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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

mans Home Missionary society of
the First Methodist church was held
i'm the church parlOrs Thursday aft
crnoOn at $3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Mary
Deacon had charge Of the program
which consisted i'm chapter OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

Mrs. Caroline Boyer. 1911 =. Mar
ietta ST., was surprised by "A number
of her friends of the German NJ. Z
church Wednesday afternoon, the
occasion Of her birthday anniver-
sary. A social afternoon was en-
jOyed and refreshments were served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

text book. Christian Americaniza-
ton, which was discussed by Mrs
%. i. Julian, and vocal solo by
Mrs. ". .. Fassnacnt A short bus
mess session preceded the pro-
gram during which the lenten Of
fering was taken mp. Another meet
ing viii be held at the church April
10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

The Victory club was entertained
Thursday afternoon by Mrs John
Oft SO s. Carroll ST A business
and social session was held. The
contest favor was won by Mrs. John
Witamyer. Refreshments were serv-
cd to Il members. A recitation was
given 10y little Miss Margaret Kee-
nev Mrs. J. NJ. Riland. 321 :. Car
roll ST.. viii be hostess at the mkt
meeting. April I.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

The Alcott Sewing circle held a
social meeting Thursday afternoon
ut the home Of Mrs j. Haeffner.
GA Allen ST Five hundred was
played. the favor being won by Mrs.
A b. DufendaCh. Refreshments
were served to eight members Mrs.
a NJ Harris. 1905 Lincoln way e
will he hostess TO the club in two
weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

The Plymouth Needle club met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs
Sherman Miller. sos LaDorte av
The favors in the contests were
awarded 70 Mrs. Bert Thompson and
Mrs w. r. Wallach. Refresh
ments were served 10 II members
The next meeting viii be held with
Mrs r. J. Kruger. 615 Portage av..
April IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

The next meeting will be held April
1. the place 20 be announced later.
The AlcOtt Sunfiowor circle was
entertained at a patch work party
by Mrs. George Landgraf. 715 :.
Sixth ST. Thursday afternoon a
social time was enjoyed and rec
freshments were served 20 II mem
bers. The club viii meet with Mrs.
Frank Filley 1907 Ninth ST.. March
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-19

Mrs. w A. Kendall 127 Z. Bow
man ST., was hostess TO 30 members
OF the Ladies' Aid society OF the
Indiana Avenue Christian church
Thursday afternoon Plans were
formulated for "A supper to be reld
at the church. April .. during tie
business session which was followed
by "a social hour Refreshments We're
served The next meeting viii be-
held with Mrs. O.. Overmeyer. Ewing
W., April 1.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

against the accused was the presence
OF the suit case anG its liquid contents,
of doubtful ownership, in Mr.. Bar
mons store, and the jury considered
that as insufficient proof that the own
er of the store was in any way con-
nected with the hazardous occupation
OF bootlegging. The prisoner was found
not guilty and discharged. 1t may be
added that Notwithstanding the diff
Guilty experienced by those burning up
with consuming thirst to procure
the fiery fluid with which to quench
that thirst. &c say nothing OF the value
CT the article, Lo one has cOJo iOi-
ward and claimed that suit casa, and
toe alleged owner has never be 4 seen
oy Mr. BarmCn or any one Sc since
the morning that he. Suddenly dlsap-
peared from ,ne tace of thu earth.
However. therr IS one thing certain
ana that is the Lext time II stranger
leaves suit case in the care of Mr..
Barmon' that individual will be care
full to know what is inside of said suit
case, as he has found it expensive to
De the accommodating custodian cf
other peoples property.
This case was hotly contested and
according to reports Attorney Multi
gan had the witnesses for the prose-
cution on the griddle. The Okanogan
Independent, reporting the proceed
ings, states that 1.-The federal officers,
who conducted the raid were not
present ard came in for a scathing
denunciation by attorneys for the de-
fendant"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS.

