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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. 26, February 8, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Just received new Spring styles. Large assortment of finest patterns of all wool fabrics. B. Walthall, tailor, Eatonville. Adv. No. 26-tf. For Sale-12 dairy cows, 2 brood sows. W. E. Snyder, 1 mile west of Silver Lake. Mrs. R. Fitzer is on the sick list. The Perry family are reported to be improving. Will Elmlund of Darrington is visiting his parents. William Smith is on the sick list this week. Donovan Matheny is sick with the measles. Geo. Fenton of National was in the city over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bruen spent Saturday and Sunday in Seattle. Mrs. Moran is still quite ill with the after effects of the grippe. Born on Wednesday last to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Chean, a daughter. Mrs. A. Morse of Tacoma visited a few days with Mrs. R. Beckwith. Dewey and Emily Fredericksen attended the Red Cross masquerade. Smileage books for sale at the Drug Store and at the Dispatch office. Mrs. A. C. Holtz of Kapowsin is taking treatment at the Eatonville Hospital. Luther Wright has accepted a position with the Christensen's Department Store. The Pocahontas Lodge, initiated two members into their mysteries, Tuesday night. Mrs. Geo. Primley and Mrs. Ira Hummon of Sumner spent the week end with Mrs. Chas. Jackson. Pg. 1, col. 2 Con't. The city fathers transacted only routine business at the meeting of the council this week. The Auction Bridge Club met with Mrs. R. Beckwith Wednesday night. Mrs. Brantner won high score. Prof. Lyon went to Tacoma Sunday to find a teacher to fill the place of Mrs. E. Murray who resigned. John Jensen and W. E. Snyder motored to Eatonville Monday evening from Silver lake on business. On account of the auction sale Saturday night there will be no meeting of the Red Cross Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Howard have moved here from Puyallup and are occupying Mrs. C. Fredericksen's house. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Ed Williams, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. A. W. Merrow was assistant hostess. The H. O. A. Club will meet this week with Mrs. Geo. Sabourin. Mae promises the girls something extra. Let's all go. Mr. and Mrs. C. Law of Tacoma and Mr. Coffman of McKenna spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. LaBreche. Mrs. Oscar Johnson returned to her home in Tacoma yesterday. She has been substituting for Miss Bowns, who has had the measles. Mrs. C. C. Emmons of Tacoma spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Larry Smith and also attended the Red Cross masquerade. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Sweeney of Wenatchee have been spending the past week with F. E. Sweeney and family of Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith entertained at Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fredericksen and daughter Dorothy, and Mrs. C. C. Emmons. Miss Eva Johnson of Tacoma, Miss Alien Guptil of Sumner, Will Howard of Seattle and Oscar Johnson of Tacoma, visited here over Sunday. Mrs. A. W. Merrow has just received a letter from their son, Earl. He is now enroute on the way to Florida. He is attached to the Veterinarian Service. Frank Mann who has been on the office force of the Eatonville Lumber Co., leaves in a few days for Kapowsin where he has accepted a position as bookkeeper. Miss Hess of Seattle, arrived in Eatonville last week. She is a nurse and is employed at the Eatonville hospital. Miss Beulah Hoss, nurse, left for her home in Centralia, Sunday. The management of the Red Cross Ball report a large attendance and $52 raised above all expenses, and they wish hereby to express their gratitude to those who helped to make the occasion a success. Mrs. Lieutenant Murray has resigned her position in the Eatonville School on account of the serious illness of her sister. Word has just been received that there is hardly any hope of her sister's recovery. Mrs. Ed Bartlett went last Sunday week to visit her son, Robert Else and his wife. Mr. Else has been stationed for some months in Montana, and has now been returned to Fort Casey, and was given but two days furlough to visit his wife and mother. Mrs. Else accompanied Mrs. Bartlett on her return home. Pg. 1, col. 3 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES EATONVILLE STILL LEADS The Eatonville Quintet sustained their reputation last Friday evening by defeating the Fife Athletic Club on the home floor by a score of 43 to 12. Fife has taken Carbonado's place in the league and will finish the latter's schedule. Some of the Fife boys had the measles, so their places were taken by Athletic Club men. If there is any question, the game will be forfeited to Eatonville. The game was characterized by snappy passing and good team work on both sides. Fife seemed unable to locate the basket, although Sicade shot two long distance field goals. The line up:-- EATONVILLE M. VanEaton, F. Petersen, Forwards; F. Hekel, Center; H. Hekel, S. O'Day, Guards. FIFE W. Heilig, Kautz, Forwards; Vizzard, Center; Sicade, Sonag, Guards. For Eatonville, Scurlock substituted for Petersen and F. Hotes and C. Hedborg for F. Hekel and S. O'Day. For Fife, Norling substituted for Vizzard. ITEMS FROM THE GRADES The 7th and 8th grades are busy this week beginning their new semester's work. The