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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-09-24
HERE AND THERE ON THE CURB

E. Stewart, of Wenatchee, was in
town Saturday.
Geo, M. Burke r.Gs visitor from
Nelson Saturday.
Ray Cody was down off the hill from
Nelson Sunday.
Mrs. w. l.. Davis left Monday morn
ing for the Davis ranch near Opher for
a visit of few days.
p II. Pink3ton, the old time Con-
conullyite of pleasant memory, was a
visitor in Oroville, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Davis spent the
week end in Oroville visiting at the
home of Mr.. Davis mother, Mrs. w.
l.. Davis.
Mrs. AL Fox was the lucky holder of
the ticket that drew the 81 piece din
ner set at the Orpheum drawing Sun
day night
Robert Pourtaies of Woodenville,
Washington, arrived Friday last and
is visiting with his brother, l.. F.
Pourtales.
Mrs. o. A. Thompson, of Hedley, was
operated on at the Oroville hospital
Friday last by Dr. Lewis, and is now
rapidly recovering.
Ivan Jacobson, who formerly held a
position in the local creamery, is now
at Portland, md his address is 553 1-2
Washington street,
Cyrus Thorp, of Winthrop, died at
a Wenatchee hospital last week. The
deceased will be remembered as the
democratic candidate for sheriff last
year.
County School Superintendent Miss
G. NJ. Donald, of Okanogan, Mrs. Frank
A. De Vos, of Omak and Miss Laura
Dewey, of Tonasket, were visitors in
Oroville over Sunday.
Rev. Strife, the new Methodist
Minister, occupied the pulpit at the
NJ. E. church for the first time Sunday
and made most favorable impress
sion with his congregation.
After the long dry spell the roads
in the country are in a dcplorable con
dition from all reports. The road from
the Ellis-ForGo orchard to LOOMS is
almost impossible. Are we throwing
away money spent on roads?
Miss Jessie II. Hicks, who filled Tho
position of nurse at the Oroville hos
pital for a year, and is now attached
TO the Dr. Whitaker hospital at he
public arrived Saturday evening tt
visit a few days with friends.
Rev. II. D. Chandler, of the Pres
bvterian church returned to Orovllle
after an absence of several months
visiting at his old home IN the east
Although he suffered a severe :ttacR
Of sickness while away he is now
looking we'll,
Henry Decent, one of the early set
=
| +Iere of Loomis. and who is the under
taker of that place, came over to GRO
Vile Saturday evening with the re
mains of Guss Larson, the young mar
who was killed in the accident at th'
Ivanhoe mine Friday.
II II Hardness has finished thresh,
ing on his place near Moicon, and as al
indication of the yield in that sector
Of the country it can be stated that nj
OATS ran 70 bushels TO the acre, AM
his wheat in the neighborhood OF 4
bushels. That's some yield,
W. b. McChesney, of the lVanho
mine came over Sunday with all tn
omnlovees of the mine to attend TN
funeral of Gus Larson, one OF the VIC
Tins of the mine accident. Mr.. Nc
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-09-24
SAND so THEY WERE WE'D"

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.
Young pcople,-sometimes their ell
ders will marry.
If you have an invitation to the
ceremony and are perpleXod as to a
present and its cost, walk right in,
take your time, and look through the
rich and tasteful selections of gems
and jewellery in general we are show
ing.
You cannot go amiss if you choosee
one of a thousand things we display.
MCMAHON. THE JEWELER.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16

Once year strange custom Is OBJ
served in Cairo. A piece Of carpet on
which. according to tradition, Ma
homet once sat and which is the most
famous sacred relic Of Islam, ts car
ried through the streets. and the khe-
dive and his troops all receive 1t In re-
view order and salute 1t rs they pass.
The relic Is guarded most carefully
mt ordinary times. and the officer in
charge Of it each morning must sa-
Lutte it with his sword raised. while
the bugler blows three blasts before it.
Exchange.
How a Coal Fire Protects itseii7.
A curious way In which u fire in the
heart Of n coal pile keeps itself from
being put out is noted In n mining
Journal. Such fires often start In tho
interior Of large piles of coal owinu
to heat developed by Slow oxidation
which IS prevented by the size OF tho
pie from escaping into the air. SucH
fires are difficult to put out owing to
the fact that the burning mass turns
the coal around it into coke. which is
nearly impcrviou to water The pile
may thus be thoroughly drcnchcd with
out putting out the fire. which it never
really reaches. The only way to deal
with the situation Is to drive into the
pile Sharpened iron pipe long enough
to reach the burning coal and then TO
couple hose 10 the upper end and
turn on the water
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16

