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Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-28

Is he always as serious as he looks
In these pictures? No, dear girls, he
is not! But Charles Ray has just
signed a new contract to star with the
Triangle-Ince-Kay Bee company, and,
being a young man with level head
for business, he is not taking chance
on getting the worst of the bargain.
Twenty-four years of determined ef-
fort to win out, years filed with more
work than play, have tended to give
Ray a determined expression. His own
story of his rise to fame is interest
ing,
early in life I secretly decided to
become an actor. About the same
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-28

The San Pedro Growers Vegetable
association, composed of so growers,
has 5000 acres planted to early to-
natoes, peas, beans, potatoes, squash
and cucumbers. The association has
q sales manager who markets direct
tc buyers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-28

Los Angeles-A prominent Hobart
Boulevard club woman is doing her
bit in the economy campaign by go
ing barefoot about the house and
yard to save shoe leather.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-28
Colored Industrial Union of Imperial
Valley.

Above union seeks to supply ade-
quate farm labor for the Valley. Any
one desirous of reliable men can ap-
Fly to the secretary, 707 Main street.
or address E.D.Kennard, Box 765. 4-28
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-28

Hop growers are warned to reduce
their acreage as the demand is small
and the prices very low. There is
also large surplus of holdover.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-28

The schools of Gridley, Butte coun-
ty, have an agricultural club which
this year will raise corn and beans.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Mrs. J. L. French gives . very inter-
esting account Of the French boys. Or
vile writes that recruits are coming in
to San Francisco at the rate of seventy
five per day; and that the men are work
ing night and day building sleeping
quarters for the new recruits. He says
they may be sent to sea ut any time
and have but one days notice before
they are drafted. Three hundred men
were sent to sea from that port during
the first week Of April. Orville was 10
the band that played the Star Spangled
Banner for the unfurling OF the largest
flag In the world.
Orion writes that he 10 now third
class wireless operator and that an
Olathe boy, Dennis, is stationed with
him.
One Of the late recruit from here ID
Jack Warner. Senior High school boy.
Jack left Tuesday night for his home in
Los Animas where he expects to enlist
in the navy before the twentieth. Fred
Dickerson leaves for Delta Saturday.
from which place he will 60 to enlist IN
the navy also.
On Tuesday evening twenty-five young
men Of Ouray and Telluride passed thru
on 3l9 bound for Denver where they will
enlist in army and navy. -.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
home GUARDS DRILL NIGHTLY


Mcdowell e II.
The High school boys were organised
Thursday into . special drill company,
and each morning under n. A. Jenck's
management. they will fall into line at
eight O'Clock and drill until 8:45 from
the Boys Club Three or four Of the
boys are contemplating enlistment with
the navy.
The Boys Scouts were organized BY
Dean Qrigley on Wednesday evening
and about rs responded to first call.
The High school has received the Sec
ond call for volunteer; age II to 40.
Every merchant In town has signed
an agreement to close the places Of
business At $50. or release ell men en-
ployees ut that hour on Monday, We'd
nesdays. and Fridays for drill and mill
tary discipline. Il i also requested
that householder order their goods
early TO release the delivery boys at
thst hour, and that everybody turn out
to drill that can get away.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
uTDll l0 ulss
IS Great ORGANIZATION

