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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23
UNION STATION.

The entertainment given under the
auspices of the ladies of the Deborah
society of the Presbyterian church, in
Cummings hall. Tuesday evening, was
the hit of the season. The attraction
was billed as a play entitled Union
Station" 1t was in fact pantomimic
extravaganza that kept the audience
in a constant uproar of convulsive
laughter from the beginning to the end
And what crowd there was, packed
like sardines in the large room. Ev-
cry seat was occupied, and standing
room was at a premium, as is said of
some strong drawing cards in the city
theatres. From the number present it
looked as though the entire population
had turned out. No railroad station
ever presented more verigated gath
ering. The departure of trains was
announced every few minutes, and
deliberately or grotesquely decorated
squads fled out of the dressing room
to take the train. There must have
been fifty, or more, persons taking
part, every individual entered into the
spirit of the occasion and every char
acter was exceptionally we'll repre-
sented. 1t was a very clever idea clev-
erly executed. 1t would be difficult to
distinguish the best from so many that
were simply immense. Among the
principal characters assumed and car
ried out almost to perfection were that
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23

Of the sharp tongued and garrulous
spinster, Mrs. L. M. Mcdonald; Bus
ter Brown, in the person of little Miss
Sybel McCammOn, and Busters moth
er,Miss Georgian Donald; G. l.. Arm
strong and Mrs. E. N. Grubb. with
retinue of congratulating friends,
made up the country wedding party
group; Mrs. AL. Fox hit off the immi-
grant woman with a flock of kids; J.
Friis and Mrs. r. Butler did the new
ly weds" to perfection; w. B. Sexson,
plump, sauve and dignified represent
ed President Taft with Miss Susie
Davis as Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Joe Nc
DOnnell as Helen Taft. This party
was headed by the little German band
grOtesquely made up and composed of
E. A. McMahan, c. II. Keoster, Frank
Bartell, E. w. Mallory and T. H. NAL
lory; theatrical troupe, with Miss
Florence Mills and Miss Grace Young
as stars, accompanied by a bevy of
pretty girls made charming appear
ance. The three little Misses Greiger
whose singing has often charmd audi
ences in this place, appeared as quaint
street singers; H. l.. Arnold, the pcs
tiferous hobo, was run out repeatedly
by Policeman MoKinzie; E. G. Rice
acted as station agent and train an
nOuncer; John e. Reese was head chef
and there were numerous other sub
ordinate roles none the less well rep
resented because they were not 50
conspicuous The noise and hustle of
the coming and going of the various
parties was fair representation of
railroad station, and the din created
by the amused crowd helped out the
delnsion. There were tables at which
refreshments, candies and periodicals
were sold, which were generously pat.
rOnized The ladies are to be congrat-
ulated upon the great success of the
undertaking, and while every member
Cf the society contributed cheerful
assistance to carry out the program,
to Mrs. J. w. Gilmor in particular is
due the happy outcome OF the effort.
She worked hard for weeks preparing
for the event and it certainly re-
quired much scheming, solicitation,
coaching and grueling labor to carry
out an entertainment planned on so
large scale.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23
POSTOFFICE ROBBED.