The West Okanogan Valley Irriga-
ton District directors report the deliv-
cry and acceptance of the first bonds
OF the district sold to the Northwest
ern Trust company of ST. Paul, the
amount realized being $44,550.OO. This
amount goes to pay for the work of
improvement done last winter.
Contracts have been made for the
sale of other bonds to this company,
$4,000 at 80 per cent, every six
months for period of five years, the
proceeds to go on the improvement of
the irrigation system in accordance
with plans approved by competent en-
gineers.
BY this arrangement for the sale of
bonds the directors expect to proceed
from year to year with the reconstruc-
ton and improvement work of the
project, the district paying from year
to year as it may be able for part of
the work. The pay as we go" policy
will result in an improved system
with the minimum amount of bonds.
From the first issue of bonds there
is outstanding bonds which amount
to $4,000 per acre, and the amount now
issued brings the total to $6S.0O per
acre.
Inc work planned for this year is
well along; cement lining of the main
line as planned for this year has been
completed. Two miles more of the
main line flume have been lined with
steel and the trestle work and repairs
Tor the remainder of the steel lining
is well under way. Eighty tons of steel
sheets are yet to be received and will
De placed with about thirty days work
after the shipment arrives
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
REGISTERED BREEDER'S
ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED,

A committee appointed by w. H.
Fletcher, president of the Okanogan
County Farm Bureau met and COM
pleted preliminary organization of
Registered Breeders association in
Okanogan county. .
The following temporary officers
and committees were elected:
F. r. Hershberger, Oroyille, tempo
rary president.
r. w. Dorsey, Okanogan, temporary
secretary.
Committee on constitution and by
laws:-Frank Wingo Tonasket; X. w
Dorsey, Okanogan; F. \ Hersbberger,
Oroville.
Committee on organizing and for
warding a registered livestock sale in
the spring of 1921: M y. Hershberger
Oroville; Frank Wingo Tonasket; II.
Pheasant. Tonasket; DR.. 5. T. Miller,
Twisp and F. r. Hershtefger, Oroville.
Committee on cooperating with the
Okanogan County LIVESTOCK associa-
ton, with the object Of quitting on a
county live stock show IN 1921.
Henry j. Schwenne, Oroville; W. S.
Gainor, winthrop; B. NJ Berry. Tomas
ket. M -
1t was voted to call aspeeting Of all
breeders of reeistered Avestocx i,
Okanogan county on Thursday, jan
uary 9Th, for the purpose Of electing
permanent organization.
At this meeting the reports Of the
above named committees are to be
given and considered.
julius Brecklin, of LoOmis, is doing
assessment work on the Golden
King group of claims near Rich Bar, a
property the old prospector has held
for a number Of years and upon
which he has an excellent showing of
ore. Last week he added to the pros
pective value of the property by dis
covering a new ledge that is highly
mil. eralized. Mr.. Brecklin feels sure
that ne has one of the best prospects
in this part of the country and this
last strike strengthens that opinion
The claims are located on the north
bank of the Similkameen and just
across the river from the railroad, so
they are very favorably located for
easy working IL they reach The pro-
duc;ng stage, and there is no good
reason why they should not.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
COMMERCIAL CLUB NETTING.

A meeting of the Oroville Com
mercial Club will be iheld at the
Civic League BuildingSth Friday
evening. December II, 1t $50.
This will be the last meeting of
the club for the year 1920, and it
is urged that every member be
present.
There Is important business to
come up before the Club at this
meeting and it is the desire of the
officers that there shonld be full
attendance.
1t can be said at this time at the
close of the year that the Club has
proved by its works. during the
past twelve months that it is an
effective Influence in the civic af-
fairs of the town, and 1.-THE organi-
cation should not only1be kept up
but strengthened to the end that
every citizen of the place become
an active member.
Do not overlook the last meeting
of the year and swell the attend.
ance by being present this evening.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17

