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The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
Tuesday. the ninth day Of June
A. D. 1908.
Public School Building

in the Town OF Holly. Colorado. The vote shsll
be by ballot. Of the form hereinafter provided.
and said election shall be in all respects. -
nearly as may be. held and conducted in the
manner prescribed by law. in cases Of election
for municipal officers.
Section L. The ballots to be used in voting
upon the question above submitted. shall
be prepared and furnished by the town clerk
to the judges Of election. to be by them furnished
to the voters. and shall be in the following
printed form:
For the erection and construction OF sys-
tenn Of water~orks for FIRE and domestic purposes.
to be owned. managed and operated by the
town
Against the erection and construction Of =
,vstem of waterworks for FIRE and domestic pur-
poses, to be owned. managed and operated BY
the town.
Said ballots shall be cas-, by each voter by
marking an TX" opposite his choice. in manner
now provided by law for voting upon amend
mcnts to the Constitution Of the State OF Colo
RADIO.
Section S. No ballot for against said ques-
ton shall be received by the judges unless the
person Offering the same shall be voter Of the
Town Of Holly and tax payer under the law.
Section 6. The following named persons arc
ereby appointed as judges and clerks OF said
election: James W. Wilkin. Joseph W. lkelmsn
and William Baker Judges: Lewis M. Appel
and Harvey r. Maltby. clerks.
Section 7. The vote cast at said election on
the question aforesaid. shall be canvassed and
returned and the return made and the result
declared in the same manner. near as may
be, as provided by law for the canvass. return
and declaring the result Of votes cast at an
elestion Of municipal officers.
Section 8. A notice Of the time and place Of
said election shall be published in The Hsify
Chieftain, a newspaper Of general circs'st'ea
printed in the Town Of Holly. in the county ef
Prowers, state Of Colorado. at least fifteen dsys
before such election. and also copy Of ssch
notice shall be posted at the place OF voting at
Ieas, fifteen days before such election. snnounc-
ina the time, place and object Of the election.
and the Clerk OF the said Board Of rustees is
hereby charged with the duty Of eRectuating
this provision.
Section 9. This Ordinance alter its PASSAGE
shall be recorded in book kept for that purpose.
be authenticated by the signatures OF the Mayor
and clerk. and shall be published in The Holly
Chieftain. newspaper published within the
limits of the Town Of Holly, and shall take effect
and be in force upon the expiration ol hive days
after it has been published.
Adopted and approved this eleventh day ol
May A. D. 1908.
JOSEPH S. McMURTRY. Mayor.
Attest:
NUMA F. VIDAL.
Seal Town Clerk and Recorder.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15

George Hollis and wife started
for West Virginia last Friday, to
visit Mrs. Hollis relatives, and will
be absent several weeks.
Chauffeur Griswold took in the
sights at Rocky Ford last Monday.
A full line of switches, hair rolls
and other hair goods ON hand also
combings made into switches. At
McGovney's.
The Hartman Enterprise is the
latest on our X table. The paper is
newsy and it's columns are well
patroniZed. Success to the new
venture
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
Hartman a Thriv nj Town

Through the courtesy of j. G.
Christopher, Messrs. Otto and
Frank Grimm of Wichita. Kan :.
and the editor of this paper were
driven to Hartman in his famous
distance annihilator Winton.
This new town. considering its
youth, shows remarkable vigor,
New business blocks have sprung
up like magic, and it now boasts
Of safe bank, a fine hotel, large
general store, newspaper, a mil
inery store. restaurant, and a
number of other business enter
prises.
The first person encountered was
j. E. Adamson, the king of traders,
whose cordial welcome made all
feel at home, and the next was
President A. F. Buck of the Farm
ers' bank, who was shipping four
carloads of sheep to K. G. market.
Hartman's Boniface, Charles
Owings, was next sighted, and he
told the party, of the beauties of
the Hartman country, which only
has to be seen to be appreciated.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
WATERWORKS FOR HOLLY
Necessary Ordinance Of Baugh Bros Be Con-
sdered with Other Bidders-Special Election June 9th

The City Council met pursuant
to adjournment, with Mayor Nc
Murtry in the chair, all members
being present.
Communications were read from
Attorney James H. Pershing, rel
;,tive to the issuance of municipal
bonds for waterworks plant.
setting forth in a lucid manner the
method of procedure.
On a regular motion duly second
ed. the ordinance authorizing the
special elet ton to determine the
question. was passed unanimously,
and the date of said election will
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
MEN AND THINGS
Epitome of the Weeks Doing in
Holly and Vicinity
IN GEN RAJ

