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Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
STATE sMlsnEs
COAL PRODUCTION
RECORD N 1920

Rocky Mountain News
All coal production records in Colo
rado were smashed last year, accord
ing to report issueG recently by
James Dalrymple, state coal mine in
spector.
The total production in 81 counties
was 12,500. .044. a gan of 2,0l2 ,6O1 tons
over 1919.
Las Animas county, with 4,342, ,047
tons, was the greatest producer of
the state. II shows net gain of
,025,775 over the previous year.
Huerfano county, with 2,448,749 tons,
was the second largest producer. The
gain of this county was 5l0,179 tons
over 1919. Third in point Of produc-
ton was Boulder county, which put
out ! ,230, 0,347 tons, an increase Of TO-
100 tons.
Third largest gain shown was in
Gunnson county, which increased in
tonnage 149,06l tons, with q total Of
62l ,79y tons. An average of 13,647
men were employed in the mines dur
ing the whole year, according to Mr..
Dalrymple's report.
A decrease Of 203, ,199 tons was reg
istered by Routt county, with total
tonnage Of 965, ,110 tons.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
: MEET WITH HIGHWAY
COMMISSION N DENVER
COUNTY ROAD APPROPRIA-
TIONS FOR 1921 ANNOUNCED
BY COMMISSIONER wHALEN

Gunnison's three county commits
sioncrs spent last week in Denver, rep
resenting the county at the various
meetings of the Highway Commission
and Good Roads association, and
brought back the figures on the 1921
Road appropriations. Commissioner
Sullivan and County Attorney Matt
kochevar returned last Friday. Ted
Knowles, Saturday and w. H. Whalen
Sunday.
Mr.. Whalen in an interview stated
that S140, 10000 had been allotted for
good modern road over the Blue
mesa route from Gunnison to Cimar-
ron, and S22, 10000 for the Somerset
Bardine road coun.y's share of
the new bond levy for 1921 will be S27.
10000.
DR.. Sullivan took up the proposition
of an Alpine pass road with the State
Highway Commission and requested
them to send an engineer over, the
ground to inquire into the practicable
ity of such a route. The road, If con-
structed, would follow the route Of
the old South Park right-of-way from
Gunnison, thru Pitlin, and ,pver Alpine
Pass to st. Elmo on the Eastern slope.
Advocates OF this route point out that
- oaNiuk Vi a0O0b IiiuCtt uitcS WOulu
be affected, and inasmuoh rs a road is
already constructed from Gunnison to
a point some miles above Pitkin and
up as far as st. Elmo on the other side,
the remaining few miles over the
Pass could be constructed at a mod
crate cost. The advisability Of build
ing over Alpine Pass is questioned
on the ground that the Pass could
only be kept open for a few months
each year.
At meeting Of the Commission
the question Of reducing the Commits
sion from five members to . single
Commissioner was debated. but the
feeling was apparently unanimous
that whether the number was chang
ed or not, II should most assuredIy
not be left in the hands Of one mem-
Der.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
NORMAL STARS
WILL PRESENT
THE PENNANT I

Friday and Saturday, February IL
and IL, the students Of the Normal
School will present "The Pennant,n q
sparkling operetta in four acts. The
directors Of the production are Mrs.
Alberta J0rgensen and F. George
Damson, which is in itself guarantee
Of the excellence Of the show. A
large cast supported by q well-trained
chorus of twenty girls and eighteen
boys are putting the finishing touches
TO the play and Gunnison theatre
goers are assured Of full evening of
sparkling comedy and unexcelled
music.
Elizabeth Nourse portrays the part
bf the grass widow, Mrs. Reno Grass"
IN very amusing manner. Hugh
Palmer, A. Levi Lender the Yid-
dish spendthrift, draws . laugh 1T
every entrance. Caxl Walker u ALOrd
Would Be Rich,S the pehurious Eng
lish dude, who has his eye on the for
tune Of "Doris Bond,n the rich heiress,
played by Leah Hartman. Esther Ar
terberry, u @Mrs. Bond.r mother Of
ssDoris, and Thurston Hatch, q sMf.
Bond,s her father are typical new
rich couple, having accumulated their
fortune through tie judicious merehan-
dixing Of paper collars. verdant
Greea, one Of the boys about town,
played BY Charles Wright, b dis
finguished by his hopeless love max
ing TO sDofis.p Rich Walker is the
stirling hero Of the play.
The plot centers aTound the efforts
q %Lord Would Bel Rich" to marry
sDokisS for her fortune. He makes
. pet with the Jew money lender,
Levi in which the Jew u 70 receive
- per cent Of tie fortune by financing
the Engiiahman IN his campaign for
Deris' hand. Their plans are rndely
fntls1upted BY Tie e3opelneat q Dogfa
- IL herp, which also shnftsrD IL
dreams Of s'VefdAnt Cfeea,s Who Ands
splace in.marxying sReno Grnms
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Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
O|ED0lD RANCH
PURCHASED Br
sPAnn BROTHERS

