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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
THE OPEN ROAD

watched it and as it neared the shore
they stopped low behind some bushes
that grew near the waters edge.
Slowly the blue light travelled to the
hollow; sometimes one and then seem
ing to increase to two; sometimes
high, then swinging low, straight
ahead this light went until it disap-
peared into Red Mans Hollow.
We win see this thing through"
said practical Martha.
II wish we were safe at home"
whispered the friend, with chattering
teeth.
The two girls were following far
behind; soon the lights reappeared
and the girls swiftly hid behind a
sand dune; as the lights passed the
girls heard voice saying: every
thing is safe enough, we will bring it
to the hollow"
Martha remarked, in an undertone:
II had an idea there was something
to these stories and have been want
ing to investigate this thing for sew
eral weeks"
In short time two men passed the
sand dune behind which the girls were
hiding. No blue lights were visible,
but each was carrying black burden
which they left in the hollow. Two
trips they made to the boat, each time
returning heavily laden.
Their faces were plainly visible and
Martha carefully noted each feature.
"T1l know them anywhere" she
whispered to her friend.
AS the men passed them on the way
to their boat, one of them said in a
sneering voice: "a good thing for US
when that captain killed his sweet
heart; no one ventures over here at
night and no one could tell where the
stuff is hid"
The next morning Martha said. "We
must go to Pensacola today. We can
take the mail boat and come back to-
morrow"
They had built fire and made
coffee, eaten their breakfast and the
friend was chatting gaily. cit surely
has been an adventure and / enjoy
it now that it has passed, but I did
feel chills creep up and down my spine
last night, when those blue lights
came up out of Pirates Cove, and I
don't believe in ghosts, either"
Martha laughed little, and then
said: II think there is little strain
of superstition in everyone, if they
would be honest enough to admit it."
The two girls went to Pensacola and
Martha saw the chief of police and
told him what she had seen and de-
scribed the two men.
"You have been the means of I'M
earthing some most mysterious hap
penings here in the city. Why did
you go to the island at night?"
Because / was sure those lights
were being used for some unlawful
purpose. The person who told me they
had seen them every month at full
moon is a truthful person, and so !
decided to watch"
weren't you afraid ?"
mo, sir. l knew he could easily
hide so there was nothing of which to
be afraid"
The two men whom Martha de-
scribed were arrested as suspicious
characters and then the officers went
to Red Mans Hollow and digging into
sand brought to light boxes and
barrels of silverware; fine garments,
jewelry, and many articles of value;
thus explaining the many robberies
that had taken place in the city, and
strange as it may seem, in this mater
ialistic age, the old, old story of the
headless lady, who walked at full
moon and kept people from investi-
eating te blue lights and so enabled
the robber gang to hide their loot.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
CATIONS TO MEET WITH
MRS. CUNNINGHAM.

The Caxtons will meet at $3.50
o'clock on Monday afternoon with
Mrs. w. P. Cunningham as hostess,
Mrs. Walter Mowbpay leading on the
Master Builder.
The Caxtons have spent several
weeks in the study of Ibsen's great
novel, and there is the keenest inter
est in the review and analysis of the
book.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
RETURN FROM
VICKSBURG.

Mr.. Ralph Gundersheimer left last
night for New Orleans to meet his
wife and little son, who have been
spending some months with Mrs.
Gundersheimer's mother, Mrs. Sol
Fried, in Vicksburg, Miss. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gunderscheimer and son viii
make their home for the winter with
Mrs. H. Goldsmith, on West Gregory
street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
Takes Examination for Piano DiplOm

Takes Examination for Piano Diploma
Miss Gladys Comforter, of Apalach-
icola, took her preliminary examina-
ton for a diploma in piano Wednes-
day evening before the faculty of the
school of music.
She played the following numbers;
First movement G~om the Mendel-
ssohn Fantasy in f sharp minor;
Bach Great Prelude and Fugue in G
minor; Chopin Etude in A flat; No,
2 of the Nouvelle Etudes Kullah
Octave Study in E flat major. Also
Beethoven Sonata Pathetique.
Miss Comforter played with
marked temperament, has a clean
touch and ease in playing. Her
public recital to be given later in the
season is expected with pleasure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
PARENTS TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION CLUBB S
GRAMMAR SCHOOL

The Parents-Teachers Association
will meet on Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, and all mothers and
other patrons are urged to be pres
emit, especially those whose children
attend the Clubs annex
AS this is the first meeting of the
year, it is hoped that all interested
will make special effort to attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
no SPEND THE
WINTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Chester, of
Chicago, with their two attractive
daughters, are stopping at the San
Carlos. hotel, being among the first
of the winter arrivals. They are
finding Pensacola and the hospitality
of the San Carlos most pleasant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
MRS. CATER WON
PREMIUMS.

