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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
TO CELEBRATE,

Plans are being formulated for a
public celebration of the opening of the
West Okanogan Valley Irrigation pro-
ject about the first of June. These
plans have not taken definite shape as
yet, but suggestions are being solic-
tied from various citizens as to what
line of attractions to present to enter
tain the expected crowd. and a pro-
gram will be formulated from sugges-
tions advanced The opening of the
system, the actual turning on of the
water will be an event worthy of a
grand demonstration, and should at
tract large gathering of people, not
only from the immediate surrounding
country, but from distance. Invita-
tons will be sent out to commercial
clubs, chambers of commerce and
prominent individuals all over the
state, and responses may be expected
in the way of large delegations from
those bodies, and men of prominence
will no doubt take pleasure in being
present. This irrigation system is the
largest in the west that has been con-
structed through the initiative of the
individual land owners and without
government aid, and as it waters one
of the choicest sections of the state,
with future pOtentality in the way of
productiveness that cannot be surpass-
led anywhere, the official opening of
the system will be of unusual impor-
tance and interest.
This celebration will be of a dual
character. Tonasket is as largely in
terested in the system as OrOville, and
will enjoy a large benefit from the
completion of the great work. Hence
the aim is to make the celebration a
two days affair, one day at Tonasket
and one day at Oroville. 1t is expected
that the residents of Tonasket will par
ticipate in the Oroville celebration,
and the people of OrOville will recip-
rocate by attending the Tonasket cele-
bration en- masse. 1t is a case where
mutual interests should cement the
two communities, and stimulate the
residents of the towns to work in uni
son for one of the most interesting
and attractive double celebrations
ever held in the northwest 1t can be
done, and We feel confident that it will
be done.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
TAKE WARNING.

There is an ordinance in this town
even If not heretofore vigorously en-
forced. that prohibits motor vehicles
from fast driving on the streets with
in the corporate limits. Signs have
been placed warning drivers against
speeding. While this is of common
knowledge owners of motor vehicles
PERSIST in making of the streets speed
ways, much to the danger of pedes-
|trians and those who exercise some
common sense in driving cars. The
town marshal does not wish to cause
any one trouble, nor put them to I'M
necessary expense, but speeding must
be stopped, and he requests this pa
per to give public notice that he is
going to enforce the provisions of the
ordinance against fast driving. The
wise man will heed. The foolish man
will go on and get the'gaff.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

Attention is again called to the re-
publican caucus to be held Saturday
evening at $3.50 o'clock for the pur-
pose of selecting 16 delegates to at
tend the republican county conven-
tion 20 be held at Brewster, Saturday
April 29. A full attendance of repub-
lican voters is requested, and it is
hoped that every delegate chosen to
the county convention will make it a
point to be in Brewster on the 29th.
The three Oroville precincts are en-
titled to 20 delegates, and if the full
representation should turn out Oro-
Vile would make big showing in the
convention.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
A. w. BOND, Pastor.

w. J. Votaw and j. Max Goar. of
Spokane, spent several days in town
this week organizing a court of the
Court of Honor. The new society will
start out with a larg membership:
Mr.. and Mrs. Anson Cobb arrivd in
Oroville from Wenatchee Friday last
and are here to remain permanently.
Mr.. Cobb purchased 20-acre tract
recently from Ellis & Forde, situated
on the Lakeview Orchard tracts, Just
across the Okanogan from town and
overlooking Osoyoos lake. He Is here
to build a residence on the land and
will proceed to improve the same. AS
he understands orcharding and gen.
eral farming, Mr.. Cobb will soon make
on attractive place of his new pur-
chase.
The Oroville band was out Sunday
in their new uniforms. 1t was the first
public appearance of the boys in their
new togs, and they made a very favor
able impression. The old uniform of a
dizzy red was somewhat boisterous,
and the band decided to switch to dark
blue, less conspicuous yet for more
nobby and pleasing to the eye. The
short coats, more of a jacket than a
coat, trousers and jaunty caps are
trimmed in gold braid, giving the suits
a dash of bright color that adds to the
general appearance and the band will
be credit to the town wherever and
whenever they appear in public.
Arthur Lund, the chief push behind
the Okanogan State banks at Tomas
ket Loomis and Riverside, was Wis
itor in town Saturday. In the last fire
at Riverside the bank building was
among the several structures destroy
Ell. Mr.. Lund will rebuild, and the new
bank will be both substantial and
modern in its exterior and interior
finish and furnishings. One of the OBJ
jects of Mr. Lund's visit was to ar
range for the securing of brick from
the Oroville brick yards to be used in
the construction of the new building,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
EXCESSIVE DAMAGES.

