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Middletown transcript., 1920-07-17
SENATOR sWANsoNs WIFE DIES
Statesman At Bedside When End
Came After Years Illness.

Washington.-Mrs. Elizabeth LYONS
Swanson, wife of Senator Swanson, of
Virginia, died at the Swanson home
In Washington. She had been i'll for
more than year from a complication
Of diseases. Senator Swanson was at
her bedside when she died. Mrs.
Swanson was widely known through
having served as hostess at a number
Of functions held in connection with
the Jamestown Exposition in 1907,
when Senator Swanson was serving as
Governor of Virginia.
Middletown transcript., 1920-07-17
"GoLD BRICK" REAPPEARs.

Man Accused OF Selling Brass Nuggets
Arrested In New York.
new York.-The ancient gold
brick swindle came to the front again
here when Morris Rosenberger was ar
rested on Philadelphia warrant
charging him with selling gold mug
gets" made of brass while posing as
Western prospector. Rosenbergers ar.
rest ended two-year search, accord.
ing to the police.
Middletown transcript., 1920-07-17

Motorcycle enthusiasts were gwen
more thrills at motorcycle hill-climb-
ing contest, staged ON the side Of q
mountain at Port Jervis, N. Y, re-
Gently, than in any similar event ever
held in the history Of sport. The
grade was up to 20 per cent, and was
filled with rocks, gravel and lodges to
jump over. The distance of the climb
was 500 feet, and the best time, ten
seconds fiat. standing start. J. 81.
Tracy on an Excelsior, shown making
the start.
Middletown transcript., 1920-07-17
SEVEN MEN KILLED BY BLAST.
Workers Blown To Pieces When
Dynamite Explodes In Quarry.

Paducah, Ky.-Seven men were
killed instantly by a dynamite explo-
sion at the rock quarries of the Kat
terjohn Construction Company at
Cedar Bluff, KY, 48 miles above Pa
ducah.
The men were loading a heavy shot,
preparatory to blasting. They had
brought nearly five tons of explosive
from the dynamite house. The cause
Of the explosion has not been deter
mined. The men were blown to pieces.
Bodies Of two of them have not been
found.
Middletown transcript., 1920-07-17
ANGLO.JAPANESE ALLIANCE.
League Notified It Has Been Prolonged
For A Year.

TVS - bCdTs
London.-Great Britain and Japan
have notified the League of Nations
that they have prolonged their treaty
alliance for year, according to the
Daily Mail, at the same time pointing
out that the terms of the treaty are
in accord with the principles Of the
league.
The reason for the prolongation of
the treaty, according to the Mail, is
that Great Britain has not yet had
an opportunity to consult with the
dominions regarding revision Of the
treaty which is necessitated by the
elimination of German influence in
the Far East.
Middletown transcript., 1920-07-17
c. AND o. CHAIRMAN DEAD
Frank TrumbuII Was COMMANDING
Figure In Railroad World.

New York.-Frank Trumbull, chair
man Of the board of directors of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, died at
his home at Santa Barbara, CAL. of
heart trouble, according to advices re.
ceived here. He was 81 years old.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
FUEL. FEED STORAGE 4 DRAY
PHONE ~


.Ahi alreadyr' hailed Nj. Bsics.
passing tie open doorway. ~ine To-
Q constitutional before brsakfAst. y it
suits you.~
surely" responded Oyns. stAat pie-
ture II familiar 10 me-
Indeed! Ies that q IN ssenhliah-
ment where was bookkeepee Tor near..
y twelve years"
~rhen my meeting you wiu - -
immense importance to Porter q O.
II was 20 important and valusd tAat,
after the evidence Of the old bookkecp.
e. had been given In court, NJ. Porter
presented Brice and Clyne each With q
check for I'VE thousand dollara
And six months later. whsa Oyne
led L9ella to the altar. among TIE we'd
ding presents was diamond necklace
ffom Mr.. Porter nt for . pFinceaA
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
"A Leave of
Absence
~
y MYRTLE LEE BARRows
i:,s: = ~. .ss wsss.s. ss.vs

