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La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31

The twenty.seventh annual ball Of
John Fisher Hose Company. No. One.
came off Saturday evening. Decembcs
2%th. In the Eiks' ball room.
The muNk furnished by he Won.
derby Orchestra vas. q b ssAai. In.
spring. and . large and merry CON.
pany kept time until . late hour To
the happy melodies.
Al ~ O'Clock the Home Sweet
Home waits vas played and the
guests. beginning TO realize that
they were ready for . few hours rest
Turned ho0eward. but tAsy rsasm.
bered with PLEASANT aatbcipation
tAat Chstst0as eve q 1911 will teiaS
. rsDssitiea - this 1solgAtfu1 amir.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
chriss~.ss ., the Psrk sssssa

Christmas At the Park House vas
an unusually merry and beautiful
one this year. The spirit Of CIV
ing VAS wonderfully present amons
Nrs Foxworthy's paay. guests and
each had something up his sleeve
or hidden some xhere for the other
fellow"
The house was beautifully decorat-
I'd In the familiar green and red OF
the Christmas tide-the pretty pepper
plant. po,,ed flowers. red Christmas
bells, aud ropes Of red and green
paper being the means OF decoration.
On Christmas eve. between 7 and
s o'clock. a ncighbor and good friend
put In very earnest request. by
phone. that Mrs. Foxworthy pay her
shor, cali-and having gotten that
good lady into her pleasant home
detained her by many subterfugcs. Al
length. Fastening lack. Mrs. Fox.
worthy found her own little sitting
room transformed by love and gene
rosiiy into u place OF lovliness and
rest Pot1cd plants glowed every
where. speaking In fragrance and
color the sweet good will OF the
givers. and gifts Of every description
greeted her eycs-chicf among them
u huge leather Morris chair whose
comfortable presence was an unutter-
ably delightful suggestion Of ease.
The iandlady's Kind eyes filled with
tears 10 touched vas she by the
sweet thouxhtfulnesH Of her friends
and guests. Hut the pleasure Vas not
alone hers for each givcr In the
happy company felt kecnly the Joy
Of giving and realised. once more.
that 1T IL more blcssed to give
than 70 receive"
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
w. .. Club.

The December meetings Of the W
S. Club were held with Mrs. Stapp
on the itth and with Mrs. J. =. Hanby
on the 2sth.
Both meetings were greatly enjoy
I'd by the ladies' and each hostess
served a tasteful lunch.
Mrs Sullivan. Of Dodge City, was
an appreciated out Of town guest at
the meeting OF the 2stb.
The club viii meet January nth
with Mrs j. ". Strong. on Ration
ayelue.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31

came from Spokane, Wash. this week
and met Mr.. Kiser in Denver last
Friday-and 50 they were married, in
accordance with arrangements pre-
yiously made, presumably and appar.
emily.
Mr.. kiser is a prosperous farmer of
resident uf that section for some
the Holbrook country. and has been a
time. Mr.. and Mrs. Kiser arrived
in La Junta from Denver last Monday
and lcfs Immediately for the new
home In the Holbrook country which
had been prepared by the groom for
his bride.
The Tri une Joins their numerous
friends in congratulations and best
wishes for prolonged and happy ex-
perience with marital blessedness.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
49,
Two Delightful Parties.

Mrs. Chas. Mccormick and her sis
ter. Miss Blanche Record, were asso-
ciated as hostesses Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons at the home Of
Mrs. Mccormick on Belleview ave
nue.. In the giving of two delightful
parties.
On both afternoons the attractive
ness OF the Mccormick home was en-.
HANGED by "Christmasy" decorations
a shapely Christmas tree lighted by a
wealth of small. green candles, sprays
and wreaths OF holly. and red Christ.
mas bells.
five a large company of ladies AS.
sembled and took part in the pleas
ant program consisting OF a mum er
OF games of 800 followed by the sery.
ing OF suitable refreshments.
Thursday afternoon there were no
games-the company OF guests, large
a, before passing the time ~ dainty
needle work and In v!vacious con-
verHation. Both afternoons we're
mos' pleading all concerned and
were among the happiest Of the
affairs that have made the Christ
mas week notable.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
whs"s . Fs~ Gathered Together.

Miss Ruth Larsen entertained Z
few friends Thursday evening In re-
membrance Of her birthday.
The eight young people who were
her guests speak most enthusiastic
ally Of the Jolly games. good music
and Ssvory refreshments that were
the attractive numbers on the even
inK's program.
Somewhere. In social ~ well as In
sacred annals. there must be record
I'd = promise Of rare compensation
TO a ''few-gathered together"
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
Surprise Party.

