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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1912-12-04

derson the building formerly occupied
by Joe Best as his vehicle warehouse,
and located the first door north of the
Best hardware. Mr.. Butler expects to
move his pool room fixtures this week
to the new location.
Mrs. Adolph Stepanek spent Thanks
giving with her children in Omaha.
Merton Thomas, Marcus Bryan and
Fred Glassburner came from Ames to
spend Thanksgiving with their home
folks.
Miss Louise Koenekamp has re-
turned to the home of her parents in
Denison after spending four months
here with her sister, Mrs. J. r. Best.
Thanksgiving day, 1912, has gone
down in history. There were many
celebrating the day here, but family
parties made up the larger share. Ev-
cry one has much to be thankful for.
Mrs. Frank Downs and daughter,
Mrs. Neil Graham, went to Omaha on
Monday to visit relatives, after which
Mrs. Graham will go to Canada to
visit her husbands people. Mrs.
Downs will return Thursday.
The first and second grades are pre-
pairing a Christmas cantata which
they will give two weeks from Friday
in the M. e. church. The title is
what Happened to Santa" These
school programs always attract the
public for they get their moneys
worth is seeing what the little folks
can do.
The Standard Bearers will hold a
cocio1 meatinp at tho league room on
next Friday evening.
| Chris Hansen, who came year ago
from Denmark, has gone to Elk Point
where he will attend school.
Misses Mary Jase and Lizzie Smith
returned to their home at Denison
after a visit at the home of their
brother, John, on the Prairie.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Hatch are the
proud possessors of a fine new piano.
D. E. Bremser was in Denison on
business Monday.
Miss Ferne Butler, of Arion, spent
| the week end with her friend, Miss
Jennie Hallowell.
Alfred Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Jackson and children and Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie Holcomb drove down
to Galland's Grove Thursday to at
tend the big Thanksgiving services
held in the L. d. S. church. Elders
| w. A. Smith, of Independence, Mo-,
Iowa, preached. These good men
have preached here number of times
and have many friends who embrace
every opportunity to hear them again.
After the services were over all par
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full articles for gifts or for use in the
home.
Mrs. Rachael Clary, of Denison, Wis
tied last week with her sister, Mrs
f. NJ. Cole.
Blanchard, where she teaches in the
public schools, and spent her Thanks.
giving vacation with her parents. Shs
returned Sunday.
| A. E. Loring came down from Den
ison Sunday and began work Monday
for the town in the capacity of en-
gineer at the water house and street
commissioner He will also have
charge of the electric light plant when
it is put in operation. In the first
two duties he supersedes r. T. Baber
Mr.. Baber has been employed by the
city in one way or another for sever
al years, and has always been faithful
to his trust-a recommendation good
enough for any one, and it's one OF
which Mr.. Baber is worthy.
The school had it's usual Thanksgiv.
ing vacation of two days and teachers
and pupils alike were glad of the rest
but all seemed as glad to go back 10
the usual routine on Monday.
There was quite bit of excitement
at the Joe Ahart home a week ago
Sunday when Mrs. Ahart discovered
the stairway to be on fire, the flames
running riot in clothing hung therein
Two men passing by the house were
called in to help extinguish the fire,
and soon had it put out. There was
quite bit of damage done to the
house, besides goodly quantity of
clothing destroyed. A small insur.
ance was carried and this will help.
Mr.. Ahart put the house in good re
pair again. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Ahart
are we'll along in years and the excite
ment and shock have nearly disabled
them. They, however, consider them.
selves very fortunate that they were
able to secure help so radily to save
what they did.
Miss Sybil Woodruff went to Omaha
Friday to get acquainted with the new
brother down there. She returned on
Sunday to take charge OF her school
near here.
Mr. and Mrs. David Clark returned
Saturday from visit with relatives
at Vail.
Word to relatives here of the condi-
ton of Mrs. Kleeb says that she is in
no way improved and it is feared that
she can never rally. Many friends and
relatives here anxiously await word