DeeeeeSeeeSesSSeS SeSSeeSeeSe1seeAeesV
lcspvrishs. 1915. ~ shs western sssvs.
wanted BY The chief" announced
the manager Of Porter 4 Co.. whole
salers Of cofSees and spices, and Egbert
Clyns repaired to the private once Of
the senior partner to nnd there Mr..
Porter bis lawyer and the family ply
sician. .
Clyne looked puzzled and con
eerned.
"An indefinite leave" put in the ply
sician. backed By my certificate that
vacation rest would be beneficial.
perhaps had better explain" In
terposed the attorney. "1t IL neces.
sary to the Interest Of Porter 4 Co.
that you disappear for time. As head
bookkeeper Of the house you would
probably be subpoenaed In court next
week In an important case. II covers
Q transaction ten years old. an invalid
claim, but the records Of our books
show that It has Its merits. On the
contrary the same was settled verbally
long ago. only the person who was
witness to the settlement cannot b.
found
ITO simplify things let me explain
further" said Mr.. Porter. ut was .
bookkeeper we had whose evidence
would prove the settlement. He was
. trusted employee, inherited some
means and. with his motherless child,
then ten years Of age. left our service.
We never kept track Of him and now
that we desperately need his teStimony
We cannot locate him."
~You see" the lawyer again spoke,
we want to gain . delay. II you cam
not be served they will have to await
your return to bring our books into
court. The delay Will give % . chance
10 ny and locate our old bookkeeper-
At least. negotiate compromise settie'
neats
80 80 and forget business carssy
Win salasy and sxpenses entirely ~
yoar Mid" directed Mr. Porter.
= was . peculiar situation, but Eg-
beEt Oyne asked - fnrther questions.
Lep ysuzDeless Wsee III psrtsris 1nal
vseG4 - ~ court seDess ea1t ssrvoi
~ oubooa6a.s
0U1p ~ - 1snnits p1ans 4 nin1v
~ Gl6R eonG1lt1ng . book levoeo1 -
o6ylgo1n6 sunles roBpets - sueoebe1
aSs1ne1D - - feuno DeoR LAko
- S1o11 = - 49, wtste = ~.
eeEeR - - a4ezt awaitiag seasls
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
and enjoylns himself.

and enjcylns himself.
Bear Lake village was the ceuear Of
. group Of half dozen bodies, ,oe wa
ter and Clyne took In the entirS chain
M the days went by. II was. well sn
towards dusk one evening. and. be was
fully ten miles from home. He had
left . little hamlet known. ~ Point
Hope on his return trip. The sky had
clouded and q sti6 northeaster was
roughing the waters when. coming
within view Of an island about mid
lake. he piled the oars with diligence
as q small sailb0at he had noticed was
struck by q sudden squall and over
turned. Clyne fancieA that a shrek In
feminine accents was borne to his
hearing. He bent 10 the oars prodi-
giously. arose to lis feet and plunged
boldly Into the water as he made out a
glrlish figure clinging to the upturned
boat. Apparently exhausted. she let
go her clasp sank. reappeared and
Clyne gained her side just as she was
sinking again. He managed TO sustain
her. reached his drifting boat and lift.
ed her Into II. Upon the island he made
out q house and he drove his skin
ashore. A white-halred old man came
rushing to the spot.
At the moment the girl revived. Her
father and Clyne assisted her to a lit.
tie cottage. set In nest Of verdure
aud flowers. When the old man had
seen his daughter to her rOOm he in.
sisted that Clyne should get on dry
clothes and remain their guest until
the storm had subsidized.
Tint wes a charming evening for
the young man. In the company Of
John Brlce and his daughter. Lnelln.
He learned enough to know that they
had lived on the island for number Of
years. seeking peace and quiet amid
the beauties Of nature. Books. music,
modest literary ambition on the part
Of Mr.. Brice and an amateur Impulse
Of art on the part Of Luelln alleviated
nny possible tedium Of their hermit
life. They insisted that Clyne vemaIn
till the next morning and. nfter re-
freshing sleep In which all his tireams
were Of the charming girl he had met.
Clyne awoke. found his own clothes
dried and pressed and stnrted In to
make himself presenshble. He scan.
ned twice In some amnxement .
framed yellowed photograph on the
wall. II was . front view picture Of
the business establishment Of Porter 4
On ftsi
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

