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New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
YORK OF MERCY
 STILL FLOURISHES
Boxes of Dressings Shipped 
 From Vine Street Rooms

Qloport of New England Surgical xsings committee, New Britain lnnch:
 Tor the month of October the fol- nN4h4 boxes of dressings have been Int from the local work rooms at n Vine street:
 Ono metre, 27s; congresses. s,OSo; GSl1sd gause strips. 2.14o; oakum llo, 403; gau1e pads. 10; comfort lilaws 296; ambulance pillows, g.: abulance pads, 2; rolled bandages, kka: cut gause, 2S; eye dressings, 54; orviettes, 4s; surgeons towels, 16;
 acnta4ions, 60; wipes. IS; wash 1oths, S9; hahdkefchiefs, 43; scarfs, Es sweater, 1; wristlets, 6; bed socks. le: fracture pillows, 7; drAms l; cot- on pads, 1: total, 6,862.
 The following report comes from hA work in Plainville:
 sCom presses 1920; one metre, 60: lAndages, 153; g4uze strips, 210; efviettes, 30; surgeons towels, 10; kASh cloths, 84; eye dressings, 30; lamentations, 50; comfort pillows, sS; Arfs, 2; sweater, Ii; wristlets. Il; cks, 36;. total. 1,974.fs
 Fhe work rooms at 1&9 Vine street
 open Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- y and Thursday, mornings and ednesday afternoon, All who can bond an hour or two a week to 6eip supply the hospitals with their ker-increasing demands for surgical Blessings, can feel that they are be- n of real service to their country. ke enthusiasm with which this work $being carried on in the various fac HSy and church branches is very en- SEara ging. Besides the work for aSrly done, a great many oakum (As are now being made by these Ranches. There is practically un- Tilted opportunity for work to be Ine. Let all who scan, volunteer to
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
EVENTS TONIGHT

Lyceum' theater,> superior photo plays.
 Fox's theater. high class photo drama.
 Keeney's theater, vaudeville and moving pictures.
 Turner society, meets in Turner hall. \ Lexington lodge, I. o. o. F.. meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hail.
 Landers Camp. M. W. A., meets at s4 Church street.
 Emmett club meets at s21 Main street.
 Sir Francis Drake lodge, S. Of St. G., meets in Vega hall. F.
 Journeymen Barbers' Union meets at 34 Church street.
 Washington Camp, P. o. of A., meets in G. A. R. hall.
 New Britain Aerie, F. O. E., meets in Eagles hall.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
WAR CAMPAIGNERS READY FOR WORK
Y. M. C. A. and K. of C. Teams
 Preparing for Next Week

AS. the time draws near for tho opening of the Y. M. c. A. and l Knights of Columbus Recreation fund ] campaign which will be conducted in this city next week, meetings of the various committees and workers ins ,dicate success for the venture. The general committee consisting of H. H. Pease, c. B.. Parsons. c. H. Barnes and P. F.. McDonough has been in Plainville and conferred with Stanley c. GWillim, in regard to starting the work in that town. < It was arranged to hold another meeting of the Plain vile committee this evening. Repre- 1 sentatives of Berlin and Kensington Knights of Columbus, consisting of Bernard Moore of Kensington and 1 James Mcfarland and + District Deputy Paul Kennedy of Southington l discussed plans for the campaign. Thomas Emerson of Kensington, rep 1 resenting the Y. M. c. A, was also in attendance at the conference. P. F. McDonough, who has, been named chairman of the out-of-town dis tricts, and c. H. Barnes of the Y. M. c. A. will go to Southington this evening to confer with c. c. Cham l berlain of the Y. M. G. A. committee. Laud Y. M. c. A. Work. :,
 Secretary Barnes of the Y. M. c. A. has received the following interest ing letter from Second Lieutenant James P. Rogers of the 3O3d Regi- ment, Field Artillery, at Camp Dev- ems. concerning the work of the Y. M. c. A. at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass:
 c. H. Barnes, General Secretary,
 New Britain Y. M. c. A.
 My Dear MT. Barnes:
 l Whenever l have a chance I'll be glad to put in good word for the work the Y. M. c. A. is do-
 ing for the National Army. There
 is spirit in the drafted army
 which I truly believe never exist ed in the regular army, a spirit of f sacrifice and service, and believe
 the Y. M. c. A. is going to be a
 big factor in fostering the new | ideals. The branch of the asso-
 citation attached to this regiment | has already become necessity in r the lives of our men, and I know | that the officers to a man would | agree that we could not easily
 get along without it, in keeping
 the enlisted men comfortable and
 fit for the best service.
 Very truly yours,
 JAMES P. ROGERS, 1 Second Lieutenant F. A., U. S. R.
 Another very interesting letter has l been received from Acting Sergeant Jack Horwitz Co. D, M. D. T. U.. Forth Ethan Allen, Vermont, as fol- lows:
 During this time of endeavor
 on the part of the Y. M. C.. A. to
 raise a fund of $35,O 0,000 for
 work among the army and navy
 of this country. and of our Allies felt that perhaps a letter of ap- | preciation from one of the boys Y who is being benefited by this 7 very work might not come in
 amiss and I trust that you will be
 willing to give it space in your
 columns. My first experience with
 the Y. M. c. A. war work came in [ when T went to the border and served at McAllen, Texas. There
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
ST. ELMO LODGE RECEPTION.

