THE EATONVILLE DISPATCH, Eatonville, Washington, December 6, 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. 69, December 6, 1918 Eatonville, Pierce County, Washington Pg. 1, col. 1 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Notice was received today from Food Administration officials that limitations on sales of sugar had been discontinued. ATTENTION Watch for our Christmas display of made in American Toys and other useful and handsome GIFTS. EATONVILLE DRUG STORE. For Sale: Winter Rye at 5 1/2 cents per pound if taken in 100 lb. lots. Mrs. H. Antonie. For Sale--$5.00 Patent Churn Brings Butter in five minutes. Mrs. A. P. Moon, tf. The Ladies Aid, M. E. Church will hold their annual "Xmas Sale" and Supper, Friday afternoon and evening, Dec. 13 in the Church basement. Supper served from 5:30 p.m. Price of supper 50 cents. Mrs. Geo. Primley and son Edwin Edwin of Sumner were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson. Mrs. S. H. Elmlund was called to Toppenish last week on account of sickness of her daughter, Mrs. Brady Laymane. Mr. Jack Harris and Mr. Max Gohr were Saturday and Sunday guests at the Jackson home. H. O. A. MEETING The H. O. A. Club will meet with Mrs. Beckwith Saturday December 7th. All those interested in helping to prepare a box of Xmas cheer for the Children's Home please meet at the home of Mrs. Bruen Dec. 14th, at two o'clock. Toys and dolls contributed will be especially appreciated. Pg. 1, col. 2 FORMER MAYOR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Snow had their guests last Sunday, Mrs. Anna turner, Miss Louise Mensik, Anton Mensik, Granville Turner, Miss Zillah Turner and other friends and relatives who had gathered to celebrate Mr. Snow's birthday. A bountiful feast was spread and an attractive birthday cake with the required number of candles was placed in the center of the table. All thoroughly enjoyed themselves and joined in wishing Mr. Snow many happy returns of the day, a wish in which the "Dispatch" heartily joins. Anton J. Mensik has a fractured knee cap as the result of a fall a short time ago, but is almost recovered at this writing. Mrs. Wilcox visited in Tacoma Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Walter McDonald was a Tacoma visitor last Monday. Mr. Ernest Cope, of the Eatonville Lumber Co. Camp, made a business visit to Tacoma last Saturday. Fred Lawrence, Head Sawyer for the Eatonville Lumber Co. spent Sunday with his family in Tacoma. Mr. Potts who is employed as edgerman at the Eatonville plant, spent Sunday with his family at Leber. NEW POLICE JUDGE Mr. T. C. VanEaton was recently appointed and qualified as Police Judge of the Town of Eatonville, vice J. O. Ingle, resigned. It is to be hoped that the citizens of Eatonville and our visitors will so conduct themselves as to make this a purely honorary office, but, past experience has shown the necessity, at times, of having this office filled. NOTICE For INFORMATION concerning SANTA CLAUS-Inquire at the EATONVILLE DRUG STORE. PNEUMONIA STRIKES COOMBS RELATIVE Roy Elliott, 18 of Raleigh, N. Dak. Grandson of J. C. Coombs of Eatonville, died of typhoid-pneumonia following an attack of the "flu" a few days ago. Young Elliott was to have visited his grandfather here within a short time notice of his leaving was expected daily, until Mr. Coombs was advised by wire of his grandson's demise. The young man anticipated entering the Navy here, and he has a brother who is in France at the present. His mother has paid several visits to the Coast. MASS TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 8th. Rev. H. Mertins will say mass in the new chapel on Washington Avenue, on Sunday morning at 8:00 o'clock, Dec. 8. While the interior is not completed, temporary furnishings will make it comfortable for a time. The Altar Society will be glad to receive gifts for furnishings and decoration from whom ever would like to give. The Society will select with Mrs. Richard Kittleman next Thursday afternoon after 2 o'clock. Invitation extends to all ladies interested. Announcement of regular meetings will be made later. Harriet M. Smith, Sec. & Treas. Mr. Wm. Moran has returned to Eatonville after an absence of about a year. He is now employed by Foxer Peltnam on the highway. Pg. 1, col. 4 LAST REQUEST OF EUGENE A. HOUGHTLIN Eatonville, November 27, 1918. NOTICE Realizing that all that are born must die, and that I am in poor health and am liable to die very soon, I have a few requests to make. In case of death, notify Frank Thompson, at Whites, Grays Harbor County, Wash. immediately. I have a lot in the Orting Cemetery and my wife is buried there; and my request is to be buried on the same lot with her. Thompson will see to that. All my personal effects, I give to Frank Thompson. Also, notify Tacoma Aerie No. 3, F. O. E. they will furnish the