Gunnison news-champion., 1917-08-17

French. They stopped off in Colorado |
Springs for short stay. Miss Tula |
suffered an attack of appendicitis Sun
day evening but was able to travel
Tuesday.
A number of travelling statesmen
who have been in town lately, have |
been heard to remark at different |
times concerning the remarkable in
crease in candy sales, especially dur
ing July and August. Factory out
put has had to be increased to meet |
the big demand.
The lines between the sheep and
cattle range have been satisfactorily
drawn, and boundary posts are being
put up in each of the forest ranges |
by the rangers of the different sta
tions. Foresters Kreutzer and Smith
returned from the inspection trip Fri
day.
The new home of the Western Union
presents a fine, fussy dress of dark
green to the public. If the fresh
paint sign doesn't frighten you out,
you will find that the inside has been
attractively decorated also. Ed. Peck
is the decorator.
Rev. and Mrs. f. H. Robinson came
over from Fl. Morgan in their car last
week bringing Mrs. Lawrence with
them. They arrived in Gunnison last
Friday night at about eleven o'clock,
and expect to stay for couple of
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. OLeary and son,
Lawrence, left Wednesday of this
/ week for Denver where Mr..
oLeary will do his fall buying. They
will go overland in the Oakland and
remain about two weeks.
c. B. Berry representing Hamilton
and Gleason, railroad contractors, was
here last week trying to get narrow
gage ties for steam shovel job of
filling bridges at Montrose. He was
unable to get any here.
Word comes from Mrs. Kimmons
and Miss Weir that they are taking
an advanced course in commercial |
work in large business school in
Denver. Miss Weir is an assistant
in some of the work.
c. w. Winslow, president of the
Gunnison Bank & Trust Co., has just
purchased a new 60 horse power Buick
auto. A. o. Brooke made the sale
and went to Denver for another car
Wednesday evening.
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James Collier and daughter, Elsie,
returned Monday from two weeks
visit to Denver, which place is the Col
lier home when Mr.. Collier has little
time left from his contracting work.
Pitkin Miner: Mervyn Ivy, who for
some time had been clerking for Will
liams & Co., went yesterday morning
to Gunnison to accept a position in the
Globe express company's office.
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VIM. Goldsmith, instructor in sci
ehce at the Normal returned to Gun
nison last Sunday, following two min
or operations, He expects to go back
for another Sunday evening.
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Miss Margaret Matthews departed
Friday for weeks visit with friends
in Delta. She went overland with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Cook and party.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hogan returned
last week to their home in Pocatello,
Idaho, after pleasant visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Hogan.
Miss Clara Beye Of Grand Junction
returned to her home after spending a
week here with her friend, Mrs. Mel
win Herrick.
Ed. Clark and family came down
from Cochetopa Monday morning. Mr..
Clark is forest ranger in that district.
Harry w. Lighte, real estate agent
of Montrose, was in town on business
Tuesday returning Wednesday.
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Mrs. w. w. Mckee and family re-
turned Sunday from most enjoyable
weeks outing at Waunita.
w. H. Corum returned to Pitkin
Monday morning after spending few
days in town with his wife.
Mrs. John Clifford expects to leave
next Wednesday on visit to her