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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
IT'S IN THE SOIL.

over on the east shore of the Simil-
kameen river on the west edge of
town, tract owners are demonstrating
the fertility of valley soil. with re-
turns IN the way of substantial and
wholesome growth of trees that should
be an incentive to all who are FORUM
ate in holding such possession as
few acres on the fiat to put out fruit.
The largest tract is that owned, cul-
tivated and occupied by DR.. G.. p.
House. He has resided on the land for
years, and it has always responded
surely and literally to cultivation.
The doctor has raised grain. fruits and
vegetables on the place and has a Wig
orous young orchard coming into bear
ing. in the same locality Samuel
Blackler has small tract set out to
fruit. Recently he has installed a
small electric pump that supplies am
pie water for irrigation purposes. Be
fore the pump was put in some of the
trees declined. but the fault is said to
have been from Indifferent planting
more than from a lack of necessary
moisture Trees will do we'll at that
point without an artificial supply of
water. although even there water is
found to be a valuable assistant. That
trees will do well in that vicinity with
out the stimulating aid of water is
demonstrated on an adjoining tract,
which Chas. F. Sigrist set out to
peaches couple of years ago. The
remarkable showing of this small or
chard attracts the attention of every
one passing the place, and creates the
most favorable comment. These trees
have never been irrigated, yet they
have made a strong, rapid growth, and
present flourishing and healthy ap-
pearance The land is well cultivated
and cared for. and the loose soil seems
to retain the moisture even in the dry
est of weather. Those who have been
on the premises state that by scraping
off a few inches of the surface a hand
full of earth will contain sufficient
moisture to adhere in lump when
squeezed in the hand. This condition
of the soil shows what can be expect
ed from thorough cultivation 1he
fiourishing state of the locality as per-
tanning to the growing of trees is men
toned as showing what can be done
by those who try in the way OF frult
..ulture in this part of the valley.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
SHIPPING FRUIT.

A shipment of apricots was made
Tuesday from the Leslie Hill ranch,
billed for Nelson, B. c. The Hill or
chard is located on the east shore of
Osoyoos lake, just across the line in
British Columbia. and is one of the
show ranches to which visitors into
the country are taken for the purpose
of giving them an idea what the soil
of the valley is capable of producing
under intelligent management and
thorough cultivation. This is prob
ably one of the choicest orchards, con-
sidering its age, in the upper Okan-
Ogan, and is most attractively situated
on a level tract of land fronting the
lake. The success that has followed
effort along the line of fruit culture
on the Hill place shows what can be
accomplished anywhere in the valley.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
PERFORMANCE POSTPONED.

One of the greatest bluffs the clerk
of the weather has run in on the IN
babitants of this section for some
time was the threat at rain Tuesday
afternoon and evening, rich in prom
ise of moisture and poor in execution.
Angry looking clouds fringed the hori-
zon and pretty thoroughly covered the
entire roof of the earth at times. Deep
angry growls of thunder, followed by
sharp lightning, proclaimed the com
ing of storm that never came; oniy
slight sprinkle accompanied .nis
noisv demonstration, not sufficient in
quantity to fairly plaster down the
dust, More rain fell on the higher
lands bordering the valley, yet not
enough to do much good The vista
tion worked pleasant change in the
atmosphere. for all of which the pup
lie is duly thankful.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
IN THE DIM DISTANCE.

J. c. Sites came in from the front
Monday with a freight train and large
crew of men, headed for Grand Forks,
where load of steel and ties were to
be taken on for the Granite Creek eX-
tension. Mr.. Sites stated to = report
er that there are three large bridges
to be built across the Tulameen river
between Princeton and Granite creek.
Con sidering the extent of this work,
and the fact that track laying is bein-c
done by hand, it looks as though it
will be very late in the fall before the
dozen miles of road under cOnstruc-
ton are completed If that is the case
any building south OF here. postponed
until after the completion of he work
now in hand at the west end, will have
to be done while snow flies. That is
not very reassuring to those anxious
for the bniiding Of the branch
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
RAISE SMALL FRUITS.

land owners in this vicinity do not
~ sumcient attention to the growing
4 mail fruits. Wherever the attempt
- been made in the valley under fav-
s!ble conditions, the principal one
sns ample water, small fruits of
poo size and excellent flavor are
nused, but not in sufficient quantities
"en 70 supply the local demand. This
snown by the fact that dealers ship
from Spokane. and other points,
kores OF crates of small fruits every
''sson. Local growers should not
ay supply this local demand, but
uoviile should be one of the largest
saail fruit shipping points in eastern
Naanlngton. OF course, it requires
ofelul cultivation and constant labor
make small fruit growing a sue
ess.' out what business will succeed
.lnout energetic effort and close ap-
pneation?> Would it not be well for
:In.ll tract owners, waiting for large
lIut trees to come into bearing, to
~ a'sAe q note of this suggestion and
1ke nyer at small fruit growing?
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
DEATH OF MRS. Z. ID. PFtSE.