A man said to me the other day:
"Why, that Star Coal IL the only poor
mans coal IN this town." "What %
you mean, "poor mans coal :" l asked.
ut costs as much as any other lump
COAL" "Yes, but all these other
Goals burn just like kndling," he
answered. "They are all right for
rich people, but . poor man has to get
his moneys worth In heat and lasting
qualities and Star sure lasts longer.
L don't start quite 30 fast, maybe, but
IL gives . hot fire and lasts longer.
That's why call It poor mans coal"
That's Ill very well. but watch the
rich men who also use Star Coal!
That's the way they got rich, buying
the best which they know is always
ROSS M. LAMBDIN.
Phone 9 w.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS

Your car surely needs paint or var
nish. Having secured . suitable
building shall be pleased to renovate
your car. Satisfactory references
for this class Of work will be furnish
ed. Only q limited number Of cars
will be taken as the lateness Of the
season prevents.
See w. E. Peck, or your garage peo-
pie for information. ST.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
TO AUTO OWNERS
! Have the Protection

now have the insurance that will
protect you from all the costs and
er-Are. collision, liability and proper
ty d,mage,something that al own
ers should have, as it takes all the
trouble of you and let's the other
fellow tend to it. Call and see me
about it.
G. E. FIOi.LR,
l-tf The Insurance Man.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

The Altar Society Of the Catholic
church held q business meeting at the
Rectory yesterday afternoon, at which
time new officers were elected for the
coming year. They were rs follows:
Mr.. T. OIeary. president; Mrs. J. ].
Miller, vice-president; Mrs. C. w.
Winslow, treasurer and Mrs. T. E.
Durkin, secretary. The ladies will
meet once every two weeks as usual.
They plan to hold q food sale early
in February.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

w. L. Richardsnn has not been re.
covering rs hoped at the Salida hos.
pital, and yesterday was taken Il
Denver. He is suffering from . bad
nervous affection, one side being n.
most paralyzed.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

WANTED SALESMAN-Reliable,
permanent representative for Cum
nison County; we help you build
your own permanent, profitable busi-
ness; no investment required; finan-
cial independence for acceptable
party. Dancer 4 Co., Pueblo, Colo.
4-S.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Sully Wilssn went down Saturday
to remain for a time with his sister,
Mrs. s. E. Haymaker. Mrs. James
Boyd, daughter Of Mrs. Haymaker,
has resigned her school at Montrose
and came vp Sunday to Join her hus-
band at Almont.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Wins Prize for Feeder Steers
The carload Of Hereford feeder
steers exhibited by J. J. Gregg in the
stock show at Denver this week, won
4th in the class Of two-year-oids and
under three We note that G. w.
Means & Sons of Sargents, also won
several prizes for breeding bulls.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

