The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-10-16


Community Church on Thursday
night of last week. They were Truly
artists in their line. Their singing
at it's best, was full of satisfaction
for those of cultivated taste, but
there were also lighter numbers,
which broke In merriment for all who
can enjoy pleasantly. Many tuneful
selections from popular Operas were
rendered Mr.. Eichenberger's rendi-
ton of "Niccolini' with his grind or
gan and monkey was wonderfully
true to life. and brought him back
to the stage repeatedly, so hearty was
the applause. Mr.. Thomas is a great
basso. but he is also lively enter
tainer. His rollicking fun was much
appreciated. Miss Geddes has n
beautiful soprano voice. and she used
it with charming effect Her milk
maid song was like breath from the
Tyrolean Alps. where the Swiss maid
ems are sometimes courted amid the
homely employments of churning and
cheese-making. Miss Montague was.
in the judgment of many. one of the
most finished performers that has
como our way. She has good, we'll
trained voice, and a pleasing stage
presence. Her reading also gave high
satisfaction. The Local Committee
made no mistake, when they booked
this troupe. The seats for the next
number will be easier to sell. The
reputation of the Course got a good
send-off.
1t don't cost much but If our city
dads would look at the condition Of
the street at the gateway Of the city.
we believe they would realize that a
few loads of cinders or dirt put In
front of the La Veta, Hotel would do
away with the duck pond which is
always formed after a rain or snow
where the in-comers on the train get
their first view of our streets. We
believe it would help little to have
this hole filled in. as there is likely
to be some snow or rain before next
spring.
The funeral of Ellen May Cooper
was held Tuesday from the Commu-
nifty church. Rev. Ferris officiating.
The child had been i'll for some time
and every thing possible had been
done to save this young, promising
life. but all failed. She was about
eleven years old. The bereaved par
ents have the sympathy of all In
their great loss.
We regret to report that Alex Nc
Dougal is not improving appreciably
as we go to press. His extreme age
works against recuperation and very
little change In his condition is OBJ
servable. Mr.. McDougal enjoys .
very wide acquaintance and his host
Of friends will deeply regret this. his
first serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foster ar
rived Friday evening from Pueblo.
coming overland, to spend couple
Of weeks visiting at the Elmer Eng
and home. Mr.. Foster will be re-
here by old timers. as his
father, Jim Foster. was the Light
and Water Plant superintendent in
our city years ago.
]. H. Long and Frank Blacksher of
Colorado Springs, spent a couple Of
days in Gunnison on their return
from hunting and fishing trip to
the White River country. They
get by here because they
wanted to try their luck in the IA
nous Gunnison river.
The death of Elmer Bottenfield Of
Crested Butte. is deeply regretted by
his many Gunnison friends. He was
city marshal here once and numbered
most of the old timers among his
friends and well-wishers. All extend
their sympathy to the surviving rel
atives.
A. H. Stone departed Sunday eve
ming for his home in New York. after
several weeks spent visiting his
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Grant rutland.
Mr.. Stone will visit brother in Ok
lahoma, on his way home.
7. c. Moritz was over from Lake
City this week and may locate here
for the winter. Mr.. Moritz is an ex-
pert carpenter and worked on the
inside finish of our first Normal
DIR. and Mrs. Sullivan left Sunday
evening for Denver to see the baby
who has been under the doctors care