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The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE CHEAP-Lincoln Cafe,
Julesburg, Colo, if taken at once.
Best LOCATION in town. Smelser &
Son. m24-
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-HOUSE, barn, and five
lots situated in the north part of
town, and known as the Robert
Close property, now occupied by
the Scott boys. Price $4,000.
Terms, one-half cash, balance three
years at six per cent. Address the
Adams Land Company, Inc, Nor
ris, MINI. a&-j26
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

FOR SALE-Alfalfa hay for sale. F.
L. Smith, five miles west of Jules
burg m24-
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14
Want Ads

Advertisements in this column One
Cent per word. No advertisement
less than rs cents per issue.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

J. Barker of Kearney, Nebr., who
was a resident of Julesburg some 20
years ago, passed through this city
last Monday enroute via auto to his
home. He stopped here and renewed
acquaintance with some of his old
friends.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

Marriage license Was issued last
Monday by the county clerk to Alex
ander Anton of Denver and Miss
Scrotha Woods of Red Oak, Iowa
They were married that day by Rev
W. T. Galley at the Methodist par
sOnage.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

SmelSe. L Son made . deal tie
firxt Of the xeek whereby they dis
posed of the Lincoln Cafe to Nrs.
Luells Rittenhouse, . notice Of which
appears elsewhere in this issue Of
the Grir-Advocate.
Ms. l. E. Petersen and dsughser.
Miss Evelyn, Acco'lpani Ms. Pc
tersen's mother. Mrs. r. l. Cooper,
TO Ter home At Graft NeoF. last 3at-
urday, and have been Spending this
week At that place.
Today is Flag Day" and the bust
ness houses of Julesburg are gayly
decorated for the occasion, which all
the more impresses the public of the
patriotism being manifested by our
citizens.
z. n Cleveland. o. s. Corpe, H. J..
Smelser and c. c. Gould formed .
fishing party that left here Tuesday,
We being unable to leam just where
they went to cast their lines, but sup
pose they will return with = bounti-
full supply of the finny tribe.
Word was received here this week
that Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Harper, for
mer residents here, but now residing
at Lexington, Nebr., are the proud
parents of an s-lb. girl, born Satur-
day, June 9th.
Mrs. Jennie Lowe of Kansas City,
Mo-, arrived here yesterday for a Wis
it with her sons, Edward and mich"
in this city. Mrs. Jesse Abbott of
Laramie. Wyo., and Mrs. Glenn Gum
nell of Haxtun, are also visiting with
the Lowe brothers, they being cous-
ms of the latter named ladies.
Mrs. Luke Williams, and daughter
and son, Miss Mary and George, left
Tuesday for Oshkosh for short Wis
it with friends.
c. w. ROzell received word on last
Saturday that his mother was seri-
ously i'll, and left that afternoon for
McCook, Nebr., to be at her bedside.
Word has been received here later
that she is better and is on the way
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The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

The Prairie View Sunday school
had an attendance of thirty-six last
Sunday. This goes to show that the
interest is being kept up in most
commendable way at this newly or
ganized Sunday school.
The Julesburg grit-advocate. (Julesburg, Colo.) 1907-1972, 1917-06-14

Mrs. Luke Williams, and daughter
and son, Miss Mary and George. left
Tuesday for Oshkosh for a short Wis
it with friends.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
Empress Road Show, June 9Th

where they silI make their future
kOme-Lzs Animzs Leader.
Nr. Thomas J. LAWN. Of Anzr-
lila. Teras. spent last Sunday visit
ing friends In this eity.
Conductor "BnIy' Riley. OF Den
yer, an old time santa re passenger
conductor. Hss visitor in La Junta
this week for the first time ia many
moons.
Mrs. Nsry ThierSeehtsr, uho has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.. A.
VI. Moore. during the past five
weeks. left last Tuesday for her
home In oxford. Seb.
Mrs. Howard Coidis. accompanied
b. her daughter. Bsulah and Irene.
left last nisht for Bay City. Mich
to spend the summer with Mrs..
Coldie's parents. Rev. and Mrs. San
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31

