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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-30
Where Coolidge Got His Ideas

A graduate of Amherst. who was ir
college with Governor Coolidge. both
of whom were pupils of Prof. Garman,
professor Of philosophy--a man who
Amherst men, at any rate. believe was
one of the greatest teachers this coun
try ever had-after receiving a copy OF
"Have Faith in Massac achusetts," wrote
back: isn't 1t wonderful to think OF
the enduring power of a teacher2 Here
is the philosophy of Prof. Garman
come to life after twenty five years,
speaking with the most powerful voice
that speaks IN America today"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
GOD BLESS ALL MINISTERS BUT
REMEMBER EDITORS.

"A child is born in the neigh
lorhood; the editor gives the loud
.unged youngster and the happy
parents a send-off and gets 5000
1t is christened and the minister
gets So and the editor gets 5000
The editor bushes and tells a dozen
lies about the beautiful and accom-
plished bride The minister gets
$40 and piece of cake and the
editor gets S100, In the course
of time she dies; the doctor gets
from SIS to 500, the minister gets
perhaps another IS, the undertaken
gets from SIS to 5000, the editor
prints an obituary two columns
long and card of thanks and gets
5000. No wonder so many coun-
try editors get rich. Have you
paid your subscription Gibson
burg, Derrick, Ohio.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
his page used for Elizabeth
Exclusive
7 his
Exclusive

Mr., aud Mrs Evan Mayberry aut-
oed to Denver Monday.
Miss Hattie Hoover entertaine 4
her mother and brothers Sunday.
G. A. McCracken was Denver
business visitor Thursay of tbs.
week.
Mr.. ]. II. Jones of Ebert Waite |
at the home OF his daughter. Mrs. G.
F. Wight, and attended the funer,
of the late Miss Hannah Jones o.
Monday.
The recent wind and snow OF Tuea-
day was somewhat of joaner to me
torlsts travelling the Elizabeth-Kin-
wa Highway. The snow had drift
ted into the roads in places causing
them to be impossible without tn
aid OF shovels
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
Elizabeth, Colo

There was no school last Wednes-
day in District No. 35, because the
teacher, Miss Williams was indis-
posed.
Several of the schools will be
closed Thursday and Friday. on ac-
counnt of the teachers examinations
in Kiowa.
VIM. McCauley was taken to Colo
RADIO Springs last Thursday and un-
.derwent an operation. Friday. He
is rcpotred doing well.
We are indebted to Miss Williams,
teacher in District No. 35, for a por-
tion of these items, We appreciate
this cooperation, as 1t is very hard
to get the news of that neighbohhood
Some pretty cool weather lately,
but wont do any harm.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE.

Miss Hannah Jones was born In
Pennsylvania, of Welsh parentage
over eighty one years ago. While
still young woman she assumd the
responsibility of taking care of her
brothers children, OF which the fol-
lowing survive her:
r. M. Jones, Chicago; Mrs. w. T.
Dougherty, Long Beach, California;
G. l.. Jones, Clarksburg, West Va;
and another nephew in Mississippi
She also mothered Herbert Wilson
Ia nephew well known by many here
She came to Colorado nearly fifty
years ago and taught various schools
for many years near Parker, Castle
Rock, Ebert and Elizabeth. She
finally homesteaded a place in the
pines, which she loved so we'll, not
far from the Morgan-Lamont Ranch,
where she lived alone or near by for
about thirty years.
She also, leaves an aged sister,
Mrs r. C. Manning of Parkersburg
West Virginia. None of these rela-
tives were able to attend the funeral
r For sometime she has been in
failing health and always apprecia-
ted the assistance and hospitality of
her numerous friends and neighobrs
She was taken to a hospital In Dem
yer on December End, where she
quietly passed away to the Great
Beyond, on December 9th, at p. m
She was alway a very active per-
con, well educated; indeed, kind.
generous and sympathetic; one who
fully trusted in her Maker and the
Life hereafter.
She lived long useful life in our
community, loved and admired by all
and finally laid At Rest next to her
neiee, Nora Jones, at Elizabeth. Col
orado, on December 18th. 1920.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
FONDIS ITEMS.

