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that Of any road show Of the year. 1t
was artistic to the point OF loving
portrayal given by Miss Jane Marbury
who was an excellent "Jo,", Miss Her
rietta Mcdaniel was sweet and
flower-like Beth. Miss Elaine Benton a
dainty and fascinating Amy and Miss
Jean Brae was a satisfactory Meg.
Every part in fact was well played.
Charles Hanna knew his Laurie" and
Herman Gerrold was splendid Pro
fessor Bhaer. Not a character but
was well given and among those de-
serving of praise was Miss Julia Var
ney who fitted into the picture as
Mrs. March.
Every one who was present last
night will agree that no one can afford
to miss the matinee.
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tPaonian.)
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Cimerel OF
their three children of Montrose, WIS.,
tied from Saturday evening until
Monday morning in the home Of Mrs.
Cimerel's aunt, Mrs. l. d. Blanchard
On Sunday the Blanchard family and
their guests enjoyed a dinner at the
home OF Mrs. Blanchards sister, Mrs.
T. C. Wand.
Attorney Merle ID. Vincent, with
Merle D., junior, and d. B. Grove, ar
rived Friday night from their tip in
Mr.. Vincents Paige Six to Denver,
Cheyenne. and other eastern slope
cities. They were favored with ideal
weather and found the roads for the
most OF the trip, excellent. and the
trip was most enjoyable one
Mr.. and Mrs Fred G. Emry and son
Merle departed in their car on Mon
day morning for trip of several
weeks, with Madison, North Dakota,
as their objective point, the home of
Mr.. Emry's mother and his sister.
They expected to take their time and
to enjoy all the delights such n trip
affords. The length of their absence
has not been decided.
F. w. O'Bannon and party OF
friends went in the Grewell auto to
the Gunnison river fishing grounds
last week for short outing.
Lee and Bee Converse took the Sun
day morning train for Grand Junction
and nearby points, for little outing
over the Fourth.
Mrs. w. B. Powell returned to her
home at Hotchkiss last Friday, having
quite well recovered from her recent
operation at the hospital.
Mrs. Il. r. Fluallen and baby left
Sunday morning for Telluride, where
they will visit with Ernest for time
and later 20 to Dolores to see some
OF their relatives and friends They
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cRoUo INTERRUPTS PLAYING
OF "LiTTLE WOMEN" IN TEXAS

Ine same company. without single
exception. that will play Little Won.
en- at the Redpath- Horner Chautau.
quas. played at Fl Paso the last OF
April and one Of the FL Paso papers
tells the following unusual story about
an event which occurred during the
play.
Little Women" book dear to the
heart Of every school girl and grown.
up. was presented last evening. Peo-
pie went with certain diffidence
fearing that the remembrance OF the
most charming story might be marreJ
by an imperfect stage version but
they were happily surprised for the
trama was quite delightful. and whole.
some and just as superior as a play
as Little Women" is to all other
books OF It's kind.
An unprecedented thing happened
during the evening" Between acts
Manager Brandon received calls from
men and women In the audience re-
questing matinee performances. So
insistent were they in their claims
for the girls and boys of the city to be
given opportunity to see this classic
that Mr. Brandon was finally prevail.
ed upon to make the arrangements.
AS the company is leaving town to.
night only the one performance this
afternoon will be possible. II was
without any exception the best attrac.
tion OF the year
After series OF plays dealing with
sex problems, with the war situation
and other sordid questions OF the day.
the human interest play OF real life
and real people made marked i'm.
preston. Although 1t dated back. in
the SOS II was like Louisa NJ. Allcott's 4
book-time having no meaning. II Is
tale Of today and Will be one years
hence.
Entirely without action the dialogue
alone held the keen and never falling
Interest. II required acting. The
quality OF work was far superior to
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(West Slope)
Newt King went up to Trickel park
Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred Herring, of Holly, Mich.
gan. arrived Monday and is visiting
her sister, Mrs. A. B. Stetson. She
will make an extended visit before
returning home.
Being reminded by the marriage Of
their daughter, Elder and Mrs Geo.
o. States are planning to celebrate the
golden anniversary OF their own we'd
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Doing Ones Best.