The friends of Mrs. w. E. Cater are
congratulating her on having won
three ribbons at the Escambia County
Fair, Mrs. Cater having won first on
both sweet and sour pickles, and sec
ond on preserves.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
HAVE RETURNED FROM
PLEASANT TRIP.

Misses Pearl and Rosa Lybrand,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends in Atlanta and Augusta, Ca,
and Columbia, S. c., have returned
home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many friends
for their kindness and sympathy ex-
tended US during the illness and
death of our dear mother and wife.
We also wish to thank them for the
beautiful floral designs, and to assure
them that their kindness viii never
be forgotten
j. N. BARLOW AND FAMILY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
Hard Practice for Thanksgiving
Games.

Games
Ali the basketball teams from both
the college and normal school are
practicing hard for the game which
will take place on Thanksgiving
Colors are already being provided for
the sympathizers and yells and songs
are Icing practiced with much vim
1t is going to be a great and inter
esting day and is being looked for
ward to with great deal of pleas
ure.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
TO SPEND WINTER
IN PENSACOLA.

Mrs. F. A. Brink has as her guests
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. C.
Boyles, of Yankton, South Dakota,
who VIII spend the winter in Pensa-
cola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12

Florida, is expected home this even
ing.
Mr.. z. S. Moore and wife arrived
from Bradner, Ohio, yesterday to
spend the winter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. S. A. Carr and baby, Estelle,
are guests of relatives and friends
at Muscogee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12

Mrs. e. P. Brewton and children
are the guests of Mrs. L. E. Dobson,
in Mobile. Later they win go to
Sunmerdale, where they viii visit
MRS. Brewton's mother, Mrs. R. Nc
Curdy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-12

Mr.. j. o. Walker, who has been
making business trip through West
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
HORSE THIEF MAKES PLEA
OF GUILTY EIGHT YEARS

Sheriff Goad passed through Monte
vista Monday evening on the train.
having in custody Jose Pablo Vigil.
who was sentenced by Judge Wiley
to a term of eight years and six
months in the penitentiary for horse
stealing. Vigil is considered bad
hombre' and the sheriff was taking
no chances on his getting away, as
ried by the prisoner. The Mexican
has served time before in the pen
and made an escape from that insti-
tuition on one occasion. He is said
to be one of the worst convicts ever
lncarcerated in Canon City.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
LIVE H. 0. C.'S WILL BACK
THE MONTE BALL TEAM

AT the regular meeting of the
High Order of Grunts Thursday
night, committee consisting of C.
h. Hart, w. II. Fassett and Elon
Baird was appointed to take up the
matter of a Fourth of July celebra-
ton with the merchants to see
whether the project is favorably re-
ceived. j. f. Ward, Chas. Akers.
Westel Wallace, C. s. Campbell and
l.. B. Wallace were named as the
committee to attend the base ball
meeting at Alamosa next Monday
night at which it will be definitely
decided whether the valley league
will be formed.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
LIST OF DONORS
OF PICTURES AT
THE ART EXHIBIT

Boyhood of Lincoln-Ladies of
the Grand Army of the Republic.
Age of Innocence-Peter Form
valid.
Concord Bridge-Stow Mercantile
Company
Opportunity and Regret-Robert
Bone
Cash Donation-W r. Carter.
Cash Donation-Mr Bronaugh.
Sir Galahad-Tuesday Morning
Club.
The Collosseum-Frank Collier.
Reading From Homer-First Ma
tional Bank.
Oath of Knighthood-M and Mrs.
Bushinger.
The Sewing School-Mrs. steph-
anson.
Dignity and Impudence-Name
withheld.
St. John Lateran Cloisters-Ralph
Stitt.
Donation-Wallace State Bank. o.
Bodenhausen Madonna--Mr.E e. E.
Goodding.
Norman Shreve Chapman Collec-
tion-1, Rembrandt as an Officer; g,
Duchess of Devonshire; 3, Odin; 4,
Mozart; 5, The Dancing Lesson; g.,
Scene from Pickwick; 7. Horse Fair;
8, Awaiting an Opportunity.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
SENIOR CLASS PLAY