1t Is the practice of Postmaster Mills
to 60 to the Office every morning at
$50 o'clock for the purpose of closing
up the mails for the outgoing trains
and stage line. Thursday morning
when he reached the Office he discOv-
cred the back door open, the floor COW
cred with open letters and packages.
and the premises in general mussed
up condition. The Office had been
burglarized during the night. En-
trance was made through the back
door. The door is fastened with an or
dinary lock. The key is turned each
evening after the mail is distributed,
and for additional security a narrow
board driven in under the knob. one
end resting on the floor. Against this
board q stack of mail sacks Is piled
every night. 1t is the suppOsition that
the door was unlocked with a skele-
ton key, and moved backward and
forward until the brace was worked
out of place. There is no sign that
any force whatever was used on the
door. After gaining admittance the
visitor, or visitors, as there may have
been more than one mixed up in the
robbery, cut the strap of the Spokane
registered pouch and every letter and
package was opened. If there was any
money in the letters it was appropri-
ated. The registered mail Wednes-
day night is unusually lighter than
any other day in the week, and hence
the haul could not have been very
great. Attention was turned to the
safe and the knob of the door
knocked off. but the operators failed
to gain an entrance. From the pres
ence of coil of fuse it would appear
that it had been the intention to blow
open the safe. The thieves may pos
sibly have been frightened away before
their plans could be carried into exc
cutiOn. Among the tools left in the
office was heavy pinch bar, such as
is used by section men on the railroad.
1t was taken from the depot. There
was also brace and bit, new center
punch, hand AK: file and coil of
fuse. Up to the time of going to press
Postmaster Mills was unable to as
certain the amount contained in the
registered letters rif1ed. The only
other property missing is package
of official stamps that are used to close
up letters opened by mistake. They
are of no value whatever. AS the mud
on the floor from the robbers shoes
was not dry when the robbery was
discovered It is evident that the work
was done early in the morning. The
job does not bear the appearance of a
professional hand at the business No
clue was left that can be used in run
ming down the guilty party.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23
!sUBDIvIDING LAND.

Engineer Geo. ]. Gardiner Is en-.
gaEed this week surveying and plat.
ting 400 acres into five acre tracts fol
l.. f. Pourtales. This land that IL
being cut up into small holdings II
situated at the old cemetery, on the
west side of the OkanOgan river. and
close, to the base of the hills, some two
rpilet south of Oroyille. It will be
covered by the proposed ditch OF the
West Okanogan Irrigation district
and 1t Is the prospect of the construc.
ton of that ditch that led Mr.. Pour
tales to lay out the ground in small
lots. The land is at some elevation
above the valley, on the lower bench
that parallels the mountain range
that Is the western barrier of the mar
row valley of the OkanOgan. Under
water the soil will produce anything
that grows in this northern latitude
and produce in profuse luxuriance
1t Is especially adapted to the grow
ing of fruit, and with water 1t will be-
come as valuable as the best lands de-
voted to that purpose. Mr.. Pourtales
will have the ground plataed and laid
out in q manner to make 1t cOnven-
lent Of access to every tract. and place
invite investment 49,
holdings owing to their situation on
high ground and their proximity tC
town. The construction Of the pro
posed irrigation system insures an
ample supply of water. and water Is
all that Is necessary to stimulate the
naturally fecund soil. 1t Is also the one
indispensable aid to vegetation to give
the land Q real value. A five acre or
chard Is not large chunk Of land but
1t is large enough to keep one family
busy, and when in bearing 1t will not
only insure ample support for that
family,b provide comfortable sur.
plus besides. The time Is coming
when all the land of the valley, that
can be reclaimed by the application ol
water will be divided into small hold.
ings. The small orchard naturally re-
Quires intense cultivation. the best
care, and the most satisfactory re-
suits in the way Of production natur'
ally follows, There lots Of land, when
subdivided, to supply homes, surround.
ed by every comfort. for hundreds oi
families. In time this valley will be
one of the densest populated sections
of the state. where fruit growing and
truck gardening are the chief indus
tries. Mr. Pourtales has made time.
ly move, and his example will be fol.
low ed by others. Small tracts offered
at reasonable figures will attract new
settlers, hasten the development ol
the valley, provide homes for de-
sirable class Of people and add large
ly to the wealth of the county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23

