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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
Ted Blackmer Loses In
Fight Aqaint Pneumonia

Following a weeks illness of
double pneumonia, Alva j. (Ted)
Blackmer died Wednesday morn
ing December 4, at the home of
his brother Fred at Blackmer
brothers ranch. While on bust
ness trip to Denver, influenza was
contracted at the stock-yards.
Both men had light cases of the
disease, and in short time Ted
felt able to be up for a day. He
remained indoors on a rigid milk
diet, but suffered a relapse which
terminated in double pneumonia.
His father, D. F. Blackmer of
Cripple Greek, arrived with train
ed nurse the Saturday preceding
his death
The young man was born in
Cripple Creek February 13, 1900,
and had lived with his brother on
the ranch for six years. His
clean life and kind, happy DISPOSE
ton endeared him to many, especi-
ally the father and mother, two
sisters, Mrs. Dan Fairchilds. and
Mrs. R. B. Mclaughlin of Cripple
Creek. a brother Jean in the navy.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Blackmer.
According to a wish of the de-
ceased the body was buried at
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

The petition as presented to the
county commissioners for their ap-
proval is signed by F. l.. Collom.
president; G. I. Spessard. treasurer;
Inez d. Jaynes, secretary. The
commissioners voted to withhold
their approval, Cunningham and
Miller voting against the recom-
mendation and Green for it.
In their resolution rejecting
the proposal the commits sioners
state that only one school house is
being occupied as against six form
erly, and that The population has
decreased one-half during recent
years. In the following paragraph
ot the resolution they pass the
proposition along to the voters
of the district: "Whereas, un-
der the statute in such case
made and provided, the said di-
rectors of said district can obtain
from the voters thereof, authority
to make such increased levy if the
the same ought to be granted"
The average daily attendance
being $50, $24,64O would mean
$6o.44 expense for each pupil dur
ing the present term, or $75o per
month for each pupil for g.
month term.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
Frank Gilmore Sees
Into German Lines

In letter thrilling with interest,
Frank Gilmore wrote to his home
folks from France a week before
the cessation of hostilities, saying
that everything was fine with him.
Parts of his letter follow:
81 have been doing little OBJ
servation work with headquarters
company of 341st F. A., for the
last few days. I have grand
stand seat to see little of this
war. l have had chance to see
some of the Kaiser's men at work
on their own side of the lines. I
have to use powerful glasses but
the work is interesting. Ispend
two or three days at the observa-
ton post and then come back to
a town recently taken, and it beats
any ball game or similar contest
to watch them duck around
through exploding sharpnel and
high explosive shells. Once in
a while there is a real combat.
The more I see of this aeroplane
work, the more I wish I could get
into it.
According TO latest reports
over here the Austrians are about
to blow up. l guess we could
stand that. The sooner the better
for everyone concerned except
Bill and his gang.
Il hope to be able to write
something of interest in few days.
Address. Prvt. F. A. Gilmore,
Bat. B. 341st F A., A. E. F."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
Oscar DumOnt Where
Joan OF Arc Was Burned

In CHEEKY letter written at
Rouen, France, November 9, two
days before the signing of the
armistice, Oscar Dumont. in the
statistical section in the First
Army headquarters, predicted to
his mother that by the time she
would receive the letter the war
would be over, as they were look.
ing for the end every day, and ex-
pecting that it will land them
home by spring.
Other extracts from his letter
follow:
"We have all the clothing we
need. They keep us pretty we'll
fitted out now.
This is sure a dandy citv. !
guess there is a little history to
everything you visit. This is
where Joan of Arc was burned at
the stake, and ! was at the church
where the ashes are buried. The
cathedral was started in 1901 and
finished in 1880. l have quite a
little time to myself and get to
see quite bit of the town.
CAS- you know l can't tell you
just what we ars doing but you
can rest assured that it isn't very
hard work and no need whatever
to worry.
"Have my Siftings forwarded to
my new address. 1 got one the
other day.
Address, Oscar Dumont, Co. A
lst Army Hdq. Reg, care Ameri-
can Statistical Section, attached
to 8 Eohelon, B. E. F.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
Flu TakSe Bronson Boy

Bennie Allen Bronson died at
the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Bronson, Tuesday morning of
Spanish influenza. II had been
sick but a few days, but could not
withstand the ravages of the dis
ease.
Bennie was born here, March Is,
1902, and leaves a wide circle of
friends, who sincerely sympathize
with those who remain. Besides
the mother there are three sisters,
Flora, Mrs. Penesh, and one in
Leadville, and a brother Jesse.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
BOARD ASKS $24,64O
TO RUN SCHOOL THIS YEAR
Board Requests Increase of So 989 in Tax Levy but
CommissonerstResolve Against Proposition

