The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-08-12
EDITORS ENJOY EVERYTHING.

the Colorado State Editorial ASSocidtioh
was in session in this city on Monday
and Tuesday. 1t was one of the most
successful in the history of the organI-
zation. 1t was the most largely at
tended 1t was characterized by the
absence of any sormality or stiffness as
each and every one was here to enjoy
free and easv time Its business ses-
sions we're Of the most interesting ma
turs as subjects of pressing moment
were discussed Ths programme OF
the several sessions was carried out
alony the lines indicated in the last
issue of this paper. The magnificent
Elks club building had been voiuntari-
ly placed at the disposal of the visitors
and members. 1twas unanimously pro-
nounced to be the best place for hold
ing their meetings in any previous
years. The large auditorium on the
second floor was used for the meetings
while the other parts OF the building
were used for social plrpos.s and the
were utilized to the utmost extent by
all who wanted a place to rest and
visit. The members of the Elks order
will always be held in highest graft
tuds by this association for this cour-
tesy and the local members express
their deepest thanks for this timely
offering of such services. The visitors
wers made to feel thoroughly at home
by Messrs. Henry Walker, Chas'
Branstetter Tom Bonner and other resi-
dent members of No. GOT
The trip into the Newhouse ttunne |
offered diversion that was highly ap-
preciated. Many of the visitors had
never been in a tunnel Of this nature.
The ripe in the ore cars, the constantly
kaleidoscope changing of the walls of
the tunnel IS the electric lights shone
on them, the weird appearances that
confronted them, all tended to make
this both an exciting and Interesting
trip and added largely to the entertain
ment. Mr.. Rens E. Schirmer, sthe
superintendent, was the recipient of
individual as we'll as collective thanks
IOI LulS RTedt ldFof.
Superintendent H. H. Merrill ten
dered the plunge bath for the use OF
those members of the association who
wanted to take plunge and many
ayailed themselves of the pleasure. 1t
was equally appreciated by the partici-
pants as the other attractions.
Nearly sve-y section of the state was
represented and the one hundred peo-
pie who were here will return to their
homes to give write-up of the kind
and active manner in which they were
entertained in this city. They will
reach over one hundred thousand rea-
ders so that Idaho Springs will be
thoroughly ADVERTISED throughout the
state as we'll as in other states where
these papers circulate. The banquet
rendered on Monday evening was a sue
cess in every detail. Senator Joyce
presided as toast master and kept the
banqueters in very merry mood
Responses were made by Messrs English
Sweet, Sherman and others of the visit
ors and w. l.. Bush of this city. The
spread was pre- pared by Candy johnson
and the way that the edibles disap
peared showed that he had STRUCK
the stomach chord and thoroughly sa t.
isfied the inner man. He had fol
walters several of our most prominen
nent and beautiful girls who knew
lust what to do and how to do it in tht
most pleasing style Their readiness
and promptness added greatly to th'
success of the banquet. They wore
apron covered with the first pages oi
the three city newspapers which made
a unique appearance. About 125 sa
down to the banquet table.
The visitors returned to their home.
thoroughly satisfied with reception
treatment and entertainments. While
many Of our citizens assisted material
ly in making the social and other fea
lures a success yet Messrs A. A. Stov
or. H. L. Roberts and Charles Wood
ward, who was always Johnny-on-th
spot, are the thanks of the local news
paper fraternity sp scially due.
The resolutions, partial list OF thos
in attendance and prize awards ar
here given.
The committee selected to make tn
award for the several prizes for print
ing was j. w. Kelley, Frank A.Moor
and j. N. English and reported a
follows:
For the newspaper best printed
best made up and showing the bes
display of advertising, the Steamboa
Springs Pilot; the best displayed ad
Conon City Times; the best lette
haad Paiisada Tribune: the best hal