THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, Feb 22, 1918 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 01/30/04 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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. 28, February 22, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. W. J. Osborne entertained at dinner, Sunday, her brothers, Mr. Rowland potter, Mr. Horrace potter and wife, Mr. Ray Potter and wife, all of Seattle, also Mr. Bob Potter, wife and daughter, Mr. Roy Wright, wife and daughter, and sister Thelma, all of Eatonville. The following Tacoma Eastern people have been called for Pierce county jury duty, to report March 11th, at the court house: Bessie Rathburn, Alder; F. H. Shepard, Alder; Clara J. Fix, Kapowsin; Mary Williams, Kapowsin; A. C. Hansen, Eatonville; Christine Stinnett, Eatonville. The Ladies Aid Society of Eatonville, will meet at the M. E. Church on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 28. Mesdames C. O. Jackson, Chas, Geiger, L. Wright will act as hostesses for the meeting. There will be a program and a small collation. Mrs. C. Geiger and Mrs. Roy Beckwith were Tacoma visitors Tuesday. A civil service examination will be held at Alder, Wash., March 9th, for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the position of fourth-class postmaster at that place. The compensation for the last fiscal year for Alder post office was $393. Fred Hotes was post master until a short time past but he is now living in Portland, Ore. H. O. A. CLUB The H. O. A. Club of Eatonville will meet at the home of Mrs. Chester Howard, Saturday At 2 o'clock sharp. The club leaders desire a large attendance and promise an interesting meeting. Pg. 1, col. 2 NEWS FROM MINERAL MINERAL BOY WRITES FROM FRANCE Mr. and Mrs. C. Gilbert of Mineral, Wash., have three boys in the service of Uncle Sam. They have received a letter from one of the boys, Ted. From France. The letter follows: January 7, 1918 Dear mother and all: Well, I am in France, can't say just where, but I like it very much here. This is our second camp in France, our first camp after we left England was a rest camp, we were there only three days when we left for the place we are now in. We left New York on the 11th day of December and arrived at this camp on the 4th of Jan. so you see we had a rather long trip it was mighty tiresome but very interesting: We are here doing guard duty, that is part of our company and expect to stay here for some time, we are still quite away from the front and as long as we are doing guard duty, we will not go to the front. We have very good quarters to stay in; in fact the best we have had so far; our food is the best we have had and we sleep in a big stone house suppose at one time it was a veautiful French home. There are a great many here just like it and a good many of them have been turned into hospitals and then some are being used for the soldiers, etc. The war has had its effect on this country; the people in the U. S. don't realize, but we soldiers are seeing and will have a lot to tell when we get back that we cannot write about. They have just opened the Y. M. C. A. here a lady from Chicago has charge of it and we all appreciate it very much as it is the only place we can go where we understand what is being said. I would give any thing if I could speak French and I will if we are here long enough. We are having a great time getting used to the French money here, that is those who have any money left. Most of the boys are broke as we have had no pay day as yet, but I still have a few centimes left so I am lucky. I started this letter a few days ago but didn't get it finished so will do so now. We received our first mail today, it has been about six weeks since I last received any. Received no package but expect them to follow. I wrote you last from England, and hope you received it. Well mother I expect we will be here for some time, doing guard duty and as I am real well you have nothing to worry about. Will be able to write you more often now, but don't worry when you don't hear from me, because it sometimes happens that we can't write. Hope you are all well. Your son Ted. E. K. LaChapelle and his sister, Miss Florestine went to Tacoma, Thursday to see their brother, Oliver before he left to join the aviation corps at San Diego, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. O. Crowell of Tacoma spent the week end with R. C. Wheeler of Mineral. Mrs. Crowell is a sister of Mrs. R. C. Wheeler. The M. R. Smith shingle mill was broke down Saturday; Martin Brown and Del Reynolds took the parts of broken machinery to Tacoma for repairs. Mr. Geo. Pankey expects his sister Martha, from Missouri, Friday to accept the position as bookkeeper in the Mineral Lake Lumber Company's office, now vacant due to Mr. Gavin accepting a position with the government at Vancouver. Mrs. Ed Trim and daughter Gladys, spent Saturday in Tacoma. Continued to col. 3 Mrs. M. L. Wood spent the week with Mrs. G. A. Beachwood of Tacoma. Mrs. J. James went to Eatonville, for medical treatment last Friday. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. B. Anthony. Miss Clara Everton and Miss Mae Mullen were week end guests of Mrs. A. Hareid of Morton. Mrs. Robert Matthews spent the week end in Tacoma. The dance given at the Ahlstrand hall, Saturday night was well attended and all reported having a jolly good time. Mr. A. B. Hareid spent Sunday in Morton. Pg. 1, col. 3 HIGH SCHOOL ITEMS There will be a meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association on Tuesday, February 26th. Interesting subjects will be discussed so let us have a large attendance. The subject of special interest will be "Child Welfare," with Mrs. Howard as chairman of the meeting. Large attractive posters to advertise the "Thrift Campaign" have just been received and will be put on display in various places in the near future. The "Thrift Drive," which is still on in full force, is resulting in goodly sales of the little green stamps. Interest among the students is still on the rise and there is keen competition displayed in securing the red and blue stars. A very splendid feature of the "Drive: in the school is that a great many of the students are earning the money to make the purchases, which means they will more fully appreciate them. ITEMS FROM THE GRADES There will be a special study of the life of George Washington throughout the grades this Friday. The third and fourth grade girls still have the lead in the arithmetic contests while the boys boast of the best record in spelling. The whole school has completed it Junior Red Cross memberships. This means that we shall soon be flying a Red Cross Service flag. Each pupil will be the possessor of a Red Cross button as well. The boys and girls of the seventh and eighth grades are enjoying the lectures given at the high school this week. By the reports handed in they are getting something worth while. For instance, such remarks as this have been dropped, "Gee, I learned a lot about spuds that I never knew before." The 6th and 7th grades gained the victory over the 8th and 5th, grades in a very lively and close contest last Friday. Even the cat got more votes than usual. The Redmen masquerade ball at the Redman hall Saturday night was attended by a large and enthusiastic number of dancers who enjoyed the music of the Lyon orchestra of Roy. Prizes were won by the following: First prize for men, Mildred Steere dressed as a bugle boy. Best dressed lady, Emma Coffman. Most original ladies' costume, Mrs. R. Canty. Most original men's costume, Joe Willis. Most comical lady, Mrs. Larry Smith. Most comical man, Henry Antonie. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM ELBE Mrs. Adam Sachs was a Tacoma visitor, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis returned home the last of the week after spending several days visiting friends in Tacoma. Mrs. Henry Lutkins entertained a large crowd of friends and relatives, Saturday, Feb. 16, in honor of her birthday and that of her grandson, Lee Cronkhite. Mrs. Guntherson and Mrs. Sager and daughter of Pleasant Valley were callers at the home of Mrs. Lyman Borden, Monday afternoon. Dan Sachs and Charlie Montague left Monday for Tacoma, where they will enter the college of Puget Sound. Both boys have the well wishes of friends for success. Mr. Chamberlain formerly of Pleasant Valley was visiting friends in Elbe, Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Ailport and daughter Cleo are making their home temporarily in Elbe, while Mr. Ailport is working in this vicinity. Mr. Ailport is in the employ of the Chicago & Milwaukee Railroad. Roy Montague and Dan Sachs were Mineral business callers, Saturday. Mrs. Alice Moriarity is cooking for the mill crew at Mr. Hardy's mill at Morton. Sam Canida of Pleasant Valley was an Elbe business caller Monday. Mr. G. G. Hardy is spending several days of this week at his mill at Morton. Mrs. Holt and son Ralph, were Elbe callers, Tuesday. Mrs. Ted Borden and three sons of Ashford were visitors in Elbe, Saturday and Sunday. School election will be held at Elve school house, Saturday, March 2nd, for the purpose of electing one school director for the term of three years. Mrs. Sachs spent Monday and Tuesday in Tacoma. Mr. John Bridges left for Tacoma, Monday morning. TIDEWATER NEWS Mrs. Josie Jackson spent the week end with friends in Tacoma. Mr. C. O. Keychem of Oregon is in this locality after an absence of seven years. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Rape entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warren at dinner, Sunday evening. Mrs. Chas. Larson entertained the ladies of the D Circle, at her home on Tanwax creek, Thursday. Miss Esther Gustafson spent the week end in Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lecuyer of Clear lake, called on Mrs. Johnson Davis, Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Morse returned home from Tacoma last week. Mr. Chas. Forse has sold his farm here and moved to Tacoma. Miss Ruby Fritz is on the sick list. Mr. A. N. Christensen Sr. is also on the sick list. Mrs. D. J. Mink was in Tacoma, on business. Prof. Delplane of Edgewood school, gave a splendid talk on "Children's Club Work" Wednesday evening at the Weyerhauser school. The mothers served coffee and cake. Pg. 1, col. 5 EATONVILLE NOMINATES SCHOOL DIRECTORS A small number of voters gathered at the Eatonville high school auditorium, Tuesday evening, to nominate candidates for election as school directors at the election to be held at the Eatonville school gymnasium, Saturday, March 2nd. Norman J. Bruen was chosen to act as chairman of the meeting and Chester Howard was selected to act as secretary. Those nominated were: For the 3 year term; Mrs. N. J. Bruen and G. B. Ingersoll; for the 2 year term; Chas. O. Jackson and A. U. Fairbairn; for the 1 year term; Chas. C. Biggs and Harry N. Green. Dr. Bridge made a motion which carried, that all the nominated candidates be notified by the clerk of the school board and that if the candidates did not withdraw by Tuesday that such candidate's name be printed on the ballot. Mr. Ingersoll and Mr. Green were not present at the meeting. Mr. Ingersoll has withdrawn his name as a candidate. Mutual friends of Mr. Biggs and Mr. Green have persuaded Mr. Green to allow his name to be placed on the ballot for the 3 year term instead of the 1 year term. This will be done. However, the opposition to Mr. Biggs are not contented to allow him to have his office without a contest, so are circulating a petition to place the name of F. S. Steere on the ballot for the 1 year term. Any meetings or petitions which have as their object the nomination of candidates should make know their results to Chas. C. Biggs, school board clerk, by next Tuesday if they expect to get the name of the candidate printed on the ballots. COMMITTEE WANTS SPECIAL PERMIUMS The Tacoma Eastern Fair Association is preparing for the Annual Fair and in line with a general desire for an early premium list, the publicity Committee of the Association met Wednesday evening at the Eatonville State Bank to plan the Annual Fair premium list which is printed in book form. The sense of the meeting was that the committee would endeavor to secure special premiums that would encourage a greater exhibit of live stock also exhibits which have some connection with war relief work and war saving. Norman J. Bruen of the Eatonville State Bank and one of the publicity Committee suggested that very desirable rewards to be offered as premiums would be the thrift stamp for war saving. These, he thought, would be sought as much as cash premiums. Those who attended the Fair last year and saw the great number of excellent exhibits for which there was no premium, should turn their attention at this time to deciding on special premiums which they can give for worthy exhibits. The committee will meet again Monday and will be prepared to make announcement of plans in the next issue of the Dispatch. In the mean time interested persons may secure added information by getting in communication with the secretaries of the Association or with any of the following: Norman J. Bruen, Dr. Bridge, N. C. Christensen, Mrs. Carrie Martin, E. R. Vaughn. JUNIOR RED CROSS DANCE & BOX SOCIAL at Tanwax Hall March 2nd, 4 piece orchestra. Pg. 1, col. 6 EATONVILLE 18 ROY 17 The Eatonville High School basket ball team ends a successful season. Eatonville ended the Pierce County league schedule with a perfect percentage, when they defeated the fast Roy team 17-18. the game proved to be vary snappy and fast with only a few fouls called. The home team was handicapped greatly on account of the slippery waxed floor; also Eatonville's star forward, Mr. Frank Petersen, was out of the game on account of a broken leg which he received at the Eatonville - St. Leo's game. The team will have to be remodeled now, on account of Petersen's injury; and there will be no game next Friday as the team is going on an excursion to Tacoma. The home team will journey to Enumclaw, March, 1st. Eatonville ranks first as yet in the City league and they ought to have a chance at the State High School title. Herman Hekel, Mgr. Of the Eatonville High School Basket Ball Team. P.T.A. TUESDAY FEB. 26 February 17th, has been set aside for the celebration of the founding of the national Congress of Mothers in 1897. This was such an imported event, and the benefits derived are so great that it is most fitting there should be an annual national recognition, or as it is called, Child Welfare Day. As the regular meeting