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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Six
tn Annual San Juan Excursion to Salt
Lake City, Utah. August 18th, at very
low rates. Salt Lake is a most quaint
and picturesque place and well worth
the journey. It's Norman Temple, Tab
ernacle, Tithing Office and Church ms
titutiohs; Hot Sulphur Springs within
the city limits and its Great Salt Lake
deader and denser than the Dead Sea OF
Palestine are but a few features OF the
City's countless attractions. There are
parks, drives, beautiful outlaying noun
tains and Salt Lake resorts. Imagine,
il you can Il bath in Salt water a mile
above the sea level and in water IN which
the human body cannot sink. Call on
local agent for further information.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

retainers on the first half OF the train
were set. The train was nearing the
bottom of the grade and England, who
was head brakeman. was releasing brak
es when the accident happened. He had
released several when on catching onto
a brake W heel with one hand and reach
inh down to release the retainer with
the other, the brake wheel gave away
and England WAS pitched to the ground.
Good fortune was with him and he fell
clear of tine track and the wheele OF the
moving train, escaping with his life but
sustaining compound fracture OF the
right leg. Unable to arise and knowing
the attention Of the train crew could
not be called by shouting. he secured n
rock and as the caboose passed he threw
it through one OF the windows. Conduc-
tor kennison and br .keman Guize RS.
attention was called in this manner and
on looking out and not seeing England's
lantern. knew something WAS wrong. and
applied the air brakes. Running back
along the tracks they found England. un
able to arise and suffering intensely.
A man WAS sent to town and Watchman
Smith called Engineer Nc Kee and they
ran the switch engine down to the scene
OF the accident England received med
ical attention here and WAS placed on the
train and taken to Gunnison, from where
he was taken by special train to the
Salida hospital.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF LANDS
IN NATIONAL FOREST

Notice is hereby given that tho lands dcscrib
cd below, embracing 2s5 acres, within the Bat
tlement Mesa National Forest. Color ado. will be
subject to settlement and entry under the pro-
visions Of the homestead laws of the United
States and the act of juno IL, 1905 t3t Stat, ,3
at the United States land office at Glcnwood
Springs, Colorado, on August 8, 1905. Any settler
who was actually and in good faith claiming
any of said lands for agricultural purposes prior
to Jan !, 1905, and has not abandoned same, has
preference right to make homestead entry for
the lands actually occupied. Said lands were
listed upon the applications OF the persons
mentioned below, who have n preference right
subject to the prior right Of any such settler.
provided such settler or applicant is qualified
to make homestead entry and the preferenos
right is exercised prior to August 8, 1901, on
which date the lands will be subject to settle
ment and entry by any qualified person. The
lands embrace a tract of 100 acres. which, when
surveyed will probably be within Sec. IL. Ie
and is, T. II s.. r 80, 9Th. p. NJ. bounded and
described follows;- Beginning at corner IN.
+ conner of A. l.. Harbour's claim which is 81.
30 chains east OF +. S. NH. erected on the north
bank OF Roberts Creek; extending thence S. 35'
f., 81 chains; thence N, s5SE, 25 chains; thence
N. S5' w, 81 chains; thence S. 55sw., 25 chains
to place Of beginning. Vari-
tion l&' 30 f.. listed uron the application of
John Cooling OF Somerset, Colorsdo Also attract
of a5 acres probably within Sec. II, r. 13. and II
T. II s.. r. 30 W.. bounded and described as
follows; Beginning at rock set in ground and
marked X 1.-THE Sc corner of A. L. Harbour's
claim which is tied to the F. s, n. H erected on
the north bank Of Roberts Creek ono mile up
the stream frcm the Botsford homestcadl ex.
tending thence s. 55'W., 20 chains; thence s
i3' 30 f., % chains; thence N. 20 chains: thence
Z. 10 Chains; thence n. 23' E, 20. so chains
thence s. Sc W., 25 chains; thence N. 35' W. "a
chains to place of beginning. Variation he 30
Listed upon tho application OF Charles Garri-
son OF Httchkiss. Colorado.
Fred bennett, Commissioner Of the General
Land Office. Approved May q, 1908. Frank
Pierce First Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Lists 6si and 6s2. |
First pub July 10, last August 6, 1908. /
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
Has Narrow Escape From DEATH
GEo. l.. MILLER,
Clerk aud Recorder.

