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Smyrna times., 1916-08-16
FIGHT At AUGUSTINE PIER
RESULTS IN ONE DEATH
CLIF TON SPRY. OF TOWNSEND
ALMOST INSTANTLY KILLED
Fight in Barroom of Hotel Ends Fa
tally for Spry-LYnch Watts, Of
Iownsend, also Badly Cut.

In fight at Aueus stine Beach, about
3. 30 O'Clock Thursday afternoon. Cliff
ton Spry of Townsend was almost in
stantly killed. and Lynch Watts of the
same town was seriously injured.
Spry and Watts had been at the beach
on July 4 and on the way home had
had an argument with young man
living near Mt. Pleasant. Spry
claims that the man ran into his team
several times on the way home. The
two men met in the barroom of the
hotel early Thur sday evening and re-
newed the quar- rel. Spry. hit the man.
and Watts took a hand. A general
fight ensued. Ross w. Hamburg Of
Middletown, an officer employed by
the resort, attempted to arrest Spry.
who resisted and assaulted him. Ham
burg used his club on Spry. inficting
serious wounds. Spry was taken to
his home in an automobile by n. w.
Van Horn, and was attended by DR..
j. D. Niles of Townsend. His in
juries are a fractured skull, from a
blow on the left temple. and bad
confusion at the base of the spine.
The bridge of his nose is also broken.
and his left forearm severely bruised.
Watts is badly cut across the face and
has several severe cuts across the
head.
Smyrna times., 1916-08-16

Bgy PrineesAlberf every
DheTe tobacco is sold IN
topPy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and h0If-pound tin hu1li-
dors-and-that eorking fine
pound crystal glass hu1li-
dor tUith sDonSe-HoisteneT
top that Keeps the tobacco
IN such cleDeT tFim-oltDays!
Smyrna times., 1916-08-16
NEWS PAPER FAMINE IS SERIOUS

Publishers of the Philadelphia Dalies
Agree TO Gu. Down Size Of Issues
As a result of a series of meetings
of the newspaper publishers of Phila
delphia, called TO consider the serious
situation confronting them caused by
what are practically famine conditions
in the news print paper market. the
following agreement was unanimously
reached: All daily. evening and Sun
day newspapers will Immediately re-
duce the size of their issues TO the
extent of total in excess of 80 pages
weekly. That. beginning September
l next, the accepting from wholesale
purchasers of unsold copies of all
morning, evening and Sunday news
papers will be discontinued Hereto
fore this privilege has been granted to
newsboys, news agents. news stands
and carriers. AT this meeting Of
publishers. facts and figures were SUBJ
mit.ed showing that the mills have
been unable to supply the enormous
increased demand for white paper.
Not only have the mills been unable
/ 10 lay in a reserve stock during the
summer months. as in former years.
but they are at the present time be-
low their normal supply. So serious
has the situation become that IL was
pointed out that, unless drastic re-
duction of consumption was enforced.
some newspapers throughout the
country wculd be confronted with
possible suspension of publication.
Many prominent dsilies throughout
the State of Pennsylvania have noti-
fed the Philadelphia publishers that
they will follow their lead in reduc-
tion in size of output and in cutting
of returns of unsold copies. The
newspapers party to the foregoing
agreement. and which constitute the
entire local press of recognized circu-
latiOn. are the following;
Evening Ledger.
Public Ledger.
The Evening Bulletin.
The Evening Telegraph.
The North American.
The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Record.
The Press.
James A. Hart. grain dealer o
Townsend, is confined to his hOm
suffering with a sprained ankle as tn
result of falling from a grain ca
while he was overseeing some worl
being done in the car.
Smyrna times., 1916-08-16