from Artesia, N. NJ, where Mrs. Kleeb
is with her daughter, trusting to hear
that the danger point is past and that
she may be spared to her children.
| Miss Alfredo Bartel came last week
from Denison and is stopping at the j.
H. Young home.
One of Martin Weiland's boys has
been a great sufferer for the past
three weeks with what was at first
supposed to be rheumatism, but we
are told that it now seems to be the
result of a bruise at the joint, the
child being unable to bend the limb
at the knee, and it is feared that the
limb may remain permanently in that
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Brake expect to
celebrate their twenty-ffth wedding
anniversary next Saturday and the in.
vitations for the affair have been is
sued. A large company are invited to
help celebrate the occasion and make
it memorable day.
Mrs. Leslie Howarth's new resi-
dence is in the hands of the finishers,
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the plasterers having finished their
labors at Houston's house. J. H.
Rolls bungalow is about ready for &C.
cupancy. All three of these families
will be settled in their new homes be-
fore Christmas.
Mrs. Bert Thompson was taken to
the Denison hospital for treatment
last week and is still there. Latest
report says she is not much improved,
if any, Many friends of Mrs. Thomp-
son regret that she must suffer these
disabilities so often and trust that
she may find permanent relief from
them.
Earl Brake and wife have returned
to Dow City to reside. His father
has decided to quit the bakery and
give his time to the grocery depart
ment, so the bakery has been turned
over to Earl. Earl and his wife will
live with his parents until they can
secure house.
Miss Agnes Goddard had the pleas
ure of entertaining her friend, Miss
Emily Schneckloth, and mother, of
Denison, last Saturday. These two
young ladies were roommates at
Cedar Falls and greatly enjoy these
visits together.
Our local stage artists have decided
to put on play here during the holi-
days, and are making ready to pro-
duce it. The name of the play is
Hazel Kirke," twelve characters be-
ing used to stage it. The first re-
hearsal was held last Saturday even
ing. This is an old English play and
the setting is in England. The caste
is about the same as was used in last
years plays with two or three good
additions. O. J. Judd is drill master
and this assures the play-loving public
that the best that is in each player
! will be used to the best advantage.
These home talent affairs drew crowd
ed houses last winter and undoubted-
| ly will draw as good crowds this year.
| We will endeavor to obtain caste
| OF the characters for next week.
| Clark Sterrett went up to Anthem
last week and rented farm. He will
move his family there the first of
March. His son, Arley, accompanied
him on the trip. The Sterrett family
have been residents here for years
and will be greatly missed. We wish
them an abundance of prosperity in
! their new LOCATION.
Will Thompson met with painful
accident last Monday out at the Lee
Winn place. He had helped Mr.. Winn
butcher beef and in swinging it up
Mr.. Thompson fell distance of twelve
feet, breaking his right fore arm, dis
locating the wrist joint and badly
bruising his face. A physician was
summoned and reduced the fracture,
fixing Mr.. Thompson up as best he
could. He will undoubtedly be laid up
for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mott McHenry and
children went to Denison Saturday to
visit at the Isaac Howorth home.
They all attended church services in
Denison Sunday, returning home here
Sunday evening. They found their
homeward trip rather disagreeable on
account of the rain, wind, muddy
roads and darkness.
Rev. Baber, of Des Moines, spoke
in the M. E. church Sunday evening
on the temperance issue. He is sent
out by the anti-saloon league. 1t is
to be regretted that the night was so
stormy, thus cutting short the attend.
ance.
! Nelson Butler has leased of I. A. An.
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Lloyd Brake, of Logan, was Sun
day visitor here for few hours.
Willis Lintz celebrated his fortieth
birthday last Tuesday, which was a
bright, beautiful day, quite different
from the day forty years ago, as it
showed that day.
John Rath has husked 1923 acres of
corn which went As bushels to the
acre. He says farm yields averaged i
little better than usual this year.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Bison Valley Items

