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The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The principal events of commence
ment are:
May Day Festival Friday afternoon,
May IL, on the court house lawn.
Campus Night on Friday evening
at eight O'Clock on the court house
lawn.
The graduation sermon at the the
Congregational church by Rev. W. T.
Galley of the Methodist church, as
sisted by Rev. Smith, on Sunday eve
ming at eight o'clock.
The Senior Class play on Monday
and Tuesday evenings, in the high
school auditorium.
Junior reception on Wednesday eve
ming.
Glass Night exercises on Thursday
evening.
Graduation exercises on Friday
evening in the high school auditori-
UNI. The address will be given by
Rev. Rollin Fl. Ayres Of the First M.
e. church of Sterling. His address
will be ''Purposeful Living"
The alumni Banquet on Saturday
evening.
The semester examinations will be
given on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday of next week.
The synopsis and cast of characters
of the class play are given in another
part of this paper
On last Friday morning in chapel
period Rev. Smith of the Congrga-
tional church talked to the students.
The following people will take ex-
aminations for certificates of efficien-
cy: Alice Parker, Agnes Carlson,
Naomi Frederick, Nettie Shepard, AL
ice Friskopp. Stella Smelser, Mary
Kingston and Jettie Pyle.
Miss Helen Lewton of the eighth
grade has been chosen as the May
Queen for this year by the teachers
of the grade school.
The Seniors will appear again this
commencement year in caps and
gowns
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
SPECIAL PRIZE
DAY is MAY 18th
so GET READY
Prizes will be Announced ut
Later Date-Will BE Differ
ferent From Others
WILL BE DIFFERENT KIND
An are Urged TO Attend the Next Big
Day fer There Is Something In
Stsre for You All

Saturday, May 26th, is the date Of
the next Special Prize day to be held
in Julesburg by the merchants of this
city. Next week we will make a def
mite announcement of the event, Civ
ing the details of the same. Howev-
er we will state that the next occa-
sion will be somewhat different from
those held previously, and the COM
mittee in charge are now working on
the proposition.
Special Prize and Bargain days
have proven a very popular feature
for Julesburg. and an appreciation of
the events has been shown by the
large volume of business done by
our merchants on these days. The
merchants of Julesburg indeed hit a
popular chord when they Joined the
Bargain and Special Prize day cam
paigns as they have benefited ma
terially The patrons of our stores
have also received direct benefit,
in several ways
Julesburg as whole has received
some very benefit y advertising from
the Bargain and Special Prize day &C.
casions. She has shown that this
city is awake to the opportunities
that are before her-and a much lar
ger volume of trade is now enjoyed
by this city. Consistency is the jew
ell of progress, and it is our sincere
wish that the merchants of our city
will keep continually doing things
and do it in consistent way. Watch
next weeks issue of the Grit-Advo-
cate for the detailed announcement of
the next Special Prize Day. 1t will
be interesting to you.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
GOOD ROADS AND
NEW DEPOT DIS.
CUSSED ATLUNCH
Business Men Occupy the Lunch
Hour Discussing Future
Betternents for Us
LARGE NUMBER ATTEND
Noea-Day Lsnehesas Are Dsiag q
Great Wsrk fer yslssbarg-
Let Then Csatiave

Good roads and . new depot were
the two subjects most discussed at
last Wednesdays MONDAY luncheon
held by the Julesburg business men
at the Brown hotel. President Par
ker was absent, he being out Of town,
and w. M. Labaree acted in the ca
pacity of chairman Of the gathering.
It was announced at yesterdays
"get-together" meeting that COM
mittee composed Of some of our cit
liens had gone before the board Of
county commissioners last Tuesday
morning for the purpose of present
ing the. matter of appropriating
funds for the maintenance of public
streets in Julesburg. The commits
sioners after considering the PROPOSE
ton, yesterday morning appropriated
the sum of $4,000 for the use of
road work inside the corporate limits
of Julesburg. This is good news, and
some much needed improvements will
now be done.
Mr.. John Mellen made report in
behalf of the committee recently ap-
pointed to meet with the city coun-
Gil to urge them to take steps to
secure a legalized crossing at the
Union Pacific railway tracks on Sec
ond street, this committe to also in
clude in their work the matter Of
looking into the matter of what could
be done towards securing new de-
pot for Julesburg. Mr.. Mellen stated
the committee had not as yet COM
pleted their plans, which they were
formulating in an extensive way, but
that they were optimistic in the re-
suits they believed would be obtain
ed.
Roy T. johnson, in behalf of the
committee in charge of the decoration
day program, made report to the
effect that the committee was get
ting matters shaped around for big
day on that date; that the Julesburg
band would furnish music and that a
prominent speaker from Denver, in
all probability would be secured. He
urged all the business men to deco
rate their places of business to be
in keeping with the days program.
If you missed yesterdays luncheon,
you missed a good meeting. Don't
be absent from~these occasion which
are held on Wednesday Of each week,
unless it is absolutely necessary that
you not be present. A great work
is being accomplished from week to
week, and it is urged that all inter-
ested in the welfare of this commu-
nifty attend.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
ALUMNI BANQUET WILL BE
HELD SAT. NIGHT, MAY Is

