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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
LOOMS NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. McChesney and
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Hurley left for
Spokane last Friday, travelling by auto.
A party OF Loomis friends drove
down to Mrs. Umbarger's home, on
Palmer lake and gave Mrs. Umberger
and daughter last Friday evening a
very pleasant surprise. The evening
was spent at cards and music and the
self-cOnstituted guests had merry
time.
Mrs. Thompson, OF Spokane, mother
OF Mrs. H. w. Champneys, is visiting
with her daughter this week.
Mr.. Marshall, the man who pur-
chased the tungsten mine, has return
ed from Seattle and has force OF
men surveying road to the mine.
Marvin Chase, of Richmond Beach,
president of the Whitestone Power and
Irrigation company, is visiting with
w. S. Douglass this week.
1t has been showing here for the
past twenty-four hours and the pros
poets are favorable for the heaviest
snow of the season.
Mrs. T. P. Mcneil is visiting with
her daughter, Mrs. Grover Fore, at
Okanogan.
The Odd Fellows ball, given new
years eve, was we'll attended and a
great success in every way.
The school teachers have all return
ed from their holiday vacation, and
school started up again Monday in
full blast.
1t is reported that the infant daugh-
ter of Roy Guyton, living on White
stone Flat, has the diphtheria.
Mrs. w. H. Mcdaniel gave party al
her home last Thursday evening in
honor of her daughter, Grace, who is
home on vacation from Pullman
where she is going to school. Every
body in attendance had most delight
full time.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
B. F. Gubser died Friday night The
child had been sick for some months
and it is not known tust what caused
its death.
Jude Hearteau, an old timer of Con
conully, died Fridar night. 1t is re-
ported that grip was the cause oi
death.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
SOME WEATHER.

Monday was one Of the most disa-
greeable days that has been exper-
enced in Oroville tor a number Of
years. The visitation took on the
shape of miniature blizzard, and to be
out in it for any length Of time was
severe punishment. The wind rushed
down from the west through the gap
in the hills formed by the Simllka-
meen river, carrying :. fine snow and
the flakes were whipped through the
air with stinging force, forming solid
drifts. When the wind blows In this
valley old Boreas Is on the job in
earnest There Is no half way measure
about it, and the supply Of rapidly cir
culating air is seldom exhausted In
less than "a hours. and three days are
the usual limit During Monday ther-
mometers did not register very low.
around Is and 20 above, but the cutting
wind felt as though the chill was that
many degrees below. There ia consid-
cradle diversity ia the reports as to
the cold registered Monday night.
Some claim that the mercury reached
eight below zero at 2 o'clock Tuesday
morning and others three below. 1t
was about zero at 6 o'clock Tuesday
morning and above at 8 o'clock. The
temperature very materially moder-
ated during the day. This is not very
cold in comparison with other parts
of the county and state, but cold
enough, and colder than 1t usually gets
during the winter at this place
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BASKET BALL.

