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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-26
CURRENT TOPICS.

An ordinary piano contains mile
of piano wire.
The United Kingdom has $50 blast
furnaces; France $40.
Science is now studying drunkards
by the use of machines.
New Zealand crown lands are now
disposed of for 999 years.
Colorado leads all the states in the
production of both gold and silver.
A vessel going from Montreal to
Port Arthur has to ascend GOO feet.
The various countries of the world
. use 13,400 different kinds Of postage
stamps.
During the year ending June 30 last
there were 1900 cases of smallpox in
Tennessee.
The Bible used in Queen victoria's
coronation was sold by auction recent
~ for 40 guineas.
The Irish river, in Siberia, is 1900
miles in length and drains 100000
miles of territory.
Kangeroos can jump eleven feet in
height, against deer's best record of
nine feet six inches.
Il is estimated that the electric or
gan of lively electric fish would give
discharge of 200 volts.
It is said that the representative
Of Germany at the coronation of Ed
ward VII. will be the crown prince.
A Prince Edward Island fisherman,
Philippe Gallant, has saved the lives
Of NO less than twenty-seven people.
The Belgian pigeon which won the
great race from Burgos, in Spain, to
Brussels, did the 700 miles in fourteen
hours.
The elephant beetle" of Venezuela
10 the largest insect in the world. A
full grown one weighs about half
pound.
The number Of Protestant Chris
tians in India and Ceylon has in if-
teen years grown from 446, $50 to 1884,
641-nearly 20 per cent.
The use of the "E Pluribus Unum'
on coin was never authorized by law.
Its first known use was on New Jer-
sey cent struck off in 1776.
In Zante, one of the Ionian islands,
there is petroleum spring which has
been known for nearly 5000 years. It
is mentioned by Herodotus.
In the year 1900, out of 1855 raids
on illicit stills, 673 were made in Geor-
gia, which is prohibition state ex-
cept as to four Of its cities.
King Victor Emanuel III. has the
largest and most valuable collection.
of Italian coins in the world. It com.
prises over $4,000 specimens.
The common council of Arkansas
City, Kan, has passed an ordinance
levying an occupation tax on all per-
sons engaged in business in the city.
T. Suffern Taller, of New York, 10
said to have the best library of books
on sporting subjects, and particularly
on riding and driving, in this country.
Prof. DR.. Van t'Hoff. q Berlin chem
list, is reported to be of opinion that
before long the problem will be solved
which will make it possible to ex-
tract bread from wood.
The Russian minister Of railways
has prepared time table showing
that when the Transiberian railway is
finished the journey around the world
can be made in thirty-three days.
Although about seveqty-six years
old, the Rev. DIR. ]. G. Raton, the IA
nous missionary to the New Hebrides
islands, is about to return to his field
Of labor after visit to this country
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-26
The WINDSOR BEAN.
Il IL . Standard Variety, But Grown
with More Success in Europe
Than in This Country.

This is the "bean of history" OF
that which was earlier cultivated.
This bean grows erect, about 21l feet
high, has square, reddish stem, and
the leaves are made up of oval leaf
let's. The pods are broad, thicker
at the end and generally curved and
pendant, containing thickish, bullying
seeds. Several varieties are grown
in Europe, both for fodder and for
human food, but it does not continue
as long in bearing as other beans. It
is said to be more generally eaten
there by tbs poor than by the
wealthy, but, as it has q distinct and
agreeable flavor of its own, quite diff
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-26
Hard Luck.

she-Yes, it is true I Tilted him
then he went west and died Of liver
complaint.
He-There is something unusually
sad in denouement like that.
"Do you really think sop
ssYes. It looks like Providence IL
dead against man wher, after losing
his heart, his liver goes back on him. =
Chicago Daily News
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-26

The quality Of butter will suffer
when it il made too quickly or too
slowly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-26

spark 1uLO h name. KNOW i OugQL
not to have believed it, but I was q
foolish, credulous girl, and-anyhow,
1 was very soon ashamed of my jeal-
ousy and suspicion. Can you ever for
give me for wronging you SOP"
Alison tried to speak, but her lips
trerabled fatuously. She could only
murmur:
"Please, please don't talk like that.
There is nothing to forgive-I mean
-you-you did not wrong-you did
not know me-"
''That was just the reason de-
clared the other woman, earnestly;
IF I had known you it would all
have been differently, quite differ
ent. 1t is the thought of your noble
life, devoted to art and to works of
charity, that shames me now. won
der how could have been so idiotic,
so wicked, as to doubt your goodness.
I've long wanted to tell you this. I've
written letters to you and torn them
up over and over again. For, though
l wished to confess and apologize, it
seemed an insult even to mention
such suspicion Of you, to own that
ever could have thought you the
kind of a woman To II your face
were not SO sweet should never have
dared to speak of this at all; but its
very purity shames one into confes-
sion, and
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
The Election Ball.