of the Eatonville Parent-Teachers' association is Feb. 26th that date has been chosen for this community's part in the national celebration. There will be a suitable program and also a voluntary contribution will be accepted to help with the Child Welfare work. There is so much to be done and the work is always crippled by lack of funds. Very appropriately miss MacDonald, the county school nurse will address the P. T. A. the same afternoon. The subject of her talk will be Public Health and school nursing. She will be glad to answer any questions which the parents wish to ask her. Some time ago she examined the school children and she will bring with her the Health records of the pupils of Eatonville together with the notes to the parents. This will be a golden opportunity for all parents interested in their children's welfare. ASTOLFO QUIRICONI Astolfo Quiriconi was born in Ponte Buggianese Lucca, Italy, March 20th, 1888, and came to America fourteen years ago. He died February 15, 1918. Mr. Quiriconi married Miss Hazel Williams at Tacoma, June 30th, 1914. They made their home in Eatonville for two years, then moved to Aberdeen where Mr. Quiriconi worked at the Anderson- Middleton mill until recently where he contracted a cold which turned into pneumonia. He was sent to Dr. Matson's Sanitarium, Milwaukee, Oregon, by Dr. Ahlman of Hoquiam, being accompanied to Portland by his brother-in-law, Tom Williams. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, mother and father and two brothers and a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held at the Eatonville M. E. church. Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. F. H. Walker officiating. A. W. Merrow had charge of the burial. Interment was made in the Eatonville cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends and relatives who so kindly assisted us in bearing our recent loss and bereavement in the death of Astolfo Quiriconi. We also desire to express our appreciation for the floral offerings. Mrs. Hazel Quiriconi, Mrs. S. E. Williams and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. Mattoni. Pg. 3. col. 5 Men not of selective service age who are accustomed to handling horses have opportunity for specialized service in the enlisted Veterinary Corps, enlistments for which are now being taken. The 2,000 men wanted include veterinary and agricultural students, farmers, stablemen, and others who have had experience handling horses. Pay ranges fro $30 to $56 a month, with clothing, food and quarters. Application for enlistment may be made at any Army recruiting station. Pg. 3, col. 6 121 RELIGIONS AMONG 31,000 MEN AT CAMP A religious census at Camp Lewis, completed Monday by Lieut. George Raymond, aide to the commanding general, shows 121 different religions among 31,000 men. The largest number to profess a single religion is 7,390 - Roman Catholics. Methodism claims the next largest number- 4,483, while there are 3,154 Presbyterians. There are 2,229 Baptists, 1,603 Episcopalians, 1,114 Mormons and 640 Christian Scientists. Six soldiers are agnostics, 153 are atheists, and 2.616 are non-sectarians. There are 43 Hebrews but there are also Jews numbering almost 650 divided among reform branches of the religion. There are six Holy Rollers, 36 Infidels, one "True Samaritan," one "Non-progressive Christian," to Confucians, 57 Friends, one Fatalist, one Occultist, one Yoga, 123 Unitarians. Pg. 4, col. 2 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Beulah Hoss of Centralia is visiting her mother, Mrs. Art Waddell in Eatonville. A marriage license was issued to J. J. Bo?nger and Mary King, both of Mineral, Wash., this week in Tacoma. Miss Hazel Van Bevers of Tacoma spent the week end with her sister Mrs. Chas. Geiger, in Eatonville. Mrs. B. Brantner entertained the Auction Bridge Club, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ada Hearn won high score. The Royal neighbors will give a dance in Eatonville at the Redman hall, Saturday night, March 16th. The dance will be a "Tim Finnegan Ball" and all dancers who can are supposed to wear Irish costumes. Prizes will be given. The Lyon Orchestra will play and this is announced as their last appearance in Eatonville this season. Nels Christensen has purchased a Scripps-Booth roadster automobile. It has wheels with wire spokes and in appearance it is a first class chariot. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Petersen had as their Sunday guests, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Larramie and Mr. Eugene Larramie of Tacoma. Mr. P. L. Larramie is a brother-in-law of Mr. P. S. Petersen and Mr. Eugene is a nephew of our genial "sole maker." Mr. Lew Kreger of LaGrande was an Eatonville visitor last Wednesday. Pg. 4, col. 3 OHOP VALLEY NEWS A large crowd of Ohopers attended the dance at Eatonville Saturday night. Mrs. E. Hedberg is visiting friends in Seattle. Mrs. Kjelstad is ill at the Eatonville hospital. Mrs. Hurley and Miss Marian Tripler were week end guests of Mrs. J. Malm and Miss Naomi Light. Mrs. J. Malm entertained the Girls Sewing circle, Saturday. Those present were: Mrs. Hurley, Mrs. Grundell, Mrs. Manning, Naomi Light, Ida Anderson, Anna Peterson, Mary Jacobson, Ethel Jacobson, Olga Olden, Mrs. Jaensch and the hostess, Mrs. J. Malm. Mrs. Jacobson drove to Clear Lake, Friday. Mr. J. Malm made a business trip to Tacoma, this week. Miss Ida Anderson entertained a few friends on her birthday, Wednesday. SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. Nels Aspelund and Mrs. Kropf spent Thursday with Mrs. Ellis Hillberg. Mrs. Sam Raddue called on Mrs. Chas. Wallace, Thursday last. Those who attended the smoker in Tacoma Thursday, were Mr. Bob Kregor, Mr. Axel Berg, Mr. John Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford manning, Mrs. Grundel and Pud King. Don't forget the school election, March 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., one director to be elected. Miss hammer had as her dinner guests, Sunday, Miss Doris Reeve of Swan Lake and Mr. Jens Olden of Ohop. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen motored to Tacoma, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, who have been living on the Kipper farm, have moved to Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ellis have moved to Everett. Mr. Ellis has been employed at the Lakewood farm. Those who attended the masquerade dance at Eatonville, Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kregor, Miss Bjorkland, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis and son Lawrence and Chas. Haberland. Alfred Nelsen spent the week end with friends in Tacoma. Pg. 4, col. 4 NEWS FROM BENSTON Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dickensen have moved to Trout Lake where Mrs. Dickensen has accepted a position as cook for the shingle mill men. Oscar Lindall had bad luck while in Tacoma, Wednesday night of last week. Some person stole his Ford car. The dredge is almost through digging on the Anderson ditch; they will move back to the forks, below Mr. Elhart's farm and continue digging. Mrs. Earl Elhart called on Mrs. F. Lipke, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, all of Tacoma, were in Benston Sunday. Eight members attended the Aid at Mrs. Barbezat, Thursday. The Aid meets with Mrs. Furro, February 28th. Mr. Chas. Wilson is ill with a bad cold. Those who called at Lipke's last week were: Mrs. Laura Brown, Mrs. Albert Barbezat, Mrs. Dickensen. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kimbal, Feb. 13th, a baby boy. Miss Ruth Morckell spent the weekend in Tacoma. Mrs. James has as her house guest, her niece from Tacoma. Chester Morell and Oscar Lindall attended the dance at the Grange, Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. F. Lipke, entertained Mr. Peter Gund at dinner, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Krause called on Mrs. Dickensen, Friday. The Gund boys have purchased them a new Ford. PROTEST BY EATONVILLE The following letter taken from the Tacoma Tribune, Sat. February 15th: The members of the Eatonville high school team feel that they and their playing facilities were misrepresented by the impressions given in the write up in your columns this week. We have a modern fire-proof gymnasium, fitted with the latest and best equipment. It contains, among other features a fast, hardwood floor, 40x70feet in the clear-large enough for the best team work; one of the best in the state, including the larger cities. Our team averages 149 pounds, and no member of the team has ever slugged an opposing player at home or abroad or been guilty of ungentlemanly conduct. We cannot say this of some of our opponents. The game was fast, rough, and featured by "rag chewing." Both teams could not win, and if we are treated with the same courtesy we accord our opponents we will have no complaints to make nor alibis to offer. We have an open date on the 22nd. Thanking you for the courtesy of space in your columns, I remain, yours truly, Herman Hekel, Manager of the Eatonville high School Basket Ball Team. In reference to this communication, it may be stated that all games from Eatonville are reported from outside sources. The floor may be one of the best but all the visiting teams which have played there this season have remarked that the peculiar construction of it- especially the walls behind the baskets-are bothersome to strange teams. Whether it is or not, we don't know. As to the weight averages, we know nothing, save that the Eatonville center is reported to weigh 215 pounds, which would certainly make him heavier than any of the St. Leo's team. Eatonville has a return date with the St. Leo's team. Tacoma Tribune. Mrs. O. LaBreche is spending the week end in Tacoma.