Columbia garage to move into larger eastside brick building
The Columbia garage will relocate July 1 from Miss Mollie Graham’s brick building to a 60 by 120 foot across the street, vacated by Farmers store. Proprietor George Rioth expands to twice current space, with Buick and Maxwell lines and Delco electric features highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Garage
George L. Rioth
Graham
Rioth
Buicks
Maxwells
Buick
Michigan
Maxwell
Mr. Rioth
R. F. Benedict
George Lansburn
Columbia
W. C. T. U. Sewing Bee Aids Needy Family in Colville
Volunteers gathered at Mrs Stayt home for a sewing bee to help a mother and five children. The group spent the day sewing and some sent items. Luncheon was shared and music entertained the workers. The W C T U thanks all contributors for their aid.
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Colville
Nichols
Beulah Stayt
Park Cleanup Day Draws 150 Volunteers at City Park
About 150 people labored to beautify the grounds on Wednesday with two thirds men armed with dynamite axes and picks. An acre was cleared and roadways cut through the park while Colville Improvement Club ladies provided lunch. George W. Kildow furnished coffee and ice cream from Rice's. First National Bank donated 20 gallons. auto owners including George W. Stenger assisted. Photographer R A Treadwell captured scenes at dinner.
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Colville Improvement Club
George W. Kildow
Colville
Kildow
Rice's
First National Bank
George W. Stenger
The
Stenger
Graham Drugstore
R. A. Treadwell
Eighth Grade Examinations in Stevens County 1914
Results show 276 applicants with 140 passers across Stevens County on May 21-22 1914 Colville totals list 40 entrants with 36 successful top scorers Ethelyn Mason Loon Lake highest 94 5 9 and Onaern Hanson also Loon Lake among top averages. full roster of Buonesaeu applicants includes numerous named students across Colville Valley Echo and surrounding towns with many last names and routes recorded.
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Stevens County
Colville
Ethelyn Mason
Loon Lake
Onaern Hanson
Vthird
Teen Clark
Buonesaeu
Nellie Artman
Evelyn Barney
Merle Bennett
Marcela Raan
Colville Notes Record Local Events and Setbacks
Colville news highlights include Prof Levi Clark named superintendent of Colville schools and tenants moving into the J M Mohney residence on Maple Street. Local court reports note Vincent Demetrovich paying a $5 fine for petit larceny. A city celebration runs June 28 to July 5 with the Baucher French Carnival Company and city band. Residents travel to Spokane for official business and social visits.
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Levi Clark
J. M. Mohney
North Maple Street
Heifner
Clark
Colville
J. A. Rochford
W. L. Woodard
Northport
Mr. Rochford
Justice Court
Vincent Demetrovich
Demetrovich
Mr. Conn
Baucher-French Carnival Company
Coughs and Colds Advertised Cures and Bible Lectures
Coughs and colds are said to weaken the system with weight loss and reduced appetite. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as stopping coughs and throats. a Muscatine Alabama testimonial praises its life saving effects for a feverish summer illness. The International Bible Students Association hosts a lecture series defending biblical salvation without a second chance to offset opposing views.
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Dr. King
O. T. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
International Bible Students Association
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
Claim that deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. Details a treatment for inflammation of the Eustachian tube with a promise of $100 for uncured cases, invites readers to send for circulars, notes price 75 cents and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Notice of final proof and contest on homestead land
Public notice from the U S Land Office Spokane dated June 9 1914 announcing Frank F Bottorff of Kettle Falls Washington will attempt final five year proof for the southeast quarter of section 32 township 85 north range 37 east Willamette meridian with witnesses named. Also a notice of contest to John A McDonald Sr Park Rapids Washington filed by Roger G Ginder alleging abandonment of land and cancellation of entry with 20 days to answer after fourth publication.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Spokane
Washington
Frank F. Bottorff
Kettle Falls
Range 37
Willamette Meridian
Archer R. Squire
United States
East District of
J. A. Murray
Harvey
Thomas B. Hammer
Rice
Walter G. Welch
Crockett E. Cruff
Department of Interior
John A. McDonald
Park Rapids
Roger G. Ginder
Three Forks
E. W. Meridian
John A. McDonald Sr
Colville Delegation Attends Old Settlers Meet in Marcus
A large Colville delegation attended the Old Settlers gathering in Marcus. The Commercial Club with the band traveled Friday. Oliver Kildow returns from Pullman College where he studied chemistry for a year. Mrs. J F Leighton offers 50 percent millinery sale through June 20. Fred Batman and family head to Spokane for an extended visit. Frank Wietzkie’s horses sold to Thomas Donica who is pulling poles into Colville. Mrs. M Boyd visited her daughter Maud Schwerdfield and returned to Colville. Park Rapids junior ball team to play married men on the Fourth of July with a big picnic planned for an enjoyable afternoon.
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Henry R. Spedden
Catherine
Colville
Minneapolis
Spedden
Minneapolis University
Title Guaranty and Investment Company
Middle West
Park Rapids
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Relieves Night Coughs
An advertisement promises immediate relief from coughing by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It claims the medicine soothes the throat and chest, eases wheezy breathing, and stops harsh coughing without opiates, endorsed by Carroll Drug Co.
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Foley
Carroll Drug Co.—Adv
The River Not Set Afire in H Town Romance
A rural tale opens with a boastful young man Henry who claims he broke an engagement after announcing it to the town. His line about not marrying a girl who won’t marry him triggers curious questions from listeners.
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Henry
Hattie
Lippincott’s
Susie’s Ladder Question Stumps Sunday School Class
A Sunday school teacher ends a Jacob’s ladder lesson inviting questions Susie asks if angels have wings why they climb the ladder The teacher seeks an answer from the class and the room erupts in a chorus of volunteers.
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Susie
Finance is Like Dancing Says The Globe Voice
A St Louis Globe quote notes that finance mirrors dancing as markets turn profits fade and reversals require swift action. The metaphor emphasizes adapting to market direction and reversing strategies to survive financial shifts.
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St. Louis Globe
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Thomas Furnia
Merle Moore
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Wilburn
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Molson
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W. A. Sherburn
W. F. Boardman
Calgary
Caldwell
Lee Hotel
L. C. McFarland
Lillie Robson
Grace Townsend
City
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Portland
Napaville
Ore
Gertrude Thompson
Archie Blackwell
South Fork
H. A. Reniger
Arden
A. C. Brittell
Middlefork
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Marcine
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Hal J. Cole
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