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Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
HAROLD EXTER WRITES OF
LIFE. IN SUNNY FRANCE
Somewhere in France,


Dear Father:
Yesterday we got our first mail
from the States and believe me there
was a happy bunch of fellows. l was
able to cash your P. o. order at the
Y. NJ. C. A. By the way, it is an
American "Y" and is sure our home;
we like il better than the foreign Y.
NJ. C. AS.
In order to get this camp, we had
to ride two days and two nights in .
box car, thirty-two men to the car and
il was crowded to the limit. Over here
the railroad is some toy; a ten ton
car is one of their largest. The clim-
ate here is fine and a great deal like
that we had at Charlotte, N. C.
We often have the pleasure Of talk
ing to men back from the front and
their tales are good. We met lots OF
these men at rest camp in England.
There is one regret of our whole trip
our barrack bags were lost some place.
Maybe some shark is using my to-
bacco. Now we are out of luck for all
our long saved luNuries. ! would like
so much to tell you of our trip but the
censor wouldn't stand for it, so won't
waste time. 1t was a grand success,
however, and worth while. There Is
a great deal of difference between
patriotism here and in the U. S. A.
Over here the women have taken the
mems places almost altogether. The
good people of America are most as
suredly kidding themselves when they
think they are being hard pressed by
the war, but let's hope conditions will
never be any worse than they are at
present.
We find time to forget war once in
a while, however, and we amuse our
selves by base ball and other sports.
Yesterday We had a good game and
there is another booked for this after
noon.
We have a great time with our
French. By the time we get home va
will be we'll versed in foreign lang
uages. We have met soldiers from
every place in the world and also some
square head" Huns, or German pris-
OHtTS Ol war. "osI VI iihcu thS
Australians we met very much, and OF
course the Canadians and British, but
the others refuse to talk our language
so we return the compliments.
| wish you would thank the many
good Gunnison friends for their kind
ness at wartime for did not get to
write to all of them. l will at least
drop them a card later. l got card
from Orville French while at New
Jersey. l was in hopes he would get
into the New York yards while we
were there, but he didn't, SO far as I
know.
Well, dad, must stop or they will
cancel all our free postage. Give my
best regards to all my old friends.
With lots of love,
HAL.
H. o. Exter,
Bat. "A" 14sth F. A.
A. A. S. A. E. F. via N. Y.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
ANSWER CALL TO CHRISTIAN
DEMOCRACY"

c. S. N. S. Newsletter:
Enthusiastic, indeed, has been the
student response to the recent "Y"
drive. First came Miss Msgee and
Miss Rattle for the purpose Of effect
ing
Y. W. C. A. Organization -
This was accomplished successfully,
. charter membership Of 115 being
secured. Officers were elected rs fol-
lows: president. Florence Bryant;
vice-president, Katherine SEWERS;
treasurer, Gladys Boyden; faculty ad-
wiser, Faith Kiddoo. Committees have
been appointed and chairmen selected.
The meeting place is the assembly
hall; the time, chapel period on Sat-
urday. Everything points toward a
healthy and efficient organization.
Following upon this was the
Report Of Delegates to Older Boys
Conference
Seldom have we had the pleasure
Of hearing in chapel reports as in
structive, as entertaining, and as en-
Enthusiastically given as those by Fred
Dickerson and Walter Balm on their
return from the colder Boys Confer
ence" in Canon City. They were filled
with the spirit Of the meeting, and they
succeeded in bringing that spirit to the
entire student body. The courage Of
conviction was theirs, and It seems
to have permeated the school.
4 A natural result of these two move
ments on the part of boys and girls
respectively was the enlistment in
The Bible Study Movement
Under the direction of the Y. w.
C. A. bible study chairman, Mary
Morgan, the school was assembled for
the purpose of organization into bible
study groups. Speeches by both boys
and girls who were enthusiastically
and whole-heartedly behind the move
ment We're the order. Following this
the students "signed up" for bible
study groups and leaders. AS con-
sequence IT'S people from the school
were in their respective churches Sun
day, all working upon the same course,
"Standards of Democracy. The lead
ers of these groups meet with Mr..
Quigiey from 6:45 to 1880 Friday ev-
ening for discussion of the lessons, SO
that there may be a certain unity in
the presentation.
The Newman Society
The Catholic girls Of the school,
ltwenty-six in number, under the lead
ership Of Miss Adams, have . separ-
ate organization which will work upon
parallel lines with the Y. w. c. A.
md cooperate with that organisation,
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
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GOOD WORDS FOR
JUDGE BLACK

