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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
CRUSHED BY TURKS
Invaders Heel Trod Heavily on
Town of Aintab.
Americans Arc 6usiIy at Work Help
Ing to Rebuild Once Prosperous
Little City in Eastern Syria.

Clustering red-tiled roofs white stuc-
coed walls, the fresh green of grace
full poplars, and minarets rising here
and there In slender beauty-this Is
the picture greeting the visitor ap-
preaching through the mountains rim
ming 1t about. the once important town
OF Aintab, which nestles at the foot
Of Mount Taurus on the eastern coast
Of Syria. says the Christian Science
Monitor.
Aintab was not only beautiful, but
prosperous in those days before the
Turk invaded the land. swept it bare
Of its industry, scattered its people to
the four corners of the earth, and de-
ported them inland to the desert or
outward to the fringe of seacoast.
Today, however, as one approaches
more closely to the town, one sees that
there are gaps in the rows of white
succeed houses, that many Of those
picturesque red-tiled roofs are falling
in, that many of the houses are empty
and decaying, and that tie town which
looked so beautiful from afar is really
q shell, an echo of that once busy,
fourishing Aintab which with its 49,
900 inhabitants, formed an important
link In the caravan route from Con-
stantinople, and was known far an6
wide for its trade in fooled lea ther
and its great cattle market
When the first party Of Americans
from the Near East relief reached Ain
tab after the Turkish military had
rxuo W.T. nm, 40 fl,o
wanderers, hearing that help was to
be had, began to come struggling back.
They must be fed and housed, their
homes rcmade, schools rebuilt for their
children, and places must be provided
for the little ones left homeless.
Promptly the work was begun and
took on at once a twofold significance
not only did it furnish employment
for the wOrkmen, but also shelter for
their families. The women found en-
ployment in weaving, and turned the
wool, which is plentiful In Syria. into
fabrics much needed by those who
had lost all their possessions, includ-
Ing clothing. Some of them woye rugs.
and a ready market was found for
them, often among the American relief
workers.
Slowly but surely Aintab is coming
into her own once more. New Armen-
Ian houses are beginning to rise from
the ashes of the old; refugees are
pouring back from desert and noun
tains and the shore of the sea. And
once more the cries of merchants re
sound as they call their wares, theil
rags and scraps of household com
modities, in the bazaar in the center
of the town.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Oil Prospects in Australia.

Analyses of petroleum gas at Roma,
Queensland, have been made which
show it to be considerably richer than
the gas from most petroleum wells.
Using American standards of pressure
and temperature In absorption tests.
it is estimated that the Roma gas
will yield 2 pints of petrol per 1000
cubic feet. The mines department
has decided to continue boring below
the gas strata, in the belief that oil
will be found. Difficulty in obtaining
casing is delaying further boring at
Marburg, Queensland. The bore is
now over 400 feet down, penetrating
sandstones and shales which contain
productive coal measures, while tests
Of sample of the sludge from the
bottom of the bore reveal small per-
centage of oil.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Pointer for the Housewife

The woman who reduces herself TO
a frazzle and her family to nervous
wrecks does it by trying to do each
separate piece of work to perfection.
We all like a perfectly appointed
household, but it is vastly more impor-
tant that a home should be comfort
able, where the family likes to gather.
than that no grain of dust should ever
be seen. Housework, done right, is
more healthful than almost any other
work. Making beds is an excellent ex-
ercise for sluggish liver, but don't
forget that tired housewife may be
rested and refreshed by brisk walk
in the fresh air. Fatigue is often
caused from bad air, and with the
lungs filled with pure air the body is
able TO throw off the poisons.
Pick out the important things to be
done daily and do them, reserying
time and strength for these things.
The important thing is meals. They
mean more to the family than any
thing else, as they are the fuel which
keeps you going.-Exchange
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
NeWSy Notes From
Georgetown Vicinity
(From Georgetown Courier. J

