The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-06
Business Locals

Mr.. and Mrs. p. II. Mulligan were over
Sunday visitors in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Nelson returned
home Saturday after two months visit
in Denver
DR.. F. H. Marcy. well known here, has
located at Elizabeth, where he will prac-
tice medicine.
MONEY LoANED--On approved real es-
tate security. Lee Ramsey, room sl2,
Cooper building, Denver.
The Rebekahs had big time last night
and initiated seven candidates into the
mysteries Of that splendid organization
Coal.-We have just received car of
Maitland lump the best coal on the mar
ket. Leave your order - The Divide
Supply Co.
Charlie Corkett returned to Fort Col
Inns Wednesday, where he will again en-
ter the State Agricultural college for an
other term.
NC. Wheeler accompanied his son Gus
to Denver Wednesday and will remain
two or three weeks to recuperate after a
severe illness.
For SALE-Brown potato digger, near
ly new, has been used to dig % acres,
last season; cost sl05, price s70.-A. r.
James. Elbert, Colo.
have some good residence property
in Colorado Springs to exchange for
ranch property. If you are interested
call and see me.-J. j. RAMSEY
Just received, fine new line of dress
patterns, priced at from 60 cents upward,
notions, neckwear, etc. Call and see my
new line. Mrs. NJ. John, south part of
town.
For social, medicinal or household uses
l. w. HARPER whisky is the best and
the safest. The most popular high
grade whisky on the market. Sold by
d. r. Burnside.
An exciting quarter mile horse race
took place on the race track Sunday be.
tween Dewey Foote'S horse and one be
longing to the Peterson boys, Dewey
winning by a length.
Mrs. S. W. Dowling of Bijou Basin has
the thanks Of the Tribune family for
bushel basket of the finest vegetables we
have seen this year, consisting of roasting
ears, cabbage caulihower, beets, cucum-
bers, carrots and green beans.
Rev. Walter Carter will hold services
4 r
Elbert, Sunday, Sept. 16, at II a. m. and
3 p. m. There will be basket dinner at
the church Immediately after the morn
ing services. All are invited to attend.
Come and bring full baskets.
The Divide country got another good
soaking last Saturday and Sunday. rain
falling steadily the greater part of the two
days. Fall pastures will be benefited by
the rains but threshing will be retarded
for several days. and thousands of acres of
ripe grain are ready for the threshers.
The Ell Paso county commissioners
gave $50 to the Calhan fair association.
The Calhan News reports total of $751;
SO contributed up to Aug. 81. The dates
of their fair are October "a, and the Rock
Island will make rate of one and one
third fare from all points in Colorado.
New Era Paint.-We have the agency
for the New Era paint and there is moth
ing better in the paint line. We also
have pure white lead, oils, varnishes,
enamels, stains, etc. Going to paint
your house or barn? Let us figure on
your paint BILL The Divide Supply Co.
L. g. Jewell, Sid Foreman and Charlie
Wright will start out with their thresh-
ing machines this week. Mr.. Wright
will open the season at Will Dittemore's,
having contracted to thresh Wills wheat
on basis of 80 bushels per acre yield.
Charlie says he would like to contract to
thresh all the wheat on the Divide on
that basis.
Only two weeks until the big Elbert
County free fair will be held. Are you
going to do anything to help make it a
success? Better commence today ard
prepare nice exhibit OF some kind. The
premiums are liberal in all departments
and even if you do not get a premium,
you will have the satisfaction of knowing
that you have done something to make
this section better known to outsiders.