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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1912-02-16
HAPPENINGS in
WHITMAN COUNTY
EVENTS OF INTEREST TO GAZETTE
READERS TRANSPIRE In MANY
NEIGHBORING TOWNS.
LACROSSE.

J. c. Thomassen of Cotton, was in
town over Sunday.
Ira Camp made business trip to
Walla Walla from Sunday till Tues
day.
J. Swindel will take up his duties
again at the Pampa blacksmith shop
after an absence of two years.
A. j. Logsdon shipped a car of
hogs from this place on Tuesday.
P. o. King and H. Carmin left
Tuesday for Colfax.
The 500 card club was entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Knowlton on
Friday evening. Mrs. ]. E. Moore
and Chas. Moore won the prizes.
Seven tables were played and all re-
port a royal time.
The Ladies Reading club met with
Mrs. ]. G. Schadegg Thursday.
VIM. Hope of Kahlotus, visited La
Crosse between trains Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Camp are pack
ing their household goods prepare
tory to moving to Colfax, where Mr..
Camp will have charge of the Kerr
Clifford Warehouse.
Miss Rockhill was the guest of
Miss Marten Tuesday evening re-
turning Saturday to Pampa.
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PULLMAN.

The evangelistic meetings being
conducted by the Stevens team are
attracting large crowds.
Pullman Chapter Royal Arch
Masons have contributed 500
towards the fund for entertaining
the G. A R. encampment in this city
The State College is planning a
short course in road building for the
benefit of county commissioners,
county engineers, road supervisors
and anyone else interested in road
building. The course will last for
four weeks.
Walter Peoples has gone to Cut
Bank, Montana, to take up his resi-
dence on a homestead. He has been
employed at the Hamilton hardware
store.
Eliza Duff, a college student, has
been seriously i'll with blood poison
as result of a scratch on the ear
while wrestling with another stu
dent.
The O.-W. R. & N. trestles in this
city are being replaced with truss
bridges. The change will lessen the
danger in times of high water.
Mrs. Henry Henke, aged 25 years
and wife of a professor at the State
college, jumped from second story
window of the Else hospital Satur-
day night during the supper hour
and was dead when picked up. Her
neck was broken. Mrs. Henke had
shown slight signs of insanity since
the death a few days ago of an infant
son.
President Bryan of the State col
lege and family have arrived in New
York from their European tour and
are expected to return to Pullman
soon.
The college glee club is on it's an
nual tour through eastern Washing
ton this week.
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MOCKONENiA.

Rev. Fowler of Diamond preached
to a small audience Sunday morning
and evening.
Grandma Freeman, mother of Mar
ion Freeman, died at her home near
st. John, Monday. Grandma was well
known here. having spent a part of
her time here with her son. The rel
atives have the sympathy of their
friends in this their sad hour Of
bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A Ellis were Sun
day passengers to Elberton.
Jas. Dobbins and family visited
relatives in Garfield Sunday.
Willard Lloyd was down near
Hooper on business, the first of the
week
Doc Pernell of Colfax worshiped
in this vicinity Sunday.
Joe Hubbard and family spent
Sunday with e. F. Norman; also
with Leo Hunt.
Mrs. Joe Hunt spent last week
with Mrs. Jesiger near Endicott.
L. L. Page attended preaching in
this vicinity Sunday.
Bart Davis has been the guest of
friends north of town the last few
days.
Happy Jack will work for Harry
Cotton this summer.
L. A. Littlepage transacted bust
ness in Garfield, Wednesday.
Mrs. Lloyd was pleasant caller
at Boon Freemans Wednesday.
Mr.. Fuss will WELD the rod at
Mockonema school the rest of the
term.
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ENDICOTT.

The weather continues warm and
springlike. A number of farmers
have been blowing for several days
and a few have begun seeding.
c. R. Hayes left Sunday evening
for Los Angeles in response to tele-
gram stating that his father, who
went down there for the winter sew
eral weeks ago, was seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Eaton are re-
joicing over the birth of a son.
Word has been received that L. F.
Smith, who is spending the winter in
Los Angeles, is having serious
trouble with his eyes.
Rev. w. H. Rogers has accepted a
pastorate in San Diego, California,
and will leave Monday for his new
fed of labor. Mrs. Rogers and chill
dren will visit her parents, who live
near Edmonton, Alberta, before 60
ing to San Diego.
Mrs. E. l.. Irwin entertained a
number of young people at her home
on Monday evening in honor of Miss
Grace Jordan.
Misses Clara Sherman and Mary
Boulder entertained the high school
and faculty at the home of the latter
at very pleasant Heart Party" on
the evening Of st. Valentines Day.
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LAMONT.

