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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

lived in Montana, and is now resi-
dent of Vancouver, B. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stanton same
down from the Nelson country last
week to take in the celebration, and
are the guests of Mr.. Stanton's mother,
Mrs. c. X. Stanton. 1t has been a
number of months since Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanton have been in Oroville, and
during the interval their worldly pos
sessions have been very materially in
creased by an addition to the family.
The Kingstons Komedy Ko., first
class combination of six performers
who supply music mirth and merri-
ment for an audience, will appear in
the Orpheum Saturday and Sunday
evenings. They put up o show that is
worth seeing. Fred Strong of this
place, who has picture show at To-
nasket, billed this company for two
nights and says it is one Of the best he
has seen on the road And Fred
knows, as he is in the business.
One of the objects of the late visit
Of Messrs. Leedy and Morrison, the
Great Northern immigration agents.
was to collect data and views for a
comprehensive advertising pamphlet
covering northern Okanogan county.
and more especially that portion Of
the Okanogan valley coming under the
proposed irrigation system. The gen.
tlemen secured a number of pictures
and collected much information that
VIII be valuable to prospective set
tiers. The effect of this advertising
campaign will be to attract many peo-
pie to this part of the state.
The Keremeos ball team was the
only one of the several that promised
to be at Oroville during the recent
celebration that made the promise
good The club is made I'D of a genia,
collection of young men, some of them
excellent opponents of the national
sport. They returned home we'll pleas-
ed with the treatment received. carry
ing away substantial purse. They
lost two out of three games nlaved
during the celebration by a narrow
margin. They took the exhibition
game Sunday by one run margin co
the series really stood two and
Chas. Ffolliott, president Of tbo
Guthrie-McDougall company the VOL
NhoWn railroad contracting firm. Nat
McDougall, secretary of the comn.nv
). T. Baxter, chief engineer, and r r
Hoitmark and w. V. Gilbranson nc
sistant engineers of the same oor,
pany were in Oroville Tuesday ~
tendins the meeting of the board If
directors of the West Okanogap valIov
irrigation district. Messrs Hoffm -,
ana GlIbranson were here for a MN
Der OF days prior TO She meeting on
ing over the project assembling dato
upon which bid could be submit+od
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09


Everybody was wearing smiles over
the signing up of the irrigation con-
tract Thursday.
Frank Putnam, OF the Tonasket
Times, was a visitor in Town for a few
hours Wednesday.
The Deborah society will hold a
meeting at the home c. Mrs. A. P
Murray next Wednesday afternoon.
Geo. Whistler marketed a wagon
load of fine peaches from his place
last week. Peaches ripened earlier
this summer than for years past
Frank Grogan was in town Tuesday
from his Similkameen valley ranch
and states that he will cut more hay
on his place this year than he ever
before harvested.
Much rain fell in the surrounding
country during the past week. Indica-
tons at the present time are that the
storms are over and humanity is in
for a scorching hot spell.
F. w. Graham, western immigration
agent OF the Great Northern railroad,
was an interested observer at the
meetings OF the directors of the irriga-
lion district Tuesday and Wednesday.
As a result of the signing of con.
tracts for the ditch L. L. Work sold
Two lots in the south part of town, IS
and 10, block ), Orc, early Thursday
morning to G. W. Cromwell and Walter
Schuster.
Harry Stanton, who axes great
interest in boating, and was rarely
without a craft of some kind when a
resident of Oroville has just built and
launched handsome large motor boat
on the river and lake.
There were no horses of national
fame at the 4th of July races. vet the
races We're enjoyed by those who take
stock in that sport just as heartily as
i the contestants were the crack
mounts Of the country.
An exhibition game e ball was
played in town Sunday afternoon be-
tween Keremeos and Oroville, which
ran to 10 innings and was won by
Keremeos by a score of s to I. Tom
Daily and Hedger did the twirling.
The Civic League furnished delight
full entertainment for visitors to the
celebration. The dance in the library
building was well attended, and the
refreshment booth at the ball grounds
literally patronized. The organiza-
ton did not make a fortune. but is
satisfied considering all the circum-
stances.
Geo. Wentworth, after having visited
with his brother John, at Loomis is
now visiting his brother William. in
this place. Mr.. Wentworth is one of
the best known horsemen in the west
and for years owned crack string of
racers that appeared regularly on the
western racing circuit. He formerly
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

