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Colville Examiner

Location

Colville, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

4

Local Notes From Colville Area Report and Upcoming Games

Local items cover personnel changes at Harvey hospital with Miss Hogan slated as matron, plus visitor reports on Elmer Thackston from Spokane who promotes road improvements between Colville and Ione. The John W. Graham ball team of Spokane will face Colville on Sunday May 31 at 1 45, with Chewelah and Springdale also on the schedule. City sewer work advances and school survey teams finish mapping, while William Taylor leaves for Calgary to tour northern fairs this summer.

Lottie Bowns Harvey Hospital Miss Hogan Spokane John W. Graham Colville Graham Chewelah Springdale William Taylor Aspend Lacey Taylor Calgary

Colville Plans Fourth of July Celebrations and Meeting

Colville schedules a July 4 celebration with a Monday night meeting at the Hotel Lee sample room to review last year's work, retain the same committee team, and raise funds from a $60 treasury. Residents, merchants, and previous volunteers urged to attend. Local notices list uncalled for mail and daily updates.

Colville Hotel Lee Treasury

Aged Pioneer Charles H Montgomery Dies in Chewelah

Charles H Montgomery a longtime Stevens county resident died of pneumonia at his Chewelah home after a brief illness. Born May 6 1832 in New Brunswick he held public offices in the territory including state legislative upper house and Stevens county treasurer and commissioner. He organized Colville Masonic lodge and served as postmaster in Colville and Chewelah. The funeral Wednesday at Congregational church with Episcopal rites and Masonic escort drew a long cortege as stores and schools closed in his honor.

Charles H. Montgomery Stevens County Chewelah Mr. Montgomery New Brunswick General Harding Red River Fraser River Colville Fort Colville Old Fort Montgomery Spokane Walla Walla Whitman Stevens Lincoln Adams Franklin Okanogan Ferry Garfield Arthur Harrison United States Court Thomas L. Montgomery Lulu L. Pool Nina Montgomery Stevens County Pioneer Association Episcopal Church William J. Purdue

Loon Lake community notes and local transfers

Samuel Hopwell of Colville visited family in Loon Lake last week. Several residents and relatives visited Mrs. Johnson’s daughter’s family this week. Axel Anderson visited Mrs. Nels Pearson’s sister. Miss Mae McComas, former Loon Lake schools principal, passed through last Saturday. C. H. Arnold attended the Spokane state convention, returning Wednesday. Miss Blonde and Mr. Storm were in Spokane and on business respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Weeks and son toured the Columbia River. Ed Alwood traded his place for Spokane property. Tuxpin hosted a housewarming last Saturday. Evan Morgan plans a new high quality house in Loon Lake. Mr. Anderson is building a windmill. Talks arise of dividing the district to form Slabtown. The school board hired Mr. and Mrs. VanPatten as principal and assistant. VanPatten previously led Cheney schools. Colville’s Best flour urged by dealers. Linoleums in stock at Kelly’s.

Samuel Hopwell Colville Johnson Nels Pearson Axel Anderson Mae McComas Loon Lake C. H. Arnold Spokane Miss Blonde Slabtown VanPatten Cheney

Resolutions of Condolence Adopted by Col ville Chapter 57

The Col ville Chapter No. 57 of the Order of the Eastern Star adopts resolutions mourning the loss of Carrie D. Hammond. The body is draped in mourning for thirty days and the resolutions are recorded and sent to Brother Hammond and published. Committee members Mrs. Margaret Reid Miss Zoe Brouillet and Miss Alma Peterson sign the notice.

Carrie D. Hammond Brother Hammond Margaret Reid Zoe Brouillet Alma Peterson

Tiger News Briefs Include Local Visits And Copper Camp Mine Work

John H. Smock visits his nephew S. L. Underwood in Tiger this week while W. G. Moody tunes pianos for Eiler piano house in the big city. Miss Mary Wooding and Ethel join their mother in Metaline for Mrs. Sammes. Smock and Underwood travel to Seattle Friday for the Atlantic fleet arrival and relatives. M. Peets loads a cedar post barge for shipping. Ralph Ingard’s parents spend summer with him. Prouty brothers mine Copper camp on Sullivan creek. Ruby baseball vs Tigers at Tiger grounds Sunday 2:30 p.m.

John H. Smock Metaline S. L. Underwood Tiger W. G. Moody Big City Eiler Mary Wooding Ethel Ralph Ingard Prouty Brothers Colville Copper Camp Sullivan Creek Ruby Tigers Tiger Grounds

Willett Bros Open Bicycle and Repair Shop on Still Street

The Willett Bros open a bicycle and general repair shop on Still street in the Northwestern Light and Power Co office. They offer upholstery and buggy top work, up to date supplies, inside wiring and electric light work, with bicycles for pickup and delivery at honest prices.

Willett Bros Still Street Northwestern Light and Power Company

Willett Bros Fire Insurance Urges Immediate Coverage

The Colville Abstract Co promotes Willett Bros fire insurance with a bold warning that fire can strike today or tomorrow. They urge customers to act now to protect themselves and family, saying delaying is imprudent and costly for all, including the rich.

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