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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1909-10-22
ODD FELLOWS FESTIVITIES.

Terpsichorean festivities have been
crowded inpretty numerous this month,
but as there is more buoyant feeling
in the community, and the spirit of
generosity and disposition to enjoy
more manifest than prior to the set
tling of the question of railroad con-
strnction, The patronage of the dance
has increased and people are more IN
clined to break loose from dollar and
squander It in pleasure. Hence social
doipgs where feet are shuffled in uni
son to the strains of the fiddle are more
of drawing card than few months
in the formerly. But this is not
treatise Cn the why's and the where
fores in relation to the more cheerful
Investment of funds in Heating fun.
The objedTat the start was to call at
tention tGft the important fact that the
odd Fellows give their semi-annual
ball in Sigrist hall next Wednesday
night. Jhe date was pre-empted sew
eral Wees ago, and a couple of events
OF the sarne character have been sand
witched in since. However that in
crease In the supply of light fantastic
should caly whet the appetite for more,
and the prospects are as brieist-ss--ss --ssssiaa
for the three link people entertaining
the largest crowd of the season. If
you are rot there you will always wish
you had been, and to escape that re-
morse oi-conscience see that you are on
hand whom the band begins to play.
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OF THE FOURTH ESTATE.


j. w. Newell, of Sheridan, Wyom-
ing, and Mrs. w. Y. Davis, of Park
man, the same state, father and sister
of Jay Newell, arrived in town during
the week and will probably make Oro-
vile their permanent home. Mr.. New
ell pater is 33d degree member of the
high and honorable Order of Anthony
Slingers. and has spent long and use-
full years in the print shop passing
through all the degrees from devil to
propries5r. He only recently disposed
of newspaper in Wyoming. Possibly
he THINKS he is out of the business. He
is laboring under delusion. The man
who has used a printing office towel
for any pnmber of years, and gets out
of sigiz9sf H., is never contented un-
til he is back clawing over that Office
ornament searching for a spot pliable
enough to wipe his hands on.
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BY THE RIFLE ROUTE
Nels Wedell Living Near Kip
ling Shuffles Off This
Mortal Coil.
NO DOUBT TEMPORARY INSANE
He Leaves a Wife and Family Of
Three Children in Comfor-
Portable Condition.

Word was received at this place
Monday, over the telephone, that Nels
Wedell, native of Sweden, living on
ranch near Kipling, and few miles
northeast of Oroville, had committed
suicide that morning. An inquest was
held in the afternoon at the scene of
the tragedy. From parties living in
the vicinity is CLEANED the few parti-
culars regarding the self-inflicted
rdeath. Wedell, who has been threat
ened with typhoid fever for some days,
and probably became unbalanced from
the effects, left his home early Monday
morning, and was found dead only a
short time afterwards in the woods at
at a point about 1000 yards from his
residence. He was sitting on log
with his back against a stump, and a
rifle beside him. 1t was evident that
the suicide had been carefully planned
and as he had a large butcher knife on
his person he no doubt had not fully
decided upon the manner of his intend
ed taking off when he started out. He
had sat down on the log, as when dis
covered, placed the gun between his
knees, the muzzle in his mouth and
pulled the trigger. Death followed in
stantly. The verdict of the jury was
in accordance with the evidence pre-
sented.
The deceased was strange and &C.
centric man, and without question was
mentally unaccountable when he COM
mitted the shocking deed. There two
or three children in the family now
down with typhoid fever, and with tho
symptoms in his system he seemed to
dread passing through seige of the
ailment. He was comfortably situated
in easy circumstances, and there was
no reason on the score of financial en-
barrassment to cause him to take the
step he did. He has acted in a STANCE
manner lately, from reports received
at this place. When he first had symp-
toms of the fever he left for Spokane,
stating that he was going into a hos
pital, and returned the next day with
a trained nurse. Other eccentric acts
are mentioned by those in the neigh
borhOod. The deceased was Al years
of age, and leaves wife and three
children. He has lived in the county
number of years, and was well known
in Oroville. The funeral took place
Wednesday.
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THE MATRIMONIAL ROUTE,

