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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-03-15
WILL COOPERATE WITH COUNTY
ROAD COMMISSION IN REBUILD
ING HIGHWAY.
ONLY ONE READ REMAINS
Last Meeting to be Held at McCain's
for Pulaski Pike Next Tuesday
Other Roads Have Joined in Co.
operative Plan.
Fridays Daily Herald.)

Residents on the Columbia and
Lawrenceburg pike, better known as
the Mt. Pleasant pike, met this morn
ing at Mt. Pleasant in conference with
the county road commission and
Judge j. T. Mcknight for the purpose
of considering the proposition of CO.
operative reconstruction of that pike.
The Mt. Pleasant pike association,
which has been organized for some
time, was retained as the organiza-
ton through which the proposed
work is to be done. and the proposal
Of, the state and county highway COM
missions to make available for i'm
mediate use the pro rata of the Mt.
Pleasant pike patrol system fund was
accepted. The citizens residing on
this pike will raise an equal amount
to be expended on the road. 1t is es-
timated that the state and county pa
troll system fund for inter-county
road was is more than $125 mile.
The meeting this morning at Mt.
Pleasant was held in the First Ma
tional bank and was attended by a
number of interested persons. The
old organization is headed by ID. w.
Shofner as president and Ed l.. Arm
strong as secretary treasurer. These
gentlemen with w. P. Ridley com.
pose the executive committee that
will have charge of the collection and
expenditure of money and supervision
of the work. They will work in CO.
operation with the county road COM
mission.
The acceptance of the proposal by
the Mt. Pleasant pike citizens leaves
only one inter-county pike, that be-
tween Columbia and Pulaski, to take
up the matter. A meeting will be
held next Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock at McCain's to present the pro-
posal on that pike. Organizations
have been formed for the citizens of
the Columbia and Hohenwald clamp
shire) pike. the Columbia and Cen
treville (Williansport) pike. the Co
lumbia and Franklin (spring HID
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-03-15
NO DISTINCTION BETWEEN
A MALE AND FEMALE THIRST
(By United Press.)

NEW YORK, March 12.-The gov
eminent makes no distinction be-
tween a. male and female thirst when
that thirst happens to be in the uni
form of an American. soldier.
A tall dignified woman clad in the
khaki of the medical corps ordered a
cocktail in the dining room of the
Park Avenue hotel here. Upon be-
ing refused the drink she asked for
the manager and this parsonage in
formed her that she had the same
privileges and responsibilities as men
and that the government would put
him in fail for gratifying even the
most beautiful thirst in America IL 1t
were in uniform.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-03-15
on a cash basis, which

subscriptions on a cash basis, which
may be paid in teams or other work,
to an amount equal to the money
available from the patrol system
funds for this road.
w. T. Galloway, secretary of the
county road commission, stated this
morning that the meeting at Nc
Gains was one of the most enthus-
iastic that has been held and that he
is confident that the people of the
Pulaski pike will soon have their road
in splendid condition.
Judge J. T. Mcknight accompanied
the commission and assisted in form
ing the organization. He also made
brief remarks on the benefits of high
ly improved roads and commended
the people of this community for
their efforts.
The Pulaski pike passes through
the fifth, sixth and tenth districts and
it is probable that the .overseer in
the sixth and tenth districts will be
selected from the membership of the
newly formed association so that he
may more thoroughly cooperate with
them in whatever work he may be
able to do on the Pulaski pike.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-03-15
RED CROSS ASSEMBLIES
HOUSES IN FIVE DAYS
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Houses
Quilt while you wait is the new
trade OF the Red Cross in France. 1t
established building record when 1t
erected three barracks. accommodating
120 men in five days.
Give us a few hours notice and
Wen build a nice warm, comfortable
barrack. housing forty people-and
in less than two days" is the new sign
on the Red Cross shop.
Not only this but these barracks
are portable and can be shipped to
any part Of France on demand. Ten
have been supplied for the sammiea.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-03-15
COLORED SCHOOLS TO
HAVE EXHIBIT APRIL 6
ALL coLoRED SCHOOLS AND
CLUBS ASKED TO SEND Ex-
HiBlTS AND REPORTS.

