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La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
oe.,n OF Mr.. J. 5. westt.i.

Mrs. J. S. Westfall died very sud-
denly Thursday morning at her home
"A short distance south of the city,
from complication of diseases from
which she had been sufferer for a
number of years. She retired We'd
nesday evening about $50 O'Clock
and seemed in unusually good health.
About midnight she had stroke of
epilepsy, which weakened her heart
to such an extent that she became
gradually weaker and weaker, and
passed peacefully away about 3
o'clock. No definite arrangements
have been made for the funeral,
awaiting the arrival of Stanley West.
fall who is in Idaho. and George
Westfall who resides in Missouri
but the services will probably take
place Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from the family residence. Mrs
Westfall was one of the country's
most highly esteemed and respected
women. and her sudden death come.
as severe shock to the entire com
munity who extend to the stricken
family the sincerest sympathy ir
their great bereavement.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
cN|ellAu.

Mr.. Helm was out in Holbrook
this week on business.
Our new building which is in pro-
gress, on the corner of Main and
Grand. is under great headway.
Mr.. Wadleigh and son. Fred, drove
out some cattle from La Junta Mon
day. which they purchased last week.
MIR. Brunk's new house and barn
is nearing completion and looks very
attractive to East Holbrook people.
Mr.. Corbin. of the La Junta Hard
ware Company. was out Sunday and
purchased of Mr.. Blume his stock
of hardware and will begin business
in our town at once.
Miss Westfall, of Swink, who is
teaching this term of school at the
East Holbrook school house. was
called home very suddenly Wednes-
day to the deathbed of her mother.
The NJ. f. church of Cheraw will
be dedicated Sunday, November Sd.
There will be services both morning
and evening. beginning at 10 O'Clock
in the morning and at 7:30 o'clock
in the evening. An Epworth League
will be organized in the evening.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
HsiIo~e'sn Farewell Party.

Quite a number of young people
in ghastly habiliments. made raid
on the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P.
Stephenson. Thursday evening, to
bid farewell to Miss Charlotte Steph-
enson, who left on No. 8 yesterday
for her home in Fairfield. Iowa.
After doffing their spectral robes
the party gathered in the parlor for
an evenings social enjoyment, which
was indulged in as only young peo-
pie know how on such occasions.
Fruit. popcorn and other condiments
we're served, which the participants
appeared to enjoy immensely. The
visitors donned their white robes
shortly after 10 o'clock and depart.
ed for their homes, one and all bid
ding Miss Charlotte bon voyage.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02

C. A. Reynolds and Dom Mosher
have been in Denver all week at
tending a Masonic gathering. being
candidates for the thirty-second or
consistory degree in u, that. order.
which was duly conferred upon all
of them. John johnson and F. A.
Brown accompanied them to bear
testimony to the fact that the solemn
rites were properly conferred.
County Clerk Garwood and Coun-
ty Treasurer Downer are taking a
lay-off today from their onerous
duties. and have gone to the tall un-
cut somewhere hereabouts on a
duck hunting expedition. Providing
anything happens the ducks
more explicit details will be given in
our next.
During the month of October
there were 5.170 lpieces of baggage
handled in the Santa Fe baggage
room at this point, which shows that
the baggagemen of this city are
going some. OF this total aggre-
gate 2,57l pieces of baggage were
checked out, 2.509 checked in and
ninety pieces were of foreign origin.
The receipts of cash fees in the
county clerks Office for the month
of October reached the total aggre-
gate of SSsl.S5, as compared to
S6S2.55 for the same month of the
year previous. This is the first
month this year in which the receipts
have fallen below the $500 mark
probably on account Of the financial
stringency. This has given the Office
an opportunity to catch up with
much unfinished business, and the
decks are now clear for any old kind
of action.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
Got Their Moneys Worth.

Sports, both big and little. were
up from the county seat Wednesday
evening to witness the tistic mills
which were pulled off in the athletic
hall, according to the rules and
regulations governing such things.
The first stunt" on the programme
was a redhot preliminary between
Harry Harbour, of Chicago. and
Kid Hunter, of La Junta. The
boys mixed things in good shape and
gave each other plenty to think
about. The decision was awarded
to Young Harbour. The "olio' was
the big event Of the evening, when
Jim Rose and Harry Scott got in the
ring. Their bout went the full ten
rounds and resulted in draw.
which seemed to meet with approval.
"Chicky" Azel. Kennie Woods train
er, refereed the mill. The crowd
was large and all were unit in de-
claring it was the best exhibition
the Athletic club ever gave.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
Me,hos'., Church. r. y. Ayers. Pastor.

