The Elbert County tribune., 1918-10-18
Pithy News Notes
From An Paris Of
Colorado

ing inIiuenza. at camp Humpbries,
Va.
Eleven Colorado men were given
commissions as lieutenants at the fifth
coast artillery officers training camp
at Fortress Monroe, Va
Capt. Willis e Comfort of Kit Car
son. who was killed in action during
the July offensive of the Germans. has
been awarded the distinguished serv-
ice cross
Henry Hansford. a. of Denver. IA
ther of seven children. was drowned
while trying to rescue his horse. which
drowned In pond near $500 South
Lipan street.
Colorado Ii over the top of its S37,-
47S,550 Fourth Liberty Loan quota, ac-
cording to unofficial reports compiled
by the Colorado State Liberty Loan
committee Oct Is.
Every able-bodied man between the
ages of Is and SO will have to o-work at
least thirty-six hours a week If he
stays around Sterling or anywhere In
Logan county.
Three men were killed and one man
seriously injured Saturday night when
an automobile in which they we're rid
ing plunged off bridge at Abbey,
near Pueblo.
Denver and Colorado will help sup
ply Uncle Sans army with raincoats
as result of an urgent appeal for
these health protectors from the army
supply depot at Omaha
The Fairmount Cemetery Associa-
tion proffered TO Mayor w. f. r. Mills
n plot of ground in Fairmount for the
burial OF Denver soldiers. and the of.
fer was accepted by the mayor.
James II. Fitzpatrick. stockman
near Sapinero, has surrendered to the
authorities at Montrose. stating that
he had killed James Mcmahon. also a
stockman. at the Fitzpatrick ranch.
The Colorado officials in charge OF
the selective service have been highly
complimented by Provost Marshal
Crowder for the efficient manner in
which they have conducted their work.
Thelma Damon, 6-year-oId daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Damon, was
struck and instantly killed by an auto
mobile driven by II. NJ. Richards OF
Longmont. Richards is held without
bail.
Relentless bounding by creditors
and detectives is believed to have
been responsible for the suicide of
Hugh A. Joplin of Denver, who ended
his life in one of the restrooms of the
Denver Athletic Club.
One Denver boy has thus far been
reported among the missing victims of
the explosion ON the U-boat chaser No.
219. Word was received by Harvey
Riddell that their nephew, Rice Bas-
sett, 10, is included in the list.
Two from one family has been the
toll in the Fitton home in Denver as
a result OF Spanish influenza. Luke
Fitton died Oct . and Mrs. Fitton. who
cared for him during his Illness, died
Oct. II at St Joseph's hospital
Governor ]. c. Gunter has issued a
statement and appeal to assist the
Red Cross in the collection OF fruit
pits and nut shells, so greatly needed
carbon to be used in gas masks.
The Colorado Utilities Commission
has set Oct. 2S as the day for hearing
officials of the Denver Gas and Elec-
trio Company who have asked that the
company be allowed to increase rates
on gas 10 cents for each thousand feet
Denver went over the top in its
Fourth Liberty Loan quota Oct. -.
The United States food admlnistra-
ton issued drastic orders to go into
effect In all public eating houses Mon
day. Oct. 81, throughout the state. The
orders apply to the use of breads,
meats, butter, sugar, cream and GER
eals.
Facing an increased assessment OF
more than $4,500,000 for 1918 taxes
over their own figures submitted to
the Colorado Tax Commission officials
OF Phillips county appeared before the
State Board OF Equalization and en-
tered protest.
Twenty-seven deaths. making a to-
tai OF seventy-eight, and 1874 new
cases. making a total of 1,226, is the
official record OF the Spanish influ-
enza In Denver up to Monday night,
Oct. A. made to Dr. William H. Sharp
Icy, manager of health.
All schools, churches. picture shows,
public dances and places of public
assembly in Trinidad were ordered
closed for an indefinite period by the
city health authorities and the mayor
following meeting on account Of the
preyalency OF influenza.
Randol Carol OF Nitro, w. Va, was
instantly killed and A. P. Higgeson OF
Colorado Springs was seriously in