Active preparations are being com- pleted by St. Elmo Lodge for the en- tertainment to be extended to the grand officers of the Knights of Pyth- ias who make their first initial ap- pearance in this city Wednesday eve ming, November 21. At last nights meeting the committee appointed in charge of arrangements made plans for a reception appropriate to the oc- casion. The regular meeting of the lodge will commence at 2 o'clock (which will allow sufficient time for the celebration which will follow the
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
A. 70. H. NOTES.

State President John F.\Leeney will represent the local A. o. H. at one of the biggest meetings ever held by the Southington order in that city. Sun day. Rev. William A. Harty Branch will work the degrees with their de- gree team An invitation has been extended to President Leeney to at tend a meeting of the A. 9. H. to be held in Pomfret the third Sunday in January.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08

regular meeting. An entertainment and banquet. has been arranged for with Charles Morley, who has the distinction of being the oldest mem- Der, in charge. The committee ap- pointed last evening follows: Frank J. Witkin, chairman: William Cowli- shaw, Charles Boyington, Allen Ptol- omey, T. w. Spence, Bert Bixbee and George Lampson. MT. Cowlishaw was elected to act as toastmaster.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
TURNER'S TO TEACH DANCING.

A series of social dancing lessons were commenced last evening at Tur- ner Hall when the young women Turner's amalgamated with the young men and volunteered to help those wishing to learn to dance. Vocal se-, lections were rendered by individuals following which the entire assemblage joined in singing the choruses. vic- trola selections were played. followed by dancing. Refreshments wero served. ...
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
c. L. U. SMOKER NOV. 20.

A smoker will be held by the Gen. It2l Labor Union at the meeting to be hNld on Tuesday evening, November I1, at Carpenters Hall at 34 Church areet. The principal speakers on tho rOeram for the evening are Presi-
 Nnt Georga Mordecai of the State
 asrationy of Labor and Organizer pFnburn of New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08

Colds Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE re- moves the cause. There is only one Promo Quinine." E. w. GROVES signature is on box. 30c.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-08
Facts About the Sugar Situation

Our Government has asked you to use sugar spar in&ly We believe that the people of this country will be glad to do their part to conserve the sugar
 supply when they know the facts. These facts folows: More than two-t1irds of the source of Europes Il sugar supply within the present battle lines. This has resulted in greatly reducing the production of
 sugar in Europe. z#.# England and France and other countries have been2 forced to 50 for sugar to Cuba. ... N Ordinarily, nearly all of the Cuban sugar t6 the United and is refined here chiefly for
 home use. This is not the now. \ In view of the exceptional world demand for sugar
 there surplus and barely enough to tide \ until the new crop comes in The people of the New
 Enaland and Atlantic Coast States should sugar sparinSly. No should hoard or waste it. I This Company has surplus sugar to sell. It is working the Government to the supply, and to take of the Allies so far possible 1' Do not pay increased retail price. American Sugar Refining Company
 FfSuDeeten # tvith Don1ino'' GranulAted Tablet Powdered ~
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
TUT ruIIDruCC THEIR HISTORY AND INFLUENCE RE-
Tic U[lU[lU[l[J: LIGI0UslY, MORALLY AND SOCIALLY

