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TWO 2-sTORy APARTMENTs-
$4,000. ~.
SOUTHEAST (vAcANT)-,4, 900.

Near the Capital Traction ear barn 2
story brick, cont tanning s rooms aud bath
heated by Iatrobes: trust 81, 500: q bout S7S0
required IN cash. balance In second trust.
This is very desirable property and very
Ghesp for these times
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Brick dwelling In 1st street occU reC b.
white tenant Rent SIS per month
->NAHORNEY & SULLIVAN
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$3.50.
COLORED OCCUPANT.

Two-story and cellar bay window brick
dwelling. Near 18th and Il SITS. n. w. Six
| rooms and bath. Terms.
NtAHoRNEf & SULLIVAN
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
LIVE WIRE NEWS
GATHERED BY Big
SPRINGS SREPO PORTER

Miss Loie Cox from Edison. Nebr.,
is spending q few days with her sis
ter, Mrs. John johnson. Miss Cox is
helping in the Big Springs Mercantile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Aufrecht, living
south Of Big Springs announced the
birth of an eight-pOund girl on Mon
day morning. Mother and baby are
reported to be doing nicely.
Mrs. ForreAt Hill from Denver. is
spending few days with her hus-
bands folks, Mr.. and Mrs. Orie Hill.
Miss Jessie Englebrecht from
Grand Island is at present employed
as stenographer in DR.. Smiths office.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Mauser and
family made business trip to Jules
burg last Saturday.
Mrs. Norgren from Ovid is at pres
ent visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Parker.
Ladies Aid Bazaar and dinner will
be held at the Ryburn Hotel on next
Saturday, May Is. Everyone come to
enjoy yourself and help the Ladies
Aid.
Ernie Dolson is spending q few
days with his father, Arthur Dolson
in Big Springs.
a few days last week, having had an
attack Of the measles.
Mrs. Smith from Omaha, is spend
ing . few days with her son, Mr.. c. H.
Smith and family.
Mrs. Tom Born was taken to the
hospital at Denver Tuesday morning
for an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Keen from St. Paul Minn., is
at present visiting her sister, Mrs. H.
C. Wendt, of this town.
Ladies Aid Society was held at the
home of Mrs. A. l.. Jensen on Wed
nesday.
Misses Alice and Ruth Kuehn have
been absent a few days from school
on account of the measles.
A large crowd attended the play,
Mrs. Tubbs of Shanty Town." given
by the School at the Waterman Hall
on last Wednesday.
Misses Mary and Anna Brown spent
the weekend with Juanita Proper, of
Ogallals, formerly of Big Springs.
Mr.. Z. A. Kuehn, Of Big Springs, is
the owner of = new Crow Elk Hart.
Mrs. Willis Allen who has been
very low the past two months is re-
ported much better at thisswriting.
r. D. Brown made q business trip
to Lincoln last Sunday.
E. A. Phelps, Jr., made business
trip to Chappell on Tuesday.
I. F. Skinner and family moved to
the Wilder home south of town on
last Saturday.
LOST-A small black purse contain
ing one five-dollar bill. three silver
dollars, some small change and
stamps lost on Saturday, May 3.
Finder please return to Bessie
Cruickshank.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
" ~ COUPLE Welded

On last Tuesday evening Miss Mary
Williams and Sam c. McCampbeil
slipped away to the home of County
Judge, G. H. Austin and were quietly
married. After which they returned
to the home of the groom's cousin. C.
B. McCampbell where a delightful
dinner was served.
The happy couple let the same eve
ming for North Platte, visiting there
with friends.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Williams. She is
well and favorably known, having liv-
ed in the vicinity of Julesburg since
early childhood.
The groom is an ex-service man and
comes to us from Knoxville, Tennes-
see. Since his discharge he has been
farming on the south table where he
has interests in wheat.
The young couple will continue to
make Julesburg their home.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
WINS
FIRST GAME AT
HOME 7 TO 3

Sunday afternoon Julesburg open
ed the base ball season in this city by
defeating the fast North Platte team
by a score of seven to three. The
game was mostly pitchers battle be-
tween Fussell for Julesburg and Tot
tenhof for North Platte, both being in
good form but lacking in support in
the field Several of the Julesburg
team were playing their first game of
the season and were not in condition
to play their best Manager Miller
was trying out several of his new
players getting a line on the men
that will be permanent fixtures on the
team. Bert Brian, Walter Law and
Gardner were the stars at the bat
each getting two hits while Fussell
did not let any of the North Platte
men secure pair Of hits.
The line up for Julesburg was Fus-
sell, pitcher; Tollefson, catcher; Bert
Brian. First: Gardner, Second; Man
ager Miller, Short Stop; Stafford.
Third; and Miller, Dodge and Law in
the outfeld.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
Eighth Grade Com
mencement Exercises
Wednesday, May 10