Through the courtesy of the
newly elected city officials a grand
free ball was given at the City
Hall last Thursday evening. A
large and happy throng of dancers
participated in the pleasure of the
event. The orchestra of five pieces,
composed of ID. V. Miner, first
violin; G.. W. Tetard, second violin
John McCann, cornet; Mrs. Miner,
piano, and AL. Barlow, double base
viol, furnished the best music
heard in Crested Butte for several
years. A nice feature of the occa-
sion was the distribution of 100
packages of chewing gum by Judge
McGraw. Mesdames Strand, Will
son and Roysten served an excel
lent lunch in the Council room.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

ny VIRTUE OF an execution issned out OF the
glerks office the County Court of Gunnison County.
and state Of Culorado bearing date February goth,
1901 in favor OF John Mctann and I'd. X. toghlan,
rartners as McCann and Company. against f. Young,
whereby am commanded Ia make the sum Of One
lundte ana uineiy-nine and 3-lOO Dollars tslsll5)
principal and Thirteen and 7I-l0O Dollars tslS.1I)
t and interest thereon at the rate of Right Ter cent
per Annum from the 3rd. dry Of December, 1891, the
ainouut Of certain judgment for that amount rendered
IN ,iJ Court December Srd 1894 In favor OF the said
McCann and Company plaintiffs, and against the
said J T. Young out Of the lands. tcnoments goods
and chaels Of Tie -,id y. Young, have levied up
on tie following described real property, to-wi:-
An that portion Of the Southeast quarter Is. f u OF
funr f2O and the North half IN az Of tie Northeast
auarter y. T.. - and the southwest quarter Is w
N Of the Northeast quarter IN. f. ~ OF Section
Mo-t IL tho New Mexico Principal Meridian, king
east Of the Crested Bntte branch Of the Denver aud Rio
Gn,nfe Railroad ard more particularly described as
follows to-wit beginning at Point from whence the
Southeast corner OF aid section ~ bears south lizu
feet running thence West l0i feet, thence South 81
Wet i23O7 feet thence south STA feet thence East
l3gu S thence North 1890 feet thence East 1870 feet
thence North 2GO feet the place of beginning, aud
containing tu rs all situate in the County OF
Gunui-uu, aud state Of Colorado. .
NOW thcreiuie. according TO sald command sNail
ON saturday the 18th day Of April, 1901, at the hour
f zen ococ ia the forenoon Of said day, at the Vest
front door Of IN. County Court House m the town OF
Gunuisan ia tlc County II Gunnis1n state OF tolo-
RADIO expose for sale public auction To the highest
liIder for cash IN hand all the right title and interest
Of the Above named j f. Young in and to the above
,es rhed property much thereof ~ may hr noe
,ssary fsr tie payment and satisfaction of the said
Judgment aud execution, and interest thereon ana
costs Of sale. -
dated at Guunson, Colorado, this 18th day Of
Sheriff Of Gunnisn County
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
The Gunnison Normal.

The fond hopes cherished by
Gunnison people these many years
to see a normal school established
here have been realized and now
we have every reason to be happy.
The school bill passed both houses
of the legislature carrying an ap-
preparation of $500 for the plant
ing of trees, etc, and is now be-
fore the governor for signature.
The school will probably be To-
Gated on the high ground in the
northeast part of town which
commands magnificent view of
the valley.-Gunnison Tribune.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
Wedding Bells Ring MerriIy.

