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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
ATTEMPT MADE to-,
POISON FAMILY
Mr.. and Mrs. John McColl and
Son Seriously Ill After Eating
Pancakes Made from Package
Left on Porch; No Glue.

The most terrible thing it has
been our duty to report in the
Siftings- News is the attempt made
on the lives of one Of the most re-
spected families of Idaho Springs,
that of John McColl.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs Nc
Coll founda box of Aunt Jemimas
pancake -four on her porch, and
supposing it be sample package,
made pancakes from it the next
morning. They had no sooner
eaten the cakes than the three of
them-Mr. and Mrs. McColl and
their son-became deathly sick.
DIR. A. d. Fraser was Immediately
summoned, and by skillful efforts
brought them out of danger. The
doctor stated as his belief that the
flour contained too much poison
to cause their death. Today, tho
still i'll, they are improving and
believed to be fully out of danger.
No motive can be ascertained
for the attempted murder, as all
the members of the family are
especially we'll thought of and
none of them is known to have an
enemy. However, the fact that
the poisoned package was left on
their porch when no one else
received sample package, leads
to the belief that an attempt on
their lives was made.
1t is being investigated, and it
is hoped the guilty party will be
apprehended,
This is blow to Idaho Springs
people. who have always prided
! themselves on the peaceful attitude
of the community, and to think
that there is anyone in our little
city who is cowardly enough to try
to commit deed of this kindl
Had they been a family given to
mean and disagreeable ways
motive for the deed might possibly
be accounted for. but there are no
more accommodating people than
Mr.. and Mrs. John McColl.
The city is considerably stirred
up over the deed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
New Music Glass to
Be Organized Here

Miss Kate Colbert of Denver is
organizing a music class in Idaho
Springs, and mas already enrolled a
number of pupils. 1t is her desire
to have a large class, and tho she
returned to Denver today, she plans
to be here next week to complete
her work. She is an artist at the
piano, and if her teaching ability
measures up with her piano DEM
onstrations, she should have no
trouble in securing pupils. She
comes highly recon mended, and
1t is said that her vocal talent is
also unsurpassed, and she plans to
teach both vocal and piano. She
was at the Staver home while in
the city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
PROF. GREENE
RESIGNS POSITION
Superintendent of Schools Re-
signs to Take Higher Position
in Peru, Nebraska, State Nor
NAL; D. E. Clark to Fill Place.

1t was with genuine regret that
the people of this community
learned of the resignation of Prof.
Charles E. Greene as superintend-
|ent Of the city schools, which will
tsks sasss oxt. II sooa
after this date he and his family
will leave for Peru, Nebraska,
where he will have charge of the
training department of the state
normal school. This will be an
advancement for him and one
which he richly deserves, and
while his friends rejoice in his
good fortune, his departure is
deeply regretted.
This is the third term in the
schools of Idaho Springs for Prof.
Greene, and it is remarkable how
they have progressed under his
leadership. When he came here
they ranked low in the state, but
with his efficient system and hard
efforts they have been brought up
to fourth in rank. This is a record
worth while, and the people of
Peru are fortunate in securing his
services.
Mrs. Greene will be as greatly
missed as will her husband, for by
her sweet and unassuming ways
she has made wide circle of
friends, who are grieved at her
removal. In Presbyterian church
circles and in the Shakespeare club
she has been especially active, and
upon her occasional visits to Idaho
Springs she will ever find well
come among her friends.
The position of superintendent
will be filed by Prof. Duncan E.
Clark, who is now principal He
is very capable man, and the
board knew of no one who was
more thoroly able to FIJI the posi-
tion than he. Besides being fully
competent, he is especially well
liked by the students, and will be
able to keep the schools up to
their present standard. No one
has as yet been appointed 10 fill
Prof. Clark's place as principal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
IDAHO SPRINGS, COLO FRIDAY. 5 1920
New Baby Boy at
Robert McClelland Home

The cause of the extra smile
worn by Geo. E. McClelland late
Thursday afternoon was finally
accounted for when it was learned
that he had new grandson.
A fine baby boy was born at the
St Joseph hospital at five O'Clock
yesterday afternoon to Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert McClelland of Gree
ley. Mrs. McClelland and the new
arrival are getting along nicely.
Mrs. G.. E. McClelland has been
with them in Denver for several
days, but is expected home Satur-
day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
Owners of Mt. KelSo
Mine to Return in May