James A. Hart. grain dealer of
Townsend, is confined to his home
suffering with a sprsined ankle as the
result of falling from a grain car
while he was overseeing some work
being done in the car.
Smyrna times., 1916-08-16
PRINCE ALBERT
the national joy smoke

the national joy smoke
has flavor different delightful never tasted
And that isn't strange either
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
What Party Made This Country Great

this campaign year. when the shall choose between two
great political parties pertinent ask What party made this
country great?
Republican party great Republican pn
legislation Republican national affairs made this
country in its population great its wealth. great IN Its
industries great trade and in its transportation
and communication facilities and in its prestige and power
and influence throughout the world.
To Republican party made this country great
go platform 1860 There you will find the fundamental
principles upon which the Republican party oundupon which
it its first national victory and placed in the Presidential chair
the first Republican president Abraham Lincoln That platform
declared first for the of the Unon second for human
liberty and human freedom third for the OF foreign
mm5raton fourth homestead law fifth for governmental
aid in the construction of ransconnen railway and sixth for
protective tariff policy
The Republican Party nearly half of
prior March 1913 In all these there growth both
exports and Imports growth the balance of trade favor
growth in the value of the annual products industries growth
the number of persons employed ganu occupations the
of paid employees and the daily
all lines of industry growth in the total of
circulation and the capita circulation for each individuals
growth the bank deposits and the
to the credit of each deposto growth in the deposits of
banks which the OF
other persons small growth the railroads
the volume of their the character of the
dered the public growth the of the Government
sufficient the natural and of expenditures
growth the of cash the fund Of the Treasury
adequate give the United a credit superior
that other nation the world growth the credit
financial institutions sufficient supply the de.
man of the business of the growth puchas
of the American people ratio with the increased rouc
industries growth supply the life
found the land;
the reach OF the of the peoples growth in educational
facilities the number churches the opporun
ties for sempovement culture and creaton and inevitable
during all these there and
growth the the influence the prestige
greatness, and in the glory of this Republic.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
Treasurer's Notice On Request
For Tax Deed

To every person in actual possession or occu-
pancy OF the hereinafter described land. lot or
premises. and to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assessed, and to all
persons having an interest or title Of record in
or to the same.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of
November A. D. 1913. the following described
property. situate in the County OF Clear Creek
and State OF Colorado, to-wit:
Lot Edwards Add Block 4, Idaho Springs
Certificate of Purchase No. 3O2 was sold for the
taxes for the year 1912 and purchased by Clear
Creek County.
That the said Clear Creek County has duly
assigned the certificate of purchase issued on
account OF such purchase to VIM. B. Kelso, who
hath made request upon the Treasurer of said
County for a deed.
That the said premises were taxed for said
year 1912 in the name OF Herman Kielbeck.
That the time for redemption OF said real estate
from such sale will expire on the 18th day OF
January A. D. 1917, and unless redeemed on or
before said day deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 18th day of September A. D. 1916,
H. L. ROBERTS,
treasurer OF the said County of Clear Creek.
By w. H. Stephens Dep. Treas.
First Publication Sept. %, 1915.
Last Publication Oct. 10, 1915.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
Treasurer's Notice On Request
For Tax Deed

To every person in actual possession occu
pancy of the hereinafter described land. lot OF
premises. and to the person in whose name the
same was taxed or specially assessed. and to all
persons having an interest or title Of record in
or to the same.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day OF
November A. D. 1914, the following described
property. situate in the County of Clear Creek
and State Of Colorado, to-wit:
House in Dry Gulch North Of Idaho Springs
Certificate of Purchase No. 1882. was sold for the
taxes for the year 1918 and purchased by Clear
Greek County.
That the said Clear Creek County has duly
assigned the certificate Of purchase issued on
account Of such purchase to Charles Hooking
who hath made request upon the Treasurer OF
said County for deed
That the said premises were taxed for said
year 1918 in the name Of Florence Pettett.
That the time Of redemption of said real estate
from such tax sale will expire on the 26th day OF
January A. D. 1917, and unless redeemed on or
before said day deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 4th day Of October A. D. 1915.
H. ROBERTS,
Treasurer Of the said County Of Clear Creek.
First Publication Oct 8. 1916
Last Publication Oct. q. 1915.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
FOURTH GRADE

