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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. 42, June 8, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL TAKEN UP At Orting, two stray horses, both sorrel color and well-matched; weight about 1000 lbs. each; one with white face, other with white star in forehead and white hind legs. A. B. Hartman, Orting, Wash. Adv. No. 42 - June 8-15. 2t The sermon subject Sunday morning is "union of Church Denominations." Evening subject "Character of Moses". Epworth League led by Mrs. Platt. R. Marti has purchased a new Studebaker Automobile. T. W. Clevenger of Clay City was in Eatonville, Saturday to get a Ford Runabout from the Universal Motor Co. he will have a delivery box built on the rear end of the car. W. P. Armour, motion picture proprietor of Mineral came to Eatonville Thursday, this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stinnett have returned to Eatonville from Richmond, California, where they have lived for several months. Mr. Stinnett says crops are good in the Sacramento Valley, farmers cutting barley now and will plant corn, getting two crops in one year. The town of Eatonville has taken over, temporarily the electrical stock and supplies of Ed Christensen and can supply light patrons with globes, etc., also other electrical supplies. June 27th, Wednesday will be a day for citizens of Eatonville and community to improve the streets in the Eatonville Cemetery, Complete details will be announced later. Pg. 1, col.2 LOCAL HIGH GRADUATES 15 Eatonville High School held its annual graduation exercises last Friday night in the Auditorium. Diplomas were given to fifteen young men and women. Geo. P. Fishburne, U. S. assistant district attorney of Tacoma, made the address of the evening. His talk was short in duration but interesting with his usual humorous style. He spoke of the important work and difficult duties of the privates in the ranks of this world's work as compared to that of the leaders. Prof. B. W. Lyon, principal of the High School made an address, covering the aims and work of the school. He presented diplomas to the graduates, as follows; Clara Ingle, General Course; Hennie Nensen, Home Economics; Walter Ingle, General Course; May Krones, Home Economics; Matteus Kjelstad, Agriculture; Signa Greene, Home Economics; Louise Mensik, Home Economics; Jessie Wingard, General Course; George Moen, Agriculture; Lawrence Fairbairn, Agriculture; Francis Canty, Agriculture; Ernest Jacobson, Agriculture; Stanley Scurlock and McKinley VanEaton were entitled to receive diplomas in the Agriculture Course but intend to take another year at the Eatonville High School. Clarence Williams who was entitled to a diploma last year, received his diploma this year from the Manual Arts Department. Ernest Jacobson received special mention from Prof. Lyon on account of his record of diligence and attendance. He lives several miles out in the country. He was given a Certificate of Award for being neither absent nor tardy in four year's work. Miss Esselstein was given a certificate for not being absent or tardy during the past year. The program of the evening follows: Cornet Solo - Lawrence Fairbairn Address - Geo. P. Fishburne Solo - "Songs My Mother Used to Sing", May Krones Address - Prof. B. W. Lyon Chorus - Singing, Hi Girls Ernest Jacobson stated that the Senior class had about $30 in their treasury and would buy a picture to be presented to the school to show appreciation of the class for the interest taken by the teachers and people of the community. Congratulations were then given the graduates. CHURCH TO GIVE PLAY A fine evening's entertainment is to be staged Friday, June 15th, at the Redmen's Hall by the ladies of the Church. It is to be a collaboration consisting of a demonstration of activities by the Boy Scouts, Music by Tacoma people and a roaring farce, "The Matrimonial Bureau", by home talent. TIDEWATER NEWS Alice Johnson spent Sunday in Tacoma. Mrs. Geo. Gordon was shopping in Tacoma Friday. Mr. McCoy of Auburn is spending the week at home. Mr. Chas. Fars purchased a new piano. Mrs. Hazel Barnett has accepted a position in Tacoma with McDonald & Goodwin Co. Ella McClough of Sedro Woolley spent the week with Esther Gustafson. Mrs. Roy Beckwith of Eatonville spent Tuesday afternoon with Ester Gustafson. Mr. Chas. Kronquist was in Tacoma, Thursday. Mrs. Wm. Raysbrook entertained for friends from Portland, OR. Mrs. Marshall Harris was very pleasantly surprised by a crowd of young folks who motored out from Tacoma, last Sunday. Pg. 1, col. 3 NEWS FROM MINERAL Much preparation is being made by the teachers of the Presbyterian Sunday School for "Childrens Day". The exercises will be given next Sunday evening at 7:45 P. M. Mrs. C. Erickson and daughter Elizabeth spent Tuesday with Mrs. A. Thompson at Pleasant Valley. Mrs. M. Naslund will entertain the ladies Aid Thursday, June 7th. Mrs. Al Barr has her sister from Everett as a guest. Mrs. r. c. Wheeler entertained her Sunday School class and their friends, Friday evening June 1st, honoring Miss Edith Linde's 15th birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent with the game of Progressive Hearts. At a late hour dainty ices and sweets were served by the hostess. Those enjoying these hospitalities were: Misses Blanche Pamment, Gladys Treim, Armilda Taylor, Edith and Agnes Linde, Hazel Little, Ollie Johnston, Ethel Lester, Lois and Gurthie Thomas. Messrs. Gunard, Julis and Gustav Swanson, Nels Olson, Robert Taylor, Victor Hochhaus, Wilfred Erickson and Wells Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. Lindberg had as their week end guests Conrad and Harry Lindberg of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mitchell who have been in Seattle for some time have returned to their home. Mrs. L. I. Walrath is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse in Tacoma. Little Gordon Johnston is ill. John Bagley of Tacoma is in Mineral this week preparing to enlarge the coal mining force at Ladd. New buildings will be erected and it is understood that 150 men will be employed at the mine. Mr. and Mrs. G. Shelton spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Treim spent Saturday and Sunday in Tacoma. Mr. L. W. Tebow, the local barber, has employed a helper in his shop, Mr. McMillan of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Schuley of Tacoma were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Gilbert last week. Mrs. Dickson and Miss Witherel of Tacoma were callers of Mrs. Gavin this week. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Banks of Tacoma were the guests of Mrs. A. Harting this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Walrath had as their week end guests Mr. and Mrs. Landas Frye of Tacoma. Mrs. John Simpier of Elbe visited Mrs. Wm. Dean Sunday. W. Nooman spent Sunday in Morton. Mrs. L. S. Gilbert is the guest of relatives in Olympia. Mrs. H. Armour left Sunday to join her husband, who has accepted a position with an auto firm in Tacoma. Dr. and Mrs. Ross motored to Seattle Wednesday, returning Thursday. They brought home with them their little son and daughter who have been attending school in Seattle. Mrs. F. Kennedy of Elbe was the guest of Mrs. J. J. Cruice this week. Miss Hawkins of Elbe was a Mineral visitor last Thursday. R. C. Wheeler went to Eatonville Friday evening for his new Ford. Miss Helen Parkins of Eatonville was in Mineral, Friday. Mrs. Gavin entertained the Literary Club, Wednesday afternoon June 6th. The following numbers were on the program: Flag Salute, by Club Solo, Mrs. L. Gilbert Reading, Mrs. Carter Stories by Lincoln, Mrs. Dunlap Music Quartette, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Walrath and Mrs. Anthony. The South before the Civil War and the Reconstruction after, Mrs. Anthony Continued to co. 4 Miss Edith Linde and sister spent the week end with friends in Mineral. Emil Ahlstrand and son Oscar made a business trip to Tacoma this week. Mrs. Darland of Fern Hill who has been the guest of Mrs. J. Drager for the past few weeks has returned to her home. Miss Mary Mills from the Big Bottom country is the guest of relatives at this place. Mr. Bean reports that 122 young men of this precinct registered for enlistment Tuesday. Pg. 1, col. 4 RED CROSS AUXILIARY FORMED A Red Cross Auxiliary body was organized in Eatonville Tuesday night, June 5th. About 50 people gathered at the town hall and nearly 20 have enrolled in the society. The Eatonville branch is part of the Pierce County organization, with headquarters in Tacoma. Mr. A. G. Prichard of Tacoma addressed the citizens of this community at the meeting, outlining the work of the Red Cross Auxiliary showing where they had furnished aid in disasters of all kinds, including famine, flood, earthquakes and war. He stated that 95 per cent of all funds collected go into relief work and 5 per cent only is expended in office work or salaries. The object at this time is to raise funds for the relief of American soldiers and seamen. The women can join the Red Cross Sewing Circles. This does not carry any money obligation as was explained by Mrs. W. W. Seymour of Tacoma. She explained that all materials were furnished by headquarters and instructions as to the work. She showed the people a number of garments and hospital supplies which are made by the Sewing Clubs. She stated that the Pierce County Chapter of the Auxiliary had made 1500 garments during the month of April. Applications for membership were taken after the discussion closed. Those in the party attending from Tacoma were: Mr. and Mrs. Prichard and Miss Muriel Prichard, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Seymour, Dr. and Mrs. Graff, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bremner, Miss Jessie Loose, Miss Ruth Morrill, Miss Bernice Baker and Mr. Wayne Keyes. The organization of the local unit was completed by election of officers as follows, for the membership carrying $1 per year dues: Chairman, Mrs. Geo. Martin, Secretary- Treasurer, Miss Bessie VanEaton. Last Tuesday, Registration Day, passed quietly on the Tacoma Eastern. 606 men of draft age registered in this district, from Kapowsin to Mineral inclusive, indicating a population of over 5,000 people. Eatonville let with 134. Mineral registered 122 and Kapowsin 92, Ashford 83, Tanwax 60, Alder 38, Holz 36, Elbe 24, Silver Lake 17. Of the 134 registering in Eatonville, 5 were aliens, 35 claimed dependent relatives, 3 total disability, 1 exemption on account of official position. The total indicated 76 American citizens of draft age in Eatonville, 33 of whom indicated no desire to be exempt from military service. There was no trouble of any kind and considerable amusement was afforded by the answers to some of the questions, especially in regard to eyes and hair. Chas. C. Biggs and C. O. Jackson acted as registration officers for Eatonville precinct. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Emmons have been visiting in Eatonville this week and attending to business affairs. Luther Wright was No. 1, in the registration, Tuesday. He also made a trip to Tacoma the same day. Pg. 1, col. 5 ELBE NEWS NOTES Mrs. Sachs accompanied Miss McDade to the hospital, Sunday at Tacoma and returned Tuesday. Registration Day moved along very peaceable Tuesday, June 5th. More thanks were needed than had been left by the Sheriff Longmire when he delivered supplies last week. More blanks were sent out from town. 24 registered. Mr. Henry Jensen as a representative from the Elbe I. O. O. F. Lodge, and Mrs. Carl Williamson as a representative from the White Dove Rebekah Lodge, left Sunday for Vancouver, Wash. to attend the Grand Lodge. Mr. Steinborn has had as his guest the past week, his daughter and child, Mrs. Giles from Alders. Verna Horn has recovered and is able to be out again. Henry Horn was a business caller in Tacoma and returned home Wednesday. Mr. G. A. Baker and son Harold made a trip to Tacoma, Wednesday. Mr. G. G. Hardy was in Ashford Monday. Martha Olson returned Saturday from Seattle. Mrs. Winslow is visiting Mrs. Pearl Engel this week. Mrs. Horn is visiting friends in Sumner this week. Mrs. Edna James was visiting her relatives in Elbe the first of the week. G. G. hardy was a caller in Tacoma, Wednesday. John Lannigan was a Tacoma visitor, Wednesday. Miss Neil Doolittle is clerking for Henry Jensen. Mr. Moore came home last week. Lillie Lambert is visiting her sister Mrs. Ford Phelps of National. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Simpler a 8 « pound baby girl, June 4th. NEWS FROM ASHFORD TOO LATE FOR LAST ISSUE H. Kruse gave a dance in the Butler hall, Sturday. Theron Winston is now in San Antonio, Texas at the aviation school. J. B. Kernahan has a Buick Six. J. S. Adkins is driving stage for Mr. Maze this week. Mrs. E. M. Shaffer and Mrs. E. M. Butler were in Arlington, Decoration Day. The Tacoma Baggage and Transfer Co. have sent their teams and wagons to Longmire. There is still several feet of snow between the Park entrance and Longmire Spring. Robert Reese who has been driving stage for E. Murry, between Ashford and Tacoma, has been quite ill with tonsillitis and H. Goodwin took his run for a few days. J. L. Reese and Tom Carl were Ashford visitors last week. Elizabeth John has returned from Tacoma. Mrs. Robert Reese was a Tacoma visitor last week. Joseph L. Johns, was a Tacoma caller recently. The farmers are busy these nice days planting seed. W. A. Ashford gives a dance June the 2nd. Mrs. J. Mc-accompanied by Mrs. W. McCullough motored to Elbe. Sam Cowles of Elbe was a business caller in Ashford, Thursday. Mrs. R. L. Anderson who was visiting her mother Mrs. B. Curry returned to her home in Tacoma, Thursday. Continued to col. 6 Mrs. W. Ashford and Mrs. Essie Hurshey were in Mineral, Decoration Day. Mrs. Nellie Hurshey, teacher of the River Side school gave a picnic to a few friends, the last day of school. School closed may 24th. Mrs. J. W. Osborne is visiting at Alpha. Pg 1, col. 6 JOHN POTTER IS DROWNED John potter, age 79 years, drowned this morning in the mill pond of the Eatonville Lumber Co. The body was found after deceased had been in the pond about two hours. Mr. Potter had been very ill and suffering intense agony for the past year. He was very feeble. He was a native of England and came to the United States in 1884, resided in Kansas City, MO for a while and came to Eatonville in 1890 where he made his home. He leaves four sons, Rolli, Robert, Sidney, all of Eatonville, Horace of Seattle and one daughter Mrs. Lilly Osborne of Eatonville. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. A meeting will be held at the Eatonville town hall, Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. George W. Thompson, assistant prosecuting attorney of Pierce Co. will be there to explain to the people of this community the plan of the Tacoma July 4th celebration. E. G. Johnson and Paul B. Thomppson were in Eatonville, Thursday and Friday of this week making arrangements for the meeting. Mr. Thompson explained while here that the 4th celebration is in no way connected with the Speedway Races. This was in answer to a number of inquiries regarding this matter. He mentioned this before the members of the city council who were in executive session Thursday evening at the town hall. Mayor Nettleton said that the meeting could be held in the town hall. George Thompson is an able speaker. All are invited to attend. Arrangements are being made for a special train to run July 4th on the T & E from Ashford to Tacoma, at usual holiday rates. Pg. 3, col. 2 TACOMA SPEEDWAY TO HAVE 2 GOOD RACES With the assignment of a sanction number by the American Automobile contest board to the Tacoma events on the afternoon of July 4th the local association make announcement of the prizes to be given for the two events. For event No. 1 on the program, the Pacific Coast championship, cash aggregation $4,500 is given; and for the 50 mile event, cash to the amount of $500 is given. Attracted by the god prize money and influenced by the fact that all championship events for the 1917 season in the east have been called off and only minor meets are held, the Pacific Coast championship is the talk of the drivers as far as the west is concerned. Five good cars have so far been entered. It is the desire to start not less than 12 or 14 first class cars in the first event, and not over five in the 50 mile event. The short event, with five cars entered, should be the most exciting and fastest race ever held on the coast. Many of the most ardent automobile racing fans are outspoken in their praise of the program as arranged and are expressing gratification that at last their desire to see a couple of good fast short races is to be satisfied. Another big factor in the meet this year is the reduction in prices in order to make the races as popular as possible. The following schedule has been adopted: General admission, $1; grandstand, including admission from $1.25 to $2.00; box seats, six to the box, $2.50 each. This is a big reduction from the prices of former years. SUMMONS IN FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIEN NO. 2794 In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County. F. M. Wade, Plaintiff vs. George J. Turrell and all persons unknown, if any, having or claiming to have an interest in and to the real property hereinafter described. Etc. Any pleading or process may be served upon the undersigned at the address hereafter mentioned. F. M. Wade, Agent Plaintiff. Fred G. Remann, A. B. Bell, Attorneys for Plaintiff. P. O. Address: Court House, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Pg. 3, col. 3 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER GENERAL EXECUTION (REAL ESTATE) No. 6813-In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Lewis County. F. M. Roberts, Plaintiff vs. L. W. Graves and Emily P. Graves, his wife, Defendants. Etc. Dated at Tacoma, Washington this 29th day of May 1917. Robert Longmire, sheriff W. A. Stewart, Deputy Weter & Roberts, Atty's, by A. A. Hull, Lowman Bldg., Seattle, Wash. June 2-9-16-23- 30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS - NO. 11172 In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County. In probate. In the matter of the estate of Joseph Hearn, Deceased. By order of the above entitled court made herein on the 29th day of May, 1917, notice is hereby given to all creditors of and all persons having claims against said deceased or against his estate or against the community estate of said deceased and Ada Hearn, his wife, to present them with the necessary vouchers to the undersigned executrix of the said estate at Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington, the place of business of said estate, within one year from and after the date of first publication of this notice, to wit within one year from the 8th day of June 1917, or the same will be forever barred. Ada Hearn, Executrix of said Estate. Weter & Roberts, Attorneys for Executrix, 1012-1017 Lowman Building, Seattle, Washington. June 8-15-22-29 & July 6. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE No.-10304 - In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County. In probate. In the matter of the Estate of Emily Simard, deceased. Etc. Said Sale will be made at the "G" street entrance to the Pierce County Court house, in Tacoma, Washington. S. F. McAnally, Administrator of said Estate, No. 501-2, Bank of California Bldg., Tacoma, Washington. Pg. 3, col. 4 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Fredericksen of Clear lake spent the week end with her daughter Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon. Mrs. LeMaster and daughter Velma left for Tacoma, Monday where Velma will undergo an operation. Miss Ruth Spinning visited at the Ellis home Thursday. Mrs. Roscoe Taylor spent Thursday with Mrs. LeMaster. Martha Ellis visited with Mrs. Steere at Eatonville Thursday and Friday. Frank Krones and family and Alfred Nelson attended the High School graduation exercises, Friday evening. Miss Martha Kjelstad is employed at the Lakewood Store. A school meeting was held Sunday and it was decided to remodel the old school house, and voted 13 to 6 in favor of hiring a new teacher. The telephone meeting was postponed until next Sunday as all had not been notified of the meeting. Those who called at the Krones home Sunday were: Mrs. Sam Raddue, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis and son, Chas. Haberland and Fern Fenton. Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon and Mrs. Fredericksen motored to Tacoma, Thursday. Miss Mary Jacobson of Ohop called on Mrs. Krones, Tuesday. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen is spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon. Mrs. Chas. Wing and Edward Hillberg motored to Tacoma one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones motored to Tacoma, Wednesday. Mrs. Reiter and family and Mrs. Easman and family of Mud Lake, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg. MR. AND MRS. CRAIG LEAVE CLAY CITY Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Craig will be leaving Clay City later this month to make their home in Tacoma. Mr. Craig has been appointed by the Far West Clay Co.'s general manager, Mr. W. T. Dumbleton, as special representative to take charge of the company's interests in Seattle, Portland and etc. Mr. Craig has had a long career with the company, having been in its service for an unbroken period of 5 « years. He has for the last 14 months, also filled the position of postmaster, which position is now rendered vacant. Their friends wish them success in their future sphere and congratulations on Mr. Craig's promotion. Pg. 3, col. 5 & 6 NEWS FROM CLAY CITY Mr. and Mrs. Elliot who have had charge of the boarding house for the past several months have gone to Tacoma. Mrs. Ferroni was shopping in Eatonville, Tuesday. Mrs. J. A. Marin came to Clay City, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMillan of Kapowsin called on Mr. and Mrs. Walter Danley, Tuesday evening. Wilson Bailey was home on a furlough during the week. He is now on the battleship "New Orleans". Mr. L. G. Wright has purchased a new five passenger Overland car. Mrs. Coombs and grandson Loyd, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James. Mr. L. Baker and family of Tacoma were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Danforth Wednesday. Mr. W. Dumbleton and Rev. Dr. Dyer of Tacoma visited at the Far West Factory, Wednesday. The date for the Red Cross rally in Clay City has been set for June eleventh. Mesdames Danley, Ohiser and Skaugsett were the luncheon guests of Mrs. H. W. Johnson, Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Arkinstall made a business trip to Tacoma last week. Mr. J. A. Marin has returned to Clay City after a few days stay on the coast. Pg. 4, col. 1 & 2 LETTER The Dispatch has received the following letter from Mr. Roudebush Attorney, of Tacoma. Miller Freeman, Commander of the Naval Militia of Washington has just authorized and directed me to organize a division of naval militia in Tacoma. I am very anxious to secure publicity in this work. I would appreciate it very much if you would assist in the organization of the Tacoma division by presenting the facts hereinafter set forth, in your paper in prominent fashion. I was authorized to organize this naval militia division the for part of the week. Four other divisions will be organized in other parts of the State. Those who enlist in this division will also enlist in the national Naval Volunteers and will go into preliminary training on the campus of the University of Seattle. Final training will be had at the naval training station near Chicago on the Great Lakes or at some naval training station on the Atlantic Seaboard. Those who prefer service in the Navy to service in the Army should immediately take advantage of the opportunity that is now presented before the drawing takes place under the selective draft act. Those who are selected for service in the army under the draft will be unable to get into the naval service. The particular advantage of joining the Tacoma division lies in the fact that members of this division will go into training and into active service with their friends. Those who go into the regular navy will probably be required to serve with men who are total strangers. Four commissions and a large number of petty officers ratings will be available for those who are found qualified after the season of training is over. The commissions to be given in this division are the following: one Senior Lieutenant, one junior Lieutenant and two ensigns. Every battleship in the Navy is a great machine or aggregation of machines and a large number of mechanics, electricians and engineers are needed for the proper operation of the ships. Every man who goes into this branch of the service and takes advantage of the opportunities that are offered will leave the navy as a skilled workman or navigator. Those who enlist in this division will be mustered out of Federal service and will continue their terms of enlistments as members of the State naval Militia. This latter service calls for drill one evening a week. I shall appreciate it very much if you will do all you can to get the young men in Eatonville to call at my office 316 Berlin Building, for the purpose of enrolling in the new organization. I shall be glad to give anybody full information with regard to this matter. Very truly yours, Rex. S. Roudebush.