The National Red Csuss Society 10 IN
under the lave Of he District Of Colum-
bia in 1881. Twice reineoeposated Anil
IL. 1888 and June 1900. Any disaster
considered Natiooal in extent - war,
pestilenee. famine, nood, free and other
great ealamities. could call upon the
Red Cross for help. Il acts under the
Geneva treaty. The United States gave
its adhesion by act Of congress March I,
1888; ratified by the congress OF Berne
June 3. 1892; proclaimed BY President
Arthur. July Is. 1882 with headquarters
at Washington ID. c.
People can cooperate with the Red
Cross in raising money. in providing
nurses. and Whatever the service re-
Quires- When needed il 10 active in
every state and most territories. II
did relief work in the Russian famine in
1892 and Armenia in 1886 Many felt
that Il would be best to reorganixe the
society. A new organization was created
BY act OF congress. signed BY Presi-
dent Roosevelt January 9Th, 1905.
II provided ell accounts should be
audited by the war department, and re-
port annually submitted to congress BY
the secretary Of war. From that time
the Red Cross was truly National in
scope and standing. At the first meet
ing VIM. Howard Taft, then secretary
Of war. was elected president, and an
nually elected after he was president.
When he retired from the presidency
he gave his reasons for resignipR. He
said. The cause which the Red Cross
promotes 10 greatly aided, I think, by
having the President OF the United
States at it, head and do not think il
embsrrasses the incumbsnt of the office
Of president Of the nation to accept the
office Of the head of the Red Cross. l,
gives 1t standing abroad, while its
reputation 10 most useful in enabling II
to carry out its high purposes. I &C
cepted the last election with the under
standing that when ceased to be Presi.
dent Of the United States would re.
sign the Office, with the hope President
Wilson might accept it, and use the
union Of the two Offices ia the same way
! have attempted to use it, for the ben.
eft OF the people of the United States
and the world 1t large Wherefore
resign" etc. Mr.. Wilson accepted.
The position 10 not an honorary one q
is generally supposed. The chairman
is the active executive officer. The
president presides at part Of the annual
meeting. issues its important public
appeals In war or disasters. and appoints
the members Of the various boards.
Mr.. Taft, while president Of the Unit
ed States. issued proclamation calling
attention to the status Of the American
Red Cross. by virtue Of the authority
in me vested. declare and proclaim
That the American Red Cross 10 the
only voluntary society now authorized
by the government to render aid to it,
land and naval forces in times Of war,
that any other society desiring to rem
der similar assistance can do 20 only
thru the American National Red Cross
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
sHER|FF's PROCLAMATION TO
FOREIGM-BORM RESIDENTS

In accordance with the proclamation
OF the President Of the United States
and the advice Of the Conference COM
mittee on National Preparedness, l, Pat
Hanlon, sheriff Of Gunnison county,
deem It wise in the present crisis, in
this proclamation to assure all residents
of foreign birth in this county that alth0
the United States il now actively en-
gagged In the Great European War. no
citizen Of any foreign land, resident in
our community, need fear any invasion
Of his personsi o. property rights 20
long ~ he goes about his business and
conducts himself in . law abiding man
ner.
The United States has never in any
war, confiscated the property of any
foreign resident, unless by his own hos
tile act he made it necessary.
take this formal means of declaring
to oil foreiga born residents tina: they
will be projected in the ownership Of
their property and money and that they
will be free from personal molestation
30 long ~ they obey the laws Of the
State and Nation.
p ! urgently request that all our people
maintain calm and confederate stti-
tude toward those Of alien birth.
Let It be understood that every citi-
zen owes undivided allegiance to the
American Flag. that he is expected q
loyalty fulfil all obligations which citi-
zenship and residence impose upon him.
and that any act, however slight, tend
ing to give aid and comfort TO the
enemies Of our country. is treason, for
which severe penalties are provided in
addition TO the punishment which public
opinion inhicts upon the memory Of
traitors in oil lands.
PAT HANLON,
Sheriff of Gunnison County, Colorado.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
Gunh|s0M B0ys ARE orr 70
WAR. IN Army lAD NAVY