AT eight o'clock this evening
Mr.. Charles A. McWilliams and
Miss Agnes Kerr were united in
marriage at the home of the britfe's
mother, Rev. j. l.. Read officiating.
The event was solemnized in the
presence of a large concourse of
invited guests.
Mr.. Clyde Henry was best man
ard Miss Agnes Shaw attended
the bride as maid of honor.
After the customary congratula-
tions were extended, the company
present partook of the bountiful
wedding supper provided, and then,
to conclude the happy occasion, the
young people in attendance repair
ed to the City Hall and spent sew
eral hours in joyous participation
in dancing.
! With the exception of several
years spent in learning the cabinet
making trade at Grand Rapids,
Mich, Mr.. McWilliams has resided
in Gunnison county since a small
boy. and is an industrious young
man of excellent habits. He holds
the position of first groceryman for
the Colo. Supply Co. The bride
is the second daughter of Mrs.
Agnes Kerr and has lived in this
city since early childhood. She is
winsome young lady who has
made of herself universal favorite
through the grace of her charming
manners.
A long list of useful and valuable
gifts attests the high esteem in
which the happy young couple is
held.
The opening chapter of their
new life is auspicious in hope and
promise, and the PILoT's wish is
that no cloud will appear within
the horizon of their happiness.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
NOTICE oE FORFEITURE.

To Peter Tritchherger and whom it may coneerm-
You are hereby notified that have expended during
each Of the years 1880 1896 1891 1898 1899 and 1900
hundred dola's in labor and improvements on each
The Spar. the Little Chief, and the ioya Nils lode
mining claims. situate IN the Tin Cup Mining District
County Gunniso State u Colorado, in order u hold
said claims under the Revised Statutes Of the unitcd
States and the amendment thereto approved January
-. 1850 concerning annual labor upon mining claims,
being the amount required TO hold said claims for the
period ending the 3lst day Of December \. d. 1900
And IT, within ninety days from the pespna service oi
notice. within ninety days after the pubca'u VI
thereof you fail refuse to contribute your proper
non of such expenditure a co-owuer, Interest
the SAID claims will become the property OF the sub
scriber your who has made the required eN-
penditnre by the terms of said section.
j. S. HUM.
First pub March 10, 1901. Last pub June Is, 1901.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
lust Remember

That the Elk MOUNTAIN Pilot
is the only newspaper in Crested
Butte that gives reliable and com
prehensive news of this locality.
Instead of being filed with dreams
and poems, its columns TEEN with
news of important happenings and
things which are going to happen.
Also bear in mind that this Office
is the only one in town having a
printer qualified to do presentable
Job printing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list of letters
remaining uncalled for in the
Crested Butte postoffice for the
week ending April 7, 1901:
DOMESTIC.
Miss Agues Holmes, pkg. j. J. Payne.
Mrs. Chas. Carlisle. Grant R. Brown.
FOREIGN.
Marco Armanini. Martin Tomatis.
Anton Fister. Majk Vraski.
Giuseppe Cocciniglio, 2.
Persons calling for letters on
this list will please say advertised
and oblige,
w. V. VAN OsrERN. PM.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

An exceedingly sensitive young
lady tainted at the ball the other
evening in the midst of a waltz,
supposed to have been overcome by
the ethereal music and the ecstatic
rythm of the poetry of motion.
When she revived, it developed
that her partner, one of our debo-
nair young men, had set his brogan
down on pet corn. Jack Mccain
SAYS she was excusable.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
D. q r. G. Excursion Rates.

A rate of one fare for the round
trip from all points in Colorado to
Denver and return is offered for
the I. o. O. f. Anniversary at
Denver, Colorado, April 80 Tick
cts will be on sale April 2S from
stations over 125 miles from Den
yer and on April 20 from stations
l25 miles or less distance from
Denver All tickets will be good
to return until May /.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

To Conrad Miller, and whom it may con-
cern;-
You are hereby notified that have expended
one hundred dollars in labor and improvements.
on each OF the following named lode mining
Relle. the Cave, the Montana, the Buckeye
Chief. the Notorious, the Wyoming, the Ohio,
the Illinois, the Nevada, and the Arizona lode
mining claims, situate in the Tin Cup Mining
District County Of Gunnson, State Of Colorado,
in order to hold said claims under the pro-
visions of the law for the year ending Decem-
ber 3ist 1900, aAi. that unless within ninety
days after the service OF this notice on you by
publication. you fail, or refuse to pay your pro
portion OF said expenditures as co-owners, YOUR
interest ia said mining claims will become the
property of the undersigned, in such case
provided by law. ,,,,,.o>,
first pub. Feb :, 1901. Last pub. May !. l9oi.)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
Mining Application No. o5o; Min
eraI Survey No. 1880.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, }
Gunnison, Colorado,

