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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. 39, May 10, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL For Sale-Two 5 gallon milk cans, one 10 gallon milk can and some milk bottles. Mrs. Moon, Eatonville. For Sale-Two fresh cows. H. Stutzman, Eatonville. CLAY CITY RESIDENT KILLED Wm. Sarwich an Austrian laborer at Clay City was caught between a coal car and bunker Tuesday. He was brought to Eatonville Hospital, but was suffering from such internal injuries that he died Wednesday afternoon. We worry about posterity; and posterity, when it grows up, looks at our photographs, and giggles. Toledod Blade J. H. Kipper is in the market for beef stock. For Sale-The lot and building of Gus Steinborn in Elbe, Washington, formerly the tailor shop. Inquire of Chas. Bartles, R1-Box 313, Centralia, Washington. Adv. No. 39-4t. Used Fords. Terms if desired. L. Kipper & Co. Eatonville, Wash. Baseball Sunday at the Eatonville ball grounds between the 363rd Infantry Club and the Eatonville "All Moons." Game will be called at 2:30 sharp. The H. O. A. Club met at Mrs. Gelstine's on May 4th. The entertainment was in the form of a Birthday surprise on the club. Miss Martha Gelstine celebrated her 12th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Elmlund presented one of her famous angel food cakes on which were 12 red, white and blue candles. Mrs. Gelstine served a most delicious lunch and the children all reported a delightful time. For Sale-7 room house, barn and wood shed on tow well improved lots with garden planted 3 acres, part cleared. 1 lot with business structure and improvements. C. A. Nettleton. Adv. No. 39-tf. Miss Martha Rotter and Mr. Anton Marek of near Alder were Eatonville business callers last Tuesday. Pg. 1, col. 2 Mrs. Stock of Parkland, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Smith one day last week. The H. O. A. Club will be entertained may 18, by Mrs. John Carlson. The club will meet in front of the post-office for a picnic. Further information will be published in the next issue of the Dispatch. Died-Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matheny, last Friday. Interment was held at the Eatonville Cemetery under the direction of A. W. Merrow & Co. The child was born on the Wednesday previous. The Baseball Dance given at Red Men's Hall last Saturday night netted only $6.75. Unless the local fans show more interest in the future, the season promises but little in the line of that sport, locally. For Sale-2 - 5 gallon milk cans $3.50 each; 1 - 10 gallon milk can $6.50. Mrs. Moon, Eatonville. Opposite Vine Hunter's Blacksmith shop. Mr. Erskine Stone and family of Tacoma, motored to Eatonville, last Sunday and spent the day visiting friends. They were accompanied by Mrs. Allard, who came to take her daughter Miss Anna home for a few days as she has been quite ill of late. Miss Allard is a sister to Mrs. Stone. Miss Hazel VanBevers of Tacoma, spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Geiger at Eatonville. Dr. Pennypacker of Portland was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger, Tuesday. Mrs. McCutcheon entertained at a dinner party last Sunday, those present being Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fredericksen and daughter of Tacoma, Mr. Larry Smith and family and Mrs. J. W. Stinnett. Found-A bunch of keys. Owner can have same by calling at the Dispatch office and paying for this ad. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank those who so kindly helped us in our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matheny. Little Ethel Stinnett entertained twelve of her young lady friends, recently, in honor of her seventh birthday. The rooms were beautifully decorated in yellow and pink, the place cards were little chickens. The children all reported having had an enjoyable time. Those present included Mrs. S. h. Elmlund, the guest of honor, and the little ones were; Marie LaBreche, Gretchen Beckwith, Esther Geiger, Alice Green, Dorothy Fairbairn, Florence Snow, Norvita Howard, Ruth Howard, Rhoda Hearn, Ethel Stinnett and Hannah Christensen. P. T. A. COUNTY CONVENTION OPENS Mesdames A. U. Fairbairn, and e. A. Williams of Eatonville and Mrs. J. B. Lewis of LaGrande left for Tacoma, Thursday morning where they will attend a three day session of the P. T. A. Pierce Co. convention as Eatonville delegates. Sheets are what a heavy rain is said to come down in. In some states they are not, but the patron of the hotel knows, even if his sheet is only five and half feet in length, it will be long enough before there is another clean one on the bed. I have seen hotel sheets in all states. Wonder if there ever was a woman who thought it right that her husband should pay 25 cents for two cigars? Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 THIRD LIBERTY LOAN REPORT The Third Liberty Loan campaign closed on the evening of may 4th, showing a total subscription from the Eatonville District, which includes LaGrande, Alder and most of the territory of the R. F. D., of $21,000.00 The total number of individual subscribers was 181. In offering the bonds of the Third Liberty Loan the government was not begging in any sense of the word. To buy a Liberty Bond was a privilege and a duty. Those who have subscribed have invested their funds in the safest investment in the world and will get their money back with 4 ¬ per cent interest. However, it is a cause for congratulation that so many of our citizens were intelligent enough to recognize a first-class investment and patriotic enough to do their duty. The local committee in charge of the Third Liberty loan was composed of the following gentlemen: N. J. Bruen, chairman; Grover Jacobs, A. W. Bridge, James