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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
BIG EATERS GET
KIDNEY TROUBLE
Take Salts at FIRST Sign of Bladder
Irritation or Backache.

The American men and women
must guard constantly against Kid
ney trouble, because we eat too much
and all our food is rich. Our blood is
filled with uric acid, which the kid
neys strive to filter out, they weaken
from overwork, become sluggish; the
eleminative tissues clog and the re
suit is kidney trouble, bladder weak
ness and a general decline in health
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 1S-Nations
that are being born again politically
in the cruel anguish of war will be
born again spiritually when the war
is over, according to- Evangelist John
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
New Features
New Oil Pressure Gauge.

New Oil Pressure Gauge.
A new oil pressure gauge has
been mounted on the instru-
ment board.
DemountabIe Rims.
Wheels are fitted with de-
mountable rims; one extra rim
is furnished.
New Radiator.
The radiator is new, of an
improved type, and is fitted
with a connection for a small
er diameter water hose.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23
RUB-MY-TlS M

Will cure Rheumatism, Neu,
ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Collie
Sprains, Bruises. Cuts, Burns. Old
Sores, letter, Ring-Worm, &C.
zema, etc. Ahtiseptic AnodyEes
used internally or externally. Csc
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

German silver is an alloy of cop.
per, nickel and zinc. There is no
silver in it. a.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-23

New Features

Foot rail; robe rail, tilted
windshield; one-man top, i'm
proved type curtains, folding
up into the top; flaps on top of
each door for protection of the
body and finish; pockets on
the inside of each door; kick
pad added at the rear Of front
seat; front and rear fender
skirts extended to meet the
rear splash guard on the body.
radiator splash guard and the
rear splash guard on the body.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07

mas entered into contract with tbe
dempsey brothers for hauling ore
from the Copper World Extension to
the railroad at Nighthawk. Three large
trucks and eight four-horse teams viii
De put on the road at once. The force
10 operate the freight moving outfit
arrived Monday evening from Che
welah, and will Immediately commence
work So far as can be learned there
is no stipulated amount of ore to he
moved in Mr.. kennedy's contract The
ore Is there, seemingly without end
ana Mr.. Kennedy can move all he can
hahdle AS we understand the situation
this does not interfere with the con-
tract of Lew Prentice, who will con-
tihue hauling Copper World Extension
ore With such large force moving
ore an enormous amount can and will
De handled expeditiously, and freight
ing Will continue if the condition of the
weather does not prevent the use of
the steep mountain road over which
thls ore has to be transported. The
dempsey boys are determined TO move
ore to the smelter if human effort can
accomplish that object.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
DEATH OF MRS. w. II. COUSE.

Mrs. Charlotte Nj. Couse, wife of w
II. Conse, living in Horse Springs
coulee. died Very suddenly in the
Oroville General hospital Saturday
morning. Mrs. Couse had been in the
hospital for several days under treat
ment for rheumatism, but had so far
recovered that she intended return
ing to her home Monday. She was
able to be up and around and to all
appearances was, well on the road to
recovery Saturday morning she went
to the bath room. Upon her return to
her room the nurse noticed that she
was quite pale and seemed to be fall
ing. She helped Mrs. Couse to the bed
and she died almost instantly upon
lying down. The remains were taken
to Loomis Monday and interment
was in Mountain View cemetery, IA
large number of friends of the deceas-
ed and family being present.
The deceased was the eldest
daughter of w. p. Burbury. a pioneer
farmer of the Loomis neighborhood,
and was born in England, May a.
1879. Eight years ago she was mar
ried to w. II. Couse an old and we'll
known resident of Horse Springs cou-
lee. She leaves a husband, a son seven
years of age, father and a number
of relatives to mourn her death.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
THE FLAME OF LOYALTY.

