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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

w. Dorsey. county agent and Mr.. Bar
tow Horticultural inspector and the
demonstrations to be conducted under
the supervision of Roy Larson of
Wenatchee. Respectfully submitted,
F. e. Teas, chairman"
The report of the committee on for
warding farm bureau work in Okla
hogan county composed of H. l.. Mar
tin, winthrop; Frank Wingo, Pine
Creek. F. E. Teas, Oroville and Mr..
Thayer, Brewster, recommended:
l. That the farm bureau organi-
cation be pushed in Okanogan county.
2. That the county organization he
affiliated with the state and national
federation of farm bureaus.
3. That arrangements be mads with
the state farm bureau to organize and
conduct membership campaign in
Okanogan county and that the mem
bership fee be ten dollars q member.
After very spirited discussion the
above was amended to read fee of
five dollars per member, and the
amendment adopted.
President w. H. Fletcher appointed
the following committee to interview
the county commissioners in regard to
financing the ground hog campaign
in 1921.
Geo. B. Pratt, Okanogan; H. l.. Mar
tin. winthrop; J. A. Stack, Oroville.
N. w. Perry of Tonasket was elected
vice-president of the Okanogan county
farm bureau.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
OkANOGAN COUNTY FARM
BUREAU LAYS OUT LARGE
PROGRAM OF WORK,
Will Affiliate with State and National
Federation Of Bureaus. Member.
ship Drive Soon.

w. Fl. Fletcher, president of the
Okanogan County Farm Bureau, call
ed the meeting to order at 1920, Civ
ing brief resume of the aims of the
Okanogan County Farm Bureau.
DR.. s. B. Nelson, director of the ex-
tension service w. S. c., then gave a
ments of the state and national Fed
Grafton of Farm Bureaus.
The following committees were APP
pointed and instructed to be ready to
report by $3.50 o'clock in the afternoon.
Committee on forwarding the Farm
Bureau organization in Okanogan
county.
Committee on organization of rodent
and pests campaigns.
Committee on organization of regis
tered livestock breeders association.
Committee on organization Of orch
ard soils Improvement project,
Mr. Roy Larson, soils expert of We
natchee then gave a summary of work
accomplished by the Chelan county
soils bureau during the last year.
Following the noon recess, Joseph
McClaskey, county rodent and pest
leader, gave review of the squirrel
and grasshopper campaigns conducted
in the Molson-Chesaw sections during
the past year.
DR.. s. B. Nelson, director of the ex-
tension service, gave very compre-
hensive report of the activities OF the
extension service Of the state COLLECT
during the last year.
r. w. Dorsey, county agent. gave a
talk emphasizing the Importance OF
organized efforts in solving the farm
problems in this county.
The following report by the commit
tee on organization of rodent and pest
campaigns of which Joseph Nicolas
KEY, Nelson, ]. A. Stack, Oroville,
Fred Deffland, Brewster and Geo. b.
Pratt. Okanogan, were members. sub
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
mitted and passed.

ihltteu ana passed.
l. That the chairman appoint a
committee to petition the county COM
missioners for a revolving fund to be
set aside from the current expense
fund to purchase strychnine to poison
rodents in Okanogan county. The mon
ey to be returned to the current ex-
pense fund as the poison is sold.
2. County project leader and coun-
ty agent to appoint leaders in each
district to canvass and see how much
poison is needed in his district
3. Poison to be mixed under the
supervision of the county agent.
A. To distribute mixed poison TO
definite points designated by county
project leader or county agent.
3. That the county Farm Bureau
see that this campaign Is put across
in proper shape and at the right time
6. That the Farm Bureau see tina;
a delegate is sent to Olympia to repre-
sent this county in getting help Ia
fight grasshoppers and if possible
marmOts.
The report Of the committee on or
ganiZing a registered breeders assOcia-
ton in Okanogan county in which a
temporary organization was perfected
and recommended was adopted unan-
imously and the Interpretation added
that as the organization WAS function
ing as an organization. that it was nc
longer under the control of the Farm
Bureau. Nc. d. Hershberger Of Oro-
Vile, Frank Wingo, Tonasket F. r.
Hershberger, Oroville and p. T. Har-
ris of Okanogan, were members of the
committee. A number of registered
breeders from all over the county
we're present at the committee meet
ing.
The committee on organization OF
orchard fertility demonstrations CON-
posed of F. E. Teas, Oroville, F. r.
Everett, Okanogan, Frank CARRIER
Okanogan, N. w. Perry of Tonasket
Mr.. Barlow, horticultural inspector
and R. w. Dorsey, county agent, sub
mitted the following recommendations
which were accepted.
I'VE, the committee beg to recon-
mend that two or three soils improve
ment demonstrations be conducted
Suitable plots to be selected by Mr.. r
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

