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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on Tues
day, November s, 1915 a special NUM-
cipal election will be held in the city
of Colville, Washington, for the pur-
pose of voting upon the question of
ratifying and validating certain war;
rant Indebtedness of said city, drawn
on the water fund.
Said Indebtedness sought to be rati-
fed and validated does not exceed the
constitutional limitations of indebted
ness which may be incurred with the
assent of three fifths of the voters of
said city.
The voting places for the election
will he the usual polling places in each
precinct, and said election will be con-
Quoted in accordance with the general
election laws of the state of Washing
ton. so far as applicable and consistent
herewith.
The election officers appointed for
the city primary election, held on the
same date. will have charge of this
election.
The polls will be open at eleven
o'clock in the morning and will close
at eight o'clock in the evening.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal Of said
city this third day of October, 1918
j. C. HARD, City Clerk
First publication, October 8, 1918;
last, october rs, 1918.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
COUNTY TOWNS REPORT GOOD
SALES OF LIBERTY BONDS

Encouraging reports have been re-
ceived by G. w. Peddycord, county
chairman of the fourth Liberty loan
drive, regarding the progress of the
campaign in Stevens county. Up to
Thursday, Marcus and Meyers Falls
were the only communities which had
reported going over the quota, but
all places had reported good sales and
no lack of enthusiasm.
Colville opened her drive with
meeting at the Colville Theater Sat-
urday evening, September %. At
this meeting over $4,000 was prom
Used in subscriptions. Up to We'd
nesday the banks had listed $4,000
worth of subscriptions. The COM
mittee is not discouraged, however,
in regard to Colville reaching her
quota of $4,000. The Red Cross
entertainment and stock show have
kept people busy who otherwise
would be selling bonds. A commit
tee has been working on the streets
during the stock show this week.
The meeting at the Colville theater
last Saturday night was most sue
cessful, and was handled by the chair
man H. r. Williams. A comedy was
followed by the film France in Arms"
which showed the preparations of
France for her part in the war. The
singing of the "Marseilles" was led
by Miss Violet Hallowell. G. w. Ped
dycord talked on the Loan. Mrs. j.
c. Harrigan sang two war songs.
Rev. j. S. Bell had charge of the
work of receiving subscriptions and
the net result of the meeting was a
total contribution of $4,000.
Mrs. l.. C. Joseph, chairman of the
women's war loan committee in Stew
ems county, reports that the organiza-
ton of Minute Women is in such good
condition throughout the county that
it will be a helping factor in the pres
ent drive. The women of Meyers
Falls are entitled to large share of
the credit for obtaining their quota
so quickly.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

The Hunters Leader as a depart
ment in the Colville Examiner will be
in its existence in the issue of October
IL. F. E. Waterbury has accepted
the position as representative for
Hunters and will send in the news
each week to be published in this de-
partment. Hunters people will be
doing their bit to keep their town
alive and progressing if they give
their activities and interests their due
proportion of space in the official
county paper.
As representative, Mr.. Waterbury
is authorized to take subscriptions for
the paper and will also take orders
for any printing work which members
of the community may need. The
Examiner has the best equipped print
ing establishment north of Spokane
and the largest stock of paper. The
prices for jobwork are based on a
cost system instead of unsatisfactory
guess work. Go to Mr.. Waterbury
when you want butter wrappers, let
terheads, advertising, cards, auction
bills, or any kind Of printing.
Edward Lee Sullivan, well known
and popular young farmer of Fruit
land, died at his home there Thurs
day morning after a short illness of
pneumonia He was rs years of age
and four years ago was united in
marriage with Miss Carrie Sullivan,
daughter of Mrs. Lucy A and the late
f. S. Sullivan of Fruitland. While of
the same name they were not related.
Besides the widow a daughter aged A
months survives. Marcus J. D. Sull-
van, who is with the local board at
Colville, came to be with his sister
and to attend the funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Turner of Fruit
land were Colville livestock show Wis
itors Thursday.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
Reporting the Events
Of this Thriving
Town
Marcus
Happenings