- years 9. age and ~as survived
by husband and t~o sons. Alvin
and Harry Winton-
Mr.. G. ". Palmer and son. wes-
ley. Of Florence. Colo. are spending
the ~eek in the city. the quests OF
G. W. Barnsrover and family and
Herbert Crosier and family.
p W Kir~an bought the shoe re-
pairing equipment OF z. v. Sabin.
who occupied quarters in York's
shoe store. and has moved IL TO his
establishment on West Second
street
Mrs. Elmer Jsynes received a tel
egram Thursday Announcing the
sudden death Of her father. Scot,
Grimes. Who died at his home in
Albuquerque. y. ". Mr.. Grimes IS
well known In this city. having nived
here for several years.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31

derson They -iIl not return until
school opens in September.
gr. W z GoodIoe. ~ho was for
merly Of this city. but Ia nov located
Ia Trinidad. spent Sunday In the
city visiting friends. He left on the
night train for Kansas City.
{ NJ Lincoln. one Of the Santa
re apprentices ~ho enlisted in the
navy about t-o weeks ago. will leave
tomorrow for the navy yard at
Bremmerton. wash. 20 enter the
service Of Uncle sam.
Mn, C. r. winton passed away
at her home. sos East Third street.
last Saturday The funeral xAs
held from Kings Undertaking
parIors Tuesday morning. and the
remains ~ere shipped TO Syracuse.
Kan. for burial Mrs. Winton was
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
Te.eAe,. D~p.ss sss Hs..

v. J. Sims. Instructor OF physical
culture In our local schools. and r.
W. Bell. one Of the Instructors Il.
the high school and athletic coach.
left last Saturday morning for Colo
rado Springs for . few days visit
before returning 10 their respective
homes. Mr.. Sims will 90 TO his home
in Arnstt. Okla, where be viii prob
ably engage In farming during the
coming year. Mr.. Bell will spend
the summer at his home In Kiova.
Okla, and will teach in the high
school at Mama. Ariz.. next year.
They are both fine young men ana
leave a host OF friends In La Junta.
whose best wishes attend them
where ever they may cast theff lot
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Howard snoday, Of Denver, visited
friends In the city last sunday.
Mr.. 4. Luck returned Monday
from a week, ylsit With friends In
Pueblo.
Mr.. a. @. Palmer and daughter,
Mabel. Of Florence. Colo. spent lAs,
Sunday in the city at the home oi
@. w. Barpgroyer.
The nett meeting Of the lambda
Alpha lambda Sorority Will be held
with Miss Faunie Bsertohn on Tues
day evening, June 9Th.
Ars. Walter Davis and two sons.
Of Holly. will arrive "wednesday 10
yisi, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Akers for
the week end. after which they vii
70 70 La Junta 10 Join Mr.. Davis.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
sosm ,sosx ssoxr ONES.