many parents or other relatives
throughout the state who would be
interested in having someone in Pun
man with whom they nigh. freely
communicate, the lodge has appointed
standing committee to act in the ca
pacity' of Big Brother to any college
student when called upon to serve in
that capacity. The committee IL rep
tentative of the educational, religions
legal and business interests and will
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
EXTENDS SERVICE TO
PARENTS OF STATE

With view to extending it's field
of service and usefulness to every
part of the Northwest, Evening Star
lodge, No 26, Knights of Pythias, Pull
man. Wash, has just launched a big
Brother" movement in the interests
of the students of the State College Of
Washington and their relatives and
friends.
Realizing that there are many stu
dents at the State College Of Wash
ington who may feel the need of a
big Brother" to whom they could
apply with confidence for advice or
needed assistance, and that there are
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

Geo. Schlief was in town Saturoa!
from his place this side OF Nelson , sns
reported six inches of snow IN las.
locality. The snow came Deiore ~.
ground was frozen which was very ~.
tunate. especially if the snow remain. ~
on the ground until the final tnaw ~
the spring. Mr.. Schlief says tne o .n
look at the present time is most gu
couraging for heavy crops next y.a Coz
and certainly the hill growers deserss
some such reward after four years "
!, lnol-
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

be In an excellent position to serve
the students and their friends
Judge Thomas Neil will serve as the
chairman of the Big Brother" COM
mittee, the other committeeman to be
the Rev. G. N. Curtis, Professor G. A.
lsaacs, DR.. u, II. Dirstinc and Il. c.
Forrest.
TO enable this committee to render
the most efficient service, the parents
or the interested relatives are asked
to send to the chancellor commander
OF Evening Star lodge the names of
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

the students in whom they are inter
ested. and at the same time to instruct
these students to apply as freely as
they would to their own brother to
any member of the committee when in
need of advice or information.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

Those who were at Okanogan last
week report that the jury in the Bar
mon case was out only a few minutes
and brought in verdict of not guilty,
and the trial cost the tax payers sew
eral hundred dollars
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
VARIED VAUDEVILLE

With Leon Enrol, vaudevillc's most
famous stage drunk as the head
liner, Keith's this week is presenting
the best bill seen here in some time.
William Gaxton and company present
an excellent comedy sketch, 1.-THE
Junior Partner Eddie Foyer, billed
as the "man of thousand poems,"
gave several clever readings, and the
Stantons were pleasing with their funny
patter and dancing.
Cammilla's birds opened the show and
this was followed by Ryan and Ryan,
eccentric dancers. Guy J. Sampsel and
Lily. Leonhard were pleasing with their
musical and dancing Offering, as was
Emma Stephens and her songs. The
Breen family, dancers and jugglers
closed the bill. Kinograms and topics
of the day were also enjoyed by thost
who arrived early.
Allegheny-''R 'Rubeville," musica
act, is the most pretentious. but Others
run it close race for quality. Bailey
Lynn and Cowan sing songs as they
should be sung. Eddie Cassidy sing,
well, and the Mupores are skilled rope
performers.
Globe-Sprightly dancers, infection,
fun and plenty of girls, by no mean,
hard to look upon, make mabel, Bt
Careful" a top notcher. Dixie Hamil,
and Her Jazz Band overlook few bets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
A Special Group of Lovely
Taffeta Frocks at $35

Made especially for women who wear sizes
Sc to 46, the models are conservative and in good
taste. There are long, pointed overskirtS, dainty
Georgette vests and the dresses are in navy and
brown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09