In writing to the Siftings-News
to have his subscription renewed
tor another year, H. E. Decker of
Palisade, New Jersey, states that
the Mount Kelso mine which is
owned by Mr.. Decker and b. J.
jeffrey, and located near Silver
Plume, will be re-opened and work
resumed the latter part of May,
when these gentlemen will return
from the east.
This is a properous and enter
prising mine, and is closed only
temporarily.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15

your pencils, tablets, and
small school supplies at the Sift-
ings-News Office. Right on your
way to school.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
Here Is What Idaho
Springs Is Able To DO

William A. Pipes, who came
here in August apparently in his
"last days. is splendid specimen
of what Idaho Springs can do for
people in i'll health. 1t was believed
by those who saw him then that
he could not possibly get well, but
he surprised us all by gradually
gaining, until, it is thought, in a
short time he will have regained d
his health completely.
He was regimental sergeant in
France and was about to be pro-
NOTED when he was gassed. He
spent many days in the hospital
and after being sent back to this
country, was for some time in the
Fitz-Simmons Army hospital at
Aurera. Colorado.
He intends to remain here, where
he has been so greatly benefited
in health.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
GOOD ROADS DAY
ON NEXT SUNDAY
Elks' Club Will Furnish Free
Transportation to Echo Lake
Road; Also Serves Hot Coffee !;
Bring Lunch, Pick and Shovel

The Elks are planning for an.
other Good Roads day, and have
chosen Sunday, Oct. II for the
work, and ask that all the people
icf Idaho Springs join them in the
lwush Ions, Fnors ilaY hsfore winter
sets in. They desire to complete
the work started on the road last
Thursday. and tie it into the main
road at the bridge.
This is splendid plan, so let's
all join them and make a real show
ing, and be sure to bring your
tools with you. Mr.. Kim ball has
promised to stake he road before
Sunday, SO that the grade can be
more easily followed. Get busy
aud line up for this work, for we
are the pioneer road builders, you
know, and we want to Keep up our
reputation.
The Elks will furnish hot coffee,
but each one is asked to bring his
own lunch. The women and chill
dren are invited to have a part in
the work, as they did so loyalty
last Tuesday.
Will you be one of the faithful?
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
'1zfa ~ Arrested f9r
Alleged Theft of Ore

Thursday. Oct. ID, before Jus.
tice of the Peace Jonn d. Wilkins,
Allen Wallace of east Miner street
was tried for the alleged theft of
ore, valued at about $50, from the
Silver King mine, owned by Henry
Bolthoff, on Oct. IL. The COM
plant was made by w. n. Barrick.
The man never denied taking
the ore, but stated that he thought
he was getting the ore from an
other place. Thr Silver King
mine Is located between Dumont
and Fall river.
Wallace was bound over to the
district court.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
Opera House Program
Beginning Sunday, Oct. II

Sunday and Monday-Special-
Mildred Harris Chaplin in Grace
Miller Whites story, "Polly of the
Storm Country
Tuesda and Wednesday-Elaine
Hammerstein in "Greater Than
Fame"
Thursday and Friday-Bryant
Washburn in "Sin of st. Antho-
ny" and Paramount Magazine.
Saturday-Pathe- Sylvia Brea-
mer and Robert Gordon in RE
spectacle by Proxy
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
from $50 to 300 were present to

from $50 to 300 were present to
help in the good work.
The Eihs will have a good
roads day" Sunday, and invite
everybody to join them in putting
another link in the chain.
Wednesday, Geo. K. Kimball
went over the work that was done
on the Chicago Creek road, and
found one bar, one pick and one
shovel. Owners may have same by
calling on him. he is also minus
two good picks and shovels, and
wishes that parties who took them
by mistake would return them.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
Our Assortment of Clear
Havana

Seed and Havana and domestic ci-
gars include the following we'll
known brands: Olinda, Ell Empo-
ria, Van Dyke, Harvester, Chan
cellor, Robert Burns, Tom Moore,
Muriel, M. and O., Dry Climate, La
Azora. Our stock OF cigarettes
consists of all the leading brands.
MCBRIDE's DRUG STORE.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
Another Real Estate
Transfer Is Made

Fred Sherr has sold to G. G..
Coleman of Colora do Springs his
two residences at 5l2 and SIG
Colorado street. Mr.. Coleman has
purchased these places for an
investment and Will improve them.
The sale was made thru the l.. A.
Hafer Investment company.
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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
NEARLY 300 HELP
IN ROAD PROJECT
People Work Diligently Getting
Road in Shape; Women and
Children Help; Work Extends
About One-fourth of a Mile.