Notices have been sent out an
nouncing the alumni banquet to be
held at Sedgwick County High school
in this city on Saturday night, May
10. 1t is a foregone conclusion that
this will be very pleasant occasion,
at which the old school mates assem-
BILE together and review their happy
school days. The banjuet to be serv-
ed on this occasion will no do;bt be
q sumptuous one.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
JULESBURG BAND WILL GIVE
CONCERT SUNDAY, MAY q

If nothing happens to prevent, the
Julesburg Band will give concert
Sunday afternoon. May 9th. Prepa-
rations are now being made to this
effect, and Leader c. W. Bunch is
making every effort to have the band
in good playing trim for that date
The band has being making rapid
progress, utilizing two nights each
week for practicing.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
LIBERTY SCHOOL CLOSED
LAST FRIDAY WITH PICNIC

The Liberty school in Dist. No. 20
closed last Friday, May 4th, with a
picnic dinner and after the sumptu-
Gus dinner ice cream was enjoyed by
all. The pupils under the supervis-
ion of Miss Harrison, of Boulder, who
has been the efficient teacher this
year, rendered a very pleasing pro-
gram. which was enjoyed by all those
present. There were about forty five
visitors present on this occasion, and
a most enjoyable day was spent.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
NEW PASTOR FOR THE
CONGRFE AIIONAL CHURCH

Rev A. O. Smith. who comes here
from Arriba, Colo, has been selected
as the new pastor of the Congrega-
tional church in this city, he having
made his first appearance in the pull
pit at that church Inst Sunday Rev.
Smith will move his family here in
the near future and will make Jules
burg their home. We welcome this
estimable family to our midst. and
wish for Rev. Sn.i h much success, in
this, his chosen field of labor
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
MRS. c. F. PARK Err ELECTED
PRESIDENT SCHOOL BOARD

At the school election held in this
city last Monday, Mrs. c. F. Parker
was unanimously elected as president
of the school board She received all
the votes cast, there being twenty-five
placed in the ballot box Mrs. Park
er is well qualified for the position,
and will be OF great service to our
public school system.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10
NOTICES ARE BEING SENT
OUT FOR PAYMENT IN FULL

The Board Of Directors of the Jules
burg Cooperative Grain Company to
the effect that all stockholders make
payment in full of their shares of
stock on or before June 1st. 1917. Pay
ments may be made at either of the
Juleshurg banks, where the proper
credit will be given you.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10

Jesse Doan and wife, who have been
visiting with Mr.. Doan's mother, Mrs.
Ellen Doan, and aunt, Miss Sarah
Brown, of this city, returned to their
home in McCook, Nebr, Wednesday
morning.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10

You will note in the menu announce
ment of the Brown Hotel Cafe, that
the hour of the Special Dinner has
been changed from noon to 6 o'clock
D. M. Mrs. Rittenhouse informs US
that she will serve q dinner on Sun
day but that the Special" will be at
the supper hour. Note the menu.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10

Phillip Parker returned here last
Wednesday from Lincoln, Nebr., at
which place he has been attending the
Nebraska state university. He will
soon leave for Fort Smeltering, MINI.
where he will join the Officers Re-
serve camp of the United States ar
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-05-10

Roy Warren, of the firm of War
rem & Carroll of Ovid, was a Jules
burg business visitor last Friday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
LOCAL PYTHIANS
will Plan This Week to Join in Fifty.
third Anniversary Cele-
bratiou,