The annual exhibition of the Maury
county colored schools win be held
April 6 and all colored teachers in
the county are asked to bring their
exhibits and all clubs to report on
their work. There will be a noted
speaker from the Agricultural and In
dustrial state Normal at Nashville.
Plans for the exhibition were made
at a meeting of the colored teachers
last Friday and they expect the CO.
operation of all teachers and other
people of Maury county.
Frank Dobbins is chairman of the
colored teachers. NJ. E. Dew, secre-
tary. and Cassie E. Cannon, county
supervisor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-03-15
SPECIAL COLUMN
WANTED

WANTED-To buy secondhand set
of blacksmith tools, is good condi.
tion.-HARBISON G CATINNA, Co
lumbia, R. f. D. 2, Citizens Phone
No. 6072. d11-12w15
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DRUG
co. LEASE OLD HERALD
BUILDING ON SQUARE
WILL UNDERGO THOROUGH RE-
PAIR AND WILL BE MOST
ATTRACTIVE STORE.
FRED LATTA NEW PARTNER
New Front to be Placed in Building
and Interior Furnishing to be in
Mahogany Finish-Expect to Move
April the 18th.

The building on the square formerly
occupied by the Herald as a press
room in the rear and Gurley & Hagey
in the front, has been leased by
Adams-Latta Drug Co., for period
of years and preparations are now be
ing put into operation to thoroughly
remodel the house, and make It one
Of the prettiest and most attractive
stores in the city. z tfs 1sf
y Fl. B. Adams has been in the drug
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pike, and the Columbia and Lawrence

pike, and the Columbia and Lawrence.
burg, ont Pleasantly pike. tv.~
Wherever the county road commits.
sion has gone they have met with the
heartiest spirit of cooperation in the
proposal to consolidate the patrol
system funds for immediate use, so
that the inter-county or main high
ways may be put into good condition
now and then kept up in the future by
the patrol system. The combined pa
troll system fund and private subscrip.
lions will make available about $3.50
a mile for each Of the pixies.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
NARROWING OF WHEAT

In many sections of the county it
has been found that the conditions of
wheat are not of the best. A poor
stand in many instances has been
found and upon investigation it has
been found that the surface of the
ground is crusted so that it is impos-
sible for the plants to push their way
through. If this is not remedied very
soon the plants will die. A number
of farmers have already started the
practice of narrowing wheat and this
will break the crust and will make
the plants which are now being turn
ed down and turning yellow to come
through and grow. In some instances
it will be necessary to harrow the
ground at least twice, in order that
the crust may be thoroughly broken
and a loose mulch formed on the sur
face. 1t may appear that the harrow
destroys a large amount of the grain
but experience has proven that the
increase in yield more than pays for
the labor expended and the number of
plants destroyed is not worthy of con-
sideration.
Narrowing of wheat at this time
will also produce a loose mulch over
the field which will greatly decrease
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
HOME GUARD DANCE

Bills are out announcing a dance
for this Friday evening, in the Or
pheum theater, given by the members
of the newly organized company OF
Home Guards. There is no state pro-
vision to equip military organizations
and it is up to the members of a new
ly formed company to secure the
necessary paraphernalia the bes. way
they can. One of the best ways IS to
give dances, as dancing is a popular
pastime in this community, and while
those who invest are aiding a worthy
cause they are also buying for them.
selves a lot of fun. The first military
ball may not be made brilliant by the
presence of military uniforms, bnt a
few dances will supply the needful
for securing uniforms, and then the
uniformed soldier boy will cut figure
on the floor The Home Guard is a
necessary institution in this day Of
fearful conflict, not only to fit men
for service, if called upon to se'rs
but provides a protection for the town
in case occasion should arise when
such protection might be needed. 1t
lis a waste of space to urge everybody
to aid the boys in their laudable un-
dertaking The population will cheer
fully and freely shell out on this
occasion
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
ON AN INSPECTION TRIP

Bert Snyder, superintendent of the
state auto department accompanied by
Mr.. Lernay. local inspector. We're in town
Thursday. Mr. Snyder said to the Ga
zette reporter, 81 find conditions in auto
law very much improved since last trip
Local authorities are doing fine work in
law enforcement. I find many unthink-
ing people running cars without mufflers
This noise is a nuisance and menace
hibited by law Also people must exer-
else more care keeping tail lights lighted,
and both head lights burning and proper
ly focused a testing station has been
established by Inspector Lernay at the
Ford garage where lenses will be tested
and adjusted free of charge"
Mr.. SNYDER is making an Inspection
nay. Mr.. Snyder complimented Mr.. VIII.
son, the town marshal. on the excellent
condition of cars in Oroville. but has in
structed him to enforce the law to the
letter of every section of the automobile
code. especially the lights and cutoffs
Secretary of State Howell's deputies are
also deputies of it's federal food admins
traitor as well as weight and measures
and autOmobieli inspectors
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
STATE VETERINARIAN IN THIS
COUNTY NOW

