THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, May 3, 1918 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 04/12/04 ************************************************************************ 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. 38, May 3, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mr. M. Fellows, Cheney, Wn., says his 19 year old daughter has been wonderfully benefited by taking Dr. Mellenthin & Co.'s treatment for ear and nose trouble. She has gained in weight and feels fine. Dr. Mellenthin & Co. will be in Tacoma, Tacoma Hotel, Mon., Tue., & Wed., May 13, 14 & 15. Mr. Hjalmar Carlson, 6 « Main Ave., Spokane, Wn., says he had rheumatism and sciatica so bad that he could not walk nor stand up straight. Since taking Dr. Mellenthin & Co.'s treatment he had no more trouble and is working at heavy labor again. Dr. Mellenthin & Co. will be in Tacoma, Tacoma Hotel, Mon., Tue., & Wed., May 13, 14, & 15. Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank Mr. Herman Hekel, manager of our basketball team and all those who so kindly assisted him in paying my doctor bill for injury I received while playing one of our games and that your kindness was accepted in the same spirit that it was given and fully appreciated. Frank E. Petersen. Pg. 1, col. 2 Mr. Wm. Otto, who is in the employ of the Eatonville Lumber Co., has donated to the School Library, six volumes, O. Henry's works; six volumes, Kipling's works and six volumes Business Men's Adviser. These books are all in excellent condition and the School Board will appreciate the value of the gift as well as the spirit that prompted it. Baseball, Sunday, May 5th, Eatonville vs. National. Mr. and Mrs. Hutsell former proprietors of the Good Eats Restaurant in Puyallup, which they handled for about five years, will open the Mashell hotel and restaurant next Saturday. They will keep boarders, serve regular meals and short orders and make a specialty of dance suppers and meals at all hours. We are always glad to welcome such experienced business people to our town. Frank Hekel had a minor operation of the right hand which had become infected from a bruise. Mr. Cecil Coleman returned Sunday from an extended visit to friends in Tacoma. Dr. Wiseman, wife and family motored to Seattle, Sunday returning Tuesday morning. Mrs. Wiseman while there visited the Rainier Beach Woman's Club and reported having a very enjoyable time. C. A. Howard, (dispenser of "whatever ails you") and wife were Tacoma visitors, Wednesday. Mr. Howard's visit was one of business, while that of Mrs. Howard was one of pleasure. Miss Tillie Mangunsen of Seattle, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Green. Miss Mangunsen's visit will be of the summer's duration. Fishing is reported to be very good in Silver lake. Ask Geo. Sabourin's tonsorial artist. He knows. Mr. Robert Coombs, arrived in Eatonville, Saturday night and remained until Sunday evening. Mr. Coombs is looking fine and he says he never felt better in all his life. Miss Anna Allard, who had been on an extended visit to Olympia and Seattle, returned to Eatonville the early part of the week. Arthur Palmer, assistant superintendent of construction at the "Snow Hotel", caught the "spring-fever" and went fishing, returning with a good catch. Rolli Potter motored to Tacoma, Monday morning on a business trip and returned at noon the same day, making a record with his Buick. Mr. Wood, manager of the Eatonville Lumber Co.'s meat market, visited his family in Tacoma, Sunday. Mr. Wood is very busy at present getting his house ready for his family whom he is going to bring here from Tacoma in about two weeks. E. L. McDowell, who is employed by Torger Petersen on the state road contract, suffered a severe laceration on his face last Tuesday by being struck by a cable. The Ladies of the Silver Lake Sewing Club will give a "bakery sale" at Christensen's Department store, Saturday afternoon, May 4th. The proceeds of the sale will be used in purchasing War Savings Stamps. Pg. 1, col. 3 Mike Patrick, Indian head faller in the employ of the Royce Lumber Co. was struck by a falling limb sustaining a broken collar bone and severe cut on his face. Mr. Patrick's father was severely injured by a run-away horse last week and is confined to his home. C. S. Williams, after a short stay in Raymond where he was employed in a shipyard, is again in Eatonville. Clyde does not like the idea of living on docks in order to keep above the high tides. Miss Mildred Swanson, of Eatonville, took high honors in a recent County spelling contest in Tacoma. Gilbert Matheny was injured in the Royce mill last Monday. He cut his fingers with the big saw. J. C. Pratt, whose place of business at 523 Puyallup Ave., Tacoma, was recently destroyed by fire, is again making his regular runs. His new address is 519 Puyallup Ave. Mr. Pratt sustained a severe financial loss as he carried no insurance; all of his records as well as the other contents of the building were destroyed and he