Corner stone laid for Cheney State Normal School building
The cornerstone ceremony for the State Normal School at Cheney will be held Saturday afternoon June 27 with Masonic leadership presiding. Governor Lister, Senator Sutton and other officials plan to attend. Special trains from Spokane will serve Cheney, and exhibit programs include music by local bands and the school glee club. Summer enrollment this year reaches 530, with more than 50 normal diplomas to be issued.
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Washington
State Normal School
Cheney
Order of Eastern Star
Grand Masonic Lodge
W. J. Sutton
Spokane
Ernest Lister
Glee Club
Normal School
Land buyer Mulligan plans Colville area settlement
O N Bell of Colville Land Company returns from Spokane with W G Mulligan and family. Mulligan, who rode with Bell to Daisy and other river points, plans to buy near Colville. He is a railroad contractor and will be welcomed as a citizen. Bell reports 35 years in Washington and strong crop prospects. Attorney F Y Wilson travels to Spokane, Dr Cyril DeKeyser seeks U S citizenship with final hearing set November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K E. Lewis
Cashmere
Chapin
Bruce Ereek
Colville Land Company
Waynick
Frank Young
Colville
Spokane
O. N. Bell
W. G. Mulligan
William
Mulligan
Mrs. Bell
Columbia River
Daisy
Palouse
Oaksdale
Latah
Tekoa
Washington
Cyril DeKeyser
Superior Court
United States
Belgium
Non Jury Calendar for June 1776 cases listed
June docket shows multiple civil actions with plaintiff and defendant counsel. Entries include Louis Battyany v Mary Battyany with Carey Johnson for plaintiffs and Robertson Miller for defendants on June 20 at 9 30, and other cases like Western Lumber & Polo Company v R B Lee Company on June 22, P H Stewart v han on June 23, Munroe Company v P H Stewart on June 24, State of Washington ex rel J B Slater v J M Fish et al on June 26, Grace Townsend v W P Townsend on June 26 and 30, John McClintock v I F Bible on June 29, F A Savage v City of Colville on June 29, C R Akers v Albert Wiltze on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Battyany
Mary Battyany
Carey & Johnson
Robertson & Miller
Western Lumber & Polo Company
R. B. Lee Company
Jesseph & Bourland
de- Senta
R. A. Thayer
P. H. Stewart
Han
Wakefield & Witherapoon
A. C. Shaw
J. Kulzer
Munroe Company
Ve. P. H Stewart
Jesseph & lBourland
Wakefield & Witherspoon
A. C. Sha
State of Washington
J. B. Slater
J. M. Fish Et al
Grace Townsend
W. P. Townsend
Josseph & Bourland
John McClintock
I. F. Bible
Laintiff
Stull
F. Leo Grinstead
C. R. Akers
Albert Wiltze
Cordiner & Cordiner
EB D, Germain
Auctioneer Williams Praises Colville Cranke Squire
George F Williams praises auctioneer Harry C Cranke of Colville and clerk Archer R Squire of Kettle Falls for handling an auction on June 4 1914. Williams calls Cranke unbeatable and notes higher charges but overall value. He commends Squire in his official capacity and urges public confidence in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Washington
Harry C Cranke
Colville
Archer R. Squire
Kettle Falls
Harry C. Cranke
George F. Williams
Spring auction thanks from Stevens County patrons
Harry C. Cranke Auctioneer of Colville Washington thanks patrons and friends for their support in spring sales which comprised eighty one percent of Stevens County auction activity and vows to stay open for fall and winter public sales inviting continued patronage and friendship.
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Stevens County
Harry C. Cranke
Colville
Washington
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Ad
A health tonic promising nerve and energy restoration claims to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and system. Includes customer testimony from Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine claiming cure after doctors gave up. Available 50 cents and 1 at druggists with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arniea
Notice for Public Sale of Homestead Land in Washington
Publication notice from the United States land office Spokane dated June 17 1914 announces Alois Raith of Colville Washington filed for final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on land in section 21 township 85 north range 38 EWM. Witnesses listed are Joseph Betta John Klaesner Samuel Seagraves and Edward DeGreif all of Colville. Kathrine Ide United States Commissioner will hear August 4 1914. Hall Cole Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Spokane
Washington
Alois Raith
Colville
Kathrine 8
Ide
United States
Eastern District of Washington
Joseph Betta
John Klaesner
Samuel Seagraves
Edward DeGreif
Hall, Cole
Register
Frank F. Bottorff
Kettle Falls
Range 37
Willamette Meridian
Archer R. Squire
East District of
J. A. Murray
Harvey
Thomas B. Hammer
Rice
Walter G. Welch
Crockett E. Cruff
Notice of Contest From States Land Office Spokane
The States Land Office in Spokane Washington issues a contest against John Taylor Wallace of Addy Washington. James H. Smith filing from Marcus Washington alleges Wallace abandoned the land around 1909 and did not reside or cultivate as required, seeking cancellation of homestead entry 0297 for the southwest quarter of section 9 township 33 north range 38 east. Wallace must answer within twenty days after the fourth publication, with proof of service, otherwise entry canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Spokane
Washington
John Taylor Wallace
Addy
James H. Smith
Marcus
BE. W. M
Hal J. Cole
Register
Department of Interior
John A. McDonald
Park Rapids
Roger G. Ginder
Three Forks
E. W. Meridian
John A. McDonald Sr
ToJohn A. McDonald Jr
Ronald A. Ginder
Range 41
Meridian
John A. McDonald Jr
Banker Baker Attends Walla Walla Convention and Tacoma Meet
W. R. Baker, cashier of the Bank of Colville, returns home after attending the bankers convention in Walla Walla June 4 5 6. He then traveled to Tacoma for the grand lodge of past grand masters. C. W. Bickey of Colville receives a Rocket cyclecar and drives it home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Baker
Bank of Colville
Bankers’ Convention
Walla Walla
Baker
Tacoma
C. W. Bickey
Colville
Spokesman-Review
Ione and Spokane Visitors Stay in Colville Camp
Mrs R G Jones of Ione and Mr and Mrs W E Parsons and son R J Parsons of Spokane visited Colville after a few days camping at Pend Oreille lakes. Parsons was a long time railroad contractor and now runs the Parsons hotel in Spokane. Mrs Joe Klass of Boundary entered General hospital for medical care. Mrs W R Baker has been ill but improving. Mrs S S Beggs visited her son and family at Echo recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Jones
Ione
W. E. Parsons
R. J. Parsons
Spokane
Colville
Pend Oreille Lakes
Parsons
Montana
Joe Klass
Boundary
General Hospital
W. R. Baker
S. S. Beggs
Echo
Spreewald Costumes and Their Old World Style
In the Spreewald region of Germany the inhabitants cling to traditional dress. Women wear multiple petticoats with an embroidered apron and cap that changes for weekdays and Sundays. They often go barefoot while working in fields, only wearing stockings and lace caps on Sundays.