In the ruck of Office work an item of
more than ordinary interest was mad
vertantly overlooked last week, and
that was the marriage of that we'll
known Okanoganite and political push
er John T.. Reese, whose poStoffice ad-
dress is now Oroville. Possibly the
lapse of memory was due somewhat to
the fact that the principal in the COM
pact, or one of the principals as there
are always two in a contrast of this
nature, failed to take this office into
his confidence, and the Office was left
to the expedient of securing the item
from daily exchange, and that sys-
tenn is not always safe for close con-
nectiOn Mr.. Reese was married in
Spokane week before last, and the bride
was Miss Daisy d. Goodrich, OF Rich
mond, VT. Mr.. Reese put off the mat
rimOnial plunge for so long time that
he was almost looked upon as con-
firmed bachelor, and the news of his
venture was surprise to his friends.
1t is said that Mr.. Reese has been wise
in his selection of life's partner, the
lady in the case being most charm
ing and capable helpmate. If not con-
sidered too late the GAZETTE extends
hearty congratulations, trusting that
the happy couple may live long to en-
JOY life of felicitation, with no trials
or troubles to roughen the path over
which they make their earthly pill
primape
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REBECK All HIGH JINKS.

Thursday evening of last week the
Rebekahs at Loomis gave an entertain
ment at which the Odd Fellows were
invited guests, and as usual when the
ladies of that order, in that camp pre-
pase TO entertain they do it so well
that those within the charmed circle
regret they do not occur more freqent-
ly. The evening was Il continuous
round of merriment and the occasion
will be long remembered by those who
were there. The following is the pro-
gram prepared for the evening:
Opening address by the orator of the
evening. Jas. O'Herin.
Recitation-'Th Old Maid of Ke-
duck" w. +. Grant.
Song -"The Bachelors Lament" !"
Dan Welch.
Recitation - ''The Hustling Drum
mer," Jas. O'Herin.
Violin solo-Grand opera-Paganni.
w. f. Grant. Tin pan obligato, by
Jas. O'Iierin.
Recitation Teaching a Little Boy
to Sleep Alone" w. E. Grant.
Trombone solo-"What are the Wild
Waves Saying" II. =. Decent.
Recitation O'Herin. Subject
not sprung at time of going to press. }
Song-"The Women" w. E. Grant
Written by Jas. O'Herin and set to
music by H. p. Decent.
The last number on the program was
a boxing contest between w. f. Grant
and Jas. O'Herin, and here the odd
Fellows had a surprise in store for the
Rebeckahs. 1t was announced that the
lodge room was not arranged for a
contest of the kind, and the assembly
was requested to adjourn to Woomen's
hall, the ladies being assured that
there would be nothing the most fes-
tidious could take exceptions to. Upon
reaching the hall the Rebeckas found
most sumptuous supper awaiting, ana
the last feature was voted the most en-
ioyable of the evening.
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a SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR.

The ball given by the band last Fri
day evening was very largely attended
and the merry dance continued we'll
on into the wee sma' hours. Those
who indulged in the exercise pro-
nounce the function to have been one
of the most enjoyable that has taken
place in Oroville for long time. The
band came out long winners from the
receipts, all Of which is pleasant to
relate placing the organization on its
feet and out of debt. The boys desire
this paper to express their sincere
thanks and heartfelt appreciation for
the liberal patronage extended by the
public. and especially their gratitude
to the ladies who so kindly gave their
assistance in selling tickets.
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DIED IN COLORADO.

. Frank Beeman, one of the members
of the widely known Beeman family
that has lived on Pine creek for years,
arrived at Oroville last Friday having
in charge the remains of his wife that
he was taking to the old home for in
terment. Mrs. Beeman had long been
afflicted with consumption, and Mr..
Beman took her to Colorado hoping
that the change of climate would at
least prolong life, if it did not work q
cure. The stage of the dread disease
was too far advanced, and the sufferer
passed away in a sanitarium at Sunny
side, Colorado.
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ORGANIZED A CIRCLE,

Mrs. M. E. Hollywood, of Portland,
organizer of the order of Women of
Woodcroft, spent several days in Oro-
vile during the past week for the pur-
pose of resurrecting the Circle that
died here year or so ago. She was
successful in her mission. With the
assistance of Mrs. Fred. J. Fine the
old members got together Tuesday
evening and reorganized. Consider
able interest was manifested and the
lodge starts out anew with the promise
of long and useful existence. After
visiting other parts of the county Mrs.
Hollywood will return to Oroville and
cheer on. the good work.
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Is MAKING GOOD.