There has been a snap to the air
during the past week a sort of pre-.
monition of the presence in the neigh.
borhood of Jack Frost. 1t Is time for
change from the California weather
the valley has been experiencing so
far this winter.
Wednesday Chas. Hermann, John
Meyers Geo. Moore and Lew Coffman
dlove into the valley from Conconully
25O head of cattle that will be winter
fed on Stuart Much's place. Shortage
Of hay in the Conconully neighborhood
necessitated the owners to find for
age in the valley.
At the annual election held Tuesday
to choose director Of the West Okla
hogan Valley Irrigation District for q
three year term Matt. v. Picken was
rejected, his opponent being Thomas
Thorson. The vote stood as follows:
Precinct No. 1 (Oroville) Picken u;
Thorson so. Precinct No. 2, (Ellis-
forde') Picken g.; Thorson 4. Precinct
No. 3, (Tonasket,) Picken II; Thorson
16. Total-Picken 151; Thorson 70.
F. V. Covert is still confined to
his room from the effects of the IN.
jury received three weeks ago when
he stepped between the joists of his
new building then under construction.
Under ordinary circumstances the IN /.
jury, although naturally painful.
would have been considered trivial.
but complications have followed that
at one time threatened blood poison
ing and has caused Mr.. Covert a vast
amount OF suffering and inconven-
Iience,
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
COMING TO THE FRONT.

Harry B. Stanton was down from
Toroda, over Sunday, where he is
very extensively engaged in lumber
Ing activities. He was here for the
purpose of buying hay and no doubt
secured what he was after as there is
hay plenty in the valley. Mr.. STAN
ton was at one time a resident of Oro-
vile and suffered some rough knocks
in the saw mill business to the tune
of the loss of some $4,000. That was
hard punch but Mr.. Stanton did not
remain down and out. After getting
his second wind he started in to build
up through the same line of industry
that was the cause of his financial
downfall. BY watching his chances
and taking advantage of his expert
ence he gradually secured a large
stumpage of standing timber on
Henry creek, few miles west of Cur
lew in a national forest reserve, and
is now perfecting plans for getting
out that timber and reducing it to the
lumber Of commerce. Mr.. Stanton
states that he has 70,000,0O0 feet of
the finest timber in the northwest.
and portion of that timber is first
class spruce, just the wood that is
required in the construction of aero
planes. A log road is being construct
ed to haul logs down to the Great
Northern railroad where Mr.. Stanton
is putting up and equipping a large
modern saw mill. This is a very am
bltlous venture that the young man
has been working on for two or three
years and he is just reaching a point
where production is in sight. Consid-
ering the vast quantity and choice
quality of the marketable timber un-
der Mr. Stanton's control the pros
poets are very favorable for his re-
coupling his former losses in the saw
mill business besides making a COM
fOrtable competencY
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
DESERVED BETTER SUPPORT.

A brief report of the debate between
the debating teams of the Oroville and
WaterVllle high schools appears in
another column, but we wish to add a
rev lines upon the subject. As one
interested In the public schools and
more particularly the young peorIe
VINO nave the foundation Of al edura-
tion lad through the medium of our
lree school system, we consider these
uepates very valuable addition to
tne system. 1t gives scholars an on
portunlty 10 learn to express them
serves before an audience Few men
are able to stand up before an audi
ence and express themselves intelli-
gently and entertaingly. While ora
tory may be a gift, yet if the young
man or young woman is trained
through the medium of debating con-
tests in their school years it gives
them confidence in later years when
tne occasion arises to express them
selves before crowd Now these con-
tests should be encouraged by the pat
rons or the school, and It is regret
table to say that this community
showed little disposition to extend en-
couragement at the first debate held
IN the local school, as there were only
eleven citizens present at the meet
ing. There Is some excuse for this ap-
parent Indifference, however, for the
heaviest rain of the year fell last Fri
Cay evening, and as every one cannot
own an auto people could hardly be
eNpecied to wade up and down the
hill through mud and water to attend
any kind of an entertainment. Owing
TO the slight patronage the school.
which, under the regulations govern
.ng the contests must pay the expen ses
OF the visiting team and judges, is
away behi.ld financially, and we be-
'ieNe those citizens who have the in
terests of the school at heart should
voluntarily make up the defici ancy. 1t
is matter of pride to know that tlie
local team won the contest at the Fri
day debate. for the young speakers
faced capable. worthy and we'll equip
ped opponents. We congratulate the
young men who represented the Oro-
villn iii upon the splendid record that
thev made, and trust that the same
good fortune will follow them until
tn c OSe of the contest
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
OROvILLE vs.. WATERyuLp