A sculptor who wanted to express
an Idea In tangible form might prefer
clay to marble or wood to either. But
II he were In earnest he would take
what he could get-and express him
self through 1t as well us he could. 1t
is taking what we can get and doing
our best with II that makes all the
difference between successful and un-
successful lives.
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to locate in Kentucky, returned to
Olathe yesterday Ind may decide to
remain here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed DeGuelle AMI Mr..
Jenness returned Sunday from a trip
to Mesa Verde Park, where they Wis
tied the Cliff Dwellers' ruins and
other places of interest in this gov
ernment reserve.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Warren left on
Wednesday night in their car for
Scots Bluff. Nebraska. to be gone
a month OF six weeks on business
and pleasure trip.
The Highland people spent n de-
lightful Fourth in a community licnic
at the home of Lloyd McClu-g A
nice dinner with a splendid program
was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. s. Clary. with Mt.
and Mrs. Tom Monogue. who were
their guests. spent that evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Hoadley on Ash
mesa.
The Misses Ina and Freda Pridy
and Hilda and Ada Gehrig and Messrs.
Arthur Pirdy. Ray and Godfrey Geh-
rig spent Sunday as the guests Of
Marie and Ruby Pope.
We are told that II we work on
a farm we won't have to go to war,
and that If we go to war we won't
have to work on a farm But what's
bothering some of our yellow-Lided
Willies is. how they can skip 'em
both
Mrs. Ellen Cooper of Los Angeles,
California. mother of H. L. Cooper Of
Ash mesa arrived Sunday afternoon
after a long and tiresome journey
caused by a washout between Grand
Junction and Salt Lake, necessitating
her being sent over the Union Pacific
to Denver and then returned here.
NJ. L. McIntire and children. with
the Dahlias and Johnsons, combined
business and pleasure on the Fourth
by having a haying party with a big
dinner at the NJ L. McIntire home on
Ash mesa.
]. A Gibson went over to Hotchkiss
yesterday to be gone about a month.
The Whiteacres are still at Monte
Vista and it is not known just when
they will return.
Mrs. Chas. Stevens. Mrs. Lester
Stevens and daughter spent the 4th
with Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Stevens.
Mr.. Chas. Stevens and son l.. A. Ste
yens. VIII Stewart. Mr. Warren and
SIR. Robbins spent the Fourth fishir.s
on the Cimarron.
Last Thursday Hayes Coffman and
family accompanied by Claudio Hodg-
es. Lester Stevens and family, Frank
Spencer and family and Louise Mills
motored to Ouray where they spent
the day sight seeting. The trip was
made over Log Hill mesa which is
one Of our local wonder trips.
A party composed Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Gehrig, Miss Mamie Freeland
and Roy Roatcap went up to Lake
City Monday to enjoy weeks fish
ing.
Word comes from the Casner's that
they have been having some adyen-
lures OF their own. but that the won
ders Of Yellowstone Park are worth II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Isard are rejoic-
ing over the arrival of fine boy Sat
urday- Mother and child doing nicely.
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will be away about two weeks.

will be away about two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Earl were in
town last week coming down from
their ranch in the Muddy country.
Having enjoyed a two-weeks visit
in the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
DR.. Erich, Mrs. Kraft left Sunday
morning for Denver.
Mrs. L. F. Sdtt, who has been very
ill at the home OF H. H. Wilson on
German mesa. is reported to be i'm
proving in health now.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Winn went to
Waunita Hot Springs Tuesday, Mrs.
Wmn to remain for some time in
search Of improved health.
Parker Deatherage made good time
in his recovery from an operation for
appendicitis and was able to go to his
home last Saturday.
E. F. Edwards. the enterprising
livery and transfer man, brought a
fine new six-cyiinder. seven-passenger
Studebaker car up from Delta Tues
day. which replaces the car he had
been using in his auto livery.
Having visited since last December
in the home Of her son, A. L. Goess,
Mrs. Christine Goess of st. Paul left
yesterday morning for Hawaii, where
she will spend several months. She
will be met at Oakland, California. by
her daughter.
Joe Stanley, who has been off duty
from the Somerset mine for some
weeks as the result OF a broken leg,
was Paonia visitor Thursday.
Mrs. s. ]. Vandivier went to Mont
rose Tuesday morning to meet party
of friends from Telluride and enjoy
the Fourth in their company.
w. II. Whadford and family are en-
joying visit from Mr. and Mrs. C.
I w. Cole of Salida. son-in-law and
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. whadford.
Called by the serious Illness OF her
mother. Miss Ruth Stitt came in from
the eastern slope last Saturday even
ing for stay with her parents.
Miss Mary Rule and her young
brother Philip went TO Montrose on
Tuesday mornings train for visit in
the home OF their sister. Mrs. C. H.
Rhodes.
Beryl Hadley left the last of the
week for Grand Junction to re-enilst
in the navy.
T. T. Duffield left on Sundays train
for outside points on a brief vacation
jaunt
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Monroe OF Monte
Vista came in Monday night for a
visit with Mrs. Monroe's sister. Mrs.
L. F. Stitt. who has been quite III for
several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, Jr. and
little one went to Delta Tuesday to
! visit over the Fourth with Mrs. NIL.
ler's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Car
ter. former Paonians.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. CambelI have
the company Of Mr.. Cambelrs parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Cambell OF Michi.
gan.
Mrs. c. w. Coop received word Of
a serious automobile accident that be-
fell her daughter. Miss Elsie Chap
man, near Los Angeles. recently. It
was necessary for Miss Elsie to be
taken to hospital for treatment, but
while complete details Of the affair
are lacking at this time. 1t is expected
that she will soon recover.
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(Herald.)

