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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
DEATH OF GRANDMA BROWN
Old Resident of coIfax Passes Away
After Long illness.

Mrs. Lovina Bentz Brown, aged 73
years, 6 months and II days, died at
her home in this city last Friday, having
been 10 poor health for a long time
Funeral services we're held at the Meth
odist church Monday afternoon, Rev.
n NJ. Jones officiating, interment taking
place in Colfax cemetery. The funeral
was largely attended.
L0vina Bentz was born June 7, 1887,
in Ohio, and moved to Sterling, Nebr.,
where she was married to John T.
Brown. 10 1873 the family started for
Washington, but stopped at Ogden,
Utah, where the husband was killed by
lightning, after which the rest OF the
family returned to Nebraska. Ia 1888
she came to Colfax, where she lived until
death. Deceased was a member of the
M. E. church from early youth. Seven
children were born to her, six of whom
survive. They are Miss Arminda Brown
and j. B. Brown of Colfax, Mrs. Mary
Bishop OF Wardner, Idaho, Mrs. Sarah
Button of Seattle, Mrs. G. G. Galloway
of Spokane and Mrs. A. D. Baker oil
Eugene, Oregon.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
CUP OF SORROW is FULL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knight Die Within
Few Hours of Each Other.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Burgunder left Tues
day for Occur d'Alene, called by the
serious condition of both Mr.. and Mrs,
d. 7. knight, Mrs Knight being sister
OF Mrs. Burgunder. Mrs. Knight died
Wednesday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
and Mr.. Knight died early Thursday
morning.
This very startling ending came as
a great surprise to most people here
abouts. While the death of Mr.. Knight
was expected, it was not known that his
wife, although far from being a well
woman, was in a serious condition.
PtOmaine poisoning is hinted at as the
cause of her sudden taking off, although
at this time and distance this statement
cannot be officially confirmed.
As told in The Gazette at the time,
Mrs. Knight. who went to Honolulu last
October for her health, was summoned
by telegraph to return to Coeur d'AIene
TO be at the bedside of her husband,
blood poisoning having set in from a
slight abrasion of the skin, since which
time his death has been almost daily
expected. 1t was on the 2Sth of Decem-
Der that Mrs knight returned. By a
strange coincidence her death preceded
that of her husband by a few bours
The attempt was made to keep her death
from Mr.. Knight, but he was insistent in
bis demands to see her, finally being told
and soon passing away himself.
Mrs. knight belonged to a pioneer
family OF Colfax and Whitman county,
being the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Lansdale, coming to Colfax with her
parents when four years of age. Mr.
Lansdale died in 1906, since which time
Mrs Lansdale has made her home in
Oakland, California.
Mr.. knight was prominent attorney
Two small children, boy and a girl,
are thus suddenly bereft of both father
and mother.
At the time The Gazette goes to press
Thursday EVENING" funeral arrange
ments had not been ennounced, whether
the burial would take place here or at
COeur d'Alene.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
A LONG DRAWN OUT CONTEST
Old Timer Gets Deed to Land After
Waiting 80 Years.

D. W. Adams filed pre-emption claim
on the west hall of section 9, township
Ia north, range 40 east, 81 miles north
west of Almota 80 years ago, and got
his deed for the land December 8, 1907
about 26 years after making the filing,
and fully 20 years after the presumption
law had been repealed. MIR. Adams also
filed on a timber culture claim the I'd OF
November, 1877, and got the deed for
that just one day less than 33 years
from the date OF entry, it being filed for
record February "a, 1911.
The reason for the long delay in get
ting deeds to this land was that the
Northern Pacific railway claimed it as
lieu land. it being in litigation for %
years, at a cost to Mr.. Adams of $4,000.
The suit, however, was decided 10
years ago, but why it took so long to
issue deeds for this land will probably
never be fully explained. Probably red
tape had something to do with it,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
NEW LAW IN FORCE
h. B. No. 800, Relating to Per-
SOnal Property Taxes.
On I'd Monday of February Succeed
ing Levy of Taxes County Treas
urer Shall Proceed to Col ect the
Personal Property Taxes.

