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

The socialists of OkanOgan county
met at Tonasket last Saturday for the
purpos; of forming Il county eXecu
tive mmittee and putting full tick
ct in the political field this fall. 1t
was an enthusiastic bunch of reds
COMPOSED of delegates from the local
organizations as follows: TOnasket,
J. J.. Freeman; MOlson Abel Hallberg:
Haviilsh. w. w. Ulin; Loomis. VIM.
Green; Wauconda John Pflug; Aeneas,
c. P. Starr; Nelson. VIM. Heineman;
Aene;.s. T. l.. Launer; Chesaw, w. II.
Boariaan; Tonasket. J. w. Pollock;
Okanofan. John w. O'Keefe and w. G..
b. Randolph CheSaw, B. w. Brand:
Orc. ;.le, w. c. Hancock.
Tue meeting was called to order by
j. e. Pollock, of TOnasket, who In
trodiced J. l.. Freemen of the same
loc.l, who stated the purposes of the
convention and called for nominations
for committee on credentials, the
following being elected: w. w. Ulin.
Abel nallberg and Will Green, who re-
ported the above list eligible. A finan-
cial furry was caused by the an
nouI,cement that the local at Tonasket
had donated $lS towards the expenses
was elected temporary secretary. On
motion the chairman and secretary
wera E.ade permanent. An executive
committee was elected as follows;
Laurer Hallberg, Pollock, J. l.. Free
man and plin.- secretary-tsfaslig gers
W. c. 3. Randolph; organizer, John
w. O'Keefe.
A mid night lunch prepared by the
ladies of Tonasket local was then an
nounced and the comrades fell to with
zeal equalled only by that with
which they work for socialism. The
meeting re-cOnvened at 80 a. m., and
spc aches were made by several COM
radcs, which were listened to by many
who were merely visitors until broad
day light, which is ample proof that
socialism is no dull dose to be gagged
at, but is eagerly relished, even to the
details OF party convention.
The machinery was put in motion
whereby full ticket will be placed
in the field by the usual democratic
methCi of the socialist party, which is
by nominations by the locals, and an
election by the referendum. which
then constitutes the filing list for the
official ballot A call for funds-not
from the officers of the trusts-but
from the working men and women of
the county, and if the experience of
the past counts for anything, there
will f'r ample dough for hot tussle
witn the capitalist parties. and big
increase of the socialist vote may be
expected w. G. B. RANDOLPH,
County Secretary
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26

wagon, so she could escape her per-
secutCrs, and was so distraught that
she could eat little or no breakfast.
Messrs. Daniels and Larabee wrapped
the girl in overcoats, covered her with
a canvas and started for Oroville. On
the way they were overtaken by three
drunken Indians riding furiOusly, and
evidently searching for the fugitive
The white men had no weapons, but
gathered up rocks determined to pre-
vent the Indians from taking the girl
if they attempted to do so. However,
the Indians made no disturbance, but
continued on the road to OrOville in
the same haste. Upon reaching town
the ileighters II turned the girl over to
Marshal McCammon. She gave her
name as Mary John, and said she was
from Vernon, B. c., and had been Wis
itiny acquaintances on the OkanOgan
river Warrants were sworn out for
the arrest of the Indians, but the girl,
froin fear probably, did not care to
testify against them. One of the In
dians was fined S. and costs, and he
afterwards stole horse and disap-
peared over the line.
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TONASkET NEWS NOTES.

