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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
OLD SETTLERS MEETING.

The old settlers annual reunion and
Ipic MIC was held in pretty and coollv
shaded grove on the edge of the old
and pretty little town of Conconullv
county seat for so many years. last
Friday and Saturday. The meeting was
confined almost wholly to single dav
as few arrived on Friday. On Saturday
there was quite large attendance. OF
course old timers were in evidence in
considerable numbers, not as manv as
we expected to see. however, and aside
from the ancient citizens the most MI
merous representatives were the new
est settlers In the way of babies in
arms, together with a very liberal
sprinkling of office seekers. We were
not on the grounds long enough to
learn the full programme of the pro-
ceedings, but the day was spent among
the pioneers exchanging greetings, and
there were songs. addresses and bas-
ket dinner. One interesting feature
was a drill by a company of bow
scouts. the company made up of lads
living in Conconully.
1t was a great pleasure to touch
hands again with old timers, some of
whom we had not seen for a number of
years. Among them were such ancient
inhabitants as NJ. C. Mallott, DR.. j. 1.
Pogue, Chas. Lovejoy. Ted Maloney,
Tom Jones, Phil Pinkston, Tom Pink
erton. VIM. Banes, Geo j. Hurley, Tom
Burke, w. P. Wheeler, w. A. Bolinger,
w. E. Gamble, w. c. Brown, Lutte Nor
ris, Steve Cloud, Chas. Hermans, Mr..
Palmiteer, Mr.. Mecham and a number
of others whose names escape us at
this writing.
These annual reunions of old settlers
should be kept up and encouraged,
making them so interesting that every
pioneer of the county would be induc-
ed to attend. 1t should be an event that
all those entitled to membership
would take pleasure in looking for
ward to as a time for the renewal of
acquaintances which would keep green
friendships formed in the earlier days
OF the county's history. The old pioneer
is passing away, and in few years he
will be only a memory. 1t would be
we'll in this connection If some meas
ure could be taken to gather all the
data pOssible bearing on the early set-
tlement OF the county, for it would be
for the generations that
will in the future populate the county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25

Percy Eastman was displaying an
excellent sample of coal, or SAM
pie of excellent coal, Saturday, and he
stated that the sample came from q
coal deposit three feet wide on the
surface that he had discovered within
three miles of Oroville. He stated that
the vein could be traced long dis
tance, that it dipped into the mountain
and that it was in lime stone forma-
ton, had every indication of quantity,
1t is his intention to do considerable
work on the find and ascertain as far
as possible the real extent and quality
of the deposit A coal cropping does not
necessarily insure a coal mine of large
production and great value, but 1t Is
an encouraging indication. If further
investigation demonstrates this de-
post to be extensive and the coal OF
good quality, the find is more valuable
than gold mine. Furthermore, the
opening of a coal mine so near Oroville
would have a very material influence
upon the prosperity of the town.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25

Representatives of the Standard OIL
company have been in Oroville during
the past week trying to make arrange
ments for the purchase or lease Of
conveniently located lots along the
railroad right-of-way for the purpose
of putting in large oil tanks and such
buildings as will be necessary for max
ing Oroville central distributing
point for a large section of the coun-
ty. 1t is reported that the gentlemen
representing the oil company have
been negotiating ith DR.. G. P. House
for acreage situated nearly opposite
the coal bunkers. This would be an ex-
cellent location, both in its relation to
trackage and the distance removed
from other buildings. 1t Is intimated
that the company will make extensive
Improvements when the site is finally
selected.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
A POPULAR CANDIDATE.

Hon. r. l.. Picken, of TOnasket, was
visitor in town Saturday. His time
was limited and he was able to see
only a few residents of the place, but
he expects to be here again in few
days. Mr.. Picken is a candidate for the
Legislature before the primaries on the
republican ticket, and his nomination
is a certainty even this early In the
game. He has been so busy recently
that he has had no time to devote to
campaigning. However, he is so well
known throughout the county, both as
former legislator and a member OF
the board of county commissioners
that it is really hardly necessary for
him to do much in the way OF drum
ming up support. Still he stated that
he would devote considerable time
prior to the primaries travelling over
the county meeting old friends and
making as many new ones as possible
Bob Picken is the right kind OF man
TO send to the legislature. He IS such
. man as the people of the county
would never have any reason to feel
ashamed Of He has servet one term
in the legislature, so does not tlke up
the duties of the office as a novice. he
has a charming personality that wins
friendships and condolences and can
mike his presence felt i'll legislative
body. He is a gentleman Of unsullied
reputation, his word can ne absolutely
re lied on, and he would represent the
county with honor to himself ana
.redit to his constituency. Everybody
who knows Bob Picken likes him, ana
hat great popularity will carry MIN
cuph the primaries a wi incr.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
QUICK TRANSPORTATION,