Tuesday was a fair demonstra-
gtion of the genuine cooperation
of the people Of Idaho Springs,
when they turned out in large
numbers to answer the call for
help in starting the road connect
ing Chicago creek road with the
Mt, Evans highway. This route
will include beautiful Echo lake,
which many people of this CON-
mdnity have never seen.
At an early hour Tuesday men,
women, aud children, accompanied
by picks, shovels, etc., motored to
the Honest John mines, in which
vicinity they "hitched" their cars
and got ready for the days work.
Soon all were busy removing
stones and shoveling dirt and help
ing in any way they could. Idaho
Springs..certainly looked deserted
with nearly every business house
in the town closed, but one would
have had to have gone only few
miles up Chicago creek to ascertain
the cause for the stiffness OF the
atmosphere.
The Bureau Of Mines and Com
4~r ., undsr whoes auspices the
call was given. had appointed Mayor
EN-. Moscript and George:K.
Kimball to superintend the gath
ering of the crowd and the work,
and it was well done. Mrs. W. A.
Keelor, Mrs. Fl. E. Machel. Mrs.
Ella Roy, and Miss Abbie Petit
crew made such excellent hands at
the work that the men were almost
s'laid in the shade" when it came
to removing boulders and shoveling
dirt. ct has been suggested that
they be given positions on the
road work when the e. S. forest
service begins it's part of the
road.
1t is said that the first six miles
of the road work is the most
difficult, and the work Tuesday
extended about quarter of mile
up the grade. The people accom-
plished even more than was ex-
pected, and the good spirit that
prevailed among the workers dur
ing the entire day was remarkable.
Men of all stations in life donned
working clothes and put shoulder
to the wheel, with the one aim in
view--improving Idaho Springs.
Some who were unable to be pres
ent for the full day were kind in
conveying people to and from the
grounds, Hot Springs Jimmie"
being one of the foremost in this
position.
At lunch time everyone was re-
freshed with plenty of eats, which
gave new strength and vigor for
the afternoons work.
While a great deal of blasting
had been done previously, it was
necessary for more of it Tuesday,
and the people made themselves
absent very suddenly when this
number of the program was an
nounced. It was estimated that
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15

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The Denver Post has not raised,
and you can still get it for IS
cents per month delivered. Sub
scriptions taken at the Siftings-
News office. Phone Idaho 28-J.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1920-10-15
w. J. Hawke Improving
After an Accident

Friends of William j. Hawke
are pleased that he is getting along
so nicely after his accident at the
Moscript sawmill a few days ago,
when he broke a couple of ribs.
He was getting off Of his horse,
and stepped on some logs which
slipped, causing him to fall. He
is still confined to his bed, but is
getting along as we'll as can be ex-
pected.
Mrs. Mae Kruger and baby who
have been here most of the sum-
mer on visit to her mother, Mrs.
Martha Evans, and her sisters,
plan to leave Saturday enroute to
their home in st. Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
THE PROMISE OF A REDEEMER-
 WHY MADE, HOW FULFILLED

The Promise of a Redeemer. after the fall of our first parents, when God assured Adam that of the woman should be born One who would crush the head of the serpent. was the theme of the sermon by Rev. Myles P. Calvin at the high mass in St. Patrick s church Sunday. This promise. made through the excess of Gods mercy. was kept, after centuries of waiting, by the birth of the Messiah, Who was God in infnitude-sinee this was necessary to compensate for an offense of dlsobedience infinite in it's malice yet man in His nature, that He might have human capacity for suffering.
 That the Creator thus gave His creatures an opportunity to be re- stored to friendship with Him Should be the cause of gratitude commensu- rate with such a gift, as far as is hu- manly possible, while melting men to zeal in the promotion of all things which will bring about their salvation. To this latter end the Saviour has provided mankind church which teaches with authority, a sacerdotal ministry to interpret this teaching, and with the seven sacraments as channels to, grace.
 During the mass there was an espe- cially pleasing bass solo in the Creed Et Inearnatus, by John F. Doyle, the chorus taking u7 the theme for a cli- max that was exceedingly effective
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26