Whatever you want to buy. first
take counsel of to-day's ads
There is prospect Of grain ele-
vator for Holly. The manifold ad-
vantagps this would afford our
people are once apparent. Bring It
along.
The Denver Fress Clubs timer
ary has le,n set by Manager G. NJ.
Ward for May 2S. instead of the
2lst inst. Holly is making prepar-
ations for the boys entertainment
on that date.
Keep posted and take The Holly
Chisftain. $3.50 per year.
Wanf- Forty or fifty iirls, at
once, in Glove factory; experienced
hands not necessary, we will teach
theEl.
]. II. Childs, Amity, olo.
DIR. Bodwell made hurried trip
to Granada last Wednesday.
Cast your eye over the advts in
this issue. Hully's business men
work together for the good of this
entire district.
V. A. Stuart, the real estate man,
is back from trip to New Mexico
also Denver. He says there is no
place like Holly after all.
Miss Bess Dickinson and Miss
Ruby johnson of Granada visited
here last Sunday.
Fred Webster of Coolville, Ohio,
nephew of Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Web
sttr, is guest at the latter's home,
an | may remain here indefinitely.
Miss Ruby Miller, a sister of
George and Newton Miller, who
has been resident of Holly the
past two years, leaves shortly for
her home in New Brunswick. Can
ada.
Otto Wolf, for the past few
months with the Griswold garage,
goes to Swink next week, where he
will take charge of the Holly Su-
gar Co.'S automobiles.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15

be June 9, in the Holly school
house. (See ordinance in another
column.)
Mr.. Baugh. the well driller of
LA Junta, was present and enlight-
ened the Council on the cost of a
deep artesian well.
1t was the sense of the council
that bids for the digging of the
well or wells be advert ed for, and
the work let to the lowest and most
competent bidder.
The meeting then adjourned un-
til next Monday even ng
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
Ordinance No. 44

An Ordinance calling a special election pro-
viding for the submission TO the vote Of the
qualified electors Of the Town Of Holly. at said
election. the question Of authorizing the Board
OF Trustees Of the said town to erect water.
works for FIRE and domestic purposes. to be
owned. managed and operated by the town.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF HOLLY.
COLORADO:
Section l. Tha, special election Of the
voters of the Town Of Holly. Colorado. who
are taxpayers under the law. be called. and said
election is hereby called. for
Tuesday. the ninth day Of June
A. D. 1908.
Section 2. That at said election the question
Of authorizing the Board Of Trustees Of said
town to erect and construct a system Of water
works for Ere and domestic purposes. to be
owned managed and operated by the town. be
and the same hereby is submitted to such voters
Of said town are taxpayers under the law.
for their determination.
Section 3. The question so submitted shall
be voted on at said election by the voters quail
fed as aforesaid. in the Southeast room. on the
ground floor Of the
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
small, safe, sure little liver pills. Sold
by Ikclman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
DIED

DUPFY-Dannie Merwin Duty,
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Duffy on May I3. 1903. The fun
eral occurred yesterday and was
well attended.
The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of the entire community
in this their darkest hour.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
A Sad Case

The spectacle of a mere boy, just
old enough to acquire his home
stead rights, charged with purloin-
ing IA bales Of hay from l.. f. Math-
ews, was the scene before Judge
McGlashen last Saturday night,
and was interspersed with many
peculiar sidelights; and, that the
young man might have an oppor-
tunity to reform, his name is with
held from captious public.
Mr.. Mathews was non-plussed
and Immediately caused the arrest
of the young man, who is just 2l
years of age.
Judge McGlashen tried the case
Saturday last, fining tho culprit
So and costs, amounting to $22 so,
and after Sc, ere lecture allowed
the young man to 90 his way.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
small, safe, sure little liver pills. Sold
nv Ikclman Bros
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15

Spokane Wash, May g. 1908.
Publisher Cheftsin Holly Colo-
Dear SIR: Herewith please find check for $15O in renewal
of subscription Will you kindly let know up what date
now rad up ard will endeavor to be time hereafter.
you have taken hold boosting for the Holly dis
trct That right and the business Of the ap
precae the good work done and give the paper the patronage
deserves.
Since leaving Holly have good many irrigation systems
and convinced that the Am thoroughly dependaben fact
one Of the very best
Yours very truly,
O. OLSON
Box 1882 Spokane. Wash
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15
Holly Will celebrate on Gorfeous
Scale. An Interesting and Varied
Proiram Bsini Prepared