On Wednesday evening G. s. Kulp.
naval recruiting officer from Denver
headquarters, arrived in town Wednes-
day from MOntrose, and on Thursday
ne examined and accepted three recruits,
Fred Bissell, Frank Peterson, and Mr..
Staples. The men leave Saturday for
Denver.
This week the Chamber Of Commerce
furnished expense money for Ralph
.beitel, who went to Grand Junction rs
. recruit.
Friends who have visited in Ouray
recently. report that Dr.. Thos. Quinn,
formerly OF this city. has offered his
services to the government - q dental
surgeon, We are informed that DR.,
Ray C., VanAken made application some
time ago TO become Q member of the
Dental Surgeon Corps.
Rev. E. H. Robinson Of the Presby.
terian church here. IL considering enlist
ing - chaplain in Uncle Sans yolun-
tesr army.
A. many recruits are rejected because
Of bad teeth. DR.. Ray G. Van AIKEN has
offered u repair free Of charge the den
tel defects OF any young men who want
70 o6er their services.
F. Burton Smith, who halls from
MOntr0se, has written several Gunnison
people asking for names OF cowboys
who might join . cowboy company from
the Western Sl0pe.t But why lave it .
Montroee company, IL there are any
number who want TO join such an Or
ganixati0n here7
Frank Crary. who has been In the
regular army for six years 10 now End
Lieutenant with the 18th u. s. Infantry,
company K. and located At NoRalas,
Ariz., on the Mexican border. His
brother Harry WAS recruited 1t Denver,
where be went last week from White
Pine. and will be- heard from next At
San Francisco in the navy. A large
squad Of recruits was sent to the coast
from Denver last week. Harry Crary
ST., b very proud Of his two boys and
says he will go as well. II they accept
any but the young men.
The two Herrick boys, students at
University Of Colorado, Byron and Myron
write that they are eli ''up in the air,
they don't know just what they are to
do a. President Ferrand has not yet re-
turned from Washington All are max
ing active military preparation however,
and expect the call to move any day.
The Boulder boys have been divided in
to four troops and are drilling by day,
hour. and minute.
Arrangements are now being. made
between the federal government and
the Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph company for the foundation
Of . company Of Reserve Signal troops
IN this territory. F. w. Rector and
''Nibs" Lashbrook sent in their appli-
cations this week to Lecome members of
this Reserve Corps. The term Of en-
listmsnt j. four years.
Nine boys from Buena Vista last week
enlisted in the United States navy.
Two we're rejected for physical disabiii-
y ae 0oave1. The seven boys accepted
wsfe .. ~ Tflton, l. d. Qaekenstedt,
g !. Staples, G. +. NoWitx. William
&c. 0ey Dickinsoa 81 Nsthan
~ ~----s-s 81
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
MoNrlR0sE

Pride Of Montrose and San Juan Best
are both . blended hard and soft
wheat -four and should give the same
results IS any of the best grades of
Colorado -four. Our Rising Star 10 .
soft wheat -four Every sack il guar
anteed. When ordering -four demand
Of your grocer Pride Of Montrose.
San Juan Best or Rising Star. All
leading Rrocers on the Western Slope
carry our -four in stock.
The MoNrRosE FLOUR MILLING Co.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

FOR SALE-Tsam Of mares 6 and z
years old. weight 2400, one with colt,
other With foal Also short-yearling
colt With collars and set Of light
harness. For particulars zee Richie
Walker, Gunnison. Marshall Davis.
l3tf.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
Fer Sale

House and lots on Main Street.
Rents for 80 TO rs per month.
* lots and buildings on Iowa Street.
The highest bid above apprsisement will
BE- accepted. Gunnison Bank 4 Trust
Co.. Administrator. Thso. L. Schmidt
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
Gard Of Tha,l.,

We take this means Of expressing our
appreciation for the many kind acts
shown US during the illness and death of
our beloved daughter and sister; also for
the beautiful floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Hirdman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Lucero,
Dave Hirdman,
Charles Hirdman,
Frank Hirdman.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

A Lejune has been in Gunnisot, most
Of the week. down from Pitkin and the
Blistered Horn tunnel, where six or
seven men are steadily at work doing
development work in the $500 foot tun.
mel. Pat Towney is foreman in charge.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
Raseh Fer Sals

win sell my 40 acre ranch located l
II miles north Of Gunnison. This
ranch ID we'll improved, best Of water
rights. Range right on forest reserve
Wall cell with or without live stock.
Terms. w. L. Anderson. Gunnison.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

FOUND = Between Main street and La
Veta, last week. silver watch.
Owner may have same at News. Cham
pion Office hy identifying same and
paying so cents for this I'd.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

