The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1922-08-25
LOOMS ITEMS.

Early construction of the greater
Whitestone irrigation project is now
assured. John Woodard, president of
tne local board of directors, accomp-
ahied by Jay Morrison, representative
owner OF the present plant and equip
hent, were summoned to Olympia
last week and have just returned with
tne assurance that actual construction
VIII start in about thirty days. Bids
are being advertised, the state will
assume the bond issue and the finish
ed project will then be turned over
to the home board
The following appointments for the
primary election board were made by
the county authorities: Judges. Price
Fruit and w. j. Ford; Inspector, C. H.
knosher. These three will appoint a
clerk.
Miss Hazel Harris was taken to
Oroville hospital last week and operat-
ed on for appendicitis. The young la
dy Is reported to be recovering salts
factorily.
}. M. Richmond. who lost his store
building and stock of general mer-
| chandise during the recent big fire
here, has concluded to rebuild at once.
The Odd Fellows lodge will draft
plans and specifications for a new
lodge hall building. Plans for con-
crete structure will be considered.
W. G. Hubbard, field representative
for the Wenatchee Daily World was
calling upon local subscribers last
week.
Loomis needs small, but modern
hotel Now is the time to get busy.
Mrs. C. M. Loudon has been visiting
friends at Oroville the past week.
Laurence Knosher Is installing a
home radio outfit and hopes to dis
pense 'parlor concerts within a few
days.
l. A violent thunder and tightening
storm visited this locality on last
Friday night, accompanied by deluge
|of moisture. Near Blue lake veritable
cloud burst played havoc with the
roads. The following day a severe hail
storm did considerable damage to or
chards.
Merle Holbert and Miss Myrtle An
derson were quietly married at the
county seat last week. Both young
people reside in this section and are
well known. The usual serenade will
undoubtedly be administered shortly.
Emmett Calhoun of Seattle, cousin
of Herbert Conner, is visiting at tne
Talbott-Conner ranch. Mr.Calhoun is
a medical student and enjoying vaca-
tion.
G. w. Owens, republican candidate
for county superintendent Of schools
was calling upon the voters in this To-
cality last week.
H. P. Vane, candidate for the office
Of county engineer, on the Republican
ticket, was calling upon local citizens.
Local registration books were closed
on Tuesday evening, the 22nd and will
not be reopened until after the pri-
mary election.
Rev. T. ]. Gray, of Pittsburg, father
of Rev. D. Vincent Gray, preached
strong sermon in the local church on
Sunday evening. The elder Mr.. Gray,
accompanied by his wife and daughter
made the trip from Pittsburg by mo-
tor and will continue their journey to
California where the family will spend
the winter. Rev. D. Vincent Gray VIII
conduct the usual preaching service
! in Loomis on Sunday evening, Sep
tember 3rd.
Mrs. Martha Foster Sorensen has
purchased the Ingram bungalow, for.
merly occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Robt
Wilson, and will move to town within
few days in readiness for the open
ing of school,
Bert Garrett and family have moved
into town and will occupy the Mckay
residence on south hill.
C. II. Knosner and family motored
to Wenatchee this week, and will be
away several days Miss Englar VIII
officiate at the bank during Mr.
Knoshier's absence.