Henry Vail just about ruined his
handsome countenance last Sunday,
trying to manhandle a mule colt" at
least that is his tale. But another tale
is told of his trying to herd "flivcr'
along the straight and narrow path
of some of our roads. 1t may have
been the result of an argument with
his wife and the rolling pin. anyhow
he has several lovely scars.
County Commissioner Rule was
here the last of the week looking after
county business. He is spending con-
siderable time in this part of the dis
trict attending to our roads. which we
assure him is fully appreciated With
Harry Ainsworth as overseer, and
Rule to give him orders and permits
sion to do work we will soon have
some fine roads.
R o. Wilmot returned Sunday
evening from his trip to Denver with
a car of fat pigs.
Mrs. James Taylor was passenger
Tuesday morning to Pueblo where she
will visit her son.
Mrs. Minerva Lewis arrived last
evening from California for visit
with her many friends.
John Dunn of Lazear. one of Colo.
rado soldiers arrived last evening for
a short visit.
Judge Hotchkiss and family were
up from Delta Friday and Saturday
visiting with relatives.
Harry Edwards and family are NOV
ing into the Gregory residence near
the blacksmith shop this week.
Herman Riehl returned Saturday
evening from Denver with another OF
those Oakland six autos whit n are
80 popular just now.
DR.. Bast and wife left this Iiorn
ing for Denver where they will con
suit surgeon with reference to Mrs
Bast whose heath is not Of the Lest
Mrs. Paul Wilson will leave in the
morning for Salt Lake and will mee'
a party of friends with whom she
will make a trip through Yellowstone
park
Mrs. Clyde Smith and son returned
last Thursday evening from a M nth.
visit with Mrs. Smiths father in La,
Animas.
Messrs. Fred Foster, Charley Darl
ington and DIR. Bast sold their buncl
of 100 sheep this week to e. A
Browne of Crawford
S. r. Teats and family. who hav,
been living in the Walt Thorn resi-
dence.- have moved to the Cook prop
erty on west Bridge street.
Wilson Allen has purchesd the Ad
kins residence on Hotchkss avenue
formerly occupied by the Edward
family and will move his family il
from Lazear.
I'M
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Recklesa = influence.

"Are you law-abiding citizenr'
"Yes." replied Mr.. Chuggins. But
I'm the victim of reckless company.
Every now and then that motor car
of mine breaks loose and drags me
into mix-up with the traffic regula-
tions."
The Delta independent., 1917-07-13
DON'T SCRATCH--Use Zensal

This remedy Zensal is made to reach your particular
If you have eczema that is dry and scaly,
use Dry zensal. If you have weeping skin or any
watery eruption, buy Moist Zensal and get the re-
lief you have been seeking 75c the jar at
BORNE-WILLIAMSON DRUG CO.
CEDAREDGE DRUG CO., CEDAREDeE
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DONT's-

Don't carry large sums OF none!
sround with you. Hold-ups are not
dnheard OF.
Don't hide money arouno the
mousse There are few burglars left
Don't be extravigant. put your
u msney In this bank and add all you
can spare to It,
Don't fail to take this advice and
you VIII have an easy and happy
Did age.
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(Criterion.)

