The Elbert County tribune., 1903-07-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL


see the races at Overland park.
J.E. Mayer purchased a new piano
last week from Denver firm.
Sheriff and Miss Ethel Putnam, Mrs.
b. Gaylor and son Bennie were in Den
yer Sunday.
W. II. Gatewood is suffering with
stomach trouble, though able to be up
and around.
Rev. f. b. Gramcko was in Denver
several days last week having some den
tai work done.
aBiliy" Burnside OF Divide came in
yesterday morning for a brief visit with
his brother Dick.
Special prices on ladies' and mems OK
ford ties for the Fourth. Hugo John,
Elbert shoe store.
Ray REGISTER was called home from
Canon City last week by the serious ill
ness Of his father.
The county is building new bridge
across the gulch near the Schillinger
ranch west OF town.
Joseph Oaks purchased fine rubber
tired carriage last week. 1t is one OF the
swellest rigs in the country.
For Sale-Choice farms near Elbert.
Also bargains in stock ranchcs.-Elbert
County Bank Real Estate Co.
b. M. Maroon is sporting new rubber
tired buggy and drives stylish, high
stopper, both recent purchases.
Miss Elsa Chrysler returned to Den
yer Tuesday after a pleasant visit here
as the guest Of the Misses Epler.
l.. w. Morris OF Victor, brother of
Mrs j. ID. Grimes, was guest Mt the
Grimes home the first Of the week.
For Sale.-About 20 head Of saddle
and driving horses, well broken. L. G.
Jewell, on Bastian ranch, six miles north
west OF Ebert 10
Dennis Baldwin visited in Colorado
Springs last week. j. Qualley, cousin,
accompanied him home and will make
an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murray and baby
returned to their home at Como Thurs
day after months visit with Mr.. Muir
rays parents, living west Of town.
Abbie Rinnert came out Saturday
from Denver, where he has been attend
ing commercial college, and will spend
his vacation at his home near Kiowa.
Mrs. J. J. Schenk and daughter Cora.
OF Cripple Creek, are visiting at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Schenk. at
Edgewood, and will remain some time
The many friends of Mrs. A. G. Put
nam will be pleased to hear that she is
steadily improving in health under the
medical care she is receiving in Denver.
A number of inquiries regarding Elbert
county land are being made since the
recent rains, and we look for much ac-
tivity in real estate within the next six
months.
DIR. W. H. Chamberlain, representing
Drs. Chamberlain, dentists, Of Colorado
Springs, Colo, will be in Elbert Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, July 0, 10 and
IL, 1903. 6-25-7-2
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Watts and daugh-
ters started last Thursday on a trip over
land to Manzanola to visit Mr.. Watts
sister, Mrs. McCane. They will be gone
u month.
J. III. Purden has put in stock OF
cigars in the postotfice lobby and res
pectfully solicits the patronage OF those
wishing tirst-class smoke. All leading
brands kept in stock.
w. G. Writings cultivator tipped over
with him while ut work in the field one
day last week and Mr.. Whiting was
pretty badly shaken up and was confined
to his bed several days as result of the
accident.
The warm weather of the past week
has been favorable for all growing crops,
though good rain would be beneficial
to the oats crop. Rye never appeared
to better advantage at this time Of year
and u good portion OF the crop is being
cut for hay. Potatoes are doing we'll.
We are indebted to Rev. A. jay Garri-
son of Denver for half dozen boxes OF
| strawberries-the finest and largest we
have seen this season, raised on his fruit
farm in Jefferson county. Rev. Garrison
sent the berries out with j. E. Dittemore
who spent couple of days in Denver
last week.
There will be but one celebration in
Elbert county on July 4th and that will
be at Elbert. Come early, see the pa
rade and listen to the speaking and mus
ic In the forenoon. In the afternoon see
the races, base ball game and other
sports, and remain for the big dance and
fireworks at night.
crazy acting tramp has been terri
Tying the housewives in the Sidney and
Basin neighborhoods for several weeks
He will not work but begs his meals
from house to house, sleeping in the
woods. Some OF the farmers are talking
OF using severe measures il the fellow
doesn't clear out soon. He is said to be
about b years Of age
A. G. VanCleave, who has had charge
OF the Tribune since the first of MAY. re-
turned Sunday to Kiowa, where he will
be employed on the Record. He was ac-
companied home by his wife and children,
who have been visiting at the Boston
home east of Elbert. "van' is a good
man around print shop reliable and
trustworthy IN every respect.