The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-24

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for information on the judgments
that S. N. Falder and the Dreck-
shage Mining and Tunnel company
are disputing. The case it to be
considered shortly in St. Louis courts.
The controversy dates back four
years when the tunnel was being
driven on the silver and copper prop
osition above Gothic which panned
out almost useless as far as the work
was carried. S. N. Falder was then
in charge of the stock and operating
in which he lost considerable which
hc is now endeavoring to recover.
The sad news of fatal accident
reached Terry and Tom Kelley
here Saturday, when their brother
Barney Kelley was killed by train
in Canon City. The Kelleys are well
known here and their many friends
sympathize deeply with the brothers
at this time. On Monday the body
was brought here and services were
held at the Catholic church Tuesday
morning, Father Kipp officiating.
Several friends attended the funeral
services which followed.
A Fuel Administration committee
has been appointed here by the gov
ernment recently. which will plar
the campaign to be put on for saving
of fuel DIR. A. Taylor is chairman
and with G. v. Benson and James
Blakemore will commence the drive
at once January 3Oth, is the day
for tagging your coal shovel as re-
minder. The slogan "early to bed
is to be impressed and made popular
for saving of fuel.
A beautiful enlarged picture of
Smith Anthracite, donated by Photo
grapher johnson, was the incentive
for an enthusiastic rattle in the
Smith Hill colony last week, where by
some $27 was raised in an hour for
tho Red Cross. Mrs. T. Wilson. q
friend visiting Mrs. Eph Baile.., was
the fortunate winncr.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wheedin left
on Sunday fer Gunnison enroute to
their home in Wa.senburs. Mr.. Weed
in has been here several months in
chargc of the Diamond Drill outfit
hat has been working for the c. F.
& |. at Floresta and on tunnel
abeve town, which has been recently
finished.
Fred Welch. Representing Manager
of tho Whitc-Meycrs L"ceum Course,
was q visitor in town Saturday. He
brought news CT the Hungarian
Quartettc expected in to sing last
week and who were showed in on the
Moffatt road. They will be in at
later date, however.
The Crested Butte people will
probably be interested to hear that
the Colorado College Glee and Man
dolin club will give concert in the
Methodist church in Gunnison, on
Saturday evening, February I'd. Pop
ular prices. A-it
Frank Mace is still confined to his
bed as q result of rheumatism that
has strained the heart muscles We
are glad to learn he is gradually i'm
proving however.
During the past month mule and
horse have been so seriously injured
they had to be killed at the c. F. &
1. mine, through some unavoidable
accidents.
DR.. w. E. Hays has been delayed
here few days on his way to Pueblo,
awaiting the arrival Of 4 relief ply
sician for the Floresta camp.
Jack Neesham has hid to leave his
work for some days PAST owing to
muscular trouble h his shoulders,
which is At present better.
Joe Scoff, Jr., is now assisting G.
L. Hudson in the office work at the /
Colorado Supply store, during the ABB
sence of Cashier Taylor.
David Grifithes, the Industrial
Representative of the C. F. & l., from
Canon City came in Tuesday on bust
ness for that company.
Dr. and Mrs. ]. w. Rockefeller
leave shortly for Long Beach. Califor-
mia, whars they will spend the next
three months.
Mrs. Clint Sampson had hard trip
through the snow Thursday when
she came in from her Jacks Cabin
ranch.
So far as plans are now the Hun
parian Ouartette will make February