There was surprise party last
Wednesday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Monk. 1t being
Mr.. Monks birthday. Those pres
ent had a fine time.
Saturday evening a surprise par
ty was given in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Boyd. The evening was
very pleasantly spent with musing
games, etc The same evening
there was a party in honor of Cliff
ford Casey, so last week was a liv-
lily one in social circles
Monday morning as the coal mines
wose coming from Calhan in sepa-
rate cars Mr.. Wells lost cotnroll of
his machine at the bridge, two and
one-half miles south of Fondis. The
car tore through the railing and
plunged to the creek bed, eleven
feet below. Mr. Jenks, who was
ahead, continued to Fondis unaware
of his partners mishap. and after
waiting awhile for him to apear
went back and found him pinned un-
der the overturned car. Inevidible
as it may seem, he was not very
seriously hurt, though badly bruised d
and shaken up. He was taken
back to Calhan for treatment.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
ELIZABETH NEWS.

Merry Christmas, Dear Readers.
Mrs. l. L. Hammond returned from
Denver Saturday evening.
Prof Ratliff was Denver pas
senger last Saturday morning
Mrs Jas. Rafferty, returned home
from a visit TO Denver Saturday.
Give him a Spotlight for Xmas
Morlan- Metzger Motor Company.
Mr.. Ingrim returned Monday
from a few days visit to the big
city.
The Misses verna and Lila Phil.
lips were Denver visitors last Sat
urday.
Mr.. o. p. Philips and brother OF
Ebert vicinity were visitors In Eliz-
aheth Tuesday.
John Hammond is very IL with
pneumonia, having contracted same
from slight cold.
Mrs George Mcclellan was very
III this week, suffering with an 81.
tack OF tonsilitis.
Mrs, H.. e. Mcmillan was a Den
yer visitor last week, returning home
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Esther Dill and Mrs. w. W
Weller returned from visit to Den
vcr Saturday evening.
Michelin Tires have been reduced
See us for new prices Morlan-
Netzger Motor Company.
III you want the best Box of Candy
in Ebert Cuonty; You can get it in
Elizabeth at c. L. Thompson's Drug
Store.
Mr.. II. F. Raketraw will hold a
public sale OF his personal property
at his ranch seven miles southwest
Of Elizabeth on Tuesday, Decmeber
21.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
w. F. Ahi was a Kiowa visitor

w. F. Ahi was a Kiowa visitor
Wednesday
Ern Boston delivered a herd OF
cattle to Parker Wednesday.
Better do that Christmas buying;
only on week before the "25th'.
Mrs G. S. kirkpatrick is nursing
at the Hans Larsen home in Elbert.
r. L. Glow of Denver was an Eliz-
abeth visitor Thursday OF this week.
Mr.. C. w Reed and daughter, Miss
Ethel were Denver visitors Wedne1-
day.
Joseph Eisenberg has been under
the weather for few days this week
suffering with bad cold.
Mrs VIM. Pfost has been busy tho
past couple OF weeks, training the
little tots. preparatory to giving a
Christmas program at the Church
next Friday evening,
You can always have faith in the
fact that what our local advertisers
say and quote. is considered for your
DtHtUt. Wien cFci ycb
can, home industry. Build up your
town and community by boosting in
this way.
The cold weather of Tuesday was n
an extravagant day for Ed Apple,
cur local rural mail carrier. Ed
became stalled on a hill. while max
ing the north route, unable to move
he went for help but short distance
away; upon returning found his mo-
tor frozen and the motor head brok-
en-. and together with the rough
roads, snow and ice. caused one OF
the front wheels to work loose on its
bearings. which cut out an axel. Ed
was compelled to put up for the
night at the Nelson ranch and was
hauled to town the following day
behind team.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
Elizabeth Nero. Co.,

the farmers and the boys and girls
club members, each looking for the
best to be had in the fields, the first
State Farm Bureau Corn Show will
be a wonderful surprise to the people
of Colorado and visitors from other
states. 1t will prove that Colora-
do is now and forever on the map
as part of the worlds greatest corn
belt"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friend.
and neighbores for their Kindness AM
sympathy in our sad bereavement
Mrs, Annie Leach and daughters
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17

