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Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
Robert Gay. Old
Settler Of County
Dies in The South

Robert Y. Gray, an old settler Of
Gunnison County, died at his home
in Southwest on March l2. Death
resulted from throat trouble which
had been troubling him for some
time.
Rev. Gray lived on the Cebolla
valley in the very early times, and
later became = resident Of Pitkin.
Colorado, where be lived for . nun.
Der Of years. He came TO this coun-
try in 1853 and settled in New
jersey where he lived for twenty
wears. In 1883 he went TO the
Moody Bible Institute in Chicago
and prepared for the ministry. In
1890 be. wss sent - . missionary to
the Sioax Indiaas in Northern
Nebraska Afterwards he spent
some time in farming. bet d voted
most Of his time to the ministry.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
ELECTION IN OTHER
TOWNS OF COUNTY

City elections in the other sowns
Of the county were quiet At Cres-
ed Butte and Narble there were two
tickets in the 6eld, but At Pitkin
only one party w.s represented on
the ballot and only % votes were
cast.
Johu Arnett, running on the Citi
sens ticket was eiected mavor of
Crested Butte. He received 3ll
votes while Andy Moshes. the leader
of the labor ticket, polled 81 votes.
The votes cast for trustees Who are
elected for two years are - follows;
Mike Mu6sh, Labor, 147; James Raj
ston, Labor, l5S; Oscar Rolf, Labor.
40: Maurice Roth, Citizens, ll4;
Frank Songer, Citizens, l32; Will
an Whalen, Citizens, las; Fred
Gulliford OF the Labor ticket was
elected marshall for one year. He
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
Yesterday Was Red
Letter Day For he
School Athletes

Yesterday wss "red letter day" fol
the athletes Of the high schoo
Athletic hoDors were conferred in
form OF the big red letter %" Il
boy or girl Of the high school can
wear q red &C. ON his or her sweat
CT, he or she can walk in the athle.
tic linelight of the high school.
The wesrers o: the letter 20" were
msde known yesterday. when Mr.
JoAnson, coach Of the boys basket
ball team, presented letters to the
following men who we're considered
20 have won the coveted prize;
Verne Msuer. Captain. Fred Za-
eeldes, Ralph Stone. Chester Pittser.
Richie Walker and Arthur Chinery.
These are boys who made up the
best basket ball team that ever rep
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
neW GENERAL
u|lllleel ne
MARBLE @,

Robsst o. Stsalsy Who hes bsss
intsvssAsd in The Colorado Ysls Mar
ss Coopsay Tor so.s time. hss
ensa sppointsd Gessrsl Manager d
dAst company st . meetine Of the di
sDotoss Asld in New York City. rhs
Gppoisensat ssems to hsve mst the
Oassa approved Of The essirs citi.
'@1hip Of ~ to~a u nashls, 80
- Ulsscsly issssssSs6 a sapioySd
- ~ company. Those Who kno~
VI. etsaley ssy that he is . capable
masble man and hes splendid exscs-
tiss ability. Mr.. Stanley 10 we'll &C.
quainted with the situation ut Mar
bic.
Concerning present prospects for
nav contracts for the marble com
psRy, the Marble Booster prints the
fo!lowing in last weeks issue,
dispatches to the Denver papers
from Washington one day this weeA
indicsse that the Yule Marble Co.
has . fine chance to get the four mil
lion dollar contract for the Lincoln
memorial to be erected in Washing
ton. The dispatches said that the
Colorado Senators. Shafroth and
Tho0ss have both Interested them
selves in boosting for the product Of
their home state and they have sue
ceeded in getting the commissioners
in charge Of the product to include
Yule marble in their re-
quest for bids.
'Sssstor Shafroth called on Com
missioner Cullum and explained the
SUPERIOR qualities of Yule marble,
and cited the numerous public build
Ings already constructed of this ma
lerial.
From what have been able to
earn, the Senator told Cullom,
colorado marble is superior to any
hing found in the United States and
he equal of Carrara or any other
marble in the world
The Lincoln Memorial item
which failed of enactment at the last
ongrcss through the veto Of the
'undry civil bills. is certain to be in
,luded in the measure agreed to be
passed early during the special ses-
ion and bids will be called for as
oon - possible thereafter.
The appropriation is $4.00o.O00,
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
0ouosUo0 A0anaas -
Oo1n1o 0o000 q -.
VoooSO Aooosllno
= 0oU law
9u 01Ao nojecIS
oan1DeouAUovyAsouoAonn
01ooo = 0oa0 q
0aGhnonoun

