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Sunday with friends in Trinidad.
Buy your Christmas presents at the
Methodist Ladies Bazaar on Thursday,
Dec. 7.
DR.. N. II. Lee of Lamar was an early
morning visitor in our city on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Carlos Wilson of La Junta, was
the guest of Miss Irma Latson on Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richael Lewis, of Fow-
ler, spend Wednesday with friends in
this city.
Mrs. Ernest Marguard returned Sat
urday from short visit with her mother
in Fowler.
|. L. Jacobson, of Trinidad accomp-
anied by Misses Bertha KEEPER and
Rachel Allen spent the weekend with
relatives.
Mrs. H. G. Green, of Montrose, is the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Winchester.
Mrs. Horace Dye and daughter, Laura
were shopping visitors from Manzanola
on Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. Guy Wallace are spend.
ing the vacation with the Wallace and
Helm families.
Mrs. Holmes and Miss Carrie Fox
worthy of La Junta were visitors in our
city on Saturday.
Mrs. Harry Jameson, of La Junta,
spent Monday and Tuesday visiting
friends in Rocky Ford
Henry Gerdes moved his family down
from Fowler on Saturday and will spend
the winter in Rocky Ford.
Grad Brazel was down from Pueblo
the first of the week on business for the
A. V. R. l.. & P. company.
Mason Eggers, foreman on the
Crowley ranch. left Sunday to spend
the winter with his uncle in Oregon.
Jack Sprowl and son, Carl, left We'd
nesday for Clovis, N. N, where they
| expect to make their home
p. j. Weist and daughters Mesdames
Smith and Hamlin, spent Thursday last
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Bailey.
Misses Kate Goblin and Eileen Rich
ards, teachers in the Sugar City school,
spent the weekend in Rocky Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Fenlason motored
to Denver early Thanksgiving morning
and expect to remain until Sunday.
E. }. Wilcox returned to Denver on
Monday after couple of days spent
with the Monkman and Barkley families
Mr.. and Mrs. |. d. Hale and family
are spending Thanksgiving with friends
in Denver. They made the trip in their
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Moulton, of Dem
yer, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.
A. Dawley for the Thanksgiving holi-
days.
Mrs. Bell Swink Daring returned
Tuesday from three months visit with
friends in Boston and other eastern
points.
The Ford Company has commenced
the building of pretentious brick
garage on the corner of Swink avenue
and Main street.
A full line of fancy work will be
Gt at fbo he Mat let
church on Dec. I. Make your Christ
mas selections there.
Miss Gladys Hale, Leland Lewis and
Lee Cover came down from Colorado
College on Wednesday afternoon to
spend the holidays with the home folks.
Judge Minor is again attending to
his law business, F.. J. Coad, because
of illness, surrendered his partnership
with Judge Minor and left Saturday for
Denver.
c. S. Culp, came in Wednesday night
from Albuquerque, N. M, and will
spend few days with his family. He
was accompanied, Miss Irma Culp of
Topeka. Kan.
The Elks Lodge will hold their men,
orial service next Sunday at 2:3O o'clock
at the opera house. Harvey Garman,
of Denver, will give the address. Every
body is given cordial invitation to at
tend this service.
Na nE r. matL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-01

Every little inspiration for better
community helps Rocky Ford. Get your
share from Nels Darling at Presbyterian
church. Friday, Dec. /.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-01

For Sale-Good kurtzmann piano
Mahogony case, Mrs. A. s. Kitch, phone.
Ford 225. IT
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-12-01

Movie star who recently has 6u.!t
n magnificent country home near New
York. ont of some of her earnings oD
the silent stuge.
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International CycIopaodil in fifteen
volumes, for sale cheap, call at $40 s.
9th street.
The biggest value we have ever offered
our Subscribers is The Enterprise and
four standard magazines. all one year for
only Sl.z5.
Lady Wants. Work apply 4oz South
3rd street III
DR.. J. H. Samuel, Dentist Office over
Rocky Ford National Bank Ofise open
Saturday evenings. Phone Ford 50.
Residence phone West l4l
II you will subscribe to The Enterprise
or renew your subscription at once we
will include four standard magazines. all
one year. for only rs cents extra.
Friday night. Dec. !. at Presbyterian
church. Nels Darling, second number on
school lvceum course.
An investment OF only 25 cents in our
splendid magazine club offer will give you
and your family a monthly income of en-
ioymsnt and instruction for whole year
Let US shcw you these magazines.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
DESPERATE ATTACK
OF GERMANS NEAR
VERDUN REPULSED

