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The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
An Explanation

1 understand that there has been some criticism of the stand 1 have taken, as member of the city council, in the matter of ex- tending the water mains to the new school building. These criti- cisms have, no doubt, arisen through ignorance of the true conditions, and will try to out line the facts in the case.
 As to the necessity, and the urgency, of getting water to the school building there has been no question. The only question at issue was as to who should foot the bill for getting it there.
 When Moore and Martin se- cured the location of the school on their property they entered into written contract or agree ment with the School Board to do certain things. One provision of this contract was that Moore and Martin should at their own expense connect the school build ing with the city water mains. Instead of doing this, however, they asked the city to help them out on their contract by laying a four inch main from a point on East Second Street to the cor pOratiOn line, at a cost of about $700. to the city, and from which the city will get practically no revenue.
 This was what I objected to, contending that Moore and Mar. tin should get the water to the school building at their own ex' pense, in accordance with their contract with the School Board.
 1 was elected a member of the city council to look after, and work for, the interests of the city. This I have always tried to J C ,ritbn,,< foor nr fovar
 Sam T. White.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
IN HONOR OF
 MISS HINTON

The friends of Mrs. A. s. Buchanan yesterday afternoon enjoyed for the first time the hospitality of her charming new home when she entertained for Miss Hinton with miscellanious shower. The beautiful spring like weather, the unique decora- tions and the presence of the bride-to-be, all contributed to make the occasion an ideal one.
 The profusion of gifts, rang ing from the humble but practi- cal mousetrap to elegant satin slippers, of which Miss Hinton was the recipiant, testified most emphatically to the number of her friends and the warmth of their kindly feeling for her.
 After inspection of the gifts, the guests were served with cof- fee and sandwiches by Mrs. Watson.
 A progressive game was play ed. at which Mrs. Henderson proved the winner and bore off the prize. The players were then served with most delicious cream and cake.
 Altogether, a prettier or more enjoyable affair has not been had in Prescott for long time.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
Mayor Andrews Entertains

In honor of his 46th birthday. Mayor Andrews yesterday enter. tained the teachers of the public school who have the Mayors children under instruction. The following teachers enjoyed the repast: Misses Mary Rudolph and Abbie Hale; Professors o. l.. Dunaway and Ellis Butcher. The dinner was a lovely one consist ing of everything that goes to make a turkey dinner a most en- joyable affair. The guests wished for the Mayor many more birth days and much happiness.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01

Mrs. Pomery Whitten came in on No. 20 this morning from Tex arkana.
 Dan Mackstroth will leave this afternoon for Cleveland, Ohio af- ter several days spent in the city with his wifes mother, Mrs. Whitten. Mrs. Mackstroth will remain awhile longer.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
Card of Thanks.

We take this means of thank ing those who so faithfully min istered to the wants and needs of our dear husband and father during his lingering illness and death. We feel that we are bet ter prepared to appreciate our fellowman and while our hearts have been made sad, we have been made better through the kindness of friends.
 May Heavens richest bless. ings rest upon each one in this life and the Lord prepare for them a home in Heaven when their work on earth is done.
 Mrs. H. H. Woodul
 and children.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
The Bread that Brings
 Satisfaction

is the kind that ought to be eaten in every family. It can be had at our bakery, because the greatest possible care is taken with the bak- ing of it, with the selection of the flour and the yeast, with the mixing and knead- ing---with every operation until the finished loaves are produced. That is why our bread is so pure, so health
 ful, so appetizing.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01

misdemeanor charge. In the old laws the judges can fill out a ticket for the illiterate voter.
 Under the Baker act, the judg- es, under liability of prosecution, can make out only the names which the voter knows himself, and if they even suggest someone else to be voted for, they can be prosecuted for misdemeanor. The bill was read twice and re. ferred to the committee on Elec- tiOns.
 Two acts were passed in the Monday afternoon session, one by MT. Sims of Miller providing Red River Levee District No. 2, and the other, No. 94 by Mr. Bel lamy of Lawrence separates the office of Collector and Sheriff.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
Don't Forget It

