davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Minutes of the regular meeting of
the town council, Nov. l, 1920.
Present Mayor Beale, COuncilmen
Hart, Samson and Powell.
Minutes of the previous meeting
read and approved as read.
Report of police justice was read
and on motion was accepted.
Bids for the hauling of shell rock
were opened, the following bids bel.
read: w. Allen, $1.25 per yard; o. E
Perry, $1.25 per yard; o. Rimel, 81 lbs
per yard and 1925 per yard, F. E.
Higgins, $3.50 per yard. Motion was
made and carried that the contract be
awarded to o. e. Perry.
Motion was made and carried that
the money collected as fees from the
complaining witness in the case OF
Powell VS.. Terry be returned. At this
time c. Adams appeared before the
council submitting plans for building
on Vancouver street asking for per-
NIT to build the same. Motion was
made and carried that the permit be
granted.
At this time Mayor Beeale informed
the council of the appointment of l.. E.
Calhoun as marshal and on motion the
council confirmed the appointment.
On motion the following bills were
allowed and ordered paid:
Current Expense Fund.-. r. Hoose
salary and expenses $SS35; Judson
Murray, police justice fees, $50; C. F.
Webb, salary, $500; L. B. Vincent, sal
ary, $500; H. Chase, street work, $50;
AL. Paul, street work $50; r. Cole, re-
pairing plaster in hall, 200; C. M. Zed-
iker, engineering, $50; F. E. Higgins
street work, $500; w. Allen, same,
$500; w. +. Payne, same, 14.40; A.
Hagelberg, same, 7.20; o. V. Power Co.
lights, 1850; NJ. A. Dean, examination
of Devon bldg. 5000; Schultz & Son..
hay, freight, and drayage, 1856; Spo-
kane Culvert Co., culverts, 80 81; S. H.
Sanderson, plumbing at park, 39.4O;
Sexson Bros, spittoons, 256; Helen
Sexson' registration clerk, 1900; e. B.
Gay, driving pound stock 1850; Oro-
vile Commercial Co., belt lacing soc.
Water Works FUND.-. R. Hoose,
salary $SS.56; Hughes & Co., SUPPLIES,
6.12; Industrial Insurance Commission
21.2O; o. V. Power & Light Co., power
and light $1O1.7O.
On motion council adjourned.
e. R. HOOSE, Clerk.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
DEATH OF TOM JONES,

We see by the Okanogan Injepeud-
ent that Tom Jones. of Riverside. q
pioneer resident of Okanogan county.
died on the 26th of October aftec q
lingering illness. Tom Jones was one
of he Jones family that lived for 30
many years on Salmon creek a few
miles below the old mining camp Ut
Ruby, il haven Of rest to many Of tho
old timers who have travC.ei by stage
ove- itt road from Concopully to
Brewster Mr.. Jones had lived IN the
county for 80 years, and hal very
wide circle of acquaintances among
all classes. A most genial and lik-abie
gentleman was Tom Jones, and bis
death is deplored by all who had the
privilege of his acquaintance The In.
dependent has the following notice of
his death:
"The passing of Tom Jones on Tues
shock to his many friends. though
not as a surprise. Since his resixna-
| tion of the postmastership of Riverside
some three years ago, which position
he had held for several years, ne made
a game fight to live for those whom he
has now left. A year spent in Arizona
and Colorado failed to bring hoped for
relief to him. Always cheerful and
never complaining of his cross the end
came early Tuesday morning but
short time after hearty breakfast.
his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Jones, and
his wife were at his side when the end
came.
Following the death of his father
in 1891 Tom was forced early in life
to assume the responsibility, with his
mother. of large family and nobly
and well did he devote his efforts in
this way.
Services were held in Riverside ON
Wednesday afternoon at the church
conducted by Rev. David Brown. In
tenement was made in Riverside ceme-
terry by the side of his fourteen-year-
old daughter, who passed away last
spring. A large number of friends
were present to pay tribute to his
memory. The floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful.
Henry Thomas Jones was born in
ROseville, California, August 3rd 1870,
and was the eldest son of Robert D.
and Sarah A. Jones. Thirty-two years
ago he came to Okanogan county with
his parents and has since resided here.
The early part of his life here was
spent on the Jones farm on Salmon
Creek. eight miles northwest of Okla
hogan.
ION November "a, 1904, he was mar
ried to Ida Blanch Parry To- them
was born two children, one Of whom.
Oakley Preston, survives him.
He is survived by his wife and
stepdaughter, Mrs. Henry Chamber
lain of Riverside.
His mother, Mrs. 8. A. Jones of
Okanogan, three brothers-Frank and
Forrest of Conconully, Robert d. Of
Okanogan, and four sisters-Mrs. F.
w. Brown Of Trail, B. c., Mrs. c. H.
Lovejoy of Okanogan, Miss Lenora
Jones of Arizona and Miss Edna Jones
of Okanogan, are left of this pioneer
family, which is one of the many ones
who have paved the way for better
conditions for others in this county.
tom was member of the I. o. o.
F., and Modern Woodmen lodges, car
rying insurance in the latter order"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
SHOCKINGLY BURNED.

