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I A Weekly Journal of Democracy Fifteenth Year ■ \LJ 'riJ \li lVj The work of repairing and putting a watch into factory shape is not an easy job. It calls for a thorough knowledge of the purpose of every part and mechanical skill of such high order as can only be acquired by many years of constant and persistent effort. We especially solicit watches that have not in the past or do not now give satisfaction. Give us a trial and we will convince you that " IF ITS FROM RICH'S ITS RIGHT * COLVILLE, WASHINGTON COLVILLE ABSTRACT CO. Abstracts of title to Stevens county lands, mines and water rights Frank Ko^lka Merchant Tailor ColviUe, Washington j£^^^^s& COLUMBIA liiei GRAFONOLAS W "£ ;i;^Bfe A small payment clown will bring ii^^^^^^S—Jil^^Hm ono of these wonderful instruments ■ Cabinet Grafonolas as low as $85, ; «,' each equipped with the only non-set o 9 automatic stop, nothing to move or ■ -. set over, stops at the end of the COLVILLE SONG SHOP Hazel Emery WHY BREAK YOUR WIFE'S BACK Send your Laundry to the Prices Reasonable COLVILLE LAUNDRY Chapman & Simpson „„„.....,.„„ .iSSiiffn! I Use TopNoch Flour I Kj I'""' f <AiSl—S^^ w can 6 rna<^e w'th our flour. ?p I 1 TopNoch Flour Mills 11 I COLVIIIE. WASHINGTON « Cbe CoMHc examiner OFFICIAL NEWS OF CITY AND COUNTY High class tailoring for men and women Dry cleaning, pressing, repairing, altering Colville, Stevens County, Washington, Saturday, March 18, 1922 New Train Added to Great Northern Instead of trains being discon tinued on the Great Northern, a new train was added this week. Thursday morning at 2 o'clock the new train, which was an independent "booze .special," met a Great Nor thern engine head-on two miles north of Loon Lake, which resulted in the special being knocked back for about 50 feet and dumped in the ditch. The special carried a cargo of 40 to 50 cases of liquor, and two men who were presumably the engineer and conductor. The special was still in the ditch when Deputy Sheriff C. A. Ledgerwood arrived on the morn ing train Thursday, but the men were hot in evidence, nor was much of the liquor. Only 15 quarts re mained, together with some broken bottles, and the impression is left that some one unknown to the peace and dignity of the state of Wash ington got away with the liquor. The special consisted of one car, a 1921 Dodge equipped with iron flange wheels. Its passage through Valley was reported at 60 miles an hour, and 40 miles through Spring dale. The locomotive which it en countered was switching for a log ging train, and was met on a curve. Snow tracks showed that the men jumped from the special, which was somewhat damaged but not seriously. Mr. Ledgerwood brought the seized bottles to Colville. The special be ing on railway property could not be seized under the circumstances, and the railway took it in charge until federal officers could seize it. Strong Has Experience Catching Trout on Snow Catching trout on the snow was the experience of M. R. Strong Tues day afternoon. Snow had fallen from the roof of the Colville Implement Co. building on north Main street, the snow falling with such force into the adjacent stream which passep through the city that a number of, small trout were splashed onto the snow along the bank of the stream. The trout ranged from two to five inches in length and were carefully placed by Mr. Strong into the stream below the snow slide. Three small mountain streams pass through the city on their way to the Colville river, and all contain trout which annually receive the attention of the juvenile fishermen during the summer months. Mrs. Emma L. George Dies at Age of 72 The funeral of Mrs. Emma George, who died at her home on North Elm March 10, was held at the Free Methodist church Monday afternoon, conducted by the pastor Rev. Guy 8.-Denney. Burial was at Highland, the pallbearers being W. H. Graham, G. B. Ide, Wm. Buckley, L. Dann heiser, L. J. Artman, H. C. Master- Mrs. Emma George was born in Jennings county, Indiana, May 11, 1849. She came to Colville in the fall of 1907, later settling on a homestead east of town where she lived until 1916, when she moved into town. Her last illness lasted eight weeks and at times she suffered in tensely. She was a fine Christian character, devoting her life to the service of God and the care of her family. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Delia McKibbon of Colville, Mrs. Frances Russell of California, Mrs. Florence Mappin, Spokane, and two sons Thomas McNicholas and Hiram McNicholas, both of Connell, also Oscar Wilson, a boy whom she raised from infancy. Spring Fashion Show Staged by Penney Co. The Spring Fashion Show pre sented by the J. C. Penney Co. at the Colville Theater last Saturday afternoon was so well attended that Keating room was at a premium. The revue comprised six tableux, in which the many pretty suggested apparels for morning, noon and night were were worn by the models. Mrs. Glen Crewse, Mrs. R. B. Keller of Addy, Miss Lelah Burgess and Miss Marie Anderson.' A. Sinclair, manager of the J. C. Penney Co. store, had charge of the show, and C. V. Haird directed the tableaux. Music was furnished by a ftve piece orchestra directed by Prof. M. W. Meyer. The institution of the spring fashion shows throughout the coun try by the J. C. Penney Co. organi zation has been for the purpose of directing public attention to the specialization which is being made in women's apparel for all occasions, and the garments worn are always selected from the regular stock of the store. Colville Valley School Boys Organize Club At a meeting on March 10th at the Colville Valley school house the boys organized themselves into a livestock club. The boys have not decided whether they will have pigs or dairy calves. The following is a list of the officers and members: John Schonewald, president; Rob ert Ciensel, vice president; Adam Schoenewald, secretary; Leo Hugue nin, Freenis Huguenin, William Hut sinpiller. Thp boys will hold their first meeting March 25. They elected W. J. Hutsinpiller leader. Miss Elmina White, assistant state club leader, will meet with the boys on the after noon of April 17 to further assist them in their club work. Shorthorn Men Plan Big Tour for June At a meeting of the Stevens coun ty Shorthorn Association at Chewelah on March 9th, the Shorthorn breeders of Stevens county decided to hold a tour of inspection of herds in Ste vens county. Breeders will start Juno Ist, meeting at the Highland ranch of Dave Pearson at Boyds. A livestock specialist will demonstrate judging at Mr. Pearson's ranch for a full half day. The breeders will then proceed to the ranch of Win. Ellis at Colville, where judging will bo done. The next stop on the tour will be at the Spring Cove ranch belonging to J. W. Fox at Cedonia; the next stop will be at the M. S. Little ranch and the Warren ranch at Fruit land; the next stop at the Hercules ranch at Sprague. It is planned to take 3 or 4 days for this tour and make a very thorough job of it. E. A. Lawson of th» Shorthorn Breeders' Asaocintion will be one of those accompanying the breeders, as will Sandy Keith, the auctioneer of Davenport. John P. Helfrey of Curlew will also be in the party. The following breeders and interested persons will also par ticipate: Dr. Kenneth G. McKay and F. J. Anderson, veterinarians; W. E. Seney, Dave Pearson, Wm. Ellis, M. S. Little, J. W. Fox, R. C. Womack, Lou Hixson and E. A. Barnett, breed ers and farmers. Mixing Dates Fixed for the Squirrel Poison The extension service of the Washington State college and the bureau of biological survey have an nounced the first schedule for squir rel poison mixing meetings for 1922 in Stevens county. Columbia river points are given the first opportunity, due to the fact that the squirrel makes his appearance in the Colum bia region 10 days to two weeks earlier than in the colder sections of the county. In the office of County Agent H. J. Plumb, the following dates and places have been fixed for mixing meetings: Meyers Falls, Grange Warehouse, Monday morning, March 20; Kettle Falls, grange hall, afternoon of same day; Pleasant Valley, grange hall, Tuesday morning; Arzina, com munity hall, Tuesday afternoon; Rice, I. O. O. F. hall, Wednesday morning; Daisy, Saints church, Wednesday af ternoon; Stranger Creek, Slingsby's store, Thursday morning; Gifford, I. O. O. F. hall, Thursday