Wednesday message conveyed the
sad intelligence to relatives living in
OrOville of the death that morning of
Mrs. Ernest ID. Pease at her home
near Mondovi, Lincoln county. While
an invalid for years the deceased was
not known to be in immediate danger,
and the announcement of her death
to those near and dear to her was
very painful shock. The first report
received by wire was that Mrs. Pease
was very low from IN attack of hem
mOrrhage of the brain, and that mes
sage was speedily followed by the an
nouncement that the attack had proved
fatal
The maiden name of the deceased
was HOrtense Emile Switzer the eld
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Swift
ger, now residents of Spokane. She
was born at Elgin, Illinois, in the year
1867, and hence was Al years of age
at the time of death. She was united
in marriage to Ernest d. Pease, at Ell
gin. November 19, 1885, and came west
in 1898, locating on q farm near Mon
dOvi. She united with the Presbyter-
ian church in her girlhood. For the
past 10 or 16 years she has been an
invalid, and at times great sufferer,
but sustained by a submissive Chris
tian fortitude she bore up cheerfully
under her sufferings, shining exam
pie to those in afflictiOn. Her sweet,
gentle and patient disposition en-
deared her to friends and neighbOrs,
as well rs to her immediate relatives.
An indulgent and loving mother, de-
voted wife. an affectionate daughter
and sister. kind and sympathetic
friend, her loss is a sad blow to her
relatives, and most keenly deplored by
all who knew her. Mrs. Peaseo has WIS.,
tied with her sisters in Oroville, and
she had numerous acquaintances here
who will read of her demise with feel
ings of sincere regret.
The deceased leaves a mother and
father, residing at Spokane; a hus-
band, two sons, Clarence and Glenn,
who are the home near MondOvi; three
married daughters, Mrs. VIM. Hen
ming, of Almira; Mrs. John Gibson, of
Mansfield, and Mrs. Harry 1rby, of
Spokane, Wash; three brothers, Bert
Switzer, of Elgin. ILL.,; Ira j., of Mon
dovi, and Boyd, of Davenport; and
five sisters, Mrs. r. w. Johnson and
Miss Alice Switzer, of Spokane; Mrs.
Geo. Janett, of MOndovi; Mrs. Walter
Mills and Mrs. Fred. J. Fine, of Oro-
Vile, to mourn her death. The funer
al will take place at Spokane Satur
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
HELD UP FOR PAY.

The following dispatch from Olym-
pia indicates that couple of we'll
known residents of this upper country
are having considerable trouble over
a road contract entered into with the
county last spring:
Work has been stopped on state
aid road near Oroville, and Contrac-
tors Wood & Rubert are in serious fl
nancial difficulty. Workmen and other
creditors are unpaid and are threaten
ing damage suits.
In providing for giving back to the
county one-half of the state highway
levy of past years, the legislature de-
clared that where road contracts had
been let prior to the adoption of the
new law all payments on such con-
tracts should be paid out of the new
state fund credited to the several
counties.
Wood & Rubert have for a long
time tried to get their money on their
contract. State Highway Commissioner
Roberts ordered the county authorities
to pay. The county auditor refused,
one reason being the county had no
cash available and the law prohibits
warrants being drawn to create new
debt. Roberts bases his orders on the
contention that under the old law the
state paid half and the county half of
the state aid road cost, and the legisla-
ture when it said all payments
meant only all the states half.
Failing to get money, work has been
stopped and the contractors have writ
ten here picturing the dire financial
straits of themselves and their credi-
tors and threatening damage suits.
The attorney general has been ap-
pealed to by Highway Commissioner
Roberts to interpret the law.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04

Not chance Spokane Fair this fall
Every the
own Each there
iah EXHIBITS OF blue ribbon live A
Pronpt I
AFTERNOON he band will
harness which
LOT purses equally as large the always thrilling
vaudeville the
o vators
all
Midway Many good restaurants will furnish
is
grand stand for the big night spectacle Pioneer
a
this night show life
appear Colonel W. A. Hills known Wild Bill From
be
living Days In the hioise
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
fOSSIBLY THE NORTH LINE.

