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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-02-21

Palmer mountain recently and he was
surprised to find that the snow was
| upward of four feet. deep. County En-
gineer Smith stated in this office that
snow covered the ground from River
side south and it was at least ,nghl
inches deep at Brewster.
VIM. A. Leigh, who has been in the
navy stationed at Bremerton for the
past several months returned home
last Friday night having been honor
ably discharged. Leigh went into the
service to do his bit, but the war
ended before he could be sent abroad
He made a splendid record for effici-
ency during the few months he was in
uniform.
Miss Evelin McAvoy, who has been
clerking for F. V. Covert for some
time, submitted to very delicate and
serious operation at the Oroville Cen
eral hospital last week. The young
lady was in such a weakened physi-
cal condition that the gravest results
were feared by her friends but she
feels confident that she will entirely
recover.
The people Of Oroville and vicinity
are in for splendid treat next week
when the Chautauqua Festival takes
place in the auditorium of the high
school. After many months without
any public entertainments this festi-
val should draw out every resident of
the community. There is whole
string of high class features. You
cannot afford to miss single night
while the festival is on.
Maj. J. L. Cresson, the old and popu-
lar pioneer of Chesaw, was in town
last week to have dental work done.
While here the major presented this
office with a prospectus issued by
THE Orc Town and Improvement
Company" and printed just 26 years
ago. tt is a very valuable document
as an ancient historical relic of which
more will be said in a future issue.
This is probably the only copy of this
unique publication in existence ana
we look upon it as souvenir Of the
past of great value.
One night last week, while candles
were being used as one means of
house illumination, an attache in the
Hotel de Grubb left her candle burn
ing after getting up to catch the morn
ing train. The room is off the kitchen
and the cook noticing a light over the
transom opened the door to find the
room full of smoke and flames. The
fire was speedily extinguished with
the loss of a dress or two and some
scorched furniture. Had the fire a
few more minutes start the hotel. the
biggest asset of the town, might have
been destroyed.
VIM. Daley of Keremoes was in
town this week to be treated for a
gunshot wound. Mr.. Daley accident
ally shot himself through the right
foot Thanksgiving day. The attending
physician did not consider the injury
of a serious nature, but afterwards
complications set in and Mr.. DALEY
was.in the hospital for some time. AL
most losing his foot. DR.. Lewis took
an X-rays picture of the foot and dis
covered that the bones had been shat
tered by the passage of the bullet.
and even at this time the wound was
in such a condition that a probe
passed through the foot from its own
weight. The doctor is in hopes of
having the young man as god as new
in a short time.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-02-21

w. B. McManoman was down from
kMolson Friday last
G. A. Brown of Pateros was regist-
kered in town last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mclean of Win
throp We're visitors in town Friday
h last.
Geo. w. Bartell returned home Sat
n urday evening from a business trip
to Spokane.
Ray Harding has purchased a truck
and is going to enter the draying and
delivery business.
A new girl came to brighten the
home of DR.. and Mrs. F. S. Beal Tues
day of last week.
Saturday, February 22nd being
Washington's birthday the banks will
be closed as it is legal holiday.
County Engineer H. Il. Smith of
Okanogan was in this part of the
county Friday last on official business.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Bowen was made happy last week by
the arrival Of a new boy, and all are
doing we'll
Henry Phillips of Keremeos is be-
ing treated by Dr. Lewis at the Oro-
vile General hospital for accute
rheumatism.
DR.. Lewis operated upon Mrs. Rush
Hershberger at the Oroville General
hospital last week, and the lady is
rapidly recovering.
{. ! Dimment OF Pateros, is at the
hospital where he submitted to a
minor operation. Dr. Lewis reports
the patient as doing finely.
Commissioners Mitchell informs us
that the road up Tonasket creek, that
was SO badly washed by the late food
is entirely repaired with the excep.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1919-02-21

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Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
Will Return Subscriptions

Unable to arouse sufficient interest in the project to warrant continu- ance, the original promoters of the proposed Southside Community hos pital have dropped the matter. The Rev. Francis Bloy, who worked i'll conjunction with the board of directors of the proposed institution in their endeavor to raise funds for the pur- chase of the LeSueur property, made the following statement yesterday:
 At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the proposed Southside Community hospital held on Friday afternoon it was unanimously decided that owing to the lack of support given their endeavors to raise funds by donation to purchase the LeSueur property, they consider it advisable tc drop the proposition of community hospital. At the same meeting was unanimously decided that all casf paid to the solicitors during the can vass and donations received since be returned. This will be done during the next few days
 Though this body is dropping the idea, Mesa is not to lose the hospital
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

the celestial kingdom of heaven. He then quoted Matt. 16:19: And I will give unto thee the keys of the king dom of heaven and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven"
 This same authority, said the speaker, which was given Peter and the apostles has again been given to those holding the same positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter Day Saints. Believing this com mand to be from God to the church, the Mormon" people have by far fewer divorce cases than any other people on the earth.
 Sister May Mortenson, one of the missionaries of the church, gave a short talk on pre-existence of spirits. She explained that all plant and ami nal life was erected spiritually before 1t came into physical being upon the earth She quoted Jeremiah 1:5: Be fore thou was born I knew thee and l sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations;" and Ecclesiasties 12:7: Then shall thy dust return to the earth as it was and thy spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
 Benediction was pronounced by Elder James H. Steele.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