Ed. Benson is at the point Of death
at the Oroville General hospital as the
result of burns suffered Tuesday
evening at his cabin near the Porter
saw mill, not far from Nelson. Benson
started to light fire with what he
thought was kerosene. The fluid was
gasoline and an explosion followed.
wrapping Benson in flames. Before
the fire was extinguished the unfor-
tunate man was severely burned from
his ankles to his stomach in front and
up almost under the arms on the back.
His arms were also severely burned.
Thursday morning, DR.. Elmer, who
was called to treat the case when
Benson was brought down to the hos
pital' expressed little hope OF the pa
tient surviving his injuries.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
HALLOWEEN FRANKS.

Boys will be boys and as the bump
OF destructiveness is pretty we'll de-
veloped in all boys it can be expected
that when boys have free hand at
wrecking property they will do it pret-
ty thoroughly. From time immemorial
boys have consideredethat they have a
license to destroy. move or mix up
movable property on Halloween
night, and they generally do a pretty
thorough job of it. If the boys would
only be reasonable and have some
consideration for the belongings or
others no fault could be found, bu,
boys will not be reasonable under
temptation and as result every
year much damage is Gone going over
old stunts, as nothing original ever
develops and the youth of the present
age perform the same inane, pointless
acts that probably amused Cain and
Able when they ran in droves with
neighbors and put the joke over on
the staid citizen. This year Halloween
fell on Sunday and the lads considered
it privilege to make two nights OF
it, tearing up things, and things were
pretty generally torn up around town,
causing considerable loss to individ-
uals. The performance required the
exercise of much labor, and if those so
engaged were called upon to do half
the work along legitimate lines they
would buck and demand the pay ". Il
full grown man In cases whore dam
age is done to property the parents OF
those guilty should be forced to meet
the cost, and that would have a salu-
tary effect in reducing Halloween
pranks to the minimum Unfortunately
the town authorities overlooked the
necessity of having an officer on the
job Saturday and Sunday nights so
that the boys could Work their own
sweet will without interference.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
CHAUTAUQUA FESTIVAL.