unoer the head, "A Possible Inva-
'Aa OF Canada" the Literary Digest
ua'alns = the following article upon
we recent bond issue of the Great
WI'nern railroad for an enormous
~ sum II Mr.. Hill has an eye upon the
salsdian field, there is hardly any
wlot out that one of the entering
csses Will be by the way of the
vanoean valley. The statement at
.e's nssent Is only conjecture, but the po-
sas ss'un taken is plausible, and gives
sSn 49, ground for hoping to see the pro-
...'eo line from this point northward
s,.rdcted sn at no distant day:
ine recent authorized issue by the
%s %ea. Northern railroad of $600,000.-
~ ~ new bonds has led to many
~ tasolies as to the ultimate purposes of
management. A writer in the FL
..'ai world connects the issue with
v,e usslre on the part of the Great
S,uern y. TO build new lines into the
ns ~n canadian territory north of the
,ht nsaent line. The writer bases his
.OIy on MIR. james j. Hills vigorous
..SSssn'plonship .Ss of reciprocity with Can
Ss.. 49, with that great measure of Pres
,ss ~. iart accomplished, Mr.. Hills
vs,.s uus might tap the streams of wealth
,hn. .a are now yelling up in such
ia ,sIluance to enrich the Canadian Pa
s,'s % no question exists in the writ
!, 4, mina as to the eventual extension
~ se hill lines northward in the form
n,,,,rs seders He believes the widely
ihs ih''lsned r story that the purpose of
~. .ureat Northern's issue had to do
h. tne purchase of the Burlington,
=, @nng over the stock of the North
.acinc, was put forth to divert
ncs atl0n from the true plan He does
sso.u Deiieve that this bond issue alone,
,,vept sss as connected with reciprocity,
coa, u new lines into Canada, can ac-
cus. u' ior the large advances which oc-
ern ea early in June in Great North
! 40 anu Northern Pacific shares. Only
h.S months before Northern Pacifis
err sold down to 120 and Great North
Juna uoWn TO 1913, but by the middle of
Nv, ~ Great Northern reached within
rss.sn Scion OF 140 and Northern Pacific
'ned 1879. Here was rise of Is
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04

surprised with the size, color and flaw
or of fruit grown in the valley, the evil
dence of rapid growth of trees, the
evident fertility of the soil, the abund-
ance of water at command, but were
charmed with the climate and the at
tractive scenic character of the coun-
try. The fact that prices of land un-
der water are so much more reasona-
Bile here than in other fruit growing
districts was another feature that
struck them as most favorable. The
report these gentlemen will make at
their home will no doubt influence a
large number of people with means to
invest to come up here and investi-
gate, and investigation woulG simply
mean investment on the part of inves-
tigators if they are really looking for
something in the fruit lands line worth
while
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04

prodigally. but favorable seasons can
not be depended on. and artificial
means of supplying the necessary wa
ter must be provided. The time will
come when water will be conveyed
upon this land. that embraces hun
dreds of acres, and then what is at
this season of TIE year Try, dull,
dusty eXpanse OF territory, of little
practical value Under present condi
lions, will be a veritable oasis and
the land BECOME as valuable as the
best fruit land on teh market.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Notfce for PubIfcafian.

Department Of the Interior, U. s. Land
Office at Boise, Idaho. Feb. IA, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Grace f.
Carlyle, formerly Grace E. Marsh, of
Parma, Idaho, who. on November q,
1905, made homestead entry No. 87l2,
serial No. 0s736, for lots and 2, section
IA, township On, range CIV, Boise Merid,
ian, has filed notice OF intention to make
final five-year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before us.
Commissioner, Isaac r. Beal, at Cald-
we'll, Idaho, ON the 18th day OF April,
1911.
Claimant names as Witnesses. Morti-
mer M. Scott, Gus. Barth, Francis A.
Richardson, William f. Fretwell, all OF
Parma, Idaho. WM. BALDRRsroN,
80 9 Register.
Coal withdrawal, Idaho list No. |.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Viijade Politics.