The food problem IL going to be Wig
orously attacked by the Normal author
tiles. Dean Quigley has now about
twenty acres Of ground which he intends
to put in potatoes. Six tons Of seed
have been secured from Archer Miller.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Old Glory will float from the flag staff
on the Odd Fellows new building this
week. A twelve foot flag has been or
dered for the purpose.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Friends Of Mrs. B. Mcneil are
anxiously following the doctors report
Of her condition which il serious after
the stroke Of paralysis which attacked
her Wednesday afternoon.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

FOR SALE-Quarter section Of irrigat-
ed land close to town. Attractive
proposition. Fine location and reason
able terms. II you are looking for .
ranch home, close to good schools, and
town advantages you can't beat it.
Inquire Henry F. Lake.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Steve Day Jr.. end Dan Lehan il.
went to Lake City Wednesday morning
to get the Day Ford which has been In
Lake City all winter.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

J. h. Abel and family have moved II
to the lower part of their new residence
on Colorado street. The upper story I
not yet completed. but Mr.. Abel vii
soon have il finished of.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Thursday last, Rev. E. H. Robinson
returned from Ouray where he ATTENDED
the annual meeting Of the Gunnison val.
ley Presbytesy.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Very attractive appear the Norma
senion in their becoming caps and gowns
1t gives Gunnison quite q collegiate aiI
to see them parading the streets singly
and in groups.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Mrs. Harry Miller arrived from Paonis
Thursdsy evening to visit with her
daughter Miss nellie Miller, for several
days. and be present ut the Recital on
Saturday afternoon.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Gosh Simpson Of Delta. passed thru
on his way from Denver to Delta Wed
nesday.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Charles Cowan left last Thursday for
jersey City, to zee his mother, who Was
reported very i'll. His time Of return Is
uncertain - no word has been received.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Mr.. and Ars. Chss. Meyer Of this city
we're outgoing passenger for Denver
Monday.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

According to the Marble Booster
there IL still hope that the Colorado.
Marble company will get on its feet
again this summer and start up work on
large scsle. At present the entire
works il shut down, and Marble ID suf-
fering in population and business - a
result -
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

The Jacks Cabin auxiliary to III
Gunnison Chapter Of the American Ret
Cross report themselves ready to wori
and have thirty-five dollars in the treas
ury.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

C. A. Nelson returned from Denver
on Tuesday and that evening accom-
panied Mra. Nelson to the d. 4 r G.
hospital at Salida. where she will have
her tonsils removed.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

FOR SALE CHEAP-l6O acre ranch on
Willow creek. Ideal place for small
dairy or gardening. Cuts about thir-
y tons Of hsy. Two saddle horses.
Cash or terms. J. w. Smith for
Charley Spencer. Phone SON, Gun
nison. 1915
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Miss Minnie Green 10 suffering from
. nervous breakdown - result Of over
work and worry before and at the time
Of her fathers death. The strain Of oil
proved too much for her.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

STRAYED-Last Nov. from the A. A.
Miller ranch on Ohio creek, red heifer
branded me- on left hip and RI on left
side. RAYMOND Miller. 9-tf
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20
MISCELLANEOUS
''Gold Band Butter" 10 Al.

Cleaning Up time 10 here. Let Us do
your hauling in that line. Phone 9W,
VanVoorhis & Biackstock. l6-1t
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Geo. Farnum sauntered into our Office
last Saturday morning and informed u9
that he had made . strike of fine looking
mineral in the freeze Out" lode in
Mcintyre gulch. Says he has seven
feet Of it, and the vein strong.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

Apples Apples
Rome Beauty. Wine Sap, and Gano
Apples. packed in bu. baskets. orchard
run. Price per basket 81. 60 parcel post
prepaid, or $l.OO I. o. b. Paonia.
1916 Cherry Ave. Orchards,
Paonis. Colo.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

After . four months visit at differ
emit points in the east, w. j. Doig and
family with the exception Of Lillian,
returned Saturday morning to Gunni-
son. Lillian remained in. Denver for
few days visiting friends. The Dogs
again occupy their home north of the
Normal grounds.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