The Four h grade lost a pupil
this week when Robert Hedberg
went to Denver to enter Saint
Claras school.
The Fourth grade pupils are
learning Helen Hunt Jackson's
famous poem, "October's Bright,
Blue Weather." which is in keep
ing with these lovely fall days.
This week has been devoted 10
the study of Columbus during
Language period.
At least one fourth grade boy
thinks the Manual girls are good
cooks. for on Wednesday after
noon, as the odors from Manual
reached his room. he said Il smell
something good to eat.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
Local Druggist Talks

have now procured a preparation
which can recommend to all my friends
as being a splendid remedy for all forms
of stomach and bowel trouble, indiges-
ton, bloating, sick headache, heartburn,
etc., ard those suffering from being
''sick at the stomach"
Natol Pineapple Pepsin Compound is
sold On positive guarantee of satisfac-
ton or money back. 1t is made from
fresh pineapple juice and pure scale
pepsin AJAX every man and woman in
Idaho Springs and the surrounding coun-
try who has stomach trouble of any kind
call and examine this splendid medicine
H. A. Elliott. adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
SEVENTH GRADE

The subject Of Current Events
was the chief topic of discussion
for opening exercises this week.
A class picture was taken by
the picture man last Tuesday
morning.
Naoma Noxon left school We'd
nesday. She will go with her
mother to Prescott, Arlz., Monday,
and will be greatly missed by all
her classmates. A new pupil reg
istered the same day leaving the
same enrolment
Some excellent compositions OIL
Nature Study topics have been
written by the class. They will be
attached to the booklet covers
which have been made during
drawing periods.
SIXTH GRADE
For opening exercises this week
the Sixth grade have been interest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13

ed in the ans wers TO the following
question.
1. If we could darken the sun how
soon would light reach the earth !
2. Does light weigh anything
3. Why cannot we feel the earth
go around?
4. What is the difference between
hard water and soft water?
). Why does water quench IRE it
two parts. oxygen and hydrogen.
make FIRE?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
An Ordinance

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC
TION IA OF ARTICLE v OF AN
ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN Or
DINANCE IN RELATION TO CITY
OFFICERS, THEIR QUALIFIcA-
TIONS, BONDS, DUTIES, AND
COMPENSATION" AND BEING
GENERAL SECTION 4O5 OF THE
COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF IDAHO SPRINGS.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IDAHO SPRINGS:
Section l. That section IA of Article
V of an ordinance entitled IAN Ordin-
ance in Relation to City Officers, Their
Qualifications, Bonds, Duties and Com
pensation," being general section 4O5 of
the Compiled Ordinances Of the City of
Idaho Springs, be and the same is here
by ame nded SO as to read as follows:
Section 405 Superintendent OF Sew
ers.
Subsection IA. The superintendent of
Sewers shall receive the sum of One
Hundred Dollars ($lOO) per annum pay
able in equal monthly installments.
Introduced and read at a regular
meeting Of the City Council of said City
Of Idaho Springs, held on October 6,
1916.
E. M. MOSCRIPT.
Attest:
B. A. HOLLEY,
City Clerk.
Published in full on the thirteenth
and twentieth days Of October. 1916. in
IDAHO SPRINGS SIFTINGS-NEWS.
a weekly public newspaper Of General
circulation published in said City.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
Adamson Law Results In New Strike Troubles

Reports from sections of the country indicate clearly that
The Amso Wage Law which has been mendacouy termed Eight
Hour Law already bringing about additional labor troubles Rail
who included the
refusal railroads
the added involved by the Adamson
makes the majority and poorly
paid class of railroad employees impossible Paul
approaching decision strike and from Kansas City
railroads
to go on strike a result of the Adamson Law
Railroad officials decided previous they
the demanded of five because
ed operating forced them by Co the Admon
AS charge wokmen ask why they
entitled when members of the four allied
organizations accorded higher
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
EIGHTH GRADE