Mss Anna Clark os Colorado
Sssfaes, fs the guest Of her aunt.
Nrs- Aasa Rossd- for . few days.
Mr.. and Mr. ~ p Miller. accom-
panied By Miss Frances Miller and
Miss Urssy Moore. enjoyed an all
1Ay pscHie 4. the Cedars yesterday.
Ms p H Kflburn and tvo
daughters. vho have been visiting
u tie city for . month. left Monday
evening for their home in Wood
~zrd- Okla
Mrs. Elizabeth Dorgherty. who
has ssea making her home for sey-
sr1i months with her son. lawrence.
IL Ration. y N, viii arrive in La
JEnta the las; Of the week for q
e-iet vfsi: with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs p J. Shea, OF Fort
Lyoa. spent the weekend with Mrs.
shea's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. v.
worser Mr.. and Mrs. Shea re-
;urnee or Monday night and attend
ed the lambda Alpha lambda dance.
Rev J. D. Gilmore, Who has been
filling the pulpit a, the Reformed
Presbyterian church for several
~eeks. left for his home in Beaver
Palls. Pa. last week. On his way
eAs; Rev Gilmore vii attend the
Synod which oonyenes in Sterling.
kan
Word vas received Wednesday OF
the death OF Mrs. George z. Fletcher,
the mother OF Mrs. George r. Burns.
Mrs Fletcher and Mrs. Burns have
both lived in this city. Mrs. Fletcher
died At her home in FL Paso, TEXAS.
on May nth. following an operation
for gall stones.
Miss Gladys Beaver. OF Lamar. ar
rived in la Junta this week and
viii spend the summer with her sis
ter. Mrs. L. p. Strain. During the
absence OF Reg Garvin Miss Beavers
xill be employed as bookkeeper in
the office OF the La Junta Ice and
Storage Company.
| Rev. Emanuel Payne will deliver
his popular lecture. Under Two
Flags" at the Cheraw Methods,
church. Sunday evening. June Sd.
This lecture is along patriotic lines
and is in great demend at the pres
ent time. The people OF Cheraw
who attend may be assured OF hav-
ing a real trea.
Mrs. A II. Curtis. OF waynoka.
Okla. and Mrs. Gladys Graham. OF
Newton. Kan. have been the guests
Of Mrs d. A. Jaynes for couple OF
weeks. having come 10 this city to
attend the graduation exercises OF
the class Of II OF which Miss Vera
Jaynes was a member. Both Mrs.
Curtis and Mrs Graham left for
their respective homes on Saturday.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
Facts About Our Town

Make this town better and IL will
get bigger itself
The circus takes a lot OF money
out of town; but the mail order
house doesn't even give = parade
II Is better TO help the town ac-
eompiish one good thing than TO
point out a dozen poor ones.
The easiest way 10 make things
right at Washington is to begin BY
making things right at home.
Remember there Ia one big differ
enee between this town and all other
towns: This town is where you live.
Yesterday has gone. tomorrow
may never come" This day is your
best opportunity. So is this town.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
La yunta Minstrel Talent Abroad

The volunteer firemen OF Rocky
Ford. who not only give their ser
vices to the city without money and
without price. but who also provide
the necessary funds to purchase fire
fighting apparatus for the city. gave
day night that was a top notcher.
Warren Dameron. OF this city. was
one OF the stars OF the minstrel ag-
gregation, and brought down the
house as one OF the end men. Super
intendent Austin. our local lyric ten
or. was also. one OF the features OF
the big show.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-31
Wooimeu Of America Decoration Day

All members OF the Modern Wood
man OF America and Royal Neigh
bors are requested to meet at the
hall at s:3o O'Clock Sunday morning.
June Cd. for the purpose OF observ-
ing decoration day. As many as can
bring flowers.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
MUSIC DEALER BEATEN
AND ROBBED BY NEGROES
Henry Eberbach, Seventy-Nve Years
Old. Suffered Fractured Jaw-As-
sailants Escape With $500.

Two unidentified colored men last night
shortly after 6 o'clock entered the music
store Of Henry Eberbach. sos II street
northwest. assaulted the proprietor with a
piece Of lead pipe and robbed him OF $500
and several checks. The merchant was
taken to Emergency Hospital. where 1t
was found his Jaw was fractured and his
head cut He was unable to furnish close
descriptions Of the colored men.
Mr.. Eberbach, who is seventy-f1ve years
old, took his money and checks from MS
cash drawer in the front part OF the store
and went to the rear to put them In his
safe. Before opening the safe he entered
a small room to close the window, and
it was while In that room that he was
struck from behind and knocked down
Then the robber who felled him grabbed
him by the throat and choked him. While
he was on the floor. badly stunned and in
an almost dazed condition. he heard one
of the men ask tho other: Did you get
Everything Is all right"
shortly after the robbers left the store
their victim went to an apartment on the
second floor OF the building. but fts occu-
pant, not recognizing his voice. refused
to open the door He then ascended the
stairs to the third floor. where he was
admitted and cared for until the arrival
of policemen and an ambulance.
Detectives Sweeney and Nermillion and
members of Capt. Fathers squad visited
the wounded man IN the hospital and
heard his story. He said his assailants
were Young men. probably about twenty
Evening star., 1917-10-18
SHOE SHINE PRICE SCARS.
Bootblacks Will Charge Ten Cents
Instead of But Nickel.