has no means of checking up his outstanding accounts. It is a matter of honesty that all who know themselves to be indebted to him should pay their bills promptly. If this should be taken care of at the immediate moment, it would be of great assistance to Mr. Pratt and would be very much appreciated by him. P. T. A. MEETING The P. T. A. had a very interesting meeting last Tuesday, afternoon, the subject for discussion being, "The Kindergarten in Eatonville Schools." Mrs. Wilcox acted as chairman and handled the subject in a masterly manner. Supt. Lyon delivered an address on how to get the kindergarten established, and twelve prepared papers were read on the various phases of the subject. The Kindergarten Committee will inspect the school census and visit the parents of all children of kindergarten age to learn the sentiment as to the need of a kindergarten, and then supply this data to the School Board. The meeting was visited by County Supt. of Schools, Cox and Miss Arnquist, who is the government representative on Boys and Girls Clubs. Miss Arnquist delivered a very interesting address on the subjects of war gardens and thrift stamps. Mrs. Steere is the local leader of the Boys and Girls Garden Club. The following delegates to the State Convention to meet at Tacoma, may 9th, 10th and 11th were chosen: Mesdames Fairbairn, and E. A. Williams of Eatonville, and Mrs. Lewis of LaGrande. Alternates are. Mesdames Steere, Norwood and Elmlund. The County Convention will meet in Eatonville, during the last week in may, the day not yet being designated. Miss Ahnquist's room was awarded the picture for the largest number of visitors and Miss Glenn's room was awarded the one for having the largest number of parents at the P. T. A. GUESS WHO? A certain stage driver from Tacoma, on returning with his load undertook to drive them over the "boulevard" at "Trout-less Lake" and show them the beautiful scenery there. Going around the corner at "Death Point" the auto skidded and landed to one side without any splurage whatever. Our efficient taxi-driver put the car in order and continued showing off the wonders of the "Trout-less Lake" scenery. Pg. 1, col. 4 EATONVILLE GIRL IN MILITARY DRILL (Special to the Dispatch) Signe H. Green, of Eatonville, is one of the 150 girls taking military drill at the State College of Washington. The class is given under the supervision of Colonel W. T. May, commandant of the college cadet corps, and meets every Tuesday and Friday morning at seven-thirty to go through regulation army drills. At present officers of the cadet corps are in charge but, as soon as the girls have received sufficient training, members of the ranks will be appointed non-commissioned officers and placed in command. Besides the physical benefit the girls derive from the training, they are gaining an appreciation of the military routine the soldiers are undergoing in the training camps throughout the country. Colonel May states that the girls learn more quickly than the men, and have better sense of rhythm due perhaps to previous gymnasium class work. Miss Green who is planning to do home economic work, is studying textiles and clothing, chemistry, fine arts, English, Scandinavian, and expression. RED CROSS (By Mrs. Carrie K. Martin) The government has ruled that no packages can be sent to the boys in France so that the local Red Cross will be unable to supply the boys with the knitted articles as planned and the Red Cross can not deliver to individuals. We have on hand thirty pounds of yarn (nearly all knitted into socks) and $125.98 from the auction and $125.42 from the Pocahontas making a total of $177.50 in cash. It is not well to divide the money and send to the boys as part of them would probably not receive the letter, as they are moving continually and much mail is sunk and besides the government is going to pass a law prohibiting the boys from buying things from the shops in France. The exchange is such that the boys wouldn't probably receive 50 cts. on the dollar and it would be a waste to throw away so much money. Some have suggested that Thrift Stamps be purchased and held for them, but that is not practical as some of the boys may not come back. Now is the time that they need the comforts and the only channel through which they can receive it is through the American Red Cross in France and personally I feel that there is no other way to do except to turn the socks and cash into headquarters and some American boys will be benefited. I do not believe that the boys will once question the policy of the government in making such regulations and we at home, must be as good soldiers as they. Those interested will be welcome to come to Red Cross next Tuesday and help to arrange this matter satisfactorily, as it will be voted on at that time. American soldiers in France are rapidly learning French, according to stories which are told by Y. M. C. A. war work secretaries. An officer of the censoring force stated that one soldier wrote to his girl, "We're picking