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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 1 |
| 1892 | 1 |
| 1909 | 38 |
40 stories
- A High-Speed Rescue on the Streets of Oroville
When a runaway horse endangered a child in the heart of town, a man bypassed the mob to execute a daring automotive rescue.
- 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 Tragic End of 'Old Despair'
A local musician, known to the town as 'Old Despair,' dies in a dance hall, leaving behind his only treasure—a violin—to a man he barely knew.
- The Great Border Horse Smuggling Escape
A persistent carpenter tries to outrun the law through a blind canyon to avoid customs duties on his prize stallion.
- Wenatchee Investors Discover Oroville’s Potential
A party of influential Wenatchee businessmen visit Oroville, dismissing rumors of a 'swamp-ridden' town and purchasing local property.
- Mining Mishaps and Holiday Near-Misses
A local mining prospector and his daughter both survive dangerous accidents during the holiday season.
- The Bridesville Robbery Trial
An accused train and store robber is sent to jail while the Canadian government works to extradite him across the border.
- Fire Scare in Oroville Lumber Yard
A mid-town conflagration at the Mitchell Lumber Yard prompts urgent calls for a modern municipal water system.
- Oroville Council Pushes for Bond-Funded Water System
After years of fiscal hesitation, the City Council moves to finance a new water pumping station and reservoir to support the town’s growing population.
- The Fruit Feud: Oroville vs. Riverside
A war of words erupts between local newspapers over winter damage to orchard crops.
- Fire Destroys Oroville Laundry and Livery Stable
A late-night blaze claims a steam laundry and an unoccupied livery stable in Oroville’s 'old town' after a suspected electrical short.
- Defending the Bridge Against the Similkameen
As the spring flood swells the Similkameen River, residents fear the 'multitudinous battering ram' of drift wood will destroy the town's primary crossing.
- A Sinking Buggy, a Borrowed Team, and a Reservation About to Open
In 1892 a newspaperman packed his wife and infant into a rickety buggy to cross the soon-to-open Colville Reservation, fording the Kettle River and leaning on Native families along the way.
- The Town Organizes a Band
Businessmen gather at Sigrist Hall to form a permanent, incorporated musical body for the benefit of the community.
- The Fight for Public Oversight in Oroville
As the growing town prepares to hand out long-term public service contracts, the Gazette warns citizens to demand a vote on monopolies that could bind the community for a generation.
- 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.
- The Lights Go Out in Oroville
A winter cold snap leaves the town in darkness after ice dams the river, testing the limits of early infrastructure.
- Oroville Claims a Home for City Hall
After years of paying rent and storing the fire engine in a local saloon, Oroville officials secure land for a permanent municipal headquarters.
- 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.
- A Foolish Wager on Main Street
An overconfident local man loses money after betting his horse could outrun a human in a downtown race.
- Great Northern Railroad Official Injured in Runaway Carriage
Maj. A. M. Anderson, a right-of-way agent for the Great Northern, suffers a broken collarbone after his team takes fright at a railroad crossing.
- Oroville Plans a Permanent Home for City Hall
The city council moves to end the era of renting space as the town anticipates property value growth.
- 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.
- The Price of a 'Square Meal' for a Piano Tuner
After recovering from a drinking binge in Oroville, a hungry traveler found himself penniless—and learned the hard way that business owners in 1882 took a dim view of unpaid bills.
- A Plea for Proactive Road Maintenance
An editorial critique on the inefficiency of waiting for spring washouts to repair critical county roads.
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