Please don't forget to telephone when you entertain or when Iu are expecting to entertain. bmetimes we find these things It accidently and sometimes not all. We are not gifted with ind reading so we call upon )u to do your part. Tell us when ,u have a visitor or a member
 your family goes out of town returns to town. Thank you.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
A Reader Cures His
 Constipation -Try it Free
any family to retain tho good health of all its members

The editors of "Health Hints" and Questions and Answers have one ques- tion that is put to them more often than any other, and which. strangely enough, they find the most difficult to answer. That is How can l cure my constipa- tion?"
 Dr. Caldwell, an eminent specialist in diseases of the stomach, liver and bowels has looked the whole field over, has prac- tised the speciality for forty years and is convinced that the ingredients contained in what is called Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin has the best claim to attention from con- stipated people.
 stipation has done much to displace the use of salts, waters, strong cathartics and such things. Syrup Pepsin, by train- ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
LA GRIPPE COUGHS

Strain and weaken the system and if not checked may develop into pneu- monia, No danger of this when Fol ey's Honey and Tar is taken promptly. It is reliable family medicine for all coughs and colds, and acts quickly and effectively in cases of croup. Remem- Der the name, Foley's Honey and Tar for all coughs and colds, for croup, bronchitis, hoarseness and for racking la grippe coughs. No opiates. Refuse substitutes. For sale at Hesterly's Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01

nerves. brings about a lasting cure. Among it's strongest supporters are MT. John Graveline of 98 Milwaukee Ave-, Detroit. Mich.. Mir. J. A. Vernon of Okla- homa City and thousands of others. It can be obtained of any druggist at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle, or if you want to try it first free sample bottle can be obtained by writing the doctor.
 pr. Caldwell does not feel that the gation. He has specialized in stomach, liver and bowel diseases for over forty years and will be pleased to give the reader any advice on the subject free him. Whether for the medical advice or the free sample address him Dr. ". B: Caldwell. 402 Caldwell building Monticello. III.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
LIFE SAVED AT DEATHS DOOR

'I never felt so near my gra }, write, w. R. Patterson, of Yelling M, Tex, as when frightful cough a. lung trouble pulled me down to 100 poundss in spite of doctors treatment for two years. My father, mother and two sis ters died of consumption, and that am alive today is due solely to Dr. King S New Discovery, which completely cured me.
 Now l weigh 1S7 pounds and have been well and strong for years, Quick, safe, sure, it's the best remedv on earth for coughs, colds, lagrippe asthma, croup, and all throat and lung troubles. 50c & $l.00. Trial bottle free. Guaran- teed by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01

Yesterday we ran a house for rent ad. A short time after the paper came off the press three applicants applied for the house. Oh it pays to advertise.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
Look!

Canned California Peaches. White Heath, Lemon Cling, Vel low Free, 20 cents per can or $2.25 per dozen. Quality guaran- teed. John T. Nichols.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
arkansds Farms Practically Free.

-4o'oo0 acres of good land in fkansas will be opened for set. 'ment by the United States pVefnment, February 1, 1911. gre IS the chance of a lifetime ,s ,se. a farm practically free. pr information address.
 A. b. OLLIPHINT, Agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-01
The Prescott Daily News
 eusLfsHED sY he News Printing Go.

Entered as second class mail matter Member 4th, 1905, at the postoffice Prescott. Ark, under the act of |ngress. March 3, 1879.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
PREPARING TO SPREAD OUT.