The Idaho Springs school board
has petitioned the Colorado tax
commission for permission to levy
$24, $40 for school purposes for the
year 1888, which is 50, $3.50 in
excess OF last years levy.
In the boards application the
average daily attendance is given as
800. number of families in district,
49O; voters 654; valuation of dis
trict, $2,6l2,935.
The levy last year was &c; the
proposed levy would be about 9.43.
The reasons for the proposed in
creased levy are: the increased
cost OF coal aud other supplies due
to war conditions; increased sal
aries of teachers owing to their
scarcity; necessity of repairs and
improvements to school building
in accordance with the survey re-
Gently made by DR.. Clapp of
Boulder; and the necessity on con
structing larger coal storing facili-
ties. Owing to the epidemic,
school will be closed about twelve
weeks, during which time the
teachers will be paid, and school
continued beyond the regular time
in, order to make up the lost period.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
Flu Takes Father
From Seven Children

William Lewis Storms, for some
time a sufferer from miners con-
sumption, became victim ofinfu-
enza and died Monday at the Red
Cross hospital, to which he and
three of his children had been
brought last Saturday. He had
been ill of influenza but a few
days.
Deceased was born July 16.
1875, in Illinois. He leaves a
widow, FIVE sons and two daughters,
all of whom have been i'll, to mourn
the loss of husband and father.
Three children, who were taken
to the emergency hospital were re-
moved to their home Wednesday.
In response to news of the death
of Mr.. Storms, brother, Jesse
Storms of Cambridge. Nebraska; j;
John NJ. Young, a brother-in-la W
of Fullerton, Nebraska; and Elmer
Cooper, Mrs Storms brother of
Salida, came to arrange for the
funeral.
Services were at the home at 2
p. m. Thursday, i'll charge of Rev.
j. Martin. The body was shipped
to Cotopaxi. Colorado, Mrs. Storms
former home, for burial.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Already mining engineers are
entering the Clear Greek. Gilpin
district, and number of proper
ties are under consideration.
Recently the Fifty Gold Mines
corporation at Black Hawk was
taken over and work has begun on
cleaning up the property. The
-"24O" has also been purchased by
eastern men. The Fairfield, at
3 the head of Russell gulch. is being
opened up by eastern capital and
they are encountering some very
high grade ore.
The Becky Sharp, owned by
the Old Town Mining, Milling
and Transportation company, is
being operated under lease, and
the lessees are shipping ore valued
at s1OO per ton.
The Crown Point, at the head
>of Virginia canon, only few miles
from the city, is being operated
by the Schoellkopf-Stroeh Leas.
ing company, with W K. Kimball
as manager. and $751; 600 worth of
,.ore has already been shipped.
With the completion of their de-
velopment work an abundance of
good grade ore will be ready to
break down.
The Tio, just below the Crown
Point, have entered a good shoot
of ore and as soon as labor and
material conditions are improved
will become heavy shippers.
The Gem property continues to
ship its regular allotment of ore
Only few days ago the Little
Matte was purchased, and heavy
development work is to be UNDER
vtaken shortly.
The American Sisters, at Law.
son, have been driving a cross cut
tunnel from the 10 Reynolde mine
and have recently opened some
very good ore.
An encouraging feature of the
mining situation in the Idaho
Springs district is the recent for
nation of the Clear Greek -Gilpin
Ore company. This company with
w. E. Renshaw as the directing
head and W. E. Passmore as gen.
eral manager, will become sam
piers and buyere of all classes of
ores. They have purchased the
complete plant of the old North
american Smelling and Mines
company. and are spending thous-
sands of dollars in the complete
rehabilitation of the plant and its
equipment. They will hardly be
ready for business before the
middle of the present month but
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Our drivers are careful, our new
Bethlehem truck is equal to al
most any load, and you can feel
confident of good service if you
engage the Curnow Livery &
Transfer Company.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Geo. E. M, Clelland, president
Of the First National bank, con-
tracted a severe cold while east on
a business trip, and has been con-
fined to St. Joseph hospital, Den
yer, this week, before returning
home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
REVIVAL BOUND TO COME
TO THE MINING INDUSTRY
Many Mining Properties Already Attracting Atten-
tion of Eastern Capital--Clear Creek -Gilpin
Ore Co. Formed to Enter Buying Field

