Colville Examiner Subscription and Editorial Details
The Colville Examiner is issued every Saturday morning and entered as second class matter Oct 81 1907 at Colville Washington. Editorial staff includes J C Harrigan editor and proprietor Miss Frances Robinson associate editor. Subscription rates are 1.50 yearly 90 cents six months 50 cents three months. Remittance by stamps checks drafts or money orders. Change of address procedures and advertising rate card available on request.
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Colville
Washington
B.C
J. C. Harrigan
Frances Robinson
Colville News Highlights Illnesses and Local Happenings
Illnesses roll through Colville as Miles Williams and Mrs. L H Rothlisberger suffer influenza. Mrs. J M Eilertson and Mrs. P C Galbraith’s family visit. C M Baker claims a Stevens County corn record from a single ear planted May 29 1918 yielding 560 pounds ear corn 1772 pounds fodder. Baker breeds Shorthorn cattle and plans larger crop next year. Obituary notes Margaret E Baxter buried in Highland cemetery after pneumonia death. Influenza and pneumonia illnesses plague the community as Rev J S Bell and Mrs Carl Bell family affected.
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C. M. Baker
Colville
Stevens County
Washington
G. W. Peddycord
Bank of Colville
Baker
Margaret E. Baxter
Highland Cemetery
McCord Undertaking
J. S. Bell
Colville Attorneys Deaths Linked to Influenza Pneumonia
Colville attorney Robert A. Thayer dies at 42 from pneumonia after influenza, ending a 20 year Stevens County public life. He served as prosecuting attorney, taught school, and earlier held posts including deputy assessor and deputy postmaster. Survived by widow and stepson, with sister nurse Lillian Thayer and brothers Eugene and John nearby. Also reported, Lieut. Merlin Stolts dies at 24 from pneumonia after influenza during furlough from Camp Lewis, a Colville native and rising dental professional. He graduated from Colville High School and North Pacific Dental School, opened practice in Chewelah, and leaves six siblings.
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Colville
Robert A. Thayer
Indiana
Chewelah
Stevens County
University of Washington
Thayer
The
Odd Fellows
K. P. Lodge
Durward
Lillian Thayer
Vancouver
B. C
Eugene
John Thayer
Merlin Stolts
W. G. Stolts
Stolts
Camp Lewis
Reserve Officers’ Medical Corps
Lieut. Stolts
Colville High School
Athletic Association
North Pacific Dental School
Portland
Xi Psi Phi
W. F. Diffenbacher
J. J. Ingle
Lieut
Vera
Bernice
Gaylord
George
Robert
Ruth
St John’s Episcopal Open for Private Prayer Despite No Services
An old notice from St. John’s Episcopal explains that while public services are paused, the church remains a place for private prayer and family prayer using prayer books. It reminds believers of the temple’s openness and urges continued saving of food.
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ST. John’s Episcopal
House of God
St. John’s
Influenza Warning and Estray Notices in Washington State
Health officials warn pneumonias and other respiratory diseases may persist through winter with influenza. Surgeon General Blue urges ongoing precautions to save lives. Also published are multiple estray notices from Stevens County detailing missing cattle and horses with sale dates in December 1918.
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Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Pare Health Service
Blue
Notice of estray cattle rätt in Stevens County
Notice states Al Dal is taking up and keeping at his Colville ranch two estrays one year old heifer red with white forehead and one year old black steer until December 18 1918 at 10 o clock forenoon when they will be sold to satisfy charges unless owner or legal representative appears prior to that date to claim and pay charges. December 7 1918 ALE T GATES Auditor Stevens County.
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J. A. Newcomb
Colville
Washington
Earle J. Gates
Stevens
C. F. Smith
Orin
Wash
Banery
Earle T. Gates
Stevens County
Esthay
F. C. Bradley
Clayton
Estray
D. W. Caspersen
Flavin
Saidestray
Earle. T. Gates
al Dalis
Sai Extraya
Ale T. Gates
Flu Ban Rules Enforced in Colville City
City health board of Colville issues strict prohibitions on public gatherings including churches and clubs. Schools closed. stores urged to use telephone orders. residents urged to stay off streets and follow occupancy limits. serum treatment recommended to curb disease. Violations will be punished by city authorities.
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Colville
City Health Board
City of Colville
Board of Health of
Chewelah Elects Councilmen and Treasurer in City Vote
Clark Mottern Robert Johnson and T N Frizzell win seats as councilmen with J W Dow elected treasurer at the Chewelah city election held Tuesday. Doan s Ointment is advertised for piles with 60c price.
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Clark Mottern
Robert Johnson
T. N. Frizzell
J. W. Dow
Chewelah
Doan
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Colville Examiner
National Editorial Association
State Press Association
Washington Newspaper Assn
United Typothetae
Miles Williams
Colville Theater
H. D. Wilfluenza
D. W. Wil
L. H. Rothlisberger
J. M. Eilertson
P. C. Galbraith
Anita Marie
Seattle
Mary Jackson
W. H. Jackson
Mrs. Jackson
Miss Jackson
Eva Coon
Bert Nicol
Spokane
C. K. Baeumle
P. G. Hobbs
Carl Bell
Rey
Walla Walla
Rev. Bell
Milberg’s
J. W. Reynolds
Meyers Falls, Wash
Thomas
U.S. Health Service
Northport
Violet Hallowell
Kettle Falls
Miss Hallowell
Beter
True’s Oil CO
P. W. Murphy Commission Co. Union Stockyards
Irving Whitehouse Company
Davenport
Spokane, Wash
Mike
Peyton Brand
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