largest portion of 10000 acres of the
richest orchard lands in the state re.
claimed will be directly tributary to
OrOvtlle. And this does not include
hundreds OF acres under private ir-
rigation projects In the valley In i'm
mediate touch with the town. Far
less orchard land than the acreage
around OrOville made Wenatchee one
OF the most fiourishing cities in Wash
ingt0n. 1t will do no less for Oroville
Immediate local improvements have
already this early in the season COM
menced. and from all reports will be
steadily followed up by building In
the business districts as well as in the
resident parts of town. AS starter
SamNel Blackler Is putting up a hand
some modern home just east of town
s. e. Minnick has started to build an
attractive residence on one of his East
Oroyille Orchard tracts. F. A. DeVos
Is toput up a cozy home on one of the
same tracts. Ed. Klingman Is figuring
on building pretty home on the hill
In the west part of town. T.. G. Rice
is studying plans for very handsome
residence to be built In the south part
of town. Andy Johnston has pur-
chased the Ed Cox place, charming
location ON the river bank In the north
partiOf town. and expects to add large
ly ~ the building. There are other
buildings ON north Main street OF a
business character soon to be con-
strueted. among which Is a $40 600
brick and concrete hotel, two or three
brick blocks. Q large frame store and
Office building and garage.
Take 1t all In all and the new year
Is opening up rosy. When one starts
to build It is an incentive to others,
and the example Is quickly followed.
Already 1t looks as though this would
be by far the most active year in the
building way the town has ever ex-
perienced. Moreover, a superior and
more permanent class Of improve
rnents are to mark the revival Of
building. The outlook is certainly
nlost encouraging. and this paper
feels justified In a little gloriflcation
over the bright prospects looming up
lust at the present time.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23
SCHOOL DISTRICT No. q.

Mrs. C. w. I.ttze.i. teacher OF District
No. %, closed q very successful seven
months term of school last Friday.
In addition to the regular school work
Mrs. Litzell has given her pupils IN
strrction in manual training AMI 40
mestic science. A pleasing program
was rendered fer the parents and
friends who we're present. after which
the contents OF large valentine sack
were distributed. Refreshments of
hot chocolate, cake and doughnuts,
nuts and candy were served. The Wis
itors were Mr. and Mrs Harry Brown
and daughter Lois. Nr. and Mrs. s. A.
DeMerchant, Mrs. ] i. He1netl, Mrs.
Dell Hart and Mrs. Harry Y Snafer
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23
A PRAISEWORTHY MOVE.

There is some talk of consolidating
the two athletic clubs. More sensible
talk was never INDUCED in. Let 1t
get beyond maze of words and be-
come a reality. There never was
room for two athletic clubs in the
town, and ample room for a good one.
The boys now have the necessary
tools that are required by those who
practice indoor athletics. with all
other necessary paraphernalia. Com
bine the property and single club
would be nicely equipped. BY all
means consolidate, and when cOnsol-
idatiOn is finally effected let the one
fiourishing organization become a per-
manent feature of the town. Why, in
time the consolidated club would be
in position to build it's own club
house, and one that would be credit
to both the organization and the town
in which it exists p. S. Wednesday
night a consolidation was decided up
on. Good. The combination of in
terests are busy planning a big con-
sOlidatiOn smoker for the near future
to celebrate the event and at the same
time start strenuous campaign for
new members. A long time lease has
been promised the boys on the Cum
mings building and success is at hand
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23

Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Mcdaniel were
over from their home near LOomis
Saturday. Mr.. Mcdaniel Is just re-
covering from very severe and SER
ious attack of Quinsey. and he is show
ing the effects of the hard seige that
he has been through.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-02-23

H. 3. Smith. a prosperous merchant
Of Tonasket. was visitor in OrOville
Tuesday.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
NOVEL BRAID DAISIES
THEY ARE MADE OF REVIVED
RlcK-RAcK TRIMMING.
cabochon Of Them Placed at the Side
Of White Lingerie or Straw Hat
Gives a Most Pleasing
Effect.

On one OF the expensive little hats
for children seen the other day
wreath Of daisies was used with great
effect. 1t was a model sent out by a
noted milliner in Paris, yet any
needlewoman could reproduce it. The
whole story hinges around the making
of the daisies.
Do you remember the old-fashioned
Tsck-rack braid uked on our baby
dresses? In those days our mothers
were busy in sewing together this ser
pentine braid in straight bands, in
more intricate flower designs, or in
motifs that were inset on yokes and
sleeves. Rick-rack trimming has been
revived. 1t is so easy and so very eff
fective that it comes back with dou-
BILE appeal.
The braid is serpentine and general
ly white in color. 1t can be sewed at
the points and very easily twisted in a
flower that, when a yellow center Of
braid or linen is added. resembles a
daisy with pleasing fidelity.
Some daisies can be made in double
rows; some in triple rows. The daisy
form then changes to a dahlia; but
whatever the flower may be. it is at
tractive.
When one daisy is made, you will re-
peat the process. which is very easy,
and add the daisies in a straight line
or in an irregular wreath, one follow
ed by two or three in a group.
A huge cabochon of these braid
daisies placed at the side of a white
lingerie hat or fine straw shape will
look new and will remind one Of the
popular field flowers that have been
accorded so much favor this spring.
From the millinery idea the clever
woman can depart into other fields of
dress. On dainty little flower frocks
of figured batiste, null or muslin, lit
tie clusters of rick-rack daisies can be
placed at the girdle, on the ends of
sashes or in garlands that hold up the
drapery at the side of skirt.
A high waist line can be outlined
with these pretty little flowers. AS
the rick-rack braid is procurable in
several widths, daisies can be made in
several sizes. and delightful variety
can be given by grouping little and
big flowers.
Rick-rack can be bought at the art
needlework department or at the no
ton counter of any large store. There
promises to be much work in this new
flower idea.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
Washstand for the Nursery.