DR.. l.. C. Pelton, State Veterinarian
Inspector, is now working on the
Tuberculin Test in Okanogan county
Beginning at Nespelem on Wednesday
May 8, DR.. Pelton will work the vicin-
tiles of Nespelem, Wauconda, Chesaw
and Nelson. During the following
week inspection will be made of the
live stock around OrOville Omak, and
Pateros. The week beginning May 20
will be spent in the Methow Valley
a great amount of work being done
around Twisp and Winthrop.
Any cattle owner who wishes his
cattle tested and has not sent in an
application or request to the office
of the county agricultural agent
should attend to the matter at once
if he wishes the services of DR.. Pelton
while he is in the county. DR.. Pelton
represents the State Department of
Agriculture and his services in max
ing this test are free to the owners of
the cattle. The reules and regulations
governing the disposal of Tubercular
animals may be obtained from the Of
flee of the county agricultural agent
at Okanogan or from the state depart
ment of agriculture at Olympia.
w A HOLT
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10

| 1918, were read and approved. Min
utes of special meeting April 3, 1913
were read and approved. The monthly
report of Town Treasurer was read
and referred back to the treasurer
! for correction.
Motion was made and carried that
the Marshal be instructed to notify
| all business houses that the sale of
fireworks will not be permitted. The
street commissioner was instructed to
have the street repaired from Main
and Second Avenue west to the corner
of Second and Victoria, and where
sidewalks need repairing hereafter to
notify property owners as provided
for by ordinance.
The matter of pool halls closing
during business hours was taken up
and after some discussion was laid
on the table.
The clerk was instructed to see the
different insurance agents as to the
writing the insurance carried for a
period of three years.
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the following resolution was
passed and adopted:
Whereas, On account of the war
condition now prevailing the cost of
living and other expenses having ad-
vanced considerably in the past few
years, and,
Whereas. The town of Oroville is
the employer of certain labor the sal
aries of which has not been advanced
in accordance with the price of living
and other expenses; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the salaries or wages
of the following described labor as
employed by the town be and is here
by advanced as follows: Clerks sal
ary $4,000 per month to $500 per
month; common labor from $500 per
hour day to $3.50 per hour day,
and team men from $3.50 per hour
day to $500 per hour day.
On motions the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid:
Current expense fund.-. r. Hoose,
salary, $4,000; E. J. Wilson, salary,
$500; A. p. Murray, salary, $37.6S:
A. S. Groulx blacksmithing, $1,000.
H. w. Bragg, Plow Shear, 81 50; Union
Iron Works, welding oil rings, SAIL;
S. c. Hicks, drayage, so cents; Okan-
ogan Valley Power Co., lights, $6.10;
Woodbury. Lumber Co., lumber and
wood, $3.50; G. H. Major, labor on
rock crusher, $3.50.
Water Works fund.- r. Hoose,
salary, $500; John Collins, labor.
$3.50; Noah Garner, labor, $500; N.
j. Emery. Labor $500; w. H. Fin
sen, labor and pump repairs, 1925;
A. E. Schultz, freight and drayage,
$4.23; Okanogan Valley Power Co.,
power and light, S5S.4O Hughes & Co.,
pipe and fittings, $56.12; Fairbanks,
Morse & Co., repairs for pump, 1868.
Total, $342.03.
On motion the council adjourned.
e. R. HOOSE, Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
ASKING FOR ADVICE

The school board asks the advice of
the parents of the pupils of the public
school through the columns of the
Gazette in regard to the date of OPEN
ing the next t,rm Of school, Las
year school commenced the latter 1art
of August, and later in the fall there
was a months vacation to permit the
scholars to assist their parents on the
farms and about the homes. This
plan did not meet with general ap-
probation Now the board wishes to
have the opinion of patrons of the
school as to whether it would be bet
ter to follow the plan of last year. or
bostpone the opening of school until
in September. Parents are requested
to either express their views orally to
members of the board or send them
in by mail addressed to any member
of the board. The suggestion is one
that every parent should carefully
consider and aid the board with their
views on the subject.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
w. IA. IIOL
County Agri. Agent.