In accordance with arrangements
made last spring series of Chautau-
qua entertainments will be given in
the Liberty theater on the evenings
OF December l, 2, 3, and 6, embracing
one OF the best programs that the
Ellison-White people put on ,the cir
cult, and that means the promise OF
number of most interesting numbers.
1t can be predicted that there will be
large attendance at these entertain
ments. The McCords come on the
opening night with joyous program
OF music, sketches. monologues, ana
impersonations. For years they have
been recognized as one of the Sure
fire" attractions of the Chautauqua
platform. On the second night they
present a lecture by Woon Young
Chun, brilliant young Chinaman who
has spent the past summer in China at
the head of scientific expedition for
Howard University. He speaks on
japanese Penetration, subject OF
vital interest to every one in the west
and he knows whereof he speaks. He
brings first hand story about Shan
tung. On the third night comes d
splendid musical concert by the Alex
ander Trio. a company which has won
success in the east season after seas
on. The fourth evening briags J. c.
Herbsman, often called the ''two nun
dred pounds of radium man. He de-
delivers agreat lecture on "Life's Bal
ance Sheet" and he delivers it with
more pep and punch than You have
probably ever seen on the platform
before. He makes 100 per cent good
all the time Then on the last evening
comes big feature attraction which
created endless praise ami comment
on tn seven day circuits this year,
IAN Evening in MaOriland." Five ma
tive Maoris from New Zealand con-
stitute the company. 1t is the only or
ganization of it's kind in America.
Their delightful music and folk dances
have hitherto been unknown in this
country.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
LOOMS ITEMS.

A ten pound son arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Solon Sain.
A daughter arrived last week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Gillette.
l.. r. Mott. of Spokane, has returned
to his home Mr.. Mott is construction
engineer and has been employed by
Dempster Brothers.
Hobert Smith, of Ketchikan, Alaska,
is visiting with his brother l. C. Smith,
Of this place Hobert was raised in this
vicinity and is renewing acquaint-
ances. He will remain for several
months.
Mrs. p. l.. Schultz and children have
removed to Oroville for the winter
months, where Mr.. Schultz is employ
ed. During the absence of the family
the Schultz residence will be occupied
by ]. F, Cronin and family.
Julius Brechlin, father of Mrs. p. l..
Schultz, has returned from Medford,
Oregon. where he has financial inter-
ests.
been visiting with Loomis friends the
past week.
The dance at the big hall, under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows Social
committee on last Saturday evening,
was well attended and a good time is
reported by those who participated.
Midnight luncheon was served at the
hotel dining room.
Geo. j. Hurley returned from the
coast the latter part of the week.
County Superintendent M. e. Brink
erhoff transacted business in Loomis
on Monday.
Numerous election candidates called
upon local voters during the past
week.
The Social committee of the local
Odd Fellows lodge has plans for a
dance to be held in Loomis IN Thanks
giving eve More definite announce
ment will be made later
The election board consisted Of VIM.
J. Ford and A. A. Judd, as Judges, and
G. II. Knosher inspector. Clerks were
Co. j. Hurley and Price Fruit.
The usual Hallow'ee pranks We're
ihuui6cu III ny lHc NllldSe htuo. NO Ue-
struction of property has been report
ed, which speaks pretty well for the
'live-wires.
A good sized congregation assembled
at the local church on Sunday even
ing. Dean Severance conducted the
services and had for his subject
What of the Sunday SCHOOL," A
committee was appointed and plans
are on foot for community Sunday
school
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday school each Sunday at IL
o'clock. Remember that the future of
the child depends ON it's moral and re-
ligious instruction. Our school gives a
thorough religious and moral training.
We invite your inspection.
Next services will be held on Sun
day. Nov. IA, at II a. M, and p. m.
Busy Bees meet every Saturday
afternoon All girls over eight years OF
age are invited.
III. SEVERANCE, Dean.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05
SHOOTING MATCH.

]. A. Brown is arranging for a shoot
ing match at Osoyoos on Armistice
Day, November IL. One of the prizes
is cup presented by Mr.. Brown to
the winner. There will also be rifle
shooting for turkeys and geese. The
shooting commences at l p. m. No
doubt number of shotgun and rifle
experts from Oroville will participate,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