LONDON. June 2-Aeain the Ger.
mans have tried. but Intellectually to
breach the French line near Fort
NauN. northeast of Nerdun In fight
,Hg, characterized by Paris as having
been OF Unprecedented violence the
Germans threw attack after attack
against the enemies line but the Guns
and machine guns tore holes in their
ranks and threw them back. In addi-
I ton. reinforcing batalions were caught
by the French guns as they essayed
20 throw themselves into the fray and
were forced to retreat in disorder
northeastward upon Dieppe.
At one point. In the sector OF Dam
loup east Of Fort Naux. the Germans
captured portion of village. the
other parts Of which are occupied by
the French To the west of the
Meuse around Hin 3O4 and lie Mort
iIomme both sides are engaged in
heavy artillery duels.
On the Russian front the Germans
again have brought the Ikskull bridge
head under bombardmcnt and az sew
eral other points along the line are
using their big guns against the Rus
SLAMS. An infaDfry attack near New
Zelbourg was put down by the Rus
SLAMS.
Rome reports desperate fighting he
tween the Austrians and Italians be-
tween the AdiEe and Breuta Rivers.
Along the POslna and southeast OF
Arsiero Austrian attacks were repulsed
with heavy casualties. Bombardments
predominant along the greater part OF
the remainder OF the front
Constantinople says the Russian
center in the Caucasus region has been
forced 10 retire twenty kilometres in
the face of Turkish attacks and that
the Turks repulsed a surprise attack
on the Turkish left wing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
REPUBLICANS
Continued from First PageD

Massachusetts. were suggested as
dark horse possibilities.
Friends of Roosevelt claim he viii,
WIN after the formality Of giving the
iaNorite SON candidate commit
mentary vote has been disposed of
whlle Hughes supporters declared
their candidate would be nominated
early in the proceedings.
mere was suggestion made today
,nat committees b. appointed BY the
hepubllcans and Progressive 20 con
Ter IN an effort TO decide on a can
didate which would be acceptable 10
both sides. but George ". Perkins,
chairman OF the executive committee
OF the Progressive party, said he had
not heard Of the plan.
MI Perkins denied that he or the
progressive party's executive com
mittee are paving the EXPENSES Of the
delegates 20 the Progressive National
convention.
Paying Own Expenses.
livery delegate 10 our convention
IS paying his own expenses" ne said.
/ want 10 make that clear When /
wa mere last winter. reserved a
lot OF rooms IN Chicago hotels for the
use OF our delegates. but these options
nave since Seen turned over to the
individual cIegates. who are paving
az their ~oS railroad fares. hotel
charges Nld ether expenses -Four
> a. = dNh " National convention
paid for itself and we expccf fo Do inc
same this year. We have already sold
enough boxes 20 pay che rent OF the
Senator Warren G Harding. OF
ONO. temporary chairman of the Re
puoIlcdn convention may be made
the permanent chairman OF the sath.
erng according 10 a plan discussed
by party leaders today. Senator
sutherland. OF Utah. is the only
far
- United states Senator Penrose. OF
f'nnsN wanna. was among the prom
lnent arrivals Of the day and his
quarters were soon places Of prom
lneni Republicans from different
parts Of Tho country
Senator Pcnrose was asked n IN
me event Of favorite sons being
eliminated and he found the drift OF
sentiment FOR either Hughes or
Roosevelt he would support either or
them.
such a situation" he replied.
would have great weight with me. !"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
CAR MEN ENDORSE
JULIAN 6. HEARNE

Under the above headinq the
current issue OF the Wheeling. Ma
Jority, organ OF the labor unions.
printed the following. recardind
the street car mems endorsement
OF Hon. Julian c. Hearne's eandi.
oaey for congress:
Division No. 1903, Amalaamated
Association OF Street and electric
Railway Employees. one OF Wheel
In9's big unions, endorsed Julian
.. HeSrne for Congress at their
meeting, May 18TH. and ask every
Republican workinqman 10 vote
for him. Their argument is that
ne worked hard for the passage OF
their vestibule bill. and. in fact.
supported all labor aislation in.
troduced by the unions OF the
state. n. p. Corcorsn, former
president OF the west viroinia
State Federation OF Labor. and
legislative agent Of that body az
the last session OF the State Leo.
stature. in a speech at the Red
Letter plant Of the Pollock firm.
stated that "Hearne's labor record
IN the legislature was 100 per
cent"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
John L. Written Making
Good With the Voters