afternoon; Bissell, postoffice, Friday morning; Cedonia, Meinke's store, Friday af ternoon; Hunters, fairgrounds hall, Saturday morning; Fruitland, Bailey's store, Saturday afternoon. The next schedule to be arranged will be for the Colville valley from Deer Park to Chewelah. At the mixing meetings, those de siring to see the oats mixed can bring their oats and the represen tative of the bureau of biological survey will prepare the mixture for them. Those desiring to do their own mixing may secure the poison at the meetings, from which they can make the batter and mix their own grain at home. The mixture, which contains one ounce of strychnine alkaloid, can be purchased for $1.25 an ounce. Poisoned oats can be secured at the office in Colville for 20 cents a quart. Eugene Felts of Rice was in Col ville Thursday transacting business. Alabama Minstrels to Be Shown Here A minstrel show will be staged at the Colville theater Friday evening, March 24, under the auspices of the Modem Woodmen. The presentation is under the direction of Miss Eva Mills, who is spending considerable time in directing the production. The cast will comprise 50 people, and the program will contain min strels, dancing, vaudeville, monologues, dialogues, and a "real clog dancer from Alabama." Music will be fur nished by the McFarland orchestra. The lodge committee in charge is composed of F. M. Baker, Merle Starr, Edwin Johnson. Seat sale will commence March 20, at Stenger-Gleason's. Do Not Use Phosporous for Poisoning Rodents County Agent H. J. Plumb calls attention to the fact that the state law prohibits the use of phosphorus in poison preparations for the ex termination of rodents. The purpose of this law was the protection of game and song birds which were rapidly being extermina ted by the use of phosphorus in grain for poisoning squirrels, es pecially in the early spring when birds are often hard pressed for food. Phosphorus produces a slow linger ing death in which the animal often suffers for one or two days. The use of strychnine for poison ing rodents is not likely to prove detrimental to game and song birds, as they are immune to a certain de gree from its action. Strychnine is a quick acting poison, the most hu mane of other poisoning agents. Druggists and dealers are advised against stocking up with quantities of phosphorus, as its use is clearly prohibited in the law. Eighth Grade Questions For Last Five Years A new compedium of eighth grade examination questions used in this state for the last five years has just been issued by the Colville Examiner, and will be sent postpaid to any ad dress for 60 cents in stamps, check or money order. This book, which comprises 74 pages 7%x4 1,4, is the latest which can be procured from any source. It is an excellent example of the print ing art, being well edited, arranged for utility and clearly printed. From January, 1917, to January, 1922, in clusive, all the questions UHcd for the 10 subjects of eighth grade examina tions are given in full, just as issued by the state superintendent of pub lic instruction. The whole forms a guide for eighth grade students which is invaluable, as many ques tions are repeated in the eighth grade examinations from year to year on account of their considered im portance. Every eighth grade student in the state can profitably use this book. It is particularly necessary for eighth grade teachers, as examination ques tions are not necessarily taken from the regular text books in use in the eighth grade?. The compilation is under the supervision of the super intendent of schools of Stevens coun ty. For people in general this book forms an excellent guide as to the details of the various branches of knowledge which aro required of com mon school students. The opinion in ventured that very few people, re gardless of their schooling, could pass a 90 grade in the questions of the last five years, and the Fale of this book is not expected to bfl con fined to school pupils, for its value is just as great for those who would be known as possessing a good edu cation on the common school sub jects. Any adult purchaser of the book who will admit that he can an swer correctly 90% of the questions asked will be