The Monte Vista journal., 1908-05-16
COLORADO NEWS

The Fort Morgan Boosters band
has been engaged to play at the ma
tional Democratic convention In Den
yer.
In the County Court at Denver,
Judge Hudson has decided that the
Speer ticket is entitled to the use OF
the name Democratic
The Routt County Pioneer Associa-
ton will meet at Glenwood Springs
June 18th to Goth. Entertainment will
be prepared for nearly 1000 visitors.
Mrs. Helen A. Daley, widow of the
late John l.. Daley, one OF the pio-
neer newspaper men OF the state. died
at her home in Denver on the 18th inst.
While dissecting chicken at Lead
vile Mrs. II. J. Mcdonald discovered a
gold nugget weighing about an eighth
Of an ounce. The chicken came from
kiowa county.
Rodney Olney, son OF Henry c. o.
ney. who was formerly prominent
newspaper man in western Colorado.
was drowned in Lake Pend d'Oreille.
Idaho. on the 9th inst.
The new Christian church at Salida.
built at cost of 10000. was dedicated
on the lost inst the sum Of $4,000 be-
ing raised at the three services to
clear 1t Of Indebtedness.
The financial committee OF the Flor
ence City Council has just made re.
port which shows that the municipal
debt has been reduced forty-6ve per
cent. in the last five years.
A committee appointed by the city
council Of Central City has raised
money and arranged for Saturday
night band concerts, with foot races
and other amateur sports.
The Morrison State Bank has been
sold to w. A. Clark Of Boston and c.
II. Human of Denver. 1t Is planned
by the new owners to increase the cap
ital stock from $4,000 to $25,00O.
The Denver Homeopathic College
and Hospital Association has granted
degrees to the following: G. +. Os-
born, w. c. Lucas, I. NJ. Bierman. Z.
b. Price. S. 7. Egeness and A. d. Allen.
The City Council OF Leadville has
fixed upon Monday. May 18th. as n
general cleanup day. and all persons
are notified to have their grounds and
surroundings free from dirt and ref
use.
George W. Pettibone. companion Of
Meyer and Haywood and indicted with
them for completely In the murder OF
Gov. Frank Steunenberg OF Idaho. has
returned to his home In Denver. He Is
In very poor health.
J. +. Perrine, the Great Northern ex-
press messenger who was the victim Of
holdup on a train near Seattle few
days ago. was formerly a resident Of
Pueblo and depot agent for an express
company.
The 81 ,oOO.o tunnel through Ration
mountain. work on which was started
by the Langtry Construction Company
April !, 1907. Is practically completed
and will be ready to be turned over to
the Santa Fe about May 25th.
Otto Fehringer. the Colorado Springs
druggist who was mysteriously muir
dered few months ago. was worth
$4,000. according to the report OF the
appraisers OF his estate. Adolph Feb
ringer. brother, IL the sole heir.
The Japanese In East Greeley. mum.
bering about 200. while waiting for
work In the beet fields. are making
ready to lead in fireworks for the Gree
ley Fourth OF July celebration In order
to show their loyalty to America.
Knocked down and left for dead. w.
Valentine OF Grand Junction was held
up by two men at the depot In Ridg-
way on the night OF the 9Th inst and
robbed of $50. He did not recover
consciousness for some time. The mar
shall has no clue as to the Identity of
the holdups. Valentine was badly
beaten and received serious injuries
Following are the graduates this
spring OF the Colorado College OF Den.
tai Surgery. which Is the dental depart
mcnt OF the University OF Denver:
Louis Adelman, Fred n. Brewster.
Paul ]. Mcintosh. Earl w. Spencer. VII.
liam T.. Sinton. J. W. Trospcr. Irving r.
Blakley. Arthur c. Lake. Samuel j.
NELL. John w. Seybold. George Sulii.
van. Charles c. Uric and v. A. Wood
The Leadviile sportsman's Associa.
ton, composed Of local fishing enthus.
lasts. has sent . communication TO
State Game and Fish Commissioner
Farr OF Denver. asking him to prevent
the pollution Of the Eagle river by the
dumping OF waste and refuse into the
waters by mining properties. II IA
pointed out that the prevention OF this
practice will not In any way affect
the operation Of the mines.
The State Epworth League Convcn.
ton will be held at Montrosc June
18th TO 22nd inclusive. The people Of
Montrosc have arranged TO entertain
Nil who apply before June 10th on the
Harvard plan-ircc lodging and break.
fast. Every pastor II \ delegate: each
Senior league II entitled to two. each