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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN.
~ otrong Corps Of Teachers and a
Large Attendance.

Inc public schools opened Tuesday
WIN full corps of nine teachers. The
attendance for the opening day was
larger than the first day of school las
year, and the indica lions point to the
largest attendance of any year in the
history OF the school. The old school
mouse In the south part of town has
oeeh made inhabitablc with two teach
ers installed in charge of classes from
Tie nrst to the sixth grades. The same
grades are taught in the high school
oullding, so that the children living
III the two parts of the district are
able to attend school without being
compelled to walk long distances. The
trustees have been fortunate in cecur-
lLg an excellent force of teachers Sew
eral of them taught here last year and
made good, and the new additions
promise to keep up with those who
nave been tried and not found want
Ing. The trustees and the teachers
VIII do all in theis power to keep
the school up to the high standard
attained last year, and parents and
scholars should cooperate in the good
work. Such a combination working
toward the one end of building up
the school cannot fail to make a rec
ord. 1t is the united pull together
that develops the school spirit and
brings about the best results.
1T was reported some time ago that
athletics would be Narred out of the
high school this term. That had the
effect of cooling the ardor of older
scholars, and had tendency to cut
down the high school attendance. This
paper is pleased to be able to state
that the report was all a mistake.
Athletics are to be encouraged, and
the trustees will lend all the aid in
their power to make that feature of
the school attractive to the pupils and
keep up the enthusiasm manifested
last term. 1t is the intention to put
the selection of a coach in the hands
ci the boys, and let the boys manage
the athletic feature along business
principles. 1t is believed that this at
titude of the trustees will attract the
attendance of a number of students
who otherwise would not have en-
tered school this year. 1t is felt that
by putting the business management
of the foot ball and basket ball teams
directly in the hands of the pupils
they will take an Interest and pride
in the responsibility and exert every
effort to make a creditable showing
by the end of the term, both in the
contests that may take place and the
financial showing.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
SOME FROST.

The ice cream social and water
melon feast advertised for last Friday
evening in the public park, to be given
under the joint management of the
Civic League and band, was disap-
pointment from Il financial point OF
view. For the first time IN weeks
the weather turned cold and blustery,
and it was impossible to hold an out
door gathering, although the park was
strung with electric lights and prep
arations made to accommodate ana
entertain a crowd in the open air. Inc
social was transferred to the Orpheum
theatre, where ice cream was served
to all who cared to indulge. The at
tendance was not as large as it should
have been. considering the object OF
the entertainment. In order to make
both ends meet, with little hopes OF
q lap over, a dance was given by the
hand The music and refreshments
were excellent, and those who were
present managed to have very eoou
time.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
DEMOCRAT.

united States Senator-James H.
uese first choice l.; second choice s..
"eorge F. Cottrerill first choice 6;
'econd choice 81. George Turner first
ono'ce S6; second choice 9. w. w.
o'acK first choice z; second choice
90. Hugh c. Todd first choice Il;
second choice 6.
representatives in Congress-C. G..
uiii nrst choice %; second choice s.
warren W. Tolma, first choice 10;
second choice %. Patrick Shine first
'aoice H.; second choice 16. H. q.
merritt first choice 10; second choic,
1e.
Legislature-A. j. Nickle As; E. F.
Eanker rs.
snerin-Cyrus F. Thorp G2.
Auditor-Harry v Clifford GA.
Clerk-W. E. Gamble GA.
Prosecuting Attorney-A. j. O'Con-
nor 65.
Assessor-P. H. P.nkston SO.
Engineer-Geo. H. Major 80; Galen
Il. Wheeler 80; Gardiner 2.
superintendent o. Schools-Edgar
a. Allison %; Georgian Donald At.
commissioner First District-M. P
-afkin So; E. E. Parsons 2.
EFecinct Committeeman-Jas. M
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AN OKANOGAN PRODUCT.

w. Leonard Davi' arrived in town
Saturday, and started in to guide the
mental footsteps of the rising gener.
alton that attends the public school
this week as teacher of agriculture
and other branches. Mr.. Davis is an
Okanogan boy, and one of the resi-
dents of the county can we'll feel
proud Of He graduated from Pull
man college with high honors, and
comes to this school highly recon-
mended for his ability as an instruc-
tor. Mr.. Davis is a son of the w. L..
Davis who owned handsome orchard
near Ophir, where he lived many,
many years. In early days when stag
ing was the only means Of getting
into or out of this upper country the
Davis home was the dinner station
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DODGING A DEBT.