House Bill No 800, relating to assess-
ment and taxation, declaring certain
property to be personal property, etc,
and declaring an emergency, went into
effect February 25.
For the purposes of taxation the law
declares that standing timber, held or
owned separately from the ownership OF
the land upon which it may stand. shall
De deemed personal property and shall
De assessed and taxed in the county
where situated. Also fab trap, pound
net, reef net, set net and drag seine fish
ing locations.
On the I'd Monday in February sue
ceeding the levy of taxes the county
treasurer shall proceed to collect all
personal property taxes. He shall give
notice by mail to all persons charged
with personal property taxes, and II
they are not paid on or before the 18th
OF March OF such year, he shall notify
the sheriff, who shall distrain enough Of
the goods and chattels to pay the same
with interest at the rate OF Is per cent
per annum, together with accruing costs.
In the event OF the destruction of per-
sonal property by fire after the 18th OF
March OF any year the lien shall attach
to and follow any insurance that NAV
De upon such property, and the insurer
shall pay to the treasurer from the in
surance money all taxes, interest and
costs that may be due
Alter personal property has been
assessed it shall be unlawful to remove
the same from the state until taxes and
interest are paid. Any person violating
the provisions OF this act shall be guilty
OF misdemeanor.
We have not gone into the details of
the bill, but the gist is outlined above.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Successful Revival Meetings,

Rev. W. A. Diggins. pastor of the
Christian church of Colfax, returned
Saturday from Albion, where he ha d
been the two weeks previous engaged in
revival work. Mr.. Dggins held 13
meetings of a revival nature, and re-
ports 80 additions to the church of that
place. Last Friday night a banquet and
reception was held in honor of the new
membership, fully 200 being present and
taking part in the exercises. The Chris
tian church at Albion has been closed
for two years, but as the result OF the
labors of Mr. Diggins has taken on a
new lease of life and henceforward services
will be held regularly there. Rev. Car
son, whose home is near Pullman, will
fill the pulpit for the time being.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Whitman County Lawyers.

The Whitman County Bar Association
met in conclave last Friday night, fol-
lowed by banquet at the Hotel Colfax.
John ". Mathews of Pullman was elected
president for the ensuing year, J. P.
Bierson of Tekoa vice-president, Harry
NJ. Love of Colfax secretary. The bust
ness meeting was held in the court
house, about 80 members being present.
At the banquet Judge Thomas Neill
acted as toastmaster. Speeches and
toasts followed in quick succession,
Good fellowship prevailed. The disciples
of Blackstone fingered long at the feast.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
For Famine Sufferara.

The committee named to collect funds
for the famine sufferers in China reported
yesterday that they had collected $139
The work, however, ia not com
plete by any means. Rev. j. Her
bert BaintOn, Matt Johnson and Mayor
Weinberg constitute the committee.
Next Sunday the churches are requested
to take up collections for the famine
sufferers, which, no doubt, will be done.
1t is the desire OF the committee to raise
enough money to send a carload of
-four, or its equivalent.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY EVENT.
Big Social Time at Hitchings Home
at Hastings GuIch,

A double anniversary celebration was
held at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ.
Hitchings at Hastings Gulch on Feb.
70. the date that their son Charles be
came 21 years OF sge, which was also
the date OF the 21st anniversary OF the
marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Stilson.
Several families, friends and neighbors
OF the Hitchings and Stilson families,
met at the Hitchings home, bringing
with them well laden baskets OF good
things to eat. Sleghing was good, and
they came by the sleigh load, staying
all day. Not only a social good time
was enjoyed, but genuine reunion was
experienced in the double event.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
BINGvILLE SOCIETY ENTERTAINED
At TOWN HALL TUESDAY EVENING
Hen Weatherby and Wife, Andy Skinner
and Wife, Seth Dewberry and Wife,
Cy Hoskins and Wife, Hosts.