plain enough to suit the most exact
nE Puritan. The walls were OF
-ough adobe; the seats of boards and
planks. Yet It was a church home,
and the congregation was happy in
H. The old days OF moving from
room to room were past. Methodism
was making progress. OF course III
building was quickly improved: the
floor got a carpet: Gov Evans present
ed an organ: Mr.. Root. a bell manu-
facturer. gave bell: and in other re
Spects improvements were made until
the plain house with the adobe walls
and board seats became the comfort
able church which served the congre-
cation until 1915.
Gunnison was most prosperous in
the early sos Those were boom
days. 4 woman could get So 10 wash
or iron. mans wages were Just as
good. And the preacher and the con
gregation shared in the prosperity. II
IS DelleVed that Rev. Scott received
the highest salary which this church
has ever paid pastor. At least or
one occasion the Ladies' Aid was able
TO clear $3.50 at box social. Them
vas the good old days" Surely. we
have fallen on evil times. when the
Aid can realize only a paltry % ~
20 from such an effort. But even
then a social did not always bring
in $3.50. That was a special effort
and for popular cause-to pay thr
contractor Indeed then as in later
time, the church was supported by
earnest and hard work, at least on
the part OF the said Ladies Aid. How
resourceful those good women were
Continued on Page Six)
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06

day services. We met with grateful
hearts In the little haven 50 graciously
provided The following December.
the fifteenth Of the month. Ne again
organized into society
by this time our meetings had be
come so crowded that We were com
PEELED to look for another place, when
suddenly. without any effort on our
part. the large. eommodious parior Of
the La Veta hotel was layishly offered
for Sunday services, and gratefully &C
cepted, and It has been our beloved
church home for the past two years
or more. up to the present time,
Meanwhile We are growing and OK
pcct sometime in the future, to pos
scss a church edifice Of our own.
MRS. JULIA \. MILLSPAuGH
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH AND SOME HISTORY
iBy W. $. Ditto)

on a wooded hillside oyerlookirr
the Gunnlsnn Valley a strange r.
uglous service was held one day b.
the year 1850. One man might has,
been found sitting on 3 stump. Will.
another stood bit farther up the hi
engaged in feryent discourse. Tn
preacher was the Rev 6 II. Royl
the first pastor Of the Gunnisor
Methodist church. and the lone hear
vas Judge Patton. well-known cir
zen Of early Gunnlson The minister
was not accustomed 10 meet the judy
alone. and in out Of the way place
for eNhortation. nor was II some fay
orable opening in the Judges manner
that set him on now They had gone
to the hills for logs which the judre
used in building house still stand
ing on New York avenue And the
minister had merely requested thu
privilege Of trying out his next Sun
days sermon on the patient and kind
~ man OF law On Sunday the judee
found himself forbidden to worship
in the Methodist church that day
For" said the minister, Il couIdn
manage to get through with II. Il
you should come"
Koyle was a good fellow: jolly. OF
unstarched manners. able TO share
naturally and heartily in the plain
life OF the frontier. There is one al
least here. who slept with him on tho
floor OF the cabin; cooked their meal
together between two stones In tho
open air; and found him true and
wholesome. a sky.pilot OF red blood
who glorified God in the service of
his fellow-men.
At first the Methodist cOugregn
they could. for services in suitable
rooms here and there through the
town. For example. one might have
found them in a carpenter shop on
Iowa street; in an off ce just off
Main street; in the old South Park
hotel; or later in the store room of
Silveus. Spencer and Robley near the
present Bourdette home. As soon as
practicable church was begun. One
day Mr.. A. G. Teachout unlOaded
some lumber at the corner OF the
Boulevard and Tomichi avenue. and
the assembling of material was under
way. The Rev. ]. Fl. Scott came as
the second pastor, and carried TO com
pletion that which had been so well
begun.
When the congregation first as
sembled in their new church. it was
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06

". A. Thompson. Rev John s VIII
banks, Rev. ]. ID. Henry. Rev Chas- r.
Hubbard. Rev. W C. Mcconnell. and
Rev. E. II. Robinson. the present in
cumbent. Many of these men have
occupied a prominent place in the COM
munity. and have been untiring in
their efforts for the uplift of the
church and community.
The church has always proclaimed
a strong. vigorous gospel for the sal
Walton Of the whole man. II has al
ways extended warm welcome to
men. women and children OF every
class and type. II believes strongly
in a practical democracy in things re-
Iigious as well as in things political
The church is supported by the free
will offerings OF the people The seats
are free. The poor. the well-to-do. the
rich. are cordially invited to share
them together in the common wor-
ship Of ONE LORD.
The present membership OF the
church IS about one hundred and
thirty-fiye.
The church looks forward to years
OF fruitful services in Guunison county.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The first service of the Episcopal
church held in Gunnison, was by the
Right Rev. J. F. Spalding. Bishop of
Colorado. in the summer of 1850. In
July of the same year. the Rev. Robert
W. Jones was appointed to the work in
Gunnison. Mr. Jones was succeeded in
ISL by Rev. A D. Drummond. Regu-
lar services were held in the court house
until the following spring, when new
church was started. The first commit
tee was appointed in August, 1881, and
consisted Of E. X. Denbam, warder;
Walter Carey, secretary: and George
W. Petit, treasurer
In July 1882 the Rev. Thomas Duck
was appointed. Services were held for
the FIRST time in the new church on
Christmas morning, with no plaster on
the walls and an altar made of box.
Sarah Laura Stewart was baptized and
the Holy Eucharist was celebrated.
The name of the mission was originally
The Holy Trinity but was changed
to Good Samaritan
In 1852, the brick rectory was built
and was occupied on December 18th.
In October 1906, the Rev. F. NJ. Bacon
was appointed to the charge. and during
this tine an additional room was built
on 10 the rec,ory. He was succeeded
by Rev. j. E. forsyth. In 1910, Rev.
Uennis took charge, resigning in 1915.
I be present priest, in charge is Rev.W.
B. Magnon.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
ST. PETERS CHURCH