up French very rapidly. We've already learned that 'Wee, wee, means 'We haven't any more.'" A W.M.C.A. war work secretary overseas is responsible for this story. He says that there is a sign in Paris which reads: "Wanted American waiters who can speak French." Some one asked the proprietor why he didn't get French waiters if he wanted French spoken. He replied, "Oh I didn't mean that. I mean American French." Pg. 1, col. 5 THE BATTLE STILL ON The Third Liberty Loan Campaign will close Saturday, May 4th. On the evening of may 2nd one hundred and seventy-five people in the Eatonville district had subscribed a total of $18,600.00. The quota assigned to our district was $7,000.00 and we are fighting hard to triple this amount. Are there only 175 persons in the Eatonville district who can and will subscribe? If you have delayed buying a bond, do so now and help to make our total $21,000.00. A full list of the subscribers will be printed in the next issue of the Dispatch. Liberty Loan Committee. MAY 5th PARK DAY The day first set aside for work on the School park, was unfortunately chosen because of the fact that on week days, every man is at work at his customary employment and it is impossible to secure the services of any large number of workingmen on these days. This fact was brought home to the members of the Eatonville Central Council and, recently, the delegates were instructed to get the opinion of the various organizations, represented by them, as to the advisability of setting aside a Sunday for this work. The answer was almost unanimously in favor of the idea, so the Central Council has designated Sunday, may 5th, as the day to be devoted to this purpose. It is highly important that the members of the various organizations represented in the Central Council turn out on this date, for it is only in this way that the work of the Council may become effective. It is the duty of each organization to see that its members are present and take part in the work to be performed. CENTRAL COUNCIL DOINGS The Eatonville Central Council met in regular session on April 26th. In the absence of temporary chairman Biggs, Mrs. Brantner of the P. T. A. presided. Mr. Merrow, who had been appointed to investigate the park stoves in Tacoma and report thereon, reported that these stoves were too expensive for Eatonville to handle at this time. It was the sense of the Council to recommend that stoves with permanent bases and temporary tops be built as soon as practicable. Delegate Biggs of the Red men was appointed as a committee of One to arrange for band music for Independence Day, Christensen of the I. O. O. F., Steere of the R. N. A. and Hekel of the Student Body were appointed as a Dance Committee for the Infraternal Dance. Mr. Steere was also delegated to met with the Town Council and arrange for the concessions on Independence Day. An informal discussion of the celebration program which was outlined editorially in the Eatonville Dispatch, showed that the plan proposed met with the satisfaction of those present, excepting the "floats" which, some deemed too expensive. The Council instructed its delegates to, again, get suggestions from the various organizations on subjects of community interest. E. H. Jewett, athlete, graduate of Columbia in 1894, has a son in France in the Rainbow Division. An older brother is in Texas with the aviation forces and he is going overseas in the Y. M. C. A. service. Pg. 1, col. 6 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB County Superintendent H. R. Cox and the Associated State Club organizer, miss Arnquist organized a boys and girls club in Eatonville, Tuesday, April 30th. The officers elected by the girls club are: Mrs. F. Steere, Leader; Mildred Swanson, President; Flora Coombs, Vice-President; May Wilson, Secretary; Dorothy Fairbairn, Treasurer. They boys club officers elected are: Mr. Fairbairn, leader; Adolph Hekel, President; Everett Nansen, Vice-President; Harold Moen, Secretary; Clarence Halverson, Treasurer. Mr. Cox gave a splendid talk on club work. Miss Arnquist also gave them a very interesting address on gardening and testing seeds for planting. The following is the pledge adopted by the club: I pledge my head, my heart, and my health in food production and food conservation to win the world war for world peace. The club will meet the first Friday in each month, at the school, at 3:30 p.m. SCHOOL NOTES High School boys organize a military squad. The High School boys under the direction of J. W. Mann as drill master, organized a home guard squad known as the Eatonville Hi School Cadets. The boys have a patriotic spirit and they will endeavor to get the preliminary steps of military life, so that in case they are called to the front they may be more efficient and accustomed to military tactics. There will be drills probably two or three times a week for about one hour periods during luncheon. Temporary officers were elected until close of school; then when the Student Body officers are elected for the coming