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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
DIED AT MARCUS

Many of our residents will remem-
ber A. e. Buck, who filled the position
OF night operator at the depot In this
place several weeks during the time
that the contractor was delivering ice
to the various railroad ice houses
along the line. He was quite advanc-
ed in years, although still vigorous,
and was a pioneer of eastern Wash
ington. From here he returned to a
small ranch and orchard that he
owned near Marcus. Monday Of last
week Mr.. Buck passed away at the
home of neighbor after an illness
of only some 4S hours. 1t Is reported
that Mr.. Buck had partaken freely
of bottled pickles Saturday evening.
During the night he was taken Violent
ly i'll and managed to make his way
to the home of P. J. Jernberg, neigh
Dor. Medical aid was called in, but
the old man failed to rally, and died
Monday morning. The Marcus Mes
senger says that "he was the oldest
operator in point Of service on the Spo-
kane Falls & Northern, having work.
ed for d. c. Corbin during construc-
ton days He was a member of the
Masonic order, having joined at Colfax
in 1884, and just before his death re-
quested that in case he passed away
that his funeral be conducted by the
Masons of Colville."
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

The attendance at the high school
entertainment in the Orpheum last
Friday evening yas not as large as
was anticipated, although most of the
seats were occupied. AS rule school
fill the hall to over
yet there was good and suf-
ficient reason why there should be
some falling off in the attendance
Friday evening as the musical per-
two nights before had drawn
heavily on the population, with the
result that the audience was one of
the largest ever seen in the Orpheum,
where payment was required for ad-
mittance. Still those who gave so
freely Of their time and labor to make
the entertainment the success it prov
ed to be from the view point of an
we'll presented perform
ance feel we'll repaid, as the receipts
netted the High School Athletic asso-
citation some $50.
The presentation made by the high
school performers this year was rather
an ambitious effort, as the strong
drama. "The Winning of Latane," was
the play selected for the occasion. The
cast was we'll chosen for the several
parts, and each one Of the performers
is entitled to a full measure of credit
for the manner in which he or she
handled the several parts. The young
people had their lines we'll committed,
cleverly interpreted the roles they as
sumed and individually and collective
ly sustained the good record that the
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
OVER SUBSCRIBED

Tip your tile to Loomis. That old
mining camp goes down the line with
one of the heaviest subscriptions to
the Liberty Loan of any town In the
county in proportion to the population.
In old days Loomis won reputation
for generosity that extended through
out the length and breadth of the
state, and evidently the people have
not lost the virtue. A patriotic meet
ing was held at Loomis Tuesday which
was largely attended. Hon. George j.
Hurley presided and addresses were
made by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Reeves,
of Wenatchee, N. E. Whitworth, of
Okanogan, and DR.. d. H. Lewis, of
Oroville. Then the list was opened
for subscriptions to the Liberty Loan.
Now Loomis' quota was something
like $1,000, too large considering the
size of the place. When the enthusi-
astic and patriotic crowd got through
coming across $15,600 had been sub
scribed. All this subscription was
voluntarily made, without direct per-
scnal solicitation, and Mr.. Hurley
states that the total will be very ma
terially increased. They expect to
make the subscription three times the
quota. And they will do it.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

At the request Of members of the
local chapter Of the Red Cross society
we publish the following extract taken
from Minneapolis paper. and it is to
be added that the local branch will
follow the same plan as is laid down
by the Minneapolis society. Benefits
cannot be advertised without the sane
ton OF the Red Cross society:
"All Red Cross benefits hereafter
will have to be approved by the Min
neapolis chapter and the Red Cross
emblem. under the congressional act
incorporating the society, cannot be
used unless the benefit actually is con-
trolled by the chapter.
This announcement by the Mennea-
polls chapter today was to prevent
cheapening of benefit entertainments
and to prevent imposters from ham,
pering the work OF those who plan
genuine benefits, Red Cross officers
said.
The Red Cross previously announced
all the receipts from such entertain
ments would have to be turned over to
the society. Benefits where only part
OF the receipts 20 to the society will
not be sanctioned"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