(From Georgetown COurier.)
Thomas Cunningham left Thursday
for California. where he expects to re-
main until next summer
The county seat agitators seem to be
composed largely of individuals who
pay neither their taxes nor their debts.
Miles cottingham, writing to Walter
Farragher, says he is getting along as
well as possible. His leg is ttill in
cast. tT
Charles G. Davis of Birmingham,
Alabama, has bought the interest of +.
L. Bivings in the Silver Plume tunnel.
The consideration is about 81. 900.
The Wednesday 500 club enj,yed
very pleasant evening at the Barton
this week, when Mrs. Annie Santo was
hostess. Delicious refreshments were
served,
The county court has appointed Mrs.
Beale, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Rowe, sis.
ters of Mrs. Walda c. Stephens, de-
ceased, as guardians Of Ebha and Olive
Stephens, who will make their home
with Mrs. Beale at Gypsum. Colorado.
Carl Peterson was appointed admins
traitor of the estate of Mrs. Stephens.
The Campfire girls held ceremonial
meeting at the home of Miss Jane
Keating, their guardian, on thursday
night Six candidates., Berta Steinvrr,
Maryland Kirby, Irene Ricci, Ell, n
Piltz, Rachel Jones and NJ abel Ostberg,
were initiated A jolly evening was
spent with games and music, and dainty
refreshments were served by commit
tee of the girls.
Mr.. Mccall, working for the power
plant north of town, slipped on dump
near the top of Empire pass and roll, q
down the mountain nearly TO the rail-
road track, distance of several hun
dred feet, where he laid unconscious
for some time before he was missed.
DIR. Kirby was called and found that
McCall had sustained no serious injury.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Which Was Best?

A German, an Englishman and
an American were each about to
draw an elephant. The German
evolved an elephant from his own
inner consciousness; the English
man read all the books he could
find about elephants; the Ameri-
can went to the zoo and looked at
an elephant.
There may not be an elephant
iu the vaudeville show, but what
ever there is. let's go and look al
1t. Feb. =. Opera house.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership lately subsisting between Ethel
v. IDgels and Mary o Allen, under the
firm name and style of THE Fashion
Shop" was dissolved on the 3lst day of
January, A. D. 1921, by mutual CON
sent.
Mary 0. Allen will carry on the bust
ness heretofore conducted by said part
nershp, and will pay all debts hereto
fore contracted by said partnership and
likewise all indebtedness hereafter con-
tracted by her in the conduct of sad
business.
All debts owing said partnership are
to be paid to said Mary o. Allen, con-
tinuing partner.
MARY o. ALLEN
ETHEL V. INGELS.
First publication, Feb. |. 1921.
Last publication, F. b 2S, 1921
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
A Hard Spot,

~ don't see why your garage men
can't be cheerful and pleasant when
folks come into your place to do busi-
ness with you," said the automobile
owner.
"Mister," replied the garage en-
ployee, Il guess you never worked in
o garage"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
The Cause of 1t.

"what dreadfully rasping voice
Smith hasi"
Il guess that comes from his going
to his dentist and having his teeth
fled"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
WITH ~
1HE ~.
FuNNY AZ
nIN 1[A{

= .- A Vocalist Provoked. z
Il knew there was going to be
trouble as soon as the mule heard
the honk of our new fiivver." re-
marked Farmer Corntossel. ruefully.
'How did 1t affect the mule?"
"Threw him into fit of profession
al Jealousy SO violent that he backed
up and kicked the rear transmission
clear through the radiator"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Foiied.

81 hear Pete married girl who is
quite an embroidery expert"
"And he always declared he would
never marry any kind of designing
female"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Difference In Common.

''It's surprising how well they get
along together. | don't think they
would have much in common ~
"Oh. yes, they both dislike the same
things l'-Cartoons Magazine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
In the Vaudeville

In the vaudeville, o ny darling,
Think not bitterly of me
Though I cheer and clap quite madIy
At every thing see.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
At the Photo Studio.

Mr.. Peters-This photograph doesn't
look at all like my wife.
Photographer-No | know that. be
cause Mrs. Peters is so very well pleas
ed with it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Monday Musical Club
Gives Good Program


