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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 Second Year, No. 36, April 27, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL MAN WANTS GARDEN WORK Man wants odd jobs. Can make good vegetable garden. Willing to take other work. Apply or phone the cook at Groe Hotel. Adv. 35 tf. FOR SALE-black mare, weight about 1300; also 3 yr. Old horse, weight about 1300; also yearling colt; 1 heavy wagon - 4 inch tire; fresh cows. Nat Smith, Eatonville. No. 36 3t William Rose has purchased 160 acres of farm land near Coulee City, Wash. and expects to go there in the near future. Andrew Anderson is suffering with an attack of rheumatism. He is in the Eatonville hospital. J. Hearn is in the Eatonville hospital, seriously ill. He will undergo an operation soon. William Rusch and Robert Caples who are members of the Elks took our postmaster C. O. Jackson to Tacoma Wednesday night where Mr. Caples says they gave it all to Mr. Jackson in one night and Mr. Jackson is now a regular Elk. COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT, MAY 1 There will be a meeting of the Eatonville Commercial Club, Tuesday night, may 1st at the Eatonville town hall. The matter of increased food production will be taken up. The Boy Scouts have canvassed the town and are ready to report their results. About 20 people have called at the Dispatch office for government seeds and the work of the Scouts has already produced results. The Dispatch is out of seeds. We believe that very good assortments can be secured at any of the local stores. This matter will be threshed out at the meeting. FARM LOAN MEETING CALLED FOR MAY 5 N. J. Bruen, secretary of the temporary organization of the Federal Farm Loan Association of the Tacoma & Eastern district has announced that there will be a meeting of the farmers, Saturday night may 5, at 7:30 at the high school in Eatonville. The necessary organization forms and blanks have arrived and everything is ready to complete the association. LOST-In LaGrande, Eatonville or on the train. A heart shaped, forget-me-not brooch, much valued as a keepsake. Reward. Dispatch Office. The Seniors, will give their annual ball at the Gymnasium, Friday evening may 4th at 8:30 P.M. Members of the board, faculty, parents of the High School students, former students, alumni, and those directly connected with the institution are cordially invited. Admission 50 cents. Miss Hazel VanBevers of Tacoma spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Geiger. Pg. 1. col. 2 WOMAN ENDS LIFE WITH REVOLVER Mrs. Myrtle Hall, age 27, ended her life, Thursday morning with a 38 caliber revolver. Her husband, Arthur Hall arose at 5, awakened as usual by the alarm clock. He missed his wife and making a search for her discovered her in one of the outhouses of their home in Eatonville. His first thought was that she had fainted. He secured assistance and when he raised her body discovered the revolver. He was horror struck. Further examination disclosed that she had shot herself in the mouth the bullet going up through the roof of the mouth. Dr. A. W. Bridge was called. Examination proved conclusively that it was suicide. The woman lived until 9:30 in the morning. No motive for her act is known. The husband has been in the employ of the Tacoma & Eastern railway as section hand for about two months. Four children are left, three boys ages, 9, 7 and 2 years and one girl, age 4 years. The husband, Arthur Hall receives a small wage and is not prepared to meet the funeral expense. He is destitute. Orrin Haines started a subscription for Mr. Hall and the children this morning and has over $50 in the fund. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church. The Royal neighbors will attend in a body. Mrs. Hall was a member of that order but suicide cuts off her insurance. The Neighbors will assist the family by voluntary contributions. The death of Mrs. Hall is deeply deplored by everyone in the community. The children are well liked, nice looking and bright appearing. Mrs. Hall was a good housekeeper and reputed to be a good mother. No solution is offered for her act but temporary insanity or possibly the idea that the children would receive her insurance, thus relieving their poverty. ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. Lyman Borden of Pleasant Valley made a business trip to Ashford Tuesday. A party given by the young people was held in the Gym. Wednesday evening. Mrs. Wm. Maze was a business caller in Tacoma Monday. The Ladies Literary Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ellis Bramlett. Sickness kept many at home but a good time was spent by those present. Little Fern May was seriously sick Sunday morning and broke out with measles Wednesday. Roy E. Engel is able to attend school once more, having recovered from the measles. Lillie Lambert, Dorothy Kennedy and Lucile Wohlganet are down with the measles. Mrs. Robert Patten of Seattle is spending some time visiting her family at Williamson. The house recently vacated by Mr. John Patten at Williamson, is being remodeled and it looks quite suspicious, to be sure. If information is required ask "Bob". Mr. G. G. Hardy called at LaGrande the first of the week. The Odd Fellows of Elbe Lodge No. 242 will celebrate the 98th Anniversary at the Elbe I. O. O. F. hall, Saturday evening April 28th by giving a supper and short program to the Odd Fellows and their families. An Invitation is extended to all members of this lodge. Mr. Steinborn visited in Tacoma Monday. The Cedar Shingle Mill started running Tuesday morning. Fred and Henry Myers of Mineral are employed at the Cedar Shingle Mill. Chas. Justus left Monday for Tacoma where he enlisted to join the navy. Chas. Montague is on the sick list. Mrs. Bertha Borden and baby spent Tuesday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Whitney. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Miss Gladys Treim, entertained a few of her girl friends Saturday April 21st. the afternoon was pleasantly spent with music, dancing and games. Those who were present were as follows: Misses Ollie Johnston, Blanche Pamment, Lois Thomas, Ethel and Martha Lester, Arvilla Salstrom. Messrs. Dean and Howard Follett. At a late hour delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Ed. Mitchell and daughter are visiting in Tacoma this week. Mr. Devers has accepted a position in the T & E station and has moved his family here. A number of friends were at the depot Sunday to wish Mrs. A. B. Haried and little son farewell. Mrs. Haried sails for Juneau, Alaska Wednesday April 25th. Mr. Haried accepted a position at that place one month ago and left immediately to take charge. Friends wish them well in their new home. Miss Florentine LaChapelle spent Friday night with friends in Elbe. Ed Trim went to Tacoma Sunday. Harry Armour is visiting friends in Tacoma and Seattle. Mrs. J. R. James who has been substitute teacher for Miss Coleman at Reliance has returned to her home in Mineral. G. Sallstrom is on the sick list. The Literary Club was held at the home of Mrs. W. G. Dunlap with Mrs. J. R. James as hostess. The following program was rendered: DEBATE Resolved that information should not be given on "Birth Control". "Affirmatives" Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Gilbert. "Negative", Mrs. Dunlap and Mrs. Longmire. Reading of Enoch Arden-Mrs. James. Guitar Solo-"Spanish Fandango", Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Dunlap and Miss Blanche Pamment. Mrs. Hans Johnson was shopping in Tacoma last Friday. Dr. Whitlock of Tacoma visited Mineral on Monday, fitting several with glasses. Mabel and Hazel Cruise are quite sick with whooping cough. Miss Ethel Pamment is visiting relatives in Tacoma. Mrs. Ethel Longmire and Mrs. W. Miller are Tacoma visitors this week. P. T. A. will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday may 1st. The "Flag Raising" has been postponed until this next Sunday. Gordon Lahr is in Tacoma on business this week. Miss Beth Shannon of Seattle is the guest of Mrs. Joseph DuGay. Mrs. J. J. Cruise spent a part of last week with friends in Tacoma. Nels Naslund who has been visiting in Tacoma for the past week returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gilbert have as their guest their son George of Oregon. Mrs. H. Quin and Mrs. F. Smith were shopping in Tacoma last week. Mrs. C. Benjamin of Tacoma spent the week end with her husband at this place. Mrs. Hooden entertained a number of friends Monday afternoon honoring her birthday. The afternoon was pleasantly spent with crocheting and friendly chat. Those present were: Mrs. August Ahlstrand, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Lindberg, Mrs. Naslund, Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Erickson, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Nordell and the hostess, Mrs. Hooden. Mrs. A. Thomson of Pleasant Valley spent Sunday with Mrs. C. Erickson. Pg. 1, col. 4 KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Mr. Joseph Imerson died Sunday evening in Tacoma. Mr. Imerson has lived in Kapowsin many years. Miss Alice Williams went to Tacoma Sunday. Mrs. Lillian Young who has been visiting at the Murphy home for the past week returned to Tacoma, Friday. Mr. Vent Dillon of Tacoma is visiting his parents here. Mr. Jud Landon was a Tacoma visitor, Monday. Mr. Clem Ohiser and Vere Buchannan who are working at Thrift spent the week end here. A dancing party was given at the Ketchum home Saturday evening. A good tie was reported. Mrs. Stimpson was in Tacoma on Tuesday. Mr. H. Knight is able to resume his work after being laid up for a time with a sprained knee. Miss Mary Bennett visited over Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett. The Fortnightly Club met in their Club room at the High School, on Wednesday the 25th. Favorite quotations were given in response to Roll Call and Current questions of International matter were discussed. This Club has been formed for the purpose of study and is open to membership. Mrs. Luther Wright is one of the Club members, who will give information in regard to the Club. The "Boy Scouts of Eatonville" gave a minstrel show at the Gym, last Friday evening. Advance sales of tickets were good. $18.00 was realized. Miss Florence Johnson has been visiting her sister Mrs. Ketchum of Eatonville for the past week. Mrs. Stromberg went to Tacoma Tuesday. The Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting Wednesday. Two candidates were taken in, Miss Anna Stromberg and Miles Murphy. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Mrs. Thompson of Ashford is visiting her aunt Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Ed Fix entertained the D. M. C. club last Friday. A dainty luncheon was served. The Misses Myres, Sangesand, and Wachtman have moved into the Harris apartment house. Mrs. Mary Hobbs of Electron spent Saturday with Mrs. S. Hobbs. Mr. and Mrs. Nuttal were Kapowsin shoppers Monday. A small fire broke out in the saw mill Saturday night but was checked before any damage was done. Last Saturday evening the pupils of the 7th, and 8th grades gave a program in the Auditorium. It was largely attended and was in every respect a success. Mrs. Dillon who lives out of Kapowsin was shopping her on Tuesday. There was a mass meeting held at the school Monday night to urge people to plant every possible piece of ground. Monday night a "Novelty Shower" was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnson in honor of Mrs. Ketchum, who was recently married. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mr. Frank Mann has had as his guest, his mother, of Tacoma. She visited with him for about 10 days, leaving for Tacoma on Monday. Mrs. Robert Pagel of Seattle daughter of R. W. Coombs has been seriously ill, but is now on the road to recovery. Miss Jean Turnbull of Dockton, Vashon Island was a visitor at the parsonage last week. Pg. 1, col. 5 VOTE GIVES LYON SMALL MAJORITY The voters of School District, No. 73, of Eatonville and LaGrande held an election at the town hall in Eatonville last Tuesday. The Question was: Shall the present superintendent of Eatonville Schools be retained another year? This question was printed on the ballots and was voted, YES or NO. Nothing was said on the ballots regarding the outcome of the election. It was understood that school directors H. N. Greene and R. Marti would resign, rather than hire B. W. Lyon as superintendent another year. 143 voted YES and 131 voted NO. A Lyon meeting was held at the high School Auditorium last Friday night at which time the supporters of B. W. Lyon asked the directors why they did not give Mr. Lyon another year. The Directors did not reply to these questions. Director Greene stated that rather than reappoint Mr. Lyon he would resign as director. He made the proposition that the question be put up to the voters and if the voters wished Mr. Lyon another year he would resign. Director Marti consented to the same. The arrangement was then made for the election Tuesday. N. P. Christensen, the third member of the school board has stated since the "Tuesday election" that he being the remaining member of the board would suggest appointments recommended by the parent Teachers Association, to County Superintendent of Schools, H. R. Cox, who has the sole power to fill vacancies on school boards. H. N. Green has sent in his resignation. Mr. Marti will tender his resignation in the near future. Mr. Marti has stated that he did not believe it right that the vote should be taken last Tuesday as the school board should make the decision in regard to the superintendent, but unwillingly submitted to the procedure, realizing that if h. N. Green resigned he would be only a minority member on the board, if N. P. Christensen and B. W. Lyon were able to have one of their choosing, put on the board. So far, no action has been taken by the Parent Teachers Association. Comments by the Editor There are many who voted at the Tuesday election who did not and do not understand the true situation. The fight by Lyon and his close supporters was the fight of desperate people. They gained a temporary victory which will be their undoing. The truth will hurt no one who is right. This we shall have. Tuesday' vote does not settle anything. The issue remains the same. Lyon received a majority of 12 votes out of 274 votes cast. More than the 12 majority , are either dependents of or are employed at the school. They voted. The question still remains: Will we have a real school board or a blind folded school board unwilling to go into the school district's financial condition? The law says any one can look at the books. So do those now in power . Words will not suffice. What is demanded is that the whole matter be gone over thoroughly, by a real board and the result