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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
SAILOR lin" WHITE HIRE.
Strong Man Of the Navy Giving Exhibit
tions in Wilmington for Two Days.

strong Man OF the Navy living kHhibi-
tions in Wilmington for Two Days.
Sailor Jim" White, the strong man n
tho Navy. is in Wilmington today and r.
morrow and will exhibit bis proves
Some Of tho feats performed by Sailor
White are bonding pinch bars and wagon
axles around his neck pulling n two and
one-half ton truck with his teeth. and
bending large size nails and spikes double
Sailor White is looked on aa = muscular
prodigy, because n his weight ~ the
present time he weighs h32 pounds md =
FIVE feet, Six inches tall he has been y the
Navy since 1912 and his feats u strength
have attracted attention wherever he has
gone Today a. noon be viii zive IN -.
hibition N front of the main gate u ne
Harlan plant This evening ~ 30 he viii
stage another exhibition ~ The Cour'
House Tomorrow ~ MON ho will perform
~ Front and Adams streets, md vii sfagc
another exhibition tomorrow evening 81
Fifth and Market streets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
Home From Camping Trip.

Harold Walmsley, Charles Morford and
Albert o. ii. Grier, Jr., have returned
from camping trip on Drawyers' Creek.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07

Lost something2 Try classified ad-
vertisement IN Every Evening.-Adv.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25

sixth grade 26. seventh and sighGh
grades 81. In the first, sseoa1,
fourth and seventh and eighth gra4se
there is very little room for increased
enrolment. During the past tWe
years the records show that the seheol
has increased from twenty five to
thirty pupils each year. Thus it b
clear that additional room must be
provided to take care Of the growth of
our public schools.
There are 282 children wanting to
play in a play-room which is 29hxN
feet in dimensions. which is made
quate quarters for such purpose. An
average of eighty children bring their
lunches to school. and at the present
time there is only facilities for the
seating of fifty in the lsnch room.
The problem of remedying the sit
uation which now confronts our
schools in the matter of taking care
of the increased enrolment for the
next year was thoroughly discussed at
the meeting Friday evening. This is
an important question and one in
which all of our citizens should be in
terested.
A larger attendance is urged at the
next meeting of the Parent Teachers
Association which will be announced
in due time. This organization has
for its purpose the betterment of our
schools and should receive the hearty
cooperation of the community as a
whole.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
CITIZENS RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONDITIONS WHICH
EXIST IN COMMUNITY

grounds in Julesburg, the same to be
ready for the 1921 tourist season, and
not be content to see another year
pass by without such a needed enter
prise? And there is a movement now
on foot for a public library;then there
is the public rest room, etc. We could
go on enumerating many needed enter
prises which could be secured if the
citizens of the community as whole
would become interested enough to
do some active work, each and every
one of them. Remember this town is
just what we make it.
We have a Julesburg Community
Club and this organization needs re-
juvenating. This is not in particu-
lar a slur on the officers as they
should not have to bear the brunt of
the burden-they should only do their
part. Are they receiving the coop
Grafton they are deserving or in order
to make the Community Club Give
and wideawake organization We
leave that up to the citizens who have
their interests here The Community
Club should be reorganized at an early
date and new "Pep" inserted for the
material benefit of Julesburg and
community. We believe that most of
YOU will agree with US on this sub
iect, and we want it understood
strictly that there is no malice in our
criticism.
The writer has spent considerable
time in community work here in the
past several years and we are willing
and ready to join with the Boosters in
an active campaign to make Jules
burg grow and take on more civic
pride. We've got the best town in
this whole section, with wonderful re-
sources, and some of the finest people
in the world live right here. All that
is needed is more "Pep" and "Pull-
Together" spirit, so what is to hinder
US from making things move along
in community matters at lively gait?
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
D i Z? |?

