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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
Rev. Dan Sha.uss 1. Jule.burs

Two weeks previous to the coming of Dan Shannon
there was much speculation to what he would be like and
much criticism to his mode of operation in other towns
We doubt very much after weeks effort on Mr. Shan
non part If there anyone in uesbrg tributary there
to that not conversant to what he is like As
cis there is always plenty of people who ready cr
else the other fellow what his efforts NAV be-
But doubt ii any hear his message as he pors it
out each night at the Methodist Church without at least be-
evng he is sincere in hs>e efforts do good No matter
what the criticism may be to his methods his wav of
handling his subject if one listens him for 90 minutes
nc delivers shot after shot with the streaming his
tacc but will him credit that he earnest in his desire
to bring men from sin to righteousness.
nc is entirely different than any other preacher
vangest that has been in Juesburg After hearing
OF his you become convinced that his veins are
fu OF good rich BLOOD that he is sissy milk hearted
man afraid of what people may about him. He strikes
SIN regardless of whether it be in the life of the bum
the gutter, the moral man the pillar of the church.
There seemed be the idea before he came that he was
coming to Juesburg and that his in life was to a
vail himself of the opportunity of the pulpit abuse
one but that idea has been dispeed His mission
abuse the sinner but sin.
Tie cares about much to what people are going to
think about him as the youngster who has reached
the when FORM ceremony and public opinion make
up the ideals of his life.
The Rev. Shannon deals body blows at form ceremony
mock society and conventonality in every He
dies the truth without gloves From Catholic whose
gion consisted of FORMS he became man who is convnc
ed there is salvation for all who want it.
He is delivering of tears he does not be
eve in despepc religion He does play on your SYM
pathes emotions does he you become Chris
an Just because wife mother sweetheart is He
wants realize your needs and then accept He
vinced that you give up and become Christian as
well in your Office shop home the highway the
alter of church
We not prophets is it for us to predict how
many will be converted in his meetings Julesburg but we
would be afraid wager thai the work he does and the
truths he will speak while in Jucsburg will be remembered
long after he has gone to other fields of labor.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
What About That 4th Of July Celebra.
tfOn

Last year there was good deal of
criticism among some of our business
men and others because Julesburg did
not celebrate the Nations Holiday. An
impromptu celebration was started and
then given up because 1t was believed
that the time was too short to make
the necessary arrangements for cele-
bration that would do credit to the
town. II there is to be celebration
this year 1t is none too early to COM
mence to begin, to get ready. You can
not do those things and do them right
without having plenty of time. II you
want the neighboring towns to be
here you must not wait till their cele-
brations are arranged for before you
announce yours.
Already We have noticed in our ex-
changes several towns who have start
ed the ball rolling.
Mr.. Business Man what are you 60
ing to do about it? Are you going to
invite your patrons and neighbors and
friends to Julesburg this year? II
you are now is the time for a con-
certed united action. Don't wait till
the week before and then find fault
because NO action has been taken. Take
the initiative yourself and get busy.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
NUMBER x3
Golsd Reads

We would hate to estimate JUS: how
much rnoney has been expended In
Sedgwick County for roads in the
past five Years.. II the actual sum was
hamcd 1t would be astounding anu
Jet that sux1 Will have to be expended
again very soon unless the propev
care is taken of the roads.
An automc bile or any other piece
of machinery sfIi not last very long
unless 1t is kept In repair-nc more
will the rOads-A little nut today be-
comes a had iose I'm just short time
If it Is ROT filed up-PrOf. King, or
Road Drag Fame. evers that you can
make good voad by continual drag
ging at the proper iiue-How much
better ii u good road is continually
dragged dragged after they be-
come hard and lumpy is throwing
money away-There is only one time
to do aalyIiinE right, that is just
when 1t needs it-If the Board OF
County Commissioners and Town Trus
ttts haven lIle tiIlle 10 see tD JudL
the roads are dragged at the proper
time then it is time someone Is employ
ed to see to- il dat tle work Is done.
III the Road Oversoers cannot or will
not do the work at the proper
time then 1t is; siule someone Is
employed who will do the work at
the proper time and in the proper
way.
made and several persons fined for
flooding the reads with irrigation wa
ter and in these same places this
spring automobiles have been stuck
because Of the lack Of proper drainage
II the farmers were 10 blame las: year
the County Commissioners are just as
much or more to blame this year Prac
tically no road dragging has been done
this spring except In town and the
strip of road Immediately west or town.
Why?
The Town Council and the Board OF
County Commissioners will nave their
regular monthly meeting carly in Ap-
ril and the very important matter OF
good roads ard road dragging should
have their very earnest consideration
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
TEACHER.s NORMAL INSTITUTE
First District
18th Annual Teachers Institute
Fort Morgan, Colorado
Aug. els, 1915

