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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-19

~. II. Conigisky was business
visitor at Lawler Monday.
Mrs. ]. Frerich of Calmar was
shopping in DEBORAH Monday.
John r. Stensrud departed on
business trip to Minneapolis Mon
day.
George Pfister was down from
Locust Monday, transacting bust
ness.
Banker NJ. J. Klein of 0ssian
was a DEBORAH business visitor on
Monday.
&C. A. Mollart went to Dubuque
this noon for a short visit with his
parents.
Mrs. H. Turner went to Cresco
Saturday for few days visit with
relatives.
Ben Geving of Frankville town
ship has been visiting at Lake Mills
during the past week.
ID. W. Smith was up from
Frankville Monday, looking after
some business matters,
Miss Amanda Mali went to Con-
over Saturday for an over Sunday
visit with her sister.
Arnold Haakenson has been
home from Aberdeen, S. d. the past
week, visiting his mother.
Mrs. l.. j. Lee of Nordness was
called to Iowa Falls this morning
by the death of her sister.
Peter Qualley returned to
Galesville, Wis. Monday, after a few
days visit with home folks.
Miss Dontie Mott has been home
from the university at Madison
Wis.,, for the Easter vacation.
Mrs. j. C. Tarvestad and Misses
Alice and Ruth departed Monday fol
their new home at Grinnell, Iowa
MISS hdlHSlln NOlu lSIul HSu
to duties at Northwood today, after
short visit at the Oscar BaudeI
home.
Get in early and get one oil
those fine little Originator cigars
free at B. E. Bucknell's barber shop
next Saturday.
Ray Gellerman departed on
the return journey to Beach, N. D.
Saturday, after attending his grand
parents golden wedding.
e. j. Hook came up from Iowa
City last week, to attend to some
business matters. He is studying
law at the state university.
Mrs. Emma Veidt returned to
Anoka, Mimi. Monday, after a short
visit with her sisters. Her mother,
Mrs. Helena Nolte accompanied her.
Miss Tilla Thompson returned
to Minneapolis Saturday to attend to
school duties, after spending a
weeks vacation with her parents.
Mrs. Murray E. Thompson re-
turned to Minneapolis Saturday,
after a couple of weeks visit
with her mother, Mrs. J.. Brecken-
ridge.
F. s. Kendrick and wife, Mrs.
Amy Morley and Miss Gertrude
Goltz were up from Fayette to
spend Easter with their mother,
Mrs. E. Goltz.
Miss Vera Lyons spent Easter
Sunday at her former home in In
dependence, presiding at the Pres
byterian church organ during the
Easter services. ann.
MIR. and Mrs. A. w. Hoover
went to Mortified Saturday for a
visit with relatives. They will also
visit with friends in Minneapolis
before returning home.
IF you want a good paint come
to us and we will mix you paint
of white lead and oil which will
cover twice as we'll as patent
paint. H. A. Prastmark. 16-1
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-19

An Atkinson man and his wife
are not on speaking terms because
he said he couldn't tell his rubbers
from hers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-19

A chewing gum trust is the latest
blow at woman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-19

AS we understand it, good
trust is one you own stock or bonds
in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-19

True saints never groan over the
growing pains of grace.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-04-19

Our want column brings re-
suits.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
ADVANTAGE OF CULTIVATION.

Expert nee this summer j.. - 1t ''h"n
strated beyond a doubt that intense
cultivation OF the valley lands con-
serves moisture. Samuel Blackler mas
q large tract OF admirably situated
fruit land east of town that is model
for thorough cultivation and the a6-
sence Of weeds The ground mas been
kept fnely pul,erized. and NJ" Black
Ter states that last week upon eNami-
nation h found he cultivated ground
so moist at tn depth oi two or three
inches that a quantity of the soil when
taken in the hand would adhere when
squeezed together He tried tae
ground where there had been no cul-
tivation and could not dig down to
moisture with a troweI. Constant and
thorough cultivation is the solution OF
making things grow on dry land, and
under that system crops are possible
even without the aid of irrigation. al
though. of course, water properly APP
piled is = better assurance OF results.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
$3.50 A YEAR

he accomplished in / raw. new field,
where only great tat and xeea ad-
ministrativc ability could have sue
ceeded. will fe.l that the conference
acted unwisely in forcing an issue
that led TO that gantleman's retire
ment- Rev. Mintzer has bull; VI The
Methodist church in a new country
where the conditions were :nything
but favorable From a wax and
struggling church organizations ne has
succeeded in Strengthening the mem
bership awakening new inter in
the cause. provi6ing services where
services ware never held before and
has planted the seed OF MethOdism ir
communities Nncre the ground was
considered so barren that il vas
housht a church colld not exist He
pioneered II in anything but al at
tracti.e missionary iald. and If there
is any worker in the NJ E church in
eastern Washington that is entitled
10 prais- and concentration 70. ae-
cOmplishmt nj it is Rev o ". Mint
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
COUNTY ASSESSMENT.