a. ueDate Is usually considered q dr.,
aan ar put the one held in the b;ai,
school auditorium on tho avan,r So
Tho aoer ,ao ~ was anything but dead
Wa,ar,,i,is 1a,is were evenly matched: the
inc esVllle, 90 , or negative team consist
WI WIZ ~ natnerine Ellis, Dot James and
ha,n nlireu @ Hines; the affirmative team
Eon, e,ns ,I Eliot Curry, Chester Gjerde and
aari f1ilis. The audience was NOT verv
aase probably because OF counter o.
mac.lons IN town but enough monov
"as taken In to pay at least nsrt ~
'ne @ expenses Of the Waterville team
me question debated was "ResoIvoa
.ia, as prerequisite to the ripht of
aiiike or lockout, employers and em-
pioyes should be required to submit
us.riai ,nooh, disputes to arbitration: the
i.acninery for the purpose TO he nro-
s,ued by the national government " As
.he depate proceeded the tension grew
ana by the time the decision of tho
Judges was rendered both debaters
sa nu auoiehce We're excited. The wait
hoi the decision seemed to consist Of
uours ~ instead of minutes. Oroville. or
sne affirmative, was awarded the de-
na.e. Inc Waterville crowd were good
users users and the debate was partly for
gotten In the dinner which was served
10 the teams and judges.
Mr.. CRUDE presided as chairman OF
the debate while Mr.. Strickler of Moi
son, Mr.. Ormsby of Okanogan and Mr..
burrows of Tonasket served as Judges.
IL IS pity that there are not more of
such debates in Oroville as thew
arouse public interest in the import
ant questions of the day.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
NOT GUILTY.

Some months ago, while nosing
around Oroville in search of contra
band liquor, two or three prohibition
officers, accompanied by Deputy Sher-
iff Ed. Burden and Marshal Hoose,
stepped into Harry Barmon's store,
picked up a suit case from the floor
near the front entrance, opened it and
found several bottles of liquor therein.
Mr.. Barmon denied vehemently that
he knew anything about the suit case
or its contents, declaring that stran-
ger had walked into the store a few
minutes before the appearance of the
officers, purchased a few articles and
had requested that he be permitted to
leave his luggage until he could go out
and get his breakfact. The officers set
down this statement as bunk. arrested
the protesting gentleman and the local
justice of the peace bound Mr.. Barmon
over to the superior court. The case
came on to be heard at Okanogan last
week There was quite formidable
array of legal talent on both sides and
a flock of witnesses. Mr.. Barmon was
represented by Grant e Williar-s g. OF
this place. and Tohn T. Mulligan. of
Spokane. The trial proved to be a live
ly and protracted legal battle cover
ing some two days. The only evidence
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