One Of the largest sales of ranch
property to be recorded for some
time in Gunnison county, was the sale
OF the Carl Diebold ranch. known as
the Theo. Davis ranch on the upper
Gunnison, which occurred Monday,
January II. The purchasers Of the
property were Messrs William and
Lance Spann, prominent ranchmen of
the Jacks Cabin district.
This is one Of the best ranches in
the county. The purchasing price
was s22 400. The property includes
320 acres of land. about 200 head Of
stock, hay in stack, machinery, i'm
provements, etc. The Spann brothers
took possession the Wednesday fol-
lowing the sale.
Diebold sold out on account of III
health and intends to move to q lower
altitude. He has never completely
recovered from severe attack Of the
flu. Mr.. and Mrs. Diebold have
made u splendid success of their five
and half years of ranching. They
are at present visiting in Salida and
Alamosa, and have not as yet decided
upon o future business location.
The Spann brothers are well known
through their activities in the ranch
ing and cattle business in Gunnison for
many years.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
MRS. MORRISON IS SERIOUSLY
INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Morrison was the only member Of
the party who was seriously injured
Drs. Curfman Of Salida, and De-
lehanty Of Denver went to Brush Sat-
ursiay night to see Mrs Morrison and
report her life is not In danger. Ac-
cording to meagre reports available.
one vertebrae at the small Of the
back was fractured, resulting in
partial paralysis Of the lower limbs.
Whether this paralysis will be per
mancnt or not is in doubt. DR.. Dele
hanty believes that the injured
lady will recover under treatment. DIR.
Curfman did not care to make a de-
finite statement. She is conscious and
cheerful, although still suffering from
shock.
Mrs. Grace received a cut over the
eye and is still suffering from nervous
shock. Mr.. Grace was painfully
bruised, but is able to be about.
Mrs. Morrison was for several years
a member Of the Normal faculty of
Gunnison, and was in charge of the
Coop from its inception. She was
well known among townspeople and
quite prominent in social circles. Her
wide circle Of trends in our community
will be deeply grieved TO learn Of
her sudden misfortune and sincerely
hope that the severe injuries sustain
ed will not prove permanent.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
'GUNN|s0N NORMAL LOSES
FIRST bASKE TbA[L SERIES

C. S. N. S. put itself on the Inter-
Collegiate basket ball map last week
with q large and melancholy thump
in the series Of three games with the
team from the Greeley State Teachers
College. All three games resulted in
defeat for Gunnison, but in experience
gained and contact with collegiate
teams, the series may wen be regard
ed as a victory for Gunnison. This
was the first time that the Normal
team rs q whole has entered into q
regular game, and in making its debut
with collegiate team from the East
ern Slope, little hope could be held
out for victory. The Gunnison boys
played well all through the series, and
even at the end of the Saturday night
slaughter, their fighting spirit was
wonderful. The Greeley men are
veterans Of the game and have played
a number Of close contests this season
with the colleges on the Eastern
Slope. The Gunnison men might have
been in better physical condition, and
although their spirit was incompatible,
they have yet to acquire n certain
morale which comes with long ex-
perience against well-trained teams.
The games were all well worth
looking at, and were excellent ex-
amples of clean, sportsmanlike play
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
TIM KENNEDY
IS INJURED IN
M0FFAT WRECK

The Denver papers of Tuesday car
ried an account Of an accident ON the
Moffat railroad in which one person
was killed and four others injured.
One Of the seriously injured was Tim
Kennedy, who will be remembered 81
Gunnison railroad circles ~ roadmn6e
ter in Gunnisoa during 1905 and ia67.
According to reports, two en9inee
were engaged IN extricating ! fkird
from the snow drifts near ToIland,
the TOP Of the World, !" when En1ino-
q Bell was seriously injured. Koad-
master Kennedy md three other nela,
bers Ct TIE patty started for Daa3er
with ben n! hcbes of gst<inG him 8 .
hospital IN tim0 to egve hfs He. ~
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Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
Miss VIOLA SMITH
BECOMES BRIDE Of
FORT COLLINS man
POPULAR GUNNISON GIRL
QUIETLY MARRIED TO
EMERY b. DOWNER