year, the military officers will be elected. The following are the temporary officers elected until the close of school: Herman Hekel, Captain; Alfred Brewer, 1st Lieutenant; Curtis Hedborg, 2nd Lieutenant; George Smith, 1st Sergeant; Fred Duke, 2nd Sergeant; Sterling O'Day, 3rd Sergeant; Stanley Scurlock, Quarter-Master Sergeant; Everett Kettleman, 1st Corporal; Frank Petersen 2nd Corporal; Earl Williams, 3rd Corporal. When this organization becomes permanently established appointments will be made by the Captain, based on an examination and the most efficient members will get an advanced position. All High School boys and grade boys of 12 years and over are kindly asked to turn out. The regular or formal oath of allegiance will be used, which every one will be required to take before joining. About thirty boys have turned out and from all indications it certainly will be a success. David Fultz, one time member of the New York Americans who starred in football and baseball at Brown university, is among the noted athletes who have gone overseas for the Y. M. C. A. Dr. Carl G. Doney, president of Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, has sailed for France to engage in Y. M. C. A. war work. Archie Hahn, star performer in the Olympic games in St. Louis, in 1904, and at Athens in 1906, national 100 yard champion in 1903, is going overseas in Y. M. C. A. service among American troops. Pg. 2, col. 1 OUR SACRIFICES What have you done, or, what are you doing to help win the war? This is a very common, as well as, a very pertinent question at this time. It is a question that you cannot answer by telling your questioner to attend to his own business, because it is the business of all of us to do our little best to help win the war and it is, also, the business of all of us to take stock of our community and see who is dragging his feet. The "slacker" should be known to everyone, so that he may have meted out to him, the attention he deserves. Most of us can reply to the above question, that we have purchased a bond. In other words, we have loaned money to Uncle Sam, at good interest and the very best security the world affords. There is no questioning the fact, that some of us have made a sacrifice in order to purchase bonds or War Savings Stamps. We have done without a few necessities of life in order to make the payments, and a last year's suit of clothes looks awfully good on the man who did without a new suit in order to purchase a bond. This applies to many other articles, as well as clothing. BUT, there are hundreds of thousands of loyal, red-blooded Americans, the flower of the world's manhood, who are offering their lives as a sacrifice to world peace and world freedom. They will suffer from cold, exposure, hunger and all of the ills incident to trench warfare. THIS IS A TRUE SACRIFICE. What are you offering as a sacrifice, instead of your life? What are you doing to show your willingness to aid these men? If you can cast a ray of sunshine across the paths of these men, you will help to win the war, for next to supplies, moral is a most important requisite to an army. If you have a friend or relative in the service, write him cheery letters, tell him that ninety-nine million people here in the good old U. S. A. are behind him to the finish and that we old fellows are ready and willing to follow his footsteps if our Uncle wants us, and write him often. The writher speaks from experience in making the statement that letter's from home are more highly appreciated than the writers know. Have you sent any tobacco to the "boys"? Tobacco is now deemed a necessity for the fighting men, so much so, that the government has commandeered several brands for this purpose. Mr. H. N. Greene is the local representative of the "Boys in France" Tobacco fund. This organization buys tobacco in wholesale quantities and ships it in small packets for the individual soldier, for twenty-five cents you can send one packet, enough to last one man for one week. Would you begrudge the twenty-five cents for this purpose? See Mr. Greene tomorrow. Mrs. Geo. Martin is an official of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. This is another means of aiding the soldiers. Mrs. Martin will, cheerfully, furnish you with the information as how you can help. DON'T LET THE SOLDIERS MAKE ALL OF THE SACRIFICES. STAND BACK OF THEM, THEY ARE OUR "BOYS". "GIVE TILL IT HURTS." Employees of a construction company at Angel island cantonment subscribed over a hundred dollars to the Y. M. C. A. because of the treatment which they received at the hands of the y. M. C. A. while they were at the cantonment. Pg. 2, col. 2 A SOLDIER'S LETTER OF GRATITUDE To "Our Boys in France Tobacco fund," New York. Gentlemen: How your enterprise "hits the spot" with the boys over here was illustrated very happily this morning, in the courtyard of the old chateau where we are quartered near the big guns. It was the turn of part of our company to go to the trenches for a couple of weeks. It was