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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Leonard Strobel and Hiram Mitchell,
the well known auctioneers, have formed
partnership and will widen the sphere
Of their operations.
Marshall Chase last Saturday pur-
chased the two dwellings and two lots on
Mill and Canyon streets belonging to DR..
Harvey Of Spokane, the price paid being
$4,000. Mr.. Chase and family will in the
near future move to town from the farm
I. 2. McCauIey, charged with beating
board bill, pleaded guilty before Justice
Doolittle Saturday and was fined $50
and costs, or S74,4O all told. He is the
man who was arrested and brought
back from WaIlula last week.
Julian Howard. formerly Of Colfax,
who is now resident Of Wyoming, re-
Gently bought 5000 head OF sheep from
Henry Troub, one Of the large sheep
raisers Of Whitman county. The sheep
will be taken to Wyoming after shearing
time.
W. H. Forrest has purchased from
Harold Doolittle for $3.50 the lot at the
northwest corner Of Mill and James
streets and will move on to it the old
Hereford house, located on the Spokane
4 Inland right Of way one block north.
The chop mill property belonging to
John Lyons and J. NJ. Blackhurst,
located at the corner Of Main and Cooper
streets, has been sold to E. a. Barshear,
OF the South End grocery, for $4,000.
Mr.. Brashear ID now Overhauling the
building and will move his store therein
The original plan Of bringing to Col
fax for burial the remains OF r. s. Maris,
who was killed last week in mine acct
dent at Goldfeld, Colo, was changed
and interment took place at Spokane on
Monday. Mrs. H. j. Wilcox, Mrs.
Orinda Henderson and Steve Davis went
up to attend the funeral Mrs Maris
and three children are now in Colfax.
Henry Alderman and Docks Fry have
bought from Carl Strutz for $500 lots
3 and 4, block So, in South Colfax, better
known as the Cram property. Mr..
Alderman and family will move to town
from Dusty in couple Of weeks and oc-
cupy the house now on the property,
and Mr.. Fry will soon begin the erection
Of Groom modern dwelling on the
vacant ground, to be occupied by him
self and family.
During the absence OF Harry Schaff,
who is at Standpoint. Idaho, The Joe
Urban Co. will be under the management
Of Burton Meyer.
J. L. and t. b. Richardson have re-
ceived news Of the death of brother,
which occurred at Kansas City last week.
The Richardson family consisted Of -
brothers and sisters, and the popularity
OF the death noted is that it is the only
one that has occurred in the family in
81 years.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
1t Saved His Leo.

"All thought I'd lose my leg" writes
J. A. Swenson, Watertown, Wis, "Ten
years Of eczema, that Is doctors could
not cure, had at last laid me up. Then
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it sound
and WE'LL" Infallble for skin eruptions.
eczema, salt rheum, boils, fever sores,
burns, scalds, cuts and piles. 25c at v.
II. McCrOskev's.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
Teachers Are COMING,

The county teachers institute will be
held in Colfax from March 30 TO April 2
inclusive, and as County Superintendent
Showalter is already receiving requests
for information, he desires to make a
list OF private houses where teachers may
obtain rooms and board, with the num-
Der who can be accommodated, hence
requests that he be notified at once.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

For Sale-My Groom house at lib
Mill street; living room, dining room,
two bedrooms, kitchen, bath and pantry;
shaded front porch, back porch, cellar
under house, lots Of fuel room; city
water in house and yard; 25x5O chicken
yard with lots Of shade and young fruit
trees, all fenced in. The house is nicely
finished inside, has electric lights and
telephone and is connected with sewer.
Inquire at house. Arnold Gerber.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Ladies' and misses sleeveless vests.
pants and union suits at NJ. Boyer Co.
Prices, sc to 81 so.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
NJ Office.

| have cash buyers for 16O and 900
acres OF Whitman county land. Owners
wishing to sell write undersigned, giving
description. I'll. I'll. Wheeler, Box 822,
Sookanp
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Needles and supplies for all makes OF
sewing machines. Shirley & CHASER,
jewelers. and opticians.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
The Kicker Studio, CoIfax.

All kinds of Kodak finishing. Bring
us trial order. Stamps, Postals and
Photographs Of all kinds, sizes and
prices, to suit everyone.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
lime to s pray.