A numeer of young people enjoy.
cd a surprise party last Monday ev.
aninS. at the home of Misses Flora
and Blanche Morgan.
Games and music made up the ev.
entng's merry program. which was
followed by the serving Of Christmas
refreshments.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
kIeWoe6esA

Mr.. Bert Kiscf and Miss Mabells
Bcbree we're married In Denver. Fri
day. December 33d. ~ the rcsidencs
Of the officiating clergyman. Dr. Geo
vosbursh. pastor Of tho First Dap
list church Of that city.
The bride 10 we'll known and has
q host Of friends In La Junta. being
the youngest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Uriel scbsse, Who moved last
year 70 the state os washinston 10
make their home. Miss Sebeee hss
bssa tsasAing II Las Aninas for ssv.
9sl yeafs. asl ealy rscsatiy len ios
WasAiaSasa - visla ~ parsats. ~
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
FIrswsn's Dali.

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La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
Notice to Our Farmer Patrons.

Our calendars will be given away
next Friday and Saturday, January
6th and 7th and on these two days
we Will offer special cash sale dis
count of ten per cent on each cash
purchase.
The Draper Shoe and Clothing
Company.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
Nple@0eeyi0.

Prank splcss and Rose Broylcs
we're married on ChrissDas cve. st
p'cjock. st the hone Of the brides
parents. 5is smithisnd avenue. By
Rev. J. wesley Nicely. pastor Of the
Mstho1iss church.
The house was prettily decofated
with Chshtmas grsrns and snow Il.
lscts 70 carry out the Idsa Of he
lDyous hollday seasea. TIE bridal
(asty saasesl tAs Dasios - ~ straiil
u tAs LoAsasssa wedding march.
llASNhy Mioo TAo0As.
n 1sss aaasn1e1 ~ llles Asess
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
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cewbeys' os'i.


Pie sikh annual cowboys ball
he off Vein. sdAy evening NJ Elks'
with great eclxt. Mr.. Wonderiy
- charge Of the nine piece orches'
- and the music was most excel
-. All details had been perfect
- planned under the careful manage
INT OF the followin efficient CON-
Ooatees:
.Arranysmsnt-Les Svink. Thos'
iSenpaon. Jack Hardy and Dave
1Aomas.
Pt,ots-Dave Thomas. Mostly Lee.
yeiix speer. Earl Oldham. JeAs King.
Carl Taylor.
Fioor-frank Monroe. Mack Best.
Lester Swink, Bill Corbin.
Tally Book-wiil Mooney. Jess Cor
bin. chas. ockiand. Thos. Hughes.
Gate-Jack bowman. Jack Hardy.
Jack Pettigrew.
The tally books were very atirac-
tive. showing. for decoration. typical
cowboys doing astounding stunts with
the assistance OF the world renowned
bucking bronohos Of the west. and
lisuag thir,y.slx dances.
n grand march began promptly
nj 81 clock and the light feet trip
ped k,iy. then. uniil 1880 when a
very r,yal banQue, was s,r,ed In
Woodm.n hall After such justice
had been done the good things ".at
able" as only a crowd Of merry max
ers can do. dancing was resumed TO
continue until the Home Sweet Home
Waltz WAS played at $3.50 o'clock In
he morning.
All through the evening lemonade
aud fruit Ices were served the guests
John Marshall and his good wife
attending to the serving Of these.
Quests were present from every
po,nt In Eastern Colorado and the
affair viii 90 down In social history
- . brilliant success-productive Of
much pleasure.
Mr. Btebss took . flash light pic.
sure of the happy throng.
~
op,esr.0eeyiss.
La Junta tribune., 1910-12-31
SONG OF LOVE.

In the gray OF an early noon day
When fog shut my frail craft in;
And the sun from my heavens had
vanished.
As II II never had been.
I sat In an idle waiting.
Not knowing which way to steer;
When a voice came over the waters.
Ringing. sonorous. clear.
Twas q voice never had heard be-
fore.
And It sounded sweet from the un-
known shore.
.FvAr not" aud hail" came the
Aee,ins
Out from the silver mist.
And the ocean replied In jewels
As IL II had Just been kissed,
And my barque spsd over the wa
ters
Drawn on by the sweet. clear voice,
And my heart beat high for sladness,
And my spirit rose and rejoiced.
AT the voice never had heard be-
fore
stin calling clear from the unknown
shore.
Straight ou, DER the foam-fleck bill
lows.
To me came a pure white dove;
For the land was the land Of Beulah.
And the voice was the voice Of love.
And l clasped ii in and caressed 1t,
While my soul grew brave and strong
Az l heard from the land OF Beulah,
The Universeold sweet song,
And the voice ] never had heard
before.
Sang the song OF love on the gold
en- shore.
Mrs. T Aloliffe Courtensy.
Rocky Ford. Colo.
The above poem was handed the
editor by an intelligent. quaint little
lady who has been In La Junta this
week iu the interest OF Golfers Pub
lishinE Company. and believing 1t
to possess more music and merit
than Dtpst amateur poetry We give II
ippo0 trusting that its simplicity.
enderness and faith may give pleas
&ure.-Ed. e .-..-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
WANT Accommodations
FOR CHAUT TAUOUA WEEK

