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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
NO CLOSED SEAS
ON FOR THIS KIND

Within a fortnight there has come
to light in this place two assault cases
in which young people have figured.
1t is sad commentary upon the NOR
ais Of the town that such things could
possibly be in so small a place. 1t is
time that parents wake mp and throw
every safeguard around their young
girls, for If the reports that come to
this office are true then some of the
females are extremely indiscreet in
tleir actions, even if it may be only a
<ssplay of the exuberancey OF youth.
Another thing that should be Impress
ed upon young men inclined to take
advantage of unsophisticated If
ththghtless girls, is that some aroused
and outraged parent may carry out
that unwritten law that justifies man
in protecting the chastity of his family.
1t is terrible resort, and it is to be
hoped that no occasion will again arise
where such a resort would be excus-
able, and yet sudden taking off
might purify the atmosphere and be a
greater protection to women folks
than all the philippics against immor-
ality that could be spoken or written.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
THE DRUMMER
EVANGELIST

A revival is billed 10 begin at the
Methodist church next Monday even
ing, and the principal exhorter will be
r. H. Osborn, known as the Drummer
Evangelist. The ''drum,ner'' does not
refer to man who speAds some of his
leisure time humping sheep skin with
two sticks, but that drummer" by
which commercial travellers are better
known. Whether justlyspr -unjustly we
are not in position to decide, the
commercial drummer has reputa-
tion for leaning at least slightly to
the gay and festive, so ''sat reformed
drummer or evangelical drummer"
is something so out o. the ordinary,
as much so as an evas gelical prints,
that Mr.. Osborn's appearance here
should result in insuring crowded
church every night of Us appearance.
And it will he well 1. ~ x,,ny. wis.,.e
to attend these meetings, not only for
the spiritual benefit that may accrue,
and we all need some benefit alons
that line, but We can promise tha,
those who attend will hear sermons
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

According to the Greenwood Ledge
turkey is 20 cents per pound at Vic
toria If the bird was that price in this
neck o the woods it would not appear
upon the menu of many families.
The masquerade at the Liberty new
years eve drew out a large crowd
many being represented from the sur
rounding country. The floor presented
the usual varigated sight with all
manner of costumes in evidence. More
patrons were in costume than ever at
tended a similar dance in this place
from the fact that it was -uled that no
one unless in costume would be per-
mitted the privilege of the floor while
masks were worn. This rule became
necessary, as habit had grown for
men and women TO appear at a mas
uuerade in this place merely having
their faces partly screened or entirely
masked. and then occupying the dane
| ing space to the exclusion of those
who had gone to the expense and
trouble of securing or making cos
! tunes. ~
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
THE ROBUSTNESS
OFRUMOR

This is the darndest town for false
alarms in the country, and one hardly
knows what to believe in the way of
rumors that gain circulation, rumors
without shadow of foundation.
Where reports without authenticity
originate is past finding out. One can
understand how sensations grow in
Importance as they are transferred
from mouth to- mouth, each repeater
adding trifle to make the story worth
the telling. To paint the lily, or add IL
dab of blackness to the evil story is
kind of heritage of man and woman,
and is excusable in the fact that 1t Is
so common a habit. But just how SEN
sational stories are given birth, when
premonitory labor pains do not exist is
past finding out During the week re-
port gained general circulation, and
was repeated with bated breath, that
two young men had been arrested
with large quantity of liquor in their
possession the quantity running all
the way from one to 101 quarts. Yet
nothing about the case. In another in
stance rumor went shutting down
the street that 80 gallons of liquor had
been found in the old building on Cen
trail avenue formerly occupied by the
Gazette office. Now, that building is
occupied by very respectable family
and if any one would have given the
rumor second thought they would
have been satisfied that there was
nothing to it. The report was builded
without a drop of the contraband fluid
for a basis. The fact that much liquor
has been consumed around here in the
past few months provides an excuse
for stories of this kind, for the source
of the liquor consumed is mystery
and anybody and everybody stands
ready to jump at chance to solve that
mystery.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
AT THE LIBERTY.