A party of five men have taken up the option on the LeSueur property and will personally finance the com munity hospital as originally planned.
 Sale Is Success
 Realizing in the neighbOrhood of $50 from the sale, the Junior Red Cross market. operated by the teach CTS and pupils of the grade schools in success and assures the Mesa schools of complete membership in the Junior Red Cross during the coming year. From the early forenoon the booth was a busy stand and before evening everything donated by the children to the sale had been dis posed of.
 Mesa Offenders Sentenced
 Arrested in Mesa several months ago for the alleged manufacturing and sale of intoxicating liquors on their ranch north Of Mesa and found guilty when tried in the superior court the forepart of this month, Belle Schaef- fer and Bill Williams were sentenced by Judge Stanford on Saturday. A cash fine of $2o0 and one year sus- pended Jail sentence was imposed on both offenders.
 Cash Drawer Opened
 Securing the sum total of $6 for his efforts, some party gained an entrance to the office and tapped the cash drawer at the Halstead Lumber com pany Friday night. The door to the office was found unlocked the next morning. giving evidence that an en- trance had been gained with a pass key.
 House Ransacked
 Thoroughly ranSacking the place, intruders spent busy time to no avail at the w. A. Anderson residence on North Center street Friday night Absent from the home from early aft ernoon until late that night, the own CTS returned to find the house gen. orally upset with property strewn everywhere From all appearances a thorough search had been made | through the house, but thus far noth- | ing of value has been missed by the | family.
 Fire Department Called | Answering two calls in as many 1 days. the Mesa fire department has experienced a sudden increase in busi- ness. An alarm was turned in Satur- | day morning when small blaze al the Mesa gas plant was discovered | and the department made a quick TUT to find thes fire already extinguished Burning grass in the rear of the Still well home on First street was the oc' casion for another alarm being turned in yesterday morning. The depart ment made a quick response, but th' blaze was gotten under control befor' its arrival.
 Will Build Residence
 A sale of a residence lot in Wilbu addition to Alfred Barrow was con summated Saturday by W. S. Me Mannon for the Southside Building and Loan association. MT. Barrov plans on the erection of a home ol the property at an early date. | FOR SALE-Two Good brick resi- dences. Only two blocks from Mil Ave, at a bargain on terms to sui purchaser. c. A. Goodwin.-Adv. b
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
NOTED NOVELIST ID
 LECTURE AT J. IF \.

The most important event of next month at the University of Arizona will, without doubt, be the visit to Tucson of Spain's greatest novelist, Vii cente Blanco Ibanez, who will lecture under the auspices of the university January 22, on "The Spirit of the Four Horsemen." Accompanying him as CO., lecturer will be Robert King Atwell, formerly professor at the University of Porto Rico.
 The name of Vicente Blanco Ibanez has been known to all the world since the publication of his wonderful war novel, "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" but he has also written number of other novels which have been translated into practically every language; among these are The Cabin" Blood and Sand" The Shadow of the Cathedral" La Bodega," etc. He is also said to be brilliant lecturer.
 The Four Horsemen of the Apoca- lypse," fulfills Sainte- -Beauve's defini- ton of what a classic should be-'It is masterpiece of characterization en- riching the human mind and increasing it's treasure in its picture of France re- vived and triumphant in her hour of peril, and the characters of such per sons as Don Marcelo It Is structurally, as work of art, broad and literal, the essence of sanity and beauty and 1t is typical of the fresh, vigorous style of the great Spaniard."
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

obtainable quarters including club fea lures of every sort.
 His talk last night dwelt at length on the terrific hardships that the sol diers underwent and on the fortituds that they showed in bearing up when hopelessly maimed for life.
 He saw the intimate phases of the hospital life at the front, where he worked often without sufficient rest to brighten the dark days of the dy ing men from the front line trenches Although the Canadian governmen, paid Scovell the approximate amount of $20 month for his service and ex pected him to maintain himself, Scovel says he managed to get along and he even saw his way clear to make mum erous little sacrifices for the comfor. of the men who needed all that every body could give.
 One of the most touching stories that he recounted was that of kid iron the front line who staggered into . ''Y' hut for rest and found his mothe, there with group of women who had come to serve the boys. The "kidp was so dirty his own mother didn't know him. The final scene. when recognition came, ScoveI1 pictured in 8 most affecting way. During much of his address the audience was in tears. | Scovell speaks at the church. again 1 on Friday night
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
ARRANGE COMMUNITY XMAS TREE FUR MESA

