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Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY THROUGH
NATION; WHALEN AND THOMAS
DEFEATED ON COUNTY TICKET

Election day of 1922 saw a sweep
ing Democratic victory in the nation,
with n complete Reputation Of Hard
ing and the Republican administration.
Colorado elected William T.. Sweet, our
Democratic nominee for governor and
Mrs. Bradford for superintendent Of
schools, but turned down the splendid
ticket of Democrats behind them.
Todays papers indicate a probability
that Fleming is elected attorney gen.
eral and Lockwood u regent of the
university.
Gunnison Co. went Democratic as
usual, Ed Taylor for congress. leading
by just double the majority of two
years ago. Cowan for representative
and Mrs. Balm, for county superinten-
dent of schools went in without OPP
position. McWilliams won over Pitt
ser for county clerk by the handsome
majority of 5l6, but this was slightly
bettered by Melvin Herrick, who beat
Del Mckee 524 votes for treasurer.
Pat Hanlon was the target for a bit
ter fight, but won easily over Brewer,
getting u majority of 2S6 on the face
of the unofficial returns. Jack Robin
SoH 10 again Couuty surveyor.
However the Republicans delivered
a body blow to the Democrats by walk
ing off with commissionership from
the third district, Mergelman defeating
Whalcn BY 1870, and j. Walter Hay
maker was reelected assessor. defeat
ing that veteran campaigner, Alex.
Thomas by SOL.
Returns from the counting judges
in No. l precinct, available at seven
o'clock presaged the defeat of Mr..
Thomas, but the victory of Mergelman
was largely unexpected, even the Re-
publicans themselves refusing to pre-
dict such result. AS returns came
in, however, it soon became evident
that the elements which had united to
defeat Mr.. Whalen had left no stone
unturned in any precinct, and in spite
Of the magnificent vote of confidence
he received in his own district at
Crested Butte and Somerset, the out
come became certain. Crested Butte
gave him 251 majority, but Gunnison
was adverse by 246 votes, and Whal-
ems majority of 81 at Somerset was
not enough lead to overcome the
smaller precincts.
Results on the governor and the
state ticket were very close, the lead
switching back and forth. It is now
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
OLD GUNN|SON
CITIZEN DIES
At GR. jet.

Frank Hoel, pioneer Gunnison rail-
road man. passed away at his home
in Grand junction shortly after mid
night Monday. Mr. Hoel had been i'll
for sometime, but had not been con-
sidered to be dangerously so. Death
came quite unexpectedly. A few mo-
ments before his death, he arose from
his bed, and when his wife called TO
him and asked why he was up at that
hour, said Goodbye, that he was
dying. He returned TO his bed and a
moment later was dead.
Mr.. Hoel was next to the Oldest
brakeman on the Third Division of the
Rio Grande He came to Gunnison in
railroad service in 1882 and has been
with the company ever since. In 1911
he exercised his seniority rights and
took over the passenger run from
Grand junction to Nontrose, a more
desirable job. at that time taking up
his residence in Grand junction.
During his long residence in Gunni-
son he wasa all times active in busi-
ness and social circles, and universally
known throughout the section served
by this division Of the railroad.
He leaves a wife and one son, Wal
ter, who is travelling salesman for
the Morey Mercantile company. At
the time of his fathers death, Walter
was away from home.
The remains were brought TO Gunni-
son from Grand Junction on last
nights train, and will be buried this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Epis-
copal church. The Odd Fellows lodge,
of which the deceased had been MEM
ber here of long years standing. will
administer the lodge burial service.
The remains laid in state at the Mar
tin Funeral Home in Grand Junction
from to 8 Wednesday evening.
C. w. Shores, brother-in-law of the
deceased, accompanied by his son,
Frank, arrived from Denver yesterday
to attend the funeral.
Mr.. Hoel was universally esteemed
from Salida to Grand Junction, and
perhaps no single man on the Western
slope had the same wide circle of
friends. His death is moufned by
countless friends in our city, and their
sympathy is extended to the bereaved
wife and son.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
BOND ISSUE CARRIES
IN STATE VOTE