You will find a full line Of Rean spray
pumps and repairs, also Rex lime and
sulphur spray, at the Colfax Implement
Co Is store.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

For Sale-I have for sale seven
room house and lot on Meadow street
one room house and lot on Poplar st..
and 1 warehouse and lot on Main street
being the property OF the estate OF Cath
crime Haskins, deceased. Apply to the
undersigned or at the office OF John Pat
tison FRANK A LEE, Executor.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
SOCIETIES.

The Woman's Relief Corps meets the
first and third Saturdays of each month,
at 2:3O p. m, in A. 0. U. W. hall.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Seed time is coming. See Ripley about
il
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
WANTED.

Barred Rocks. Eggs 81 % per setting
of Is; IS per 100. Mrs John Morgan,
Colfax, Wash. Phone W24
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Miss Rena Carroll was hostess at q
very pleasant party at Barroll &
Mohney's hall last Saturday evening.
She entertained large party Of her
young friends at dancing and various
games. Delicious refreshments were
served,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
THE SOCIAL SIDE.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Scriber. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Bramwell and Mr.. and
Mrs. G. NJ. Woodin entertained a large
party Of friends at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Scriber last Friday evening. The
home was beautifully decorated with the
national colors, and everything was sug-
gestive OF the Father Of his Country,
whose picture appeared on the score
cards. Five hundred was played, Mrs.
W. A. Mitchell and DR.. G. A. Chapman
receiving prizes for most progressions.
Delicious refreshments we're served,
Washingtons Ratchet being the design
in the ices, while red, white and blue bon
bons served to carry out the color
scheme. All present enjoyed delight
full evening
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

For Sale-A good second hand saddle,
small size. A bargain. Enquire at the
Gazette office.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

For Sale-Residence on Mill street,
with basement, furnace and modern i'm
provements. Enquire of John Pattison
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Another large lot Of children's hand
kerchiefs at M. Boyer Co. Prices each 2hc
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Lost-February 10, rose gold brooch,
shape of flower, with garnet in center.
Finder please return to Gazette Office
and receive reward.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05
CLASSIFIED
LOST.

Lost-On the street, March 3, pair OF
spectacles. Suitable reward if left at
Mrs Wilman's rooming house
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1909-03-05

Bring your poultry and hides to Rip
lev. 214 Mill street. COlfax
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
Excursion

Steamer Columbia to Muscatine ev'
cry Saturday at 4 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09

LENlNGlON tOl Ell, CHlCAGO-
Il for 20 years at 100000 year. M.
McHugh will have personal charge C
the house and leaves here next Mon
Gay TO take possession. Montrose K
McHugh and the owners of the prop
crty will jointly eXpend a large sum
foi money in improvements.
The Lexington is one of the most
popular hotels in Chicago. 1t was
built at the time of the Columbia
worlds fair at cost of S1.250,000. Il
is u stories high and has 400 rooms.
Il is patronized largely. both as a
family hotel and by transients.
Occupied by Cleveland.
During the worlds fair the LeXing-
ton was made famous by reason df
having fitted up special suite II
rooms for the party of President
Grover Cleveland, who opened the eX
position from there by touching IN
electric button. The same suite :
ssiIl maintained. furnished as il was
When Cleveland occupied it, and is
used exclusively for distinguished
guests.
3 Mr. McHugh and family will con
tinue to make their summer home in
this city and the former will pay
monthly visits here 10 look after hi+
business interests. Mrs. McHugh and
daughter. Miss Elizabeth, will remain
here till Sept 1. when they will go "a
Chicago for the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
TO BOSTON NEXT
Epworth League of United
States and Canada Sc
lects City.
NOW AT SEATTLE, WASH
-Endeavorers Hear Bryan at
st. Paul Convention.

Seattle, July 9.-The board of con-
troll of the Epworth League of the
United States and Canada decided TO
hold the next International convention
at Boston, May Is, 1910.
Floods Delay Leaguers.
Seattle, Wash, July 9.-The interna-
tional convention of the Epworth
League of Canada and the United
States yesterday continued it's sessions
here with increased attendance. The
large excursions from Illinois and In.
diana are still held by the floods in
the Rocky mountain country, however
At the convention meeting in the
armory Bishop Edwin H. Hughes OF
San Francisco, Bishop E. r. Hendrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
PASTOR TILTED AT ALTAR
Clpid's Mistake Blamed for Bride
Elects Refusal to We'd.

