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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Fl. A. Decker has moved his
family in from the lake in order
that his daughters, Hattie and
Nellie, may attend school.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

DR.. R. E. Mehaffey and wife, of
Delta, are at the Elk Mountain
House. DR.. Mehaffey is a first
class dentist and is here to practice
his profession for a few days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

The PILOT has received an order
for the invitations to the wedding
of two of our prominent society
people to take place within five
weeks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

The money order business tran
sacted in the Crested Butte post
Office during the month of August
aggregated over $1,000. 1t will
thus be seen that Crested Butte is
quite financial center.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

James Plaster has been trans
ferred to the Gunnison yard. He
is succeeded here by Salida man.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Landlord Diel is having the Elk
Mountain House re-shingled. 1t
will require $1,000 shingles to
cover the big building.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Mrs. Esther ChappeIl recently
remodeled her property on Third
street and is now improving the
same by the addition of coat of
paint.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Mrs. Mary Kelly and sons Terry
and Barney returned Saturday to
Crested Butte after a two years
stay in Ireland.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

The rate from Crested Butte to
Grand junction and return for
Peach Day, Sept. 11th, 18th and
18th, is IS. From Ruby, $6.40.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

wANTED-SEvERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly $500, payable weekly.
Desirable employment with unusual opportun-
tiles References exchanged. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. S. A. PARK, $40 Cax-
ton Bldg, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
TO OUR MULTITUDE OF FRIENDS,
READERS AND PATRONS.

1t is with pardonable pride and
feeling of victory that we announce
to the public that we.are now enscon-
ced in our new store building-the
finest in Gunnison county-and, as
we look down from our lofty position
of Prosperity, Prominence and Popu-
larity, into the sunny valley of two
short and successful business years,
and view with much pride the grand
and honorable basis Upon which which We
have placed the mercantile business
of Crested Butte, it is a source of
qualification to know that we can even
more ably in the future keep open the
f1ood-gates of Eastern Prices and
Metropolitan Styles to our customers.
We feel ourselves gaining in weight
on the scales of the public's conf
dence We have won it and now
only ask you to map our matchless
methods in your memory, and with
our assurance that the grand reward
for our past deeds will help strengthen
our determination to merit your con-
tinued patronage, we now proudly
unfurl our banner upon which is
written, "Cnsn, Pluck, Enterprise"
Roth e Click
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
Crested Butte, :: Colorado.

vAANTED-Honest man woman to travel
w for large house; salary s65 monthly and
expenses, with increase position permanent;
inclose self addressed stamped envelope. MAN
AGER. $50 Caxton bldg. Chicago
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Wallie Mcdonald and Carl Mace
left Sunday for Forest Hill where
they go to work. the -MeGlothlin
pack train on Bull Doming6 ore.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Ralph Snodgrass, younger
brother of our B. W., arrived Mon
day from Trinidad and will spend
few weeks in the city.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Mrs. Claude Shaw, who has been
visiting with her parents at the
Mauer saw-mill for several weeks,
returned home to Salida today.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Miss Gwynne Phillips left on
Thursday last for Pueblo, where
she will make her home in the
future.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

The production of coal and coke
at the local mine for the month of
August was: Coal, 24,353 tons;
coke, 6,7S6 tons.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

The Augusta mine operators are
loading two carloads of ore at the
breaker for shipment to the Pueblo
smelters.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Misses Minnie and Mae Clonch
arrived Saturday from Greeley to
assume their positions as teachers
in our schools.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
~sss-
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

Following is the list of letters
remaining uncalled for in the
Crested Butte postoffice for the
month ending August 81, 1900:
DOMESTIC.
Miss Kate Hall Miss Cidell Jones
NJ Raposo Pat Quinn
Heory Williams Martin Voorhis
Amerson Robt Bynner
Jacob Hill Sam Brown
w d RufRn M Frollows
Mr. and Mrs r Sutherlin
FOREIGN.
Roote Creeck Nacek Berdik
Jos Hartgen Peter Bertells
Persons calling for letters on
this List will please say advertised"
and oblige,
w. V. VAN OsrERN, P. NJ.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