Saturday evening witnessed the
marriage of Miss Viola Smith, eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Smith
Of Gunnison, to Mr.. Emery Bissell
Downcr of Fort Collins. The wedding
is the elimination of romance which
began four years ago, when Mr.. Down
er visited in our city.
Mr.. Downer arrived in Gunnison
last Friday evening, and the ceremony
was performed at p. IN. Saturday
evening at the residence of Rev. Glenn
Davies. Miss Celia Smith, the charm
ing sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid, while the groom was at
tended by Lawrence Smith, brother Of
the bride, and Peter Riess of lola.
The bride was simply gowned in an
attractive navy blue travelling suit
with black hat. The wedding was a
very quiet affair, owing to the recent
death of the brides youngest sister.
Miss Viola is Gunnison girl, born
and raised here, educated in the Gun
nison schools. She is a graduate of
the County High School and attended
the State Normal for one year. She
is very popular and prominent mem
Der Of the younger social set and her
absence will be keenly felt. Her alb
ncuCe viii NC cSpcCiauy HotiC6uic ~
the local exchange Of the Mountain
States Telephone Company, where she
has been employed first as operator
and later as chief operator for period
Of eighteen months, serving with the
utmost courtesy and efficiency during
her stay.
Mr.. Downer will be remembered by
many -Gunnison people through his
visit of four years ago and another
visit with US last summer, when he
drove over from Fort Collins in his car.
He made many friends here during his
stay. During the recent war, he serv-
ed two years in the navy and made
an enviable record during his service.
The newlyweds remained in Gunni-
son this week on account Of the seri-
GUS illness Of the brides sister, but ex-
pect to leave this weekend for their
future home in Fort Collins, where
Mr.. Downer is employed by the Colo
RADIO & Southern Railway.
The many friends Of the young
couple regret their departure but send
with them their sincere wishes for q
happy welded life.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
.GuMN|s0M F|REMEA
START 4 NEW GYM
FIRE CHIEF BREWER AN
NOUNCES OPENING OF GYM.
NASIUM IN REDMEN HALL

This week marks the unofficial open
ing Of the new gymnasium by the
members of the Gunnison Fire Depart
ment in the Redmen Hall. The whole
suite of rooms, including the lodge
hall proper, known to Gunnison peo-
pie as the Rcdman Hall, in the Scott
Block, has been rented by the Fire
MEN and is now in process Of being
transformed into thoroughly mod
ern gymnasium for use Of the fire.
men and their friends.
About 5000 worth of first class ath-
letic equipment has been installed, in
cluding a basket ball court, boxing
paraphernalia, rowing machines, ex-
ercisers, spring board, medicine balls,
ETC., and more equipment is being
ordered. Jim Brewer is at the head
of the proposition as fire chief, with
DIR. Rex Ellington as business manag-
er Of the gymnasium. DR.. Ellington
will probably act unofficially as
coach and physical director.
The proposition Of having q town
gymnasium has been mulled over for
a number Of months but no particular
Organization arose to take charge of
the matter until the Fire Department
decided to put it through. The use OF
the gymnasium will not be limited to
members OF the fire department alone,
but will be open for all young men Of
the town under certain conditions. A
sort Of subsidiary gymnasium associ-
alton will be formed under direct con-
troll Of the members of the Fire De-
partment. Members Of this associa-
tion will be voted upon by the fremen
and will become members Of the gym
nasum upon payment Of an initia-
tion fee and nominal monthly dues.
A meeting Of tie wives Of the fire
men Is called for Monday night, At
which time plans will be formulated
for use Of the gym ut certain times by
the ladies' Of Gunnison.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
MRS. L. H. EASTERLY
REPORTED VERY ILL

Mrs. Lewis II. Easterly, who has
been seriously i'll for several weeks,
Is reported to be in serious condi-
ton. Complications OF flu and grippe
have settled in her stomach and liver,
and grave doubts are entertained as
TO her recovery.
Mrs. Sara Forsyth, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Easterly, has been notified
of her mothers condition and is now
enroute to Gunnison from her home in
Pacific Grove, California.
DIR. Macintosh recommends the
transfer of Mrs. Easterly to the hos
pital in Salida, but it is doubtful :. If
she could stand the trip over the pass.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28

