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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
CANADIAN VISITORS.
A. Lang. Of Peachland, and D. H.

W. A. Lang, of Peachland, and d. II.
watson. ): sSunsuerlard p. q, spent
several days in town during the past
week The two gentlemen come from
the upper Okanogan valley, that part
OF Canada where irrigation has been
proven to be successful and profitable
in the cultivation of semi-arid land,
and where land owners are willing to
pay a good price for water. for they
know By experience the good results
that will accrue from its use. Both
ara largely interested in the reclama-
ton OF arid land. one OF them, MT
Watson, being now engaged in pre-
Daring $50 acres. which he will set
out next spring 10 commercial or
chard. Mr.. Watson will prepare anu
nIant over 300 acres 70 orchard at
PeachIand This land has been ac-
c,irad AZ a price ranging close around
$3.50 Der acre and upwards OF $50 per
acre is being spent by the present
owners in bringing water TO the prem
p
fses. To a resident of this place they
stated that the above cost OF reclaim
atian was considered reasonable one
in that section. the cost OF getting
wafer TO the land being in many IN
stances much higher. though the re-
turns amply repaid the expense oi
reclamation
Messrs. Lang and Watson made IN
ouirias while here regarding the pro-
rosed high line ditch which will cover
a large acreage on both sides Of the
river and lake, and on learning tha'
tho estimated cost was to range from
s25 TO $40 per acre evinced much sur
prise that the project had not beer
a,remnted before. The cost OF pre-
naring land for cultivation in this VI
cinjtv is in the main much less thar
the land in the section to the north
and when purchased there at S-o'
nAr acre can be successfully reclaim
ed at a further cost OF nearly slo9 pei
acra the Canadians can see no rea
con for hesitation OIL the part of ,h'
land owners here. The gentlemen re
turned home Saturday.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING.

At an enthusiastic meeting OF Oro-
Vile Commercial club last Friday ey-
ening it was decided definitely that an
exhibit is TO be made at the National
Apple show at Spokane. The finance
committee reported having in the
neighborhood OF $500 on hand and
more promised. A committee vas ap-
pointeI to gather and prepare the ex-
hibit. another to prepare advertising
matter 70 be distributed at the show,
and 4 third committee will have
charge of the voting contest by which
the Oroville princess will be selected.
II vas decided 10 send the local band
and build and equip float for the big
parade. The selection OF princess 10
represent the club during the entire
show will be made by ballot at J. c.
Newells confectionery store on Main
street. Several young ladies have en-
tered the contest and it is expected
that the campaign will be a spirited
one The trip to Spokane, attendance
at the Apple Show and expenses paid
will be the reward for the successful
contestant. Daily bulletins OF the
voting will be posted, except during
the last few days Of the contest, when
no account of the voting will be kept.
4 committee OF business men selected
by the club will count the ballots az
the close and determine the winner.
The club took up the matter OF
literature and plans are being per-
fected for issuing a booklet descrip-
tive OF the country and its resources.
The booklet will be larger and more
detailed than anything before attemp-
ted in this line by the club. Another
meeting is TO De held this evening al
which further plans in connection
with the Apple Show exhibit will be
discussed
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
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CONCRETE BUILDINGS

OroTille is soon 10 have a number
OF concrete buildings Albert Groulx
recently installed block making ma
chine and has force OF men al work
turning out material for residence
which he will erect near his black
smith shop. just south OF the Great
Northern depot. L. {. Hendrix has
also installed a machine and is man
Ifacturing blocks to be used in the
construction OF a business building.
Those who are in a position 10 know
claim that even with the high price
of concrete. these blocks make one Of
the best as we'll as one OF the least
expensive OF modern fire proof build
ing materials Plans are being per
iected for the installation of ma
chine for the manufacture of blocks
on a more extensive scale. and no
doubt few years will See this now
rare building material in general use
| in residence and business buildings
in this place,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
TINE TO CHANGE.
SAMUEL ADAMS.
Acting Secretary.