The Senior class play, TOO Many
Husbands" was given before a large
and appreciative audience, Friday,
April 21.
From the expressions of approval
and praise from those present, the
play must be regarded as a grand
success. Although no part stood out
is a particular star the roles were
Ill strong and we'll characterized so
that even the smallest parts were
we'll appreciated by the audience.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
|0WER FREIGHT RATE
)RDEREDFOR VALLEY

Following the inauguration of an
ros,igation into the local rates
kithn the San Luis district and be-
,roan that district and other points
tbe state, the Denver & Rio Grande
.i,road company respondent in the
lase Voluntarily has reduced several
toe putting them into effect imme-
lately under authority granted by
be Public Utilities Commission.
fhese rates are subject to revision by
he commission when the hearing on
he general Investigation into all San
mis- rates is held, on May 4th, since
he commission has not passed upon
heir reasonableness.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

A meeting was held at the Rock
Creek school house Wednesday even
ing by some of the farmers of that
vicinity. the object of the meeting
being the organization of a Farm
ers' Union for that vicinity. Numer-
GUS questions of interest to farmers
were discussed. Perry Kolander was
chosen president. and B. F. Ayers for
secretary and treasurer.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

The Parent-Teacher association of
the Central school held meeting
last Monday and elected the follow
ing officers: Mrs. o. f. Linderholm,
president; Miss Carrie DIETRICH, vice
president; Miss Grace Tohill, secre-
tary, and Mrs. A. r. Hubbard, treas
lrer. The principal topic was First
Aid" paper was read by Mrs. Ditto
and the subject was freely discussed
by the ladies present. Two girls
from the fourth grade sang pretty
song. At the next meeting Rev. Mr..
Gum will speak on the Boy Scout
organization.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs Cleo Humphries, daughter OF
A. ID. Ford, died at Denver Monday
April "a, aged 32 years. The BODY
was brought to Monte Vista ana u
neral services were held at Woods
undertaking parlors today at "a"
y. m. deceased grew to womanhood
in Monte Vista and vas buried at the
side of her mother in the Gem 1t Try
at this place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
TURN ON THE LIGHT

In common with other communities in the state,
where public institutions located, Monte Vista and
the San Luis Valley have deep local interest in the
welfare of the inmates of the Soldiers Home and the
proper conduct of affairs in connection herewith.
Some weeks ago charges preferred by the
commander of the Home against the adjutant, and his
removal sought. hearing before the board of COM
missioners held in the Office of the Governor, and
the charges dismissed.
1t is stated that there charges, but that
the officer must in order that harmony may be
stored Paraphrasing the patent medicine advertise
ment Destroy the effect by removing the cause, may it
not be pertnenty inquired: What is the of nhar
mony at the Home?
We have interviewed Mr. Seckner, who promises
interesting story and among other things copy of
the charges formerly preferred against him by Com
mander Hogle, which the adjutant agrees to prove
absolutely false misleading in every particular.
Mr. Seckner came to the Home with record of
which any might be proud, is respected by all who
know him. and esteemed by the old boys at the Home
95 cent of whom stand ready to protest against his
removal.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

1t seems that the Villa expedition
has been halted to await the outcome
of conference between U. S. and
Mexican officials. 1t is believed that
Mexico will demand the withdrawal
of American troops under the plea
that they are unable to pacify the
Mexican people as long as the Am
erican soldiers are in that country.
The reply to the demand will prob
ably be characteristic of America
when it comes to a showdown.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
FOREIGN DEVELOPMENTS
OF THE PAST WEEK