The managers of the Liberty the
ater have a fetching list Of photoplays
for the public for the coming week.
For Saturday night is the winsome
Vivian Martin, one of the most charm
ing little women of filmdOm, who ap-
pears in "The Home Town Girl" and
no matter what Vivian appears in she
is sure to play her part well and make
a hit "The Home Town Girl is said
to be one of the best stories that Miss
appears in. and that is saying
a great deal. The comedy feature will
be "Brassford of the Balloons" a
scream. For Sunday evening there
comes the popular Charles Ray IN
"String Beans" feature that has won
recognition in the largest cities as one
of the great film attractions. The COM
edy addition is Fox film, and nough
said when that announcement ID made.
For next Wednesday evening appears
Harry Morrey in Fighting Destiny
a dramatic story with thrills, and the
comedy will be Larry Semon In Bears
and Bad Men" which will add fat to
your ribs If there is anything In the
old saw laugh and grow fat"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

that will give them pause and mater
ial for sober thought. AS drummer
Mr. Osborn had few superiors on the
road, and that is saying a great deal,
for the genius drummer is keen wit
ted, bright. intelligent and a fluent
talker. Mr.. Osborn is all Of these ana
more. He is a convincing talker as
well as having remarkable command
of language and those who go to his
meetings to scoff are sure to stay and
pray. Emotional religion appeals to
most people and through It's influence
many are reached who could not be
touched through any other means, and
we believe the revival will be power
for good. Let all who can attend these
meetings do so. 1t is not the saint that
Mr. Osborn is after, it is the sinner
that he reaches out for and has hab-
it of landing. If he is the man we think
he is we believe Mr. Osborn will even
be able to humanize some of the saints
and by making them more human the
Transformation will do much toward
,stsenethening the church and church
Influence. This town needs religious
shaking up and if Mr.. Osborn through
his gift of speech is able to permeate
the community with religious fervor
we wish him God speed in his work.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
2MER RESIDENT ).
I FIRE SUFFERER
'1I6y, y
,..ge Wars
boxes Of
contents


the baked rom rom MAJ r wene'
With the n, rotonom - T., sa;n,,, es
gether and p,sovs that ,ha nono,,r ~.
oroville. 1t To % ha,ow nero ~ 49, .onr's
- "oe famous as the place to
W ~, 'nu ~ "a on. He also mentions
=. 'Ao popu,a.ioi's at Pasco which is of
made even betts ;nosmncb 90 ono - tho
tions. NO., san.1, .,s.
Fotatee. Among the business houses
delobyed was til at of Sullivan's drug
store. This is the John Sullivan who
away back in the early boom days of
Oroville, was connected with a drug
store in this place. Memory does net
attach so much Importance to Mr.. Sui
livans skill in rolling pills as to his
cleverness as ball player. In those
old days Oroville had a crack ball
club and among the members Of that
club none surpassed Johnnie Sullivan
in handling the horse hide covered
sphere. His old friends trust that his
losses were not irreparable by the fire
and that Phoenix like his business will
spring up larger and better than ever.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
FROM PRINT SHOP
TO REAL ESTATE

II. l.. Mooney, erstwhile the bright
young editor of the Nelson Leader
was visitor in town on business the
latter part of last week. Recently Mr..
Mooney shook the print shop and is
now handling real estate, and making
a success of his new undertaking,
which was to be expected, as Mooney
is what is commonly known as a live
wire, good mixer and strictly busi-
ness. Talking of he~prospects in the
real estate line Mr. Mooney stated that
he is receiving many inquiries for land
in northern Okanogan county, both
wheat and valley lands. Very many of
his letters are from persons especially
interested in lands under the irrigation
system around Oroville and he was
here TO get in connection with local
dealer in order to swing this class of
home hunters. Mr.. Mooney has kind
ly feeling for this valley section, near
which he has lived for so many years,
and having so many friends among the
population, and he will aid in putting
new home hunters on the desirable
lands of this locality.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Loudon were in
valley.
Mild weather continued to the end OF
the old year, but there are yet two
months when cold and disagreeable
weather can be expected for short or
long periods.
Two of the autos that Geo. Bartell
received Saturday were so damaged in
transit that they have been shipped
back to the distributing agency for the
state at Seattle.
Among the XMAS remembrances
| for which we editor is duly thankful
was box of cigars from J. H. Killan,
| who is rolling smokers in large fac
tory at Hartford, Conn.
The movie habit seems to be spread
ing as both picture houses in this place
are we'll filled every night perform
ance is staged and both houses are
open on the same nights.
The ladies of the Civic League have
very kindly offered the use OF the
library building to the local branch OF
| the American Legion in which TO holo
their regular meetings without charge.
This is a kindness on the part of the
ladies that is appreciated by the boys
who wore the uniform Of the army and
| navy during the late war and is in
marked contrast to the action OF
number of labor unions in the county
that have openly denounced the lie,
gion. many of the members Of which
unions shirked their duty to the coun-
try and flag, while the boys they &C.
nounce were offering their lives In the
service of the country for dollar a
day, while these same union men were
demanding the highest wage ever paid
to labor and threatening to cripple the
war activities of the government Il
their demands were not complied with
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