MESA, Dec. 14.-Anxious to give every boy and girl in the Mesa dis trict an honest to goodness Christmas this year committee of eDterprising local men, headed by C. Fred Bracket, W. R. Stewart and Rev. Francis Bloy, are working out the details for a municipal tree on Christmas eve. It is to be a gorgeous festival shared in by ever Mesa resident and toys, can dies, fruits and other goodies will be distributed by Santa Claus to every youngster present.
 Situated on the same stand where the Junior Red Cross booth held forth Saturday at the intersection of Main and Mcdonald. the biggest and tall- est tree available is to be erected sev- eral days before Christmas, and w. R. Stewart, who is in charge of it's decoration, promises a sight that will make every child happy for a week. Colored electric lights, candles and all of the festive decorations that go to make a Christmas tree complete will be in evidence. And, best of all, Santa Claus is to be present.
 In addition to the Christmas tree, there is to be a program of entertain ment and music. The committee in charge expects to perfect it's plan for this feature today and tomorrow.
 Aside from the municipal tree, the Christmas committee is planning to visit every Mesa home where help is needed and endeavor to brighten up the life and add a bit of good cheer there. Under the direction of Rev. Bloy a thorough canvass of the town is to be made, and wherever aid can be given, a remembrance of some na- ture is to be left on Christmas day.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
SHERIFF DESCENDS
 ON UNDERWORLD IN
 SAT. NIGHT RAIDS

Sheriff Montgomery and his aug mented force of deputies made a night of Saturday night and Sunday morning and after rounding up the rooming houses and hop" dens, made several other calls. William King and Madge Collins were arrested at Fl Riposa hotel, Nineteenth and Van Buren streets, and taken to the county Jail for investigation.
 In the raid on the gambling joints and opium dens of Chinatown, which began about 9 o'clock and lasted until 3:3O, and which netted several tins of the costly narcotic, imported apparently from old China, more was found than was expected.
 Although all the inmates of the gambling dens escaped by secret pass- ages and trap doors, there was evi- dence that gambling and the smoking of opium has been going on in whole sale fashion. Dozens of tables, with full complement of cards, dice, Chinese counters, lottery tickets. poker chips and other paraphernalia were un- earthed.
 The opium found had been hidden in the recesses of the cloth ceiling which roofed the main chain of gambling rooms. It is believed by Sheriff Mont gomery that much more opium than was discovered still remains slowed away in the underground kingdom that skirts Madison street, and he plans to wage relentless war on the traffic at every opportunity. Many of the gambling rooms raided last night were of apparent new construction, with the lumber new and fresh from the mill. Whether or not any Caucasians have been frequenting the opium haunts and underground gambling halls is not known.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
SC0vE[L BRINGS MESSAGE URGING
 MORE I 0R VETS
Picturing Scenes at Front, He Thinks Soldiers De- serve More Than They Are Getting

Carrying the word to the people that the men who fought the great war and kept the Hun from overrunning the world have considerably more com ing to them than they are getting. Ben Scovell, who is satisfied to call him. self an entertainer" addressed a crowded house last night at the First Methodist church.
 Scovell is a coast man, hailing from Los Angeles. a nephew of the late Sir Henry Irving, and his father was dean of the cathedral at Salisbury, Eng land. He has followed the stage for years, made his home in Los Angeles up to four years ago, and seen service in the Boer war. When he tried for Canadian service in the war with Germany in 1916 he was rejected on physical grounds but he subsequently
 went through the campaign in his ca | pacity as entertainer. He saw service at Ypres, Arras and Vimy ridge. and had the satisfaction of being gassed and shell-shocked.
 | The message that Scovell brings is
 that the American Legion, collectively and as individuals, has something
 coming to 1t now. The sacrifice that the members of the legion made, and that their families made, do not seem | to Scovell to be remembered by these
 who also suffered" by staying al
 home and getting along on reduced
 rations of sugar.
 l They Deserve The Best
 To Scovell it seems that the legior
 boys should have the best employment ! that the country can give, that the
 ones who lost their health should bs looked after more than they are, ant | that every community should provide the local legion camp with the bes
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
AMERICAN LEGION. ENDORSES STAND.
 AGAINST |. w. w.
Executive Committee in Resolution Declares Op- position to All Un-Ameri- can Organizations-Other Business