Now that the Liberty loan drive is
ovei keep in mind the Thrift and War
stamp investment Whenever you
secure Thrift stamp. Before you
know it you will have enough Thrift
stamps to entitle you to a War Saving
stamp. 1t is an interesting and anus
ing little game, and at the same time
1t is teaching you the saving habit.
and that is one habit that you need
not be ashamed of.
Clay Fruit, head of the county game
commission, inform us that the best
fishing in the county is to be found
in Spectacle lake. That lake was
stocked with the choicest game fish
several years ago, and is now teem-
ing with trout. The game commission
wants the fish caught out, as other
fish are to be planted. Unfortunately
there are no boats on the lake, and
fishing from boats is almost neces-
sary in order to catch strings. 1t
would pay some of the sportsmen OF
this place to take boat over for the
pleasure and satisfaction of the
sport.
We regret to read in the Independ-
ent that w. S. Carpenter, late of this
place, has been adjudged insane. Mr.
Carpenter is pioneer of Okanogan
county In early days he was a resi-
dent of Conconully' His son left Oro-
vile last year and located at Enuclaw,
The unfortunate old man, some 80
right in all his dealings, possessed
more than ordinary intelligence, and
only recently secured a patent upon
a plow. He was a fine old gentleman,
and his deplorable condition will be
deeply regretted by all his old friends
and acquaintances, and he has many
throughout the county.
Walter Hart, member of headquar-
ters machine gun company OF the
347th Battalion is home from Camp
Lewis on twenty day furlough. The
young man took his parents complete
ly by surprise, arriving here Monday
evening unannounced' Young Hart is
a fine specimen of the clean, buoyant,
outstanding American soldier, and in
his improved physical appearance
shows the great benefits of military
training. No one who knew him as
civilian ever dreamed that he stocl
so high in his shoes. or was so physi
cally fit, as he apepars in uniform
after a few months training. He likes
the service and is alive with the spirit
of loyal Amercanism that animates
all the soldier boys in the service.
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and every color of the chromatic
scale.
After viewing the cathedral | walk
ed to the river, which flows through
the city, and out upon the bridge, a
splendid stone structure. From there
the view in all directions was most
fascinating. AS long as daylight con-
tinued l wandered about along the
principal streets and through the
quaint by-ways, enjoying the strange
contrasts and combinations of the old
and the new
The Y. M. G.. A. has established
itself in practically every place where
American soldiers are stationed, and
in this city that organization has a
well>eq,fipped club house andzeanteen
where meals are served. For an as
tonishingly modest price l obtained
an ample and satisfactory supper, and
had the pleasure of hearing English
spoken by women-American women
who have come over here to help in
the work of caring for the comfort
and welfare of the boys.
From supper on through the balance
of the evening | had for companion
the young fellow who drove the car in
which | rode from our station to the
city, a young newspaper reporter
from Los Angeles. We purchased tick
cts for seats at the Alhambra and
stayed for part of the show (vaude-
ville), but decided We would have to
brush up more on 'our French" be-
fore we could appreciate the theater
here.
The balance of the time we put in
pYomenading up and down the streets.
There are many French soldiers in
this city, some on leave, others
wounded and convalescing. There are
also number of American soldiers.
AS a consequence there are many un
conventional girls and women crowd
ing the place who do not object to
making casual acquaintances and not
infrequently offer to introduce them
selves. In that respect this town re-
minds me of Brooklyn, New York.
At $50 the cafes are closed and all
patrons compelled to leave. But no.
body seems to go home. They all con-
tinue to walk about the ill-lighted
streets until our leaving time. which
was II o'clock, and we enjoyed mix
ing with the crowds after our long
exile in the smaller places.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
COMMUNICATED
To the Editor of the Gazette:

To the Editor of the Gazette:
Is it not amusing to read the COM
munications of one r. j. Cronin that
appear from time to time in the col
umns of the Spokesman-Rev when
you recall the late tragedy in Russia
through the hands of the Bolsheviki?
am of the opinion that Mr.. Cronin is
in the employ of the kaiser. In fact
any one who talks as he does at this
time, when Great Britain is bleeding
to death to free the world from the
| worst kind of oppression, must sym
pathize with the kaiser.
Mr.. Cronin makes the statement
that the Irish soldiers are sent to the
front. Yes, Mr.. Cronin, they are: but
what part of Ireland are they from
Not from the south or west. They
are chiefly from Ulster. If Mr.. Cron-
in will look up the statistics of the
personnel of the Irish fighting men
he will find that there are about nine
north of Ireland men to every south,
or western, Irish soldier, according to
the population of the different prov
1 inces.
Mr.. Cronin is another Trotsky OF
Linine, trying to cause dissenslon
among the Irish of the United States
so as to help his employer, Kaiser
. William.
, Mr.. Editor, | am surprised that or
! government at this time will submi;
| to such utterances in the press.
Let Mr.. Cronin explain to the read
ers of the Spokesman-Review who Mr.
De Valero, the head of the Sim Fein
ers, is. | happen to know on good au-
thority that he is Spaniard in the en-
ploy of his Satanic Majesty, o. 3er'
lin, trying to cause trouble to Great
Britain so that an army must be KEEP
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
$3.50 PER YEAR
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

