairbairn, Hearn, Parkins, LaBreche, Smith, Geiger, Wright, Emmons, Pravitz. REV. WOOD TO PREACH AT SILVER LAKE Sunday, April 15 at 2:30 p.m., Rev. C. H. Wood of Eatonville will hold preaching services at the home of Peter Asmussen near Silver lake. There will be special instrumental music from Eatonville. A male quartet will give some selections. All are invited to attend.