THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, November 22, 1918 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by E. Ruth Brewer brewerer@att.net 08/09/04 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************ THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH A Weekly Paper For Tacoma Eastern People Third Year, No. 67, November 22, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Notice-Parties wishing wood should file their orders now. If you do not wish to be out as we will not accept any orders for delivery during the Holidays. Eatonville Lumber Co. House For Sale; easy terms. Inquire at Drug Store. Order your Thanksgiving Broilers now from Mrs. A. P. Moon. NEW BARBER SHOP-Geo. G. Delataste, Proprietor. I will be pleased to get a share of your trade. STRAYED-Came to my place about two months ago, heifer and 2 yearling steers. Owner can have same by calling on me and paying expenses. F. Baullau, Clay City. Adv. Nov. 8-15-22. MASQUERADE COSTUMES For Rent at Sabourin's Barber Shop. Masquerade Ball will be given by the Degree of Pocohontas at the Eatonville Red Men hall, Saturday evening, November 30th. Good MUSIC and Good PRIZES will be awarded. ALL DANCERS MUST MASK. Harry Victor has been "laid off" the past week nursing an attack of lumbago. Local Red Men adopted two more pale faces last Wednesday night, Kivette and Hollan. Officers were nominated for the term beginning with the New Year. Mr. Atwood, who has been, auditing the books of the Eatonville Lumber Co., completed his work last Thursday and returned to his home in Spokane. ATTENTION ROYAL NEIGHBORS All members of the Royal Neighbors of America should attend lodge meeting next Tuesday evening, as there will be business of IMPORTANCE. Pg. 1, col.2 WEDDING BELLS Miss Beth VanKleeck and Mr. J. M. LeRoy were quietly married in Olympia a short time ago. Both parties are well known in this community as one time proprietors of the Snow Hotel. Mr. LeRoy is now chef at the "Feeney's Café" in Tacoma. The "Dispatch" extends congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Crowell visited in Mineral, Thursday evening. Messrs. T. S. & J. H. Galbraith motored to Tacoma, Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon of Seattle were the guests of Mrs. Harmon's mother and brother. Mrs. M. A. and Harry Victor from last Thursday to Monday. BORN-To Mrs. Marie Julian nee McNamara a big, fine boy, one day last week. Messrs. Wm. Breuer and H. H. Scmidt are employed in hauling slab wood for the School District. Ed Christensen of Camp Lewis spent the week end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pravitz of Tacoma spent Sunday with relatives here. Lawrence Fairbairn who has been visiting with his parents, left for the Washington State College, on Saturday where he will resume his studies. NOTICE:--I will be unable after December 8th, to do any other work than my own. Please do not ask. Mrs. Fred Kittleman. $2.00 per hundred for "The Dollar" Strawberry plants of fraction accordingly. Mrs. A. P. Moon. Morris Callaway who has been working at the Nitrate plant, at LaGrande is again attending the E. H. S. There was a good attendance at the services at the ME Church last Sunday. All come and hear the Thanksgiving sermon Sunday morning for we truly have much to thank God for especially at this time and let us manifest it by making this Sunday a go to Church Sunday. George Smith of the naval branch of the S. A. T. C. located at the University of Washington in Seattle, Sunday spent the week end in Eatonville with his mother and friends, returning to Seattle Sunday. For Sale; Winter Rye at 5 1/2 cents per pound if taken in 100 lb. lots. Mrs. H. Antonie. H. O. A. CLUB MEETING The H. O. A. Club will meet at Mrs. Wingard, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Everybody come. Business of importance. Nisqually Tribe no. 81, Imp'd Order Red Men, meet at Red Men's Hall every Wednesday evening. Visiting Brothers are cordially invited. George Martin, Sachem; L. A. Wright, C. of R. Pg. 1, col. 3 & 4 PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR Once more we approach observance of the Thanksgiving custom, established by the Pilgrim fathers in their gratitude for the blessings bestowed on them, after their long struggle against the oppressor. Yet even the Pilgrim fathers had far less for which to rejoice than do we in this year of grace. Twelve months ago the World was torn and bleeding in a conflict the like of which had not been known in all its history. Our own Nation had joined with all its great strength and resource, the other nations that had been battling for three years previously, in the struggle to save humanity from the tyrant. Our strong young men were sailing across the sea, to give their all, if need be, that Liberty might live. We were determined, but we were apprehensive, and the outlook was dark and disheartening. Today Peace is again being established in the universe. The awful struggle and carnage is at an end and Right and Justice have triumphed. We are, it is true, faced with the great problems of rehabilitation and reconstruction, and they will demand our bet thought and our security of the knowledge that tyranny has been destroyed and the principles of Equity and Justice forever established in human affairs. In deepest gratitude. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ERNEST LISTER, Governor of State of Washington, by virtue of authority in me vested join the President of the United States in proclaiming and designating Thursday, November 28th, 1918, in the State of Washington, as a day of - THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER- In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the State to be affixed at Olympia this 18th day of November, A. D. 1918. Ernest Lister, Governor of Washington. I. M. Howell, Secretary of State. Pg. 1, co. 3, 4 & 5 VACATION TIME - INTERESTING Stories from our Teachers Episodes from Miss Mahaffie. How did I spend my vacation? Well now confession is easy where inquisitiveness is lax with emphasis on the LAX. I really had a wonderful trip but in reality not as wonderful as my imagination took me on several occasions. For instance, I visited my sister and her husband who was in the Spruce Division far back in the hills and depths of the Olympic forests. That "forest primeval;" the like of which inspired Longfellow to write his poem. While there I found a large group of homesick families, 25 miles away from the nearest grocery or movie, with one train a day and no auto road out, only one 3 day furlough in 3 months and with as large a percentage in death rate as our army in France, owing to the dangers of the work and the poor living accommodations and dullness of recreation hours. I had occasion to sing for these in outdoor gatherings, since the flu ban forbade indoor assemblies. The eagerness with which these people listened was an inspiration such as I never had elsewhere. I know I sang my best. And remember there many college graduates among these and those who had left prominent positions in various walks in life to serve us U. S. fellow citizens. Who knew their praises would never be sung and only a smile would greet the story of their hardships. After singing there I was called upon to help nurse some sick people, for both the doctor and nurse there had the flu. Several sleepless nights followed and it was then I dreamed of a trip throughout our vast army, administering cheer! Yes and making coffee and doughnuts and singing of home and sweethearts and mending clothes and nursing when nurses were scarce and listening to lonesome homesick stories from real life. I could picture our lonely wireless men in Siberia making way for the surveyors and road makers to follow. Since I have a step-brother there, I picture their loneliness more than some others could. Why not take the trip George Henyon took and so vividly described, through the vastnesses of unknown, Siberia. Sunny Italy, no cold and snowy Italy, among the Alps, in my mountain suit in huts and tents as cold ass Iceland I would cheer and care for the lonely, the wounded, the sick, the heroes. On the shores of Western Ireland I would get up home talent musical comedies and give the marines and soldiers what service and cheer and sewing could be crowded into 16 hours a day. Then France with the horror of the most horrible war of history, in air, land, sea and beneath the land and sea, the agony, the desolation, the destruction, the very throes of the agony of the birth of a new era. Where can one stop when they think of the multitude of things to do for our heroes over there. The world today is focused on that battle-front. I awoke from that dream by the announcement of the Signing of the Armistice. How many a time I've tried to enlist only to find 3,000 other girls ahead of me and them told that the girl who was at enlisting office first after the call was taken if equipped. So I sighed and read once again the article by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, "There is no work that any woman can do for her country today that is more needed, more patriotic, than to stay by the schools and to teach patriotism to the youth of this Country." Well it was fine for me. I toured and studied and crocheted and hiked and nursed and sewed and administered cheer. Even called on a wealthy Chinese lady, Mrs. Mary Dong. I listened to her children sing and perform and was highly entertained. Then a very modern device was produced in the form of a Victrola and the delight of the household was played, an American FOX TROT. Much to my surprise the entire Chinese family joined in the intricacies of the TROT amid the teak-wood and gongs. This is only one of my thrills. Having had one each day I will not tire you with more. Bertha Mahaffie. Pg. 1, col. 5 GRILS BASKET BALL IS ORGANIZED Girls Basket Ball was organized Wednesday and will make a good showing under Miss Proctor's coaching. We expect great things from these girls. Whether outside games will be played or not will be decided by the board. P. T. A. MEETING The members of the P. T. A. enjoyed a very pleasant meeting last Tuesday evening. After a short business meeting a splendid programe was presented by miss Mahaffie. In spite of being called on the night before to arrange for the meeting the pupils, and teachers, responded readily showing hearty cooperation. Miss Brown's class gave a pretty selection, from Hiawatha. The fifth and sixth grades certainly did credit to their instructors Miss Glenn and Miss. Mahaffie by the singing America with both alto and soprano parts. Five High School girls demonstrated their gymnasium work with ability. The eighth grade insisted on making the Kaiser sore by original poems on the Red Cross, Liberty Loans and the Thrift Stamps:-- "Don't you cry, You'll be a big stamp By and By." The grand final was an interesting talk by Miss Mahaffie on the "Beauty in Child Life." She started with a wide variety of definitions of BEAUTY then carried the theme of the marvelous influence on the child of beauty of thought, beauty of feeling, of expression, beauty which attracts and pleases the eye and beauty which attracts the ear. Showing how a simple little fact clothed in beauty delights the child mind into concentration and quick learning, whether the child is in elementary or high school. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin S. Barlow of St. Helens avenue have received work of the promotion of their son Russell to first lieutenant, regimental gas. office of the 63rd Field Artillery. Lieutenant Barlow is in France, having left Tacoma with the 10th Company of the Coast Artillery. Eatonville DISTRICT WENT OVER 50 per cent IN THEIR QUOTA OF THE UNITED WAR WORK Campaign. The State College of Washington reopened its classes on November 15, after being closed for several weeks on account of the "flu". County engineer, D. H. White and wife visited with Mrs. C. A. Nettleton, Tuesday. Pg. 1, col. 6 RIGID SEARCH FAILS TO DISCLOSE BOOZE Dry squad officers in charge of Deputy Mohrbacher, accompanied by Military Police from Camp Lewis under the charge of Lieutenant Manning, and Private Brady paid a visit to Eatonville last Saturday night in search of "liquid sunshine". The visit was made more especially to George Sabourin our well-known barber, who, it seems had been reported as a "boot-legger" by some one of our citizens who enjoys a joke at the expense of the officers of the law just the same as if they were real, flesh-and- blood human beings without a star. The officers did their duty in a very efficient manner, but after a rigid search of the residence and premises and the building of which the barber shop occupies the lower story, had failed to disclose even one little drop they were forced to admit that they were the victims of a hoax. Mrs. Sabourin evidenced the absence of any ill-will by entertaining the officials, at a hastily prepared but, nevertheless delightful luncheon which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. It is disappointing as a newspaper feature we are unable to record a real movie theme full of thrills, regarding the capture of a "moonshine" gang, etc, but the reputation of Eatonville suffers none from its lack of such characters. LOCAL RED CROSS ITEMS The quarterly meeting of Red Cross Auxiliary chairmen was held at the Commercial Club Rooms on Tuesday last. The meeting was a very interesting one in which the coming work of the Red Cross was emphasized as being now just as important or even more important than in the past. The work now is for the relief of suffering humanity and the chapters are requested to double their sewing. While the refugee garments are not the prettiest garments to make we feel that if that is the work most needed that we will do our duty. These garments are not so particular and so we hope that more will be out to do for the suffering people of Europe, as you would wish them to do for you or your child, if it were needed. There is plenty of yarn now or socks and sweaters. Be sure and get the directions for the heavy yarn. It is interesting to know that anyone who is nearest of kin to a soldier over seas will be able to send him a Xmas Parcel. Boxes may be gotten at the Post Office but the parcel will have to be taken to Tacoma for inspection and the sender will have to make out an affidavit that they are the nearest living relative and that if a label is received they will not send another box. Over 60 Pierce County auxiliaries were delinquent with their financial and work reports for October, Eatonville was not in the list. All socks which have been taken out prior to November 15 must be in by December 1st. Mrs. Geo. Martin, Mrs. E. L. Bartlett and Mrs. Canty attended the Red Cross meeting in Tacoma, Thursday. The following ladies were present at the Red Cross meeting last Friday: Mesdames Nettleton, Wingard, Bartlett, Griffith, Wilcox, Green, Nyberg, Callaway, Clark, E. Williams, Peabody, and A. Smith. Pg. 2, col. 2 SUMMONS IN FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIEN, NO. 2919 In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County. A. R. Warren, plaintiff, vs. Charles A. Smith and all persons unknown, if any, having or claiming to have an interest in and to the real property hereinafter described. Etc. Any pleading or process may be served upon the undersigned at the address hereafter mentioned. A. R. Warren plaintiff. Fred G. Remann, By A. B. Bell, Attorney for Plaintiff. P. O. Address: Court House, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Nov. 15-22-29 Dec. 6-13-20-27. Pg. 2, col.3 CLEAR LAKE NEWS The Clear lake school opened Monday, with a full attendance. Miss Elvine Setterlund spent last week in Tacoma visiting with friends and relatives. Mr. Wm. McCutcheon brought down a herd of cattle from Alder Monday to Lone Maple farm. The Misses Mary and Ethel Jacobson were called at the Clear Lake school, Tuesday. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen while spending a week at Cedar Grove farm received word that her brother, B. Martin of the 91st Div. somewhere in France was killed in action Sept. 28. Mrs. Fredericksen has our deepest sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Conrad called on Mrs. and Miss Prickett, Sunday. Mrs. H. Stidham and {B}ahl Stidham motored to Tacoma, Sunday. Miss Clara Fredericksen left Tuesday for a visit with friends and relatives in Tacoma. Miss Minnie Conrad, and Miss Loretta McLaughlin called at the Stidham home Sunday. Mr. Will Reid spent the week end in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen called at the Brewer farm on Wednesday. Mr. Chas. Endinger called at Frank Endinger Sunday. Mrs. Wm. McCuctheon made a shopping trip to Eatonville on Saturday. Mr. H. Nachtingale and family motored to Eatonville Saturday. SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. LeMaster spent Thursday with Mrs. Hillberg. Mrs. john Jensen, killed 2 large coons, Thursday. Miss Margaret Fogel entertained a few friends Wednesday evening, the occasion being her birthday. Those who visited at the Krones home, Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Newt Carter, and Miss may Krones of Tacoma, Mrs. Hillberg, Mr. and Mrs. Bement. Pg. 2, col. 4 NEWS FROM ALDER Charlie Boettcher is carrying the hi school pupils to Eatonville while Mr. Graham is recovering from being run over by a truck in Tacoma. Mr. and Mrs. Dave miller have rented their place to Mr. Wilson and have moved to Seattle for the winter. Mr. Miller expects to return to Alaska as soon as possible to look after mining interests. Mr. Charles Jensen of Tacoma spent a few days with his brother's family this week. Glen Parks was home from Seattle of the week end. Dad Ammerman lately returned from the East is visiting friends in Alder. Mrs. Ernest Boettcher spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Scurlock. Mrs. Emma McGilviary returned home from Tacoma Friday. Mrs. Florence Toney Hotes, returned to Ellensburg Sunday, where she is attending school. Alder went nearly one hundred per cent patriotic nearly every person responded to the U. W. W. appeal even tho it was in small amounts its better to give a little and give cheerfully than to withhold that little and feel mean for days. Stanley Scurlock writes from Pullman that they lost one hundred cases from the "flu" but that he has at all times been well and enjoying his chow and hopes to spend Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Reeve and family called at the Nelson home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Wallace who have been living on the old Griffith farm have moved on the Hendricksen farm. This neighborhood is busy getting their threshing done. School opened Thursday after being closed for several weeks on account of the flu. All the children were glad to be at school again. Mrs. Hillberg, Mrs. Bement and Mrs. Krones called on Mrs. Paul Nelson, Monday. Mr. Webb of Tacoma spent Tuesday at the Sun-set ranch. Pg. 3, col. 3 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Pierce. Ethel Bakke, Plaintiff, vs. Arnold Bakke, defendant: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after date of the first publication of this summons to-wit: within sixty days after the 25th day of October, 1918, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint which has been filed with the clerk of said Court. The object of this action is to obtain a decree of absolute divorce against you, on the grounds of nonsupport and abandonment for a period of more than one year. Thomas J. Wayne, Attorney for Plaintiff, 1310 Nat'l Realty Bldg., Tacoma, Washington. Oct. 25 to Nov. 29, inc. Pg. 3, col. 5 LAKEHEAD & VICINITY Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holz motored to Tacoma one day last week. Miss Ruth Peterson returned to Matlock, Sunday to resume her duties as teacher. A. C. Holz has purchased a new Dodge touring car. Miss Grace Rorke returned to Eatonville, last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Sells and Mr. Fred Sell were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz, Tuesday evening. Mrs. T. W. Clevenger spent one day last week with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Fellows. Mrs. Minnie Metsker visited her mother, Sunday. Mrs. D. G. Verity called on Mrs. J. A. Peterson one afternoon this week. H. O. Holz and a party of friends spent Friday in Tacoma. Mr. Nelson of Kapowsin is ill with influenza. Pg. 3, col. 6 OHOP VALLEY NEWS The Ohop Girls Sewing Circle gave a surprise bridal shower on Miss Ida Anderson last Thursday at the Jacobson home. The bride to be received many beautiful and useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hedborg went fishing Sunday and visited at L. Olden's. Mr. and Mrs. Jaensch and family and Mrs. J. Malm spent Sunday at Jacobsons. Mr. Norman of the U. S. Navy visited with friends in the Valley Sunday. Mrs. G. Watson was an Eatonville visitor Monday. Mrs. Jones teacher of the Edgerton School resumed her duties Monday. Andrew Anderson and Ernest Jacobson have been busy grinding feed this week. Master Gilbert Schuh who has been ill for several days, is convalescing. Pg. 4, col. 1 HOSPITAL ITEMS Pete Brown of Mineral has recovered from a severe attack of the flu and has returned home. Mrs. Richardson is quite ill. Chas. Glaser of Kapowsin, who was in the hospital for an operation, has fully recovered and returned to his home. Gus Burgman suffered a stroke of paralysis last Sunday. Mrs. Roberts of Chehalis is in the hospital for medical attention.