Guest night at the Monday Mu-
sical club, which was held Monday
night in the new quarters, the
Methodist church, proved to be a
big success.
The program was preceded by
an address of welcome by the
president, Mrs. Mary 0. Allen, and
the numbers were announced by
the director, Mrs. W. E. Renshaw.
The first number was a paper on
modern American composers, given
by Mrs. W. Fl. Staver. The paper
showed splendid preparation and
told briefly as possible the history
of four principal American COM
posers--Dudley Buck, Carrie Ja-
cobs Bond, Ethelbert Nevin, and
Edward Mcdowell. Each musical
number given was written by one
of these composers, which made
the evenings program delightful.
F. M. McCulley gave two short
but appreciative piano selections
by Mcdowell, entitled ITO Water
Lily" and "To Rose"
Mrs. g. 1. Spessard sang "Where
Do You Come From, Baby Dear9"
by Buck, responding with the
encore, "Just a Wearyin' for You,"
by Carrie Jacobs Bond.
Miss Gladys Oliver and Mrs.
Bert Wright gave a pretty vocal
duet. THE Nightingale Song" by
Buck.
Miss Daisy Keelor sang song
by Nevin entitled. "Oh, That We
Two Were Maying. She re-
sponded with an appropriate num-
Der by Bond.
sShadows," by Bond, was a
delightful number rendered by
Mrs. G. E. Carpenter. contralto.
( followed by catchy encore.
The program was concluded with
avocal solo by Mrs j A. Townsend,
"The Sea-" by Mcdowell, being
the selection given. Mrs. Townsend
has appeared before Idaho Springs
audiences SO many times that any
eulogy on her numb bers is unnec-
ssary. Nuf sed.
After the guests had departed
the president called the members
to order for the transaction of
business. The application of Miss
Margaret Shaffer was balloted on,
which resulted in her unanimous
election to the club. Various
committees reported, the program
committee, with Mrs. Renshaw as
chairman, announcing the numbers
for the next three social nights.
The first will be an "Indian"
night, a continuation of the one
given few weeks ago, and will be
in charge of Mrs. Renshaw. The
next will be miscellaneous pro-
gram in charge of Mrs. Lee Hoff
man, and the third will be NEGRO
Folk Lore when only negro
melodies will be given. This is in
charge Of Mrs. Mcbride.
Mrs. L. S. Stewart, who since
the organization of the club has
been very faithful and accompanied
almost every number, asked to be !
relieved from work at the next
program meeting. and the club.
appreciating her services, granted
her request.
The next meeting will be at the
Methodist church Monday evening,
Feb. 14-"Indian" night.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Its Requirements

'There is one queer thing about the
movie stage"
"What is that?"
That a speaking face in an actor
fits him for the silent drama"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
How's This?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-cure Catarrh or
Deafness caused by Catarrh We do not
claim to cure any other disease.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is a
liquid, taken internally, and acts through
the blood upon the mucous surfaces of
the system, thus reducing the inflamma-
ton and restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
d. j. Cheney 6 Co. Toledo. Ohio.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Certain WaYs.

"What are some of the quickest
ways you know OF to get up in the
world?"
Get job with an aviator or hit
mule on the off hino leg"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Queer Attitude.

"His argument does not leave his
opponent a leg to stand on"
"That's odd. Why would he want
leg to stand on when 1t is all head
work?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Good Advice.

Revenge is sweet"
Il know that, but nobody ever made
much success Of himself who wasted
a lot Of time trying to get even with
somebody else"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Expectations.

"Mr. Wampum, five years ago I did
you out of $40. I hope you don't feel
resentful."
mot at all. How much are you 60
ing to do me for this timer
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Gettina Them Placed.

'You seem to be going on, the the
ory that the audience doesn't know
anything" protested the confidential
friend
'This audience" replied Senator
So.'ghum, isn't supposed to do the
knowing. It is supposed to do the
yessing."
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
An Ordeal.

You seem nervous
"Yes, got to see a girl"
"Ahal And have an important
question to put to her. dare
say
'That's it. Want to see if she'll
come and cook for mother and my
self"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
They All DO.

"I've just been told that I'm not do
ing the right thing by my family"
"Who dared to say such thing to
your"
"a life insurance agent"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
A BUSINESS MAN
Avoided Mistakes.

There was a man who feared the show
That trivial error makes
He never did a thing, and so
Avoided all mistakes.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
The Wisdom of George.

"Do you believe George Washington
never told a lie?'
'Well, he didn't after he married the
widow anyhow; he knew he'd never
get away with it."-Boston Transcript
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Different Animal.

