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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
REALTY TRANSFERS

... e.. Deeds. .-. .....
Nettie F Myers 70 y. !. sanders.
$500. lots and 10. block 1: Helix.
c. J. Koch. to DIVINE I<och. 81.
lots in Reservation addition to Pen
dleton
J. g Baddeley. ct cN. to G.
Schwank. $4,000, 50 acres IN Sec
tion 80, Township nor,h. range 50.
Mary Ia Brache- Baddetey. to J. c.
Baddeley. $4,000. SO ac 'es in Sec
ton 50. Township 4 North, Range ?5.
The Northern Equities Company
to C. C. wreidler, 81 O0. Sc II NE
Ia Sw IA Section 12. Township
north, range 90.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
40 YEARS AGO

(F'rom the Daily East Oregonian June
16 1870
Lot LiVermore has purchased n
neat light spring wogon No. So and
will shortly start on "A journey through
the county selling the Singer sewing
machine. Lot is a success at anything
he undertakes and we doubt not his
winning ways will assist him in selling
many machines.
Jerry NJ. Despair. the younger,
aged 19 years, is one of the most ex-
pert sheep shearers in the state. Ono
day this week while shearing San.
ford's band in eight hours he shear
ed 105 sheep. all large size and bear
ing heavy fleeces.
There is a camp meeting now in
session at the Meadows, owing to
the fact that temporal affairs re-
quire immediate attention things
spiritual have been deferred by many
hence the attendance is light.
The passing of emigrant teams d.
rectly in front of the East Oreeonian
office from six tn twenty a day has
become so common that it ceases to
dras the attention of the editor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
UNUSUAL EourPMEE:r.

Mitchell cars are not only equipped
with ou"-maL top. clear vision wini
shield. but tgcy carry reversible hca ]
laHps power tire pumps ard the iHe
The Mitchell il really completely
equipped
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
rm1sH runD sx HEAT.
LONG sPRmas MAKE EASY nm.
TMR
nxrnA parvma oolxroar.

The new Mitchell Is the acme of
sasy driving. The gear shifting is sc-
compllshed with little effort Tho
change is made with but d movement
of few inches Of the shifting lever.
Our steering gear is full worm type
and trreVersihle. Our steering knucklss
are carried on ball bearings.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
NO REASON FOR CON-
PLANT

~ HE state grange wants
VI the fish and game COM
mission abolished, doing
away with any special mea-
sures for the protection of fish
and game; it would not be long
under such a plan until there
would be no fish and game in
Oregon to protect. Inasmuch
as the expenses of the fish and
game department are met en-
tirely by receipts from hunting
and fishing licenses-paid by
sportsmen-it is hard to see
where the grange has reason
for complaint. In this case no
one is taxed unless he wishes
to be taxed and those who pay
for fishing and hunting licenses
get value received for their
money.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

This is glr high card. it vnu wfsh
to kup.v how sue - rcaeH .stIi 7niL
ana how ~ FEELS. just cun pu Us
ana let US p-l il Through iss t.le-s.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16
A REMARxAR1E POWER PANT.

In the Mitchell we are giving ypu
an economical. efficient power plant
The Mitchell engine IS an /. head en-
Eine with all parts enclosed and run
ming in oil The electric equipment Is
TWO unit type and gear driven.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

Advocates of wooden ships
are roasting Goethals because
he favors steel construction; is
the criticism based on real
merit or a desire to aid the lum
ber industry?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

Pendleton's subscription to
the Liberty loan makes the Of
fering from some towns look
like a church collection.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

Do you know that according
to ordinary standards our real
summer weather is about one
third over with?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

If you care at all about our
schools get out and vote Mon
day and see that your friends
do likewise.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-06-16

Take the item Of room The new
Mitchell Jr. five passenger light six
Is car OF l20-inch wheel base. This
is five inches longer than most other
light skies. This extra wheel base is
put into extra leg room in front and
rear. 1t also enables us to make wider
seats without disturbing the harmony
of appearance.
FUIBK FUHD BX HEAT.
The Mitchell body is not only 4 dou-
BILE cowl pure steam line body OF une
questioned beauty but We are adding
70 its attracttveness by fixing the
finish by heat in large ovens con-
structed for that purpose.
LONG SPRMGg MAKE EASY RID-
ING.
Our long wheel base enables US ts
give you an extra long cantilsveP
spring, SO inch in the Mitchell Jr.
and 81 inch in the seven-passenEOE
Mitchell.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
A HOWLING SUCCESS.