Mrs. d. Williams on Wednesday
last, received the sad news of the
death of her son Reese, who died
aboard a United States destroyer
of pneumonia. The family left the
following day for their former home
in Seattle where the remains will be
Sent, and where they will spend the
winter. The sympathy of Marcus
friends go with them.
Mrs. Newton Loaleigh has returned
from Spokane, where she has been
studying home service work. She is
now prepared to give information and
any other service to soldiers and sail
ors' families in this vicinity.
Mrs. Minnie Cameron expects to
have her father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Martin from Echo valley,
with her the coming winter.
The Red Cross met Tuesday and
chose the following officers: Mrs.
Minnie Cameron, president; Mrs. A.
w. Eastman, vice president, Mrs. J.
Lane, secretary; Mrs. Granger
treasurer.
Geo. W. Eastman has gone to To-
nasket for a few weeks visit with his
daughter, Mrs. e. P. Burnes.
The Ellison White Chautauqua Co.
have sent notice of their coming in
October. 1t is to be hoped they may
be well patronized, as seldom such a
fine entertainment comes to our little
town.
The Marcus Military Company are
doing some fine work-drilling two
evenings each week. New uni
forms are coming soon. They are
giving dances every two weeks,
which are well patronized and which
are a benefit financially.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
Correspondence from Rice
Mrs. ID. C. Allen, Representative

The contract for the construction
of five miles of the Meyers Falls
Davenport highway was awarded to
Paul La Plant of Colvile for $4,000
Mr.. LaPlant was in Rice last week
making arrangements with Mrs. Alice
Rice for the boarding of his men,
Work will begin in few days and the
road from Rice north to Kettle Falls
will be begun. Mr.. LaPlant states
that crew of about 10 men will be
employed by him, and the remainder
of the crew will be selected from Rice
and vicinity. This highway will
mean much to the Columbia valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Allen, Beryl
Clinton and Meryl Warren are at
tending teachers institute in Col
vile this week.
Ralph Clinton and Leon Chamber
lain returned from Pullman, where
they sought to enter the S. A. r. C.
Ralph lacked few educational units
and Leon was rejected as physically
disqualified. Leon has been anxious
for some time to enter the service.
Last summer he was rejected for the
navy
At the semi-annual election of of
ficers for the Rice Red Cross, Mrs.
Emery johnson was elected president,
Mrs. Ola d. Rice vice president, Miss
Esther johnson secretary and Miss
Eta Bryant treasurer. The work
committee elected was Mrs. Mccain,
Mrs. Burlington and Mrs. Chamber
lain.
William Brandes and family are
moving into the tenant house at DR..
Thornton's. Mr. Brandes will be en-
ployed by the doctor.
C. A. Small motored to his former
home in Coulee City to attend to bus
mess affairs.
F. P. Waters, former resident of
Rice, visited at the home of w. K.
Sisk this week. He has been en-
ployed by the non-partisan league
and the grange as organizer. He
has been a missionary among the far
mers, and is one of the few men who
have looked after their interests. Mr..
Waters is always welcome visitor
in Rice and Pleasant Valley. His
present home is with his son in Spo-
kane. His wife is visiting relatives
in Detroit and Toledo. Mr.. Waters
states that as soon as the fall cleo
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
Kettle Falls News

The Kettle Falls branch of Amer
lean Red Cross held its annual cleo
ton of officers at its rooms Tuesday
evening. Mrs. E. A. Taylor was re-
elected Chairman; Mrs. Bertha Seng-
fielder, vice chairman; Mrs. j. Perry,
secretary; Mrs. J. M. Williams, treas
urer and +. A. Taylor, chairman of
the finance committee.
Mrs. Roy Bradbury of Colville is
visiting at the home of her father,
Dr., B. l.. Brigham.
Albert Weigelt left for Pullman to
attend w. S. C. last Monday.
Archer R. Squire left Monday for
Cedonia and intermediate towns.
The Weavers gave their monthly
picture show at the gymnasium Fri
day evening, which was well attended.
w. G. Welch has purchased the
building occupied by Dr. H. A. Green
valid with his office, from the doctor,
and expects to take possession in
about ten days.
Word has been received that Harry
Smith has been promoted to sergeant,
and has charge of machine gun
squad.
The ladies of the Baptist church
held their harvest festival at the w.
O. w. hall Friday evening. A fine
chicken supper was served at six
o'clock and was well patronized
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

ing to attend a Liberty Loan meet
ing and the one who puts four tea
spoonfuls of sugar on one dish of
berries when he is only allowed one,
or the one who thinks the air in the
theater is stale and might offend his
sensitive olfactory nerves, therefore
he cannot attend patriotic meeting,
and the woman who has separate
income and does not buy bond just
because her husband has bought
enough for the family" are all slack
ers and true patriotism is not to be
found in them.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

