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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
MAY WE SEE THE LETTER,

The folks at home are now receiy-
ing many letters from some one who
is serving America, and doing his bit
for civilization and the saving Of
democracy in the army or navy OF
aviation corps.
If you will send us copies Of the
letters or extracts from them, or bring
them to the NEWS-CHAMPION office
SO that the editor can make a copy
we will gladly print such parts, as in
our judgment are of the greatest in
terest to our readers.
We do not, of course, want the in
innate personal words, or anything
that will give information to the en-
emy, but we would like the extracts
that tell Of the new lie in building
the great army and navy by which
we expect to crush German autoracy.
The descriptive bits, the sidelights ON
. soldiers life, his day dreams and
his aspirations, the little human
touches that never get into large pa
pers or the cable dispatches, and never
can; these you can share with other
fathers, mothers, sisters and sweet
hearts, and the soldier boys who are
IN camp, or training school or trench
will read them, too, for all the Gun
nison county boys get the News Cham
pion.
VIII you help?
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
FROM RICHARD ALLEN
Camp Funston. oct. 4. 191

- Camp Funston, Oct. Z, 1917.
Dear Father:
Am still alive and well except for
my left side and arm which are still
sore from vaccination. 1t sure made
me sick for an hour or two.
am on as kitchen police today.
There are five of us called each day
for kitchen work. They take them
alphabetically, SO was No. /.
We have to be vaccinated twice more
and they say the more you get the
sicker you get. But l should worry.
You've got to take everything they
give you and say you like it. They
feed pretty good 20 far, but ! don't
know for how long.
Ny address is Richard G. Allen, e8th
company 16lth, Depot Brigade. Camp
Funston, Kansas.
Voc dsaA6-ussds 70 Put. E0st Ril!y
for we are quite . way from there.
They don't exempt any men here
that can stand up at all, there are all
kinds Of men here-cripples and ev-
cry kind SO if Mack passes there he
is sure to pass here.
Martin Van Voorhis and Claude
Clsy are here now at our barracks.
Well, I'll have to go help serve sup
per. SO write soon. from your son,
DICK.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
GETTING DOWN TO
WAR BUSINESS
Cunnison Boys in Training
Camps Tell Of Experiences;
Everyone Interested in
These Letters
FROM JOE PARrCH

Word from Joe Partch at Camp
Funston tells us our third quota OF
Gunnison county men are there but are
not settled, for the camp was not
ready for them. They We're ~accinat-
ed Sunday and given hat and blank
ct. They do not have their uniforms
yet, however, it will not be long until
they will get them.
Joe tells US that the night before
they arrived in camp, spy was
caught and shot. 1t seems he was
attempting to put poison in the water
tank. Everything, he says, is watched
very closely.
This quota has seen many Of the
Gunnison boys who went before them.
They say it is not quiet like home
but when things are settled it will not
take long for them to fall in line and
get used to it.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
WHERE OH WHERE IS
FAMOUS pRE GAR1
Kaiser Vons Fall Out. Arrest Warrant Issued:
Contest Workers Hold Bag. No Count
No Prizes, No Explanation Grand Air
ing Of Differences Lookedfor in Court
AS Sensation Of Week Developes

Here is q pretty kettle Of fish. That
much touted Empire prize contest car
seems to have flown the coop. With
it also went one Of the Kaiser Vons.
The remaining Won seemingly grew
cation seemed uncertain and yester-
day morning swore out q warrant for
Kaiser No. 2, alleging that he "then
and there did unlawfully and feloni-
ously, steal, take, ride and drive away,
the personal goods and chattels Of
Kaiser Won No. l. to-wit, One Mitchell
Jr. Car, etc, etc"
Sheriff Hanlon forthwith got busy
and by dint Of much telephoning fin
ally located his man in the vicinity
Of Pueblo, where he languishes in Jail,
to be produced in Gunnison about Sum-
day.
It seems that as one Of the last
stunts In the contest Won No. 2 took
the car, which had already been bad
ly pounded to pieces, and personally
escorted . party Of fair contestants
thru Southern Colorado by way of
Telluride, Nancos, Durango, Pagosa
Springs, etc.
Along the road the car went entire
~ on the bum, and the ladies were
stranded. The last they saw Of the
car and Won No. 2 he was in Pagosa
Springs, having . broken axle" re-
paired.
This was last week Friday.
In the meantime the contest was
supposed to close Saturday night, and
half . dozen young ladies who had
worked with might and main for that
lovely car, were . disappointed lot.
There was no counting, no car, no
other prizes, and withal no explana-
tion. A deep, dense. painful silence
descended over the Empire.
The first Of the week things began
to get warm. Finally it was asserted
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
LOCAL RED CROSS ORGANIZE
FOR next YEARS CAMPAIGN
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