George Howell was in Portland
last week to attend the funeral of his
father, who died at the advanced age
of 80 years.
Poles have arrived to begin con-
struction on the telephone line to St.
John. Arrangements have also been
made for constructing a long dis
lance line to Spokane at an early
date.
Rev. H. l. Bittner, presiding elder,
will preach in the Congregational
church Saturday, February II, at
1000 a. m. followed by quarterly
conference. He will preach in the
Dewey Schoolhouse at 1880 Satur-
day evening. Sunday services as fol-
lows: At the Alki schoolhouse at
1880 a. M, at Gresham church $3.50
p. M, and at Revere 1880 p. m.
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PENNINGTON.

Miss Genevieve Downs, who has
been i'll much of the school year. has
resigned as teacher in the primary
department of the Pennington
school. The position is being filled
by Miss Edna Langlois, a State Col.
lege student, who recently took the
teachers examination.
The Pennington postoffce will
have a postal savings bank depart
ment beginning March 8.
The Odd Fellows had work and
served a banquet the latter part OF
last week. The first degree was put
on by team from the Oakesdale
lodge.
William Quinn of Spokane has
purchased 1877 acres of fine Level
bottom land a few miles north OF
Pennington from J. H. Lawson. The
price was $3.50 an acre.
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DIAMOND,

Mr.. t. E. Allen accepted the prin-
cipalship of the Diamond school, TAX
ing charge Monday.
w. NJ. Stipe made a flying trip to
Spokane Sunday.
F. NJ. Hamilton visited friends in
Colfax Saturday and Sunday, return
ing Monday.
The pulpit in the Baptist church
was occupied Sunday by a Methodist
minister.
Robert Ping of Spokane, a former
resident of Diamond, visited with
friends here last week, returning to
Spokane Saturday.
Mrs. Harvey Beach of Idaho is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs F. M. Hamilton,
and other relatives this week.
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ST. JOHN.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Walker have
arrived from Washtucna to take over
the management of the Cedarhold
hotel, formerly conducted by Mrs.
Roth.
AS result of the revival meetings
which closed last week there have
been 33 additions to the membership
of the Christian church. Evangelist
w. S. Lennon, who conducted the
meetings, has gone to Thornton to
hold series of meetings.
The ladies of the Methodist church
have started campaign for the pur-
pose of raising the debt on the par
sonage.
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superintendent association in this
place Saturday was attended by 26
of the leading educational men of
the county. The next meeting of the
association will be held in this place
April 10.
The Garfield local of the Farmers
Union at their last meeting discussed
a plan for uniting all the farmers
telephone lines of Whitman county
under one management.
cmfwy cvmwy mfwy mfw
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HAY.

Miss Nelson of the Long Hollow
school has resigned her position and
returned to her home at Everett,
Wash.
Frank Endsley of Penawawa, was
in Hay, Saturday and Sunday.
l. M. Curtis was over in the Pampa
country on business Saturday.
The two Hay students who took
the recent state examination, both
succeeded in obtaining their di-
plomas. They made the following
averages: Nola Dobson 81 ga, and
Grace Taggart 80 So.
Mrs. Cy Neal of Lacrosse was Wis
iting Mrs. w. w. Day in Hay this
week.
J. A. Logston of Lacrosse was in
town this week buying hogs.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Curtis
Sunday.
Rev. Staten, of Winona, will fill his
regular appointment at the Hay
church Sunday. He will have a
special singer with him who will have
charge of the choir and furnish spec
ial music for the services.
Miss Huffman of Clayton is spend
ing few days with her sister, Mrs.
H. E. Splater.
Mr.. Mccall, while blowing his
ranch recently, had the misfortune
OF breaking one of his ribs. He is
suffering pretty severely at this
writing.
Miss Eggerth, the efficient Hay
primary teacher, and the High
School girls are preparing a Valen-
tine box and short program for St.
Valentines day.
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MAIDEN.

cessful in securing enough subscrip-
lions for stock to warrant going
ahead with their building associa-
ton. A building committee has
been appointed.
w. J. Resner, we'll known young
man of Maiden, has been arrested
and taken to Spokane to answer to
the charge of forgery.
The trainmen have announced a
big dance to be held Monday even
ing, February 10. An orchestra from
Rosalia will furnish the music.
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TEKOA.

Dates for the Tekoa Harvest Car
n'val have been fixed for September
"a, rs, 26 and IT. This will be the
second carnival to be given by the
association.
Tekoa people and settlers over the
line in Idaho are pleased with the
order of the Whitman county COM
missioners for the establishment OF
the Hangman creek road. 1t will be
water grade road connecting with
road across the reservation and will
be opened this spring. Damages to
the amount of $3.50 will be paid to
the owners of the land through
which the road passes.
Invitations have been issued by
the local lodge Knights of Pythias
for celebration of the 50th ami
versary of the order to be held Fri
day evening, February %.
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ELBERTON.