Another thing that makes the sugar
bowl shrek in terror is the gooseberry
pie.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17

1t taxes a great deal in this sugar
famine to make man feel lump In
his throat.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1920-12-17

No place looks as uninviting as the
headquarters of defeated candidate.
, 1920-06-16
KILOGRAMS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

~ ~ "
Paris, June 18th. The Conference of
Ambassadors, presided over by NJ. Cam
bon, considered a report on the negotia-
tons which are proceeding in Paris be-
tween Poland and Germany. 1t ap-
proved of the plan of the Supreme Coun-
Gil concerning rolling material in Europe
and examined a request by Greece for
admissio to the Danube Commissions.
Paris, Jure 18th. The London cor
respondent Of the Temps" telegraphs
that the situation regarding the mission
of NJ. Krassin become difficult if the Soviet
persists in making no reply to the terms
formulated by Mr.. Lloyd George on the
31st May.
+. Rome. June 18th. -Advices from Az
Iona report that the Italia troops have
evacuated Montenegrin territory.
Trieste, June 12th.-Violent demon
stratio0s have occurred here in protest
against the sending of troops into
Albania.
Cairo, June 18th. An attempt against
the life of the President Of the Council
was made today by bombs, which how
ever failed in their object. Three persons
were wounded.
Berlin, June 18th. -He"r Muller has
dc clined to form a Cabinet, in conse-
quence of a check by the Independents.
President Ebert has summoned Herr
, 1920-06-16

Paris, June 12th.-The Petit Journ-
al" states that the decrease in the tour
ist traffic in Switzerland is causing a
marked reduction in all branches of bus
mess and an important diminution in
experts. Q
Paris, June 12th.-The Press unani-
mously state that the climax of the high
cost of living in France has been passed
and that a decline in the prices of food
and live stock is general throughout
France, especially in the South East.
Rome, June 18th. The Albanians on
the sixth instant began isolated actions
in the regions Of Janina and Tepelini,
where the Italian garrisons offered a
desperate resistance, giving way only
to superior numbers. A detachment
at GiOrni capitulate, but the other gar
risOns delivered violent coInter-attacks
the Alpini, III extricating the front to.
wards Avlona, surrendering from a
heavy rear fire. The Italian inhabitants
of Avlona, having arrested and deport-
ed a thousand Albanians, the Albanians
in reprisal shot their Italian prisoners.
Trieste June, 18th. Quiet has been
restored here and the reinforcements for
Alabama have embarked without furth-
er incident.
Paris, June st h.-General Essad Pas
ha Head of the Albanian delegation in
Paris, shortly after leaving his motel was
confronted on the str ct by a young man
who fired two shots from a revolver into
his chest, the General collapsed & was
taken to his room, where he died short
ly ffter. The murderer was arrested by
a waiter OF the hotel q was taken before
the Police, where he was found to be an
Albanian subject, named Rustem Avez
who had arrived in Paris on the 31st.
May to study teaching. He declared
that he had not premeditated the crime,
but recognizing the Albanian Dictator,
& finding himself in his presence, he
acted spontaneously, provoked by the
sufferings that Essad Pasha had brought
upon Albania.
Rouen, June 18th. Great celebrations
in honour of Joan of Arc commenced
here today, amid popular ~rejoicings,
the City being gaily decorated. The
British & Belgian Govts., upon the in
v"itation of France, are participating off
cially in the fetes.
Rome, June 13th-The "Epoca'' learns
that in consequence of Commissariat diff
f%iculties the Italian garrison at Tepelini
was compe lied to surrender to the in
surgents.
Berlin, June 18th. President Ebert
has issued a decree raising the state of
Siege in the Ruhr Basin from the 18th.
inst. and also in Silesia.
Paris limo 18th from Ror-
, 1920-06-16