Nation, H., July 9.-With the
trOusseau all completed the invited
guests assembled. the minister, Rev.
b. B. Braden, and the prospective
bridegroom standing expectant by his
side, both awaiting the entrance of
the bride-to-be, the proposed nup-
tials of Miss fannie Doty and Rev.
Joseph Snodgrass, pastor of the Bap-
fist church of Hammond, Ind, were
abruptly terminated by the girls re-
fusal to wed 1t is said she loves an
other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
Excursion.

Steamer Columbia to Muscatine ev.
cry Saturday at D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09

of Kansas City. and Rev. W.T.. Smith
of Guelph, Ontario. were[ among the
speakers.
Rev! Lewis Powell of Memphis,
Tenn. was chairman of the afternoon
session and Rev. DR.. /. G. Bowles of
Toronto. Ontario, led the devotions.
The speakers were Rev. DR.. Horace NJ.
Dubose of Nashville. Tenn. national
secretary; Rev. DR.. S. d. Chown of
Toronto. Rev. J. H. Coleman of AL
bany. N Y, and Rev. Dr. w. o. Shep-
ard of Chicago.
Bryan i'm Three Speeches.
St. Paul. July O. Yesterday was
Bryan day at the Christian Endeav-
or convention here. The Nebraskan
was the feature of the exercises and
during the afternoon made three
speeches in different parts of the city
He confined himself entirely to re-
ligious subjects and praised the work
of the Endeavorers throughout the
country.
In the morning Mr.. Bryan was the
guest of Governor, John A. Johnson and
the two took an auto ride around the
city.
welcomed by Hundreds.
At the opening of the afternoon ses
sion in the Auditorium Mr. Bryan wa:
one of the first speakers to arrive
His appearance on the platform wa.
tho signal for vigorous cheering. ant
hundreds of handkerchiefs were waved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
SECURE LEASE
OF LEXINGTON
Nontrose 6 McHugh will Take
Possession of Chicago
Hotel Monday.
LATTER TO BE IN CHARGE
House is 4OO-Room Affair and One OF
Best in the City, Having Cost
$1,25O. 900.

The Lexington hotel at Twenty sec
ond street and Michigan boulevard. is
the hostelry that has been leased by
Montrose & McHugh Announcement
that a deal had been closed by the
local firm for one of the leading hous-
es in the metropolis was made by The
Argus recently. Mr.. McHugh returned
bone today after completing the last
Details of the transaction. The lease
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
NEW TRIAL FOR CALHOUN
San Francisco Millionaire Will de-
fend Charges Second Time.

San Francisco, July 9.-Patrick
Calhoun, president of the United
Railroads of this city. will go to
trial Monday, July 10, for the second
time this year on charges of having
offered a bribe to a supervisor to in
fiuence his vote on the overhead
trolley permit granted in 1906. He
will be tried before Superior Judge
William p Lawler who denied yes
terday the motion for change OF
venue asked by the defendant on the
ground that the court was biased and
prejudiced against him. Judge Law
Tor presided at the last trial of Cal
houn which resulted in hung jury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
AUTO KILLS OLD VETERAN
Major J. W. Long of Michigan Meets
Death at Washington, ID. G..

Washington, July 9.-Major j. w.
Long. u. S. A.. retired, was run down
and killed by an automobile here to-
day. J. w. Lawrence and G. Allen
Green. occupants of the automobile.
We're arrested on the charge of man.
slaughter and released on bond. Long
formerly was superintendent of the
Michigan state soldiers home and
had written for newspapers in Mich
igan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09

Teething cnliuren nave more or
less diarrhoea, which can be CONTROL
led by giving Chamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All
that is necessary is to give the pre-
scribed dose after each operation OF
the bowels more than natural and
then castor oil to cleanse the system
1t is safe and sure. Sold by al,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
BUTTER FROM CRUDE OIL
Standard Oil Chemists Said to Have
= Discovered d New Process.

New York, July 9.-Butter, whole
some and palatable, is the latest
work of Standard Oil chemists as a
by-product of crude petroleum, ac-
cording to reports from their labor
atories. They have been working on
the idea for some time and. it is
said. have succeeded in making eight
pounds of butter, which has been
sent to John ID. Rockefeller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
Arrests Duke in Death Plot.

