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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
4
Streets shine after cleanup as Colville prepares for spring. Clergy visitations include Bishop and Purdues archdeacon with confirmations planned. Local, state and immigrant notices mix with road, real estate, and business shifts across Colville and nearby towns.
The Colville Examiner explains its $100 subscription contest to boost paying lists. Any school church club or organization can win by securing subscribers, with votes tied to performance and proximity to Colville. The piece notes six months in operation and the need to grow beyond a 2000 member base.
The Colville high school athletic association presented Comrades at the opera house to a large, enthusiastic audience. Lee Mantz and Mary Ide delivered strong performances as Royal and May Manning, drawing praise for their engaging portrayal of a young married couple.
A 16 year old adopted son of Matt Davis based near Colville drove off with a hired team from O C Dupuis livery claiming he would pay later. He then sold the team for 100 dollars and was taken into custody in Rockford after being traced by Sheriff Graham. Judge Carey released him on Wednesday. Easter services across local churches drew strong congregations with notable sermons and music.
Blooming cherry apricot and peach trees signal a strong fruit crop. Chicagoan John Olson plans to settle here while Lee Singleterry and family relocate from Downers Grove. A boat line on the Columbia is anticipated and a cemetery site is being discussed.
Dan Elgie of Onion Creek near Northport was brought to the county jail by Deputy Dietrich on a charge of a statutory offense against 15 year old May Banna who has been living with the Elgie family. Ruth Thayer sister of attorney R A Thayer visits from Olympia and Vancouver after six years apart.
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