aareport published by a Japanese paper
announcing a counter-revolution in Rus
STA, officials declare that no confirmation
of this has been received. It is however
stated in official circles that since the
18th instant the French wireless stations
have been receiving from Moscow only
incOmprehensible radio messages, and
that last evening only indecipherable
messages in Russian were received.
Saint Thomas, June 15th.-A fire oc-
Cured early this morning, destroying
the building used as the storeronm of
the Bay Rum Establishment of Messrs. d.
0. Bornn & Sons. In the building were
stored casks of Bay Rum and alcohol etc.
valued at several hundred dollars. Both
the building and stock were covered by
insurance.
NEW YORK. June 18th 1920.
Flour, Blended Clears St. Lawrence I>rand
pr. brl. S13.75
Meal, kilndried per 100 TBS $3.50
New Seasons Pork per brl. S42.OO
Heavy Mess Pork per Dbl. $42.O 90
Sugar---Crystals maximum per 100 lbs.
Molasses Sugar $50 test, no quotation.
Cotton, Mlddllng Upland, at Liverpool
per lb. 27 36--1OOd.
Exchange, New York and London, 60
days sight $3.50
Exchange New York and London, sight
So Is
LONDON, June 18th 1920.
Sugar-Demerara Crystals, free of Govt.
controD duty paid per cwt. 145s. Cd
1905. Cd.
Sugar Muscovado, free of Govt. control
price for June) duty paid per cwt. 142s. Sd
German Beet $500 fob. no sales
White Java sugar elf United Kingdom
lbs. Cd.
.Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal.
Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red nrr
'cwt 1905, Cd. 1855. Cd.
Cottoc. Medium Fine Sea Island, at Liz,
erpool per ID. nominal
Bank Of England rate of Discount per
cent. Z.
COnsOls AZ.
Three per cent rentes in Paris Fcs. Sc. rs.
Moscovado Govt. controlled prices for
June duty paid 1875. Cd.
Moscovado free of Govt. control duty
paid HOS. Cd. 1905. Cd.
, 1920-06-16

According to a telegram published in
this issue from St. Thomas reports the
destruction by fire on the morning of the
18th. inst, of the Bornn's bay rum store
room. Some stock is said to have
been saved, but particulars are scanty.
, 1920-06-16

The Raporel Line boat S. S. Georgiana
Weems is being looked for in this harbor
today or tomorrow according to adviees
from New York re her departure.
, 1920-06-16