Village politics are beginning
10 absorb the limelight these
DAYS From present Indications
there will be two tickets in the
field One ticket, called the
"Progressive Ticket" has al-
ready been nominated The nom.
inees are W.T.. Skillern. j. Gu
eu. A J Snyder, j " Caster and
n - S'octon This ticket is OPP
posed 20 the present regime A
caucus call Tor tonight, signed
by &c iiaIsiridge, r J Walns-
ley aud Al Mitchell, has been
issued for the purpose Of nomi-
mating another ticket, TO be CALI
ed the Citizens Ticket" The
caucus will be held in the Com
mercial club rooms This will
probably end the nominations,
and the skyrockets will start
Heaveaward Friday morning.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23

Notice 10 hereby given that there win
be meeting OF the Greenleai Friends
Church, corporation, held on the 25th
day Of March, 1911, at O'Clock p. m.
Tor the purpose of determining whether
or not the said corporation shall execute
a mortgage upon the property OF the
said corporation hereinafter described,
for such amount and upon such terms
as may be determined by the vote OF the
members present at such meeting.
The property to be affected is describ-
ed as follows:
Southwest quarter OF the south west
quarter OF the northeast quarter of sec.
ton twenty one, township fonr, north
OF range four, west OF the Boise Meridi-
an in Canyon county, Idaho, except
ing therefrom two acres in the South
east corner OF said premises, partic-
ularly described as follows, Begin
ming at the southeast corner of the
said southwest quarter OF the south
west quarter OF the northeast quarter
Of said section twenty-one, running
thence north sixteen rods, thence west
twenty rods, thence south sixteen rods,
thence east twenty rods to the place Of
beginning
Done by order OF the Trustees of said
corporation this Oath day of February,
A. d 10l1. M. II. Cook, Pres.
3-2-3-23 w. 5. BRowN, Secy.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior, U S. Land
Office at Vale Oregon, February IS,
1911.
Notice is hereby given that Harvey NJ
Long, OF Roswell, Idaho, who, on April, 27
1908, made homestead entry, No. (Vale)
0l704, tBurns) 0244, for e1S nwt1. sec
ton 2, township 22s, range Ace, William
cite meridian, has filed notice of in
tention I 10 make final Communication
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register and
Receiver, U. S. Land Office, at Vale,
Oregon, on the 25th day OF March, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses Robert
Timson, Henry Bullock. Clarence Muir
ray, Elmer Walker, all OF Roswell. Ida
no. BRucn r. KEsrER, Register.
2-23-3-23.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
International Hviafion
Meef-SaTf Lake CITY.

April 9th to 10th, inclusive Excur-
sions via the Oregon Short Line. Tick
cts on sale April Sra to sth, inclusive,
limited 20 April i5.h, from stations
north Of Ogden, and south Of Spencer,
Idaho. See agents for rates and further
particulars.
Wigwam Flour, the flour OF
quality, manufactured by the
Caldwell Milling and Elevator
Company.
Holly Hook Flour, the best
made, manufactured by the Cald-
well Milling and Elevator Co.
For sale by all Parma mer-
chants.
For Sale Five head OF work
horses, one COW, and about four
dozen Ieghorn hens. Also 10
acres good land about X miles
from Parma. J. NJ. DEMO. -3t.
For SALE OR TRApE.-5 or
10 acre tracts close to Boise, near
Boise Valley Railway. win sell,
on reasonable terms, or trade for
small dwelling in Parma. Ad-
dress 1901, Room 1, Borah st.
Boise, Idaho.
3-16-i-6 A. II. McCartv.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23

Department OF the Interior U. s. Lend
Office, at Boise, Idaho, Feb. 10, 1911.
Notice Is hereby given that Mary d.
lockwood, OF Roswell, Idaho, who, on
December %, 1903, made desert land
entry No. 2o47. serial No. ol566, for
for sell, section 80, township 5n, range
bE, Boise Meridian, has filed notice Of
intention to make final proof, to eetab-
lish claim to the land above discsibed,
before U. 8, Commissioner Beal at Cald-
well, Idaho, on the 18th day Of April,
1911. Claimant names as witnesses:
Andrew J. Mccormick, Benjamin A.
Anderson, Sylvester Hill, William r.
Stevens, all Of Roswell Idaho,
VIM. BALDnRsros, Register.
Coal withdrawal, Idaho list, No. l.
3-e-4-6.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
PREVENTION
the BEST SAFEGUARD

If for any cause the horse OF other
domestic animal exhibits lack of energy,
proper relish for food, or an appearance
Of general debility, timely action should
be taken for the restoration of its health.
In the natural food Of our domestic
animals Nature provides certain peculiar
medicinal herbs, leaves, banks aud roots
which seem necessary for their health.
Pacific Stock Food IN greatly condensed
form is intended TO supply the essential
virtues Of those .health-giving natural
remedies and is prepared expressly for
those animals deprived by man Of theh
natural food II is an Alternative tonic
which stimulates the various organs of
the body, promotes the secretions, tones
up The general system and restores the
disordered conditions TO normal state.
It stimulates the appetite. improves the
digestion and assimilation of food, purifies
the blood and insures good, healthy
condition. Booklet free.
HoYr CHEMICAL Co. Portland, Oregon
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Rxhfbiffon Shook.