new studies create an interest which we hope will be maintained throughout the term. The 3rd and 4th grade girls won the arithmetic contest; whereas the boys won out in the spelling match last Friday afternoon. Thrift stamps are still being purchased by the students in goodly numbers. BASKET BALL TUESDAY Word was received Thursday that Buckley had yielded the decision to Eatonville, so there will be no game, Friday evening. A game with St. Leo's state champions has been arranged for next Tuesday evening. Everybody turn out for the final game of the season. P. T. A. The P. T. A. Association held its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon in the high School Auditorium, with Miss Jacobson in charge of the program. Miss Dana, the instructor in music, read a paper on "Music in the Public Schools," and gave an interesting demonstration of the approved methods of teaching music to second grade pupils. Miss Meyers of the Domestic Science department demonstrated the method of producing two pounds of butter from one at a cost of 35 cts. per pound. At the business meeting of the P. T. A. Mrs. J. W. Mann reported the transactions f the County Convention of the P. T. A. and Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn gave a highly interesting and amusing account of the trip of the local delegates to and from the convention. P. T. A. ENTERTAINS At the High School, Tuesday evening, February 12th, the Eatonville parent Teachers Association will be hosts to all the people of the Tacoma Eastern district. Hugo Schmidt has kindly consented to present his orchestra from the Benston Improvement Club and will furnish the major portion of the program. Continued to col. 4 Refreshments will be served in the cafeteria for which there will be no charge, nor will there be any admission fee. It is wished that every one possible will come for just a "get- together" "get-acquainted" good time. Pg. 1, col. 4 BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. W. Wingard entertained last Thursday afternoon in honor of her granddaughter, Gretchen Beckwith's eighth birthday. Every little girl present enjoyed herself to the utmost. Those present were: Esther Geiger, Hannah Christensen, Rhoda Hearn, Edith and Nettie Coombs, France and Katie Moran, Ethel Stinnett, Thelma Stevens, Thelma Gates, Alice and may Wilson, Margaret Norwood, Elizabeth Mann, Suki Okono, Noweita and Ruth Howard, Alice Green, Mildred Swanson, Dorothy Fairbairn, Dorothy Matheny, Fannie Leake, Miss Jacobson, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Geiger, and Mrs. Beckwith. BOY SCOUTS AT WORK The Boy Scouts who assisted in the distribution of President Wilson's Flag Day Speech, were: Donovan Matheny, Clarence Halverson, Edward Wingard, and Wilbur Weidert. They secured the promises of about forty persons to read the governmental information literature. The Scout Master has a copy of each of the fourteen booklets, and would suggest that you send to the government for the free copies of "Conquest and Kultur," and "German War Practices." We have still some copies of the Flag Day Speech you may have for the asking, and some post cards wherewith you may send your application for the two booklets you desire. NEWS FROM ALDER Charlie M. made a business trip up the line Saturday evening. The Rebekah Lodge gave a clam feast last week at the Odd Fellow's hall. Mrs. F. J. Hotes left for Portland Friday where she will join her husband. Mrs. Green left for Three Lakes, Friday where her husband is working. Mr. Scurlock has gone to work at Elbe and left his wife to run the ranch. She says she likes it fine. Miss Merry Kellogg is taking care of Mrs. Fife, who has been ill for some time but is now slowly recovering. Amiel Masek visited with his brother in Alder Sunday. He and his brother William have joined the National Guard. Fred Duke has a new way of getting his big game, coaxing them into the barn; but all too late he discovered it was his Uncle's big steer. Better try still another new way, Fred. Charles Masek went to town last week to be examined for the army. When asked what branch of the service he preferred he stated his preference for the aviation. Said Charles, "I don't care how high I go, just so I can keep one foot on the ground." NEWS FROM MINERAL Mr. and Mrs. W. Toles are moving into the J. D. Adamy cottage. Mrs. H. Quinn and children returned home from Tacoma, Monday. Mr. Thompson of Morton was in Mineral the latter part of last week. Mrs. Ed Mitchell and daughter spent Saturday and Sunday in Bismark. Continued to col. 5 Mrs. Ed. Trim spent the week end in Tacoma. Mrs. C. Devers entertained a number of her friends at cards, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wood of National were in Mineral on business Thursday. Miss Florestine LaChapelle and Miss Mae Mullen were Seattle visitors Saturday. Mrs. Everton returned to her home in Seattle after spending the winter with her daughter. Mrs. J. M. Hill of Park Junction was the guest of Mrs. J. D. Adamy, Monday and Tuesday. The card party given at the Ahlstrand hall, Tuesday night was well attended, the evening was spent playing progressive whist and dancing. All present reported a very good time. The members of the Red Cross have decided to meet two afternoons each week in order to get the necessary work accomplished. Their meeting days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. The basket ball games at the Gym played between the Elbe and