This Friday evening basket ball
eam representing the Republic high
chool will meet the local high school
eam in the high school gym of this
llace. Game called ct $3.50. This is 60
hg to be 2 corking close and exciting
pntest, and one well worth seeing, for
he teams are well matched and the
winner will have to keep going at all
periods of the session in order to turn
he trick. Basket ball is a lively and
Exciting sport, and is steadily growing
n popularity in this place. All who can
40 SO should climb the hill tonight and
cheer on the boys to their best efforts.
While seeing a game worth while the
patrons will be contributing their mite
towards helping along the High School
association which is deserv-
Ing of liberal support from the people
of Oroville.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Minutes of the meeting of the town
councll Of Oroville, Washington, Jan
uary ), 1916.
Present., Mayor Samson, Council
men Beale, Friis, Smith
Minutes Of the previous meeting
wers read and approved as read.
Re9ort OF the town treasurer was
read and ordered placed on file.
Report of the police justice was read
and a motion was accepted.
LII Prentice appeared before the
couneil asking that some action be
takM regarding the amending of the
ordinonce controlling the business of
drayhg. After some discussion in the
matter the matter was referred to the
ordnance committee
An ordinance in regard to the sale
of intoxicating liquors was read and
motion was made by Councilman Beale
seconded by Councilman Smith that
the ordinance pass it's first and sec
ond readings subject to amendments.
Motion carried.
On motion the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid: E. R. Hoose
salary and supplies $1O7.2O; C. R. Do
ty, salary and bedding, 1850; c. H.
Neal salary, $500; E. E. Elmer, salary,
1900; E. A. McMahan salary. 5000;
James Ferguson, police justice fees
27.1o: John Collins, labor on water
works, $50; C. H. Erymire, labor on
water works, 7.3O; Frank Harpham,
labor on water works. 2.40; J. w. Sew
ard, labor on water works, 7.20; l..
H. Prentice, drayage. 2.25; Carl Ham
ilton, deputy marshal and election
11.5o; James Ferguson, election judge,
400; Shaw-Borden, registration books,
1O.17; Hughes & Co., supplies for the
water works, PIG; Oroville CONNER
cial Co., Jail supplies, 800; Gazette
Publishing Co., printing, 23.4O; Sim
ilkameen Power Co., light and power,
1850.
On motion the bills of H. J. Desmond
andL. Charissman were laid on the
table and clerk was instructed to in
vestgate the correctness of the bills.
On notion council adjourned.
r HOOSE Clerk
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
CUT 1T OUT.

II has come to our knowledge that
tie board of directors of the West
Okanogan Valley Irrigation district
finds their efforts to attract attention
to the desirability of The district under
the project among prospective settlers
very much hampered by adverse criti-
clsm on the part of residents of Oro-
vile and vicinity. This is almost unbe-
lieeable, but it is claimed that the di-
retOrs have evidence that this Is a
fac. In every case where men have
fond fault with the physical cOnstruc-
tio of the bitches and fumes those
cries have been individuals who have
hai no experience in that line OF work
an really do not know what they are
taling about. Those who have seen
otfr irrigation systems and know
wit proper construction is when they
Sc 1t, have no hesitancy in declaring
tk the work performed by A. Guthrie
60. is first class, and will last as
log as that character of construction
ca be expected to hold out, and that
WI be for years. The Inauguration of
tb enterprise was such a fortunate
eNt for this part of the county that
ery individual having any interest in
Il country should rejoice and lend all
Il assistance in their power to at
trt attention of hoMe seekers to the
aantages to be derived from the
oning Of land within the irrigation
tritory. No man living here is so ig-
rant that he does not know that
thout water the land to be reclaimed
mot worth the taxes levied upon it.
Nth water, it at once has a value,
jue that is to steadily increase under
provoment. The system that is to
pply the water is as perfect and per-
tnent as a system could be built for
. money at command 1t will do the
prk expected Of it and prove bless
3 to the upper end of the valley. If
ere is any resident of Oroville who
ally thinks that the system is going
| be failure he is fool for remain
" in the country. for failure would
iove disastrous to The future Of Oro-
lle. This system means so much for
|e town and country that every resi-
ent should constitute himself and her.
slf booster.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
FAREWELL BOOZE.

A majority Of those voting on the
proposition, turned down their thumbs
on election day, 1913 and the new
prohibition law went into effect
at twelve o'clock last Friday night
At that hour the crowds present. and
every bar had its contingent, drained
farewell drink, the proprietors of the
eight bars in Oroville turned the KEYS
in the doors, doused the glims and
retired from business more or less
gracefully. In anticipation OF the ne
cessity OF shutting down the owners
OF the salons began sloughing off their
STOCKS prior to the end and every
establishment in town was pretty thor
oughly cleaned out Of liquid refresh
menb when it was time to toll the
tell. Most of the supplies were laid in
by moderate drinkers. and by families.
the members Of which do not use
liquor as beverage, but always keep
sOme u the house for sickness or for
cooking purposes. 1t will be some time
before the auditor will be called upon
to issue permits, judging from the way
the public is stocked up, at least not
until the reserve supply is exhausted.
And. anyhow, it is not expected that
it will be necessary to employ extra
helph the permit department to meet
the domand for supple to ALLEVIATE
raging thirsts.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
A FAMILY ROW.

