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The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13

All ma.ms available alc being used to aArt tho walters ot the Nenana u.o .mar odd channel al the point "h.rn fae gppor rHd ol the slough connects with the uyyr An addi- touM p.IcdrNcr has been placed in commission there and crews are working day and night trying to turn the stream in order to avoid the possible wa7hout.
 Joe Mcdonald, teamstor in the employ oI the commission, lost valuable horse while attempting to eros, the r>er al Ten-miIe yester- day afternoon He also lost Wa -on and quantity ol feed, but man aged To save thlee horses Of his team. The outfit was crossing over the br.dge which spans the rjycr at that point when the team became frighJoned, and II Has only after the mo~' strenuous v.oIts had been em- pIoyed on tho part of Mcdonald that all except one leader of the team Wean saved.
 The one horse lost was crowded of the bridge into the swiftly run ming watel of the river by the re, maJndcr Of the team.
 When Mcdonald saw what was l- able To occur he jumped from his load and cut the traces of all of the animals, The result was that the water. which was flowing over the bridge to d depth of several feet carried away the wagon and load of feed
 The flood on the upper reaches of the Nenana is having no effect on the water situation here The river is running bank full and doing no damage, which proves conclusiyely that the trouble encountered is oc- casioned by the fact that the river has changed channels.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
Soon to Commander
 American Shipping
lAssnlInIed Irnssl

WASHINGTON. D. C., Aug. 9.
 The communicating of Ameri- can shipping on the high seas in which 10 transport troops and supplies to Europe IS soon to be resorted to by the governments shipping board, according to an announcement made here tonight l. would start at once but for the fact that the operating depart ment of the board Is as yet not completely organized. This ac- ton on the part of the shipping board will greatly facilitate the movement of troops and supplies 10 Europe, but will. at the same time, have the effect of curtail
 ing shipments to other countries.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
SOLDIERS ARE
 HOLDUP MEN

In a wire received yesterday at the marshaTs office it is stated that Joseph Barton and William Kinney, two soldiers, have been convicted of robbery at the Ruby term of district court. The story of the crime is that the two men offered to sell a shirt to an Indian and, after he had produced a roll of bills out of which to get money to pay for the article, they knocked him down and took the roll. The Indian immediately reported the robbery to Deputy Mar shal John C. Wood who in turn reported it to Captain s. B. McIn- tyre, the commanding officer of the post.
 When he heard of the matter Cap tain Mcintyre lined up all of the men on duty at the post on the parade grounds and asked the native to look them over. The men wanted were not there. Others who were off duty were then brought in, and the native quickly picked out the two who he said had robbed him. When he was shown the two men Captain Mcintyre ripped the service the fact that he was without a shirt, He then turned the pair over to the civil authorities, and their conviction is the result.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
C. s. kNUTSON
 PLEADS GUILTY

In district court yesterday morn ing at Ruby Charles s. Knutson entered a plea of guilty to the crime of rape knutson had pleaded not guilty to the crime when brought be fore Judge Charles E. Bunnell We'd nesday morning to plead to the three indictments returned against him, but he changed his plea to guilty yester- day. The information regarding the plea was received at the marshals s office
 Knutson was taken into custody by the federal officials during the winter charged with the carnal abuse of a fou1teen-year- girl residing at his home temporarily during the ealy months of last summer. The girl was at Ruby at the time knut- son was arrested, and shortly after the arrest gave birth to a child, charging that the father of the child was the man In federal custody.
 Knutson was taken to Ruby for preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury. Later he was brought to the federal jail here, being returned to Ruby about two weeks ago.
 The law provides sentence in prison up to twenty years for crimes guilty to. Judge Bunnell, however. has not yet passed sentence on the self-convicted man.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
Germans Have New
 Brand of Collins
Associated Press)

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 9.-That the Germans are now saving the lumber and nails ordinarily used in collins, is the statement con tained in a story published by the Talish Runnishau, d Berlin peri odiCal, copy of which has just been received here Instead of the ordinary wooden collins, the Teutons are now laying their dead away in collins made of pa Der mache or cardboard. accord ing to the report. the lids being glued on instead Of nailed or otherwise fastened when the corpse to be buried has been pre- pared for the grave. The new brand of collins are said to be waterproof
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
EXEMPTION CLAIMS REACH
 EIGHTY PER CENT; CROWDER TO ENFORCE STRICTER RULES
Associated { Press ]

WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug. 9.-Nho1esac claims for exemptions coming in from all parts the have caused Provost General CroWdcr telegraph governors of all the States of the Union directing theme restrict the number of exemptions claimed for dcpcudcucy In dis rlcts high eighty per of the number selected for military duty have filed claim, for exemptions the grounds of having dependent relatives.
 General CroWder tonight wired governors to instruct local exemption boards "rcucc the number oi discharges for dependency and restrict exemptions those who clearly entitled exemptions o unusually Sious circumstances Only in o absolute dependency will exemption claims be allowed and the boards are in structed to draw the line more tightly.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
JULY PAYROLL. FOR AII.ROAD
 LARGEST VI
Special to The Citizen)

Especial to The Citizen)
 NENANA, Aug. 9.-Commissioner Riggs has caused to be announced from Alaskan Engineering commis- sion headquarters here the statement that the July payroll of the commits sion was the largest of any month since work on the interior end of the railroad was commenced. The figures issued show that the general payroll called for the expenditure during July of $69 ,26SS0 and that the sum of $11,S5110 was expended on work on the Panama Valley rail road and to government railroad con tractors. This makes an aggregate payroll expenditure of S1,119.90 for the month of July. The figures on the payroll have just been compiled in the accounting department.
 The people of Juneau have con tributed $7,61176 to the national Red Cross funds, in addition to $350 in memberships.
 Three Jack London stories for
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
RUSSIANS HURL BACK ARMY
 OF AUSTR0- GERMANS IN EAST
Associated Press )

LONDON, Aug. 9-Ihc summary oI todays fighting the and fronts issued tonight does not show any extensive fighting any front during the past hours. On the front only local infantry actiors apparently feel the strength o1 the cney have taken place, with and then all artillery duel
 SI.A\ RETREAT CHECKED.
 PFTROGRAD, Aug. 9--Dispatchcs from General Nor lof the southeastern front indicate that the Russian retreat has been brought standsti The Sav armies today have apparently checked the advancing Auro Ger armies driving through Galicia and BukoWira. The dispatch says that the Teutons have been unable to make any advance since the rctrcatmg Russians have decided o stand their grounl and renew the battle.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13
WORKS POSES
 AS PACIFIST'
(ASSOcIateu rreSS)

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9.-For- mer U, s. Senator John D. Works, addressing the Pan-American confer ence for Democracy heer tonight, de- clared that the discussion of terms be continued to a future meeting. He also stated that New York moneyed interests, on learning that the as sociation is working for peace, can be expected to attempt to put the as sociation out of business.
 Liquor registration books for sale
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13

write up this section. She will pro ceed on Outside by way of the lower river writing up the Ruby district, Marshall and other camps enroute.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13

That baby boy has lately been born to the family of Mir and Mrs L. M Drury at Stockton, California, is the information received here by wire. The Drury family left Fair banks for the Outside several weeks ago.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13

Liquor registration books for sale at THE CITIZEN.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-13

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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
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The Misses May Burwell and Luz
verne Billiard entertained the mem
beers of the Four O'clock Club and
the Lambda Alpha Lambda Soror-
ETY., at handkerchief shower in
honor OF Miss Carrye FoXworthy.
last Saturday evening at the home
OF Miss Burwell on Santa Fe avenue.
The evening was spent In playing
auction bridge after which two
course lunch was served. After the
lunch little Josephine Wood entered
the room carrying a large shepard
eSs basket which she presented to
Miss FoNworthy. In the basket she
found many pretty handkerchiefs.
each one designating the love and
well wishes OF her many friends.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Birthday Party

Honoring the eighth birthday of
her little son, Harry Harrison, Jr.,
Mrs. Harry Harrison entertained a
number of little boys Monday even
ing at her home on Cimarron ave-
nue.. Numerous games such as boys
only enjoy were INDUCED in after
which Mrs. Harrison served a birth
day luncheon.
Those who enjoyed the party were
DICK Pierson, Richard barrow. John
Middlestetter Benton Gregory. Fred
erick Austin, Tommy Sevitz. Law
renee King, Clarence Chiffon, John
Hunter. Ivan Schweninger, John
Woodruff, Edward Little. Lloyd
Ellis, Edward Kranz, Lloyd Austin,
Bobby Wright, Clinton Schweninger
and the little host.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Twin nils Picnic Dinner

