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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Congregational { hurch Notes


Mrs. Dobcll's Younger Adults
Bible Glass certainly deserved all
the Star Glass" banners the Sun
day School owned last Sunday.
Fully fifteen visitors were accord
ed in addition to almost perfect
attendance of enrolled members.
We hope the class will do it again
and make things so interesting
that all the visitors will become
regular members.
The young peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor will hold its
monthly Social and business
Meeting at the home of Miss
Thelma Adams this coming Satur-
day evening. All young people
OF the church and congregation
cordially invited.
The Ladies Aid Society is meet
ing this Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. f. n. Kelsey. Fin
al arrangements are being made
for the Christmas Bazaar and Cafe
terra luncheon to be held Saturday
of next week, Dec. 18th.
While quite convenient for the
other sunday services, the Court
House has been far from an Ideal
place for the meeting of the Junior
Christian Endeavor Society. IN
til othcrarrangements are perfect
ed the Junior meeting will there
fore be discontinued.
A force of twelve men have been
steadily at work on the concrete
foundation of the church. The
weather has been ideal as to tenn
perature though bit moist on
Monday 1t is expected that the
full plans and specifications will
be out before the end of this week
so that bids for the supcrstructure
can be invited.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Methodist Church Notes.

The Standard Bearers had Il sue
cessful time at their Bazaar there
was good patronage and the sale
netted nearly $1,000. The supper
was also well patronized,and al
together both the Ladies Aid ana
the Standsrd Beares are to be con-
graduated. So many neds have
to be supplied that The funds will
soon find their proper channels,
which will yet be not full.
The services on Sunday were all
well attended. At the morning
service the Sacrament of Baptism
was administered to two infants.
Any other parents desiring to have
their children baptized will kindly
communicate with the Pastor.
DR.. Fulkerscn's addresses were
very much appreciated. The Ep-
worth League Room was quite
full when he addressed the Leagues
on the need of reaching out of
themselves in efforts to help others.
Living for something outside of
yourself is the great safeguard
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
How the Doctor Won His Way
to the Foremost Rank on
the Platform.

-
!. w. sl1rty-ehtee YEAH u xRe DF.
James Hedley turned his attention to
the Lyceum platform and through
much toll and sacrifice won his way to
the foremost rank. DIR. Iedley is of
Anglo-Saxon and Huguenot extraction
and was born in that ancient and his.
toric county of England. Yorkshire
BY vlrtuenof his heritage the doctor
possesses dramatic. poetic. pathetic
and humorous characteristics. Coming
out of on%h of humanity's battlcfelds.
his heart 1Sin sympathy with the COM
mon peopH
His frs lecture was "The Sunny
Side of Life" delivered in 1881 at
Brookville, Pa. 1t was an instantane-
GUS success. The doctor has lectured
nearly 5000 times in all parts of Amer
lea and has been an inspiration to
many now famous men and women,
including DR.. Fox. James Whtcomb
sham and the philistine, Elbert Hub
bard, DIR. Hedley resides at Cleve-
land, o.. in an old fashioned house in
the midst of grand maple trees and
hedges Of roses. where he spends a
pHtion of each year with his wife.
Sns and daughter. He is prominent
in the civic life Of his home city and
is the orator at the banquets and pub
lie functions of the chamber Of indus
try. He is sixty years of age and In
the prime of n splendid career.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04

From Il spectators point of view
the first Basket Ball game of the
season between HoIyoke and Jules
burg on last Thursday evening
showed that the visiting team was
outclassed by our boys, the score
being IA to , in favor of Sedg-
wick County High. Or boys
did some very good team work
and showed that they had had
thosough training and that Prof.
Bolinger is well qualified coach.
The visitors were gentlemen in
every respect and with proper
training no doubt will make a good
basket ball team.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
High School Notes