The automobile has settled the trans
portation problem in this country
where long distances are the rule be-
tween towns, both in the matter of get
ting there and the comfort while maxi
ing the run. In olden times it required
a days travel to 60 from one town to
another In this county. People did as
little travelling as possible, and every
time they made trip they would SOL
emnly VOW never to do 1t again. Now a
person can take an auto and almost
circle the county between daylight and
dark. Saturday, through the kindness
of Jas. e. Forde, the writer had an
opportunity to travel over roads he
had not been on for a decade, and ev-
cry mile was source Of pleasure.
The last time we were over some Of
the roads We traveeld by stage re-
quiring full day to make half the
distance covered in a few hours. We
left Oroville in the morning, stopping
at Riversidee. There, a half hour was
devoted to visiting with friends. From
Riverside, we drove to Conconully, ar
riving at that charming old town be-
fore noon. Spending several hours in
Conconully we returned by the way of
Loomis. arriving at Oroville at $3.50.
covering over 100 miles, and enjoying
a delighatful trip. A few years ago q
trip to Conconully was never taken
for pleasure. Only important business
could induce one to make the drive,
as it consumed full, long day, and
when the traveller reached his destina-
ton he was unrecognizable from the
accumulation Of dust, If in the sum-
mer time, or frozen stiff If in winter,
with every bone in his body aching
and his interior arrangements jolted
out of their natural positions. The
modern auto is wonder for getting
over the ground, and will continue to
be until the flying machine super
cedes that present speedy means of
space.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
O
SMOKER.

What promises to be an interesting
program of sports is billed to take
place at the Orpheum this Friday
evening, the chief attraction being q
four round glove bout between Kid
Mack, who is heralded as the fighting
kid from Portland, and local artist
with the mitts, who goes by the formi-
dable name of Wild Cat Hill. II these
names are founded upon the ability Of
the principals to put up scrap then
the four round 60 should be whirl-
wind. There will be preliminary events
in the way of wrestling match, four
round go between Phil Albrecht and
Kid Mallory and boxing contest be-
tween two boys under Ia years. The
smoker will be full of ginger and the
patrons can expect very busy even
ing
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
SURPRISE PARTY.

A very pleasant birthday surprise
party was given at the home OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. J. w. Carrel, Wednesday after
noon of last week, in honor OF their
son, Elbert, who had just reached MS
eighteenth birthday. Many enjoyable
games were played on the lawn, after
which ice cream and cake were served
by the hostess. The young man was
the recipient of number OF ornamen-
tai and useful presents. Those present
we're: Mrs. Waldorf, Mrs. N. G. FaulK-
ner. Ruth and Miles Cutler, Bessie ana
Vivian Brown, Annie and Jewel Hobbs
Paul and Hobert Gordon, Vesta MIN
nick, Esther Buckmiller, Hazel NC
Carthy and Elsie Faulkner.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
YOUNG AMERICAN CLUB.

A young peoples club was organized
last Thursday when Is young ladies'
and gentlemen were the guests Of the
Isch- -ga-Bibble club 1T the home Of
Mrs. c. w. Smith. The Club is called
the Young Americans. They have chos-
en- the United States national flag as
their emblem, and will study patriot
ism, national service work and clean
politics. They have at heart the well
fare of their city and community, and
will have their own club room in con-
|nection with the Isch-ga-Bibble club.
under whose guidance the younger
club will act. Long live the Young
Americans.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
VI. +. CHURCH SERVICES.