Mineral boys and Mineral high school girls and married ladies resulted in scores of: 18 to 10 in favor of Elbe and 1 to 5 in favor of high school girls. "A 9 « pound baby girl was born Saturday January 26, to Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Woods. The little lady is the third child and has an older sister and a brother who are delighted with the new addition to the family. Mr. Woods is foreman of the printing department of the Ball Studio, he and his family coming here from Washington only 1 year ago." Corvallis Gazette Times. NEWS FROM ELBE Mr. and Mrs. Dennis left for town Tuesday morning. Mrs. Kellar is confined to her home with German Measles. Henry Jensen is spending several days in Tacoma on business. G. G. Hardy was a business caller in Tacoma, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Romanesko of Pleasant Valley have a new Ford. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maze and son Herbert were Tacoma visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Arthur May and daughter Fern of National were Elbe visitors, Thursday and Friday. Chas. Montague will be in charge of the Standard Oil plant for the coming week, during Mr. Dennis' absence. Mr. and Mrs. Sager and daughter of Pleasant Valley, were guests of Lyman Borden and family Tuesday afternoon. A party was given Mr. Exstrom, Monday evening, Feb. 4, the occasion being a birthday. Many friends were present and spent a merry evening. Mrs. Jess Davis and mother returned to Seattle the last of the week, where Mrs. Davis will visit her parents for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Borden and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sensebaugh and Rilla Ford were Elbe visitors Sunday, motoring from National in Mr. Sensebaugh's car. Saturday evening, Feb. 9, a junior Red Cross program will be given in the hall. Mr. Cox, Superintendent of Schools will make an address. Everybody is cordially invited to be present. Continued to col. 6 Mrs. Sam Terrill of Ashford visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Borden, Sunday. The program given at the I. O. O. F. hall, Saturday evening was well attended and the program was a success, $10.50 being the proceeds of the evening, and will be used for Red Cross work. A farewell party was given Frank Lambert at the I. O. O. F. hall Thursday evening. Frank will be leaving for Camp Lewis soon. His many friends presented him with a wrist watch, a soldier's testament and looking glass, as evidences of the regard in which he is held. His two sisters, Mrs. Ford Phelps of Tacoma and Mrs. Frank Kennedy of National were among the guests present. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley and family left Tuesday afternoon for Castle Rock. Mr. Shirley has purchased a meat market at that place and will make their home at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Shirley have been in charge of the Elbe meat market for the past year and have made many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bevins will have charge of the Elbe market. On Sunday before their departure Mr. and Mrs. Shirley and family were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker. Pg. 1, col. 6 SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Sam Raddue visited at the Jensen home Thursday. Leonard Krones is ill at his home with German measles. Mr. Buchannan of Tacoma, spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the Jensen home. Mrs. Axel Berg and sons Arthur and Frederick spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Reiter at Mud Lake. Mrs. K. L. LeMaster, Mrs. Axel Berg, Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and Mrs. Ellis spent Thursday with Mrs. Marshal Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guske and family of Mud Lake spent Sunday with Mrs. Guske's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McTee have moved to Muck Prairie. They will take charge of Ohneck's chicken dinner Inn at that place. Clarence Bement has not been able to attend school since Thursday as he fill off his horse and bruised his face quite badly. OHOP VALLEY NEWS Mr. Martin made a business trip to Tacoma, Tuesday. Mr. king who is suffering from a fractured arm is greatly improved. Mrs. H. Kjelstad entertained the Ladies Aid, Wednesday. A large crowd was present. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hedberg were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Asplund, Sunday. Mr. T. Peterson has begun his contract on the county road between his place and LaGrande. Mrs. E. Hurley, teacher of Rainier School visited at Jacobson's and Malm's, Saturday and Sunday. Hans and Jens Olden were called to Tacoma, Monday for the examination in the first class of the draft. James Carlson and Andrew Anderson closed the deal on the Hearn building at Eatonville, Tuesday for the Odd Fellows. Mrs. J. Malm and Mrs. E. Hedberg are on the committee for the special premiums of the Tacoma Eastern Fair for the Ohop Ladies Aid. Pg. 2, col. 3, 4 &5 SMILEAGE BOOKS This is a campaign to provide relaxation and entertainment to the boys who are putting gin from ten to twelve hours of hard, steady grind every day. It has been found absolutely necessary to furnish such entertainment on all the Allied fronts in order to maintain the morale of the army and keep the minds of the boys from breaking under the terrible strain which modern warfare imposes upon them. The government has provided a wonderful