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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-09-12
MADE A RECORD IN FRANCE.

| John Melcher, Jr., of Loomis, was
lover to Oroville Monday for the pur-
pose of getting Dr. Webb to decide
whether it would be wise for Tom
Pierce to chance the trip to Seattle to
consult specialist, and if necessary
submit to an operation for the afflic-
ton of the foot that has caused him
so much intense suffering for several
months. Mr.. Melcher, or Lieut. Melcher
as was until recently his official desi-
gnation, served for some months In
the American expeditionary force In
France, and made a record that his
friends are proud of. Young Melcher
grew up from childhood in Loomis,
and grew up clean, bright, likeable
manly man. After enter
ling the army he had an opportunity to
|attend an officers training school and
|came out with lieutenancy. Imme-
|diately after securing a commission
he was assigned to the 91st Division
just in time to go into the Argonne,
the most severe battle in which the
American forces were engaged, and a
battle in which the 91st took a con-
'spicuous part, and by its valor added
glory to the American army. Lieut..
Melcher was fortunate in escaping
without injury, and he deported HIM
self with so MUNICH gallantry, and
proved to be such an efficient officer
that his superiors cited him for
bravery. The lad made a most honor
able record in the service, which was
no more than We expected, having
known him since he was a child. He
is now engaged in business at Loomis,
having purchased an interest in the
store owned and conducted by Thos.
Pierce shortly after returning homo
from France.
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ROAD WORK SOON TO START.

| 1t is understood that Anderson &
which was awarded the contract for
lgrading State Road No. 10 from Brit
tain flat to the Bottomly place, will
commence work on that road improve
| ment next week. This stretch of road
includes the crossing of LAUDER can
yon, point on this valley highway
that has always been a difficult piece
Iof road to keep in repair ever since
the valley road was first used for
travel. The course of the road is to be
changed and bridge put in across
the canyon, which is the only way a
lcrossing can be made secure and per-
manent. The section of the road COW
cred by the Anderson & McDougal
contract certainly needs improving,
mot only at LAUDER gulch, but along
the old Wellington ranch, which dur
ing the latter part of the summer
was almost impossible owing to
the ruts almost axle deep in dust. The
character of the soil at this place is
|such that the wheels of vehicles cut
into it rapidly. Those of us who re-
member the freighting days can read
lily recall the condition of the road at
the Wellington ranch at all seasons of
the year. Wagon tracks cut deep into
the soil covered the entire flat from
the base of the hill almost over to the
river. 1t was mire in the spring and
la bog hole of dust in the fall. And
There are other short stretches of the
road that are almost as badly cut up
improvements that are to be made
this fall will be blessing to those
who are compelled to travel over the
road
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A SHOW RANCH.

ihis paper has had occasion to man
tioh what w. s. Ramsey has accom-
lpilshed with truck pardep in ~.
valley and Sunday we had an oppor-
.uhity to look over the tract that has
peeh made so productive through Mr.
nahise! energy and systematic hand.
hhs' MT. Ramsey has quite an exten.
lsiVe acreage in the Ellis-Forde Orch
Iard Tracts. He invested in tho lan,
Win the aim of going extensively into
lVesetaoie growing, and he has devoted
MS time TO experimenting with differ.
lent vegetables, and as the so;, 10
adapted to the growth of everything
that VIII come to maturity within the
temperate zone Mr.. Ramsey has a Al.
Versitied line of products. He has met
wlth success not only as to producing
put tinding profitable market for
jwhat he raises. He works by system
Dut the chief ingredient that counts 10
the intelligent use of muscle and that
me does not spare. His truck pardar
lis picture of vigorous vegetation,
iahu embraces many varieties of veg
ietaDles in common use. The section
devoted to celery is we'll worth seeing
ior nowhere can be found larger or
lhandsomer plants. This is a new ex
pertinent for Mr.. Ramsey and he GER
tainly has demonstrated that as fine
a quality of celery as can be produced
can be grown in this valley. There is
no reason why in future years Mr..
Ramsey cannot make a specially of
celery growing, and there is hardly
any one item in the long list of COM
mercial vegetables that can be made
more profitable than this succulent
plant. And Mr.. Ramsey is not confin-
ing his activities to the growth of
vegetables. His peach and apple orch
ards are sight to behold. The peach
trees are loaded with lucious fruit, and
the apple trees are so ladened that
there is hardly room on the branches
for leaves. The peach and apple crops
are going to be large items in his in
come from the ranch this year. What
!, Mr. Ramsey has accomplished can be
accomplished by any one who has the
energy to apply personal attention and
labor to endeavor in that line, and
his success will encourage others to
follow his example.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-09-12

