The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-04-17


make it possible for the fishermen to
cross over on the west side when the
water is high, where heretofore they
could only fish on the one side. The
Weatherell, Troutman and Wilkins
folks will come over some time in
July to spend their usual three
months enjoying camp life along the
Gunnison and Taylor rivers.
The Woman's Victory Loan Com,
patriotic film, 1.-The Price of Peace"
to be shown at the Unique Theatre
Sunday evening, April 27. No ad-
mission is charged as the film is held
exclusively for the Victory Loan cam
paign- A well known critic says of it,
at is the greatest film l ever looked
at" A five-reel production.
John J. Potter of Los Angeles, Cal
ifornia, old time citizen of Gunnison
and father of the junior Empire edi-
tor. came in this week for sum-
mer's visit with relatives and old
friends. Mr.. Potter seems to have
regained his youth in the land of
flowers and actually looks younger
than he did ten years ago.
Charles Lamb made his many
friends here happy Wednesday morn
ing when he returned from the Texas
Aviation Camp. Charles went into
the service sixteen months ago and
says it l.. sure great to see the old
and expects to stay here this summer.
Cars are coming over Cochetopa
pass to the Cochetopa valley regular
iy now. Herbert Hazard moved his
family to the Flying-M ranch Monday,
w. C. McDonough motored down from
Cochetopa Monday and reports the
Anthony Comstock made his par
ents happy Monday when he stepped
off the train after many months
spent in the IT, S. service in France
Anthony has some splendid stories TO
tell of his experiences while over
there" and he is sure glad to be
home again.
w. o. Shumate, who spent several
days in Gunnison and Crested Butte,
in the interest of the Knight Camp
bell Music CO.. departed Saturday en-
route to Leadville where he makes
his headquarters. He expects to re-
turn in July to call on his customers
here again
Word reaches town tina. on April 5,
John Risse, ,Jr,, became :hs father of
fine baby boy. Many of our people
will remembers the happy dad as a
Gunnison boy himself. The editor
hns memory of printing the notice
of his birth here about twenty-five
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Lashbrook
are moving to the LeFevre ranch,
which they have just recently pur-
chased from Fred Mckee. We wish
these young folks much success in
their new undertaking.
w. A. Keelor started to Idaho
Springs the last of this week in his
little red roadster, over the Cochetopa
pass. He will report the road con-
dition as soon as he reaches Salida.
Mrs, E. H. Mcdowell was an out
going passenger Wednesday evening
enroute to Wheatland, Wyoming, to
be with her daughter Isabelle, who
is very i'll at that place.
Jaun Quintana purchased the Mar
latt ranch on Tomichi. this week and
will take possession next week. Juan
recently sold his ranch at Parlin to
Frank Collard.
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Mr. and Mrs. Herman Booker mo-
Crested Butte, Wednesday. and re-
port the roads in fair condition.
James Reed bought the ranch
owned bv Dean Brothers above Doyle,
this week and will try his luck as
rancher in the near future.
Clarence Adams and wife went to
Denver, Wednesday evening. where
Mrs. Adams will undergo an opera
tion at st. Luke's hispital.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDermott are
rejoicing over the arrival of bounc-
ing boy. born April 10th. All con-
cerned progressing nicely.
Oscar Johnson purchased the Jer-
Sev COW belonging to Jim Cox last
Monday and expects to stat in ranch
ing in earnest this spring.
News was received TODAY of the
death of Peter Pressler at Salt Lake
City, Utah. Remains will be shipped
here for burial.
Earl McCully and wife motored
down from their ranch near Castle
ton. Wednesday.
Chas. Taft and wife motored up
from Sapinero Thursday on business.
Parlin people gave dance Satur-
day night which was well attended.
Geo. C. Krotter of Denver, is spend
ing few days in town on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Lehman motored
to town Wednesday on business.
Fred Brown motored in from Vul-
| can TuesdaN to visit rain tiuas