No doubt there has been consider
able interest manifest in this COM
munity since the announcement last
week that geologists and oil experts
had been here and were investigating,
testing and analyzing the formations
in the river bottoms, particularly at
the Sid Huntley farm east of Jules
burg with a view of ascertaining just
what the prospects are for striking
oil in the event that test well was
put down.
Nothing startling has developed
during the past week with the possible
exception that preliminary steps have
been taken towards the organization
of local company to be affiliated
with r B. Bfaddick and Nelson & Co.,
Denver men who are interested in pro-
noting the project. Coincident with
this six men were selected by the Den
yer men to serve in the capacity as
officers and directors Of local COM
pany. These men are: Finley Dye,
Ralph Rozell, C. S. Deily, c. M. Rolf
son, w. ]. Mccoy and P. r. Mcdowell.
However, nothing definite has been ac-
complished as yet in forming COM
pany and we are frank to state that
the local men who have been selected
have not given their consent to associ
ate themselves with the company or
cooperate with the project until fur
ther investigation of the legitimacy
of the proposition is made.
1t is agreed by practically all of the
citizens of this section that test
well would be a good thing, and a
large number are willing to subscribe
to such project purely upon specu
lative nature, but most of us do not
wish to donate to any stock selling
scheme which has for it's purpose none
other than that of bleeding the COM
munity of large amount of money
which would benefit the stock sales
man and underwriters only. This is
Just what the local men who have
been named as directors wish to guard
against, for the protection of their
fellow citizens as well as themselves.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
FRICkEL ACQUIRES Me-
NISH INTERESTS in THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

loans S555, 900, these figures showing
a very remarkable growth.
Mr.. Frickel, the new president. has
been in the banking business for the
past seventeen years, having been con-
nected with the McNish interests for
thirteen years. He came here from
Omaha and Wisner, Nebr. He has
made host of friends during his
residence here, both in business and
social way, and is regarded as very
CAPABLE and conservative business
man, and through his efforts in the
management of the First National
Bank the policy of taking care Of this
institutions customers and friends
has been adhered to, which has prov
en- very popular in this community.
Mr.. Frickel informs US that this pO-
licy will be continued in the future as
in the past.
The First National will now be
owned and managed by all local men,
and the future for this stable and pro-
gressive institution is indeed bright.
While we regret to see our friend
Jesse C. McNish relinquish his inter
ests here, we are indeed glad to ex-
tend congratulat tions to the new presi-
dent. In addition to Mr.. Frickel,
some of this community's most prom
inent and substantial citizens will be
associated with him as officers and
directors of the First National. they
being C. F. Parker, C. W. White, B.
D. Parker, Jr., C. F. Schroeder and
E. S. Eastlack These men are all well
and favorably known here.
The following is the list of the new
officers and directors: President,
Jacob Frickel, Jr.; Vice-president, c.
+. Parker; president, C. W..
White; Cashier, c. F. Schroeder;
Asst. Cashier, f. S. Eastlack; Direct
or, B. D. Parker, Jr.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
NEWSY NOTES
FROM SEDGWICK
CO. HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday is Thanksgiving and no
school will be held that day or on Fri
day.
Prof. Rowland warned the high
school students in assembly Tuesday
themselves to any disease. We may
be examined by the health officer so
as not to let any disease get into the
school any more than can be helped.
This week ends the second six
weeks period.
Last Friday the Seniors challenged
the rest of the school for foot ball
game. The losers were to give the
winners feed after the game with
Holyoke Thanksgiving. The Seniors
won by the score of 33 to 0.
Thanksgiving Day we journey to
Holyoke to play them return game
of foot ball 1t will be remembered
that they beat US here the first game
of the season but we are going to turn
the tales on them. Everybody come
and root for Julesburg.
Miss Smith will spend Thanksgiv-
ing in Denver.
Miss Harriet Burne of Chicago. a
government official, was Miss Gala
gher's guest over the week end.
Several members of the faculty will
be guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Vaught on
Thanksgiving.
Philena Frederick underwent very
serious operation last Monday for ap-
pendicitis. We all hope she will soon
be with US again.
During the last week the Fresh
men classes have been taking tests.
We hope our cards will show improve
ments. Most of us received high
grades in algebra and history.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
BANK IN "BRAND NEW
CLOTHES";; OPENING TO
BE HELD SATURDAY