The dance advertised for Sept.
5th. has been postponed until the
10Th.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
n. e. Church,

Services IN the M. f. church follow5:
Presching on the evening of the first and third
Tuesdays of each month Sabbath school at p. m.
Epworth Leagoe meeting every Sunday at p.
m. Everybody cordially invited to attend these
services. Rev. r. R. Adams, pastor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
Small Things.
u~AA~I5

School is now in session with an
attendance of 125.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuIsIsE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money IL it fails to cure.
z. W. GRovk's signature is on each box. 25c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04
Tuesday. Sept. 4. 1000.
Local Pointers

Geo. G. Parsons returned Friday
from his excursion to Denver.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

WANTED-Honest man or woman to travel
w for large house; salary ss5 monthly and
expenses. with increase; position permanent;
inclose sef-addressed stamped envelope. MAN
AGER, $50 Caxton bldg, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-09-04

Colorado Springs Colo.) Gazette. Daily
Mining Edition. 81 n year In advance. All
the mining news and stock quotations.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
BAPTIST MINISTER'S CON-
FERENCE

The regular weekly meeting of the
Baptist ministers conference was held
to-day in the Court street Baptist
church.
Rev. d. G. Lancaster. of Floyd, Va.
preached yesterday at Gilmerton and
will preach next Sunday at Lake
Drummond and Deep Creek.
Rev. DIR. Harvey Hatcher, of Atlanta,
Ca, was at the conference. and gave a
very interesting account of his work.
II, has been spending his vacation
with Rev. j. l.. Lawless, OF Franklin.
Va.
Rev. DR.. j. j. Taylor. of Freemason
street Baptist church, Norfolk received
one yesterday by letter and baptized
four. Since the beginning of his pas
torate here, a little over year ago.
he has preached lie sermons and had
Ill additions TO the church.
Rev. T. c. Skinner of Berlkley ave-
nue. church, has delighted his many
friends by declining the call TO Il
church in Baltimore.
Rev. j. w. Mitchell. of South street
Baptist church. has just celebrated the
sixth anniversary of his pastorate
there. During the six years the con-
gregation has raised and expended on
improvements more than $4,000, and
during this time there haVe been more
than 200 additions to The membership
of the church. He Will begin 81 series
of meetings netX Thursday night. with
Rev. NJ. j., Sanford. of Accomac. to
assist him.
Rev. r. +. Chambers. returned
missionary, preached for Rev. T.. r..
Hatcher last night at the First church,
Norfolk.
DR.. j. J. Taylor and Rev. ]. w.
Mitchell told about the Baptist con-
gress in Richmond last week, and Rev.
T.. T.. Dudley about the Baptist general
association recently held at Bristol.
MIR. l.. w. Green and MIR. w. S.
Stroud were elected deacons of the
South street church yesterday.
Rev. DR.. r. Il. Garrett received one
by letter yesterday at Court street
church. DR.. Garrett preached two
great sermons yesterday of a series
that he is now preaching on the Prod
igal Son.
Rev. Samuel Saunders, of the CAL
vary church. received two by letter
last night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH ADVERTISEMENTS
1.-THE PAYMAsTER"

The above play was presented last
night at the Lyceum by the Wood
ward Warren Company TO fair sized
audience. The piece is a\ meo-drama.
auii OIL lie and did not lali TO amuSe.
The only regret was that. the audience
was not larger, as the company is fully
up 10 expectations. as the frequent APP
pause showed that the audience was
deeply Interested.
Guy Woodward took the leading
character and showed that he MAS
master of the situation. In fact. the
company is Il strong one and deserves
TO be well patronized. as they Will no
doubt be. Mr.. Guy Woodward. in his
specialties during the acts brought
down the house and had TO answer to
several ensores.
Tonight The Diamond Mystery
Will be presented in five acts. 1t is fun
OF life from start To finish. All ma
tlonahties Will be represented
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
FUNERALS SUNDAY.