men we're beating the bucking animals
with their hats. urging them on 70
greater exertions. As a bucking con-
test the Saturday exhibition was
great success. and was exciting
enough to satisfy the audience. Den
mis- Burge. who stuck TO his amman
like a sheet of fly-paper, carried OH
first honors. and young man from
Riverside. whose name could not pc
obtained was voted by the judges as
entitled to second money.
Immediately following the bucking
contest the third balloon ascension OF
the celebration was pulled of. Like
the previous two it was completely
successful, the balloon apparently
reaching a higher altitude than on
the previous flight, and drifting much
farther from the locality where the
start was made.
The last races of the celebration were
called at the track on the south side
The attendance was not as large as the
day before. The first race was the
Okanogan handicap, quarter OF mile
dash for all ages. 1t was won by
Busybody, four-year-old mare owned
| by Batteste. Jaw Bone, a black six
year-old, second, Tiger Jim, three
year-old brown horse, third.
The second event, ladies' saddle
horse race, was won by Sleepy Maud.
second Anna Wells. third Sarasota.
The last contest, which created 4
vast amount OF amusement, was a
SLOW race won by Mobile.
The celebration closed Saturday
night, so far as the program was con-
cerned, with the most elaborate dis
play of fireworks ever seen in this
county. Morris Walmer had charge OF
the exhibition, and he managed the
feature to the very best advantage. II
was originally the intention to set of
the display from a float on Osoyoos
lake, but that was considered to be toe
| ldI IIOuI wv IL anu Tue pIdIO vas
changed to school house hill. Then il
was feared, on account of the dryness
Of the grass, that the falling rockets
might start serious fires and the bank
of the river in the north part of town
was selected as the safest place from
which to carry out the show, as the
discharged pieces would fall in the
river or upon damp ground. This
proved fortunate, as some of the rock
cts that fell to the ground burned after
striking The assortment consisted
Of huge rockets, aeral bombs, mines
fountains Roman candles and multi
tude of pieces that threw out won
derous showers of multicolored stars
1t required about an hour and hall
to consume the collection and the ex
hibition was exceedingly handsome
and attractive.
|
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09
TREASURER'S NOTICE OF AsSE@
MENTS DUE

Notice is hereby given to tne pwrs
owners of Local Improvement Disl W.. y
l of the town of Oroville. tnat the s' p.t
ment roll for the Improvement VI ~, -
road avenue and certain other n ~
and avenues of the town OF g UIv,.s
within said Local Improvement phs y.
No. l, by grading and suTacil s.,rr.
streets and avenues, and by the cons"I 4
ton of cement sidewalks on ce sDss,as
said streets, as provided for ana ~ ues " IL
in Ordinances No. &C and NO, ., 49,, "
town of Oroville, and to when re1 asrs
is now hereby made, is now III II; , Vsst
for collection, and any assessment VI, I r.
in against any of the property N y, 'a ai,has
provement District may be paid paul. VIA HI
penalty, interest OF cost at any ti sns, n, M
in 80 days from the date OF the nist \,
LEGATION of this notice, toWlt w VIZ
days after the 9th day OF July, Si ,s,rst
Any assessment or any por.los. t The
remaining unpaid at the END o. ,s ~ n Il
days herein specified. may be pay s D.
equal installments, with interes. ma nsI.
at the rate of per cent per ahnu of llS
able annually, from the 10Th DAY y,
1915. Amy
Treasurer of the town Oh oiV''"
First publication July o.
Last publication July 70.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the sto ocny u
of the Rich Bar Mining ComPa a,oo q 3
be held at Nighthawk, Washiinasssss At
Monday, August 2nd, A. u. isi sssets.
O'Clock p. m, for the purpose u.anssct,
a Board of Trustees and the tra anms b
of such other business as may co'"'
fore the meeting. -
BY order of Board of Trustees nv
RICH BAR MINING Gum
BY l.. j. Harpst. President.
BY Geo. w. F'luckey, Secretary
July l, A. d. 1915.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09
NOTICE TO CREDIToRse TO ~
CLAIMS