alternately raining and snowing and the ground was soft and soggy and snow-covered. We had visions altogether unpleasant of our sojourn up there facing the boches. To add to the disagreeable contemplation, practically the entire bunch was broke, with pay day dim in the future. Also they were almost as fully tobaccoless. Christmas packages being only a memory. We had finished a gloomy meatless early dinner in the snow, with packs ready for the hike, when the order came to "Line-Up". And each of us received in eager hands one of your packages of "Smokin; and Chewin". You can bet it put pep into the bunch as they marched away to the dark, soggy trenches. Long life to THE FUND! Thankfully yours, Corp. Glenn Vandervoort; Bugler Jim Brill, (Volunteer Detail) Pg. 3, col. 3 NEWS FROM ALDER Alder organized for the Red Cross, April 16th, with 16 members. Mrs. T. W. Stover, Chairman; Mrs. McSilvia, Vice-Chairman; Mrs. Scurlock, Secretary and Treasurer. Meetings are held on Friday afternoons, at the school. John Hotes is ill with rheumatism. Mrs. Freeze has left Alder for Three Lakes. Ernest Boettcher was in Alder last week to see his father, who is seriously ill. A number of Alder people attended a patriotic meeting at Elbe, Sunday. Frank Criswell spent Saturday and Sunday in Tacoma. Mr. J. J. Black is visiting her parents for a few days. Her husband has been called to the Colors. The Alder boys have all joined the E. H. S. Cadets and have found it very interesting. The Odd Fellows Anniversary Dance at Alder the 28th, was a great success. The hall was filled to capacity and the dance was livened by the large crowd of good looking soldiers, that attended. Dancers came from all points of the Tacoma Eastern. The Alder Athletic Association's basket ball team has disbanded, having come out with a clean slate. CONSUMPTION OF BREAD IS AGAIN CUT BY FRENCH ORDER The latest bread allowances in France, placing the ration at about two-thirds of that heretofore maintained, limit maximum consumption, per day as follows: Children less than 3 years old, 3 « ounces. Children from 3 to 13 years old, 7 ounces. Persons from 13 to 60 years old, 10 « ounces (hard workers in this age class may receive 3 « ounces more.) Persons over 60, 7 ounces. NEW SWINDLE TAKES MONEY FROM PARENTS OF SOLDIERS Parents of soldiers in camps are warned by the War Department of a swindle which has been successfully operated in various camps. A telegram is sent informing that the soldier has a furlough, and requesting funds by wire to come home, waiving identification. The rest is a mere matter of detail. Parents and friends should be warned of this game and of the similar one where the telegraphic request is to mail money to the soldier, care general delivery. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION PROTECTS MAIL-ORDER LUMBER COMPANIES The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to 98 lumber companies of the Middle West and far West requiring them to stop certain trade practices in relation to mail-order lumber concerns. Among the practices which are barred by the orders are the following: Obtaining from mail-order concerns, in bad faith or by subterfuge, estimates of the prices of lumber and building material and obtaining catalogues and special information intended only for bona fide customers and prospective customers. Through actual or threatened withdrawal of patronage, inducing manufacturers or wholesalers to refuse to furnish supplies of lumber and building material to mail-order concerns. Following or causing salesmen of mail-order concerns to be followed from place to place with the object of hindering and embarrassing them in their negotiations with prospective customers. One hundred physical directors are needed immediately by the Y. M. C. A. for work among the soldiers overseas. Pg. 3, col. 4 CHARGE! Over the top to battle the Hun With all of your vigor and nerve! Thrust your bayonet aim your gun, Steady your hand and nerve. Tatter 'em, scatter 'em. Shatter 'em, batter 'em. Over the top to slaughter the swine; Oh, flourish your trusty blade! Never mind signal or step or line Break in a riotous raid Jam 'em, ram 'em, Slam 'em, damn 'em- Give 'em the hell they have made. Over the top to finish Fritz With all of the strafe you know! Shiver his timbers, blow him to bits; Don't give the brutes a show. Lash 'em, slash 'em, Crash 'em, smash 'em- Pay 'em the hell that you owe! Over the top butcher the Bochel Oh, charge him with skill and speed! Put an end to their Kultur tosh; Teach 'em that brigands must bleed. Tame 'em, shame 'em, Lame 'em, main 'em- Deal 'em the hell that they need! Over the top for justice and right, With victory all but won! Finish the fight, strike with your might, Every American son. Mill 'em, grill 'em, Kill 'em, still 'em- Send 'em to hell and have done! Pg. 4, col. 3 MUD LAKE NEWS Mrs. Hank Nightengale who has been visiting in Tacoma for several weeks is now home with the family. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family visited Grandmother Kreger at Swan lake, who is quite ill, over Sunday. Mrs. John Geisy and Mrs. Fred Guske, program committee for the Silver lake Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. Martha E. Harris, chairman of the committee, Wednesday afternoon. Arrangements are being made to give a Thrift Stamp program, sometime soon. Mrs. Graves of Tacoma visited her niece, Mrs. Rose Nightengale last week. Heiny Hinchin and Ed Reiter are working on the Clay City road this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guske and the five little Guske's spent Friday with Grandmother Hillberg at Tanwax. Albert Harris, who has been on the road to recovery from throat trouble, is now quite ill again. Hazel Reiter visited Minnie Jensen, Sunday. Mrs. Josie E. Jackson spent Wednesday evening at the Guske farm. The fact that sugar can be made from the common maples is not commonly known. J. H. Jackson a resident of Grange, tapped several large maple shade trees planted about 20 years ago and after boiling down several gallons to make maple syrup, sugar off-a small amount. The sap is not as sweet as that of Eastern maple but the sugar and syrup is the same. Trees should be tapped during February as later it tastes of the ends and being rather bitter cannot be used Writing from France a Y. M. C. A. war work secretary states that he met a Southerner who came with Pershing's troops. He was from the feud section and he told one of the officers that he had been in many wars in his life time, but this was the first public war he'd ever been in. Another, a moon-shiner was much pleased with his steel helmet, and remarked that when he got home he could lie out on the ground and no sheriff peppering at him could hurt him. In one Fover du Soldat in France, which is the French Y. M. C. A. 1920 sheets of paper and 1035 cups of coffee were given out in one day. Pg. 4, col. 4 NEWS FROM ELBE Little Rudolph Kolb met with a painful accident, Tuesday afternoon, when he fell off the seat of the Standard oil Co.'s wagon, one of the horses stepping on his leg, badly crushing the flesh. Dr. Bridge was called and he thought no bones were broken. Mrs. Kolb took him to the Eatonville Hospital, Tuesday evening where a closer examination will be given the would. Sunday afternoon the Odd Fellows of Elbe held a meeting at the I. O. O. F. Hall in commemoration of their 99th anniversary of Odd Fellowship of America. Mr. Levi E. Engel acting as chairman. Patriotic songs were sung by the school children. A liberal contribution of $8.50 was given by those present and turned over to the Treasurer of the Red Cross. Mrs. Wm. Maze had a narrow escape from drowning, Saturday afternoon while fishing along the Nisqually. Mrs. Maze with several other ladies were fishing among drift-wood, when a piece of it gave way letting Mrs. Maze into the water. The water was deep in this place and she went out of sight. But for the assistance of those present it would have been impossible to extricate herself. Mrs. Hazel Kennedy of national is visiting her mother, Mrs. P. C. Lambert for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Guntherson of Pleasant Valley spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Borden. Mrs. Martha Olson of Seattle is spending several weeks with her mother and family. Mr. and Mrs. Sachs were Eatonville callers last Sunday. A pie and cake, coffee and ice cream social will be given by the people of Elbe, Wednesday may 1st, on Railroad Ave. for the benefit of the Red Cross. Mrs. Markham returned home the middle of last week after spending several days visiting her people in Centralia. Her daughter and family accompanying her home. Allegra Montague received 99 « in the recent spelling contest held in Tacoma April 27. Coming out second. Allegra is in the 7th grade. Mrs. Horn took several of her friends to Alder, Saturday night in her car and attended the I. O. O. F. dance. They report a fine time. Lillie Lambert visited her sister, Mrs. Ford Phelps of Tacoma for several days returning home Tuesday. Mrs. Pearl E. Engel was a Tacoma visitor, Saturday. Mr. John Morris and wife of Ashford attended the I. O. O. F. meeting, Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ladd of Mineral was an Elbe visitor, Sunday. A new boarding house has opened in Elbe in the building formerly occupied by Mrs. Moriarity. Mr. Hardy was a Morton caller Monday and Tuesday. George Randolph Chester, author of "Get Rich-Quick-Wallingford," has been lecturing to soldiers in y. M. C. A. huts in France. Ping Pong is being played by American soldiers in France and 3600 set were sent over seas by the Y. M. C. A. to supply the demands. Y. M. C. A. war work secretaries overseas urge relatives of boys in the service in France to write them as often as possible as the letters from home is the great stabilizer. Pg. 4, col. 5 NEWS FROM CLEAR LAKE Misses Minnie and Nettie Conrad and Messrs. Dahl Stidham and Dewey Fredericksen motored to Olympia, Sunday and brought back a large amount of clams. Since then, like our first settlers, their respective families have had nothing but clams. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen and family motored to Tacoma and spent the week end with relatives. Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon entertained her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen and her sister Emy Lou at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Josie Jackson, teacher of the Clear lake school, took dinner at the home of Mrs. Oscar Wards, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Conrad were visitors at Mud Lake, Saturday. Flies and mosquitoes are rather bad this year. But J. N. Fredericksen has one on them. By wearing a veil when working in the field. They are so numerous that they buzz in your ears and fill your eyes and you chew them with your tobacco or gum. The flies are small but the mosquitoes have extra long legs this year. Miss Emily Fredericksen attended the dance at Alder. NEWS FROM LAKEHEAD & VICINITY Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selle accompanied Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent on a motoring trip to Tacoma, Saturday. Miss Violet White of Clay City spent the week end in Tacoma, the guest of her sister. The semi-monthly card party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson and was well attended. Miss Elsie Clevenger carried off the honors. Our road supervisor reports the new Eatonville road progressing rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent, Mrs. George Daniels and Mrs. Otto Schnell were visitors at the Holz ranch, last week. Mr. J. Bell of Tacoma is spending a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. T. W. Clevenger. Mrs. Otto Selle was the guest of Mrs. T. Stevens of Eatonville, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Holz entertained Mr. and Mrs. Kernahan and family of Ashford and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selle at dinner, Sunday. Mr. Olaf Malcom was renewing old acquaintances in the Ohop Valley the fore part of the week. In nine months James W. Foley, poet-humorist, has spoken to 200 audiences of soldiers, sailors, aviators and marines in Y. M. C. A. building in the western cantonments. Pg. 4, col.6 SILVER LAKE NEWS Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wyeth Fogel a daughter, Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster and family motored to Hart's Lake Sunday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Golding. Mr. and Mrs. Steere and daughter, Mildred spent Sunday at the Ellis home. There will be a ball game Sunday afternoon at the Lakewood ball park. The Ohop ball team and the Benston ball team will play. Mrs. Axel Berg and son Frederick spent the week end in Tacoma with Mrs. Berg's brother, Mr. John Mattix. There was a lot of fishermen at Silver Lake Sunday and a few were lucky in landing a nice string of cat fish and also several nice trout. Those who called at the Berg home were: Mr. Bart Patterson of Tacoma, Mr. and Mrs. Russell of Tidewater and Mrs. Chas. Kregor of Swan Lake. Don't forget the Bakery social at Eatonville, Saturday afternoon at the Christensen's Department store, given by the Silver Lake Sewing Club to purchase Thrift stamps. Mrs. Pete Peterson of Ohop visited with Mrs. Nels Aspelund Sunday. Miss May Krones of Tacoma visited with her parents this week. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Aspelund spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Kjelstad. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kipper have moved back on their farm. Mrs. Bement called at the Krones home, Tuesday. NEWS FROM SWAN LAKE The Ladies of Silver Lake Sewing Club will hold a bakery sale at Christensen's Department store, Saturday afternoon, May 4th. The proceeds are to be used in buying War Savings Stamps. B. W. Reeve has returned from a business trip to Montana. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger of Eatonville were guests of Chas. Kregor last Sunday. Mr. Joe Fogel lost a valuable mare last week. Several of the Swan Lake farmers attended the Adams sale, last Saturday. Mrs. Kropf is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Fred Goett of Seattle. Charley and Emma Asmussen and Hazel Reiter were out motoring last Sunday. Friends of Mrs. Geo. Kreger regret to learn of her serious illness. She is improving at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. James Mattix of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, were visitors at George Kregor's last Sunday. Oscar Lowell is employed at Royce's mill. Wesley Scoggins was a business visitor in Tacoma, last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Sefus Duncan have returned to Tacoma after a week's outing on Swan Lake. Men in prisoner-of-war camps get "barbed-wire sickness," where there is no Y. M. C. A. to relieve the monotony. Within two hours after the Canadian troops stormed Vimy-ridge, Y. M. C. A. secretaries were serving them hot chocolate in the captured German trenches.