The following is an extract from
letter from a soldier boy to his mother
in this city, in which he is trying to
cheer up the old folks at home, but the
underlying sentiment of which is an
intense love of country and loyalty to
the government that should be shared
by every man, woman and child living
under the shadow of the stars and
stripes. 1t shows how the soldier, soon
to face all the dangers of battle feels,
and how Willingly he accepts all that
may be in store for him. An army made
sure to make record for efficiency
and valor when once it confronts the
enemy:
Il want you to know and feel that
We are well and happy. This sort of
life is a health builder, and under
present conditions the only possible
way of keeping happy is by each OF
us doing his bit. You are doing that at
home, and it is our great fortune to
be privileged to do ours in the service
tlldl lS lllOlc SpCCldSuldi, Dut HOl iiOl z
essential. We, therefore, have the best
of it, because we have the interest of
travel and sightseeing and the des-
traction of expectancy and action be-
fore us, while to you and all others at
home falls the much harder lot of re-
naming behind and battling against
imaginings, and fears, and anxieties
! that arise from the impossibility of OBJ
/ tanning information. This is what de-
/ mands real courage; the heroic cour-
age that suffers in silence and yet
drives on to meet the drudgery of ev-
cry day duties, and keep up the bold
front of confidence and hope. SO far
as our service is concerned we fee
only eagerness to be on, an even
urgent desire to go in, and all the
buoyant animation that preparation
for the great adventure excites. This
is not stage heroics or boyish romance
but the exilaration of response to 6
high and imperative duty. Our only
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
COUNCIL MEETING.

Minutes of the meeting of the town
g, 1917.
Present, Mayor Beale, Councilmen
Barnes, Starrett, Friis and Smith
Minutes of the previous meeting
read and motion made and carried
that the minutes be carrected as fol-
lows, the words amending ordinance
No. 66" be stricken out. On motion
the miutes were approved as correct
ed.
The report of police justice was
read and on motion was accepted.
The report of the town treasurer
was read and ordered placed on file
Motion was made and carried that the
treasurer be instructed to transfer
$37 GA from the water works fund to
the bond fund, and 100000 from the
water works fund to the current eX-
pense fund. Mr.. Bowen appeared be-
fore the council explaining the use
of a Ford truck for fire apparatus and
he was asked to make a price in
writing for the further consideration
of the council.
Ordinance No. so being an ordin-
ance regulating the use and storing
of gasoline or benzine and powder
within the town of Oroville, was read
by sections and motion was made and
seconded that the ordinance pass its
third reading and be approved. Yeas,
Friis. Smith, Barnes and Starrett.
Noes, none.
On motion the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid from the
current expense fund:
e. r. Hoose, salary and postage,
$3.50; E. j. Wilson, salary. 1900; A.
p. Murray, salary, 9.24; ]. Ferguson,
police Justice fees, 80; Okanogan
Valley Power Co. lights 52.20; A. e.
Schultz, drayage, $50; John W. Gra-
ham. electio nsupplies, $50; Gal
braith & Bacon Co. hay 2.O3; l.. Chris
man, street work, 2S.OO.
Water works fund: r. r. Hoose, sal
ary and telephone 1885: John Col
lins, labor, 800; W. Allen, plowing
ditch, 200; Okanogan. Valley Power
company, power and lights, 5ISo'
Industrial Insurance Commission
medical aid, 4.07.
On motion the street commissioner
was instructed to hire men or teams
and clean the cutters in the improve
mept district and take up the culver'
on the corner of First and Main street
and clean it out On motion the coun-
ell adjourned.
It r HOOSE, Clerk
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
A GREAT SALE.

Say; if you ever had any doubts as
to what printers ink will accomplish
backed by intelligent initiative. not
Forgetting bargains to arose the public,
you should attend the special clear
ance sale now on at the Orcville Com
mercial companys store. 1t is any eye
opener. From the hour of opening to
the hour of closing, the big store is
swarming with humanity, and small
army of clerks are worked almost to
nervous prostration responding to or
ders for goods. 1t is like holiday
crowd, good nature and joviality pre-
vailing. or course the store is Offer
ing rare bargains-and the man or
woman who misses the chance will
have regrets laid up for all winter
but it was the attractive advertising
that turned the trick in drawing the
mobs. Credit also should be given to
Mr.. j. r. Gregson, professional sales
manager, who recently put on such a
successful clearance sale for the Pot
ter Mercantile company at Nelson. lie
is on to his job and knows the secret
of touching the public pulse, and he
has engineered the biggest sale in point
of attendance and goods disposed OF
ever held in Oroville, and we doubt II
If has ever been equaled in the county
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
FELL IN BAD.