In the Superior Court OF tns w.
Washington for Okanogan Couh"
On Probate) :, Nati
In the matter of the estate u 49,
Bell Mcdonald, deceased. ,...ore test.
Notice is hereby given that ie ~ oRell Ne.
Donald, deceased were granted # y lS
undersigned, on the 18th DAY rt "
1915, by the said Superior Co uuainst aa
All persons having claims as .hsm Nb
estate, are required to present INV NV RES
the necessary vouchers TO me az a. VAST
dence, Oroviile, Okanogan County dsts
ington, within one year after u. harId
this notice, or they shall be fore ',s sth ~
Dated at Oroville Wash, tiis
of June, 1915. ,.noNALp :.
Executor of the estate OF Ma'"'
Mcdonald, deceased. ,.,ornsyf
NEAL & NEAL, A''''
Last publication July 3.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

LOST-A bunch of keys, among then !
pass key, Yale keys and Others. Fnx
VIII be rewarded by leaving same at df9
store. Sls@
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

balance per cent. Examine lot and nal
bid at once to J. d. SHEEL, &-5th y
Portland, Oregon. III
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09
Bargain Column

Advertisements in this column cents
per line an insertion. No advertise
ment taken for less than 25 cents
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

ALL KINDS OF MACHINE OIL AT FL
DAVIS HARDWARE STORE W.T.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09
MISCELLANEOUS

LOST-Near the Granger ranch south
or town, suit case containing ar
ticies valuable only to the owner. A
reward OF 50 will be paid for the re-
turn OF same to this office.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR TRADE-One of the best
iruit ranches in the Wenatchee valley:
thirty acres twenty acres in trees (apple)
ten acres in bearing; one-half mile from
Monitor station. Good buildings. viii
take part trade, balance cash Will take
IN good business. Address G. X. s., We
Wash. 7-2-3t
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

THE SUPPLY OF LOTS IN THE OIL
town is getting low, but we will
what we have left at the same low gA
and easy terms. UNION IT'LL
TRUST co. sa1
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

fooND-A straw hat and an ostrich
leather on Central avenue. Owner
can nave same by calling at this Of
nee ana paying for advertising.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-07-09

n FOUR HUNDRED DOTJAD co.
ce{ivendI own price! The highest nffa, Al
able up to July 18th taxes that amer ra re-
orovlle. No 'I Sid Ysss IT, loi T. block q,
uo'iars considered TermsN lI1 hundred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
SPANIARD IS TAKEN
FOR PAIR OF THEFTS

Joe Romero. Spaniard charged
with the theft of a watch aud also with
rifing a cash register and stealing an
unknown sum of money, was taken in
custody by Moline police yesterday aft
ernoon with Mary Rodriguez, 1924
Third avenue. Moline, who is charged
with conniving at the theft Of the
watch.
Victim of the watch theft was Julius
Van Dazzle jeweler at 1925 Fifth ave
nue.. Moline, The Moline jeweler saw
the pair on the street and telephoned
to the police station. A few minutes
before Romero had been in the cafe
conducted by Mrs. Tillie Anderson at
1922 Third avenue. Moline, according
to statement made by her to the po-
lice and she had heard him at the
cash register While he was being
taken to the station, unknown to Mrs.
Anderson, she had notified the police
men on the beat that Romero had
robbed her cash register The patrol
man started out to find him. but learn
ed in a few minutes that he had al
ready been arrested
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
COZ.