This office Acknowledges the re-
ceipt from County Assessor Egbert OF
the assessed valuation OF Osanogan
property foE the year 1911. as equal
lied Oy the board of county equali-
zation- This * exclusive OF railroad
property. which will b. ass ssed by
the state beard oil tax commissioners.
The assessment shows a healthy in
crease in valuation over the war 1910.
it being over u million dollars above
that CT last year This is partially due
10 natural sroNJh and also - IN in
crease in the valuation set upon or
chard lands that have not he-ei, fore
been listed at figures 10 compar, with
the selling prices. nor in proportion
10 the values placed upon or.,in ~
farm lands TIE showing i All *
cellent one. and should result ir =
decrease in the tax l4vy for mkt year
The following are The figures taken
from the assessment rolls.
Real property. exclusive Of
tow, lots ..- ...-...... sI6e9, ,579
Town lots with improve
mems ..--. ........ 9+.i1f
Total real estate assess
menf ....... ......... 81 IY4.0aJ
Total personal property 81 gag 34s
Exemptions ALLOW ed .. 5it.075
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
\ LONG TRIP.

Monday afternoon a Flanders ~
rolled intC town. soaked and muu
>pattered from ran through rain
anu mud that lad made the trip all
the Way from seattle The car con-
tanned W r P!astin@. pilCt ,hiei rn-
sineeI and general utility man. no
reprcs ented tn Stuiebaker company
Will T. Curtis. artistic photographer.
and H. F. EatChelOr. mechanician and
chief speilel i genial lot. Who We're
evidently enjoy NJ the long spin The
destination Of Ihc lttit is HaZeltine.
b. C. The party LETT Seattle Monday.
August -. travelling across the noun
tains through the SnoQualnle pass
down tn Yakima valley. across the
old Ellen>burgh trail 10 Wenat hee.
and up he Columbia river and Oka-
hogan valley 10 this point They con
tinJcG up the OkanOgan valley into
British Columbia Tuesday morning.
and expect 10 cover the COO miles in
a week Oi course they had 'Lany eX
periences. pleasant ana otherwise. on
the stretch between Seattle and Oro-
vile. nut they were in higl spirits
and extracting lots Of fun odt o. the
long ruD
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
SUNDAY >COOL CONVENTION.

me Osoyoos District sunday School
convention Tor this year will be held
at Lo0mis on Friday and Saturday.
September 29th and Goth. and bids
fair 20 D. the largest attended and
most intcrt sting convention thar has
ever been held in he district The
hoSpitabie leople of Loomis vii. ex-
tend i hearty welcome TO all visitors.
and TIE stranger will be made to feel
that he or she Is at home and among
friends The following very interest
ing p~og am mas been prepared for
the occasion.
Friday. sept. 29.-iiternooH.
II i0-Basket Dinner.
l:45-Prayer and Praise Service.
Auto-IntroductiOn. Who Am.
and Where l came From.
2.53-Address. Story Telling" Mrs.
f. G. Knapp. Spokane.
3;o5-Round Table on Elementary
Department
:2o-AddIess, simple. but Signifi-
cant Service" Prof E {. Knapp.
General Secretary Inland Empire
sunday School Association
3;5o-Discussion. Management Of
tn Sunday School"
( 2o-ApFointnent OF Committees.
5:3o-Basket supper
Evening.
7;0o-Music and Praise.
Zediker
7;4p-Response. Rev II. NJ. Course.
.:50-Address. Skilled Workmen. "
Mrs. (. c. knapp
S.20-Roll Call of Schools. Presenta-
ton ol Pennants. Announcements
and Offering.
;40-Address. The San Francisco
Convention. Prof. z. c. Knapp
Saturday. sept. 3o.-ForenoOn.
700 Morning Worship.
\ .0o-Brcakfast
q 90 Praise and Prayer
9:15-Election OF District officers.
q:30-AddresS Graded Lessons.
Mrs. + c. Knapp.
II: 10:10-Departmenta Symposium.
11:00-Address The "Teen Age.
Prof L. C. Knapp.
u 00-BaSket Dinner.
Na.e-,All meals served in W o. W
Hall; Registration Booth in the
Nj f. church parlors.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
NJ HOOL OPENS.

