The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-30


under the supervision of j. R. Weed
in, has resumed Work drilling for
c. F. & l. anthracite coal above town
that was carried on extensively last
summer. At present H. S. West,
Frank Wurster and John G. Lee are
working with Mr.. Weedin, and work
was commenced this week.
Some good and much needed work
is being done on the East river road
bridges below the Eccher ranch, by
the road commissioner and it is
hoped that the high water which is
gradually increasing as the mountain
snow melts, will find the bridges safe
for travel.
Mrs. James Richardson, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Robt.
Fitzpatrick, for short time, was
called home suddenly this week to
Valdez, Colorado, because her hus-
band was drafted and will leave al
most at once for service.
Rev. H. H. Deck Of Bethlehem, Pa,
arrived Saturday and will take
charge of the U. C. church for the
summer. Mr.. Deck is so far much
impressed with the beauty and eli
mate of Crested Butte and the sur
rounding country.
M. R Fisher is at present making
extensive changes in his store and is
planning on having a modern ice
cream parlor in connection with his
store. Mr.. Fisher has completely
eliminated the pool hall he has here
tofore conducted.
Mrs. Hattie Schneider and little son
returned Friday from Denver, where
they had spent the winter months
and again took charge of the res
taurant conducted by Mrs. Daubs
during her absence.
Mrs. o. A. Dram and son Orlando,
returned on Saturday from Fowler,
Colorado, where she has been winter
ing. Mrs. Oram's health has i'm
proved greatly since she went to the
lower climate.
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Mrs. Max Koletzke returned on
Wednesday after a short visit in
Gunnison where she had stopped for
few days at the Bray home on her
return from a fortnight's stay in
Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rada Novoak returned
Tuesday from a wedding trip follow
ing their marriage in Pueblo last
week. The young folks will make
their home here for the present.
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Tho Misses Annie and Mary Arnott
accompanied their brother Joseph to
Gunnison Saturday and remained
there until the recruits left on Sum
day for camps.
Miss Helen Wolfe, who has been
attending school here this winter and
a guest at the Espey home, left on
Wednesday for her home in Rockvale,
Colorado.
DIR. Geo. Sullivan, the very fine dem
tist of Gunnison, is here for short
time at the Elk Mountain hotel to
attend to the needs Of his patients.
| Mrs. C. A. Botsford and two chill
dren are down from Irwin for pro-
tracted visit here. Mrs. Botsford is
a guest at the Elk Mountain House.
Miss Florence Adams left Sunday
for a short stay at her home in Rifle,
! Colorado, before entering the hos
pital in Salida to study nursing.
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Miss Maud Ball, who was threat
ened with pneumonia on Saturday, is
somewhat better and it is thought
the illness is checked.
Captain Engel of the Denver Sal
walton Army, has been working here
in the interest of that organization
for several days.
Mrs. Jenny Daubes with her little
grandson, left on Friday for Salida,
where she will be with her daughter,
Mrs. Bargeaur.
Mrs. +. h Price OF Montrose, made
short business call here on Satur-
day, returning that evening to Gun
nison.
Tony Roman has been quite i'll
with a quinzy throat the past week,
but was feeling some better on Sun
day.
John Scoff, who applied for enlist
ment in the Marines last week and
was rejected, returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. II. T. Smith left on Tuesdays
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