We have before us a little slip of
MANILA tag board almost the size of
a postal card that is familiar to every
newspaper man in the land. 1t is for
warded to d newspaper by the post
master whenever subscriber ceases
to take the paper out of an office. The
reason why the paper lies dead in the
office is checked off on this printed
slip. The printed headings are re
moved to-" with new address; re
moved-left no address; mo such
NUMBER" mot found" refused"
unclaimed" In a majority of cases
the check mark is prefxed to re
fused If other newspaper men have
had the same experience as the Gaz-
ette in nine cases out of ten where the
cause of non-delivery of the paper is
refusal to take it out of the Office on
the part of the subscriber that sub
scriber is indebted for the paper. He
just takes this means of repudiating
a debt. 1t is a plain case of petty
larceny, in which the victim has no
recourse. The card mentioned here
bears the name of a Nelson subscrib-
er, who has been reading the Gazette
for five years without paying for it.
This office never crowds any man un-
able to pay up promptly. The pub
Usher has told this subscriber several
times that he would await his conven-
| ience for the pay, and has been stalled
off with promises of wood. If the sub
scriber derived any pleasure from the
paper we are glad of it. If he feels
better by repudiating the debt we do
not wish to imbitter his joy with a
squirt of wormwood, yet we cannot
refrain from expressing con empt for
any man who takes that means for
shirking a just debt, q practice alto
sether too common among readers O.
H. wspapers.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
BAND DANCE TONIGHT,

The band is to give a dance in the
Orpheum theatre tonight, which should
be attended by every lover of the
game in town and vicinity. The pro-
ceeds are to be applied to the benefit
of the organization, and especially for
that reason there should be a large
turn out If there is any one organ
ization in town that is deserving of
the encouragement and united support
of the community it is the local band.
1t is one of the best bands outside
Of the largest cities in the ctatc, an
advertisement for the town besides a
source of much pleasure to the popu-
lation. Those who do not dance shou' d
help out good cause by investing in
tickets, as it costs money to keep the
band going
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
NOTES OF ELECTION

There We're 166 republican votes
cast ~ democratic, 10 socialist and
progressive.
The Offices of justice of the nean,
and constable almost went by default
ho candidates being named.
Blacller and Gardiner are evidor+1,,
popular people in this communitv
Both gentlemen received very aatter-
ing support.
from the size of tie registration for
the primary election it is safe TO saw
that Oroville will cast upward of 4oC
votes at the gener;l election in No
vember.
Two voters appeared at the polls
ana would vote only upon county seat
elimination. The excuse made was
that they were not acquainted with
the candidates and did not care TO
vote haphazzard.
Miss Donald, who taught school her,
ior two terms, received strong SUD-
port form the democrats. AS the re-
publicans had no candidate for school
superintendent Miss Donald received
several republican votes.
Only one solitary progressive vote
was cast, and in this case secrecy did
not figure in the vote. 1t was a case
OF force as the voter guilty of the
act had promised a progressive candi-
date for congress to vote for him.
lie felt he had to make his word
Sood, and he deserves credit for the
display of nerve.
One of the happiest features of the
primary election was the loyalty in
which Oroville voters stood by home
candidates. This is the first time this
unanimity of sentiment has manifest
ed itself in this place, and it makes
for more united community hence
forth, or at least we truly hope so.
There is no feature of the election
that so pleases the Gazette as this
manifestation of adhesion among home
people. Heretofore local candidate,
as rule, has been a victim to fac
tional differences and was lucky if
he could carry his own precinct.
Messrs. Blackler, Gardiner, Parsons
and Case received very substantial en-
dOrSement
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11