Mr. and Mrs Casey visited at Cooks
Sunday.
ed Grin bought some cattle from Geo
Allison Tuesday.
Bill McCauley has nav way OF farm.
ing he hoes, plants and cultivates all the
same day.
Forest Head took a flying trip to Den
yer.
Joe Wheeler gave gave dance at the
Fort Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs Todaroe spent Sunday al
the Stanner home.
The Misses Allisons and Lillian Nc
Cauley we're pleasant callers at the Grit
fiths home Friday.
Mrs Todaroe gave party at her home
Saturday night. A large crowd attend
ed and everybody reported a good time
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Fascinating sPor,

More and more Sportsman are com
ing to realization that shooting at the
Traps is about as clean and interesting
sport as can be conceived.
Sterdiness--celeriny of movements-.re
sourcefnlness-and ABOVE all, quickness
of the eye-are all called into play in
this Premier Outdoor Sport" Gun
clubs are being formed in all sections OF
the country, and tired business and fag-
ged professional men becoming rejuven-
ated and physically tit' because OF
indulgence in trap shooting. To break
the elusive, whirling clay birds with a
minimum OF misses, is what the trap
shooter strives for and the sport and
direct benefit he gets out OF it cannot be
equalled by any other form Of recreation.
But he must have good gun to in
sure good results. A fast gun-we.l.
balanced-patural pointing and nom
balkable. Such gun Is the Stevens
Repeating Shotgun. made in five styles
and listing from s25 to 500.
Write to j. Stevens Arms & Tool Co,
Chicopee Fall, Mass, Largest Makers
of Sporting Firearms in the World) for
full information on Stevens Repeaters
and name Of nearest dealer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
= News From Norton

Everything is growing fine at Norton
nowadays.
e. j. Haycook is going to have sale
July 10th, prior to his departure for
Europe.
The long delayed Childrens day pro-
yram came off last Sunday, June %.
1t was given by the Norton Sunday
School and assisted by the people oi
surrounding neighborhoods A very
line program, consisting OF duets, solos.
quartets, Songs by the school, recitations
and dialogues were rendered. Almos
hundred people we're present. Every
one seemed very well pleased and good
time was enjoyed by all. -
There will be a Fourt of JuIy celebra
ton on section 9, one mile north Of the
Norton school house. A good program
md ball game has been arranged fol
the day Everybody cordially invited
We forgot to state that Mr. McGill
gave the children a fine treat for child.
rens day,
Mr. John Woodland and family, Miss
rhrese Brockman and Mr. Seeby spent
Sunday at the Bremen home.
Allen Williams was very welcome
visitor at the Stoll home Sunday.
The Miss Daisy and Jessie Gair, &C.
companied by Louis Rinker and Henry
Gair, spent Sunday at the Woodarc
ranch.
Mr. Woodard is going to harvest his
alfalfa this week.
John Humborg and the Alflick boys
visited at the Humborg ranch Sunday.
Our friend henry Stoll is very ac-
comodating young gentlemen, when ht
cant find a girl he takes the whole fam
lily. Good for Henry.
Everyone is through planting crops
and now for the war with Russian This
tie. By Norton Scribe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28

The furnishings are being placed in
the new house, as we'll as the rooms
with bath in the present hotel, are the
Louis XVI style, all being finished in
neat, light enamel colorings, many be-
ing provided with twin beds.
The ground floor of the present AL
bany Hotel is being entirely remodeled,
allowing an extention Of all public
rooms in such a manner as to make
them most convenient and attractive.
New ideas are being brought out in the
most harmonious manner in all these
improvements. The main feature of
this ground floor improvement, will be
the long promenade which will extend
the entire length of the building. The
length of this promenade from the l7th
street entrance to the oppoaite side of
the building will be, approximately
3OOft with an average width of 32 IT.
Opening off frcm the corridor on the
California st. side of the building will
be the Albany's numerous Cafes. On
the Stout Street side, will be located
tho various small banquet rooms, pri.
vate dining rooms and parlours, while
at the extreme 18th street end Of the
Promenade will be the Albany's mag
nificent Crystal Ball Room, which will
be the finest room OF its kind in the
city. When these improvements are
completed The Albany will have in its
ground floor arrangement. one OF. the
most complete hotels for the handling
OF large gatherings of any Hotel in the
West.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Big Dance

A big dance was given by the Peter
son brothers in their fine hall at the
Alfred Peterson ranch near Sidney
A large crowd from Eastonville, PeytoD,
Calhan, Elbert and the surrounding
country were present. The hall was
decorated in very attractive manner
with cedar, spruce and pine and was
admired by all. A delicious supper Of
ice cream, cake and many other dain-
ties occupied the midnight hour. All
report good time and danced until
day light. Sintons Orchestra of Colo
RADIO Springs furnished the music.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Prosperity Ridge

Miss Gather Larsen OF Denver is Wis
iting her mother on the ranch.
Oliver Wood and daughter arrived
from Tara Iowa, Saturday and will
spend the summer on the ridge.
Truman Burkhart left Monday fol
FIT. Collins to visit his mother.
Miss Foster finished successful term
OF school in district 81, Friday. A splen-
ded program was rendered, after which
ice cream and cake was served, quite a
crowd was present aud all enjoyed the
event.
The Preacher Boy of Colo. who prea-
ches at the Bethel church, was pre-
sented with son and daughter, last
week as birthday present by his wife.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
OFFICIAL CALL FOR ElDERT COUNTY
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING

To be held Saturday, July 10th 1912
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
pursuant to the action Of tho RepubIi-
can State Central Committee. held in
Denver, Colorado, Feb. IL, 1919. Notice
is hereby given, that convention Of the
Republican voters OF Eibeft County Is
hereby called to meet 1t KiowA. Cello
RADIO July 10th. 1912. At which time
ten Qo) delegates will be selected to At
tend the Republican State Assembly at
Denver Colorado, July 31sr, 1912, for the
purpose Of nominating six (6) presiden-
tial electors to be voted for at the olec-
tipn to be held on Tuesday. November
9Th, 1912, and for the purpose Of placing
in and nominating candidates as follows
to be voted for at the primary election
to be held Tuesday September 10th 1912:
One United States Senator
One United States Senator ito fill va
cancy)
Two Congressman at large
One Justice OF the Supreme court
for 10 years.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State.
One Auditor OF State.
One State Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One Superintendent Of Public In.-
struction.
One Regent OF the State University
Ito fill vacancy
Two Regents Of the State University.
And for the transaction OF such other
business as may properly come before
the Assembly.
&. N. Gleason Thos F. Williams
Secretary Chairman
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Rock Butte

Albert Wight and family visited Will
Cantrels of FranktowD last week, Mr..
and Mrs. GINS Mulligan returned home
with them.
Ray Jones was through here on bust
ness last week.
Harry Lamont went to Denver Tues
day returning Wednesday.
Miss Anna Foster visited home folks
Saturday and Sunday Miss Leta Brown
accompanied her.
Last Tuesday as Will Peterson was
almost home when one Of the fas.
teners on the buggy shaft broke and
being unable to hold the horse which
ran through several fences with the
shafts sill fastened to him cutting him
self quite badly and tearing up the
buggy.
Mrs al ralbet suffered serious re
lapse last Tuesday.
Mrs Clara Howe is at home taking
care OF her mother Mrs AL Talbot.
Mrs Christiansen is at the home of hei
parents Mr. and Mrs AL Talbot quite
sick.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
TEREsT ELHERT. EBERT COUNTY couNTRv
Items From Sunny Side

A number of the boys attended the
party Todaroes. All had a fine time.
Forest Head went to Denver last week
Mrand Mrs Stills we're guests at the
Alfred Maui home Sunday afternoon.
Tom Williams separator blew up last
Monday night tearing the separator to
pieces.
Mr. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs Bowen and
Mr. and Mrs Barnes were guests at the
Burnside home Sunday.
Mrs. Schonewies and Mrs Leefe and
children are spending two weeks With
friends.
Mrs. Wrocklo fl went to Denver Sun
day to visit her son.
Mrs Ida Elsner OF Denver is visiting
her relations in this vicinity.
Alfred Maui, while laying floor in
his COW barn, slipped and fell against a
beam breaking his collar bone.
Mr. and Mrs r. o. Maui, Mrs Schone.
wise, Mrs Leefe and children were
guests for dinner at the Janner home.
Miss Cox was caller at r.. o. Mauls
and Tom Burnsides
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Fondis and Vicinity

The many friends OF Ray Cox will
rurlock California
Mrs Williams OF Denver spent week
with her neice, Mrs j. NJ. Cigar.
Ed Grin had business in this locality
this week.
Mrs Steenburg visited Mrs Gheen
Monday.
Mrs George Conarroe and family we're
pleasant callers at Mrs Cheer Sunday
We hear that those wedding bells will
ring again in the near future, not SC
many miles away.
Crops in this vicinity are looking fine
The Postmaster "Generslr of Fondis
spent sunday with his sister and broth
er-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Collins.
Mr. and Mrs G. B. Hollems we're trad
ing in Elbert last Saturday.
Mr. Ruby of our town snd Mr. Ford
who is out from Denver. made busi
ness trip to Elbert last Saturday.
j. S. Gheen was in Elbert Saturday
day on business.
Mr. Tanner made a business trip tc
Joe McFarlands last Saturday.
Mr. Cigar is getting quite number Of
new cream customers, and is shipping
his cream to Denver every other day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Correspondence
BY Oar Regular orresponds nts
Big Springs and vicininty