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Preaching
service at IL a. m. Pulpit to be sup
piled. Preaching service at p. m. Sub
iect of sermon. "The Power that Work.
eth for Righteousness"
Everybody welcome; everybody in
vited; everybody come. The homellke
church and the strangers friend.
w. w, Strife, Pastor.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25

Mrs. C. Umscheid died suddenly at
her home in Horse Spring coulee last
Thursday, and was buried in the Loo
mis- cemetery Friday The deceased was
the wife of C. Umscheid, the old time
tailor. who has lived in the county Tor
q number of years, having conducted
tailoring shops in Chesaw, LOOMS ana
Oroville at different times, prior to 60
ING on ranch. Mrs. Umscheid was tax
on suddenly i'll. A physician was sum-
moned from Tonasket, but before MS
arrival the unfortunate woman mad
passed away. She leaves HUSBAND ana
several children to mourn her loss.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25

Otto A. Case, of Seattle. who spent
a month in Oroville early in the sum
mer. arrived in town Saturday evening
and expects to remain here some tlHe'
Indeed, Mr.. Case gives it out that ne IS
40 enamored with Oroville and the
valley that he will locate and MAKE
this nlace his permanent home. II the
lure of the metropolis is not too strong
Mr.. Case may finally make up MS
mind to cast his lot with Oroville' ana
those who have met the gentleman
sincerely trust that he may as ne
would make a very valuable addition
ia the community.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
'"iNiTY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

ueV. y. H. Severance. Vicar.)
s,s. 1Auay school will meet at 10 a. m.
VII, sunday. Next Sunday services
m " "e neld on September 8. at IL a.
~ all are cordially invited.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lewis arrived in Oro-
Vile Saturday and are visiting with
their son, DR.. d. H. Lewis. Mr.. Lewis
has been a resident Of Spokane since
1889, and hence is becoming a pioneer
of Eastern Washington.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10. Preaching at
II, subject, Drifting" We welcome
you. Come and bring your friends.
A. w. BOND, Pastor.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
Program Of the OkanOgan County bet
ter Roads Association.

The OkanOgan County Good Roads
association will hold their meeting in
Okanogan, on September s. at 10
o'clock a. m. sharp. The following is
the plogram:
Disposal Of routine business.
recommendations Of the executive
committee for consideration of conf
mittee on resolutions: O-The redis-
trictiDg Of Okanogan county into new
to Eastern Washington Good Roads as.
sociation should be instructed to act
as a unit. (3)-Candidates for the leg
islature should be requested to pledge
themselves to carry out the recommen-
dations Of the Eastern Washington
Good Roads association.
Contract VS.. Force Account in Road
Construction.
Force Account, George ]. Hurley.
Loomis; Contract, Fred D. Culver
Carlton. Open discussion. thine limit
Report on present road conditions.
(time limit) 1-County Engineer. H.
E. Smith. 2-Commissioner Hugh Mil
iCI. II. ~. MAUI. F.
Commissioner J. H. Green.
Suggestions on the expenditures of
road money and estimates for budget;
by trustees and members.
Election of delegates to Eastern
Washington Good Roads association.
1t is recommended by the executive
committee that the trustees from roads
4, 10 and IL select one delegate from
each of these roads and that the asso-
citation pay the expenses of these dele
gates to the convention; and that one
delegate from each commissioner dis
trict be elected by the association and
that the expenses of such delegate be
paid by the community he represents.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-08-25