high school has annually made as
amateur performers during the past
several years. 1t would hardly be
fair to those who have represented
the school on the stage in the past,
and won credit for admirable work
behind the foot lights, to say that the
performance Of last Friday evening
surpassed all former efforts of high
school pupils, but the presentation
was equal in the way of excellent
stage work to those entertainments
Of heretofore, and those taking part
are to be congratulated upon their
presentation and Interpretation of a
play that put every individual in the
cast upon his or her metal
The opening feature of the enter
tainment was four minute talk by
Dr. d. H. Lewis. DR.. Lewis was at his
best, as he was talking on a subject
in which he is deeply interested, that
of aiding in the conduct of the pres
ent war. The address was on behalf
of the Liberty Loan, and his happy
reference to the members of the older
body of students who had appeared
in similar plays upon the same stage
in former years, now scattered over
the earth, upholding the honor Of the
flag in various branches of the service,
was very appropriate and deeply
touched the hearts of his audience.
The doctor made very strong appeal
to the patriotism of the young, and
urged the subscribing for bonds to aid
the soldiers at the front. 1t was one
Of the most effective and affecting
addresses that has been made since
the four minute men opened the cam
paign for the good of the country
some weeks ago.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
NOTICE TO CATTLE MEN

Information has come to the office
Of the County Agricultural Agent that
DR.. L. c. Pelton. State Veterinarian
Inspector, will be in this county on or
about May 1st to take up the Tuber-
culin testing work. Every cattle own
er wishing to have animals tested for
tuberculosis should be prepared to
have the work done at that time. AS
was noted in recent article from this
office application blanks may be Sc
cured from the County Agent upon
request If you delay this matter 1t
may mean that you will be unable to
have your animals tested at this time
Any information desired on this sub
ject will be gladly given through the
office of the County Agent.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
ARTISTS IN THEIR LINE

w. l.. Harris and NJ. A. Jacobson,
expert and experienced photographers,
have rented the old Barnes studio, in
the Stoffren building. on Railroad
avenue, and are prepared to fill any
orders In the line Of portrait work
or scenic views. That they are ex-
perts in the Photographic art is evil
denced from the samples of work on
display in the window of M. H. Ma
honey's store building. adjoining the
postoffice. The colored Photographic
view of Oroville is a most beautiful
specimen of outdoor photography, and
the portraits on exhibition cannot be
surpassed in finish anywhere. The
gentlemen are here to stay providing
the patronage justifies them. Those
desiring that class of work done
should call at once and leave their
orders.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

Mrs. G. M. Van Alta is doing her
bit for the cause by aiding the Red
Cross in obtaining funds. She is un-
able to knit, but she can make lace,
and she has made two very handsome
linen handkerchiefs to be raffled off,
With each handkerchief she donates
War Saving Stamp. which goes with
the dainty swipe. One of these hand
kerchiefs is to be raffled for the Oro-
vile Red Cross and the other for the
Loomis Red Cross. There are 100
chances at $1.00 per. and Mrs. Van is
meeting with cheerful responses in
her solicitation among her acquaint-
ances.
Undertaken L. w. Barnes was called
to Omak Tuesday to embalm the body
OF Charles johnson, the unfortunate
man who was killed in an auto acci-
dent Monday evening. Mr.. Barnes
states that Mr.. Johnson was walking
to his home on an orchard tract when
Courtright drove along in his car and
invited the deceased to ride. At first
he declined, as he had but a short
distance to 60. but Courtright said he
would take him directly home. AS the
car was going up the grade west OF
Omak another car was met coming
down the hill. Courtright turned out
too far. the bank caved and the car
rolled down the hill 40 feet. catching
johnson under the car, crushing him
in a shocking manner.
A letter was received Monday from
a member Of the 161st Infantry. writ
ten March 8. by the parents of the lad,
in which it was stated that he had not
received letter from America for
four weeks until the day his letter was
written, when a bunch came all at
once. These missives came just in
time. to stave off case Of the blnes.
No doubt the mail to the American ex-
peditionary force Is very much con-
gested. which is only to be expected
consediring the number Of men over
in France and the enormous amount
OF mail addressed to members of the
command, but lapses Of a month be-
tween mails does not seem necessary
when 1t Is considered how necessary it
is to get mail to the boys to keep up
their spirits so far from homo.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