The annual business meeting Of the
local Red Cross chapter was held last
Wednesday afternoon in the l. o. o.
F. hall. Reports were made by the
secretary, treasurer and chairman Of
the various committees. The follow
ing officers were elected: Chairman,
Mrs. Ruth w. Sullivan; vice chairman,
Miss Matte Brown; secretary, Mrs.
Helen A. Sills; treasurer, Mrs. Mar
garet w. O'Leary. A full financial
report will be given in November Of
all activities Of the local Red Cross.
The gauxe committee Of the local
Red Cross chapter recently shipped TO
Denver, four boxes full Of hundreds
Of various kinds of surgical dressings,
laparatomy pads, congresses, sponges
and the like. The committee on the
making Of hospital supplies also ship
ped large box to the Denver head
quarters this week. This box con-
tanned 81 bed shirts, rs triangle band
ages, u dozen T-bandages, 81 pair Of
operating leggings, 81 operating he'll
NETS, 80 operating caps, 4 dozen hand
kerchiefs, dozen wash cloths, and 40
napkins. Other shipments will fol-
low shortly, as there are already doz-
ems of finished articles on hand. Wo-
men all over the county are taking
interest'i in this work as well as in the
knitting, and a great amount Of ma
terial goes outside the town to be
made up.
When the summer and fall
work is over. the women Of Gunnison
can doubtless double the output Of
Red Cross work. Material will glad
ly be sent to any individual in any
CONTINUED on Last Page)
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
GOLDEN WEDDMG OF c0RUAs
CELEBRATED WITH FRIEkUs

For many weeks the members and
congregation Of the Presbyterian
church have been looking forward to
October 10, as q day on which they
might celebrate the Golden wedding
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Corum, charter
members and faithful workers Of this
church.
Wednesday evening, about sixty
five friends met at the Steele home
and in . body went TO the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Fogg where Mr..
and Mrs. Corum had been invited to
dinner and to spend the evening. The
bride and groom Of fifty years ago
were greeted by all, and after Mrs.
L. A. Myers presented the bride with
an armful Of golden crysanthemums
they were invited into the front par
lor, and under the golden wedding bell
in front Of the three tier wedding
cakes, attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Mckee, as bridesmaid and best man,
surrounded by the many friends, these
two again gave their vows, Rev. White
reading the marriage lines.
In a few well chosen words, Mrs.
Mary Lawrence, presented to each, as
token Of the love and esteem of their
friends, q golden symbol. a ten dollar
and a two and one-haf dollar
gold piece-S25.0O in all.
The balance of the evening was
spent in merry-making. The regular
tin pan charivari, throwing Of rice,
and stealing Of the groom. Sherbert,
cake and coffee were served and Mr..
and Mrs. Fogg gave many selections
on the banjo and piano.
After many good wishes, all de-
parted hoping to help celebrate Mr..
and Mrs. Corum's diamond wedding
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
ELK MOUNTAIN MINES
LOOK GOOD FOR 1918

"The woods are full Of mining men, -
declared L. G. Espey, who took . day
Oh from his duties with the Crested
Butte Light and Water company and
shook hands with Gunnison friends
Wednesday. Mr. Espey believes great
things are IN store for the Elk Noun
tains from tie interest being taken
p mining is bringing in many nen
ef capital and deteFmination. The
ininern1 Il - dpuhe fhere, and Il seems
8ood - - Cteeted Hutte With IrWin
- Csehie aeain - H. nnstal -
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
COMPANY RAISES
WAGES OF EMPLOYEES

The Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph Company is among the
first to pee the necessity Of fitting the
wage scale to the new cost Of living
and has Voluntarily raised the wages
Of fts employees thruout the state.
Iais effects The operators only In the
o15es II GunniSon. The raise aver
aete e6.e0 hsre, making = total raise
ek @46oo for IL foree consisting o1
6ve epes1HDss, ineloaing Ell4a HugAes.
yulla Na1nes nava Millsr ~ Julia
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12

that Kaiser Won No. 2, had left Del
Norte for Gunnison Tuesday morning.
That evening and the next day he was
anxiously inquired about at Saguache
and Salida, but no trace Of him ap-
peared. Then it was that the war
rant for his arrest and criminal pros
ecution was sworn out by Kaiser No. /.
However, another development yes
terday is that Kaiser Won Isinglass
is alleged to have gone tc Pueblo,
traded the old car in for q new one and
signed the name Of the Gunnison EN-
pire as security for the $500 difference
that 1t was quite evident had been
worn of the first auto. However,
the proposed extra expense didn't set
well with Vampire management and
n soon - Kaiser No. 2 is brought on
the fireworks will begin in earnest. e.
HS Mcdowell, "co-owner" is also ex-
pected in today.
Now, as matter Of fact, most peo-
pie believe that Kaiser No. is put
ting mp . stall and is actually in collu-
sion with his namesake; that both Of
them have salted down most Of the
money received from subscriptions and
expect to make Mcdowell hold the
sack and pay the piper. He will have
to pay this $500 loss on the car, some
1900 to $500 expense for repairs and
garage bills for running it these three
months, besides the actual loss on the
contest and the thousand dollars Of
future expense contracted for in full
filling the subscription contracts.
Hovever he that aa II NAV fhe
good people that '.helped out" the
young ladies who worked so hard
to line the pockets Of the two Vons,
may now get q run for their money
in court proceedings, although they
will all have to take the News-C Cham
pion to get the news.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
CLUB WOMEN HEAR REPORT
OF STATE fEDEhA7lON OO|Hes
Report Of the State Federation Of Wo
mems Clubs which was held o
Boulder. Sept: 25-2S, 1917.

IhArM . SlUUS WukCM W8S klCt0 -
Boulder, Sept. 25-26, 1917.
(By Leila Estes Haxelhurst)
The twenty-third annual convention
Of the Colorado Federationof Women's
Clubs which met at Boulder, Sept. Is
to 20 inclusive, was one Of the most
successful conventions ever held. Two
hundred and fifty visiting ladies were
present with 1t least fifty added from
Boulder. Each session was very in
tercsting, helpful and full Of sugges-
tions for future work. In . large
measure the trained women Of the
state are those who have gained thru
club work and experience the ability
to serve to conserve and to do effec-
lively that which presents itself at
the present neId of the nations crisis.
/ The place of meeting was changed
from the Mackey Auditorium to the
Methodist church on account of the
torn up condition of the streets
(Which are being paved). However,
the church was beautifully decorated
with a wealth of flowers, red and white
predominating. Flags were every
where in evidence, both the national
and club federation flags. Especially
beautiful was a large American flag
hung loosely at the rear Of the plat
form and just to the right of an cleo
trio fan, the breeze from which kept
the flag floating which was very
effective.
Mrs. Adam Weiss of Del Norte, the
president presided and the address of
welcome to Boulder was given by the
mayor. Mrs. Weiss replied with an
address in the name of the Federated
clubs of Colorado. Her closing re-
mark was effective in its simple re-
quest to "give your best and give it
now." Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman,
national federation officer Of Chi
cago, was present and gave a splendid
talk on conservation. Mrs. Chas. B.
Timberlake Of Washington, who was
formerly q state officer, was also pres
ent at all sessions. Mrs. C. H. Jacob
son for the council Of national defense
explained that the organization was q
clearing house Of information and
work being done thru established
channels. She urged that we profit
by England's distress for the past two
years through having no such definite
information as TO what her wpnaei
T0oneE beee do 1euus10 0has1ntd addes
wisely that we are not only to do biz
things for our nations present need
but must use our training in the re.
construction period that will come af.
ter the war. All discussions were
earnest and helpful. In Mrs. Weiss
message to the Federation she said
every club woman has responsibility
and duty to perform in bringing the
work of the state to a successful issue
Each must perform her duty and dc
her part, no matter how small tina,
part may be. Do the small things
well and the larger things will take
care of themselves. The purpose Of
the years work, Mrs. Weiss pointed
out has been to secure closer cooper
alton between the federation and ths
state, also between the individual clul
members and their state organization
/ Continued. on Fourth Page)
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
WM you helP