fairly announced to the public. This will be done. NEWS FROM ALDER Miss Irma Johnson of Tacoma, a dramatic reader, will give a recital at the Odd Fellow's hall, Saturday night, April 28th. Miss Johnson has given her recitals in several of the towns along this line. This is her first appearance here, and a packed house is anticipated. Everything is now in readiness for the Annual ball of the Odd Fellows which will be given next Saturday, April 28th, in commemoration of the 98th Anniversary of Odd Fellowship. Mrs. A. M. Bellamy and James Bellamy, her son, returned from Seattle and Tacoma Tuesday where they spent several days visiting friends and attended to some important business. Miss Phoebe Stoner accompanied them on this trip. Mrs. Bellamy asserts that the people of Alder are far behind the times with their flower gardens. In Tacoma the flowers are blooming while here they haven't even started the garden. Cont to col. 6 Claud Bellamy returned from California the first of the week after an absence of several months. Mrs. I. Q. Freese returned from Three Lakes Thursday where she has been for the past month with her husband. F. S. Thompson, Superintendent of the Consolidated School district in Lewis County, was here Wednesday on his inspection trip to the Reliance school. A special meeting of Nisqually Rebekah Lodge No 233, I. O. O. F. was held Thursday for the purpose of taking in several new members. Several of the children in this community are affected with the whooping cough. What next? NEWS FROM ASHFORD Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pines and daughter have moved from Tacoma to the Mt. Mill where Mr. Pines will take the same position held last year. Stanley Hall, who has been in Tacoma for the past five months has returned to his home-Eastwood Lodge. Mrs. Grover Longmire is under Dr. Long's care and improving. Curley Bremer, visited his uncle, Baker Long, who lives at Eatonville on Sunday. Mrs. E. M. Hardick was a Tacoma visitor this week. Henry Holtz, who, has charge of the roads in this district, made a tour of inspection Saturday. Ladies, you are all welcome at the Red Cross meetings-The more members the more accomplished. Our Auxiliary, has been organized but a few months. The meetings are held in the butler hall every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Mrs. E. S. Hall chairman, Mrs. E. M. Schaefer, Asst. chairman, Mrs. A. Butler, Sec. and treasurer. In giving the names of the newly married couple in last week's Dispatch one should have read Miss Lottie Schaefer and Mr. J. Chappel. Mr. Geo. Stacy of Tacoma, has joined his friends, Messrs. Callan and Foster who are living on the place formerly occupied by Prof. & Mrs. O. D. Allen. Robert Allen of Renton who was employed at the Mt. Mill last summer has returned to Ashford. It is reported that Mr. E. S. Hall expects to be able to ship shingles soon. Theron Winston came up from Tacoma to visit his mother Mrs. Curry on Sunday. Elizabeth Johns gave a birthday party on the 21st in honor of three birthdays in the family during the month of April. Jess Mc. has been visiting in down sound cities. Several out of town parties attended the dance given by W. A. Ashford in the Maple Hall. Mrs. Robt. Ruse is ill with a severe sore throat. Miss Maxine Hershey visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Hershey for several days. Mrs. E. M. Hardick was a Tacoma visitor this week for over Sunday. Mr. Chastain, representing the West Coast was in Ashford on Thursday. Geo. McCray who is employed at the National mill sprained his wrist Wednesday. Mrs. Rice Anderson Jr. is visiting her mother Mrs. F. Curry. Pg. 2, col. 1 There will be a "Go-to-Church" Sunday in the near future in Eatonville. Rev. Wood has made quite a few friends, many of whom do not go to church. Some of them are beginning to feel that they should go to church just one anyway but can't hardly muster the courage unless it is a special occasion. So they will make the occasion. CLEAR LAKE NEWS Church Services were well attended Sunday. Those who attended the "Pie Social" at Rainier, Friday evening, from this place, were: Misses Cora and Florence Golden, Misses Mary, Minnie and Nettie Conrad, Miss Clara Fredericksen, Messrs. Dahl and Clyde Stidham, Jim Franklinand, Dewey Fredericksen. Mr. Otto Guske and bride of Ashford, were Sunday guests of Fred Guske and family. G. V. Golden and family took a long hike to Rimrocks Sunday. Clyde Stidham received a deep cut on his forehead, while peeling poles, Wednesday. TIDEWATER NEWS Mrs. Dalham has returned from Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Christensen spent last week visiting friends and relatives in Tacoma. Mrs. Wm. Raysbrook entertained Del Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Norman, of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Norman and Miss Hulda Norman of Puyallup. Mr. Wm. Leber has purchased a Piano. Mrs. Wm. Raysbrook called on Mrs. Ben Trebert. A