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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. 52, August 17, 1917 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Bruen had as their guests, Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doroughty and family of Seattle. Mr. Doroughty is attorney for the Great Northern Railway. The Doroughty family, were on a motor trip to Mt. Rainier. John Halverson caught a salmon trout in Lynch Creek, Monday, that measured 14 « inches in length. John felt quite pleased over this catch, his biggest this year. Rev. C. H. Wood will be home from Port Townsend and will preach at the M. E. Church, Sunday morning and evening. This will be Rev. Wood's last time to preside in the local pulpit as he is now attached to the Y. M. C. A. Army work. Mr. and Mrs. Petersen motored to Seattle, Monday, on the Petersen motorcycle. Mr. Petersen returned to Eatonville, Tuesday; Mrs. Petersen stayed in Tacoma where she is visiting relatives. Paving on the Mt. Road is progressing very well. The road between the Tea House and the Kapowsin road will be closed to traffic until the 24th of August. It is open however, before 8 A. M. and after 5 P. M. Miss May Krones returned to her home, Sunday, from the St. Joseph Hospital, Tacoma, where she has been for several weeks. Miss Krones has been in Tacoma nearly two months, she is in fair health at this time. Wm. Rusch, Eatonville high school instructor has been chosen for the officer's training camp and will go in training at San Francisco Presidio. His successor in the high school has not been selected. Miss Dorothy Fairbairn has returned from a visit with relatives at Seattle and Everett. Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Nagler of North Yakima visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn. They were en route to their home from a trip to the mountain. Watermelon and cake social, Saturday evening, August 18, on the Snow Hotel lawn, 10 cents plate. Cordial invitation extended to all, by ladies Aid. Mrs. B. W. Lyon and children went to Puyallup, Sturday to spend the week with Mrs. Lyon's mother, Mrs. Burns. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Beckwith and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger, Mr. and Mrs. Griffith of Snohomish, motored to the mountain last Friday. They had a very enjoyable trip. Mrs. Griffith is a sister of Mr. Beckwith. Mrs. Chas. Jackson spent the week in Sumner and Tacoma. She returned Thursday. Eatonville ball club will play Bismarck at Eatonville, Sunday. Game called at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Stidham has been troubled with a severe attack of neuralgia for the past five weeks. Messrs. Geiger and Stinnett announce to the public that their meat market is now open and doing business. They are ready to serve your wants in the meat line with the best the market affords. Adv. No. 52. 1t. Pg. 1, col. 2 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncanson and daughter, Helen Marie spent the week end with relatives in Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dean motored to Tacoma Friday. Mrs. C. Erickson spent the week end with friends at Kosmas. Mrs. C. Nichols and Miss Maudy Nelson are visiting relatives in McCormick. Miss Opal Smith of North Yakima who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor returned home this week, accompanied by Miss Armelda Taylor. The Mineral Literary Club entertained their husbands with a picnic Sunday. The club picnicked at the "Divide," and spent a most enjoyable day. All kinds of "Good Eats" were quickly devoured by the 27 present. Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse returned to Tacoma, Friday after spending some time visiting at the Walrath home. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler had as their guest Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Christensen of National, Saturday. Dr. and Mrs. Ross have as their guests, Dr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Frank Pratt, Mrs. Fred Fuller, Mr. P. W. Fuller and Miss Lulu Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selly spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ludkins of Elbe. Mr. and Mrs. James Gavin are expecting Mrs. M. Gavin and daughter Miss Nancy of Portland this week. William Beauchamp of Tacoma was the guest of Miss Pearl Springer last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bemis have as their guests Dorothy and Leslie Freese of Tacoma. The M. L. C. entertained the Elbe L. C. and friends of the club Wednesday afternoon. Each club rendered excellent programs. Dainty Ices were served. Several of the Mineral boys were called to Tacoma, Tuesday for Military examination. Carl Soderquist made a business trip to Chehalis this week. Mrs. Platter who has been keeping house for Mrs. J. Scott has returned to her home in Seattle. There will be no services at the Presbyterian Church for the next two Sundays as the pastor is taking his vacation. Mrs. R. C. Wheeler and Mrs. M. Wood were afternoon guests of Mrs. Otto Selly at her camp on Mineral Creek, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Ball of Corvallis, Ore., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Salstrom and Mr. and Mrs. M. Woods, Sunday. A number of Mineral's younger set spent Saturday evening at Mineral lake Park. Games were played until a late hour and the lake echoed with song and string music. Many dainties were served and much enjoyment was had around the bon-fire toasting marshmallows. Those who had the pleasure of being present were: Misses Francis Reedy, Margot and Eva Soderquist, Pearl Springer, Anna Olson, Ollie Johnson, Elizabeth Erickson, Madeline, Ester and Edith Bemis and Stella Hard. Messrs. Walter Schmidt, Roland Ditto, Alfred Johnson, Gunar and Algot Swanson, Nels Olson, Joe Hanratty, Pete Brown and Russell Robbins. The chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. William Springer. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Rowe have as their guest Miss Catherine Rowe of Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. James Tannahill of Hoquiam are at their summer home here. Continued to col. 3 An attempt was made to burn the old Wheeler store building last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reedy had as their week end guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reedy of Tacoma and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Reedy of Auburn. Mrs. Addie Carter had as her luncheon guest, Wednesday, Mrs. R. C. Wheeler and Mrs. J. D. Adamy. Mrs. J. Ely and children have returned to their home after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Stampers. C. Little, Wm. Wentz and Walter McStoll left Monday to work at the Army Post at American Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dean attended the dance at Eatonville, Saturday night. Miss Grace Grout of Eugene, Org., who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Brown returned home, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Brown accompanied Miss Grout as far as Portland, Ore. Miss Blanche Pamment is home after spending her vacation in Victoria and Tacoma with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Panky were Tacoma visitors last week. Joe Hanratty of Couer d'Alene, Idaho, who has been the guest of the DuGay family for some time returned home Monday. Mrs. J. Drager had as her guest Miss Darland of Fern Hill, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bemis and daughter Billy were guests of Tacoma friends last week. Pg. 1, col. 3 BENSTON NEWS The Improvement Club met Saturday evening and instead of a program they gave a weenie roast which was certainly enjoyed by all that were present. Mrs. Dickenson has as her house guest for a week, Mrs. Allen of Victoria, B. C. Oscar Lindall spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Tacoma. Peter Gund who is at the Eatonville Hospital sick with typhoid fever is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Olof Malcolm attended the concert at Sumner, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Barton of Puyallup visited the home of their daughter, Mrs. C. Denny. Mrs. Denny who has been quite ill is much improved. All traffic is passing through Benston, as the finishing touch is being put on the Mt. road pavement. Fred Lipke was in Kapowsin, Tuesday. Mrs. Anderson and family were Tacoma visitors Tuesday. "The second edition of your book will soon go to press, Doctor, Do you wish to make any changes?" "Yes; I shall cut out the appendix." HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Ethel Coombs was hostess at a party Tuesday afternoon, the occasion being her 16th birthday. The afternoon was spent in music and games after which dainty refreshments were served in the hotel dining room. The table was decorated with sweet peas and ivy. Miss Coombs received many beautiful and useful gifts. Those present were: Misses Alberta Brantner, Fannie Leake, Rose Scharf, Gladys McDowell, Norine Norwood, Louise Mensik, Francis Colvin, Miss Taylor, Mrs. C. A. Howard and children Ruth and Noweita, and the hostess Miss Ethel, her sister Flora, Edith, Nettie, Laura and Velveta Coombs, Robert and Mildred Seeley. Mrs. Coombs daughter, Mrs. Harry Seeley, assisted in serving the refreshments. The guests all departed wishing Ethel many happy returns of the day. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM ALDER Mrs. Maude Davies of Buckley, President of the Rebekah Assembly of Washington, visited Nisqually Rebekah Lodge no. 233, I. O. O. F. at its regular meeting held in the Odd Fellows hall, Thursday night. Mrs. Freese, Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Wonderly were guests of Mrs. Godfrey Anderson at a chicken dinner Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wonderly who have been visiting her for the past few weeks will return within a few days to their home in Casper, Wyoming. Herman A. Kruse and Frank Oviatt were the two drawn in the second call from County District No. 2. They will appear for examination in Puyallup, August 22nd. Elmer Suderburg went to Tacoma Tuesday to appear before the Federal examination Board. Mr. Suderburg was drawn in the first draft, but did not file claim of examination with the local board. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan of Sunnyside have been here for the past week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edison Rathbone. They left again Tuesday for their home in Sunnyside. Mr. and Mrs. Edison Rathbone and children went to the city for a few days visit. Organizers for the Industrial Workers of the World have been here during the week signing up members for their organization. It is asserted that they were successful in securing ten or twelve members in this vicinity. The Editor of the Eatonville Dispatch was a visitor here, Wednesday. George Lees was a visitor in Thurston County Tuesday where he visited his one time neighbor, John Cushman. A number of the Alder ladies visited Mrs. Frank Criswell, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Criswell has just returned from Tacoma after an extended illness of nearly a year. Mrs. K. M. Gill went to Seattle Thursday where she will visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Patterson of parkland has been here during the past week as guest of Mrs. J. M. Toney. Marian Hotes was a visitor at the Cushman ranch Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Scurlock went to Elbe Monday evening. Several of the Alder boy's and girl's eligible for high school have received letters from the Eatonville School Board calling their attention to the work offered by the Eatonville High School and to a recent law enacted by the last legislature making provisions for the transportation of pupils from a district where there is not a high school to a high school district. There are quite a number of the Alder boys and girls who are desirous of taking advantage of the various courses offered by the Eatonville High School, but have been unable to avail themselves of the opportunities owing to inadequate transportation facilities. But since the enactment of a law making provisions for the transportation of children at the expense of the districts, it is believed that many of the pupils who finished their second year in high school here will now continue their studies providing arrangements can be effected for transportation to Eatonville. Ollie Parnell and George Radonsky, have taken a contract for getting out several shipments of cord wood for shipment to Tacoma. They have purchased a gasoline drag saw. Pg. 1, col. 5 NEWS FROM ASHFORD Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Byers have moved to Tacoma. The saw mill operated by Milton Phillips, is closed owing to lack of a wood's crew. Mrs. Krats of Seattle is the guest of Mesdames Butler and Schaefer. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rosso are rejoicing over the birth of a boy a few weeks ago. Mrs. Rosso and infant have returned from Tacoma to their home at the park entrance. Mrs. Nellie Hershey has returned fro Puyallup where she attended the summer school held for teachers. Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Glover have returned from Seattle, where they have been visiting. Mr. and Mrs. S. Webster are the proud parents of a baby girl. Chas Stoner, took charge of the pool room during Mr. G. Lang's absence. Mrs. E. Hershey was down from Longmire for a short time this last week, Saturday. Miss Haze Conture has returned from Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. W. Hewitt motored to Elbe, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Guske have moved to National. Mr. Andy Butler has been a Seattle visitor recently. Miss Maurine Hershey is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hewitt. H. F. Goodwin and Walter Hewitt motored to Tacoma, Saturday. Their machine had a punctured tire and they met with all kinds of trouble not arriving at home until Sunday A. M. Early. It was reported that while driving a car from Longmire to Ashford 300 machines were passed on Sunday and this travel continued all day. REDMEN PICNIC Eatonville Redmen and friends motored to Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma, last Sunday, where they held the annual outing and picnic of the Eatonville Redmen. Over 20 autos made the trip, taking about 125 people. The day was spent enjoying the sights of the Park, together with the lunches which defied the high cost of living. A large freezer of ice-cream was purchased at the Park. The affair was a decided success. Pg. 1, col. 6 NEWS FROM ELBE Catherine Campbell spent several days of last week with her friend, Marguerite Hill of Tacoma. Mrs. Ford Phelps and baby, also her sister, Lillian Lambert of Tacoma are visiting their mother and family, Mrs. P. C. Lambert. Raymond Gill of Alder spent Sunday in Elbe. Mrs. Frank Kennedy, Mrs. Wm. Maze, Mrs. A. R. Campbell, Mrs. Adam Sachs, Mrs. Carl Williamson, Mrs. Pearl Engel, Mrs. Kellar and Mrs. Lavant Hill of Park Junction enjoyed the trip to Mineral, Wednesday afternoon and was loyally entertained by the Ladies of the M. L. C. of Mineral; all reported a fine time and a very good program. Mrs. Kate Borden, Mrs. Maude Montague and two children, Chas. And Josie of Elbe and Mrs. Jennie Hering of Seattle, motored to the Glacier, Sunday with Mr. Shirley as driver. Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury were callers in Elbe, Sunday. Mr. John Nagley of Eatonville called on friends in Elbe this week. Mr. Northrup is busy with the fires these days but thinks no immediate danger is likely if the fires get no worse. Several from Elbe will motor to Alder Thursday to attend the Rebekah Lodge. A good time is anticipated as they expect to be honored with a visit from the President of the Rebekah Assembly on that occasion. Dr. Bridge was a caller in Elbe, Monday afternoon, looking after his patients. Little Leonard Kellar met with an accident, Saturday afternoon when Ray Engle pushed him off the fence, cracking the bone in his left arm. Mrs. Kellar took him to Eatonville Saturday afternoon where Dr. Bridge examined and dressed the arm. They returned Sunday forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook and family left Sunday for their new home in South Tacoma. Miss Martha Olson accompanied them. The Tourist Hotel, the house belonging to Henry Horn and the house belonging to Mr. D. E. Whitney are receiving a new coat of paint. Mrs. Adam Sachs and son Dan and Mr. McDade and sister, Miss McDade motored to the mountain, Monday. Mr. Jensen