The Eve ae9bess of the sdvisoyv
sossd Psosidsd for by the new Hish.
wey Co@siss'os Act, we're appoint
- BY Govessos Ammons last Tue.
dsy. They ere; John M. Kuykea-
dali ef Dsavsr, Leonard T. Curtis
Of Cosossdo springs. Charles R. Me-
Lain Il Canon City. Charles Z. Herr
OF Dsrsaoo, and L. Boyd walbridss
of Assker.
Although the personnel Of thu
new advisory board is not wssl
known IN this county. IL is generally
believed that this board with Thom-
~ j. Ehrhsrt, Who 10 COMMISSIONS
will be fair and impartial and thss
0sanisoa nssd have no fear Of be-
ing overlooked.
This bossd viil meet asssterly
So ssdis - appso~s the acts q
the comwissioner. All appropris-
t'ons of the state monies for rosd
building as made by the comisrioner
must be approved by this advisory
board. The members of this board
serve without pay but receive their
necessary expenses.
Although there are about sev.n
hundred thousand dollars in tho
State Highway fund, it is believed
only about half Of this amount will
become available this year, as the
other half of the fnnd has been
loaned for another purpose. Under
the terms Of the new law, counties
desiring state aid. must put up an
equal amount with the state In
counties where the work is expen-
slve and the assessed valuation low.
the state may advance five times the
amount expended by the county
In some instances the state NAV
bear the entire cost of the road
work.
As the Chafee County commits
sioners are going to complete the
Monarch Pass road on the other
side of the hill. it is generally sup
posed that the Gunnison County
will not hesitate 10
put the road on this side of the Pass
in good shape. With a good auto
mobile road all the way from Dem
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04

received :S9 votes. His opponent
James Gardner, Was given l2l
votes. For Clerk and Records
Richard Willisms Of the Labor tic.
ket won by II votes over John Ros.
man, citisens. Charles L. Rosa, run
ming On the Citisens ticket, was elec.
ted Treassfer By IL votes. His op.
ponent was LA~reuce Bitter. John
Hincherman received the largest
number Of votes for police magis-
trate. He was rsnnlne o. lie Lab
or ticket and was given 163 votes.
Mike Welch of the Citisens ticket
received l4O votes for police magis
:rate.
At Marble. the Peoples party
seem to have won out all around.
Charles Tichasser of the Peoples
party was elected mayor Of the town
Cuutinued o. Sfvfh p~~a
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
GUNN|S0N CITY VOTED DRY
d. 6lacksNnck Civu
aSpieaSd Paailiaa
49, euniD = ouunluo 2
0hannnnDd ouslmAuu
- Co.