The following item from a recent is
sue of the Spokesman Review refers to
an Italian family recently living near
and in Oroville. Ambrosio lived for
some time on Geo. Dcvon's ranch, near
town. Mr.. Devon sa! s the family had
considerable trouble with Urso, who
also lived here for a time, and that he
is not much good anyhow:
While Seravina Ambrosio of Oro-
vile caused her daughter to be arrest
ed yesterday after habeas corpus pro-
ceedings were started to prevent the
girl marrying Ben IT'so, S112 Spokane
street, the maid declared with en-
phasis at the juvenile court that she
would marry Urso if her mother fore
ed her to wait "a hundred years"
THE girl was sent to Spokane re-
Gently by her mother. The Juvenile
court arranged for her to remain with
her sister, Mrs John Pine, S112 Spo-
kane street, according to Probation
Officer w. NJ. V. Winans. The mother
recently heard the girl was about to
marry Urso and ordele the auditor at
Occur d'Alene to refuse a license.
She filed sensational petition yes
terday for a writ of habeas corpus She
said her daughter was being held a
prisoner and for immoral purposes
and was about to be taken from the
state by Urso.
When told by Attorney A. Gagliardi
who represents Mrs. Ambrosio, that he
could marry the girl if he secured a
would furnish horne today. The girl
will be given hearing in the court OF
Judge Blake"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07

Ice has formed ON the dead water
in the rivers to the thickness of from
eight to twelve inches, and Fred Clark
and |. N. Wickersham commenced this
week getting in the annual harvest. An
enormous quantity Of ice is cut and
stored In Oroville every winter and
there will be no reduction in the
amount put up this winter, although
the elimination of eight saloons blots
out the largest consumers. F. Grath-
void. who has supplied the resident
population very largely with this cold
comfort in the good old summer days,
will also cut his usual supply. Judging
from the weather on tap the crop will
be ample this wintev to meet all de-
mands, and there will be no shortage
of the hot weather luxury next sum-
mer.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER.

Ferdinand Baker better and more
familiarly known as Grandpa Baker, a
pioneer homesteader OF the Chesaw
country, died suddenly at his home on
Friday evening, December "a, at the
advanced age of 7S years. The news
OF his death was a sad blow to his
many friends and acquaintances in
and around Oroville, as Mr.. Baker was
well known here and had manH
friends in the community, especially
among the older residents, who speak
OF the deceased in terms of deep affec-
tion and respect The following sketch
is taken from the Chesaw News:
The deceased was born in Cape Cod
Mass. in 1887, being IS years of age
at the time of his death At the age
of Ii he started life as sailor, max
Ing complete circuit of the globe on
his first voyage. He followed the sea
for nine years. coming west to Mime
sofa, then virgin, frontier land, be-
fore even the first railroad had cross
ed the border into that state. He set
tied near Lake City, Wabash county,
of where st. Paul and Min
neapolis are now located. He acquired
land and also managed a large farm
for brother, who also accompanied
him west. 1t was during his residence
at Lake City that he met and married
Miss Caroline Clark, who came out
from Ohio with her parents and set
tied in Wabash county. His aged wife
survives, together with three sons
Stanton and Willis, of Chesaw, and
Jesse, of Wahpeton, N. D.; and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rowena Aspenwall, living at
Minot. N. d., but who was visiting at
the home of her parents at the time of
his death.
During his sojourn in Mime sofa,
Mr.. Baker was also engaged in the
business and later had in
terests In the first -four mills in that
state. After % years of active life in
that state Mr.. Baker moved westward
again to North Dakota, settling near
Wahpetsn, where he lived IS yeats. Ii
the fall of 1901, shortly after the
opening of the north half, he settled
on the place of Knob Hill which he
held until his death"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
METROPOLITAN AIRS

For the first time in the history of
Oroville a light opera company will
appear at a local play house on Mon
day, January II, presenting the catchy
musical comedy, THE Girl from No
where The company numbers some
twenty people and plays only the lar
ger cities. 1t gives one night stand
in so small place as Oroville simply
because the troupe has to remain over
one night in town Idle while en- route
to Seattle. The attraction, owing to its
novelty, should draw from all the
surrounding country as we'll as from
the town.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
WARNING TO FOREIGNERS.