Elmer England, brakeman on the
Gunnison and Crested Butte branch
had narrow escape from death when
on Tuesday night he fell from a rapidly
moving train about mile below Crest.
ed Butte. The accident occurred at ten
thirty o'clock as tho train was almost to
the foot OF the steep grade which ex.
tends about q mile below town. In the
train were twenty -eight cars OF Goa! and
in order to keep them under control, the
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

The ladies OF the Union Congregational
church are planning band concert and
ice cream social to be held in the City
Hail in the near future. The affair is to
be similar to the one held last year and
which was SO well patronized The Band
has much new music which they are
now practicing and an excellent concert
is promised. Further announcements
later,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Robert Harper, owner Of the Brooklyn
mine on Gslena mountain. and A. f. Nc
Donald, William Trevell and Z. b. Cert.
all OF Cripple Creek were in town this
week and examined Mr.. Harpers mine.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Misses Bessie and Carrie Thomas Of
Glenwood Springs. and the daughters
OF John p. Thomas. Div. G. +. X |. Co.'S.
Superintendent and Alice Weitzel, the
daughter OF General Manager weitzel.
accompanied by her friend. Louise Rish.
er, OF Pittsburg. Pa. spent last week as
the guests OF Supf Robert Nc Allisters
home.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06


.., Vs. }suAnoss-
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO,
To CoLER l.. SrMas, the defendant
above named, GREETING:
Youarc hereby required to appear in an ac-
tion brought asains, you by the above named
plaintiff, In the County Court of Gunnison
county, State OF Colorado. and answer tn. com
plant therein within twenty days after the ser
vice hereof, II served within this county: or. II
served out OF the county, or by publication.
within thirty days after the service hereof, cI-
elusive OF tho day of service; or judgement by
default will be taken against you according to
the prayer OF the complaint. Aud IL a copy of
the complaint In the above entitled action can.
not be served with this summons, or II the
vice hereof be made out of this state, then ten
days additio nal to the time herein specified for
appearance and answer will he allowed before
the taking of judgement by default af re, d.
The said action is brought to quiet the title
Of plaintiff to the Sii of the SwI. Of Sec. IS,
Township 10 5. of.Range s. W. OF the 9Th. 2. NJ.
County OF Gunnison, State of Colorado and that
II may be adjudged that defendant has no es
tate or interest whatever in said premises and
for such other relief may be Just, together
with the costs of the suit more fully appea r
from the com plant in said action to which ref
crcnce Is here made.
And you are hereby notified that il you fail
to appear, and to answer the said complaint as
above required. the said complaintiH will cause
your defs ult to be entered herein and then pro-
cced to judgement against you prayed for in
said complaint.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said
Court at Gunnson, in said County this 18th.
day of July A. ID. 1905
GEo. II. HETHERISoToN,
(SEALl Judge and Acting Clerk
First pub. August 6, last September 10, 1905.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

July s. i9os.
Notice is hereby given that Alice c. Mitchell,
Of Ouumwa. Iowa, who, on July !. 1905. made
timber and stone sworn statement, No. o15. for
swi, SE'i, Sec. B. swi. swi. Sec. 2, Me-. MEL
Sec. 10. Nwa Nwa. Section II. Township Is s.
Range ~ W., 9Th. Principal Meridian, has filed
notice Of intention to make Final cash entry
Proof. to establish claim to land above dcscrib-
ed before Ernest NJ. Noursc, U. s. commission.
er. at Gunnison. Colorado, on the 10Th day OF
October. 1905. Clament names witnesses:
Harry W. Millspaugh, Edward W. Blake, Cor
don A. Millspaugh and Joseph +. Heincr, all OF
Gunnison Colora
Brysou p. Blair,
Register.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

j. G. Campbell. who for many years
conducted u drug store at this place,
was in town FROM Denver this week aud
with Mrs. Campbell. who accompanied
him, met many old time friends,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTER- OR
U. s. LAND OFFICE at Aontrore, Colorsd

July 8. 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that Laura l.. Mills
paugh, Of Gunnison. Colorado. who. on Jul y q,
1907, mate her sworn statement, No. 90. for
Swa swL, Nwt. swh, section s. Township IS
s.. Range 81 ". 9th. p. NJ, has nlcd notice OF
intention To make Final timer and stone Proof,
to establish claim to the land above described.
before Ernest ". Nourse. U IS. Commissioner,
at Gunnison. Colorado. on the cDth. day OF Oc-
tobcr. 1905. elaine names witnesses:
Harry W. Mill spangb. Edward ". Blake. Joseph
+. Hcincr and Gordon A. Miiispansl. all Of Gun
nison, Colorado.
Bry-on p. Blair.
Register.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