Miss Burden-I overheard that dear
young man telling you 1 danced Ike
a zephyr,
Miss Bright = zephyrg He said
'heifer"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
Local Notes

Sunday here.
Mrs. Eddie Twombly is visiting
in Denver today.
Harvey Allen of Dumont spent
Sunday here visiting.
Mrs. Mathews of Empire was
shopping in our city today.
See the funny man at the opera
house Monday night, Feb. 7.
Father a.. R.. McCabe returned
today from trip to Denver.
Verda Rowse and Mrs. Ed Gun
strom spent today in Denver.
Jack Martelon came up from
| Denver today for short trip.
Chas. Smith of Dumont went to
Denver today for a short visit.
Tom Campbell and Tom Green,
both of Dumont, were here Satur-
day.
Mrs. Carrie Miller of Denver
spent Sunday with friends in this
city.
See the home talent vaudeville
given for the library at the opera
house Feb. 7.
Miss Jessie Madison has returned
to her home in Denver after a
weeks visit here.
Mrs. Sprague Stewart went to
Denver this morning, planning to
return Wednesday.
G.. A. Beach of the Dainty shop
returned this morning from bus
mess trip to Denver.
County Clerk B. A. Holley was
down from Georgetown Sunday,
visiting with his family.
Attorney F L. Colon was a
passenger to Denver this afternoon
on professional business.
Help swell the library fund by
attending the vaudeville at the
opera house Monday, Feb Z.
@. u. Anderson, with headquar-
ters at Denver, was a business
visitor in Idaho Springs yesterday.
Mrs. John R. White is improv-
ing from her illness of several
days. She has had a very severe
cold.
H. 0. Alien. Dentist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Burton, who
spent few days with friends, re-
turned today to their home in Den
yer.
Mrs. G. E. Carpenter has taken
the Rogers house on Colorado
street. She has been residing on
Wall street.
The library vaudeville at the
opera house Monday night will be
hard to beat. Don't fail to see it.
Price SO cents.
Mrs. Ethel Ingels was a passen-
ger to Denver this morning, where
she will purchase spring stock for
The Fashion shop.
Mrs. B. Standish of California,
who is here on visit to her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Keys, was
a passenger to Denver this after
noon.
Harry Stump returned Sunday
evening from Loyeland where he
was called by the serious illness of
his mother. He left her in very
bad condition, and her'. recovery is
4 doubtful.
Drink Ford's fruit cider. 1t is
good for rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. K. Cochems and
son, with Mr.. Cochem's mother,
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. w. Mcbride, the latter
returning with them to Denver by
auto for visit.
Subscribe for the Siftings.
| Alfred Lindstrom left this morn
ing for Denver to have the cast
removed from his foot. His foot
had caused him toruble the past
two years, and he hopes that this
will end the trouble.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01

See if you can tell "who is who''
in the vaudeville stunts at the
library benefit at the opera house
next Monday night.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01

Rev. Recter w. johnson returned
to Denver Monday morning after
spending the weekend il Idaho
Springs. On account of severe
cold, he was unable to FIJI his
regular appointment at the Meth
odist church Sunday night. The
time was taken up with song
service and "a short impromptu talk
by Francis Donithorne.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01

Elbert Hubbard's definition of
charity is something that begins
at home and generally stays there, y
and it is doubtless only too true.
However, in the case of our library
what we give there isn't charity,
but just plain common sense--to
maintain and take care of some
thing that already belongs to us.
Come to the vaudeville Feb. 7.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01
The Editors Critics

OF all fields OF human endeavor,
the work OF the editor probably is
most generally and continuously
criticised. And SO per cent of his
critics could not distinguish new
stor, from the thirty-sixth chapter
of Genesis, and the other l per
cent could not write it up in 300
words to pass the approval of the
primary English study class in the
least efficient school of the slun
wards of Telok Betong .-Auxil-
larry.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-01

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
RICH OIL FIELDS
 IN FORMER
 GERMAN COLONY