K. Greiger returned home Saturday
evening from Chicago after an absence
of two weeks. where be was called by
the death of a brother. AS a souvenir
of his trip Mr.. Greiger brought home
a severe cold, which has kept him con-
fined to the house since his arrival
Friday, he spent in Spokane, and meet
ing reporter of the Spokesman Re-
view gave him the following interest
ing information relative to foreigners
travelling through Canadian territory:
Unless persons of German or Aus
trian descent who plan to come from
Republic and Oroville through Cana
dian territory-the usual route--are
warned, they may end themselves In
volved in serious difficulties" said r.
Greiger of Oroville. when seen at the
Pacific hotel yesterday.
My attention was called to this
situation on my trip out from Oroville
a few days ago. Just before reaching
Laurier, in Canadian territory, an i'm
migration inspector stood up at the
end of each car and warned all Ger
mans and Austriaus who intended to
come from Republic or Oroville
through Canadian territory that should
they attempt to return by the same
route they would be halted at the Can
adian line or only allowed to proceed
by making arrangements at great ex-
pense for special convoy.
Il realize that under present condi-
tions a state of war existing the Can
adian authorities feel compelled to
take all possible precautions. which !
do not presume to criticize. l merely
desire to warn all Germans and Aus
trians who intend to make trips to or
from Oroville or Republic that they
should avoid travelling through Can
adian territory, but instead come by
the way of Wenatchee, and return the
same way"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07

Once in long time luck hits men,
Der of the craft. SucI incidents do not
often happen and when they do they
attract general attention. Last week
there was drawing at Okanogan for
number of valuable prizes. among
them an automobile. Wonder of won
ders, o. H. Woody, publisher of the
Independent, held the number that
drew the car. The Gazette extends
congratulations after recovering from
the surprise that good fortune could
come to any print. Furthermore be it
said, that good fortune could not have
fallen to more worthy and deserving
scribe in the state.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
CHANGE OF FIRM.

AS was announced some weeks ago
in advance, the old time mercantile
firm of Frank Bartell & Co., dissolved
and went out of business on the first
of the new year. The old firm was COM
posed Of Frank Bartell. Sr., George
Bartell and Frank Bartell, Jr., father
and sons. They have been identified
with the business life Of Oroville for
number of years and have made a
decided success from a financial point
of view. The fact that the firm has
disintrigated does not mean that the
old and familiar stand is to be closed
up. The senior member of the firm will
take over and handle the large stock of
agricultural implements that was car
ried as a side line. George Bartell will
devote his entire attention to his NOV
ing picture show, the Orpheum, and
pushing sales OF Studebaker automo-
biles and trucks, he having the agency
of the county for the Studebaker mo-
tcA dShhOWACu6OO W OV SAC S4Ool VI
the very best in use. Frank Bartell, Jr.,
will take over and run the store exclu-
sively by himself. Cutting out hardware
Mr.. Bartell will carry groceries, dry
goods, shoes and clething. The recent
special sales cut down the old stock
enormously, and the new proprietor
will put in a full assortment of new
goods. Mr.. Bartell knows every phase
of the business from his long expert
ence behind the counter and has wide
acquaintanceship among the people OF
Oroville and the surrounding country,
so that he does not take over the busi-
ness as a novice. He is genial and
popular young man, ard undoubtedly
do we'll as the sole proprietor of the
old premises. If close attention to busi-
ness and treating the public right will
win out in the merchandising business,
Mr.. Bartell will make a winner.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
STOCkMEN'S MEETING.