series of entertainments for the various cantonments, including such artists as Maude Adams, Caruso, mary Garden, Boston Symphony Orchestra, the greatest Broadway Comedies, the pick of the Keith, and Pantages Circuits, together with the most noted lecturers of the United States; all of these entertainments to be given to the soldiers at not to exceed twenty-five cents, the majority of them for ten and fifteen cents. After all these preparations were made, ti was brought to the attention of the Entertainment Committee that a large percentage of the boys would be unable to enjoy them for the following reasons: A very large percentage of the men in the national army have dependents. One-half of their thirty dollars in withheld by the government and forwarded to their families. Their insurance, which they are obliged to take, costs from $4.50 to $7.50 per month. Many of the boys in the enthusiasm of the liberty bond campaign subscribed for bonds on which they are paying from five to ten dollars per month; leaving them approximately sixteen and two-thirds cents per day for incidentals which makes it impossible for them to avail themselves of the entertainment features provided by the government. The Smileage book ;is the medium through which the general public may show their appreciation of what the boys are sacrificing and what they are doing to maintain the honor of America. Every person in the community who can spare a dollar should be glad to purchase one of these books to help keep the boys smiling. In case the purchaser has no friends or relatives at the front the books may be forwarded by you to the Y. M. C. A. headquarters, the Knights of Columbus headquarters, or the Commanding Officer, at any of the cantonments, where they will be distributed among the boys who have not been fortunate enough to receive one from their friends, thereby assuring an equitable distribution of the books. Pg. 4, col. 3 & 4 LETTER FROM OVER THERE Mrs. Susie Wenk nee VanEaton recently received a letter from her cousin, Mr. J. J. Osborn. Mr. Osborn will be remembered as having worked upon the High School building. Following is the letter in part: I suppose you would like to know what has happened since I last saw you. After I left Eatonville, I knocked around Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, and the northern part of Mexico, until I suddenly took a notion, in butte, Montana, to see the war. It was in the last of January, 1916. Following the line of least resistance, I started for Calgary, to enlist with the American legion; but as the Great Northern was snow-bound north of Great Falls, I went west again, and from Seattle went to Vancouver and there on the 11th of February I enlisted in a local battalion, the 131st. After a summer's training at New Westminster, I was sent over-seas leaving Halifax, Nov. 1st, on my birthday. After this I must leave a blank for it is forbidden to write of military matters, and the different places of training here and in France. Suffice it to say that I was in France and saw the most savage fighting off all times, compared with which all ancient and modern wars were the simplest and gentlest games. I suppose you know how the Canadians have been doing superhuman things in this war. They have been in the worst of it all, they were the first to get the poison gas; they held the line at Ypres, Sanctuary Wood, Festubert; and were always given the hardest places and always took their objective the impregnable Vimy Ridge Hill 60, the Pinysle, etc, for example. Please don't think I've been boasting; I just want to show you that we have seen some of the worst passions that human nature is capable of, and we have also seen some of the best, the tenderness and sacrifice that is displayed daily amid the agony, suffering and brutality. Sherman was right, tho' as compared with this war it was only a little back- yard affair that he participated in. We went "over the top" to raid Fritz one night at about 2 a.m. he saw us get out of our trenches, by the moonlight on our bayonets. We staggered on for seven minutes in the face of a hellish fire; then we got the order to retire. Over 900 men went over the top, but only 94 answered "here" when we got back in the trenches. I have been in the hospital in England for about two months. I got mine in the last Canadian stunt, the taking of the Paschendale Ridge and Bellevue Spur, after the Australians had been fighting for it all summer. I was wounded and gassed, and lay for 24 hours on "No Man's Land." I have recovered from the wounds but am still affected with the gas. I guess I will be all right in time, but I am in no hurry to get out of the hospital and sent back into the lines. I will send you a photo of myself as soon as I get out of the hospital and on ten-day leave. While on leave I am going to Scotland and perhaps to Ireland. This is a wonderful country to an American. It is so different from what we are used to. Wishing you and the family all the luck in the world, Your Cousin, J. J. Osborn, 790604 Canadian Engineers, care of Army Post Office. Pg. 4, col. 4 FORTNIGHTLY CLUB The Fortnightly Club met with Mrs. N. C. Christensen last Wednesday afternoon. The program was a musical one devoted exclusively to the compositions of Ethelbert Nevin. Mrs. Christensen gave the following piano solos: "Narcissus," "The Rosary," "Good- night," and the "Gondolier's Song," and Miss Dana sang "My Desire" and "One Spring Morning."