Other acts offer comedians, protean
artist and singers.
Gross Keys--An exquisite dancing
act, staged by Mana and company,
takes first place. Also on the we'll
stocked bill are Gold and Altman,
blackface comedians; Kilduf and Aller-
ton, clever skit; Ferry, contortionist,
and others.
Broadway - Bart McHughs musical
comedy, "Among Those Present" is Il
winner. Other good acts are Welcome
Home" playlet, and Pasquale and
Golden, entertainers.
William Penn--Josie Flynn and her
Fashion Minstrels" head diversified
bill. Sid Townes, comedy songs, and
Hale and Brother, musicians, make the
best of good material.
Nixon - Drury, Hart and company
won laughs in an interesting playlet.
The Morgans proved they could do many
things well and other novel acts were
offered.
Grand - Comedy of the spontaneous
sort is offered by Mcconnell and Simp-
son. The Brewer Trio played the latest
airs from melody land. Lawrence Crane,
magician, mystified.
Dumont's-The big feature is en-
titled Don't Borrw Babies, or You'll
Get in Huff" 1t is founded on a
recent Philadelphia alleged kidnapping
case and is quite funny. Up-to date
melodies are well sung.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
BURLESQUE BILLS

Casino-Al X. Hall, Irresistible in
citcr Of laugh riots" gallops through
the performance with some of the least
suggestive humor yet heard in burlesque
circles. The show is 1.-The Sporting
Widows" with enough plot to string
along amusing dialogue and joyous sit
uations. ... ...
People'tThe Star and Garter Show
proved worth heralding. The good cast
includes Charles Burns, Bert Hall,
FlorencefD fDarley, and a big chorus. Ray
Read is given opportunity to put
ccross comedy. 49,.
Trocadero-"Girls, Girls, Girls" give
lively show in which George CLARK
wins comedy honors. His support Ii
more than efficient. The show is pref
tily staged. .....
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
PINER0 FILM AT STANLEY
Elsie Ferguson the star---lrene Cas-
tie and Dorothy oIsh Seen


The Stanley presents Elsie Ferguson
in fine Paramount filming of Pinero's 8
absorbing domestic drama, "His House
in Order" The theme is Of man who
cherishes the memory of his dead wife
and continually reminds his second wife
of the virtues Of her predecessor, who,
however, had not been faithful. The
husband marries the governess. She
overhears people say she is not so fash :
ionable as the first wife, but with the
aid of her brother in law succeeds in
winning first prize at a Paris ball. The
son, about five years old, finds letter
which reveals the liaison Of the first
wife, and this is shown the husband at
the dramatic climax.
"The Amateur Wife," directed by
Edward Dillon from story by Nalbro
BARLEY, is the best picture in which
Irene Castle has appeared for months.
It was surprise, because OF late she
has only been appearing in the frothy
sort of things. A novelty was FOUND on
the Arcadia screen in the fact that she
did not do one dance step.
A Young girl, the daughter Of a pop
ular actress. comes from French con e
vent. A friend of her mother kisses
her and she believes in the French Gus
tom emitting her to say they are be-
trothed. The mother dies and the mar
marries the girl. After long alb
sence he finds his wife has changed iron
simple country style girl into the mos
popular of hostesses. He realizes tha
he loves his wife and did not marry he'
| lust for sympathy.
There are many scenes in good taste
MARY Ellen Comes to Town bring
Dorothy Gish to the Regent. She play
a girl tired of being dispenser OF sodi
water in small town and on she goe
to the city. There she becomes I
singer in cabaret. The manager j
4 not honest and secures the new player a
one of his aides In scheme TO rob
young man from the country.
The plans Of the villain do not worl
as he wanted them to, and when tn
lady from the country finds out that IN
intended victim was young man Iron
the same country town us the one sn
came from, there is the peal OF wedding
bells and train back to the countr
town. There is lot of good comedy II
this film, despite the tendency to melo
drama. Ralph Graves. is good as tn
young man.
"The Copperhead," an excellen
screen drama, remains at the Palace
"In Old Kentucky" holds over at tn
Victoria, and the other theatres hav
important films viewed heretofore.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Vestings and
Pleatings

The vestings, 8 to Is inches
wide, are of net outings and lace,
in cream color and white. SO to
$5,25 a yard.
The pleatings are organdie, net,
lace and 'Georgette crepe, in
cream color or white. SOC to S1.75
a yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Mems Shoes and Oxfords

Dark Englsh-ast straight
wing tips $3.50 $3.50 a pair.
shoes
wing tips and much peroratng. $1O5O pair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
A Restful kirnono

is of figured japanese crepe,
comfortably loose. 1t is in light
or navy blue, pink, rose or Wis
taria figured in white. $3.50.
(Ckntrnn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Sprirng's S Loveliest Dresses