Arthur ID. Jones, of Spokane. has
owned tract of land on the bench
and along the foot of the mountains
and bordering on the Similkameen
river. just west of town, for number
of years. In it's raw state, a condition
1t has always been in, the land was
practically valueless. In building the
irrigation system it was necessary to
cross a portion of Mr.. Jones' land
cross portion of Mr.. Jones' land.
The presence of that ditch would i'm
prove the value of Mr.. Jones' land
many fold, and yet Mr.. Jones claimed
damages to the amount of THIRTEEN
DOLLARS. The case was
tried Tuesday of this week at Okla
hogan, and Mr.. Jones was awarded
$500 damages, about $500 in excess of
what a great many people think 1t
ought to have been.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21

Sometime during Tuesday night the
first through passenger train from
Oroville, thus raising blockade that
was very annoying to the public and
an expensive experience to the rail-
road. During the protracted tie up
much of the express and mail that
usually comes by the way of We
natchee was routed around by the
way of Spokane. A special freight
train came up the line Tuesday night
to pick up belated freight along the
route.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
NJ. +. CHURCH SERVICES.

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Easter
at IL a. m. The choir will
sing two anthems; Miss Grave will
favor us with solo; the Oroville
band will play for us three selections;
and the Sunday school will supply
the rest of the program. This program
will be of interest to everybody.
Epworth League at p. m. Preach
ing at p. m. Subject of sermon:
''The Risen Lord"
Everybody welcome; everybody in
vited; everybody come. The homelike
church and the strangers friend.
w. w. Strife. Pastor
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
BENEFIT DANCE.

"a Next Friday evening. April 2S, is the
Ate fixed for the High School Athletic
association benefit ball. The dance will
Pike place in the Orpheum and the
rack Oroville orchestra will supply
he music. AS has been stated in these
eOlumns in previous issues the asso-
eiation is in the red for a considerable
amount, and the proceeds of the dance
will be applied toward placing the or
|ganization upon it's feet financially. As
|the boys have not solicited contribu-
tions from the public during the season
|Of sports, it is no more than fair that
|the public should respond literally on
|this occasion. Those who dance will
receive full returns in the way of
pleasure. Those who do not dance
SHOULD contribute freely and rest con-
tent in the knowledge that they have
aided very worthy cause.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
EASTER MUSIC.

The following muscal program will
be given in the Presbyterian church
on Sunday morning:
1.-THE Lord is Risen," ..........
........... Miss Carrie B. Adams
2-"Triumphantly Sing" Ira B. Wilson
in the Highest.
.................J John d. Creswell
4-"Sing to the Lord Glorious Song
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. H. w. Petrie
Baritone Solo, S. B. Starrett
etts and unison chOruses.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
IMPORTANT MEETING.

appointed to arrange for district fair
at OrOville next fall are requested by
C. w. Smith, chairman of the Oroville
Fair Association, to meet in the Ii
brary building Saturday afteroOn,
April %, at 2:30 o'clock. 1t is import
attend as possibly can do so, as re-
ports are to be made and further plans
considered for making the fair sue
cess
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
TO ALL INTERESTED.

Fare of one and one-third from all
points in Warrington to the Repub-
lican State Convention to be held at
North Yakima May 9Th. Tickets may
be purchased lay End to May 9th in
elusive.
Tickets may be purchased on the
certificate plan, full fare going and
one-third fare returning. Ticket agent
will instruct in regard to the proper
purchasing of these tickets
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21

Geo. |. Cole, who has demonstrated
his skill as road builder in this part
OF the county, states that he could
have done all the work accomplished
on State Road No. 10 south of Oroville
for $4,000, yet it cost the state $4,000,
or more, and by some mysterious ho-
Gus pocus that has never been explain
ed several thousand dollars that was
appropriated for this end of the job
was deflected somewhere else. So long
as that kind of system is in vogue in
the expenditure of public road funds
the state is being Systematically bun
coed, and the road systems of the state
will never be completed.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
T0OTHSOME DELEGATES.