Take it up one side and down the
other and the clearance sale put on by
the Washington Commercial company.
under charge of the Gregson Sales
company, during the past ten days
was one of the greatest successes in
the number of people drawn to the sale
and the amount of merchandise dis
posed of ever known in the county. AL
most every day the store was crowd
ed to the limit of it's capacity, and
some new stunt, in which buyers came
in as beneficiaries, was pulled off al
most every day. 1t was nerve rack
ing experience for the prOprietors and
army of clerks employed. OF course.
the amount of business done is not
known, but it is fair estimate that it
ran over $4,000. One of the big feat
ures was the auction Wednesday af-
ternoon, when much property was
brought in by the farmers and auc-
toned off, Frank Mitchell doing the
spelling. A free lunch was served at
noon, and in the evening free dance
was given by the Commercial company
at the Orpheum theater which was
very largely attended. Mr.. Powell.
manager of the store, and Mr.. Gregson
to whose experience with such sales
the success is largely due, are to be
congratulated upon the result OF their
enterprise.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
PERMANENTLY ORGANIZED,

The local Red Cross society is now
a branch. Heretofore it was merely
an Auxiliary" There is a distinction
with hardly a difference. The suppo-
sitiOn is that an auxiliary" is but a
temporary organization, while a
branch" is permanent. The differen-
tial hardly applied to the Oroville So
ciety, because the ladies enlisted for
the war at the outset, and it was a
permanent fixture. The society can be
said to have passed through the incu-
batting stage and is now a full fledged
organization. The change required a
new election of officers, and in con-
sideration of the services performed
the old officers were reelected. They
consist of Mrs. J. NJ. Norris, Sr., chair
man; Mrs. Frank M. Dallam, vice.
chairman; Mrs. F. S. Beale, secretary;
Mrs. Lew Hendrix, treasurer. 1t may
be added that the Red Cross ladies
have worked industriously and con-
scientiously since organizing. that
they have done vast amount of work
and that firm in their love of country
and loyalty to the boys at the front
they will continue the good work on to
the end. Every member of the com.
munity should be live member of the
Red Cross, and every lady who can
possibly spare little of her time
should join with her sisters in carry.
ing on this work of love and mercy.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
SUDDEN DEATH.
WALTER \ HOLT,
County Agent.

Tuesday about noon, John Jacob
Brrgard. an old time rancher liy-
ing on the northern slope of Palmer
mountain, about mile and half
from the Copper World mine, dropped
dead from heart failure at his home.
Roy Guiton was the only witness o.
the tragic end of the unfortunate man.
He had been engaged by Mr. Burgard
to haul some wood for him. Guiton
drove to the ranch of the deceased
reaching the house shortly after noon
He was on his wagon at the front of
the house, and Mr.. Burgard stood
few feet away. Suddenly Mr.. Burgard
threw one hand to his back, exclaim-
fng: "Oh N.Y." and crumpled to the
Guiton at once rushed to the
assistance of the stricken man, but
death must have been instantaneous.
Coroner Grove was notified and also
Undertaken l.. w. Barnes, of this place.
The remains were brought to Oroville
Wednesday morning and placed in Mr..
Barnes undertaking. parlors. The cor
oner upon learning the particulars.
and viewing the body, decided that al.
inquest was unnecessary, as death was
evidently due from natural causes. The
funeral will take place in the Oroville
cemetery tomorrow.
Little is known of Mr.. Burgard's an
ticedents. He was born in Germany,
but lived in this country for many
years. He was single and Is years Of
age. He has lived on the homestead
alone where he died for a number of
years. He was remarkably vigorous
for man of his age, industrious.
steady, honest and reliable. The de-
ceased was well known to all of the
old timers in the Loomis neighbor-
hood, and all who knew John Burgard
respected and liked him. His life was
upright and those who knew him feel
that he has gone to happy reward.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
RED CROSS DRIVE.

