THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, September 13, 1918 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 07/07/04 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People Third Year, No. 57, September 13, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Wanted-Some one to contract loading 8 (eight) cars slabs that are piled in the Y at Eatonville. North End Fuel Company, 2701 No. Proctor St., Tacoma, Wash. PARENT TEACHERS WIL HOLD RECEPTION The Parent-Teachers Association will hold a reception in honor of the teachers of the Eatonville Schools at the E. H. S. on September 17th, at 8:00 p.m. Little Miss Eleanor, Maxine and Dorothy Nelson of Tacoma, spent a few days with Mrs. Brantner. D. W. Amrine has purchased the white house across from the railroad track, from Samuel Haudenschild and is making extensive improvements on the same and will occupy same on or about October 1st. Prof. John H. Nagley of Olympia spent a few days with his parents in Eatonville, recently. Mrs. A. Page and Mrs. E. Drew and daughter Mabel motored up from Tacoma, Wednesday and spent the day at the A. U. Fairbairn home. Pg. 1, col. 2 H. O. A. ANNUAL SALE The H. O. A. will hold their Annual Sale of sewing done by the girl members on Friday evening, September 20th. The girls will give a short program to be followed by the SALE. In addition, they will have the famous fish pond. The evening's entertainment will close with an ice cream social. Everybody come and boost our piano fund as this will be our last SALE for this purpose. Beginning with the NEW CLUB YEAR, the club will donate their services to the Red Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hunwin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Christensen and daughter spent Sunday, September 1st with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Amrine. Mr. and Mrs. Swerdfiger of Seattle were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Winegard recently. Mr. Swerdfiger is a brother-in-law of Mr. Winegard and is connected with the American Express Company. Mrs. Sharon McIntyre and son Theodore of Tacoma are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darrah. INVITATION All those interested are cordially invited to assist in raising the frame for a Catholic Chapel, on next Sunday, September 15th. Mr. J. G. Smith and Mr. Richard Kettleman are in charge of the work. Friends or members-all invited. A free dinner will be served. By order of Building Committee. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Mrs. John Vickery Sr. of Tacoma and Mr. and Mrs. J. Vickery of Seattle spent Sunday at the home of A. U. Fairbairn. Miss Hazel VanBevers of Tacoma spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. Geiger. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger spent Thursday in Tacoma. Mr. B. W. Lyon and Miss Dana were Eatonville visitors on Thursday. Mrs. Roy Beckwith entertained the Red Cross at lunch last Friday. Mrs. W. B. Gregory of Menominee, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Todd of Tacoma visited at the Fairbairn home Sunday. Mrs. Gregory is an old friend of Mrs. Fairbairn and visiting her son, Lieut. J. M. Gregory at Camp Lewis. CONCERNING SUGAR Beginning, Saturday September 14th, sugar permits will be issued between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, on all week days. Phone calls concerning sugar will be answered at the Town Hall between those hours, or at any time, at the grocery stores, but at no other place. If the general public will kindly regard these rules, it will help systemize the work of the district Food Administration and make the work easier for those who are giving their services to this work. Pg. 1, col. 3 SCHOOL ITEMS "The merchant's word, Delighted the master heard For his heart was in his work And the heart giveth grace unto every art." Longfellow, the children's' poet, thus describes the state of mind, which made work not only a pleasure, but a great success. The shipbuilder, strong of hand, skillful of brain built a "goodly vessel" that "shall laugh at all disaster." May this spirit, this zeal inspire Eatonville children this year. Four more pupils enrolled in the High School this week. Miss Alire Kibbe, of Bellingham took up the work in Agriculture this week. Miss Kibbe is well qualified to carry on this work, having received her M. A. in Agriculture, from Washington university. Besides she has had much practical experience in teaching Agriculture and leading boys and girls clubs. She is an active worker in the Grange, having served as lecturer for this organization. The periods of study in the H. S. have been shortened five minutes each to permit physical education to be given each day to both boys and girls. Two days each week is given to "floor work"-setting up exercises, swimming, etc., under the direction of Physical Directors Hollan and Mahaffie. Each day 20 minutes drill is given the boys as can come. Part of the noon hour is utilized for this purpose. Physical education is given daily in the grades. Once per week at the gym for each grade, boys and girls separately under the direction of Miss Mahaffie. Other days in each room. These exercises are designed to build up a "sound body" as the fit place for the abode of the "sound mind" which the mental discipline seeks to secure. Some few parents seem to fear that such physical education will harm their children. Such need have no fear. The school authorities; both local, county and state are guided by past experience and skillfully trained experts guard each child's well-being so as to avoid over-strain or harmful exercise. Parents are invited to come and investigate and consult with the Superintendent and instructors regarding each case. Every child should be aided to fullest physical and mental efficiency. No change has been made in the hours for parents and patrons use of the swimming pool. Thursday evening for ladies, Sturday morning for families, Saturday evening for the Men's Club. Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn entertained the Auction Bridge Club Wednesday evening. Mrs. Luther Wright had high score. The guests were: Mesdames Wright, LaBreche, Stinnett, Jacobs, Galbraith, Geiger, Brislawn, Hearn, Beckwith, Ingersoll and Brantner. GARDEN CLUB MEETS The boys and girls garden club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. A. U. Fairbairn. After the business and social program, a box lunch was served. Each girl brought lunch for two in a dainty box and the names of the girls were put into a hat, the boys drawing for partners. The meeting happened to fall on Mrs. Fairbairn's birthday and the club members in some mysterious manner found it out and surprised her with a handkerchief shower. All report a most enjoyable evening. Those present were: Mrs. Steere, (Leader), Misses Norene and Margaret Norwood, Mildred Swanson, Alice Green, Dorothy Fairbairn, Dolphie Mensik, Andrew Gelstein, Clarence Halverson, Danswell Christensen, Lloyd James and Revere Thompson. Pg. 1, col. 4 LAKEHEAD & VICINITY Mrs. Perry Walbridge of Kapowsin and Miss Rorke of Eatonville, spent one day last week with Mrs. Otto Selle. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Willison of Tacoma, who were spending a weeks vacation in the Ohop made a trip to the mountain on Thursday, returning Saturday. W. R. Reed made a business trip to Kapowsin, Tuesday. J. W. Smith was kept busy with his auto on election day. Mr. C. Fawcett spent Saturday in Tacoma. Henry Holz and family were guest of friends and relatives in Tacoma over the week end. Miss Alma Clevenger left last week for Tacoma where she has accepted a position as stenographer. B. P. Wiggen enjoyed a trip to the mountain Sunday. SWAN LAKE NEWS L. E. Petres and wife and Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Reeve and Arant Johnson motored to paradise a week ago. Mrs. George Kregor has returned after a two weeks sojourn at Soap Lake. Mrs. Fred Kropf is visiting friends and relatives in Seattle this week. Warren Snyder was a business caller in Tacoma last Monday. Mrs. Fred Johnson of Eatonville is convalescing at Robert Kregers. Eric Asmussen and Martin Gilreath were Sunday visitors at the parental home. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jorgensen, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Case of Seattle spent Sunday at the Reevemoor. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kreger, James Mattix of Seattle were visiting the Kreger families of Swan lake, last Sunday. Fred Albin and Edwin Kropf were visitors at paradise Valley on Labor Day. George and James Kreger and Emma Asmussen are attending High School at Eatonville. NEWS FROM SILVER LAKE Alfred Nelson transacted business in Seattle and Tacoma, Monday and Tuesday. Mr. S. M. Berg is spending the week in Tacoma with his sons. Mr. Hipkins and son Harold of Auburn spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Krones. Mr. and Mrs. LeMaster visited with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, Mr. R. Fiander and Martha Ellis motored to Tacoma, Friday. Bill Hunt of Bellingham, Pvt. Chas. A. Haberland of Camp Lewis, Miss Minnie Conrad of Clear lake spent the week end at the Cottonwood Ranch. Those who attended the dance at the Grange Hall, Saturday evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Charley Scoggins, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis, and son Lawrence, Chas. Haberland, Miss Minnie Conrad and Alfred Nelson. Alex Grenon spent Saturday in Tacoma. Silas Barr visited Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen this week. Pg. 1, col. 4 LETTER RECEIVED BY CHAS. O. JACKSON U.S.S.WESTERN SEA, AUGUST 19, 1918. Dear Friend: Just a line to let you know that I am still on earth and feeling fine, the navy must have agreed with me for I weigh 165 pounds now. I haven't made a trip over yet but expect to be on my way soon if nothing happens. We sure had a swell trip around, came through the Panama Canal and that is a sight that I never will forget, they are having their winter down there now so the weather was just comfortable. We were at sea 38 days and believe me that is a long time when all you can see is water. Haven't seen any subs yet but we did see a floating mine, they look just like the top of a large ball with long prongs sticking out all over them, we missed it about 50 feet. Do you hear from Harry very often and where is he? We have had a lot of liberty since I came here so have taken in a lot New York, Coney Island and everything. I am a first class yeoman now that is a 1st class petty officer and draw 52.00 per so that isn't so bad for a scrub. Drop me a line as it is pretty nice to get mail when you have been to sea for a month. I had 12 letters waiting for me this time. Mention my name to the Lodge and give everybody my word. From your friend, Clarke E.