The Superintendent OF the city wa
ter works reports that patrons OF the
old water system are slow in ordering
taps switched from the old to the new
pipes in the east part Of town. For
several blocks the new steel pipe par
allels the old wooden system and it is
the intention OF the department to
abandon the old pipe line in that
neighborhood as soon as the change
can be made. and not later than the
time the cold weather begins. fee
of $3.50 for each tap has been set by
the department for making the
change. but the users do not seem TO
De in Il hurry TO produce the fee. The
superintendent states that the price
will De raised after freezing weather
begins. 1t would appear that there is
little left for the water user 10 10 bat
order and pay for the change from the
old system TO the new. for without
especial care-which in the light OF
present intentions that part will not
get-the old system will probably go
out Of commission with the first hard
freeze. and the user who stays with
it will not only be forced to make the
change. but to pay the extra price for
the connection. 1t is hoped that in
time the city's expensive water sys-
,a,, will cot on a smooth working
ha.is
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

building the road 70 take hte place
OF the right Of way 10 be appropriated
by them. A dispatch tc the daily pa
pers from Olympia under date line
of Noyember ). tells the following
story Of the conference:
1t is questionable whether or not
the conference held here yesterday
afternoon has brought any nearer So
luton the acquiring by the Great
Northern railway Of state road No 10,
to enable it to build its proposed
branch north from Wenatehee.
The conference was held in the Of
fee OF the governor behind closed
doors. The only persons admitted
were the members OF the state high
way board, Attorney General W V.
Tanner. Judge F. V. Brown. represent
ing the Great Northern, and the dele
cations from Chelan and Okanogan
counties. which included members of
the commercial bodies and county
commissioners
The state highway commission an
nounced that it would waive any ques-
tion Of money compensation for the
state road taken, but insisted that the
railroad company should construct a
standard roadway. Contention was
made on behalf OF the state for "a
foot roadway. Judge Brown intinated
that this demand was considered ex-
orbitant because OF the enormous
cost SO broad highway would re-
quire. as IT is necessary TO carve it out
OF solid rock along the river bank in
many places. 1t was agreed. however,
that Highway Commissioner Roberts,
as engineer for the state. and some
engineer to be selected by the Great
Northern. should inspect the proposed
route and submit to later meeting
OF the state highway board estimates
Of the cost of different widths of road
way from the 10-foot suggested here
tofore to the 24-foot standard fixed in
the state laws In the meantime fur
ther progress on the settlement of the
dispute is delayed
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
STILL IN THE AIR.

A settlement OF the controversy be
tween the railroad company and the
state highway commission which is
holding up construction on the branch
line Of the Great Northern between
Oroville and Wenatchee seems no
nearer than before the conference al
Olympia. which was held last week
Much vas expected of the conference
for it was believed that it would clear
the way for the early resumption OF
construction work on the branch The
two interests disagreed, however, as
TO the amount of money that should
be spent by the railroad company il
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
LIKED THE COUNTRY.

On his return from the OKahosah
country last week, Governor Hay nad
,be following to say regarding ms I'M
rrossions OF the upper country in an
interview with the representative oi
a Seattle paper:
NV trip through the oKanosan
oarntrv was a revelation to me.
have long been familiar with tnt
,reaIth of resources stored away IL
that country, but had never reali%e'
what a wonderful development hH'
heen taking place there in the last lev
Years The trip was a delightfui ant
informing experience
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
Rules,


Rules.
ANY lady of good moral character
married or single, who is a resident of
'he town or Oroville, is eligible 10
enter
Noting starts Saturday. October IS.
1911. and positively ends at o'clock
pm. November IS, 1911.
he ballot box will be properly lock
ed and sealed at all times, and the KEYS
70 same Will be in the custody of the
First National bank.
A bulletin board will be kept AT the
post office. which will be corrected
each evening at o'clock.
No vote will be counted that is not
properly signed by the young lady for
whom the vote is cast or by Mr.. + c
Newell. who will have charge of the
ballot oox. and who will keep a record
. OF all votes up to 10 O'Clock on the
night of November Is. 1911.
Each contestant must nav over all
money received for votes and have
same checked by Mr.. J. C. Newell be-
fore voting, up TO 10 O'Clock D. m. on
November 10, 1911.
Votes once cast can not be transfer
3 tV0 " SiAOlucI.
The polls will be closed promptly at
. O'Clock p. m, according to j. c. New
ellis clock, on Saturday evening No
vembers Is. 1911, and the voting on
. Thursday. Friday and Saturday pre-
ceding the close will be done by Sc
cret ballot. each contestant placing the
money she receives, together with the
regular ballots. in sealed envelopes
. before depositing the same in the bal
lot box. This will assure absolute Sc
crecy in voting and give every one a
square deal.
The judges will be A P Murray, Ira
" Foilis and Chas. W. Sigrist, who
will take charge of the ballot box
promptly at the closing hour and pro-
ceed to count the votes and declare the
winner as soon thereafter as posi-
BILE
Ballots may be secured in any guam
tity from F. A De yos during the con-
test
The standing of the contestants at
the time OF going TO press will be
found at the head OF the local column.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