The public should bear in mind that
the ladies of the Deborah society of
the Presbyterian church, will hold a
cake sale in Getsey's confectionery
store, in the Hotel de Grubb, Satur-
day afternoon, April %. Families will
be able to stock up with delicious pro-
ducts of the art of cookery for Easter
consumption. And it will be put to-
gether in manner to tickle the pal
ate.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
HOT CROSS BUN SALE.

The ladies of Trinity Guild will hold a
hot cross bun sale in the lobby of the
Hotel de Grubb this, Friday, afternoon
Those who partook of the buns sold by
this society few weeks ago will be anX-
ious to secure another supply. At that
time the quantity on hand could not meet
the demand. The ladies will endeavor tc
have a sufficient stock this afternoon to
fill all orders.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
DEAL FINELY CLOSED.

Ii the time of going to press last
Blk the pending deal by which the
of Sivyer & Enloe, of Spokane,
re to take over the Similkameen
ker plant was still pending. An un-
standing as to the consideration
be paid had been reached, but as
papers had not been signed up
sale was not actually closed. Sat
ay final understanding was
ched and the power and light plant
Ssed out of the hands of the old
hpany into the new.
Not having met Mr.. EnlOe who ne
hated the deal for the firm, we are
in position to announce the poll
of the new owners, but it is pre-
he'd that extensive and much need
improvements will be made in Or
to bring the plant up to proper
kree of efficiency, for the old plant
out of date and very much run
Gn. especially the buildings. Messrs.
Eyer 4 Enloe already own and oper-
an electric power plant located on
Methow river, known as the Okla
gan Valley Power company, that
tnishes light and power to several
Gns in this county. The purchase of
Similkameen power plant was a
Sster stroke on the part of Messrs.
tyer & EnlOe, as the Methow plant
Finished very unsatisfactory SER
te last winter. and the new possess
(n provides them with a never fail
J supply of power, that can be trans
tted any distance, because the
wer is there to handle. They now
In one of the best water powers in
e state, and are in a position to sup
any amount of service the devel-
ment of the country may demand
The Similkameen Power company
is organized a dozen years ago by
late J. NJ Hagerty, who located
E power site, erected the power
Suse now used and installed the ma
Emery. 1t may here be stated that
E Hagerty estate held the largest in
rests in the corporation, and the
)irs were the only ones to secure
ly thing from the sale, as most of
|e purchase price had to go to meet
fheavy mortgage that fell due this
|Dnth. Owing to the fact that the
3untry was undeveloped and sparse
settled at the time the company
bs organized there was little demand
(r power and lights, about the only
come that the company could really
epend upon for years was the re-
eipts for lighting OrOville. The COM
hny steadily faced an annual deficit
le first few years of its existence, be-
bming heavily involved, and it was
holly on account of the accumulated
ebt that a sale was finally forced. At
|e present time the plant is receiving
|flattering income, and from the pros
ects of rapid development of the sur
punding country it is bound to become
source of large revenue.
\ The plant is located at the falls of
he Similkameen, some three or four
liles west of OrOville, and nature has
nt out of solid rock, through which
le river surges with terrific violence
b ideal power site. An immense horse
bwer can be developed at the falls
minimum cost, and by system
dams this power can be greatly in
leased, insuring ample power to
leet any and every demand in the fu-
Ire. The transfer is one of the most
bportant deals that has ever taken
lace in the county, representing
)ousands of dollars, and if the new
@ners install modern plant the
roperty can be made one of the most
aluable power and light propositions
! the state.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH,

(Rev. G. II. Severance, Vicar.)
There will be no services on next
Sunday. Sunday school at the usual
hour of IL. Next service will be held
on Sunday morning, April 80 at II
a. M
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21

The latest news from Washington
indicates that this country will sever
diplomatic relations with Germany. If
that is the case there is room in this
country only for those who are in
heartily sympathy with and loyal to
America.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1916-04-21
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Easter service at II o'clock. Easter
message by pastor and strong pro-
gram of Easter music by the choir.
At o'clock in the evening the Sunday
school will give it's Easter program.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
We invite you to come and enjoy all
our services.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
STUDENTS VISIT
BEES new PLANT
Zee How Great Metropolitan Daily
is Printed on the Latest
Machinery.
ALL WEARING CARNATIONS