------ U. S. S. Western Sea, Care Postmaster N. Y. City, N.Y. LOCAL RED CROSS ITEMS The Red Cross will meet in the Library at the High School during the school term. The work for this week will be the finishing of the ladies house dresses. These are garments for the refugee women of France and Belgium. They are very easily made. Mrs. Beckwith, assisted by Mrs. Luther Wright entertained the Red Cross workers for lunch last Friday. Mrs. Beckwith will also be hostess for this week. The following ladies are entitled to the two crosses, one for their cap and one for the apron: Mesdames Martin, Winegard, E. A. Williams, Nettleton, Vail, Bartlett. These ladies have each put in over 200 hours in sewing. Those present at the last meeting were: Mesdames Martin, Ostrom, Vail, E. Williams, J. Smith, Bartlett, Nettleton, C. Williams, Wilcox, Hearn, Peabody, Wingard, Swanson, Clark, Brislawn. We are again asking for roses and flowers to be left at the Gift Shop, on Saturday afternoon, September 21st. Remember the flowers a few weeks ago brought us $15.65. GIFT SHOP ITEMS Many new articles were donated to the Gift Shop this week. A fine lot of cucumbers came from Dad Coombs while from others came everything from a gold watch to clothing. You really don't know what you miss by not coming in. We expect everybody to either give or buy something and you will find something there that you can use. The sales this week amounted to $19.85. Mrs. Nettleton and Mrs. Wingard had the charge of the shop. Don't forget to drop in Saturday afternoon and leave your order if you don't find what you want. 18 TO 45 REGISTRTION EATONVILLE PRECINCT At 9:00 p.m. yesterday closed the largest registration on record. Our precinct shows a record of 195 registrants, 93 of whom registered with Town Clerk Greene, the other 102 having registered at the office of the Eatonville Lumber Co. Pg. 1, col. 6 ELECTION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS (Votes cast in this Precinct) The voting of County Officials in this precinct was very light, as out of 209 who had registered but 137 voted. 10 Democrat ballots were used. The officials in charge of the election here consisting of the following: Chas. O. Jackson, (Inspector) T. C. VanEaton and A. J. Kuhl (Judges). Mrs. Jessie L. Crowell and Mrs. Harriet Smith (Clerks) did exceptionally good work, counting and checking the ballots in 2 hours and 54 minutes. The result of the voting in his precinct follows: CONGRESSIONAL Representative in Congress Albert Johnson---103 LEGISLATIVE (State Senator 26th, district) Ralph Metcalf---99 (State Representative 36th, dist.) Torger Peterson---56 C. O. Nelson---30 Fred G. Remann---74 William C. Elliott---43 COUNTY County Auditor V. D. Gleason---36 C. A. Campbell---85 County Assessor Charles A. Cook---17 E. F. McKenzie---76 Harry C. Austin---27 County Prosecuting Att'y. A. B. Bell---60 William D. Askren---61 County Clerk C. W. Ammerman---49 Geo. F. Murray---56 Milo E. Wolford---16 County Coroner G. D. Shaver---67 A. H. Coe---50 County Engineer Ernest A. White---46 Donald B. Roben---26 E. A. Kasson---47 County Sheriff Thos. N. Morris---67 Walter U. Smith---35 ?. A. Mitchell---12 ?. M. McCulloh---9 County Superintendent of Common Schools Minnie D. Bean---68 Lottie Hackett King---52 County Treasurer Wm. Turner---101 County Commissioner for Third District J. W. Slayden---88 L. J. Kreger---27 Edwin L. Bower---7 Judges of the Supreme Court Four Six Year Term John R. Mitchell---47 W. O. Chapman---76 Charles E. Claypool---29 William H. Pemberton---30 Edgar G. Mills---33 Frank Pierce---22 Kazis Krauezunas---8 F. W. Girand---13 Wallace mount---19 John F. Main---31 For the Four Year Term Kenneth McIntosh---85 For Two Year Term Warren W. Tolman---54 Walter M. French---39 Pg. 2, col. 1 & 2 EATONVILLE SCHOOLS (FINANCIAL) Schools, like any other business, must be well financed to attain state of efficiency to meet the requirements of the community served. The business of teaching the "young idea" is a costly one in dollars and cents but the future development of our nation and increased civilization is dependent on the ground work of education as furnished by the public schools. Hence, NECESSARY cost should not form any great obstacle to the betterment of the schools. Our district is a large one and the standing timber gives it a large assessed valuation upon which to base the tax levy necessary for the operation and maintenance of the plant. At one time the assessed valuation of the district was slightly in excess of $1,600,000.00 but this amount was later reduced by the courts, at the instance of the public utilities corporations and the Weyerhauser Timber Co. as being excessive. On the grounds (1st) that the original valuation was placed too high and (2nd) that the value had been decreased by the removal of the timber the valuation was reduced about $200,000.00 and the excess taxes for a period of three years was ordered refunded to the complainants. Luckily, for the School District, this refund was charged against the county as a whole and our school district bore only its pro rata share based on the new valuation. Our State and County apportionment amounts to approximately $7000.00 and the cost of maintaining the schools in excess of this amount, as well as the redemption of outstanding indebtedness, must be borne by taxation. In making up the estimated expenditures for the fiscal year, upon which the tax levy is based, ti has been found advisable to reckon the cost as nearly as possible then add a certain specified per cent for any unforeseen contingency which may arise. This policy has