The Lord is risen indeed That
was the. gospel that. made the fisher
man. Peter, voice of power it was
behind the eloquenee OF Paul; 1t
lerved the courage of tie martyr; 1t
pierced the streets of Rome with the
hymns that arose from the hunted
Christians OF the catacombs in the
earliest dawn OF Christianity; its
strength and wisdom built the civili-
zation OF Europe out OF the dust and
ietritus of the fallen empire. The
world changes. but even since that
first Easter day the forces of good
have had a banner and on it is in
scribed. He is risen indeed
And SO when the hand of God un-
locked the gates Of morning On Easter
Sunday. 1881. it found the banner Of
ST. Peters church of Gunnison in the
form OF simple cross ascending
through the mountain mists carrying
its silent message to men in their
reverish race after the wealth hidden
in the dark bosom of the mighty
mountains in the near distance.
Through the many changes from
that day to this the church has stood
as one of the potent factors for good
IN the community and has quietly en-
deavored to do its share in transform
ing Gunnison from a border town."
where the wild hilarity of frontier
days held sway into the present pros
porous city where life is clean and
wholesome. Yes,
Light must follow darkness always
Joy is born when sorrow dies
During its first score of years the
congregation was attended by various
pastors. In the summer of 1904. the
present rector, Rev. VIM. Kipp. was
placed in charge of the parish and out
lying missions ard his jealous devo
ton to the spiritual needs of his flock
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06

have been rewarded by an increased
attendance at all Sc. vices, as well as
By general prosperity in material at.
fairs. The Sunday school and Bible
history classes are in a thriving con.
dition. as are the Altar society, the
young ladies Sodality. and the League
OF the Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Few pastors in Colorado have the
wide range Of. territory that COM
prises Father Kipp's parish. and few
men have the arduous duties attend
ant thereon. and while those duties
are always cheerfully performed, they
nevertheless leave him very little leis-
ura time.
Besides Gunnison and Crested Butte,
he serves the missions of Floresta.
Tin Cup, Pitkin, Waunita. Sargents.
Baldwin. Sapinero and Lake City. His
remarkable success with the people Of
the mining camps is due in great
measure. no doubt. to the fact that as
he speaks six different languages, he
is able to address them in their mother
tongue.
In 1913 handsome two-story hung
allow replaced the rented rectory. and
with its well-kept grounds. together
with the pretty church lawn. It makes,
especially during the summer months.
with It's. wealth Of shrubbeU apd
Towers, one Of the beauty spots Of the
town ,8s,a IS -,
MARGARET WHITE O'LEARY.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
METHODIST LADIES AID SOCIETY

The Ladies' Aid society OF the NJ E
church was organized August 27th.
1880. The object was for more socia
bility, and a betterment In a finan-
cial way. There were eight ladies'
present and OF that number Mrs. Ditto,
.Irs. NJ. A. Bates and Miss Mamie
Harwood are still active members of
the society Mrs. Bratton. the pastors
wife. was the first president; Mrs.
John Parks, secretary; Miss Harwood,
{. easurer. A constitution was adopt
ed. and each lady was a committee
OF one to work for new members and
plan and carry on the good work. For
several years the society elected their
officers quarterly. In August. 1898.
Mrs. II. NJ. Webster was elected presi-
dent of the society and for eight years
she was a very busy woman.
In 1906 Mrs. Elizabeth Price was
elected president. and served tea
years. In September. 1916. Mrs. Ruth
Lake. the present incumbent, was
elected president.
Between the years Of 1890 to 1917,
there might be said to be three dis
tinct epochs OF great interest in the
society.
First-That OF establishing our aid.
paying of a church debt, giving large
ly on pastors salary, purchasing car
pets and other furnishings for the
church in west Gunnison.
Second-That of the presidency of
Mrs. Webster. who had to perpetuate
and keep going the institutions start
ed by her predecessors. and to estab-
lish new ones of her own, which at
time of little enthusiasm was no small
task.
In the third epoch is the presidency
of Mrs. Price. In this period the First
Methodist Episcopal church of Gunni-
called on for large donation They
expended by putting in the pews,
chairs. carpet and kitchen furniture,
at cost OF something near twelve
hund ed dollars. The supervision Of
this work was one OF love and devo-
tion.
In September. 1917. Mrs. Lake as
sumed the responsible position OF pres.
ident and we wish her all the success
and aid that has been given SO loyalty
to her predecessors.
FL METH PRICE.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