The German attack on Verdun has
to date nctted them very little ac-
cording to late dispatches, while the
loss of life has been tremendous on
both sides. 1t is ventured as the
opinion of some that the Verdun
struggle will determine the result of
the war. The German attack is car
ried on with undiminished fury and
the Allies are constantly bringing
fresh troops to the front.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Oliver Tucker, seven-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Tucker, had
the misfortune to get his leg broken
Monday afternoon. He was jumping
on and off a passing wagon ana ne
slipped and fell, the wagon running
over his limb, breaking it Just below
the hip.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

George E. Ellis, of Anderson, Ind,
arrived this morning and expects to
spend the summer here. Mr.. Ellis is
son of Supreme Judge Ellis of Mad
ison county, Ind, and is an old fam
lily acquaintance of DR.. and Mrs.
Trueblood.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Carl Seavey. of Center, and Mrs.
Olda Carroll of Council, Idaho, were
married at Denver Thursday, April
27. The happy couple arrived In
Monte Vista this morning and will
make their home on a ranch north
Of Center.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

The Terrace District No. go has or
ganized Sunday school and would
like to have a secondhand organ.
IL anyone has one for sale, please
notify Mrs. Carpenter, 8. 8. Sect.
Monte Vista, Star Route,
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs. Elon Baird was operated on
Sunday morning for appendicitis at
the hospital She IS getting along
nicely and will be able to return to
her home in few days.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

The Colorado Power Co. has pur-
chased a lot of N. II. Chapman be-
tween the Corlett Office and Chris
tensen studio, upon which they will
erect soon a modern one-story Office
building.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Earl Brown and wife, OF Creede,
motored to Monte Vista In the bort
Tuesday to spend few days with
Mr.. Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. r. Brown.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
BIRTHS

To Mr. and Mrs. John w. Van
Buskirk, Wednesday. April 26, a
daughter
To Mr.. and Mrs. Billie Crooks.
Thursday. April 27. son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Smith, Fri
day. April 2S. son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Zinser. at
Longmont, Sunday, April 23. a son.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

The lady teachers of the city
schools will enjoy one of their gen
eral good social evenings at the hos
pitable home of Mrs. r. l.. Bone this
(Friday) evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
|aguache and Rio Grande Commits
siOners Transact Road Business.

A Joint meeting of the Boards OF
ounty Commissioners of Saguache
ounty and Rio Grande County was
eld at the Court House in the town
Del Norte, Colorado, on Thursday
lpril goth, 1916, at which time and
lace the following named persons
ere present:
George Woodard,
John R. Britton,
D. M. Davidson,
Saguache County Commissioners.
R. A. Chisholm,
w. W. Wright,
G. W. Gates,
Rio Grande County Commissioners.
George P. Wilson, County Attorney
r Rio Grande County.
Eek Farrow, County Clerk of Rio
rande County.
The Board convened at one O'Clock
NJ. and proceeded to organize. On
otlon of Mr.. Chisholm, seconded by
T. Britton, Mr.. George Woodland
as made Chairman of the Joint
Getting. Another motion then pre-
llled making Eek Farrow Clerk of
le Joint meeting.
The County Commissioners fir I'M
'suache County stated that the pur-
pse OF the meeting was to seek the
operation of Rio Grande County
0mmissioners in recommending with
'em TO the State Highway Commits
vi ior the declaring of a State
shway between Del Norte and
suache. Considerable time was
Peht In considering the matter, and
was finally moved by Mr.. Gates
AZ MO Grande County and Sagu-
Fne county Commissioners petition
''ate Highway Commission for
'ofmatlon of State Highway
'm oaguache to Del Norte along
'oot hills following the route of
present road. This motion was
''Aueu' and on being put to a vote
- unanimously carried.
ut boards of County Commission.
'"en LOOK under consideration the
''er Oh the maintenance and up-
" Vi the road along the county
No 1,'Seeh Rio Grande and sagu-
ooun'ies, and an agreement was
"eu between the members of.tbe
i 'o' vi ol County Commissioners of
:, 'Noe and Saguache Counties
IN :, 'suache County would main
a. 'epair the four miles of road
ne county line east from Center
IN ~ mo Grande County will main.
~. ''pair the four miles of road
,sa,, ae county line west from Center.
s.b.,. sS,'ns bridges in each instance
's,Aalf sn of the expense Of ,SlIs' Which
Mr. =, ne py each county.
WIN, rvnh britton and Mr.. Walter
" "''sh' We're appointed a commit
N arrange for time of mcetinp q
de,s.'s "s over the county line road
bpe n.,., n'he what is necessary to be
"a h',', "'n reference to the renair
ey wo.a OF new bridges, and
crk do,' authorized to have such
at ono ne with the understanding
prk is "',' OF the expense of such
There wv 'e oorne by each county.
Meat, De'hs no further business
"g adjourned.
~ GEORGE wooDARD
ttest. 0"airman of Joint Meetinr
&c Eek FARRow.
n VI INtrA
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs. N. l.. Carr left Thursday for
an indefinite visit with relatives and
friends at Louisville, Kentucky.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