The students Of journalism OF the
University Of Nebraska, who were in
Omaha Friday with the other stu
dents Of the institution as guests Of
the Commercial club and business
men Of the city visited the plant Of
The Bee during the afternoon.
In charge Of Prof. NJ. NJ. Fogg Of
the department OF rhetoric the future
newspaper men were piloted through
the different departments. showing
particular interest in the editorial
rooms and the new, ultra-modern
equipment of the mechanical depart
ment
The following were the members OF
The journalism group visiting The
Bee
Ethel Arnold, 10, Valentine; Ruth
Beecher, 49, Hastings; Adrian r.
Brian 10 Columbus; Albert y.
Bryson, ~, Fullerton; r. M. Burr,
II. Aurora; John G. Ceynar, 'l8,
Omaha; Clara r. Dodds, 10, Broken
Bow; ID. q. Eldredge, Law 10,
Omaha; Charles II, Epperson. rs,
Law ", Clay Center; Pansy Follmer,
10, Oak. Theodo Fox, 'lS, Lincoln I;
Harry l.. Gayer, II, Lincoln; Ross
Gillia, Lincoln; u. S. HARRISON, 10,
Portland; Carlyle L. Jones, 10, Ne
ligh NJ ]. Keegan, 'l8, Alliance; Eric
T. Kelley, ~, Atkinson; Corinne T..
Larimore, Lincoln; Alfred A. Look,
10. Lincoln. II. 7. Ludi, 'l8, Wahoo:
Henry Pascale, 10, Omaha; Marcus
l.. Potcct, 10, Pawnee City; ]. B.
Raymond. 'l8, Norfolk, Il. b. Scott,
10, Kearncy; Doris Slater 10, Lin.
coin Jeanette Teagarden. 'i8, Weep
ing Water; Viola Weatherill, Lincoln;
Edward w. Weaver rs. Columbus.
The Atlantic Dairy company en-
tertained thirty Of the students OF
the University Of Nebraska at a dairy
luncheon when the students hap
pened 10 be at the plant at the noon
hour.
The Omaha Press club entertained
the thirty-fiye students Of the school
Of journalism. headed by Prof. NJ M.
FogR, az a luncheon at the Paxton
hotel President Fred Carey well
coined the students on behalf of the
club and a half dozen Of the local
newspapermen and several OF the Wis
ting journalistic students addressed
the gathering.
Each Of the visiting students wore
rcd and white carnations, the flowers
being the gift Of NJ. y. Smith & Go
Of Omaha
A special representative OF the
company was sent to Lincoln Thurs
day night with 1000 flowers, which
we're distributed to the visitors on
the train. The students showed their
appreciation OF this courtesy by Civ
ing the firm a rousing cheer as they
passed the corner OF Tenth and Far
nam streets, near the eompany's big
buildings.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
Cambridge Priest Dies
in Omaha Hospital

Rev Carl Stapf Of Cambridge,
Neb, 43 years old, died at ST. Cath
crimes hospital Thursday afternoon
from conclusion OF the brain, which
was caused by fall at his home two
weeks ago. He was born in Baden,
Germany, and made his priestly
studies in Louvain, Belgium.
Immediately after his ordination he
came to the United States and for the
last twenty-five years had been in
charge Of parishes in tn Lincoln do
cese.
He is survived by brother, Ferd-
inand Stapf, Of Humphrey, Neb., and
another brother living in Germany.
The body will be taken to Lincoln
from Hoffmann's undertaking par
Tors this afternoon Pontifical
requiem high mass will be celebrated
at the cathedral at Lincoln Saturday
morning, Bishop Then officiating.
Interment will be at Cambridge,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
Mexican Bandits
Are Hanged for the
Murder Of Americans

Brownsville, Tex, May 1o-Jose
Buenostrico and Melquaides Chspa,
Mexicans, convicted Of the murder OF
A. l.. Austin and his son, Charles, in
the Mexican border raids last fall,
were hanged today at 2:l5 p. IN. in
the Cameron county Jail
Austin and his son were captured
by the raiders, carried short dis
lance from the town and killed. All
the raiders except Buenestro and
Chapa escaped. Evidence submitted
at the trial last April tended to show
that Buenestro fired the fatal shots,
while Chapa stood guard nearby.
Three American witnesses whose
lives were spared by the bandits,
gave the principal testimony.
The men were tied together,
hanged in a double trap and died
practically at the same time
They issued a joint statement IN
which they thanked the public for
what they have done for u.s. and
both declared themselves innocent.
One hundred civil peace officers
and Thirty-fiye United States cavalry
men guarded the jail yard.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20

