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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-06
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THE PRIZE COLORS!
BY Jim Nance

There's place for every color,
Take, for instance, deepest black;
That's mourning-and light yellow
Is what runs up some folks backs.
Flushky pink you'll find in faces
Of our healthy U. S. tots,
And brown - that's how to do
things up,
Or it's found on stale fruit spots.
The grey applies to early dawn,
And green is natures hue.
But the best of all the lot, | think,
Is the old RED, White and BLUE.
P. S.-WeIcone to the windy day
that makes OLD GLORY flap and
sway.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-06
ARMY OF TIPSTERS CAN HELP
LAND ALL THE NEWS.


LAND ALL THE NEWS.
Joseph Darby Of the Rex AutOmO-
bile Radiator & Welding Co., 81 w.
Lake St, was one of the first to lend
first aid to the injured.at the Halsted
street gas explosion. He and an
other man carried a bleeding body
from the street. Then Darby sent
in the first call for police, fire engines
and ambUlances.
Darby then phOned The Day Book
and Day Book reporters were the
first on the scene.
IF readers Of The Day Book would
tip the Office off to live news when
they know of it, it would help The
Day Book to give its readers all the
news right after it happens" said
Darby to a reporter. when we
know Of a paper that gives all the
news without fear or favor, we
should all sail in and help. An at
tempt is made to cover up a lot of
news that the other papers won't
print. Let The Day Book know
about it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-06
YOUNG GIRLS THROAT CUT IN
BRUTAL MURDER

BRUTAL MURDER
A staTtlingly brutal murder was
uncovered this morning when the
body of Meta YeTiOn, 20, 1924 PTai-
RE av., was found half buried
in an ashpile in the rear Of the Pick
wick cafe, 1898 Cottage Grove av.,
by H. P. Mayer of 3OO8 Ellis av.
There was a knife wound in her
neck, which the police say caused
death. The heels of her shoes had
been scratched in such a manner as
to lead the police to think she was
dragged some distance, probably
from 31st. She had been mistreated
before the murder.
The girl, who is described as eX-
tremely pretty, was an usherette at
the Chicago theater. She worked at
the theater last evening.
H. H. KohIsaat & Co. liabilities
$51O,791; assets $467,7O3
WEATHER FORECAST
Fair and warmer today, probably
becoming unsettled tomorrow. Fresh
northwest winds, diminishing and
becoming variable.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
RED CROSS.

In order that the public that have
been asked to give contributions for
the support of the Red Cross may un
!derstand a little of its work that is be-
ing done here brief explanation fol-
lows: At the Organization meeting in
Oroville some 80 members subscribed
their names, paying an Initiation fee
of 81. Fifty cents of that dollar went
to the Red Cross headquarters at
Washington, d. c., and the other half
went toward supplies for the work
here. This local branch is affiliated
with the local chapter at Spokane, and
receives its supplies from the Spokane
chapter. Hence We received something
like SIS worth Of supplies In our first
|order. When all this material is made
up we would not have sufficient funds
to send for more so we ask that the
business men and citizens generally
back us up in order that we may con-
ltlnue to carry on the work. A six
months pledge Ii being asked for, pay
able either at once or monthly, to be
collected at the first Of each month
The list Of names OF those who have
kindly subscribed so far follows, with
their pledge and amount paid. This list
practically includes every one who
has been asked for contribution SO
far. The names will be published from
time to time as subscriptions are re-
|ceiyed for this worthy cause:
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
BRIDGE UNDER WAY.

Work has commenced on the new
bridge across the Okanogan river at
1.-THE creamery, but completion Will be
slow and uncertain. This Is no fault OF
1.-THE contractor, Walter Howard, who
ordered the necessary bridge timbers
from a mil lon the sound two months
ago. 1t seems that owing to the war.
the government is having a voice, and
considerable Of voice, In the move
ment of cars, and MIR. Howard finds 1t
impossible to have his lumber deliver
ed. He may be forced to postpone con-
struction until the lumber needed can
be cut at one of the neighboring mills.
This is necessary as lumber yards or
mills do not carry bridge timbers IN
stock, hence special cutting Is reQuir-
ed. The new bridge when once open
for travel, will be a great improvement
over the present inadequate and dan
gerous structure. The south end of the
new bridge Is slightly east Of the pres
ent bridge, but the new bridge Will cut
into the old one on the north side. 1t
will be 210 feet in length and 16 feet 4
inches wide in the clear. This will per-
nit Of the passage Of two vehicles at
the same time. which Is impossible on
the present bridge, and would be ex-
ceedingly dangerous even II 1t were
possible. considering the shaky and
rotton condition of the present struc-
ture. The piling on the ground Is mas
sive and looks strong enough to hold
up any kind of traffic. Mr.. Howard Is
an old and experienced bridge builder
and when he finishes the Job this
bridge will be both substantial and
permanent. And high time, too. con-
sidering how long the old. dilapidated
structure has answered the purpose OF
a crossing. and stood constant men
ace to travel for months.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
SOLD OUT.