PROGRAM Bsini Prepared
The Glorious Fourth will be
auspiciously celebrated here, the
committee in charge having met
with much encouragement, and
Holly will entertain the masses
from far and near as she never has
done before.
Plans are maturing for various
amusements, which will be duly
chronicled in this paper at the
proper time.
The Santa Fe railroad will make
a half-rate for the occasion, and
from advices at hand hundreds of
our neighbors will come to look us
over.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15

The trouble with most cough cures is that
they constipate. kennedy's Lsxstive Cough
Syrup docs not constipste. but the other
hand its laxative principles gently move the
bowels 1t is pleasant to take and it is especially
recommended for children. as it tastes nearly
as good as maple sugar. Sold by IkeIman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-05-15

Insist upon De Wits Witch Hazel Sslvs.
There are substitutes, bu. there is only one
orisional. 1t is healing. soothing and cooling and
is especially good for piles Sold by lkelmsn Bros!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
ARTS AND CRAFTS DAY.
Tho Woman's Club Enjoys . Very
Practical Program.

The Woman's Club met with the
presiding officer. Mrs. VanBuskirk.
last Saturday, instead of with Mrs.
Paul Hardey. withdrawn from resi-.
dence in town. II was ARTS and
crafts" day; but the program opened
with n piano duet by Mrs. Cunning
ham and Miss Barkley and reading
from Riley. The Bear" by Mrs. A.
NJ. Jackson. Then followed = paper
by Mrs. G. II. Taylor on arts and
crafts teaching in the schools OF Eu-
rope: having to do mainly with the
progress Of sloyd or manual train
ing in the public schools Of the var.
ious nations. Il merely indicated
ing sentiment and the close relation
between manual dcxterity and the
artistic taste Of . people. Mrs. D.
w. Lewis. supplying the place va
Gated by Miss Dean. treated the
growth Of the same sentiment here
in America. An incident Of the pro-
gram was the presentation from the
manual training department Of the
Rocky Ford schools Of 4 woodwork
souvenir in the form of q drinking
glass cover. to each member Of the
club. A vote OF thanks was duly
passed for the memcntos.
But the fine thing Of the program
was the paper Of Mrs. Kendig on
The Child Beautiful" which she
read with exceptional skill and con.
eluded beautifully with the quotation
OF Lonsfcllow's well known tribute:
''come to me. q yc chiidr-n.
For hear you ~ your play" etc.
Mrs. VanBuskirk contributed n vo-
cal solo as well as presiding over the
meeting
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
Looks Like a Dry Summer.

II looks rs il the whole Arkansas
Valley would go dry" mex; spring.
Campaigns arc already opened in the
towns OF Salida. Lamar and Las Ami
mas for the cxpurga,ion of the sa-
loon at the next municipal elections.
In the first named town as yet the
agitation has only gone the length
of demanding Sunday closing. Six
ministers and laymcn of the town
went the rounds last Sunday night
and found every liquor joint with
open doors: and they will testify to
the court. In Lamar the anti-saloon
war is reported to be quite warm. OF
Las Animas full reports are not in
and the outside world is apt to be
incrcdulous. That it will go dry any
time in the immediate future seems
as improbable as "Posty,' in the
Bonnie. Bricr Bush." "taking to
milk" A Sugar City correspondent
says:
Sugar City has not escaped the
wave of reform. The pool rooms
are closcd-to minors-and in other
ways long forgotten laws are being
enforced
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
A Sunday Morning Smoke.

a fire broke out in the new Goblin
block Sunday morning. The man in
Charge OF the furnace was warming
things up for the late Sunday morn.
ing slccpcrs in the rooms above and
narrowly escaped overdoing il. The
floor joist over the furnace took fire.
The fire boys were on hand with
even more than their usual celebrity.
but they found the FIRE hard TO &c, nj
and had TO chop hole in the floor
before they could get water on the
flames. Roy Kcrncy's barber shop
occupies the ground floor section
right over the furnace room. and il
was close shave for the expensive
fittings OF the shop. The whole up
per floor OF twenty rooms was chok-
ed with smoke as well as the barber
shop. The Hop Lees who arc now.
conducting the cafe of the Block.
hoppcd around anNiously while the
fire brigade was in charge of the
premises. But little paint and
whitcwash will make everything
good rs new.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
Ditch Co.'S Annual Meeting.