Second Lieutenant Myron Herrick
= still at Fort Riley, engaged in drill
ing the last contingent Of men for
the Officers Training Corps. Bryan
Herrick went west to Fort Kearny 1t
Linda Vista, Calf, last week 80 his
mother informs the News Champion.
He is sergeant in the National Guard
Of Colorado. Bryan writes that the
cavalry arm il which he was enlisted
has been abandoned, since cavalry Is
not much used in modern warfare.
John Quinn. who has been in Ariz-
ona mining, has enlisted in the avis
tion corps. His parents got . card
from him few days ago stating that
Confined on Page Four)
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
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The Epworth League at the NJ. E.
church was reorganized last Sunday
evening, and election of officers is to
be held Sunday evening the 14th. On
Friday evening, the league members
And choir will enjoy a social enter
tainment at the home Of Grant Ru-
land.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
ONE HUNDRED CARS A DAY
ON THE RAINBOW ROUTE

During August, Mrs.. Clyde Welch
kept close track Of the autos passing
Fountain Place, on the road nix miles
west Of town. There were 800, -
near as could be determined. A
August had thirty-one days, that
means m average Of 100 . day.
II 800 caEs . day i the limit for dirt
roads, It begins 70 look - though We
might BE suffacing ths Rainbow Route
some Of these days.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12

NJ. and MI Cyds Weld afs rs-
jaieing eysr u edveat e : beAy GID
at tAsar - Friday nsrzing.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-12
STAMPS TO COST MORE

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The Press., 1917-02-08
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you when in need. Stafford Springs people tell how Doan's Kidney Pills have stood the test. MT. Irons endorsed Doan's over four years ago and again confirms the story. Gould you ask for more convincing testimony?
 George Irons, farmer, E. Main St., Stafford Springs, says: About a year agu my back became very sore and lame and I knew from other dis orders that my kidneys were at fault, as their action was irregular. The first box of Doan's Kidney Pills, pro- cured from the Eaton Drug Store, im- proved my condition very much and after finishing three boxes, I was free from the trouble.
 The above statement was given July 31, 1911. and on May 6, 1916, MT. Irons said: II am glad to confirm all I said in my previous statement recOm- mending Doan's Kidney Pills. They cured me and it hasn't been necessary to use anything for my back and kidneys in quite some time"
 Price 500, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that MT. Irons has twice publicly recom" mended. Foster -Milburn Oo., Props. [, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Press., 1917-02-08
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM
 missiOners for Holland County.

hereby apply for transfer to me from William H. Curran for license to fell spirit uous and intoxicating liquors, ale lager beer, Rhine wine and cider at Springs House, Spring street, town of Stafford My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in direct line from any public or parochial school, or the prem ises pertaining thereto, or any post-o or cemetery, but Is within two hundred feet of church edif1ce and public library
 Dated at Stafford this 24th day of Janu- ary, A. D. 1917.
 ADELBERT J. NERDHAM, Applicant.
 We, the undersigned, are electors and tax payers of the town of Stafford, own ing real estate, and hereby sign and en- dorse the foregoing application of Adel' bert J. Needham for license, and here by certify that said applicant Is suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said ap pIication
 Dated at Stafford this 27th day of Janu ary, A. D. 1917
 Fred Novogrosti, James M Armstrong Michael P. CorcOran, Alfred BidOrini, S. Kuslansky. l hereby certify that the above named signers and endorseIs are electors anC taxpayers, owning real estate, in tho town of Stafford.
 Dated at Stafford this 27th day of Jan uary, A. D 1917.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Town Clerk.
The Press., 1917-02-08
ITO be continued.l
Hani,,. nna Iair

Charles KaSSal has carefully review ed the biographies of most of the emi- nent men of the world and has tabulat- pd the results of his work, so far as the color of the hair Is concerned. Dark brown to black is the prevailing hue on the heads of great men. A list of fifty names has been compiled in which the color of the hair is given by biOgra- phers, and 90 per cent are dark brown or black. The structure of the hair whether straight or curly-is given on twenty-six of MT. Kassel's list of ge- niuses, and of these all but four pos sessed curly or wavy hair. It is ex- tremely notable that, of the remaining four, Napoleon and President Jackson were the two remarkable for "wiry hair" and that James Russell Lowell and Grieg were those having lank, straight hair.
The Press., 1917-02-08
How the Ancients Rathed.