To Teachers and High School Gradu-
ates that are Contemplating Attend
ing Institute and Summer School:
The Institute Committee of the First
District has completed the preliminary
arrangements for the annual two
weeks session to be held August End
to 18th.
You will recall that last year the
institute classes we're 80 arranged that
teachers could do advanced work un-
der our instructors and receive credit
at the State Teachers College. Forty
five teachers obtained these credits at
Greeley. This was the Second Insti-
tute In the state to receive such stand
ing. This recognition on the part of
the State Teachers College has been
extended again this year. Our session
has been articulated with that institu-
tons summer session that you may at
tend at Greeley for six weeks, June
11st to July sOth, and then 60 to Fort
Morgan for our session. beginning Aug
ust End. Four hours additional Greel-
ey credit can be made in this way.
The late date Of the Institute will
not seriously interfere With your 9TH
er vacation plans:
You viii also note that the Institute
comes just before the August exami-
natioas and while the emphasis in the
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The revival campaign at the First
Methodist church began on Jan. "a and
still in progress under the leadership
of Rev. Dan Shannon Is stirring the
town a. II. has never been stirred.
When DAn Shannon came to JulesburE
last Thursday many were skeptical Of
his ability to make good considering
the conditions and circumstances In
our city. At first the attendance was
light bat after a few straight shots
from the shoulder the people woke up
and began to take notice The crowds
grew till on Sunday every seat was
taken and all available space was fil-
led. His preaching is done with his
whole eersoaality. Yea feel . man h
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01

With the sun properly across the
line. A winter Of steady cold but. no
bad storms or bifEzards, the reservoir
full Of water. the river with plenty of
water for spring irrigation, the fall
wheat in excellent condition, the frost
out Of the ground before our last
SHOWS; II every one will get out and
hustle as soon as conditions are ready
for spring work, we need have little
fear that 1915 will not equal OF bete
ter 1914.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01

Institute will be placed on methods
rather than the academic work, you
will have a splendid review prepara-
tory to passing these examinations.
There are very few examination fail
ures after the Akron Institute last
summer.
The usual five per cent added to the
examination grades for Institute at
tendance will also be allowed.
The Institute fee for the two weeks
is one dollar
You will note thatour Institute is
now 80 organized that we can assist
the following classes of teachers:
a. The beginner who desires to have
some professional training before en-
tering the school room.
b. The teacher who is preparing for
examinations.
C. The teacherwho is working for a
degree.
d. The teacher who is complying
with the professional work require
ments Of his district or the district in
which he aspires to teach.
e. The teacher who has met or is
meeting all Of the above conditions
but who desires to work at a greater
efficiency for the benefit Of the chill
dren in his school and for his own bet
terment and to reap the consequent
financial rewards.
1 think that you may be classified
under one of the above headings and
therefore may be interested In our In
stitute next August.
II the attendance justifies the ex-
pense, the Committee will increase the
faculty and enlarge the number Of sub
jects to be taught.
viii you please indicate ON the en-
closed, addressed postal card sent you
whether or not you think you can be
with us at Institute time, 10 We can
make our arrangements according to
the number attending.
Respectfully,
Elma o. Law. Deputy Co.
Sup't, Sedeyick Comfy,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
Rev. Lsais Aieb

las seen by layman and contributed
for publication.)
The coming Of 4 minister to q town
and community is of more than pas-
sing interest and Importance. He lea
yes an impress and an influence that
II Is impossible to measure.
When the Rev. Louis Hieb came to
Julesburg nearly FIVE years ago. the
church and the community wondered
II he were the right man in the right
place. The people curiously contured
what sort Of preacher was coming to
town and looked Quixzically and crit
ically at him and listened eagerly to
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
'eports Of him and his sermons.