Mr.. Fred Hart, who has charge or
the Christmas Red Cross campaign,
announces his committees for comb
ing the town for membership. 1t Is the
aim to secure the names or every loyal
citizen as a member of this organiza-
ton. According to instruction the
drive will take place Friday and SAT
urday of this week, and a follow up
drive next week. Every man and wo-
man in the town of Oroville should
enroll themselves as a member OF this
great humane organization that has
contributed so much to the relief OF
suffering and distress all over the en-
tire world, both in times OF war anu
in times of peace. The demand fof
Red Cross assistance never ceases, lot
mn matter what care is taken great
calamities are constantly occurring
and wherever disaster overtakes a
community, there will be found the
Red Cros workers.
Mr.. Hart has appointed the follow
ing committees to canvass the Town
along the lines of districts laid out:
Frank Bartell, Jr., c. c. Hedger. X. j.
Frank. Fred G. Hart, Mrs. j. F. SAM
son. Mrs. F. B. Nance, Mrs. r. Butler
Mrs. C. w. Smith, Mrs. E. S. Taylor
Mrs. F. w. Taylor, Mrs. S. B. Starrett
Mrs. r. J. Frank, Mrs. E. E. Parsons
Mrs A. J. Jackson, Mrs. w. II. Thayer
Mrs A A. Werley, Mrs. ]. N. Wicker
sham, Miss Hatton.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
WORKING A HOLD UP.

Mr.. and Mrs. Amel Schultz recently
sent box of choice Oroville apples
to their son Frank, who is member
of the 23rd Engineer regiment, sta
toned at Camp Meade, Maryland. The
box got through all right, and the
beauty OF the fruit created a sensa-
ton in Franks company. The cap
tain OF his company took photograph
OF the apples, and some of the boys
sent samples of the apples to their
homes to show their people the kind
of fruit raised in Washington. It NAV
be added here that the express agent
at the place where the apples were
received attempted to hold up young
Schultz, demanding 50 for extra ex-
press charges. AS Frank is familiar
with the express business from the
line of work he followed in Oroville.
and knowing that his parents would
send him nothing without first pay
ing the charges, he refused to be rob-
bed. This incident is mentioned in or
der to post other boys serving in the
army from this locality. People who
send express packages to soldiers usu-
ally pay in advance, or the packages
would cease to be presents, and the
soldier who is charged by the express
agent where the packages are receiv-
ed is working graft The army auth
critics should look into this matter,
for the boys are serving their country
with an enthusiasm that is the spirit
of young America, and they should not
be made the victims of those who are
trying to profit through the war.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
HOME on A FURLOUGH.

The big clearance sale at the Oro-
vile Commercial companys store
winds up Saturday night after a most
successful run of ten days. Nobody
thought it could be done, but it was.
James H. Brooks of the Okanogan
draft contingent that has been in
training at American lake for some
time, has been in town this week OIL
a brief furlough on visit with his
mother. In the finely set-up. trim, SOL
dierly looking young man who walked
the streets few could recognize the
lad that left here so short time ago
Young Brooks makes a fine soldier,
and from his well filled uniform and
ruddy face it is evident that the boys
at American Lake are not suffering
for eats. James Brooks is a good H.
lustratiOn of the benefit young men
receive from military training. 1t will
make self reliant man of him, as Il
will make self reliant men out OF
thousands of our boys taken from civ
II life, and they will return to civil
life better men mentally and physic-
ally for the experience. No one cap
able of entertaining an honest senti-
ment can look at our American SOL
dier boys without taking a pride in
them and wishing them God speed and
a safe return after performing the no.
BILE work they have assumed of de-
Tending the honor of the flag.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
MAY BLESSINGS REST UPON HIM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morris CASTILLO left
Monday morning for Seattle, where
they will make their future home, al
though at the time of their departure
Mr.. Costello's plans were rather in
definite.
Few men have gone out from Oro-
willie to seek home elsewhere since
Orovile became a distinctive spot on
the map, who have left behind great
er number of friends and well wishers
than Morris Costello. From the date
OF the arrival of the railroad at this
place in it's construction westward up
to recent period Mr.. Costello filled
the position of station agent for the
Great Northern railway. We do not
propose to repeat what this paper has
already said as to the efficient manner
in which he conducted his office, and
the friends he made by his uniform
courtesy and urbanity, for, nnfortu-
nately, the kind words this paper once
used in expressing appreciation for
favors received through his hands
seems 10 nave SOl WI SoStcilo III pdNi
with the powers that be. At this time
| it is only our intention to state that
what was said relative to Mr.. Costel-
| los administration of his office was
for the purpose of conveying in mod
est degree our acknowledgement OF
obligations we felt under, obligations
| that cost the railroad nothing, and
only similar in import to the obliga-
tions others who have done business
through his office feel under to Mr.
Costello. If an intended kindness did
worthy man an injury, grave in
justice has ben done a worthy man. If
a sin was committed, We alone are the
sinner and as such responsible.
However. this is neither here there
or somewhere else. Mr.. Costello leaves
Oroyille after service before the pub
lie of many years. service we'll per
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
4 WORTHY ORGANIZATION.