Hon John L. Written of Point Pleasant Of the candi
dates for the Republican nomination ATTORNEY General of
West Virginia, all sides conceded be formula
DE OF the tour capable lawyers aspiring this important office
Mr. Written has been lifelong Republican always an
active and efficient worker for the partys the
aNN ana 40 places Of honor and trust Many years
Mason county Democratic he chairman of the
county committee and largely due his gcneralshp and
nasec qualities that old Mason gradually swung from
us Democratic moorugS and entered the column
publican counties lie showed his strength with voters of
'ha county when be elected prosecuting attorney, in
which office be- exhibited legal abilities attracted attention
from at sections of the State
Placing man Of Mr. Whi''cns abilities standing on
The Republican state ticket This year would be- ANYTHING but
n,aNcn fact he would add strength ticket The
Democracy viii make desperate effort control Of the
state governments from the Republicans and IL should time
OF udcou> selection of candidates an along AZ the p
mary on Tuesday, June Nominate Written The major
c he viii roll for the party southwestern counties
"'I hc among The largest boz The states hi,iory.-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
DAY IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, June 2.
SENATE.

Met az IL a m.
Passed bill TO make Eoyes, MINI,
customs port OF entry.
Continued debate on postoffiee ap-
preparation bill.
Passed Senator Kern's resolution
directing state department 20 In
quire about safety of American in
terests IN Ireland
Passed house measure authorizing
American navy and marine corps
Officers 20 serve under Haitien gov
eminent in cooperative policing ar
rangement.
Adjourned az 4:43 p. m. 20 noon
Saturday.
HOUSE.
Met at IL o'clock
Began final debate on naval ap-
preparation bill.
Passed. $50 90 naval appropr1a
ton ball, carrying increased building
program substantially as reported
from committee.
Adjourned az 4:28 %. m. Z noon
Saturday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03

Let nominate Hastings again. and
ne VIII demonstrate hes the finest
come-backer in the political game" is
a remark heard often these DAYS
amonS The Republican voters OF Ohio
county.
While Hastings was defeated al the
general election four years ago. the
oeleI Is general that no candidate on
the Republican ticket could have Xon
me sheT.nalty IN that election. and
that consequently his failure TO win
was nor To bis discredit. on the other
hand. MS friends point 10 the fact
that there is not a better camnaigner
IN me county than Howard HASTINGS.
ana thai 10 ne b. given the nomination
al me coming primary. great strength
" ticket
And no man could be better fitted
~ serve the people OF the county nc
oeptably in the sheriff's Office. More
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03


getting the full strength OF the vote
OF united party in the general cleo
ton, and the state may count on hav$
ing an able and conscientious attorney
general.
The Weston Independent says:
some weeks ago The fndendent VEN
tured the opinion that the Republican
voters OF this state could find, in the
person OF Birk :. Stathers of Weston.
excellent and available timber for AT.
torney General of West Virginia Fol
/, lowing this announcement papers In
various parts of the state discussed
his name generally and all agreed that
he would make a strong and vigorous
candidate. SO favorable were the
comments and so insistent were his
friends over the state that Mr.. Saith
ers began TO seriously consider the
proposition. After taking a survey of
the situation and being assured by his
friends that conditions were propitious,
he finally took their advice and an
nounced his candidacy for the Repub-
liCan nomination for that important
office II is with a feeling of much
qualification that in behalf OF Lewis
county. We can present to the Repuh-
liCan voters of the state such a clean,
efficient. vigorous young man for this
office, and we can assure them that ne
VIII, IN every way. measure up 20 the
advance notices given him by his
friends
In addition 20 his natural ability and
finished legal education. Mr.. Sathers
will bring to the office OF Attorney
General wide experience in the prac.
tice OF the law of our state. such az
few can boast As a junior member
OF the law firm OF Brannon & Stathers.
the eminent W. W. Brannon being the
senior member. he has demonstrated
that he is capable OF holding his own
IN the courts OF the state, and his abil-
ity is recognized among the members
OF the bench. as well as the members
OF the bar. His practice has not been
confined to our local courts. nor have
his activities, generally, been restricts
ed 10 local affairs. He is acquainted
with the state as a whole and knows
its needs. There is nothing of the
provincial about Mr. Stathers and 10
know him is 10 realize that ne pos.
sesses that spirit Of progress and adg
vancement necessary to the future,
growth Of the state 4 state official
acts for the state and not for soms
particular section. therefore, IL In nee,
essary in choosing him 10 be sure that
he Is blessed with sufficient breadth
OF vision and knowledge 10 do the
entire state credit. We are sure that
Lewis countys candidate for attorney,
general measures up 20 these MANY
requirements and that he will be a.
credit not only to the Republican
party and his friends. but to the count
ty and the state Of West Virginia. IL
he is chosen as its legal representa-.
tive
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03