Madrid, July 9.-The Portuguese
Duke of Albuquerque was arrested in
this city yesterday at the request of
the Portuguese authorities and taken
claim that the dukes arrest was based
on the charge of completely in the as
sassination early last year of King
Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
1t him from all over the house.

at him from all over the house.
After reviewing the work of the so
ciety for the past few years, Mr. Bryan
heartily endorsed the motto given out
Wednesday of 100000 members in
1911" ~
From the Auditorium Mr.. Bryan
went to the Central Presbyterian
church. where he delivered his second
address. His third speech was made
to the younger workers of the organ
ization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
a Ninht Rider,s Raid.

The worst night riders are Gallo
mel. croton oil or aloes pills. They
raid your bed to rob you of rest. Not
so with DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They never distress or Inconvenience
but always cleanse the system. cur
ing colds, headache, constipation
malaria. % cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
Trade Outlook Favorable.

New York, July 9.-Dispatches g
Dun's Review indicate further gains IN
the business world and that the prom
ising crop outlook creates a general
feeling of optimism in trade circles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09

ing to attend the celebration at Pol
tavO of the bicentennial of the battle
III which the Russian forces under
Peter the Great. overwhelmingly de-
feated the Swedes under Charles XII.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-09
Nicholas Goes to Celebrate

st. Petersburg, July Emperor
Nicholas left st. Petersburg this morn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-26
NEWTOWN

An evening of Halloween fun is promised for tonight at the whist for the benefit of the Beach Memorial Library. A short entertainment in which tho spooks will dance the ''Marche GrotesQue." Fine prizes and choice refreshments will be offered.
 Miss Julia B. Duncombe entertain ed party of friends from Bridgeport at her home Sunday.
 Miss Frances Griffin has enjoyed a few days visit in New Milford.
 Miss Alice Grace of Bridgeport has been an over Sunday guest of Mrs. P. H. Cannon.
 , Mrs. Polly Taylor who has been i'll for some time is reported as not so well. ,.s-sss5s s...sssss-4i .slaas v z.
 St. Roses Notes-The church fair will be held next Saturday at St. Mary's Hall, Sandy Hook.
 Trinity Notes-Rev. J. H. George ject being tThe Wedding Garment .'' Thu, sday St. senion and St. Judes Day, Holy Communion will be admin istaered to the sick in private. The Ladies of Trinity guild will meet at the rectory Thursday at 2:30 to work for the Xmas sale. The sale and sup per will be held Dec. 8. Owing to out of town appointments, the con- firmation classes will be held Monday evening and Wednesday afternoon
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick c. Briggs have returned from a two weeks vis- it at the Catskill Mountains. Miss Roberta Neville who has been so- journing in the Catskill Mountains for the past two months is the guest of her sister Mrs. Frederick Briggs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-26

tion
 A foreigner was recently left at the depot for sometime waiting for a train.
 He was unable to converse in good
 English.
 A poor old man wei. known about
 town was placed in te1 cooler Sunday
 night for being intoxicated. Being an
 object of charity, and promising not to touch a drop for a month, he was
 paroled with the understanding that he must report at the end of the month, and if meanwhile he induIges
 in a little inspiration he will be sent
 up:
 ren Stevenson a few nights ago to his
 Sunday school class, is described by
 the boys as one of the most delightful
 events of the season for them. Rob
 Wheeler, Webster Conine, Frank Smith, Elmer Calveti and others were
 present.
 Mrs. Josephine Case is in town visit ing Mrs. Latin.
 Mrs Elmer Beardsley is out of town
 for week visiting friends. The Sammis emporium is to be great wards Sutton avenue. Men were at work yesterday removing partitions to make room for a new store which will be devoted to hardware. Just now all kinds of masks for All Halloween pranks are crowding the shelves of the front store.
 Miss Bertha Wilkes is back at her place in the post office after a delight
 ful vacation, which included various
 excursions, chestnutting expeditions, i etc.
 | It is almost time the various Elm broidery Clubs swung into line for the
 coming season of entertainments. A i knitting club wouldn't be a bad idea. | G. O. Lines was not so we'll a day or two ago. Saturday night he had a
 doctor with him all the time. He is
 said to be suffering from ulcers in the
 stomach, and when one ruptures a
 hemorrhage follows. At Knowlton Park on Saturday our , local football team, the Corinthians, defeated the Crescents of Bridgeport, 6 to O.
 The library has recently received a | number of presents of books. R. Bruce Hyndeman has sent in a pack age of juvenile books, including The
 Motor in Mexico. Clarence Young; Book of Nature; Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends; John Dough and the Cherub, L. Frank Baum; Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. by the same autor, and Two Teddy Bears. Miss Frances LA Buchanan of New York has sent They and I, J. K. Jerome; Francisco Cuspi, William J. Stillman; Sidney
 Lees Life of Victoria; The Inner Shrine and The Message, by Tracy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-26
FAIRFIELD