Work on the several buildings in
course of construction is progressing
rapidly. The store building of R. d,
Nickle is nearing completion, also the
two storey building of George and
Lam. The latter is to be used for a
store and Fraternal hall.
Lumber is being hauled as fast as
possible for the bank building. Work
Will commence at an early date.
Mr. Lund was visitor on Monday
last With representative of firm of
electrical engineers and with whom
he paced an order for dynamos for
the electrical plant.
Tie land for the creamery site has
been surveyed and the building will
soon be started. Hurry up Mr.. Far
mer and get herd of good milch cows
Chas Beck. the enterprising butch
er has already had to move into lare-
er quarters He has leased the Haley
shop and slaughter house,
J. A. Shimek, of Spokane, has 10
catod here and as soon as his stock
arrives will open harness shop.
An exciting game of ball was played,
Sunday last on the town diamond, re
su|tinP very favorably for the home
team
Del. Wood is building an addition
to the blacksmith shop and is putting
in an emery wheel and other neces-
sary machinery to meet the demands
of his increasing business.
Work will start on the pipe line for
the waterworks just as soon as ma
terial can be hauled in.
superintendent Grinnell is stirring
up lots of enthusiasm among the stu
dents of his school. He has most OF
them working like Trojans on a gar
den which should supply at least
part OF the county with vegetables.
Mr. Anlicher. of Pine Creek, was a
visitor on Tuesday last. He gives Il
good account OF that part of the coun
try and reports good prospects for II
bumper crop.
Last Saturday Aeneas Lake Grange
held the bimOnthly meeting at which
several candidates were initiated int }
the Mysteries of the order. After the
business meeting pleasant time was
spert by the members consuming the
quantities OF good things provided b.
the ladies.
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HANDSOME SUBURBAN HOME.

The finishing touches were applied
to Samuel Blackler's new home the
first of the week, and If not finally and
fully settled at this time the family
at ,east occupies the premises. and is
gradl ally getting used to the new
quarters. The Blackler residence is
one of the best built, most comfort
able and attractive homes that can be
found throughout the length of the
Okanogan valley, modern In all its
appointments and designed along lines
of Orvenience as well as beauty. Oc-
cupying knoll at the foot of the
mountain ridge on the east side of the
Okdnogan valley, from the windows
ana ,eranda can be had a magnificent
view of the lake rivers, town and a
clean sweep of the valley for miles
north and south. A more slightly To-
cation could not have been selected
and what nature has already provided
in ihe way of gilt edge scenery Will be
improved upon when the handiwork
of man has covered the wide eXpanse
of Hat lands with blooming and bear
ing orchards. The immediate sur
roundings of the dwelling are being
adorned with grass plats, trees, shrub
berry and flowers, and in another year
this suburban home will be one OF the
beauty spots of northern OkanOgan.
r. Grieger Is having large veranda
built across the front OF his residence
on he hill side, in the west part OF
town, that greatly improves the .ap-
pearance of he building.
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FREE SCHOLARSHIPS.

The Philadelphia School for Nurses,
22l) Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
announces that enrolment for the
fall classes will shortly begin. This
institution is recognized and endorsed
by leading physicians everywhere.
Free scholarships in the two year
course are available and provide room.
board. laundering, incidental eXpen-
ses and railroad fare home on compile
ton oi the course. A Home Study
Course and a resident Short Course
are also provided. The school pro-
vides full instructions under safe and
VIII holcsome conditions and opens the
betterment for those who need to in
crease their earning power.
A Special Short Course Glass opens
October 3rd This class is formed at
the request of leading physicians who
are anxious that some provisions be
male tO meet the increasing demand
for nurses in all sections. This is an
opening which will be appreciated by
those who need to quickly prepare
themselves for self-support and nurs-
ing duty An illustrated number OF
the School Bulletin, which is sent free
to mtere sted persons, gives all the de-
Tot
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
MOVING CAREFULLY.

TIC directors of the East and West
Okanogan Valley Irrigation districts
are making no noise to attract public
attention, but at the same time they
are working earnestly and energetic
ally to get affairs in shape so that
the construction of the proposed sys-
tens may be started at the earliest
pos sible date. The interest of the
land owners under the bitches as pro-
posed will be vigorously watched and
projected They are working together
in lerfect harmony, meeting frequent
ly to discuss ways and means and con
fer with engineers coming in to look
over the project with view of sub
mitting offers for doing the work. c.
Wolf of Spokane, an engineer of
wide experience in public enterprises
of this character, was over the ground
Sunday from the intake on the Simll-
kameen TO the north and south limits
of the districts. E. Tappan Tannet,
who inspected the proposition week
or TWO ago, was again in consultation
with the directors this week. 1t is
proposed by the directors to move
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
LOCATED IN ORONlLLE.