One Of the Oldest business houses In
town changed ownership Wednesday,
when w b Sexson and J Claude Sexson
took over the hardware and furniture
business of II. J. Desmond Mr.. Des-
ond commenced business 10 Oroville In
the early days OF its existence, and has
built up a large and profitable trade.
He says that he will take TRIP to his
old eastern home that he left over 30
years ago. and after his outing he will
return to Oroville to make his per-
manent residence. W. b. Sexson, one
of the new owners of the Desmond
stock is we'll and favorably known
here, as he has been in the drug busi-
ness for number of years. J. Claude
Sexson Is a brother of W. b., and
comes here from Reardon. He has had
long experience In the hardware busi-
ness. The new Arm will keep a large
and well assorted stock of hardware
and furniture, and will aim to please
the consuming public. Here's wishing
the Seasons all kinds Of good fortune
in their venture
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
CANNING BULLETINS.

Those who desire to secure instruc-
tive bulletins from the U. s. Depart
ment of Agriculture should address
that department at Washington, d. C
and copies will be forwarded to appli-
|cants. The documents bearing on the
Subject are as follows: Farmers bull
letin 203, preserves and jellies. Farm
|er's bulletin 521, canning Of tomatoes
Special club instructions: NR-22, tin
ming. Gaping and soldering for the
home. NR-23. canning of windfall and
Gull apples. NR-24, general receipts for
home canning of vegetables and fruits
NR-34, canning of soups. NR-37, special
receipts for fruits and vegetables. A
letter to the department Of agriculture
asking for copies of these government,
documents will receive prompt atten-
|tion,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
MARLIN CONCERT co.

1t is to be regretted that early an
|nouncemert could not have been made
|of the coming Of this delightful onter-
|tainment, for judging from the enthu-
siastic press notices this concert COM
pany gives one Of the most enjoyable
performances that appears In the
smaller towns of the country. The
Marlin company 10 billed at the Orph-
cum for Saturday evening. and musi-
cal program will be offered that can
not fail to please all who attend, and
that should embrace every music lover
In the community. The above Ia a pic
ture OF Miss Margaret Langtry, said to
be an artist on the king of instruments
who is with the company. The other
two lady members are vocalists and
pianists of remarkable proficiency.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

As this paper foretold would be the
case very large audience taxed the
seating capacity at the Orpheum last
Friday evening on the occasion of the
Entertainment given by the high
lschool pupils. 1t has become a fixed
custom with the high school to give a
play about the close OF the school year,
and the mere announcement OF the
Forthcoming event always arouses an
|ticipations of pleasure among the
members of the community. This in
terest is followed by liberal patronage
and the patrons usually feel that they
have been well repaid in the character
of the performance presented.
The play selected for last Friday
|evening was an amusing comedy en-
titled "A Tangled Web" and there
were centainly tangles of ludicrous
nature, as the plot was unraveled, suf-
ficient to keep the audience in an up
roar of laughter. Owing to the length
|of the play. and the unfortunate GUS
tom In Oroville of first curtain well
into the shank of the evening. prolong-
ing almost any kind OF entertainment
until a late hour all the usual musical
features were cut out, except the Or
|chestra. and as the orchestra Is one of
the best the town has ever boasted of
the music alone was well worth the
price of admittance. Considering that
all of the performers did well In the
various roles assumed. IL would be un
just to single out any one OF them for
special mention. Enough to say that
the young ladies and gentlemen In the
cast did credit to themselves and up
held the reputation of the school in
the way OF superior amateur stage
work. Those taking part were Aubrey
McMahan, Glen Carroll. Joe Ashby.
Charlie Mitchell. Richard Jackson. FL
be =. Carroll, Richard Sampair. Ruth
Durham, Maude keeler, Pauline Bair.
Lorraine Bartell and Sylvia Desmond.
Preparations for and the manage
ment of the play were largely In
charge of Miss Cora Smith. one of the
able corps of high school teachers. and
she Is entitled to much credit for the
excellent manner In which II was
staged and carried out.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18