Joe Harkins, who came out to Loom
is some five years ago, and became con-
nected with a surveying party, arrived
in Orovile Tuesday. Mr.. Harkins was
with the railroad engineers when the
Great Northern built through this
place. He afterward found employ
ment with some of the large railroad
contractors, and for the past three
years he has been in Montana, Idaho
and Washington with grading outfits.
He is now connected with Mike Nc
Namara, and will remain in this vicin-
ity all winter. A steady, reliable
young man is Mr.. Harkins, and is GER
tainly making good in the far west.
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criticism. One thing is certain Mr..
bunbnry cannot be Justly accused of
lack of vigilance or efficiency. The
people here have had opportunity to
become conversant with the activity of
thls member of the Canadian police
force, and more keen, wide-awake
peace officer can hardly be found in
harness on either side of the line. He
mas large territory to guard. but
since he assumed charge there has been
a marked depreciation of crime and
wrong doing within the limits of the
country over which he has jurisdiction
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The first acquaintance dates back to
territorial days, when both were in
the vigor of early manhood. Mr.. Will
son is a member of the art preserva-
tive, and in the very early sos pub
lished paper in the Palouse country.
He drifted into politics and received q
just reward in lucrative office that
he has long filled with credit to him
self and to the best interest Of the de-
partment in which he serves. Time
has put girth and ayoidupois upon our
old friend, and chalked his once luxur-
liant locks, but has not changed his
earStWhile genial diSnOSition
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OFF FOR CALIFORNIA.

Fred Schramm, Of Looms, stopped
over in Oroville Monday night on his
way to Seattle. From that city Mr..
Schramm expects to 60 to San Diego,
Cal, and there he will be joined by his
wife, who is visiting at Michigan City,
Ind, and they will spend the winter in
the south. Mr.. Schramm has been in
terested in mining in northern Okla
nogan county, and resident of Loomis
of ~Gd on, for many years, and will in
all prn'ability return again, as he likes
the cou Try and still has interests here.
Whethus he returns or remains in Cal
ifornia mis- friends trust he may pros
per and enjoy his later years in happi-
ness and comfort.
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SUMMONS.

TN the superior Court of Okanogan county,
i state of Washington.
Wi liam +. Buzzard, Plaintiff,
Frances Buzzard, Defendant.
The State of Washington to the said Frances
Buzzard, defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the publication of
this summons, towit, within sixty days after
the 22nd day of october, l909 and defend the
above entitled action in the above entitled
court, and answer the complaint of the plain
tiff, and serve copy of answer upon the un-
dersigned attorney for the plaintiff at his oi-
flee below ftated and in case of your failue SO
to do, Judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint,
which has been fled with the clerk of said
court.
The object o said action is to dissolve the
bond of matrimony now existing between
plaintiff a defendant, on the the grounds of
desertion and abandonment.
JOHN r. FRALER,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
P.O. Address, Oroville, Okanogan countE, Wash.
First publication October o. 1909 Last pub.
lication November 26, 1909.
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side partner whoever he may have
been, and man of gall and resources
he surely was, struck cross country
from the center of civilization, and
from that Gate to the present time
have kept beyond the ken of the Off
GERS. AS Hayward is also wanted
across the line it l., altogether prob
able that he will hide out for an indef-
mate period. The recepticle for dire
licts has been repaired, and is again in
shape to supply accommodations for
any one inclined to break the law.
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IMPROvEE IN HEALTH.

DR.. and Mrs. c. F. Webb came in
from Republic Monday, and left for
Loomis Tuesday morning. Such q
marked change has taken place in the
DOCTORS appearance that his acquain-
tances could hardly recognize him. He
left here few months ago weak, ema-
ciated, apparently almost bloodless,
and returned clear-eyed, bronzed cheer
full, and with the elastic step of youth.
The climate of Republic has certainly
made great transformation in the
doctors condition, and he looks good
for so years to come. And this change
for the better is a source of graiifica-
tion to his friends in this county, who
are legion.
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Serial No. 0Is7.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the lntGriorw;
l. s Land Office at Watervlllc was {
October IL. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Elber. NJ HunsSI io6s
of Tonasket Wash wh3 on n,sA A"Ems' or sw . i1 sei
',,aGe aa mi neI sci nwIl see s, twp 81 n, range
% e1 " M has iied notice of intention to make
final continuation proof to estaD DIisn lisa ciai Fire q,
the land above described; before fato n q |oviiIe'
Wasb on the 4th day OF December, 1909 ~.
Claimant names as witnesses; Ja'nes SoIt Rier
er, Green Parker, Del Wood ana Auoii D'''
wAggen, of Tonasket, Wash, ,-,,o poois,or
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Serial No 02029.
NOTICE FOR PU BLICATION.
department OF the Interior
t ) Land Office at Waterville, Wash,