The ladies of the Ellemeham branch
of the Red Cross gave a dance last
Friday evening for the benefit of the
organization which was quite large
ly attended, resulting in cleaning up
neat sum. The dance did not have
the publicity that it should have had.
Whenever any of the Red Cross or
ganizations contemplate giving ben
eft entertainment if the secretary
will drop a line to this office the Ga
zette will take pleasure in announcing
the coming event free of charge. 1t is
duty of every individual citizen to
extend helping hand to the Red Cross
at all times. Our boys are now in the
wrack Of battle, and will need the aid
and comfort of this international hui
name organization. A vast amount of
money is needed, as it is financed by
voluntary subscriptions. Every little
helps, and when we give few cents
to the Red Cross we know that it is
going to the relief of some sufferer It
is an appeal that no man, woman nor
child can ignore.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
FARMERS MEETING BIG SUCCESS.

The results accomplished at the first
annual meeting Of the County Council
of Agriculture were beyond the expec-
tations of the most hopeful, the out
standing features of the entire conven-
ton being the atmosphere OF harmony
] that surrounded the discussions OF the
main issues. Every form of farm or
ganization within the county was rep
resented at the meeting and Dig
| niece of work was undertaken. While
| those in attendance felt that more far
mers should have taken part in the
discussions, they also expressed the
opinion that the work would receive
RAPIDLY increasing support as the ma
ture of the plan is more fully UNDER
stood.
After the discussion of the merits
of such a move, the delegates proceed
ed to form an organization that would
most effectively handle the proposi-
ton at hand. Bylaws were adopted
and officers elected for the ensuing
Iyear; Mr.. U. e. Fries, Grange MEM
her and president of the Brewster Live
Stock association, being elected pres'' :
dent of the council. Mr.. j. X. Everett
also a Grange member and Live STOCK
Association representative, was elect
ed to the office of secretary.
During the deliberations OF the
lcouncil the plans for agricultural worE
within the county were discussed ana
outlined for the coming year. Among
1.-The lines of endeavor for solidifyine
tho agriculture of Okanogan county
ore snch subjects as live stock prob
liens, organization revival orcharo
work, silo campaign to prevent the re,
occurrance of the present shortage y,
|: hay, a committee on seed supphes o,
all kinds, dairying, and committet
to commence Investigations Tor tne
meeting Of the inevitable labor prop
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14

lem or next year. The above sub,ects
VIII be put into the hands of council
committees made up of men and wo.
men from representative sections OF
the county. Club work among the
the younger boys and girls, as we'll as
nome demonstration work will come
nhder the supervision of this council
II there Is any interested farmer in
the county who does not understand
the nature or Importance of the work
that is here briefly discussed. II will,
De appreciated If he communicate with
the county agent. 1t should be under
stood that no different organizations
are Deing put into the field of farmer
but an attempt to unity the
work OF all the old ones has been in.
augurated. Space and time prevent G.
full discussion of this matter at this
time, but more in an explanatory wav
VIII be published in these columns in
the near future.
WALTER I HOLT,
County Agent
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
NORTHWEST MINES HAND BOOK.