The heaviest rams we have had fol
the past two years fell last Friday even.
ing, it done some damage in washing
on the hill sides. But we think the
benefit on the grain will be worth more
Mr. Joe tanner lost one of his thor
oughbred jersey COWS.
Mr. Gheen7is building poarch and a
new barn for H. A. Roehling.
There will be basket picnic in the
pines near the Big Springs on the 4th,
of July. Everybody come and have a
good time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
4TH. OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

ELBERT will have a big Fourth OF
July Picnic and day chucked full OF
amusements. A. Ball Game, bronko
busting and racing will occupy the day
Bring your basket filled with fried
chicken and pickles and eat together
in the grove at the Fair grounds. A
big dance in the oaks hall at night.
SIDNEY will celebrate the Fourth in
Coles Grove. Refreshments will be
served on the grounds. Enough at
traction for the day. Every body invited
kELTONS- GROVE located miles
north east OF Elbert. Picnic at grounds
all day and dance at Richard Mauls new
Hall in the evening. Everyone invited
to come and have good time
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Notice to Woodmen

woodnen OF the World take Notice
that at the last regular meeting mo-
ton was passed, changing the meeting
nights from Tuesdays to the 3rd and
4th Saturdays Of each month. By max
ing this change it is hoped that the
ranchmeu and farmers will find IT more
convenient to attend.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many friends
who SO kindly assisted US in the sickness
death and burial OF our beloved son and
brother, also for the lovely flowers
May Gods richest blessings rest on you
all is the earnest prayer of his mother
and sister.
Mrs. E. J. Burnett
Mrs. L. d. Rice
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28

1t is now well known tlat not more
than one case Of rheumatism in ten re-
quires any internal treatment whatever
All that is headed is free application
Of Chamberlains Liniment and mass
aging the parts at each application. Try
1t and see how quickly it will relieve the
pain and soreness. For sale by All
Dealers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-06-28
ebert events
A Brief Summary OF Local nsp
DoiGs ur'as the Past week


Miss Nellie Black was in Den.
yer the first Of the week where
she attended the wedding of
Miss Emma Reel. She returned
home Thursday evening.
John Butch, who has been
working in the San Louis Valley.
for Chas Danks, returned Thurs
day evening to Ebert, where he
will work. Chas Danks will ar
rive soon and will get his thrash
ing outfit ready for the fall crop.
Alex Brazelton returned from
Denver Thursday evening and
reports his wife, who recently
underwent an operation, getting
along fine.
DR. Denny and little son Robert
A. G. Putnam, and AL Cornforth
left Thursday for Palmer Lake,
where they will spend a few days
fishing.
Jewell and Fritz Peterson spent
the first of the week with Ed
Pring, near Monument Colorado.
Racing was their arrend.
Tom Burnside of lower Conan
che was chatting with the boys
on our streets one day the first
of the week.
Mrs A. G. Cornforth returned
home Sunday night, from the
hospital where she recentlv un-
derwent a serious operation.
Her many friends are glad to
see her back and wish her a
speedy recovery.
Mrs J. r. Close and daughter
Vera were in Denver the fore
part Of the week visiting. They
returned home Thursday evening
DENTIST COMING Will be
in Ebert Friday July 5 & IL, Eas
tonville, Saturday July 6, Kiowa,
Saturday July 13. Prepared to
do all kinds of high class dental
work.
Dir Denny and family returned
home from Denver Sunday even
ing, where little Elizabeth had
an operation performed on her
throat, having her toncils re-
moved, she is now getting along
fine.
Mrs Mart Frasier and children
are visiting friends and relatives
around Ebert. They returned
to their home in Boulder Tues
day evening.
Lost-A bunch of Keys. finder
please return same to Tribune
Office and receive reward.
Mrs VIM. Dittemore had sys-
TEN of tightening conductors put
on lier residence. w. C. Turner
of Denver doing the work.
MARRIED. Mr. Harold
Smith and Miss Emma Rec
were united in marriage at the
home of the formers brother or
June 25th. 1912 at 8 p. m.
Those who witnessed the Ger
mony were: Mr. Smith, Mr. and
Mrs Dan Detwiler and family
Mr. and Mrs Earl Ruggles ant
family. Mr. and Mrs Ruggles ant
family Mr. and Mrs Laughin ant
family, Miss Nellie and Esthe
Black and Miss Smith. Mr. an,
Mrs King. The newly marrie'
couple will be at home on 81
Julian Street, Denver