The boys think the orchestra
will do much towards winning
games in the future.
Monday morning Miss Eismann
spoke to the student body on the
new color Photography which is
being perfected by the Luthe,
Burbank Society.
Wednesday morning, Mr.. C. NJ.
Robson is expected to talk to the
students during the Assembly
Exercises.
The students will learn some of
the fundamentals of Parliamentary
Drill on Thursday of this week.
Watch for the announcement
of the date Of the next program
of the Literary Society. This
meeting will be in charge of the
Senior Glass, members of which
will appear in musical selections,
readings, and comic debate. A
good program will await you.
Holyoke went down to defeat,
a crushing defeat. by the S. c. II.
S. quintette Thanksgiving night.
The visiting team was completely
out clipsed from the first by the
fast basket work of the S. G.. II. S.
lads. At the end of the first half
the score stood fifty-fivc to one
against them, vet they played the
game to finish in the face of GER
tain defeat. Our boys played ex-
ceptionally well for their first
game of the season. In the second
William Brown took Russell
SCOTS place at Ce nterand Hileman
replaced Troy at Guard. Tie last
few moments of play saw Il pretty
piece Of work by Captain Parker
and Chester Law. 1t was seen
that they had more than their
share of players SO they quietly
changed positions to the amaze
ment Of the visitors. When time
was called IA to ) was chalked up
on the score board. This was bv
far the greatest number of baskets
ever make by the S. G.. II. S. in
one game. A large and enthusias-
tic crowd loya!ly Supported the
team finacially and by their pre-
Sence.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
District rs

fev. Waller preached at our
school house last Sunday after.
noon at three O'Clock.
Mr.. Oscar jacobson left Sutur.
day for Geneva, Nebraska. He
was called there by the serious
illness of his brother.
The Sunday School celebrat.
ed Thanksgiving at the school
house by banquet at noon. Miss
Bolin gave a short school oro-
sram at ten O'clock a. m.
Mrs. F.. Sherman entertained
q number of her friends at a com
forter lacking, Saturday of last
week. Three comfortcrs were
tackled after which the hostess
served an elaborate dinner to about
twenty five guests.
The money realized from the
box supper. recently held at the
school house, more than covered
the balance due on the school or
gan. The small amount over will
be placed on the Sunday School
song book fund.
Mr.. Albert French and family
LETT for Joliet, Illinois to visit rela-
tives for several weeks.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Stationery Proposals.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board of
County Commissioners of Sedgwick
County, Colorado. until Tuesday; Dec,
ember 3Oth, 1913. at 10 O'Clock A. M,
for the furnishing of al! books, blanks,
stationery, records. printing, litho-
graphing and such other office supplies
as may be required by the County OF
Sedewick for the year 1914.
BY order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
Lily z. Labaree, County Clerk.
first pub. Dec. 4, last pub. Dec =,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Congregational Bazaar

The annual Bazaar held by the
Ladies Of the Congregational
Church will he held this year in
the rear room of the Citizen s
National Bank Building on Satur-
day, Dec. 18th. The fancy articl-
es that the Ladies will have for
sale including line of very at.
tractive aprons will be for sale.
The Cafeteria lunch which will be
served, will be both interesting
and attractive. Don't fail to at
tend this sale and lunch.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
NOTICE TO
CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received
tor the construction of the First
Congregational Church up to
and including Wednesday, Dec.
18th. 1913. The plans and
specifications may be seen at
the office of the Secretary, Room
10. Post Office Block, on and
after December 8, 1918. The
Church Building Committee re.
serves the right to reject any
and all bids.
The Church Building Committee
L. w. Eversman, Chairman.
r. }. Dobell, Secretary.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
For Sale at a Sac, ifice

32G acres, North halfo Section
33. Township II North, Range 46
Vest near Sedgwick. 1872 acres
below the Julesburg ditch, 1853
acres above. Land fenced all
down hill to , beet dumps. \. ID.
Davis 1922 East 9th Ave, Den
yer, Colorado.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Highlanders Entertain

The Highlanders Lodge had a
royal good time on last Monday
night. The entertainment consist.
ed of dance for the members in
the Opera House and supper in the
Lodge room. Some 80 guests
were in attendance.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Home Talent Plav.

remember the home talent play
Irish Cheer at the Opera House Friday
evening Dec. 5tn, at s O'CLOCK. Ad-
mission 25 and 50 cents. Tickets on
sale at Cleveland's Drug Store.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Money to Loan

upon improved cultivated farms
approved water rights. Funds always
on hand. Write US for Particulars.
Reed & Pstten, Boulder Colorado.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04

Lost between w. NJ. Labaree's
store and the Methodist church on
Monday night a Brown Fur. Re-
turn to Mrs. ID. NJ. Cook.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
For Sale

Full BIooded Rhode Island Red
Cockerals-Sl. 90. The cockeraIs
are cheaper now than will be next
spring. Mrs. X. J. Dobsll.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Christmas Shoppers

You will do we'll to consult the
Advertisers in this paper in prr-
chasing your Holiday presents.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Agent at Ovid

ii. c. Naddock was installed on
Monday as the new agent for the
l.. Z. K. K. at Ovid.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
Rain and Snow

A fine rain and snow has been falling over
Sedgw,ck and Deuel. Counties since Sun.
day night
Nearly one inch moisture has fallen
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04
First Basket Ball Game

At High School Auditorium. Dec. sth.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1913-12-04

The boys think the orchestra
will do much towards winning
games in the future.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
es Win Doubeheaders; Willie Richie Retains His Title
Cutshaw, New Star of the Dodgers
YOungster at Second Base Is
Keeping Brooklyn Team
Up in Front Row.