SCHOOL opened Tuesday with the lar
gest arsJ day attepdance in the his
tory of the institution There were
seventeen more pupils enrolled Tues
day than the first day a year ago. The
trustees thought they had supplied
ample Accommodations for ali the pu-
pills that n.igh- apply for admission.
but tie rooms are already over crowd
cd, AMI more pupils may be expected.
indeed are certain u apply for entry.
II there We're residences To b. OBJ
tanned in town il is xnown that there
are families that in the aggregate CON
tain upward OF % children that would
At once move into town for the benefit
20 be derived from our excellent
schools. The school year open, most
auSpclousfy. and promises to be a
record brcaFer, not only in attendance
but 10 the eOo1 work that will 5c ac-
complished a. Jhe several departments
are under the charge OF able and eX-
perienced instructors. Children and
parents should lend every aid in their
power to assist the teachers in bring
ing the school ur 10 the highest pos
sihla standard. Children should De
prompt in attedance. respectful to
teachers. and endeavor TO carefully
conpiy ~ith csery rule promulgated
for the discipline OF the scholars. and
il is the duty oil III parents to i'm
press IN cir children with the necessi-
IL OF obedience and studiousness. By
pulling together This may be made a
@.,z.s1se wear OF which everybody can
Zee, proud Th- following is The corps
of teachers thai commenced he cam
paign OF education Tuesday, Miss
Georgian Donald. principal: Arthur J.
johnson. Miss Grace Young. Miss Sue
Davis. Miss Jessie Mac Sigrist and
Miss Esther Rash
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
4 DOT BE DOSE.

One evening some time ago cou-
ple OF .ary Young sons OF Mrs.
Georg, appeared at the back door OF
las. Holmes saloon and, it is alleged,
presented 4 written request from the
mother Tor a bucket of beer. The
bar keeper on shift at the tim need
the order. As the tots wee or ihel:
wav home they were aDpreh elded hy
Mayor Reese. Marshal McCamE"n .Ad
Chas. F. sigris; town at ora It
49,, ? case II bainG caus,l. RI hand
ed and an ormati0a Nt> filed
against the proprietor ot TIE I.1'e'
the responsibility, Of tie a. ~ Stin-'
upon him. Mr.. Holmes vas arrai-n'''
before Judge Gardiner ass F.: '1y,
and undar the evidence he acci~ed
was placed under 500 bonds to ap'
near before the superior cou:t Tues
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
OFF ON 4 Hunt.

E y Nc Nahan J. ". Carrel. Geo.
En2le ami Geo Taylor left Sunday on
Il lun'ing "trip far up in tn noun
taibs west Of i.ocmiS. The crowd j.
out fo' zig game. and will lJok with
scCrn upon any, Thing smaller nan bea!
deer and mountain sheep Thr$ ~
pect to be away ii least threa weeks,
no>ing around among fhe mountain
Businesses at ,he had waters o. The
Ashnola. The party drove a. far a
LoOmis. The rain in progress AZ the
time OF their departure in no wise
dampening their ardor, From Loomis
they struck on Oh foot, following the
old government trait. carving their
outfits on pack ho.Se. Messrs Ne
Mahan and Carrel have capable guides
and camp men III Engle and Taylor
VINO hay- piospe,teG and hunted over
the country that Is ~ be visited say
eral time.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08