Washington's bootblacks today will
receive a thin dime instead of the thick
nickel in return for their services.
Owing to the war the prices of shoe
polish and materials have risen SO that
bootblack shops have for the past three
months been conducting their business
at a loss, according to the proprietors
of chain of shops throughout Wash
ington.
These men. Nick Kaevelas. A. A.
Mantzouris and George Papps. have
sent forth the edict that starting today
all shines will be 10 cents in the shops
controlled by them. which represent a
large part OF the shoe-shining business
of the city. Not only will the Greek
polishers be affected by this decision.
but colored bootblacks in barber shops
all over the city will profit by the raise
in price. extracting an extra nickel
from tho patron. already paying 81
cents for a haircut.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
BRITISH LOSE EIGHTEEN
MERCHANT VESSELS
Twelve of Over 1900 Tons and Six
Of Less Destroyed by Mines or
Submarines in Week.

LONDON, October 1s.-Twelve British
merchant vessels Of over 1900 tons
were sunk by mine or submarine In the
last week. according to the statement
of the British admiralty.
Six vessels under 1900 tons and one
fishing vessel were sunk. The official
statement reads:
Arrivals, 2,124; sailings, 2,0e4
British merchantmen over 1000 tons
sunk by mine or submarine, 12
British merchantmen under 1000
tons, including two previously. g.
Fishing vessels. one sunk previously.
British merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked. including two previously, g."
In the previous week fourteen vessels
over 1900 tons. two under that ton
mage and three fishing vessels were
sunk.
ROME, October 1s-The losses to
italian shipping through submarines
for the week ending October IA on all
seas were four steamers over 1900
tons. One packet boat and one sailing
vessel escaped attacks.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
GR0CERS PLEDGE
T0CONSERVE FOOD
Cooperation and No Profiteer-
ing Promised by National
Retail Association.
CONFERENCE WITH HOOVER

Strict economy IN food and labor In
distributing foodstuffs and tho fullest
measure of cooperation with the food
administration has been pledged by
representatives of the National Retail
Grocers' Association now in Washing
ton to confer with Herbert Hoover,
food administrator. The association in
cludes 100000 retailers. and far-reach-
ing and immediate results are expected
to follow the conference here.
Fifteen specific recommendations were
made in resolutions adopted to guide
retail grocers in saving food, the more
important of which We're:
Discontinuance of soliciting orders
during the war.
Limitation of deliveries to one a day
over any specific route.
Cooperative delivery systems where
possible
Selling wholesome substitutes for
white -four and meat where possible.
Would Sell Cheaper Goods.
Selling of cheap goods Of good quail
ity instead of high-priced staples, be-
ing guided by the conservation depart
ment of the food administration.
Elimination of all waste of time. en-
ergy, fuel and equipment, so that food
may be placed in the hands of the con-
sumer at the lowest possible prices.
Urge the sale of potatoes.
Sell by weight and for cash in rea-
sonably large qualities.
Urge the sale of such items as small
prunes, cornmeal. oatmeal. rice. hom-
my. eac, In bulk.
Urge the sale of such articles as soup
stock and materials, peas. rice, barley,
fresh vegetables and fresh and canned
cove oysters.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
''WE CAN Do 1T" GIRLS
BUYING LIBERTY BONDS
Earn Money In Many Ways, Includ-
ing Polishing the Shoes of
Other Girls.

