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The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

At the call of the United
States Navy, wired through
Lieutenant Brown Of Denver to
Supt. Mccormick of the public
schools of this city, the Broad
way opera house was crowded
Monday night for the purpose
of a public demonstration of
the patriotism of our people,
and to aid in bringing to the at
tention of all the Importance of
speeding up enlistment in that
most popular branch of the ma
tons defense-our incompar-
able navy.
Music was furnished by the
Monte Vista band, and patriot
ic songs sung by the entire as
semblage, served to enlighten
the occasion. Speeches were
made by S. S. Heilman, Supt.
Mccormick, j. H. Hayes, Ben
ton Leonard and Comrade Pat
terson.
Mr.. Heilman drew the atten-
ton of his hearers to the condi-
tions of the world war, the acts
of atrocity perpetrated by the
German government and di-
rected against this country, un-
til the limits of patient endur-
ance had been exceeded. While
deploring the necessity of war,
he insisted that the very life of
the Republic hangs upon the
ability and willingness of the
nation to defend its rights ev-
erywhere and all the time.
Mr.. Mccormick spoke in like
vein, and complimented the
citizens of Monte Vista for
their generous expressions of
loyalty to the fag-which is
the symbol of liberty in it's best
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
OBITUARY.,

The Rev. Austin Crooks was born
Pm the state of Ohio, January 5, 1856
|ahd died at his home in the Bowen
|neighDorhood Thursday morning.
April s, 1917.
oh January l, 1888, he was mar
P'eu TO Ida M. Bradway and from this
|uhlon ten children were born. three
L.. "hom have passed on before.
"ese remain to mourn his loss. his
|Nle' SIX daughters and one son,
|'0"H' VINO is attending Denver Uni
CerSity The daughters are Mrs.
i'rrE Assay, Mrs. C. P. Goff, Mrs. w.
II jennings, of Monte Vista. Mrs. H.
H. nurhs' of Fort Collins, also
''"ce and Claudia. Deceased is also
EurVlVed by his aged mother. Mrs.
1"" crooks, of Porterville, Calf,
e,eh sisters and one brother. all of
"illorhla. Also one brother. Rev.
~ 'rooks, Methodist Episcopal
6"'''er IN Ohio, and one sister in
no There are also eleven grand
children. ~ . ""'
p'oIher Crooks gave his heart to
III childhood and united with the
'nou'St Episcopal church. He was
d., p'eu at Madison Academy, Mt
dt1. S" Ohio and entered the Metho-
|hn,' ministry His active ministry
,oa, s from 1880 to 1901, when he
''pk the local relation.
Icoia o served charges in Ohio and
|co,o.uo' In 1887 he transferred to
IN D'auo and was one of the pioneers
|tbo ro s, 9an Luis Valley. He served
rodo. ''.o"lng appointments in Colo
Joro MONTE Vista, Del Norte. La
d.. D. r ruita' Rife and Mosca.
t,ona ''pef Crooks vas a conscien-
will a"u devoted Christian and he
' sadly missed, especially in
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids will be received by the School
Board of Consolidated District No
z, Rlo Grande County, Colorado. for
the erection and completion of a
School building to be erected near
Monte Vista, Colorado. (See instruc-
tions to bidders in specifications
Plans and specifications for the
buildings will be on file at the offices
OF t. j. Bahr, Secretary School
Board, Monte Vista Jesse Stephen-
sons ofiice), Colorado, and John I
Huddart. Architect, 4OS-4O9 Bank
BLOCK, Denver, Colorado on and after
the End day of April, 1917.
Bids for the work must be filed
with the Secretary of the School
Board or the Architect on or before
1917. H.
All bids for the work must be ac-
companied by certified check OF
$4,000, made payable to the Secre-
tary of the School Board as evidence
that the contractor to whom the CON
tract may be awarded will enter into
a contract for the above mentioned
work and furnish to the School
Board satisfactory bond in such a
sum as they direct.
Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids
Given under my hand and seal st
Monte Vista, Colorado, this 29th dav
or March, 1917.
(SEAL)
g.. T. j. BAHR,
Secretary of School Board, ConsoI-
dated School District, No. 2. Rio
Hrands County, Colorado,
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
BOOST NEXT WEEK FOR THE BALL. TEAM