Sydney, N. S. w, Sept. 22---The search for oil which has been going on with meager results for years in the large island of Papua, has been extended to the portion k own as German. New Guinea, where it is said there are much better indications This territory is now under Austra- lian mandate.
 Experts of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, which has an agreement with the commonwealth by which each will share in the benefits of any discovery, are prospecting thoroughly. Several private parties also are in the field.
 Oil prospecting is being retarded however, because the Australian gov ernment has not decided on a land policy for mandated territories
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Every person. firm or corporation (resident or non-resident) liable to taxation on real or personal property in the Town and City of Bridgeport on September 1. 1921 MUST FILE with the Tax Commissioner a sworn statement of ali Taxable property own ed by such person, firm or corporation in the Town and City of Bridgeport. on specially printed lists furnished by the Tax Commissioner. Such lists
 must be filed during the month of September 1921
 FAILURE so to do will compel the Tax Commissioner to make out such
 lists from the best information ob- tainable, to which a penalty of ten per cent will be added as by law re-
 LISTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if each parcel of real estate is not separately listed, and properly de- scribed, giving meteS and bounds; street number or lot number. Build ings thereon must be entered separate Iy from the land value
 FAILURE to file a list deprives the owner of the right to appeal to the Board of Relief
 Hours: a. m- to 5 P. m. daily. g a. m. to 1 p. m. Saturday. A. F. CONNOR, Tax Commissioners.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
NOTHING TO THIS JOB
 BUT THE SALARY

Constantinople, Sept. 22.--One of the stories which men tell one anoth- CT here to illustrate the confused dip 1omatic situation in Central Europe is attributed to Prince Furstenberg He was appointed as O diplomatic repre- sentative of the old Austrian govern ment to the Ukraine which then was ruled by Hetman Skorpadsky
 Describing his diplomatic status to friends in Kiev. the Prince said: 'tI am the representative of a govern ment that has ceased to exist and am accredited to one that neXer existed. The most extraordinary part of it is that I am paid for performing the duties of this position that I do not hold'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
NOTICE.
Taxes on Grand List of 1920

Notice is hereby given to the tax payers of the City of Bridgeport that the second half of the taxes on the Grand List of 1920 ars due and pay able at the Tax Collectors office, Rooms and 5. City hall. Thursday. Sept. l, 1921.
 The undersigned will be at the col lector's office as above on Sept. l. 1921, and daily there -fter. Sundays excepted, from a. m. to p. m. and Saturdays from a. m. to 12 noon fer the purr ose of collecting said taxes. After Oct. 1, 1921, as required by law, interest at the rate of three quarters of one-per cent, will be taxes and the same on the first of each succeeding month.
 HOWARD F. SMITH,
 Tax Collector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22

ANNA O'CONNOR vs. FRANK O'CoN-
 NOR-Order of Notice
 State of Connecticut, Fairfield County,
 September B, A. D. 1921
 Upon the complaint of the said Anna O'Connor Of the Clty- of Bridgeport. County of Fairfield, and State of Con neeticut, praying, for reasons therein child, alirnony, now pending before this Court. having been returned thereto on
 It appearing to and being found by this Court that Frank OConnor, the said defendant, is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown and that notice of the pendency of the complaint was given as required by order of notice heretofore issued. and now the Plaintiff asks for a further order of notice in the premises
 Hoerefore Ordered, That notice of the perdency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in The Bridgeport Times, newspaper printed in Bridge- port once a week for two (2) weeks, commencing on or before the 18th day of September. A. D. 1921
 By the Court, FRED W. TRACY, Clerk of the Superior Court for Fairfield County. I 15bs44
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-09-22
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN

Republican Primaries are hereby called Tor the fourth day of October, i921, for Ine election of delegates to the Bridge port Republican Town and City Con yention, and for the nomination of can dioates for Aldermen in each District at the following designated places:
 Ballot Boxes will be open from 6 o'clock p. m- to o'clock D. n Only those persons whose names appear on the regular Republican Primary list will be eligible to vote at said Primaries: list District, Prospect St. Public School, 5S Prospect St. %, 2nd District Jefferson Public School. 227 Myrtle Ave.
 3rd District Black Rock Public School. 2S Clinton Ave.
 5th District, Maplewood Ave Public School, 434 Maplewood Ave.
 z@ District. Shelton Public School. %Seeler Ave.
 :. 7th District, Bridgeport High School Gyon Terrace.
 -sth District. Read Public School, 7os North Ave.
 sth District; Garfield Public School. 10th District, Barnum Public School, 529 Noble Ave.
 uth District, Franklin Public School 263 Nichols St. 9th District, SIummerfjeId Public School. PA Grant St.
 JOHN A. LEONARD.
 Republican Town Chairman. Dated this 14th day of September, 1921