Mrs. Kellaphcne Morrison, for q
number Of years a member Of the
Gunnison Normal School faculty. Was
very seriously injured in an automo-
bile accident near Brush. Colorado, last
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Morrison,
in company with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
J. Grace left Gunnison q short time
ago .enroute for Omaha, Nebraska,
in = big Cadillac car. driven BY Mr..
Grace. According to reports, the
Cadillac collided with n Ford car driv-
en- by James Walker of Fort Morgan.
Walkers car skidded in the sand
while attempting to pass the
Grace car, it is said, and Grace's
car turned completely over, pin
ming the occupants beneath 1t. They
were taken to Brush where emergency
treatment was administered. Mrs
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28

ing. Inc GrceIey players were good
clean-cut outfit that made many
friends by their style Of play and
sportsmanlike conduct.
The lineup was rs follows:
Teaehers' College Normal
R.nssnsI! 1sI;ssnsnA,,. kE Eastman. ss.s capt:
BUS G C. Hogan
Preston, Preston capt. &c Palmer bassa' bansi
Substitutes for State Normal, o..
Leary. Beebe, J. Hogan, C. Carroll, L.
Little.
Brasewell, Bliss and Preston, cap
tain of the Greeley team, were the
stars of the series, and Hogan and
Palmer showed up we'll on the Gunni-
son team. Palmer's eyes gave out
after the first game and DAMN srbbed
for him the majority of the other
two games. Bliss is an exceptional
center and pulled some wonderful Of
fensive and defensive play. The one
outstanding feature of the series was
the play Of Captain Preston. He plays
a long shot and follow-up that always
connects on the second shot, some
thing that the Gunnison forwards
couldn't prevent.
Prof. Krausc officiated at all three
games. Mr.. Ferris acted US time
keeper.
In the first game Friday night,
Brasewell distinguished himself by
making 20 points. Hogan played
good poppy game for Gunnison and
made 10 points on field goals. Palmer
did an exceptional job Of guarding, as
Dobbins is known as dangerous for
ward, and Palmer held him down all
through the game.
Saturday afternoon the game was q
closer contest in every way. The fin
al score was 38 to "a in favor Of Gree
ley, and was hard fight from start
to finish. All the Greeley players
scored although no particular member
made any phenomenal record. Hogan
doomed up with seven field goals and
Captain Eastman made five free
throws and three field goals, good
record.
And the deluge came Saturday
night, to the tune of 60 to 16. Cap
tain Preston threw thirteen field goals
from all angles and in spite Of the
most determined opposition ON the
bins turned whirlwind and chalked up
ten field goals, and Brasewell six.
Brauner and Hogan made six points
each. Palmer was injured and his
place taken by DAMN. Although
Greeley ran away with the game from
the start, the Gunnison spirit was
good and they gave everything they
had until the final whistle.
Students and townspeople turned
out for the game in very gratifying
manner. and kept up the attendance
all through the series. The rooters
showed good spirit and loyaly and
Justify stayed with their gang to the
last ditch. A trip through the East
ern Slope has been contemplated for
this season, but plans are at present
indefinite.
Prof. Krause Is now back in charge
Of the team and holds out very en-
cournging prospects,.
After Friday nights game the
players were given q reception at the
Normal by the Y. w. C. A., followed
by Refreshments and a general good
time, college songs and all the trim
mings,
The high school dancing club gave a
dance at the Odd Fellows Hall Satur-
day night after the game, in honor Of
the Greeley team.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
FRANKIE DEAN TRAINING
FOR BOUT IN SALIDA

Frankie Dean, renowned hstic cele-
Is n sada panns ses for ri lis ,aa match eSoRa wts
IA iS sad. q rash e n undsr ssss passs ss
auspices Of the Salida Post Of the
American Legion, which Il staging .
After the Salida battle, Dean plans to
take ON Andrew Aslargo Of Pueblo
some time IN March.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
/ T. BILLINGS NARRIHs
HATTIE SCHNEIDER IN DELTA

News- Champion this week received
from Delta the announcement Of the
marriage OF 8. T. Billings and Hattie
B. Schneider, which took place in that
city Monday, January 10th. No details
are available, although both parties
are well known former Cunuison peo-
pie, and the wedding came - quite .
surprise TO all. Mr.. and Mrs. Billings
will reside ut 100 Colorado Ave, Grand
Junction. Only the immediate rela-
tives were present ut the ceremony.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
SOURCE OF INCREASE N
GUAI|s0N TOWN TAXES