The eighth grade in the Julesburg
Public School has an enrolment Of
%, there being 10 girls and 3 boys.
Their commencement exercises will be
held in the grade school auditorium
on Wednesday May 10, beginning at
3 p. m.
PROGRAM.
Santa Lucia, 20 Lovely Night
Glee Club.
"No Girls Admitted'-3-Act Play
Muriel Reich, Evelyn Smelser. Phillis
Frederick, Edna Nagel, Clifford Starl-
ing, Lester Fagg, Joe Snyder, Olive
French.
Song, Girls Quartet-Mabel John
son, Myrtle Kenfield, Opal Austin,
Oma French.
Historyof Sedgwick Co.-Elizabeth
Zorn.
Instrumental Solo, "Up in the
Swing"-Alta Deming.
.Reading-Helen Dobell.
Class Prophecy-Veta Statcup. Bon
ME Deich, Philena Frederick, Richard
Cole, Lester Fagg.
Vocal Solo, "My Own United States
Helen Thesis.
Reading, "The House by the Side
of the Road"-Edyth Pyle.
Instrumental Duet-Robert Barnes
and Rex Brown.
Class Will-Eldiva Pool.
Class Song-Class of 1920.
Presentation Of Diplomas.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
PLANS BEING DRAWN
FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL

Wilson & Wilson, Of Denver, will
no doubt be the architects whose plans
will be adopted for the new High
School buildings. They are to sub
nit plans to the board committee this
week The bonds will probably be
purchased by the International Trust
Co. in connection with the Bosworth
Chanute Co., also of Denver, these
firms being the highest bidders for
the bonds. Their bids were very close
to par. 1t has note yet been decided
by the board as to just how much of
the total of bends that were voted will
be issued and sold at this time. though
it is known that the entire issue will
not be sold at present.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
Ovid School District
Proposes to Build
New School

A proposition to bond the consoli-
dated school district, No. IS, in the
sum of $4,000 will probably be sub
mitted to the voters Of that district
in the near future. This is the dis
trict in which Ovid is situated. The
question has been carefully consider
ed and it is thought that notices of
tn eelection will be given to the quail
fed electors of the district soon. The
amount VIII be used for the construc-
tion. of a modern consolidated school
building at Ovid. The entire bond is
sue has been contracted for by the
Buer Investment Co.. of Sterling. sub
ject Of course to the outcome of the
election.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
NEWSY NOTES
FROM XDGWNK
CO. HIGH SCHOOL,

Thursday evening the Senior Do
nestle Science Class and Mrs. Reich
as hostess entertained the members
of the Faculty and School Board at Q
six o'clock dinner. The color scheme,
purple and gold, was carried out both,
in the decorations" and the various
courses. The menu was as follows:
Fruit Cocktail, Creamed Salmon in
Timbals, Chicken Croquettes, Mashed
Potatoes, Corn Souffle, Rolls Butter,
Perfection Salad, Sailed Triangles,
Grape Sherbert, Sponge Cake, Cof-
fee and MINIS.
Sunday evening a business meeting
of the Junior Community Club WAS
held at the High School building. Club
work was discussed and a lunch was
served by Miss Gallagher and Miss
McComb. Another meeting was plan
ned for next Thursday.
Next week will be very busy one
for the High School students. Some
thing is planned for almost every
night. The program for the week is:
Sunday evening, Baccalaureate ser
mon; Monday evening". Class Play;
Wednesday evening, Junior Senior
reception; Thursday night, Class
night; Friday. Commencement. The
public is invited to the sermon. play,
Class night and commencement exer-
cises.
A studio party was given by the
Junior English class last Friday morn
ing. The subject for study was
"Stalian Act" Some music written
by Stalian composers was played and
different Stalian artists and their
pictures were studied. The English
room where the party was held was
suitably decorated as studio. Mar
garet Cannell was hostess
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
Official Vote on
Bond Election For
New High Schools