names were placed upon the regis
tration books. There were an unusual
number Of visitors In town from that
portion of the precincts outside the
town limits. A free lunch was served
at the Civic League park at which
some 60 persons were served with
provender.
H. r. Edgerton has sold his 80 acre
anch under the ditch, and some eight
miles south of Oroville. to Francis R.
Travers, of Kansas City, Mo- Mr.. Ira
vers bought the property for son and
|son-in-law, and the new owners intend
to improve the same. This land was
sold for a more reasonable price than
any that has changed hands in the val
ley, Mr. Edgerton stating that meeting
the water tax and the cost of improve
ments was too great problem for him
to solve. He says that he believes that
large holders will soon arrive at the
conclusion that 1t is better to receive
small compensation for their land than
to attempt to hold it for long period
in the hopes of getting larger price.
Oroville should send a good delega-
ton to the good roads meeting that is
called to take place at Okanogan on
Tuesday, September 5. This meeting
will thresh over the questions Of appro-
priations for state roads in this county.
and II the meeting cannot come to
some amicable understanding and send
a delegation to the state good roads
meeting that is unanimous as regards
to where the money is to be spent, that
delegation might as we'll stay at home
so far as it's influence for accomplish
ment is concerned. 1t has been the GUS
only recommended appropriations for
the completion of roads already COM
menced Road No. 10 has been COM
menced and should be completed at the
earliest possible date. When that chief
artery of travel through the valley Is
once in condition for travel then efforts
to secure aid for lateral roads will be
supported by every one.
Prior to the time Mrs. J. F. Samson
made her trip to Lake Chelan, she had
| in her employ domestic named Ethel
Randall. The girl left for Wenatchee
Immediately after the departure of
Mrs. Samson for the lake. Upon the re-
| turn of Mrs. Samson to her home she
discovered that ring and much wear
| ing apparel belonging to herself and
Mrs. Harry Reed were missing, and all
Ievidence pointed to Miss Randall as the
guilty party. Last week Mrs. Reed went
to Wenatchee, found Miss Randall and
charged her with the theft. On search
ling the girls room some of the articles
that had been stolen were found, and
she was wearing underclothing that
belonged to Mrs. Samson. Much of the
more valuable property that had been
taken had been sent to sister by Miss
Randall. The girl was arrested and
taken to Okanogan. She was brought
Ito Oroville Wednesday by Prosecuting
Attorney Johnson and Deputy Sheriff
|Clair Ward and given hearing before
lJudge E. E. Parson. The judge bound
1.-THE prisoner over to the Juvenile court
she swearing that she was not of age.
lOnly a small quantity of the property
taken was recovered.
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do you know Doctor Jordan's final
test of TRUTH" Maud asked.
! shook my head and paused in the
act Of dislodging the shavings which
had drifted down my neck.
"'Can we make it work? Can we
trust our lives to it?' is the test"
He is favorite of yours" said.
when dismantled my old Pan
theon and cast out Napoleon and
Caesar and their fellows, straightway
erected new Pantheon" she an.
swered gravely, "and the first In
stalled was Doctor Jordan"
"A modern hero"
And a greater because modern"
she added. How can the Old World
heroes compare with ours!"
| shook my head. We were too
much alike in many things for argu-
ment. Our point of view and out
look on life at least were very like.
For a pair of critics we agree Ia
mously," ! laughed.
"And as shipwright and able assist
ant" she laughed back.
But there was little time for laugh.
ter in those days, what Of our heavy
work and of the awfulness of Wolf
Larsen's living death.
He had received another stroke. He
had lost his voice, or he was losing 1t.
He had only intermittent use of it. AS
he phrased 1t, the wires were like the
stock market, now up, now down. Oc-
casionally the wires were up and he
spoke as we'll as ever. though slowly
and heavily. Then speech would sud.
denly desert him, in the middle OF
sentence perhaps, and for hours, some
times, we would wait for the connec-
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-07-14
CHAPTER XXI.