Ancient Rome is said to have con sumed no less than 34O,OOO,OOO gallons of water a day, and one of the most noticeable features of the modern town is the prodigal effervescence of it's water, gushing from fountains of every conceivable size and design. The Trcvi is the most magnificent in the city, it's waters (called Aqua Vergine, virgin water, because of its purity) the finest. The old Roman baths re- quircd lot of water. The splendid Thermae, built by the degenerate Elm peror Caracalla, had accommodations for 1,GOO bathers. Besides the baths proper. the establishment included within it's area of about quarter of a mile square gymnasium, athletic field, library and even a race track. Its ruins tower above the plain today like some mountain blasted by nature National Geographic Magazine.
The Press., 1917-02-08

can. l rather wanted you, but perhaps It Is best for me to fight 1t out alone. VIII you help me pack bag? Get the one from my dressing room while l take a plunge.
 Quick, Robert Carruthers, make an excuse to that Roberta. marquise of Greg and Bye. who is of such fool ishness, that you must go with your beloved GOuverneur Faulkner for his aid,7 l said to myself.
 Tt is necessary that your foreign secretary accompany you to deal with that gentleman of France who Is in prison, my GOuverneur Faulkner" 1 said with decision as l rose from the side of the table with a great quick ness. T must return home for a few necessities of my toilet for those three days. but I will be back fin what that good KiZzie says to be a jify. when speaking of cooking that is delayed"
 Wont be time for you to go home. boy he answered me. looking at a clock upon the mantel over his large fireplace. You are still in your even ing clothes. I see. But that's easy. You climb into that pink coat and a pair of those corduroy trousers of mine you see hanging in my dressing room. haven't hunted for two years. but they are still there. Put linen In that saddlebag on the shelf for US both out of the drawers in the old chest over there, Take heavy socks to go under the Ieggings. You'd better put on a flannel shirt, too, and take an extra one for both of us. Wen travel light. I'll only be in the bath a couple of minutes" With which assurance he entered the room of the bath and closed the door upon me.
The Press., 1917-02-08
S1OO Reward, $1OO

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages and that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine Is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur faces of the System thereby destroying the foundation of the disease. giving the patient strength by building up the con- stitution and assisting nature in doing It's faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio Sold by all Druggist. 7bc.
The Press., 1917-02-08
Why He Got "L Licked. '"

Il understand you were punished in school yesterday. Thomas" said Mir Bacon to his twelve-year-Old boy.
 Yes, sir" promptly replied the truth ful Thomas. Ut was for telling the truth, sir
 Your teacher said it was for some reflection on her age"
 That's the way she took 1t, father You see, she drew picture of basket of eggs on the blackboard, and while she was ont of the room I just wrote under them, The hen that made these eggs isn't any chicken '"-Pittsburgh Chrnnicle-TplPgranh
The Press., 1917-02-08
CHAPTER XIII.
The Taa Timbers of Old Harpssh.

The TGI Etmbers of Old Harpeth.
 A s,- tnt, tuor of the mansion was N aGmttvJ by my good Cato, "A vL" was utIired in a very long
 rvtI flannel sleeping garment With Ir1 elp, also uf the flannel, tied down upou gac white wool of his head.
 De governor is up in his room, anI you km go right up. l never heard of no such tloIugS us Is going on in his epuse dis night with that there wild man with q gun five feet long coming and going HEe de windr'
 With which information Good Cato started me up the stairs. First door to the right, front. and don't knock, he called in a whisper that might have come from his tomb in death as he slowly retired into the darkness below with bis candle.
 ''Is that you. RobertF" came ques- tion in Gouverneur Faulkner's voice from a large table over by the window. The room was entirety in shadow ex- bowed in his hands as he rested his elbows on that table, then he rose to hIs feet. Let's get away while 1t Is sGiu the dead of night, Robert. I'll leave a note with Cato to tell the gen. eral that I've taken you, and nobody except himself must know where have gone or why. He'll put up the right bluff. and we'll be back before they get anything out of him. It's 8 o'clock, and we must be far ont on the road by daybreak. Wen take your ear and leave 1t in hiding in Sprinetown, where by suuup we'll get horses to cross the mountains"
 'Is 1t that must gu for three days out into those mountains with you, my Gouverucur FauikuerT" faltered that ridiculous and troublesome Ro- berta. marquise of Greg and Bye.
 why, no. Robert. uuleSs-unless- oh, we'll, l suppose this prisoner of Iim's can speak English. as they all