Montrosc Enterprise:
His many friends in Montrose
county and throughout the district,
heartily concur in the following good
words concerning Judge Thomas J.
Black, the popular judge of this pudi-
cial district, which appeared in re-
cent issue of the Grand Junction SEN
tinel, in connection with 4 resume Of
political matters as we approach the
threshold of new campaign.
Judge Thomas J. Black, who has
ably and conscientiouSly served as
district judge for the past six years,
is certain to be renominated BY the
democratic party without opposition
and in the Sentinel's opinion his re-
election is certain for Colorado can
not boast of more popular district
judge. Whom the republicans will
name is hard to tell"
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
Nstiee Of Redemption of Town Bonds

Notice is hereby given that Refund
ing Bonds Of the Town of Gunnison,
State Of Colorado, Series A numbered
II to SO inclusive for one hundred dol
lars each, all bearing date March 18th
1908, will be paid upon presentation at
the Office Of the Town Treasurer, Gun
nison, Colorado.
Dated March 11th, 1918.
After April 18th 1918, such bonds
will cease to bear interest.
w. w. MCKEE,
Town Treasurer.
First published March is.
Last published April IL.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
AvANTS RECEIVE DEBATE TRIO.
PLY FOR 1918

The high school intersociety debate
tournament. which ended in favor of
the Avants, was reviewed last week
in chapel preliminary to the presenta-
tion of the cup. President Kelley, the
donor, presented the trophy, a beauti-
full silver loving cup, to the winning
society. George Watson, society pres
ident, received it for the Avants. 1t
has the single inscription "Avant
1919. 1t will be contested for each
year. President Kelley announced,
however, that society winning il
three times in succession might retain
it permanently.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
CARLTON SILLS, A WINNER

We were sure of it! And our con-
viction was confirmed when we re-
ceived news that Carlton SiIls and his
colleagues had won in the Colorado
Kansas debate, held in Lawrence, Kan
sas, March 8. Sills is the only man
out OF the six from Colorado that en-
tered the debate, who had not been on
the University debating squad before.
Pretty good work for sophomorel
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
HIS "CREED OF LIFE"

The late Herbert Hunt, editor Of the
Tacoma News, wrote . few days be-
fore his death "Creed Of Life" which
was, in part, as follows:
There is no substitute for love.
There is no substitute for labor. And,
in my opinion, the man or woman who
abuses the one or attempts to escape
the othe- has missed the royalist road
of all to the greatest rewards of this
life and of the hereafter"
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

more in the future welfare of the
county. Doesn't anyone want TO dis
cuss II? Where are our statesmen?
The columns Of the News Champion
are open for public argument or state
ment Of facts.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
- "a u

Enthusiasts over cement paving at
Delta have gone so far as to secure
an estimate per block along the prin-
cipal streets. The estimate is given
as $40 a front foot, or $3.50 for each
25 foot lot to the center of the street,
This includes the cost of street inter-
sections and curbing. On one street
it is proposed to have 20 parking in
the center with 20 feet of cement paw
ing each side. This will cost 81 a
front foot.
"a
Publicity gets there, and the edi-
tors of Colorado have praise coming
for their patriotic part in patriotic
campaigns. Two months ago only 35
per cent of Americas soldiers had
taken advantage of the federal gov
ernment's war insurance propositiou,
Then came the publicity campaign in
which the Colorado editors did NOR
than their bit. Today government
figures show that 90 per cent of tn
army's membership is insured. Al
Camp Funston SO per cent Of the mez
are insured and at Camp Kearneg
9s.7 per cent of the men have insured
Many Of Colorado's boys are at thesa
two cantonments. The Colorado Cous,
ell Of Defense, under Governor Guntes
several weeks ago appealed to Colo
rado editors 10 urge the boys and u
parents Of the boys to avail them,GI
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

Iyos q ths. government's 'ins1zanss
16a1nEe. IL figures abovs pEsvs tAat
- editors responded
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
Letters From County's Defenders
On Sea, on Land and in the Air
We also have a letter from Ernest
Arterburn for next weeks issue