The Rocky Ford Ditch Co. held its
annual stockholders meeting last
Monday at the Office of L. K. Fenla-
son. Nothing of general interest
pertaining to the reports of the year
developed in the meeting. In the alb
scncc OF Secretary Hall. L. R. Fen
lason did the work of official scribe
But the same board of directors as
last year were elected and the same
permanent officers for the board
were chosen. The assessment for
ditch maintenance too was the same
as last ycar-S6 per water right share.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
Burned Her Hands Badly.

Principal Bertha Forbes, of the
Liberty school building will do no
spanking of her pupils this week.
Last Saturday evening at the home
of her sister, Mrs. {. r. Price a
Rochester lamp farcd UP and set fire
to some curtains and baby clothing
suspended in the room, and in the
vigorous fight Mrs. Forbes put up
with the flames her arms and par
ticularly the palms of her hands were
badly burned. But she got the fire
out, and without any help from the
fire department; which only vindi-
Gates our lady principals reputation
for doing what she takes in hand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting Of the stockholders
Of the First National Bank was held on
Tuesday. The new board Of directors
chosen consists Of Humphry Best. Charles
Reeker. John vanHorne. W. L. Jackson.
John F. Richie. J. r. Cunningham and
George H. Harris.
The only important change made by
the meeting was the retirement Of Thos.
H. Stratton from the presidency and the
directorate. The directors met Wednes-
day morning and elected their officers. J.
R Cunningham was chosen president.
Charles Rseker vice president and Geo.
H. Harris cashier.
The current street rumor that certain
Pueblo monied men had been taken into
the bank Is only true to the extent that
ome overtures have been made by said
parties to come in. No definite action
been taken on the proposition as yet
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17

Postmaster Lance reports that the ad-
ditonal mail service promised him as
soon as the Santa Fe mail equipment
was provided for it. is now in vogue. and
this means that Rocky Ford now has a
very full and convenient mail service has
in fact all it can possibly get with the
present train schedule Of the Santa Fe.
In respect of mails therefore our towns
business interests are well taken care Of
under present postoffice management.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17
Barrett-Lawton

The home of J. w. Lawton was the
scene of quiet wedding on Wednesday
evening. when his eldest daughter, Miss
Ida Lawton. was welded to James Bar
rett Of Pueblo. Rev. S. c. Green offici-
ated. and after the ceremony and con-
Rratulations the limited company Of guests
sat down to bountiful wedding supper.
The newly welded young peUpie are
acquaintanees Of long standing. Mr.. Bar
rett's family being former residents Of
Rocky Ford. They left for Pueblo We'd
nssday morning. where they will take up
their residence. Miss Lawton has been
connected with the telephone central"
for long time and was a valued en-
ploye. Last Monday afternoon the Guess
Girls of the Baptist church gave the
prospective bride most cordial and en-
joyable "send off," 1t was held at the
home Of Miss Maud Kinney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-01-17

Judge Carol c. Boggs, Of Fairfield,
III .rd his son. R. L. Boggs. Of Spring.
| H.. were Rocky Ford visitors on
nay. enroute home from profession
p 20 New Mexico. While in town
/ we're guests Of the family Of their
sn. D W. Barley. Judge Boggs
ortnerly chief justice Of the Illinois
nne court. and his son Is rising
z lawyer Of the Sucker capital.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-22
SAUNDERSVILLE

Rev X. L. Dustin made several calls in
the village this week
William q. Thornton and X. A. Sprague
spent Sunday in Warwick.
Mrs. Amey Angel and daughter, Mabel,
spent Saturday in Providence.
A prayer meeting was held at Mrs. Amey
Angel, Tuesday evening and was conduct
ed by Frank Cubit of Pentecostal College
Institute.
Great fire sale of millinery goods, every
thing sold at ridiculously low prices.
Genuine bargains. Cali and see them, c.
]. DesRoches, Olneyville Square.
Miss Ruth Thornton was the recipient
of we'll filled May basket last Thursday
evening and after a long and extended
chase, the party went IN and enjoyed the
evening by playing games of one kind and
another. Each OF the young ladies present
were the recipient of a handsome box of
chocolates as a souvenir OF the occasion.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-22
JOHNSTON