The Parker Brothers Land Co., max
ing the present room over twice as
large. The entrance at the corner
has been changed, and a large Bed
ford stone entrance in the center Of
the building is a very pleasing i'm
provement. The large plate glass
windows are adorned with ornamental
copper lattice work at the top, show
ing the outside of the building off in
splendid style. Going inside to the
large lobby is found tile floor and
comfortable window seats. Then the
eye is attracted by the new mahogany
fixtures which are of the latest de-
sign. The walls are artistically dec
grated and back of the cage and
throughout the rear the floor is COW
cred with Battleship linoleum. Then
there is the elaborate beam ceiling
which gives a rich effect.
The arrangement is as convenient
as could be possible. At the front to
the left of the lobby is the presidents
office, this being adjoined by q pri-
vate office. Ample room is provided
for the work room. In the rear 10 the
left IS fitted up commodious direct
or's room, and in the rear to the right
is the customers room with large
table and chairs. The vault has been
equipped with new steel fixtures and
new complete set of safety deposit
boxes. In fact these new and modern
quarters are complete in all their
appointments.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25

A deal of considerable importance
and interest to the citizens Of Jules
burg and community has been con-
summated during the past week, the
result of which means that Jacob
Frickel, Jr., who has been vice-presi-
dent of the First National Bank in
Julesburg for the past three years,
has acquired the Jesse C. McNish in
terests in the First National. which
means the control of this institution.
As a result of this transaction a
change in the officers and directors
has been affected. Mr.. McNish re-
tires as president after having been
identified with the First National for
the past three years as owner OF
large block of stock and as president.
Mr.. Frickel becomes president OF the
institution, a position well deserved,
as a great deal of credit is due him
for the phenomenal growth h-made since
1917, at which time he became ldentl-
fled with the First National.
In March, 1917, the controlling in
terest Of the First National was pur-
chased by Jesse C. McNish, John Mel
len and Jacob Frickel, Jr. Mr.. Nc
Nish, who is prominent banker IN
the Middle West, being connected with
some fifteen other banking instltu-
tions, was never active in the man
agement of the First National, and
did not make his residence here.
John Melen acted as president during
his stay here of about six months, and
Mr., Frickel was the cashier. Upon
Mr.. Mellen's retirement from the
presidency, Mr.. McNish became presi-
dent and Mr.. Frickel vicepresident
and active manager, position which
the latter has served in with credit.
In 1917 the deposits of the bank were
$3.50 900 and loans s95,OOo while to-
day the deposits are S524,Co0 and
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25

The local men have submitted a
concrete proposition to Messrs. Brad
dick and Nelson, the Denver men, and
up to this time the same has not been
accepted, although a meeting will be
held the first of next week at which
time we are informed a decision will
be made. The proposition as submit
ted by the local men is Of such ma
ture that in the event of its acceptance
the project will be put over on a clean
legitimate basis, and the results will
be that either enough funds will be
raised to assure the drilling of test
we'll or the larger amount of the sub
scriptions will be refunded to the sub
scriber. only small percentage be-
ing retained for actual expenses in
CURED in promoting the enterprise.
We do not wish to throw "cold wa
ter" on this project, neither do we
wish to have misunderstanding
afloat that local men are going behind
the project until thorough investi
cation is made and an iron-clad agree
ment effected which will safeguard
the interests of the citizens of this
community against any scheme that
might be other than legitimate. As
we see it now, it would be well for the
citizens of this section not to act too
hurriedly in this matter, and make any
pledges for stock. until further inves
tigation is made.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25