The following congenial crowd u
young folks, chaperoned by Miss Ida
Thiets and Mrs. W. r. Fryback. an.
Ioyed picnic last Saturday at Twin
Hills. about twenty-five miles south
OF the city. The trip was made To-
autos and at noon a sumptous dinner
was served and the youngsters en-
Ioyed mountain climbing and pie
ture taking until late In the after.
noon when they started homeward,
stopping AT n favorable place where
a bon fire was built and an even
inr lunch enjoyed.
Upon arriving home the merry
crowd formed thea,er party and
attended III. Rourke. Those In the
party were Geraldine Thiets. Pauline
Gauger. Fern Mays. Hazel Round,
Bessie Baylis. Dorothy Frybaek.
Dorothy Mays. Franklyn Thlets.
Vanye Hubbei. Leslie jenkins, Earl
Rogers and Charles Stubs.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Miscellaneous shower

As a charming compliment to Miss
Carrye Foxworthy, whose marriage
to Mr.. Guy Clarence Hewitt will be
solemnized In the near future. Mrs.
Bert Botkin entertained at mis-
cellaneous shower party. Monday at
ternoon at her home on Santa Fe
avenue.
Yellow and white daffodils were
used In the beautiful house deco
rations and auction bridge was the
diversion OF the afternoon. six tables
being filled for the game.
At the close OF the game Miss Fox
worthy was escorted into the dining
room where she was presented with
a basket filled with many pretty
gifts, The large basket formed the
centerpiece on the table and the
honored guest opened each package
that all might see.
Later two course lunch was
served at the quartette tables.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
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Cook-l,orning

Mr., Thomas Carlton Cook eluded
his many friends in this city early
last week and slipped off to Topeka,
Kan. where he was married at high
noon on Thursday to Miss Mary
Mamie Horning, of that city. The
wedding occurred at the home of
the brides parents at l243 Topeka
avenue, and Immediately after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Cook took
the train for La Junta. arriving here
last Friday.
Mr. Cook holds position as
lineman for the Senta Fe at this
point and has many friends here
who are glad to welcome him and
his bride to La Junta to make their
home.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
MRS. BLANCHE SNYDER, Edito
PHONE, JUNTA 81
Pre-NuptiL Dinner Party

= Quite the prettiest OF the dinner
parties given this season was that
given on last Wednesday evening at
the Harvey House by Mrs, Harry
Comely, OF Wichita, Kan, in honor
OF Miss Carrye FoNworthy, who is
soon to become the bride of Mr.. Guy
Clarence Hewitt. of Los Angeles,
Calf.
a table in the center OF the large
dining room was set for the occa-
sion and was indeed beautiful in its
adornment. Corsage bouquets of pink
sweet peas, tied with pink tulle, were
artistically arranged to form an at
tractive centerpiece. and from each
bouquet extended a streamer of pink
tulle. to each plate, Four pink can
dies, in crystal candle sticks were
placed at each end OF the table, and
their tiny Pickering lights added
much TO the decorations.
Covers were laid for twelve and
the dinner was served in six courses.
After the last course each lady re-
ceived her favor by drawing the
streamer of tulle at her plate and
receiving her corsage bouquet of
sweet peas from the center piece.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
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Among the pleasant, club meetings
OF the week was that of the o. T. 7.
Club last Friday evening at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs c. G. Buchanan. A
full attendance OF the membership
was present aud three tables were
filled for the game Al seasonable
hour the hostess served dainty re
freshments, which were carried out
In the St patrick's eolors
The next meeting of the club VIII
be In two weeks with MIR. and Mrs.
Carlos Wilson,
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
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Gutsbalts-karrl,en

Relatives in this city received an.
nounccments Monday of the mar
riage OF Mr. Arthur Cutshalts and
Miss Emily Karchcn last Friday at
the home OF the bride. In Beuhl,
Idaho. Mr., and Mrs Cutshalts viii
make their home In Pokatello. Idaho.
Mr.. cutshalts Is former La Junta
boy and has many friends in this city
who viii be interested In learning
Of his marriage.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Splpuse-Schofield