A nursery washstand of wicker, or
namented with the new composition
called French Bisque." which is COM
ing into usage, is made to hold two lit
tie pink china wash bowls, two pitch
ers, soap dish, and powder box, all
of ping china. 1t is convenient
height for the children to use, and 30
pretty it should dispel the usual dread
of clean face and hands, which soap
and water seem to suggest to the In
fantile mind. The pitchers have the
advantage OF being small enough for
any child to lift for himself.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
The Chief REQUISITE.

David Belaaco, in an interview in
New York, condemned a certain ultra
modern type of society woman
This type, which luckily isn't
numerous" he said, elves on noto-
riety. To a woman Of this type law
yer said one day:
Eyes, madam, can get you the
divorce you desire. For $500 can
get a divorce-and get It without
publicity, too
"She wrinkled her smooth, white,
well-powdered forehead in a frown;
she bit her roughed and over-red lips
in annoyance.
"But what would It cost she ask
ed, with publicity2'"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
Floral Tahle pecoratlona.

Have you ever seen table in sum
mer decorated with wild carrot? It
costs nothing and when arranged in
masses in a deep green bowl is cool
and dainty. If you can get the seed
pods to mix in with the carrot the eff
feet is heightened. In selecting a
floral centerpiece strive for variety,
Have a different decoration for each
meal. Even If flowers must be used
more than once, as is natural where
one has small garden, it takes little
time to have a separate decoration for
each meal. At breakfast keep the
scheme simple, Some people will not
use flowers at this meal, but few
blooms In a slender vase are sure to
attract The dinner decoration should
have thought put on 1t.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21

1t merely consists OF an ordinary
ribbon book-marker, of sufficient
length to pass between the leaves in
the manner shown, cut into points at
the ends and frayed out into fringes.
Attached to the ribbon is small
piece of card Can old visiting card win
answer the purpose). cut into points
at each side, which slides up or down
the ribbon, and may be easily moved
to the particular spot that It is neces-
sary to mark.
The diagram on the right hand side
clearly shows the shape in which the
card should be cut out. and the rib
bon is threaded through the two Sits.
which, by the way. should be made
amply large enough to allow the card
to be freely moved either up or down.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
NOTHING TO DO BUT WAIT
Weary Husband Simply Hopeful,
Knowing Well That He Couldn't
Do Anything Else.

Even the bright sunshine failed to
cheer the man in the motor car. He
sat all huddled up in his heavy driv-
ing coat.
A friend passed.
"Hallo, Johnson" he said. whats
up? How long have you been here?"
ooh, about four hours!" said the mo-
torist, miserably.
What's trouble-tire burst?"
The motorist shook his head.
Engine gone wrong? Short of Pc
troll? If so, l can"
Thanks, old man. She's running
fine, and the tanks full"
Then what the dickens is the mat
teri"
"Oh, nothing" murmured the motor
ist. I'm only waiting for my wife.
She's been kissing her sisters new
baby ever since ten in the house there.
Perhaps she'll be finished presently;
then we can go home to dinner. I'm
so hungry"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
He Could.