The funeral of Mr.. Anderson Kief
Parker took place Sunday afternoon
from his late residence on South street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
MIR. Beadles. assisted by Rev. Mr.. Mitch
ell. The remains were taken to Oak
Grove cemetery. followed by Grimes
battery and Old Dominion Lodge I. O.
O. F., and large number of citizens
The funeral of Charles Preston Will
liams took place Sunday afternoon
from All Saints P. e. church. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Carpenter. The remains were inferred
in Oak Grove cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. John II. Wood
took place Sunday afternoon at Para
disc creek. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. George e. Booker. The
interment was in the family cemetery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
THE COUNTY COURT.

In the county court yesterday George
Mann. colored, was convicted of house
breaking and sentenced to term of five
years in the penitentiary.
The case of Jackson Williams.
charged with the murder of VIM.
Johnson, was continued to the Janu-
airy term on motion of the defendant
attorney. The case OF John Steff, fell
ony. was also continued to the Jan
uary term.
James e. Hubbard qualified as ad-
ministrator of c. K. Nimmo. deceased.
in bond OF $4,000. ID. NJ. Harding.
John Holland. w. w. Simpson. Z. j.
Brickhouse and r. J. Frost were APP
pointed appraisers of the estate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL Asso-


The regular monthly meeting of the
Baptist Sunday School Association
took place Sunday afternoon at the
Fourth street Baptist church The
meeting was called to order by w. II.
Rodman. president. The regular rou-
tine business was transacted.
The following reports were then
read:
Court street-On roll. 275; average
attendance, l26: additions. 8: Sunday
school collection. S7.29; missionary col
lection. S43S; orphanage, si.07; receipts.
$l5.I4; expenses, sl7.SS.
Port Norfolk-On roll, la; average
attendance. Ss% additions. Is; con-
versions. 25; Sunday school collection,
sSl4; missionary collections. 1914; or
phanage, N.45; receipts. S1.73; expenses.
$l2S5.
Fourth street-On roll 432; average
attendance, 2Oi; Sunday school collec-
ton, sl6.52; missionary collections, So 65
orphanage. S9.03; receipts, $2SSO.
south street-On roll. 19l: average
attendance, "A: additions /; Sunday
school collection. $3.50; missionary col
lection, s2.99; orphanage, 9Oc.; receipts.
S7.19.
CaIvary-On roll. GAG; average at
tendance, S7h; additions, /; Sunday
school collection. $2.SS: missionary col
lection, S2S5; orphanage, SSc.: receipts,
$G.Gl.
Park Niew-On roll, 10; average at
tendance. S51s; additions, 8: CONVEX
sions. 4 Sunday school collection.
Slo,42; orphanage, Sc; receipts. sl6.42;
expenses, S2.45.
NO report from West Norfolk.
The chairman appointed Rev. Sam
uel Saunders, NJ. w Allen and d. T.
Roper to select subject and speaker
for next meeting.
\ collection was then taken up.
The following subject for discussion
at the next meeting was recommended:
How to get the Sunday school work
ers to attend the meetings of the asso-
citation" Rev. DR.. Fisher will be the
speaker.
Rev. w. r. Haieht then spoke on
How to reach the children who do not
attend Sunday school and how to get
them to do So"
He talked for some time and made
an impression.
He was followed by Mr.. NJ. w. Allen
| David A. Williams and L. w. Green.
The meeting adjourned to meet with
the West Norfolk school on the third
Sunday il December.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
EXAMINATION AT THE YARD


An examination of applicants for the
positions of sub-inspector of buildings
and electrician in the yards and docks
department will be held at the navy
yard December 5th. The position of
sub-inspcctor of buildings pays 81 per
diem. and the place of electrician will
pay $1,000 per annum.
The examination will be open to all
corners who can give evidence of ex-
pericnce in conducting the kind of work
for which they seek employment and
who are citizens of the United States.
Persons now holding positions at the
yard will be admitted to competition
on the same footing as other appli-
cants.
Applications will be addressed to the
"Commandant. Navy Yard, Norfolk,
Va and must be delivered to him on
or before Tuesday. December 4. No
application received after that date
will be considered.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
DIR, GARRETT'S SERMON.