Sidney Norman, editor of the North
west Mining Truth, of Spokane, who
has had twenty-five years experience
in mining districts of the west, has
taken over from the Spokane Chamber
OF Commerce, the work of collecting
and publishing authentic data concern
ing mining operations in Idaho, WASH
ington, Montana, Oregon and British
Columbia. Preparations for the publi-
cation of Vol. |, Northwest Mines Hand
book are now under way and it is en-
pected that it will be off the press
early in FEBRUARY The work will con-
tain record of active corporations,
including capital. officials, develop
ment and other facts; description of
principal districts by geological ex-
perts; mining laws; production and
dividends; statistics concerning prin-
cipal mining towns: biographical
sketches of men who have been or are
responsible for the great developments
OF the past quarter of a century and
other features of interest to all con-
nected directly or indirectly with the
mining industry. The whole will con-
stitute the first serious attempt to
cover the mining industry of the north
west in manner commensurate with
its importance. The volume will sell
for $3.50 and will be issued annually
henceforth. No charge whatever will
be made for reading matter and own
ers and operators are urgently re-
quested to send information without
delay so that it may find a place in the
work. Blanks may be obtained at this
office, or upon application to the pub.
Usher, Mohawk building. Spokane.
Washington.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

In every community there are to be
found citizens who are willing tc ac-
cept responsibilities and cheerfully
give of their time and ability to pro-
noting civic utilities or public move
ments of constructive. beneficial or
charitable nature. OF course the slack
er is in preponderance in private life,
and hence it is pleasing to note in
stances where the active and public
spirited devote their time to some pub
lie enterprise. To the credit of the
town it can be said that OrOville is
fortunate in possessing far more than
the usual number of public spirited
citizens to be found in a town of this
size. Among those citizens there are
none who responds more promptly
to a call for services than Fred G..
Hart, and that is probably the secret
of his great popularity, for there are
few young men anywhere more pOpu
lar than Mr.. Hart. There is a move
ment on foot to increase the member
ship of the Red Cross throughout the
OAItCu otatCo, anu tuC iCot VI i'S Iva
membership is to commence this
week. The ladies of the local
Red Cross branch were requested to
name some capable gentleman to act
as manager of the drive in OrOville.
and in moment of inspiration the la
dies selected Mr.. Hart, and did so
without consulting his wishes in ad-
vance. They acted wisely as the result
goes to show. MIR. Hart received no.
tice by mail Monday night that his
name had been suggested to take
charge of the Red Cross drive. and
bright and early Tuesday morning Mr..
Hart was out about town drumming
up assistants, arranging for meeting
to set the ball rolling. and when he
starts that ball revolving he will never
sleep on the job. If the Red Cros
membership of the Oroville branch is
not very materially increased during
the period of membership solicitation
it will be no fault of Fred Hart, but
a backwardness of the public in CON-
ing forward.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-12-14

ones, being promptly Informed NV ,,o
'"''er that such an alteration of his
| records could not be thought Of p,es-
singer then asked me to get Judge
Neal TO come In for his opiniop I'M,
| l informed him that Neal was n indyo
ana could have nothing to do with tho
matter unless presented in the regular
way, though | would ask Mr.. johnson
the prosecuting attorney, who was IN
the Judges chambers, to come in Mr.
Johnson was then called into the room
ana Piessinger told him practicable
the same facts stated to Hubbard apd,
myself. A written statement embodv-
ing these statements was then prepar-
ed by the prosecutor for signature nv
riesinger. Before signing the latter
requested me to use my Influence with
the prosecutor to have the matte-
dropped. but | refused to make anv
move In that direction; and he further
requested the prosecutor, in effect. tc
drop the matter, to which this officer
promptly replied that his oath covered
the action that he must and would take
ana that If any wrongs had been COM
mitted. he. the prosecutor, would take
such steps as his oath and duties de-
manded. Mr. Plessnger then signed the
statement in the presence of Mr.. Hub
bard, Mr.. knosher and myself. taking
the oath to the truth of such written
statements before the county auditor.
The above embody the material facts
wherein | was concerned. and while
there are number of other minor de
tails of more or less Importance ir
the matter of conversations had and
statements made. | fell that the forego.
ing are sufficient to place my position
before my friends and the public tc
judge them. Il
Trusting that the above may be af
forded the publicity your paper affords
remain, >
Respectfully, ~.
L. r. UFFORD