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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. 29, March 1, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL For Sale Cheap-A 6 room house chicken house, wood shed and barn on two lots; all fenced. Terms or cash. Apply at Sabourin's Barber Shop. Beginning March 5th, School District No. 73 will dispose of surplus Leghorn and other hens at the regular market price. First come, first served. Chas. C. Biggs, District Clerk. For Sale-8 ten-gallon used milk cans, good as new; Price, $5.00 each. Phone 29 F 5. Hans Christensen, Box 95 R 1. For Sale-A 7 room house, barn and wood shed on two lots, well improved; 3 acres, partly improved. 1 lot with business building, and improvements, inquire, C. A. Nettleton. Lost:--A small black pig, about 6 weeks old. Notify Mrs. D. W. Amrine, Eatonville. Leslie Kipper and Company delivered a new Ford truck to the town of Eatonville this week. The truck will be used for repairing streets, walks, and bridges and in beautifying the city. It will take the place of numerous teams and wagons which have been hired to do town work in times past. Mrs. Chas. Boucher of Alder and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg of Eatonville, R. F. D. are members of the T. and E. Fair premium committee. Their names were inadvertently omitted from these columns in a recent issue of the Dispatch, in connection with special premium work. N. H. Larson of Tacoma has purchased the stock of jewelry, silver ware and etc. From Mrs. A. Hearn, and will conduct the business the same as before with a large stock of new goods added. Mr. Larson expects to be ready for business, the early part of next week. A meeting of the superintendents will meet in the Eatonville High School, Thursday evening march 7th, at 8:00 p.m. It is very important for all to be present as important maters will be discussed and this will be the only meeting until Fall. NEWS FROM MINERAL Mrs. Rex Ross returned to her home, Thursday after a two weeks visit with her parents, in Seattle. Mrs. W. Toles took her daughter to the Eatonville Hospital Saturday for treatment for an ulcerated tooth. Mrs. A. Hareid of Morton, spent the week end at the R. C. Wheeler home. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pankey went to Tacoma, Friday to meet the former's sister. Miss Clara Everton spent the week end in Seattle with her parents. Joe Seymour who is stationed at Bremerton spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs. B. Anthony has accepted the position as central girl. Robert Matthews made a business trip to Seattle, Monday. Mrs. W. Miller spent the week end in Tacoma and Seattle. Mrs. W. Dean and daughter returned home Thursday after a month's visit in Seattle and Everett. G. A. Sallstrom of National spent the week end with his wife and daughter of Mineral. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wheeler motored to Morton, Sunday. Mrs. Osborn of Morton spent the week end at the L. I. Walrath home. Mr. and Mrs. Randles moved in the cottage vacated by the Gavins. Mrs. R. Matthews and Mrs. C. Gilbert were Tacoma visitors the past week. M. L. Wood is on the sick list with La Grippe. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sallstrom and daughter, Arvilla and Mr. and Mrs. M. Harris and son, Martin motored to National, Sunday, spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wood. Under the auspices of the Red Cross Society another highly successful dance was given at the Gym, Saturday evening, February 23rd. Pg. 1, col. 3 OUR SCHOOLS ITEMS FROM THE GRADES PROGRAM 5 & 8 GRADES Friday, February 22 1. Song, "America" by all. 2. Paper, "George Washington" -Noreen Norwood. 3. "Maxims of Washington and Lincoln"-by all. 4. Debate, "Resolved, that Washington was a greater man than Lincoln." Aff. Ivan Lane and Dale Leake; Neg. Denswell Christensen and Lloyd James. 5. Recitation, "The Schoolhouse and the Flag"-Lloyd Leak. 6. Reading "Pres. Wilson's Proclamation to the School Children of the United State."- Don Lyon. 7. Recitation, -- "A Prayer for the Nation," - Mae Sabourin. (as a Red Cross nurse.) 8. Motion made, seconded, and carried to send notice to Sup't Cox that the Eatonville schools are "Red Cross schools." 9. Salute to the flag, and pledge of allegiance. -by all. 10. Song, "Star Spangled Banner," -by all. The Junior Red Cross meets every Wednesday after school in the sewing room, under the direction of Miss Meyers, assisted by the various teachers. Yesterday's attendance was good, but we hope for a constantly increasing attendance at the future meetings. Hot lunches are served in the Cafeteria at the High School. Children can obtain a hot dish for 3 cents to eat along with lunch brought from home. They can also buy a dessert for 3 cents, and sandwiches for 5 cents. Miss Browning and Mrs. Jacobson from Seattle were weekend guests of Miss Jewel Jacobson. In our baseball game of spelling last Friday, the 3rd & 4th grade girls defeated the boys by a score of nine to eight. Last Tuesday only one word in written spelling for the whole room was misspelled, that being the troublesome word, "believe." The Farmers' Institute was very interesting to most of the pupils. By the attendance we believe we have many to-be farmers among us. "Finnigan Ball" at the Redman hall, Saturday night March 16th. Pg. 1, col. 4 KAPOWSIN NEWS The Farmers' School and Home Economics Institute which was held at the