money for my burial. Make everything as plain as possible. With last regards to my friends, I hope to meet you all at the last day. Notify Sadie Roystrom of my death at Mason, Ingham County, Michigan. Eugene A. Houghtlin. Mitchell. MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS The Municipal election was on a par with the caucus held for the nomination of officers. There were only four candidates for the four vacancies on town Council and one candidate for Town Treasurer and all were elected. H. N. Greene was Inspector and Mrs. O. Callaway and Mrs. Harriet Smith, Judges. A total of sixty-one ballots were cast with the following results: Howard, 58; Price, 57; Marti, 54; Leake, 51 and Bruen for Town Treasurer ran away with the laurels by polling 59 votes. Howard and Price are elected for the Two-year terms and Marti and Leake for the on- year terms. LYCEUM COURSE Elsewhere in this issue, will be found the announcement of the opening of the Lyceum Course of December 9th. with "The American Girls Trio" as the first entertainment. The public-spirited citizens of the town have gotten together to secure this course and no doubt, it is the best available with the funds at their disposal. They have guaranteed the amount required and as a consequence are liable for any deficiency. There can be no profit for any one of the promoters as any surplus is to be used to apply on getting a course for next year. Season and single tickets are on sale at all business houses. Season tickets, $1.25 and single tickets 50 cents. Small children accompanied by their parents will be admitted free. High School children may get Season tickets at 65 cents. There are three entertainments in the course. Remember, the first one is at 8:00 p.m. at the High School Auditorium next Monday evening. FLORA COOMBS HAS BIRTHDAY PARTY Flora Coombs entertained a number of her school mates and friends at her home, Friday Nov. 22nd at a birthday party. The evening was spent in playing games and having a good time in general, after which refreshments were served. Those present were Prof. and Mrs. Griffiths, the Misses Ahnquist Glenn, Ella Kittleman, Anna Harrison, Thelma Stevens, Dorothy Fairbairn, Mildred Swanson, Jennie Miller, May Wilson, Dorothy Matheny, Sophie Kettleman, Fay Nettleton, Regual Hogan, Edith Nettie, Laura and Velveta Coombs. Miss Flora assisted by her mother received a number of very nice presents. Her friends all left wishing Miss Flora many happy birthdays. Cont. to col. 5 Miss Sophie Kettleman also received a number of gifts the occasion being also her birthday. There were two birthday cakes with 13 and 14 candles respectively. Pg. 1, col. 5 ANDERSON-CARLSON The marriage of Miss Ida Anderson to James C. Carlson was solemnized in Tacoma at St. John's English Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon Nov. 27th, in the presence of a few friends and relatives. It was followed by a wedding dinner at the Tacoma Hotel for the bridal party. Sturday evening November 30th, they entertained many of their friends and relatives at Ohop Bob. A lovely scene it was that greeted the eyes on entering. A roaring fire in the big fireplace did but emphasize the warmth of the genuine hospitality of the Carlson's and Anderson's and the cheeriness of it was carried out in the blue and yellow streamers, the trailing cedar boughs, and feathery chrysanthemums. The bride herself was most charming in her wedding gown of "Georgette Crepe" and satin made in panel effect embellished with fringe. Even as Mrs. Jim Carlson she was the same "glad girl" with her constant expressions of thoughtfulness showered up on one and all. After the greetings were over all were seated in groups of eight at small tables festive with yellow chrysanthemums and such a banquet was enjoyed as only the Josselyn's of Ohop Bob and the women of the valley knew how to prepare. Those who assisted with the serving were Misses Anna Anderson, Olga Olden, Violet Jensen, Martha Kjelstad and Ethel Jacobson. The bride's table was appropriately placed beneath a wedding bell in the Swedish colors and here was seated Mr. and Mrs. J. Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Malm, Mrs. H. Kjelstad, and Andrew Anderson. It was here that the bride cake a wonderful affair of three tiers decorated with white doves and pink rosebuds was cut. During this ceremony Mr. Norman J. Bruen arose to express the gratitude of the guests, to congratulate the bridegroom and to propose a standing toast to the lovely bride. Mr. Carlson heartily agreed that he had the best girl in the world. While the bon-bons and cigars were being passed the tables were cleared away and a Tacoma Orchestra continued their sweet strains for the benefit of the dancers. The wee small hours found old and young still loathe to leave. Long will the memory of that happy time remain, for seldom is the opportunity given for so many old friends to gather under such auspicious circumstances. Many beautiful gifts were received by the bride and groom. The guests from Tacoma were: Mrs. Harda Woodney and daughter Pearl, Miss Hulda Erickson, Miss Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Shovell, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Arnston and daughter Nellie, Mr. and Mrs. Asplund, and family and Mr. B. Jordan and Mr. John Berg. The guests from Eatonville were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Bruen, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ingersoll, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hendrickson, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McTee, Mr. and Mrs. R. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. B. Potter. The guests from Kapowsin were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schuh and Mr. and Mrs. Physeck; the guests including all the Ohop people numbered about one hundred. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson left on the following Tuesday for an extended honeymoon trip in California and on their return will reside at the Creso Apartments in Tacoma. Pg. 1, col. 6 XMAS DINNER EXTRAORDINARY The TOURSIT HOTEL will serve and old-time XMAS DINNER with everything that is good to eat, for seventy-five cents a plate. On this day we surpass all our former good records in preparing good dinners and at a PRICE within the reach of all. DON'T FAIL TO ENJOY THIS EVENIT! Adv. No. 69. Pg. 2, col. 3 MUD LAKE NEWS Leber Bro's threshing outfit finished up this year's threshing at Mud Lake and are now at home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family and John Hinchen motored to Tacoma Sunday. Mrs. Fred Guske spent Thursday and Friday at Tanwax. J. N. Fredericksen of Clear Lake was a caller at Muddy Rut farm Monday. Carl Hoganson, motored out from Tacoma, calling on his Bro. John, at the old Brown's place. Mr. and Mrs. Nachtengale family and Pete Nachtengale were Eatonville visitors, Saturday. Fred Guske took three little Guskes to the dentist at Eatonville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family were dinner guests at the Berg home at Silver Lake Thanksgiving. The death of little Jay Jenson in France, brings the war nearer home. We can more fully feel the sufferings of the people of France. NEWS FROM SILVER LAKE (Items from last week) The Silver Lake Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. Marshell Harris. A nice time was enjoyed by all present. Those present were: Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Kregor, Mrs. Kropf, Mrs. Fogel, Mrs. Berg, Mrs. Hillberg, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. McTee, Mrs. Guske, Martha Ellis and the hostess Mrs. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis called on Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson at Ohop Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Berg and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Berg's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kregor at Swan Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Hillberg entertained at dinner Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guske, and daughter Roberta of Mud Lake and Martha Ellis. Mrs. Axel Berg called at the Nelson home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ohneck and daughter Bernice left on Tuesday for Indiana where they will visit with Mr. Ohneck's mother and sister. Mrs. Hillberg and sons Bob and Ed spent Sunday in Eatonville. Corporal Chas. Haberland of Camp Lewis visited at this home Saturday. LAKEHEAD & VICINITY (Items from Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz entertained the card club, Saturday. The honors of the evening were carried off by Mrs. Otis Crowell of Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. S. Hobbs and daughter, Avis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Selle, Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Peterson spent one afternoon last week with Mrs. Dave Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Holz, Mrs. D. G. Verity and Miss Eva Holz were the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Schuh, Sunday. Mrs. T. W. Clevenger entertained her sister, nephew and father of Tacoma, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Willison of Tacoma spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Tacoma. Mr. Nelson of Kapowsin who has been ill recently is able to be about. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Schuh spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Tacoma. Miss Annie Murphy went to Tacoma, Saturday. Charles Hopkins who has been seriously ill with influenza is much better. Pg. 3, col. 3 CLEAR LAKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon had for their dinner guests Thursday of last week, Mr. and Mrs. L. Smith and family of Eatonville, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fredericksen of Cedar Grove Farm and the Misses Clara and Emily Fredericksen of Tacoma. Mr. J. Pickett made a business trip to Eatonville. Mr. Andrew Jensen and family spent last week with friends and relatives. Mrs. John Hoganson, Mrs. J. Endinger, Mrs. H. Nachtengale were callers at Conrad's on Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Stidham was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peterson of Ohop Valley, Thursday of last week. Miss Minnie Jensen is spending a few days of this week visiting friends and relatives of Eatonville and Leber. Mrs. Inez Fredericksen of Clay City was a week-end guest of Lone Maple Farm. Those who attended the masquerade Ball at Eatonville on Saturday night from this vicinity were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCutcheon, Mrs. Inez Fredericksen, miss Clara Fredericksen and the Misses Minnie and Nettie Conrad. Mr. Dahl Stidham spent Thursday of last week with his brother, F. Stidham of Muck Creek. Mr. Kurmacker at Clear lake has purchased a new Ford Sedan. Mr. Julian Soll of San Francisco, Cal. is visiting with Conrads this week. Messrs. H. and Wm. Nachtengale motored to Eatonville, on Saturday. Mr. Anton Jensen made a trading and shopping trip to Eatonville, Wednesday. Miss Loretta O'Louglin was a dinner guest at Mountain View Farm, Thursday of last week. SILVER LAKE NEWS Mrs. LeMaster and daughter Velma spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Golding at Hart's Lake. Tom Pool of Tacoma called on Mr. Paul Nelson Wednesday. Mrs. Eddington and daughter of Tacoma spent Thursday at the Raddue home. Corp. Chas. Haberland and Miss Minnie Conrad were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coburn spent Thursday and Friday in Seattle with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Berg entertained at dinner Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. George Kregor, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kregor and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reiter and family. BORN to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones, Wednesday a nine pound boy. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Miss May Krones of Tacoma spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krones. Mr. N. P. Christensen installed a phone for Mr. Marshall Harris last Saturday. LYCEUM COURSE OPENS The Lyceum course opens next Monday evening with "The American Girls Trio" as the opening number. Season tickets may be purchased at any business house at $1.25. tickets for this number are fifty cents. Remember the date, High School Auditorium. Pg. 4, col. 1 COUNTY CLUB LEADER VISITS EATONVILLE County Club leader Delplane was a School visitor Wednesday. He was accompanied by his sister-in-law, Miss Linda Leffler, former teacher of music in the Eatonville Schools. Miss Leffler spent a pleasant afternoon greeting former pupils and renewing many pleasant friendships. FOR SALE CHEAP Forty acres of land very close to Eatonville; Cash payment, balance on terms. Apply at "Dispatch Office". All grades and the High school English classes are making preparation for the great rally under the auspices of the junior Red Cross. The preliminary, semi-final and final contests will be staged in each room and the winner will appear in a public gathering on the evening just before Xmas. We hope all parents and patrons of the schools will plan to attend. Lois W. Griffiths of the State University and Harold F. Griffiths of the State University and Harold F. Griffiths C. B. O. of Co. 1 Naval Unit of the State University visited at the home of their parents, Prof. and Mrs. Griffiths over the week end. Agriculturist Delplain was a visitor at the High School on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Galbraith and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geiger attended the show "Have a Heart" at the Tacoma Theater Monday night. The Auction Bridge Club met at Mrs. Ingersoll's this week. Mrs. Crowell having high score. Mr. and Mrs. Bruen, Mr. and Mrs. Geiger and Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll were guests at the { }. LOCAL RED CROSS The following ladies were present at the last meeting: Mesdames Nettleton, Peabody, Wilcox, Martin, Smith, Howard, Nyberg, Canty, Bartlett and Clarke. Pg. 4, col. 2 NEWS FROM ALDER Mrs. Karl Kruse is home for a few days returning last week with her two children. Mr. M. J. Toney made a business trip to town last week returning Friday. Mrs. Wilson and son Dauhly are preparing to move into the Miller place. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fyfe were guest Sunday at the Scurlock ranch. Alder is glad to welcome several new settlers who have bought land on section 11 and section 3. The boys of Alder who are attending the S. A. T. C. at Pullman expect to be demobilized soon and will spend Christmas at home. Some expect to return to Pullman to take up regular college work. The Hern Logging Co. who have been taking out the Duke Watkins log jam in the Nisqually river below Alder are about done and will soon move them and machinery out. Mrs. Charles Boettcher made a trip to town last Friday. A. J. Watkins who has been home months at Skykomish returned to Alder last week and is preparing to farm on a big scale this next hear. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rathbone had as dinner guests on Thanksgiving day, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hotes and two daughters Anna and Marguerite. Mr. Frank Bettin has purchased a pure Bred Holstein Bull. Dad Ammerman took Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Scurlock. Word has been received that John Hotes is working on the street cars in Seattle, his broken arm having gotten entirely well. Pg. 4, col. 3 BASKET BALL SEASON OPENS WITH A DOUBLE HEADER The first basket ball game of the season was staged in the Gym last Friday evening. The local hi School versus the Athletics club. The latter won by a fair margin of 31 to 19 due to greater skill also a heavier team. The high school showed up well for the first game and the prospects are good for another "State Championship" squad. This is providing they train hard and have the "stick-to-itiveness". The individual stars on the Hi School team were Callaway and Duke although everyone played a good game. On the Athletic squad Peterson and Hekel and Williams played a good game. There is a rumor out that the S. A. T. C. men will be home the 21st of December; if so F. Hekel and VanEaton will be back on the squad, then the Club wishes to challenge all comers throughout the State. Some good games expected. The Hi School Girls won from the P. T. A. ladies by a score of 9 to 8 which was fast, fast, and snappy throughout. The two games were well attended and the usual spirit was shown by our worthy patrons. The season schedule will be published later as it is not arranged yet. SYNOPSIORIUM Contributed by Clarence Who? Last Tuesday evening the young fellows of the town got together and organized an athletic association. They expect to put on all kinds of athletics and would like to have everybody that can turn out. Clyde Gordon was elected president; Clyde Williams, Vice- President; Roy Wright, Secretary and Treasurer. The basket ball squads of this location have been turning out regularly and expect to take on some of the fast teams around the country. The future for the team looks bright as they will have all of last years championship high school team to pick from and some of the stars of former years. A set of classy suits have been donated to the team by the Red men and be on deck in a few days. Fifty-Fifty hay at $35.00 per ton at A. J. Mensik. NOTICE GROCERS Spokane, Dec. -The United States Food Administration has announced a maximum price of $2.00 per dozen to the civilian trade on sockeye Canned Salmon in halves. Any charge by salmon packers in excess of this price will be deemed a violation of the Food Control Law. Pg. 4, col. 5 FACULTY ANNEX (Contributed by Miss Proctor) Miss Rorke and Miss Mahaffie went to Tacoma Saturday on a business trip. Miss Lakenan was delightfully entertained over the week end at Miss proctor's home in Seattle. Miss Ahnquist and Miss Glenn are now making their home at "Faculty Annex", of Tourist Hotel. They were warmly welcomed by the rest of the faculty and the Tourist Hotel Orchestra and Band under the leadership of Dr. M. C. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Hollan and children were Thanksgiving dinner guests of the Misses Rorke Lakenan and Mahaffie at the Tourist Hotel. They said "Mrs. Norton is sure some COOK". Miss Lakenan has just received word from her brother in France. The letter was dated October 3, at that time, he was in a base-hospital on account of being burned and gassed after having gone over the top, five times. Miss Mahaffie has also received a letter from her brother in France, written Oct. 28, saying they were fighting harder than ever since their offensive began. Mr. Mahaffie belonged to the regular army before the beginning of this war and went over to France with the first, a year ago last summer, as an artillery man. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Miss Hollan of Bothell, relatives of Mr. Hollan were entertained several days by Mr. and Mrs. Hollan at their home in Eatonville. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson had as their Thanksgiving dinner guests, Miss Jacobsen, Miss Proctor, Mr. Jack Harris of Camp Lewis, Mrs. George Primley and son Edwin and Mrs. Elmlund and son.