d. Il 3 un.ksAusa, uusueiuruiun
If sAis ciAv, hss sossVssd . prsiiaian
y - Dspsssas,A q GaaiAs1ia 4
Spesss.AssS, SsssA CsssAi.s. -
tskss sAs pasisioa uadss D.. =. q.
kaep sAe - cAases u ~ ~
nilk sad ossk~ sasissAios, - -
lsss wet.ssAsy V ssLs ~ - -
dstiss. He wih ssesivs .. sasau1
sslasy u e3,0O0 IN kis .ss ps.inisn.
Lsss fsll d.. blssassook ssgAso
wisA Dr., Kopp = ncaly, Cs,sss1s.
whsss ths laassr wss u cAssas = -
Colorado iavsssiessioa Of The dissaD
whicA kilIsd shossssds of Aasuuo
IN sAs wssAsru part II -
sasAe cad IN Ksasas cad Nebssska
Dr.. Blsckstock wss ssas TO Holly -
the 0snaisoa Cosssy Stock 0sossss'
Assacsstioa, ssd, slsAo~gA, aas1
sb!e vstesinssisns wosksd under n.
kopp in the work of invsssisstios q
the fssal hosss dissass, Ae SCENE =
Asve woa the most lsvosshle eon-
sidessAioa fvoa shis psoai.snt ves-
erinasisa- s~-
d.. BlscksAock u 0snaisaa hoy.
hsviaG bssa born end ssessl hese.
After completing the co~vse in the
Gssnisoa County High schod in
1907, be entered the State Agricul-
tsral college where he parsssd the
course in veterinary science. lie
graduated from that institution in
1910. immediately after finishing
his college work, he began TO prsc-
tice his profession in Gunnisou
county He went to Center, Colo
RADIO about two years ego, but re-
turned TO Gunnison last spring.
Since that time he has been making
lie home in this city.
DR.. Blackstock has many friends
here and they all rejoice in the
splendid progress that be has made
IN his ahosen profession.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
Twelve Feet Of Snow

Crested Butte, Colo, April g.
Word was brought 10 this city thie
week by the watchman at the End
ner Sawmill, sitsated at Kebler Pass
that the SNOW 10 still about twelve
feet deep on the level at that place.
The watchman reported that the
snow st Floresta is about fourteen
feet deep, and that at Rogers, be-
tween Floresta and the Buttes.
there 10 still nine feet.
However, the snow 10 melting
and the big SNOW banks will
soon be gone
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04

nd ses eo~< 70 ssppss - ssssl, shs
sses~s siss'aed ssd sasAG 10 tbs
ssssry tessd h's dssd heAy Tsssi-
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heSass sAe scciAses eecssDl - Asd
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h.sidD kis vise, m. Csss y s~s.
vivsd ~ tse sso~. soss. H. he'd
bssa . sssids.t a Psskia tor Gltssa
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
TRUMAN CASE KILLED
MARBLE QUARRY AT PfTKlN
oAuD . osuaAaD unnn mmoh
- 0sso - o0oW ws1A0-

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a"srsss~ shess sAssss Sve nssI~u
porsh 80 II shis sssy sd sheus srs-
p uaius 6so PSskia, Tss@sa c.,
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"sssss dsusA ~ rsssA,v ssssss~.
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Aosa soa Nm 1sua the sppsr
sostRO q sAs esasvy. He slsll
sss 1912 osssAsd.
Tbs s1s Il ~ ..1ortsssse nsa
Aad hssa vssA Aso ustsl sboss foss
s'ciock, vhss - hsd aese 70 the
esbis sAass dss>asas sssy 70 pse-
Nss saeU.s. wksa hss ksshssA
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

The Chamer Of Commerce Monday
clock m the district This regular
ing OF the commercial body reorand There
nearly one hundred members and hoped
these will find it possible to attend
Ihe hst goal has been reached
seured-and now that this membership
and do something DON'T FORGET THE MEETING MONDAY
NIGHT. YOU ARE NEEDED
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04

ne voseo 60 uOS tRe trustees are
- follows: WsA Gsnnisoa Esdner,
Zee; Roberta, l2S; sssaplissr, lzl;
LigLtly, n; Fest Gsanisoa. EsdRer,
3l3; Roberts, 263; RichssAssa. "a;
nyesu. Is; ssnpliser, 81; ed
LieAAly, 81. The vegsl~s tiCkst -
na1sA on ths bslla was: Fos mayor,
Z. n. Nosrse; for tsustses: EaABer,
Robesus end Ssmplinsr Those
whoss names were written in" are
Webster for mayor aud ~ trsstess:
Lightly, Meyer, Richardsae-
Election day wss . busy one for
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
ANn-SALOON ELEMENT
WINS By SEVEN VOTES
Wsh Caw Precinct 2 By
nh.y.Eieh But Ln,e h!l.
Precinct ! BY Faty-Fwe