\ charming wedding with
charming bride was solemnized last
Sunday at 1890 O'Clock when Miss
Olive May Schofield' plighted her
troth to George A. Sprouse, of Colo
RADIO Springs.
The house was deliberately deco
rated with white roses. Gala lilies,
lilies of the valley, and snapdrag-
ons. The canopy beneath which the
wedding party stood during the GER
emory was formed of smilax and
sweet peas, and banked with palms.
roses. lilies and the snapdragons.
In the dining room garlands OF
smilax extended from the chande-
liers to the sides of the table, a
large white wedding cake forming
the centerpiece. At each plate was
beautiful white rose, while Gala
lilies attractively arranged added
their beauty to the table.
Promptly at the stated hour Miss
Carol Ewert took her place at the
pial and as the strains OF Lohen-
grins wedding march filled the air
the bridal party descended the stair
way.
DR.. A. l.. T Ewert. OF the Meth
odist church. preceded the wedding
party and was followed by the best
man and brides maid. Mr. Arthur
Haiberg and Miss Vera Smith. Next
came the bride and groom, the en-
tire party taking their places be-
meath the beautiful canopy where
the impressive ring ceremony was
performed.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party and guests repaired to the din
ing room where an elaborate we'd
ding dinner was served.
The bride wore handsome gown
OF white net and messaline and the
long bridal veil was held in place
by lilies of the valley. She carried
a shower bouquet OF brides roses
anu tllileN VI the NalitN. t1sh WIN
white satin ribbons which extended
to the bottom OF her gown. The
bridesmaid was attractiyely gowned
in light gray Georgette crepe and
taffeta.
Mrs. Sprouse Is an amiable young
woman with sweet and charming
manner which is greatly admired.
She is poeticai by nature and verses
from her pen have been frequently
read and much enjoyed by her many
friends who are lovers OF poetry.
Mr.. Sprouse is a very highly es-
teemed young man who holds re-
sponsible position with a publishing
company a, Colorado Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprouse left on the
afternoon train for Colorado Springs
where they will make their home
A large delegation OF friends escort
ed them to the train and showered
them with rice.
The bride was the recipient OF
many handsome wedding gifts com
ing from the members OF her family
and the large circle OF friends which
she holds.
Those who attended the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. Halberg. Mr..
Arthur Halberg, Mrs. e. J. Gardner.
Mr.. Frances Halberg. Mr.. Andrew
Halberg, and Miss Florence IIalbcrg.
the parents and brothers and sisters
OF the bride. Also DIR. A. l.. r. Eweri.
Miss Carol Ewert and Miss Vera
Smith.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Progressive Five Hundred

The following enjoyed the hospi-
tally OF Mr.. and Mrs. william
Walker last Monday evening
when progressive fiy. hundred was
the diversion OF the evening. Mr.. and
Mrs vern Artenzen. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. l.. Bertrand. Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
Mcvey. Mrs. George O'Leary. Mrs.
George Giyrson. Mrs. Clarence Glys-
son. Mrs. I'D Borcr and Mrs, Frazier.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15

About twenty members of the
German Club and their instructor.
Miss Greenen, enjoyed a hike to the
hills north OF the river last Satur-
day evening. Wiennics were roasted
and picnic supper was much en-
joyed. While en- route home the club
stopped at various points along the
line and In some instances missed
connection with the interurban which
delayed their arrival home until
about 10 O'Clock. However. the mem
beers OF the club say that II was one
OF the many pleasant club affairs
which they will never forget. and
are planning for several more such
occasions this spring.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
q. q. a. club

The G. g. q. club. composed Of
the young ladies Of the Senior Gloss
OF the high school. met Thursday oy-
ening at the home of Miss Esther
o. Neil. with Miss O'Ncii and Miss
irene spanding aa hostess.
After the business session n social
time was spent aud humorous games
we're INDUCED In. Later the hostess
es served dainty refreshments. The
next meeting will be held In two
weeks with Miss Ruth Bradish.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15

Complimentary TO the members OF
the V. e. Club. Mrs. Ellis Summers
and Mrs. J. s. Hunter entertained
at the regular meeting OF the club
on last Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Summers. Decorations
In keeping with st. Pn,riek's Day
we're nsed-sreen flags being much
In evidence. Five hundred formed n
most pleasant diversion after which
the hostess served n delightful lunch
con. Mira. Bessie kirsie viii be the
hostess nj the next meeting In two
weeks.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
90
Wonan's Club

Mrs. Ella Light was hostess on Fri
day afternoon at the regular meet
ing OF the La Junta Woman's Club
A good representation OF the MEM
bership was present and the follow
ing program was carried out:
Edward Bulwer Lytton--M Steen
John Stuart Mill Mrs. vessie
Samuel Lover - Mrs II. A. Smith
Readings from Samuel Lover
- - Mrs. Hart
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15

