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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
A HOT WEATHER JOSH.

Inc extreme hot weather of the
past week is not an exceptionally tor
rM experience for this upper country.
!. Is true the heat does not reach the
wv mark every summer, but there
nave been hot spells within the mem-
ory OF the older residents even more
,ntense and protracted than what has
oeen SO far recorded this summer. The
"r'er remembers number of years
sso week of scorching weather, dur
,ns wnlch the mercury hardly fell be-
Ww llo during the day time. And re-
,eihhg that roast, while comparing
Me present experience with that OF
ule past, he is further reminded of a
very amusing joke played upon most
worthy gentleman, long gathered to
.s n's fathers, during the prevalence Of
.aat sweltering visitation The Incl
aentt occurred at Loomis, where, in
o'a aays' practical joking had become
MS, q science. At that time the late DR..
una WIZARD conducted Q drug store in
,aa. camp, located on the east side OF
NAM street. The street was deep
sano, and by the early afternoon, dur
s the melting weather referred to,
.n Me neat was so intense that even
muse gents who had the little expert
ence with the fiery furnace would
.n ua'e found it uncomfortable. While
~. .e east side OF the street was boiling
,ne us shade and in application of water
a"S a,aue the west side bearable. On the
"'e' afternoon of the 10 degree sizzle
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
DEATH OF FRANCES BROWNLOW,

Frances Brownlow, daughter of
Mrs. Frank Bartell, jr., died at st.
Luke's hospital, Spokane, Saturday,
July Is. 1911. Frances was taken i'll
at Spirit Lake, Idaho, where she was
making her home with relatives, on
the goth day of May, with diphtheria,
followed by an attact of peritOnitis.
She seemingly recovered and came to
Oroville on a visit with her mother,
who had been called to Spirit Lake
by her child's illness. She was here a
couple of weeks and appeared to have
regained her health when she re-
turned to Spirit Lake. July 1 the
child developed st. Vitus' dance Her
mother, then at Spokane. nad her
daughter removed to st. Luke's hos
pifal, where she was treated by the
best medical practitioners of that
city. While in the hospital, Frances
was operated on for appendicitis, and
she survived the operation only two
DAYS.
Frances Brownlow was born at
Clearwater, Neb.. Feb. 81. 1898. Her
mother removed to Spokane when the
deceased was three years of age. and
the child spent the past ten years in
that city and Spirit Lake. By her
amiab)e disposition and her sweet and
charming character she won and held
the affection and esteem of very many
friends, VINO sincerely and keenly
mourn her loss. On February 21,
1909 she united with the Presbyterian
church. and her pure, unselfsh. Chris
tianly life was an example for young
and old. The funeral took place from
Smiths undertaking parlOrs and the
services were conducteI by her pas
tor. Rev. Mr.. Blum. The floral offer
ings were numerous and beautiful,
and the funeral was attended by
fiifhis IN Spokane and from Spirit
Lake. Six young girls from her Sun
day school class acted as pail bear
ers rhe mother is stricken by the
loss of her child. and was so over
come from her long vigils, anxiety
and the shock OF the sudden death
that she was unconscious throughout
the funeral services
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
OLD TIMER RETIRES.

Much surprise was expressed on the
streets this week when it was learned
that Charlie Johnston had disposed OF
his livery stable, for Mr.. Johnston was
looked upon as solid fixture in the
business circles of the place. He has
conducted q livery stable in OrOville
lof the past six years, and it is per-
lectly safe to state that he has done
. larger and more flOurishing busi-
ness than any other establishment of
the kind in this county. His success
was not entirely owing to his keeping
go0d stock and first class rigs. His
eeniality, and pleasing and accOmmO-
oatng manner of treating customers,
we're large factor in making that
success possible. Besides his person.
allty, Mr.. Johnson is a hustler and
indefariguable worker, and personally
supervised his business. In talking OF
the transfer of his stable to other
nands, Mr.. Johnston does not commit
himself as to his future intentions.
his friends trust that he will continue
a resident of Oroville, for he Is too
valuable a citizen to lose. No one is
more liberal contributing of his time
and means to any and every move
ment having for their object and aim
tne benefit or advantage of The town.
ne Will not remain idle, that is sure,
lot ne Is too much of a hustler to
waste his time unprofitably, and Will
seon be engaged in some new enter
prise.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
A CHANGE or HEART.

