The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-04-22

senator from Leadville, and Senator
VIM. L. Candlish of Leadville were
passengers, taking In the state, look
ing over the political situation. These
gentlemen did not lose any time ON
account of the storm, but immediate
ly got in connection with some Of the
politicians here. A large part of the
evening was spent with Senator Heth
erington, who is a warm friend OF
Senator Candlish, talking over the
prospects of the U. S. senatorship and
other political matters.
Sign boards are being prepared by
our garages to be put along the Rain
bow route, informing tourists Of the
distance, where to stop, rest rooms,
etc. This shows some body has at
last woke up, and intends to have
the travellers know at least some
thing about Gunnison before they ar
rive here. That's the stuff.
S. J. Miller and wife returned from
three month visit in the east and
southland Friday, looking none the
worse for the climate they enjoyed?
through Texas, where Gunnison cloth
ing just fit the weather. Although
told to take along summer clothing
tho same are still undisturbed in the
trunks.
Billie Hewitt passed through town
Monday on his way to Montrose and
Delta after spending the winter in
Texas, and other parts Of the south,
but expects to return here in about =
week Billie says things there are
all about tied up with the strikes
around certain parts Of Texas.
o. F. Nigro, one Of the State Mine
Examiners, arrived from Trinidad
Tuesday and went on to Crested
Butte. Mr.. Nigro informed us the
state board would hold examinations
in Denver, May 4, s. and 6, and ex-
pected q number Of the boys from
Crested Butte to participate.
The Gunnison Motor Co. has in
stalled long felt want in the way OF
Ladies' Rest room in their garage.
This is something that will be appre-
ciated by the travellers, as 1t will be
fixed up in first class style and will
add to the popularity Of this well
known garage.
Charlie Burnett left Saturday eve
ming for Denver. He didn't state just
what for, but 1t seemed to be very
important, as he took chance with
the storm and was tied up on Mar
shAll Pass along with .tha other pas
senRers for about "a hours.
VIM. Ruck sold his Main St prop
erty last week to Charles Bates. con-
ssderatton $500. Billie expects to
spend next winter in lower climate
On account Of his wife's health.
Billie Jennings started on . trip
to Denver Saturday but on account Of
tho storm and being tied up on Mar
shall Pass, was forced to return Mon
day.
F.P. Gavin Of Kansas City. w. J.
Cebulski and C. L. Wood Of Leoti,
Kansas, arrived Sunday evening from
Pueblo, via Cochetopa Pass.
Mrs. E. Gettler and son /. arrived
from California, and went to Baldwin
Friday to visit with Mr.. Gettler. who
is employed there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Adams left
Saturday for Denver where Mrs. Ad-
ans will undergo an operation at st.
Joseph's hospital.
Mrs. Charles Haze'hurst and son
Gerald, returned Tuesday from Den
yer, where Gerald is attending Busi-
ness College.
F. E. Songer and A. l. Haynes re-
turned from Denver Tuesday where
they have been taking in the Shrin-
er's doings.
Miss Rachael Kane came home Sat
urdAy from Colorado Springs, where
she is employed in the telephone
office.
Herman Weirick returned from
Denver Tuesday where he WAS called
by the death Of Mrs Weirick's sister.
John Reagan arrived in town Satur-
day from Los Angeles, Calf, to look
after his business interests here.
D. l. Gladstone came down from
Crested Butte the latter part of last