The schools and all church meet
lngs have been closed by order of the
board of health On account of the
prevalence of scarlet fever. Four
FAMILIES are quarantined. The dis
ease is IN a very light form and it is
hoped that the precaution taken by
the health board will prevent it's
spread. All the cases are children
County Nurse Mckinney was nm
from Colfax Wednesday and fumi-
gated the school house If no more
cases develop it is thought that
school will begin again next Monday
Chris Ringer was a Colfax visitor
Wednesday as was also c. N. Hin
ch1iff and G. NJ Hume
H. C. Eitel will build coal house
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UNIONTOWN.

Miss Emma Reiland and NJ J.
Fuchs, two well known Uniontown
young people, were married at st.
Boniface church last week. A re-
ception and dance was given their
numerous friends at the opera house
Wednesday evening.
The American Yeoman will give
a grand ball at the Uniontown opera
house Friday evening of this week.
Otto Moehrle, who was taken to
Spokane some time ago for an opera
ton for appen 'icitis, is gaining in
health rapidly.
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Two Maiden Grades Accredited

The attention of the Gazette has
been called to the fact that an
Olympia dispatch published two
weeks ago gave Maiden credit for one
year of high school work. We are
glad to announce that State Superin-
tendent Dewey has notified Maiden
that the school has been accredited
for both the ninth and tenth grades
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GARFIELD.

R. c. McCroskey is planning to
build barn So by $50 feet for his
teams on the south ranch.
Ratio, the impersonator, is booked
for Tuesday evening, February 20,
as the third number of the entertain
ment course.
Clifford Emmons has returned
from Iowa to again take up his resi-
dence in the Garfield country.
S. H. Wines has shipped several
carloads of potatoes from Garfield in
the past month.
The meeting Of the principals and
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COTTON.

The new instruments for the high
school orchestra have arrived and an
hour after school each day is given
to practice. There are IA pieces in
the orchestra.
A petition has been filed with the
council asking for an extension of
the water mains to the southwestern
part of town.
Birthday surprise parties were
given for Mrs. F. M. Weber, Mrs. H.
5. Gransch and Miss Jane Brennan
last week
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PALOUSE.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Choat have re-
turned from a four months trip
through the central states.
Frank w. Boyd, who has been liv-
ing in Southern Idaho for several
years, has returned to Palouse and
expects to locate here permanently.
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WINONA.

Seeding was begun here last week.
K. w. Thompson was the first one to
be out with a drill.
A. James has moved to Sprague.
Sunday School officers have been
elected as follows: c. H. EIDE, super
lntendent; Guy Hughes, assistant
superintendent; Mrs. G. H. Eide, sec
retary-treasurer; Miss Helen Block
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A niece of flannel damnened

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Liniment and bound
on to the affected parts is superior to
any plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest give
it trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt
relief which it affords. Sold by all
dealers.
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Notice of Collection of 1911 Taxes

Pursuant to law I hereby give no
tice to the public that the tax rolls
for the year 1911 have been deliv-
cred to me and as treasurer for the
County of Whitman, State of Wash
ington, I will receive both personal
and real taxes for the year 1911 on
and after Monday, February 9Th,
1912.
Dated this 30th day of January,
1912.
w. NJ. DUNCAN,
Treasurer of Whitman County,
Washington.
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Can't look well, eat well or feel
we'll with impure blood feeding your
body. Keep the blood pure with Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take
exercise, keep clean and you will have
long life.
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WILCOX.

A very pleasant evening was spent
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Vanices
by many of their friends and neigh
bors. They were entertained by good
music, card games, dancing and a
good time in general.
The Wilcox dances will hereafter
be conducted by the Grange Mr.. E..
o. Piborn will be manager. Mr..
Piborn is we'll known and we'll liked.
He is capable of running a dance
without help, and has done so in the
past. The change meets the approx
al of the patrons of the Wilcox
dancers and general good time is
looked forward to. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend The first
dance will be given Feb. %, and
every two weeks thereafter.
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YOU CAN PREPAY FARES

While these rates apply Westbound
only, fares may be prepaid by de-
posting value of the ticket with your
local agent, and an order will be tele-
graphed to any address given. Aid
in telling of our vast resources and
wonderful opportunities for Home
building.
Illustrated and reliable printed mat
ter will be mailed anyone to whom
you wish it sent, by addressing
VIM. McMURRAY, Gen. Pas. Agent,
Portland, Oregon.
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The Huttig news., 1912-01-27
"fin' Craig for County Treasurer.