music was rendered by the efficient mus
lc'ans who Ornamented the musicians
stand, and the voice OF the caller riz
loud and clear above the swete strains
and the noise of the dancin feet as be
called of the square dances. While all
"as'in the very midst OF their enjoyment
a gloom was cast over the company by
hearn the familiar strain of Home
Swete Home," and KNOWN that it was q
gentle reminder that the wee small hours
were approaching. The evening of Feb.
20 1911, A. D., will long be remembered
by those who attended this social event
IN bingville, and the invited guests wish
to extend their sincere and heartfelt
thanks to all them who assisted in given
this evening of pure enjoyment to our
citizens.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
THE POULTRYMEN GATHER
Work of Past Year Reviewed. Sur.
plus in Treasury.
this year

plus in Treasury.
The second annual meeting of the
Whitman County Poultry & Pet Stock
Association took place Saturday at the
Office of the secretary and was well at
tended.
The books were examined and showed
that after all bills we're paid there was a
nest egg left in the sum OF SIS. This
breaks the previous record and shows
what can be done. The association last
year paid every dollar the association
owed, there being q small surplus
left. There seems to be a lively
lot of breeders in this community.
The next show will be held about the
1st OF January, 1912. 1t was voted to
purchase more trophy cups, also in
crease the special premiums.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: E. H. Rosenkranz,
secretary treasurer; A. Howe, F. Day,
o. L. Crawford, o F. Deysenroth and
S. M. Stricken, trustees.
The trustees will have a meeting to-
morrow at which time they will elect the
president, vice president and superin-
tendent from among their number.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE
Gasoline M otor Car to Haul Trains
Between Here and Moscow.

The Oregon " ashingtOn Railroad &
Navigation Co. will put on a gasoline
motor car between here and Moscow on
the 1st OF April. 1t is understood that
this will do away with the mixed train
service between here and Moscow, as is
the case now and has been in the past.
Three men can handle the passenger
service with a gasoline motor car, max
ing the trip in one hour or Y hours at
most. The publil will appreciate this,
as by the mixed train service all the way
from two to three hours is consumed in
making the trip, picking up and leaving
freight cars along the route, wasting
valuable time to the travelling public
There are no steep grades between here
and Moscow, consequently the motor
car can handle the business steam
locomotive will make the round trip each
day hauling freight cars and also acting
as pusher between here and Crest
Jack Bentley, the genial locomotive
engineer who has attended to yard busi-
ness 30 long in Colfax, will be trans
ferred to the line running down the
Snake river from Lewiston to Riparia
when the new service begins, The
Bantleys will go to Lewiston to live.
While sorry to lose Mr.. Bentley and
his family we are glad to note the i'm
proved train service,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Sunday School Board Meets.

The Sunday school board of the NJ. E.
church met Monday night and subscribed
$500 towards the erection OF the new
church building. Charles L. Chamberlin
was elected Sunday school superintend.
ent for the ensuing year, J. P. Hubbard
assistant superintendent, Miss Hazel
Walmer secretary, Miss Bertha Nelson
treasurer and organist. There was a
full attendance.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Suffering From Blood Poisoning.

Rolla Hi !, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r Hill, who is a student at Whitman
College, Walla Walla, is in q serious con
dition suffering from blood poisoning.
Mrs. Hill left Sunday for WaIla Walla to
be with him, and is there at this writing.
Two weeks ago, while playing basket
ball, he slipped and fell, causing a wound
that later developed into blood poisoning.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
a Simultaneous Return.