The Woodland Singers give theil
entertainment. Of the Redpath Cours<
at the Community church tonight, and
those who hold tickets will recollec'
the date.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Mrs. F. G. Zugelder end daughter.
Mrs Hazel Trembling, will leave
shortly for trip to Chieage and Indi-
ana points.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

w. H. Whalen and C. C. MeWilliama
are at Denver this week, attendin6
good roads meetings in the interest,
Of our county funds for building roads
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Ensign Marshall Davis returned
Wednesday from Norfolk, Virginia,
his wife going to Denver to meet him.
Ensign Davis will remain at home
for week or two before taking up
some line Of business. He has not re-
signed from the service, but Is in the
Naval Reserve, under which he draws
one months pay year and Is subject
to call for duty at any time.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Capt. Head is reported quite IN e
his home near Delta, and his dnnght-
er. Mrs. c. l. Miller, left for that point
Wednesday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Mrs. Will Keelor is in the Red Cross
hospital at Salida. critically III, fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis
Sunday morning.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Fred Beuton is laid up with q gam
leg. due to wrenehing Il on the skat
ing rink Saturday night.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Mrs. Fred Rouviere and hnby were
Gunnison visitors Monday. netuyning
to lola the next morning.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

l. E Eeale and family have moved
To- Gunnison from the Spencer dis
trict and will remain here . while.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Ma Avis EeIls was at Sareents
over sAe week-sad with her friend
Mrs. Ed Li.dsley.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

A baby girl arrived at the home ol
Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Gingrich, in Wes'
Gunnison, Thursday morning.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Mrs. NJ. C. Chauvez returned Fri
day from the hospital at SalidA. Shs
is somewhat improved in health, bui
expects to return for another opera
ton in q few weeks
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
SUNDAY WITH CnURcHEs|
THE CONMUNTTY CHURCH

49, <S><sFas@ = &<k8
10 =. m, thu Community School for
Religious Education. Glasses for all
ages and to meet al requirements.
Fine orchestral music; inspiring ser
mons.
At II .. m. and 7:30 p. M, public
worship. The pastor viii preach. Our
choir always renders the finest service.
Our music d = feature. It Is believed
that few g out of these services Of
worship WHO are ut genuinely siad
they came. Ihe stranger is as well
como here g ths o1deGe resident This
church 4 for yoo.
+ ,. B FERRIS, Pastor.
II. s
The - = lndies Al win have . food
sd epron anle q George Nillefa
fsx1lt1fe sterss % Saturday Of IL
= -
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Nh. Hugh Foster. who IL ATTENDING
Normal School in our city, has been
quite Ill during the week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Rev. w. n. Ford will hold service,
at the Episcopal chnrch Sunday q
IL am and 7:30 p. m
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Nm \ ". Hsgas ~ little daneht-
= vsaG yssesraay - 0isths - visit
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

w. l. Richardson went to Salida
last night. intending to undergo medi-
cal treatment at the Rio Grande hos
pital for a while. "Shoppy" has been
in poor health the past few months
and his many friends are hoping he
will soon be his old self again.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Mrs. Ead McCully has been spend.
ing the week in town, the guest Of Mrs
John Wolfe.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Walter V. Ballou, wife and children
are here from Olathe. visiting the
Pittser family.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

The Moonlight School" at Somer-
set has enrolled 43 pupils. These are
largely foreigners, who are interested
in learning the American Language
and good American ideas.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

After some months at Taft, Calf.
Gorssa pu9t Zones Tssutned Ts hn .,.a Issdsy e
mining in New Mexico since leaving
here. Taft Is the center Of q great
oil boom, now, and has six or seven
thousand people.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Harry Williams left with the buncl
for Denver to take in the big show.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Miss Ruth lReteaN spent the weel
end at her home in Pitkin.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Want to buy q cow, or to sell one !?
Have you . bull to trade. butter or
eggs to market in town or in the min
ing camps? News-Champion want
ads reach the spot. Only l cent .
word.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Elmer chinery is reporsed to be ~
with appendicitis.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Mrs. Ira Broun il confined n II
house with q had eolA
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

REMNANT WALLPAPER Ten Cents
and up. Special discount ON odds
in paints and varnish.
3-2t. Mauer Lumber Co.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