John Clifford has been appointed
Roadmaster OF the Rio Grande railroad
with jurisdiction over the Crested Butte
and Lake City branches and the main
line from Gunnison to Montroec.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Mrs. Turner. formerly a teacher in
the Crested Butte public schools, srriv.
ed Tuesday to enjoy an outing in Crest.
ed Butte and vicinity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
w A n L f. ID

representative in this county by a
large real estate corporation. Special
Inducements to those who wish to be-
come financially Interested.
THE REAL ESTATE SECURITY CO
Fort Dearborn Building, Chicago Ill.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

The best window display ever seen in
Crested Butte is at the Supply Store
where Manager Williams hands execut.
ed u most artistic window show.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Goodenough
and son Orrin, left on Monday for their
home in Salida after IA weeks visit with
relatives here,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

William Watson Jr. who has been in
the employ OF the Crested Butte Coal
Company. left on Monday for his home
in Gunnisou
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Sadie Julian Reese who has been very
i'll with typhoid fever at the home OF
her sister Mrs. George Miller, is rapidly
convalesing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Ellouise Spencer returned to hei HON,
in Gunnison ON Tuesday after week.
stay at her aunt, Mrs. Mary Lawrence
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Chas. Ross, Al Arnold and John Roz
man left yesterday morning for week,
fishing on Taylor river.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
Local News.

The latest style of Millinery can be
seen only at Applegates.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George Shields arrived
on Tuesday from Spring Gulch and will
visit Tor two weeks with Crested Butte
relatives.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

you don't take The Pilot, you had
better subscribe and get all the latest
county, local and mining news.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

&. Nc Laven and Samuel Travis, were
in town on businers from Montrose this
week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

just received! A big line OF children
dats and Gaps. Call and see them at
Applegates.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

attending the County Commissioners
meeting.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Have you seen those Outing Hats a,
A pplegates. Only Soc. Don't fail to ca
and see them.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
Legal Notices.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF the FINANCIAL
CoDITION OF the Bank of Crested Butte.
Metxier Brothers, Bankers, Crested Butte, State
of Colorado, at the close OF business ON the 18th
day Of July lgns.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Harlow Lawrence was business call.
or at G1nnison this week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

AT regular meeting OF tho Board OF
Trustees OF the town OF Crested Butte,
held on Monday, August 3, 1908, there
were present Mayor Dowllng, Trustees
Diel. Eccher, Whalen, Davis and John.
son. Absent Schultz. The minutes OF
the previous meeting were read and ap.
proved upon motion Of johnson. second
ed by Diel.
The following bills were read,
Z. b. L. Il w. Co, Lights. s44OO
ii. =. Lawrence, Lumber. 20.72
w. A. Mosher, Police Magistrate. 1875
Mrs HeadIy, Labor. los
Andrew Campbell. so
Elk Mt. Pilot, Pub. Minutes, 600
Pat Hanlon, Marshals Salary, 10000
Geo. Miller, Clerks 1900
Upon motion OF Davis. secorded by
Whalen the bills were allowed as read.
The report of the finance committee was
read and upon motion Davis, seconded
by Whalen were accepted. Upon motion
OF DAVIS seconded by johnson, the
Board adjourned.
GEO. l.. MILLER,
Clerk and Recorder.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Special price on all millinery this
month at Applegates.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Me kinley Il Powers, paper-hangers,
are in town this week from Gunnison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06

Res ource- Liabilities
Ls& Dis's 81, 6sI, Os c Stock Is, 900
Overdrnfts, asj 20 SFund li,s29.ss
Fur. 4 Fixtures, 5000 &c OF d, ,i9. 193. ~
c 4 Items, ss5.Tl
Cash, and in Individual Dep.
other Banks, to.9d5.93 32,5A ,9l
DCofD 3,es.,t
Total, A.Ios.o2 Total, A.7Oa. so
State oi Colorado,
County of Gnnuison) I. V. f. Mctzlcr,
Cashier Of tho abovc-named Bank, do soicmniy
swear that the above statement Is true to the
best of my know ledge and belief
v. +. METxLER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to be fore me this .oth
day OF July. 1908.
tSEALl II. C. LAwREScx. Notary Public
Ny commission expires July "a, 1910.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-08-06
Legal Notices