= think my left side is going" Wolf
Larsen wrote, the morning after his
attempt to fire the ship. The numb
ness is growing. can hardly move
my hand. You viii have to speak
louder. The last lines are going
down."
Are you in pain7" | asked.
was compelled to repeat my Ques-
ton loudly before no answered.
Not all the time"
The left hand stumbled slowly and
painfully across the paper. and II was
with extreme difficulty that we de-
ciphered the scrawl. 1t was like
spirit message" such as are deliv-
cred at seances of spiritualists for q
dollar admission.
But / am still here, all here" the
hand scrawled more slowly and pain
fully than ever.
The pencil dropped, and We had to
replace 1t in the hand.
when there is no pain l have per
feet peace and quiet I have never
thought so clearly. ! can ponder life
and death like a Hindu sage"
And Immortality" Maud queried
loudly in the ear.
Three times the hand essayed to
write but fumbled hopelessly. The
pencil fell. In vain We tried to re-
place Il. The fingers could not close
on It. Then Maud pressed and held
the fingers about the pencil with her
own hand, and the hand wrote. in
large letters, and so slowly that the
minutes licked of to each letter:
"B-O-S-H."
II was Wolf Larsen's last word.
''bosh." skeptical and invincible TO the
end. The arm and hand relaxed. The
trunk OF the body moved slightly.
Then there was no movement Maud
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ton to be reestablished. He COM
planned Of great pain in his head, and
1t was during this period that he ar
ranged a system Of communication
against the time when speech should
leave him altogether-one pressure of
the hand for YES" two for mo-" It
was well that 1t was arranged, for by
evening his voice had gone from him.
BY hand pressures, after that, he an
swered our questions, and when he
wished to speak he scrawled his
thoughts with his left hand, quite leg.
ibly, on sheet OF paper.
The fierce winter had now descend.
ed upon us. Gale followed gale, with
snow and sleet and rain. The seals
had started on their great southern
migration, and the rookery was prac-
tically deserted. worked feverishly.
In spite Of the bad weather, and OF the
wind which especially hindered me,
was on deck from daylight till dark
and made substantial progress.
l profted by my lesson learned
through raising the shears and then
climbing them to attach the guys. To
the top Of the foremost, which was
Just lifted conveniently from the deck,
l attached the rigging, stays and
throat and peak halyards. As usual.
| had moderated the amount Of work
involved in this portion OF the task,
and two long days we're necessary TO
complete II. And there was SO much
yet to be done-the sails, for instance,
which practically had to be made
over.
While l toiled at rigging the fore
mast, Maud sewed on canvas, ready
always to drop everything and come
to my assistance when more hands
than two were required. The canvas
was heavy and hard. and she sewed
with the regular sailors palm and
three-cornered sail-needle. Her hands
we're soon sadly blistered, but she
struggled bravely on, and In addition
doing the cooking and taking care Of
the sick man.
"A iIg for superstition" | said on
Friday morning. That mast goes IN
today"
Everything was ready for the At
tempt Carrying the boomtackle 20
the windlass, I hoisted the mast near.
ly clear Of the deck Making this
tackle fast, / took to the windlass the
shears-tackle (which was connected
with the end Of the booml and with a
few turns had the mast perpendicular
and clear.
Maud elapped her hands tAs instant
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1916-07-14
A Texas Wonder.

The Texas Wonder cures hdnS
and bladder troubles. dessolves gravel
cures diabetes, weak and lame backs
rheumatism, and all Irregularities Of
the kidneys and bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder trouhI6
In children. II not sold by your drng4
gist will be sent by mail on receipt Of
N.00. One small bottle IL two month";
treatment and seldom fails to perfect q
cure. Send for Tenn. testimonials
DR.. E. W. Hall, 1926 Oliver street
st. Louis. Mo. Send for Tenn. testb
monisls. Sold by druggists. If
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COULD MAKE A GOOD GUESS
Young Man Was Not Sure as to Size,
but Was Willing to Take q
Chance on II.

Into a mems furnishing store
stepped a young man warily, almost
timidly. He lacked the air Of con-
fidence of the man who is about to
purchase tie or a handkerchief or .
collar. Eagerly the genial fioorwalk-
err pounced upon him and the prospec-
tive customers first words explained
everything.
Have you anything suitable for .
young lady?" he asked, looking about
dazedly at the rows OF shirt boxes.
Something for her birthday. you
know"
well, l should say we have. Step
right this way, please. Miss Apper-
son, will you show this gentleman
some ladies' hose. or"-he added, as
he noted the inquirer's pitiable conti-
sion, perhaps he would prefer to see
some of those near-silk ladies' coat
sweaters?"
He would, he certainly would. and
when he found man in charge at the
sweater counter he became almost
himself again. The sweater idea
seemed to strike him fsvorably, and
for several minutes he inspected color
combinations and felt fabrics Finally
the clerk dropped him into hot water
again.
About what size does the young
lady wear?"
It was poser and entirely unex-
pected. The young man gazed at
dummy figure on which sweater coat
was displayed, then walked up to II,
circled 1t with his arm. and nodded:
About this size, l think"
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releass5 the HAND. he 1nsags spread
slightly, falling apart OF their own
weight, and the pencil rolled away.
DO you still hear?" | shouted, hold
ing the fingers and waiting for the
single pressure which would signify
Yes" There was no response. The
hand was dead.
Il noticed the lips slightly move"
Maud said.
| repeated the question. The lips
moved. She placed the tips of her
fingers on them. Again | repeated