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Gunnson, Colorado,
Feb 25, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that Cha.. L. Hyde by
Heary NandegVelde, his attorney in fact, whose
T>,Stoglicc is Tin CsfA Colorado has made appli-
S' SssS ,ss S hylS 'S' Ne " "a aud HYDE Nc, 10,
: Lo,les and fsS feet oa the Forest
hnl Le,ie eesr,as S,lt he sane ssiSs
n VI: ~ ID. : ~ N : tfid rs q. y >9s n W.
and los TO- y S69 "a and 1851 T. : y - w
from tho points oi dlseoseSs ahereen NiHA sur
iaeo {oaiid iJ0 teet 1i width, situate % I'm
Cup Aiung pistrigt Gupnison County. >tate ot
ColoyadO. and dusovlpud ia the pint alia Head
notas lilo ia this 0,iioo, 10 follows, t0-Ft1s
Hlpa NJ. Ions
I{eginntns AZ Cor. 40 4, Whonoe sh9 "a Cur
% y W isds> 4 thvnee =, u Is, l.Vl - -
Cor No.; tlienCa y Or 10 3 ~ n io Cor NJ IS;
tiisIos y. ~ ID " 100 II 20 Cor So & 1lonoe :
or ~ " 20 IL 10 Iiiie place. OF pozs'nnins'
HYDE Va. q L0pE.
Iiesinpine az Cor So 4 'slano9. tha :, Cor
s>se Ia p u :, Il y " OF tto btil NJ onafrs ; l
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t''f ~ =: ttio5tsu = - = - .e -
o. ~ w ~ Il To the nince OF hnginning.
F0Rssr BrlL LODE.
Beginning at Cor NJ L whence uhe : = Cor
SEQ 10 r ~ ;. x - W of the 6th Z VI, oeurs : .
= W ,S3L3s r.; thsnrr " . - = 70 Cor
No .. thsnce y u7 - 2NLss z 70 Cor No Ss
rlicnc. : - q " ti;}5 e. 10 Cor No a; thence
O. q W zoo. - q 60 the place q hesinnins.
tonrii1inE, 3C-5fl acres ard forming po-tioa
- :. Range ,3 " Of the Sth principal meridian
SAIL locations being recorded in Sook lti- pasc
zsS Book Ia. page ~ and Book ~. page la3'
respectively. OF the Records of Gunnisou Conn
Adjoining claims: The Dewey No. 3, Hyde
No. 5 and Contact No. I Loies. Others if any
unknown.
First pub Feb Is 1901. Last pub. Apr. 30 1901.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Commencing next Sunday the
Rio Grande will run regular
train to Crested Butte daily, in
stead of six days per week as here
tofore. This new and improved
service will give us mail on Sun
days and in addition will afford
much accommodation for the travel
ing public
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

John Concilla has leased John
Rozieh's saloon and re-opened the
place for business this morning.
Mr.. Rozich and wife will depart
on or about the twentieth of the
present month for an extended trip
to the scene of their nativity in
Austria.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Sup't. VIM. Gordon, of the Anth-
racite mine, went to Denver Thurs
day to look after an improved tract
of land which he owns near the
outskirts of that city. He visited
Trinidad, also.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Peter McQuade returned Satur-
day from Monero, n. NJ after an
absence of several months, which
time he divided between several
different points.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

The new regime of town officers
were inducted into their respective
offices at special meeting of the
Board OF Trustees held Monday
evening.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

AL. Barlow and family departed
today for Denver. Mr.. Barlow
will be employed at Idaho Springs
until the Ruby Chief starts up,
when he will return.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

a letter from L. T. Swan, at
Dawson City, N. W. T., conveys
the information that that land is
more prolific of delusions than
riches. Tom will probably return
to his native heath this summer
with large fund of experience.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Jos. A. Sampliner, formerly of
Crested Butte, was elected mayor
of Grand junction at the recent
municipal election held in that city.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Paul Mcclure, VIM. Reed and
James Mcintyre have returned to
work at the Ruby Chief. The for
mer two will drive the tunnel and
James will officiate as their chef
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

j. l.. Madden arrived Friday
from Pueblo, where he spent the
winter with relatives. His coming
was for the purpose of commencing
work on his Gothic mining claims.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

l. B. Gary departed on Wednes-
day last for Colorado City, where
he has secured a better position.
His family will follow him in
few days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

wANTED.-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid fl
nancial reputation; 1886 salary per year, pay
able weekly s3 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, bona.fide, definite salary;
no commission; salary paid each saturday ana
.xpense moncy advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE a3l DEARBoRN ST.. CHICAGO.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