Some two or three weeks ago an
advance agent representing a special
film entitled THE World at War"
came to Oroville and arranged with
Geo. Bartell for the presentation of
the film at the Orpehum. The film had
passed the national board of censors,
as all films are required to do, and Mr..
Bartell accepted the contract. From
what can be learned those owning the
films were not satisfied with the work
of their advance agent and Frank
Kelley, of Seattle, who owns and op-
crates picture house in that city.
was engaged to follow the circuit laid
out and see that the contracts were
filled. Mr.. Kelley came to Oroville
Saturday. November "a. The pictures
were exhibited here. 1t was evident
that they were taken before the Unit
ed States had entered the war. and
embraced scenes in which Frech and
English operations were delininated,
war on the Russian front, and numer-
Gus German scenes, Including famous
buildings, buildings destroyed by shell
fire, prison camps in Germany and
numerous other features. Some of
those present thought the views rath-
er favored the German side Of the con-
troversy, but not to such an extent as
to create any excitement. Tuesday
at Tonasket. A number of citizens of
that place took exceptions to the films,
waited upon Kelley at the close of the
show, took the films from him and he
was placed under $500 bonds for ex-
hibiting pictures that would tend to
create disturbance. Kelley was fined
$40 and the films were taken over to
the prosecuting attorney. While here
Mr.. Kelley carried on negotiations
with Geo. Bartell for the lease of the
Orpheum, but as yet that deal has
not been closed. 1t looks very much as
though Kelley was made to play the
role of goat If the films are taboo the
owners should be run down and pun
ished.
Later-This office has received word
that on the strength of kilograms
from federal officials and Major Man
ming, Of the Seattle Red Cross, Kelley
and the films were released at Okla
hogan. Kelly spent years on the vau-
deville stage, has left the road and
settled down operating picture house
of his own at Seattle, and personally
seems to be hustler and most likeable
chap.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
OVER THE GRADE.

Undertaken l.. w. Barnes, of this
place, met with an accident Monday
morning while conveying the remains
of the late Mrs. Charlotte M. Couse
from Oroville to Loomis, in his hearse,
in which the escape of himself and
VIM. Briley, who was driving, from
death, or serious injury was little
short of miracle. The accident oc-
Cured on what is known as the Dave
Smith grade, one of the most danger
Gus pieces of road in the county, where
numerous accidents have occurred in
past years. The road is not only Y cry
steep, but near the top 1t swings
sharply around high point of the
hill. AS the horses attached to the
hearse were turning that sharp cor
ner they slipped on the icy road and
fell. The hearse upset and both Mr..
Barnes and Mr.. Briley were thrown
from the high seat to the ground, and
some distance down the hill. Strange
to say, both men escaped without a
scratch and only slightly shaken up
A lamp on the hearse was smashed
and the plate glass on one side was
cracked Chas. A. Powell, who was on
his way to attend the funeral, was
fortunately near at hand in his car
and he hurriedly gathered residents
of the neighborhood, who righted the
hearse, and as the vehicle escaped
serious damage the funeral cortage
continued on to its destination. The
outside box in which the casket rest
ed was broken, but the casket itself
escaped injury.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07

sorrow is the thought of the heart
aches suffered by the loved ones at
home. If you could know how cheerful
we are, how untroubled are our minds
and how free from question our con-
science, you would not worry, but re-
joice with us. The acceptance and per-
formance of duty that exacts real
sacrifice is the most cleansing expert
ence in life. AS l understand it, the
taking of communion is not a mere
form to the accompaniment of mum
bled words for those who are serious,
but it is the acknowledgement to God
that we have duty to perform in this
life and pledge to do that duty, no
matter. what it may cost in worldly
pleasure or creature comforts. so this
war is bringing all of us to the altar
OF duty, and those who meet the issue
presented in spirit and in fact are
dedicating themselves to Gods COM
mandments and walking in His way
just as certainly as any who ever gave
himself to the church in the usual for
NAL way. This may not be religion ac-
cording to Hoyle, but the basis of
Christianity is service, service Of God
by mankind, and there surely can be
no greater service to mankind than
that of licking hell out of the kaiser,
and that is what We all propose to do"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
OROVILLE WASHINGTON, DECEMBER Z 1917