Primary-Merel Wheeler, Marjorie
Rose, Irma Carpenter, Mildred Rey-
nolds, Marguerite Brown, Jack Baker,
Oliver Montour, Joe Reynolds, and
Grin Leithead
Intermediate-Elsie Nelson, Helen
Zurbrugg, Hilda Zurbrugg, Oscar
Nelson, Roy Wheeler and Archie Har-
low.
Miss Hazel A. Philips, our primary
teacher, took the work of the junior
Red Cross into Colvile this week,
turning in one complete layette,
twenty refugee garments and three
pairs of bootees.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Reynolds ac-
companied by Mrs. J. w. Brown and
the rest of the little ones, motored
into Colville Wednesday for the open
ing of the stock show. Among
others seen from our district were
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Harlow, Mrs.
Frank Gordon, Frank Hazen Jr., Ha-
zen Walston, Mrs S. Bender who ac-
companied her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Miller, and Herbert Kruger
Oct II there will be a Liberty
meeting at the schoolhouse. Speak
ers from Colvlle will be in attend
ance. Let's pack the house
Archie M. White, owner of one of
the prettiest ranches in our district,
and VIM. Leithead of Ferndale were
Colville shoppers Friday.
Miss Velma White left Friday for
Portland to attend Reed college
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
MINUTE WOMEN ON JOB AS
UNCLE SANS MESSENGER
List of Local Councillors for Stevens
County

List of Local Councillors for Steven
County =
Addy, Mrs. A. w. Anderson
Aladdin, Mrs. G. Oakshott
Arden, Mrs. Thomas Graham
Bluecreek, Mrs. John Humphrey
Bissell, Mrs. S. M. Nix
Bossburg, Mrs. John Ranahan
Bruce Creek, Mrs. Edith Thomas
Chewelah, Mrs. Lulu C. Howe
Clayton, Mrs. l.. Tibbets
Colville, Miss Frances Robinson
Daisy, Mrs. S. J. kilgore
Echo, Mrs. N. P. Shaver
Fruitland, Miss Irene Majary
Gerome, Mrs. Loretta Long
Clifford, Mrs. S. C. Sturman
Hunters, Miss Flora Ceilings
Kettle Falls, Mrs. ]. NJ. Williams
Loon Lake, Mrs. E. R. Grant
Marble, Mrs. Bell
Marcus, Mrs. J. D. Hayes
Meyers Falls, Mrs. j. B. Miller
Middleport, Mrs. J. E. Potter
Narcisse Creek, Mrs. d. S. Diehl
Northport, Mrs. Jean Travis
Onion Creek, Mrs. H. A. Moves
Grin, Mrs. c. n. Pollak
Pleasant Valley, Mrs. S. M. Hunt
Rice, Mrs. L. F. Ledgerwood
Springdale, Mrs. C. o. Snapp
Threeforks, Mrs. John O'Neil
Valley, Mrs. NJ. Kulzer
White Lake, Mrs. w. C. Todd
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

The reports made by the represen-
tatives at the meeting in Tacoma of
women Liberty loan workers all gave
accounts of the enthusiastic work on
the part Of the women and splendid
cooperation on the part of the men en-
gagged in the Liberty loan work. Mrs
A. S. Baldwin of San Francisco, chair
man of woman's Liberty Loan for the
twelfth federal reserve district, was
delighted at this harmonious coopera-
ton on the part of the men and
women engaged in the work in this
state and in her speech, by way of con-
trast, told an incident which occurred
back east in which a woman remarked
that latter the men had finished their
work there was nothing left for the
women except the graveyard" This,
of course evoked hearty laugh from
those present. Just at this juncture,
however, reporter blew in for few
minutes and heard Mrs. Baldwin's
graveyard story, and taking it that
Mrs. Baldwin was one of theWashing-
ton women reporting an incident from
this state, left Immediately without
comforting with anyone, in order to get
this bit in the afternoon paper of Fri
da, September 20. Of course the ar
ticle was headed sensationly as "Men
not willing to work with the women"
Mrs. Mckee expresses her regret that
such an impression should have gone
forth as it was an unjust misrepresen-
tation of the sentiment expressed by
all the women present.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

tions are over, he will work in Ok
lahoma.
Ed Hobbs purchased the Ford
which Walter Ledgerwood traded for
a Chevrolet. Mr.. Hobbs is a new
Ford driver and the Ford climbed
the bank on the grade down the hill,
bending the steering gear and injur-
ing a wheel.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