Only FIVE pupils made an aver
age Of less than 90 per cent in their
September work.
Eighth grade pos-i for a picture
in their room this week.
Covers for HISTORY booklets and
spelling pads have been designed
by the pupils. rne his ory covers
are to be used for an outline of the
work covered 50 that it NAV be
more easily reviewed.
The average spelling standing
for the week is 90 per cent.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13

Nh0lEsl
ID. K. w. EntertainS

The literary gwen by the d.
x. w. at the high school last Fri
day afternoon was interesting as
well as unique. A magazine with
its various features was presented
by groups of students posing or
with essays by students represent
ing different editors.
The frontispiece was beautifully
portrayed by Grace Curnow in
tennis costume and Luther Ross,
Dewey Clark and Irving Straub
in athletic suits. The name of the
picture was Athletics"
Clever editorials were presented
by Walter Bates; Esther Eckstedt
then entertained us with a we'll
written story of school. Here Pansy
Robinson published a bit of in
strumental music. Claude Han
cock told US what fierce creatures
the Seniors are. in scary poem
entitled, The Seniors'll Git You"
Anna Dory gave some spicy
Local and Personal" items. Mary
Donnelly told the proper diet for
H. S. pupils and the best methods
of preparing same Following this
the girls quartet sang lullaby.
Hazel Peterson, in a fashionable
brown wig, aud in striking cos
tune OF black and yellow, present.
ed notes on the latest fashions.
John Mundy closed the literary
part of the program with several
practical suggestions for Christmas
gifts The advertising section-a
series of pantomimes-concluded
the program.
For the month of September the
school enrolled All pupils, 4l6 be-
longing at the end of the month,
and 4o2 average daily attendance.
The per centage Of attendance was
e6., the number of tardies, "a.
This data shows very we'll for the
schools, but we think punctuality
and attendance should show better
results during the month of Oct
ober, aud gradually grow better
each succeeding month.
The school board held its regular
meeting Wednesday night in the
superintendent office. There were
many important questions discuss
ed and settled at this meeting,
among which were: the appoint
ment OF Miss Marie Cribbs to teach
the Fall River school which begins
Monday Oct. 10Th. Miss Margaret
Coffmsn was appointed to take
charge of shorthand and typewrit-
ing, devoting only half of each
day to this work. This will re-
lieve Miss Gibson, thereby increas-
ing the time which she may devote
to her regular second grade work.
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
FIFTH GRADE

The Fifth grade boys lad their
first try-oui for basket ball Thurs
day afternon. Charley Sellers and
George Woodley were chosen cap
tains temporarily. The whole line
up will be given at later date.
Two Eighth grade boys, Merle
Redding and John White assisted
the boys.
Watch out for the Fifth grade
team!
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
SECOND GRADE

We are glad to know that Erma
Keast, who has been i'll, will soon
be back in grade 2.
The second grade is proud of
heir regular attendance. Only
one was absent durisg the past
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL
The Ancient History classes
are at present vastly interested in
the myths of Ancient Greece.
A chorus of ABOUT 80 voices is
being arranged for in the High
School, and applicants are SO
numerous as to more than satisfy
demands.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13

The book room in the grade
building will be fitted up as the
typewriting and shorthand room
Miss Gilman will begin her work
Monday Oct. 16.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1916-10-13
SUMMONS