This paper owes the public authori-
ties and those who pasture their stock
on the vacant lots within the town
limits an abject apology fer over hav-
ing found fault and protesting AGAINST
turning the town into Il hsrnyard II
was in error for taking the foolish
stand for an improved and beautified
town. An error committed md then
contritely admitted and publicly de-
plored should be forgiven and forgot
ten. In clamOring for protection to
shade trees and shrubbery the more
bucolic pictures of lowing kline, SPOT
ting the highways and byways with
evidence of their peregrinations, or
munching serenely upon the tender
shoots of struggling shade trees, or
reclining gracefully in the dust of the
principal thoroughfares, which appeals
so strongly to those who cannot un-
derstand the silly, esthetic tastes of
those who enjoy attractive surround
ings, have heretofore been carelessly
overlooked. There has been a strong
change OF sentir'ent on this subject at
the Gazette Office The right OF the
innocent and harmless bovine. and all
four-footed creatures, to the freedom
of all public places is recognized and
defended and the limits of her, or his.
wanderings should no, be curtailed.
The man who would put any restric-
tions upon stock running at large.
just because he may desire to beauti-
fly his premises, and thus in a meas
ure improve the. appearance of the
town. should bessciasseti~ass an unreal
soning and unreasonable crank He
should delight in seeing the mild-eyed
COW browsing on his shrubbery, or
agilely sealing his fence in the search
for nutriment. He should be cheer
fully willing to plant more trees each
year to appease the hunger of the
ruminating roamers However, few
should not be permitted to :nonopo-
lie the range, as everybody knows
that monopoly is menace to the body
polite. hence the attention of those
living outside of the town limits Is
called to the fact that Oroville is free
and open to stock, and they are invit-
ed to drive in their flocks to browse
on the herbage. inclosed and unin-
closed. IF the docile COW adds to the
attraction OF the scenery, the greater
the number in sight at one time the
greater the attraction.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
A GREWSOME SUBJECT.

This office is in receipt of letter
from gentleman residing in Cleve-
land, Ohio, from which the following
is an extract:
Il have been informed that your
town is without an undertaken and
as | would like to get located some
where in that country in the business,
| take the liberty of addressing you
and asking you if it is fact that no
undertaken is there, and If so what
do you think of the prospect for
man there who would possibly put in
furniture. or something, in connec-
ton with it,
In all courtesy to fair inquiry the
question should be answered, yet the
subject matter is rather awesome and
one that tends to creepy feellng
among those not familiar with hand
ling the wares the gentleman is ac-
customed to deal in. However, not
withstanding the business is not
cheerful one to dwell upon, it is rec
ognized that in the cold realities OF
this terrestrial existence, and the I'M
mutable law of nature that makes an
end to that existence some time an
absolute certainty, an undertaken is
as much of a necessity as a doctor,
or druggist. or grocer or printer, or
any other business, profession or oc-
cupation. Hence the correspondent
is entitled to know what he is anX-
ious to know. Therefore, in reply it
NAV be stated that the town already
is supplied with an undertaken, con-
ducting furniture store in conjunc-
ton herewith AS to the prospects
in that line much pleasure is felt in
stating that they are not encourag-
ing. At least they have not been in
past years, and it is to be hoped that
a merciful Providence will continue
granting the population immunity
from fatal maladies. The present un-
dertaker has never been heard to
complain of overwork in that line
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
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EXCURSION TO REPUBLIC.