A fellow named Anderson speaking
in meeting of spurious true Amer
lean" organization at Spokane stated
that he came from Scotland and was
naturalized 20 years ago, but that men
were "freer in the pursuit Of life, lib
erty and happiness in Scotland than
here" The question naturally arises
why in hell Anderson does not go back
to Scotland where he belongs. and
what right has such unAmerican for
eign born citizens posing in this cour-
try as true Americans" Any move
ment that such a man has anything to
do with is inimical to America and
American government,
A sight skiff of snow Monday nighr
was followed by a sunny day Tuesday
and the rapid disappearance Of the I'M
maculate covering.
The dance at the Liberty Christmas
night was quite well attended, and as
could be expected was the source OF
much enjoyment for all participants.
r. B. Pierpoint, Of Conconully tirc
old time and popular forest ranger
was a visitor in Oroville Monday
Walter Hart was off his feed for g
tcouple of days during the past week
struggling to get the upper hand Of th'
Influenza.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

EX-SERVICE MEN

The ladies of Oroville are preparing
la public reception for the ex-service
men Of Oroville and vicinity, to take
place in the Library building on Fri
day evening, January 16. This move
ment has been long in contemplation
but the boys kept coming back from
cover there" and 1t was the desire to
wait and take them all in. About all
those who served in the army or navy
from this locality are now home and
it is the purpose to give them a rous-
ing welcome, and it is good and prop
er that that welcome should be in
charge of the ladies fthe town, for
in the days that tried mems souls none
were more loyal. more self-sacrificing,
more earnest workers for the comfort
of those lads abroad than the women
of the land. God Bless them for the
example that they set. God bless them
for the inspiration they were TO those
in the service and those at home who
suffered torments in fear Of what
might be- God bless them for their pat
riotism and loyalty to flag and coun-
try They have in hand this welcome
to their relatives, their friends and
neighbors and We can promise that
that welcome will be spontaneous, sim
cere and from the heart. A program OF
entertainment is being prepared, re-
|freshments will be served and those
who wish will be given an opportunity
to spend the later hours dancing. 1t is
the desire and wish Of the ladies thar
every ex-soldier and sailor In town
and neighborhood and country round,
take part in this entertainment. A
cordial and pressing invitation is es-
tended to one and all AS far as pos
sible the names of service men will be
procured, but where there were so
many following the flag on land and
sea from this part of the county, it can
hardly be expected that it IS possible
to secure all of the names. If any one
is overlooked it will not be an inten-
tional slight, as personal invitations
may be sent out as far as the names
can be obtained. Every man who wore
the uniform is as welcome as the gen.
tie breath of spring and it is hoped by
the ladies that every service man who
wore the uniform who may read
this announcement or who may
learn of the proposed welcome
through word of mouth will not
ssasttas se- "a cc.sse.on tae 1etl, en-. -pe-s
take of the cheer that will be pre-
pared. Many towns people will be
present, but owing to the limited size
OF the hall it is requested that children
be not taken to the reception. This
event promises to be the most interest
ing and enjoyable of the entire winter
season. program will be announced
in the next issue of the Gazette. All
those having worn the uniform of our
sister country just across the inter-
national line will be made welcome.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
NARROW ESCAPE.
FROM DEATH

