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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. 40, May 25, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL FOR SALE 1 - 8 horse power boiler 1 - 6 horse power engine 1 - 3.5 x 4.5 x 5 Buffalo steam pump 1 - 12 inch wood pulley 2 - circular saws Cost new - $300; will take $125. Ben C. Ohneck, R. F. D. Eatonville. Adv. tf. Paid 4t. A very good crowd attended the masquerade ball last Saturday night at the Redman Hall. FISHBURNE WILL SPEAK Geo. P. Fishburne, U. S. ass't. dist. Attorney, will make an address at the Commencement Exercises of the Senior Class of the Eatonville High School, June 1st at 8 o'clock. Mr. Fishburne needs no introduction. He is known as one of the best in Pierce County, and is well worth hearing. Error in last issue of Dispatch stated Lee regular tires are guaranteed for 4,000 miles without a puncture. They are guaranteed to run 4,000 miles but not against puncture during that mileage. JUNE 5TH REGISTRATION DAY All men between ages of 20 and 30 years inclusive, must register with registration, (election) officials, Tuesday, June 5th. Those failing to do so are liable to a year in jail. Pg. 1. col. 2 KAPOWSIN 13 - EATONVILLE 6 Kapowsin won at baseball from Eatonville, last Sunday on the Eatonville diamond. Score, 13 to 6 in a game which was fast for this part of the season. The pitching of Len Callahan for Kapowsin was the feature of the game, he never lost his smile or control, allowing some four scattered hits during the game, gathered in a number of pop flys and a few hot grounders, together with some slugging of the old horse hide, made it look like he was playing the game for his own amusement. Eatonville used three pitchers, but could not stop Kapowsin. Clarence Williams started well and the game was very close until he weakened about the 3rd inning. McDonald replaced him, followed by Ward Nettleton. Kapowsin secured 15 hits. A large crowd witnessed the game. Ben Ohneck was an Eatonville visitor last Wednesday. The P. T. A. held its regular meeting, Tuesday afternoon at the Eatonville High School. Mrs. C. H. Wood presiding. An interesting program was given, with election of officers. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Dr. F. J. Shadd spent a part of last week visiting old friends in Mineral. Little Florence Carrol of Auburn spent last week end with Margaret Miller. Mrs. P. LaChapelle of Tacoma was the guest of her daughters Grace and Florentine, last week. Miss May Mullen made a business trip to Tacoma, Friday, returning to Mineral, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Adamy are receiving congratulations on the birth of a 10-pound son born to them May 18th. W. H. Dunlap moved his family to Carlson's Camp, Wednesday. Ed Scott left for Tacoma, Wednesday where he intends enlisting. Miss Ione Homles has as her guest, her mother of Seattle, Miss Homles will return to Seattle to spend her vacation with her mother. Mrs. R. Matthews and son Richard went to Elma, Monday for a two week visit with Mrs. Crane. Miss Grace LaChapelle has resigned her position as telephone operator. Mrs. Ida Moore will take the position. J. McStott and wife of Lowell are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McStott. Wednesday evening, May 16th the Literary Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Salstrom, honoring Mrs. Mark Stewart who was to leave for her new home in Seattle the following day. The evening was most pleasantly spent with games and music after which delicious refreshments were had. Those present were: Mesdames J. Woods, M. Woods, B. Toles, L. S. Gilbert, C. Gilbert, B. Anthony, R. Matthews, Ed. Treim, G. Salstrom and M. Stewart. Messrs. Ed. Treim, Jess Woods, M. Woods, and G. Salstrom. Mrs. W. Miller is visiting her sister Mrs. Pheobia Carrol of Auburn. Carl Soderquist made a business trip to Tacoma, Sunday, returning Monday. Miss Hjoris Erickson who has been the guest of her parents returned to Portland, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Mr. L. I. Walrath, motored to Eatonville, on Sunday. Mrs. Beachwood and niece Mrs. Duncanson of Tacoma spent the week end in Mineral. Pete Brown spent Monday in Tacoma. Mrs. Leona Blankenship of Morton is assisting Mrs. Carter in the Storm King Hotel. Mrs. Ethel Southerland of Tacoma is the guest of her sister Mrs. Al Nichols at this place. Miss Lizzie Myers of Elbe spent Saturday night with her friends in Mineral. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Panky motored to the Big Bottom country Sunday. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Metzer died Monday night. Friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mrs. L. I. Walrath is visiting her mother in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Toles, and Mr. and Mrs. M. Woods spent Sunday in Alder. Pete Brown and Miss Ester Bemis motored to Pleasant Valley, Monday evening. Mrs. Ed Mitchell of Tacoma spent Monday, in Mineral. Mrs. H. Ahlstrand is visiting in Eatonville this week. R. C. Wheeler made a business trip to Morton, Tuesday. Continued to col. 4 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncanson had as their week end guest Mrs. Montie Adams and children of Morton. Miss Grace LaChapelle is visiting her parents in Tacoma. The Literary Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Salstrom, Wednesday, May 23rd. Mrs. Follett and children are visiting in Tacoma this week. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM ALDER Announcement has been made of an important meeting of the Alder Commercial Club to be held at the Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday night, may 29th. At 8 o'clock. County Agriculturist Chas. A. Cole has promised to be present and the matter of farming will be thoroughly discussed. Everybody is urgently requested to attend this meeting. The dance given by the Novita Club last Saturday night was fairly attended, although there was room for a few more. Their next dance will be given sometime next month. Between fifteen and twenty will be effected by the conscription law recently passed by Congress. George W. Scurlock will be probably be appointed registration officer for June 5th the date set for registration of eligibles for war duty. The Odd Fellows have offered the free use of their hall for registration day. The next meeting of the citizens Water Association will be held at the Odd Fellows hall, Saturday night June 2nd. All members are requested to be present. A birthday party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boettcher, Sunday in honor of Carl Boettcher, Sr. in celebration of his 74th birthday. A large number of relatives and friends from Elbe, Ashford and Alder were present. Fred C. Duke went to the Eatonville Hospital Wednesday where he will undergo an operation for tonsillitis. Edwin Anderson of Eatonville has taken charge of the Powell-Poole Logging Camp at Alder. Miss Florence Toney and Annie Hotes went out for a horse-back ride, Wednesday afternoon. Hank Geirtz has rented the Davidson place. This makes three ranches that hank has rented thus far which indicates that there will be no food shortage in his family. Mrs. James O. Day has been here for the past few days visiting. Herman Kruse made a trip to Tacoma the first of the week. Mrs. I. Q. Freese went to Three Lakes Sunday where she will join her husband who is employed there by the Three Lakes Lbr. Co. H. J. Johnson, agent for the C. M. & P. S. R'y. Co. returned from St. Paul where he was called two weeks ago on his death of his father. A. H. Shooter left here Thursday for Elbe where he will be employed by the Cedar Shingle Co. Dr. Bridge of Eatonville was a caller here Wednesday. Miss Gertrude Hefler went to Seattle the first of the week where she will spend a few days with friends. A. M. Perkins went to Tacoma Saturday to visit friends. George W. Scurlock made a trip to Eatonville, Wednesday. Hans Christensen has installed a gasoline pumping system on his ranch. Andrew Fyfe resumed his duties at the Nitrogen Plant at LaGrande the first of the week. Chas. Jensen went to Tacoma Tuesday on business. Pg. 1, col. 5 RED CROSS ORGANIZES HERE The Red Cross Society will organize an auxiliary in Eatonville, June 5th. A meeting will be held in the town hall on that date at 8P. M. Those backing the movement plan to get 100 members for the society. Mr. T. C. VanEaton has been working for the organization and has announced the following as members of the committee on organization. T. S. Galbraith; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nettleton; Norman J. Bruen; Mr. and Mrs. T. C. VanEaton. This is a temporary committee. Representatives from Tacoma of the Pierce County Red Cross will be at the organization meeting. The purpose of the Red Cross is not to be conflicted with duties of doctors and nurses. The auxiliaries merely perform such work as will be of assistance to the medical branch of the Red Cross service. One of the chief functions of the auxiliaries is to assist in financing the Red