department OF the Interior
L Land Office at Waterville, Wash, I
October IL, 1909
Notice is hereby given that Enoch A. Jeiries
of Oroville. WUsh who, on February 49, 1909,
made homestead entry No. 02029, for lots ., 3.
and T. sec 2S. twp40 north, range 2S c m,
has filed notice OF intention to make final five
year proof to establish claim to the land above
described. before Fred J.Fine, Z Commits
sion.er AT his office, a Oroville, Wa> h., on the
% day of December, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: Charles NJ
smith aud George smith, OF Nelson, Wash. and
jason X, Erwin and George Schleif, OF Oroville,
Wash
WE HAYNES, Register.
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HKEAKING INTO THE BASTILE.

w. o. Steele, from the upper fevels
of Ellemeham, was shy horsefesh
Thursday morning OF last week, and
having his suspicious started out on
still hunt to locate his missing four
footed property. His search was not
barren, and he found the animals un-
der such suspicious circumstances that
he swore out warrant for the appre-
hension of Johnnie Louie and Hercules
HAYWARD. two half breeds living on the
hiGh lands east of Oroville. No officer
being Immediately within reach Judge
Fraser deputized Mr.. Steele to hale
the suspects before his court. Louie
caught the prospect of approaching
don9er by wireless, and sought seclu-
sion, Hercules had his wires crossed
and fell into the clutches of the law.
4 hearing was had before Judge Fra
ser Friday, and the committing magis-
trate considered the evidence strong
enough to hold Mr.. Hayward to appear
before the superior court, and show
why he should not change his resi-
dence to Walla Walla, and fixed the
hail at $1,000. There was no one around
willing to bet that sum that the ac-
cused would he on hand when wanted,
if given his liberty, and Hayward was
provided with quarters in the local
donjon until he could be conveyed TO
the county seat.
But providence smiled on Hercules
and prepared a miracle for HIM through
the hands of outside friends. Said VII
cum pried the iron door OIL the GAIA
boose Friday afternoon, restoring the
prisoner to life, liberty and the pur--
suit of more horses. The prisoner anu
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W. +. HAYNES, Register
Serial No. 0j2Ij.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


department OF INC THTtrlOTi
1 Land Ofice, Watervllle, Wash,
October 16, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph H. Butts.
of.ronHsket, Wash, who, on May 1. 1901, made
homestead entry No. So C. > for sl2 neli nl2
SCI sec p, twp b north, range y " IN, has
filed notice OF Intention to make final five year
proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Fred. j. Fine, U 5 Commission
er, at his office, ut Oroville, Wash, on the 4th
day OF Dcre Der, 1909.
Claimant names rs witnesses: Thomas :. An
glin samuel Carney, Thomas Burns of Anglin,
Wash, and Ebert Hunter of Tonasket Wash.
W. +. HAYNES, Register,
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Serial No. O52i2.
&c TUT s''f W''- ~
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Departnent of Interior.
IVTHT TTIUIIE VI IITVVTIUTI
L Land Otiice, Watervflle, Wash,

, IlUu VUCt, NHItFNIIIt, Nush,
october To- 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Cynthia r. Kid
well, of Nelson Wash, who, on April %, 1904,
made homestead entry No. 525 &c 81, for via
swl mel swl sec %, sel4 sel4 sec q, twp 40 n,
make final five year proof. to establish claim to
the land above described, before Fred. J. Fine,
[ Commissioner, at his office, at Oroville,
Wash, on the 2nd day OF December, 1909
Claimant names witnesses Enoch A. JET
fries and Jason K. Erwin OF Oroville, Wash.
Peter Sneve and James Weed, OF Nelson, Wash.
W, F. HAYNES, Register.
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Serial no. -Oj2i4.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