Last Friday evening about o'clock
Tavern, the 11-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Harding, living In
the south part Of town, had very
narrow escape from burning to death,
and was only saved through the
>ptcmpt and heroic action of J. s
wheeler. who was also severely burn
ed in his efforts to save the girls life
While standing beside the Kitchen
stove, the door of the fire box of which
was open, Miss Harding's dress caught
fire, the flames enveloping her whole
body, and she rushed out OF doors
screaming, veritable human torch.
Mr. Wheeler living in the adjoining
house, heard the child scream and
seeing her rush from her home in
flames, ran to the rescue, and seizing
the girl drilled her on the ground until
the fire was eXtinguished. Drs WeDD
and Beale responded promptly to the
summons for medical aid and did all
in their power to ALLEVIATE the suffer-
ings of the victims They found Miss
Harding had been shocldngly burned
from the backbone around the rlght
side to the center of the breast and
from the chin far down on the right
thigh. Fortunately the flames were not
inhaled and all the burns were ex-
terror.
Mr.. Wheeler's hands was were Sc
verely burned and were swathed in
bandages and useless for several days.
At present writing Miss Harding Is
steadily improving and will entirely
recover from her injuries. Only the
prompt action of her rescuer saved
her life. Had Mr. Wheeler hesltatea
only a few moments the girl would
have been fatally burned and thai,
gentleman is receiving well deserved
praise for his speedy and unhesltating
action
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
RAIDINC GUN
CLUB PROPERTY

IN When the local gun club finished
ar 'ooting over the targets during the
Chpmmer the members very unwisely
TT a case Of loaded shells in the trap
1,st wi, These shells were protected by
..-ovon door locked in TIE center. 1t
was aen rick whatever to pull one end
OF the GJor back and gain an entrance.
And someone turned the trick. Sat-
urday the discovery was made that
some 900 shells had taken wing and
had not taken wing through the bar
rels of the gun clubs guns. Marshal
Hoose and Deputy Sheriff Burden
worked on the case for some days,
finding empty shell boxes at two diff
ferent places in town and near town
but only one box of 25 shells, and no
evidence to fasten the guilt upon any
single individual. Suspicion is strong
as to who got the shells but lack of
convicting evidence stands in the way
of-arrests and examinations.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
HE SAILED THE
SEVEN SEAS.

Trules Jones, better and more famil-
iarly known as Pete Jones, son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. b. Jones, of this place, re-
turned home last week after long
service in the navy. Mr. Jones was A
member of the crew of the Kingfisher,
vessel that took an active part in
patrolling the seas during the war, and
which was connected with the Suicide
squadron" after the signing of the ar
mistice, a flock of vessels engaged in
the hard and hazardous work of mine
sweeping, clearing the Norh sea Of the
mines sown thickly over that stretch
of water. Hot and hard work did Mr..
Jones participate in, work in which
there was but little honor and much
danger, but which was performed most
thoroughly as is the custom of the
American navy. Young Jones has been
discharged from service and is enjoy
ing his visit home after his protracted
absence.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
WALLOP FOR
BACKSLIDERS.