Round Table club

The Round Table club met last
Friday night with II. r. Jones, on
Colorado avenue. The regular bust
ness was transacted and the paper
Of the evening was given by H. w.
Allen. on Efficiency" The club
members Will entertain their wives
at a banquet at the Harvey. House
on March 25d.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Hest Meeting Ever 81 Loyal Bercans

The Loyal Berean Bible school
class OF the Christian church held
its regular meeting Friday afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. David Fresch.
with Mrs. David Fresch and Mrs.
Otto Fresch as hostesses. About TWEEN
fy-five ladies were present and the
meeting was considered one OF the
best ever held by the class. After
the business period the ladies lin
gered for a social hour and the hos
tesses served dainty refreshments.
Beside the members OF the class pres
ent at the meeting. Mrs. Rhoades.
Mrs. Felon. Mrs. Sleeth and Mrs
Mayors were guests.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Music Study Club

The regular meeting OF the La
Junta Music Study Club was held
Monday night at the home Of Mrs.
+. G. Edwards. A good representa-
ton of the membership was present
and the following program was car
ried out:
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Musical Tea

The pupils OF Mrs c. c. Hearns-
berger entertained their parents with
musical tea Saturday afternoon,
March 10Th. at the home of their
teacher on Cimarron avenue. The
program follows, nearly every num-
Der being played from memory:
Piano Solo-The Skaters ----Fearis
Darlington MacKie
Duet-Pixies on the Water Brown
velma Hall, Helen Buchanan
Violin Solo-La Cinquantaine
Julia Chiffon
Piano Duet-La Fleurette--
------- $500 --WelleSley
Frederick MacKie, Lolita Tate
ta) Shepherd Song Powers
(b) General Grants March
- - $500 MaCke
Velma Hall
Piano Duet-Sparrows Chipping
Frederick and Darlington MacKie
Piano Solos
Ia Bessie Polka ------Steaborg
W. W. itL --------------r' ai 10
Helen Buchanan
Duet-By the Fireside- Fearis
Lewis and Abbie Hefley
Piano Solos
ta) Spring -Mendelssohn
(b) Rondo Mignon-- Baumfielder
Frederick MacKie
Piano Solos
ta)Scherzo ------------ Rhode
Oh To Wild Rose Mcdowell
Lolita Tate
Violin Solos
(a) Melody in -Rubenstein
OBJ La Paloma Yradier
Julia Chiffon
Piano Solo-Two Larks.
Leschetizky
Miss Watson
Piano Duet-American Fantasy
- Victor Herbert
Miss Watson. Miss Hearnsberger
After the program refreshments
were served.
Hest Meeting Ever of Loyal Koreans
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15

Mrs. Edwards. Miss Will
The next meeting will be Symph-
ony Day. which will be held at Har-
mony Hall on March 26th.
80
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15

Frederick MacKie, Lolita Tate
OBJ General Grants March
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1917-03-15
Miss Watson

Piano Duet-American Fantasy
Victor Herbert
Miss Watson. Miss Hearnsberger
After the program refreshments
were served.
The Glenwood post., 1917-02-03
FEEDING-B0TTLEs LONG AGO
Specimens Preserved Show They Con-
stituted, Besides Their Proper Pur-
pose, Rattle and Picture Book.

Possibly hollow gourd constituted
the first baby's feeding bottle Torn
from its parent tree, its edible interior
would have found it's way to the stom-
ach of it's adult plucker, after which
the hollow shell would be filled with
milk, or other liquid refreshment, for
the satisfaction of the infant.
In tropical countries, again, the COCO
nut would constitute natural feed
ing bottle, already filled with the nee
essary nourishment. 80.
Without, however. indulging in spec
ulation Of this kind, it may be noted
that the archaic vase room at the Brit
ish museum contains specimens of
feeding bottles-tetinoe, archaeologists
call them-dating back to between six
and seven hundred years before
Christ.
These very early babies bottles are
usually gobular in shape, are elabor-
ately decorated, and are covered with
small knobs which, 1t is conjectured,
were used to hang tiny bells upon.
In short, the feeding bottle of those
days was also rattle and a picture
book combined. 4sf s .ss,-7I sB9.g