Mrs. II. e. Gleason, of Colville, arriv-
ed Saturday evening and is visiting
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Nc
Cannon.
DR.. Effner reports that Mrs. Verna
Jones, living on Ellemeham mountain,
| is suffering from a severe attack of
rheumatism.
| H. A. Lane of Okanogan, ordered
Baby Six Buick from w. J. Frank &
Son. Monday by telephone. The auto
business Is getting brisk around Oro-
Vile when cars are ordered and sold
by telephone.
| While practicing on the ball grounsd
Sunday Fred Hart slipped and thwisted
his right leg so severely that he has
been in the crippled class during the
week. He will be in luck IL he is able
to be in the game the balance of the
season.
In laying out the bridge across the
Okanogan river at the creamery En-
gineer Major has fixed the south ap-
proach more in conformity with the
street, which will be a marked i'm
|provement over the position Of the
Ipresent bridge.
Geo. Bartell is exhibiting a Stude-
baker car of the 1918 brew, and it is
the most complete and handsomeest
car that that widely known factory
has yet turned out. Whic his equivalent
Ito saying that 1t Is a car with no su-
|perior among the moderate priced cars
on the market.
E. A. McMahan and H. F. Warren
left for the south half Of the Colville
Preservation last week to spy out the
Hand and II they find anything favor
'able they will take up homesteads
|They went we'll outhtted for camping
out and did not expect to return until
they had made thorough investigation
!of the country.
| Mrs. S. H. Manley, formerly Of Re-
public, arrived from Portland Tuesday
last, where she has been living for the
past two years, and will visit with her
daughter, Mrs. c. c. Hedger, for sew
eral months. At the conclusion of her
Visit Mrs. Manley will Join her hus-
band, DR.. Manley. at San Francisco, to
make her future home,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18

Upon instruction from the officers,
the Gazette announced last week that
the Red Cross society would hold work
meetings on Thursday afternoons only.
Now we are instructed to announce
that the society will be in session all
lday Thursdays, as the members wish
to accomplish as much work as possi-
BILE.
Mrs. J. NJ Pitman died at Loomis
saturday and was buried at Mountain
View cemetery, Loomis. Monday. Mrs
Pitman was a pioneer resident OF
northern Okanogan county and widely
known among the older settlers. She
was a most kindly and hospitable
neighbor, loving wife and devoted
mother. Her death will be keenly re-
lgreeted by large circle of friends. She
leaves husband and two daughters tc
mourn her loss.
The new instructions issued by the
Immigration officers are more drastic
than any they have ever before worked
under. The new laws give them almost
plenary power in handling emigrants
or aliens coming into or passing
Through the country. 1t also providei
ia tax of IS per head on all aliens com
ling into the United States to settle
1.-The new regulations grow out of th'
war situation and will probably con
ltinue In force until peace Is declared
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
Serial No. 0167s7
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PAT
EMIT.

Department of the Interior, U. S. Land
office, Waterville. Washington.
In the matter OF the application for
patent for Saline Placer mining
claims. Notice of application for patent.
United States Land Office Waterville.
Washington, May II, 1871,
Notice is hereby given. that Frank CAL
vert whose post office address is Oroville,
Okanogan county, Washington, as attor-
|ney i'm fact for the Oroville international
salts Company. corporation has filed
Ian application for patent for the Saline
Placer mining claim, situated in Simil-
|kameen Mining District (unorganizedl In
|Okanogan county. Washington, described
las follows, to-wit:
Southeast quarter tShSEA SEAl Section
Ia and Northeast quarter of Northeast
quarter (NEA NEA) of Section IS all In
Township 40. n. II. % f. w. NJ. In Okla
hogan county. Washington. containing
sixty acres OF land.
Said applicant expressly valves any and
all rights to any and all lodes or mineral
said boundaries of said Saline Placer
location.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the mining ground and premises or any
portion thereof. as herein described. ant
applied for, are hereby notified that un-
less their adverse claims are duly filed
according to law and the regulations
Hereunder. within the time prescribed by
law with the Register Of the United
ington. they will be forever barred Las
day OF protest July 2S. 1917.
First publication, MAY IS 1917.
Last publication July 20. 1917.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
A BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION.