A vigorous campaign against the 1. W. w. and all other un-American or ganizattons is promised in the state of Arizona through resolutions passed by members of the state executive com mittee of the American Legion who met at the state headquarters in the capitol building yesterday.
 With direct forcefulness the resolu- lion outlines the future policy which tho American Legion posts of the state radicals 1t follows:
 In view of the fact that the state convention of the American Legion, de- parment of Arizona, will not be held for several months, the executive com- mittee most emphatically endorses the stand taken by the various posts throughout the state against the l. w. w. and other un-American organiza- tions.
 The state committee pledges the support of the department of Arizona 10 assist in the suppression of all de- structive propaganda and in the foster ing of 100 percent Americanism.
 Be 1t further resolved that the con- mlttee does, on behalf of the Arizona department, extend it's deepest sym pathy to the members of the Centralia post in Washington for the unfortunate loss Of four of their comrades through the actions of members of that das- tardly organization-the I. W. w."
 To Permit Woman Auxiliary
 The name of the state organization or the American Legion was changed by the executive committee from the Arizona branch to the department of Arizona
 The question of women's auxiliaries to the state organization was taken u and by concensus of opinion 1t was decided to encourage in every way tho formation of such auxiliaries to each o the 2s American Legion posts in tn, state. All wives, mothers, daughter. and sisters of either members of tn, American Legion or of soldiers wht died in service are eligible to becom, members of the auxiliary. Application for a charter must be made through the state headquarters at the stat, capitol
 Claude Decatur Jones was appointed state committeeman of the American Legion to the state Americanizatio1 committee.
 It was announced that O. S. McPher son of Yuma will represent the stat, organization at a conference in Wash ington of state commanders and tn war risk bureau representatives. whicl is set for today. The state command CTS will also confer with committed from the senate and congress on mat ters relating to the legion.
 The fiscal year of the state organiza ton was established to be the same a
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
AN ACCOUNT IF MIA.
 MEETING DECEMBER7 !

The following is synopsis of the Sunday service held December !, un- der the auspices of the Young Mems and Young Women's Mutual Improve ment association. the program begin ming with vocal sacred solo by H. A. Peterson:
 Elder A. A. Dewitt gave an inter esting talk on the sacredness and seriousness of the marriage covenant as taken when married in the "Mor- mon" church. He explained the sub ject fully, stating that unless man and woman enter into an everlasting covenant and are married for eternity while in this probation by the holy priesthood, they will never be able to obtain the highest degree of glory in
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

The Republican receives the full tele- graphic report of the Associated Press over special wire direct to its office. The Repub- lican has correspondents in the mining camps, and in the towns of the Salt River valley. To be sure of all the news-read The Republican.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15

the national organizations, from Janu- ary l to January 1.
 The committeeman present at the conference yesterday were: State Con- mander A. P. Martin of Tucson, Vice State Commander Walter Sandberg of Yuma, State Adjutant D. W. Windes of Tempe, Oscar Ruggles of Phoenix, and George W. Nilsson of Prescott.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
MUST RECOGNIZE TRIESTE.

WASHIN fTON. Dec. 1S.-An order has been issued by the Italian censor that mail addressed to Trieste, Austria or Trieste. Jugo- Slavia, is to be de- stroyed, according to cable, from Trieste, at the department of com merce today. The new regulations re quire the address to read Trieste. Italy.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
PROPOSE Ex-KAIsER's ARREST

BERLIN, Dec. 13.-Arrest of former Emperor William of Germany, if nee essary, through the intermediary Of Holland, was proposed yesterday be- fore the parliamentary subcommittee investigating the question of war re responsibilities. A decision was post poned until fuller information with reference to pre-war happenings could be obtained
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
SAY BOLSHEVlkl REFUSED

LONDON, Dec. 13.-Esthonian and Bolsheviki communications received today report severe fighting on the Narva front, the Esthonians claiming heavy attacks have been beaten off "Bolsheviki attacked in close forma- tion," the Esthonian communication says, "and were moved down in front of our barbed wire"
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
PEACE IS EFFECTED?
Republican A. P. Leased Wirel

TRIESTE, Dec. 13.-It is announced unofficially that an agreement be- tween Gabrielle d'Annunzio and the Italian government has been reported D'Annunzio, it is stated, will leave Plume immediately, as well as bis troops who will be replaced by regu- lars.
Arizona republican., 1919-12-15
TO HEAD NoTRE DAME

SOUTH BEND, Dec. 14.-George Gipp of Laurium, Mich, tonight was elected captain of the Notre Dame 1920 football team. Gipp was chosen as an all western halfback last season.