The First National Bank in Jules
burg is in Brand New Clothes y
After several months experienced in
remodelling the building and the in
stallation of new fixtures throughout,
this prominent banking institution is
now enjoying it's commodious new
quarters, the finishing touches of the
remodeling work having been COM
pleted Wednesday, and the First Ma
tional may now boast of having one of
the most up-to-date banking establish
ments to be found anywhere, compar-
ing favorably with te banking
rooms of the cities. This is indeed a
credit to Julesburg and community.
In order to celebrate the occasion
the First National Bank will hold an
opening next Saturday. November 27
between the hours of three and six
O'Clock in the afternoon and the pub
lie is cordially invited to attend, at
which time the banks officers and
employees will act as reception COM
mittee and show you through this
modern banking institution. Refresh
ments will be served and souvenirs
given away. The business of the
bank will be closed one hour earlier
than usual on this day.
The remodelling of the bank, both
exterior and interior, has been ac-
complished at large expense. The
quarters were enlarged by taking
over the room formerly occupied by
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
PROSPECTS WERE NEVER
BRIGHTER FOR A SUGAR
FACTORY LOCATED HERE

Sugar factories are becoming more
numerous over the state of Colorado
each year, there having been locations
selected during the past twelve months
at Johnstown, Wellington, La Sale,
Ault, Lafayette and one or two others
that we cannot think of just at this
writing. But the point is this: "Why
Should Sedgwck County Take A Back
Seat In the Matter of Securing Sug-
ar Factory" There were practically
5000 acres of beets grown in this
county this year, and with a sugar
factory there is no question of doubt
but what the acreage would be in
creased materially.
1t is well known fact that there
has been an effort to secure fac
tory in Sedgwick county during the
past four years, but this effort has
not met with success, although tho
agitation has been of a very legiti.
mate nature. The citizens here real.
iZe the numerous advantages to be de.
rived with the advent of sugar mill
within our midst, and are sincere in
their convictions that this fertile beet
raising section amply warrants such
an enterprise. From time to time
data has been submitted to the sugar.
companies. but of no avail, and the re-
suit has been that the Sedgwick coun!
ty beets have been shipped to factor
les outside the district, as the Ster-
ling factory has not been able to
handle them. We have information
that beets this year have been ship
ped as far as two hundred miles from
here to be ground into sugar, and in
addition to this a larger number were
siloed than in previous years.
1t would seem to the conservative
observer that with the rapid progress
being made in Sedgwick county in the
sugar beet industry, that it certainly
will now be only matter of short
time until modern sugar factory will
be erected within our midst as mon
ument of this sections progress and
prosperity. This enterprise will Ger
tainly be welcomed and the sugar
company that comes into this territory
and Identifies themselves in such a
substantial manner can rest assured
that the citizens here in gerenal will
give their hearty support to such an
institution. There could be no greater
stimulus to the beet industry in this
section than the erection of sugar
factory.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
Parent-Teachers' As
sOciatiOn Met Friday

The Parent Teachers Association
meeting held at the Julesburg public
school building last Friday evening
was very interesting one, there be-
ing several important matters dis
cussed pertaining to the welfare and
progress of our schools. There were
about two hundred citizens present,
who enjoyed the program immensely,
which consisted of enthusiastic talks
by number of our prominent citizens
and interesting discussions.
Some of the facts brought out rela-
tive to the crowded condition of the
grade schools were:
The total enrolment of the grade
school is 282 divided as follows: First
grade Al, second grade 45, third grade
"a, fourth grade 42, fifth grade 81.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25