Great fire sale Of millinery goods, every
thing sold at ridiculously low prices
Genuine bargains. Call and see them, c.
J. DesRoches, olneyville Square.
Real estate conveyances, Gentle. lara
fine ct al to Pietro Da4~SAIattro. J LOIS on
Cedar Hill Terrace; Gro. Providence Real
Estate Improvement Company to Daniel
Mann, Jr., ct ux, 4 lots on Garibaldi Park
plat; $40. Feeley, Catherine to John j.
Feeley, lot No al with improvement on
the Dyerville and Manton Village plat $40
Feeley, Francis K. to John ]. Feeley, ) lots
with improvements, near Manton Depot,
and strip OF land near same; $40.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-22
ENFIELD

Miss Mollie Williams is visiting friend,
in Providence.
Harold c. Whitman of New York was a
visitor here recently.
Miss Helen Kimball is sick at her house
on Rockefeller street.
George Gillies has filed the vacancy
caused by MsA3Iampton.
Miss Lillian Bushee has returned after a
weeks vacation in Providence.
The Esmond Mill Base Ball team will
play the Stillwater's Saturday.
Mrs. b. A. Francis is spending a few
duys with friends in Fall River
George McDougall has accepted a posi-
tlon as overseer of the carding room
Charles Hampton has accepted a posi-
tion in the Esmond Mill Office in New York
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chase and family
have returned from a weeks visit with
friends in Putnam.
Great fire sale of millinery goods. every
thing sold at ridiculously low prices.
Genuine bargains. Call and see them, c.
J. DesRoches, Olneyville Square.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-22
The Bath Of the FuturSs

The bath OF the next century" says
T. Baron Russell In his book, "A Hun
dred Years Hence" Twill lave the
body speedily with oxygenated water
delivered with force that will render
rubbing unnecessary. and beside II
will stand the drying cupboard. lined
with some quickly moving arrange
nent OF soft brushes and fed with a
hlghly desiccated air. from which. al
most In moment. the bather will
emerge dried and with a skin gently
stimulated and perhaps electrified. TO
clothe himself quickly and pass down
the lift 10 his breakfast. which he will
Eat to the accompaniment OF sum
mary OF the mornings news read out
Tor the benefit Of the family or whis
oered into his ears 10y n talking ma
chine."
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-22
POTTERSVILLE

Mando Parker made trip to this place,
Monday.
Mary Barden and NeIrs Potter spent
Wednesday in the city.
Mrs. Frank Harris and baby spent Suu-
day with Mrs. +. ID Phillips.
Mrs. Lizzie Mcpherson and baby visited
few days with Mrs. John Whipple.
Mrs. Frank Goodnough and Harry Good
nough made trip to the city Monday.
Mary Barden, Nellie Potter and Hattie
Potter spent Sunday with Mrs. Flora Ar
mold.
Frank Goodnough, Almond Parker,
Harry and Charlie Goodnough went to the
shore Sunday. A nice lot Of CLAIMS they
brought home.
Great FIRE sale Of millinery goods, every.
thing sold at ridiculously low prices
Genuine bargains. Call and see them, C..
J. DesRoehes, Olneyville Square.
Mrs. George Nichols, Miss Susia 10.
ward Of Foster Centre, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Howard ofProvidence we're the guests
ofMrs. Frank Phillips the past week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-05-22
SOUTH SCITUATE

Misses Bowen and Pearce from Boston
called on Miss McGary on Friday.
Mrs George T. Brown spent day last
week with her mother at Glen Echo Farm.
Mrs. Daniel Remington spent last Fri
day with her sister, Mrs. Lucius Albro of
Phenix, who is quite sick.
Henry Walker. who has been seriously
i'll for several months is no better He is
scarcely able to move, but bears his sick.
ness with great resignation.
Great fire sale of millinery goods, every
thing sold az ridiculously low prices.
Genuine bargains. Call and see them, G.
J. DesRoches, Olneyvile Square.
The May Town Election has again be-
come past history. Although correct
figures are still lacking, we understand
that the Democrats polled large majority
OF the votes.
A severe forest fire ravaged this section
OF the country for several miles, OH last
Tuesday. 1t started in the woods of Mrs.
Nc Gary's in Richmond Owing to a
brisk westerly wind the flames made rapid
progress Over two hundred cords OF cut
wood was burned, belonging to Daniel
Remington, Edward Lawton and Mrs.
Emma Tobin. The origin Of the fire is a
mystery.