OF the stage line, and the travelling
public will remember the excellent
meals that were served by that charm
ing lady, Mrs. Davis. The place was
so home-like, so pleasant, SO quiet,
so delightfully."- inviting and hospitable
that the dust covered traveller in sum-
mer and the half frozen traveller in
winter entered the door of the Davis
domicile with pleasant anticipations
that were never disappointed, and LEFT
with feelings of regret. 1t was in the
atmosphere of such placid Christian
home that Prof. Davis grew to man
hood, and he could not we'll be other
wise than kindly, refined gentleman.
We knew w. Leonard when he was
kid around the ranch home, and we
were pleased indeed to see that he
had grown up to be such stalwart,
clean cut, intelligent looking young
gentleman. He informs us that if he
can succeed in securing a house his
father and mother will spend the win
ter in Oroville. Those who know the
family will sincerely trust a house
can be secured.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Minutes of the meeting of the town
council of Oroville, WASH, September
7 1914.
Present-Mayor Grubb and Council
men Beale, Murray, Blackler and
Smith.
Minutes of the pervious meeting
read and approved.
Statement of taxes on lots Z and 8,
block 46, was read and on motion was
approved.
On motion the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid: E. R.
Hoose, salary, $76; S. r. Case, salary,
SIS; John Collins, labor on water
works, SIS; Union Iron Works, cast
ing, $500; G. H. Neal, salary $25; d.
c. Smith, cleaning yard at Peerless
hotel, $14; Similkameen Power Co.,
lights and power, $1O6.35; Oroville
Commercial Co., supplies, $31.1O; G. L.
Armstrong, taxes for 1908, $7.7S; G. l..
Armstrong, interest on water works
bonds, $780,
On motion council adjourned until
Wednesday, September 10, 1914, TO-.
the purpose of transacting the re-
mainder of the regular business.
e. R. HOOSE, Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
REPUBLICAN.

United States Senator-Wesley L.
Jones 12O.
representative in Congress-Harry
Rosephaupt first choice 8; second
choice IL. w. A. Halterman, first
choice l; second choice 7. Percy P.
Powell, first choice Z; second choice
" George w. Schafer, nrst choice 7;
second choice 3. John A. Gellat-y,
nrst choice 80; second choice 16. A.
Wilson, first choice 81; second
choice 20. Chas. E. Myers, first choice
D; second choice 7. George Chandler.
nrst choice IL; second choice 16. A.
T. Shaw, first choice /; second choice
". 0. c. Moore, first choice 12; sec
ond choice 13.
Legislature-Geo. ]. Stewart IS; j..
A. Blackler 40. 44
Sherif-Harry E. Stark "a; s. Rich :.
ard Case 70.
Auditor-F. A. Granger 11S.
Clerk-M. E. Mcclure ia.
Treasurer-R. L. Blackstone Sc; E.
Z. Quackenbush 70.
Prosecuting Attorney-Chas. A.
Johnson 1O7.
Assessor-M. J. Flynn rs; c. H.
Knosher A.
Eng1neer-George ]. Gardiner 115,
horace e. Smith 20; Harry A. Young
superintendent of Schools-Georg-
IAN donald Is; A. E Allison 2.
commissioner First District-E. E.
PARSONS 93; Geo. J. Hurley 80; Hugh
Miller rs.
justice Of the Peace-C. F. Sigrist
y. +. Samson 5; e. e. Parsons 4.
rrecinct Committeeman - S. c.
Mitchell IL.
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PRIMARY ELECTION
,.rve Vote POlled Considering the
Nature of the Election.

Tho urinary election passed off
,n,etly in this place, and a larger vote
sss cast than could have been expect
a considering the nature of the cleo
top and the condition of the weather.
rhore was absolutely no evidence of
.,sctioneering about the polls. People
vsre PERMITTED to make their own
,,lcction of candidates without advice,
,muortunity or solicitation. Out of
,omething over 300 votes registerede
IN the precinct within and outside Of
,be town limits, 250 votes were polled,
which was a fair percentage at . pri-
nary election. Outside of the railing
enclosing the regular election board
and voting booths was the ballot box
IN which was deposited the votes cas-
4, the county elimination contest
{. his box was in charge of E. S. Camp
hell and r. E. Remey. AS the voters
returned from voting for candidates
theye we're handed tickets bearing the
names of Omak and Okanogan. so that
only duly qualified electors were per-
uitted to vote. The polls opened az
II a. m. and closed at p. M, and vot-
ug went on pretty steadily through
,ut the time the po'ls remained open.
The election officers finished the
,ount about 3 o'clock Wednesday
rorning. The following is the vote
n full for Oroville Precinct No. 1:
NON-PARTISAN JUDICIARY.
Judges Of Suprem Court-John e.
iumphries Il; o. R. Holcomb So; E.
}. Preble 43; HERMAN d. Crow 90,
lack F. Gose II; Stephen j. Chadwick
20; william H. Pep,berton 54; Edgar
Mills 81.
COUNTY SEAT ELIMINATION.
Okanogan PIP; Omak 40.
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DESPERATE JAIL BREAK.
Two Prisoners in the County Jail
Make a Sensational Get Away.