The Freedom Mission is closed for
the time beHg and likely forever, but
| am pleased to report the meeting OF
last Sunday was good and a splendid
spirit prevailed. The revival meeting
at the Methodist church will COM
mence next week and | want to urge
all who desire to see Gods cause and
kingdom advanced to be present ana
help push the battle on. ]. sincerely be-
lieve that unless we have an old time
revival, one that stirs from center to
circumference breaks up sandy foun-
dations, that gets hold of doctors, law
yers, merchants, the city officers and
yes, the editor, whose influence is so
far reaching. that this city will soon be
a modern Sodom. The Lords day as
we'll as week days, the picture shows,
theaters, pool rooms and card tables
are we'll patronized. Fathers who
ought to and do know better, are set
ting the example before their boys to
use tobacco and the deadly cigarette
Parents are allowing their children to
run the streets at all hours of the
night and If they come to grief, which
many will, and some already have.
declare to you, the parents are to
blame, and will answer at the judg-
ment bar of God.
God said to Isaiah "cry aloud, spare
not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet
and show thy people their transgress-
ions and the house of Jacob their sins. +"
think it is high time that some
trumpet voice was heard in this city.
Why is it that so many Of our bes.
citizens have left the place and others
are contemplating going? One of the
reasons is so they have told me, is
to get their children out of here. For
shame that this should be so, and many
of us know that 1t Is so. Now | know
that this aOes not speak well of our
city (and / am no knocker, as you all
know, but the fact Is these things
have been covered up and hushed up
too long already, and the "sore' has
got worse instead Of better. Now, a
change can be made n short order it
the people wills to do it. 1t will take
nerve and grit and much of the Grace
of God to do the business, but l am
sure the grace is sufficient If our nerve
and grit will stand the strain. Who
dare make 1920 "clean up" year for
our fair city. l dare to do my best at
it, dare YOU stand by ln.,f Z
Respectfully,
J. A. SPENCER
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
PASSING OF THE
OLD TIME PRINT

One day during the week this office
had call from that extreme rarity
nowadays, tourist printer. He was
not of the class of the old time tramp
print. He was clean faced American,
neatly if not extravagantly dressed,
and his breath did not announce his
approach before he hove in sight.
What contrast to the drifting anti
mony jerker of 35 years ago, in the
days when "The Pilgrim" and Cali
.fornia Dick" floated from place to
place around eastern Washington,
Clothed in raiment that would put Il
scare crow to the blush and assisting
very materially in the revenue re-
eeipts by consumption OF spirituous
decoctions. They never wanted
steady Job. A few days at the case,
and their feet would commence Itch
ing for the road, and snatching 1ree
lunch while squandefing what tney
had made in JOY water until ht up
like the northern lights they would
shake the dust of the town in which
they had briefly sojourned from their
feet and hike out for other pastures.
Oueer lads were the two old typos
mentioned, considered somewhat OIL
the clutch, differing in disposition
though partners in the way OF the life
they led. "The Pilgrim" quiet and
taciturn in his cups, California Dick
noisy. truculent, boastful, when load
ed, and that was their normal condi-
ton. And yet for all that, in the days
of the stick and rule" these old
stagers could set up a creditabie
string" and they knew every mystery
of the print shop. Gone to their las'
reward. those old boys, and we trus'
the recording angel dropped a silen
tear of absolution when registering
their arrival, blotting out those shor
comings which were really mild In
discretions, for which they were more
TO be pittied than blamed.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
FULL PLEDGED
SAW BONES

DR.. VIM. Irby left Friday last for
Kansas City, where he has been offer
ed very attractive salary as assist
ant in hospital at that city, and
where he will have an opportunity OF
perfecting himself in his chosen pro-
fession. DIR. Irby graduated from the
medical college at Kansas City after
number of years of study, which
were broken into by the Mexican fl
asco, during which he served on the
border in a Missouri regiment, and
again his entering practice was post
poned by his responding to the call
at the declaration of war, going to
France in an ambulance corps and
seeing much service at the front. Since
his return from abroad he has been
visiting with his sister in this place,
Mrs. Ed, Klingman. DR.. Irby begins
practice very young, and as he takes
a graf interest in the profession he Is
going to make his mark as a practi-
toner.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Services will be held on next Sun
day as follows: Morning service and
sermon IL a. m. Singing by the vested
choir. Sunday school at IL. Evening
service and address at 6 p. m. Busy
Bees will meet this Saturday afternoon
at the home of Mrs M. l.. Reed al 2
D. m. Trinity Guild meets on next We'd
nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Broderick.
G. H. SEVERANCE Dean.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-01-02

Miss Malinda Finsen came up from
Okanogan and spent Christmas with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Taylor re-
turned from their Christmas visit with
relatives at Tacoma Monday evening
and report having one of the most en-
joyable holiday outings Of their lives.
George Bailey is offering s1.oo a
dozen throughout next week for fresh
ranch eggs, cash or trade. That ought
to put the hen on pedestal with the
ship worker as supreme wage Garner