been followed during the past two years by the local Boards and the result has fully justified the policy. If no contingency arises and the money is saved, it is deducted from the budget for the ensuing year, applied on indebtedness or, in some cases, applied on increased expenses for the ensuing year. As a result of the budget policy adopted locally, our district was placed on a cash basis about eight or ten months ago and has maintained that condition since that time. At the close of the fiscal year June 30, 1918, the General fund had slightly more than $6000.00 cash on hand over and above all outstanding warrants against that fund, and more than $800.00 in the Building Fund which is to be applied on the indebtedness incurred in the construction of the gymnasium. Had the policy not been adopted which made possible the saving of this money, the school for the year of 1918-19 would have been seriously handicapped. Increased salaries to teachers and increased cost of school supplies together with the purchase of the passenger truck, which was made necessary as a matter of economy, have worked such inroads in the budget that some of the betterments of the year would have been postponed in definitely. The budget for this year calls for approximately $28,000.00 of which $7,000.00 comes from apportionment, $14,600.00 from taxation and the remainder from the saving made possible during the last two years. However, the present budget provides for the final payment of all indebtedness on the gymnasium thus effecting a very great saving in interest, in the future. The following table will give some idea of progress made: WARRANT ACCOUNT (Outstanding) June 30, 1917 General, 415.13 Building, 8092.20 Redemption, 45,000.00 June 30, 1918 General, 541.30 Building, 3648.90 Redemption, 45,000.00 CASH ON HAND June 30, 1917 General, 2590.44 Building, 139.65 Redemption, 291.42 June 30, 1918 General, 6920.30 Building, 808.91 Redemption, 4611.56 Thus it may be seen that the building fund has, during this period, paid gymnasium indebtedness to the amount of 5443. ?? with interest accrued from the time of construction and beside, has increased cash on hand by $669.26. The Redemption Fund has paid interest to the extent of 4500.00 but to date has paid nothing on the principal. However the sum on hand is now ample to make a substantial payment on the High School bonds at the next time of interest payment, which is the only time any of the bonds may be redeemed. Provision is made in the present budget for the redemption of $5,000.00 of these bonds besides the amount of cash now on hand in this fund. Lack of space forbids a great many minor details concerning financial gains made, but taken all in all, the finances of the District are on a firm cash basis and it is the resolve of the present Board that they shall so remain. Economy will be practiced in every item that does not conflict with the efficiency of the school work. Mandatory items of expense will be pruned to the narrowest margin possible and past performances give promise of future success in these lines. There Is probably no place in the State where a School Board devotes more time or careful attention to the schools than in Eatonville. The reason being no doubt that there is hardly a possibility of finding a community in the State where the interest in schools is of such pitch as to demand so much of the School Board. Pg. 2, col. 3 & 4 The following poem entitled "Ye Editor's Journey" was written by C. G. Garretson formerly editor of the Eatonville Eagle, one of the first papers to be published in Eatonville. Older residents report that Mr. Garretson was a young man of good education, refined and full of energy. He was thoroughly imbued with is work and kept the paper up to class, to the last gasp. When it was suspended he removed to Issaquah where he taught school for some time. The poem was submitted to us by Bro. Honeywell of the Morton Mirror and was given him by Mrs. Lottie Smith of Puyallup who was at one time, in the employ of Mr. Garretson. -Ye editor {poem follows} pg. 3, col. 4 REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM The little California town in which the exterior scenes of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" were filmed, will never forget the arrival of Mary Pickford, America's greatest photodramatic actress who is now appearing in the title role of this production at the Eatonville Theater on Saturday night September 14. Mary Pickford and her company of over one hundred made the journey from Los Angeles by special train and when they pulled into the little village, the whole town was there to meet them. The town council waited upon Miss Pickford and Marshal Neilan, her director, saying: "Miss Pickford, this town is yours as long as you want to use it." Every inhabitant took part in the production, Miss Pickford's word was law, and for nearly two weeks she had the opportunity of being queen of her real kingdom. Pg. 5, col. 2 LABOR UNREST The majority of laboring men look on all war industries as gold mines for their owners, and that belief is responsible for much of the unrest which has been evidenced in labor's ranks, since the war began. This attitude has proved fertile soil for the poison of the propagandist and the professional agitator, who have not failed to cultivate their crop assiduously, One fact which is generally ignored by the workingmen and the agitators is that the excess profit tax takes much of the owners income.