Berlin editors and authors subpoenaed as witnesses, among them being Count Won Reventlew of the Tages zeitung and Georg Bernhard of the Vossisehe ZeItung. He charged that President Ebert's mode of living was far from "Spartanlike" in its simplicity, and that the president was not showing the measure of reserve to be expected of German executive in the present situation.
 Both Herr Ebert and Herr Nosle, the defendant testified. had in fact permitted themselves. to be photo graphed in bathing trunks and had suggested the cartoon. while editors called upon to give evidence declared they failed to discover anything par ticularly ebiectjonable in the carica- lures.
 The court gave it's decision iE favor of the defendant editor after declaring 'picayunism out of place in modern Germany, in which freedom is sup posed to reign"
 President Ebert was cartooned as a wild bear. Herr Noske as an ape and Matthias Erzberger, the finance minis ter, as a chameleon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
GRANDMARcH LED BY
 LITTLE BRIDE AND GROOM

A little bride and groom who led the grand march were cunning fea- lures of pretty afternoon masque- rade given Friday at the Chamber of Commerce hall by the afternoon dane ing class of Mrs. William Ballantyne Penfeld.
 Dressed completely for their parts, little Lois Alexander was the bride and Allyn Brown, IT,, the groom with Laura May Alexander as the maid of honor The following were the mas querade costumes worn:
 Betty La Pierre, Red Riding Hood; Cora Freeman, gypsy; Katherine Bat tershy, Spanish; Franklin La Pierre, clown; Janice Richards, Scotch; Lu- ellie Perkins, Mistress Mary; Anna Rodier, Scotch; Rose Driscoll, Indian; Marjorie Hainey, fancy; Betty Me Cord, Bo Peep: Everard Lester, ghost; Richard .Macguire, Indian; Lester Armstrong; cowboy ~Gwendolen Jones. clown; Carl Sherman, Scotch; Laura May Alexander. dancing girl; Char Iotte Geer,- queen of hearts: Marion iAgnew, Indian; Lorraine Macpherson, clown; Dorothy Whitney. Dutch; Hell ena Crandall, French: Frances He neault, Japanese; Paul Driscoll, cow boy; George Risiey, farmer; Helen Risley,5 fairy Marie Atterbury. clown; Romaine Holdredge, knight; Louise Norman, jester; Merton Tubbs, clown; Loretta Allyn, Indian; Alberta Boardman, gypsy; Carl Cummings, clown; Althea Lewis, goddess; Phyl- lis Rocyskie. queen of hearts.
 In the evening Mrs. Penfields high school class had a masquerade.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
WHAT IS TO BE DONE WITH
 BUCKINGHAM MEMORIAL 2

What shall be the future of the Buckingham Memorial on Main street. the home of Sedgwick post, No. 1, G. A. R., is a question that is looming up before special meeting, of Nthe post called for Wednesday evening of this week.
 The question of the maintenance of the home and its future disposition has become an increasingly serious matter with Sedgwicl1 post in the last few years, it is understood. and the veterans now propose to go into the subject thoroughly
 Commander Orrin M. Price said Sunday evening that it was expected at the coming meeting to have very large attendance of the post members and to have everyone express his views on what should be done for the future. No immediate action will be taken, but the views of all will be thoroughly digested and out of the ad- vice that Is given at the meeting it is hoped to arrive at a course of action. Whatever Is done, Commander. Price said. the Grand Army veterans will want to be assured that they will have 9. post home at the Buckingham Me morial as long as they have use for one
 It is understood that R. O. Fletcher post of the American Legion would be very glad to have some arrangement made by which they could secure the building for their post home and it is probable that some proposition along this line will be presented from them at the coming meeting.
 SedgWick post of the Grand Army has owned the Buckingham Memorial as it's post home since the spring of 1898, having purchased it at that time with the desire to maintain this build ing, rich in it's historical associations as the home of William A. Buciing- ham. Conneetieut's governor during the Civil war
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
sEEvNTY-FouR PER CENT. IS
 WOOD WORKING co. DIVIDEND

The receivers final account and the division of the proceeds in the bank ruptcy of the New London Wood working Co. were presented in the superior court at the short calendar session. Friday by Frank B.. lawrence, receiver, and were approved by Judge John w Banks.
 Receiver Lawrence showed the fol- lowing from Feb 21. 1917 to Jan. 10, 1920. total receipts of s3g. in- cluding $24,975 from sale. of property; total disbursements of s20,S0490, in cluding s15,487:es, for mortgage and interest, leaving a cash balance on hand of $l2,Q7S.o2.
 This wifi be divided as follows: pre- ferred claims, $401.4S, receivership fees sS,6Oo attorneys fees $1,2Oo, ap- praisers' fees s10O, court expenses $50, dividend to creditors, "A per cent. On s9,o2542, amounting on settlement s67.73.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
FARM BUREAU DRIVE FOR
 MEMBERS IN FEHRtJARV