OF the ten amendments and referred
laws, only No. l. the six million dollar
bond issue, and No. Z, changing the
university hospital to Denver, carried
in the state. The others were properly
swatted by two to one majorities, some
by considerably larger.
Gunnison county gave a good ma
iority for the bond issue, 10 out of %
precincts returning 753 for and $50
against This is rs it should be since
We will benefit greatly by the expen-
diture of this state and federal high
way fund. Apparently. however, this
4 the only one of the ten laws TO get
by the voters of Gunnison. The Colo
rado Telephone Co., made an aggres-
sive fight for No. 2, but the 10 pre-
cincts have apparently defeated il
with 333 for and 615 against. On No.
3, reapportionmcnt Of the legislature,
the vote stands, 149 for and 90S
against
No. 4, income tax, 229 for. ISL
against
No. 5, anti-vivisection, 2l3 for, 1892
against.
No. 6, constitutional convention, 33i
for, 60T against.
No. z, university hospital, 35l for,
43s against.
No. s, four year term for county Of
ficers. 1876 for, 753 against
No. 3, four year term for state of
ficers. 1856 for, TAG against.
No. 10, anti-Jap bill, 377 for, $50
against.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
|ARM|sT|CE CELEBRATION STARTS
THIS EVENING WITH LEGION PLAY

Tomorrow is the fifth anniversary
of the closing day Of the World War,
and local Legionnaires have prepared
celebration program which starts to-
night and finishes up with the Ameri-
en- Legion ball tomorrow night.
dustin EN- OFF,, is the name Of
the Legion show which will start the
ball rolling tonight. This is three
act farce-comedy concerning two in
genious trouble-dodging (and trouble
making) doughboys on leave at Nice,
and includes two or three exceptionally
funny comedy characters and good
bit of female impersonation. Between
the acts, two short moving picture
subjects will be shown, one depicting
the famous Battle of Jutland between
the British and German fleets, and the
other a good comedy based on the &C
tivities of an American Legion post.
Professor Damson will have good
orchestra on the job to fill in the cor
ners, and altogether, it will be fine,
large evening.
The morning program will open with
q band concert at 1000 o'clock tomor-
row morning AZ inc Tag pOie at mdiH
and Virginia avenue. At 1O:40 the
customary one-minute silence in honor
Of the dead will be observed, after
which the American Legion Patriotic
meeting will be held in the auditorium
Of the Community church. This meet
ing will include an organ prelude by
Miss Mary Fishburne, invocation by
acting chaplain Bernard Geiser, ad-
dress by Commander E. T. Brown of
the Legion Post, octet and community
singing led by F. Geo. Damson, read
ing Of "In Flanders Fields" by Mar
garet White OLeary, two numbers by
the Cecilian chorus, under Alberta Jor-
gensen, address by William I. Jones,
and an organ postlude by Miss Mary
Fishburne.
The afternoon is set aside for the
football game between the Western
Cowboys and the Colorado College
Yearlings. Coach Krause has his
squad to tip top shape for the game,
and naturally the Yearlings should be
able to show right smart Of speed
after their seasons work, so . good
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
THRILLING EXPERIENCE ON
BLACK MESA IN STORM

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Lobdell ar
rived Saturday from the lower valley,
getting into Sapinero just ahead Of
the big storm. and coming up the next
day through the worst of it. They had
an exciting experiences crossing Black
mesa, probably the last car over this
season. The storm at Crawford hardly
gave an inkling of what was happen
ing, but reaching the top Of the mesa
at an elevation Of 10000 feet, it burst
in fury. Three trees were found
blown across the road, which they
were forced to stop and get around.
Darkness came and the blizzard fol-
lowed them along the slippery narrow
road, but Sapinero was reached safely
at nine o'clock Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lobdell had been ct
Paonia attending the wedding Of Tie
latter's brother, Commodore X. Wilson
Of Crawford and Miss Inez Stout ef
Paonia. The bride was graduate sf
the Normal school at Gunnison in 1919
and is q charming young lady who =
well known here.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
DEWEY Stokes
KILLED IN 0. c.
Mine ACCIDENT

