The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-02-05
BIG SPRINGS NEWS

to be held at the Waterman hall, Fri
day night between Julesburg and Big
Springs, was postponed on account
of the numerous cases of the "flu" in
town.
The Ladies' Aid met on Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. w. X. Brown.
There were about thirty members
present. After an afternoon spent
in visiting and entertaining a short
business session was held, after which
refreshments were served by the hos
tesss. The next meeting will be held
at E. J. LaGrange's with Mrs. La
Grange as hostess.
| Mr.. Howard Morrison of Sidney,
Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Morrison.
A well attended dance was held at
the Waterman hall Saturday night.
The music was furnished by the
Julesburg orchestra.
Miss Faye Mack, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Mack, formerly of Big
Springs, and Wallace Armstrong of
Big Springs were united in marriage
at Omaha, Tuesday, Jan. 27. The
bride needs no introduction to the
people of the community, having
grown to womanhood in Big Springs
She graduated from the Big Springs
school and was a favorite with the
young people. The groom is also
we'll known and respected for his in
tegrity and ambitions. He was in the
military service for many months, and
is to be congratulated for his choice
of life partner. The young people
will make their home on farm north
Of Big Springs in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Armstrong have
the best wishes of host of friends
in this community, who wish them a
happy and prosperous life.
Mrss. Hopkins Smith of Julesburg
spent Thursday with her daughter,
Mrs. T. S. Moore.
The two daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams who live in the "Bee Hive"
are reported to have the flu. Many
families who are living in the same
building are also quarantines for this
reason.
Mrs. Charlie McAvoy died suddenly
at her home northwest of Big Springs
last Sunday, Feb. 2nd.
Mr.. Samuel Tigard of Dorchester,
Nebr.. is visiting in Big Springs at
present with his sister, Mrs. John
Morrison. Mr.. Tigard has been in
Idaho visiting with relatives and
stopped on his way home.
The teachers of the public school
spent the evening very pleasantly at
the home of Mrs. c. H. Chase last
Saturday.
William Theodore Aufrecht passed
away in hospital in Omaha We'd
desday, Jan. %, at four o'clock. Mr..
Aufrecht had taken car load Of cat
] tie and on his arrival in Omaha he be-
came the victim Of pneumonia and
was taken to the hospital. His wife
was summoned to his bedside and re.
mained with him until his death. Mr.
Aufrecht was "a years cid. He leaves
to mourn his loss, his wife and two
children, and numerous reltaives and
friends. The funeral was held at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon at the
Methodist church with Rev Parkin ir
charge.
| Mrs. F. H. Wolf and daughter Of
Lodge Pole spent Saturday with
friends and Big Springs.
Mrs. Bristol is improving rapidly
at this writing.
Russell Anderson, who has spent the
past week in Denver, returned home
this week.
| Mrs. J. F. Armstrong and daugh
ter Jane are spending a few days il
Missouri with relatives and friends
| The quarantine has been lifted from
the r. D. Brown home and the child
rem are again in school.
Mrs. Pete Klindt returned home ol
Monday, Jan. 26th. from the eastern
part of the state, where she has becl
Visiting with relatives and friends.
Mr.. Loren Root of Sedgwick was ;
Ebusiness visitor in Big Springs thi
week.
A basket supper will be held at IT,
Waterman hall on Thursday, Feb. II