81. |. Willis returned from Battle
Creek, Michigan, Tuesday, after an alb
sence of IL weeks. MIR. Willis remained
as long as he did on account OF the
critical condition of his father, who
passed away February 20 at the age OF
SO years. Mrs. Willis arrived from
Portland Tuesday, she having gone
there to remain with relatives and
friends until her husbands return from
the east.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03

hospital Sunday, where she underwei t
an operation Monday 1t is understood
that several gall stones were taken from
her. Paul telephoned yesterday to his
Law partner, F L. Stotler, that his wife
was doing as we'll as could be expected,
but that the crisis had not been passed
Ii was reported here the first of the week
that Mrs. Pattiaon was very low and
could not live, but the report seems to
have been unfOunded.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
NINE CHICKENS STOLEN.
Lloyd Gordon and E. Brannon Must
Answer Charge Wednesday.

answer Charge Wednesday.
Lloyd Gordon, E. Brannon and George
Hull were placed under arrest Tuesday
morning charged direct in the superior
court with petit larceny in stealing nine
chickens valued at SO Later in the day
the charge against Hull was dismissed,
it being shown that he had no hand in
stealing the chickens. The chickens be-
longed to N. G. Arden, living in the north
end.
The stolen property was traced to the
shop OF Hull, where they were found, but
he seems to have had no hand in their
taking. In the superior court Wednes-
day afternoon the hearing OF the charge
against Gordon and Brannon was post
poned for one week, March 8, at 10 a.
m. A large crowd was in the court
room Wednesday, attracted by the nov
city OF the proceedings,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
A SERIOUS OFFENSE,
Hunters $50 -CaIIed) Shoot Up In
sulators on Electric Line.

Hunters $50 -CaIIed) Shoot Up In
sulators on Electric Line.
The Spokane & Inland people register
complaint to the damage done their
high tension power lines in the PaIouse
country by hunters shooting up and
breaking the insulators. This may be
the result OF thoughtlessness in few in
stances, but by far the greater number
OF instances it is the result of pure cuss-
edness. We have far too many hunters
(sO called) who feel impelled to bang
away at everything in sight when out
with gun, regardless OF consequences
either to life or property. Shooting up
and breaking insulators on high tension
power lines is a seriOus Offense. There is
great danger. when the insulators are
broken of the wires becoming crossed,
causing serious damage and possible
loss OF life OF employees and others. The
high tension lines carry from 45 to so
thousand volts, and are sure to cause
serious trouble every time an insulator
is broken.
There is state law, punishable by
fine or imprisonment, or both, for inter
ference with electric lines or injury to
poles, wires or iDsulators, which should
be invoked to stop the nefarious prac-
tice mentioned above. In fact, the In
land people have posted notices Offering
a reward OF $50 for the arrest and coz
viction OF persons tampering with their
lines. A few examples will have a whole
some effect.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Three Directors to Be Chosen
Don't Fail to Vote.

Tomorrow rhe citizens of school dis
trict No. (COlfax) will be called upon to
elect three school directors. We elect all
three this year from the fact that no
elec ion was held last year, the food OF
that period and the general turmoil
prevalent putting q stop to everything
save attempts to restore order out of
chaos, the old directors, therefore, hold
ing over until this time. The election
will take place in the new High school
building. 1t is urged that citizens attend
and vote, thus showing their interest in
school matters.
The present board OF directors consist
OF b. q. DePledge, r. L. McCrOskey and
L. d. Woodward. 1t is not known at
this writing who are candidates, if any,
but probably candidates will materialize
before tomorrow.
School elections take place through.
out tue state tomorrow for directors in
cities OF the second and third class and
in rural districts. Colfax is a city of tie
third class.
We hope to see full turnout tomor-
row, not that a contest is on or anv
vital principle is involved, but as a
means of getting together" and show
ing our interest in education. A lack oi
attendance cannot be laid to high water
this year.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Eaales VIII Give Danca.

Colfax Aerie No 3O3, order OF Eagles,
makes announcement that it will give a
ball on the 18th, which, it is needless to
state. is st. Patrick's day in the morn
ing" A big turnout and a 6ne time
may be expected.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03

timber brought a higher average price
than in any other county, as it ran over
$34 King county brought in the larg-
est sum of money, while Stevens county
sold the largest area, there being over
% 900 acres sold in that county.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Brio adler Dublin,

Brigadier Dublin, chief divisional
commander of this division OF the Sal
walton Army, will conduct services at
Salvation Army hall this (Friday) even.
ing at s o'clock. All are cordially in
vitpd TO attend.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Conferred Masters Degree.