OF the most important links in the
ramification of county roads now in
use. 1t connects Nighthawk, the sur
rounding mining country and the Sim
ilkameen valley farms directly with
oroville and the Okanogan valley. In
order to reach the Similkameen valley
as conditions now exist it Is necessary
10 make detour of many miles by
the way of Loomis or around through
British Columbia and through Rich
ter's pass. With the opening of this
road the same points can be reached
directly in comparatively few miles
travel. People living along the pro-
posed road and in the Similkameen
valley are just as anxious to see the
road built as the people of Oroyille
and have expressed a willingness to
contribute toward it's construction. At
the meeting Tuesday evening it was
decided to canvass the town for means
to aid in the work and J. F. Samson.
VINO acted as chairman of the meeting
appointed committee composed of
DR.. ID. II. Lewis, Dell Hart, S. B. Star
rett, Jr., w. E. Grant and f. V. Covert
to solicit funds. Monroe Harman, w.
f.. Grant, Ernest Riste and C. w.
Smith will attend meeting of the
residents of the Similkameen valley to
be held at Nighthawk today. 1t is pro-
posed to commence work of construc-
ton at once.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
DEPLORABLE LOSS.

Tons of apples designated as culls
have gone to waste in the valley this
year, and shame it is that such a loss
must be sustained. To the casual OBJ
server these apples appear as good as
those boxed. On close inspection, small
spots are to be found, caused by rub
bing on branches or finger prints. No
where is there any evidence of worms.
To the taste and for cooking purposes
these culls are as good as fancy No.
Is. But the law prevents their ship
ment and sale, and in consequence
they must rot on the ground. Thous-
ands of people in cities could use these
apples, and if they could be taken to
the larger markets they could be sold
at price within the reach of the poor
est Why, instead of letting them 60 to
waste they should be given away to
the needy. This continual loss must be
avoided some way, and the best way is
to secure means by which the apples
can be dried, or made into apple but
ter, cider or vinegar. Some such pro-
vision must be made in the future to
curtail the constant loss.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
DO YOUR LITTLE BIT.

War saving stamps and thrift
stamps are now on sale at the post
office, and here is the chance for the
men, women and children Of small
means to do their little bit toward
helping Uncle Sam in the great war
in which this country is engaged
These stamps are an attractive in
vestment, and should become very
popular. Investing in these stamps is
going to create the saving habit
among the American people, habit
that will prove beneficial to all who
engage therein. There are two kind
of stamps as mentioned. The war
stamp and the thrift stamps. The war
stamps are the ones that draw inter-
est. per cent, compounded. They
very in price according to the time
OF their purchase. Stamps purchased
during December and January cost
s4.12, increasing in price one cent
each month to represent the accumu-
lated interest A stamp costing s4.12
at the present time is redeemed for
S.. 90 on January 1, 1928, by the gov
ernment. The thrift stamp draws no
interest. They are sold for 25 cents
each. The purchaser receives thrift
card" ruled off into sixten panels. The
stamps are similar to postage stamps
and when one is purchased it is past
ed in one of the panels. When 16
thrift stamps have accumulated by
having the 12, 10, IA, cents or whatever
the additional interest may be at the
time a "war saving stamp" is issued
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
MADE A HIT.

In the write up Of the Victory Loan
celebration, held at Penticton recently,
the Herald of that place has the fol-
lowing to say of the part taken in the
exercises by Dr. d. H. Lewis of this
place:
Reeve A. A. Mckenzie introduced
the speaker of the afternoon, DR.. Lewis
cf Oroville, who, while under another
flag is of the same blood as ourselves.
''Dr. Lewis, in lis breezy, American
way lost no time in winning his way
to the hearts of his many hearers. He
feel strange at all before a Canadian
audience, or under the Union Jack
Tor he had been born under the Gtani
Old Flag in Wales, and he still had n
great love for the flag and all that it
stood for. He told some good stories
and then he hammered home the great
need of investing the last cenr avail
able in the Victory Loan. II, told mis-
audience why it was at war, t'e bene-
| fits that would come to ii as a result
the price that had to be paid. 1t is no
great credit for you to give if you
can afford it, said DR.. Lewis, that en-
tails no sacrifices, and this is a war of
sacrifice. Give, whether you can afford
| ii or not. Gather together every avail
able cent you have and invest in the
victory, then buy another bond just to
show your heart is in the right place.
THE Oroville speaker was heartily
applauded at the conclusion of his
speech when he said: bring you the
love and the admiration of your cous-
ms across the line. We may have been
quite a long while in getting into the
game, but we are with you now to lift
some of the burden that you have
torne so heroically, from your shoul
ders. We are with you to the everlast-
| ing finish. Amid much applause and
as a compliment to the speaker from
1.-The south, the audience sang the Amer
Ii,an national anthem"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
RED CROSS BENEFIT.

