The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26

iOi yCdIp 6uu taught SCuOOl Ou Tie
coast during the winter.
Paul Baker, at one time q nifty hand
with drill, but now following the
simple life as homesteader, was in
town from his Ellemeham ranch
Wednesday, doing the neighborly act
as witness on final proof.
Mrs H. w. Bragg and Mrs. l. f.
Hendrix collaborated In giving tea
for the Ladies' Aid of the NJ F. Church
at the home Of Bragg, Wednesday
afternoon. There were many present
and much tea was consumed
W c. Bond. OF he brotherhood of
genial knights of the grip. represent
Ing John W. Graham & Co., Spokane.
was chipning the business men of
Oroville Friday last making them
think they needed things in his line.
Jas. Jackson Is taking flyer in
horseflesh, and II he has as much luck
as he does in handling cattle he will
90 head of saddle horses, expecting
to dispose OF them at Vernon, b. C.
Mrs. John Whidden, who is an ac-
curate, swift and skillful stenogra-
pher, came in from her home on Pal
mel, mountain Monday to take down
testimony in a contest case held be-
fore United States Commissioner Fred
J. Zine
Sheriff Ed NJ. Davis. of Columbia
count. was In town Sunday. He had
company. Mr.. Davis had been to Con-
cOnully to secure the person Of W. NJ
Patton, charged with wife iesertion.
and MIR. Patten was an unwilling COM
paniOn Of the officer.
J. Y. Johnston left Monday for the
Buffalo Hump mining district, in Ida
no. Mr. Johnston Is miner. a ma
chine operator, and as there Is moth
ing Going In the mining line in this
locality he is compelled to go eles-
where for employment
Those entitled to take part in the
proceedings are requested to turn out
in force tomorrow evening and attend
the republican mass meeting. when
and where delegates will be elected to
attend the republican county conven-
ton. that meets at OkanOgan May 4.
At the annual May day luncheon
given by the Ladies' Aid of the LOOMS
N. Il. Church. on the afternoon and
evening Of the first day of May. tea
coffee. sandwiches. ice cream and
cake will be served. Everybody cor
daily invited to come early and often.
VIII J. Ford. of the mercantile firm
OF EOrde & Ford, LOOMS, came over
from his home town In Jas. E. Forbes
auto Tuesday, returning Wednesday
He reports business quiet at LOOMS
but feels confident that there will be
a change for the better this summer.
A rock not much larger than
marble is displayed in the National
bank labeled. "The only stone that
coull be found on the roads In r. But
ler's district after the clean up on
got d roads day" 1t was intended for
Righteousness, but was not far from,
being true.
The Union Title and Trust company
has Just declared a four per cent div
idenl ON a capitalization of $4,000.
The amount Of such dividend Is to be
distributed among So stockholders.
This sharing up of profits shows the
company to be IL very fionrishiEg
condition.
A contest OF the United States Va
Peter f. Frisk. involving homestead.
In which non-residence was alleged,
was heard before U. s. Commissioner
Fred. }. Fine Monday. Only small
amount of testimony was taken which
goes up to the department and is there
passed upon.
II you want neat job printing done
commercial or otherwise. throw your
voice over the phone along the route
leading to GA. A representative of
this office will chase around and take
the cider. see that the work is done
right and deliver the goods when the
Job Is finished.
John Hebener. who has for several
seasons had charge Of the placer Op-
eratlons on the Similkameen river,
just above town, that for some reason
never reached the producing point, re-
turncu to Oroville this week. after
having spent the winter In Spokane.
lie does not expect to renew mining
operations on the river.
James E. Forde feels proud of the
distiaction that has come to him. He
was drawn as one of the Jurors to
serve ct the May term Of court. And
his residence Is given as Loomis
Jeeris will probably make 1t point
to run over from Spokane at the date
fixe,i tor court just for the pleasure
OF appearing in the Jury box.
s. J. Sincock, who shoulders many
responsibilities at Tonasket as U. s.
Commissioner. justice Of the peace
notary public, land dealer and gener-
al advisor, was visitor In Oroville
Saturday. accompanied by his sister.
Things are coming pretty smooth for
him, as they should, considering the
years he put in at hard digging on the
ranch.
Peter Mcpherson. of Brewster, who
has Eracticed law In OkanOgan coun-
ty for years far back was In Oroville
Wednesday looking after the interests
of a client In land case. Mr.. Nc
Pherson is bearing his accommodating
years with grace and dignity. and Is
enjoying the good health that comes
from a clear conscience and good
digestion.
J. NJ. Adams, the Riverside attorney,
spent several days In OrOville this
week. He will appear In the contest
case of Gilmore vs. Evans, today, as
counsel for Mr.. Evans. MIR. Adams
devotes most of his attention to land
litigation, and as he has had years Of
experience In the government land
Office Is we'll fitted for handling that
line OF cases.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. G. Callahan are
ptotttns, NTH ralottvoo n nrOyiIla For