The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-02
lens regular SIS suits for SO 50. at

| Goto shreve for expert watch, clock
repairing.
| One-half off on all cloaks and furs at
sherman's.
| Il. D. Yonck, of Dalkena, was bust
ness visitor here Tuesday.
| All kinds of winter footwear now be-
Ing closed out at cost at Kelly's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Berry, of Priest
River. were Newport visitors Sunday.
/ WANTED-A contract to haul cord
wood. H. Ii. Hunt. Albeni Falls. Idaho
| Washington birthday postcards. St.
Patrick day postals and Easter novelties
at P. O. Store.
The young people have been taking
advantage of the fine weather and good
sleighing and have been having numer-
Gus sleighride parties.
| Representative Appleman, of Stevens
county, has introduced H. B. 1871. max
ing it the dnty of prosecuting attorneys
to appear for school districts.
Deeds were recorded at Colvile last
Thursday whereby W. N. Millar, of the
Forest Service. secured the 81 lot 2 and
lot 8. in block 10, Scott's second addition
to Newport.
House and two lots on south side
cheap; safe investment and nice
little home for somebody. Ask Ed.
Bennett about it, or address w. Kirk
patrick, LaGrande, Oregon.
Senator Borah, of Idaho. has made
arrangements to have ex-President
Roosevelt make two speeches in North
ern Idaho, when he makes his western
trip in April, and has picked Standpoint
as one of the places.
| A. ID. Baker, of Metaline Falls. who
was convicted of breaking the local OPP
ton law, was sentenced Monday by
Judge Carey to pay fine of 5000 and to
80 days in Jail. Baker has appealed the
case and was released on bail.
An epidemic of scarlet fever has broken
out in the home of the Feeble Minded at
Medical Lake, and 20 cases are reported
to have broken out during the past two
| weeks. Health officers have maintained
strict quarantine and every effort is
being made to check the disease.
Alma Witherell, aged IS, died Sunday,
Jan. 20, at the home of W.. ] Williams,
1907 Fourth avenue, Spokane. Mrs.
Witherell resided here about year and
moved to Spokane with Ter daughter
last year. She had large circle of
friends. who will regret to hear of the
passing away of the dear old lady.
The Ladies' Aid of the Congregational
church will give a china shower and
anagram party at the home of Mrs. Geo.
Talmadge FRIDAY, Feb. 3. She will be
assisted by Mrs. E. Grover, Mrs. Hard
ing and Mrs. Geo. Harris. All mem
bers and friends of the society are cor
daily invited to be present.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Finley. of Standpoint, last week, which.
it is said, holds the record for being the
smallest baby at birth in Idaho. The
child is fully developed, and according
to the estimate of the attending physi-
clan it does not weigh over two pounds,
and an ordinary teacup placed over its
head hides it from sight.
| G. G. Shipley, who has been operating
the Star Theater since Novemb Der, is 80
we'll pleased with Newport and the out
look for good business that he has bought
the stock OF the Newport Table Supply
Co. from Green & Durdy and took pos
session Feb. l. Mr.. Shipley will con-
tinue the motion picture show until a
buyer shows up. He has moved into
II. J. Anderson residence. Mr.. Green
expects to remain in town and follow
other lines of work
Money subscribed for the use
of the comfy division committee
is now due. Payments may be
made to either bank or any mem
Der of the Finance Committee.
An enthusiastic meeting of musicians
was held at the City Hall Monday even
ing. This was the second meeting pre-
liminary to forming the Newport Brass
Band Only two instruments and four
suits belonging to the old organization
have been turned in to the committee,
consisting of Weeks and Braddeck. Anv
others having music or instruments are
urged to attend the next meeting at the
City Hall Monday evening, Feb. 8. when
it is expected the organization can be
completed and the leader elected.
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