James j. Ford, who was injured in
the automobile accident south of
town on the Gunbarrel last week.
was able to return to his home in
Denver Wednesday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Pete Higgins, of Topeka, younger
Monte Vista this week on visit.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

A. b. Ruby. special agent for the
ID. d X. G. of Denver, was busi-
ness visitor here Wednesday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Irish revolt to British rule, cul-
minating in bloodshed and the plac-
ing of Dublin city and county under
martial law, is feared to spread to
include the entire island.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

AS Linn Baird was getting out OF
his paint wagon Thursday he feii ana
broke two of his ribs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs. Chas. Widman came In Tues
day from Alliance. Nebr.. for n visit
with relatives and friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Richard Koch. former employe
OF the Tucker restaurant in Colorado
Springs. has accepted a position as
pastry baker at the Palace Cafe. He
arrived Sunday morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs. w. II. Tully and daughter
came home Friday morning from
Hillsboro, Iowa, where she was sum-
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

DR.. Trueblood leaves tonight (Fri-
day. for week or ten days visit at
Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs. s. S. Doud, of Wyanet, Ills,
ed here Saturday morning with a
view of making her home in Monte
Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Mrs. r. S. Matthias and baby re-
turned home Tuesday morning from
an extended visit with relatives in
Greeley.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Miss Mabel Gates, who has been
teaching school at Fort Collins this
last winter, returned home Monday
morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Wiley Houck and son Earl went
up to Jasper Wednesday morning to
work in the blacksmith shop there.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Ray Slocumb has accepted posi-
ton with the Rio Grande Hardware
company.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

w. C. milford, chief clerk OF the
railway mail service, is holding ex-
aminations today of postoffice clerks
in Monte Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

p. A. Kolander and daughter left
Thursday night for Boise, Idaho,
where they have gone for Mr.. Kolan-
der's health.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Miss Manette Kinch, of Alamosa,
was visiting in Monte Vista Thurs
day.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Misses Leota and Leona Taylor,
who have been taking a course in
music at Pueblo, came home Friday
morning.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29
THIS HELPS COLORADO

Bar silver sold Thursday at New York for 50 cents
The price jumped 7s cents the day be-
fore and close to the high mark of 1906 when it
quoted at 70813. The upward squirt that bids fair
to reach pass the 1906 has by
the entrance of foreign the market buy
ing for coinage purposes Buying through London
sa has been of the largest purchasers date Cur
tament of the Mexican yield has been of the fac
tors favoring the advance in price.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

Rumors afoat that charges of graft will soon
be preferred against members of the Soldiers Home
commission Two of them are preachers and if the
claims of rreguarity sustained, dismissal of the
entire board may follow.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-04-29

The civic pride of community is always reflected
in wellkept burial ground In this matter Monte Vista
is to be highly commended, pains reasonable
expense spared to make the cemetery place of
beauty The association employs sexton by the year
and the appearance of the place is pleasing The
lots and drives carefully kept and the lawns are
beautiful On May l, this year. the lot owners will
assemble at the cemetery for the purpose of beauy-
ing and improving the lots. They should be Joined by
great many who not lot (yet) and by the
planting of small shrubs and flowers be assisted in this
civic enterprise in which all are Interested
The Washington herald., 1916-09-26
Thieves Enter Drno Stora

McChesney & Joachim's drug store. at
Second and E streets northeast, was en-
tered early yesterday by robbers who
gained entrance through a rear basement
door. Stamps worth S6S and s1oS in
pennies were stolen