The month of February was selected for a membership drive by the New London county farm bureau at a meet Ing of the directors held here Satur- day afternoon in the farm bureau of- fee in the Thayer building. c. ], Abell, president, conducted the meet ing, which was held especially to con slder the membership drive in which t is the aim to raise $1,00e in the county in order that s6,o00 to S7 600 of national and state money may become bureau.
 Quotas for each town in the county have been determined upon and each town may choose whatever week if chooses in the month to conduct it's arNe The membership is at the rate ot $1 a year and it, is hoped to raise tha Whole amount needed through in- a4v2 dual memberships without depend lhg upon larger contributions.
 The general direction of the drive was placed in the hands of the finance committee and the home eeonofnies committee as follows: c. J. AbelI. Lepanop. C. l. Smith, Norwich. I. D, Avery North Stonington. c. I Ishister Norwich, and Miss Louise c. Hoya Norwich, finance committee. Mrs John r. Huntington, Norwich. Miss Cora Marsh, New London, Mrs. [ n Avery, North Stenington, Mrs. Frank Palmer. Fitehville, Miss Katherine Luddington, Lyme. Mrs. Billings T Avery, Ledyard, Miss Audrey. Gernon Norwich. Mrs. William Park, Hanover Mrs. F, s. Hitchcock. New London. and Mrs. C.. B. York, stonington home economics committee.
 The following are the quotas for the n East Lyme s15. Franklin ss5 GriswoIl Sg s20, Groton s75. Lebanon s7o I,adss ~ S29, Lisbon $15. Lyme s15. Monfvillt $5a, New London s30o. North Ston. ington $50 Norwich $500 Old Lyme s75 Preston s30 Salem s25, Snrague sa5 stoninSton sS5, Voluntown s1o,. Water.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
THRIFT WEEK SALES
 go noo AT DIST OEEiHF

During Thrift Week the sales of stamps in the Norwich pest office anounted to nearly $2,o00, and it is hoped the thrift habit will become permanent, The press columns and many prominent speakers during the past week have explained the neces- sity and the value of thrilt, and IL re- mains for the individual to receive the benefits which will follow it's practice. The government is eneour- aging it in every way possible and is continuing what is the most conven- tent system of saving. This is through the government securities, consisting of thrift and War savings stamps, and certificates sold in the postofnces and by their employees. The postmaster advises that you begin at once to ask your letter carrier, to supply you reg ularly even if only with a 25 cent
 thrift stamp and after the habit is ac-
 quired larger purchases will surely l follow
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26
NET EARNINGS OF MORRIS & co.
 PACKERS, FOR THE YEAR

Chicago, Jan. 25.-The net earnings of Morris and Company, packers, for the year ending November 1, 1919, were S703,6A1.95, according to the com pany's financial report to stockholders, made public tenisht. This represent ed a return of 125 per cent. on cap!- tai investment of s56,025,6S4, or less than one-e eighth of a cent on every dollar of sales, including by-products, the statement said.
 The companys volume of sales showed an increase over the previous year, it was stated, but profits de creased $3.5000e0.
 Edward Morris, president of the company. in a statement aaeompany- ing the financial report. said:
 'aThe poor showing that we have made in our business this year has been due te agitation against us, and the heavy decline in the price of our inventory products while under the process of manufacture"
 MT Norris said that additional bonds of $6,25a00 were issued during the year and that a large portion oi these had been purchased by enployes through a nrofit sharing plan. The employees who had become participa tors in this plan. he said, had receiv- cd checks equivalent to ten per cent of their subscriptions. and in view ot the fact that collections WITS not made on subscriptions until Sepfem Der. it had meant a return to them or money invested of more than sixty per cent
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-26

Howard secretary of the A. c. Swan company: William H. Donovan, mana ger Of the New London branch; AL fred c. Lillibridge. manager of the sales department; George w. Moore foreman of the repair department: Charles NJ Olson, manager of the garage, and George F. Adams, foreman of the painting department of the company. and burial took place in the family lot in Maplewood cemetery. A eommittal service was read at the grave by Rev. Mr. Strouse
 Among those present at tbe funera' were mourners from other cities and members of the organization to which Mir. Swan belonged. There were many beautiful floral tributes testifying te the high esteem in which MT. Swan was held by his friends.
 Undertaken Charles A. Gager. Jr. had charge of the funeral arrange ments.