Dewey Stokes, driver in the Ohio
Creek Coal company's mine Mt Castle
ton. was instantly killed about 2
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon when a rock
weighing several hundred pounds, fell
from the roof of the tunnel and
crushed him. Stokes was driving his
mule down the tunnel when the rock
feil and was alone ut the time, but
other workmen heard the crash and
were with him few seconds after the
tragedy. :.
Stokes is well-known Gunnison
county boy, having been here about
seven years. He is survived by four
brothers, Clyde and John, sister,
Mrs. j. L. Eilebrecht. and two other
brothers in the east. He was 23 years
of age.
Following the accident. Robert Kill
patrick of Crested Butte was appointed
by the State Mine Inspector to look
over the scene of the accident and fix
the responsibility in case of negligence
on the part of the mine operators. The
tragedy was purely accidental to all
appearances.
The funeral was held Thursday af-
ternoon from the Community church
in Gunnison, a large circle of friends
attending. Interment in the Masons'
and Odd Fellows cemetery.
Stokes was well known and well
liked young man, and his tragic and
unexpected death is a distinct blow to
the county. His brothers and sisters
have the sympathy of their many
friends in their sudden bereavement.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
COWBOYS TRIM DEL NORTE
IN GAME HERE MONDAY A. NJ.

The High School Cowboys added an
other scalp to their long four year
record last Monday, when they over
whelmingly defeated the Del Norte
team in q football game here Monday
morning. The Del Norte boys are
champions Of their section Of the state.
Thief inal score was "a to 0 in favor
of the local team. The visitors were
apparently the equal Of the Cowboys
in line work and line plays, and after
one or two attempts, Gunnison finished
the game with fakes, passes and end
runs. The whole Gunnison back field
was working in perfect cooperation,
and every one of them showed high
quality Of skill in catching passes.
Del Norte has an exceptionally good
fullback, Posse, who we understand, in
tends to enroll in the college here next
year.
The visitors ran right into the
middle Of the general storm which
gripped the section last Saturday.
They arrived late Friday night in
tutos but Saturdays all day blizzard
prevented the playing Of the game ~
advertised. The field was cleared Sun
day and the game played at 10 o'clock
Monday morning.
The lineup was as follows:
Tol Norfo Es,nuienn
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
MAY DAY MINE is
IN SPLENDID SHAPE

Durango Democrat
w. Goff Black has returned to the
city from business trip to Denver
and yesterday accompanied by j. w.
Jarvis made trip to the May Day
mine. The property. Mr.. Black says,
is looking better each day and that
development is going ahead as rapidly
as can be and shipments going forward
as fast as the Rio Grande can give
them service. Mr.. Black states that a
number Of new improvements are be-
ing arranged for and as soon as the
main tunnel is put in shape a contract
for about 900 feet of work will be let
to open the present ore body, 500 feet
below the upper tunnel.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