reports Of him and his sermons.
The years have told the story. The
church knows that 1t made NO mistake
but did the wisest thing It ever did
when they called him for their pastor.
The community realizes that he ID a
prince among men, stalwart defend
er of the right and virile force for all
things that tend for the betterment
and the uplift of the people. He has
made good, has worn we'll, and now as
he resigns this pastOrate to accept a
larger neld Of opportunity there are
tears. regrets. genuine sOrrow but 10y
al and sincere GOdspeed and good wish
eS.
In Julesburg, his upright life and
frank. fearless and aggressive work
has done much to establish the Mas
ter's Kingdom In this community. He
has been tireless. up-to-date. energetic
always lifting the standard q little
higher. Christian is as Christian
does" and by this token Rev Heb is
known and loved AZ kindly, gentle
yet out-spoken Christian man.
He is layman-prcacher and that is
one of his largest assets His sermons
meet the needs of the human heart
and bring cheer and comfort. They
are gospel stories of the Bible, told
In convincing manner, and all who
hear him realize that the "Old Book"
Is to him the guide and the chart by
which he is led and directed, and by
which he earnestly seeks to lead and
direct others.
During his pastorate, his congrega-
ton caught his vision and united with
him in the erection of the fine new
church which will ever stand as mon
ament to his faith. energy and devo-
ton. The membership has doubled
and without any of the frantic efforts
that mark so much OF the sensational
evangelism of today.
But large and great as these things
are they are not the heart of Mr..
Hieb's success. 1t is the spirit of the
man, the guiding, ruling motive of his
life to serve others, that will tell most
on the lives and characters of the boys
and the girls in this community long
after the material betterment of the
church and congregation has become
a thing OF the past. Doing his best
for the Master, keeping sweet and
keeping busy" have been the keynotes
of his work in Julesburg and with
the love, esteem, confidence and good
will of every man, woman and child
he goes to McCook, Nebr., where he
feels that broader and wider field
awaits him.
He has served as pastor longer than
any preacher that ever came to Jules
bug and it is truly hard to give up
such man. But no one questions the
Cali and respecting that, the words
Of parting will be spoken and the best
wishes of this people and many others
will follow him to his new field of la
Dor. Julesburg loses, McCook wins.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
Comparative Precipitation
in March for the past S years

a. denotes above zero. "B' denotes
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
Merchants Cafe

We will open the Merchants Cafe to
the public on April 1st. We have re-
modelled the building and will endeavor
to run a first class and up-to-datc
place for the people of Julesburg and
will appreciate part Of your patron
age.
NE STAHR 4 9ON
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01

N. F. STAIR & SON,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-04-01
Respectfully,

Nospoc10lIy
Elma o. Law. Deputy Co.
Sup't. SedGwick CoUnty.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-19

Russia has 25,o0o,ooo horses, the
United States has 24,000,000 and the
world contains about Loo. o00s0eQ;7y----
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-19

Now that Mars and Bacchus have
reached the parting of the ways,
iVenussloses bothways from the Jack.
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HOUSEHOLD HELPS

To freshen faded carpets after they
have been cleaned and laid, dampen a
cloth with ammonia and rub over en-
tire surface of carpet, or put one cup
of turpentine in six quarts of water.
Wiring a cloth out of the solution and
rub carpet, open windows and doors
to air and dry quickly.
Boil one pound of washing soda in
one quart of water; cool and label
This may be used to whiten clothes,
using one tablespoonful to each tub
of clothes. - ----.----
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-07

With evening gowns and with
everyday shirt waists as well, the up
to-the-styles girl wears a band of
black velvet ribbon round her neck.
It is not at all easy to arrange this
band, as the ribbon must be drawn
snugly and smoothly around the
neck just under the chin and there's
nothing there to pin it to. But it is
so attractive that it is worth the trou-
BILE and time it takes to fix it.
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chided him anew. He was overcome

ended MN anew. he was overcome
with remOrse, all grew dark
1t was a month later when. look
ing older by twenty years, he tOttered
about the garden, leaning on Felice's
arm for support. She was the kind,
thoughtful daughter in every way,
but her wearied eyes told Of hopeless
ness of her life. Someone passed by.
who was that?" inquired her
father.
arnold Barry, father" replied Fe-
lice, meekIy.
Call him in. FeIice, II have
changed my mind. If you are mourn
ing over past unreasonable sternness,
forget, forgive"
ooh! father"
"And tell him-teu him I will be
glad to give half my fortune to en-
large the children's home"
The sun burst forth brilliantly from
behind passing cloud as he spoke
the harbinger of courage and hope
for an erTing soul that saw the true
light at last.
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-08-04
Early uee Of Gunpowder.