Cross work. All members pay $1.00 per year. The Red Cross is non sectarian, combats plague and disaster of all kinds in time of peace or war. Eatonville dollars will be part of the millions used to send skilled physicians and trained nurses to the battle fields, relieving the suffering of the wounded soldiers of all nations. It's the one bright ray of the terrible storm. Anyone can join. WOMEN'S SERVICE LEAGUE (By Mrs. Norman J. Bruen.) The object of the National League for Women's Service is to co-ordinate and standardize the work of women in America along lines of constructive patriotism; to develop the resources and to promote the efficiency of women in meeting their everyday responsibilities to Home, to State, to Nation and to Humanity, to co-operate with the Red Cross, the Army and Navy, and to deal with questions of women's work and women's welfare. The National headquarters of the League are in New York City, Mrs. Winfield Smith of Seattle is the Washington State Chairman and the Tacoma committee has charge of Pierce County. Representatives of the last have presented the cause to the women of Eatonville and vicinity. The local committee for this work consists of Mrs. Norman J. Bruen, Miss Myrtle Boone, Mrs. C. H. Elmlund, Mrs. O. LaBreche, Mrs. Geo. Scurlock, Mrs. Luther Wright and Mrs. Ed Williams. Some of the committee will be at the Bank, on Saturday from nine to five and every afternoon next week with the exception of Wednesday. It is hoped that the registration can be made as soon as possible, so sign now. There is no age limit, it costs nothing, interferes in no way with Red Cross work, and is not binding if future conditions are found impossible to fulfill. But it is one way in which women can show their patriotism. FORTNIGHTLY CLUB MEETS The Fortnightly Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. N. C. Christensen, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Julius Mann was chosen as a delegate to the State Federation Convention at Yakima the first week in June. After the roll call was responded to by short sketches of the lives of musical composers, Mrs. Wood gave a paper on Liszt, the greatest musician of all times. The rest of the afternoon, Mrs. Luther Wright entertained in a delightful manner with musical interpretations. MUD LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter have as their guest for the week, Mr. Reiter's mother and sister of Tacoma. Mrs. H. Nachtengale had a motor car accident last Sunday. No one was injured. Mr. Esman was shopping in Eatonville, Saturday. James Jensen called at Conrad's Wednesday. Harry Reed was a caller at the Nachtengale home, Sunday. Mrs. John Hogansen called on friends at Clear Lake, Monday. Pg. 1, col. 6 NATIONAL NEWS Mrs. Arthur Borden entertained a party of ladies at her home on Thursday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Ray Wilson, who expects to leave Friday or Saturday for Doty where she will join her husband. Mrs. Dora Rausweiler entertained the members of the Ladies Aid and friends at her home, Wednesday afternoon. Delicious refreshments were served. Miss Alma Hamilton, one of the young ladies of National was married Friday, May 18th, to B. W. Davis (Buster) formerly of this place. They left immediately for California. They have the best wishes of all their friends in National. O. C. Hamilton was in Tacoma on business this week. Mrs. E. M. Schaefer and Mrs. Audley Butler drove to Tacoma on business Saturday. John L. Brady is the proud possessor of a "Dodge" car. Stumps and other things will move when this mighty logger gets the wheel and starts their way. G. W. Thomas has left National for Eatonville where he will reside for the present. L. J. Corneilus and family have moved to National from Ashford. Miss Vivian LaChapelle has gone to Tacoma for a visit. Dave Reynolds has returned to National to work. Miss Mae Lancaster celebrated her twelfth birthday, Tuesday by inviting a number of her friends to spend the afternoon at her home. Those present were: Misses Alfreta Brown, Beulah Brady, Mildred Allison and Mae Lawrence. NEWS FROM ASHFORD Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McCray are the proud parents of a baby boy born, may 23rd. Mr. Keith Brammer was called to B. C. by the illness of his mother. Mrs. Fred Ebert has been in Tacoma for the past week visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. Adkins and Mr. Walter Hewitt and wife were visitors at mossy Rock for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have moved