The News this week announces
j. D. Craig. Familiarity known BY
his many friends throughout the
county as Fin" as a candidate 70.
the office of Treasurer of Union
county. subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary. Finn is
a son of P. G. Craig. one of the
pioneers of FL Dorado and Union
county who was loved by all the
early settlers. He is an energetic,
honest, worthy and capable young
man who is competent in every
way to make an excellent county
treasurer and if he is the choice of
the people will always be found at
his office during business hours
ready to attend to your wants and
accord you courteous treatment.
He is one Of the best known young
men of FL Dorado and has a large
acquaintance throughout the eoun-
ty and hopes to meet personally all
the voters with whom he is not
personally acquainted, but should
he fail to do this The News has no
hesitenoy in saying that you will
make no mistake in casting your
ballot at the the primary for him
as he will make painstaking and
efficient treasurer if elected.
The Huttig news., 1912-01-27
TYPEWRl TERS GIVEN
AWAY.

The Emerson Typewriter Com
pany of Woodstock. H.. have re-
gently given away over 400
If the highest grade Wholly visible
Emerson TYpewriters maze IN the
world. They have gone INTO every
5tats and territory in the United
States. They may be some in
lour town. They are giving them
way everywhere TO men. women.
'oys and girls, over 10 years of
.ge. on surprisingly liberal condi-
ions.
If you could make any use Of a
$4,000 typewriter, providing it
lid not cost you even one cent.
hen in a letter or on a postal card
addressed to Frank L. Wilder,
President. Woodstock. H., simply
say. Mail me all your Free Of
ters. and by return mail you will
receive their Free Offers. the
names Of over 400 who. have re-
gently received typewriters free.
and you will learn on what easy
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typewriters free right away.
The Emerson Typewriter is one
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typeWriters made in the world.
Many who have used the EMER-
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If you could possibly make any
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The Huttig news., 1912-01-27
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
George Clinton Writes of Men and Affairs at
kaii0na! Capitol.

Have, you noticed the new Wash
ington letter appearing regularly
in these columns?
If you are not reading them you
should begin at once to do so. Our
Washington correspondent is
George Clinton, who is a close per
sonal friend of the president and
various cabinet members. senators
and congressman. No other news
paper correspondent stands higher
at Washington than George Clinton
and his letters are by far the best
that we ever read and had the
pleasure of offering to our readers.
Our news columns cover the inn
p3rtant transactions of congress.
but Clinton writes of the people
who are making things transpire,
and his letters are always interest
ing and timely. They are non
partisan, and the more reliable.
This unusually strong feature is
only one of many that this paper
contains and we promise our read
ers some especially attractive
features and special articles during
the year 1912.
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District Teachers Meeting.

The following is the program of
the District Teachers Meeting to
be held at Strong at 10 o'clock,
January %. Teachers are urged
and others are invited to be pres
ent:
Music.
Normal Training Miss Grace Green
The New School Laws z.................
-......-..-.......--,~....-- A. D. Murphy
The Duty of Parents to Student
........,. Miss Carrie F. Harrell
Vocal solo Miss Roxie Clark
The 1911 Arkansas State Teach
ers Association .................--
-......a Miss Geraldine Mahony
The Optimist's View of Our
Profession......................R.J. Taylor
Consolidation of Districts ...-..
......----...-.... F. K. Cooper
Piano Solo. Miss Willie Finney
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Missionary Union Meets.

The Woman's Missionary union
met Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock with Mrs. Howard. There
being nine members and two visit
ors present, Mesdames Townsend
and Runnells being the visitors
Meeting opened by singing Jesus
Lover of My Soul; prayer by Mrs.
Millstead. We had a heart to
heart talk from everyone present.
which was enjoyed by all. Select
readings by Mesdames Howard
and Moore. Mrs. Runnells gave
in her membership, we are glad to
have her come work with US and
extend to her a hearty welcome
Meeting closed by repeating Lord s
prayer. Every member is request
ed to be present next Tuesday.
(Omitted last week by mistake.)
TIE Woman's Missionary union
met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
]. B. Crockett, this being our regu-
lar monthly open meeting. There
we're ten members and twenty-one
visitors present. Meeting opened
by singing Rock of Ages and Stand
Up for Jesus; prayer by Mrs. Town
send and readings by members on
Womans' Work, What They Have
Done and Are Doing Today We
enjoyed a very interesting reading
and talk from our president, Mrs.
Howard. Meeting was closed with
short prayer by Mrs. Car2ill. We
were served with delicious refresh
The Huttig news., 1912-01-27
W. P. McGowen for Road 0yerseer.

The News announces Walter
P. McGowen of Bolding as can
didate for Road Overseer of Lapile
township, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary Mr.
McGowen is young man who has
had considerable experience in
road building and being a hustler
will give the tax payers full value
for their money. He is competent
in every way to fill the office with
credit to all and believes that the
eastern end of the township is en-
titled to the office this time as it
has been held by men living in the
middle and west end for the past
several years. He asks you to in
vestigate his qualifications and if
you find him o. K. to support him
at the polls and promises to see
that all the roads of the township
are properly worked. A vote for
him is a vote for a deserving citi-
zen who will make a faithful officer.