The funeral of the late Mr.. How
ard Blakey was held from Ebenezer
Memorial Baptist Church on Mon
day afternoon, and was attended
by large number of friends of the
deceased gentleman. The clergy
men officiating at the funeral were
ReVs. Reed, Carter and Law.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16
EAST INDIAN IDOLS.
Some That Arc Guarded and SaIuted
BY British Troops.

BY British Troops.
In India a British guard OF honor
presents arms to n stone tiger every
day. The tiger Is regarded by the ma
lives as a god who drives away all
danger and calamity. and once some
soldiers. In spirit Of mischief, over
threw the image from its resting place
and sent it rolling into the valley be-
low.
SO shocked and. scandalizcd were the
natives that Il revolt seemed imminent.
and Lord Combermere quieted the out
ragged natives by restoring the image
to It's pedestal and ordering the regi-
ment to salute it in full view Of all.
Since that time a British troop has
Kept watch over the tiger idol day by
day.
Another Indian idol which is watch
ed over by the British is the god
whose name is I\iak Kiak, equivalent
to Lord Of Lords" which is supposed
to be asleep for G,OOO years and whose
awakening will be the end of all
things
Hence the natives of the CITY of
Pegu, In Burma, are terribly afraid
that some one will arouse the god, 80
the British government, to avert trou-
Bile, stationed q sentry there to prevent
this catastrophe,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16

It was heralded around here that
there was scarcity of apples in
Berkeley County, but from the way
wagons loaded with apples are roll
ing over the road daily, it looks just
to the reverse to US
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16

Rev. J Henry Reed, the energet-
ic pastor who edits that lively sheet
the Colored Churchman, of Luray
Virginia, was visitor to our city
for day or two this week.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16

Mr.. Richard Murphy went to
Cherry Run on Thursday to fish,
and some folks told us they saw him
Juggling large string of bass home
that evening.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1915-10-16
LOCAL NOTES
Chestnuts are said to be plentiful
and parties are vending their way
to the woods to find them daily.

The weather this week has been
very beautiful, fact highly pleas
ing to all who appreciate nature at
her best.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
Tame Crow Family.

Jerome Judd, by Bulls Bridge. is rearing incaptivity a family of five young crows, captured from the nest last summer. They know him and are fond of him, and all answer to the name of "Jim." MT. Judd said they didn't like strangers, the day the wis., itors called, but we took chance. He entered the crow yard and seated him. self on box. Two purring crows ap- preached him. One captured his glove and crep; with it slyly into the coop, making believe he intended to hide it, the black rascal! But the intentions were good, and soon he came out, glove and all, and dropped it, perching with comrade on MT. Judd's shoulder, where they sat purring. The other three advanced to the wire netting to observe the stranger, and greeted him with immature "caws." One ac. cepted a penny in his mouth and walked away under the coop to bury it. They are a active lot, quick to pick up ideas and all small things lying around. MT. Judd said the crows take bath in a milkpan of water each morning, splashing the liquid in every direction. He clipped their wing when they were little, and, though six or seven months old now and quite large they don't care to fly even to the perch he has erected for them in the crow yard, three feet above the ground. - New Milford Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
Jerry May Lose Sc. .OOO.

The visit of Jeremiah Donovan, of the Fourth Connecticut District, to Washington, it was learned, was caused by the failure of his attorney in the Hill election contest proceedings, Homer s. Cummings, of Stamford, to file the testimony taken at hearings which were held in Stamford last July and August. According to rules governing the conduct of election con- tests, the government allows each of the parties B. GOO for the conduct of the case. This, it was stated, was granted only when provisions of the law relating to such contests had been complied with fully. In the case of Attorney Cummings failure to file the testimony, tt may mean that Donovan will lose his allowance, also all recogni- tion ill the matter. It is possible that agreement between MT. Cummings and counsel for Congressman E. J. Hill, whose right to sit in Congress is challenged, may decide to regard the slip as technical one and if there is no further objection. Donovan might be allowed to draw the amount to cover the costs of the action.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
SUFFRAGE-PR0 AND CON
Al Pro.