The moving picture houses of the
country are patriotic, or more properly
speaking, the managers of moving pic
ture houses are moved by praise
worthy spirit of patriotism. About ev-
cry moving picture house in the Unit
ed States has arranged to turn over
the receipts of one matinee for this
week to the Red Cross, and in most
instances Friday afternoon has been
selected for the benefit show. The
local picture houses have Joined the
loyal procession. Geo. Stoltz will give
a matinee tomorrow Saturday. after
noon, presenting tina, charming DC
ness Pauline Frederick in Sleeping
Fires very attractive feature. All
the receipts will be turned over to the
local branch of the Red Cross. 1t is
understood that the Orpheum will like
wise give matinee for the benefit of
the same organization next week. This
is most generous donation and will
be a great help to the local branch of
the Red Cross.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
TRINITY episcopal CHURCH.
&c. H. Severance, Dean.)


On Sunday morning at II a. m. be-
gins the eight day preaching mission.
Please to be at the first service and
you will not miss the others. For the
eight days services. will be held every
evening at p. m. 4On Sundays there
will be morning Service at II a. IN.
Other services will be announced.
Rt. Rev. Herman Page, ID. ID. bishop
OF Spokane will be the special preach
er at all these services. Dr.. Page has
wide and national fame as an elo-
quent and forcible speaker. His sue
cess in many of the large eastern cit
les as mission Preacher indicates
this. Hear him once and you will at
tend the whole eight days. This is a
rare opportunity Tor the people of
Oroville.
The services will be brief, not last
ing over an hour and a quarter. They
will consist of Snort musical SER
vice, answering ofthe questions that
have been placed An the question box
and preaching. All are most cordially
invited. The purpose of the mission is
to deepen the spiritual life.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07
DROPS INTO SONG.

Some of the boys who volunteered
for service rather feel that they would
have received more attention from
the public had they waited until the
machinery of the draft had called
them into service. There were few
volnteers danced and dined when they
cheerfully gave themselves to the ar
my, while it is the practice to give
drafted men a hearty send off. Frank
Schultz, who is serving in the 23rd
Engineers and is now stationed at
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, sends
in the following poetic outburst on
this subject:
Why didn't | wait to be drafted
And be led to the train by a band?
And put in my claim for exemption,
o, why did / hold up my hand?
Why didn't | wait for the banquet?
Why didn't I wait to be cheered?
For the drafted men get all the credit
While | merely volunteered.
And perhaps some day in the future
When my little boy sits on my knee,
And asks what | did in the great war,
And his eyes look up at me:
will have to look back into those eyes
That at me trustfully peer
And tell him / was not drafted,
| was only a volunteer.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-07

to the holder in lieu of his sixteen
thrift stamps. That is all there is too
it. The war stamp goes on accumulat-
ing interest, and on January 1, 1923,
upon presentation the holder pulls
down S.. The arrangements are so
simple that child can understand
them, and this system of war loan
should become so popular that war
stamps should be found in every fam
lily in the land. Get war stamp at
once. If you do not happen to have
the $4.12 at this time, invest a quarter
in thrift stamps, and continue invest
ing until you own an interest bearing
war stamp. By saving your quarters
your dollars will take care of them
selves. When you have a war stamp
you will have something worth ready
money, as in increases in price every
month. Drop into the postoffice and
examine these stamps. Then let
member of the office force make you
out thrift card" if you do not hap
pen to have sufficient amount about
your clothes to buy war stamp out
right