S. c. Mitchell, our local dealer in
lumber and building material, is hav-
ing large warehouse constructed in
the east part of town, just south of
the railroad track. that has a floor
space 3SxS0 feet. This building is to
be used for the storage of shingles,
doors, windows, finishing material, ce-
ment, lime, etc, and has a capacity to
accommodate a stock large enough to
meet all the demands of this section
Mr. Mitchell has block of land at his
disposal, which gives him sufficient
space for lumber yard, if he elects
to change his location at a later date,
and it is very favOrably and convent
emily situated for the handling of lum-
Der to and from the cars. If future
business justifies, Mr.. Mitchell will
put up another warehouse for the stOr-
age of dressed lumber. With his mill
and outside connections, Mr.. Mitchell
is in a position to not only supply the
local demand. but can, and Will, be
able to do jObbing business. When
the south branch is in operation he
can build up large trade along that
line. as he is in position to give fig
ures on building material to compete
with dealers at a distance. From his
splendid location there is no reason
why as the country fills up Mr. Mitchell
will not be able to build up flourish
ing business. The other factors in his
favor are that he is on the square, is
pleasant gentleman to deal with,
handles a line of material as good as
the best in the market, and can make
as close figures as any other dealer
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
LOOKS GOOD TO STRANGERS.

People who travel up and down the
land say that OrOville is making
better showing in business way than
any of the towns in the upper coun-
try. These expressions have been IN
response to the assertion advanced by
the residents in conversation with
these travellers that business appeared
to be quiet in town. 1T not eNactt
hard times, at least season OF qulet
times is very pronounced throughout
the state. This condition is not con
fined to the smaller places. The larger
cities feel the existing depression, lts
prevalence being charged to seVerai
causes. 1t is some SATISFACTION ~
know that Oroville is more than holu-
ing it's own under prevailing conul-
tions. and at a season Of the year wheh
there is always a slight stagnatlon IN
business circles in the best OF tlmes'
There are hours in the day wheh lle
streets are deserted, or at least any
thing but lively, and those in trade are
far from being busy, but idle hours
are NOT many. In the evening" Wheh
the atmosphere is tempered, the Town
presents an animated appearance iol
Main street is usually crowded. giVlns
the stranger a most favorable impress
sion of the place.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
MOST FAVORABLY IMPRESSED.

j. A. Silkwood of Seattle, who is
handling the extensive and very desir-
able Ellis-Forde tracts in the valley
few miles south of Oroville, accom-
panied by f. F. Rhodes and ID. H.
Slater, of Raymond, Pacific county,
spent several days in this vicinity dur
ing the past week, and We're shown
over the valley and surrounding coun-
try by Jas. E. Forde. MessrS. Rhodes
and Slater came here as prospective
investors, providing the country ap-
pealed to them as resourceful and as
having a future In all probability
they will invest, induce their friends
to do likewise, and become residents of
the valley, as they were captivated
with what they saw. The gentlemen
were enthusiastic in their expressions
of satisfaction with the appearance of
the country. and declared it to be their
opinion, after looking the state over,
that opportunities for success in fruit
culture were greater here than else
where. Not only were they agreeably
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04

and l4'a points respectively. No bond
issue. as mere refunding scheme
could have added such values to anv
stocks' The writer says further on
this subject: ''
III Hill is really going into Cana
ua on a large scale he will have some
rivals at hand worthy of the general
snip he usually displays. Besides the
canadian Pacific, he will have to meet
the new transcontnental line of the
Grand Trunk railway of Canada. This
line is now approaching completion
and both Canadian roads are heavily
capitalized and fostered by benevo-
lent government, and they may strenu-
ously object to Hills invasion On
the other hand, if the Canadian roads
could be utilized as feeders for Hills
lines, certainly these later must. nm
der reciprocity, furnish traffic from
the states which would swell the reye
nues of the Canadian roads and the
Canadian government. and the inva-
sion. If it comes, will be peaceful
one.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
SHOULD BE WATERED.

viii Ingham was in town saturday
from his home on Whitestone flat, lie
stated that growing grain on the ila.
is about entirely burned out ana that
all crops are practically failure
There has been little rain in that To-
cality this season. This is the lana
that il is proposed to put under water
hv means of a flume from Sinlaheklh
creek. and which Dewey was hgurihg
on reclaiming. 1t is proposition that
should appeal to capital, and II a re-
liable company ever starts in on an
irrioation system, land owners on the
fot should extend every encourage
ment to the undertaking. With water
there is nothing that grows IN the
north latitude that could not be pro,
duced in abundance on this land, ana
the experience of years has demon
strated that without water crop can
not be depended on. in favoraoie
season. and it must be very favorable
the ranches on Whitestone ana III
Horse Spring coulee will produce
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
4 VERY OLD TIMER.