The ball club leave early Sunday
morning for Republic, where game
is scheduled with the crack Republic
team Sunday afternoon A special
will carry the crowd from here to the
big Ferry county mining camp. Some
30 persons have agreed to go on the
trip, and that number may be consid
erably increased by the hour of start
ing. The time Of departure has not
been definitely fixed, but it is under
stood that the train will leave at the
regular hour that the eastbound pas
senger pulls out, $50 a. nj. Those of
our citizens who can spare the time
and price. which is $685. for the round
trip, should join the excursion. 1t
will not only be pleasant outing,
with an opportunity of seeing much
of the town of Republic, as The visit
ors will be in that place several
hours, bat the game promises tC be Il
close and exciting contest
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21

Dr Willard crossed the burning sands
and as comfortably as the conditions
made 1t possible esconced himself in
an easy chair. The boys, who all
loved and respected the doctor. though
they could not be denied their Joke
put up job on the old man. Every
lew minutes one of the number would
slide out of the back door of a con
venient saloon, and Drawing the heat
stroll around the block and enter the
drug store. With mild expression Of
annoyance the doctor blistered his
teet wading through the sand to find
the prospective purchaser ;nouiring
FOR some article he knew the shop was
out OF Perspiting like an ironmould-
er the doctor made the trip backward
and forward half dozen times. to be
always confronted with the same in
quiry, before he caught on. after
which. no matter who entered the es-
adjustment. the pretty we'll exhaust
ed proprietor refused to be drawn
from his perch in the shelter of the
shade
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
GOOD PROSPECTS.

Henry Bahrs, who has been engaged
for nearly two years opening up
group of claims in the Wehesville dis
trict, with results that encourage the
belief that he has mine of great
value, recently returned from trip
on the outside, going as far south as
San Francisco. Mr.. Bahr's is natur-
ally an optimist, were he not he could
not have stuck so tenaciously to the
venture he las in hand, but his report
of the conditions as they exist in the
larger cities is anything bur bright.
While no panic exists, there is GER
tainly marked depression in all
lines of business and industry. Com
plant is general. and there is no cap
ital for investment. 1t is the impress
sion that q marked change for the
better will be noticeable this fall and
winter, as the grain and fruit crops of
the coast promise to be abundant,
which goes to show how dependent
the commercial world is upon the
prosperity of the agricultural portion
Of the country. Mr.. Bahrs is still ham
mering away at his mining claims,
confident that time will bring his re-
ward
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
MAY MEAN STEEL.

The most significant statement that
has appeared in print anent the build
ing of the OrOvillePaterOs branch
was a line or two in an item published
in the Spokesman-Review one day
last week. That line appeared in
purportei interview with labor en-
blowing agents. in which it was de-
clared that there was no lack of work
for the man who is physically able
and willing to work, as the agent had
a standing order for 100 men to go
to work for Guthrie & Co., railroad
contractors, on the extension OF the
Great Northern from Princeton to
Granite creek, and for construction
work on the OrOville branch. Now,
this man was not Influenced by any
personal interest whatsoever in the
construction of the road from this
point. other than supplying the 100
men. who would not be wanted if this
work was not to be done, nor was
there any reason for him to dissem-
ble for the purpose of awakening
false hopes among those anxious to
see construction commenced and COM
nleted. 1t was merely a plain state
mont of what he understood to be a
fact Guthrie & Co. had the contract
TO grade this branch, and dld the
work. They evidently have contract
for the extension from Princeton ana
no doubt q contract for ironing the
road south from here. 1t is reasona-
BILE to presume, and altogether prob
able. hat the Princeton extension VIII
he finished first. and from that Job
the gang will be switched to the val
lev branch. We will adopt that soiu-
ton of the problem until time hnally
and fOreve. settles the matte".
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.
asIlnoham Company Proposes to Build
From the Coast to Spokane BY
Way Of the Methow.