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Spreewald
Holland
Germany
The Dog Morland Painted
A Newfoundland dog saved William Phillips from drowning at Ports mouth after two boatmen argued about rescue. Phillips bought the dog and held a yearly festival in the dog’s honor. Morland later painted the heroic dog, and Bartolozzi engraved the image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morland
William Phillips
Portsmouth
Phillips
Dutch Toll Smithling at Curacao Bridge Politics
In Willemstad Curacao the harbor bridge tolls are adjusted by class the well to do pay full while the barefoot pay half. The rule requires no sign of a shoe on any person to qualify for the reduced rate, defying simple workaround.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Dutch West Indies
A Bath a Month in Persia
The piece notes Persians bathe only monthly, using public baths to cleanse, trim, dye hair, and shave. Men and women have fixed bath days. a man shouts Hamum to announce bath day. Afterward women plait hair in thin strands until the next bath day arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Pompey’s Pillar in ancient Alexandria described
A red granite monolith known as Pompey’s Pillar stands in southwest Alexandria near the Arabian walls. It measures 98 feet 9 inches tall with a 29 foot 8 inch circumference and 73 foot shaft. The base inscription credits Publius, eparch of Egypt, honoring Emperor Diocletian in AD 802 and notes its survival through changes from sanctuary to church and fortification.
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Alexandria
Corinthian Order
Publius
Egypt
Diocletian
Serapeum
Serapis
Caesar’s Rubicon Crossing and its Legal Landmark
The Rubicon marked the small stream separating ancient Italy from Cisalpine Gaul, the province allotted to Caesar. Crossing it with an armed force, he surpassed his province’s bounds and legally became an invader of Italy.
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Rubicon
Ancient
Italy
Cisalpine
Gaul
Caesar
Senator’s Reply Sparks Talk of Capitol Jobs
A quip from a senator in Pittsburgh prompts chatter about patronage and the scope of political influence. The exchange centers on a request for a Capitol janitorial position as a test of power and ambition within the political process.
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Capitol
Pittsburgh Post
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
A 50 cent bottle promises relief from coughs colds and bronchial troubles with claims of rapid help. An Alabama reader cites life saving benefit for his wife during hot summer months and notes suitability for children. Available at druggists in 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. N. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes other Hall's products from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Notice for Publication for Samuel Reitz in Washington
Samuel Reitz of Orin Washington filed to prove up his 1908 homestead claim in section 20 township 4 range 88, seeking final five year proof before United States Commissioner Kathrine Ide in Colville on July 18 1914. Witnesses named Mercy Menater John E Mitchell Charles Kimball and Elbert B Christman. HAL J COLE Register of the Land Office Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Spokane
Washington
Samuel Reitz
Orin
Nei
Sei
Meridian
Kathrine
Ide
United States
Eastern District of Washington
Colville
Mercy Menater
John E. Mitchell
Orin Washington
Charles Kimball
Elbert B. Christman
Hal J, Cole
Register
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Fannie
L. Stannus
W. L. Sax
United States Weather Observer
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Elijah
M. L. Sanders
Caroli Caroliner C. DeKeyser
Wayne van Leuven
Molson
C. C. Casey
Lewis G. Keller
Almira
Lincoln County
Earl J. Strong
J. C. Keller
Keller Brothers
A. A. Smith
W. C. Keller
Charles Randolph
Saskatchewan
Canada
Regina
George Welty
Seattle
George Prouty
Mrs
Hull
Millville
Northport
Chewelah
Howard Wheeler
Oscar Redfield
Golden Rule
Inland Empire
Bert Nicol
Grover G. Graham
Bertha Bigelow
Adele Carlin
Graham
Miss Bigelow
Miss Carlin
Seattle University
Herb Strong
Waverly
W. H. Wright
Munson Hill
White Lake
Old Dominion
Fred S. Bay
Montgomery Building
Astor Avenue
Main
Oak Streets
Fred Thomas
Little Son
Mary Stockbridge
East
Thomas
Iowa
Miss Stockbridge
Fort Wayne
Ind
Orpingtons
R. I
Adv
Ralph Goetter
Gonzaga University
F. B. Goetter
C. W. Winter
Mill Creek
Wm. Larke
Christian Endeavor Union
Idaho
North Yakima
Max M. Chase
Frank Waynick
Post Falls
George Grubb
Kalispell, Mont
E. E. Grubb
F. Y. Wilson
Eurel
St. A
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