The following business hous-
es of Monte Vista have agreed
to donate part of their receipts
for the days mentioned to help
liquidate the 1916 debt of the
Ball Team. These firms have
been very liberal in helping
this cause. Everyone who cares
for the National game should
get behind this movement and
make next week, which is
Base Ball Week, a success. So
that we can pay off our old
debt and have enough surplus
left to give us a good start for
a 1917 team.
Monte Vista Hardware Co.
10 per cent sales for Tues
day, April 10.
Monte Vista M. & E. Co.
Basis 500 lbs. Flour Wal
ue) $25.00 or more.
Iris Theater.
Proceeds over expenses of
Wednesday, April 18th
Davis & Baird.
Total receipts on Tuesday,
April 10th.
Rio Grande Hardware Co.
10 per cent gross sales for
Wednesday, April IL.
Palace Bowling & Pool.
All over expenses for
Monday, April 9th.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
new CITY COUNCIL TAKES
CHARGE OF AFFAIRS

Thursday night the newly
elected city council qualified,
organized and adjourned for
one week. The ticket that was
put up by the young men of
Monte Vista carried at Tues
days election with one excep-
ton. 1t seems that spite work
was responsible for the defeat
of |. G.. Christensen in Ward
No. 3 and his enemies made a
third term possible for Mr..
Haggard, There were other
scratch votescast but outside of
Christensen there was no Or
ganized opposition made to the
ticket.
The new city council is going
to be expected to deliver pro-
gressive and constructive ad-
ministration in the municipal
affairs of this growing little
city and their efforts for gen.
eral welfare should meet hear
ty cooperation of the citizens,
not only in suggestion but in
enforcement of their plans.
Mayor Sylvester has declar-
ed himself in favor of making
Monte Vista cleaner and bet
ter place in which to reside and
one that is second to none in
the state for civic pride. Care
will be taken in the selection
Of those who are to look after
the different branches of the
city government and matters Of
fire protection, children's well
fare and others will receive the
most earnest consideration.
The personnel of the new
council:
Mayor ...:.-L. B. Sylvester
Treasurer ..Westel B. Wallace
Clerk .---..-...........-.E E. l.. Carter
Aldermen, Ward 1-.-..-..--.
ID. c. Vaile, J. T. Tyner
Aldermen, Ward 2.-....-...-
l.. B. Wallace, Arthur D.
Wright.
Aldermen, Ward 3-.............
w. H. Golf, j. C. Haggard
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

It seems that story has been Civ
EN- credence to the effect that Got
lieb Muller, a German-American cit
izen of Monte Vista, had stated that
in case of war with Germany he
would take sides with the Fatherland
and repudiate the American flag Mr.
Muller, who has made his home here
for thirty years, and who has pros
pered as an American citizen, feels
outraged that his loyalty to the
country of his adoption should have
been questioned and brands the story
as absolutely false.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

the Bowen neighborhood, where he
made his home and where he belong
ed to the Church.
The funeral services will be held
at the Bowen church at lO:3O
O'Clock Saturday morning, and VIII
be conducted by his pastor, Rev. j.
A. Large, assisted by Rev A. M, Mac
lean.
Interment will be made in the
Monte Vista cemetery.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
WAR is DECLARED AGAINST GERMANY

Today, Friday, at 80 M, President Wilson STONED
the bill OF declaration of war against Germany which
had just been passed by the House of Representatives.
The United Stats has orders to protect A
lean ports and call has been issued for volunteers f
the American army.
1t has been discovered that this country b,s ha
menaced by organized German spv svster and +h.
when the world knows of their activities and d;.
thre will longer be any doubt of the necesv for tho
action of this country in declaring war;
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
BIRTHS.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Speis-
er, Friday, March 30th, son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Woodson,
Saturday, March 31st., a son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Boots Miller. Sat
urday, March 31st,, 91s lb. boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. A. Van warden.
Tuesday. April 3rd., girl.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