Tie entertainment committee at
Okaaogan, who are in charge Of the
banquet and reception of the stockmen
to convene at Okanogan on January
IA, announce, that in order to make it
possible to provide adequate entertain
men, it will be necessary to have
replies from all stockmen intending
to be present on January IA, not later
who have not sent their acceptance
cards are urged to do so at once, since
plaes at the banquet cannot be guar
anted to those whose cards are not
in tie hands of the committee on or
before the 10th of January.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07

Tonight the Republic and Oroville
high school lads tangle up in basket
ball game. 1t is going to be some game,
too. If you enjoy exciting sport, be
there. Your presence and necessary
contribution to permit your presence
will help the locals to put in their best
licks, for there is nothing like side
line roofing to put ginger in the play
ers.
Every business house in town
should be represented in the columns
of the Gazette. Advertising is great
aid to business, and IL every line car
ried space in the Gazette outsiders
would more readily realize the size
of the place and the extent of busi-
ness done At the same time 1t would
help the Gazette. Make a note of this
and act accordingly.
Drunkenness has wholly disappeared
in this place. where it has been alto
gether too common of recent months.
since the prohibition law went into ef-
feet. If there is any drunkenness the
drinkers do not disgrace themselves
and disgust the public by appearing on
the streets.
There has been considerable snow In
this part of the valley so far this win
ter, yet very little sleighing. Strange
to say only few miles down the val
ley sleighing has been prime for weeks.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
THE SPORTING EDITOR REMARKS.

We can hardly be charged with being
ultra religious, and hence anything
that the Gazette may state on that
subject will be taken with all sinceri-
ty. TO start with, and the statement
cannot be controverted. residents of
Oroville are not church going people,
taking them as a whole. None of the
churches are ever So crowded at the
services as to be noticeable. 1t would
not detract from the moral and mental
well being of the individual members
of the community il they attended SER
vices occasionally, and certainly no
one is ever the worse for spending an
hour under a church roof.
This preamble merely leads up to
what was intended to be said In ref
erence to the present ministers of the
several churches in Oroville. and the
ministrations OF those ministers is a
special reason why church attend
ance might be conductive OF pleasure.
Just at the present time the churches
are presided over by as likeable body
of members Of the cloth as ever filled
pulpits in such ? small place. This Is
not a reflection upon the ministry of
the past. There have been good men in
this field before, yet it must be said
that as a whole the present sky pilots
are collectively shade the best in
many respects that have ever inter-
preted the teachings of the Prince of
Peace in this place. They are alto
gether human, they are broad minded,
they are sincere christians without be-
ing obtrusive, they are genial, kindly,
courteous gentlemen. They prove by
their appearance and daily intercourse
with their fellow men that it is not
necessary to wear long, stern, mo-
rose face, eschew all innocent pleas
ures and cram hell-fire and birthstone
down the throats of casual acquaint-
ances in order to fight the devil and all
his works. They are able men in the
pulpit. as we'll as manly men among
their friends and neighbors, and such
isnct k~- entitled to encouragement and
support. If you do not know them, get
to know them, and you will feel glad
that you know them. As a brand we
wish to testify to their personal worth; |;
we could not do 1t more sincerely II we
were one If tho elect.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

Aurora Lodge, No. 201, F. & A. NJ, of
this place held pubic installation Of
|officers at the lodge room, in Sigrist
hall, Wednesday evening of last week,
that was largely attended by both men
bers of the lodge, Eastern Stars and
invited guests. The Installing officer
was Grand Lecturer Clifford, assisted
by Geo. Whistler as marshal. The fol-
lowing are the new officials: A. C..
Potter, W. NJ; w. G. Jones, s. W.; J..
M. l.. Williams, J. w; G. r. R.ste,
Chap; F. s. Beale, Treas; A. Vol
igney, &c.,; A. s. Gvoulx, S. D.; Geo.
J. Whistler, J. d.; A. w Johnston, S.
S.; Jas. Ferguson, J. S. A supper was
served at the close of the ceremonies.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Preaching morning and evening.
Moning service at II O'clock. Subject
of sermon, The Christianity Of Jesus
Christ Evening service at 1880. Sub
ject of sermon. Good things in Wrong
Plates Special music ut both services.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock None is
too young and none is too old to belong
to eur Sunday school We heartily in
vite you to all Of our services.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-01-07

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