Robert Stevenson stopped oNei - -
Oroville last Thursday nlght Oh MS
wav to Princeton. Mr. Stevenson wae
one of the first white settlers 10 con,t
into this upper valley and mas mas speni and
the past 80 years in this state anu
british Columbia, where he sun re
sides. and perhaps knows more peop,v
and is known by more people tnah ant
other one resident of the northwest
Right bravely he bears his accu'nuin @ luz
cd wears. Friday was his 'dra pil.n
dav, and he looked as hale ana hea,0
as ' a man of so. And it is to De re. e,
membered that many OF those sent az
We're marked by hardships ana nie
Of self-denial Mr. Stevenson o"n ,nroa nr
handsome modern home on Id iarse 80
ranch in Chilliwhack valley som notaJ ad
niles from Vancouver. ana cohheo..u od
with that city by an elec.rlc TO- has
Much of his time in recent years .hat sa3
heen spent at Princeton Near r;ng em",
Mace he owns group Oh i,i,ne ,itnn7
claims upon which he has done 49, 49,
sive development work me lilise a tha
Showing is exceptionally fine ana '"e
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04

property is certain to make a paying
mine On this trip he was accOmpan-
led by ~ Thompson, a gentleman rep
resenting large English capital, who
is to make an exhaustive examination
of Mr.. Stevenson's claims. If he is
satisfied with the appearance of the
mineral leads, and the ore proves to
carry the values claimed for it, the
syndicate he represents will bond the
group and spend large sum in thor
ough exploitation. 1t is almost GER
tain, from the verdict of practical min
ing men who have investigated the
Stevenson group that the quantity and
quality of ore in sight will meet the
approval of Mr.. Thompson, unless he
is very hard to please. and that deal
will be made. This would be stroke
of good fortune not only to Mr.. Stew
enson. but to the Princeton mining
district. There is no question but
that there is large and rich mlneral
zone in that locality, and one paying
mine would be an incentive to other
investors to gain foothold and open
IN properties that at present are no
more than prospects. A few produc-
ing mines would make Princeton one
of the best and most flourishing towns
along the international boundary.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
THE MAN WHO MADE A NINE.

NJ K Rogers. of Seattle, was regis
tered at the Radbourn Monday. 1t
was through the instrumentality of
Mr.. Rogers that the Nickle Plate mine
at Hedley became famous, as it was
due wholly to his representations and
effort that the great Nickle Plate has
paid out enormous sums in dividends
during the past several years. Mr.
Rogers is a practical, experienced and
successful mining man, combination
that does not always exist among men
who follow mining for margin over
a livelihood. In sniping around the
west on the look out for mining prop
critics of merit he came across the
claims now constituting the celebrated
Nickle Plate property. The holding
was then only a prospect. Upon In
vestigation he realized that the stuff
was in the ground out of which paying
mines are made. He purchased the
claims for investors he represented,
and applying his knowledge and ener-
gy in opening up ore deposits in a few
years developed one of the best pay
ing mines in British Columbia. He
is no longer interested in the Nickle
Plate, but is operating on the coast.
With the prestige he has earned in
that line OF endeavor, Mr.. Rogers is
looked upon as an authority on min
ing, and hisjudgment carries great
weight and influence among men of
capital looking for mining invest
ments.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
AFTER WATER.