Who will it be- They are all of
b bunch. II will be a jolly. good
ntufed race, and the goal is well
vorth striving for. 10 say nothing of
he honor of being chosen to repre-
ent your home town and district at
NATIONAL convention of apple grow
rs
Arrangements will be made for a
estinctiye costume of some kind for
- Princess to wear on all occasions
glere she actually represents the
" Of 0royille, so !hat she may be
rdly known from the princesses
- ether towns. This will be looked
M by The Commercial l..Bb aid vii.
- be an expense to be borne by the
uung lady who wins The lady who
rms will find her own money is not
pendable when it comes to personal
upenses on this trip. She may do
Nme shopping while in the city. but
0herwise everything necessary will
k supplied her.
There will be some fun and excite
nent before the close and it will pay
Old seasoned politicians to watch the
actics and organizing ability OF these
young ladies. They are already Sc
curing votes and lining up their
trends to go and do likewise, and ii
ieports are true, the matrons OF the
cty who are now eligible to vote in
esular elections are using this con-
lest as means to try ont some Of
heir pet theories along clean elec-
| ion lines.
The winner of this trip has the as
Mrance OF Postmaster Edris, Of Spo-
lane, that she will be taken into the
home OF some cultured matron and
treated as daughter Just home from
long trip at an eastern school. and
will be cared for in the most elegant
| style.
Money spent individually could not
purchase the joyful time that these
good folks of Spokane viii give the
young lady Oroyi!le sends 70 the Apple
Show as our representative and Prin-
cess, and the honor is Of such value
hat any young lady may feel proud
hat she has been out rustling for
votes and striving her utmost 10 be
elected to this enviable position
There are no short cuts or easy
ways of being chosen. as il IS a
Straight out open and above board
game with the girl receiving the most
votes by the time the polls close at
o'clock Saturday night, November
~, 1911, being elected.
The watchword of every aspiring
Princess from now on should be
Votes. and then more votes.
Watch the bulletin board at J. {
Aewell's store and see that your faF
orlte candidate keeps in the lead Re
serve your full voting power If yo'
IKE, but vote often enough to keel
your favorite in the front rank.
One merchant in town has caugh
NE spirit Of this contest and is CIV
ng free votes with cash purchases
sad We feel certain other bushes
men will follow suit. This gives tn
candidates a good chance at some eX
ira votes.
60 into Mr. Newell's and do som
voting right now while you are thinS
ng about it. and don't wait for tn
'oung lads to come and solicit you
support.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10
IMPORTANT CHANGE.

Owing to the facI that the ma
jority OF the young ladies' OF
Oroville fail to appreciate the
honor and pleasure 10 be de-
rived BY winning the place of,
Princess at the Apple Show. the
committee in charge hereby re-
vokes the first paragraph OF the
rules and changes it to read that
any lady, married or single. is
eligible to become Princess.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

The recently organized Oroyille
Amateur Athletic club has secured
rooms in the Parker building They
have a reading room, gymnasium and
in the rear OF the premises have in
stalled and put in operation two large
shower baths. The club now has a
paid membership OF over ffty, and
when the rooms are completely fitted
up will have cozy quarters for the
winter.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

A meeting of the Okanogan district
lodge OF Odd Fellows will be held at
Twisp today. Grand Master y. K.
Staley will be present. and it is ex-
uected that he will visit the Oroville
lodge while in the county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