New York, July 5.-While the pop
eyed baseball fans who are breathless-
" following the fortunes Of the two
major leagues are balancing one mans
playing against another's, it would be
well for them to pause and consider
the case of second basemen Cutshaw. Of
the Brooklyn National team.
While it is not going to be set forth
for CUtshaw that he makes Johnny
Evers in his palmiest days look like
an indian cigar sign, nor yet that he has
Wrested the laurels from Eddie Collins s
marble brow. this is what can be said
of him with an air of defiance to all
baseball critics. namely. JO-Wit- that
said Cutshaw is a yOungster who has
within two months play pushed him
self into the rarified atmosphere where
dwell those choice and shining spirits
known as baseball stars While he
may be lacking little of the dash Of
Collins or o. Doyle, his efficiency at
second bag is growing more cOnspicu-
Gus every day and the prediction is
hereby made that before he is many
years older iH the game he Will stand
second to none as guardian Of the key
stone pillow
The way 'Cutsaaw goes after the ball
whether il is up in the air or on the
ground. to the right or left or behind
him. is of the Hans Wagner order
Cutshaw is hitting the ball to the tone
Of over 300. This is one eNplanatiOG
why the Dodgers Gre fraterniZing with
the pennant cOntenders-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
CROSS GIVES SLEEP
PUNCH TO ANDERSON

Los Angeles. Cal, July 5.-With a
right swing TO the jaw, Leach Cross.
the New York lightweight finished
Bud Anderson, OF oregon. in the 18th
round Of what was carded TO have been
a 20 round battle at The Vernon arena
yesterday
The blow landed with terrific force
and Anderson was out for more than
four minutes.
The Oregon boy had been a favOrite
at odds as high as two to one When
he went down he struck with loud
thud and his inertenss as he lay in the
ring silenCed the usual plaudits for the
winner The crowd feared he was dead
Cross. instead Of retiring from the
ring. bent anNiOusly over his PROSTATE
adversary and when Anderson finally
rallied the vanquished pugilist was
helped 10 his corner by the victor An
derson was so weak that he was carried
to his dressing room.
Cross had the fight all the way In
the second round he sent the Oregon
boxer sDrawling upon his back. In
the succeeding rounds the New Yorker
punished Anderson severely, while
avoiding nearly every blow the Oregon
boy aimed at him.
AnderSOn'S face and body was
pounded numerically
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05

HE. LOUIS, No, July 5-Nothing but
~ Johnny AIcGraw's jockeyship
~ leems TO lift the noses Of the
Giants to the front in the National
league race. from year to year. The
club goes up" under pressure, like
the prize winner in an airship contest
The worlds series Of last year was
one Of the worst played, defensively,
ever staged for the championship.
MatheWsOn pitched three games, all
splendid from the fingers stand
point, and deserving Of victory The
nearest his support would let him at
tain TO it was a draw.
Errors cost the Giants the cham
piOnship beyond a doubt
This year the same deplOrable IN
certainty on defence is being shown
whenever the Giants reach a critical
place
McGraw is the 0ne factor that keeps
the team in the hunt, with Indifferent
management the Giants would be lucky
to be a One-twO-three club.
Apparently their chief defect is lack
Of courage or reliability when the
pinch cOmes-at least some of the men
have more than once shown eXcitabil-
ity under pressure.
Connie Mack must view with salts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05

I faction the evidences Of "rattles" to
be observed in the Giants and Phillies
the two teams that apparently are
( to fight for the privilege Of meeting
the White Elephants next October. Old
Man Mathewson is the only formidable
part of either machine
They are sounding taps over Johnny
COulOn's championship career. COu-
Ion is in hospital as the result Of a
battering given him by frankie Burns,
Chicago reports have it. In reality COu-
Ion has been aiing for some time, and
his intimate friends avoided mention
ing the fact to prevent opponents
from getting the bunch and taking ad-
vantage Of it in fights. It will be
impossible for COulon TO even train for
several months according to the latest
/. Information. This puts ban on the
proposed battle between himself and
Kid Williams. As matters now stand
COulOn, unless he needs the where
Withal, is foolish to ever fight the
sturdy John GutenkO-which is the
way Kid Williams may sign his name
TO marriage license some day. As it
stands now he can quit the game a
title holder-sOmething no champion
has yet been able to do. If we except
Jack Johnson, who was forced out and
did not quit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
CHAMPION WILLIE RITGHIE KNOCKS OUT
.JOE RIVERS IN THE eleventh ROUND
Wicked Right Gross Ends the Ambition Of the Mezi-
can Battler to Wear the Lightweight Crown.
Ritchie's Blows, Straight From the Shout
der, Stop Bushes by Rivers.