The I'VE Can Do It's" are buying
liberty bonds. The I'VE Can Do Its"
are a group of college girls who aren't
studying sociology but are practicing
it in a very practical way. They earn
money by doing any kind of work, and
they spend 1t to help the deserving
poor. For example. last year they kept
two little girls clothed and at school.
Now, in addition to other good works.
they are lending to Uncle Sam, and
hope when he pays back with interest,
after the war. that they can found a
scholarship at college for some very
poor girl so that she can have her
chance.
1t isn't SO much the fact that they are
buying liberty bonds as how they are
paying for them that counts. II some
other girl is too lazy to clean her own
shoes a I'VE Can Do It" does the Job
well, and then charges well. If some
girl wants fresh shirt waist a I'VE
Can Do 1t" washes and irons one for
her. If college mate wants an err
rand down street a I'VE Can Do IT,
takes the commission. They are ready
for any and all odd Jobs. charge good
prices and put the funds into liberty
bonds.
Evening star., 1917-10-18

for discussion in reference to worth
while books will be held every Monday
evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Alice Hutch
ins Drake leads the discussion.
Preceding this period there Is . class
in the history Of English literature. A
class which is known as . right after
office" class. because It meets at s
O'Clock. has been organized to study the
ten paintings which are termed the
worlds greatest" This makes Mon
day one Of the busiest days at the Y.
W. C. A.
A class in word analysis. one regard
ed as of utmost Importance, is held
Tuesday afternoons at o'clock. The
grammar body assemblies at o'clock
Evening star., 1917-10-18
STEPS TO ADVERTISE
ADVANTAGES OF SOUTH
Southern Commercial Congress Lays
Plans to Raise and Expend $1 ,2OO,-
600 in Three Years.

NEW YORK, October 1s.-Believ-
ing Mat zone of the great duties to
the south Is to advertise 1t to the ma
ton and the world" the Southern Com
mercial Congress at the closing ses-
sion of its ninth annual convention
hero last night adopted a resolution
providing for the raising and expendi-
ture Of s1.200ooo in a three-year ad-
vertislng campaign.
The money will be obtained from rail-
roads banks. trust companies, state de-
partments of agriculture and other
sources. the resolution states. by q COM
mittee comprising the governors OF
each of the sixteen southern states,
who Will act ns state chairmen. and
sixteen vice chairmeu to be appointed
by the president of the congress.
The committee, the resolution con-
cludes. will proceed forthwith to
raise an advertising fund Of $4,000 q
year for n period of three years from
each of the southern states"
Another resolution declared that the
fact that the United States is In "the
most stupendous war of all time" pre-
c1udes ell argument as to why and
how" and pledged the organization s
membership to loyalty in winning the
fight"
In an address to the congress. W. P. q.
Harding, governor of the Federal Re
serve Board, made reference to the
huge financial resources of the nation
and urged the necessity of subordinat-
ing all else to the winning OF the war.
4 national campaign to raise $4,000
Evening star., 1917-10-18
Countess Mazucchi Talks at Camp.

Countess Mazucchi, 1.-THE Angel of the
Marne," addressed more than 1000 of
the men at the Fort Myer camp yester-
day afternoon. in behalf of the score
and moro of military hospitals which
she has established and is supporting
on the Italian firing line. Countess
Mazucchi also delivered the address un-
der the auspices of the Y. NJ c. A. She
told Of some of the conditions they will
encounter when they reach the italian
'front.'
Evening star., 1917-10-18
Reception to Minister Sulzer.