Reports from the hill country is to
the effect that sown grain is coming
up in fine shape, and with the mois-
ture already in the ground, and with
what can be expected to accumulate
during the winter the outlook for a
big harvest next fall could not be bet
ter.
A letter from Mrs. ]. H. Bessett,
formerly Mrs Anna Wentworth, now
living at Friend. Oregon. says she lost
her sister, Mrs. A. J. Gaisell, and her
daughter, Leota, in terrible explos-
ion near Olympia.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

can. 116; r. H. Maus, farmer-labor 90.
For School Superintendent M.
Brinkeroff, democrati, 100; Hattie
Randolph, farmer-labor, IL.
For County Engineer-D. C. Warfel,
republican, 1885, L. E. Booster, farmer
labor 8.
For County Commissioner, 1st dis
trict-J. d. Hubbard, republican. liz;
Jay Morrison: democrat. &C; Val
Eastwood, farmer labor, 3.
For Commissioner End dis ,rict-
Amos Stokes, republican,, 81; W. E.
Burns, democrat, S6.
For Commissioner 3rd district-R.
A. Nixon democrat, A; F. e. Mitchell,
democrat, Nj; II. w. Harkness, far
mer-labor, 1S.
Third Precinct Republican So;
democrat 26; socialist l.; sOcialist-la-
Dor l.; prohibition 3; farmer-labor 10.
For U. s. Senator-Wesley l.. Jones,
republican, "a; George F. Cotterill,
democrat, II; C. j. France, farmer-la-
Dor 90.
For Lieut.. Governor-Wm. j. Coyle,
Republican, SO; H. C. Boglke, democrat
15 E. E. Bowles, farmer-labor 21.
For Secretary of State-J. Grant
Hinkle, republican, SO; George Haz-
zard, democrat, 10; c. A. Harlin, far
mer-labor %.
For State Treasurer-C. l.. Babcock
republican, 81; c. C. Gibson, democrat,
16; Frank Peace, farmer-labor %.
republican, So; Robin Adair farmer-la-
Dor, 81.
For Attorney General. L. Thomp-
son, republican, SO; John w. Hanna,
democrat, 1S; James M. Phillips, far
mer-labor 20.
For Commissioner of Public Lands
Clark " Savidge, republican, So; AL
bert Schooley, democrat IL; Samuel j..
Smyth, farmer-labor 81.
I For Superintendent of Schools-Jo-
sephine Preston, republican. So; Cath
crime Montgomry, democrat, 10; Alta
S. Ventzke, farmer-labor 21.
For State Insurance Commissioner
Fl. O. Fishback, republican, 81; Jesse
F. Murphy, democrat, 13; A. M. Neck
lem, farmer-labor %.
| For State Senator-H. d. McMillen,
republican 61; Jim Abe Cross, demo-
crat, Is; Chas. S. Lewis, ~.
For resentative-Frank c. Gra-
ham, farmer-labor, Al; e. F. Banker,
democrat, Al.
For SHERIFF.. ]. Wilson, republican
81: C. B. Sanger, democrat, 80; VIM. f.
Schoch, farmer-labor, II.
For Clerk-Margaret e. Ward, re-
publican, 6S; Gladys M. Warren, far
mer-labor, 21.
For Auditor-Jas. H. Silverthorn
republican, 6S; Warren T. Beals, far-
mer-labor, %.
For Treasurer-Roy w. Smith, re-
publican, 81; Ralph e. Maxwell, far
mer-labor, FL.
For Prosecuting Attorney-Chas. A
Johnson, republican, 55; Wm O'Con'
nor democrat, 36.
For Asesssor-G. B. Fore, republican
s5S; r. H. Maus, farmer-labor 20.
For Superintendent of Schools-M
Brinkerhoff, democrat, So; Hattie Ran
dolph. farmer-labor, ~.
For Engineer-D. c. Warfel, repup
lican. 81; e. E. Booster, farmer-laoor
-I25.
For Coroner-Lorenzo S. Dewey, re
publican 40. ,.uo.
For Commissioner, 1st district
| D Hubbard, republican, 4S; Jay MOT
ris democrat, %; Val Eastwood, far
: mer-labor, 81.
For Commissioner, End district
Amos Stokes, As; w. E. Burns, ~.
For Commissioner, 3rd district-f
IA Nixon 26: F. E. Mitchell democrat
: Ak. IT W. Hardness, farmer-labor Il
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