October To- lW'. - ~ rohn.
Notice is hereby given hat James o,oher sohts, ~
ston, OF Oroville, Wash, VINO; on 55s nC - for
12oi or made sec n%fsp g5 Swe IS north range q nj
has ed notice OF his inentP5n to 10 maze tbe % and
five year proof 10 establish t earn Fpe 70 s com %
;osoner apose at his Office at Orovlle, Wash'' on
The I'd day OF December, 1909 .,i,,t tobnson
Claimant names as Witnesses rLWvne' LUirH Was :,
ar" s,'draSv / southworth and George "hlstler'
OF Oroville, Wash. -. r HAYNES. Register.
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Serial No. --027i7.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the interior,
T. Z Land OtIice, Waterville, Wash,
A......I-.,. lNNl

October III. lO9. ,
Notice is hereby given that John 7. Gormley
of Tiphthnwk, Wash. who, on November q
IaoI made homestead entry No. 07s, for ei2
swI, sl5 nwl 4, see II, twp 40 H. range z? s II,
bas fIed notice OF intention to make hnal hVe
v"ar proof. to establish claim to the land above
described, before Harry X. Grahlman, ouoii,
missioner ut his office ut LOOMS, Nash'' on me
4 h day o. December, l9O9 p... ,h,,,,.
Glai,nan, names Us witnesses: Bert thamP-
news, Jarres O'Hcrin, Vic Champneys ana Dan
WnIcnhev all of Loomis, Wash. ,.
"ui''''' ". f. HAYES, Register,
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Serial No. 0539S.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
s. Land Office at Waterville, Wash,

z. ;. Land U1lice nt WhtervlIIe, Wash., Z
Octobe, l6, 1909
Notice is hereby given that Ella f. Clark of
Nelson Wash, who, on May 1,l9O6, made home
stead entry No. $40 &C -, for ei2 ne4 nwM
nel4 ae4 sel4 see II, twp 40 north range 2S c
~ m, has filed notice of intention to make
fnal five year proof. to establish claim to the
land above desCsibed, before Fred. J. Fine U. S.
Commissioner, ut his Office at Orovlile Wash. ),
on the lst day OF December, 1909
Claimant names as witnesses: Herbert STAINS
bury Gardiner W. Bentley, William =. Stewart
of Nelson, Wash, and Noel b. Kelsey, OF Oro-
Vile.
WE. HAYNES, Register.
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Serial No. --025s6.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF The Interior,
J : Land Office. WHterville, WASH,

October IL, 1899 ,,'
Notice is hereby given that Henry +; Wlhu.
sor. OF Loomis, Wash who on July Z. 1901 ma ie
homestead entry No 7lO3. for lots ?, ) ana ana
sell nwl4 section u. township - nortn, .nnso :
o. - 10 m has filed notice OF intention TO make
final i've year proof, TO establish claim to the
land above described. before Harry t. Grant
man, Commissioners, at ms once, ad na nooi''-
is Wash, on the Ith day of December, l9o9
Claimant names as wit esses: lhomas J.;
Mcneil. Nathan Reed, william Iolbert ana
James F. Dexter, all of loomis, WASH.
W. f. HAYNES, Begister.
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NOTICE.

TOTlCE is hereby given that the following
~ described merchandise has been seized by
United States Customs officers in the District
of Puget Sound for violation of the United
States revenue laws:
One chest carpenters tools.
One lot household effects.
Parties claim the above or any part thereof
are hereby notified to file their claims with the
Collector of Customs at Port Townsend, Wash,
within 20 days from date hereof.
f. G. HARPER,
Collector of Customs.
Port Townsend, Wash, october %, 1909.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

ITO the voters ane electors of the town of Orc.
vile, Okanogon county, Washington.
You are hereby notified that the poll books
for the registration of voters at the municipal
election OF the said town of Oroville. to be ned
on the 9TH day of December, 1909, will close on
November IL, 1909.
All electors who desire to vote at said elec-
tion must register with the clerk of said town
of Oroville at his Office in the Bank OF OrOville,
in the said town, on or before the said 18th cay
OF November, 1909.
Dated october IS, 1909.
f. S. TAYLOR,
As Clerk of the Town Of Oroville.