Walter Garrison, who recently left
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ding January 28th. Having been
married but once and that SO long ago,
they must rely on the advice of
friends of larger and more recent
experience regarding the proprieties
of such occasions. OF the so years
of welded life, 80 have been spent in
the. Surface creek valley.
Rev. Gardner of Denver, who
preached at the Community church
last Sunday. concluded to stay a week
and will preach again Sunday morning
and evening.
Rev. o. M. Bowman and daughter
motored to Carbondale this week.
DIR. L. c. Bolton and wife returned
Thursday from their eastern trip.
Mr.. Hope with his crew, have bene
taking spawn at the lakes this week
Rainbow come first then the native
trout
A. L. Perry the Hotchkiss Herald
man with his family motored over
Mrs. ]. X. Grant.
John Crawford came in Wednesday
from Clifton. where he is employed in
Corners store. to look after private
business matters.
Otto Peterson came down from the
lakes Thursday with 100000 rainbow
spawn which he took to Delta for
shipment to the Pitkin hatchery.
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(Times.)
Work on the oil well has been dis
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DOUBLE FARM HARNEBs
the dependable kind that wears we'll
and looks well.
1T is THE HARNESS TO BUY
II In the harness to sell
II In faithfully made from good
material. and plenty large to fit
horses from 1.200 to 1.40O pounds
Our prices are reasonable. but rem
ember Il ,e quality. and not prices.
Ia the al standard OF harness
value. Our harness have quality.
GcO.C. Wilson
Delta. Colorado
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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-17
REGISTERED MEN,
TAKE NOTICE

Registered men can enlist for the
u. S. navy after Dec. Is, 1917, and
must show certificate from their
local board releasing them from next
draft under new classifcations. Now
is the time for registered men to get
busy who prefer the navy after the
holidays and find out how you stand,
and do not fail to bring necessary
certificate that you have been releas-
ed by local board.
The Ocala navy recruiting station
will continue recruiting as it has
been doing in the past. Men wanted
from Is to 35. All kinds of openings
for mechanics for aviation duty such
as gas engine work, electricians,
blacksmiths, coppersmiths, carpen-
tiers, instrument workers and men
with some experience as mechanics.
For further information write or call
on the undersigned.
VIM. B. Schlereth,
Commissary Steward, u. S. N.
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BARGAIN LIST OF
USED AUTOMOBILES

We have the following used car
bargains. Each car is guaranteed to
be just as represented. Come in and
look them over if interested. The list
is changing almost daily:
One 1917 model Maxwell Touring
car, almost as good as new,
with good tires all around. ;. $475
One 1917 Maxwell touring car,
in good condition throughout. $500
One Maxwell roadster, 1916
model, fine condition ........ $500
One Ford touring car, good con-
dition but has no top. ........$ SITS
One Ford truck, equipped as
grocery delivery wagon, only
extra heavy, 1917 model, al
New Cars
Two of the last of the 1917 model
Maxwell touring cars, wide
tread. No war tax on these, and
are equipped with bumpers
and spare wheel. Hurry if you
want one as it is the last chance
you will ever have to get a wide
tread new car. Each .$720
The advancing price of new cars OF
all makes, and the war tax of three
per cent automatically increases the
price and value of good used cars and
makes them more in demand. This
agency sold seven used cars during
the week ending Nov. 10.
Newell Chalmers Agency,
Ocala, Florida.
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PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTING

When you have plumbing Or cleo
trical contracting, let US furnish you
estimates. No job too large and none
too small. tt e. w. Tucker.
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See our line Of MANICURE SETS
before buying your Christmas pres
ents. We can save you money. The
Court Pharmacy. If
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Star ads. are business builders.
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New Fall Styles Ladies Velvet and Felt Hats s1.OO
Nice Line of Children's Ready to Wear Hats. LOO
Big Line of Chdren's Ready to Wear Hats. rs
Assortment Children's Ready to Wear Hats. so
Big Line of Ladies' Sport Hats assorted eolors so
Ladies Crepe Kimonas in assorted colors. Loo
Big assortment of Ladies' Skirts ........... 100
Ladies Drop Skirts in assorted coors. 100
Big assortment of Ladies' Waists. ........... 100
One lot of Ostrich Plumes assorted colors each LOO
Big assortment of Children's Dresses in Dark
colors, prettily trimmed, sizes to IA. LOO
Big assortment of Children's Bingham Dresses,
sizes to IA Observation-Disclosures. so
-48=inch Black Serge, per yard ............. LOO
52-inch Brown Wooden Poplin, per yard 49,. LOO
Big assortment of Serges in all coors, per yd. so
Combnation-2 Cakes of Toilet Soap and l can
Talcum Powder, assorted perfumes, box. .25
Good Quality Sheets, " 90. .............. LOO
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All White Tennis Shoes for ladies and men,. LOO
Tennis Shoes for ladies, men and children,
black Soies so
Sweaters, sizes "a to 46, each. ...... LOO
Ladies' Oxford Leather Bag ................. 100
Fancy Felt House Slippers ............s.... rs
Big assortment of Mems Hats .....:....s.. LOO
Mems Caps, each .................... so
Big line of Mems Blue Chambray Work Shirts. SO
Big assortment of School Stationery, nothing II
over :. . ..................... O5
Baseball Continuation Ball, Mitt, Glove. LOO
Lunch Baskets each ........................ rs I
Unbreakable Dolls each .............2 Use. to LOO .
Safety Torpedoes, each 1. ................... .05
Automatic Pistols each Observation-Disclosures. 10
Paper Caps, per box Observation-Disclosures. .O5 !
Dish Pans, Blue and White 14-quart. ....... LOO j
Pals, Blue and White, 12-quart. 100 4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-14
FOIL
LIKES PITCHERS