At the meeting a few days since or the Fairfield subdivision of the State branch of the Red Cross Society of the United States, Judge J. H. Perry or Southport, presided, and spoke earnest ly concerning the work the organlza- tion is trying to do, especially along the line of fighting the great white plague He urged that the local mem- bershtp of the society be largely m creased, and in this connection all the citizens of the town are invited to De- come members. The annual dues are but a. Officers were elected for the ensuing year, as follows: Chairman. Judge J. H. Perry; secretary, Mrs G. B. Bunnell of Southport; treasurer, Miss Mary B. Kippen; delegate to the Frank S. Child. The reports of the various officers of the society were read and approved. The sum of $1S0 was sent by this subdivision last year for the relief of the Italian earthquake sufferers During the Christmas sea son the new stamps will be on sale in various parts of the town. These are for the tuberculosis hospitals.
 It is stated that the closing of the Hollywood Inn causes the boys and young men of Southport who insist upon spending their evenings away from home, to go to the fire house, near the Northrop lumber yards.
 The school at Nichols Terrace is growing so fast Miss Wakeman of the library finds it difficult to supply the scholars with all the books they wish to read.
 The game on Saturday between the Oneidas and the boys of the Staples High School at Westport resulted in a victory for the home team by score of 26 to 0. The lineup for the Fair s field boys was as follows: Center, Esr- nest Thomas; quarterback, Talmadge Wakeman: left guard, Reed of Bridge port; right guard, David Huntington; right tackle, Farley and Hotchkiss; John Forsythe; right half back, How ard Smith; left half back, Sid Dilling- ham; full back, Andrew Huntington; left end, Roger Smith.
 Thomas Bradford, one of the Har- grove school boys who has entered Yale, has been elected a member ot the Dramatic Club of that university.
 Yesterday, Robert Mah1stead of Mt Vernon, N. Y.. arrived at the Hargrove school to persue his studies.
 Miss Emma. F. Wakeman has return ed from her visit to Middletown.
 Mrs. Benjamin Bulkley, Nelson Bulk ley and Mrs. George Eddy have gone ! on an automobile trip to Baltimore.
 Miss Susan Pulver has returned to hel home in Ansonia.
 Mrs. Helen Smith of Derby is visit ing on Greenfield Hill.
 Mrs. Herman Perry has gone to Tor rington on a visit.
 George Brett and family have re turned to New York for the winter. a F. H. Brothwe1l has again sold his milk route to Everett I.obdell.
 A masquerade will be given on Al Halloween at the Greenfield Hill Country Club. Each member may fetch two guests Masks can be had at the Boyle pharmacy.
 Jesse Pratt is painting Miss Perry's house on Greenfield Hilly
 Miss Barbara Brothwell is studying in Pittsfeld, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-10-26
Centennial (. (.
 Rally Calls 700

About TOO people attended the cen- tennial rally of the Bridgeport Chris tian Endeavor Union at the Peoples Presbyterian church on Laurel avenue last evening. The society of the Im- manuel Baptist church won the ban ner for having the greatest number of members present, last evening, at the rally Arthur E.. Warner, president of the Union, gave review of the history of the order. A letter was received from Francis E. Clark the father Of -the Christian Endeavor movement. ex- pressing his regret that he was unable to be present. He is on his way to India. The address by the Rev. E. I. Craft, rector of the Christ Episcopal church, was well received. A vote or thanks was extended the People Presbyterian church for the use or the building. State President J. H. Mans deld emphasized the necessity Of ln- dividual effort which he said was as necessary as organization.