tors went ur against but nickcd M
. nine rom al the surrounding conn
Try and those who did the picking
up made a vcrv creditable selection
While they mas not have had the ad-
vantage OF team work ind. yidnally
they knew low tc play ball. and with
DAILY ls the keystone OF the aggresa-
tloh. With litJle help now md then
from tn" man who passed Judgment
on the performance. they we're abl.
to put il over the Young men from
this side OF tho line L is rather too
sorrow fu, Il subject lor us To- go into
minute details. The Oroville lads man
aged To get three Rms over. two IN
the second and Cna in the third. hut
the ot1er seven innings wera indica-
ted on the score card BY Svmelrical
round ciphcrs. The Canadians sue
ceedei in scoring in only one inning
the third. hut during that disastrous
session two were hit between wind
and water by the pitcher. then there
were Swo costly errors 4 couple OF
fat, lusty swats and a wierd decision
that enabled. thanks to the combina-
tion. four runners to reach home. That
was sufi:ciency and one % spare.
The heart breaking inning for the
visitors was the ninth. Never did ne
chances TO win look so ROSY to any
team n game standing one 10 tie
and tXo &c w;n The first two IN
landed on the ball for singles Black
Ter was out Another single and the
bases were full. Then a close de-
cisiOn. to which it Nas hard for the
boys % reconcile themselves. scuitled
Stans1ury At th:ru. Hope cenJer,d on
Hart. the last man up. but h bumped
up ty and the short stop ended the
last chance The pitching record was
about staI.d of Daily struck out 10
men. nit CEe batter and walked one.
Mcdaniel struck out 9 walked one.
and soaked two. Hedley got seven
hits and made two errors. OToville
made seven hits and committed mis-
takes three times The following is
the record by innings
Hedlev. q u d q o o . -
Orcyille 90 . o . 0 - O.:
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
GONE TO OREGON.

Mrs. n. l.. Coe was an outgoing pas
senger Saturday morning on her way
to ioin her husband at Medford, Ore
gon, Mr.. and Mrs. Co@ were resi-
dents Of l.oomis for several years. Mi.
Coe vas interested as stockholder
in the Palm er mountain tunnel. com
ing west from Massachusetts ana Tor
A long time built high hopes Oh the
success o. that unfortunate enterprise
Some months ago he went down INTO
Oregon. looking for a new location
and decided to go into business al
Nedford. The friends OF MT ann
Mrs. Coe trust they will find their
new home a pleasant one. and that
they NAV meet with abundant pros
paFitg
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
DIR. WINTER RETIRES.

During thu recent session u thc Co.
lurubil River conference of the VI F.
church. which was. By the wa. a very
hot gathering. and somewhat acIimo-
nious in spots, hardly to be expected
from 4 gathering of teachers of char
ity meekn'ss and coed will toward
man. Rev. o. w Mintzer resigned his
position as district superintendent OF
the Wenrtchee district. and ron the
drift OF proceeding 5 it looked as
Though the resignation vas forced
through adverse ministerial pressure
Those VINO know Rev. AintZer per
sonally and are familiar with the dis
trict in which be worked. and what
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08

John wentworth. who has been con-
dueting a hotel AT Loomis as far back
as the memory OF man runneth came
over 10 0royille Tuesday To meet 4
party expected in from Seattle. and
returned home Wednesday. Running
a hotel is somewhat OF a side line for
MFR. Wentworth as he is an old time
miner and prospector. and has scrat-
ched the earth for fortune with in
different success in most OF the min
ing sections in the west. He has hold
ings in some of the most meritorious
claims in northern 0kOnogan county.
He has long held a large interest in
the Copper World mine ON Palmer
mountain. a property ii located in any
other mining district in the west ould
be eagerly picked up by mining in
vestorS. He also owns the Lone Pine
group. close TO the international line.
a few miles west of Oroyille. where a
vast deposit OF choice ore has been
opened up. Under a thorough system
Of development this last named prop
erty should make producing mine.
il there is any virtue in surface indi-
cations. Mr. Wentworth has stuck to
the country with tenacity born OF
substantial reward for his faith.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
g.. 4. X. POST.

Maj F. p WeLe vas in town Non
day having his papers signed up for
his regular quarterly pension. The
major is very anxious TO organize a
Grand Army of the Republic post at
Oroville. as the necessary seven vet
Grams for starter live in town or the
immediate vicinity. They are F. p.
Wehe. Frank Thompson, y. b. Kel-
sey, 5. E. Mills, W H. Crandall. Jas
True and II. r. Edgerton. There may
be some more veterans hereabouts
entitled to membership + a posi-
could be organized 1t would be the
first in the county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
SUPPLY THE WANT.