We also have a letter from Ernest
Arterburn for next weeks issue
The editor received a card this week
from Anton DAMN saying he had ar
rived safely somewhere in Europe and
giving his address as, Co. c, 7th Bn-,
goth Engs. A. E F. via n. Y.
Martin Van Voorhis, who has been
in training in Camp Funston since
early in the fall returned Tuesday,
having been discharged on account Of
dependents. Mr.. Van Voorhis will be
subject to call later.
In a letter to Prof. Damson of the
Normal, Arthur Stanley says he Is
with the adniral's band in the Euro
pean squadron, and has made several
trips across the pond. He asks his
friends here to write and gives pres
ent address as A. W. Stanley, Musi-
clan, U. S. Naval Forces in Europe,
Base ., Care p. NJ. N. Y. -,
Montrose Press: Another Montrose
boy has enlisted in Uncle Sans SER
vice and added to Montrose's laurels
when Keith Getty, elder of the two
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Getty, left
to report at Grand Junction for navy
service Wednesday afternoon. From
Grand Junction Keith goes TO Dem
yer and from there probably to San
Francisco. Keith is enlisting in the
service. This makes both of the Getty
boys doing their bit for their country's
honor, Heman Getty having gone into
the service last summer. The best
wishes Of all their friends follow them
in their careers.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
"a - -

Judge Stone and Ross Blackstock
are in Denver having their eyes treat
ed and enjoying the sights.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

A few weeks ago Champion
called attention to the insidious and
vicious Pro-Gcrman propaganda which
the Metropolitan magazines of New
York was carrying on. A few copies
had happened to come to Gunnison.
Just Saturday, this magazine was
jcrkcd up before the authorities and
will be censored in the future. The
editors ought to be given ride on a
rail, and the magazine suppressed for
good, since it would be hard to i'm
agine a more unpatriotic and william
Gus publication.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

Sing q song Of Thrift Stamps,
Pocket full Of dough,
Lend Il 20 your country
And help the war fund grow,
When five years are over
The L. S. governmcn:
VIII give you back your capital
Enriched By per cent"
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

We learn that Thomas T. Barnard,
OF Victor. Teller county, is going to
BE- q candidate for State Auditor be
fore the Democratic Assembly and at
the primaries. At present he is one
OF the regents OF the State University
at Boulder, having been elected in
1916. Mr barnard was born in Scran-
ton, Pa, IN 1873. He came 10 Colo
RADIO in 1877. He lived al Idaho
Springs until 1898; then moved to
Victor. From 1910 10 1917. three full
terms and 4 short term. he was Coun-
ty Clerk and RI 'cordcr Of Teller coun-
y. He has either been a hard rock
miner or has teen interested in hard
rock minin- all his life Right now
he holds mine leases in Teller coun-
y. II" has always been a Democrat
in politics, and is a mighty good fcl-
low. Charley Lcckcnby, our present
popular auditor. has done so well in
Office that he will undoubtedly b" the
successful candidate for state treas
urcr.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
Nov York World

New York World
The poletariat Of the whole world
will come to our aid" babbles Lenine
after asserting TO the shameful peace
with Germany, which he calls "a re
spite" The Bolshevik premier
knows little about the poletarigt Of the
entire world if he thinks any OF them
will voluntarily shed drop Of bloc
for the benefit Of the Russians who
desert democracy.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

The matter of including the balance
OF public lands of Gunnison county in
the forest reserves is probably the
most important public matter ever
brought up in the county. 1t means
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

W. understand three bids Offering
good locations for the postofFice have
been offered 20 Uncle Sam in the bust
ness section Of Gunnison. There Is al
90 one offered for practically nothing,
near the station, and many fear that
our Uncle Is pcnurious scamp and
will move II down there.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

tn" Eugl-h govonm"n, has -""u
lgh, and announce that ,hcr" will BE-
no wor brewing Of liquor from new
grain. Incidentally, had you noted
the states that continue to 90 dry on
the national amendment Chances
are largely in favor Of the outcome
that Unclc Sam country will be all
dry by the spuug Of 1919, Whether
you like It or not. the thing is coming.
and largely from belief IN u u a war
~ a-ur".
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

North Fork Times tRcp): Some
kind C7D friend sen, u marked copy
of the Denver Post with the Jesse
Mol"r letter giving has reasons for re
signing from tho Democratic State
commg,,"" a. ."cr.,ay. The fact that
D, waz published 10 n" Pos, will take
abou, all The kick out Of IT,
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15
The Newman Society

