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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. 27, February 15, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Have a Bull for service; service rate, $1.00. O. J. Haugen, Eatonville. Adv. No. 26 to No. 33. Lost-At Redmen Hall, last Saturday night, a ladies umbrella. Finder, please return to Mrs. Clyde Williams, Eatonville. For Sale Cheap-a light buggy with extra pole. E. R. Bartlett, Eatonville. Adv. 26-2t. To Lease-Good ranch; inquire of Mr. J. H. Kipper. Eatonville. Adv. No. 26-2t. Masquerade Costumes for rent at Sabourin's Barber Shop. Adv. No. 26-1t. Mrs. Clyde Williams and children returned to Eatonville, last week from Everett where they have lived for several months. Mr. Williams returned to Eatonville several weeks ago and they are living in their home which Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sherman occupied. The Shermans live in one of J. C. Coombs houses. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Smith have sold their home in Eatonville to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McTee who live in the J. D. Anderson house. The Smiths will build on their place across the Mashell river, formerly owned by A. E. Dye. ITEMS FROM THE GRADES Two of the 7th and 8th grade boys may be seen busily digging during play-time, hidden treasure on the school campus. Why, Boys? We are developing expert drummer boys. The competition is keen and the teams are unusually vigilant and keen in discovering any error made by the opposing teams. Keep it up, boys! Where competition is keen, the results are always better. Continued to col. 2 The Thrift Stamp campaign is still on. The 7th & 8th grades are working industriously to help Uncle Sam and to keep the lead in the Grade Building. The contest between the 5th & 8th & the 6th & 7th grades resulted in a victory for the 6th & 7th. The score was very low, and the boys and girls found out some weak places in their armor. The 7th and 8th grade boys and girls have received their long hoped and looked for Red Cross pins. Each boy and girl is now the proud possessor of one of the pins. Pg. 1, col. 2 RED CROSS AUCTION BRINGS $250.00 Great interest was displayed in the "Auction Sale" held in Redmen hall last Saturday evening under the auspices of the Eatonville auxiliary of the Red Cross. Mr. George martin acted as auctioneer, assisted by C. A. Nettleton.The donations were extremely liberal and everything sold at good prices. Almost everything which could be mentioned was on sale, including,-- Tobacco, potatoes, apples, vegetables, canned fruit, dishes, range, art squares, pictures, clothing, shoes, worsted goods, baby carriage, bread, cake, automobile horn, fowls, rabbits, hay, grain, loads of wood, Eatonville stage tickets, a mule only 25 years old and many more articles too numerous to mention. There were a great many anxious buyers and among them being Leslie Kipper and H. Antonie who bid high for a baby's carriage robe. Mr. Kipper finally won the prize at $9.00. A load of wood was donated by Richard Kittleman to be hauled by Geo. Martin. Mrs. Canty was the lucky winner, and George is waiting for a good road for delivery. There was a lively contest as to who should secure the mule. After a hard struggle it was sold to Leslie Kipper, but the former owner of the beast decided he could not part with it, so with tears in his eyes, offered to swap for its weight in potatoes, which Leslie accepted. Dr. Bridge and Mr. Bruen had a lively tussle as to which should win a dressed chicken for the next day's dinner. Bids were fast and the bird flew high, finally landing in the arms of the Doctor. C. A. Nettleton acted as relief auctioneer, and wanted to sell everything within his reach, even offering the hat he was wearing but he was unable to sell, as all present advised him to "keep his hat on." Cake and coffee were on sale at the lunch table and a neat sum was realized. The net proceeds amounted to about $250. This amount will be expended for the benefit of the soldier boys of Eatonville and vicinity. Knitted outfits and a "Smileage" ticket will be sent to each one. The auxiliary was highly pleased with results and feels well paid for the work accomplished. Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 FARMERS' EXTENSION SCHOOL February 18th to 23rd. Eatonville High School Instructors: County Agriculturist, Cole; Prof. Sievers; Prof. Stahl; Prof. Nystrom; Prof. Wherwine; Supt. B. W. Lyon; Miss White; Miss Myers. {Schedule of classes follows -} Pg. 1, col. 5 NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. Geo. Pankey entertained a few of her friends, Friday afternoon, honoring Miss Ethel Pamment's birthday. Mrs. Rex Ross left for Seattle Wednesday to visit her parents. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church expects to give a basket social in the near future. Mrs. R. C. Wheeler entertained the following at cards, Friday evening: Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. M. Harris and Mr. and Mrs. C. Deavers. Miss Ethel Pamment returned to Tacoma, Wednesday after a month's visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pamment. Dr. R. Ross returned home from Seattle, Saturday. The M. L. C. met at the home of Mrs. Wheeler, Wednesday; a very interesting program was rendered. There will be a Red Cross mask ball at the Mineral Gym February 23rd. A. Seymour left Thursday for Tacoma to visit his brother. James Gavin made a business trip to Chehalis, Monday returning home Tuesday evening. A number of Mineralites gathered at the Gym, Monday evening and enjoyed the evening, with dancing. Cleve Little a sawyer at the M. R. Smith shingle mill had the misfortune to cut his arm quite seriously while at work Monday. Victor Rowe and his bride arrived in mineral, Saturday for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rowe. Roy Longmire and Bessie Hill were married in Tacoma, Saturday. Mrs. L. I. Walrath left on Wednesday to spend the week in Tacoma with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Writtenhouse. Mrs. Stevenson has as her guest her brother of Chehalis. NEWS FROM ELBE Mrs. H. Holt and son Ralph were callers in Elbe, Thursday. Dora Holt who has been attending school at Mineral since the high water washed away the Elbe bridge, returned to the Elbe school, Tuesday. Dr. Bridge was a business caller on Saturday. Mrs. Edna James was a dinner guest of Mrs. John Horn, Thursday. Mrs. George Ailport of Bismarck, spent several days of last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Lambert and family. A program was given Saturday evening at the Elbe Hall by the Junior Red Cross members of the Elbe school. Sup't. Cox was present and gave a very interesting talk to the Red Cross members and the crowd present. The program included Dialogues, Recitations, music, and Songs and was splendidly done. Mr. Cox complimented the Elbe school on its work in the Red Cross and especially the War Savings Stamp work, carried on by the pupils. Mrs. Arthur May and daughter Fern of National spent Friday and Saturday in Elbe, packing their household goods, and Mr. May moved the goods to National, Monday. Miss Hawkins was an Elbe caller, Tuesday. Continued to col. 6 Mrs. Sachs spent two days of last week, Wednesday and Thursday, visiting friends in Tacoma. Several new cases of measles are reported the past week. Pg. 1, col. 6 PEOPLE GET TOGETHER The get-together meeting under the auspices of the P. T. A. association last Tuesday evening was a very successful affair, with an unusually large attendance. Mayor Bridge welcomed the outsiders and urged more and such efficient cooperation that there be no outsiders, but one community of the three or four thousand people in this vicinity. The Hugo Schmidt orchestra found instant favor and received repeated applause of the full house. Mrs. Malcolm and Miss Dana's selections were warmly received. The male quartet from the M. E. church, were twice recalled and agreeably surprised the large audience. After the Basket Ball game a satisfying cafeteria lunch was served and more music by the orchestra delighted the many who yet remained until midnight. MASS MEETING FOR NOMINATION OF OFFICERS On Saturday, March 2, 1918, an election will be held at the Gymnasium of the Eatonville public Schools at which, there will be chosen, one director for a term of three years, one director for a term of two years and one director for a term of one year. A mass meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1918 at the Auditorium for the purpose of nominating candidates for the different terms. All voters are cordially invited to be present. Registration is not required in elections of School Districts of this class. By direction of the Board of Education, Chas. C. Biggs, Clerk, School Dist. No. 73. SILVER LAKE NEWS Chas Haberland of Tacoma, Frank Vance and John Ellis of Eatonville, spent Sunday with Frank Ellis. Alfred Nelson, Chas. Haberland ladies attended the dance at Ohop Bob, Saturday night. Those who spent Tuesday evening in Eatonville, were: Mr. and Mrs. B. Reeve, Miss Bjorkland, Mrs. Paul Nelson and son Alfred, Mrs. Ellis Hillberg and son, Bob and Mrs. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg were shopping in Eatonville, Wednesday. Mrs. LeMaster and Mrs. Axel Berg called on Mrs. Reeve, Wednesday. Mrs. Ellis Hillberg, Mrs. Paul Nelson, and Mrs. Ellis attended the Ohop Ladies Aid on Wednesday. They met at the home of Mrs. Kjelstad. Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster visited with Mrs. Frank McTee on Monday. Mrs. Chas. Kregor and Mrs. Bob Kregor and Mrs. John Jensen motored to Tacoma, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. B. Reeve and Mr. and Mrs. Ayel Berg attended the Red Cross auction sale at Eatonville, Saturday night. Postmaster C. O. Jackson reports that 13 Germans have registered at the Eatonville post office under the alien enemy act. Twelve of these had at some time applied for U. S. citizenship but had failed to perfect their applications. Pg. 2, col. 1 NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS There will be a mass meeting at the auditorium of the Eatonville high School next Tuesday night at which time directors may be nominated as candidates at the coming directors election, Saturday, march 2nd. There will be three directors to elect as all present directors go out of office this spring. It has been customary to nominate candidates on election day. The old way resulted in confusion and the departure is a good move which should allow all voters to know who they are voting for. While the proposed method of nominating candidates is not provided for in the law, there is no doubt that all voters will approve the idea of the mass meeting. Pg. 2, col. 2 A LETTER FROM HARRY ELMLUND ARRY Elmlund, brother of Mrs. C. O. Jackson, wrote the following interesting letter regarding his life in the navy: Santiago De Cuba, Jan. 14, 1918. Dear Sister:-- Your letter written the first came today. The candy came in fine condition and was certainly enjoyed by my bunkies and myself. It was fine to be remembered down here by everyone on Christmas. We all received a kit from the Red Cross donated by a man of Winchester, Mass. It contained the following articles: shaving soap and toilet soap, a tooth brush, a package of envelopes, a handkerchief, four Xmas cards a little package of peppermint candy. It was the cutest bag you ever saw. Our captain gave each one of us a picture of himself of which we are all very proud. We call him "Our God," and we sure think a lot of him. Christmas night we all met in the mess tent and sang songs. We are all just like brothers. We went on a two days hike last week out to an old Cuban copper mine. It was started in the year 1598 and we saw an old monastery which was built in 1602. It was so hot that one of our best men fell by the roadside. We took our graphaphone along and had music in the afternoon and evening. I guess I have been lucky to be here this winter as I hear it is so cold in the states now. Will send the menu of our Christmas dinner which was great. We certainly enjoy the papers. The kiddies in the street can only say five English words and they are, "Give me five cents." Hope this finds you all well and happy, your brother, Harry Elmlund, 71st Com. 7th Reg. U. S. M. C., New York City, care P. M., New York. Pg. 2, col. 6 The odd Fellows' Lodge of Eatonville purchased the J. Hearn business block in Eatonville last week. The lodge will probably change the upper story of the building into a lodge hall and will rent the ground floor as a store. Mrs. Hearn intends to make her home in Eatonville. Pg. 3, col. 5 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER SPECIAL EXECUTION (REAL ESTATE) No. 41676 In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of pierce. F. M. Roberts, Plaintiff, vs. Caroline Stromburg in her capacity as administratrix of the state of Theodore Nelson, deceased; Caroline Stromburg, in her individual capacity; Emil Stromburg, her husband; Jennie Nelson, Sonnie and Nora Nelson; Defendants. Etc. Dated at Tacoma, Washington, this 9th day of February 1918. Robert Longmire, Sheriff, by W. A. Stewart, Deputy. Jas. P. Weter, Attorney at Law, Seattle, Washington. Feb. 15-22 & March 2-9-16. Pg. 3, col. 6 Mr. L. Wesserling of Stringtown was in Eatonville Tuesday transacting business. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Leslie Kipper may build a large and modern garage in Eatonville during the coming year, provided he can get a suitable location. He says his present building does not afford room for the rapidly increasing Ford business. Otto Roseberg, mechanic at the Leslie Kipper & Co. garage passed the army physical test last week in Tacoma. He is now waiting call for our defense in Class A1. E. Longale while working on the Clay city county road, received injuries to his eyes while working a drill on a piece of iron. Shavings flew in Mr. Longale's eyes. The wounds were not serious. Sid Potter had his forehead scalded last Sunday while working at the Nitrate plant, while repairing a steam pipe. His wounds were dressed at the Eatonville hospital and Sid was able to attend the picture show in the evening. Capt. Farr, U. S. A. was in Eatonville Tuesday and spoke to the assembled workmen at the Eatonville Lumber Co. mill in the interest of the L. L. L., an organization backed by the government for the purpose of counteracting I. W. W. disturbances. Capt. Farr is 6 feet 7 inches tall, a striking man to look at. He is a very forceful speaker. All the local mill employees joined the new organization. Capt. Farr is visiting all the camps and mills on the Tacoma Eastern line. The Red Cross wishes to thank all who helped to make the Red Cross Auction a success especially the committee who solicited donations, the business men of Eatonville, the gentlemen who conducted the sale, the ladies who helped with the lunch and Redmen who gave the use of the hall, and for the advertising given by the Dispatch. Carrie K. Martin, Chairman, Red Cross. H. O. A. CLUB MEETS The H. O. A. Club met last Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Geo. Sabourin. A very large attendance and a very enjoyable time was reported. The young hostess, Mae, celebrated her twelfth birthday and regaled her guests along with other delicacies with a birthday cake which she had made herself. Pg. 4, col. 4 EATONVILLE DEFEATS TACOMA LEADERS Eatonville's fast and undefeated high School basket ball team added another victory to their string Tuesday night on the local Gym floor when they met the St. Leo's A. C., leaders of the Tacoma City League. The score, 30 to 20. The local boys gave another exhibition of their well developed team work. The game was marred by rather rough playing. A large gathering of people saw the contest and enjoyed it immensely. The line up: EATONVILLE VanEaton and Peterson, forwards; F. Hekel, center; Callaway and H. Hekel, guards. St. LEO'S Foye and Gordon, forwards; Daily, center; Hunt and Danielson, guards. MASK DANCE FEB. 16th Eatonville Redman lodge will give a masquerade ball in the Eatonville Redmen hall, Saturday night, Feb. 16. the dance has been advertised extensively and a large attendance is expected. Lyon's orchestra of Roy will furnish the dance music. This orchestra is considered by local dancers to give the best music they have ever danced to in this section. Six prizes will be given; First prizes of $5 each to the best and neatest costumed lady and gentleman. This means five dollars in value. Second prizes to most original costume for man and lady, $2.50 in value to each and third prizes of $1.50 in value to most comical man and most comical lady. Tickets for the dance will cost gentlemen $1 and every one is invited to attend. The dance committee is made up of Larry Smith, Geo. Martin and Grover Jacobs. The committee would like to see all dancers in a costume. NEWS FROM BENSTON The Benston improvement Club will meet Saturday night, February 3rd. Mr. Tweeden of Tacoma was in this vicinity, Monday. Marguerite Anderson called on Freida Lipke, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels and son Walter visited with friends and relatives in Kapowsin, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson visited with friends in Tacoma Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Albert Barbezat was shopping in Kapowsin, Tuesday. Parker Tattler is at home after working five months for Mr. Olof Malcom. Chester Merrill and Oscar Lindall were among some of the Benstonites that attended the "Chimes of Normandy" given at Lincoln High in Tacoma, Saturday night. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. A. Barbezat, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lipke and their son Fred motored to Lakeview, Sunday. Mr. Walter Dickenson is helping Mr. Malcom clear land.