Mention was made in the last issue
of this paper that Rev. F. Nj. Nc
Creary had arrived in OrOville with
his family and household goods and
had moved into the Presbyterian
manse The family came here from
OkAnCgan, where the reverend gentle
man was held in high esteem. The
last issue of the Okanogan lndepend-
ent mentioning the removal of Rev.
and Mrs. McCreary from that place
says:
Rev and Mrs. McCreary have re-
sided in Okanogan year and half
during which time they have made
hosts OF friends who keenly regret
their departure and whose best wishes
follow them to their new home.
Monday night a large number of
church members and friends of the
retiring pastor and wife gave them a
farewell party at the church. Various
games were played. speeches and mu-
sic mdulged in and Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Creary were presented with a set ol
STERLING silver spoons The party
lasted until late hour and was a
very ENJOYABLE affair"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
ELLEMEHAM ITEMS.

John Young left last week for Brit
ish Columbia. Mr.. Young thinks OF
locating there permanently if he can
find something to suit him.
Alva Young purchased fine COW at
Mr.. Elders sale.
MISS Marguerite Allen was visiting
Mrs. Cecil Hutchings last week.
Crops are going in at wholesale
speed this fine weather. No doubt
there will be the largest acreage of
grain planted ever before put in on
this mountain,
Orville Hix is working at the Horn
Silver mine,
Harry Allen was making a tour OF
the l. Ountain Monday with fruit trees
r. H. Smith spent Easter at Loomis
and was the first time he had been in
the place in seven years. The old
gentleman found few old timers but
felt rather disappointed to see that SC
ma1y had left.
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SHOWS THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

Goo. w. Comerford. special agent
of the United States land department
spent several days in Oroville this
week. He was here to represent the
government in contest cases before U.
S. Commissioner Fred. J. Fine. Mr..
Coinerford is moved by the broad spir-
it Of fair play and justice in his deal
ings with settlers. His duty is to pro-
tect the interests of the government
but the government is liberal in its
treatment of those endeavoring to Sc
cure title to lands, and where the set
tier has shown good faith, and at
tempted to comply with the laws. Mr..
Conerford gives him the benefit OF
the doubt.
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Not 4 POPULAR BANK.

Dne postal savings department is
en in the local postoffice, but so far
can be outWardly observed there
y 70 wild rush 10 take advantage or
NEE Sans muniiicient offer of per
mi interest on deposits. There have
Zen a few scattering deposits, Mrs.
4. g. SeXson being the first to venture
Rr Nealth to the care of the govern
xent. From the backwardness that
Rople have displayed in coming for
4ar it is evident there was no great
5ant existing in this community for a
Ds.al depository, or if such demand
ID exist the quantity of money stored
|May in pockets and stockings is linn
lei to the demands of the high cost of
Wing, and tn are is no surplus to
to.e away for safe keeping. Had the
sovel nment desired to create a SEN
hti1n, and work up a business that
Fould have kept the postmaster and
platoon of clerks jumping twenty
bur hours in the day, it would have
deposited million or two in the local
DostofIice to be loaned out at per
eent interest, on Indifferent security.
Is long as the money lasted people
30 I'D be rioting to get to the paying
|ellars window TO break off chunk
Df easy money.
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TO RESUME WORK

A letter from Henry ID. James, of
Milwaukee, brings the information
that extensive work may be inaugu-
rated on the old Nighthawk mine this
summer, where so much Development
has been done in the past dozen years,
and where there is a fully equipped
five stamp mill in perfect running or
der. There has been a complete re-
organization oi The company with 9
change of name ana the NighthaW IL
minn, in name at least, is one of the
things that was. Further work Will
be carried on under the name of the
Gllemeham Mining company. If the
plans under consideration are carried
out, it is the intention Of those behind
the new organization to sink at least
200 feet on the large vein that was cut
while running the tunnel, huge hole
that penetrates into the mountain sew
eral hundred feet At the point of con-
tact the ledge carried fairly good ore
and Il Is confidently believed that q
higher grade of ore will be encount-
cred as depth is gained.
In the early stages of exploitation
the Nighthawk mine certainly pre-
sentcl evidence of containing valuable
mineral deposits that fully warranted
the extensive and expensive work that
was carried on quite steadily over Il
number of years 1t was the opinion
of Mr.. James in the early process OF
tunnel driving that a mistake was
made in not following the ore struck
in that tunnel and the writer has
heard the same view expressed by
others competent to judge. In the
ran az 70
this county one does not like to risk
the opinion that results would have
been different under other methods Of
oeoedure. but the lodges and ore are
Drest mt on the old Nighthawk ground
beyond the question of a doubt. and it
does seem that if the quartz veins
showing the presence of mineral mad
been followed there would be n diff
ferent story to tell of the NighthawF
ut this time.
Mr.. James deserves credit for the
part he has taken in interesting capi :
tai IN Okanogan properties, although
80 far his eXertionS have not been
fruitful He was moved in his efforts
by faith in the mineral prospects of
the country, and confidence in ulti-
maIely making a paying mine. 1t has
been hard and thankless worb raising
the vast sums he has been instrument
tai in collecting and devoting to de-
velooment work SO far his eXertions
have not been crowned with glitterlng
-aucsess in the way of mine making.
but the procedure he now has In view,
if carried out. may at last bring to
him and those behind him the reward
thar he has earned and is fully en-
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
A WINNIPEG VISITOR.