-A 80 80 4
Early uss Of ounpowdsr.
Reference Is made to the first definite
use Of gunpowder IN battle by Ernest
3Protheroe in his book, "The British
Navy" The author says:
OF all the worlds great battles Ore
cy possesses unique interest. The
English only used three pieces Of field
ordnance. They We're small cannon
made Of trees, bored and bound with
iron hoops, and the missiles were Of
stone scarcely larger than cricket balls.
Doubtless this rude artillery made far
more noise than 1t effected damage.
1t was the long bow and the broad
sword that won the battle, but never
theless gunpowder was henceforth to
play an ever increasing part in the
strife of nations. Explosives wrought
a vast change in fighting methods on
land, for many Of the old time weap-
ons were rendered quite useless in. face
Of death dealing ball and shot. War
fare afloat, too, would be revolution
lied. Hitherto the fighting ships had
been largely carriers of soldiers in Or
der to board and fight as on land,
whereas the time was at hand when
ships could be riddled with cannon
balls without the crews coming into
actual contact"
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, Bulls and Blunders.

Many years ago heard the follow
ing notice read out in church in Eng-
land: "There will be procession next
Sunday afternoon, but if it rains in the
afternoon the procession will take
place in the morning."
Among mixed metaphors the most
delightful I think I have ever heard
was the statement of town councillor
in a Hampshire town some years ago
during a discussion on projected ex-
penditure on town improvements.
"Gentleman," he said, eve will have
nothing to do with it; it is but the thin
end Of white elephant"
A distinguished leader Of the Ulster
party, writing to me, said, Before the
home rule bill is enforced Asquith will
have to walk over many dead bodies
his own included" -London Spectator
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-08-04
Really Accommodating,

Really Accommodating. .
"A cyclone is not such a bad thing,
after ALL" remarked the portly sales
man as he settled himself comfortably
in his chair. Zone saved So for me
once.' ..~.... <.~
F. "How did it happen~ asked a
lounger. ::
II was in a little town about two
years ago and wanted to get to another
small town fifteen miles distant. There
was no railroad between the two
points, and I was standing in front of
the livery stable arguing with the liv-
eryman, who wanted IS to take me and
my sample cases over when a cyclone
came along and, picking me up, landed
me right in the little town to which 1
wanted to CO." 90.
''Er-how about your sample cases?''
faltered an awed listener.
"Oh," suavely replied the salesman,
1.-THE cyclone landed them just ahead
Of me and had my goods all spread out
on display when I got therew - New
York Times.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-08-04
Criminals and CleWs.

Pierre jaime, the French detective,
once traced a murderer within forty
eight hours with no clew save a trou-
ser button. Such feat seems almost
incredible, yet many criminals have
been brought to justice through clever
minds following up the very slightest
cleWs. $685..
Suspicion was first awakened in the
Crippen case by the spelling Of the vic
TINS name, Gilmore" with two 'Ts''
on a forged letter; Bennett, of Var
mouth notoriety, was traced through a
laundry mark on piece Of linen, and
Orrocks, who murdered a constable at
Dalston in 1884, was brought to the
scaffold by an initial on chisel.
So, If you want to be criminal you
had better. 60 out naked and unarmed.
Even then some special constable
might take note of you.-London
Chronicle. t.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1915-08-04
Rise and r all of a Minino Town.