eral months in Canada after returning.
He fought over the ground between
Ypres and Armeiters and is as familiar
with the places mentioned in the dis
patches as he is with the country in
this vicinity. Tuesday evening he met
with a number of residents of the
town In the Gazette office and ex-
planned the typography of the country,
the general situation and answered
many questions pertaining to modern
warfare with which the civilian Is not
familiar. Soldiers of opposing armies
always respect each other. and Mr..
Brown gives Fritz credit for being a
stubborn and brave fighter, although
he has no respect for the common
usages of war. Mr.. Brown is really
beyond service age. but would be in
again II physically fit. He has con-
fidence in the ultimate result of the
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
WITH THE BRAVES

Sergeant Joe Brown, of Keremeos,
B. c., spent Tuesday in Oroville. Mr..
Brown is one of the gallant Canadians
who have made that British possess
sion famous in the present war as
fighters without superiors, went
through his baptism of fire at Ypres,
and suffered wounds that resulted in
his retirement from the service. He
joined the Canadian Mounted Rifles
early in the war and served for a year
at the front. On the 9th of June, 1916,
he was caught by one of Fritz's shrap-
mel, and pretty thoroughly peppered.
After leaving the hospital he acted as
instructor Of recruits in England. and
served in the same capacity for sew
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
GUN CLUB NEWS

The Inland Empire Tournament
ended with the shoot last Sunday, and
by winning her match with Yakima
(the high average team of the tourna-
menU Oroville landed in third posi-
tion; said position Is likewise shared
by two other teams, Yakima and Wal
lace. This is not bad showing for
gun club that is only one year old.
and situated in the smallest town of
any that took part in the tournament.
During the tournament the Bank of
Oroville gave to gun club members
who made scores of % or better,
thirteen War Savings Stamps and
thirty-two Thrift Stamps. totaling in
value more than $4,000. The Oroville
Commercial Company and Seasons
Hardware have both given several
boxes Of shells for high averages and
for perfect scores made during the
tournament.
More than half the business houses
Of the town are represented in the gun
club, and at an early date all business
houses will be called upon to make
contributions for Merchandise shoot,
which the gun club is now making
plans to stage. This shoot will not
be one day affair but will extend
over a period Of a month or longer.
Arrangements will be made so that
a few men will not win everything;
gun club members will be divided into
perhaps three classes, arranged ac-
cording to the abilities they have pre-
viously shown and two to three prizes
will be hung up for each class to
shoot for. New members will likely
be placed in the third class. A de-
tailed announcement of this Merchan-
disc Tournament will appear next
week, and the Tournament will start
Sunday, April 28th. There will be
regular practice shoot next Sunday at
9 a. m.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
n. E. CHURCH NOTES

The devotional committee of the
Adult Bible Class will meet next Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Bogus, on the south side
OF town Members Of the committee
are as follows: Messrs. Bogus and
Spencer. Mesdames Piper and Bender.
The social committee will meet
with Mrs. P. M. Bender at the same
hour. The committee consists of the
following persons: Mesdames Snider,
Barnes, Mitchell and Messrs. Nader
son and Bair.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
GENEROUS RESPONSE