Next week the Minute Women of
Colville under the direction of their
councillor will make a house to house
canvass of the city to explain the
Fourth Loan, its plans of payment,
and to solicit subscriptions. Every
woman who can devote a few hours
is asked to call up the captain of her
ward for directions. Mrs. |. w. Elk
lund is captain of the First ward, Mrs.
W. C Vilwock of the Second and Mrs.
J. w. Henderson of the Third.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
HUNTERS LEADER

Representing the town of Hunters on
the Columbia. trading point for south
west stevens county; 20 miles west of
Sprngdale on Springdale- Hunters
highway. 40 miles south of Kettle Falls.
on Columbia river highway; center of
farming, stock and fruit country
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

Livestock to trade for motor truck,
not less than one ton capacity. Co.
lumbia Machine Shop, Rice, Wash.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
Way Suggested to Honor dead Amer
lean Soldiers

lean SOlQlefS
The women's committee of the
council of national defense, realizing
that by no outward tokens of sorrow
can we pay deserved tribute to the
young Americans who make the su-
premesacrifice in France, has taken
the lead in movement to discourage
the DOMINIC of mourning garments.
In accordance with their suggestion,
Red Cross chapters prepare and pre-
sent without cost, to parents and wild
Ows of soldiers and sailors, brassard
of black, bearing a gold star, for the
left arm. Other relatives may obtain
the same brassard at cost. This
seems a fitting and beautiful recogni-
ton of sacrifices made for our common
country. The idea is worthy of the
SPLENDID patriotism of the women who
evolved it. This will be badge of
highest honor, the Croix de Guerre of
our womanhood, won not by our own
bravery but by that of our husbands,
sons and brothers who hold not their
lives dear if only they may safeguard
us and our homes. The following let
ter from the president to DR.. Shaw
conveys his approval of the idea:
"My dear Mr. Shaw: Thank
you for your letter of yesterday
| do entirely approve of the ac-
ton taken by the Women's commit
tee in executive session, namely that
instead of the usual morning a
three inch black band should be worn
upon which a gilt star may be placed
for each member of the family whose
life is lost in the service, and that the
band shall be worn on the left ARM
hope and believe that thoughtful
people everywhere will be kind enough
to make the suggestion to the COM
mittee public with the statement that
it has my cordial Endorsement. Cor
daily and sincerely yours, (signed)
Woodrow Wilson,"
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
KETTLE FALLS OFFICIALS

KETTLE FALLS OFFICIALS
Mayor, Archer R. Squire.
Clerk, w. G. Welch.
Treasurer, Harriet Williams.
Councilmen: Hugh Munro, Gust
Weigelt, j. H. Slagle, V. H. Morris,
Bert Williams.
Marshal, E. B. Growdon.
Deputy marshal, J. H. Ibsen.
Health officer, DR.. H. A. Greenwald.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

The recruiting of young women for
the students nurses training has been
ordered continued, according to in
structions received from Washington,
d. c., by Mrs. Ruth karr Mckee of
the Council of National Defense.
This state has not yet made its quota
and girls who are interested in this
government service can communicate
with Mrs. L. C. Jesseph, Stevens
chairman of women's war work for
work, for information.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

The county chairman of women's
war work remarks:
That the man who pleads that he
is too busy getting ready to 60 hunt
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
BRIDGEPORT IS
 SECOND IN WAR
 STAMP PLEDGES

Hartford, Aug. 16-Sales of war savings and thrift stamps in Connecti- cut during the month of July amount ed to almost S4,000,000. The exact amount sold was $3,18,133.98, an av- craze of S301 per capita for every man, woman and child in the entire state.
 Up to Aug. the total value of thrift and war savings stamps sold in the state since Dec. 3. last was $8,- S93,415.23. The quota of the state for the year is $26,00O,0O0.
 At the present time more than 60 per cent. of the adults of Connecticut are pledged to buy war savings stamps regularly during the balance of the year. In addition 150, 900 school chill dren are making regular purchases of Thrift Stamps.
 Hartford is still leading the large cities of the state in per capita sales up to Aug. 1, with total of $7.54. Bridgeport is next in line with S6.25, followed by New Haven with $5.S5. The latter city is making rapid strides toward the front, as sales for the week ending Aug. 3, were $86,000.
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23