Oroville is to have five days or
Chautauqua entertainment commenc
ing December 1st, skipping Sunday
the 5th, and winding up on Monday
the 9Th. A number of citizens have
guaranteed the cost.
A bevy of pretty and peppery young
high school girls accompanied the
Omak football team to Oroville and
did some tall roofing for the team. The
bows cannot be blamed for winning
with such loyal backing.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

Dr. d. H. Lewis and A. e. Getchell
put in two or three days last week on
a duck hunt at Omak lake. They bag
ged the game limit and had most
enjoyable outing.
It was good thing that it was no.
the girls instead of the boys playing
football Saturday or the governor
would have had to be called upon to
call out the militia.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

A party all the way from Venice,
Cal, composed of H. B. Scoville, A.
w. Timm, l.. Roundtree and Mr. and
Mrs. l.. C. Witherbee, have been in
Oroville since Tuesday with Curtis
biplane taking up those who have a
desire to indulge in the experience OF
flying. Two of the party came up the
valley in the airplane and the balance
by auto. 1t is understood that the fly
ers have visited many places enroute
this far north. and everywhere they
have stopped they have found people
anxious to try the sensation of flying
at so much per flight A number of
people in Oroville took advantage Of
the opportunity to play the bird act.
The Oroville team goes to Omak Sat.
urday the 18th for a return game and
we are here to promise that the boys
will give better account of them-
selves than they did Saturday. As
many car owners as can spare the
time should drive down and cheer on
the lads.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

1t is all over and everybody is glad
of it. Four years is not long enough
interval between general elections.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-11-05

We did not know that the itch was
epidemic in this community but there
was tremendous scratching in town
Tuesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-02-12
EDMONTON'S EARLIEST
LANDMARK is BURNED

Edmonton, Alta, Feb 12.-Thc re-.
moval Of the last mOuldering ruins of
the old Hudson Bay eOmlmny'S fur
post. which stood in the shadow Of the
present provincial capitol, marks the
passing of Edmoaton's earliest land
mark. ae-
When this old fort was founded in
17Nj it, was the most western point
Of civilization in Canada. The prairies
about it were black with buffalo ana
the streams full Of beaver. AS late as
1879. thc high stOckade that originally
enclosed the fort was still standing
Settlement began to increase in
1891, when the Canadian Pacific rail
way reached Edmonton. During the
previous year the Huilson's Bay COM
pany had constructed store on the
old northern trail. now Jasper Avenue:
This was succeeded il, 1894 by IL two
story frame building, which was then
locked upon as the finest establish
mcnt of its kind west of Winnipeg,
1t was at this store in 1896 that
thousands of gold-seekers obtained
their outfits for the klOndike. Few
of these adventures ever arrived at
their destination, many leaving their
bones to whiten the trails Of the
Wilderness s.. h.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-02-12
PHOTOGRAPH OF
T. r. CERTIFICATE
RECEIVED HERE
Contributors to Memorial Fund
- to Receive Handsome,
I Souvenir

George n. Remission. state director
for the: Roosevelt memorial campaign,
has received the first photograph OF
the membership certificate Of the
Roosevelt Memorial association, or
which each member in this state will
receive copy.
Two millions of these certificates
have been contributed to the aSSOcla-
ton by +. G. Converse Of New York
and arc being Autographed by tn"
American Bank Note Co., under the
personal direction of its president,
Danilc G. Woodruff, an ardent ad'
mirer of Roosevelt
These certificates are made after
a design by Major Alfred Sareny OF
the same company. who was designer
Of the Columbian exposition stamp
of 1892. The photograph Of Colonel
Roosevelt which the cert rtificatcs bear
is from the Underwood studio and il
was widely used during the recent
memorial campaign as one OF the
Roosevelt famiIy's favoritc portraits
of the great American. Beneath the
portrait is quoted one Of the last
uttcranccs of Col. Roosevelt, which
has been adopted as an repression
of the sentiments Of the Roosevelt
Memorial association.
Director Remission states that ever!
school in North Dakota which has con
tributcd to the Roosevelt memorial
fund is to have one of these certiii-
Gates, as an award of honor from the
memorial association.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-02-12
TEXAS HEN EARNED
$3.50 DURING 1919