Wheeling lodges "f the Knights OF
pvthias this week will begin their rrrra-
ration for Joining with other Pythlan
lodges OF West Virginia and the country
IN celebrating the iifIy-thirh anniversary
I'll the founding Of III" order.
Secretaries III the local lodges have
received copies .of Il proclamation is-
sued 10y Grand Chancellor Thomas Ray
I,iIlr. If Mnrganlnwn. and Grand Keeper
nr Records and Seal Sam T.. Montgom-
cry. of kingwuod. calling upon them 10
observe in some special manner the
anniversary week Of February 10. These
rruclamutions Will hr presented To the
several lodges at their meetings thus
week and no doubt the lodges of this
city, where the i'ythian order is max
juc rand progress. will decide upon
some form al celebration worthy oil tn"
occasion.
The urnciamatinu nf III" grand lodge
officers invites the rylhian Sisters To
lrin with the knights N celebrating
Tho anniversary week.
In rr,nrctiun with the rc!"hration ot
thu. ii;ty-ihird anniversary ni til" found
ing al tho order. III" l'Nthians at TINS
time Will also rclrhraI" tho inri1cth
anniversary "f the founding OF their III
>,iiI1nr,. ilnnHrtmpnt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
Interesting Tale Of The
Fayorite Knit BaCkeT
MAX COHEN KNOWN TO ALL THE
CLEVELAND YOUNGSTERS
AS A REAL SPORT.
Team Will Appear Here on Thursday
Night to Play Against Fast
Y. M. C. A. Quintet.

vhr following article wHs Publisher
in t. Cleveland flain Dealer II SUI
time ago ana illustrates the KING nl req
Srurts Cleveland possesses. t"hen -
ths hnrkrr OF the crack tavnrltc knil
trnn which apprurS here against the
NJ, =. \. squad Thursday: o. :,
youths will lake instant aItroht II
ynu don't know who MAN N"nen i"
cohen WAS attempting to crank
halkv flivrr late one night when !:
crowd of hoys approached. Visions OF
auto bandits were dispellrd wnen 'he!
rrcnrnibZrd him and helped MN &c!
started. When AL WAS ready 10 cast OF
one hny asked another WI" l"c se"'t'
"iusiantly the other flarcd up and
as he nurscd his jaw. And thus move
der the chin of the curious one Us Il
rance and answered. don't you Enn"
who that *" Why. that's MhN tonch
..,oh.' said the Smit!rn one. abaShed
ne he uursrd his law. And thus Il novel
and effective mode Of Introduction WIS
originated.
,,Ir athlete in cleveland rs 4 patron
III sports. So enthusiastic IL Max thal
he'd rather -" an itnhlcur E'I't we. ,,
oar or hear I'rrsidtHt TiiSoll Srtak
nm Il seat Ia hear the president hecaust
tI,, date ruuflirtrd with the date OF i
basketball game.
.,Out of pure lnv" for the amateur
athletics Cohen for three years mas
hrrl;,I tennis I'm almost every branrh ol
Snort. sometimes at Financial and per
snnal sacrifices. And during each sea
son he hasn't missed Il game III WHICH
his boys or girls par hrinatrd.
He fosters feminine athletics 100
For instance. this season h" Is hacktrf
a wnman'S bowling team ana one 81
moro girls basketball firrS. f,nothali
track. acknowledgements his backing
in one or more teams.
THE athlrtrS supply -rr energy ana
he supplies the equipment and arranGeS
the schedules sonnet INES at tn" expense
Of his business when h. ncglrctS his
customers to attend To his athletic
young friends.
cohen is general manager of the
Favnritr Knitting Mills Company and
lives ut 1876 Woodland avenue south
east.
''Nnw you know who Max Cohen is
don't NOu"'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
ANOTHER MAN
PRAISES TANLAC
FIREMAN AT WHEELING STEEL
AND IRON WORKS, SUFFERED
WITH RHEUMATISM UNTIL
HEl TOOK TANLA

The plain and simple statement OF a
Wheeling man, regarding Ianlac anu
what it will do for one troubled WIN
rheumatism and a generally run down
system' is published below with MS
name and address. 1t Is Wheeling ties,
timonial number A615 and is dateo
December 10, 1916. 1t speaks volumes
for Tanlac and verifies all that mas
previously been said In the wheeling
papers during the past year ana a
half. He said:
II suffered from a general run down
condition and could not eat or sleep,
| had aches and pains al! over my
body and could hardly walk for tne
pains in my ankles. In ADDITION 70
this kidney and rheumatic trouDle
suffered with indigestion.
Il was just run down and sunerine
with rheumatism but since taxing
Tanlac | am working steady now at
as fireman. Before taking Tanlac
was off work at least two or three
nights a week, but now feel better
in every way and have a fine appetite
can eat anything at AL which Is
something / couldn't do before taking
your wonderful medicine. It mas
belped me wonderfully and | wish
every sufferer would try 1t as | know
it would help them and ! take. this
method of recommending it.'-signeG
Mr.. A. E. Yost, East 29th St, Wheei
ing, W. Va.
Tanlac has been advertised nearl!
two years in Wheeling. 1t is we'll and
favorably spoken of throughout this
section and thousands endorse It
The statements Of people all over
Wheeling have been published In
proof of it's merit, and surely every
body ought to give It a thorough tes'
if at all troubled with stomach, KID
ney, liver, catarrhal or rheumatic com
plants For more about Tanlac anc
what it does for weak, run down
people. get free copy Of the "Tanlaf
Times" or get a dollar bottle at c. H
Griest G. Co.'S Drug Store exclusive
distributors for Tanlac here II
Wheeling.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE..