Royal Arch Chapter No. s, F. & A. NJ
conferred the past masters degree on
four Garfield brethren. Several visiting
brothers were present, and the interest.
ing exercises OF conferring the masters
degree was both healthful and interest
ing. This was on Saturday evening.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Mrs. Pattison Underwent Operation

Paul Pattison was called to Spokane
Saturday to be at the bedside OF his
wife. She was taken to Sacred Heart
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
BowIby Will Step Aside.

That H. L. Bowlby, state highway
commissioner, will resign his Office within
a short time is now known to a certainty.
So many complaints have been made
against the department since he assumed
office that it is understood he will give
up the Office. His successor has not
been appointed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
LEGISLATURE GETTING
DOWN TO BUSINESS
Land Commissioner E. w. Ross
Good Showing.
Timber Land Amounting to 146, ,O73
Acres Sold for So, 1928, Sal, or an
Average of SID. .54 Per Acre--The
Area Sold Gradually Decreasing

Olympia, March 1.-At last the 18th
legislature seems to be getting down to
work, and is setting good pace in its
disposal of some of the big bills which
have been pending in committees On
Thursday the house, by a vote OF 50 to
"a, passed the Teats employees compensa.
ton act. This will meet hard fight in
the senate, however, as there are similar
measures which have been introduced by
Collins Of King and Metcalf OF Pierce.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Hay Is Fornins st.

A statement has been issued by Gov
ernor NJ. E. Hay declaring that if the
senate and President Taft put through
the new treaty with Japan, in which the
provision regarding the restriction oi
immigration is eliminated, that it will be
a serious mistake, as the west is not
ready to let down the bars to them or to
Oriental labor.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Working for Public Health.

While the senate was passing bill on
Thursday requiring all poultry killed for
the market to be cleaned inside of "a
hours, and another measure prohibiting
the use of preservatives on oysters, the
house was passing a bill regulating the
sale of milk and cream in containers,
both displaying an interest in the public
health.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
Anent Booster Literature.

II the economical members of the leg
'isIature have their way the state will
issue no more booster literature of any
kind. The appropriations committees
failed to agree on the amount that
should be spent for advertising the
state and the house struck the item en-.
tirely from the budget, while the senate
allowed only $3.50. The believers in
advertising, however, say they will force
through bill carrying appropriations
of at least $50 600 il not $4,000.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
SCHOOL ELECTION MARCH 4

citizens.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-03-03
The New Game Law.

On the same day the senate passed the
game bill by vote of % to IL, not,
however, without putting in several
amendments. The game bill provides
for a state commission of five members
TO administer the law, and to appoint a
state deputy for each side of the state
and deputies for each county. 1t fixes
the bag limit of upland birds at Is per
day and 30 per week. and prohibits
hunting deer with dogs.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-10-12
Florence Richards society Meets.

The Florence Richards Woman's
Christian Temperance union met at
the home of Mrs james Crissinger on
Bennett street, Wednesday afternoon.
Thore was very good attendance,
and very enjoyable and profitable
meeting was held
Mrs. Enoch Knachlc, president OF
the union, presided. Opening de-
Votional EXERCISES were led by Mrs.
II. A. Ash after which short bust
ness session was held and three new
members admitted to the roll. a col.
lection was taken for the "dry" fund
in the coming local option election,
and nice sum was realized. Fol-
lowing the business session, Mr.
Grace Hollanshead gave recitation,
entitled Faith on the Ball-Roor
Floor" which was very interesting.
A short talk on the subject of the
coming elections was delivered by
Mrs. Knachel, after which the mem-
bers of the union sang hymn, Some
Glad Day" The closing devotional
exercises were held.
Mrs j. 4. Schiller, of west Colum-
bia street, will entertain the members
i'm two weeks.