Them was $40 per hundred. Mr.
Colbert bought the steers on the
South Omaha market last fall and
has fed them at one of his farms
southwest OF town. When he bought
them they averaged 1850 pounds ana
cost him SOLO. The average weight
when he sold them yesterday waf
$50 pounds and they brought S9.SO
Mr. Colbert says there is nothing
freaky in the record he has made and
believes he can repeat it. All he has
done is to have a strictly modern
feeding plant and feed them snapped
corn for the first two months, then
shelled corn and alfalfa and the last
two months added little oil meal to
the ration.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
Hughes is Elected
Bishop on the
Twelfth Ballot

Saratoga Springs, N. " May TO-
DR.. Matt S. Hughes Of Pasadena,
Cal, was elected mishop on the
twelfth ballot, receiving $40 votes, or
four more than was necessary. He
is a brother of Bishop Edwin P.
Hughes Of San Francisco.
DIR. William F. Oldham and DR..
Charles B. Mitchell of Chicago were
elected bishops OF the Methodist Epis-
copal church on the fifteenth ballot
taken by the general conference early
tonight. Only one more bishop is TO
be elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
.Cass County Feeder
Makes Fine Record
Bunch Of Steers

Weeping Water, Neb., May 10
(SpeciaL)-J. w. Colbert Of this
place has beef-raising record that is
phenomenal. A bunch of steers that
he had on the South Omaha market
yesterday showed up with record
Of more than $50 pounds average
gain per head in five months, and the
gain in price over what he paid for
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
Silk Hose

Black Silk Hose with the
WAY New Foot" Isle tops
and soles, $1.00.
Popular shades in pure
dye Silk Hose, also black
and white, S1.00, $1.25.
Pure Thread Silk Hose,
black, white and colors, $1.50
Misses Silk Hose, sky,
pink, white and black, S1.00.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
MUCH SPECULATION
OYER new U. P. HEAD
CONTINUED from FIRST Fagej

Continued from First FageJ
tenn Of which Judge Robert S. Low
EFT Of New York is chairman
Mr.. Mohler decided to retire on
account OF i'll health, Of which he has
been a sufferer for some time. His
recent illness dates back to the tinrc
last winter when he fell while skating
on the lake in Miller park and struck
his head on the ice. Following this
accident he was confined 10 his home
for several weeks and, in fact, has
never fully recovered from the effects
OF his injury.
While he continued to direct the
more important affairs OF the two
railroads, Mr.. Mohler has, for some
time, spent most OF his time at home,
His strength would not stand the
strain OF the duties as active head OF
the Union II. fic system, and Il is
for this reason that he decided to re-
tire.
Our Country's Leading Men.
Mr.. Mohlcr is one Of the leading
railroad men OF the country, who, BY
dint Of hard work and untiFing inr
dustry, worked his way TO the top
from the bottom up There are few
railroad men in the country who have
covered the whole transportation field
with more thoroughness than Mr..
Mohler.
In the humble capacity OF ware
house clerk he started in the railroad
game when he was 10 years old. He
rose steadily and rapidly, and his sue
cessive promotions came as a result
OF untiring industry, and in recogni-
ton OF demonstrated ability.
Mr.. Mohler began his long career
as a railroad man IN 1868, when he OBJ
tanned a position as warehouse and
office clerk with the Chicago &
Northwestern at Gait, Ia He had
been working for years previous to
this time having quit school when he
was IS years old
His Long Experience.
Two years after he entered the
service OF the Northwestern he be.
came station agent at Erie, ILL.,, for
the Rockford, Rock Island & ST.
Louis railroad.
In 1871 he was a clerk OF operating
accounts in the auditors office OF the
last mentioned road. at Rock Island,
Ill From 1871 TO 1882 he was with
the Burlington Cedar Rapids & North.
ern Railway company, two years as
travelling auditor and pioneer agent;
two years as chief clerk in the freight
departments one year as assistant
general freight agent and six years
as general freight agent
In October, 1872. he was made gen.
eral freight agent Of the ST. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba railway, con-
tinuing IN this position until March.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-20
Prominent in Social Life.
Drnnrtment nrlInrn.

Washington u. G.. May is.-fsposfaI
Telegram, abraham NJ. Reams has been
appointed postmaster at Jordan, Trim
county, 3, -, vice II. l., Anles. removed
Civil service examinations will be held on
Juno ~ for letter carriers al Bradshaw
John q. Mason Of Lincoln. Neh has been
appointed structural engineer N Tho
Treasury department, salary 81 500 per
Hnnum