C. Carlson, Chas. C. Biggs and Chas. O. Jackson. The members of this committee gave unselfishly of their time and labor in order to offer everyone included in the territory assigned an opportunity to buy a bond. The Alder territory was turned over to the local committee at the last moment and the committee wishes to thank Mr. Edison Rathbone for his efficient help. A few people applied for loans after the campaign closed. Under the regulations made by the Federal Reserve Bank it was impossible to accept any applications subsequent to may 4th. However, War Savings Stamps may be purchased at any time either through the Post Office or the Bank, so that no one need be disappointed. The following is a list of those who subscribed to the Third Liberty Loan: N. C. Christensen, James C. Carlson, J. H. Rains, R. Canty, J. C. Pratt, Mrs. Ada Hearn, Otto Roseburg, Olaf Malcom, J. H. Kipper, Mrs. G. B. Ingersoll, C. E. Wiseman, A. W. Bridge, T. C. VanEaton, Oscar Wright, S. G. Inouye, John E. Nobbs, Katie Christensen, Joseph J. Saul, Frank Krones, R. Marti, J. J. Emerick, Mrs. Jennie Tuttle, Peter C. Neilsen, Grover Jacobs, Beverly Barbara Jacobs, Mrs. Grover Jacobs, Paul Nelson, Eatonville State Bank, C. W. Sanders, W. Wingard, H. Antonie, Mrs. T. Stephens, Harry Norden, B. C. Royce, N. P. Christensen, H. N. Greene, Edward Wingard, Mrs. O. LaBreche, Chas O. Jackson, Denswell Christensen, S. H. Potter, Mrs. John Malm, Ellis Hillberg, Ester Gustafson, Fred Jensen, W. F. McTee, J. G. Smith, B. P. Wiggin, Wm. Guske, Vincent Rotter, Mrs. C. A. Nettleton, R. L. Dougherty, Earl M. James, C. E. Gordon, John M. Howard, Mrs. C. O. Morgan, Stella Laird Pollock, Norman Morgan, C. M. Fish, Dave Anderson, Jack Baird, S. Suga, R. L. James, Thomas Jones, S. H. Elmlund, Frank Mensik, H. H. Schmidt, Henry Kreger, E. L. Pravitz, Anna B. Vobeyda, August Mensik, Rudolph Fitzer, Eunice Fitzer, Joseph Marin, C. S. Green, E. R. Vaughn, C. A. Howard, Mrs. C. V. Davie, Ethel Hubert, Annie Louise Snow, Geo. Scheiber, E. A. Loew, E. J. Leak, Mrs. E. A. Williams, Wm. Simmons, Richard Kittleman, Tim Wilson, H. E. Reed, Andrew Wick, Chas. F. Singer, Gust Clausen, J. G. Prickett, Mrs. Swanson, K. Nomi, Matt Niemi, Emil Anderson, Bob Potter, Hans Christensen, A. J. Collins, E. O. Anderson, B. C. Ohneck, Wilfred B. Ohneck, Thos. Benston, Chas. G. Swanson, David Anderson, Clyde H. Cox, F. L. Morris, A. U. Fairbairn, Randolph Fyfe, Edna M. Shephard, Brayman Walthall, Henry Hedborg, Michael Wackerle, Gus Frenzel, Edgar A. Skewis, Nisqually Tribe No. 81 I. O. R. M., Mrs. Edgar Skewis, Bessie M. Rathbone, Anton Marek, Mrs. Fred Darrah, Jacob Christensen, W. L. Parsons, Wm. Neilsen, L. J. Leake, L. F. James, J. C. Coombs, John Halverson, V. L. Jean, Anton J. Mensik, S. W. Austin, W. S. Benschlein, Geo. King, John Kincaid, Wm. Newton, Noble J. Jenkins, Geo. H. Kreger, John D. Lewis, B. H. Raymond, H. R. Lanning, Arnt Jacobsen, Fred Petersen, Mark Linley, E. E. Percival, Eatonville-Tacoma Stage Co., Mrs. Chas. C. Biggs, Mrs. N. J. Bruen, Mrs. Chas. Geiger, Leslie Kipper, Paul Nioni, W. H. Stidham, Andrew Fredericksen, Fred Matheny, Chas. Matheny, Ernest Jacobsen, David W. Jacobsen, N. J. Schnell, Mrs. H. N. Greene, Harry Alvin Greene, Chas. J. Benson, Oscar Haugen, M. P. Brislawn, Mrs. M. P. Brislawn, H. P. Hausen, Mrs. Ella Rauen, Robert Fiander, John Pite, Einer Hedborg, Mary Jacobsen, Otto Anderson, Ed Erickson, Mrs. Mary Wilcox, Fred C. Duke, Mrs. Ida Bevins, E. E. Seele, A. A. Brantner. Pg. 1, col. 4 NEWS FROM MUD LAKE Johnie Sitzman was quite badly burned at the Tidewater logging camp last Thursday morning. Like the gun that wasn't loaded. He got the wrong kind of oil and the result was a loud explosion and a badly singed fireman. Mrs. Orris Russell and son Wayne and Mrs. Harry Reid called on Mrs. Guske, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Nightengale and family have left Clear lake and are now residing at Fort Worden indefinitely, and Daddy Nightengale is employed at the Tidewater camp. "Kelly" the Tidewater foreman who was married several week ago has moved his wife out to the camp. Mr. Ed Reiter drove to Eatonville, Saturday. He is now camping on Ohop Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Orris Russell motored to Grange, Tuesday evening. L. Kipper of Eatonville called on Mr. Swanen last week. Mr. Swanen is contemplating the purchase of a car. The woman who was heard to declare that the booming of the big guns at Camp Lewis gave her a nervous headache ought to be "over there" for a spell. Bob Hillberg visited his parents at Silver Lake over the week end. ARRANGES FOR SPEAKER Mrs. Geo. Martin has written Mrs. Seymour of the Tacoma Red Cross Chapter for a speaker to deliver the Independence Day address here. An effort will be made to secure a man who has seen service on the western front. This will add materially to the interest in the work for that day and it is hoped that our local celebration will be of sufficient importance and interest as to draw the entire community. RED CROSS VOTES TRANSFER OF FUNDS The Eatonville Chapter, American Red Cross held its regular meeting last Tuesday. The principal business of the meeting was in the vote to transfer the knit goods and cash on hand, $178.00, to the American Red Cross Headquarters. It is understood that arrangements will be made for an active local part in the great Red Cross drive. Those present at the meeting were: Mesdames E. A. Williams, Fred Kittleman, Hearn Brislawn, Bruen, Nettleton, Wingard, Jack Christensen, Clark, Wails, Bartlett and Martin. Pg. 1, col. 5 EATONVILLE'S NEW INDUSTRY (Dispatch Scores Scoop) it has been definitely ascertained that a ship yard in close proximity to the Royce Lumber Co.'s plant has for some time, had under construction, at least three ships. That