crowd of young people attended the dance at Canyada lodge Saturday night. Arthur Gustafson has purchased a Republic truck. Chas. McNaul is spending the week at home. Mrs. C. P. Anderson entertained for friends from Tacoma Sunday. Mt. Tacoma Grange will give a dance may 12th. Nedervold's 4 pieces Orchestra will furnish music. Mr. Ole Burly was removed to Tacoma General hospital suffering from blood poison. Pg. 2, col. 2 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Chas. Geiger entertained the Auction Bridge Club last Wednesday. High score was won by Mrs. Luther Wright. Mrs. H. E. O'Neal and Mr. and Mrs. George Henton of Tacoma were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Geiger on Friday. Mrs. John Galbraith is ill with tonsillitis. Rev. Wood was recently the recipient of a can of old fashioned maple syrup from his brother in Michigan. Mr. R. W. Coombs has completed one of the three new houses being built by Dr. Bridge, and has the second one pretty well along. Pg. 4, col. 3 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. L. Wright went to Tacoma Sunday. Jack and Newell Danley visited friends in Kapowsin Sturday. Miss Doris Arkinstol spent the week end with her parents in Clay City. Mr. Danforth of Tacoma has been the guest of his son Mr. Marshall Danforth for a few days. Mrs. Coombs of Eatonville visited her daughter Mrs. L. F. James several days last week. Mr. Craig, time keeper for the Far West Clay Company, was on the sick list last week. Irene Ketchum of Kapowsin visited Bessie Danley Sunday. Pete LaRose and Jasper Indelicato visited friends in Tacoma Sunday. Mesdames Danley, Johnson and Ohiser were the luncheon guest of Mrs. F. E. Donnelly Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Danforth and son Coral motored to Tacoma Thursday. Mr. Dumbleton came to Clay City Wednesday. Friends of Mrs. P. W. Clevenger will be glad to hear that she is feeling some better after her illness. She is still very weak. STRINGTOWN NEWS The "pie social" given at the Rainier School last Friday night was well attended in spite of the inclement weather. After a program given by the pupils of the school, the pies were auctioned off by Mr. Coburn. The sum of $20.60 was realized from the sale. The proceeds will be used to defray the expenses of the Eighth Grade Graduation and closing exercises of the school. SILVER LAKE NEWS Miss Augusta Hammer called at the Assmussen home Sunday. Mrs. Frank Ellis entertained the Silver Lake sewing club Thursday. Mr. Cox, county school superintendent gave a talk on gardening which was very interesting. Plates were laid for 17. A nice time was enjoyed by all present. Miss Mary Jacobson of Ohop spent Thursday with Mrs. Paul Nelson. Pete Assmussen has purchased a new Piano. Miss Louise Kircher spent the week with her aunt, Mrs. Wm. Berment. Magna and Paul Hammer of Tacoma called on their mother Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kjelstad of Ohop called on Mr. and Mrs. Nels Asplund Sunday. Mrs. LeMaster Sr. left for her home in Tacoma, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ohneck motored to Tacoma Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Asplund and family were Eatonville callers Sunday. Mrs. Wm Berment has a strange curiosity. The other day some goslings hatched and one had four legs and four feet. Frank Krones motored to Tacoma on Monday. Billy fisher of Seattle spent Saturday and Sunday with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones and baby Grace called on Mrs. Wm. Nichols of LaGrande and at Eatonville on business Thursday afternoon. Henry Holtz was looking over the roads in this district last week. Commissioner Slayden spent one day here last week. Ace Mattix called at the Krones home Wednesday evening on business. Ed Hillburg, Bill Fisher, Ellis Hillsburg and Frank Krones attended the meeting at the Eatonville High School. Mrs. John Jensen was a business caller at the Caudle home Saturday. Cont. to col. 4 John and Lawrence Ellis, Chas. Haberland, Russell Krones and Miss May Krones attended the "Pie Social" at the Rainier School, Friday evening. Edward Hillsburg, Alfred Caudle and Leonard Krones fished at Clear Lake, Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Berment attended the Institute at Tacoma last week. John and Lawrence Ellis and Alfred Nelson spent Sunday at Mud Lake. Miss Nellie Lauberg visited at her home over the week's end. Herman Kendle visited his home over Sunday. Henry Wesseling is the owner of a new FORD. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wesserling and family, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson and family went outing last Sunday. Mrs. R. King and son, Pud King and Ray Grundle left for Kennewick and Richland for a visit. A crowd of young folks of Clear Lake were visiting at the McCutcheon home Sunday. Miss Augusta hammer spent Monday in Tacoma. Rev. Svinth of Roy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson.