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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 Third Year, No. 25, February 1, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Little Graydon Smith is quite sick. Esther Geiger has been on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bruen will spend the week end in Seattle. Mrs. Cambridge of Centralia is visiting her son Bruce Cambridge. Miss Brown and Miss Canton made a trip to Tacoma Sunday afternoon. Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen visited her daughter, Mrs. Larry Smith, Friday. Mrs. Moran who has been seriously ill of lagrippe is now somewhat better. Emily Fredericksen visited in Tacoma the week end with her sister Clarice. Mrs. S. H. Elmlund, entertained Mr. B. W. Lyon and son Don at dinner, Thursday. COSTUMES for the Masquerade Ball, Sturday evening for rent at Mrs. Sabourin. R. W. Coombs and family have moved into their residence which has just been completed. Miss Esther Gustafson, president of the Leber Red Cross, spent Thursday night with Mrs. R. Beckwith. Mrs. E. Brown, mother of Miss Gladys Brown, left Eatonville, Wednesday to live with her son at Toppenish. LOST-A Ford tire, on the road between LaGrande and Royce's mill. Reward if returned to: Mashell Telephone Co. Mrs. Wiseman went to Seattle last Friday for a visit with relatives. She returned home Sunday with Dr. Wiseman in his car. NOTICE On account of lack of space several important items were crowded out from this issue, and will receive notice next week. Please have all local items in by Thursday noon. Pg. 1, col. 2 A special invitation is extended to all Church-members of whatever denomination to attend the services next Sunday at 11 a.m. Smilage Books in dollar and five-dollar sizes are on sale at the Dispatch Office and at the Drug Store. Buy a book and send to your soldier friend. If you can't put the "I" in fight, put the "pay" in patriotic. Born on Thursday the 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Engh a son. Mother and child are doing well. The Snow Hotel has had a change of management, R. W. Coombs retiring. Jack LeRoy formerly of the Mashell hotel is now in charge. Mrs. W. Wingard made a business trip to Tacoma, Monday. She took with her a goodly supply of knitted goods made by the Red Cross. Mr. King, senior of Ohop suffered the fracture of an arm, being caught by a falling horse, Wednesday. He was brought to the hospital for treatment. NOTICE All persons having old papers to donate to the Ladies Aid please have them ready to deliver. They will be called for next week. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Roberts and daughters of Seattle, visited with Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bruen from Friday to Sunday. Mr. Roberts is the president of the Eatonville Bank. Registration of Alien Enemies will be made by Postmaster Chas. Jackson from Feb. 4 to 8. particulars of the requirements of registration was given in a recent issue of the Dispatch. The H. O. A. Club held its regular meeting last Saturday afternoon with Miss Fannie Leake. An unusually large attendance was reported. Misses Thelma Stevens and Dorothy Matheny were received into membership. BIRTHDAY PARTY On last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. C. A. Howard entertained in honor of her daughter Ruth's seventh birthday. The little girls had a splendiferous time, for Mrs. Howard know how. Those present were: Ruth and Noweita Howard, Elizabeth Mann, Ethel Stinnett, Gretchen Beckwith, Marie LeBreche, Rhoda Hearn, Alice Green and Miss Nagley. President Wilson's Flag Day Address is being distributed by the Boy Scouts to the people of Eatonville. Enclosed with each copy of the Address is a card on which the reader can express his choice of any two of fourteen booklets described, the two booklets chosen will be sent free. If any person is missed by the Boy Scouts, call up the Scout Master, Rev. F. H. Walker, or the Dispatch office, and you will receive a copy. Anyone out of town desiring a copy will receive it by notifying the Dispatch office. BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Larry Smith and Mrs. Leslie Kipper entertained at the former's home, on Thursday evening, Jan. 24, at a birthday surprise party in honor of Mrs. Richard Canty. Five hundred was played by the ladies. Mrs. Bartlett won the prize, a dainty bon bon dish. A beautiful silver berry spoon was presented to Mrs. Canty. Refreshments were served after which the ladies departed wishing Mrs. Canty many happy returns. Those present were: Mesdames, G. Jacobs, E. Knapp, F. Waddell, E. Martin, J. Kipper, M. Evans, M. Bartlett, E. Nensen, F. Simons, P. Johnston, L. Sabourin, M. Elmlund, E. Williams, E. Matheny, M. Stevens and the hostesses, Mrs. Larry Smith and Leslie Kipper. Pg. 1, col. 3 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Unfortunately, Miss Bowns, instructor in the commercial department, has contracted the measles. Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Tacoma, nee Murdock, who was in the commercial department here arrived Wednesday as a substitute for Miss Bowns until her recovery. The Eatonville Quintet defeated Orting on the latter's floor last Friday night by a score of 34 to 11. The features of the game were the superior team work of the Eatonville boys and their ability to locate the basket. They made a number of goals from the foul line also. The line up was as follows: M. VanEaton and F. Peterson, forwards; F. Hekel, center; H. Hekel and M. Calloway, guards. S. O'Day substituted for Calloway in part of the latter half. F. Hekel starred throughout the game. Eatonville was well represented with its sixty rooters and boosters. The team plays the Fife Athletic Club at the Eatonville Gym Friday evening. "CAT FEED" AT THE HIGH SCHOOL The teachers of Eatonville enjoyed a "Cat Feed" at the Domestic Science rooms of the High School, Wednesday evening, January twentieth. The flesh of a wild cat killed by Mr. Lyon was, presumably, one of the principal treats offered. Considerable doubt, however, seemed to prevail among the favored guests as to whether they really ate wild cat or only beef. The eleven place cards striking at the foibles of each guest were drawn by miss Nagley. After dinner those interested consulted a ouija board. Thru the skilled manipulation of Miss Canton and Miss Jacobson absent friends were discovered, hidden thoughts were revealed, and the mysteries of the future were laid bare. On everything except the end of the war and the ages of the guests the ouija was communicative. Those present were: Miss Brown, Miss Canton, Miss Dana, miss Jacobson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Lyon, Don Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. Mann, Elizabeth and Katherine Mann, Miss Myers, Mrs. Murray, Miss Nagley, Miss Ahnquist, Mrs. Wilcox and Miss Wilcox. ITEMS FROM THE GRADES Grades 5 and 6 have been busy this week finding out what they didn't know last semester. The 7th and 8th grades, ditto. The marching banner has been awarded to Room three for the present. The 7th and 8th grade room won both pictures this month, having the highest percent of visitors in the room and the greatest number of parents at the P. T. A. meeting. Compositions and posters are being prepared this week to aid in the "Thrift Week Drive." Those in the grades who have started cards are: 1st grade-Edwin Halvorsen, Elizabeth Mann; 2nd grade-Ruth Howard; 3rd and 4th grade-Suki Okino 3, Noweita Howard 1, Lennart Swanson 4. 5-6 Thrift Stamps: Lloyd Leak 5; Alice Green 1; Dorothy Fairbairn 4; Leila Petersen 1; Florence Hoganson 16 and 1 War Stamp. 7-8 Willie Wilson 1; Edward Wingard 12; continued to col. 4 Jennie Miller 3; Donovan Matheny 2; Theodore Swanson 4; Dorothy Matheny 3; Mildred Swanson 5; Clarence Halverson 2; Loyd James 2; George Kreger 10; Denswell Christensen 3. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM ELBE Mr. Fred Romanesko was in Elbe Tuesday. John Bloom has his cousin visiting him. Mrs. Pearl Engel was a Tacoma visitor, Saturday. Mrs. Henry Horn is visiting friends in Seattle this week. Mrs. Edna James is visiting her mother, Mrs. Alice Moriarity. Miss Hawkins and Ralph Holt were in Elbe shopping Tuesday. Bert Rouswiller of National was an Elbe visitor Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury and son motored to Tacoma, Friday evening. Mrs. Ada Exstrom was quite sick the past week, but is better at this time. Mrs. Chas. Lutkins of Pleasant Valley was an Elbe visitor Saturday afternoon. A dance was given in Sam Canida's Hall at Pleasant Valley, Saturday night. A few more cases of German measles were reported the first of the week but all the patients are able to be back in school once more. Mr. G. G. Hardy was a business caller in Morton, Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Kolb was left in charge of the store during Mr. Hardy's absence. The Red Cross Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon at the I. O. O. F. hall. Despite the bad weather a good crowd was present and a great deal of work was accomplished by busy fingers. Frank Lambert has received information that he is to be called to the colors on or about Feb. 15th. Our loss is our country's gain. Friends were surprised to learn of his call, he having been refused when he tried to enlist last fall. The temporary bridge is finished and several autos and some live stock have come across, besides people on food. The work on the new $7,000 bridge, which is to be erected by Pierce and Lewis Counties has not been begun as yet, but Elbe citizens are glad for even the temporary equipment. NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. B. Anthony spent the week end in Flynn. Mrs. A. Harreid of Morton spent the week end in Mineral. Mr. Pat Plumley left Tuesday for Chehalis for medical treatment. Mr. J. D. Adamy expects to move his family to his ranch next week. Dr. Pratt of Seattle is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Rex Ross and family. Mr. H. Ladd who has been seriously ill is much improved at this writing. Mrs. J. D. Adamy spent Saturday at Park Junction at the home of Mrs. J. L. Hill. Mrs. Mattie Osborn of Morton spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Walrath. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler motored to Tacoma Sunday returning home Tuesday evening. Pg. 1, col. 5 Mrs. G. A. Sallstrom had as her luncheon guests, Monday Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Wood and son. Mrs. G. A. Sallstrom had as her dinner guest Thursday, Mrs. A. Thompson of Pleasant Valley. Mrs. W. Toles spent Saturday of last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner of National. A basket ball game will be played at the Gym Friday evening between the high school girls and married ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Rittenhouse returned to their home in Tacoma Tuesday after a two week visit at the L. I. Walrath home. A great many automobiles took advantage of the new bridge across the Nisqually which was completed for traffic Sunday. Miss Mae Mullen was a week end guest of her parents in Seattle. Mrs. Glover filler her vacancy in the schoolroom during her absence. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Wood and son and Mrs. G. A. Sallstrom and daughter motored to National Sunday, spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wood. A number of ladies gathered at the home of Mrs. Carpenter Thursday evening and enjoyed the evening dancing, music was furnished by a new Victrola recently purchased by the Carpenter's. Refreshments were served at a late hour, after which all departed for their various homes, reporting a jolly good time. NEWS FROM BENSTON Mr. Furro has purchased a new Maxwell. The dredge is now digging thro Mr. Anderson's swamp. Mrs. Frank Carlson attended a dance at Roy Saturday night. Mrs. Barbezat and Mrs. Daniels were Kapowsin visitors, on Friday. Miss Annie Airth of Fife attended the program here on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gallaway spent Saturday night and Sunday at Puyallup. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Okfon of Loveland were visitors at Benston, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Will Neilson of Eatonville, attended the program here on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Furro and son, Irvin motored to Tacoma, Saturday, their daughter Alice returning with them. Mrs. Walter Dickenson returned home Friday after a week's visit with friends and relatives in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Daniels had as their guests for the week end, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Daniels of Kapowsin. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morgan have as their guests, Mr. Morgan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan of Snohomish. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lipke and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lipke called at the home of Mrs. Anna Lindeman of Spanaway, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scott and Mrs. Sherwood of Tacoma attended the program Saturday night. Mrs. Scott plays in the orchestra. The Improvement Club held its business meeting and program Saturday night. Election of officers was held and Mr. Chester Morrell was elected president; Mr. Kimble, vice; Oscar Lindall, secretary; Mr. Furrow, treasurer. Continued to col.6 The program was a very elaborate one, the orchestra playing several beautiful selections, after which coffee, cake and sandwiches were served to all. The club will meet again in four weeks. Pg. 1, col. 6 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Fogel spent Tuesday in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg were shopping in Eatonville, Thursday last. Jim Franklin visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McTee of Eatonville spent Wednesday evening at the LeMaster home. Those who visited Tacoma last week were Mr. and Mrs. Giesey, Mrs. John Jensen, Mrs. Paul Nelson and Mrs. Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson received a letter form their son George Saturday. George is a sergeant in Troop B. He says they had a nice trip over and had four meals a day. Those who attended the Cake Shower at Camp Lewis, Thursday were: Mr. and Mrs. Barney Reeve, Miss Hammer, Mrs. Giesey, Edward Hillberg, Mr. Harris, Mrs. LeMaster and son Kelmar, and Miss Martha Ellis. They presented company L. Regiment 361 with cakes from the Ohop Ladies Aid, and company B. Regiment 363 with cakes from the Silver Lake Sewing Club. 250 boys had cake for supper. There were 30 large layer cakes. It was the first piece of homemade cake many of them had tasted since leaving home, and the only treat they had received since some jelly was sent them at Christmas. These boys are mostly all from California and are lonely having no friends near. Several of the boys were noticed furtively wiping away the tears. The good women of the committees near the cantonment can do nothing more gracefully kind and nothing that will be more gratefully appreciated than things like these. OHOP VALLEY NEWS Helen Peterson is on the sick list. Anna Peterson spent last week visiting in Tacoma. Mr. E. Jacobson and son Ernest motored to Tacoma, Monday. Mr. Malm had the misfortune to break one of his ribs a few days ago. Mrs. H. Anderson and daughter Ida were Tacoma shoppers a few days this week. A bunch of Ohopers of the E. H. S. motored to Orting, Friday to attend the basket ball game. The Ohop Ladies and girls contributed 14 cakes to company L of Camp Lewis cantonment last week. Will Jacobson formerly of Camp Lewis was transferred to Camp Kearney, California, the first of the years. Mr. and Mrs. Josselyn are busy remodeling and repairing the Ohop Bob. They will soon be open for business. Mr. Crowe spoke at the Edgerton school Sunday. His subject was Non-partisanship. The meeting was well attended. Gunnar Halvorson of the U. S. Navy is bound for somewhere unknown. When last heard from he was in San Francisco. Mrs. E. Jacobson and Mrs. E. Hedberg were canvassing the district, Sunday getting donations for the Red Cross dance and auction. Remainder of the paper given to advertisements and pieces gleaned from other papers.