Mrs, George Ashdown has recovered
from her recent Illness.
Louis Genung received word that his
uncle. Lew Genung of Elmwood. Iowa.
had passed away very suddenly Mon
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gerkin and lit
tie son Glenn motored TO Moline We'd
nesday where they spent the day shop
ping
Misses Katherine and Marguerite
Bracker of Chicago were called here
Saturday morning to attend the tuner
al of their father, DERRICK Breaker.
Elmer Rathgeber of Fulton is here
on an extended visit to his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs @. Rathbun.
Miss Hazel Mcconnell resumed her
school work as teacher at Enterprise
school after two weeks vacation, the
school having been closed on account
OF a case Of diphtheria having broken
out. No new cases have been reported.
Funeral services for the late Derrick
Breaker were held at his home Sun
day afternoon at 100 O'Clock.
Rev. Mr.. kohn. nephew of the de-
ceased, of Dubuque. and Rev. MIR.
Walker of Enterprise church, had
charge OF the services. The pail bear
ers were all friends and neighbors of
the deceased. William Cain. William
Feaster, c. G. Trowbridee. Herman
Liphardt William Pearsall, John
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
MOLINE'S MAYOR
TAKES TO STAGE

It is really remarkable the way re-
hearssls are progressing for the Elks'
big minstrel shows, which are 10 be
given at the Moline theatre next Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday nights,
Every part and song has been given
OUT and the performers are rapidly
perfecting their work on their various
stunts
Mayor Martin Carlson, who acted as
nterlocutor two years ago and helped
so much to swing the performance
along at fast pace. has consented TO
take the same part this year. and with
the end mems assistance will hand out
the cleyerest lot Of local jokes over
heard
The end men have been chosen with
great care from among the towns
most talented comedians and dancers
Those selected TO sing the coon songs
tell the jokes and supply the comedy
end are Frank Shannon, Harry SWAMI
Wade Hulette, Tad Martin of Daven-
port. Harry L. Pressed, Floyd E. vii
son and Alvin Fensterbush, and for
speed and pep" this bunch would be
hard to beat
/ Several new voices have been dis
/ covered this year among the bale
/ singers, and these. added to the reg
uars,' will strengthen that end Of the
/ show. Those singing the higher elias:
+ numbers are Tony Henchon, Or. A. z
Baker. Ira ". Davies, Harry Ramsdei
and T. NJ WheeIock,
The songs and music this year Il
the most fascinating bunch OF har
mony ever gathered together and tn
] way the soloists put them over, wit!
the assistance Of the huge singin!
chorus, will surprise even those wht
expect big things in Moline Elks' min
strels
The seats go on sale for all tire
/ performances Saturday morning at
o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
ASSOCIATION PLANS
FOR FIRST MEETING

An excellent program for the first
meeting of the Rock Island Parent
Teacher association has been announc-
ed by Superintendent z. c. Fisher.
The feature of the program is to be
an address by Mrs Oryille T Bright
of Chicago upon the topic The Mis-
sion Of the Parent-Teaeber Associa-
ton" Mrs. Bright heads the State
Parent-Teacher association and is a
pioneer in the work. It is needless TO
say that her address will be one of
great interest to all members OF the
local association
The meeting will be held at s this
evening in the high school. Mrs. J. l..
Clarkson will preside The program is
as follows:
Song, Il Love the Stars and Stripes"
Jessie L. GaYnor.
Berceuse from 'J0celyn' (B Godard4
-Aline Jane Martin, Bessie Baker. ac-
companist
Address, THE Mission Of the Parent
Teacher Association Mrs. Orville T.
Bright.
| Song, America First and last
| verse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18

made for some time by the police IN
der such circumstances. In the past
the only arrests made were where
there was collision Of machines and
passengers injured
Melvin Robbins and Leon Maxwell,
two chaunenrs. we're taken in Gus
tody last night by Officer Libman, Oh
a charge Of not having a chaufeur's
badge. as the state law requires Each
Was fined 5. and costs
Martha Jones. colored. was arrested
IL the lunch counter al the corner OF
Twenty-fourth street aud Fifth ave
nue. last night on charge Of disorder
" conduct. She was fined S. and
costa.
Chris Rooster paid 81 and costs on
q charge OF disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
SENIORS WILLPUT
out SCHOOL BOOK
R0cketg win Be Published This Conn
ing Year by Senior Glass and III"
tiCeTs Are Chosen.