1s The city acsa lss Tuesday city dry by
veAs TAs s~lsss ssios h0tay
~ Ausss vs. kssss ~ u t.i.g txssd
ssvss hssAvsd psnsered and 653 wssv east
West Gsssisoa bsisg dry votes
and 1e4 wet East GssRisoR the drys q majority f
Ees hssdrsd ssd 6ity hvss, d $50 vsteed
pssiRct East 0uaHisa a these 741
Although thse bs ticket in the 6sad many dry
crowd wrote In SECOND ticket which xivsd large
Webster written against Neu.e present
and gvsa 1O1 Fast usni
Mayor Nosrss vsesivsd 367 pvssiRc
PssxiHct
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
resented the local high school.

resented the local high school.
The girls who were granted the
letter were; Elnora Bray. Captain;
Lucille Anderson, Gertrude Balm,
Nell Eastman aud Edna Wright.
Last night, the boys Who won the
letter were given . supper st the
home of Professor Franks, principal
of the high school.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04
NEARLY FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS FLOOD FUND

Gunnison and the immediate
vicinity contributed $469.72 to the
food sufferers in the east. The
work Of soliciting contributions WA
handled by committee appointed
by Mayor Nonrse. Besides the
money contributions, there are on
hand ready to send two large boxes
Of clothes.
The money received by the CON-
mitt is as follows;
Gunnison County $4,000
City Of Gunnison. 5000
Faculty and students
Of Normal and High
School . 5000
Ohio Greek ranch
men--- 90 90
lola and vIcInItv-. 20 90
Gunnison citizens ljO.57
The Ohio Greek collections were
made by L III. Easterlv- h.
Gunnison news-champion., 1913-04-04

both sides and every svsilsble voter
ives rushed 70 the polls ChaiIs~ges
we're ssoesoss On both sides
SCORES Of workers were in evidence
all day.
The csnpsisn wss . very qu.es
ose. Il seemed up 70 two days bs-
lore ths slsctios thsI the salooa Issue
would Rot asouse much enthusiasm
ard that the sows would prohsbly
remain wet. But elsction day die
closed the fact that .sch qsiet work
he'd been done, especislly on part Of
the dry side, aud that the vets
needed their entire strength.
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The Ohio Greek collections were
made by L III. Essterlv h.
The record., 1913-10-30
CARD OF APPRECIATION Published in County Papers, August lsia
To the Voters Of MuhlenBsrs County, Kentuckv:

To the Voters Of Muhlsnbss County, KenfucEp
do desire press myself too often the good peo
pie of Muhenberg county but after the splendid vote given
last Saturday not resist the temptation of issuing
this Gard of Thanks wish could thank each of you
sonay-vOers and friends mothers wives and ladies' gen.
orally who took such kind and helpful interest in eand
dacy. So many voted and worked for that would not
know where to begin end to thank personally have
good to believe that large number of those who
voted against really had kind feelings for / am
deeply grateful to ALL for bestowng such high honor this
nomination upon and, if elected in November, will
serve the people of this county that they will find in the
remembrance of my nomination
The Seven Reasons Why which introduced to you in
seeking the nomination prevent from visiting
and thanking personally. am but workingman, of
limited means, and must work double time to make up
for the time lost its expense and the support of by
means small family. Later will call you thank you
personally then form acquaintance and to ask
your vote and support in the election In the meantime
hope will not forget my candidacy Speak good word
for me and make my your cause far you
will certainly appreciate it.
cannot close this card without also thanking my Polt
cal opponents who could not under the primary law last Sat
day. vote for buwho said many kind things of and
who gave of support in November Many Re-
pubcans Progress ives and Socialists gave proof of their
friendship if not their VOTE certainly appreciate their
kindness and hope they their way clear to
tnue their kindness and vote for me in November
certainly feel grateful for every vote.
Again thanking you and all. am,
Your friend and welwisher,
LEO FENTRESS
NOMINEE FOR COUNTY COURT cLERN.
The record., 1913-10-30