Did YOU ever stop and consider that
Julesburg and community is just what
the citizens here make it? We believe
that YOU will agree with US that this
in an ironclad fact. A progressive
community is the result of the united
efforts of a progressive people.
No matter what the opportunities
are, if the citizens Of Julesburg and
community do not make an effort TO
take advantage of them. the result
will be that no progress will be made
What we mean by taking advantage
of the opportunities before US is united
effort upon the part of our citizens as
a whole. To do this we necessarily
must be organized and ever alert IN IN
pushing along any movement that Will
bring about results that will result
in mutual benefits.
No matter what your vocation IN
life may be, whether it be the Danh-
er, merchant, doctor, lawyer or 1arm-
er. all should have vital interest," IN
seeing this community grow, Tor
with this growth comes greater vol
une of business in various lines Tor
the business men, and also land ana
property values are increased. Inc
better town, the better conditions IN
general. And then isn't it much nc
or to live in a olive" town where
things are up and doing? 1t means
much in the pursuit of happiness and
prosperity. On the other hand II
YOU are living in town where the
citizens are fighting one another ana
one faction doing its utmost to out
do the other in retarding the grown
of the community, do you think tnat
you are getting all you should Out OIL
life with such environments! we De-
lieve not.
The Grit-Advocate always has been
known as a booster and does not wish
to knock, but sometimes we feel that
criticism is due in order to try and
remedy certain conditions. We DO not
wish to be personal and will refrain
from such at this time, but what we
are driving at il this: What is the
matter with Julesburg and what has
become Of the "Pull- Together" spirit
which was 80 prevalent here only
wear or so ago! We believe that the
Citizens are becoming somewhat neg
lipent in community work. We know
that Julesburg is full of Boosters OF
the real sort, because we have seen
this demonstrated time and time again
but they seem to be alternating at
this time.
What is the remedy? You hear
this man and that man say that Ger
tain things should be done. Pefhaps
so, but the trouble lies in the fact
that there is too much OF the Let
George Do IT, spirit. How many OF
the citizens of Julesburg are willing to
put their shoulder to the wheel and do
their share in community work?
That's the proposition in a nut shell.
How many Of our citizens are going to
Join in the movement for camping
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
S. C. HI. S. Plays Hol-
yoke Team Today

The S. c. H. S. foot ball team went
to Holyoke this Thursday morning
and will clash with the Holyoke high
school team for honors on the gridiron.
S. C. H. S. expects to get revenge for
the defeat handed to them by the
Holyoke aggregation during the early
part of the season. A number of
rooters accompanied the team to boost
for S. c. H. s.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-11-25
NEW ELEVATOR AT OVID

A new elevator is being built in the
progressive little city of Ovid, which
viii be completed within the next few
weeks. With two elevators in oper-
alton Ovid will be capable of handling
the large grain harvests of its sur
rounding community.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-06
CeuIllateS

Al Jennings, the famous outlaw, and o. Henry,
the famous short story writer, were cellmates in
prison.
Prisons in those days were houses of mcrciless
torture.
20. Henry, from his cell window" says Jen-
nings in his memoirs, saw a fellow prisoner one
day flogged until his screams died out until his
poor soul fled its fleshy SHE'LL until the flesh itself
fell away from the bones in shreds, there in the
prison yard"
Jennings wrote of these morbid things in later
years; o. Henry did not. Jennings marvels at
o. Henry's buoyant good humor, wonders that
a who had these gruesome spectacles
could charmingly portray delightful charac-
ters and invariably get laugh into the last line
of every happy tale.
But thru all o. Henry's CHEEKY writings there
a trace of contrasting sadness that gives his
stories all the more wonderful charm.
Jennings tells US these sad parts are truths that
O. Henry saw; the happy parts fiction.
"He has taken the truth and moulded it to
suit himself" says Jennings. "He has ended his
stories, not as they actually ended in real life,
but he dreamed he would like to have them
end. That's what makes them lovable."
But there is one, at least, of O. Henry's stories
that is said to be all true That is the story, The
Cop and the Anthem" rollicking good yarn,
with laugh and tear in il, the first of o.
Henry's that will appear, complete each day, in
The Star. Read it Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-06
ASStILtNT FAMILIAR
WITH HER HABITS

Detectives s.. Simundson and w.
A. Fuller were assigned to the case,
after Patrolman Charles Gray had
reported the attack.
Mrs. Stepp's assailant was familiar
with her habit OF picking clover for
her rabbits on the side hill back
Of the house. the detectives think.
He also must have known that her
husband left for work early In the
morning. they pointed out. Mrs.
Stepp said she knew OF none whom
she would think Of accusing.
Altho her attacker scurried for the
brush when he saw that her screams
had aroused neighbors Mrs siepp
WAS able to get a fair description Of
him. He is about 35 years old, s feet
s inches tall and weighs about 1i5
pounds. He wore khaki trousers and
black shirt. He WAS broad shouldered
and had stubble Of sandy beard.
Mrs. stepp said His hat WAS pulled
down. shading Ills eyes.