French & Kellar received a car
load of Dodges this week and sold
them to the following people: A. B.
Van Nostrand, Jess Davis. George
Hawkins, Frank Stow, r. r. Sumner
at Alamosa and w. s. Johnson. of
Del Norte. Mr.. Off, of Del Norte,
bought one that was already in
stock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
CHANGE MADE IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. Ida Johnson moved the first of
the week to the Monte Vista Hos
pital, where she has been engaged
as housekeeper and matron. A train
ed nurse from Denver Mercy Hospital
has been engaged to care for the pa
tients.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Little Alice Bishop was quite
severely scalded Monday morn
ing when, unnoticed, she pull
ed the stopper from the wash
ing machine, which allowed
the hot water to pour over her.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Diamond Candy Kitchen.
Donates Ice Cream and
Coffee, to be sold night of
dance.
Akers Lumber Co.
lO per cent gross sales
Tuesday, April 10.
Fuller Drug Co.
10 per cent gross sales
April 10.
The Palace Cafe and Bakery.
Donates Is cakes to be
sold night of dance.
Monroe & Nelson.
10 per cent Tuesday, Apr.
10.
Abbott t-Goodding Drug Co.
Is per cent of gross sales
April 12.
Most of the other merchants
have literally donated cash.
The Committee have not had
time to call on all as yet, but
will endeavor to see each one
before next week.
Tickets at $1.00 each will be
on sale in all the leading busi-
ness houses and are good at
any of the houses listed in the
day mentioned, including the
Picture Show and the Dance.
Don't forget the dance Sat
urday night. Good music and
EATS
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Miss Hattie Bruins returned Sun
day morning from Denver and left
Thursday night for Alamosa where
she will be chief operator in the
telephone office. Miss Clarice Hogate
will take Miss Bruins place as chief
operator here.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Superintendent Busch of the Ell
Monte Mining and Milling company,
reports that the mill at Jasper is
now running satisfactorily and that
the mine workings are in body of
very good ore which seems to be the
main vein.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Corlett will
leave tonight for New Mexico to he
gone couple of weeks. Their grand
daughter, Vera, will accompany
them.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Mrs. Roy Davis who has been
visiting with friends at Center came
down Thursday night and went on
to her home in La lara the same
evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Mrs. F. II. Hamilton and Mr.. and
Mrs. q. K. Horton were business
visitors in Alamosa, Thursday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Mrs. A. Il. Medina returned to her
home in San Luis, Thursday night
after a short visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ. E. Chavez and family
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

DR.! Biles took A. j. Weiss to Dem
er Wednesday evening for special
medical treatment.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Miss Anna McNay, who has been
teaching one of the rural schools
this winter, left Thursday night for
her home at Quincy. Ill.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Mrs. James Wilson, of near Cen
ter, spent Thursday and Friday of
this week with Mrs. r. j. Kavalec
and family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

AS an indication of the i'm
proved service, for which the
Hog Growers association is
responsible, the following let
ter indicates that a saving of
from five to ten hours time il
being made in live stock ship
ments.
Denver, Colo, March 20, 1917.
Mr.. Chas. Edman,
Sec'y. San Luis Valley Hog Grow
ers' Association,
Monte Vista, Colo.
Dear Sir
Just line to let you know that
the San Luis Valley stock train ar
rived here at the Yards yesterday
afternoon at 4:50 and the entire
shipment was unloaded and in pens
at $50. This plan of handling ship
ments out of the Valley is certainly
working fine as both the ID. e. r. G.
and the Burlington seems to be an
xious to keep the stock moving and
we feel this kind of service is ap-
preciated by your members.
Yours truly,
CLAY, ROBINSON G. CO.,
BY Smith
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Miss Hazel Trapp is down this
week from Del Norte visiting friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07

Don't forget the dance Sat
urday night. Good music and
EATS.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-04-07
LIVE STOCK SERVICE
FROM SAN LUIS VALLEY

The D. & R. G.. this week an
nounces the following schedule
of loading hours which has
been set for the Fourth divi-
sion:
Granger -.-.........-.-.11:00 a. m.
Del Norte ..--........-12:3 80 p. m.
Monte Vista ......-..-.3 100 p. m.
San Luis Central, transfer to
pick up stock IS 100 p. m.
Arrive Alamosa -.....6: 100 p. m.
This stock special out of AL
amosa at 700 p. m.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
JUNCTION CITY PROTESTS
BLACKS AT CAMP FUNSTON
Storm Of Indignation Follows Or.
ders to Move Whites Away and
Bring I'm NcrgrOcs.

CAMP FUNSTON, JUNCTION
CITY. Kan, Oct. IA protest
against the sending of $4,000 negroes
of the draft army to Camp Funston
and the transfer of 14,300 white SOL
diers of the national army now in the
cantonment to other camps in the
United States. was made today by
Mayor w. II. Thompson OF Junction
City and six other officials of the city
and OF the citizen population of the
city in a telegram 10 Secretary OF
War Baker
Other kilograms OF like nature
were sent to Kansas senators and rep
resentatives and to Raymond II. Fos-
dick. head of the commission of train
ing camp activities. The protest was
occasioned by orders received at the
camp today from the war department,
authorizing the transfer OF the 143OO
white soldiers to make place for the
negroes
The kilograms declare that juno
ton City has no negro population and
that all arrangements for the recep-
ton and care for the white soldiers
off duty would have to be aban-
doned
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
TULSA DELEGATION IS
BACK FROM TEXAS MEET
Kemp Will Direct Y. M. G. A.
Campaign Thruout Six
States.