These professionals satisfied the audience
as to their skill in the trapeze etc., and
nom would be averse to seeing them
again. 1t is to be regretted, however,
that their performances formed only a
part of the programme the half of which
WAS made up of moving pictures of a
tame sort that appeared to d~isappoint the
house, a large number of the audience
leaving when they came on. With all
due respect to the management which it
is believed had the public entertainment
in mind when arranging the programme,
1t is suggested that the Gilmore perform
ers be asked to give an exhibition; of
their own exclusive acts which being
rare in this island will be more favor
ably patronized and rebound to more
general satisfaction.
The schooner Creole arrived this morn
ing with St. Thomas mails, and will be
dispatched tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock
on the return. trip.
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the Russian, Greek, italian and Slavic
languages. Some of these .combina-
lions contain the best part Of the al
phabet and defy pronunciation, let
alone spelling.
Occasionally a clever man makes
capital Of a peculiar name, as the
man named Easum, who once adver-
tised "Easum's pills" oil over town.
But us n rule the odd name which sug-
gests amusing comparisons is regard
ed as something to put up with, like
awkward hands or q stiff neck.
Most names brought to court for re-
vision are surnames. Now and again,
however, a Christian name. which has
worried the owner, like an old man
Of the sea, is happily discarded. It is
hard to get the point Of view Of par
ents who give their children ridiculous
names merely to crafty an override
veloped Of humor.
FATHERS Little Joke.
A governor Of a certain state, by
name Hogg, will always be remem-
bered for the fact that he named his
two daughters lima and IRA. At least
one Of these girls, we are told, mar
ried early, thereby spelling the point
of the fathers little Joke.
Still more outlandish is the record
in British history Of a father who de-
sired to name his child Beelzebub.
When the boy was brought to church
to be christened the bishop refused to
bestow the name upon him, saying 1t
waS not q fit name to be sanctioned by
the church.
The process Of changing an unde-
slrable name is simple. Here in Wash
ington all you have to do is to file q
petition with the Supreme court of
the District of Columbia, saying II
wastes too much of your friends time
to call you by your proper name, o.
whatever reason you may have for the
change. You must swear that you are
not abandoning your old name tc
avoid debts or any demands, against
you. Then you have a notice of the
change Of name printed in a local
newspaper once a week for three
weeks. At the end Of that time, II
nobody comes forward to object-ani
nobody ever does-the court formally
grants your petition and you go forl
with whatever name you have picked
out. Considering how easy 1t is, w
wonder that there are so many peoplt
with names that are unmelodious Il
say the least.-Frederic A. Haskin, II
Chicago Daily News.
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alter NAMES TO
AVOID. .R|D|GULE
Washington Lawyer Says Bust
ness Has Been Humming
Ever Since War.
MANY GERMAN NAMES SHED
Some Are Turned Into English
Equivalents and Others Are Re-
placed by Plain American Names
Simple to Make Alteration.

Westinghouse young mar dropped
into a lawyers office here the other
day.
II want to change my NAME" he
said sadly. I'm a locksmith. l have
my name on the doOr-B. Ware-and
customers are always cracking Jokes
and pretending to be afraid Of me.
People even come in just to make
silly puns and take up my time"
"Why don't you write your first
name outY suggested the attorney.
ooh, that would be worse. My
names Barry Ware-it sounds like
bow-wow."
The lawyer drew up a petition for
the young man, to be called Barry
Ward, and In three weeks the change
was effected to the clients Joy.
Many German Names Changed.
The lawyer who told us this story
q Y business in changing names has
been humming ever since the wal.
Families who had been in this coun-
try for four generations, and who
prided themselves on their American
qualities, woke up in 1915 and 1917
to find their German sounding pat
ronymics were regarded with disfa-
vor, If not with suspicion. There was
just one remedy, and q great many
took 1t. German names were legally
turned into English equivalents. or
were replaced by plain American
Smith, Carter or Johnson.
In some cases, owner Of German
names desired changes us a means of
showing they were not hyphenated
Americans. In others, 1t was a matter
of business. Such name as Kaiser
and Hindenburg, the owners stated,
were injur1ng their trade, as Amer1-
ans regarded them as German firms
and prejudiced by war assocla-
tons.
Names besides those Of German
sound sometimes have an undesir-
able effect on business. Such names
seem to be discarded by their owners
In greater qumbers than ever before,
These are chiefly the masterpieceA Of
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Leap Year Cupid Aid.

Lexington, Ky.-In order to encour
age matrimony and assist lovelor1
girls to find "~soulmates," Moses Kauf
man, postmaster, has established +,
'1eap year Cupid bureau" It is bein,
worked overtime, too. Kaufman ha;
issued a notice for all bachelors AM
widowers in line for leap year pro
posals to register with him.
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PREMIUM LIST
STEELE CO.. FAIR
No entry fees will be charged.