WAITING in the Navy, Winthrop
J.. Marva points out that the
Ameucan- Hawaiian Line has built
and is building eight new vessels Of
SIX and seven thousand toes for SER
vice through the Panama Canal.
which will bring the number ol
ships to be operated under this flag
20 80, with carrying capacity Of
$4,000 to s5o,o tons of coal.
These ships would be available tc
serve as eolIieTs for our navy II
case of war. Other coastwise own
ers are enlarging their fleets, ane
the activity has extended 10 tht
Great Lakes shipyards; the whol'
oatcome of which, as affecting The
navy, viii be that not only will I
fine feet of colliers be available
but the enlarged feet will provide I
body of men trained to the sea anC
suitable for enlistment.
The record., 1913-10-30
J. LEO FENTRESS.
FEW LAST WORDS Published Previous to Primary August T.

To he Voters Of Muhsnb,rs County, Kentuctv:
The campaign for the Democratic nominations is nearing
its end and before the result is announced wish to thank
the voters for the uniformly kind treatment and encourage
ment they have given
Whether am the fortunate candidate for County Court
Clerk not will ever feel that am under everlasting OBJ
legations to almost every voter have in contact with
Not unknd word has been said and the words
of and promise of support make feel that
am already debtor to my felow-ctizens have had
many homes opened to and been royalty entertained,
and the good mothers wives and ladies' generally have
evnced such an interest in candidacy that it filled
with hope and thankfuness Truly Muhenberg county
has citizenship that any state has right to be proud Of
While was born and raised in Muhenberg county (33
years ago my tme heretofore was taken up with sup
porting myself and family that have had very little oppor
and noble, handsome women scattered all the
county Every day become prouder of the fact that
Muhlenberger and the prouder would be to
My lot in life has not been of ease and pleasure but
have not complained when the times the dark
est and the future looked unpromising worked
and struggled to better myself was left orphan when
small boy and went to work to make living for
myself and orphaned sisters AS soon as was old enough
young life the day card placed in my hands
member Of the United Mine Workers of America. still
treasure that card. Later, went to work in printing
office and, as as had served my apprenticeship,
Joined the Prntdrs Union and carry padup card of that
Union in pocket to-day, although have been
and manager of small printing establishment for several
years My establishment carries the label and l employ
cannot boast of great big college education but l
have been at the school of the Printers case which is
practical and thorough that the past has furnished
of the greatest in this nation and to-day there in
Kentucky alone some forty county clerks who formerly
printers newspaper The county clerks position is
peculiarly suited to printer The books, legal
blanks notices FORMS statements etc. all pass through
hands of printer, first last therefore felt that this
office was one Twas peculiarly fitted to FILL and being anxious
to better myself and this being free country announced
myself as candidate.
have tried to conduct an open hghminded campaign
and have no abuse for my opponent or his friends.
During this campaign circulated card announcing my
candidacy and gave Seven Reasont Why wanted
The record., 1913-10-30