evident that Mr.. Sweet has q safe lead
Of over 5000 votes.
Mary C. C. Bradford usually runs
and usually wins, and 1922 was no ex-
ception. The defeat of Judges Hill
and Bouck for Supreme court was of
particular concern to the Democrats.
Jimmy holland for secretary Of state
was fayorite in Gunnison county, re-
celying AIS majority, but is decisively
defeated in the state. Senator Rock
well of this and Delta counties. is now
Lieutenant Governor Rockwell. In this
office he will be president of the state
senate, SO that we shall have double
representation. provided some way can
be discovered for Rockwell to hold two
offices at once.
Ed Taylor's victory over Vincent is
certainly gratifying. Two years ago
he won by 5,002, carrying % of the %
counties. This year his majority is
about $4,000, running approximately
two TO one over his opponent. This
ought to hold Vincent for a while.
Congressman Taylor carried Mesa
county. Nincent's own home by vote
of l,146 TO 1889. Shows what they
think of Vincent down there.
Not only will the Democrats in all
probability control the next house of
representatives and block the Repub-
lican bills like the ship subsidy, ex-
horbitant tariffs, vicious bank legis-
lation, etc, but their senate majority
has been reduced to sixteen, which
puts il within reach to wipe out the
Republican majority entirely in 1924.
Nearly all western states except Cal
ifornia have elected Democratic sena-
tors, and such eastern states as Michi-
gan. Indiana and New Jersey.
The expected Democratic majority
for Sweet in Gunnison county failed to
materialize, and instead of being 400,
or 800 as his most sanguine support
ers figured, it dwindled to PIT accord
ing TO unofficial returns. It Is prob
able he 100 or more absent voter bal
lots Will increase this lead, however.
II you will study the table Of votes
by precincts you will note Sweet lost
out up and down the valley precincts,
not in the towns.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
COLORADO COLLEGE YEARLINGs
10 PLAY HERE ARMISTICE DAY

Ths Colorado College yeariings will
definitely b hare for tomorrow after
Moons game with tie college team.
Some difficulty had ben eneoantered,
but Coaeh Kranse reeeived dafinite In
formation Wednesday which rexoves
IN douhG
Ihe squad from ths SPRINGS vim b
eoaeA e G. C., former DePsuw player.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
Coach Kranse played against him

Coach Krsnse played against him
lnpwn him Tor Z number Of year. NJ.
TNav is also professor Of Journalism
e colesado cousee, and ON til III
rsSo S1sisSs Hsmins TeiseraPh. oas
Of the bese sporting pages In ths
stafe.
Coach Krause states tha4 either tAe
Minas Or Agyias fkoGhnnen win play
hsse - Ti1n1seiving Day, w33eA
lshouA - . grsat atts6etisn.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
NEW BARBER SHOP OPENED
THIS WEEK BY FRANK FISHER

Frank Fiiasr has this week opened
the baxhae Ghep which he has been
equippfng On T0michi avenue, adjoin-
ing the Beenty 6hop. Mr.. Ffshsf has
sparsd - sxpsnss "a seeming ths fin
ct q de1anlp and equiDUoaf boe hi
new - He exyoGfD = - onetheg
barber 4 - AaE11o; = ~ beaiGsoe ii
bnaina1o3g hogo 1oe - u 60 M
msnt an1 Ais establiGament = eonlxal-
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

Cars that tried Monarch pass this
week, found much difficulty in nego-
tiating the grade. Snow is too deep
and ice forming. One auto headed for
Montrose was 12 hours in coming from
Salida. Best to take Cochetopa pass
road when conditions become as bad
as that.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
PETE CAMPBELL SERIOUSLY
INJURED AT CRESTED BUTTE

Pete Campbell was seriously injured
at Crested Butte Wednesday when
kicked in the forehead by a mule, and
at last reports had not regained csn-
sciousness.
Mr.. Campbell was driving a mule
from the corrals up to the company
mine. Someone had tincanned a deI,
which ran between the mules legs.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

game is a cinch. The game will start
on the College field at o'clock.
A special batch Of exhibition fire.
works, representing typical battle
scene on the Western front have been
received and will be touched off at
z o'clock in the evening. They are Of
the big exhibition type that requires
lots OF space, SO the fireworks display
will take place on the college athletic
field.
The closing event of the day will be
the Third annual American Legion
ball at the /. o. o. F. hall at 0 p. m.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
Denver
Livestock Market
Report

