The Elk Mountain pilot., 1922-10-05
SCHOOL COLUMN


benefit of those who care to read.
Previous to the early sixties we
learn that Crested Butte did not exist.
People returning from the search of
gold in California, in the early sixties
in wandering about upon their uncer-
tain way toward home. lost their bear
ings and remained in Washington
Gulch one winter and two summers.
Due to the fact that the mountains
abounded in numerous elk, these
early pioneers called the gulch, Elk
ton. hence the derivation of the
names Elk Mountain Pilot, Elk Noun
tain House, Elk Mountain Mine. Elk
Mountain Range, all of which we are
familiar with today.
According to the statements of an
early resident of Crested Butte we
Judge that the stay of these people in
Elkton was not without it's compensa-
ton. AS they began placer mining
and the full value, perhaps not taken
by these men alone. is estimated to
be over, one million dollars. They Sc
cured their provisions from Leadville,
then the nearest camp. and later the
land Office. through which filing per-
mits for land around Crested Butte
were secured. was established there.
After the Civil War began gold was
also discovered in Snake river, the lit
tie stream which flows north of our
town.
Later a certain Mr.. Hayden, one of
these pioneers, made Typographical
survey of this part of the country for
the Government. and, his maps are
still considered authentic; they are
referred to by any who wish to file on
prospecting claims.
cal conditions of this locality and fire.
quently used the term first given by
the pioneers-Elk.
Miss Ida Spaeth, field secretary of
the Colorado Tuberculosis Association
visited the schools this week. in the
interest of campaign for the sale of
Red Cross Christmas seals. sGunni-
son county has entered contest with
twelve other counties to secure free
the services of Red Cross nurse for
one month. If our. county should be
one of the six successful counties, 1t
has been agreed that the entire time
of the nurse should be spent in
Crested Butte. This would give oppor-
tunity for free physical examination
of all school children. Don't forget
our interests in the campaign when
you buy your Christmas seals.
School was begun at Smith Hill
this week with Mrs. Estes as teacher.
Six pupils were enrolled on the open
ing day and more are expected later.
The High School assembly listened
to an interesting talk from Mr.. Tins
ley last Monday. His subject was
"Class Spirit" Mr.. Tinsley's talk was
very appropriate just at this time OF
class organization In, the High school.
The Junior class held its first meet
ing Tuesday, Elroy Miller was elected
as President and Ruby Hedley as
secretary-treasurer.
Owing to fact that the time was
short we did not complete the elec-
tion- However. we expect to get or
ganized in the near future and then
we hope to be the best class organi-
cation in the High School.
Sarah Coster, who has been absent
from school for the past three weeks,
On account of diphtheria has returned.
Mary Sutey, of Marble, enrolled in
the eighth grade Monday.
An eraser cleaner has been secured
for the school. This purchase is great
ly appreciated by the teachers.
:. Eva Coster is again enrolled in the
fourth grade, after being confined to
her home. because of sickness n the
family.
Mary Tomac from Price. Utah, was
enrolled in the fourth grade this week.
Several children were absent from
the fourth grade last week on account
of pinkeye. However, we have a
complete enrolment this week.
Margaret Coster returned to school
on Monday, after an absence of two
weeks.
John Swagel has entered school
again.
Three new pupils have entered the
fifth grade. They are John Tomac.
Louis Tomac and John Sutey.
George Coster is back in school
this week.
Inez McShane returned to school.
after spending week in Pueblo at
the State Fair.