In the cases of the Dress Salon there are
dresses that might easily have come from Paris,
for their lines radiant Wth creative French
inspiration. charming 9ShStance is navy
taffeta frock with skirt that is plain in front
and in back, but which shows delightful corded
puffs down either side
Some have short sleeves and several styles
are frightened with narrow ribbon.
Figured Georgette, which promises to be
more fashionable than ever, satin, charmeuse,
crepe meteor and last, but by no means least,
taffeta are doing charming things this Spring
season. Prices begin at $3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Extra-Size
White Petticoats

Of sturdy white muslin, they
have scalloped or embroidery
trimmed flounces and are $3.50,
SO and 1915.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Smartly Tailored Suits
800 Pair of Women's Tan
Oxford Ties, $3.50 a Pair

Good-looking Oxfords, fashioned on
a narrow last, have medium heels,
sturdy Welted soleS and imitation wing
tips.
chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
The Play of Light ON Silk
in Skirts for Young Women
Dainty Undersilks
:, for Women

Shmmeng san chine and Georgette crepe
ioned into pretty envelope chemse nghe Some are
orchid, blue and Is we'll pink.
At $3.50 At $6.75
A tailored pink satin envelope A dainty howcred Georgete
Chemse has ribbon shoulder chem shows Vancennes
straps and pretty hemstchng lace and embroidered
A pink Georgette crepe for trimming
veope chem with ribbon Other silk envelope chemses
shoulder straps has hand $3.50 $225O nighgown
brodery for adornment. y $10.50 to $25
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Muslin Pajamas for Men, $3.50

WelI-made sleeping garments, of unusually good qu
muslin plain bound with pink, blue lavender
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-09
Practical Wool Jersey Frocks
for Young Women

we'll on young girls especially when there are
narrow belts and when the frocks are coarless
Many, many styles and shades to choose from at
SIS, $16.50, $lS to S29.50.
(Market)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12
In Municipal Court.

A. J. Armstrong, arrested Thurs
day for fighting on the street. and
formally charged with disturbing the
peace, entered, a plea OF guilty and
paid fine Of SIS and costs. w. J..
Breittng, arrested on like charge.
posted bond OF SIS for his appear
ance In court today. This morning
the case against him was dismissed.
r. George, Earl Harvey and Ken
meth Buckwald, lads ranging from Is
to II years OF age, were arrested
Thursday night charged with dis
turbing the peace and posted bonds
Of $40 each for appearance today.
Because of other business in court
their hearing was postponed to Sat-
urday. The boys were arrested when
they attempted to build a bon fire
Thursday night at the corner of First
and Church streets.
The case OF Miss Edith r. Hellberg
VS.. c. II. Hicks. begun Wednesday in
municipal court. was resumed this
morning. The case is being tried by
q jury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12
Laurel Items.

Mrs. Dora Weisenburger and Grace
Latham served lunch to the members
of the Ladies' Guild at the basement
OF the NJ. e. church Thursday.
Mrs Blackburn and daughters Lee
la and Eunice, OF Marshalltown,
called on friends in Laurel Friday.
Rev. Mr.. Pfaltzgraff, pastor of the
Evangelical church is at Des Moines,
assisting his brother in a series of
meetings.
Sunday was rally day at the M. E.
church. A program was given by
the children and a song service by
all.
Electric light service has been
turned on at a number Of the homes
in Laurel.
G. M. Starr left Tuesday for a
trip around the world After visiting
relatives In Chicago and Arkansas,
he will go to Florida for the winter.
Later he will go to Cuba, Europe,
Philippines, Hawaiian Islands, then to
California. His trip will extend over
a period of two years.
Vera, the youngest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. S. A. Mc1lrath, of Los An
geles, Calf, is not improving in that
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12