Local Swiss societies rendered a re-
6sption and banquet to Hans sulzer.
new minister from Switzerland to the
United States. at Rauscher's last night.
The new minister made an appeal to
the Swiss in this country to unite with
the American government in its stand
Tor the principles of democracy Ben
5amin Rickencker, president of the
Washington Guetil Vereln, introduced
Mr.. Sulzer. Others on the reception
committee were Julius Egloff, John
F1orine. August Sandoz, F. Gisler
Hsnry Saunier. Charles Fuglister, Miss
Mary Schmidt and Miss Clara Brochen,
Evening star., 1917-10-18

wednesday evenings This IL followed
by class in Shakespeare The painters
OF the Venetian school are being stud
led at o'clock Friday evenings. This
ia course OF history and appreciation
OF art
The first OF . series Of eight lectures
on The City OF Washington" will be
given Friday evening at o'clock. These
lectures have been arranged with =
view to acquaint newcomers in the Ma
tfonal Capital with points of interest
in the city.
The series of lectures and the above.
mentioned classes are offered by the
educational department of the associa-
ton. Miss Dorothy Copenhaver is the
recently appointed secretary OF the de-
partment. The classes will be under tn 0
leadership of Miss Alice Hutchins 3
Drake.
Evening star., 1917-10-18

Buy your liberty bonds early. Nine
days more before the sale closes.
Evening star., 1917-10-18

five years old. but he was uncertain about
being able to identify them.
1t is believed by the police that the
robbers were acquainted with the music
dealer and his habits. They probably
knew he was accustomed to putting his
money in the safe before closing his place
of business.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
Cooperation Is Pledged.

Another paragraph OF the resolution
reads:
ITO the end that the country's indus
tries and their workers may be main
tanned at the greatest efficiency and
that any unreasonable profits or specu-
lation in food staples may be eliminat-
ed. we pledge ourselves to the United
States government not to sell any of
the fundamental necessities Gas an
nounced by the President of the United
States in his licensing proclamation of
October 8. 1910. at margin of profit
that will yield to him more than a rea-
market conditions at time of resale,
grocers, whether under the licensing
profit by retail grocers throughout the
country over the cost to them shall not
be greater than prevails under normal
conditions"
The retail Erocers everywhere were
asked to cooperate in the present ma
tional crisis vigorously to uphold the
needs of the government, and to do
their utmost toward a speedy and
triumphant conclusion of our war
against Germany"
Representatives of the largest mail
order houses in the country also We're
in conference with officials OF the food
administration yesterday afternoon, to
learn how they may best support the
government during the war.
Buy yOur liberty bonds enrlr Nine
Evening star., 1917-10-18

A national campaign to raise $4,000
AoO 10 provide wholesome recreation for
the men training in the National Army
Will be inaugurated October 20.
Evening star., 1917-10-18
"BOOKL OVERS HOUR" HELD
AT Y. w. C. A. BUILDING
Discussion in Reference to Worth
while Books to Be Held During
Next Thirty Weeks.

The first of the "booklovers' hour" of
the season at the Young Women's Chris
tian Association was held Monday even
ing at the association building. For
the next thirty weeks this special hour
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-23
FL PdsO Recruiters
arrested For Wearing
Black Ties and Puttees

Reports from Albuquerque Monday
said that sgt William =. johnson,
who had arrived there from EI Paso
TO take charge OF the army recruiting
station, and Corp Otis Sanford. who
had been in charge Of the station,
We're arrested and hailed before New
Mexico national guard officers in
Camp Funston. charged with wearing
black uecIZries and leather leEEius.
when the understanding was I'm Albu-
cUergue that no man except a com
missIoned officer could wear such
ad0ruueu-s in addition 90 his khaki.
After being taken before Col e C..
Abbott. commanding the First New
Mexico infantry, the regular recruit
ers were released and some rele-
graphing was done TO Capt Fer
diuand Fonda. commanding the re-
cruiting office in FL Paso. Col
Abbott, it was said. allowed the men
TO wear their dress" ties. but said
he would take the leggius subject up
with Capt. Fonda Provost guards
men were responsible for the arrests.
il was said The FL Paso recruiters
said they were violating no army
regulations