A curious instance Of the latter day
rise and fall of a mining town devel-
oped at Hosmer, in the Crows Nest
district, Canada. Coal was found and
a mine opened without regard to ex-
penditure. In all over $1,OOO,OOO was
put into the operations. Many prom
Using seams were cut, and so sure were
the engineers of the quality and guam
tity of coal to be reached that double
tunnel, with a side air passage, was
driven the whole length. Expensive
tipples, tramways and a washer were
constructed and battery of 24O coke
ovens built to take care of the washed
slack coal product from the mine.
However, the coal seams proved to be
so broken and irregular that opera
lions were entirely too expensive and
were Abandoned. As consequence
the town of Hosmer, which had a pop
ulation Of about 1000, is now desert
ed village
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3P5PORT q
III q
MORE ENTRIES FOR
... NEW TRACK OPENING

Entries for the 5OO-mile derby on
September 4 at the Twin City Motor
Speedway were again increased this
week, when Earl Cooper and Gil Az :
derson of the famous Stutz : team
signed blanks and forwarded their
checks to the company. Cooper, is
one of the great drivers of the coun
try and in 1913 won seven firsts out
of seven starts on the Pacific coast.
Anderson this year took third place
at Indianapolis, while Cooper took
fourth. This team is promoted and
managed by Harry Stutz, who is one
of the most enthusiastic racing men
in the country and who is in the
game for the sake of the sport. The
financial. end does not appeal to him
and any money won by his team
goes to the drivers direct.
The entry list now embraces the
Duesenbergs, Resta, Howard Wilcox,
Johnny Aitkin, Anderson, Cooper
and many others and the names OF
the other famous drivers will be
added during the week. The course
which is now under construction
will be finished on August 20 and the
first of the teams will arrive shortly
thereafter for the purpose of testing
out the new two-mile concrete course.
Elimination races cover a period Of
three days, on August %, 80 and 81.
Rainy weather has delayed the
work little, but not seriously. Con-
tractors state that the work is in
such shape that they can finish now
within the prescribed date of AL
gust 20 if rain occurs every other
day.
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BEMIDJI PLEASED
WITH CHAHUTAUQUA
nifty where they appear.
Keeps La Toilette Busy.
Continued from Page ~


Senator Irvine L. Lenroot of Su-
perior, Wis.,, is fast coming into
prominence as the favorite son of his
state. He is going to keep Senator
Robert M. La Toilette mighty busy
to retain this honor.
The Chicago Tribune of the issue
of January 81 printed an article an
nouncing Senator Lenroot as a presi-
Dental possibility for 1916.
Mr.. Lenroot is regarded by many
Wisconsin Republicans as the logical
successor of Mr.. La Toilette as the
leader of the Progressive wing of the
party in that state. He is forty-six
years old, fourteen younger than Mr..
progressive.
Lenroot was actively identified
with the revolutionary movement in
the house of representative in 1910
as result of which Speaker Joseph
Cannon was ousted from the rules
committee and shorn of his czardom
Lenroot has keen analytical mind
and is one of the foremost debaters
in the house. His friends say that
he would make an ideal presidential
candidate if the Progressive element
should win control of the party next
year.
Mr. Lenroot has spent many years
in congress. He has been a con-
sistent leader from the very begin
ming and is considered at home as one
of the ablest champions of the peo-
pie that Wisconsin has produced. His
address will be of congress and the
People,"
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U. S. ARMY OFFICER TALKS
WAR WHILE IN WINNIPEG

Winnipeg, Aug. 4.-Capt. Wymer,
United States army, attached to the
medical corps of the 25th infantry,
which is encamped along the Mexi-
can border, among 10000 other SOL
diers of the regular army, was talk
ing war in Winnipeg, on his way
down to his command today. Capt.
Wymer is on leave of absence.
1--WE have been down on the Mexi-
can border for two years now" said
Capt. Wymer. MANY of our men
have never been inside Of a barracks
since their enlistment, and we have
an ideal camp down there"
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Every Man to His Trade,

A bank should be cleaned out by the
janitOr, not by the cashier.
A hen can't lay the dust any more
than watering cart can lay an egg.
No boy can spin a web like a spider,
but spider can't spin top like boy.
A dentist can't draw picture any
better than an artist can draw a tooth.
Any one can pick a quarrel, but it
requires certain amount Of skill to
pick lock: . --
Some men are handy with their
hands and some with their feet. Some
are knockers, and some are kickers.-
Judge.