The 98th annual anniversary Of the
|. O. o. F. order comes On April 20,
but in view Of the fact that Grand Pa
triarch Hermann Of. the order was to be
here last night the 18th, It was decided
70 have the lodge Of Odd Fellows No.
80. the Rebekahs and the Gnnnison En-.
csmpment join in an anniversary cele-
6ration for that date. Accordingly l.
O. 0. F. hall was gay with lights and
music. After speeches, the lodge exer-
cises, and . tasty banquet, dancing
much enjoyed BY the big crowd until .
late hour.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

On Thursday the Senior Normal
class celebrated Insignia Day by spe-
cial exercises. At chapel period all
Seniors in caps and gowns and an un-
usual amount Of dignity, took the
chairs usually occupied by the august
faculty. A special program had been
prepared for the occasion.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1917-04-20

SEE my new fluff carpets and rugs,
woven from old ingrain carpets. Mira.
Joe Voutaz, West Virginia ave. Stiff
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-25
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Next Sunday the subject for the
morning sermon is, Christian Mis-
sions and the Great War" The pur-
pose is to show how the war is eff
fecting the work of evangelizing the
world In the evening the pastor will
speak on 1.-THE Power of a Surrend-
cred Life" The service will be plan
ned especially for young people.
There will be baptism in the eve
ming.
Our midweek service for service
meets regularly ON Wednesday eve
ming at 7:30. The meeting next week
will be the regular monthly business
meeting of the church. The members
should make special effort to be
present as there is some very i'm
portant business to be brought before
the church. An opportunity will al
so be given at this service for any
who wish to apply for membership in
the church,
Bible School meets at 10 o'clock
B. Y. P. U. meets at 6:15 O'Clock.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The sermon next Sunday morning
viii be the final one ON the Chris
tian's equipment, the topic of tn S
one being 'NThe Atmosphere OF
Prayer
There will be public welcome to
other members who have been re-
ceived by the Session.
The evening service is now made
short continuance of the Endeavor
meeting-a fifteen to twenty minute
address of evangelistic tone.
The Aid Society will sell cooked
food next Saturday afternoon at Mrs.
Fnsign's Millinery store.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-25
PORTIA CLUB NOTES.
PoRTIA CLUB NEWS.

Many topics of interest came up
i for consideration at the meeting Mon
day afternoon, and there was not a
/ dull moment from beginning to
/ end.
/ A Parliamentary drill coming as a
surprise was not the least of the
good things, and because of the
general interest taken, a portion
of the time whenever possible will
be devoted to parliamentary prac-
tice.
A clipping in regard to the obserY-
ance of a day to be set apart as
Thrift Day was read and ELECTED
many thoughts in the way of conser-
walton, as well as economic manage
ment.
February Bird was adopted by the
Club as Thrift Day mad the president
urged that experiments in thrift be
made on that date and report.
Among the many suggestions made
was a plea for the protection of bird
life in Idaho and the wantonness of
man or boy that prompts the des
truction of these feathered friends Of
man was deplored and for protection
lit was suggested that bird houses
and suet and grain should be put
up fer the birds, safer from cats if
elevated.
The information was given that
small number only are doing Chau-
tauqua reading and it was urged that
more find time for this. Several are
interested in learning Spanish and
Ia class in that may be organized In
the very near future, as it is like
ly teacher can be secured
The Club is fortunate in having a
General Federation Director mem
Der of the Club, and Mrs. Muller
brings General Federation news di-
rect to the Club. The latest bulle-
tin contained a quaint letter of ap-
probation from Marchionness Okuma
of Toxic, Japan, on receipt of U.
S. Flag from the General Federation.
Music was furnished by Miss Inez
Sanger. Her first number was the
very popular Hawaiian, Farewell to
Thee" and variations, and when it's
dreamy cadences filled the room It
carried some across the sea and 1t
is what the bands on ships play
when leaving the Island and is a
sort of National Air for the natives
Miss Inez responded to encore with
Norwegian Hunters March"
The next program will be a, Flag
Progrem and Roll Call will be an
swered by quotations ON the flag.