More than a score Of prominent Y.
NJ. c. g. officials, ministers and iay-
men returned yesterday morning from
Dallas. where they were In attendance
at the convention OF the southern de-
partmcnt Y. NJ c. A. Mt which T.. X.
Kemp of the sinclair OIL company was
elected director of the campaign in
the six states of the southern depart
ment TO raisd s1,000,000 for war ac-
tivity work to be carried on by the
Y NJ. g. A. in the army camps Of the
world.
The party left Tulsa Wednesday ait
ornoon aud arrived Mt Dallas Thurs
day afternoon, In time. however, I"
assemble at the Adolphus hotel few
moments before the committee on
resolutions nominated Mr. Kemp for
the chairmanship of the committee
which viii raise and expend the
$1,000. 900 to be raised.
Tulsa had the largest representa-
tion In the convention, which was at
tended by delegates from Texas, New
MEXICO. Oklahoma, Arkansas, LOUIS
lana and Arizona Following the aft
efnoon session Of the convention the
Tulsans went to Fort Worth and TO
Camp Bowie, where they visited the
Two companies Of soldiers sent out
from Tulsa 10 that cantonment, now
known as Company A. engineers and
Company c 142nd infantry regiment.
Mr.. Kemp did not accompany the
party home but returned from Camp
Eow,e TO Dallas. where he will hold =
meeting with several important COM
mittees before he returns to this city
to take up the many details of the
campaign TO raise Sl.0O0,000 in the SIX
states OF the southern department.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
HOSPITAL NURSES WILL
GIVE BIG BENEFIT BALL
Hotel Tulsa TO BE Scene of Brilliant
Event: Ambulancers VIII
Aid In JOllifiCnfiOn

a brilliant ball for the benefit of
the Tulsa Ambulance companys
Thanksgiving dinner. which may he
eaten In France, will be given In the
main dining nall of Hotel Tulsa
Thursday. October IS, at 10 o'clock.
The Tulsa hospital nurses are spon-
sors for the dance. The nurses are
all great friends of Captain La Reau
and other doctors with the company as
well as the enlisted men. They felt
that they could do nothing better to
show their appreciation OF the men
than by providing for them bounti-
tul Thanksgiving dinner
Doctors and their wives and other
friends OF the nurses are taking a
great interest in the ball and il
promises to he oUe of the biggest So
cial functions of the season.
Captain laReau has wired his ap-
proVal OF the project, together with
his thanks to the nurses.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE
Walter Mitchell Appears Before Board
Stating He Il Anxious To Go. !

Protesting that he had not received
any OF the reminders sent by the Tulsa
county exemption board that he was
desired as one of Uncle Sans new
national army, Walter Mitchell rushed
into the office Of the sheriff yesterday.
Mitchelrs name had been posted by
the board as having failed 10 report.
Sheriff William Mccullough referred
him 10 the board, where he was told
that his failure TO report will be over
looked. but that he will be sent with
the next increment OF men from this
county.
The sheriff yesterday armed his
deputies with the list of ''slackers"
with instructions to get busy on their
trails. Sixty such men are to be To-
Gated.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
ST0RK DEFEATS GRIM
REAPER IN SEPTEMBER
Eighty-Two Births Against
Sixty-Three Deaths Are
Recorded.