Fro.
 Suffragists in the four states in which a popular vote on woman suffrage WIS taken last fall, are on the hunt Eaw evidence of the part plays in their do feat by the liquor interests. The u0- position of the liquor men to women suffrage was we'll known and many wa them were active in the fight to deteSx the amendments. But the liquor trssAs has learned that the suifragists zw alert to discover and to usa any documentary evidence of such activikx and this year they were peculiarly careful to cover the tracks as far aw possible. They know that while thry can influence certain section of the voters, they antagonize still larpH section. They know that many peopAn who are against votes for women sim ply from conservatism, prejudice aw lack of thought about the question, wiA easily be converted by the suffragisaE if they can be shown that the liuuow interests desire the defeat of ihn women. For this reason the ugly car~ toon and the strong eXhortations in the liquor papers that used to characterize each campaign for woman suffrage haus been conspicuous this year by thsrr absence and the liquor men have dors their best to hide themselves hehind the skirts of the anti ladies who arc wholly innocent of any complicity wich them but who can be conveniently uss1 by these interests to pull the chestnutE out of the fire for them and save ths liquor men from burning their OWE fingers. Press Sec
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
lntere sting Exhibit.

Two miniature trolley cars, each about five feet long, and built to stand ard scale, form part of the exhibii which the Connecticut Company is in. stalling in the permanent exhibit of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce. The cars are complete in every detail, from the bell rope and the register to the reverse on the motorman's con- troller. One of the cars is a closed car and the other an open car. Both are perfect miniatures of the cars on 'the Hartford lines. Nothing is lacking ex- cept the motors and the passengers. The company i5 member of the Chamber of Commerce and is making the exhibit as such. Maps showing the distances of the lines of the com. pany will be included in the exhibit.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
Won't Pay Tax.

Of the 149 public service corpora- tiOns which are taxable under the new gross earnings tax law passed by the last legislature, l06 corporations have not. The corporations, which have not paid the tax have declined to do so, it is understood, because they intend to contest the legality of the tax.
 The number of different kinds of cor porations have paid the tax are as fol- lows. Six railroad companies, eight trolley companies, five gas companies, 13 electric light companies and 74 water companies, the amount paid be- ing $1,412 S55.34.
 Those which have not paid are as follows. Three trolley companies, nine gas companies, three gas and electric companies, IT electric light companies, and II water companles, the amount unpaid being $138. 519.81.
 In view of the fact that this gross earnings tax law provides for the ex- emptiOn from taxation in the hands of the holder of the bonds of such com- panies as have paid the tax, and as many of such securities have been sold as tax exempt by brokers throughout the state, it is an interesting question as to what effect the refusal of these companies to pay the tax will have on the legality of the tax exemption both locally and in relation to the estates of decedents.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
GUESSING THE TITLES
Book Party Proves an Enjoyable and
 Profitable Success.

The "book party" given in the parish house by the ladies of Christ Church, last Thursday evening proved delight full success in every particular. The attendance was large, and all-old and young-entered into the spirit of the affair with the keenest interest. The principal feature was the guessing of the titles of books represented by the badges, decorations or costumes worn by the various guests. About 75 such devices were in evidence, and the book worms worked their brains to the limit, unpuzzling the puzzles Prizes were awarded the three guessers of tho three highest numbers. Mrs Jerome Root won first prize by guessing fifty titles. Miss Mildred Creevy took second prize, and Miss Lillian Parsons third. Other forms of entertainment were and light refreshments were served. The affair netted handsome sum for the ladies' treasury.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
A Genuine Game Banquet,