No entry fees will be charged.
All Exhibitors must pay admission 10
grounds, except men actually in charge Oh
stock.
All persons holding Life Memberships
will be admitted to the grounds free;
Parties holding concessions will haVe
to be quiet during Program. -,
All prize-winning animals that can be
led. drawn or follow the dam, must APP
pear in the parade Wednesday afternoon,
June 30.
Blue Ribbon indicates first premium;
Red Ribbon, second premium.
No premium ribbons or tags to he re-
moved from Exhibits until after the Fair
is over.
All Exhibits to be in place not later
thar IL O'Clock (noon) Monday. June 2S.
No exhibits to be removed before
Wednesday evening. except in case OF
non-rrize winners in live stock classes,
which may be removed after six o'clock,
Monday. tune %. Any violation of this
rule will forfeit premium.
The management will use all care pos
sible with Exhibits, but will not be re-
sponsible for loss or injury to any article
or animal.
Parties holding concessions on grounds
are subject to approval of the States At
tOrney, and such parties will forfeit
money advanced for concession if same
is illegal.
mitted on the fair grounds.
The Board of Directors will meet on
Wednesday. July II. to audit bills, and
all bills against the association must be
in at that time or they will not be paid
until the next meeting of the Directors
Exhibits not listed in this Premium list
will he given ribbons only.
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Besides prizes each child who brings a
creditable exhibit to the Fair will receive
a gold enameled pin. Manual training
articles must be a product of this year.
The school that has the best general
exhibit will receive Il picture.
Sincerely,
AAGOT RAAEN,
co. Supt. of Schools
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SPECIAL PRIZE
Best Display for Farmers Club

Best Display for Farmers Club
CLASS "i"-scHooL DEPARTMENT
Observation-Disclosures Raaen
The following is a list of schools and
individuals who won prizes at the Steele
County Fair. July 3 and 4, 1919.
COUNTRY SCHOOLS
Manual Training
First Priae-Iickert Schools
Second Prize-New Bergen School :,
Third Prize-Loyal Nredahl, Westfield
CITY SCHOOLS
Manual Training +
First prize-Hope Schools
Second ~PriZe-Finlcy Schools
ALL SCHOOLS
First Prize-Myrtle Bjerke, Newburgh
Second rrizc-Gina Bjerke, Newburgh
School Aprons
First Prize-Margarct Olson. Beaver
Second Prize-Ruth Johnson, Westneld
Third Prize-Lillian Malmin, Sharon
Schools
Second Prize-Agncs Bjugstad, Frank
Third Prize-Agnes Bjugstad, Frank
crochetins
First Prize-Evelyn Ovrid, Newburgh
Second PriZc-Amy Ovrid. Newburgh
Third Prize-Mabel Peterson. Finley
Schools
Tatting
First Prize-Pauline Leslie. Sharon
Schools
Second Prize-Myrtle Carlson. Finley
Third rrize-Eleanor Wright, E%dendale
Doll Clothes
First Prize-vivian Holt. Blabon
Second Prize-Thea Brager. New Ber-
Third Prize-Dorothy Ernst, Colgate
Schools
Second Prize-Margaret Witness, Fin
ley Schools
CITY SCHOOLS
LIST End Bird
Manual Training ------$5.00 $500
Domestic Science ------ 500 800
RURAL SCHOOLS
Butter. / Id. Jars ------ $50 100 5 rs
Manual Training ------ 300 200 LOO
ALL SCHOOLS
Knitting. any article 100 Is sc
School Dresses -------- 1.50 100 Ia
kimono Night Gowns rs so .25
Darning. stockings 80 $50 LOO Is
Crocheting. on any arti-
Gle 100 IS 81
Tatting on any article LOO ia pa
Doll Clothes ------ rs so pa
Work Bags. any kind = 100 IL SO
Pieced Quilts --------- LOO rs sc
Patching. on any gar
ment Observation-Disclosures 1.UU 80 .5U
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The II should worry crowd are
preparing for a hungry winter by
laying in a full line Of silk shirts. .