Austin, Tex, Feb. PA Travis
county hen. aided by high prices EARL
ed for its owner $3.50 during. 1919.
according to records kept by Mrs. Su-
san Waxler. who owns the hen.
This chicken is cross between IL
Rhode Island Red and Il White Leg
horn. Her record for the year was
1O3 eggs laid. 73 chickens hatched and
81 chickens raised. Mrs. Walker esti-
mates a profit of $3.50 on eggs and
chickens sold. This egg laying record
has often been beaten. but fancy lay
ers are generally persuaded to aban-
don hopes of mothering a brood, and
this hen set six times during the year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1920-02-12
DENIES
FEUD WITH HIS
Mp: ASSOCIATE
Reverend Chairman OF. Admins
tratiOn Board Declares All
is Lovely 49,.
SIDESTEPS MAIN ISSU E
Neglects to Comment on Al
legged Trouble Over Attempt
to Save "Adviser''
SIDESTEPS MAIN ISSU E

In spite of the fact that the breach
between Rev. George A. Tottcn, chair
man Of the state board Of admins
tration, and Commissioner John N.
Hagan, leader Oh that body, Of op-
position to the Totten plan Of in
jccting DR.. Charles Emil Stangeland,
Madame Signe Lund and other i'm
ported socialists into the educational
system Of the state, is still sub
jcct of common gossip about capitol
corridors, and despite the fact that
the Grand Forks American, Il. league
daily organ Of which Hagan is prcsi-
dent. continues to clamor for the
resignation of Totten. the chairman of
the board Of administration insists
that everything is lovely as far as he
and the commissioner of agriculture
are concerned. "e,n 3, 49,.
Rev. sTottell appears considerably
excited over the publicity given ,the
story Of thcN warfare between himself
and Commissioner Hagan He declares
It "a lie made out Of whole cloth Il "
evolved from the brain of a newspaper
reporter who is willing to 20 the ex-
tremc limit Of journalistic degrade
ton Mr.. TOttcn also refers to the
newspapers which have opposed his
rule in educational affairs as "pOle:
cats" s asasf .-ta. t't
's The. chairman Of the state board OF
administration does not deny, how
ever, that he and Hagan differed radi
cally over the resignation Of Neil G.
Macdonald, whom Tottcn had elevated
to the post Of "educa tional adviser
generar at a salary in excess of that
which Macdonald commanded before
the people retired him from the post
of state superintendent Of public in.
structiOn.' Mr.. Totten in an inter
view appearing in the league press
makes it appear that the stories deal.
ing with the feud betwecn him and
1Iasan based the split on Tottcn's
demand for the resignation Of Prcsi-
dent #. Il. Kane of the University OF
North Dakota.
zone of Mr.. Hagan's last official
acts as Il member of the board: of
administration before: leaving the
STATE was on inc question Of retiring
tile president, of the state university
and. the action of the board on that
matter was unanimous Mr. Totteh
is quoted as saying. As a matter ut
fact, stories Of the cnmity between
Hagen and Tottcn date from period
long antedating the action of the
board with reference to Kane, and
Tottcn carefully avoids denying tn,
state house gossip upon which the
Newspaper reports to which he takes
exception were based
Even Tottcn's friends at the capito
admit that he is in Il bad hole and
express doubt as to his ability to pull
cut. The Bnrtness expose which re-
suited in the discharge of Dr.. Stange
land, placed Totten on the defensive
and league papers are now joinin.
the opposition in Il demand for hi>
| retirement.