In the spring OF 1901 two families
who wee Interested in Christian Sci
cuce met together at one of the homes
for the weekly reading OF the lesson
sermon. Later on, other Scientists
coming in, Joined the little band. and
as the interest grew. the home was
opened for the Sunday reading OF the
lessOn-sermon. The meetings were
continued till II was thought our mum
Der was sufficiently strong to organ.
lie into a society, which was accord
iHg.y done. and March 10th. 1905. saw
the first Christian Science society OF
Gunnison It was thought best at this
time to secure a suitable building for
public services. We were able to OBJ
tain the Christian church for our pur.
pose by putting the necessary repairs
on the building. which had not been
in use for a number Of years. We
held Christian Science services there
for one and half years. when sew
eral OF the leading members moved
away. and the meetings were discon-
tnued. also the society
In the summer of 1914 there was a
decided awakening to the voice Of
truth and afternoon meetings were
held from house to house. till one.
faithful. loving Scientist. arranged and
prepared her husbands office for Sun,
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(By Rev. E. II. Robinson)


The first services of the Tabernacle
Presbyterian church were held in the
Baptist church. on Iowa street. Febru-
AIRY 10. 1881. by Rev. 4 l.. Loder, mis-
sionary OF the B. esbyterian Board Of
Home Missions. 1t was in this church
building. by the courtesy OF the Baptist
Brethren that the church was organi-
Zed three months later. April "a. 1881.
George A. Kellogg was elected the
first Elder Immediately upon ofgani
zation. The infant organization soon
had to seek new quarters, as the ap-
pointed missionary of the Baptist
board arrived on the field. They NOV
ed to a large tent on North Main ST.,
which they rented from Mr.. Gustav
Levi They occupied this tent until
late September. the same year, and It
was this temporary canvass house
that gave the church its present name.
"The Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
OF Gunnfson."
The congregation rAext moved into
the stone building owned by Mr.. Cary.
near the original tabernacle. This
building, however. was soon rented to
Matteson, and Shilling. and the congre-
Cation moved again into the vacant
room of the News-Democrat on vir-
ginia avenue. Once more in few
weeks the tabernacle" congregation
had to move. They secured the YIN
CA. rooms. where they held services
until January %. when. after moving
five times in less than one year. they
moved into their present building.
Just then completed. Here they have
remained ever since.
From the first the Tabernacle Pres
byterian Church has had some strong.
substantial men and women who glad
" assumed the responsibilities of the
organization and who have been con
tinual faithful to their charge. The
membe- ship Of the church has never
been large. but always vigorous. Mrs
Emma Francisco Reagan is the only
resident charter member. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Corum placed their letters
in the church in 1882. and have been
faithful consistent members and wo,k X
ers ever since. Mr.. Corum was
elected elder in 1892. and has served
in this capacity to the present time
(25 years) and we hope may continue
to serve for many years to come.
The church has been ministered to
by splendid men during the twenty
six years Of its history. The list Of
ministers follows: Rev. A. L. Loder,
Rev. n. D. A. .steen, Rev. ". g. Ru-
dolph. Rev. Chas. Fuller, Rey. + B.
Mckee. Rev. B. F. Powelsqn. Rsv.
Samuel !. Ward. Rev. w. A. Bass. Rev.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06

The Chamber of Commerce held its
regular meeting and luncheon at the
La Veta hotel Wednesday, night A
very successful meeting is reported and
the luncheon was, as is usual with Joe
Howland's affairs, credit to the es-
Enlistment
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-04-06

Melvin Herrick has resigned hi- posi-
ton in the county clerks office and has
accepted his old job with the d. & R. G.
as time keeper at raise in salary of
$50 per month. Mers many friends
hasten to congratulate him on this rise
in the world of business