School opened Monday with quite a
large attendance. The high school at
tendance is somewhat light, but there
|are a number of scholars yet to be en-
rolled in that department Some of the
departments are overcrowded even at
the start of school, one teacher having
80 pupils under her charge and more
to come. Indications point to heavy
attendance during the school year.
The Dunkard colony in the valley
is erecting a neat church building on
the east side of the Okanogan river in
the vicinity of the McGinty ranch. The
sect is increasing in numbers in the
valley, and the plans are formulating
to bring many more to the same local
ity. They are most frugal industrious
and law-abiding people, and wherever
they locate that section is put into a
highly productive condition.
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(Serial No. 013636.)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

department. of the Interior, u. S. Land
18th, 1913
Notice Is hereby given that James Swan
o. uroylile, Washington, who, on January
Ast 1913 made enlarged homestead en-
tyy, uy Serial No. 0l3636, for SWA, SEA
NWh, SWASEA, Section 4, and Wa
has filed notice of intention to make
s-year proof, to establish claim to the
snd above described. before John R..
fraser, United States Commissioner at
vVIoviiie Washington, on the 9th day Of
September, 1918.
n, Claimant names as witnesses: Michael
iu nuvfrigan Henry II. Brown, both of Oro-
she, washington, Ralph Lynch, Wendell
Berry, both OF Tonasket, Washington.
BEN SPEAR,
Register.
FIRST publication August 90, 1919.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF STATE LANDS.


a. notice ,., is hereby given, that on Tuesday
Sa. S'e lth DAY OF October, 1919, between the
auis ouis OF ten O'Clock in the forenoon and
; ;var CLOCK in the afternoon, commence
%s Sa, a. ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
v.ay, IN Iront of the main entrance door
70 the court house in the city of Okla
Wuysah, Ws, county of OKanogan, State of
,as ,"aaslsington, either by the County Audi
pa %r Vi SAID county or by member of the
iha nvaiS 80, Oh State Land Commissioners of
dasos;tte %s State OF Washington, the following
;SesoriDed ;rsSed state lands, together with the
Improvements sa,p situated thereon, will be
do. So,a az AT public auction to the highest bid
Application No. 10561.
Rann 10. Z. Section 16, Township 80 north.
a"nas ma.,se 81 East w. M, containing 14.96
srn. srnes more or less, according to the gov
ssa5rneht saaq n0 survey thereof, appraised at
:. sad lands will be sold for not less than
on me appraised value above stated and up
VI .he terms and conditions following:
ierhs and Conditions of Sale.-Not less
m,n. nraa, 4ne-tenth of the purchase price
ase. nsust De paid at the time of sale to the
v,iiicer ~ making the sale. The purchaser,
NIT ne De not the owner of the improve
e,his, me,,i, must forthwith pay to the officer
"an,ng anag the sale the full amount OF the
ahp,,a ahpp,alsed value of the improvements, as
nrioa stated: One-tentn of the purchase
pi.l pdue must be paid annually thereafter
~ naeh interest on all deferred payments at
,aas sne rate of six per centum per annum.
see'her er'er with accrued interest on any bal
sm, vc at the same rate: Provided, That
my NY purchaser may make full payment OF
sr msncipai, interest and statutory fees al
my my tlme and obtain deed or state patent
ane purchaser of land containing timber
Sroh =, other valuable materials is prohibited
hnr vh cutting or removing any such TIM
ce oon OF materials without first obtaininc
ffonseht OF the Commissioner of Public
30 o.@aus .u or the board, until the full amour,
deed issued.
an sales of state lands are made sub
oso osv. 10 the reservations of oils. gas. coal
Iiees, minerals and fossils of every name
NH,i,u Nnnu and description, and to the addi-
uohai terms and conditions prescribed In
sne sn acI OF the legislature approved Marcf
~ ~ isV!. being Section of Chapter 25t
VI tne laws of 1907.
,a sad land will be sold subject to the
rnIap,er lOS Of the Session Laws OF 1911
aeisung TO easements of rights OF way
a,,a an the carrying of timber. stone, minera
"'u ~, other products over the same.
ne above described lands are offeree
p Ior sale in pursuance of an order of tht
noard of state Land Commissioners. ant
an an order of sale duly issued and certifiet
~ tne Commissioner of Public Lands o.
she hhe state of Washington now on file u
we we ottice of the county auditor or saie
county.
CLARK V. SAVIDGE,
M, Commissioner of Public LANDS
sFst publication August 20. 1919.
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SOCIAL DANCE.

