The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-11-01

Henry Johnson, the city phOtoEra-
pher, has put on exhibition some very
fine pictures enlarged and tinted and
in sepia, of the many beautiful spots
surrounding Crested Butte. A pict-
ure of Irwin lake is especially fine.
The Excelsior mine, located near
the Augusta above town, is still ship
ping ore and we understand will con-
tinue to do SO for some time to come.
The property is copper ore PROPOSE
tion and is owned and operated by
DIR. F. N. Cochems of the Salida Red
Cross hospital and A. E. Matthews, q
prominent real estate man Of Salida.
We understand that the Mogollon
company, represented here by c. A.
Botsford, has taken bond and lease
on the Ruby Chief groups and Re-
public Extension properties as well
as the King and Queen. These are
silver and gold ore properties and
though plans are not released for
the public, the work certainly is pro-
crossing and their teamsters and
superintendent kepA very busy.
Word received recently from Mr..
Tom Quinn, who has been i'll for
some time at the Salida hospital,
was to the effect that she has recov-
vered somewhat and will be home
for a rest and visit in few days,
with her parents. DIR. Quinn has
been with his wife during her illness
and will return to his business in
Ouray soon. We are sure all her
friends will be glad to hear Of her
recovery.
Word received by their parents
here says that Edgar and Sam Song
er. who have been in the U. S. army
in Fofg Gibbins, Alaska, will be re-
tanned with their company there un-
til three years training and service
will have expired. Part of the men
have been taken from that field pre-
sumably direct to France. Friends
Of the Songer boys here will be
pleased to know that they like the
country and the work, which is
proved by tho fact that Sam weighs
1873 pounds and Edgar 175.
Mr.. j. A. McAlpine of Denver who
has been hero for some time looking
after mining interests in Irwin, with
his wife and daughter have taken the
Ruby Chief cottage for the winter.
Mr.. McAlpine has taken q bond and
lease on the Independence group. to-
gether with the Little Crown proper
ty, and has begun operations which
he plans on continuing through the
winter months. These are all silver
lead properties and owing to market
conditions and government demand
for all metals will perhaps be devel-
oped extensively.
The Ladies' Social club held their
regular business and social meeting
on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Eldon
Hauser and Miss Helen Huchemer en-
tertained the club at the Huchemer
home. The ladies were enthuiastic
over their success in the first number
of the Lyceum course under their
charge. They hope the next number,
November 20. will prove as satisfac-
tory, as a splendid lecture is planned
for that date. Red Cross work un-
der the direction of Mrs. Benson will
be undertaken by the ladies Of the
club and any others wishing to assist
in the good cause. During the after
noon the hostesses served refresh.
ments and further business and social
chat the meeting adjourned to meet
in two weeks.
The M. H. B. 9lub entertained at a
splendidly appointed dancing party
given in tho City Hall at eight o'clock
Friday evening. The hall was taste
fully decorated In the Halloween
colors Of orange and black, with the
usual humpy black cats and spooky
flying things. Our very able pianist,
Mrs. James >Arnott furnished the
music for the dancers and rs usual
was entreated by them to continue
when the "Home. Sweet Home" waltz
was called. Delightful refreshments
were served during the evening and
enjoyed by nearly thirty couple of
young folks. After the home waltz
was played at midnight, every one Of
the participants expressed their de-
Sire for another such splendid even
ing and thanked their hostesses most
heartily for the one just gone.