Every indication points to large out
of town attendance at the chautauqua
this year. Local Manager Henry Shae-
fer has already received several inquir-
les in regard 10 rooms and board in pri-
vate families. 1t is suggested that those
who have rooms to spare during chau-
tauqua week report the same to Mr..
Shaefer. All inquiries in regard to ac-
commodations will be addressed to him,
and in order to answer the same intell-
gently, he must know what the Paw
Paw people have to offer. Let him know
at once how many rooms you have for
rent, whether or not you will furnish
meals and what the price will be for the
same. Attend to this matter at once
The chautauqua this year will be great
success, and it is up to the citizens OF
Paw Paw to furnish accommodations
and assist in every way possible to make
the week a pleasant and profitable one
for the many visitors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15

Michigan Will Soon Rank With Any
State in Union as Far as Good
Highways are Concerned.

Michigan has at last been attacked by
the good roads fever" and 30 one looks
upon the fact with more complacency
than State Highway Commissioners Eli.
"T'm glad to say" stated the official,
'that Michigan is awakening to the need
of good roads. You may think she has
been awake before this, but her previous
state was slumber to wnat her present
attitude is.
From counties which have done little
or no road building we are receiving re-
quests for information, are being asked
to send men to see them and are being
besieged with questions of every kind
1t certainly looks good for the futur OF
the states highways.
"Of course the automobiles have been
largely responsible for, the growth of this
sentiment Every automobile owner be.
comes a good road enthusiast. Half OF
the people who have an opportunity tc
ride in autoes complain about the bad
roads and thus help move public senti
ment.
michigan as state is doing greater
work than ever before. She is making
wonderful strides, in fact, and if thi:
pace is maintained, will soon rank with
any state in the union so far as gooc
highways are concerned
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
DEVICE FOR RAPID
DELIVERY OF MAIL
maticRural Mail Carrier. Promises.
to Revolutionize the System.

a Hartford correspondent TO the Kali
mazoo Gazette is authority for the state
ment that Leroy Westcott, young man
of that village, has invented a contrivauce
that will revolutionize the rural mail
delivery system.
The device is known as the automatic
mail conveyor, and if it proves success
full will take the place of mail carriers
The inventor claims the cost of delivering
the mail on each route will be reduced
to five cents a trip. The device is oper-
ated by electricity, and is automatic. A
box or receptacle holds the mail as it is
put up at the postoflice, carries it on a
track or wire, stopping to deliver at each
house on the route and collects the out
going mail One of the unique features
of the invention is an automatic lever
that carries he car past boxes for which
there is no mail to be delivered.
In brief, the scheme will enable the
postoflice employ ees TO pack the car,
turn on the current, start the convey
ance on the route, and at the end of an
hour have all the mail in the hands OF
the farmers, and the return mail in the
office ready TO be sent out on its way,
A patent has been secured and the
proposition placed before the postoffice
department. A model of this unique
invention is now on exhibition in the
postoflice at South Bend, Indiana.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
BIG DEMAND FOR
BINDER TW|NE
Sales of Prison Irvine for 1910 Show
Large Increase Over Amount
Sold During Year 1909.

With the binder twine season of the
binder twine plant OF the Jackson state
prison practically closed, a glance at
what has resulted this year is interest
ing and shows how little effect the
clamoring of the trust and opponents to
the state employing convict labor for
this purpose has had.
Up 10 June Is orders had been receV-
ed for 2,265, ,S65 pounds of twine, repre1
senting $40 orders, and during the fol-
lowing week 373 more orders were added,
representing 254 240 pounds of twine,
making total Of 1920, l05 pounds of
twine ordered.
OF this amount 2,446,065 pounds have
beer shipped. Since those figures the
sales have been raised to over 2,600OO0
pounds, which viii make an increase of
about % per cent over the sales of
1909
Up to June % the cash orders amount
ed to $500 81, while about 70 per cent
of the sales are on 80 days time. With
this excellent showing, those who clamor
against the binder twine plant should
take particular notice of what is being
accomplished.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
GOVERNOR CAN
NOT INTERFERE
No State Law Against Exhibition of
Fight Pictures. Entirely Up TO
Cities For Local Regulation.