VACANT lot gardens IN our large
cities represent form of practical
philas .hropy that Is attracting fav-
orable attention throught the coun-
Try. In Philadelphia, according to
the last annual report of the Phlla-
delphia Vacant Lots Cultivation
Association, the land is lent free OF
charge by the owners The associ-
aiion spends about S. a garden for
p, wing. fertilizer, seed, etc. Each
garoen is assigned to family, which
pays Sr the first season, s. the
second, ano so on, until the fifth
season, when about the full cost is
collected. InsIeI; 44a families
were assigned gardens. averaging
about one sixth of an acre. The
families spread the fertilizer, and
plant. cultivate aud harvest the
crops, supplying their own tables
and sell any surplus.
The record., 1913-10-30

your for the nomination knew of better
and know you will certay pardon for the fathery
pride take in my little family At this time of high cost of
living every father and family must admit that have
presented Seven Reasons Why that are pertinent
1t has BENNY aim and wish and become acquant
ed per aly with every voter in this county, may fail
in this but hope, whether you not, you will in
qure about to habits ability, integrity etc. after
which believe you will vote for me.
If successful in securing the nomination August I'd,
and later the election, will conduct the Office of county
clerk simply trust placed in my hands and myself
of the people and be ready hem day
night will put telephones in the Office and at my home
so that citizens reach at any tme and if find the
work much for under those conditions will hire
petent help. Give chance and will make good.
Again thanking you and all
Your friend and wefwisher,
J. LEO FENTRESS.
The record., 1913-10-30
To the Voters Of Muhlenberg County, Ky:

On Now 4th will cast your vote for County officers
honored with the nomination for County Court Clerk
by the Democratic party in fairly conducted legal primary
feel pround of the honor conferred and am truly
grateful to my feowcitzens. want every mans vote
Nov 4th and if elected expect be every mans clerk
AS in the primary am conducting open high
minded campaign. have words of abuse for those
posed Of untruths being circulated
about me- viz that am too strong Union man. that
an Infdel'', etc. My answer to the first is that
think it impossible to be STRONG a Union man. The
second accusation untruhu and ridiculous it is almost
unworthy of notice member in good standing of
three lodges five of children regularly attend Sun
day school and informed every Christian minister in
Central City voted for August End. | have never
read any book ETC., Inidelty, and early in
bbed Christianity at the knee of my santed mother. will
notice the other untruths My life has been like
book. In Central City, where am best known received
an almost unanimous vote on August I'd.
will be grateful for your vote and influence
As may not have read my former pubica-
tons append them to this. Yours truly
j. LEO EENTRESS.
The record., 1913-10-30
Engineer Killed.
J. LEO FENTRESS

Tom January, engineer on a tow
boat in Green River, was shot and
instantly killed last Monday by his
fireman, Aaron Blanchett, who used
shot gun. The men had an alter
cation, and the engineer is said to
have chased his fireman to the cap
tain's quarters. The boat was in
the lock at Woodbury., and after the
killing Blanchett escaped.
The record., 1913-10-30
Aged Woman Dies.

Mrs. Martha Sweeney, aged IS
years, died at the home of Mr.. H..
w. Tooley at O'Clock Monday
afternoon, from the complications
of age. She was one of the pioneer
women of The county, widely known
and universally loved. Interment
was in the Williams graveyard Olive
Grove Church Tuesday afternoon,
and was largely attended.
The record., 1913-10-30

Who, of all the people who have
been directed, by ordinance, or
otherwise, to build concrete pave
ments, would take twice the cost
of same as a cash refund and return
to the mIre and slop conditions that
existed Every one is pleased with
the investment, and the same thing
will result if we make good streets.
The record., 1913-10-30

Or the "s,ickups" 10 the women's
hats II may be said that, while they
are long and rakish and placed at a
distressing angle, they are less dead
ly than the long shatpinsof last seas
on. The stickups are calculated to
madden, not 10 destroy. And they
leave us an eye with which to ap
praise and appreciate beauty.
The record., 1913-10-30

worst damage ever done was when
it raIned and kept workers from OBJ.
serving the Good Roads days, Oct
ober "a and IS But the commit
teemen and lieutenants, as well as
the volunteer workers all over the
county were too much interested to
give up, and just one day will be
observed, on Friday, November IL.