State OF Colorado :, r.. cor,,v co,.,
County Of Gunnison.
ID. W. Davis,
Plaintiff
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-09-18
Osler Theory Will Not Stand the Test

without finding it burden, but man.
ages to find time after working hours
to devote to reading and fine sewing,
the latter diversion not only proving a
pleasant pastime but adding consider
ably to her income. She enjoys perfect
eyesight, never having had to resort
to the wearing of glasses, and is much
more active than many persons years
her junior.
Mrs. Philpott is a descendant Of a
sturdy Pennsylvania Revolutionary
family, and has always been a hard
worker, as were her parents before
her. Having always worked, she has
expressed the wish that she may con-
tinue until the end, and present indica.
tons are that her wish will be full
filled, but at no near date in the future
by any means.
In view of the fact that DR.. Osler.
upon the celebration of his sixtieth
birthday several weeks ago, elected
to continue in active service and not
depart by way of the chloroform
route pointed out by him for those
with 90 years to their credit, Mrs. Phil
pott bears him no ill-will; in fact, she
is rather inclined to believe that the
learned doctor has been misrepre.
sented, and hopes that he may live
to reach the ripe old age she herself
has attained, and that he may be as
useful in his sphere during his re-.
naming years as she has been in
hers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-09-18
" HO Is the Man in Black?

VIII is the Man in Black?
w That has been the mystery of
the wall street boat" of the Sandy
Hook Steamship line throughout the
season. The Man in Black has out
Wilkfe Collinsed The Woman in
White" He has set 300 brokers' guess
Ing and has kept them guessing every
morning and every afternoon as they
made the journey from the Jersey
shore to the city and vice versa. Every
attempt that has been made to fathom
the identity of the stranger has met
with failure. If the attendants on the
boat have known they have kept the
secret well-until now. Approached
and spoken to, the Man in Black. as
he has come to be known, has mum.
bled inarticulately and has, walked
quickly away.
Who is the Man in Black?
The question has been asked and
unanswered fully thousand times by
the Wall street men this season. The
search for knowledge of the mans
identity has aroused as much interest
even among the holders of state
rooms-as have market discussions,
races with passing yachts or Lawsons
advertisements. Even more.
He is about so years old, of stopped
shoulders, slight build, mouse.like
face, furtive walk and twitching hands.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-09-18
Staggering Losses by Fire.

The totals of fire loss in this coun.
try may signify little to the average
mind, but the comparative figures
should mean much. The figures is-
sued by the national board of fire un-
derwriters show that the average fire
loss per capita in the United States
for the last five years was 1902,
against 80 cents for six European
countries, including France, Germany
and Austria. 1t may be objected per-
haps that 1t is unfair to select this
particular period for purposes of CON-
parison, since both the Baltimore fire
of 1904 and the San Francisco fire of
1906 are included in it. And yet, says
the New York Globe, if these two fires,
representing about $3.50, 10000, were
deducted from the total fire loss Of the
country for the five years-which is es-
timated at $1,257,716,955-the total
would be reduced by but little over
fourth. And the American per
capita loss would remain about 6k
times larger than the European. What
is to blame for this great disparity =?
Are we so much more careless than
Europeans? Are European building
codes, fire departments and water sup
plies from 6h to 10 times better than
those found in the United States?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-09-18

THE high-c1ass restaurants in the
! Wall street district, which are
patronized by brokers and bankers, re-
port a decided improvement in bust
ness in the last month. In the panic
and post-panic period there was a
marked falling of in the number of
customers who patronized the restaur-
ants and cafes Of the better class in
the financial section, but with the re-
turn of prosperity trade picked up
rapidly.
When business is good and commits
sions plentiful. the broker takes q
party of his best customers out to
luncheon with him almost every day,
and, of course, foots the bills. He
patronizes naturally the best restaur-
ants and his weekly bill for luncheons
Is considerable of an item.
In bad times, however, all this is
changed. Where the brokers' office
was filled with customers in the boom
days, it is now deserted and the few
clients on hand are not usually in
cheerful mood. The broker, who sees
his daily Office expenses eating heav-
ny INTO his capital, is in no mood to
incur additional outlay. Instead of
the merry luncheon party. he slips out
to the nearest restaurant and eats q
frugal meal. - -"