Another of those enjoyable social
dances will be given in the Liberty
theater on Friday evening, September
26. These dances are becoming very
popular among lovers of the pastime
because the dance floor is one of the
best in the county, the music is always
first class and patrons are always
assured of courteous treatment. Re-
member the date, September 26, two
weeks from tonight.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday school every Sunday at 12
m. Services held every first and third
Sunday at IL a. m.
Trinity Guild meets every first and
third Wednesday Of the month. Next
meeting at the home of Mrs. H. w.
Bragg on September 18th.
Busy Bees will meet at the home of
Mrs. NJ l.. Reed on Saturday after
noon.
G.. II. SEVERANCE, Dean.
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The family of Chas. S. Lewis of
|Ellemeham mountain will live in town
this winter to permit the children to
ATTEND school. 1t is reported that Mr..
Lewis will probably secure property
land build a residence in town.
Marc Thomas, ex-sheriff, ex-soldier
land all around good fellow, is to be a
resident of Oroville, and valuable
addition to the community he is go
ling to be. Mr.. Thomas has accepted
La position as salesman with the Oro-
Iville Motor company, and will make a
Especially of handling G. M. c., trucks.
No man in the country is better
Equipped for selling G. M. c., trucks
for Mr.. Thomas was with the engin-
leers in France, and he was assigned
| to running a truck of that make. He
knows as much about that machine as
the man who invented it, and there is
nothing about it that he cannot ex-
lplain to a prospective buyer. The
lOroville Motor company is lucky in
securing such a representative.
I DR.. and Mrs. O. B. Griggs left for
their home in Florida, Saturday morn
ling, going by the way of Seattle, after
Having spent most of the summer in
IOroville, the guests of DR.. and Mrs. J
IL. Masters. Dr. and Mrs. Griggs are
1.-TWO of the most pleasant and likeable
strangers who have ever visited this
lplace. They came here strangers, bu
|they leave as familiar acquaintance
land friends of many of our citizens
who regret exceedingly that it was no
possible for them to settle here ant
make their permanent home. They arr
young old people well preserved, AM
keenly enjoy the social side of life. |
lis the sincere hope of all whom the!
met that the Griggs may repeat thei
visit to Oroville at an early date.
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(Serial No. 01442O)
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior. U. 8. Land
Office at Waterville, WASH August oth
1919.
Notice is hereby given that Eugene A.
F'iggat, of Orovile. Washington, who. on
June 10th, 1916 made additional! Home
stead entry No. O14420 for SWNSWk
Section rs and WhNWA and NWASWA
Section 33, 7. 80 North, Range ~ p. w.
NJ, has filed notice of intention to make
|3-year proof to establish claim 10 tne
land above described, before John r. Fra
ser. United States Commissioner, at Oro-
vile, Washington on the 18th day OF Sep
tember, 1919. , x,,,,,,,, =,
Claimant names as witnesses: WhliaH
A McAllister James Il. Nc Allister, Ern-
est Riste, and Hugh Riste. all OF Oroviile
Washington. ,,r, 1.x,s.ar
First publication August 10, 1919.
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NEEDS FIXING.