N the matter of Liberty Loan
nd subscriptions, which has been so
pular throughout the country since
drive started April s. Oroville has
been behind its neighbors in
pmpt and generous response. In
ed, Oroville has made a showing
IT few other towns in the entire
hntry can surpass. Perhaps up to
10 Oroville may lag behind some
er places. but foundation has
en laid upon which the prospects
encouraging for building up a fin
cial superstructure that may equal.
not surpass the record made by
pse towns that have far passed their
pta. 1t is the free. willing, prompt
unsolicited response Of the peo-
of this vicinity to the call of the
Fernment for funds that is credit
le beyond all praise.
LAST week was designated as Hon
Week." when communities were
sed to make supreme effort to
ss the amounts they were expected
subscribe under a previously ar
1ged apportiOnment. In many
ices there were great public gather
IS addressed by inspired and elo-
ent orators, who appealed to the
triotism of the people to stand be-
I'D the boys who are standing behind
J guns. In other places active and
fnest committees went out upon the
thways and byways soliciting, urg-
and even demanding subscriptions.
most every means known to pry
(n loose from their dollars were ap-
led in order to swell the amount of
descriptions. None of these meas
es were adopted in Oroville. Word
nt forth through the columns of
J press that subscriptions to the
rd Liberty Loan Bonds were needed,
IT taking bonds was duty of every
tal citizen. and the citizens took
Dt appeal to heart. It was under
)od that subscriptions would be re-
we'd at the First National Bank and
Bank of Oroville. People were
their honor to come to the front.
b they stepped to the front lively.
)ring last week the force at both
hks was kept busy taking in orders
bonds. Citizens voluntarily went
|the banks and made their applica-
ns. Oroville's apportionment, ac-
fding to revised figures, was $4,000.
q without an hours solicitation,
thout a public assembly where peo-
J could be told what to do and
&rked into a pitch OF excitement In
Ter to do it, without the beating OF
b toms or burning Of red fire, or
\ wasting of an hour in working
pspects there was voluntarily SUBJ
tibed at the two banks $24,800!
rely that is a showing to be proud
| And the committee in charge
u not rest upon the present record.
picitors will now sally forth and in
view those who have failed to
me across, and the unintentional
hggard who failed to respond during
nor week, and the intentional slack
will have an opportunity to do his
] or 60 on record as a dodger. The
llowing is list of those who signed
for honds last week and are on the
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19
ATTENTION, HOME GUARDS

Captain Silvernail has secured the
signatures of some 60 recruits for his
Home Guard company. Meetings for
drills will be held Saturday and Sun
day afternoon. The members will
congregate at the depot at 2 p. m,
Saturday and Sunday to start prelim-
mary training. Every member is re-
Quested to attend.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

The medal goes to Billy Lawson. OF
the Similkameen valley. At Loomis
he subscribed for $4,000 worth of
Liberty Loan bonds, and moreover
wrote out check for the full amount
This was probably the largest indi-
vidual bond purchase in the county.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

Mrs. F. B. Nance reports that the
receipts OF the musical entertainment
for the benefit of the Armenian suf-
ferers were $11o.35. clearing 1886.
Mrs. Nance states that this will feed
80 children for month. or one child
for over two years and half.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

Oroville Gun Clubs individual aver
ages for Inland Empire Tournament,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-04-19

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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-10-10
RED CROSS NOTES

Our quota for refugee garments
are yet to be shipped and will con-
tain 100 chemise, 60 black serge
dresses, 41year old size, go comfort
kits containing necessary housewife
and other necessary things. The gar
ments are made and it will not be
long before this lot is ready.
The linen shower just called for
was responded to by the members and
friends in patriotic and unselfish
manner, and everything requested has
been received. The Eureka Steam
Launtry did the laundering of these
articles for which the local chapter
wish to express due appreciation.
The work of the local Red Cross is
progressing weekly and it is a pleas
ure for those in charge to have the
support of so many willing workers.
The Red Cross work rooms are con-
tinually ACCOMPLISHING its quota of
surgical dressings, wearing apparel
and knitted goods, as ordered from
headquarters. "A large shipment was
made last week, including six boxes
of old clothes for the Belgians. Box
20 contained knitted goods and held
sc pairs Of socks, 18 sweaters and
pair wristlets. Box 81 was a mixed
assortment of goods, including 81
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-10-10
HONOR ROLL AT RED CROSS
ROOMS
SURGICAL Dressings Room

