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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
3
The Colville Examiner is published every Saturday by Stevens County Publishing Company Inc. with editor and manager J C Harrigan. It notes second class mail status from Oct 31, 1907 and lists a subscription price of $1.50 per year and 5¢ copies in Colville, Washington.
Ed Davis leaves for Seattle to search for a home for his family. Multiple residents visit, inspect cottages, and conduct business in Colville. The Colville Land Company notes strong land sales and growing inquiries as Stevens County attracts new residents. Knights of the Royal Arch organize Stevens County Lodge No. 70 with 26 members to counter local option efforts. Fire reports indicate county forest fires are under control with Thursday rain assisting suppression.
The two story frame building opposite Barman's has been removed this week ending a local landmark. It played a key role in Stevens County history as county records moved from Pinkney City to Colville in 1884.
W Stone of East Poland Maine says Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves sore feet burns sores cuts and abrasions and also helps piles. Sold under guarantee at Frank B Goetter's drug store for 25 cents.
Jimmie Durkin of Spokane outlines his gubernatorial platform with a claim to honesty and business experience. He pledges a square deal for labor and capital, proposes donating salary to charity, recounts past advertising stunts, and argues for organized labor and public scrutiny of officeholders.
Jimmie Durkin defends laborers against exploitation by capital. He vows to curb taxation, form unions in peacetime, and fight rat-like corruption in chicken houses while distancing from corporations. He describes farmers as the foundation of prosperity and urges voters to choose him as governor. Spokane August 12 1908.
Notice announces a drainage district election to form Drainage District No. 2 in Stevens County Washington. Voters will decide on organization under state law and elect three drainage commissioners. Polls open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Willian Miller’s residence with a complex boundary description covering numerous townships and ranges.
A lumber yard advertises supply of ordinary lumber and first class dimension and finish lumber, indicating capability to outfit customers with varied wood products.
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