10 line with the general agitation
throughout the country against allowing
the fight pictures OF the Jeffries- John
son battle 10 be placed on exhibition
Gov Warner received a message from
William Shaw, general secretary of the
Christian Endeavor society, calling at
tention to tne race riots that have al
ready resulted and asking the governor
to join other governors 10 prohibiting
the exhibition ofthe moving pictures of
the fight in this state.
The attorney general pot long ago
ruled that the matter of regulating
prize fight pictures was for local regula-
tion and that there was no law uLder
which the governor can censor moving
picture shows 10 the state.
Governor Warmers stand on holding
prize fights in the state is so we'll known
that the people of Michigan know that
if there was a law giving the governor
authority to regulate this matter it
would be given his prompt attention,
but as the matter now stands it looks as
if the fight pictures would have to be
handled by local regulation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
HIS CONDITION IS CRITICAL
Arthur Miller Has Bad Case of "Auto
Fever" Friends Concerned About
Outcome of the Early Stages.

Arthur Miller is in critical condition.
He has a severe case of automobile
fever" and his friends are much con-
cerned about him. He has a machine
"caged" at the grape juice factory and
has corps OF assistants grooming the
same. 1t will be some days yet before
it will make its initial appearance, but
iously awaiting the event. Staff photog-
raphers, reporters, and anxious friends
will watch the performance from win
dows, treetops and roofs of tall build
ings. In the meantime it is hoped that
Art will recover from the first stages of
that fatal malady without any serious
complications setting 10.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
OLD WIND MILL TOWER
IS COMING BACK TO TOWN

The old steel wind mill tower which
stood in the old court house grounds for
several years, is again on its way back to
the village where 1t will probably find a
permanent resting place
When the new court house was erected
the tower was sold to h. G.. Thayer and
moved out to the Thayer farm. 1t has
again been sold to the village of Paw
Paw and will be erected in the rear of
the engine house. The fire bell will be
placed on its top, and the much talked
about fire alarm will be a reality.
The tower is so feet in heighth and it is
thought that by placing the present fire
bell this distance up in the air, it can be
heard in all parts of the village.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
". M. RICKERSON BADLY HURT
Fell Down Hay Chute Sunday and
Sustained Serious Injuries to His
Back and Hips.

Will Rickerson had the misfortune to
fall and receive several bad bruises last
Sunday. He climbed to the hay loft in
the barn to throw down hay to the
horses. In some manner he slipped and
fell down the hay chute. No bones were
broken, but he sustained bad bruises
about the back and hips. 1t was feared
at first that he had suffered some inter
nal injuries. 1t is thought, however,
that should no complications set ia he
will recover and soon be out again. AT
the present time, however, his condition
is quite serious.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
TERRIFIC ELEC-
TR|CAL STORM
Visited Van Buren, County, Saturday.
Many Buildings Burned and Phone
and Light Service Crippled.

The back OF the drought vas broken
last Saturday afternoon, and a heavy
shower was welcomed 10y the citizens of
nearly all parts of the county 1t was a
heavy rain and did an immense amount
of good
The ram was accompanied, however,
by a terrific thunder and lightning
storm 1t was one OF the worst cleo
trical storms seen in Paw Paw for years,
although the damage done in this i'm
mediate vicinity was slight. The local
phone and electric light systems were
slightly disabled, but nothing was in
jured which could not be repaired In a
few hours.
Several buildings were struck and
burned 10 the country. Among those
reported are large hay barn belonging
to Dick Hutchins, another belonging 10
Ernest Thyme and one near the Covey
Hill church. The Hutchins barn was a
new one and had about 40 tons of hay
stored in it. 1t was only partially COW
cred by insurance. The 9th er buildings
had some insurance, but how much was
not reported
The large barn belonging to George
Rich was struck, but fortunately did
not burn.
The lightning seemed to take par
ticular liking to barns, as not a'dwelling
house or out building was struck so far
as is known. No loss of life or live
stock is reported.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
EXHIBITING FINE NEW MACHINE
Nash and Benway Here with New
Seven Passenger Pratt Elkhart
Touring Car.