Now that the it presumed in
eastern capital will begin to look for good Dur
the past few capital has been employed profit
manufacturing industries large portion of this and the
huge profits has commanded bound seek
and the mining precious
for past
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
Thank You!

l hereby wish to express my appreciation
to all my friends and customers whose
support and loyalty have made my busi-
ness success.
also solicit your good will and patronage
for Mr.. Malone, my successor. His past
services to you will merit your confidence
without further Introduction.
Sincerely thanking you again,
ANNA E. HOIST
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Evergreen. The funeral was at
l p. IN. Friday, in charge of B. A.
Holley.
Mrs. E. G.. Peterson, Miss Flor
ence Peterson and Mrs. Gertrude
Nelson went from here to attend
the funeral.
Mrs. Alvira Peterson Blackmer
and Miss Violet Robinson have
entirely recovered from the inhu-
enza, but Fred Blackmer is still
confined to his bed. Miss Alva
Holmberg was with them during
their illness.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Mrs. VIM. F. Doherty fell to
the floor of her bedroom as she
was arising on Thursday morning,
Nov. 81, tracturing her jaw and
lacerating her tongue in such a
way that several stitches were re-
quired. Mrs. Doherty is nearly
80 and has been weak at times
since spell of the grippe three
years ago.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Mrs. Nellie Harris, wife OF
Samuel Harris, died in Denver
Thursday this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Mrs. Mary Broad, widow OF
William Broad, former residents of
Idaho Springs, died in Denver
early this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

w. Menhennet, a former resi-
dent here died in Denver recently.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06
influenza Takes Four
More in Silver Plume

Silver Plume is again in the grip
of influenza. with about forty
cases and four deaths III the past
week.
Leon Poirson, who died last Fri
day, was born in Silver Plume
about 36 years ago. He was as.
sociated with his brother in the
ore-hauling, coal and feed business,
and besides many friends, leaves
the widow, two brothers, Henry
and Frank, Eve sisters, and the
mother.
Frank Edwards, who became
very i'll while caring for his wife
and two children, as no help could
be secured, succumbed Thursday.
Mr.. Edwards was about 35 years
of age, and was a native of Silver
Plume. For two years he had
been road overseer.
Two men, strangers in the COM
munity, Mr.. Young and Mr.. Sandt-
ner, died early in the week.
Leo Rebel, wife and two chill
dren are seriously i'll.
The Blackmeer baby has men,
ipgitis and brain fever.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-12-06

Leo Rebel, wife and two chill
dren are seriously i'll.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26

who has been serving as machin- ist on the Presidents ship, May flower, out of Washington, D. C, writes that it is very likely that he will be sent to the Mediterra- mean Sea on a destroyer.
 Several car loads of coal have been shipped in for the rice farmers who have been unable to get wood enough to supply their plants,
 The home of Charles Heath and family was filled with sor- row on the account of the death of their little daughter, Jessie, Tuesday afternoon. She was quietly laid to rest in the City Cemetery Wednesday at twelve o'clock.
 Mrs. Docia Reid and little son, Charles Edward, have been yis- lting at the home of sister, Mrs. o. o. Downing, and at the home of her brother, c. V. Caaple and family.
 Miss Sadie Smith visited her brother, Jim, at Camp Pike, Saturday.
 Mrs. c. w. Harrell and little daughter, Evelyn, are visiting in Illinois.
 Earl Harrell, a soldier of Camp Pike, spent Sunday with his Mir. and Mrs. Jeff Harrell.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26

ming a still better school home for the pupils and expect during the Fall vacation to add an equip ment for agriculture and domes- tic science. and while we are speaking of South Plains, let us not forget that it has taken wide awake directors to place this school to where it is and espec- ially do we mention F. l.. Rice, who never seems to tire in his efforts in the schools behalf, as well as to grow the finest rice and other products for which Lee county is famous.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26
Moro News

The singing school closed at Gum Grove, Tuesday night, where J, D. Watson, Jr. is teach ing his second year of success full school.
 Mrs. A. N. Gibbs and Miss Louise Wilson opened the South Plains school, on the 8th of July. They are progressing nicely with Mrs. Gibbs as principal and Miss Wilson as assistant. Miss Wilson is a young teacher, this being her first school. but she is a worker and a very bright young lady and Mrs. Gibbs is an experienced teacher who was out of the work several years but has gone back into the work with great enthusiasm.
 South Planes is one of the most up-to-date rural communi- ties in Arkansas. They are plan
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26
Hunter News