The vital statistic report issued by
the superintendent OF health, DR.. $.
DeZelf Hawley, for the month of Sep
tember, shows that during that period
the birth rate In this city greatly ex-
ceeded the death rate; SO births beins
recorded during the month. while there
were but SO deaths reported.
or the births, 76 were of white and
six were OF black. while the deaths
reported showed that ~ occurred in
the cases OF whites. while 16 were ne
groes.
OF the white births. iS were female,
while 2S were male. and the deaths
OF white were divided: 35 male, IL
female The deaths reported among
the negroes recorded 13 males and
three females, while OF the six births
reported four were female and two
We're male.
A majority of the deaths reported
were of children under one year OF
age. l6 occurring among these babies.
while ~ others were OF children be-
tween the ages OF one year and ten
years. the greatest number of deaths
being attributed to the usual list OF
causes, with violent deaths and their
complications claiming the greatest
number.
There is shown a noted decrease in
the number of infectious diseases and
contagious diseases by this report, only
nine houses having been dsinfected:
Is posted because of typhoid and five
houses quarantined.
More than $50 complaints were In
vestigated. and more than 200 notices
were served. calling for action to rem
edy sanitary conditions. these notices
being served by the corps OF sanitary
police. Two cases were taken into the
city courts by the police, where the
action of the sanitary police officers
were successful in their prosecution
OF violation of the city's sanitary laws.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
WATCH THAT LETTER

See that you stick cents
worth OF postage on your letters
after the first of November. for
II you don't you may find them
stuck up on a bulletin board
marked Held for Postage"
The now war postal rates are
effective beginning November 2.
They provide that all first-class
mail matter must carry 8 cents
postage and that all drop letters
must carry cents postage In
stead OF / cent
The hike in postage rates is
the result OF the new war reve-
nue. bill just passed by congress.
The rates will probably remain
during tho continuation OF the
war
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
SATURDAY PRICES
Drug Sundries

Mme Isebelrs Exquisite Face
Powder. soc value ...... ;. 3uo
Mime lse'bell's Cucumber Cold
Cream, soc value ........ .Ssc
Nine. Isebell's Heatherbloom
Tnlcum. l5c value ...... .1oc
Nine. Ise'bell's Gle eansin
Cream, csc value ........ I've
pompelan Massage Cream. soc
value for ........'..' o"c
Pompelan Night Cream. .... SIC
Ponds Extract wants ng
Cream. soc value .......' SSc
Ponds Extract Vani ng
Cream, 25c value ....'.... .l9c
Oriental Balm Cream, soc.
value for ..........''.'' '"sc
Oriental Balm Lotion. boc
value Tor ....'''.''' ''.' '""'
lava Rice Face Powder. soc
value for ............... 3oc
Scotch Tone Face Powder. soc
value for ......'''''' ""e
Scotch Tone Peroxide Soap.
special, for ............ Ioc
Scotch Tone Peroxide Cream.
csc value for ............. .l"c
pebeco Tooth Paste. soc value.
for ................ .obc
Pepsodent Prophylactc Tooth
Paste, soc value ......... 3"c
Colgate's Tooth Paste. 25c
value for ..........'''. i"c
sanitol Tooth Paste, 25c value
- for .........'.' .''.'''''i ioc
DER Kiss Face Powder, 75c
value for ............'. ooc
Whites Pearl Tooth Paste, 25c
value for .....,....'''' 'ioc
Whites Pearl Face Powder.
Csc value .........'''.. 'ioc
Palmolive Shampoo, SOC value
for ....,...... '''''r Soc
Cuticura Soap, the bar. 49,. CSC
Resinol Soap. the bar 49,. .23c
Pears Unscented Soap 2 for 25c
Jap Rose Soap, 3 for. 49,. .2oc
Colgate's Talcum Powders.
for ............... zoe
Oriental Cream. $50 value
for .......... .....'. '%i.@i
Fairy Soap, sc cake, for .1Oc
Fairy Soap. a large cake.
for ...'.' S"c
Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream, soc value ........ 3vc
Listerine. Csc value ........ .19c
Listerine, soc value ........ .30c
Listerine, value. .SSc
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-13
PlERSOL'S NERVE
FINALLY BREAKS
Alleged Kidnaper. of Baby
Keet Weakens as End of
Trial Draws Near.
DEFENSE MAKING HARD FIGHT
Expert" Declares Prisoner
Did Not Write Letters
Demanding Ransom.

MARSHFIELD Mo, oct. l2.'-Part
Of another day at least viii be neces.
sary for completion Of presentaion OF
would rest hs case was postponed be-
when the trial 81 Claude j. Piersol,
charged with KIDNAPPING baby LLOYD
Keet recessed tonight. The night Ses-
sion AZ which II was hoped the defense
would rest It's case was postponed be
cause the strain % the past few days
had proved too much for the court
,tcrographers eyes.
"ENpcrt~ Testified for Dcfcn~c.
The small letter - In two sets %.
letters. one written by fiersol 10 q
friend and the others the so-called
ransom letters came into prominence
az todays session of the trial. John
81. Treniiey, writing expert Of East