FOR the benefit of participants in
this contest the following rules which
govern the contest are republished.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

Have you voted for Princess
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-11-10

The standing of the contestants at
the time OF going TO press will be
found at the head OF the local column.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08

Coats, Suits or
FurS
What more sensible or prac-
teal gift to make the women
folks? A gift that will long be
remembered. We have always
prided ourselves on the show
ing of our coat and suit depart
ment. We have endeavored
each season to give the people
ofthe ranges a department to
be proud of. This seasons
showing is the best we have
ever made. IF you are consid-
ering anything in this line be
sure and look over our stock.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
Fancy
Needlew0rk

For the first time in the his
tory of our store we are able to
show a complete line of art
needlework. Be sure and see
this display. Sofa pillows, pin
cushions in many styles, dress
er scarfs, tie racks,sachet bags,
powder holders Gncluding pow
der) laundry bags, hand bags,
hat pin holders, in fact almost
everything in the fancy work
line.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
Cluny Lace

Real cluny that appeals to
the fastidious taate of all good
housekeepers. Doiles all sizes,.
table centers, dresser scarfs,etc.
All moderately priced.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-12-08
.Furs

All the popular furs-Lynx,
mink, fox, squirrel, c oney, etc.
A representative showing. All
priced, showing only a fair
margin of a profit.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19

Although the weather conditions
at this date remain dry, 1t is ad-
visable to plant a limited portion
of the beet acreage at once and
depend upon rain fall, especially on
fields that have been winter irri-
gated. 1t is reasonable to believe
that on account of the lack of pre-
cipitation during the winter months
rainfall during he latter part of
April might be expected. However.
II rainfall should not occur, these
beets can be irrigated within the
next two weeks wherever water IL
available.
An early stand of beets will
mean considerable saving to the
growers in the expense of thinning.
as labor Is plentiful and thinning
prices usually range quite low ON
account of the demand for work at
this time of the year.
In case all of the beets are
planted during a period of two or
three weeks and the weather
proves favorable to the seed plant
ed as practically the same time. 1t
stands to reason that the thinning
of beets over the entire section of
the country. If performed at the
proper time. would necessarily
have to be done In "a very short
course of time. 1t is. therefore re-
commended to distribute the plant
ing of large fields over a period OF
four or five weeks.
Lamar farmers contracting for
beets are entering into the plant
ing, and by this time next week
hundreds of acres will have been
put in. Flowing has been finished
and with the exception of pos
sible dryness the soil is In very
good shape for the beet crop The
growers are very optimistic over
the prospects of the season from
the beet crop. and the result OF the
year will undoubtedly be good.
Manager Gerecke Of the Ameri-
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19
District Court

Judge Hunter convened district
court on Tuesday and the first
day was spent in setting the cases
and hearinng motions.
Today was occupied with the trial
of the case of the state against
BroOkshire and resulted tonight in
a verdict OF conviction.
The case against House from
Holly will come up tomorrow.
The jury drawn for the term is
as follows:
Lamar-Perry McMillen, j. N.
Stinson. Alva Deeter, ID. c. Pol
hemus. Leslie Boring. J.. A. Payne.
Harry Heath, Ray McGrath, Il.
NJ Steward. Dennis Buckley. VIM.
Mulvihill, W. T. Winstead. A.
Kern, w. p. James. W. +. Cross,
f. J. Gamble.
Holly-E. H. Jordon. NJ. ID. At
kns.
Granada-Ole Woge. W. 4. Kirk.
Bristol-H. $. Moran. J. r. Cor
don.
HARTMANN. F. Buck.
Wiley-R. T. Hubbard.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19

can Beet Sugar Co, Lamar fac
tory, is perhaps the busiest man
in Prowers county. The company
farms are all scenes of large
amount of work. and the growers
on private lands are naturally ex-
pectant of attention from the fac
tory head.
The May Valley Belgian Horse
Robus. in the columns of this paper
Co. are advertising their horse,
giving two terms of service for the
season. Be sure and look for
their ad.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19
O0o OOOoOOOO OO0s
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Notes From Lamar Register Of
April IL, 1891