A sensational Jail break took place
about l o'clock, when the two young
Len who neld up the night clerk of
the Hotel de Grubb and the night
cock of Crescent cafe, in this place,
on the morning of Monday, August
1G, and were confined awaiting trial
before the superior court beat up Ben
Snowden, the jailor. and leaving him
half dead made their get away.
The prisoners selected the most un-
favorable time to make a break for
liberty, as trial was on at the court
house Friday, attended by a large
number of people, and court had only
adjourned for the dinner hour. 1t
was nearly l o'clock when the pris-
Cners left the Jail, and people were
tten on their way to the court house.
They were seen to leave the Jail by
& number of persons, among them
Or. E. E. Elmer, of Oroville, who was
u,
Prosecuting Attorney Faulkner. Faul-
kner recognized the prisoners and
realized that they were endeavoriing
tn escape. He commenced shouting
fire" and murder at the top of his
voice, and his cries aroused the entire
population. A few words explained
the situation, and within a minute or
two a crowd of men had started in
pursuit of the fugitives. The prison.
ors started toward the brush around
the government reservoir but had
such short start that it was impos-
sible for them to get any distance
before they had to take to cover.
Deputy Ward learned of the break
while down town. He rushed to the
court house, ran out the engineers
automobile and stared IN pursuit.
Among those who responded to the
call for aid was Deputy United States
Marshal Fred Thorp, who happened
to be at his home in Conconully, just re-
covering from dangerous seige of ILL
ness. Thorp soon cornered one of them,
who was exhausted from his attack
upon Snowden and hence could not
run far, and the prisoner surrendered
at the command of the officer. A few
minutes afterward Deputy Ward
found the other in the brush, and Or
dered him to come out and surrender
Or he (Ward) would commence shoot
ing. The crestfallen fugitive meekly
gave himself up. The prisoners were
very apprehensive of violence in the
hands of the crowd when taken back
to Jail. The prisoners were heavily
ironed and there will be no more
chance for them to escape before the
trial.
AS soon as the alarm was given
Snowden's condition was speedily dis
covered by those who rushed into the
Jail. DR.. Elmer was called to the as
sistance of the unfortunate man, and
was Joined by DR.. A. M. Polk. The
doctors found Snowden's scalp bat
tered to pulp, his face terribly lacer-
ated and his body covered with
bruises. The cell in which his assail-
ants left him looked like a slaughter
house. The doctors worked over the
wounded man for more than an hour,
and were compelled to put in many
stitches before all the injuries were
dressed. Snowden was unrecogniz-
able after repairs were made. 1t was
feared for time that the injuries
would prove fatal, but at last ac-
counts the jailor was out of danger.
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WET OR DRY WENATCHEE.
The Question of Booze or No Booze
to BE Voted On.

