The Elbert County tribune., 1903-12-03
Local Happenings

w.S. Will was in Denver Thursday
and Friday.
Elmer Royston is a new subscriber to
the Tribune.
Gates have received lot of Christmas
goods and more are arriving daily.
Mrs. ]. II. Bardwell OF Pueblo is visit
ing her cousin, Mrs. A. G. Cornforth.
Harry Decker and family have moved
to Monument from their ranch north Of
town.
L. E. Rufiieux spent Sunday and Mon
day in the Fondis neighborhood, visiting
friends.
Mrs. John Murray returned Monday
from visit to her daughter and family
in Denver.
Money loaned on approved real estate
security. LEERAMsEY, sl2 Cooper build
ing, Denye-.
Miss Pearl Darnell, teacher Of the
Cameron school. went to Denver during
Thanksgiving vacation.
The shoes for frisking and frolicking,
as well as for graceful uses. are found at
our store.-Gates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Plant, of Den
yer, ate turkey on Thanksgiving at the
Plant home east OF Elbert.
New GALL hosiery in every grade. No
thing has been overlooked in making our
stock complete.-Gntes.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McKimmic spent
Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs. Nc
Kimmie's parents, near Melvin.
For Sale Choice farms near Elbert.
Also bargains in stock ranchcs.-Elbert
County Bank Real Estate Co.
Miss Parkersof Parker is again teach
ing in the Aulsbrook district, southwest
of Elbert, in Douglas county, where she
is said to be giving excellent satisfaction.
A piece of fancy or decorated queens
ware makes a suitable present for any
occasion. See our fine line.-Elbert Mer-
camille Co.
Harvey Cornforth came home from
Denver university last week and spent
Thanksgiving with his parents. Harvey
is well pleased with what he has seen
of college life.
We solve our industrial problem by
bringing the prices Of pure food within
the reach of all. Try our grocery de-
partment and be convinced.
Mrs. Curt Dittemore and Mrs. James
Nicely, OF Colorado Springs, are visiting
relatives in the country west of Elbert.
Curt Dittemore has gone to Park City,
Utah, to look at the Mormon country.
There will be turkey shoot in Ebert
on Wednesday, December 10, lasting all
day. There will be a supply of turkeys,
ducks and geese for all.-Charlie Cliff
ford and Alfred Cole, Managers.
William McCauley and family have
moved from their ranch east OF Ebert to
Denver, where Mr.. McCauley has posi-
ton with the Hallack 4 Howard Lumber
Co., with whom he was formerly en-
ployed for sixteen years. Mrs. McCau-
ley's continued i'll health made the
change necessary.
Underwear is an article Of wearing ap-
parel receiving considerable attention ut
this time. Our line is better than ever
and we can supply an outfit for any mem
ber of the family.-E Ebert Mercantile Co.
The W. r. O. dinner has been post
poned uEti Saturday, December II, the
regular meeting day of the corps and
Grand Army post. A nominal charge
OF 10 cents will be made for dinner on
this date for the benefit of the corps.
Everyone invited to come and get an ex-
cellent dinner for the price of lunch.
Pure, wholesome groceries is the kind
we always sell, and that explains the rea-
son for our big trade in this line. We
are especially well prepared for the
Christmas and holiday -Elbert
Mercantile Co.
John Murray, Jr, who recently lost a
finger while out with his engine, met
with another serious accident which may
result in the loss OF an eye. 1t was
caused by the bursting Of lubricator,
the hot oil burning his face and eye in a
fearful manner. He is in Denver at a
hospital. The accident occurred two
weeks ago.
Good, warm serviceable footwear is a
necessity and you can't afford to take
any chances experimenting with new
and unknown lines. Our Hamilton.
Brown shoes have stood the test Of time;
there is no better shoe made for the
money.-Elbert Mercantile Co.
Several changes have recently been
made in the personnel of the Elbert