Usual services tomorrow. both
morning and evening. Sunday school
at 9:45 o'clock. George l.. Hess.
superintendent. Subject at the IL
a. m. service, Gods Estimate of
Mans Worth" Miss Baker will
sing. His Way With Thee" by
Nusbaum. Evening subject, at 7:3O
o'clock, True Chivalry," a sermon
for young people.
Epworth League in the auditorium
at 7:30 o'clock, led by George l..
Hess.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
SWiNk

Mrs. John Lee is confined 70 her
home on account of illness.
Mrs. Starkweather left last Friday
for Chicago on an extended visit.
r.. V. Leftwich, of Bergerman' s
store was a Pueblo visitor last Sun
day.
George Gross was in Walsenburg,
Colo, several days this week on
business matters.
S. w. Sinsheimer returned from
Holly Wednesday where he had been
for few days on business.
Miss Dora Webster was in Pueblo
Wednesday on business, returning
home on the evening train.
The Kintner-Potter Mercantile
Company expect to move into the
new store building the first Of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hansbrough.
and little daughter Elsie. and Walter
Hansbrough spent Sunday in Swink
with tho home folks.
Miss Grace Barkley, accompanied
by Miss Agnes Tutner and Denny
Glenn, of Pueblo, were in Swink last
Sunday, the guests of Miss Bark
ley's father, S. j. Rarkley.
Jim Ecton is erecting a three
room residence on the coroner south
of the livery barn, which is nearing
completion and will be occupied by
T. II. Harper and family.
S. l.. De Weese is now living on
his claim about fifteen miles south
of the city. and is pretty busy build
ing several miles of the new ditch
which is going through near Timpas.
d. W. Chapman left Tuesday for
Pueblo, where he will remain q few
days, after which he leaves for Cali
fornia where he will join Mrs. Chap
man and Mother Wheaton and assist
them in prison evangelist work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou McCloud, Alphy
Broyles and Vess Ingersoll. all Of La
Junta. and Mrs. Henry Blaise. Miss
Blaise and Miss Dee Ecton, OF this
city, chaperoned by Frank Bur
shears, went through the sugar fac
tory last Sunday evening.
c. A. Lane. employed with the belt
repairing gang at the factory, had
the misfortune to fall last week
from the knife station to the pulp
pit. a distance of thirty feet. severe
ly injuring himself. He was taken
to the hospital at La Junta, and
word received from him today was
to the..effect that he was getting
along nicely.
Jim Rose. our local pug, is home
from Pueblo where he went to fight
preliminary to the Roach-Shoels
bout which took place last week.
Those who saw the scrap said it was
real go" from start to finish.
The contest was only scheduled to
last ten rounds and resulted in a
knock out in the last round in favor
of Rose, and those who are authori-
ty on the subject say that Rose is a
coming man, and will make any one
of his weight get up and hustle if
they get the long end of the money.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02

past tHlTty udSS.
Persons buying milk which they
have reason to believe is impure or
adulterated, may have the same
tested free of charge by bringing a
half pint to the undersigned at the
chemical laboratory in the high
school building. &C. E. Griffin. City
Chemist.
Ernest Tucker, a sixteen-year-old
son of C. NJ. Tucker. who was form
" engaged in the restaurant busi-
ness in this city. has on exhibition in
the Pastime Billiard Parlor. an oil
painting showing two Elks in the
last agonies of a death struggle.
For SO young an artist it is a high
class piece Of work and shows that
the youngster has considerable
talent.
A quarter section ranch can be
secured at an exceedingly low price
by consulting A. NJ. Hill, La Junta.
Ranch is five miles from town; about
seventy acres under Otero ditch,
and about forty acres of this is
capable of cultivation. Any one
wanting = farm for almost nothing
should consult Mr.. Hill at once at
221 Cimarron avenue.
G. H. Winchell, Fred A. Sabin,
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
City Council.