The official vote of the county on the
bond election that was held May 3rd
has now been officially canvased and
tabulated. The vote differs but little
from the figures as printed in the
Grit-Advocate last week. All districts
have reported but one. The vote in
this district is so small as to be al
most negligible, so it's returns could
effect the result in no serious man
ner. In fact, it may be that no vote
was cast in the district it, mind, which
is Dist 80. For the benefit of those
who wish to know, We publish the
corrected vote, as handed to US by the
county superintendent, Miss Emma
Carlson
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
NATURALIZATION OFFICER
TO BE HERE MAY Path

The chief of the Naturalization
Commission will be at the court house
in Julesburg on Monday, May "a. at
9 o'clock a. m. and if there are any
honorably discharged soldiers in this
county who have not been naturalized
they can get their papers at that time
without cost of any kind by present.
ing their discharge and having on
hand two witnesses who can verify
that they are the persons whom they
represent themselves to be and can
vouch for their character and resi-
dence. All these who desire to take
advantage of this should come to the
office of the District Clerk before that
date if possible and make arrange
ments with the district clerk so that
there may be no delay when the COM
missioner is here,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
ORDER
PROCLAMATION
AbEREANLE@ON

WHEREAS The American Legion
has designated The week Of Nay 16
to % inclusive, a. The American L.
gi0n Week, and
WHEREAS, the purpose Il dssig-
mating this week as The American
Legion Week is to have every man
and woman who served on active duty
in the Army, Navy or Marine Corps
tween April 6. 1917 and November II
lean Legion, and
WHEREAS, The American Legion
is formed for the purpose Of uphold
ing and defending the Constitution of
the United States Of America; to
maintain law and order; to foster and
perpetuate a one hundred per cent
Americanism; to preserve tie mem
ories and incidents of their associa-
tions in the Great War; to inculcate a
sense Of individual obligation to the
community, state and nation; to com
bat the autocracy of both the classes
and masses; to promote peaee and
good will on earth; to safeguard and
transmit to posterity the prineipIes of
justice, freedom and democracy; to
consecrate and sanctify their comrade-
ship by their devotion to mutual Aelp
fulness;
NOW, THEREFORE. l. Gesrse
Stephan, Lieutenant and Acting Gov
ernor of the State of Colorado, do
hereby proclaim the week of May 16
to % inclusive, as
THE AMERICAN LEGION WEEK
and urge every ex-service man and
woman to join The American Legion.
Given under my hand and the Ex-
ecutive Seal at the Capital in Denver,
this Fifth day of May, A. D. 1920"
GEORGE STEPHAN
Lieutenant and Acting Governor.
Known as Gateway Post No.
The local post Of The American
Legion was organized very recently
but already has an active membership
of go members. In accordance with
the above proclamation strenuous eff
forts will be made to increase the
membership to at least 100 members
during the membership campaign. 1t
is a movement which deserves the
hearty support and cooperation of
every citizen. If your son, brother,
or husband is entitled to belong do
your bit by putting him in touch with
one OF the members, who no doubt, ex~
plain the proper procedure for be-
coming a member.
The Grit-Advocate heartily endorses
the movement and feels that every ex-
service man and woman in Sedewick
County should belong.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
EDWARD JOHNSON
BURIED HERE WITH
MILITARY HONORS

The funeral of Edward johnson was
held in the Methodist Church last
Sunday and it was one of the largest
attended funerals ever held In tho
city of Julesburg. The services Wers
held under the auspices Of the Amefi-
can Legion post at this place, Wis
acted as an escort Of honor from tho
undertaking parlors Of Austin 4 Nc
coy to the church, and from there -
the grave, where the body was buried
with military honors. Tho pall-beaf-
ers consisted Of three soldier boys. h
khaki uniform, and three sailor boys,
in uniforms of blue. Nearly the "a
tire membership Of the local post ok
the Legion was present most Of them
in uniform, and occupied the place Of
honor in the long procession, immed.
lately back Of the hearse and pall-
bearers, The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Inman and his NJ
marks were deeply touching. Tho
ceremonies at the grave, while short
~ aA91A Wsao w fnpesssive. Tho
air Of solen,nity lent to the occasion
- the company Of men stood at ~
tention while the body was being low
cred into the grave and IL lose 1nal
salute of guns" was being fired V0
leave an impression on the minds of
all who were there that will not soon
be forgotten.
Edward Herman johnson was born
Nov. lst. 1894. He died Oct 9th, 1914
aged % years, IL months and 8 days.
He took sick with the Flu while
crossing the ocean on his way b
FRANCE. This turned to pneumonia
and he died at Winchester, England,
where interment was made at tho
time. Our government having made
provision for bringing home the bod
les of its soldier dead, where the rcla.
tives wished it, the body was exhum-
ed, transported to Jersey City, and
from there shipped by express to
Julesburg, where it was laid in its
final resting place, there to await the
Great Resurrection.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
LINCOLN JOBBERS AND
MANUFACTURERS COMING

