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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
3
The Colville Examiner outlines its weekly publication as a second class matter since October 31 1907 at Colville Washington. It lists subscription prices one year in advance six months and three months plus postage details for British Columbia and foreign readers. DC Harrigan serves as editor and proprietor.
Former U S senator George Turner of Spokane spoke at Marcus and renewed ties with early Colville settlers. He served as district judge in territorial days and argued the fisheries dispute at The Hague. Turner announced his bid for the United States Senate to succeed W L Jones, backed by Spokane Democrats and Stevens county supporters. He traveled with county Democratic chairman S Beggs and colleagues D H Carey and M J Maloney.
The two mile east Colville road will be realigned and steep grade reduced from 12 to 4 percent to boost vehicle moving capacity by at least 50 percent. Farmers and residents plan a three day mobilization June 23 to 25 with about 100 workers and 50 teams, valuing the project at over 1500 dollars and highlighting community driven road economy.
Fruitland voters urge W. L. Robinson for the democratic nomination for county commissioner first district after a unanimous April 28 meeting. Robinson consents to run, noted as a respected local citizen with a record of discernment and action. Also, Thomas Freeborn sues Copper King Mining Company of Chewelah to foreclose a labor lien for about a thousand dollars. P. Domer of Spokane heads the vocey with R A. Thayer as advisor.
Colville reports in a busy week with legal actions and social notes. Wills, estates, and titles involve residents such as C. A. Lamb and J. Streeter while marriages and licenses unfold in Chewelah and Kahlotus. Local weddings, travels, business deals, and community events populate a wide slice of Colville life.
The degree staff of Faithful Rebekah Lodge 90 Colville demonstrated floor work at the Spokane Rebekah assembly on Monday June 8. The charter members from 1896 include Nordyke Prindle Miller Underhill and Fedder among others. The lodge, now about 200 members, has produced leaders such as Belle Lee and R B Lee with Victor Baird praised as a degree team captain and genius.
County Auditor A B Lansburn lists hunting and fishing license outlets including Jenson King Bryd Spokane Ware Bros Spokane Hardware, Deer Park Ferguson Bahm Loon Lake and many Colville and Chewelah retailers. Realident licenses $1, non-resident $2. good until March 1, 1915.
Mrs. R. A. Treadwell and children arrived in Colville from Ritzville on Tuesday evening. The Treadwells are again located here with Mr. Treadwell resuming the photographic business at his former studio.
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