Gunnison folks seem to haye struck
. snAg in figuring their taxes this
year, as there appears 70 be mis-
understanding about the source Of IN
crease in taxes IN Gunnison. Accord
ing 70 court house figures, tie town
levy has increased from 7.8 mills to II
mills, School District No. / from 3.6
mills e IS mills. and High School
Gsnnison q - Ills evss - ySes.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
i'm BREWER AND CREW
MAKES TEST FIRE RUN TO
NORMAL AND DORMlTORY

Thursday afternoon the. Fire De-
partment made 3 test run up on Nor
NAL hill with the new fire truck and
made an inspection Of the fire fighting
equipment at the Normal and Dor
mitory. The Normal building is
equipped with two-inch fire hoses and
chemical extinguishers, as Is the DOR
mitory. The firemen familiarized
themselves with the plan Of the build
inGs in case Of being called upon to
night fire. Tho nearest city fire plug
Is Ut present something over 500 yards
from the Normal building, but another
plug Is soon to be installed ON the
grounds.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
Ed. MAHONEY
BADLY INJURED.
N DEL Ii YARD

Grand yunctioa News
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sisting IN tie work Of loading e6fs.
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Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
EvERErTE MILLER UNDERcOEo
APPENDICITIS OPERATION

Everett Miller is in the Salida hnc-
pital undergoing an operation ~
acute appendicitis His father. Cli3
Ton Miller, accompanied him to 9altdh
Monday night, and up to date Everelk
appears to be doing as well IS can =
expected He has been the whirlwin1
center Of the High School basket hall
team, and the present unpleasantness
will probably keep him of the door
until next season.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
GUMN|sOh Men TAKE
IN DENVER SHOW
COUNTY STOCKMEN PUR.
CHASE REGISTERED
HEREFORD STOCK

A number of Gunnison stockmen
will be present at the meeting of the
Western Slope cattlemen at Montrose,
February 8, and s. The meeting
gives promise Of being especially well
attended. Governor Shoup and other
state n6tables are expected to be
present.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28

Mrs. Chas. Cowan and daughters,
Ruth and Mildred, and a friend, Miss
Ruby Carpenter, left Tuesday evening
for weeks visit in Denver with Mr..
Cowan, Gunnson County Representa-
tive in the State Legislature.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
UNIDENTIFIED THIEVES
ATTEMPT To ROB SAFE
OF GUMM|s0M MOTOR Co

The office of the Gunnison Motor Co.
was entered last Thursday night by
unidentified thieves, who made an un-
successful attempt to open the safe.
Nothing was stolen except q small
amount Of change from the cash
register. The method of entering the
office is unknown.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
WALTER Balm AGAIN SHINES
AS AGGIE WRESTLING STAR

Walter Balm, member Of the Aggie
team competing in the D. A. C. tour
ament. threy George Whit Of Castle
Rock Tuesday night in two minutes,
fifteen seconds, with q cradle hold.
Balm is fast man for heavy weight
and will give the collegiate heavies
battle for the honors this year. The
Aggie team qualified five men out of
eight in the finals of the tournament.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
GUNEISON FIREMEN TO GIVE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY BALL

The local firemen's association has
announced the intention of giving
ball on Washington's Birthday. The
Gunnison High School Alumni Asso-
citation will serve the supper and
otherwise assist in the preparations.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28

Mrs. B. Mcneil, former Gunnison-
ite, II lying critically i'll . her home in
Denver, with very little hopes Of re-
covery. Her sons, Reid and Myron,
Mcneil have been summoned to her
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
MONTROSE HIGH SCHOOL
PLAYS GUNNJSON SATURDAY

The Montrose team arrived today
for series of two basket ball games |
with Gunnison High School, to be play
ed Saturday afternoon and evening.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
WIN Stay Mssie 4 Chicago

Miss Era Miller, well known Gunni-
son girl, who has shown marked abili-
ty e . pianist, h now studying at
tie famous Knupher Studio in Chicago.
Miss Ena md her sister, Miss Ethel,
spent the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs.
Karl ZugeIder ct Detroit, Michigan,
and Miss Ethel accompanied her sis
ter to Chicago and intends to remain
two OF. three months Visiting friends
and relatives IN and around Chicago.
Gunnison news-champion., 1921-01-28
Frank Hoel Reported III

Grand junction Sentinel:-Frank
Hoel, brakeman on the Grand junction
and Montr0se passenger run, il quite
seriously i'll at his home on White
Avenue. He has been ON the sick list
for some time past.