the public has not been informed in this matter is now a subject of deep mystery. The type of vessel under construction is a matter of conjecture, some maintaining that it is the new Ferris type of 3500 tons designed for the Emergency Shipping Corporation. The last three on the ways were ready for the crew of painters one day last week and the head painter gave out the information that these ships would be colored red or battleship gray. Intense mystery surrounds the plant but the Dispatch correspondent has definitely determined that all of the material used in the construction is produced in, or near, Eatonville. Since no description of this plant has appeared in the great dailies, the Dispatch scores a "scoop." EDITOR'S NOTE: The above report bears so much similarity to the recent one concerning a cantonment for Eatonville that the Editor gave the subject his personal attention. It was learned that the Royce Lumber Co. has under construction, three fishing scows, of four foot beam and sixteen feet in length for use on Tanwax Lake. Since it is too late to withdraw the above, the Editor apologizes for the over0enthusiasm of a cub reporter lest the Dispatch be accused of yellow journalistic methods. EATONVILLE DISPATCH CITY OFFICIAL PAPER At a meeting of the Council last Tuesday, the Eatonville Dispatch was designated as the city official paper. PARK DAY Considering the number of men present at the park, last Sunday, a great improvement was accomplished. As regards the organizations the Red Men had, by far, the largest representation, so much so, as to deserve special mention. George Martin, with his team, and Fred Johnson as hook-tender made a magnificent showing in the removal of stumps and logs. Some of the organizations had no representation and the Student Body had but one member present, Capt. Hekel of the Cadet Corps. The lace of interest among the school children was attributed, by report, to the attitude of certain teachers who, in making the announcement, were luke warm if not openly hostile to Sunday labor. This paper does not wish to go on record as favoring the custom of Sunday labor, but, we feel that when it is impossible as now, to have work done for the benefit of the community on a week day, then let the work be done on Sunday. The effect condones the crime, if it be a crime. The Eatonville Central Council referred this matter, through its delegates, to the various organizations of the town. These gave an almost unanimous consent to the proposal. Hence, it would seem rather out of place for a teacher, whose duty is to work for community welfare, to discourage by open act of by intimation, the intentions of so large a majority as is represented by the joint organizations. There is enough of the park in good condition to insure ground for a grand picnic on Independence Day. The P. T. A. need feel no shame in telling their visitors to the County Convention, how this work was accomplished. Some improvements such as tables, camp stove and speaker's stand are yet needed but the ground-clearing is sufficient for the present. It has been suggested that those who have qualms of conscience concerning Sunday work may feel these same qualms when it comes time to enjoy the product of this work. We trust that this is a mistake and that those who failed in their presence last Sunday will often visit the park and enjoy the improvements as much as any one of those who have taken an active part in the work. Pg. 1, col. 6 OHOP VALLEY NEWS Mr. Ed Simenson of Portland, Oregon renewed old acquaintances in the valley this week. Mr. Simenson formerly owned the farm now belonging to Mr. John Larson. Twenty-four years ago in march Mr. Simenson and family moved to Oregon and purchased a farm in the beautiful Paul Valley. This is his first visit here since he left and he said, "Time has wrought many changes. I have a hard time finding a spot upon which to locate myself. The hills on either side of the valley look the same, otherwise I see that the Ohoppers have not been idle." Mr. Simenson humorously related some of the incidents of the past, which brought back old memories. Urgent business made it impossible for him to stay more than three days. He visited Eatonville and LaGrande and observed great changes at those places also. The Ohop Ladies pleasantly surprised Mrs. Hillberg on her birthday last Saturday. They hope to celebrate her next birthday in her new home which is nearing completion. Guests at the Peterson farm Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. A. Telleson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Telleson and Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty all of Tacoma. Mr. A. B. Hildal spent the week end in Tacoma. Jim Carlson went to Seattle, Wednesday. Andrew Anderson spent Wednesday at Gustafson's. Mrs. J. Malm and Mrs. John Watson were Eatonville callers Tuesday. Mrs. Carrie Martin and Mrs. Ethel Martin called at Mr. S. Jensen's Sunday. Miss Ida Hedberg of Alder, spent the week end with her aunt, Mrs. E. Hedborg. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe King, Mrs. N. Grundell and son Ray motored from Tacoma, Sunday and spent the day at King's. Mr. and Mrs. J. Malm visited at Manning's Sunday. Mrs. O. Olden called on Mrs. Wallin, Sunday. NEWS FROM ALDER Anton Marek and Martha Rotter made a business trip to Eatonville, Tuesday. Mr. Carl Boettcher, one of the first pioneers to settle on the Tacoma-Eastern passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robt. McGilviray, Monday evening at 10 o'clock. Mr. Boettcher had many friends in the Tacoma-Eastern district. Friends hearing from Einar Carlson say that he is now in the military police in France. He says he enjoyed being in the service and is waiting for a chance to clip the Kaiser's moustache. Mrs. Duke and family who have been residents of Alder for the past 20 years are going to Skykomish, Wash., where Mr. Duke is employed. Hank Geirtz has rented the Duke ranch. Alder is looking forward anxiously to the next wedding that will take place here, which is supposed to be in the near future. Our slogan for this spring and summer: Swat the fly and shoot the spy. Pg. 2, col. 1& 2 UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING The old adage of "In time of peace prepare for war" had become a by-word and a suggestion of militarism at the time the present war commenced. Pacifism had become a universal doctrine and the idea of war preparedness was looked upon as a reversion to savagery, a ?? of barbarism. No war could take place under the enlightenment of the Twentieth Century. The fallacy of this doctrine was shown when, like a bolt from the blue, the ultimatum was delivered Serbia: and Europe within a few days, was changed from a scene of millions of men pursuing their various peaceful occupations to, those same millions uniformed and armed hastening to their places on the front to defend their country or to invade another. In consideration of the prevailing opinion among the people of the U. S. at the time of the commencement of the war, it is little wonder that our nation was in such poor condition to meet the war-threatening acts of the Kaiser and his council. This condition has been tragic since it is now costing billions to purchase the war commodities which could have been purchased for a small percent of the present cost had this nation followed the example of our enemy nation. If this loss was confined to dollars, the condition would be far less deplorable, but there is no question but what our lack of preparedness has perceptibly lengthened the term of the war and, in that respect, is costing thousands of lives. Neither, is there a doubt but that our condition affected the action of the administration in delaying the entrance of our nation in the war. There is no logical reason why our government should not have declared a state of war immediately after the sinking of the Lusitania, excepting our lack of preparedness. Many years will elapse before these lessons will have been lost to the American people. The effect of our lack of preparedness will appear as a blotch on our history and the fact that the delay in the destruction of a barbarian would be world conqueror may be laid at our door does not raise our nation in the estimation even of those who, at present, are our allies. It would be well if all the public schools in Pierce County would follow the example of Eatonville in providing military training for their students. The attitude of the School Board is well shown in the fact that the purchase of ten drill manuals has been authorized and this is only a step toward the final achievement. It is proposed to have the boys in uniform before the next year's work is concluded. This drill will be an efficient aid to any of the older boys who may yet be called to the service of the nation and the instructor will have "done his bit" on, as yet, unbeaten paths. Pg. 2, col. 2 Y. M. C. A. WANTS PICTURES In order to bring home the spirit of home just a little closer to the soldiers in the big cantonments on the Pacific Coast, the national war work council of the Y. M. C. A. in the western department, is asking for a photograph of the most familiar spot in this community. From the picture a lantern slide will be made and thrown upon the screen in the Y. M. C. A. buildings. An effort is being made to secure photographs from every town and hamlet in the west. The pictures must be clear so that the reproduction will be clear. These photographs should be sent to F. F. Runyon, Associate Secretary, National War Work Council, Y. M. C. A., 519 First National Bank Building, San Francisco, Cal. A short description, giving the title of the picture, and the town which it represents should be written on the reverse side. Every city and community has its object of interest. It may be a busy corner, old building, fountain, adobe, cosy park, natural phenomena. Whatever it is, it will be a welcome sight to the boy away from home. It will be a reminder, an inspiration, an old friend and will make him happy. TO PLEASE YOUR SOLDIER BOY Overseas, where American soldiers are facing the enemy, a letter from home is most welcome. It is the strongest home-??. It helps to keep the moral of the American soldier at the topmost point. Next in point of importance is the old home newspaper. From this he learns what is happening among his friends. It is most important that the home newspaper should follow him across the seas. Persons who wish to get this work of cheer to the boys from this community may do so by subscribing to this newspaper and having it addressed to the American Y. M. C. A., 12 Rue P Aguesseau, Paris, France. The national war work council of the Y. M. C. A. will see that the paper is forwarded to the soldier at the front. It will be sent to a camp where boys from this state are stationed. War Work secretaries in Y. M. C. A. huts overseas state that the hardest thing they have to combat is home-sickness. The lads are yearning for news from their loved ones. The letter is first in importance, the old home newspaper fills the void in the absence of the letter. You can help to maintain the moral of the American troops in France by sending him this paper. Think it over. Pl. 2, col. 3 Dr. Phillip Marshall Brown, professor of international law at Princeton University, for ten years in the diplomatic service and who was with Henry VanDyke in the American Legation to Holland when the war broke out, has volunteered his services in the work of the Y. M. C. A. overseas. Pg. 2, col. 6 JOHN KRUGER AT STATE COLLEGE (Special to the Dispatch) John Kruger, of Eatonville, is studying dairy farming at the State College of Washington. His studies deal with the production of milk on the diversified farm, covering the proper care of animals; the sources and growth of bacteria, and its relation to the dairy industry; causes and methods of preventing the spread of disease through milk, the composition of milk; testing for butter fat, with the causes for variation in the percentage or total amount of butter fat; the importance of proper sampling of milk; the use of cream separators; butter, ice cream, and cheese making. Dairy farms are studied as to requirements regarding location, equipment, construction and arrangement of buildings. The advantages of cow testing associations, and the organization of creameries are considered. The war has called so many men from industrial fields that the need at the present time for men trained in dairy farming is greater than the supply. There are ten positions to every trained man available. Mr. Kruger is also taking work in animal husbandry, chemistry, English and geology. American soldiers are playing baseball in France where the crash of the bat against the ball vies with the bursting of German shrapnel shells. Pg. 3, col. 1 IN THE EDITOR'S MAIL We have decided to devote one column or any part thereof that may be required, to publishing correspondence from our friends, under the caption shown above. All letters intended for this column must be signed by the writer, although, the signature may be withheld from publication at the request of the writer. Of course, we will not give an absolute guarantee to publish every letter we receive but those that are devoted to live questions subject to public discussion or which are reasonable in tone will receive our careful attention and reach our readers. We are adding some new features to the paper which we hope and believe will be appreciated by our subscribers. We are in receipt of a letter dated from Eatonville but postmarked from Tacoma which marked from Tacoma which deals with a specific subject deals with a specific subject which we deem of importance, yet, it is signed, "A Subscriber," we intend to make our rule with reference to signatures, iron-clad; so, while this letter meets with our approval, is well-written and perfectly intelligible, we refuse to publish it for the reason that it does not bear a signature. 31 Knox St., Rodley, Nr. Leeds Forks. Dear sister and all: Many, many thanks for parcel and letter; it was so good of you. I do not know how to thank you for the tea, it came just when I hadn't any at all to go on with, so thank you very much, indeed, to think of me. This will give you some idea of what we are having in food stuffs: There is six of us here. This is rations per head. 4 ozs. Butter, half pound sugar, Lard nil, Bacon nil. Meat by coupons, which includes bacon, rabbit, sausage, bone included, one shilling three-pence per head per week. I am entitled to six shillings ten and one-half pence of meat. That has to last a week and we don't get that, at all. I tell you sister, the war conditions here are terrible. You only see the preparations while we see the grim reality. Last Saturday, I saw 210 wounded soldiers come in, none gassed, none wounded, but all burned dreadfully with liquid fire, O, so cheery that we are proud to be British now, aren't we? But I do hope America will hurry up with her troops; we need them more than you know. I was out in an air raid six weeks ago and had to walk nine miles home. I shant forget it in a hurry, I can tell you it was dreadful. I was talking to a soldier who says he knows your husband. His name is Percy Gibb and he used to be in a mill before the war at a place called Edmonds, I think it was, anyway something like that. I was talking to a lot of wounded Tommies and I said, "Shall we win?" and their answer was, "We are like tempered steel; we may bend but we shant break and we will hold the fort till Uncle Sam's boys come and help us carry on." Enclosed is my oldest girl's photo. She is a member of the "Girl Guides" and Frank who was thirteen this month is a Boy Scout and spends one day a week at the station carrying soldiers kit-bags and getting the right cars, etc., for strange ones, so you see we are all busy. I can't do much myself but I am only too ready, if called upon, to do what I can. George works from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on munitions and is very tired when he comes home. This new man power touches him but if he has to go I shall still carry on for good old England and Home. The country here is lovely just now. The daffodils, narcissus, wall flowers are lovely and all spring flowers are lovely but war spoils it all, dear. The saddest sight I ever say was yesterday, when I saw tow soldiers, one with two arms off right up to the shoulder, the other with one leg off and he was wiping the other's face. It is when you see sights like that it makes you curse all Huns. If you see any of Uncle Sam's boys, tell them an English girls says "Hurry up, we need you." Now, dear, it is nearly time for post so will wish you good-night. Shall be grateful for any thing you send, dear, Thank you. Editor's Note: The above letter was kindly furnished us by Mrs. Haven. It is published for th epurpose of bringing home to our subscribers the conditions prevailing in England. We respectfully call your attention to the ration, and then ask, "Do you grumble at the amount of wheat flour substitutes you are required to use? If so, forget it. Pg. 3, col. 2 EATONVILLE BALL TEAM MEETS DEFEAT The Eatonville-National ball game last Sunday, the first one of the season, resulted in a score of 6 to 3 in favor of the latter team. The local team showed good form during the first part