y. w. M. Lucas. of Winnipeg, Man
itoba, spent Sunday in town, coming
here to meet his brothers-in-law Jas,
E., John p. and Harry FOrde. Mr..
Lucas is a travelling man, and in
making his rounds reached Seattle.
Being in the state he took advantage
of the opportunity and making long
detour to Oroville had the pleasure of
spending at least few hours with
his relatives. 1t was mutually en-
joyable reunion, for while Mr.. Lucas
had seen John p. Forde within the
past three years he had not met Jas.
Z. tor a dozen years, and it has been
% gears since he last saw Harry. A
Ike en-, bright likeable, gentleman is Mr.
Lucas, and while it might be difficult
to wean him from his chosen voca-
ton, it would add hustler to the
population Of this part of the country
if lie could be induced to locate in
Oroville, or hereabOutS.
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A SEVERE JOLT.

Saturday John Maquay came jog
ging into town from his Ellemehanl
ranclf behind the staid and demure old
nag he has driven for years 1t was
supposed that the likeness of nothing
in hs heavens above. the earth be
meath or the waters under the earth
could startle that animal out of a JOS
trot, t,gbut while sailing down through
town at modest pace a motorcycle
suddenly dashed around q corner, and
tsfab Neretbfore unimpressionable cay
use went straight up in the air, and
Mr.. Maqauy landed In bunch in the
middle OF the street He was picked
up, taken to the Radbourn hotel and
DR.. House summoned. 1t was feared
that the ancient settler had been SER
iously injured, but he is again able to
be around, although sore and achy in
SDOts
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SPREADING OCT.

Geo. Devon is tearing things up
around his Depot hotel, and adding
to It's size to beat the band. Carpen-
ters have been busy for weeks MAX
ing improvements and now the foam
datiOn is laid for an extension to the
main building 32X50 feet in dimension
This new addition is to be used
rs a dining room and Ktch'
en-, and he second story will be cut up
into rooms, thus largely increasing
the capacity of the house. When COM
pleteG, and painted, and lighted. the
hotel will be one of the largest and
most conspicuous structures in town.
1t is sign of present prosperity and
an nnwavering faith in the future OF
Oroyille. Mr.. Devon is TO be con-
graduated upon his enterprise, and he
is setting Il pace that others should
follow.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The democratic county convention
held at Conconully last week was a
tame affair, according to the Record,
which was to be expected from the
little work that was to be done, and
from the fact that the new order of
things in these days of reform has
taken away from the old time conven-
ton a.l its former functions. Posi-
bly, the old system will never be in
vogue Geain, although in spite of all
that mas been said against that meth
cd OF making nominations so far the
primaries have not improved the per-
sonnet of the officers selected. And
the primaries have almost put an end
to party organization and party en-
thus.asm. But that is a diversion.
A i.anG:ul of the unterrified met in
convention at the time and place des-
ignared and fourteen delegates were
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
HIS HAT In THE RING.