Pittsburgh. Pa, January !. 1917.
The Pittsburgh. Wheeling and Kentucky Railroad
Company, corporation of the State Of. West Fir-
ginia. The Pittsburgh. Cincinnati. Chicago and b.
Louis Railway Company. a corporation OF the statss
Of Pennsylvania. West Virginia, Ohio. indiana ana
Illinois the yandlIia Railroad Company corpor.-
ton OF the States OF Indiana and Illinois. and tbs
Anderson Belt Railway Company and the Chicago.
Indiana and Eastern Railway Company. corporations
~ the State OF Indiana have. according to the laws
OF those States. bean consolidated into railroad
company named The Pittsburgh. Cincinnati. Chicago
and 81. Louis Railroad Company. effective January
1917 tho agreement OF consolidation having heen
filed In the Office OF tho Secretary OF State OF west
vIrsinia on the 2ath day Of December. 1915
Hereafter the property formerly owned by the Pitu-
hursh Wheeling and Kentucky RAILROAD company.
Tho Pittsburgh. Cincinnati. Chicago and 81 LOUIS
Railway Company, randalll Railroad Company. Inc
Anderson Belt Railway Company and Chicago. Ind
An. aud Eastern Railway Company In the States OF
West Virginia. Pennsylvania. Ohio. Indiana and I'LL
po,s will be owned and operated by This PituhurSh.
Cincinnati Chtclto and st. IoulG Railroad Com
pGny.
RAILROAD COMPAST.
THE PITTSBURGH. CINCINNATI CHICAGO AND
ST. LOUIS RAILWAY CoMPASI,
yANDAIIA RAILROAD COMPANY.
TIE ANDERSON BELT RAILWAY COMPANY.
CHICAGO INDIANA AND EASTERN RAILWAY
s.H CHURCH.
,,.15.sc. Secretary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
REPS PREPARING FOR
THE NEXT CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Republi
can representatives at caucus to-
night discussed party measures gener-
ally and adopted q resolution Great
ing a committee of twenty-seven 10
consider questions relating to the OF,
ganiztion of the house in the next
Congress.
The resolution, offered by Republi'
can Leader Mann, was adopted as a
substitute for one by Representative
Anderson, of Minnesota. and by
which a complete Legislative program
for Republicans of the next house
would have been framed.
The committee will be named soon
BY Representative Green Of Massa-
chussetts. chairman of the caucus.
The plan is for it TO report whenever
the next Congress shall convene, ell b.
or in regular or special sessions,
which contemplates under the regular
party leaders. the consideration Of ef'
fective party organization.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
GERMAN PRESS
IS MODERATE
IN DISCUSSING THE CRISIS IN RE
!. LATlONS WITH AMERICA.
Newspapers Decare That Germany
Has Not Broken Her
Promises.

BERLIN, Feb. .. 6;d5 Il. M, via Lon
don, 9:2u D. nl.-Thr morning ncwSpa
pers treat The breach in diplomatic re
iations between the United States anG
Germany as a matter Of great gravity
but all the editorials are rllched IN q
calm and moderate lone. Inc avoid
ance of insulting language and cuttlne
epilhels is especially noticeable. Mos
Of the newspapers say the news ere
ated no surprise. some or mem e2
planning that this step was expected
in view of President WILSON'S message
of last April and others that II was
anljcjpated In view of the Presidents
"Con1inual siding with the Entente
since the war began.
All the newspapers strongly re1ec'
the impulaiion that Germany mas pro
ken her promise made III her note OF
May 1. laying stress upon lhe lac'
thai Gprmanv'S promise was express
" conditioned on President Wilson
success in bringing England TO an Oh
seryauce Of the laws of nations. Inc!
generally assert that President WllSoI
persists in ignoring Germany'S justin
cation for her submarine pollc!' ii
outlined in her various notes.
A number of the papers adopt re
fripndshin between the TWO countries
which they say Germany riSked only
because her life interests were al at
stake. It is generally assumed Sf ,iis
newspapers that the United states
viii make an carly declaration OF WA
against Germany, for they say the SUP
marine campaign can hardly be pros
ecuted without the loss OF SOME Amer
lean lives.
While the entrance Of The United
States into the ranks of Germanys en-
emies would be- highly regrettable. tnt
newspapers say the country must. NEE
this danger as the lesser OF TWO eEiiS
The danger Of the United States o.
war factor is treated as comparatively
unimportanr. owing to The remolenes:
of the area Of war and the time ina
would be required 10 create An army arm
The opinion is cyinced III some ,,aac Gi"d'
ters that the submarines Will declo'
the war before The United States Cal
lake an active hand.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
ALLIED GAINS
NOW REPORTED
GERMANS REPUtSED ON THE
NORTHERN FRONT, IT is AL
LEGGED
British Capture Turkish Positions on
The Hal and Tigris Rivers