The Wenatchee World announces
that numerously signed petition is
10 be presented to the council of that
city requesting that the question Of
LEGAL option be again submitted to the
voters at the November election. Busi-
ness men and taxpayers, it is alleged,
are back of the movement. Wenatchee
has been dry for several years, and
strange to say, instead of making We
natchee the most prosperous city in
the state it has had just the opposite
effect, for business is paralyzed, real
estate values have slumped, rentals
are ruinously low, and hard times
is knocking at every door. We do not
charge this to local option; the busi-
ness men of that city have the audac-
ity to quote that as the cause. They
may be locoed and other reasons are
responsible. This is not an anvil
chorus. Wenatchee is one of the most
fortunately situated cities in the state,
surrounded with resources that should
make for business life, business prog
ress, prosperity and happiness. 1t is
a place we have always looked upon
as the coming city of central Wash
ington. In the midst of veritable
Eden, with a vast tributary territory
to draw on there is no reason why
Wenatchee should not grow in size
and commercial Importance. Some
blight has hit it. Many of the busi-
ness men of the place believe that the
cEief cause is local option, and have
the boldness to say SO. This may
all be imaginary. Advocates of local
option say a dry town spells growth
and advancement. They give figures
to prove their contention, and figures
never lie when manipulated by honest
men. However, this question of fig.
ures does not enter into the present
situation. Evidently large number
CT people in Wenatchee charge the
present situation to the extreme dry
ness of the place. w. S. Gehr, one of
the best known residents of that city
uses words that cannot be classed as
feeble in expressing his views on the
subject. He says:
with one exception l do not know
CT a single property owner on We
natchee avenue (the principal busi-
ness street,, who does not favor hav-
ing about five we'll regulated saloons
in this town. l am personally inter-
ested in $4,000 worth of business
property, and am getting only two
per cent on my investment. Do you
think this is good way to build up
the community? How can we induce
capital to invest in the development
OF our city on such a showing? Dry
town is responsible for this condition"
And so Wenatchee is to be ripped
from center to circumference with all
the bitterness that accompanies a To-
cal option election. Fer be it known
that in the name Of morality it is
considered that the end justifies any
means that can be used to accomplish
the end, while the moral leper, as the
man having the hardihood to possess
ali opinion at variance with the dry
forces is considered, likewise works
every corner, legitimate and other
wise, for his cause, hence a local op-
ton campaign is always a nasty fight,
leaving sore spots, fracturing friend
ships, and creating bitterness that re-
quires long, long time to eradicate.
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Last week Frank Grogan's entire
hay crop was destroyed by fire. Mr..
Grogan is one of the oldest residents
of the Similkameen valley, living a
few miles beyond Nighthawk. Mr..
Grogan has not been fortunate in his
farming venture for number of
years, and his loss is a very severe
blow to him. The hay had just been
cut and gathered in four large stacks,
when the fire wiped out the entire
crop, causing loss of some $4,000. 1t
is not known how the fire caught, and
incendiarism is suspicioned. The fire
occurred about 8 O'clock last Thurs
day morning. Mr.. Grogan was work
ing in the field at the time, and when
he first noticed the fire it had gained
such headway that there was no pos
sibility of saving any of the hay.
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A number of those who went to
Hedley Monday to take part in the
Labor Day celebra ion were disap-
pointed, as rain prevented any outdoor
exercises. The ball team remained
over and played Tuesday, winning by
the one sided score of II to 1. Davis
pitched and Hedeley could do nothing
with him. Of course the weather con-
ditions spoiled what would otherwise
have been an interesting and enjoyable
celebration.
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Oroville, Wash, Sept. 8. 191.

OlOFIIIc, WdsII., OepI. ., IJI4.
Meeting called to order at $3.50 by
Mayor Grubb. Present Mayor GrubD
and Councilmen Murray, Smith AMI
Blackler.
A resolution setting a date for the
hearing of objections tc the proposed
improvement district was read and on
motion was adopted.
On motion council adjourned.
e. R. HOOSE, Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
JUDICIARY.

Judges Of the Supreme Court-John
y. Humphries II; o. Il. Holcomb SO.
II. B. Preble 43; Herman d. Crow 90;
Mack F. Gose II; Stephen J. Chad
W.ck 1923; William H. Pemberton 81:
EGgar G. Mills 67.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1914-09-11
Union SERVICE.

Next Sunday evening the Methouis'
and Presbyterian congregations Will
ioin in a union service, p m'' IN the
puoshvterian church. All welcome.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Rev. G. H. Severance, Vicar Morn
ing prayer and sermon at 1100. Sun
day school at II. Evening prayer and
address at SEQ.
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PROGRESSIVE.

United States Senator-First choice
! A Falconer l.; second choice Ole
Hanson l.
representative in Congress-Harve
H. Phipps 1.
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'aser I; R. P. Hoskyn IA; Furgeson
4, c. II. Neal 2. O0'
SOCIALIST

DOOIAI uSI.
United States Senator-Adam II
barth II. L.
representative in Congress- G.
Hardness 12. w.
HeslsiatlVe-J. l.. Freeman 13.
Sherlff-L. w. Barnes 13.
Engineer-Gardiner l..
superintendent of Schools-Hattie
Mcclellan Randolph IL.
commissioner First District-Coo
NJ. Plumb 8.