Dcp,it. Sheriff Mclean came in
MontaJ from the county seat, pushing
on to Greenwood. B. G., Tuesday on
the u pfl OF a runaway couple. AS will
be seen in another column Mes hat
Is IN the ring" as candidate for the
Office OF sheriff on the democratic
ticket While from a political point
of vlew this paper might prefer re-
publican In the office. 1t Is free to
state taat the man who beats Charlie
Mci-'a In the race for the goal will
have TO 60 some 1t Is foregone
conclusion that he will receive the
nomination at the primaries. Elimi-
nate pO'itics and Mr.. Mclean is a kind
of Il i'ian one likes to number among
his friends. and that is the kind OF a
man that is always popular.
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LOST A DAY.

Maj a NJ. Wehe spent Sunday night
in Orosflle. The boys have one over
on the major. He slipped cog on
dates, and was under the impression
that Sunday was Saturday Starting
Sunday morning from his. home on
Wanicut lake on foot for town he ex-
pecteG his son to come along and pick
him l'n He kept on his tramp. won =.
derine all the time what was detain
ing his son, and at last reached Oro-
VILE to discover 1t was the Sabbath.
1t vas the first time he has made tn.
long hike on foot In 81 years, and he
was ceiling the effects of his exercise
MOndaN morning.
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LOCATED NEAR LOOMS.

Dennis Mccarthy, for number of
years a resident of the Chesaw neigh
borhood, passed through Oroville last
Saturday with his family on his way
to take charge of the Willard ranch
which he had secured from Geo. II.
Ellis. This ranch is located at the
west end of Spectacle lake, only a
short distance east of Loomis. The
place is charmingly situated and un-
der proper management can be made
highly productive and a most beauti-
full home. Mr.. Mccarthy is the right
man to renew and revive the old farm,
and after he is on it for a few years
it will net be recognizable on account
of The change for the better
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carefully and judiciously in the selec
ton OF an engineer to take charge OF
construction, as that is the crucial and
most vitality important step in the pro-
cee1iDgs. The whole success of the
enterprise rests solely upon the abil
ity and integrity OF the engineer to do
the work right, and no favorites will
be played in making the choice. Rep
utation, experience and ability must
be assets of the man who gets the job
But some one will get it, for the di-
reotors are III earnest and the systems
are to go through without unneces-
Sary rrOcraStinatiOn.
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BHUTAILY ASSAULTED.

Last Friday night W. +. Daniels and
ID. - Larrabee, who were freightlng
Rev f. NJ. McCreary's household pos
Sessit ms from Okanogan to Oroville.
camped on the east side of the Okan-
|ogan river, some five miles south OF
4own. In the morning while engaged
1in cooking breakfast young indian
Mo.nan rushed into camp begging pro-
Election She was scantily clad. hys-
fteriral rom fright. and severely
bruised about the hands and head. She
|staTod that she had been in the hands
|Of party OF drunken Indians all
might and schockingly abused. She
|waated the men to hide her in the
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-04-26
4 GOOD SUGGESTION.

Monroe Harmon suggests that the
legislature by enactment designate II
Good Roads Day as an annual holi
day, with the recommendation that all
able bodied citizens observe 1t by do
ing voluntary road work. After the
eXpel ience of last Friday he believes
that such an arrangement would re-
suit in providing good roads through
out the state within few years. Some
such cortributary aid must be pro-
vided. or the roads in some parts OF
the srate will never be improved.
The Osoyoos company has purchased
the old homestead of w. S. keeler,
located short distance south of Oro-
VILE, on the west side of the Okanog-
an river Mr.. Keeler will remain on
the Premises this summer. 1t is the
intention of the Osoyoos company TO
subGivide the land and place IL on the
market in small tracts. The keetar
place is admirably located. and is one
of the oldest settled ranches in the
valley. 1t is not given out as to the
future intentions of Mr.. Keeler out
he will in all probability locate at
Seattle.
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selecsed to attend the democratic
state convention. to be held at Walla
Walla May 6. The following persons
We're named as delegates: C. II. Neal,
P. J.. Pmkston. Clay Fruit. r. S. An
glin. &. II. Mclean, B. l.. Smith, Fred
Thorp. b. A. Wilder, w. E. Grant, ].
j. Myers. J. G. Smith, Robert Gallup
G. y. Wheeler and e. r. Tyler. 1t is
understood that the sentiment of the
delegation is unanimous for Wilson
for President