A northern visitor in the south tells
the following story to illustrate the
taciturnity of the southern negro.
He had asked Steve, typical darby
of the region, numerous questions con-
corning a certain plantation, and to
each the negro gave the invariable re-
ply Of "Yahs, sah."
Steve" asked the somewhat exas-
perated northerner, don't you say
anything but 'Yahs, sah? Can't you
say No, sir?"
The negro bllnked his eyes INDECENT
ly for a moment and replied, "Yahs,
sah".-Judge.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
Zeke Knew RUFF.

Rufe was telling zeke about a ter
rible escapade he had had the night
before after he had crossed the dam
at the river and was making for his
cabin about a half mile through the
dark woods.
And Jest as / stepped inter de
brush / hears funny noise like a
shoat snortin. / looks up an a blue
light jumps out er de groun' and
shapes itself into a ghost about six
foot tall Red fire was a-fickerin' out
Of its nose. 1t stood still kinder, then
lifted long, bony finger an says:
I want you, Rufe Jackson
II walks up to It and shakes my
own finger right in its face You
mind yore business and I'll mind
mine says, and turns on my heel
and goes right on.
Nov, what'd you err done. zeke. in
a case like dat?'
I'D er done Jest what you done,
you burned lying niger.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
OUTDOOR LIFE.
VIII Not Offset the III Effects o
Coffee and Tea When One Cannot
Digest Them.
A farmer Saws:


For ten years or more I suffered
from dyspepsia and stomach trouble,
caused by the use of coffee (Tea con-
tains caffeine, the same drug found
in Coffee, until got so bad had to
give up coffee entirely and almost give
up eating. There were times when
could eat only boiled milk and bread;
and when ! went to the field to work
I had to take some bread and butter
along to give me strength.
II doctored steady and took almost
everything / could get for my stomach
In the way of medicine, but If I got
any better It only lasted little while.
[ was almost walking skeleton.
zone day I read an ad for Postum
and told my wife would try 1t, and as
to the following facts will make afi-
davit before any Judge:
II quit coffee entirely and used Pos
tum in its place. have regained my
health entirely and can eat anything
that Is cooked to eat. I have increased
IN weight until now weigh more than
/ ever did. have not taken any medi-
cine for my stomach since began
using Postum.
my family would stick to coffee al
first. but they saw the effects It had
on me and when they were feeling
bad they began to use Postum, one at
q time. until now we all use Postum
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek, Mich.
Ten days' trial az Postum IN nIaca
Of coffee proves the truth, an easy and
pleasant way.
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs There's rea-
son"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears fr0m time 10 time. Tshey
ere Hsnuinss true, cad full % huuaD
tBtoToat.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
Shetland Wool shawIa-

Little Shetland wool shawla are
much better for seashore use than
scarfs Of chiffon or mousseIine de sole,
as they do not crinkle IN the damp
ness; their price is far from prohib
tive. averaging less than one dollar;
they have recommendation in a.
ways being becoming to any Womus.
and especially to young xjsia
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No 6marting-p cells
Fine-Acts Quickly. Try II for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. illus.
trated Book in each Package. Murine is
compounded by our Oculsts-not a "Patent Ned
icine"-but used In successful Physicians' Prac-
tce for many years. Now dedi Gated to the Pub
lie and sold by Druggists at 25c and Soc per Bottle.
Murine Eye salve In Aseptic Tubes, CSC and Soc.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
stylish Gloves.

White is still the proper shade in
gloves, but tans are also good form
and the various shades OF taupe are
growing in popularity. Champagne
color is correct with the right cos
tune. and black gloves win be much
worn with the seasons popular white
costumes.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21

Instead Of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer Paxtine,
which Is cheaper and better At drug
gists, 25c box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21

suffer from interruptions and have
occasionally to put book down at a
moments notice. win find It a great
convenience, as it not only marks the
page, but also indicates the particu-
lar place ia the page at which reading
ceased
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
Close and Near.

Promoter-Haven't you any close
friends who have money?
INVENTOR have one; but he is too
close to give up any.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-06-21
DRESS FOR THE AFTERNOON
Costume That, While In the Latest
Style, Is Simple and Not
Too Snowy.

Our illustration shows one of the
afternoon dresses worn by Miss
Frances Cameron in her new play.
The jacket, which is of lace, has the
Empire effect Tho edges of the coat