of the game but the jinx commenced to work, it is reported, when a wild throw from second to first let two National runners cross the home plate. It is contended that the local boys took on the game with but very little practice and tem work was lacing. Whether or not this be true, the result of the game shows the need of team work before another game is scheduled. Pg. 3, col. 4 MAYOR SCORES ON OLD IZAAK Mayor A. W. Bridge returned from an excursion, last Sunday evening accompanied by a large string of fine cat-fish. The Mayor states that he is a disciple (not rival) of the renowned Izaak Walton. Upon being questioned as to the whereabouts of his fishing grounds, he insisted that his string was taken from the water. When it occurs to the mayor to become secretive on such questions as these he is as full of information as a clam is of conversation. The editor will not go fishing this week as was originally planned. Pg. 3, col. 5 BULLETIN NO. 44 The Signal Corps has under contract Spruce stumpage and will secure other tracts of spruce which it desires logged, at an agreed price per thousand. Any loggers with equipment available for such work please communicate with the Logging Section, Signal Corps, Yeon Building, Portland, Ore. Advise: First, the exact size and mount of equipment. Second, Locality of equipment. Third, When it can be put to work. Fourth, Locality of operation desired, if known. Brice Disque, Colonel, Signal Corps, Commanding. Pg. 3, col. 6 BULLETIN NO. 39 To Mills and Loggers:-- It is the desire of this office to contract with loggers for Spruce logs from new operations or from increase of present operations. All No. 1 and 2 logs and 10 per cent of No. 3 will be contracted for completed delivery on or before November 1st , 1919, at present prices. Loggers desiring to so contract should communicate at once with this office. Brice Disque, Colonel, Signal Corps, Commanding. The right man always comes along, girls. The trouble is that sometimes he passes right by. Men will fall into a flutter of admiration because a little Florida town has a woman mayor (the town of Aldeburgh,) and they will look aghast upon such headlines as these in their morning paper: "Women Confess Selling Votes." "Chicago Women Arrested for Election Frauds," as if there had not always been, and would always be, a percentage of unscrupulous voters in every electorate, writes Agnes Repplier in the Atlantic monthly. No sane woman believes that women, as a body, will vote more honestly than men; but no sane man believes that they will vote less honestly. They are neither the "gateway to hell," as Tertullian pointed out, nor the builders of Sir Rabindranath Tagore's "spiritual civilization," They are neither repositories of wisdom, nor the final work of folly. Pg. 4, col. 1 ALDER VICINITY Mr. Chas. Boettcher, Sr. passed away at 10:00 p.m. Monday at Alder, after an illness of three weeks. Mr. Bert Ransweiler called on Mr. J. R. Auvil, Monday. Mr. Martin Carlson, of Lindberg, came home Sunday to plant his crops. Mr. Chas. Lutkins, of Elbe was a caller of Mr. Vincent Rotter, Monday. The Red Cross meeting held at Alder, Friday was attended by a large number of people. Used Fords. Terms if desired. L. Kipper & Co. Eatonville, Wash. Mrs. Levant Hill of Elbe and Mrs. Ransweiler of national were guest of Mrs. J. R. Auvil Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Fritz, Mrs. Henry Meyers and Mrs. Henry Lutkens were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. McGilvery, Sunday. Mrs. F. J. Mensik and sisters Martha and Elizabeth Rotter attended church at Elbe Sunday. Mr. Anton Marek butchered a 400 pound hog last week. ORIGINAL AMERICANS Contrary to prevailing notions, the red Indian is "coming back." Government reports show that instead of passing away, the American Indian in the United States is just coming into his own. The commissioner of Indian affairs reports that he has furnished the Indians nearly three times as much seed as during any previous year, and there is every indication that they are becoming thoroughly aroused to their industrial opportunity. A number of Indians are becoming successful farmers and stock raisers. In public life and in public office, in the professions, and in the trades. Indians are quite as prominent and successful as whites, in proportion to their numbers. It is true that the Indian of the blanket and wickiup is disappearing. The change has not always been for the better. Too often he absorbs the white man's vices and diseases, along with his "modern improvements." In a tardy day, we are trying to do our duty by the Indians. Pg. 4, col. 2 ALDER VICINITY (Too late for last week) Mrs. Grace Black of Tacoma returned to Alder, Saturday where she will visit her folks and friends. Her husband is now at Camp Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Einar Hedborg, Mr. Harry Jackson and son, Ernest of Ohop were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hedburg. Miss Ida Hedburg of Eatonville was visiting her folks last week end. Mr. Harry Holt and Miss Hawkins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rotter, Sunday, and on their way home they took the country for Alder. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Marek and family, Miss Ella Swanson, and Mr. Willie Marek of Tacoma were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Marek, Sunday, Martha and Elizabeth Rotter were Eatonville callers last Saturday. Mrs. Rudolph Kolb and Miss Marie Lutkins of Elbe and Miss Minnie Wachtman of Tacoma, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rotter, Monday. They were also guests of Mrs. Emma McGilvery at Alder, last Friday. Mr. J. R. Auvil is employed by the Eatonville Lumber Co. The Red Cross meeting held at Alder, last Friday was well attended. Miss F. Savage of Alder was in the "Spelling Contest" at Elbe, April 19th, and "spelled" down the whole school. Mr. Sterling O'Day was a visitor of Frank Rotter, Saturday. Mrs. I. Q. Freeze returned to Alder, Sturday where she will remain for a few weeks. Mr. Boettcher is yet on the sick list. A surprise party was given to Mrs. Carlson last Thursday, the occasion being her birthday. Pg. 4, col. 3 SILVER LAKE NEWS One of the most delightful events of the week was the surprise arty on Mrs. Hillberg at her home Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Hillberg was presented with a fruit dish, the occasion being her birthday. Those present were: Mesdames Asplund, Malm, Jacobson, Anderson, Olden, Hedborg and Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hillberg. Clarence LeMaster of Tacoma spent the week end with his parents. Lawrence Ellis left for Aberdeen Wednesday. He will work in the ship yards. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg were shopping in Eatonville, Wednesday. Those who spent Sunday at the LeMaster home were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McTee and son, William of Eatonville, Mr. and Mrs. Golding of Harts Lake, and Nora, Mabel and Jonas Asplund. Those who visited Eatonville Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis and Alfred Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Manning motored to Tacoma, Thursday. Pg. 4, col. 4 IRMA JOHNSON ENTERTAINS Mrs. William Johnson gave a party last Monday in honor of her little daughter, Irma, the occasion being her sixth birthday. The house was beautifully decorated with apple blossoms, lilacs, and other flowers of the season. A delicious lunch was served the little guests, after which games were played and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. On their departure for their several homes all joined in wishing Irma many more such happy birthdays. Those present were: Eva Haven, Kenneth, Marvin and Harold Fitzer, Walter, Florence and Rosie Carlson, Margie Kipper, Hannah Nordstrom, Lucile and Peter Petersen, Hannah Christensen, Rob't Sabourin, Bud Patrick, Olga Overlie, Grudren Moen, Rob't Waddell, Raymond and Louis Dunnigan, Gladys Perry, Mrs. Martin Hundren and Magda Ovverli. CARD OF THANKS We thank the Ladies of Eatonville for helping us in our Bakery Sale and also Mr. N. C. Christensen for show room. $15.60 was netted for Thrift Stamps. Silver Lake Sewing Club. Pg. 4, col. 5 GROCERS HELP IN 50-50 PLAN Sign Pledge To Carry Out Food Administration Program. Post Cards in Stores. Explain New Wheat Ruling to Thousands of Customers-Insures Greater Food Saving. {Remainder of column is explanation.} pg. 4, col. 6 {Adv.} 100 LETER HEADS & 100 ENVELOPES FOR $1.50 THE GOVERNMENT requests that you place the return address on the upper left hand corner of your envelope, when mailing same. We will print for you 100 Envelopes and 100 letter-heads for $1.50. This is for un-ruled paper, if you desire ruled paper, we will furnish them for 25 cents extra. Style for Letter-Heads FRANK W. Larson R. F. D. Noi. 4 EATONVILLE, WASH. Style for Envelopes After 5 days return to FRANK W. Larson R. F. D. Noi. 4 EATONVILLE, WASH. EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Wash. LAKEHEAD AND VICINITY Mr. and Mrs. Perry Walbridge and Mr. and Mrs. green of Kapowsin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Selle, Friday evening. There was a flag raising at the Kapowsin mill Monday evening. It was well attended and a very interesting speech was given by a Captain from Tacoma. Mrs. J. A. Peterson called on Mrs. William Snavley, Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Clevenger of Clay City, visited their daughter, Mrs. M. Metsker of Tacoma, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Holz and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selle spent a very pleasant day at point Defiance Park, Sunday. A basket social will be held at Kapowsin, Saturday evening. Thrift Stamps will be given the men to the amount of the price paid for the baskets. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz entertained Mr. and Mrs. Otto Selle and Mr. Fred Selle at dinner, Tuesday evening. Mr. Tatro the R. R. agent at Kapowsin is taking treatment in Tacoma for his eyes. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson received work their son Van arrived safely in France, April 10th. TOWN COUNCIL MEETS The Town Council, at its meeting Tuesday evening voted to transfer the town funds from the National Bank of Tacoma, which has heretofore been the depository, to the Eatonville State Bank. The ordinance which forbids the keeping of hogs within the town limits was rescinded as a war measure and this action is designed to encourage the feeding of pigs. No doubt the present status with regard to the raising of pigs will be maintained for a long period if the people interested will observe reasonable sanitary rules in this regard. Councilmen Williams and Fairbairn were appointed as a committee to investigate the needs of the Fire Department and make certain purchase of equipment. The Eatonville's Central Council were granted Independence Day concessions and the right to sublet any or all of them. A resolution forbidding the sale or importation of fireworks within the city limits after June 1st was passed. Pg. 5, col. 2 WOUNDED SOLDIERS RECEIVE TOBACCO In addition to the splendid service which the organizers of "Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund" is rendering the Yankee fighters on the other side by shipping smokes to them regularly, this patriotic movement has also been enlarged to embrace the New York hospitals now sheltering some of our wounded. Arrangements have been completed with the New York Chapter of the American Red Cross whereby "Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund" will supply regularly the convalescent American soldiers in New York hospitals with the much craved for and necessary tobacco. This branch of work has been but recently entered upon and thus far the Red Cross people have distributed a number of kits of smokes to the boys over here. It is a deep source of gratification to the men who are responsible for "Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund" to know that they are not only keeping well supplied with cigarettes the Yankee soldiers fighting for Democracy in France, but are also enabled to lessen the pain and increase the comfort of those men who have been sent back as the result of wounds and disease. Pg. 6, col. 1 {article missing} pg. 6, col. 1 & 2 Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Carlson have just returned from a motor vacation during which they visited many points in Oregon. They were accompanied by Geo. Crate and son and a Mr. Aikfin. The trip included in the itinerary Chehalis, Bend, Dallas and other points of interest, including Sand Valley, which is mostly sand and, as Mrs. Carlson states, during the month of march the rancher who goes to his retirement at night after a hard day at sowing crops may awaken to find that the seed has been blown over on his neighbors farm. This sometimes causes so much difficulty in locating the owner of crops that the settlers are compelled to seek the expert advice of Haynes & Hinkley the local land locators. After crossing Crooked River, which is said to deserve the name, they passed into Grass Valley so called because there is no grass in it, the sole growth being sage brush and jack rabbits. An amusing incident of the trip was on the occasion of their being compelled to camp out one night. Mr. Achfin was not accustomed to camping and as soon as the fire died out he retired to his three blankets in order to keep warm. He was up at an early hour, probably frozen { } picked up a 22 rifle to { } hunting. In due time he returned with one jack rabbit { } ich. Of curse, at this { } nedible. Later that day he made the excuse that he had too much work at home so he returned home, not caring to spend another night in camp. Mr. Carlson tells of many { ing} sights near Bend. They visited a cave about { 00} feet, sloping to the { } used by the neighbor-ranchers as a winter store for potatoes. Another cave nearby is called Ice Cave, because of the fact that it is so cold that ice is frozen in it and the local people can supply their wants in that line from the cave. Wind Well, also in that vicinity, is so-called because the well-diggers struck wind instead of water, a strong wind blows, constantly, thru the opening. Bend has a mill that employees 700 men, seven large garages and the residences are nearly all modern bungalows. Near Dalles they passed thru twenty-five miles of orchards. The Grass Valley is irrigated the entire distance to Dalles. They had a very enjoyable trip, on the whole, and returned last Friday very much pleased with the state of Washington. Pg. 6, col. 5 SCHOOL NOTES The senior class has decided to have their annual ball, Friday may 17th, in the Gymnasium. George Smith, the senior class president appointed the committee to look after the arrangements for the dance. The committee is Herman Hekel, Martha Kjelstad, Vernetta McCulloch. The Hi School students, alumnae, School Board, parents and the faculty are cordially invited. The price of admission will be 75 cents for gents. Music will be furnished by the Kapowsin orchestra; punch will be served. A general good time is expected. The Junior-Senior banquet will be held at 6 o'clock of the same evening. The Juniors will prepare the banquet and they report a swell feed will be served. "Windmills of Holland" was a great success. The net receipts were $71.50. The proceeds paid for expenses of the play which was given last year which amounted to $19.25. Expenses for the present one was $32.25. The surplus which amounts to approximately $19.08 if all bills are in will be given to the Red Cross. The success was due to the hard work put forth by Miss Dana and the sincere devotion of all the students who participated. The scenery and the play as a whole was unexcelled by none and proved to be one of the best home talent plays ever staged in Eatonville. About 500 people attended and all going home with the impression that it certainly was a great success. The boys taking military training are certainly doing fine, each boy has made a wooden gun and they are practicing the gun drills. Mr. Mann's excellent instruction is certainly producing an effect. Pg. 6, col. 6 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mrs. Aitken who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Jensen has returned to Bellingham. Miss Emily Fredericksen is visiting her sister in Tacoma, this week. Mrs. Wm McCutcheon had as her guests for lunch, Sunday her brother, Chas. Fredericksen and family of Tacoma. Miss Minnie Conrad visited Mrs. Stidham, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen and family and Mrs. Aitken motored to Tacoma, Sunday and visited Mr. Jensen's sister, Mrs. Annie Miller. Mrs. W. H. Stidham visited friends in Tacoma the first of the week. Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon motored to Eatonville, Monday on a shopping trip. A May-day program was given at the school house, Wednesday afternoon. A number of recitations and songs of patriotic nature were rendered by the pupils. A. B. Conrad, school clerk, was out taking the school census this last week. He found about 20 children between the ages of 4 and 21 and only four of these were attending the Clear lake school. Little Miss Pricilla Jensen is visiting her grand-parents in Bellingham for a few weeks.