The base ball league season
opened at Denver and T.. l.. Koen
and DR.. Bedell were the only La
marites sporty enough and with
the price to go and see the game.
School Dist. No. 10 voted bonds
to build new stone school house.
the third in the county outside Of
Lamar. The Paradox and Pleas
ant Valley buildings are the others.
Arrangements have been complet-
First National Bank and the Mer-
chants State Bank under the name
of the First National Bank of La
mar. 1t will be a strong institu-
dent and L. Writ Markham cash
Ter 1t will be well managed.
The new judicial district bill
passed the legislature over Gov
was attached to Prowers for judic-
ial purposes and her people for two
years had to come to Lamar to
court.
Eben Guy. one of our new arriv-
ais. is putting in whole quarter
section of crops on the north side
this year.
big Ann" was launched on the
King reservoir last Sunday by the
Lamar Yachting Club. Mort Strain
and Fred Lee were in charge of
the crew. They have armed her
with two cannon and expect to take
part in the Italian war.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19
n. Il. Notes

n very beautiful and impressive
Easter service was renderd at the
Methodist church The day was
beautiful, the sermon most help7
full and the choir at its best. and
flowers and sermon and song were
all pleasure and help to the
large congregation assembled.
On account of the measles being
so prevalent in many parts of town
the Sunday school attendance is
yet a little below the mark they
are striving for There were 2S9
in attendance last Sunday.
Mrs. stephen Crazy delightfully."-
entertained the Ladies Aid in her
home last Thursday. Twnety seven
members were present to enjoy her
hospitality. and a social time. De-
licious refreshments were served
by the hostess, assisted by
Miss Hunter of Bristol.
The w F. NJ S. will meet next
Thursday at the home of Mrs.
lie Fever on South Main street.
Mrs. Pingree is the leader and a
good program is being provided
for. There will be special music
and an interesting review of West
ern Women in Eastern Lands
The Young Peoples class taught
by Prof Brown is in contest for
the largest attendance with Mrs.
Maxwell's class. Last Sunday the
Young Peoples class were a few
In the lead with an attendance of
AZ. Some had to sit on the porch
for lack of room In their class
room. but summer days are COM
ing and they don't mind that.
An event of interest occurring
last week was the surprise on
Joe Kellogg that the church gave
as token of appreciation of his
faithfulness and help in the church
as he is about to depart for Chi
cago where he will prepare for Y.
NJ. c. A. work. As far as the sur
prise went 1t wascomplete. A large
crowd of his friends were In at
tendance. The orchestra and in
dividuals furnished a musical pro-
gram. after which a social time
and delicious refreshments were
served In the basement. Those
present left their gift to Joe In
the nature of a silver shower.
Dr. II. NJ. Mayo. district super
intendent of Pueblo district. will
be in Lamar Friday evening I,
conduct quarterly conference.
The primary department is re-
GREETING the absence of their super
intendent. Mrs. Cora Case. on
account of sickness. Miss Conwell
is the efficient assistant who is
keeping up the work during Mrs.
Cases absence.
Mrs. Cook. Misses Bennett. Vera
Davis. Naomi Manbeck and Mr..
Austin were new members added
l 80 che ,hureb roll laaf Sunday
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19

The Woman's Club met Wednes-
day with Miss Josie Silver to elect
officers for the ensuing year. There
was not enough members in attend
ance for a quorum. SO the meeting
was adjourned until the next regu-
lar one.
An old fellow by the names of
Wilson. who has been held in the
county Jail for several weeks on
charge of passing worthless GER
titled checks. escaped Monday while
working around the Jail yard. Sher-
if Simpson had been very lenient
with the old man on account of his
age had given him the privilege OF
working out doors. Such ingrati-
tude will go hard with other pris-
oners as Sheriff Simpson says that
they will stay I'm their respective
places from now on.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19

Bring your Panama or other
Hats. We will make them look like
new.
COOVER. The Tailor.
Phone Lamar 35.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-04-19

TO EXCHANGED acre we'll
improved farm in southwest Mis-
souri,. close to county seat. for a
small tract of land improved and
with water right. adjoining Lamar.
N.F. FINK, 10 N. 7th. st.