The Maypole dance, given by twelve
little girls. under the direction Of Mrs.
A. A. Worley, which took place in the
Civic League park Sunday afternoon,
was one of the prettiest out door exhi-
h!tions ever seen in Oroville. No pub
|lic announcement had been made
through the press Of the proposed fes-
the date, but word had gone forth Sat-
|urday that the dance would take place
Sunday afternoon, and that brief noti-
fication, in conjunction with the pres
ence OF the band, drew out quite con-
siderable audience. The pole was set
|up on the green lawn in front Of the
library building, and when the little
ladies, dressed in fluffy white. berib-
boned with flowing hair, took their
assigned positions around the pole and
grasped the long varicolored ribbons
the scene presented a picture delight
full to look upon. To add to the pleas
ing effect the green lawn and sur
rounding trees made charming sett-
ing for the animated central figures.
To the music of the band, the little
FAIRIES gracefully danced in and out,
back and forth, around the pole, going
through the several evolutions in ex-
|cellent order, eliciting warm applause
from the crowd banked around the
park, on foot and in automobiles. The
success of this out door spectacle, that
gave so much pleasure to all who wit
messed the performance, is due to the
painstaking efforts Of Mrs. Worley,
who initiated the movement and gave
|so much of her time drilling the young
sters for their public appearance. The
following are the names of the little
girls who took part: Virginia Bur-
bridge, Jessie A. Mitchell, Francis Cal
ahan, Emma Beale, Madge Lewis,
|Sybel McCammon, Gladys Smith, Laura
|Gilmour, Constance Grieger, frankie
Beale, Jessie Mitchell and Geraldine
Ashby.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Ter and by virtue of writ of OrdsT
e issued out Of the Superior Court
hte OF Washington, holding terms at
Psan, Washington, in and for Okla
county, ON the Ind day of May 1917
p me directed and delivered, for "A
ent rendered In said Court, on the
hy OF May a. ID. 1917, in favor of
kcDonnell and against 5. L. Stanton
[harlotte IL. stanton for the sum of
y together with costs of suit and
st, | have levied on all the right,
claim and interest of said defendant
and to the following property, to-
tAll that part of Bernice and Bidwell
claims survey Lot No 106, lying
Rrly of jackson street in the plat of
riginal townsite of ORC, containing
acres, more or less, according to
RrVey thereof, together with all and
Ar the tenements. hereditaments and
enances thereunto belonging" ex-
hose portions of said lands and
bes heretofore released from said
ge, to-wit:
Release dated January 20, 1917 re-
January %, 1917 in book ''2' of
hges at page PA thereof as follows:
mmencing at point in the center
th street 1880 feet south of the CEN
jackson street in the vacated por-
Il the original townsite of Orc, run
Ehence easterly through the middle
Dclls 63. "a, and 90 thereof to the
inc of RidWell placer. Survey No
hence southerly along the eastern
er line If ollanoean river. thence
fly along and Following the mean
kRiyer 10 a point where the center
said Fifth street extended inter.
s,iJ meander line. thence northerlv
ErLn center line of said Fifth street.
Mace of beginnine comnrisinr the
kbalf of Rlocks "a "a and 81 and ali
kcks X "a Is 76 n and 7S Of said
81 townsite of orc and All oortIons
ratea streets within said exterior
Etopether with "A right -of-way an
hatelv forty feet in width along the
bank of said Similkameen River
hllowine old Okanogan avenue in a
gesterlV direction to Main street all
{tion 3S. Twp. 40 north, range ~ e.
in,y 10 the Survey Of said lands
bS release dated January ~ 1917.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
PAY YOUR TAXES.

