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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. 38, May 11, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 FOR SALE-Mowing machine, 4 « ft scythe; in perfect order. Price $40.00. Walter A. Wood. Adv. No. 37 tf. FOR SALE-Home made Cottage Cheese, --plain 10 cts. Per pound, mixed with cream- 20 cts. Per pound. Mrs. R. Marti. SEED POTATOES-Burbank-very clean and good. $3.25 per 100 lbs. H. Stutzman, Eatonville, No. 38 tf. PIANO FOR SALE--$385 new and is in good condition. Will take $100 cash. Address Box 345, Eatonville, Washington. Adv. No. 38 tf. Clyde Williams of Everett was an Eatonville visitor, Sunday. Mrs. Guy Sandmire, Mrs. Johnson and Miss LaVera Sandmire went to LaGrande on a pleasure trip on Wednesday. Miss Hazel Van Bevers and Miss Mable Salstrom of Tacoma were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Geiger, last week. Mrs. Lawrence Lyons is here visiting her mother, Mrs. C. M. Parkin. Mrs. Craig of Clay City, was an Eatonville visitor this week. Chas. McDonald made a trip to Tacoma last Saturday. Water Guske made a business trip to Eatonville on last Saturday. Pg. 1, col. 2 DEATH CALLS JOSEPH HEARN Joseph Hearn, jeweler and resident of Eatonville for the past 9 years answered the call of death, Monday morning April 30th at about 5:50 o'clock. He had been ill about three months suffering from goitre. He had been considering having an operation performed which might have saved him but his condition was such that it was impossible to risk an operation and he had a bare chance of living without an operation. Mr. Hearn had no living relatives, known to his family, besides his wife and small daughter. He served two enlistments in the U. S. Army, entering the army in 1898. He located in Eatonville shortly after leaving the army. By industry and merit, Mr. Hearn built up, from a humble beginning, a very creditable jewelry business in this territory. His friends are many. It was his wish that he have no public funeral, having stated that it was not the custom of his family. In this wish his wife concurred. A private ceremony was held in the Crematorium at the Oakwood Cemetery in Tacoma, Wednesday. The following poems were read:-- How much the heart may bear, and yet not break! How much the flesh may suffer, and not die! I question much if any pain or ache. Of soul or body brings our end more nigh. Death chooses his own time; till that is worn, All evils may be borne. We shrink and shudder at the surgeon's knife; Each nerve recoiling from the cruel steel, Whose edge seems searching for the quivering life; Yet to our sense the bitter pangs reveal That still, although the trembling flesh be torn, This, also, can be borne. We see sorrow rising in our way, And try to flee from the approaching ill; We seek some small escape-we weep and pray- But when the blow falls, then our hearts are still, Not that the pain is of its sharpness shorn, But that it can be borne. Behold, we live through all things famine, thirst, Bereavements, pain! All grief and misery, All woe and sorrow; life inflicts its worst On soul and body-but we cannot die. There is no death! What seems so is transition; This life of mortal breath Is but a suburb of the life Elysian, Whose portal we call Death. BENSTON NEWS Chas. Denny and Fred Lypke are nearly through with their plowing and seeding contract on the Earl Wilbur farm at Trout Lake. Mrs. Dickenson went to Tacoma Sunday. Mr. Schmidt conducted bank practice at Sumner, Sunday afternoon. Grandma Lypke called on Mrs. Denny, Saturday. The Benston school children are getting their School Club under way, and expect to grow some fine gardens this year. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt were Leber callers on Saturday. Mrs. Carlson is home after under going a successful operation at the Tacoma Hospital. Mrs. Lindall and girls called at the Anderson home on Sunday. Misses Airth and Johnson called on Mrs. Carlson, Saturday. Glenn Barton and wife of Tacoma visited his sister, Mrs. Denny on Monday evening. Cont. to col. 3 Francis Carlson is slowly recovering from a prolonged attack of La Grippe. Singing Club was well attended last Sunday evening. Rev. Svinth will preach at the School House, Sunday forenoon. Everybody invited. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. C. F. Gilbert, Mrs. H. Armour and Mrs. L. B. Panky were the afternoon guests of Mrs. Joseph DuGay, Friday May 4th. R. C. Wheeler was in Morton this week having dental work done. Miss Beth Shannon who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DuGay for the past week has returned to her home in Seattle. Mrs. J. M. Stewart was luncheon guest of Mrs. J. D. Adamy, on Thursday may 3rd. The Ladies Guild will give a Social in the Church Parlors, Friday night May 11th. Much preparation is being made for the same and a very pleasant evening is anticipated. Mrs. Darland of Fern Hill is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Drager. Mrs. J. Castle was taken to Eatonville Hospital, Tuesday evening where she will undergo an operation. Friends wish her much success and an early return home. Mrs. Duncanson spent the week end with friends in Morton. A number of friends surprised Mrs. J. H. Ladd, Saturday evening with a birthday party. While Mrs. Ladd was up town doing her Saturday's shopping, the guests went to her home and awaited her return. Mrs. Ladd says the party was surely a "surprise". The guests brought lots of delicious eats along and also many lovely gifts for Mrs. Ladd. Those present were: Mesdames R. Matthews, M. Wood, H. Myers, W. McStott, C. Erickson, J. Waste and Kate Smith, and Mr. Waste and Fritz Myers. Mrs. C. F. Gilbert is visiting relatives in Everett this week. Mrs. Hill of Flynn was shopping in Mineral, Monday. Miss Edith Linde spent the week end with her parents in Lindberg. Mrs. H. Petrofka who has been visiting in Tacoma for some time returned to her home Tuesday. Mrs. B. Anthony entertained Mrs. J. M. Stewart for luncheon Tuesday. The Literary Club have accepted an invitation to meet with the Elbe literary Club today (Wednesday) at the home of Mrs. Sachs of Elbe. Both Clubs are preparing programs and a most enjoyable afternoon will be spent. Prayer meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Salstrom this week. Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse who have been the guests of Mrs. L. I. Walrath, returned to Tacoma on Monday. Mrs. Louise Mayo of Hoquiam was the guest of Mrs. J. Burnett this week. Mrs. Harting and children who have been visiting in Tacoma returned to their home last Monday. Hjordis Erickson of Portland is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Erickson. Mrs. H. Quinn spent last week in Tacoma visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. June are back in their home after having spent several months in New Mexico. Leonard Treim who has been at Mineral, with his father for several months will return to his home in Texas soon. Miss Gertie Hockhaus is visiting relatives in Hoquiam. Pg 1, col. 4 FARMERS FORM LOAN ASSOCIATION Farmers of the Tacoma-Eastern territory met at the Eatonville high school last Saturday evening and organized the Tacoma Eastern National Farm Loan Association under the terms of the Federal law. 22 farmers joined, representing practically every community in this district. Five directors were elected. They are, Andrew N. Christensen, R. F. D. Eatonville; Lewis W. Lingley, Kapowsin; Josiah W. Osborne, Ashford; J. Levant Hill, Elbe; S. H. Elmlund, Eatonville. Officers were chosen as follows, vice-president, S. H. Elmlund; secretary and treasurer, Norman J. Bruen of the Eatonville State Bank. A loan committee was selected, as follows: Lewis W. Lingley, J. Levant Hill, Josiah W. Osborne. These men will appraise and pass on the farms and property offered as security for loans. Any farmer, living in the district may join the association. The district is large, taking in territory from just south of Orting to Mineral. Also territory of Roy. The exact description is: Bounded by the Nisqually River, North along West boundary of Rainier National Park to North line of township 18, thence West to Nisqually River, thence along river to point of beginning. Also takes in Lewis County, townships 14 and 15 in Range 5; 14 and 15 in Range 6; 14 and 15 in range 7. Those desiring further information relative to the association, should correspond with Norman J. Bruen, care of Eatonville State Bank, Eatonville, Washington. MUD LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Reiter and family spent Tuesday evening as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Esman. Grandmother Hogansen is quite ill this week with rheumatism. Her son Eric, is visiting her. Jake Nachtengale was an Eatonville caller, Sunday. Mrs. Fred Guske entertained on Thursday evening the Misses Mary and Minnie Conrad of Clear Lake. The spring drive is on, Mr. Antone Jensen has lost five head of cattle. One was drowned in mud Lake and the others lost their lives in our Mud Lake death valley. No wonder beef is high. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad and family called on Carl Hogansen's Sunday. Several Mud lakers were fishing Bass in Mud Lake, Sunday. We've too much Irish in us to say they weighed ten pounds, we'd never stop at that. It is rumored, that Mr. Hines has sold his little farm. The old Sandberg ranch. We note in last week's Dispatch that some Silver Lake news got mixed in with news from Mud Lake. Relative to the farmers and their crops, we are glad Silver Lakers are at last holding their plow. Mud Lakers have already tucked innumerable seeds into old mother earth's bosom. But as the Ashford Correspondent says "we've only had several nice days and should this keep up, we Mud Lakers will be holding on to life by our toe- nails and eye brows. Readers of the Dispatch were quite startled, when they were informed by that respected paper, that Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon and Mrs. Fred Guske were sisters. Although both ladies were apparently highly flattered, they are busily engaged in solving the problem, of how our esteemed editor could make a fat little lady from Denmark and a slim little lady from Ireland, sisters. Someone is responsible for the saying, that if you are really in earnest and wish to cut down the cost of high living, "Eat Ferns." They should be gathered, when the tender fronds first appear; one patch of ferns if gathered close should provide a family with tender shoots almost the entire summer. When prepared and served the same as asparagus, they are quite palatable. We have tried it. Pg. 1, col. 5 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mr. Brewer and Mr. Fredricksen, attended the meeting of Farmers' Loan Association at Eatonville last Saturday night. Mr. Stidham made a business trip to Tacoma, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad have purchased some fine new farm machinery. Mrs. Golden called at Cedar Grove Monday afternoon. Chas. Fredricksen and Mr. Larry Smith called at J. N. Fredricksen's, last Monday. Mr. Dopp of Northwest Camp, has been working on his farm at Bellingham the last week. Minnie Jensen called on Misses Florence and Cora Golden, Sunday afternoon. Rev. C. Wood and Thompson's boy of Eatonville, camped at Clear Lake Monday evening. Dewey Fredricksen and Alfred Brewer attended the Senior Ball Friday evening. Dorothy Ward is again in school after almost a week's illness. Misses Mary and Minnie Conrad visited Clara Fredricksen, Sunday evening. The farmers here are taking advantage of the lovely weather to put in long delayed crops. Pg. 1, col. 6 BAND WILL PLAY RAIN OR SHINE The Eatonville Band will give a concert Sunday afternoon, rain or shine at 3:30 o'clock. If the weather is favorable the band will play in the lot near Stephens store on Mashell Avenue and if it is storming the concert will take place in the gymnasium. The concert is free. Rain prevented open air playing lat Sunday. KAPOWSIN NEWS NOTES Miss M. Myers went to Seattle, on Friday. The D. M. C. Club met with Mrs. W. M. Schuh. Lunch was served after the meeting. Mrs. B. Evans went to Eatonville, Friday where she had a slight operation performed on her throat. Mr. N. O. Nelson has purchased a ranch near Tanwax. Mrs. Anna Stromberg and Mr. Minneker were united in marriage, last Saturday in Tacoma. Miss Stromberg is one of Kapowsin's popular young ladies and has resided here for a number of years. Mr. Minneker works at Aberdeen. The many friends extend congratulations. The Improvement Club held their regular meeting, Monday night. Mr. Rusch, Mr. Smith and Mr. Cox spoke to the club on preparedness. The following officers were elected: Pres. M. C. A. Fix, Vice-Pres. Mr. Clampitt, Sec'y, Miss Wachman, Treas. Mr. Lars Nelson. It is reported that the Calpenham mill will be re-built in the near future. Well we hope so. Mr. and Mrs. Harris celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, last Tuesday, May 8th. Many friends and relatives were present. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Reade, after which a dainty lunch was served. The decorations of green and gold prevailed through out the house. The people of Kapowsin, presented them with a handsome silver and gold bowl. The Ladies guild met at the home of Mrs. Clampitt, Wednesday. NATIONAL NEWS C. R. Workman was in the hospital several days this week under going a slight operation. The Ladies Aid was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Clair Reeves, Wednesday afternoon. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Ray Wilson was tendered a farewell handkerchief shower by the ladies present. Mrs. Wilson expects to join her husband in Doty in a few days. Buster Davis left National this week for Tacoma. Mrs. Gould and daughter, Mrs. r. Hall came from Graham this week and will make their home in National. The people of National are very sorry to hear of the death Mr. J. Hearn as he was well and favorably known in this vicinity. His monthly visits well be missed. George manning was in Eatonville on business, Sunday. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Carl Ziehl returned from Tacoma the last par of last week. Rev. Wood has announced that he will deliver a sermon at the Eatonville Methodist Church, Sunday evening, appropriate to Mothers Day. Mrs. Fred kipper is visiting with her mother, Mrs. O. Calloway. Miss Margaret Munro, former teacher of Eatonville grade school will teach in the Art department of the Bellingham State normal, this summer. Pg. 2, col. 1 MOTHER'S DAY Sunday will be Mother's Day. This is becoming an annual day of celebration. The idea is to do some kind act for mother if she is near, or to write her a letter if absent from home. You can decide best for your own course of action. It has become the custom to wear on mothers Day, a red flower if mother is living, a white flower if dead. IN MEMORIAM Joe Hearn was well known from Kapowsin to Ashford. His many patrons will miss his pleasant manner and honest service. The editor of the Dispatch had opportunity to observe the reasons for Mr. Hearn's business success. It was absolute honesty in every detail, coupled with ability. Joe Hearn loved the task of adjusting the intricate machinery of a watch. For him it was not work. The beautiful and useful jewels which he supplies, brought joy and happiness to many. He was sincere. Whatever faults he might have had, he did not attempt to conceal. Sham and hypocrisy were not in his nature. It was a privilege to regard a man of his kind as friend. His moral support, given unselfishly, to the Dispatch as one of the institutions of the community, will always bring mingled feeling of pleasure and regret. Pleasure from memories of honest friendship, regret at the parting. Death relived suffering and in taking the final inventory we believe he did his best. We feel rebellious at the dictates of fate. We have lost a friend but his spirit of manhood will remain with us. We do not understand. Pg. 2, col. 5 The Jewelry business of J. Hearn will be continued, so far as possible, as heretofore. All repair work will be done at the factory, and while deliveries may be slower, work will be as well done, and as safely taken care of as before. All mail orders will be promptly attended to. Store will be open from 9 to 12 and from 1 to 6. Open evenings by appointment only. Mrs. Ada Hearn. Pg. 3, col. 4 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Harry Steere leaves Saturday morning to join Uncle Sam's aviation corps. William Beardsley has had visiting him, his mother and sister of Tacoma. Andrew Anderson is still in the Eatonville Hospital with his rheumatism. NEWS FROM ALDER Mesdames Anderson, Johnson, Shepard and Freese were callers at Mrs. Reese at Headworks, Tuesday afternoon. The girls of the Domestic Science Class at the High School served one of their delicious luncheons, Tuesday noon. The following guests were present: Mesdames Roller, Hedborg, Anderson, Johnson, Giles and miss Swanson. Mrs. Herbert Johnson delightfully entertained the Crochet Club at her home, Thursday afternoon. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Ernest Boettcher was the guest of Mrs. Andy Fife, Thursday. Mr. F. J. Hotes was in Eatonville, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson, gave a Dancing Party at their home Saturday evening. A large crowd was present and reported having a delightful time. Music was furnished by Clarence Davidson and Mrs. Isaac Freese. Don't forget the date of the "Novita Club" dance, Saturday evening may 19th. Everyone cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. O. Parnell who have been living in Puyallup for the past six months returned to their home in Alder the first of the week. Mr. Ammefman has purchased the property owned by James Lemen. Mrs. A. Bellamy who has three sons serving in the English Army received work on Sturday, that her son Will had been killed in battle in France. Mr. H. Johnson left for Minnesota Wednesday night. He was called there by the serious illness of his father. Miss Mary Kellog was the guest of her sister Mrs. Fred Berry, over Sunday. Mr. Robert Hewins of Tacoma, called on friends in town, Thursday. NEWS FROM ASHFORD Mrs. C. C. Cain has gone to Koler to visit her mother who has been quite ill for some time. Mrs. R. M. White went to visit her son who is a Fort Lawton. Louis Foldberg has a sister, Miss Sadie Foldberg, visiting at the Inn. Messrs J. Hershey, J. W. Osborn and Herman Otto attended the Farmers Loan Association, held at Eatonville, Saturday evening, May 5. The many friends of Jos. Hearn were grieved to hear of his death. Sympathies are with the widow. A number of outsiders attended the dance may 5th. Sam Cowles was missed; owing to an injured foot he was not able to be present. Sorry Sammy, hope you can come to the next dance. Mrs. W. S. VanDyke whose husband expected to meet her at Ashford on his return trip from Chicago had to give up his home trip and wired her to meet him in Los Angeles, California. Miss Mildred Ashford accompanied Mrs. VanDyke. They will go to Niles from Los Angeles, where Mr. W. S. VanDyke takes the management of an Essaney Studio. Theron Winston who has been in Tacoma the past few weeks came home to visit his mother B. Curry and family and friends before going to Fort Lawton. Theron passed the Aviation examination and hopes to soon take the training. Chas. Schafer is assigned to the Coast Artillery. It is reported that Leslie Harmon has enlisted and will probably be assigned to the hospital corps. Leslie took his final examination it is understood this week and passed. The boys all have a host of friends whose good thought and well wished will follow them wherever the U. S. may send them. All hope for their safe return. Mrs. Sargent of Tacoma is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Hershey. Pg. 3, col. 6 SILVER LAKE NEWS The basket social given by the Edgerton School at Tanwax hall, Saturday evening was well attended and $49.50 was netted. A good time was enjoyed by all present. Frank Krones had the misfortune to break a bone in his ankle, Monday while breaking a pair of colts. Miss Hope Vance and Miss Mildred Steere of Eatonville, spent the week end with Miss May Krones. Mr. Ed. Ellis is on the sick list. Paul Hammer left for New York, Wednesday where he will make an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. George Russel and sons George and Raymond of Tacoma, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson. Chas. Haberland and may Krones attended the dance at Eatonville, Friday evening, given by the High School. Mrs. LeMaster and daughter Velma spent Wednesday with Mrs. Chas. McTee at Ohop. Mrs. Paul Nelson and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg attended the Ohop Ladies Aid at Mrs. Jacobson's last week. Mrs. Frank McTee motored to Tacoma, Friday. John Caudle visited at the Ellis home last week. George H. Nelson of Seattle is spending the week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson. The Silver Lake School will give a "Pie Social." Saturday evening, May 19th. A program, to raise money for purchasing a flag, will be rendered. Pg. 4, col. 4 MEDAL AWARDED FOR BRAVERY Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Craig of Clay City, received the good news this week from their relatives in London, England that Mrs. Craig's brother, Frank R. Roberts, Pte., 2nd, Dragoon Guards, had been awarded a "Military Cross Medal", with promotion, for bravery under most dangerous conditions on the battlefield, in France. Young Roberts is 24 years of age and has been in France since the beginning of the war.