Kapowsin School on the 25, and 26 of February proved a good success and the attendance of representative farmers from this vicinity showed that the institution was appreciated and was wanted. During the two days there was given, by prominent professors from the State agriculture college of Pullman, twelve forty-five minute lectures dealing with the following subjects: soil improvements; soil fertility; crop production; dairy heard improvement; milk production; feed and feeding the farm flock; housing the hen; the chick; egg production farm management; and the home garden. The home economics division included two half day lectures and practical demonstrations of war substitutes. The average attendance at each lecture was 55 adults. The interest in the subjects treated was evenly divided with probably a little favoritism shown to those subjects treating with the soil directly. The institute was under the leadership of Mr. C. E. Cole, Pierce County Agriculture Agent, who expressed himself well satisfied with the support given. CHARLES JUSTUS WRITES FROM FRANCE Mrs. Lydia Justus of Lind, Wash., formerly of Elbe writes the Dispatch editor that she has received a letter from her boy, Charles who is now with the U. S. forces in France. Mrs. Justus says, "I am glad that my son remembers me. He writes promptly. Christmas was the first in 24 years that we were not together so I miss him but am glad to say I gave him up for some purpose." Charles enlisted in the Marines last April. His mother has sent a copy of a recent letter from him, to the Dispatch for publication, thinking that his friends in this section would be pleased to hear from him. The letter follows: "Dear Mother:--I am not permitted to say where I am, but I feel fine and happy, plenty to eat and a good place to sleep and all the clothes I want to wear. "I am saving my money. I have $150 saved already. We won't be able to get our mail very often so when you write, you write a long letter and tell me all about everything. "Some of the boys were seasick but will gladly say that myself as well as many others were not. I don't need that sweater for some time. If I take it now I will have to carry it along with me. I have all I want to carry. Write soon as you get this so as not to delay the time here. It may take a month or more to get your letter. "I went down to visit my uncle in Virginia when I was at _______Va. drilling. I had a short visit at the old home place. I went to the old school house where I first went to school, a little boy, I cut my name on a beech tree and it was there just as plain as ever. I certainly enjoyed myself for three days. "Christmas all of the boys got a scoop of tobacco and toilet articles. They were pleased to get them. Nothing does a soldier more good than a letter from home. You are the only one that I get letters from and my sister." Charles Justus. Note" Mr. Justus would like to have letters from his friends and sends his address asking that his mother have the Dispatch publish his address. His address is 36th Co., 9th Regt., U. S. M. C. care Postmaster, New York City. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Overlie, a nine pound baby girl, on February 20th. Pg. 1, col. 5 SILVER LAKE NEWS Office of Supply Officer. 116 Train Headquarters and Military police. A. E. F. France, Jan. 20, 1918. My dear Mother: Well today is Sunday so I thought I would write you a few more lines to let you know that I am getting along fine and dandy, and that I like the work better every day. This leaves me feeling fine and hope that you and Dad, and Al are all well. This wind is blowing a little today, but it is not very cold just now, but then you never can tell when it is liable to change, have had a little snow just enough to remind a fellow that winter is still here, but it will not be long now before we will have Miss Spring with us again. You ought to see the stores over here, they have the funniest little stores in some of the towns that you ever saw, everything mixed up together, and you go around and when you see something that you want to buy, just pick it up and say Franc, and the storekeeper shoots the price at you like a gattling gun, just as soon as I have time will send you a few little things that we are allowed to send home as they have made a new ruling on what to send and what not to send. Excuse me for a few minutes as I hear mess call so I think I had better grab my mess kit and get into line for something to eat, well am back again, had a fine dinner, here's what we had, war bread, mashed potatoes, beef stew, boiled onions, coffee and sugar, what more would you want, and cooked to a Queen's taste, am getting so fat, will have to buy some larger clothes, ha ha ha. Oh, yes Kolstad is still mess sergeant, and cranky as all Swedes are, but as he is such a good mess sergeant we like him so much better for being cranky once in a while. Have not heard from Mrs. Lang for quite a while so I think I will write her a few lines this afternoon and tell her I am still alive. Your loving son, George H. Nelson. Miss Anna Larson and Fred Hendrickson spent Sunday with Miss Hammer. Miss Mildred Steere and Miss Hope Vance of Eatonville spent the week end at the Ellis home. Miss May Krones of Tacoma spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones. Mrs. Nels Aspelund spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson at Ohop. Mrs. Wessenberg visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen Thursday. The Silver Lake Sewing Club met with Mrs. Geisey of Stringtown, Thursday. There were 22 ladies present and a very enjoyable afternoon was had by all and a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr. George Kregor has purchased a Ford car. Kelmar LeMaster Jr. is spending the week in Tacoma with his grandmother. The program given by the Silver Lake Sewing Club was well attended. The program follows: Instrumental music by Velma LeMaster; Song "America" by the Guske children; Instrumental music by Miss Doris Reeve; Song "Yankee Doodle," by the Swan Lake School children; A play "The Shadows" with the following in the cast: Mrs. Barney Reeve; Mrs. LeMaster; Mrs. Marshell Harris; Mrs. Bob Kregor; Grant Johnson and Bob Hillberg. Song, "Dixie" by the Ellis quartette; a play, "Mirandy's Minstrels," by the Club. Continued to col. 6 A play, "Mrs. Black's Pink Tea," by the club. A war luncheon was served and plates were laid for 160. Pg. 1, col. 6 ELECT THREE DIRECTORS SATURDAY Eatonville School district no. 73 elects three directors, Saturday. Election will be held at the gymnasium. Polls will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Candidates are: 3 year term; Mrs. E. Bruen, H. N. Greene; 2 year term, Chas. Jackson, A. U. Fairbairn; 1 year term, Chas. Biggs, F. S. Steere. The campaign is quiet. None of the candidates issue any statements. Quite a number of people expect the editor of the Dispatch to get wild and tear his hair and froth at the mouth. To tell the truth I believe in the rule of the majority as expressed by their vote. After election I believe in the rule of the directors. I am not in favor of the rule of long haired men and short haired women. All the candidates are representative people of this community and are entitled to the support of every citizen after election to office. There is no question in my mind but that each and every candidate seeks the office with the idea that he will serve the community honestly with the welfare of the children as a sacred trust. Other thoughts are out of place. A campaign of lies and deceit is sure to blacken the character of your future directors. An incident that cannot be overlooked is the fact that this district's tax levy is the highest in Pierce County, twice as high as Tacoma's levy. Binding economy is not necessary to a district as rich as ours, but reason would advise that we get down to earth. The school buildings are adequate without further proposed construction, such as the open air skating rink, etc. let us start paying for what we have. These are suggestions that candidates should bear in mind as well as voters. 9 JOIN ODD FELLOWS The Odd Fellows lodge of Eatonville is increasing it's membership in a campaign which was initiated a short time ago. The East Tacoma odd Fellow's lodge put on the first degree work last Friday night and Eatonville lodge joined with them. Those who were initiated from Eatonville, were: Chas. O. Jackson, Luther Wright, Dr. Wiseman, E. A. Skewis, Fred Matheny, Grover Jacobs, Harry James, John Eisenschmidt, Fred Hendricksen. Among local odd Fellows who helped to start the candidates on the road to Jericho were: Mr. Kipper, Sr., Leslie Kipper, H. O. Morgan, Dahl Stidham, Nels Christensen. A marriage license was issued to Howard Crate and Thelma Ohneck at Tacoma last week. The parties gave their address as Spanaway. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Anderson returned to their home in Eatonville last Thursday, from Tacoma. They have been away since the middle of last summer. Mr. and Mrs. William McCutcheon arrived in Eatonville last week from California after touring that state for several weeks. They are not decided as to where they will locate as they did not find California to their liking. For Sale-20 Barred Rock hens. Mrs. L. D. Vaughn or Dispatch office for particulars. Pg. 4, col. 4 NEWS FROM BENSTON One of the most elaborate programs of the winter was given at the Benston School, Saturday evening Feb. 23rd. it was a monthly meeting of the improvement Club. The program consisted of songs, recitations, selections by the orchestra, and speaking by Prof. Lyon of Eatonville, Prof. Kent and W. Schuh of Kapowsin. Eight young people from the Lincoln high school sang solos which were greatly enjoyed by all. There also was a large crowd from Eatonville. After the program, cake, coffee and sandwiches were served to all present. It is the wish of the Benston ladies who helped serving that all were equally served. Mr. Earl Elhart went to Tacoma and Sumner, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Tacoma attended the program here last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. Lindall were unable to attend the program Saturday night on account to sickness. Mrs. Anna Lindenau of Spanaway is spending the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lipke. Mr. Albert Barbezat is visiting his parents at Ferndale, Wash. for a week. Mrs. Barbezat, Blanche and Helen Barbezat called on Mrs. Furro, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Elhard and son, Arthur called at the home of F. E. Lipke, Sunday afternoon. The Misses Alice Furro and Stella Pieklick of Tacoma spent Sunday at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Prof. Kimbal had as their guest over the week end, Mrs. Kimbal's mother and sister of Seattle. Mr. James and Mr. Barbezat made a business trip to Tacoma Thursday.