The painting crew of the Cot ton Belt Road has been busily engaged with paint and brushes the past week, and Agent Jas. Engel now has a nicely painted depot.
 w. M. Burns of the Marsh x Truman Lumber Co. of Chicago, was a business caller in Hunter Thursday.
 Petty Bros. are putting their tractor into good use, making long hauls and pulling loads that would require two teams.
 J. H. McPherson, the saw mill man, made a business trip toEMemphis last week.
 W. N. Belk, the Hunter boy
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26

News comes from our esteem ed and beloved young friend F. H. Ford, who has been holding a responsible position with one of the worlds largest banks in New York City, that he had resigned his place to volunteer and enter the war in the tank service. Ford is one of the finest young men ever in Brinkley and will make his mark.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26

Mrs. J. E. Smith and baby, Annis Marie, visited her son, Jim. at Camp Pike, Monday.
 P. R. Anderson, the capitalist of Zent, was in Hunter on busi ness Monday afternoon.
 O'Tilla and Johnnie Schaefer visited their brother, Willie, at Camp Pike. Monday.
 All visitors at Camp Pike re- reported a splendid time, and that the Hunter boys are getting
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26
AND PERSONAL

Fr Norton of St. John E church, is visiting at his P Louisville, Ky, Gazzola was quite sick Ek' all are glad to see him Ray Woodruff is quite Is week.
 Rose Myer of St. Louis. fe,sst of her sister, Mrs. |ainger.
 Ea el Mrs. Dorsey Mathis of l, were guests of Mr. f' E. l. WOodfn Sunday. Ihenry Baggott is visit 1 daughter, Mrs, Kate Far Cotton Plant !. Elliott '. of Dyersburg, Is.. .s.isltlng here the guest P0'ner' Mrs. J. W. Young. n. Moss of the Blossom 1. [ffm, l., Goodwin, was in ! Wednesday, en route M. hnafne Johnson of Tut Is;',, was the guest of Ir,s r. Allen and family
 'rie ii'. IS the sister of a I citizen, E. M. Johnson,
 4aAing good in Miss
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26
Canals in Sponoes.

and there is a continual current of sea water passing through it, always flowing in the same direction. The water is made to flow in that way by a series of peculiar cells. the like of which has not been found in any of the higher animals. The sponges de- pend entirely for their life on this water current.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26

along nicely, and that they were asked by the boys to tell every one in Hunter. Hello, Hunter, Hello" {"
The Brinkley argus., 1918-07-26

s. H. 2. l.. Mn, yP. E. Sims, Arson, Jake Jason, [, Will Miley, I, s. B. inkley, i.
 II Vest rst, L. A. }atta.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
WILSON PREPARES
CONFERENCE PLAN
PRESIDENT MEETING MEN FROM
VARIOUS ALLIED NATIONS AT
PARIS HEADQUARTERS.
ORGANIZING IS SLOW WORK
Takes Time To Settle ENJOYS and
Stats in Their Offices-WiIl Wis
it and Review American
Troops Soon.

Paris. - After the conference lie
has had in Paris and the personal
examination he has made into the
situation here, President Wilson has
come to understand fully why the
peace conference cannot get under
way before the first of the year. The
mere physical proposition of getting
the American mission settled in its
offices is a tremendous job. 1t might
almost be compared to the task Of
shifting the contents of a building
housing one of the great emergency
war organizations in America and
setting it up in new place.
President Wilson's visit to the
American troops at the front and his
review Of them in Paris that is plan
ned will be entirely out of the way
by the first Of the year. Meanwhile
the informal conferences which mean
so much and decide so much in lay
ing the ground for such a task as
is before the peace conference will
continue to make progress. The
ed with the men with whom he is
to deal, so that he may discuss with
the greatest freedom the problems
arising and develop the value of the
personal equation.
From the presidents point of view
it is indicated that are plain things
to be said, and he wants to say them
and avoid antagonisms because, not
withstanding all the points to be
cleared up and upon which wide di-
vergences of opinion have been ex-
pressed as representing public opln-
ion in England and France, the pres
ident is confident that an acceptable
agreement will be reached before the
peace conferenc adjourns.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
GERMAN CAPITAL
Scene OF DISORDER
IN SPITE OF CONFLICT OF Au-
THoRlTIES BUSINESS Is GOOD
AND RUSHING.

