La Junta tribune., 1907-07-27
News OF OTER0 COUNTY
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surely necessity. and as there is
no time like the present to make inn
provements, 1t is hoped that work
will be commenced in the very near
future.
Richard Korth. an employe OF the
factory. while standing on a lad
der looking into a sugar tank We'd
nesday was overcome by sulphurated
hydrogen gas and fell to the floor.
cutting a severe cash in his head
and otherwise bruising and injuring
him. He was given medical atten-
ton and removed to his home, where
he is getting along as well as could
be expected.
Mike Keleher has resigned his po-
sition with Daimler at La Junta. and
is once more enjoying the shade Of
the old apple tree" Mike says he
intended to stay with the job, but it
got too hot for his delicate constitu-
ton and the doctor advised him to
quit. He will leave shortly for Cim-
arron. n. NJ. whore he goes to as
sist his brother on a grade for new
railroad.
We are in receipt of a communica-
ton from "Twaddles" inquiring
what Will heal a broken heart or re-
gain lost love. We are very sorry
"Twaddles. but the editor of the
query department is taking a much
needed vacation, and is at present in
Africa hunting elephants. On his
return we will place your question
before him, and send the answer by
freight. In the meantime you might
try bathing the lacerated member in
ditch water. and apply a thin coat
ing of lie Pages liquid glue. and for
the latter part of the question. put
want ad." in the Appeal to Rea-
son."
Frank Maxey, of La Junta. and a
follower of the roped arena by the
name of Peterson. from Oklahoma.
will give a ten round boxing ex-
hibition before the Swink Athletic
Club on next Friday. August ID.
Both men are well known exponents
of the manly art, and will meet at
l75 pounds. Interesting prelimin-
aries will be put on before the main
event. Johnnie Skoglun1, former
resident of this city will have go"
with some seeker of ''honors." and
Kenny Wood. Of La Junta, will also
do stunt" Several other pre-
liminaries will be indulged in by
lesser lights. and a good exhibition
all the way through is promised.
The trial of Tom B. Tubbs for en-
bezzlement took place this week be-
fore Justice of the Peace J. S. West
fall. MIR. Tubbs was arrested at the
instigation Of Mr.. Bergerman. who
claimed shortage of $500. which
was reduced from that amount to
$3.50. and then again to S75. After
the testimony was given the case was
thrown out of court and Mr.. Tubbs
was given his liberty. Inside of a
few hours another complaint was
filed against him charging an addi.
tional shortage of S36. and he was
again arrested. All in all the case
has very funny features, as it is said
that Mr.. Bergerman accepted mon.
etary consideration to square what
he at first said was a small shortage
in Mr.. Tubbs' accounts. and then
claimed a S36 shortage and had him
re-arressted. The trial on the last
charge will take place about the first
of August. We are not sitting on
the judgment seat, nor are we per
sonally interested. but it looks like a
case of persecution instead of prose
cution.
Swink is making steady and
continued growth. and is gradually
forging ahead. both in the way OF
town improvements and new bust.
ness enterprises. But there are sew
eral things that should be eradicated
and also several things that should
be given prompt attention, among
which is the establishment: of some
kind of fire protection. OF course.
we fully understand that the town is
handicapped in this respect by not
having q water works system, but