The city fathers met in regular
session last Monday evening with all
the trustees in attendance except
De Weese and La Shier. ff
S. L. De Weese rendered his resig-
.pation-as-a -ane Of the council and <:
C. Wilson was appointed to I'LL"
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
ch,'.,i." Church. Rev. a. |. s.,su.o

The Divine Solicitude of Our
Saviours Prayers. Subject at the
7:30 o'clock service. The Anthem
ITCHY of the Bible" Bible school
and Endeavor service at the usual
hours. Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening. Ladies Aid every Thurs
day afternoon. A cordial invitation
to all Of our services, and if out of
the Bible school. come and join US.
The stranger in our city are always
welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
St. Andrew. Episcopal Church

Services at st. Andrews church
tomorrow as follows: Morning pray
er and litany at II a. m. Evening
prayer at 7:30 p. m. Services will
be conducted by lay leader.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
presbytsrisn, Rev. Conrad siuhn.

Topic tomorrow morning. Faith
Lies Chief Benefactor." Evening
The Man of Nazareth" Delta AL
pha will provide music in the even
ing. Welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-02
SOME MORE LOCAL ITEMS
Trade with H. G. Todd.
Ask for Dunkin's bread.
Underwear at Harbour's

Regent Sou ShoeS at Harbour 5.
Bearskin wraps and caps for babies
at W. B. Wiswall's.
For insurance see S. K. Mendelson
in the Miller-Hale Block.
Examine our wraps for ladies and
children. W. 3. Wiswall.
Wears longest, washes best
Munsing's underwear at kerdall's.
For SALE-A Story & Clark iano
at a bargain. Call on Dad Stephen
son.
1t stands the test America S best
underwear. the Munsing, at Ken
dall's.
For kENT-One furnished room;
close in. Inquire at 307t Colorado
avenue.
Satisfaction in every thread, and
buttons. too Munsing underwear.
At Kendall's.
Mayhew House Furnishing Co...
undertakers and embalmers. Phone.
East "a: night phone. Junta Il.
For SALE Good farm Of seventy
five acres in Holbrook; cheap if
taken at once. Phone 1903 red.
Miss Jean austin left Thursday
for Los Angeles and Pomona, Calf.
to visit relatives and will probably
spend the winter there.
Miss Reno O'Laughlin. of Hutch
inson, Kan, is the guest of G. II.
Downer and family. Miss o Waugh
lin is a neice Of Mrs. Downer.
c. R. Buckley left last week for
Kansas City. Mo-. for the purpose
of looking the country over in that
vicinity with view to locating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Phares arrived
home yesterday morning from
Rosendale. Mo-. where they have
been making an extended visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Ed Sporleder returned to her
home in Las Vegas yesterday morn
ing after a ten days visit with the
family Of her brother-in-law Walt.
er Sporleder.
For SALE-One slightly used REQ,
two cylinder touring automobile;
will sell cheap if:taken at once.
Write or phone. j. C. Handy Auto
Co, La Junta. Colo.
Miss Ida Theits. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. W ). Mat
lock. of Los Angeles, Calf, during
the past summer. returned home
last Wednesday morning.
Henry koermer, of Lake Charles,
La, who has been visiting his moth
er in San Diego. Cal, stopped over
between trains Thursday to visit his
brother-in-law, John Wiler.
FoUND-A pair of gold-rimmed
spectacles. Owner can secure same
by calling at the Office Of the county
treasurer. and remitting p cents to
this Office to liquidate for this notice.
The California tourist season clos
ed yesterday with seven passenger
trains passing through this city
headed for the Pacific Coast-two
No. Is. three No. rs and two No.
9's, and not one of them on time.
G. w. Williams. for many years
car inspector at this point for the
Santa Fe, resigned the position so
creditably held by him. yesterday,
and will leave for Idaho today, where
he has been offered more congenial
job.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse H. Miller. &C
companied by their son, Will, and
grandson. Henry Carpenter, arrived
home Thursday morning from
Springfield. Mo-. where they have
been visiting relatives ..during the
past thirty days.
Persons buying milk which they
have reason to believe is impure or
adulterated, may have the same
tested free of charge by bringing
half pint to the undersigned at the
chemical laboratory in the high
school building. &C. E. Griffin. City
Chemist.
Ernest Tucker, sixteen-year-old
son of c. NJ. Tucker, who was form
" engaged in the restaurant busi-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15
Club Dance.