Tomorrow, Friday, May 14th. a
special train bearing about 1875 men,
bers of the Lincoln Jobbers and Man
ufacturers will arrive in Julesburg at
8:40 a. m. and will remain here an
hour meeting the merchants of our
city and getting acquainted. They are
travelling in special train consisting
of five pullman cars, buffet car, an
observation car and a baggage car
They also carry with them twenty
piece band which will dispense music
while they are in the city.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
JULESBURG FARMERS SHIP
SIX CARLOADS OF STOCK

Jim Brown was on the Omaha
market Monday with two car loads of
hogs and two car loads of fat cattle.
Frank Sailing was on the same market
at the same time with two cars Of
cattle, the latter nearly topping the
market. His shipment sold at $3.50
per hundred. Both Mr.. Brown and
Mr. Sailing went to Omaha with their
shipments. Mr. John Hewgley was
another of our stockmen to ship stock
that day, he having car of fat hogs
on the market,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHERS EMPLOYED

The faculty for the Sedgwick Coun-
ty High School for next year is now
nearly all chosen. In addition to
Supt: v. H. Rowland, whose election
has been announced before. the 1v,-
lowing teachers have been elected for
their respective positions. Anne Gal
lagher, Latin. Mrs. Ida Reich. Do
mestic Science and History, Grace
Ingelsbe, Mathematics, Edward Ben
der. Manual Training and Athletics.
Two positions yet remain to be
filled, teacher for the department
of English and one for the Commercial
Course.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
l.. E. HARRISON GOES
TO NORTH PLATTE, NEBR

l.. E. Harrison has purchased
building in North Platte and will move
to that city within few days, where
he will open up and operate vulcan
izing shop. He went to Denver Sat
urday to see about getting some tools.
His mother will accompany him to
North Platte and keep house for him,
but his brother and family will re-
main here Ond conduct the Pioneer
Hotel, as of yore
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
OUR THANKS.

The Fourth Division of the
Woman's Club wish to thank the pub
lie in general for their kindness in
loaning US their heirlooms. curios,
fancy work etc. for their confidence
in US and for their loyal support in
helping to make the Art and Curio
Exhibition SUCCESS.
Mrs. Inman, Mrs. Lavender. Mrs
Eastback. Mrs Mcintyre, Mrs
Thesis, Mrs. Souders, Mrs. Jess
Jones and Mrs. Walrath.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
NEXT WEEK IS
UOAlllENC CEMENT
WEEK IN SCHOOLS

Next week il Cunmencement Week
for the Sedgwiek County High School.
All the programs and various events
pertaining to tie graduating exeFciees
that bring tie school year to . close
will be given during TIE week. No
doubt many friends and relatives Of
the young folks Wis graduate will
visit Julesburg during the time. and
b ths guests, in . way, Of our city.
Thers 10 No happier event, or . more
ausgicious occasion, in all . young
toys Of or . young girls life than that
q graduating tims-the time when
ehe High School course rs laid down
by the proper authorities is finished.
This paper congratulates the young
people who have thus far come 70 the
end of one Of their lifs's goals, and
we trust that their future hopes and
aims will likewise be. crowned with
success. The diplomas that they are
70 receive should be eherished with
great affection because they are the
tokens Of work that has been we'll
done. These diplomas indicate the
confidence Of those who have been
their teachers that in their pursuit of
knowledge the efforts put forth by
the boys and girls have not been in
vain.
The graduating class this year con-
sists Of the following members: Helen
Mccoy, Gladys Sweezey, Wilma Bow
q, Helen LeWton. Clara Carlson, Mary
ZoEn, Erva Smith, Mabel Greene,
Betty Parker, Eleanor Williams, and
Alice Parker.
Below is schedule Of the different
exercises and the public is cordially
invited to attend them, excepting Tues
day and Wednesday evenings.
Sunday evening. May 16, the Bac-
calaureate Sermon will be delivered
by Rev. Inman, at the Federated
Church.
Monday evening. May II, the Glass
Piay-"The Troubles Of Mr.. Wiggers,"
at the Hipp Theatre.
Tuesday. May 1s, he'Senior Party,
at the home Of Helen Lewton.
Wednesday. May 10, the Junior Re-
ception, at the High School auditoe-
ium.
Thursday. May 70, Class Night, at
the High School auditorium. The
program for this occasion is As fol-
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