The will Of tho late W. v. Couch
man. vice president Of the Interna-
tional Harvester Company. who died
Aug. 4, at Brussels, Belgium, Thurs
day was admitted to probate in dis
trict court. The estate. including
farm land in Kansas and Minnesota,
but largely OF stocks and securities,
Is to be divided between the. widow,
Mrs Adelaide Couchman, and the
two sons, William venning Couch
man, Jr, and Carl Spencer Couch
man.
The estate is said to be valued at
about $250,000. The personal holdings
are largely stocks and bonds, with
stock in the International Harvester
Company being the principal holding.
The elder son. w. ". Couchman, Jr.,
was named executor OF the estate
under the will. his bond being fixed
at 100000. which he filed.
Widow and Sons Divide.
The property is to be divided be-
TWEEN the widow and the two sons.
The household goods, at the home In
Brussels, and one-half tho real pro-
perty is left to the widow. the other
half OF the real property 10 to be di-
vided between the sons. The balance
of the estate Is left to the sons un-
der the following conditions:
That the sons, as trustees, arc to
collect any income accruing from any
thA 10
widow as long as she may live.
That the trustees may. In their dis
erection, sell any or all the personal
property represented by notes, stocks
or bonds or other securities and In
vest the proceeds in bonds Of the
United States or OF any state In the
union, or In notes or bonds secured
by first mortgage or trust deeds or
improved real estate In any state. or
in bonds Of any county, city, school
district or other municipality. or any
corporation in any state upon which
no default in the payment Of inter-
est shall have accrued for a period OF
five years prior to such purchase.
Executor Hears Will.
At the death Of the widow the es-
tate is to be divided between the
sons, share and share alike.
w. v. Couchman. Jr., executor OF
the estate, was In court when tho will
was read. His. mother also Is In the
city, having remained here since the
funeral Of her husband.
Mrs. Couchman and sons maintain
their legal residence In this city. al
tho the former will return to Brus-
sells, where she will remain indefi-
nitely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12
SATURDAY VALUES.
Out Of tho Ordinary Prices on De-
pendable Goods at BrintnaIPs.

Out of-the- Ordinary Prices on De-
pendable Goods at BrintnaIPs.
Outing gowns manufacturers
sample-plain white and white with
embroidered yoke, So. value. s19s.
Extra sizes, colored and white $3.50
value, $2.25.
Last call on ladies' suits, just two
prices-$49.50 and $25.
Children's coats-special discount
prices now apply on every child's
coat in stock.
Dresses-special sale OF serge, tri-
cotine, charmeuse, satin and taffeta
frocks-$34.50, SIS and s19.9s.
Blouses - manufacturers sample
line-$9.9s. $6.9S and s3.9S--nearly all
sizes.
Rugs and draperies-20 per cent
discount. This puts the new rug or
new draperies within the reach OF
nearly every purse. Headquarters for
satisfaction, Brintnall & BrintnaIl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILTON, IOWA. NOVEMBER T. 1920

Mr.. Dawson in 1857. They lived in
Indiana until after the civil war
then moved to Tama county where
Mr.. Dawson died In 1912.
Mrs. Dawson was the mother of
thirteen children, the following seven
Of whom survive their mother: A.
Frank. Moorhead. Mimi; Theodore
e.. LaPort: William r., Waterloo
and Q. B.. city; Mrs. Sarah Il.
Taught. Written; Mrs. Mary Booyer
Montour. and Mrs. Alice Merritt
Minneapolis. Two brothers. JACOB
Asher. Of Tama, and George Asher,
or Lawrence, Kan. and sister Mrs.
Isabelle Suefall. Of Pipestone. Mimi,
also are living.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12
Early Settler Dies.

The funeral of Mrs. Naomi Asher
Dawson, daughter Of a pioneer Albion
family, widow Of O. M. Dawson and
in recent years resident of Mon
tour. was held at the Christian
church Of Written Tuesday. Rev.
Mr.. Foster conducted the service and
burial was in the Hauser cemetery.
Mrs Dawson difd at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Booyer, ct
Montour. Of complications of old age.
She was 81 years old. Mrs. Dawson
was born in Indiana, Dec. 8, 1888,
came to Albion with her parents in
the early '40's and was married to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-12

O'Clock this forenoon Only one dem
ocrat was included in the list, d. p.
Young making return, showing an ex-
penditure of $3.50. Young was q can
didate for treasurer.
Republicans having filed were S. NJ.
Cause, treasurer, SIS; Miss Fanny
NJ. NosbuTS. recorder, $21.5O; J. l..
Wylie. supervisor, $40. SO; A. h. Hooy-
er, county attorney, $15; j. r. Meek
ms, sheriff, $3.50; l.. d. Vitek. clerk
OF courts, SIS; George Enderey, audi
tor, $3.50.
The amounts expended, it was said
largely represents contributions to
the county central committee funds.