Edward MrConkcy. aged Gf. pioneer
stogie manufacture. and a resident OF
this city for more than "A score Of years.
died at tho home or his son. ~ +. Nc
conkey, 100 Eighteenth street. Yesterday
morning. following "a prolonged illness
or Rights disease and paralysis.
Mr. MCHouksN was born 300 TAYLOR
county and lived In several cities lu this
state. coming here twenty three years
HEO. when Do engaged tn tho stOgle
manufacturing business. Iic WAS a. u1u-
stefan nf considerable natural talent.
and for several years was Tho leader 81
Tho Grafton and NOUudSNiIla bands To
retired from active business several
Years ago. owing 60 falling health. Mr.
Nr'oukrF was "a member Of fho zane
Street NJ =. church. and ALWAYS took
an active part boo religious work His
vito aied n number ~ years ago Ito
leaves three sons. william. Percy and
Hugh r. MrTnulsF. aIl 81 This city.
ono brother. William MrCorkrv. manager
~ tho po''act Sfogio Company Of Pits
hurrh. and one sister. Mrs Jennie Nor
rte. ~ Moun7svi'in.
Funeral services VIII Do held no tho
place n death sunday Afternoon ~ 1.I5
O'Clock. with the Row WIN ~ Schultz.
NJ fha Zane street church. BOO charge
tnferwrrf VIII be i1 Mt. Rose Cemetery.
Mound tiIIH = special car will convey
friends Co.. The cemetery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
COMMENCEMENT AT
BETHANY TONIGHT
CPhoto by MeCoy.)

Of hANh. W. Va. June THE
opening event Of the corurnsnrep,er, 80
ION OF bethany College will b. the com
nleheement OF the Preparatory Depart
ts'n' OF inc college chapel this evening
The principal address Of m. eycniD,-
WI De delivered by SUPERINTENDENT n \
NC an oi the WellShurg schools Prin-
-lIa- u Ml--lnm snrnLHln. WIN nr.-La-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03

No candidate for a state office has a
stronger following in Ohio and many
other counties than Hon. Birk
Stathers, OF Weston. who II running
Tor the Republican nomination for
attorney general.
Stathers is an old Ohio county bow.
the son OF DR. Stathers, long a lead
ing physician on the South Side, and
later superintendent OF the state IN
sane asylum at Weston. II was dur
ing his ten years residence in this
city that young Stathers first became
interested in politics. as captain Of
the c. y. Hart Cadets in the memoir
able Mckinley campaign OF 1896. Even
after he lived in Weston and became
one of the leading members OF the bar
OF that county. he continued his init
mate political relations with his old
friends in Ohio county. being frequent
~ member OF congressional and
other conventions. In 1918 he was one
OF Julian G.. Hearne's most active sup
porters for the congressional nomi-
nation in this district. His brother.
DR.. James x. Stathers. was for sew
eral years associated with DR.. joan
W. Storer. of Wheeling. That Mr..
Stathers Will receive liberal support
. IN this city and county. and through
out this section OF the state is not
doubted.
The Morgantown Post-Chronicle
gives the following editorial endorse
ment of Mr.. Stathers:
Birk s. Stathers. of Lewis county,
Is well remembered in Moreantown
as one OF the popular and prominent
leaders OF student life during his
course here at the university. Since
graduation he has risen to a similar
position OF leadership in the continu-
alton school Of actual life. His career
IN his chosen profession has been that
Of strong and successful lawyer. and
his record in that field of activity fully
entities him to aspire 10 the Office II
attorney general of West Virginia for
which Office he Is a candidate. subject
10 the decision OF the Republican
voters in the statewide primary OF
June 9th.
From his university DAYS Mr. Saith
ers has been an earnest and enthus-
iastc student OF public questions. and
this interest in affairs OF state has
prompted him 10 take the prominent
part IN politics that becomes a patri-
otto citizen. lie has been a consistent
and loyal champion OF the principles
OF the Republican party. Tie is
torceful and convincing public speaker
His nomination on the Republican
ticket would bring 10 that ticket an
element of strength for the campaign
that Is 10 follow the statewide prim-
arN. He has many friends in Nonon-
the announcement OF his candidacy As
% appears IN The Post-Chronicle. His
candidacy has been well received bv
tho Republican press Of the stare.
Should he win In the primary. and his
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03