dispatch in the Seattle Post Intel
Ieencer of Last Friday. under Bel
lingham date, states that articles of
incorporation of the Mt. Baker & Spo-
Kane interurban railroad have been
drawn up, which provides for the con-
struction of a railroad from Belling-
ham to Spokane. The permanent line
n location has not been finally de-
cIded on, but the general route is
stated to be up the Skagit river,
across the mountains to the Methow
river. down that valley to the Col
umbia, up that river to some feasible
mint from which to swing OF to Spo-
iane. The company is capitalized for
Of Incorporation of an enterprise of
20 great moment is not always posi-
tive indication that such enterprise is
to be carried out to final completion,
vet this Is transportation project
that should appeal to investors, and
one that would, when in operation,
speedily prove to be profitable in
yestment. The line as projected COW
ers country now wholly without the
advantages of rail communication
Moreover a great portion of the coun-
try is but partially opened up yet is
exceedingly rich in natural resources
that would be rapidly developed. and
IN the process of development build
I'D large communities and give en-
ployment to a vast number OF people.
Aside from an utilitarian point of
view, the road as proposed would pass
through tho grandest scenic portion
Of the state, and would become pop
ular route TO travel for that reason
alone, were there nothing else along
the route to induce passenger traffic.
As the Mount Baker & Spokane road.
as set down in the articles of incOr-
poration, is to enter OkanOgan county,
the people up this way will watch
closely for some tangible evidence of
the carrying out of the plans as form
ulAted by the incorpOrators. The con-
stTucti0n will entail some heavy work,
two tunnels, each a mile or more in
leagth being mentioned in the arti-
cles, to be bored in crossing he high
haekbone dividing eastern from west
Warrington Even when actual work
sommences 1t will require several
years to complete the road. Still a
4ert with the prospect of IT'S ulti-
f11ely getting here. would he. . great !.
coufagcment t. hose residing IN
lAe MetiOw valley, who have had their
Dpes of getting in touch With the
outside world by rail kept alive for
years by annu;l runors of railroad
building
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
OROVILLE, WASHINGTON, JULY q. 1911

ana a sexton so far as his duties re-
quire the breaking of ground for in
terments, cannot earn mis- salt. Peo-
pie do die here occasionally, of
course, because nowhere can man
posn of woman dodge death, but the
climate is conducive to longevity that
those who stay here long enough dry
up and blow away, thus in the end
cheating the honest undertaken of his
Just dues This paper has no desire
to discourage immigration, and al
ways gladly welcomes those locating
here to make a home. but it can hard
ly see way clear in this case to urge
the correspondent to come into this
field by arousing hopes that he would
find fiourishing and prosperous bus
mess awaiting him.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21

The Catholic church has been re-
painted. very much to the improve
ment of that edifice.
Roland Williams is visiting with his
sisters, Mrs. f. B. Grinnell and Miss
Marguerite Williams. at Conconully.
Mrs. r. p. Hoskyn left Wednesday
on a visit to her old home at Keokuk,
Iowa, and will be absent several weeks
V. J. Rose, of Hedley, stopped over
in Oroville Monday on his way to Spo-
kane Mr.. Rose met with the great
misfortune recently in the loss of his
wife after very brief illness.
w. NJ. Lillis, wife and two children,
of Wenatchee, arrived in Oroville in
an automobile Monday, and Tuesday
morning headed for British Columbia.
They were out for long excursion.
Elwood Course, of Spring Hill, Kan
sas, accompanied his brother, Rev. H.
NJ. Course, on his return to Oroville.
Mr.. Course is an experienced teacher.
He filled the position of principal of
the public school at Barnard. Kansas,
last winter, and comes west with the
aim of continuing in school work.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21

THE COLONEL ENROUTE.

r. r. Lowery, of the Greenwood
Ledge, stopped over IN OrOville last
Friday night, from trip up the line.
Mr.. Lowery is one of the oldest,
brightest and best known newspaper
men in western Canada, having pub
lished papers at several places along
the boundary. 1t is hot stuff that
Lowepv reels off when the humOr
seizes him, and his happy quilps and
pungent paragraphs make the Ledge
exceedingly interesting reading. Low
cry is trihe shy on religion but few
of the most devoted worshippers car
ry warmer heart, and live in closer
accord with the golden rule, than this
old-tinic scribe. Mr.. LOwery over
looked the Ga zette Office while here,
but he is probably like most of the
boys, when they get away from the
eXacting duties of a printery they
want to forget it until their vacation
is at an END.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
4 PIONEER.

Joe Hunter, of Nighthawk, was in
town Monday. Joe is a relic of the
days when the prospector and the
COW man We're about the only white
men in this country. After serving
through the civil war, enlisting in
Billy Wilson's New York zOUaves, if
our memory is not at fault. Mr.. Hun
ter drifted to the coast and took up
the fascinating WORK of the l.rospec-
tor. He followed many of the mining
stampedeS of the west. and has
searched the mountains for hidden
treasure from Mexico to British Col
umbia. He was attracted to the Okan-
ogan country by rumors of rich min
eral finds nearly quarter Of a cen
tury ago, and one of his first locations
that amounted to anything was the
Black Bear group, on 1'almer noun
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
4 PLEASANT RESORT.

