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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 15 |
15 stories matching even
- Spring Thaw Halts Great Northern Rail Traffic
A washout on Ninemile Creek forces an emergency transfer of passengers and freight, testing the resilience of the local rail infrastructure.
- The Town and the Team
Oroville celebrates a victory on the diamond, even if the play was a bit 'scaley.'
- Winter Carnival Comes to Conconully
The county seat prepares for its first-ever winter sports festival, featuring ice races, skating, and the crowning of a carnival queen.
- A Town Without a Pipe
A weekend fire in Oroville exposes the critical lack of a municipal water system, sparking frustration from residents and observers.
- Oroville School Honors Lincoln’s Centenary
A crowded community celebration at Sigrist Hall showcased student performances commemorating the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
- A Sudden Storm and a Frightened Team
A lightning strike and a team of horses lead to a harrowing accident for a mother and her young son.
- The Town Brass Band Begins Rehearsals
After the arrival of a new set of instruments, Oroville residents are treated to the discordant, nightly 'rumblings' of a developing community band.
- Copper World Extension Puts Hopes on a Smelter Test
After years of inactivity and economic hardship, local miners attempt to prove the viability of a massive, long-neglected ore deposit.
- Pioneer Legacy Fades as Oroville Mourns Mrs. C.J. Bottomley
An early resident of Okanogan County, Mrs. Bottomley, was laid to rest following her recent passing at home.
- A Killing Winter
A brutal freeze destroys orchards and crops, threatening the livelihoods of settlers across Okanogan County.
- A Violent Outbreak Near the Similkameen Bridge
A notorious local man sparks a manhunt after a stabbing and a brutal attack on a school teacher.
- The Town That Went Up in Smoke
A major fire at a general store and post office cripples a local business hub in Tonasket.
- The First Inter-School Field Meet
Youth from Chesaw, Riverside, and Oroville gathered for the county's first-ever organized field sports and oratorical competition.
- Fire Scare in Oroville Lumber Yard
A mid-town conflagration at the Mitchell Lumber Yard prompts urgent calls for a modern municipal water system.
- The Town Organizes a Band
Businessmen gather at Sigrist Hall to form a permanent, incorporated musical body for the benefit of the community.