and more the sheriff is being looked
10 10 protect the populOus and rich
country and suburban districts from
crime sections that have not the pro-
lection OF the efficient city police force
and here Is where Howard Hastings
record shows that he would be one
OF the most efficient OF sherifs.
That Hastings Is stronger today than
ever before in his political career IS
admitted by everyone. No man a.
piring 10 public Office has q more pleas.
ing personality. and he probably mas
more devoted personal friends than
any other man in Ohio county. Can
the Republican voters afford TO lot
slip the opportunity they now have
presented to them TO strengthen their
county ticket by heading b. with such
an unusual votc-gctter2 II YOU want
10 assur" the success Of the Republi-
can county ticket next November vote
for Hastings on Tuesday. June e
Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03
r. Campbell Richards
For Prosecuting ATTORNEY

SUBJECT to the Decision of the Republican Coun
~ tuesday June at the Primary Election He Solicits
Your Vote and Influence
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-06-03

1n0IHI '.url. rIf UuasIa'a rctro.
''Im production Hef year ar about
,'''.. ''' barrels. 90 gain ~ O. 600. 900
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-21

Excursion to Newport, r. l., Aug. p
See advertisement on page 5.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-21
Sporting Neus
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
American League.

American League Games Today.
Cleveland at Boston.
Chicago at New York.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Washington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-21
PERSONAL.

Mrs. c. A. Miles has returned from
4 visit with relatives in Duxbury.
Mass.
Mrs, Wallace Chilson Of Springfield.
Mass, is visiting her niece, Mrs. Y. 0.
Jones, of Chaplin street.
Mrs. G. E. Greene is enjoying an out
ing on Lake Champaign, a guest of Mr..
and Mrs. George Wright
Overseer Oscar T. Ware, who has
been seriously i'll in his home on Oak
street, is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Frost Of
Westfeld, n. j., are visiting in the
home of his father, Z. c. Frost
J. }. Clune, who is employed in
Springfield. Mass, spent the weekend
with his family on Forest street.
A F. Rohde and John E. Tasker re-
turned last night from week 5 stay
IN the Tasker cottage on the Connecti-
! cut river. Mr.. Taskcr resumed work
this morning in Clay 5 insurance office.
Mrs. a. ID. Reynolds and Miss Vic
lette Reynolds spent a few days at the
Nonotuck in IIolyoke, Mass, last week
going by trolley from Millers Falls.
Miss Reynolds returned to New York
Iclty yesterday.
DR. Park Hoyt of Laconia, n. H.. was
a guest over the weekend in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Howe Mrs.
! Hoyt and son, Park, who had spent two
weeks there, joined him on an automo-
bile trip to Rangeley lakes.
/ John Brink, who is employed as
statesmen for the Estey Organ Co, has
been visiting in town with Mr. and Mrs
! Amos Bowers Mr.. Brink's home is in
Pittsburg, Pa. He left this afternoon
for business trip to Troy.
Mrs. Harold Webster resumed work
in Mann S store today, after vaca
ton Of three weeks, during which she
visited her mother, Mrs Ida Higgins
in Hinsdale. Mr. and Mrs Webster al
SO enjoyed an outing at Nantaslle
beach.
Mr.. and Mrs L. v Morse and chill
dren and Miss Nellie Bassett returnc,
Saturday from Northiield, Mass. wher,
they had been camping two weeks Mr.
and Mrs. James A. Bruce and sons
Graham and Cedric of Suflield. Conn.
;; are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Morse
Mrs. Mary G. Perkins and niece. Mrs
Anna Proctor, will move in Septembc
from Pine street to Birge street. Georg
T. Wilson. who recently bought the Per
l<ins house. will move into the apart
ment vacated by Mrs Perkins and vii
rent the house in which he is now liv
ing on Pine street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-08-21
Sporting Notes.

Alexander now holds the shutout rec
ord of the National league He has
shut out opponents Is times to date this
season. Mathcwson held the previous
record with -, a mark equaled last
year by Alexander.
Bochling and Miller of the Washing
ton team added to the Cleveland outfit
will strengthen it somewhat, no doubt.
but what Of the Senators? Smith and
Leonard, an inficlder, 90 to Washington,
but they will hardly I'LL the gap.
Aside from the brilliancy of play it
was the physical condition and steady
persistence that COVE Kumagae the vic
tory over the national champion w. NJ
Johnston at Newport, r. l., Saturday il
the finals of the tennis championship
for the Casino cup.