J. A. Blackler has secured well
drill and will drive a five-inch hole
on the Blackler fruit ranch just east
of town, in an effort to secure sup
ply of water for household use and
for irrigation purposes. Strange to
say, at a short distance from the lake
and river, on the fiat, it seems impos-
sible to reach flow of water by dig
ging. Several wells have been sunk
from so to 100 feet deep without strik
ing sufficient moisture for practical
purposes. After passing through the
alluvial deposit bed of stiff blue clay
is encountered, which seems to be
world without end. MIR. Blackler has
hole in the ground some 80 feet deep,
and it is proposed to drill down to
water, if it is possible to strike a
sheet of water within reasonable
depth. Should success reward his ef-
forts no doubt a number of other wells
will be drilled on the fiat.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

rho handsome and coZy home of
t.nk Thompson, situated in the
outh mart of town on one the Black
tracts. was totally destroyed by
- IN an incredible short space of
M last Friday afternoon. The loss
hoh building and contents was to-
4, A there was not time after the
,iseoypry of the fire, although the fam
m we're all at home. to save single
,ticle in the building. and the occu-
ants escaped with only what they
{.d on when the alarm was sounded.
Mrs. Thompson and neighbor were
h the front room, and Mr.. Thompson
v,s in the yard near the house. when
| Ms, Thompson discovered the fire
| hreaking out of the bath room. When
M Thompson got into the house the
putlre ceiling of the front room was
/ ,blase, and the flames spread with
| .tonishing rapidity. Mrs. Thompson
mates that the first intimation she had
~ ANYTHING wrong was an explosion in
Ehe bath room like the discharge of
Partridge and the flames Immediately
| broke out There was no fire. no gas
/ dIne, oils or chemicals in the bath
|ron, and hence the origin of the fire.
/ / an uns0lvable mystery. There was
10 time to remove anything. Mrs.
thompson endeavored to secure her
kwelry but was driven back by the
James
When the alarm was first sounded
The entire building was a mass of
fames The premises are some dis
unce from the business section. and
|N the time the chemical engine
reached the scene the house was about
consumed By means of the chemical
he large barn was saved, The wealth
II was extremely hot, and the heat
fom the flames was so intense that it
would have been impossible to get
|sar the burning building even had
there been water at hand for use.
The Thompson home was an old
building, completely remodeled last
prng at considerable expense. and
~ elegantly furnished, with new fix
lures and furniture, throughout. The
~ Is upward of $500. Many arti-
d0 and heirlOoms priceless to the
Wners, as they never can be replaced.
we're burned, and also a number of
1luable papers and documents. Sew
~ Of these were recently left with
~ Thompson by her sister to be
lheed on record. MIR. Thompson car
~ $z,5OO Insurance in the Fireman's
hmd, 1900 on the building and $500
= the contents.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1911-08-04
CUT OUT THE WEEDS.

Noxious weeds have become such
menace to the farming portion of the
state that legislators have taken up
the matter and passed stringent laws
for the eradication of the vegetable
nuisance. The only trouble is like so
many other laws on the statute books
the nOXiOus weed law is not enforced.
This county Is Overrun with weeds,
some lots and fields a perfect mass of
them, and 1t might not be bad idea
to have some clearing off done before
the growth goes to seed. The general
provisions of the law as amended by
the last legislature are as follows:
J. Canadian thistle, Russian this
tie, Jim Hill' mustard, cockleburr,
and all other weeds liable to become a
pest and detriment to the agricultural
interests of the county, are declared
to be noXiOus weeds.
2 1t is the duty OF every owner,
lessee, occupant, or agent, or any per-
son having the care and charge of any
land or lands, whether improved or
not. or whether fenced or not, to cut
down or cause to be cut down, all
noxious weeds growing thereon, or any
road, street or highway bordering
thereon to the center thereof, so often
each year as shall prevent them go
ing to seed.
3. Any person knowingly permit
ting any noxious weeds to grow on his
land, or land he has in charge, includ-
ing to the middle of the road border
ing thereon, and permit the seed to
ripen shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor.. Zine up to $1,000.
4. 1t is made the duty of the road
supervisor in each road district to see
that the provisions of the law are car
ried out. 1t is duty to notify all prop
er persons to cut down weeds, and if
such notice is not complied with with
in ten days after given he shall enter
the premises and cut down or cause
to be cut down such weeds, and the
cost thereof shall become lien upon
the land and charged up as taxes by
the county treasurer.
s. If any road supervisor fails to
do his duty in this regard he shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanOr.
Zine up to $100D.