The Catholic girls Of the school,
twenty-six in number, under the lead
ership Of Miss Adams, have . sepsr-
ate organization which win work upon
parallel lines with the Y. w. c. A.
and cooperate with that organisation.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

North Fork Time v, can -ay one
thing for ,hn Norpari.san League and
that is that 'h' paper they send Us on
which is printed th"lr Tree bunk is a
much bette, pualrty .han that usrd by
tho government for theirs. That
$1,000 per Is being u-"d to help the
printer man little for thr back OF
their r.y makes pretty good copy
plu. !p4 U-.
Gunnison news-champion., 1918-03-15

As the cash value Of all building
other property has greatly advanc-
is we'll to consider the importance
amount that would fully protect
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
Congregational church.

Next Sunday is Christmas Sunday
Morning sermon: No room in the
Inn" Special Christmas music by the
choir.
Sunday evening the choir will give
the sacred Christmas Cantats, The
Word Made Flesh" This will occupy
the full time of the evening service.
There will be no ADDRESS or sermon.
At Sunday School brief address
will be given by J. H. Howe, espec-
tally to boys. Every boy is urgedoto
hear this.
Eugene Rutherford is to lead Christ
ian Endeavor, with the topic, Peace
on Earth
Sunday services rs follows: Morn
ing worship. 1880. Sunday School,
1900 Christian Endeavor, $50. Ev-
ening service, 7:3O.
The Sunday School will have charge
on Christmas eve. An interesting pro-
gram is now in preparation. There
will be beside, a Christmas tree and .
general good time. Parents are urged
to come with their children. Program
begins ut 1880.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
Methodist Church Christmas CsIe-
: bration, Sunday, Dec. 22nd.
Morning Hour, 1880.

Organ Prelude Nazareth" .Gounod
Mrs. Nichols. #
Professional "Joy To The Worid''.
Choir and Congregation.
Anthem :'"Glory Be to Cod.
Ladies Trio and Choir.
Prayer-Response.
Psalter Reading, Christmas. y
Gloria Patri.
Offertory: Grade Song. ;. .Spinney
Anthem: peace On Earth.
-. Choir.
Sermon Gods Unspeakable Gift.
The Pastor.
Anthem .'Behold I Bring You Good
Tidings".
Choir
and Benediction.
Organ Postlude. ~
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
Evening Hour, 7::3O.

Evening Hour, 7:3O.
The Vested Choir, assisted by other.
able artists, will render a musical pro-
gram which promises to be one of high
merit A cordial invitation is extended
to the general public to enjoy the
Christmas music with US. The pro-
gram 10 Is follows:
Organ Prelude: "Adorat ton From
Mr.. ". VI. Nichols. ''-'
Professional! "H.rk The Angels.
Choir and Congregation.
Chorus and Duet: THE Everlasting
Light" ..........:........
Misses Robinson and Burr.
Scripture Lesson and Prayer. ....-
The Pastor.
20 Night of Holy Memory.
Oligato Mrs. Allen and Chorus.
Little Town of Bethlehem.
Mrs. Mead and Chorus.
Beautiful Star"
Miss Robinson, with Accom-.
paniment by Mr.. Kenneth Fiske.
''Shepherds Abiding In the Field''..
OuOIUSs
Reading "A Christmas Substitute.
Miss Marguerite Brown.
THE Song The Angels Sang. .....
Mrs. Allen, with Violin obi
49, cato by Mr.. Kenneth Fiske:
LA Serenats .Bra9a
Mr.. Nske. ,.,
Announcements. .5t
OneftOfy. .......... ................
Mr.. Fiske, Mrs. Nichols.
Christ Our Righteousness. 80.
Mr.. Patterson and Chorus.
Sermonette: 1.-THE Prince of Peace.
= The Pastor.
Salvation"
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Mead and Chorus.
Recessional: ''Crown Him..
Choir. 8 5.s
Benediction. ~ q.
Organ Postlude: ''Hosanna'' !. w achs
. Mrs. Nichols.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
Sone Real Fellows,

During the peace celebration the
Protivin band came up and rendered
some valuable assistance, and A. B.
Converse, for the Commercial Club,
sent them check for $25, but the
Protivin boys, oil enthusiastic patriots,
would not have it that way and return
ed the check with the following letter:
Received your letter and also the
check for $500 given US by C. C. club.
l was surprised very much for we did
not expect anything like that. It was
the patriotic duty of every citizen to
help on that day, We did . part of the
duty. We boys refuse to accept the
sum, and if you wish you may turn the
amount to some other good and patriot
ic benefit"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
QoAing Stores

will Be open last two evenings befol
Xmas to aceoumodate those who ca,
not get in during the day.
C. D. Nichols & Son.
.-'.-' KRAFT, Odell & Co.
.--ss' The Hub.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
Baptist Church.