During the hot weather crowds
flock to the bath houses on the Okan-
ogan river daily. Men, women and
children take advantage of the excel
lent bathing facilities. The spot Sc
lected for the bath houses, under the
shade of trees, is within two or three
blocks of the business section of the
town. The authorities have furnished
dressing rooms for the two sexes, and
public money was never more wisely
invested. The river bottom is sandy
the water deepens gradually and it
is safe for bathers as well as being
handy and convenient. A merry and
noisy crowd is in the river every aft
ernOOn and evening
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21

tain. Hunter can not and does not
complain of his luck, for he mas made
a number of comfortable stakes dur
ing the years ne has been in The hills,
and had he been careful of his means
would be in comfortable circum-
stances TO-DAY. But like all old time
prospectors money mad no value in
his eye in his younger days and when
ever he made Il sale he spent his cash
with Il lavish hand, never stopping
until he reached the bottom of the
sack. Considering the hardships he
has endured, the swift life he led
flush, Joe Hunter is bearing up won
derfully under his accommodating
years, and looks good to round out
century
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
4 CONSOLIDATION.

The Stever Brothers, who lately
nurchasei the old Irving livery sta
BILE. have blossomed out into monopo-
lists. as this week they purchased the
stock and vehicles of the Ckanogan
livery stable from Chas. b. Johnston:
and leased the premises for term OF
years. thls having charge OF Two cen
trallv located stables. 1t shows ina,
tho Stever boys have confidence IN
Oroyille, and are here to stay. Ihey
know how TO conduct the line OF busl-
ness they have embarked in, and are
sure to prosper.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
TO EXTEND WATER SYSTEM.

Harry Cowling was out with level
Tuesday establishing the lines for the
laying of the water mains from the
Sigrist hall corner south several
blocks. The ordinance providing for
water system designates the depth
pipes must be laid, and as there are
inequalities in the street it will be
necessary, in order to secure the
proper depth at the lowest points, to
sink six or more feet where the
ground is higher. The pipe has ar
rived for the extension and the work
of putting down and connecting up
will be pushed. When the extension
is completed the residents of the far
south part of town will enjoy the con-
veniences of the water system.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
BACK FROM THE EAST.

Rev. II. NJ. Course arrived home
Saturday evening from an extended
trip east, and during his travels visit
ed many states. From here he went
as a delegate to the Presbyterian as
sembly that met at Alantic City, Nj,
and after the session visited the mid
lie west. He thoroughly enjoyed his
well earned vacation, and returns in
excellent health.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-07-21
RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT

Joe Armstrong, who sustained such
severe fracture of the bones of his
left leg, above the ankle, some weeks
ago, returned TO Oroville Monday, aft
er spending a couple of weeks at his
home, near lhopaka. The wound
made by the fractured bone psrotrud
ing through the flesh is healing nice
ly, although it is still a shocking look
ing sore. II will be a long time be-
fore he will be able 20 get around
with any degree of convenience. Mr..
Armstrong wishes to express his
thanks and appreciation to his many
friends IN Oroville who have shown
their kindness and sympathy during
his trying afiiiction.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-25

nounced, a hush follower the dim
lit courtroom, and baliffs were
prepared to suppress any fresh
outbursts on the part of Spencer
The prisoner, however, seemed
not to realize the import of the
verdict. He only blinked, and
scratched his head nervously,
gazing vacently at his frail young
wife, who was shaken by par
yoxism of sobs. q
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-25

not sustain an action for deceit.
Which is what this action is "
Whereupon, the twelve good
men and true promptly returned
a verdict in favor of Albert Mer-
rift for $4,000.
Judge Sanborn of the Circuit
Court reversed this verdict. But
he did not do so because Rookie
feller had not bilked the Merritts
out of their property. He revers-
ed the verdict because "the low
erl court erred in not allowing the
admission of testimony as to the
value of the Merritt property" =,
If John D. is truthful, there's
an awful lot of people who are
either liars or fools-including
the twelve men who sat under
Federal Judge Reindeer.