One of the CRYING needs of Oroville
for rental There is not a vacant res
idence in town. 50 far as can be learn
ed. AMI sOn.c o. those that renters are
compelled Il occupy in the absence OF
ANYTHING bette ere hardly IL to live
in. The rent asked for them ! as
much as would pay for hoIs" with
at least A few ronveniences. There Is
hardly an investment that would pay
better thar th- erection of & dozen
three. four and five room cottages.
Bath rooms should be provided for
in tho plans adopted for the comfort
and convenience OF tenaLtss and to
ado 10 the attraciiveness OF the Irem-
ises. Such houses could be built in
neat "tyle at nc great expense ana
would be sure of occupants he year
arounI. OF late there has been a
growing demand for houses, and the
demand s sur" ic grow. In one in
stance within the last few DAYS
years rent was paid in advance in or
der TO Secure 4 dwelling. II is rot
a speculative proposition that requires
studv to ascertain how the in estOr is
coming out in the end. II is condi-
tiol. notorious 10 every resident or the
place. The man with the means and
disposition TO supply the great want
is what IS just now needed
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08

day. September ;, on q charge OF sell
ing liquors to minors.
As an outgroNth Of the arres; Mi.
Holmes got it in the neck on a charge
OF resisting an o.tcer in the discharge
OF his duty. 1t IS claimed that Holmes
used some unseemly expressions thac
exasp7rared tn cfioer and lusC Ular
eXertion was Gsed 4 haste1ing the
pr.soher's movements up stairs 10 the
judges chambers. Others STATE that
HolIe.s made no demonstration Let
that Se as il may. Holmes took the
steel TO the extent Of S25 and costs
which vas double dose Of court
trouble for one day.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
STICK on THE WEST.

0. ii. LUehring lett Friday las fol
his home in Evansville, Indiana. aiteI
a visit OF couole OF months with his
brcth4rs-in law. Stanley ana Robert
Evans. Mr. Luehring stands high
among tho members OF the bar ti In
diana a al able ami erudite lawyer
He has naGe several visits - wash
ineton and is so in love with the west
that NJ viz n all probability make
arrangements 70 take up his prrna
merit .esidence in this state.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
CAMPAIGNING.

T. r. Hanson, OF Rock Greek. 3. C
4 Son-in-law OF Capt " B Kelsey
drove into Oroyilie last Friday eve
ming in his own car with a load of
British Columbia politicians. Who were
billed for speeches in the various
towns along and on the other side OF
the border. O,er the line our Cana
dian neishbors have q hot campaign
ON in which reciprocity with the Uni
ted States is the burning question.
The election comes of some time this
month. and the candidates are doing
King Georges land reciprocity seems
10 be more popular than in the wes-
tern part OF the dominion.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
OBJEC I LESSONS.

There is no lack Of ohieCt lessons
!. demonstrate the feCundity rf the
,oil o; this part OF the Okanogaa val
" No matter what NAV be tho char
.,,sr Of The seed put under the gvounl
sermi1ates. grows spontaneously
n,tnres under he mellow ;unshine
and generously disposed earth. and
| huetiies with a Perfect product The
.,jience OF the adapt1bility of the lani
h the growth Of fruit and vegetables
!; constantly being presented 10 the
se md wonder hardly ceases over
ne exhibit of an abnormal product
sfore it is aroused again BY a new
vpgetable claimant to recognition.
Quantity and quality are the trade
marks of the things that como out o.
be ground in this valley.
Saturday W r. Rash was exhibiting
number OF Trawford peaches from,
bis place OIL the fat just east II town
nat could not well be surpassed for
beauty and size Some of then weigh
a nine ounces each. and 10, ked al
most as large as cantaioupeS Mon
dw IN apple of the Twenty-ounce
uippin variety was exhibited in the
show window o: the 0rCville CONNER
eal company's store Ii weighed 81
ounces. and for color and shape is
gOod TO look upon l. came from Miss
Maggie Bottomley's farm. a short dis
tancesouth OF town Those are only
Individual instances of superior fruits
grown in this vicinity. and are exhibits
hat are becoming frequent and som
non as fruit trees come into bearing.
And in all the crcnards where any
are is taken the same results can b.
xpected. Eegeta bles and melons also
eid with marvellous prcfusiOn. and
each exceptionally large size 1t is
! the soil an the man who can af
ord it and fails 10 get hold OF some
I this LAND While il is VET within
zach of TIE ordinary bank account
making a mistake that he will live
regret.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-09-08
WONDERFUL GROW iii.

The young trees in the orchards set
out in this valley within the past year
or two have made a most Wondrous
growth this summer Tuesday Jas. f..
Forde measured some OF the branches
on the one year cd trees on the Ellis
Forde orchard tract. few miles
south of town. and they showed a
growth this season OF siN and seven
feet The branches are an inch in
diameter and the wood firm The
same naryelously rapid growth is no.
ticeable on the East Oroyille Orchard
tracts. and elsewhere in this vicinity
AT that rate it would not be- long until
an orchard would he fully developed
and in bearing.