into their new cottage. Mrs. Dawson, Miss Yocum and Miss Wold are visitors at the Allen home. Miss Johns who was in the general hospital for several weeks has returned and her health is much improved. Miss Merle Kensik of Everett was a visitor last week at the home of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hershey. Mrs. Melton nee, Miss Marie Braden who is now living in Lamonte, Ore. And has been married for over a year is the proud mother of a baby boy. Mrs. Byers, who is under the doctor's care is improving and able to take walks. Friends regret the death of Mr. Hoskins and the sympathies are with Mrs. Hoskins and daughter, Mrs. E. M. Logan. CHRISTAIN HILLBERG Passes Away. Ellis Hillberg received word on Sunday, from Wisconsin informing him of the death of his father, Mr. Christain Hillberg. Death resulting apparently from old age. Tho he had been failing for some time, death came as a shock to the family. Mr. Hillberg was 86 years of age. He leaves one son, Ellis Hillberg and two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Magard of Seattle and Mrs. Agnes Johnson of Wisconsin. He also leaves sixteen grandchildren and four great- grandchildren to mourn his loss. Pg. 2, col. 4 SILVER LAKE NEWS R. D. Everett of Centralia held services at the Silver lake school house, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Paul Nelson, Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and Mrs. Chas. Wing attended the funeral of Mrs. Pagel, at Eatonville, Wednesday. Mrs. Reeve entertained the Silver Lake Sewing Club, Thursday last. Ten ladies were present and all reported an enjoyable afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Caudle and sons John and Alfred, and Lawrence Ellis left for Roosevelt, Wash., last Saturday. Mrs. Daisy Lowell and family of Harts Lake called on Mrs. Krones, Friday. Little Elsie May Marti of Eatonville, spent the week end with her aunt Mrs. Axel Berg. John Ellis left for Tacoma, Friday. He will be employed at one of the mills there. The "Pie" social given at Tanwax hall, Saturday evening was well attended. A nice program was given by the children. The sum of $27.75 was netted. Magua Hammer of Tacoma called at the Krones home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg and family spent Sunday at Swan Lake with relatives. Mrs. Anna Hammer was a Tacoma visitor last week. Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and daughter called at the Kregor home, Sunday. Paul Nelson transacted business in Eatonville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon, Mrs. Larry Smith and children, motored to Tacoma Monday and attended the circus. Mrs. LeMaster Sr. of Tacoma spent the week end with her son Mr. K. L. LeMaster. Miss Fern Fenton spent Monday and Tuesday in Eatonville with her grandmother, Mrs. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McTee and little son of Ohop spent Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wesserling. Mrs. Nels Aspelund called at the Krones home, on Sunday. Pg. 2, col. 5 & 6 ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS Earl Pravitz, Leon Williams and Ed Christensen enlisted Monday in the U. S. Quartermaster's department, in the wagon service. Harry Steere left Tacoma, Monday for Fort Lawton. He is with the U. S. aviation service. Vivian Selle of Kapowsin enlisted in the U. S. marines, Monday. Lilie Tatem of Tacoma visited her sister, Mrs. Fred Johnson over Sunday. Harvey Wheeler has been helping Ed Christensen with the City's Electric wiring this week. Young Harvey intends to become city electrician, when Ed goes to the front. Mr. Howey of Seattle came to Eatonville to work in the E. L. Co. Shingle mill. Miss Reiter and Miss Kreger of Swan Lake attended the dance at Eatonville, Saturday night. Martha Olson, Grace and Myrtle Cook of Elbe attended the dance here last Sturday evening. Nels Christensen and wife were Tacoma visitors last week. Pg. 3, col. 3 & 4 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Twenty-five people attended Church Sunday. Clear Lakers are improving, may be it is the weather. Misses Guptil and Johnson of Eatonville, called at Clear Lake school Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Vance Golden spent Saturday and Sunday at LaGrande. Mrs. H. Nachtengale and Mrs. Fred Guske visited at school his week. Miss Mary Conrad has gone to Tacoma to stay for an indefinite time. Einar Larson was a visitor at Lone Maple Farm, Sunday. Several Clear Lakers motored to the Ball Game at Eatonville, Sunday. Mrs. N. P. Christensen