was a out-of-town caller one day this week. Pg. 2, col. 1 The editor's attention has been called to the danger of fire from Royce's logging locomotive, while same is en route through Eatonville. Mr. Wilson, engineer of said engine of destruction stated to the editor that all possible precautions have been taken against setting firs and that all known safe guards are attached to the smoke stack of the engine and that fires may result from sparks. Mr. Wilson is using all care to save property from damage by fire from his engine. Residents of Eatonville having a surplus of tin cans and other filth accumulated in their yards should gather same together and dispose of it. The matter will be brought before the City Dads at their next meeting. Not the filth but the idea. Pg. 2, col. 3, 4, 5 & 6 A FRIENDLY STATEMENT FROM THE LUMBER INDUSTRY TO ITS EMPLOYES AND TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. American Airplanes Will Win the War. But it is impossible to build these airplanes without spruce from the Pacific Northwest mills. The lumber industry of Washington and Oregon has pledged the Government that it will deliver the spruce in any quantity in which it may be required. The Industry is placing this matter frankly before its employees and the people of the Pacific Northwest. It asks the striking loggers and saw mill men of the spruce producing districts to return to work in order that this material may be quickly logged, efficiently manufactured and immediately delivered to the aircraft factories before it is too late- before thousands of lives of our won countrymen are needlessly sacrificed by further delay in this most important piece of preparedness. To the men that do not feel justified in returning to work, the Industry asks that they will at least not picket, molest or otherwise interfere with the men that do want to work. The German air service has been greatly improved and is being greatly improved. It is no secret that the spring offensive of this year did not bring the expected success of the Allies. The improvement in the German air service is the reason. OUR OWN MEN WILL BE IN THE SPRING DRIVE NEXT YEAR. In order that they shall not pay the price of an inefficient air service the Pacific Northwest must immediately deliver to its own Government and to the Allies, a sufficient quantity of spruce to build airplanes in sufficient quantities that American aviators can so outnumber the Germans that not a German aircraft can leave the ground; that not a German battery will have an observer; that not a German heavy gun will know where to shoot; that not a road, railroad, or ammunition dump behind the German lines will be safe; and that the German munitions plants and submarine bases shall be utterly destroyed. That is why the Lumber Industry asks the so-operation of its employees and the people of the States of Washington and Oregon in the task of executing its pledge to its Government. THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LUMBER INDUSTRY Pg. 3, col. 4 NEWS FROM SILVER LAKE Orin Taylor of Hoquiam spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McTee and son William returned to their home Sunday after spending a couple of weeks in Vancouver, B. C. with Mrs. McTee's mother, Mrs. Nurse. They motored over in their car. Mr. and Mrs. Wm McCutcheon, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg and family spent Sunday in Tacoma and attended the Redman picnic at Point Defiance Park, Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna and family of Tacoma spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Raddue. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and family motored to Tacoma, last Sunday. The ball game played Sunday at the Lakewood ball park between Eatonville and Ohop was won by Eatonville; score was 17 to 4. Miss May Krones returned to her {home} Sunday from Tacoma. Chas. Haberland, John and Lawrence Ellis who have been employed at LaGrande are at home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Raddue and Mr. Raddue Jr., motored to Paradise Valley, Tuesday. Mrs. B. C. Ohneck and son Alfred motored to Eatonville, last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones have as their guest Mrs. Krones' father, Mr. J. J. Carter of Orting. Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon spent Thursday and Friday with her sister Mrs. Larry Smith at Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. Newt. Carter of Tacoma motored to the Krones home, Sunday. Pg. 3, col. 5 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mr. J. N. Fredericksen and son Dewey attended the picnic, Sunday held at Point Defiance Park. Mr. Jacob Nachtengale who has joined the U. S. Navy attended church here, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Conrad made a short business trip to Tacoma, Saturday of last week. Mrs. Golden spent Sunday at home at Lone Maple Farm. G. V. Golden left Monday to accept a position at American Lake Army Post. Mrs. Stidham and Mrs. Andrew Jensen were busy canning peas all day Tuesday of last week. The fire which accidentally broke out near "Twenty-seven" Lake is reported still burning on the southwestern shore of "Horse Shoe" Lake. Miss Cora Golden made a short business trip to Tacoma last week. The Preaching services held at the Clear Lake School was well attended, Sunday. Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen, Miss Minnie Jensen and Mr. L. B. Russell were callers at Conrad's, Sunday. Mr. A. B. Conrad made a business trip to Tacoma, Monday.