The sermon by Rev. II. Il. Garrett. u
D.. at the Court Street Baptist Church
sunday night on the "Prodigal Son"
WAS one OF unusual power and clo-
Qucncc. DR.. Garrett handled his sub
iect in a manner entirely different from
most preachers. fIe did not attempt to
finish the subject in one sermon. but
showed in very plain and convincing
manner the different roads leading to
the far country and the evils of such a
course. All who heard the sermon
spoke of it as one of great power.
His sermon for night Sunday night
will be The Progidal III the far Coun-
try. and What He Does There
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
FOOTBALL

The home eleven had hard practice
last night preparing for their struggle
on the field Thanksgiving with the
strong and heavy team representing
the Baltimore City College. of Mary
land. and from their showing in prac-
.ico It will be a battle worth anyone's
while to spend few hours. The park
has been rearraneed and police pro-
lection has been secured for the bene-
fit Of the lovers of this sport The line
up of both teams will appear later
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
FINED AND JAILED FOR STEAL

Charles Smith. Miles Wright and
Isham Davis. colored. who We're ar
rested several days ago. charged with
stealing money from the Office OF the
Portsmouth street railway, had n hear
ing last night before Justice G. G. Peed.
which resulted in Smith being fined So
and sentenced to six months imprison-
ment in the county jail. The prisoner $
counsel. Mr.. Bland, noted an appeal to
the County Court. Wright and Davis
were released
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
A WRECK REPoRTEp.

4 Slight Wrecll was reported last
night to have occurred between the
County street crossing and the Sea-
board shops on the Seaboard Air Line.
several freight cars being derailed,
Nothing could be learned in regard to
the reported accident owing to the late
ness of the hour.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
A SMALL BLAZE

Yesterday morning some boys set fire
10 some shavings in the lane on Wash
ihSton street where Rogers box shop
used to be. The shavings set fire to
u oarrel and when the flames were
discovered they had nearly reached tho
SHOP. The fire was put out by the force
IN Herbert's ice cream factory without
turning In an alarm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issued in the
county clerks Office to the following
Joseph Maynard TO Ella Mars; Jersey
c. Brothers To Ida l.. Knight. VIM. Lit
tie (colorcdD to Sallie Minor; Robert
Alexander Harris (colored) to Adeline
Roberts; Henry James (colored) to Ell
len johnson.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
DEATH OF MRS. JENKINS.

Mrs. Margaret Madaline Jenkins.
widow of the late John S. Jenkins. died
al her residence on South street, near
Dinwidde. Sunday morning after a
short Illness. She leaves three chill
drcn. Mrs. ]. S. Crawford Mrs. Jud-
son Robertson and Mr.. Fred Gerke.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at 3 o'clock from South street
Baptist church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
PORTSMOUTH US SOCIAL.

The Portsmouth US Will hold their
regular monthly social tonight ut s
O'Clock at the home of Miss Annie An
derton. No. 906 Court street.
A special program has been arrang-
ed. In connection with the social
pounding will tako place. the proceeds
to go towards relieving several fami
tioa2Htfp '0rs Ia Destitute circumstances,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
FOUR CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

Warrants were served yesterday on
II. II. Denning, II. II. Denning. Jr.
VIM. Dennng and Percy It. Adams,
charging them with felonious assault
committed on the Sth of June last.
The accused were recognized for their
appearance in Justice Bunting's court
this morning
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY AT AUG
frION

John c. Niemeyer will sell at public
auction this morning at 1890 o'clock.
lot of household furniture, consisting
of parlor. bedroom, dinlngroom and
kitchen furniture. The sale will he
held at No. GO Clifford street, this CITY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
DEATH OF MIR. HERvEY.

Mr.. VIM. York Hervey. well-known
citizen. died yesterday afternoon AT his
residence, No. so sixth street, after Il
short illness. in the SD year of his age.
Mr. Hervcy has held the position of
sealer of weights and measures OF the
city for a number OF years.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at O'clock from his residence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
isaEt,.

HERVEY.-At his residence. 500 Sixth
street, Portsmouth. Va, November 26th.
Igu0, az ] p. m, Mr. WILLIAM YORK
iiEENEf, aged 81 years. 4 months and %
Funeral services at tho residence THIS
lIuesday) AFTERNOON at . o'clock
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
POLICE COURT ITEMS.