body and a left to the jaw Rivers's
onslaught was so great he fell to the
mat from its force 1t was Rivers
round and Richie seemed worried
Round Four.
Rivers. covering up, penetrated his
opponents guard, hooking thrice with
let's to the body. A right cross to the
law almost flOOred the champion A
closing fusiIIade Of rights and let's
by Rivers gave him the round
Round Five.
After receiving several straight le1ts
20 the face. Rivers landed two LETT
facers and a fierce midring rally fol-
lowed Richie kept up a hot pace
till the round ended and took his seat
with the crowd cheering 1t was
Ritchie's round
Round Six.
Rivers rushed Richie throughout the
sixth round, but was clearly OutpOinLed
by him. 1t was Bitchie's round
Round Seven
Richie clearly OutbOIed Rivers, de-
Iivering lightningli1e blows to the
Mexican's mouth and face and opening
an eve Suddenly the Mexican threw
himself at the champion and all but
sent him between the ropes Rivers
kept up his rushing tactics until the
ben sounded 1t was an even round
Round Eight
Rivers took the aggressive, but after
some sparing the champion sent IN a
trio Of facers. bringing blood from
and they fought to a cHnch, Rivers
missing several terrific swings. It was
Ritchie's round.
Round Nine
Rivers opened with a clean left
hook to the Jaw The champion. how
ever. covered fiercely with right and
left short arm blows to the jaw RiY-
ers then worked two rights TO the Jaw
that evened I'D the round
Round Ten.
Rivers rushed and only Ritchie's
clever defensive work saved him from
several face jOlts. Ritchie then almost
lifted the Mexican off his feet with
terrific Uppercut to the jaw Ritchie's
round
Round Eleven
The champion scored twice with
rights to the Jaw and Rivers took the
count Of nine. Gasping, he rose to his
feet but almost Immediately a left up
perCut to the jaw. followed with a right
cross to the same place. sent Rivers s
championship ambitions a glimmering-
The referee declared Richie the win
ner-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05

AN FRANCISCO. Calf, July 5--A
wicked right cross-the same blow
~ which forced Ad WOlgast to foul
away the lightweight championship
after feeling its sting-prOved too
great a stumbling block to Joe Rivers
in his attempt to Wrest the lightweight
title from champion Willie Rltchler the
MeNican being Knocked out IN Jn5 LL .5
round of a scheduled 20 round DaJIle
here yesterday.
Immediately preceding the knockout
Richie tOppIcd his victim over for the
count of nine with a pOnderOus right TO
the jaw, and another right to the chin.
preceded by a left to the stomach
settled Rivers's chances as light
weight contender.
The fight throughout was vlc1ously
contested. and twice during the opening
rounds it looked as though RIVERS
might win Ritchle's wonderful ring
Eeneralship and ability to strike emec-
lively straight from the shoulder with
either hand. Offset the MeXican's ire
mendOUs swings, which frequently
found their mark. and it was not long
before Rivers became disheartened and
pinned his faith solely on wildly gagged
'-haymakers"
Little Betting at RIngside.
There was very little betting at the
rinEside and no change in the over
night odds which favored Richie at
10 TO & In some instances Richie
money was offered at 10 to g.
Richie entered the ring at 2-21- He
was followed Immediately by Rivers
Weather conditions were perfect and
the attendance was about 1000.
Time was called at 2-Z9 o'clock
Round One
Richie met the Mexican's rushes and
put in a right uppercUt to the jaw He
then whipped a right and left to the
jaw Rivers then took command and
worried the champion with several
let's 10 the jaw The round was even
Round Two.
Richie drove a right and left to
body and then whipped his right 10
the Jaw Rivers fought back fiercely
and Ritchie bled slightly from the
mouth Rivers landed a terrific left
to the solar plexus, slipping TO his
knees Ritchie staggered his man
with a right cross to the jaw as the
bell rang. Rivers had the advantage
OF the round
Round Three.
After Ritchie had driven a fOrcetul
left to the jaw. the Mexican staggered
the champion with two rights TO the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
ERRORS COST GAME
FOR CLIFF HILL
FL PasO SOuthpaT. Pitching for Waco,
Loses Game After Allowing Only
Three Hits to Dallas Giants.

Dallas, Tex, July 5.-CIeaner and
Opportune hitting won for the Dallas
Giants against the Waco NavigatOrs
here yesterday in the second cantO OF
a double shift. by the score of to /.
Although Cliff Hill. the FL Paso south
paw. allowed but three hits and the
navigatOrs got five. they were UnaEle
TO place them Clearly. and. aided by
three errors. the Giants walked away
with the long end of the score.
This is the first defeat of the Pass
City twirler this season. As evidence
that Hill is considered permanent fix
ture to the team, manager Carson
worked him against the lea cue leading
Giants, and but for errors. and the
failure Of the team to hit behind him
would have won the game.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
FOUR BOUTS AT JUAREZ
10 GO At CATCH WEIGHTS

Probably the first show that has a
card made up entirely of Catchweights
will be staged at the Juarez arena Sun
day afternoon Eight boxers with local
regulations have been billed to meet in
four bouts over the short route
Frank FOwser. the local weller. IS
billed to meet Lefty Floyd. the negro
lightweight. in a 10-rOund bout as the
windup Spider MOffatt, the Oklahoma
bantam, is booked to clash with Young
Gene, in return bout. Kid Lee. of Ell
PasO. and Kid Harrison are listed to go
in the second preliminary. while Bob
York and Walter GRAY. of San Antonio.
viii meet in fOur-round curtain
raiser.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
JESS WILLARD HAS EASY
VICTORY OVER AL WILLIABIi

Reno. New. July 5.-Jess Willard. the
Kansas cowboy. had a walkOver in bis
fight with Al Williams The fight was
stopped in the eighth round, when Il
was seen that Williams was unable to
continue.
Williams took a severe Furnishing.
but was no match for his taller,
stronger and more experienced oppO-
nent- Williams was a CORY sight when
the referee raised Wizards hand he
was bleeding from mouth and nose and
his eyes were almost closed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05

FL PaSO took four of the seven
events in the field meet which was
held preceding the game. Nellis won
the long throw from centerfield TO the
plate and the glove that went with IT.
Porter was second.
Robinson. Kiefer and Gurtz all made
the circuit Of the bases in Is - sec
Onds and on the toss of a coin Curt
won a pair of shoes In the accurate
throw to second base from home, Pom
erOy, Of FL PasO won, by hitting the
target Steiger. Of Hurley, hit the edge
Of the target, knocked it over and got
q box Of cigars
Clark and Curt tied in the hunt and
run to first, both making the distance
in 3 % seconds Clark won the toss
and the hat that went with it. While
they split $3.50 in money.
Robinson won the dash which was
supposed to be 100 yards, but was
nearer 25. He got a bat bag, and Arm
strong. also of Hurley, got the five
pounds of candy for second place.
Jackson Won the feeders glove for
fungO hitting, and Moore was second
A baseball shirt was Won by Mason
who threw seven out of 10 balls over
the pan, while Porter was second with
out of 10 The players OF the two
teams were the only contestants.
F'irecracEers Furnish Fun.
DR.. James McCammanL and VIII J.
Watson made some fun for the crowd
by running half way around the bases
and back home. The Andreas brothers
entertained the grand stand by shoot
ing off fireCrackers-
About 40 automobiles were parked
on the grounds. All of these machines
were filled and the grand stands were
packed with people who went to see
the game
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
DUNDEE WINS FIGHT
WITH TOMMY DIXON

Albuquerque. \. NJ. July SIN a
fight that was fought at a whirlwind
pace for 10 rounds, Johnnie Dundee. Of
New York, got the decision over Tom
my Dixon, Of Kansas City. winning on
pOiLts- The fight was vicious. wi-h
Dixon showing flashes in the last
ing for the New York boy to put over
a knockout blow
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-05
BENNY CHAVEZ PUTS
HARRY DELL TO SLEEE

Trinidad. Colo. July 5.-Benny
Chavez. OF Trinidad. defeated Harry
Dell. Of san Francisco, by a knockout
in the 11th round Of a scheduled 20
round bout at the Central park
arena Friday. Chavez made the great
est fight in his ring career, leading
by a big margin in every round but
three. Dell was game throughout but
was gradually worn down by the con-
tinuaI boring in Of the local boy
Dell took the count OF 10 late In
the nth. after having been fOored
three times by straight rights Chavez
was fresh at the last and without
scratch.