Cattle receipts to date this week are
$4,000. Market good; active with ris-
ing values today with close Thursday.s
market SOC higher than close last week
probably due to light receipts. Good
strictly fancy. $3.50; fair 1925 70 $e.7e
scid S5.25 Thursday. Heifers sailing
& Sl.75 T. }6.25; strictly choice ldnds
bringing S6.z5; feeders mot showing
o1ite spch marked advance but market
= in reed condition; choice feeders
seliing e $.26; good. $S.75 to 81.
GhS1e reeeipts 70 date this week a.
60. 1lafaet under light rscsipts
Ghouing similar values; choice lat
la1nbs tl3 to Sl326; fir, el21G 70
&l4.5s; feeders quotsd up to &11so.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

Mrs. Clifford H. Stone returned Sat
urday from months visit with her
nother in Colorado Springs. Mr.
Stone went over late last week and
accompanied her home.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

Miss Anna Eilbrecht, who is in Sa-
Ida hospital, was operated on last
Tuesday for appendicitis. Last re-
ports are that she is recovering nicely
and hopes to be back with her old
friends in Gunnison before long.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

Frank Holt was over with the Spen-
Ger returns Wednesday. G. Gabrielson
brought the ballot boxes. Spencer went
Democratic as usual.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

Ray Slane and Vern Brown SOLE
1900 lambs at 10hs' at home, which
were shipped from Crookston Sunday
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10
GUNNISON CATTLE SELL HIGH
ON DENVER MARKETS

Record -Stockman:
Fred Mckee, one Of the most widely
known attlemen Of the Gunnison dis
trlct, was on the Denver market Mon
day with rour carloads Of good qualiay
steers which attracted much attention
from the buyers. He sold 66 head,
averaging 6S2 pounds, at $7.25 and 81
head, averaging 800, at 81. MIR. Nc
kee was well pleased with the prices
received.
"We still have quite few cattle to
be shipped from the Gunnison country,
says Mr.. Mckee, "and of course a ma
jority of them will come to Denver.
We have found that prices paid here
are right in line with other markets,
and the shring and greight is much
less TO Denver.
Mr.. Mckee has been shipping to
Denver for years and is well known on
the market here. His cattle never
fail to attract attention and he always
receives price that is around the top.
Some of the sales of Gunnison stock
men for the week as reported in the
stock journals, are as follows:
X. X. Allen of Gunnison, 81 steers,
VT. 739 lbs, for S7.05; 81 steers, W.T..
sos lbs, for S6.75; / COW, VT. 1900
lbs, for S3.75, and ! bull, VT. 1.730
lbs, for S2.25.
F. ID. Mckee of Gunnison sold &c
sters, VT. 6s2 lbs, for s7.25; Sc steers
VT. s74 lbs, for 81; l bull, VT. 1850
lbs, for So; bull, VT. 1880 lbs, for
$3.50; 2steers, VT. 700 lbs, for Sc; 3
steers, VT. 653 lbs, for s6.25; / steer,
VT. 760 lbs, for s5; and / cow, VT.
LOGO lbs, for $3.50.
Ray Slane and Vern Brown sold
1900 lambs at 10ls' at home, which
were shipped from Crookston Sunday.
Frank Holt was over with the Spen-
Ger returns Wednesday. G. Gabrielson
brought the ballot boxes. Spencer went
Democratic as usual.
Gunnison news-champion., 1922-11-10

H. and Nn.>R B. Smith WIN %
= lgoaErose tsmozTow for bsw deys
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-07-18
SPECIALITY SALESMAN
ADDED TO Rlx FORCE

Jed Rix Of the Rix Furniture &
Undertaking Company, is still GO
ing after the business, and last
week employed II. B. Stratton of
FL Reno Oklahoma, phonograph
salesman, TO handle that line for
him
Mr.. Stratton and family are now
comfortably located here, and Mr..
Stratton is confident that business
in the photograph business will con-
tinue good. as prospects are espec-
tally promising. He is n specialist
al that work, having followed that
one line of business for a good many
years, and understands those instru-
ments thoroughly which viii be a
great factor in making sales.
Mr.. Rix is specializing his men,
putting an expert over every de-
partment. which is proving very ef-
feciive, and at this time he has one
Of the best sales forces in the coun-
try.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-07-18
MOORE BROTHERS ARE
FARM DIVERSlFIERS