Guy G. Hawley, NJ. S. Nelson, Althie
Thomas, Fred Wittenborn and Ed.
Hilmer, of the State Highway depart
ment, Mr.. Hawley being engineer for
the eastern Washington district, ar
rived in town Sunday, and Monday
morning started in surveying the
northern extension of State Road No.
This last link of highway No. 10, con-
meeting up with the better roads across
the international line, is to be offic-
tally established, but whether there
will be found state funds to make the
necessary improvements this fall will
powers that be, having the distribu-
ton of that fund. State Road Commits
sioner Allen is expected in this week
to look over that part of State Road
No. 10 and whether that short piece
of road is to be placed in passable
divert sufficient sum to that object.
There is hardly another piece of road
in the county over which there is more
travel than the few miles between
IOroville and the boundary line. That
travel is not confined to residents of
the locality, but is principally made up
of tourists. If it is desirable that this
tourist travel continue it is highly
necessary to put this road in a pass
able condition. Most of the summer
this road has been a menace to auto
drivers. Many cars have been damaged
while passing over this short stretch of
road and the impression that travellers
carry away after an experience on this
highway is not such as will encourage
"a repetition of the trip. 1t is sincerely
to be hoped that the state officials will
be able to find ways and means to i'm
prove this short stretch of road.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mrs, ]. NJ Richmond and Mrs. John
Melcher were in town from Loomis
Tuesday evening by auto for the pur-
pose OF meeting Mrs. Richmond's 8
daughter, Margary, who was on her
way home after having spent several
weeks visiting with Miss Eunice Kreck
at Spirit Lake. Mrs. Richmond inform
ed us that her brother, Thos. Pierce,
had gone to Seattle for treatment and
that she expected to leave for the
same city Monday with her family to
Join her husband, who has been en-
poyed with one of the large depart
ment stores for a number of months.
The Richmonds will spend the winter
In Seattle
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-09-12
POPULAR LECTURER.

Just before going to press it is
learned that DR.. Louis Albert Banks,
|of Boston, an orator of national fame
Twill lecture in Oroville on next Thurs
day evening, September IS. His subject
lis Worldwide Prohibition is Coming
and America Leads the Way" Dr.
Banks is to lecture in the M. e. church
although it may be necessary to en-
gage larger place in order to accom-
modate all who may wish to hear the
eloquent talker.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
RIOT OF BASE BALL.
Grand Tournament Billed
Ear Oroyille on Saturday
and sunday, Septem-
her Goth and 2I>t.

UtI .Ntu NitN
A meeting of business men
was held in Dr.. Lewis office
Wednesday afternoon to con-
slider the advisability of sup
oorting a movement for hold
ing a base ball tournament
in Oroville this month to
wind up the season. The
proposition was discussed
from different angles. 1t was
finally decided to entertain
the proposition and a sub
scription paper was at once
started and several hundred
dollars at once pledged, in
sring sufficient funds to meet
the cost of the meet. the cost
being confined to very at
tractiye purses. Up to the
time of going to press a full
program had not been decid-
ed ON but the date for hold
ing the tournament was set
for Saturday and Sunday,
September Goth and 2lst. The
cash prizes will be of a mag
nitude to fully repay teams
for coming here and entering
the contests. There will also
be cash prizes for individual
plays, particulars of which
are to be announced later. At
least four teams are already
assured, and there may be a
fifth team. The crack Allenby
team is to be here, also clubs
from Penticton, Keremeos
and 0roville. An effort is be-
ing made to have Okanogan
enter team. If negotiations
fail in that quarter there will
be another team here from
either Summerland or Ver-
non. The indications are that
this will be one of the most
interesting series of ball
games ever played in north
central Washington, and
without doubt one of the lar
gest crowds ever seen in the
country will be present to
witness the contests.
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FREEDOM MISSION.