Dr. Ross represented the Canaan rod ders and gunneTs at the first annual game banquet of the Cornwall Rod ard Gun Club, last week, which was held ill the Cornwall Grange Hall, and re. ports it an affair of rare enjoyment. About so persons were present, most of the members and guests having brought their wives. The hall was slaboIately trinIu ed with flags, bunt.
 Ing, greeueIy aud decorative placards .tnd banners typIcal of hunting and Sportsmanship, and a general spirit of good fellowship and frIcudliness per vaded the place that made every one feel at home.
 The feast was lift for the gods" and hgame banquet indeed" The menu included baked coon, venison, roast chicken, scalloped oysters, game pie, chicken pie, etc., with all the concom;- . tant side dishes, relishes and delicacies that the most exacting epicure could wish for. and an abundance and to spare, of everything on the bill of fare.
 And the feast of reason that follow. ed the creature comforts was in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. MT. Charles L. Gold toastmastered the post prandial exercises with grace and dig nifty favored with compelling humor and kept the program lively from start to finish. Hon. l.. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, was the "piece de re- sistance" on the toast list, and made speech that touched on everything that could interest the assemblage, from Masonry to gunnery, and embracing sound sense, irresistible wit and humor, and eloquence. Other speakers were Messrs. John Smith, President George Farnum, Vice President Edward W. Bennett, Secretary Asa Roland, Treasurer Miner P. Rogers and Whiting J. Wilcox.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
WHITFORDS MAY SELL
Negotiations Pending For Exchange of
 Business for Real Estate.

If negotiations now pendiug are carried through, business change of considerable importance will be brought about ill thls village in the very near future. The WhitfOrd Supply Com pany business, stock, good will and all the buildings and property belonging 10 R. H. and H k. Whitford are desire by raig Brothers, of Rye. N. Y, who offer in exchange five desirable buildings, including three tenement block in Waterbury, a six tenement block in Mamaroneck and, tenements and bungalows ill Rye and LarchmOnt.
 The value of this real estate is some where around $50, 1000. The WhitfOri property approximates $25, coo. NegO. cations at present are deadlOcked over a difference of $I, 0O0 in the valuation of the Waterbury property, with au even chance of the parties getting to- yether on a price.
 If the deal goes through the Whit. lords will find themselves in possession of a considerable amount of real estate, all rented at good figures and the Whit ford business will be taken over and conducted by tfe Craig Brothers. This busn is a we'll established emporium of hardware, wagons. farm machinery, harness, etc., which is apparently on lucrative basis.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
STORM SECURES BAKERY
Railroad Street Meat Man Will Establish
 Market There.

Negotiations between Mrs. Porter, owner of the Porter block, and the A. &. P. Tea Company. for the lease of the Model Bakery apartments, fell through, the parties being unable to reach an agreement on terms, and the rooms have been rented to N. E. Storm, the meaunan, who will remove from the EItzGeIald Luilding. further nOltE on RailrCad street and tuke p0ssessioD of the premises about January l.
 The oven and all bakery and store fixtures have been removed and consid- erable repairs and improvements are being made i'll the apartments.
 It is MT. Storms intention to con- duct a high class meat market and carry such canned goods and other stock that are usually found in such an establishment
 He will occupy the rooms on the second floor, as living quarters, for which they are pleasantly adapted.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
PRESIDENT. ]. c. RORABACK
Hose Company Elects Officers May
 Present Comedy Drama.

At the annual meeting of Canaan Hose Company, held Thursday evening officers were elected for the ensuing year. as follows:
 President, j. Clinton Roraback.
 Vice president. George $. Matlrer.
 Secretary, Allyn Fuller
 Treasurer, 0. T. Voshurgh.
 Fireman, Frank Whiting.
 First assistant foreman, 4. l.. Iugins.
 Second assistant foreman, F. M. Brewer.
 House committee-J c. Roraback. <. w. Hardenbergh. Ivan D. Cam.
 Finance committee-Frank Whiting, A. IL Hugins. r. NJ. Brewer.
 Chemical committee-George P. Hardenhergh, F. Nj. Brewer, L. J. ,tressk.
 A number of bills were read and ordered paid. ....
 A committee consisting of Messrs. Hardenbergh, Scutt and Fuller was ap- pointed, to see about acquiring the property-dishes, tables, etc.-of the late lsmented Canaan Assembly.
 A committee was appointed-Messrs. Cann, Caldwell aud N. W. Harden. oergh to consider plans for the social saason and determine us to whether an entertainment will be given during the winter.
 It is practically settled that an enter. tainment will be given, and the general .entiment among the company mem- CTS apparently favors comedy drama, rather than the usual minstrel per. ormance. There is plenty of good ralent among the firemen, that would shine in comedy drama as it has in minstrelsY. But whether the boys put on comedy or minstrel show. they are sure to draw a full house at every performance.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
SCHOOLS WILL CLOSE
Holiday Recess Begins Dec. 22-Public
 Savings Bank Account.