Seven colorcd boys whose names APP
peared on the docket as John Jones.
Shadrack Wilkins. Harry Allen, Kader
Watkins. Arthur Kelly Oliver Pearce
and Edgar Riddick. were before Mayor
Baird yesterday on n charge of disor
derby conduct in connection with n
tight which took place last week at the
corner of Glasgow and Eflngham
streets. All the boys We're concerned
in the row. and one of them threw
brick which broke the S45 plate glass
in Walter Clark'S drug store. 1t was
impossible to learn who was to blame
and who wasn't so all were dismissed.
Sidney Bruce, a big. raw boned sailor
man from an English merchant ship in
port, met fellow subject of the Queen
Sunday night in Water street, and be-
cause the latter wore a United States
sailors uniform Bruce expressed him
self In language more forcible than
chaste. He objected seriously to an
Englishman serving in n "furrin"
navy. AS his remarks constituted a
breach of the peace. Police Officer
DillsburG took him in. and the mayor
yesterday fined him SO.
John Ericsson, machinist In the
navy, arrived at the navy yard recent
ly in draft of men from Philadel-
phia. and was assigned to the gunboat
Frolic. On Sunday he jumped the
navy yard wall and filled up on the
worst quality of whiskey Later ne
fell into the hands of the police, and in
police court yesterday exhibited a re-
pcntant countcnance and shattered
nerves. Mayor Baird let him off with
out fine and sent him back to his
ship.
Isaiah Gary. charged with the lar
ceny of 30 cents from a fruit vender.
was dismissed.
Kate Parker for disorderly conduct,
was fined $40.
NJ. e. Butt stole five caps from NJ.
Reshcfslty and got thirty days.
Mitt Powell. for disorderly conduct.
was fined 81.
VIM. Hicks, colorcd. who was arrest
ed Saturday night for drunkenness.
was too sick to come into court. His
case was continued until to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
a PEDDLER JAILED

Sam. Ragland. white man. was
charged in Justice Rustic's court yes
terday with peddling without license
tasiand was convicted and sent to Jail
for ninety days.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
THE rROLIC LEAVES.

The gunboat Frolic left the navy
yard at 1870 o'clock yesterday and
proceeded to Hampton Roads. She viii
remain off Old Point several days
awaiting the arrival of a board of In
spection.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
Valuable Park View Property for
Sale Cheap.

II you want good home property. or
an investment in Park View. call or
address at once The Seaboard Real Es-
tate Co. rpQms a0l-2os. ai& High atreet
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

REPORTED FOR DUTY
Lieutenant r. G. Mcconnell. u. S. NJ
c.. reported for duty yesterday on
board the receiving shin Franklin.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

DOR PENTHOUSE NO Gs5 HIGH
H. street. Portsmouth: s rooms; pantry
ana all sewerage connections ADply OF
Il: w. VERMILI1ON southeast corner
High and Green streets no25-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27
CENTRAL GPwoRTH LEAGUE.

Central Church Epworth League will
meet to- night in the Sunday school
room of that church. After the routine
business has been transacted the fol
lowing program will be rendered:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

nor SALE.-THREE GOOD BICY-
cles at a sacrifice, owners having no
use Tor them: All In thorough order.
Cali at 401 DINWlDDIE SIR. noA-3t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

NJ OTlCE--THE MEMBERS OF UNION
~ NO Az; G. & J.. are requested to
meet az their hail THIS Tuesday
posed amendments to constitution.
j. -. THAYER. President
w. MA. REVELL. Rec. Sec 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

~ LID NEWSPAPERS WANTED. RUB
~ her boots and shoes. For sale. one
Ladies' Bicycle, new. cheap: claw foot
card table. mahogany. old but good
PORTSMOUTH JUNK STORE, $40 Coun-
ty street. no273t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-27

DOR RENT.-STORE 500 COUNTY ST.
~ House 1877 Washington street; ono on
scott street; store and house Chestnut
street: j. c. Balm. sos County St.