Seniors Of Augustana have named
the staff to take charge of the publ
cation of the college annual, the Rock
ETY. l. The announcement of the cleo
ton of the board relieves the student
body to a great extent, for undergrad
yates had feared that the year book
would this year be unpublished be-
cause of the risk assumed by the class
in the undertaking. AS security
members of the class are to make a
deposit to assure the issue
George Engdahl, Titusyille. Pa,
business manager of the Rockety ! of
1915, and president of the class Of
1916, has been elected the editor-in-
chief, and his exp D. nee in handling
the affairs OF p, ling the former
book is bound to s,-slst in making the
year book of the class of 1916 one of
the best which has ever been publish
ed Clarence Granlund, Rock Island,
was named his assistant, and Gustav
Nelson was selected business manager.
Others named:
Assistant business managers Helen
Reinemund, Muscatine; Elmer Peter
son. Big Rapids. Mich
Circulation manager-kn ute Erick-
son, Aurora, Ill; Greta Curry. Rock
Island.
Graduating class editors-Ethel
lsaacson, Escanaba. Mich; Geneva Nc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
POLICE NAB PAIR
AFTER CAR CRASH
Tive Taken as Joy Riders by offieer
After They Run Auto into 1urb
on Seventeenth Street
FRONT or MACHINE Is DAMAGED
Alex Johnson and Andrew Anderson
Charged With Bisorderly conduct
and Fined s. Each in Court.

Two Rock Island Young men paid
dearly for their joy ride which ter
minated with "a thud Al the corner Of
seventeenlb street and Tenth avenue
at 5:45 o'clock last evening.
Not only did the car in which they
were riding sustain damages. but they
were placed under arrest hy Officer
Flanagan and were taken into police
court. where they we're each assessed
- ard costs on charges OF disorderIy
conduct They gave the names or
Alex Johnson and Andrew Anderson.
Police said they were arrested be-
cause they were drunk The authori-
ties declared the accident was due 10
the IntoNcation Of the driver The
front ayle was damaged and other
parts OF the car were broken
The arrest last night Is the first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18

Keag. Rock Island; Gladys Dunleavy,
Rock Island,
Undergraduate class editor Ruth
Harris. Rock Island
Organization editor-Alvin Lug,
Mediapolis, Iowa.
Athletic editor Theodore Rydback.
Gowrie, Iowa
Humor editor Yirgilius Fern, Chi
cage.
Art Victoria Swanbeck, Swea
City, Iowa.
Photography editor Elmer Benson,
Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
FRANC G. YOUNG TO
LOCATE IN CHICAGO

T. G Young, veteran Rock Island
dry goods merchant, left today for
Chicago. where he is to take a posi-
ton as department manager in one
Of the large west side stores. Mr.
Young is planning on locating in Chi
cago permanently, and his family will
Join him there later. His many friends
in the city. though sorry TO lose him,
wish Nj. Young success i'll his new en-
terprise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
BAPTIST
LADIES HAVE SALE

The ladies Of the Mckinley Baptist
church have been working for some
months, under the direction of Mrs.
Belle Jones of the First Baptist
church, in preparation for a hazar
which will be held Friday and Satur-
day afternoon and evening at the
church. Each afternoon they vii,
serve lunch and beginning at o'clock
each evening will serve a chicken din
neT. They have prepared large num-
her OF nice articles which will he Of
Tered for sale, the proceeds from which
VIII De used toward the erection of
parsonage. The ladies solicit the pat
ronage OF the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18

Al the news ali the sime-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18
PATRONS DANCING
ACADEMY
Addie Phillips, successor Pyshian Cas-
tie, North Putnam Bldg, l0i Is
West 9nd St. Davenport.

Glasses Wednesday and Friday. 5
o'clock. All modern dances correctly
taught -oue-step, twinkle, waltz, hest
tation, fox trot, high links, gayotte,
canter and fascination also glide
waltz and two-step Social DANCING
after classes. Private lessons and
classes by appointment Telephone
Davenport 4795.-fAdy.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-18

WOODBURY.. A large number of friends
and relatives were in attendance to
pay their last respects to one they
held in high esteem and friendship.
Interment was made at Erie cemetery.