Holiday Recess Begins Dec. 22-Public
 Savings Bank Account.
 The regular monthly teachers meet. ing was held III the East Canaan Gram mar school Monday afternoon. Super .Intepdent R. B. Stone was in charge ind Illustrated various drills. etc., to be used in the different schools. Miss FInnegan, teacher of the upper grades greatly assisted m giving direction of methods with the pupils in her charge. The next meeting is scheduled for Mon day, January 10.
 The schools will close for the holiday season, Wednesday afternoon, Decem. per 22 aud will not reopen until We'd. nesday morning, January 5, 1916.
 Several of the pupils in the lower grades have been out of school the past week on account of humps.
 The school savings account for the week amounted to 80. 36 which was a good amount for this season of the year. The sum total Cf the account to date IS $l43.1l.
 A large number of pupils have been taking advantage of the good skating on Borden's pond before and after school hours.
 The regular meeting of the Senior class was held Friday afternoon at the close of school. Regular business was transacted and the subject of class pins was discussed. The members are plan. ming to have their selection soon after the beginning of the new year.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
Cr, Finch Tonight.

Those who heard Dr. Finch's lecture on Burns, in tue Methodist church a year ago. will not be likely to miss the lecture on "The Wonder Maker" by the same splendid orator, at the same place thls evening. The general yer diet, after the Burns lecture was that it was one of the finest discourses ever heard ill Canaan; and the assuI ance comes from parties who have heard both lectures, that The Wonder Maker is even better than the Burns master piece. That being true it is safe to say tonight's lecture will be one that no intellectual Canaanite can afford to miss.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
0-O-O-WA-AH-WOW- -WAH-AH-O-O-O
Fire Alarm Siren Has It's Beautiful
 Voice Tested

The labors of the day had ceased and all was quiet. Nothing stirred. Sud- denly the voice of the siren broke the silence with its characteristic un dulating quaver, thus:
 "Oo-o o-wa-ah.ah ah. WOW. wah ah ah o-o or'
 Then it did it all over again, putting the accent on different syIlables and repeating the performance again and yet again.
 Foreman Frank Whiting. professor of siren voice culture manipulated the switch that modulated, accelerated, intensified and deodcrized the tones ana technique, aud made it vail, and sob, and whine, and yell, and scream, and shriek, and howl from the bottom of the treble clef to the side.b boards above tue top bar, and awsy beyond. IL startled even those who had read in The News, last Thursday, the notice that the siren would sing that same night at o'clock; and struck terror to the hearts of tLose who had no inkling of it. People came running out of their homes, excitedly asking, Where's the fire ?n and betraying dis. appointment on learning that no dam. age was being done. Even some mem. bers of the fire company, who had not learned of the foreman's intention true to the instincts of the real fireman -rushel to the fire house and dragged the apparatus up into Main street. look. ing for whiff of smoke to guide them to confiagration.
 The test was pronounced satisfactory by Foreman Whiting, who is convinced that the alarm is capable of doing all that will be expected of it. The siren was distinctly heard in Ashley Falls, and still farther in other directions.
 The alarm apparatus has been per manently installed on the top of the Fuller building, the switch being located at the southeast corner of the building.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09
Pomona Grange Notes.

The next regular meeting of Housa. tonic Valley Pomona Grange, No 10 will be held with Wemanesa Grange, No TO, at Gaylordsville, December 15, at 1O:30 a. m.
 The Fifth degree will not be given. This meeting is the regular election of officers for two years. Officers please bring reports.
 A large attendance is hoped for es this is all important meeting.
 Clifford c. Spooner, Sec.