Paris. The Berlin central gov
eminent is powerless to preserve o.,
der and deserters from the army ter
rorize the inhabitants, according to Il
correspondent of the Journal, who
has returned from hurried visit to
Berlin.
Robberies and attacks follow one
another rapidly and restaurants and
shops are robbed in midday. Com
mittees of all kinds, he continues,
publish contradictory orders and
practice blackmail. Red flags ara
flying over the city, but business Is
going on as usual The war has
caused a great rush of women into
the public services.
Theaters, the correspondent adds,
are open. and the restaurants are
crowded. The population is well
dressed, he says, but in artificial ma
terials
There Is "a scarcity of bread, butter,
milk and potatoes and spectators
are reported to be holding their re-
serves of foodstuffs. An ordinary
meal costs 20 to 80 marks and an or
der of soup is three marks.
Berlin is dark at night and prowl-
ers occupy the streets. The red
guards on patrol arrest all loiterers
after 10 o'clock.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
News From Everywhere
Condensed Items From All
Over the World
Tragedies and Comedies Of Life
Assembled for Busy Readers
MISCELLANEOUS.

Gov. w. L, Harding OF Iowa has gone
on record in favor of universal milf
tary training for the youth of America.
A branch Of the Boishviki have been
organized in New York. Effective at
once everything has been abolished,
such as rent, debts, etc.
A lieutenant in the Chilean army
has completed an air flight over the
Andes at their greatest altitude-19,-
900 feet.
At Kansas City striking carmen are
SO fncensed at the women taking their
Jobs that many of the conduetorettes
have been dragged from the cars.
The "anti.flu' lid was placed on the
schools of Milwaukee for the second
time, and teachers and pupils are idle
Former President Taft objects to the
transfer of German colonies to Great
Britain and urges they be made sub
ject to a league of nations
Cook County, Illinois, property is
valued at sS,254,712,114 for purposes
Of taxation according to the tax
boards report.
The Railroad Administration spent
$600000,0 600 for Improvement of rail
lines during the last ten months.
Joseph Smith, head of the Mormon
Church, though he controlled millions
OF dollars. left fortune of only some
$4,000
Peru has accepted the u. S. offer Of
Argentine has also been called in as
an Interested party.
A car striks in Kansas City has shut
off transportation and the electric cur
rent as well.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
DECIDES TO GO FOR CONFERENCE
WITH LLOYD GEORGE AND
Mr.. BALFOuR.
TRIP ON OWN INITIATIVE
English Welcome Idea-conference Ia
to Be Held for the Purpose
of Holding Preliminary
Conversations.

London.-The Press Association is.
sues an official statement that Presi-
dent Wilson is coming to London
earlier than expected
THE premier's departure for Paris
has been postponed in consequence"
the statement adds, and President
Wilson and the premier will hold in
London the preliminary conversations
which were to have been held in the
French capital"
It is on the presidents suggestion
that he is coming to England next
week. A communication to that eff
feet was received by the British gov
eminent. A reply was sent to the
president welcoming the suggestion.
AS a result it will not be necessary
for Premier Lloyd George and Mr..
Balfour to go to Paris, as 1t is expect
ed that the conference between the
president and the British statesmen
preliminary to the inter-allied confer
ence in Paris can be completed during
the presidents stay here.
While no official statement could be
obtained at the British Foreign Of
flee regarding President Wilson's pos
sible visit to England, it was said
that it is believed he will come either
Friday or Saturday.
The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1918-12-20
NEW CONSTITUTION
LOSES AT POLLS
RURAL DISTRICTS CAUSE DE-
FEAT OF PROPOSED NEW CON-
STlTuTioN FOR ARKANSAS.
Little Rock. Ark

Little Rock, Ark
The people have defeated the pro-
posed new constitution in an cleo
ton remarkable for the apathy
shown. In the cities, where friends
of the constitution reasonably ex-
pected the strongest vote, the vote
did not come out. In the rural dis
tricts the sentiment was against 1t
and the rural districts decided the
matter.
In a large number of townships no
election was held, owing to lack Of
interest bad weather and influenza
outbreaks.
Eastern Arkansas voted in favor
OF the new constitution, but this vote
was outweighed by that of southern
Arkansas and the vote agains got d
big boost in Benton county, where
the 20 precincts reporting give SIT
for the constitution and 1,501 against.
Washington county will give big
majority for the constitution.