Captain Parker Of New York.
ard J A Reed, OF Ontario. gave
an exhibition shoot here last
Thursday, demonstrating the ei-
ficiency Of the U NC ammunition
and Remington guns Neither
expert was ia good f,rm, but
their work was highly appreciate
ed by the spectators. Both shot
guns and rifles were used. Local
sportsmen also took a hand at
the sport, u. o. Castnter hitting
everything that he didn't miss;
Channcy Strickland shot hole
in the azure blue OF heaven and a
new star appeared, while Tad
Rose succeeded in knocking his
cap of without doing any further
damage. Captain Parker will
return soon to give another ox-
hibition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Notice or Election.

Notice Is hereby given that an cleo
ton win be held ON Tuesday, April 4,
1911, for The purpose OF electing Eve
Trustees oi the Village Of Parma, Cam
yon County, Idaho, TO serve for two (2)
years Officers Of election have been
appointed rs follows;
Registrar Fisk
Judges
A J Mitchell.
Daisy Baies.
+. H. Chapman.
Clerk--Fannie b. Easter.
Polling place, Office 81 the Parma
Creamery x Light Company.
Polls viii open at O'Clock a. m. and
close at O'Clock p. m.
BY order Of the Board OF Trustees Of
the Village OF Parma, Idaho, this 9th
day OF March. 1911.
J.. +. KERRICK, Chairman.
Attest: W. E. Fisk, Clerk.
3-l6--3-30.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23

4 Edo Trotter, s. Trotter ant
A. J. Lake, from Essex, Mo-, arr
in Parma this week looking over
the country with a view to buy
ing land and locating here.
They were as far west as Hunt
ingtoh, Ore, but came back to
this town aslooking best to them
for homes and agricultural pur-
poses. The Herald hopes that
they may find what they want
here and become full fedged Ida
Ihoans.
G. II. Wyckoii, accompanied by
bis mother, left Saturday evening
for Pincl,er Creek, Alberta Cana
de, where Mr.. Wyckoff will have
charge OF one Of the largest drug
stores ia that section during the
settling up Of an estate. Wnilel
in Parma Mr.. Wyckoii made al
host Of friends who regret to see
him go, ever temporarily. Hell
expects TO return to this section
when his duties are completed in
his present home.
The ladies Of the Arena Valley
are sure good rustlers, not OF the
cattle rustling kind, but in the
interests OF their school and
church. They held socials. made
quilts and held entertainments
this winter and raised enough
money to buy the school coal,
paint and neatly trim the inside
OF the building. And only Mon
day they added the finishing
touch to their spring Efforts by
placing a new organ in the
building for church, Sunday
school and such other uses as
they may deem necessary.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Business Bargains

A big embroidery sale Saturday at the
Gem.
II you want plain sewing done call on
Mrs Ward
Read the Gems nd and attend the
embroidery sale Saturday.
FOR SALE Extra choice clean al
falia and clover seed at right prices.
stranb Commission o.. Payette, ida. At
For Sale:--l golden oak sideboard; l
kitchen cabinet; hot blast heater; /
Kitchen range; 216 tons Of coal. Must
be sold before Saturday evening.
IA A Canan
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Farmers Cooperative
Ditch Company.

+ff''ft%f 'Nffffft -'ft@t AHtAs
Notice Is hereby given:
That. at e meeting Of the Directors Of
the Farmers Cooperative Ditch Com
pany, held on the 9th day OF March,
1911, an assessment Of 81 pcr share was
levied upon the outstanding capital
stock Of the corporation, payable on the
18th day Of April, 1911, to the Secretary
OF Parma, Idaho.
Any stock upon which this assessment
remains unpaid on the 18th day OF
April, 1911, will be delinquent and adj
yertised for sale st public auction, and,
unless payment Is made before, will be
sold on the lst day Of May, 1911, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with
the costs OF advertising and expenses OF
sale. W. Is. MITCHELL, Secretary.
Office at Parma, Idaho.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-03-23
Registrars Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l will be
at my office In Fisk's hardware store on
every Saturday between now and April
attn, for the purpose Of registering all
qualified electors Tor the village election
OF the Village OF Parma. Canyon county,
Idaho, April 4, 1911, and that such reg
istration may be made at anyother time
when l may be at said office.
Ions +. FISK,
Registrar Village Of Parma.