Harry Nash is taking another lay off
from his railroad duties and is devoting
his attention to his automobile business.
He and Mr.. Benway of Lawton we're in
Paw Paw, Tuesday, with fine new
Pratt Elkhart passenger touring
car. This is the first one of the Pratt
EIkharts that has been seen in Paw Paw
and the car creates a most favorable i'm
preston. 1t is a large powerful car
easy to manage and runs very still and
smooth. 1t is little higher 10 price
than the ordinary car and sells fully
equipped for sl.70O. Those interested
in high grade touring car would do
we'll to see the Pratt Elkhart.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
WHEAT YIELD IS
ABOVE AVERAGE:
In the State According to June Report.
Hay Crop Also Good, But Fruit
Scarce in All Sections.

The wheat bins of the farmers of
Michigan should be full this fall, from
the reports filed with the secretary of
state for June. Not only is the yield
outlook excellent, but the quality this
season bids fair to be above the aver
age.
The average yield per acre for the
northern counties of the state is estim-
ated at II bushels, southern counties 10,
central counties l9 and in the upper
peninsula Is bushels.
Rye is also showing up we'll according
to the estimates, which give an estimat-
ed yield per acre ir the state at from 10
to - bushels. Corn is reported as being
fair. Buckwheat was sown plentifully,
and the condition is about an average as
compared with the past five years The
acreage of beans is also we'll up with
other years and the condition Of the
crop is excellent. The average copdi-
ton of potatoes is 50 per cent. Sugar
beets are reported fine. and with rain
the yield will be up to the general aver
age.
Hay, which has been worrying many
dealers, is shown to be in an excellent
condition.
The prospect for fruit is not encour.
aging, owing to severe frosts early in
the season. The prospect for crop Of
peaches in the counties included in the
Michigan fruit belt, as gathered from
reliable statistics, is as follows:
Allegan, 20 per cent of crop; Berrien,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
Continued on page s.
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES NEXT

The Grand Circuit Races are scheduled
for Kalamazoo the week beginning July
18th. Splendid racing events are plan
ned for each day in the week, but the big
2:1l trot for purse of s10,OOO00 comes
on Wednesday. This will probably be
the big day OF the week. Many enthus-
lasts from Paw Paw will be In attendance
during the week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
BURROWS GIVEN
ROYAL GREETING
Made Triumphal Tour of
Northern Part of Van
Buren,, Wednesday.
SOUTH HAVEN ENTHUSIASTIC
plause at Evening Meeting. Intro
duced by Hon. G. J. Monroe.

United States Senator j. &. Burrows
made triumphal tour of the northern
part of Van Buren, county on Wednes-
day and closed with a rousipg meeting
at South Haven iu the evening. Every
where be was greeted by large and en-
thusiastic crowd. 1t was not really a
speechmaking trip, but more in the ma
ture of friendly visit with old friends
and acquaiutances. Speeches were called
for, however, at nearly every stop, and
the senator responded in his usual happy
and vigorous manner.
The party started from Kalamazoo
and the first stop was at Kendall. An
enthusiastic crowd greeted the senator
here and also at Goblevlle, Blooming
dale, Berlamont, Grand Junction, La
Gotta and Covert. Many flags were in
evidence along the way and stores and
dwelling houses were profusely dec
Grated in anticipation of the senator's
coming. The best of feeling prevailed
everywhere and his remarks were re-
ceived with hearty applause.
Several parties from South Haven met
the senator's party at Covert and accom-
panied him to South Haven, arriving
there about o'clock. Headq quarters
were at the Hotel Johnson and many
prominent republicans from South Ha
ven and vicinity went to the hotel to
pay their respects to the distinguished
visitor. He expressed himself as being
we'll pleased with the reception rendered
him all along the line and said lie was
becoming quite an automobile enthusi-
ast hin self.
A representative gathering of promi-
nent people filled Selkirk's opera house
in the evening to hear Burrows speak.
When he stepped to the center of the
stage, after the words of Introduction by
Hon c. j. Monroe, he knew at once by
the spontaneous outburst of applause
that he was among his friends.
The senator first talked briefly on the
the tariff. DE said that in his mind the
congress that has just adjourned trans
acted as much legislation successfully
for the interests of the common people
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-07-15
DIED At BORGESS. HOSPITAL
Fred Wyman, Engineer on X. l.. S. &
c. Ry., PASSED Away After Oper-
alton for Abscess on Brain.

Fred Wyman, formerly of Paw Paw
and lately of Hartford, died at Borgess.
hospital, Kala nazoo, last Tuesday fol-
lowing an operation for abscess on the
brain.
He was formerly fireman Oh the X.
l.. S. Il O., but lately had been ptomoted
to engineer on the Paw Paw Lake
branch. He worked in that capacity
until last week, when he was taken il
and went to the hospital for treatment
Deceased leaves a widow and five
children.