Regular services will be held next
Sunday. Morning theme, THE Sequel
of Remaking Men," Evening subject,
"How Are Believers kept in Perfect
Rest?'' ...,
Our S. S. is growing in spite Of the
Flu.
Our young people are not dismayed
by the enemy.
The usual good Christmas program
10 being prepared. You are welcome to
our services. All are invited.
Are conducting shooting gallerylAnd
box ball in the Strother building.
Prizes will be given for the highest
score in shooting and bslling.
Belts 4 HAYES.
Go to Swsnson's Jewelry Store aod
Gift Shop for your Christmas Gifts.
He caa ave you msasy.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20

The Christmas exercises of the Meth
odist Sunday School will be held on
Tuesday ey ening, Dec. Gath, 1T 1880
O'Clock. A splendid program has been
prepared and sll patrons and friends
are invited to be present Christmas
tree
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-12-20
The Choir and Assistants. 1

The Choir and Assistants.
Sopranos-Mrs. Dr.. Allen Miss Adah
RnhinanS1- +s's-r>ss 2sj.F t-'s>t.--fss 80 -
Altos Mrs. Dana Mead, Mrs. Leon
Phillips, Miss Gladys Burr. ,
Tenors-Mr. w. j. Patterson, Mr.. w.
w. Nichols. s~
Bassos-Mr. Dana Mead, MIR. Fred
Organist-Mrs. W. w. Nichols.
Violin-Mr. Kenneth Fiske.
Clarinet-Mr. Alfred RadcIiff. I
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-30
ATHLETIC. MEET OF
SERVICE MEN ON
FOURTH OF JULY

Plans have been completed for the
stupendous athletic meet being pro-
NOTED for the army and navy men OF
the southeastern department. Prac-
tically every branch of the service VIII
be represented and the event will
be one Of the most gigantic affairs
to be one of the most gigantic affairs
of it's kind ever attempted. Keen IN
terest is apparent A number of ia
NOUS athletes will take part and many
new stars recently discovered among
the army and navy forces will COM
pete. Men detailed for the purpose are
laying out straight Always, mile and
half mile courses, building jumping
pits and staISink off athletic fields.
Committee, referees, judges, timers.
starters, etc. have been appointed and
are arranging TO handle the vast num-
Der of entries that are coming in.
Athletics are being given an in
creasingiy more prominent place in
the training of the men in the ser
vice. Their value is being appreciated
and the machinery" TO handle large
bodies OF men in athletic competition
is fast being developed. At Camp
Wheeler recently over seven thousand
men took part in competitive games
and athletic events. the program run
ming less than three hours.
Individual prizes are being offered
in the 50-yard dash. 1o0yard dash,
22O-y yard dash, l mile run, IL mile
run, running broad jump, running high
lump. Prizes will be awarded each
member OF the winning team in sema-
phore signalling, litter bearers race
and relay race.
The regiment or company unit win
ming the greatest number of points
will receive a trophy.
BY comparison of records, the camp
winning this meet will be determined
and will be given recognition. Smaller
camps as well as those where thou
sands are stationed. have equal
chances OF winning the meet except
that they have fewer men to draw
from. This disadvantage. however, is
offset in the smaller places, as they
have comparatively more trained
athletes, as most of the men in the
aviation and officers training camps
have had athletic experience.
More than one hundred Y. NJ. c. A
physical directors and a large num-
Der Of athletic officers are putting in
their time planning the details ana
taking care of every matter which
will make this Victory Athletic Meet
on the Fourth OF observation-disclosures
Dsy-a glorious success, providing
program in which thousands will take
part and tens of thousands will De
entertained
This meet has the endorsement OF
the high military authorities and is
just, another step in the development
Of a national athletic program thac
has it's part in promoting military ef-
ficiency
Most of the training camps will be
open to visitors on this day and the
people of the cities and towns near
the camps will witness the activities.