The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1915-02-12

Trinity Guild OF the Episcopal
church is arranging to hold an Easter
sale, the date of which will be duly
announced.
Ed. Buzzard is able to get around on
crutches, and it will be some time
yet before his broken limb is fit for
every day use.
Mrs. J. M. T. Williams, who was
taken to the Oroville hospital last
week in serious condition, is report
ed to be very much improved.
The -Ka-BibNle Club" give a
Lincoln tea on February ~, at Odd
Fellows hall. The members are SPAR
ing no effort to make this a memorable
occasion.
Say, you people who enjoy good
eats do not overlook the fine line of
fresh table delicacies that are adver-
tised by the Red Front They are
enough to make ones mouth water.
Mrs, j. Windlay, of Tacoma, was
called to Oroville last week by the
serious illness of her sister, Mrs. J.
NJ. T. Williams. Mrs. Windlay is
stopping with another sister, Mrs. J.
F. Getsey.
Owing to the sickness of three men,
bers of the Nelson basket ball team
the game arranged to take place be-
tween Nelson and Oroville, in the To-
cal gym, this Friday evening, has been
declared off.
The teachers tea given by Mrs. r.
P. Hoskyn, last Saturday afternoon,
was a very enjoyable affair. Those
assisting were Mrs. c. w. Smith, Mrs.
Reevie Frank, Mrs. Dell Hart and Mrs.
A. &. Schultz.
The Deborah society of the Presby-
terian church will entertain the So
cieties of the other churches on We'd
nesday afternoon. February II, at the
church. All ladies interested are
cordially invited to come.
This paper will publish next week
an article by Mr.. l.. l.. Work on po-
tato growing, which will contain facts
and figures compiled by persons fam
liar with the subject. The article
will contain valuable information for
every farmer and land owner.
The Ischkabibble club met Thurs
day afternoon, Feb. 4th, at the home
o. Mrs. Dell Hart. Two new members
were taken in. After the business
was transacted, dainty luncheon was
served and the rest of the afternoon
was spent in a social manner. The
next meeting will he with Mrs. R. P.
Hoskyn Thursday afternoon, Feb. IS.
Martin Kirby, an old pioneer who
has lived in Oroville and the neigh
boring country for years, died at the
Riverside hotel Sunday, the victim of
consumption. He was born in Can
ada in November, 1856, and at one
time was very well to dc. During the
past winter he has been cared for by
II. NJ. Mahoney, who knew the deceas-
cd for a great many years.
The Civic League will give a valen-
tine card party in Odd Fellows hall
Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, to which
all are invited. The date is a trifle off
color, but this is necessary from the
fact that Valentines day falls on Sun
day, and the hall is occupied Monday
evening. Those who take pleasure in
handling the pips will find opportun-
ity to enjoy themselves on this oc-
casion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stewart, of Ma
lott pamn in FRIDAY and ranai nad in
Oroville until Monday, meeting his old
acquaintances and enjoying his visit
in the county metropolis Mr.. Stew
art takes great interest in athletics
and is an authority on the three chief
amateur sports, base ball. foot ball.
and basket ball. He was rung in as
referee at the basket ball game last
Friday night, and by his fair dealing
gave universal satisfaction.