The county treasurer sends in CON-
|munication notifying tax payers that
unpaid real estate taxes become de-
linQuent June 1st, and bear Is per cent
interest from that date until paid. 1t
islands one in hand to dodge that heavy
penalty, and the way to dodge 1t Is to
pay up. The treasurer requests that
those who wish to pay taxes on their
property to send in a description of
their land when remitting in order to
|expedite the work Of giving credit to
the remitter. Also remember that the
treasurer is in no wise responsible for
the amount of taxes. He neither as
|sesses the property taxed or levies the
tax. His duty Is to do the collecting.
Kicks should be passed on to others
The communication closes as follows
"In 1916, 1902 personal taxes were
COLLECTED. To date, this year, this office
has collected over 3,100 personal taxes.
We have about 400 or more to account
for. Don't wait for the sheriff to dis
train sufficient of your property to pay
your personal tax. They will surely be
collected If collectible. With your real
estate 1t is different. No effort will be
made to collect the taxes on your land.
But If 1t is not paid when five years de-
linQuent. the county will take it over.
Or II certificate Of delinquency be
Issued against it the certificate of de-
linQuency holder may close you out
after three years. This office has al
ready collected this year over 2,200
real estate taxes amounting to over
$240. .000 The total collections for the
year will run over 100000 and this
sum must be paid out as carefully as
1t is taken in. Therefore 1t can be seen
that this Is a very busy office, and you
can help us by being brief and ex.
plicit with your business with us. But
please bear in mind that we are never
too busy to give you courteous atten-
tion In any matter properly belonging
to this office. We are at your service
and when you have business with us,
please feel free to send or call on us"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
DECORATION DAY.

Oroville should take some steps to-
ward properly observing Decoration
Day. The time is drawing near and If
|anything is done action should be TAX
en- at once. 1t is a day that should es-
pecially be observed this year with the
country at war and every resource of
the government engaged in preparation
for offense and defense. 1t Is time to
arouse the dormant patriotism Of the
people by calling attention to the 10y
|al deeds of Americans in the past.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18

The frame work of w. B. Sexson' s
Inew residence Is up and the masons
|are laying the brick veneering. When
finished 1t is going to be very hand
some and attractive home.
Miss Wave Woodard, daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. John Woodland, of Loomis
delivers the salutory address for the
Graduating class of the Pullman high
school this year There are 27 members
In the graduating class, of which Miss
Woodard is one.
A land contest was heard in the
town hall Tuesday in which Marie
Bennett and Peter Frisk contested the
homestead claim Of John Mcnamara
located on Nine Mile creek. Attorney
Williams appeared for the contestants
and Attorney Adams for the contestee
Mrs. Clara NJ. Crandall, of Oroville
has purchased the building now occu'
pied by the Nifty theater, from the
school board. paying $500 for the same
Mrs Crandall expects to start store
In the building about June 10. She
will move here June l.-Pateros Re-
lporter.
Mrs. Mary W Mitchell and Mrs
Mitchell-Allen entertained the ladies
of Woodcraft at the home OF Mrs
Mitchell-Allen Tuesday evening. Games
and cards were the amusements of tn,
levening, which were followed with ar
loyster supper. Plates were laid fol
fifteen guests.
The musical recital given by Mrs. c
C. Hendger's musical class. at the II
brary building Tuesday evening. wal
we'll attended and proved to be mos
pheasant affair. The pupils showed
marked improvement over their per
formance a year ago, and every mum
Der was most creditably executed. Al
lpresent were delighted with the pro
lgram, and Mrs. Hedger was warml,
congratulated over the success of he
lefforts.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
SCISSOR Knosher has been inter

sessor Knosher has been inter-
fing property owners in this place
vicinity for the past week, prying
the extent of their taxable posses
IS. as is the regular annual custom
hat official. The assessor is an indi-
pal whom the public is not always
ghted to see in his official capacity
Mr.. Knosher is so courteous in the
nsaction of his duties that the rough
Be of his visitation is entirely elm
a. Mr.. Knosher has made one of the
d assessors ever in that office in
> county. and for the good of the
rvice II is a matter of regret that he
nnot be retained In the same office
1ehnitely.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-05-18
REBEKAHS TO GIVE A PLAY.

The Rebekahs will give play at the
Orpheum ON Friday evening, June 1st.
entitled THE Old Maids Convention"
Here is a treat ahead and the house
should be packed. as all the old maids.
taken either singly or collectively,
promise to be scream. You cannot
afford to miss it, especially as all the
fun and frolic are to be enjoyed for a
nominal sum.