oufRical dressings Room
Wed, Oct. 2.-Afternoon: Miss
Burns, Mrs. Helper, Mrs. Young, Mrs.
Kennery, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Sanford,
Ruth Anthony, Helen Finley, Mrs.
Stith, Gertrude Malone, Edna Shorb,
Mary Jackson, Ruth Wolley. Even
ing: Mrs. H. v. Tucker ST., Mrs.
Pricer, Mrs. Knisely, Mrs. Gross, Mrs.
Chamberlain, Mrs. Earl Smith, Miss
Ruth Anthony, Miss Murphy, Miss
Miller, Mrs. Fleak.
Thurs, Oct. 3.-Evening: Mrs.
Prater, Mrs. j. U. Smith, Mrs. ]. R.
Printz, Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Creek,
Mrs. Bassett, Mrs Harrison, Mrs.
Lee, Mrs. Pitcher, Mrs. Fincher, Mrs.
Printz, Miss Susie Farmer, Mrs. Arm
strong.
Fri, Oct. 4.--Afternoon: Mrs.
Hepler, Mrs. Baughman, Miss Burns.
Evening: Laura Malone, Ada Burns,
Ester Herbert, Thelma Heating, Susie
Farmer, Mrs. Fleak.
Saturday.-Afternoon Mrs. Fleak,
Mrs. Young.
Monday.-Afternoon: Mrs. Hep
Ter, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs.
Baughman, Mrs. German. Evening
Dollie Hill, Mildred Feather, Ruth
Anthony, Anna Miller, Neva Trexler,
Ada Burns, Esther Herbert, Laura
Malone.
Tuesday.-Afternoon Miss Burns,
Miss Ruth Anthony, Mrs. T. B.
Moore. Evening: Miss Siler, Miss
Atkins, Mrs. Phillips.
Garment Room
Wed, Oct. 2.-Afternoon: Mrs.
Augerot, Mrs. Molter.
Thurs, Oct. 3.-Mrs. 1. N. PEN
nington, Mrs. W. M. Grimwood, Mrs.
]. E. George, Mrs. w. H. Jones, Mrs.
D. c. Bane, Mrs. ]. P. Scott, Mrs.
Scandrett.
Fri, Oct. Airs. Tegarden, Mrs.
Trexler, Mrs. Scandrett, Mrs. CASA
way.
Saturday.-Mrs. W. H. Jones, Mrs.
German, Mrs. Leas, Mrs. Waite, Mrs.
Evans, Mrs. Chas. Summers, Mrs. Lee
Larrabee, Mrs. Molter, Mrs. Scan
drett, Miss Trindle.
Monday.-Mrs. Merchant, Mrs. F.
]. Bowman, Mrs. Molter, Mrs. Todd,
Mrs. Scandrett.
Tuesday.-Mrs. Merchant, Mrs.
Todd, Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Sturdivant,
Mrs. Scandrett.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-10-10
MINsTRELs COMING

J. M. Busby's worlds greatest col
ored minstrels, will appear under
canvas in Liberal, Monday, October
IA.
The show is full Of tuneful and
harmonious acts and keeps the audi
ence in roar of laughter from start
to finish. The singing has all the
fascinating qualities which only the
negro can impart. The wardrobe of
the company is exceptionally fine and
the costumes are new and of unusual
quality.
The acts are clean and the humor
refined and appealing to the highest
grade of audience.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-10-10

helpless case shirts, 33 pairs of pa
jamas, 30 bandages, 48 sheets, l pill
low case and 20 hand towels. Box 20
was helpless case shirts. This filled
our quota, being 60 of them. Boxes
80 to 35 contained the old clothes for
the Belgians. Box 36 contained gauze
surgical dressings as follows: 1000
SKA congresses, 5000 2x2 gauze
wipes; $3.50 AKA wipes, and 48 gauze
rolls, 5 yards each. Box 81 was mus
lin surgical dressings, 100 shot bags,
1876 many-tailed bandages, 30 soul
letus bandages and 900 triangular
sings.