The Third Liberty Bond loan closed last
Saturday evening. At the eleventh hour
a few laggards were waited upon by
committees and solicited and We are
proud TO say for this community so far
as can be ascertained. there was only
one resident who refused to subscribe,
although he is a man of some means. ana
owes everything he has on earth to the
liberal land laws of the country and the
privilege of grazing stock on the public
domain OF course he has been reported
to the proper authorities, and If the au-
thorities have the power and do the
proper thing they will confiscate half
his property at least. Among the names
published are those of the railroad boys
of this place who took out bonds to the
extent of nearly $1,000 These subscrip-
tons came in honor week and should have
been on the list published April 1S. The
railroad boys have responded promptly
and literally to every bond call and are
entitled to credit for their patriotism.
The following is the supplemental list of
/. l.. Bair, $50 John f. wehe. $500
i. il. Brown, $50. Peter Trip, $50. -.
Frank Calvert 500. J. 4 McGiinty. $50.
Dell Hart. 5000 J. G. Hare. $50
Orley Johnson, $50. F. and A. NJ, $50.
Harry Prince, $50 Ed. Orth. $50
S. II. sanderson, on s5oc. 4. Andrus. % SO. $50
Stewart Calvert. $250Oscar Trummel. $50.
G. II. Severance. 500. Henry Bender. $50
A. f.. BOdey, $50 Ed Davis, $50.
C j. Gronlund. $50. Nora Rickett, $50.
A. G. Harding $50. Oscar r. Nelson. $50
Joe Macy, 500 Il. ID. Edgerton. $50.
Nina |. Pettijohn. $50 Leon Mcdonald. $50.
Steve kanocy, $150 Frank Dallam. 800
A. f.. Wilson, $50 } S. Wheeler $50.
Michael Brody $50. S Rayburn $50.
A. ID. Beatty, $500 Thos. Dunn, $50.
Fred Engleking, $50. a. l.. Kitchng, $50
Vern Iddings, $50 f.. c. Martin, $50.
j. IL Kennedy, 500. Ed a. Holliger, $50.
Otto f. Rehmke, $50. Burt Hawthorn. $50.
w. j Moorehouse $5CCarl Wegner, $50.
Dooley +. Wheeler SIS Henry Wegner, $50.
H. Barman, 800 Bergen Moran, $50.
II. A. Bowerman, $50 David Ionic, $50
w. NJ Carey. $50. Simon Hankins, $50.
w. B. Francisco, $50 Jas. Mckinley $50.
w. j. Frank. S10G. Ernest Brooks. 800
/. Greger, $50. An Hancock, $50.
e. A. Gronlund, $50 Chas Pierce, $50.
II. f.. Irby, $50 ~ Sorenson, $50
NJ II. Mahoncy. $50. Giacomo ScaccO, $50.
+. G. Weldon $50. II. Brown. $50.
Mrs. c. Dempster, $50V. Vilareale, $50.
Miss ID. Dempster, $5(r. T.. Collier, 500
Miss e. Dempster. s5(N. J. Emory. $50.
Ernest Franson. $50. VIM. Oliver. $50.
Fred J Fine, $50. Leslie Johnson $50
IIlks Club of Orovlle, $500.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1918-05-10
REeEkAh DISTRICT CONVENTION

The semi annual district convention Of
the Rebekahs met at Odd Fellows hall
on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
About 30 visiting Rebekahs were present
from the surrounding towns of the coun-
ty. Due to contagious sickness at Omak
and Okanogan not as many came from
those places as were expected. After the
regular business Of the convention n
short program was rendered bv the mem
bers of the different lodges represented.
In the evening the local degree team con-
ferred the Rebekah degree on three can
ddates in a manner most pleasing to all
present. A midnight lunch was served
by the ladies after which the convention
adjourned