T. W. Duncan, representing the
San Francisco Examiner, was in
the city Sunday and Monday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

NITANTED-ACTTVE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACTER to deliver and collect in
Colorado for old established manufacturing
wholesale honse, 500 year, sure pay. Hon
e-ty more than experience required. Our ref
erence any bank in any city, Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope, Manufacturers,
Third Floor .sA Dearborn street, Chicago. .
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

DR.. Rockefeller received new
Knabe piano last week, and Philip
Schneider purchased fine Norris
instrument from Robert Gibson.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

j. S. Olney added a large line of
ladies', misses and children's fine
shoes to his stock last week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Mrs. n. j. McWilliams came up
from Gunnison Monday to attend
the McWilliams-Kerr nuptials.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Inspector Ball, of the c. F. & /.
Co, arrived in town today.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Have you noticed the attractive
style and fine exhibit of new goods
in Roth & Clicks show windows :?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Geo. McWilliams, Jerry Enright,
Ira Stoll and Howard Powers COM
prise the Irwin contingent in town
today.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
TUESDAY, APRIL ., 1901.
LOCAL LORE.

Wagons are now running upon
our streets.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

wANTED-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid fl
unncial reputation; 1895 salary per year, pay
able weekly: 81 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses: straight, bonR-iide. definite salary,
expense money advanced each week. STAND
ARD HOUSE, s3l Dearborn ST., CHICAGO.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

w. A. Welch returned today from
a trip to Salida and Turret.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Mrs Wells, Denver lady, ar
rived Thursday from that city to
take charge of the Breaker board
ing house.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Harry Waters arrived today from
Walsenburg.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

John B. Shaw came over from
Coal Basin Saturday to visit for
few days with his family.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

G. A. Williams arrived Monday
from Placita to take the position
of dry goods salesman for the
Colorado Supply Company.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
First pub. Mar. 10. 1901. Last pub Apr. q 1901

XITANTED-ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACTER to deliver and collect In
Colorado for old established manufacturing
Wholesale house. 500 year, sure pay. Hon
esty more than experience required. Our ref
erence. any bank in any city Enclose self
Third Floor, 534 Dearborn street. Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Gunnison. Colo.
March l6 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intoution
20 commute to cash entry and make final proof
ia support Of his claim and that said prof will
he made before the Register and Receiver at
Gunnisnn. Colorado. on April q. 1901. viz: Ed
ward Il. Warren. claimant by II. 4. NJ. 265 t,r
the Lots Nos. and and 5 u Of n. E.h Sec. L.
T fiS. II. 50 W. 9Th p. NJ.
He nnmes the following witnesses 70 prove his
entinu us residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz:
Smith l.. Whipp. Of Gunnison. Colo.
John L. Whip. Of Gunnisun. Colo.
v F. Axtell. n Crested Butte, Colo.
joseph II. Block, of Crested Butte, Colo.
G. F. HAMLIN, Register.
First pub. Mar 10. 1901. Last pub Apr. %. 1901.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Easter bonnets were quite con-
spicuous Sunday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Frank Wilson is new employed
RS second grocerymsn by the Colo.
Supply Company.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Colorado Capacity 50, 900 barrels per Awarded
First Premium at the Pueblo State Fair. Lucas
Oreschnick Wholesale Agent Crested Butte Colo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Photographer ]. A. Boston an
nounces that he will leave Crested
Butte early in May.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

ID, J. Applegate left Saturday
for weeks stay in Denver,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Clyde Henry returned today from
n trip to Pittsburg, Kansas.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Joseph Block and wife and SON
Jos. II. departed Monday to visit
in Denver and Erie for several
weeks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Levi Moore departed from Irwin
for Cripple Creek on Thursday,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Frank Z. Young. the Q. f. Il L
Co. civil engineer, came in Mon
day.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09

Lang Spann came up from Jack;
Cabin today to attend the wedding
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-09
UNnE N. . Llml..
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

C. F. HAMLIN, Register.
'irst pub Feb %, 1901. Last pub Apr. 20. 1901