At IL midnight, solemn high mass
and benediction, with the blessed sac
rament. AT 1:30, mass and communion.
At 10 high mass.
| most highly appreciate the kind
ness and generosity extended by SO
many good friends to the "Vox Puell-
arum" by taking such lively part in
their entertainments. have the pleas
ure of wishing our dear friends a
Christmas day filled with joy and
happiness, the happiness that comes
from the grace of God and that brings
us all to Bethlehem. There is a Pc
culiar charm about the Christmas
season. At other times we derive a
great part Of our pleasures from the
beauties of nature. The melodious
song OF the bird, the gentle murmur
OF the stream, the breathing of the
fragrance of spring the soft. volupt-
BUSINESS Of summer, the golden pomp
OF autumn; earth with it's refreshing
green and heaven with it's delicious
blue-all fill us with exquisite delight.
But in the depth of winter, when ma
ture lies despoiled of every charm
we turn for our joys to other sources.
There can be no shadow to this
Christmas joy; for it comes not from
ther'eerth but from heaven. No pros
perity can increase, no poverty or sor-
row can diminish it. Lift up your eyes
and behold rich and poor, young and
old; lift up your hearts and adore.
The heavens have indeed dropped
down the Righteour One. The earth
has opened and brought forth the
Saviour. The vast places have given
sweet buds and out of Zion the perfec-
ton of beauty, our God, has come
manifestly.' This day, throughout the
whole world the skies drop down
sweetness. This day is the day-break
of our new redemption, of the restor-
ing of old, the everlasting joy.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
DEATH OF THOMAS STEWART.

Thos. Stewart, who was reported to
be at the Oroville General hospital
in our last issue suffering from hem
orrhage of the brain and in a very
pres ,rious condition, died last Friday
morning and was buried In Odd Fel-
lows cemetery from Barnes undertake
ing larlors Sunday. Mr.. Stewart was
one of the old time miners of this
northern country, having worked at
the Golden Zone mine 22 years ago,
and since that time has visited most
of the mining districts of the west. At
the time of his death he was night
watchman at the Ruby mine, and one
of the most reliable employees Of that
company. A few days before his death
Mr.. Stewart climbed up to a consid-
erable elevation on Mount Chopaka on
a visit to friend and it is supposed
that the exertion brought on the all
ment that resulted fatally. The deceas-
ed was between so and 55 years of age
and came west from PENNSYLVANIA. So
far DIS known he had nc relatives in
the west
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
OF INTEREST TO EX.SOLDIERS.

The following item is taken from
the Wenatchee World and among the
16 men entitled to consideration under
the. heads mentioned are Edward w.
Rowland and Verd Francis Smith of
Oroville:
ben w. Tidball, of the Federal
Board of Vocational Education, Seattle
headquarters is in Wenatchee from
where he will get in touch with ex-
service men who are entitled to free
training. He has 16 men On his list,
some of whom are entitled to schol-
arship alone, others to sustenance
while in school, and those who have
families and are entitled to susten-
ance, will receive additional compensa-
tion for the support of their families
while they are away. Mr.. Tidball may
be reached at the Wenatchee Red
Cross headquarters, phone 1885,"
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1920-12-17
NOTICE OF HEARING.

In the Superior Court of the State Of
Washington for Okanogan county
In the matter of the estate of Josephine
Fruit, deceased. ~
Notice of hearing Final Account and
Petition to Distribute and Close Estate.
Notice is hereby given that Guy Fruit
the administrator of the estate OF Jose,
mime Fruit, deceased. has submitted ana
filed with the clerk of the above entitied
court for settlement his final account
of his administration of said estate as,d,a an1 10
peid estate and to close same and dis
charge the adminstrator and ana 5nat aridhs i ths
hour of 10 O'Clock a. M, OF said oay; IN
the court room of the court mouse IN okas aa /,
nngan county, state of Washington. mas
been duly set by the court ttfion for heafns to ds
o. t,,s,,te said estate to the lawful heirs and
close said estate and rdst Which che time na
n,ld Mace any person interested IN salo
estate may appear and present ms op-
iections to said final account or petitioh'
Jec'io"' " GUY FRUIT,
Administrator of the estate OF jose
nbine Fruit deceased
First publication Dec. 10. 1920.