Success soft barley. $500 without
sacks at ranch. $3.50 delivered at lola
in sacks.
Oats, $500 without sacks at ranch.
$3.50 at lola.
Recleaned soft barley for seed. "a
at lola.
Ground barley, $3.50 at ranch, 1915
at lola.
At. II. E. Rosenbaum, lola, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

FOR SALE-Marquis Seed Wheat, re.
cleaned. $500 White Oats, $500
F. o. B. Sapinero. Chas. Austin
SLIT.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
LOCAL NUE&er nGIli1,

Mra- r J. Haras len Tuesday, e,
Jacks Cabin.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

CREAM FOR SALE-Mrs. Hun, near
the Normal. "a.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS q
speciality. Let rs give you pricea-
News-Champion Job Department.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23
FARMERS ATTENTION

Now Is the time to have your har-
ness OILED and fixed up. Don't
wait till spring when you are your
busiest: Save that harness before II
ID too late. -
sARSON.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-01-23

FOR SALE-One purebred Holsteil
bull. A. D. Mckee, Phone 69R:
The Keota news., 1920-04-16
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rswafo
for ~ case Of Catarrh that cannot %
cured b Halls Catesrh neolcin ..s.,
hv catsrrh Nufferers for tbe> past thirty
A.. vesrs. ana has bscpsae known e the
n,o.t reliable rslssdy1or Catarrh. HAIRS
H..:rrh NedicinCN NScts thru the Blood on
the Mucous Saffaces expellins the FOL pa
son from the Blood Ssd healing the as
eassd portions. c....,,
At.er yeu have yso., safSn t;%s you; on viii EA zee
Sr".t IMPROVEMENT in your eeneISI
ksoith. start taking Halle Catarrn Heo.S' HS
cine at once. and get rid OF cssaFFh' os">'
fcr y tTr,rfENEf 4 CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold BY ali Druggists. 7tc'
The Keota news., 1920-04-16

The government took hold OF the
steam railways and made them Day
profit Of 100000 pesos year more
than under private ownership.
1t took hold of the highways. and
We have 1000 miles OF the best mac.
adamixed roads In the world. The
Manila city government IL about to
take over the street railways and the
gas and electric plants, while the ter.
ritorial government IL arranging for
ownership and control Of the coal SUD-
ply.
The movement for independence Ii
peaceful one. No territory was more
loyal to Uncle sam during the war. Il
offered an armed and equipped division
to our government. gave II a subma.
rino destroyer and ovcrsubxcribed Lib
erty loans and Red Cross funds.
Two million natives speak English
iuently. and there are 10000 English
speaking children in the public schools.
am more than willing 10 retire Il
the Filipinoa can BE- granted what they
dexerve-a government like that Of the
Uuised States.
The Keota news., 1920-04-16


William Wagner returned Thursday
night from = trip to Denver. While
there he bought car load Of Sinclair
lubricants. . car Of kerosene. and a car
Of Texaco gasoline. BY paying cash he
was able to get substantial discounts
that enable him to make very attract
i've price offering to his customers: and
when the new stock arrives. which will
be within few days. he will have .
very complete line Of petroleum pro-
ducts. BY giving his direct personal
attention to the business. Mr.. Wagner
10 developing . splendid business. at
his Keota oil station.
Wanted: StcnoRraphers and Book
keepers to accept positions with Banks.
Lumber Companies and other Business
Firms il Nebraska, Kansas. South Ds-
kota. CoRrado. Wyoming and Montana.
II you haAe been thoroughly trained In
. reliable Business College. We can
place You in\ \n excellent position. We
have moro psitians than We can possi-
bly, supply wNh our own graduates.
Address: Grand Sslsnd Business College.
Grand Island. Eebrasks-Ne Nebraska's
Oldest. Largest snd Leading Business
Training School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bowers and lit
tie son. Bobby. arrived from Wisconsin
last Saturday for visit with Mrs. Bow
ers' parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Robinson.
For Sale: Case ,s-ls TRACTOR in fir't
cl... condition. b>.y sshs. long time
to pay. Cochran 1s" i 10 mi. northeast
Of. BrigRsdale. 8 mi. ~st of Keota.
Are your henz laying? Try feeding
them soma oysser shell and meat scraps
along with Cir grain. keota Elevator
for poultry feels.
shelIed corn. 4 2s-per cw... at Keota
elevator.
The Keota news., 1920-04-16
l,,lares II Not Right That Free.
dom Should Longer Be
Withheld.
4, FRANCIS OURToN HARRISON,
esvssnor. General 81 the Philippines.
(First Article.)