W. W. and n. NJ. Moore, broth
ers, were in town Saturday from their
fine farms eight miles southwest Of
town.
The Moore brothers are recognized
as being among the best farmers on
the plains, are progressive and alert
for the betterment Of their sur
roundings, and a visit TO their farms
will convince one that they are en-
ploying the most widely known
methods Of making their farms pay
the highest possible dividends at
minimum operation costs. and have
the diversifcation Of all field crops
az heart
Lubbock County viii progress only
as her people progress, and we are
glad that such men are taking an ac-
tive and leading part in making a
showing for the plains as well as for
themselves.
The willingness Of our people to
work for community good is winn-
ing factor. and we like 20 become
better acquainted with the individ'
uals who constitute Lubbock Coun-
tvs citizenship.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-07-18
NEW COMMUNITY CLUB
MAKING RAPID PROGRESS

Mrs. Ed Schroeder was in Lub-
book Saturday from her home south
east Of town, and reported that the
newly organized cooperative league,
is making rapid progress, and Is de-
signed to be ore Of the leading COM
munity organizations in the county.
Mrs. Schroeder has been an ac-
tive club worker for some time, and
has taken a prominent place in help
ing TO make the work in Lubbock
county just as profitable as it II at
all possible. She was very COM
plimentary Of the progressiveness of
Lubbock county in securing the
county home demonstration agent.
and declared il her belief that the
assistance the agent will be to COM
munity organizations such as the
one just organized, will be Of much
help 10 the community folks.
"Ex" always marks the spot
where a public official falls.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-07-18
DODGE STOLEN FROM NEAR
CHURCH SUNDAY NIGHT

We nave often heard the expires
sion He looks like he would rob
a church," but an automobile thief
who took the 1918 model Dodge
car from the Methodist church Sun
day night, While Evangelist Fisher
was making talk on the Ten Com
msndments, is no doubt the nerviest
crook that has come this way for
some time.
The car was the property Of j.
NJ. Stratton, who was attending the
meeting at the time il was stolen.
Several cars were parked near
the stolen machine, but AS there was
constant going and coming "
cars throughout the beginning Of the
meeting no attention was given the
departing thief, who no doubt was
good many miles from Lubbock
before the car was missed.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-07-18
ITEMS FROM LAST
WEEKS cRoSBYToN REVIEW

Several of our good farmers old
the Review man some time back
that they felt sure they could show
cotton blooms by the 18th Of July,
but II was left TO w. X. Davis to
produce the goods" Mr.. Davis
was caller at the Review Office
bright and early Tuesday morning
with a withered cotton bloom, soow-
ing that II had been opened for sew
eral days. This Is the first and
only bloom that has reached the Re-
view Office, but there are lots Of
blooms by now. Mr.. Davis has
about $50 acres in cotton and says
he never saw prettier cotton for the
time Of the year.
County Demonstration Agent j.
w. Jackson was in Crosbyton yes
terday and paid the Review a pleas
ant call. He informed US that a
deal had been perfected for cot
ton grader for Crosby county and
that Hon. j. c. Webb, president Of
the State Farmers Union, was the
man employed for this work He is
TO spend Monday and Thursday of
each week through the cotton sea-
son at Lorenzo, Wednesdays and
Saturday at Rails, and Tuesday and
Friday At Crosbyton. A fee Of SOC
per bale had been agreed upon for
classifying the cotton. The farmers
can also pool their cotton and sell
il in bulk. A fee of soc per bale
will also be charged TO enter the
uooi This work Is TO be under
the supervision Of Fred Robertson
and Mr. Reed for Lorenzo, +. +.
McElroy and G. Sherrod for Rails,
and n. c. Elder and G F.. Hud-
deston for Crosbyton, who ara
members Of the Board Of Directors
OF the Farmers Union. The cotton
crop is very flattcring over Crosby
county and il Is hoped the farmers
will get all out Of IL that is coming
% them