There will be a meeting of all in
terested in telephones south Of Jules
burg at the court house in Julesburg
Saturday night. May 18th, at 8
o'clock P. NJ Everyone should be
sure to attend this meeting as it will
be finally determined whether or not
the south telephone system will be
built,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
SMALL TWISTERS
SEEN HERE TUESDAY

Thursday afternoon, just before the
rain four or five small cyclones could
be seen from Chappell all at the same
time. One of the twisters came down
to the ground about mile east of
the town. but soon rose into the air
again and did no damage. They could
be seen from Julesburg, too. and many
Of our people saw them while out
watching the clouds.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13
NOTICE OF CLEAN UP DAY.

Notice is hereby given to all residents and prspssty
in the Town of Juesburg that the following days
hereby designated "Clean Up Days. tewt:-Aay
l3th l4th and 18TH All hereby urged clean
ashes litter and refuse from their ots premises and ays
adjoining their property; help make Julesburg clean
and wholesome town
BY Order of
C. 8. DEILY, Mayer.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13

I0W6.
Class History ---- Gladys Sweezey
Glass Poem - Mary Zorn
Spade Or4tion $780, Helen Mccoy
Response by Juniors, Vaughn Labaree
Insight to Character - Betty Parker
Faculty Song ---------------- Class
Glass Prophecy ------ Helen Lewton
Advice to Juniors --- Wilma Bower
Class Will Clara Carlson
Class Song Class 20
Class Yells -- Eleanor Williams
Friday evening, May 21. Commence
ment exercises at the Hipp Theatre.
Below is the program.
Miss Nell Rose Bush.
Oh. Italia, Beloved, Gaetano Donizetti
In Spain ---- Vincenzo Dichiara
Glee Club.
Tolonarse French Militair - Chopin
Mrs. Hendricks.
Address = Pres. Of State Teachers
College -- DR.. ]. G. Crabbe
Presentation Of Diplomas, Pres. of
Board --- Mr.. ]. A. Dawson
President Crabbee who is to deliver
the main address Of the evening
comes from the Greeley State Normal.
He is talented speaker and will be
worth hearing.
Tuesday. May 25. the Alnmni ban
quet. to be held in the Congregational
Church basement.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1920-05-13

George H. Thompson, loans.
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ARMISTICE DAY.

It has been called the second birthday of the American
repubc Never in history of this great nation was any
received with such fervd and heartfelt thanks by so
MANY people as that which flashed the water two years
" Tn the srenuousness of the struggle when America
siews we're late, with the supreme e1ort ana
when every true forgot himself In order tnat MS
nation might the little time was taken TO honor
the memory heroes who had fallen that the nation
might live But November H. 1915 when word came that
the enemy had capituated that the work OF killing was over
those who had the struggle were brought face
mean to through the to come 1t was then that
mothers and fathers erveny thanked God that thr BOY
and then that those who had been berett
realized that God and in the memory OF the
ofIthe struggle must they find their consolation
It is most fitting therefore that day be set aside by the
nation the of those who made the supreme
sacrifice for their nation and honor those who left home and
friends their couny call and answered the roll call on the
battle 'front.' these that dedicate Armlstlce Day.
with these before American should pause
Day and render to those to whom 1t IS due the
thanks of the nation.
great desire to return to our own private affairs and
pu them order they before the great struggle there
will be tendency slight forget the great principles Tor
which our nation fought and commercasm apt to rob our
h2her sensbtes those national ideals which should ever
predomnate all Others Let it not be so BemdJ1
The American LEGION the great body who
the memories the honored dead who acting as pig
brothers to the budes who need brother who are hghtng
the after problems of the returned soldiers the
the out of work. stranded and the ncapactated and who
being brought back from France this body
asking the cooperation of true American czen Tor
the celebration of Armistice Day tomorrow and it sa
RECOGNITION indeed they asking They doing the work.
let us all join the celebration and make proud
the Legion.