called on Mrs. Conrad Thursday afternoon. Miss Clara Fredericksen made a business trip to Tacoma, Saturday. Thursday will be visiting day at school. Teacher and pupils will attend program and Picnic at Rainier school. Mrs. Conrad called at Cedar Grove Sunday. The closing school program will begin at eleven o'clock Sunday morning; picnic will follow immediately afterwards. Pg. 3, col. 4 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mr. John Bridges and partner are spending several days in Elbe in the interests of Weyerhauser and Co. Verna Horn was seriously ill last week and was taken to the Eatonville Hospital for treatment. Mrs. Horn her mother accompanied her; Verna was brought home a few days ago, but is still very sick. Henry Horn made a business trip to Tacoma, Wednesday afternoon. Jess Davis was a Tacoma caller Thursday. The shingle mill closed down Wednesday night owing to having no bolts. Roy Montague and John Lannigan are employed at the McDade Shingle mill. Mrs. Clara Kolb entertained a large number of friends at a birthday dinner Wednesday May 23rd. A great many gifts were presented Mrs. Kolb and a delightful afternoon was spent after a bountiful dinner served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Bramlett were given a farewell party at the School Gym, Wednesday evening and a large crowd enjoyed the games and refreshments. Mr. Bramlett is leaving for Tacoma after having taught as Principal the past year in Elbe School. Many regret their leaving, as both Mr. and Mrs. Bramlett have many warm friends during their stay in Elbe. Mr. and Mrs. Bramlett left Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Sachs visited Mrs. Agnes Snow in Eatonville, Sunday and Monday of this week. Dan Sachs is employed at the McDade Shingle Mill. Mrs. Maze, Mrs. Campbell and daughter Catherine are spending some time in Tacoma and Seattle. Mrs. Engel and son Ray left on Thursday afternoon for Tacoma. Mrs. Pearl Engel had a misfortune Tuesday afternoon. While cleaning the bath-room walls of her home with gasoline, the gas proved too much for her, and she became unconscious and didn't succeed in recovering for over two hours. Mrs. Kate Borden came down from National and attended the funeral of Mr. Hoems last week at Mineral and is spending the week at the home of her son and family Mr. Lyman Borden of Pleasant Valley. Mrs. Arthur May has as her guest her sister, Miss Nellie Doolittle of Snohomish. Found-A day old calf. Owner can have same by paying for the care given to calf and this adv. Miss Hawkins, Elbe, Wash. Pg. 3, col. 5 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Grace Murdock enjoyed having a call made of relations, from Tacoma, taking Sunday dinner with her. Clara Fredericksen of Clear lake spent Wednesday evening with her sister, Mrs. Larry Smith. Ed Christensen, Earl Pravitz and Richard Canty went to Tacoma this week to take the examination of the army. Ed and Earl passed the examination and will leave Eatonville in a few weeks. Mrs. Larry Smith and sons William and Orval attended the circus in Tacoma, Monday, returning home Thursday. Miss Jessie Murdock is the guest of her sister, Miss Grace Murdock, for a week or ten days. Mrs. Edith Ecklan and Mr. Richard Blow of Seattle and niece of Mr. Blow, Miss May Blow of Montana spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Brantner. Ward Nettleton returned home to spend the rest of his time until he is called out; he took the examination to enter service in the Marine Corps but did not qualify being light in weight and not tall enough. Pg. 3, col. 6 BENSTON NEWS The improvement club had a well attended meeting Sturday night. Mrs. Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. Barton and Nelsine Denny visited with Denny's Saturday. Francis Carlson is able to attend school this week. Miss Airth entertained at dinner Sunday, Messrs. Gund, Roland and Murrell. The Tattler and James families enjoyed a picnic lunch and fishing trip Sunday. Mrs. Elhart called on Mrs. Denny Tuesday. Mrs. O'Neil of Tacoma spent the week end with Mrs. Schmidt. Mr. Carlson is home this week planting spuds and making garden. Mrs. Dickenson was a Kapowsin caller on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm called on Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt, Thursday. John Tomchick is working at the Shingle Mill at Trout Lake. This world is a blame poor place for the ambitious man who was born tired. Pg. 4. all columns Advertising and articles from other papers.