Little fighting Of moment, aside
from the usual bombardmeIts and
small attacks, is in progress on any
OF the seven battle fronts. The Ger
mans and Russians in the Riga sector
have come to grips near kalnzem anu
Friedrichsta On both Of these sec
tors, the Germans, who were on the
offensive, were repulsed. according to
Petrograd. On the line in France, sur
prise attacks at various points have
netted the British, French and Ger
mass small trench elements.
The British on a front $50 yards
have captured Turkish positions TO a
depth Of 400 yards at the junction or
the Hal and Tigris rivers. near kut-El-
Amara, and inflicted heavy casuallt..
les on the Ottomans. The mouth or
the Hal river, opposite kut, now Is
said by the British war office to be
under the control Of the British guns.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
OBTTU ARY'


Following prolonged Illness OF com,
plicatton OF diseases, Mrs. Kettle LReed)
Atkinson. wife of n 6. Atkinson died in
the family home nj Atkinson.s station
on the National road, near West AIeX.
andcr. Pa. yesterday afternoon at S;3"
o'clock.
Mrs. Atkinson was one of the most
widely known and highly esteemed
Christian women Of that community.
She was born in Washington county. "a:
40 years ago and was the daughter :, CT
Jennie and the late Robert Reed. She
had lived at Atkinson's Station for Inc
past 20 years. Mrs. Atkinson was a
member Of the First United Prcsbyter.
ian church Of West Alexander tor manE
years She leaves besides her mother
and husband. one brother. Carson Reed,
all living in the vicinity OF West Alex
anhcr. A.
Funeral services will be hel IN tho
family home Wednesday morning at II
o'clock. The Rev. r.. NJ. McCrarken OF
the United Presbyterian church or that
town, will offlciate. 'Inlerment will be
IN West Alexander cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
GREAT INTEREST IN
PHYSICIANS VISIT
Governor Hatfisld and Large Dslega-
ton of Dctor1 from Southern End
of thu RtRta Coming.

ton OF DctOf1 from 6optoeC0 ono
Of tho State Coming.
THAT Governor Hatfield Is greatly in
tcrested in the coming to wheeling OF
doctors Wyelh, Bo.line and Chetwood for
illustrated addresses Friday evening,
was evidenced yesterday when the COM
mittee appointed from the OHIO county
Medical Society to complete arrange
mrnts received n telegram from the gov
ernor stating that be had taken active
charge Of the arrangements being mace
hy dOEn-staLe physicians to attend. Inc
governors telegram stated further that
he will arrive In Wheeling without 1ail
Friday morning and that with MN VIII
from south of the kanawha River.
IDr John y .Bodine, who. Will make
the principal address OF the evening.
was also communicated with by the COM
mittcc yesterday and informed the
chairman that it would be advisable to
dresses and motion pictures wiz be
lengthy. For this reason 1t has been de
cided 10 hold the banquet promptly at
o'clock and physicians who arrive later
Than will be rather "out Of luck az Il
tempting menuc has been promised by
ON account Of the demand for plates
at the banquet. all physicians who con
template attending are urged TO let the
committee know within the next two
days. Rev. a. J.. Benze, pastor of the
Zion Lutheran Church, yesterday ac-
repted an invitation TO open the meeting
with Invocation.
The services OF Mr. Ed Moore. man
agrr of the Court Theater, were secured
Yesterday TO supervise the motion pic.
iurc apparatus. Representatives OF
surgical instrument houses are already
rlances on display Friday afternoon
and evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-06
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE

MISUNDERSTANDING