The next of the series of dances to
be given by the Woamn's club under
the auspices of the library department,
will be held Monday evening and will
be a masquerade ball All those who
have received invitations to former
dances are invited to attend, and each
person must present an Identification
card at the door. These cards may
be had at the library or at the store
of Mrs. Cora Kennedy. The grand
march will occur at $50 O'Clock
sharp and no dancers other than those
masked will be allowed on the floor
until after ten o'clock. 1t is reported
that many of the elite Of the city will
appear masked as we'll known char
acters. The entertainment for the
evening promises much.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15
A WATER COMMISSION

Yesterday afternoon the city fathers
held a special meeting at which they
passed the clean sidewalk ordinance.
This ordinance requires all property
holders or tenants To clean their side
walks Of snow or other obstructio ns
before nine o'clock of each morning.
fixing penalty Of n fine Of not less
than 60 or more than sl0.
Beyond ordering the changes in the
hose cart house az the corner OF Fifth
and Sherman streets, the only other
important business transacted was the
appointing OF two members Of a water
commission to adjust the water rates
of the city. Those appointed we're
A. A. Campbell and DIR S. II. Nc
Euen. The Consumers company may
appoint two men TO confer with those
appointed by the city and unless these
four men can reach some agreement.
fifth party will be called 10 decide
the question. Mr. Harding, man
ager of the Consumers Company.
stated this morning that he had not
appointed his commission, but would
do 10 in the near future. This is
the first step that has been taken 10
secure lower water rates.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15
"TiIIy Olson. .

A novelty in the way OF Swedish
dialect plays will be shown at the
Auditorium, Wednesday evening,
when the Anglo scandinavian comedy
drama, "Tilly Olson !" will be pre-
scented for the first time here. The
piece has been written around the
central figure of a Swedish girl,
''bound OUT to a family of farmer
folk in Minnesota. lilly is the only
Swedish character il. the play. 1t lie a
quaint and clever character creation
and new to the state. Tilly Is keen
and bright daughter Of Scandinavia,
and her odd actions and amusing
pranks will keep the play goer in good
humor for three hours. The piece
tells a consistent story and has some
scenes of considerable dramatic power.
The locale Of the drama is first on a
Minnesota farm and later in the city
of Minneapolis. Tilly goes through
a series Of exciting adventures and
turns ont to be an heiress in the end.
A strong company and a fine scenic
production have been provided by the
management. Miss Adelaide Harlan
will play the name part.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15

Spokane, occurred the marriage cere-
mony that united Miss Arsella Finer
son aud Mr.. o. A. Roberts as life
companions. The bride wore cream
dress aud rarried cream roses and the
groom wore the conventional black.
The ceremony was performed by a
friend IT the groom, Rev Mr.. Lloyd,
OF the uuited Brethren Church OF
Spokane. Only few Immediate re.
latiyes and Miss Leishner were pres
ent for the happy event. The bride
aud groom returned 10 Occur d'Alane
Saturday evening and are stopping at
the idaho Hotel until their new home
IN ready for occupancy. They have
recently purchased the new bungalow
on the Fort grounds from Measrs Kerl
and Ham and will soon be happily
and pleasantly situated In Il. Mrs.
Roberts IL and has been a teacher in
the Roosevelt school for the pest two
years and has proven her true worth
as = teacher.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15
VIII Go to Spokana.

This evening a large number If the
music lovers Of the city will visit the
Spokane theatre 1t Spokane for the
purpose Of hearing I'm. Schuman
Heink sing. Among those who will
attend the recital are Messrs. George,
Ralph and Vera Movers, Miss Mildred
Cluff, Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. Cora
Kennedy, Miss Bernice Robertson,
Mrs. Filewood. Bessie Dunn, Mrs.
v. w. Sander and daughter, Mrs. X.
II. Hall, Miss Belle Vsrnam, Miss
Winnie Olmstead, Mrs. Miner, Mrs.
Mrs. o. o. Young, Cd
Young, Adelyn Young. and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. L. Burgan.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15
Meeting For Women.