Some of the most severe conflicts occurred on August 8 in the sector be- tween Albert and the Amiens-Roye road where the German air forces were increasing considerably soon after the opening of the allied offen- sive. The air fighting resulted in the destruction of 48 enemy machines, while IT others were driven down. out of control. Fifty British machines did not return.
 During the six succeeding days 1s5 enemy airplanes were destroyed and 59 driven out of control making a total of 339 German machines for the week compared to 123 British air. planes missing.
 In the same period British bombing squadrons continually attacked enemy airdromes, railways and other military objectives. dropping more than 320 tons of bombs and causing great dam age. Low flying scout machines raked the enemy's copgested roads of retreat with machine gun frs.
 A notable feature Of the aerial oss, srations was the virtually continuous night and day bombing of the enemy. bridges over the Somme. This great. ly hampered the supply and reinforce ment of the German troops. The weeks work also included number of destructive raids into Germany.
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
PREMIER LEVINE SAYS RUSSIA
 IS POWERLESS

Harbin, Manchuria, August IT, Russia is powerless to take any part in the impending conflict of Allied and German affairs in the Murman dis trict, according to the version of a re- cent speech by Premier Lenine which has been received here.
 "The English and French bour- geoisie have spent enormous sums on Murman and of course with mercen- ary purpose" asserted Lenine.
 They have landed troops to pro- tect the Murman coast. We had no proper forces to prevent this. The German government demands that they be disarmed, telling us that if we cannot defend ourselves they will carry on the war in our territory" Referring to the Ukraine, Lenine claimed that the Germans were met everywhere with desperate resistance
 ITO the Caucasus" Lenine points out, the Soviet sent inquiries regard ing the new frontiers which the Cau- casian Government laid claims to, but received no answer"
 We are not a great power. Ot Russia nothing is left but Great Rus sia. For us the interests of universal socialism are higher than national in- terests. For us, little -trodder Great Britain stands far higher than i that stupendous great power which 1 sold itself to the imperialists with se- cret treaties.
 I've cannot now conceal the fact that we are in favor of defense. We wish to defend our socialistic father land. For this we must have a prole tG rian dictatorship"
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
PROPERTY CUSTODIAN TAKES
 KRUECER ESTATE
Valuation of Property Seiz. ed Today is Several Mil
 lion Dollars.

New York, Aug. 1.-The estate of Gottfried Krueger, of Newark, N. J., valued at several million dollars, was taken over today by the alien proper ty custodian. An announcement at the custodian's office here said that although MT. Krueger is an American citizen, he is classed as an enemy be- cause of his residence in Germany.
 MT. K-ueger's properties, it was stated, include the United States Brewing Co. the Lyon & Sons Brew ing Co.,, and large interests in the Union Brewing Co. and the Homo Brewing Co.,, all of Newark Large holdings in several New Jersey realty concerns also were taken over.
 The seizure was made under a pro. vision of the trading with the enemy act which rates a naturalized citizer residing in an enemy country as ar enemy.
 Before the outbreak of the Euro. pean war, MT. Krueger, who is more than 80 years old, went to Germanz for his health. His repeated at. tempts since the declaration of Amer. ican belligerency, to return to thi: country have been unsuccessful
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
WALLINGFORD MAN KILLED IN FIGHT
 IN THE CLOUDS

Paris. Aug. 17-Sergeant William McKerness, of Wallingford, Conn.,, at tached to the Lafayette Escadrille, was killed in a fight with eight enemy airplanes on Thursday, according to the Paris edition of the Chicago Tri- bune. The sergeant was flying with a French pilot and their machine was accompanied by two French airplanes. Eight German machines appeared and the French airplanes boldly attacked them. They kept up the unequal fight until the machine in which Mo Kerness was flying crashed to the ground in flames. The bodies of Mo Kerness and the French pilot were picked up within the French lines.
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
JAPAN'S IMPORTS
 STOPPED BY U. s.

Tokio, August 17.-On account of the American restrictions on Japanese imports, many of the non-subsidized and individual steamship lines of Ja- pan, unable to transport Oriental rice and other products to South America via the United States, unloading the goods at American ports on the west ern coast, have been obliged to with draw their steamers from the Paci- fife service.
 This fact, however, has proved a boon to the South American services of three representative Japanese com panies. One of them recently placed an extra steamer, the Panama Maru, in South American commission and Is planning to dispatch another boat to meet the demand for the transporta- ton of Oriental rice, Japanese emil grants and export goods. Another Japanese company also intends to en- large it's line.