Lee FohL manager or the Cleveland
Americans. is determined that his
pitchers shall keep in perfect coudi-
ton Foil fined Joe BoehliuE and
Guy Morton with warning that tleir
next violation Of training rules would
result in suspension for the remain
der Of the season
Critics say the poor work OF Boehl-
ms and Morton this season IS due 10
the fact that they have not observed
the rules OF training Foil takes the
stand that the patrons OF baseball
have a right 10 demand the best ef-
forts OF every player and that the
PLAYERS owe it 10 the public 10 keep
IN condition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-14

made the race a. they have done
without n capable and brainy
pilot at the helm II was up 10
Barry TO cope with older ard
more experienced manaEersF to
keep his club fighting every day
and maintain harmony IN the
team.
Perhaps the hardest task Barry
faced when the season was about a
month old was the handling OF his
pitching staff This was because
Ruth and Leonard were the only Bos-
ton pitchers who could be depended
upon TO 90 the route during the early
stages Of the race
In Juggling MS pitchers so that he
could be sure 70 avoid killing Off his
two best bets Barry has shown a
world Of ability He has managed 70
pilot his flinEilE staff over no less
than three slumps since the opening
OF the season. and his club is very
very much in th- race
Outside OF the pitching STAFF the
Boston club is not a highly brilliant
aggregation Of bail players. But IL -
. well balanced team with a persist
eut attack and a wonderful defence.
1t Is really greater in fielding than IN
hitting and 10 IS a club which de-
ponds largely on the wizardry Of its
pitchers
This r. why. in the estimation
OF many baseball men, that
Bays handling Of the pitchers
rhfs season has been the brightest
feature Of his labors as manager.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-14
MGR. JACK BARRY MAKES GOOD
5HEAD Of CLIMBING BOSTON SOX
Snappy Pilot Insts Training System Into His Players
and Confident That They Will Come Out on Top
and Defeat the Chicago White Stockings;
Barry is Former Member of Athletics
BY JACK vEIOCK.

EW YORK. Aug 14-When the
M baseball season opened in April
i much doubt was expressed re-
sarding Jack Barry's ability 10 make
good as manager OF the worlds
champion Red Soz-
The season is now waning. and
within a few weeks Barry viii lead
his team into the home stretch. bat
ding tooth and nail for its third
straight American league champion
ship.
Barry has made good. He has
answered his critics by keeping
The Red soN in the race from the
ringing up OF the curtain TO the
present time. There e. nothing
that can be said against the man
ner in which he has handled the
club.
When Barry stepped into the shoes
left vacant by Bin Carrigan ne in
herIted one Of the greatest teams that
has ever been assembled in the his
tory Of baseball Many who secuted
the idea that no w'ElU fail as a man
aEer pointed out that nearly any man
with the average amount Of baseball
brains cou,l "a lle the boston club and
make a go OF Do, just as Bill CarriEau
did. But Barry knew that the berth
lie accepted required more than
figurehead.
Despite the all around class OF
the Red soE. thcy could not have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-14
BIG OFFER MADE
FOR TITLE BOUT

Benny Leonard and Johnny Dundee
have been offered $4,000 for a bout
by H A Sherman, who prompted the
Dillon Gibbons bout in St Paul last
year. for which ne offered a purse OF
$4,000
sherman. who is in town. wired
Billy Gibson in Saratoga the offer
and also sent a similar message TO
Scorty Monrierh. manager OF Dundee
Sherman makes the stipulation that
the men box 10 rounds. no decision
az a place 20 be selected BY the pro-
moter. and at a date not later than
lrronar j.