County of Clear Creek.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
CHEsBRo INVESTMENT
COMPANY. corporation.
THE COMBINATION MILL
ING and LEASING COM SUMMONS.
PANY. corporation. RICH
ARD +. STALEY, RUSTAN\
REED.
Defendants.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
to The Combination Milling and Leasing Com
pany. Richard F. staley. Russian O. Reed and
Julia E. Reed. the defendants above named,
GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plain
till in the District Court Of Clear Creek County
State Of Colorado. and answer the complaint
therein within twenty days after the service here
Of If served within this county, or. if served out
of this County. or by publication. within thirty
days after the service hereof. exclusive of the
day of service; or Judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the prayer of the
complaint; and il a copy Of the complaint in the
above entitled action be not served with this
summons. or il the service hereof be made out
of this State. then ten days additional to the
time hereinbefore specified for appearance and
answer VIII De allowed before the taking OF judg-
ment by default aforesaid
This action is brought to recover judgment in
favor Of the plaintiff and against the defendants
in the sum of Eleven Thousand Five Hundred
Thirty and IS 100 Dollars, with interest on Ten
Thousand Dollars at six per cent per annum
from May 1lth. 1915; on One Hundred Eighty
eight at s% per annum from June lst. 1916; on
Seven Hundred Forty-two and 9s 100 Dollars
at s% per annum from July lst, 1915. For De-
cree OF foreclosure and sale Of the property des-
cribed in the mortgage and property mentioned
in the complaint; for deficiency Judgment
against the defendants and each Of them and
execution therefor: for general relief and costs
of suit. as will more fully appear from the COM
plaint in said action to which reference is here
made. copy of which is hereto attached and
served herewith.
And you are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear and to answer the said complaint a.
above required the said plaintiff will take de-
fault and judgment according to the prayer of
said complaint.
Given under my hand at Georgetown, in said
County. this 3Ist day Of July A. d. 1916.
E. NJ. SABIN
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First Publication Sept. %, 1915.
Last Publication Oct. %. 1915.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-27
GOLD BASIS URGED
 ON J. s. BY BANKERS
Delegates Debate at K. C. Con- vention-Many Would
 Withdraw Greenbacks.
(By Review Leased Wire.)

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 26.-Immedi- ate retirement of all sgreenbacks and 9 gradual withdrawal of national bank notes. placing the currency of this country on a basis of gold coin and federal reserve notes was discussed here tonight by bankers attending the conference of the national bankers association. The discussion, provided for in the call for the meeting. follow yed addresses by John Skelton Will jams, comptroller of the currency. ard Frederick w. Hyne of Jamestown, N. Y. secretary of the association.
 Itewas explained that the national banking act and the reserve law al lowed a partial duplication of control. The desire was expressed by some members to consolidate the two de partments under one head.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-27
BISBEE TESTIMONY
Home Proof, Here, There and
 Everywhere.

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 A. E. Crawford, School Hill, Bisbee, says: q had severe pains in my back and sharp twinges often caught me between my shoulders. This caused me much trouble and made my work very hard. Doan's Kidney Pills had been used in my family with such good results that began taking them myself. They soon strengthened my back and I felt much better in every way"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Crawford had. Foster-Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo, N Y.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-09-27

opment of our country and the con stant increase of our rural population, We pledge ourselves to the continued construction of good roads, in order to facilitate business and socIal inter course between residents of city town and country.
 We commend our county officers for their efficient and economical ad ministration of county affairs, and pledge them to a continuance of the same in order that taxes may be low cred as much as possible and at the same time keep pace with the financial exigencies of our prosperous. progress sive and rapidly growing county.
 Conclusion.
 Our platform is one of the principles which we believe to be essential ts the public welfare Our pledges are made to be kept when in office as well as relied upon during the cam paign, and we invite the cooperation of all citizens, regardless of party who believe in maintaining unimpaire6 the institutions of our state"
 John J. Newburry, of Douglas. was elected vice chairman After the platform had been adopted two resolu tions were passed. one favoring the repeal of the present law which pro vides that candidates for office should circulate nomination petitions and the other favoring a law for districtine the country into legislative districts as well as supervisoral
 The chairman then appointed the various committees, executive. finan cial, and appointed the members of tho State committee, which now number. twenty-three from this county. A number of those appointed will leave tonight for Phoenix to attend the State meeting which will be held or Thursday. It was called on Monday but adjourned until that date.
 The meeting was adjourned subjec; to call of the chair.