Read John 3-16. Prayer meeting
Wednesday 1880 p. m. Preaching Sun
day 3 p. m. Everybody welcome.
j. A. SPENCER,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Vogles, of Havillah,
were registered in town Saturday.
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happy that at last | had decided to
do as Leola did and please myself,
instead of everlastingly trying to
please him.
| thought the evening never would
pass. played little, read little
and, to be perfectly honest, | shiv-
cred little because of my daring.
1t was exactly 80 when l heard
the honk of the taxi was ali ready,
but waited for Hetty to call me.
had been brave so far, but when
| found myself really on the way to
the station, began to feel not quite
so sure | could carry out my plan
of showing Everett | could be as in
dependent as Leola.
| had allowed myself ample time
too much for my comfort. AS the
time for the train to arrive grew
near, | paced the platform nerovusly.
What if Everett should be so angry
he wouldn't speak to me, or what if
he should scold me terribly? In my
anxiety over the manner of his greet
ing, | had almost forgotten the two
injured men, the loss of my jewels,
the damaged ear, and all that had
happened since he left.
What is the matter? What are
you doing here this time of night?"
had been so busy with my thoughts
that the train had come in, and Ev-
erett had seen me before l realiz-
ed he had time to reach me.
Il came to meet you"
where's the carp
81 came in taxi. Thomas is
hurt"
1t was like Everett to ask no
questions, but his face flushed and
shivered again at the thought of what
he would say when we should be
alone. Seated on the taxi he turned
to me:
Nov what does this mean?" He
had not kissed me, nor said he was
glad to see me. So reminded him
"You haven't kissed me, Everett. -
81 do not intend to until you tel
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f kIDNIo AMI
BLADDER BOTHER
Take glass of Salts to flush out your
Kidneys and,neutralize irri.
tating acids.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass it on to the bladder, where
it often remains to irritate and infame,
causing a burning, scalding sensation, or
setting up ali irritation at the neck of
the bladder, obliging you to seek relief
two or three times during the night.
The sufferer is in constant dread, the
water passes sometimes with scalding
sensation and is very profuse; again,
there is difficulty in avoiding it.
Bladder weakness, most folks call It,
because they can't control urination.
While it is extremely annoying and some
times very painful, this is really one of
the most. simple ailments to overcome.
Get about four ounces of Jad Salts
from your pharmacist and take table
spoonful in glass of water before
breakfast, continue this for two or three
days. This will neutralize the acids in
the urine so It no longer Is source of
irritation to the bladder and urinary or
gans which then act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless,
and is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
is used by thousands of folks who are
subject to urinary disorders caused by
uric acid irritation. Jad Salts is splen-
did for kidneys and causes no bad
effects whatever.
Here you have a pleasant, effervescent
rithia-water drink, which quickly relieves
bladder troubls,
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Palm Olive Rose Bath Soap, full size
cakes; va '.a : here, Monday and
Tuesday only; dozen .......... ..........39c
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me what this means. | explicitly
told you in my wire to go to bed.
Why did you disobey me?"
81 wanted to see you" It was
not the exact truth, but it might
placate him.
'This is no excuse for disobeying
me. Now tell me about Thomas.
will talk to you about your action
later"
"a man ran into us, or we into
him. The two cars grazed each 9TH
er and Thomas was thrown out and
quite seriously hurt
Where were your"
SIN the car. But / wasn't hurt
just bruised and shaken up"
wouldn't make too light of it. To
my surprise, Everett swept into his
arms and, holding me close, he COW
cred my face with kisses.
Thank God, you weren't injuredw
he said as he put me out of his arms
only when we drew up to the curb
While he was paying the man won
dered if ever there was another man
like him. And | also wondered if he
would overlook my trying to go with
him, and everything that had hap
pened while he had been gone.
Tomorrow-Everett Hears of the
Accident and Robbery.