Ny six years ex.
perience ~ gov.
ern0r general Of
the Philippine In.
lands have con-
vinced me that the
Filipino people are
ready and at to
have their inde-
pendence. ! have
recommended to
Congress, ns well
~ to the executive
q d % I q ! stration. :
that independence
~ ---AAxl
The Keota news., 1920-04-16

) w. "s"' he granted.
As 10 the question Of the stability Of
government. I wish to say to the Am.
a,ean people upon my responsibility
. the Governor-general that In my
pinion there exists today In the Phil.
pp,ne Islands . stable government.
shich think should answer the re-
ssiremcnts laid down by Presidents
Grant and Mckinley. and ~ I under.
sand II. also BY Mr.. Root-namely. =
sosenment elected by the suffrage Of
tAe people. which u supported by the
people. which u capable Of maintain.
ns order and Of fulfilling its interna.
''caal obligations.
am very glad TO 60 on record m he.
ins entirely In sympathy with the us.
sintions Of the Filipino nation for In.
aependence.
! have recommended to Congress
'Ast In granting independence some
psorision b made similar to what II
taown as the Plat amendment in the
Treaty with Cuba, which restricts the
eO'llty Of Tho new republic In borrow.
he Of foreign governments and also
permits the United States to interfere
Nth the Affairs Of the new republic In
ea'e conditions Of disorder should he
found TO prevail. Such recommenda-
Hon does not come a an EXPIRE ssion Of
he views Of the Filipinos; II Is my
own view Of what would he desirable
10 secure Q feeling Of confidence and
satisfaction on the part Of all persons
Who have already invested money In
tne Philippines or who contemplate do
'hs SO In the near future.
Bnt II IL not right TINT independence
"self should longer he delayed.
by temperament, by experience. ny
financial ability, In every way. the
''mo'0W Filipinos are entitled to
'e free from every government except
VI their own choice. They are intelli.
gent enough to decide for themselves.
have found the native Filipino of.
"c!ai to be honest, efficient and ns en-
ab'e Of administe ring executive posi-
uons rs any men I have met anywhere
IN the world,
."eSe OmcSaIS are TO-DAY governing
'"o municipalities and fOrty-two
pFovnccs, economically, efficiently nnd
,or The good Of the entire people. They
"a'e native congress. including many
sfaduates Of Yale, Princeton. Harvard
."d other American universities. 9th
e' members are graduates of Santo To-
"as and other Philippine universities
ana In education and ability they COM
pdre fnvOrnbly with any I know.
lhey have leaders like Speaker U.s.
"ena Of the House OF Representatives
sao President QuexOn Of the Senate
"no would adorn any Office.
a Inc Philippines are away ahead OF
"e United States in successful govern
=" %eht ownership and operation OF pub
~ 9tllitieA -
The Keota news., 1920-04-16

Farmers Use Attractive Letter Heads
A. W. Hopkins of the Wisconsin Col
lepe of Agriculture believes that neat
wei. ll.wordcd letterhead is good kind OF
advertising for the progressive farmer.
..The name Of the farm" he says, lis
the big feature Of the well-pIsnned let
terhead. the product second. and the
farmers name third in importance. A
short, snappy. easily remembered s'o-
gan often adds to the force OF this let
ter advertisement"