Az the Presbyterian church at ? 30
tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon. there
will be gospel service for women
only, addressed b. Mrs. Harvey, who
Is IN the midst Of a series OF revival
meetings 10 our city. All women and
young ladies will be welcome regard.
less Of religious belief ana the address
will be helpful to the matter Of daily
life and social relations. Mrs. Har-
vey is q woman Of vide and varied sx.
perienees and associations. She has
bad be privilege Of association with
d. L. Moody and j. Wilbur Chapman.
She also has been engaged 10 city
missionary work. D1ubtless q large
attendance will greet her at the
church 10 her In regard to life and
duty from the point u view Of a
Christian WOMAN sho has had these
exceptional opportunities as sell as
exceptional native talent and endow-
meDt for work Of this character.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15

Lane sat with Mr.. Prouty in hearing
the evidence.
A. w. Doland. manager of the
Spokane Drug company, told Of the
ability Of his company TO break even
on a shipment Of goods to Kenne-
wick on the Northern Pacific, Wena.-
chez on the Great Northern and PEN
dleton ON the o. r. d N, towns
about third OF the distance to the
coast. Up TO two weeks ago the
drug company could not compete on
az equal footing farther south than
Walla Walla, on the o. r. IN.
1t became clear early in the hear
Ing that the railroad attorneys and
the coast commercial bodies are going
to claim that the growth of Spokane
has been roportionately as great as
the growth Of the coast cities, and
that II has not been damaged by the
rate discrimination. The coast points
base THAR claim on water competition
aud apparently are not going to refer
to the rich country surrounding Spo-
kane. where fertile farms, rich timber
camps and wealthy mineral deposits
abound.
At the close of the session yester-
day Attorney p. f. Dunn Of San
Francisco, representing the Southern
Pacific company, said be was inter
ested chiefly In maintaining ter niuaI
rates and that be would fight to the
end for the maintenance Of The terim-
inal rates.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15
TERMINAL RATE FIGHT

Spokane, WASH, Jan. 15.-In the
opening days session Of Spokane's
fight for just freight rates before the
Interstate Commerce commission yes
terday telling blows were delivered
against James j. Hill as regards
promises he repeatedly made to this
city for rates that should be equal to
terminal rates or better These blows
were administered BY A. W. Doland.
manager Of the Spokane Drug com
pany; w. s. Norman, president of
the Spokane Hotel company, formerly
manager Of the Washington Water
Power company, and N. W. Durham,
editor of the Spokesman Review.
Each told of repeated assurances that
had been made by Mr.. Hill that in
case the people of the city gave him
right of way for his railroad he
would see that rates as good as those
to terminal points or better would be
given the city. Mr.. Durham intro
duced the files of the Review Of Feb
ruary, 1892, which contained an IN
terview given by Mr.. Hill, wherein he
promised the better rates, the inter
view having been corrected by Mr..
Hill before il was published. The
evidence was so clear on this point
that Presiding Judge Charles A
Prouty ruled that no further evidence
along that line would be necessary un.
til the defence had properly challeug-
ed it. Commissioner Franklin X.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-01-15

CONTROL IT
The Same Old Story of Idaho.
Legislature

Boise, Idaho. Jan. 15.-Great in
crest has been aroused throughout
southern Idaho by the governors re.
commentator that a state railway
commission be provided for. The
Short Line Is up In arms against 1t and
is putting forth every effort to bring
about its defeat. Assistant General
Freight Agent f. II. Plaisted is here
looking after the company's interests.
The commercial clubs throughout
this section are holding meetings on
the subject. At Payette the club has
adopted resolutions opposing the
plan, while at Weiser the club has
gone on record in Its favor.
An interesting investigation direct
ly connected with the nght over the
railroad commission Is in progress
in Boise. The Short Line people
did not like the charge made by the
governor that people had suffered
from the lack Of coal and they pro-
posed an investigation 10 demonstrate
whether the governor was correct.
This is being carried on by commit.
tee Of six, three appointed by the
governor and three by General Mana.
ger Bancroft. The inquiry is taking
wide range and a great amount OF
interesting testimony has been ID
dnced.
Aidutant Hawkes., Of the Salvation
army, wfs before the committee and
made a detailed statement Of cases
of suffering brought to his attention.
He said he knew numerous instances
In which people had kept their chill
dren out of school 20 rustic" coal.
Asked what that meant, be said Il
was stealing. Ali the coal dealers
have been before the committee and
some Of them have given the railroad
a hard deal. In fact, the testimony
of all but one Of them has been antag-
onistic to the company.
A feature Of this investigation Is
that one Of the men named by M.
bancroft Is A. B. Moss, Of Payette. !
He is very much opposed TO railway
commission and Is working hard here
to relieve the Short Line from blame
in the coal matter.
There is feeling that the govern
or's proposal will not go through, but
1t has many very strong advocates,
and IL Is not at oil certain that II will |