refunded the 50 cents, with honorable mention, provided he returns the book. He wouldn't need the book at all. SCHEDULE OF THE COMING EVENTS Mar. 21—Vernal equinox. Mar. 24—Minstrel and vaudeville, M. W. A. Mar. 25—Public sale, Z. '/.. Lohr and C. Haugan at Meyers Falls. Apr. I— AH Fools' day. Apr. 9 — Palm Sunday. Apr. 14—-Good Friday. Apr. 16—Easter Sunday. Apr. 27—Grant's birthday. May 30—Memorial day. June 14—Flag day. June 22—Summer solstice. July 4—lndependence day. An Exponent for Stevens County $2.00 Year in Advance; 5c Copy IN THE CHURCHES ADVENTIST Sabbath school every Saturday. CATHOLIC Mass at eight and ten o'clock on first and third Sundays. Mass at ten o'clock on second and fourth Sun days. Rev. B. 8011, S. J., officiating. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Services every Sunday morning at 11 at the chapel. Sunday morning subject "Matter." ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL G. H. Severance, Archdeacon Agnes D. Roberta, W. A. Worker. Church school each Sunday at 11:30. We are thoroughly graded and in vite your inspection. Services every other Sunday at 10:30 and 7:30. Next services will be Sunday, March 19, in charge of Rev. T. A. Daughters of Spokane. METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. G. E. Whitten, pastor. Sunday school at 10. Preaching at 11. and 7:30. Morning subject "The man who is the garment of God." Evening subject "We carry nothing we can't recommend." Epworth and Junior League 6:30. Young People*! prayer meeting Wednesday at 7. Regular prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30. FREE METHODIST Rev. Guy Denney, pastor Sunday school at 10. Preaching at 11 and 7:30. Prayer meeting Thursday evenings. Evangelistic services at Orin each Wednesday evening. The annual circuit meeting of the Free Methodist < hurch will be held Tuesday evening, March 21, in the main room of the church. At this meeting we will have a report of the board of trustees and the election of the different officers for the coming year. Also the election of a delegate to represent the church in the annual conference to be held in Tekoa April CHUKCH OF CHRIST Rev. Fred A. Thomas, pastor. Ralph Hagen, superintendent Bible school. The Bible school at 9:45 is still growing. A young men's class of about Vi, lucky number, has been or ganized with A. ArmHtead, president; Lloyd Graham, secretary. This class means business, just watch their smoke and see them grow. Other classes will soon be organized. The young ladies class of about the same number as the young men's class, we predict will soon be leading the way. The adult Bible class, Mrs. Frank Hardesty, teacher, is getting so large it will soon be necessary to divide. Communion and preaching imme diately following the Bible school. Subject morning sermon Sunday "The Lord's Supper," its inauguration, sig nificance, and rightful place in the hearts of Cod's people. From Luke 22:19. Evening subject "Jesus, The Light of the World," from John 8:12. There were 5 confessions and 8 baptisms last Sunday at the evening service. You will be welcomed to all our services. "Come with us and we will do thee good." Mm. J. E. Dowling and Mrs. O. W. Noble of St. John's Episcopal church will (five a Lenten tea at the home of Mrs. Dowling Wednesday, March 22. The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega tional church will give a tea at the home of Mrs. Hugh Waddell Wednes day afternoon, March 22. Hostesses are Mrs. Hugh Waddell, Miss Kate Bostedo, Mrs. A. B. Sansburn, Mrs. G. W. Stolts. Everybody invited. Key. Q. E. Whittcn of the M. E. church is in Spokane this week on conference business for his church. He will return home today. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church met in the annex Tuesday afternoon with 21 members in at tendance. One visitor, Mrs. Mc- Innis, was present. Mesdames Rolla and Ralph Willett gave splendid talks on different phases of life in India. The Abecedary waa conducted by Mrs. E. H. Harrigan. The next meeting will be held the second Tues day in April. St. Ann's guild of St. John's Epis copal church met at the home of Mrs. Dale Jones Wednesday after noon for a quilting- Light refresh ments were served.