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Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
SENIORS SCORE HIT
 WITH FARCE COMEDY
Officer 666" Receives Enthu- siastic Approval of Large
 Theatre Audience
Nets Graduating Ciss Sfs0.--Prsise
 For Cast and Coaches

Members of the senior class Of Putnam High school. who had parts ia the three-act farce comedy, "0fi- ger esG " drew to themselves the en- thusiastie approval of the large num- ber of people who witnessed their presentation of the play in the Brad ley Theatre last Friday evening. The heavy rain did not play havoc with the attendance at the annual senior play, as was feared, for on the con- trary the theatre was filled. The stu- dents appeared perfectly at ease be- fore the footlights and impersonated their respective roles like veterans.
 Affair Nets S1so
 By the sale of tickets, the senior class realized about sl50 by their sn- nual re-eommencement week enter tainment. Those who comprised the cast of characters are given their just credit for their excellent work, but eommcndation Is lsvished also on the coaches who prepared the play for the evenings performance, Miss Abbie Keith. Miss Ernestine Wright, Miss Sara Tackaberry, and Principal F. H. Snow.
 The east of characters was as fol lows:
 Bataeto. Japanese valet
 Alfred Bonneville Michael PheIan. officer e66, the star actor James Rice Whitney Barnes, close friend of Tray CTS Gladwin Joseph Bove Travers Gladwin, young millionaire and owner of a rare collection of paintings Chandler Morse Helen Burton, admirer of Gladwin
 Christine Murray Sadie Small. her cousin
 Theima Bosworth Mrs. Burton. Helen's aunt
 Bertha Child Alfred Wilson, gentleman crook and picture expert, posing as Trayers Gladwin Edgar Lucier Watkins. former chauffeur of Clad win and accompliee of Wilson
 Herber. Clark Police Captain Stone William Mccoy kearney, plainclothes man
 Fosdick Harrison Policemen. William Harris, Arthur Jetfe, Andrew Donovan, Michael Ma her
 The furniture was loaned through the courtesy of A. Gilman Co., Inc.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15

waga Company at DayviIle contri- buted $70. Checks fer the fund should be made payable to Charles H. Brown. treasurer, and forwarded to the Salvation Army, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15

During the first week of each New Tear one can see in the older parts of ths Japanese cities groups of men and wsmen in praying attitude. waiting fse the rising of the New Tears sun. This religious ceremony is called the Hnfsu- Hinode.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
No Chance for Her.

"You ought to choose the time for asking money frcm your husband For instance, whenever l want a new dress always wait until my husband has had a good round of golf. Then I spring it on him. aud he Is easy to deal with" That's all right for you Your husband can piay the game. but my husband has never shot a decent round in his life"
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 PRESENT OPERETTA
Eastford Young People Delight Audience With "The Whole
 Year Round"
Seven Crsduat~s Receive Their Di- piomAs.-Wm- Warren Presents EEs

Elementary school children of East ford delightedly surprised large al- dienee in the Congregational enurcn' Eastford, last Friday evening with tns unusually excellent presentation of the operetta, eThe Whole Year Round" The young people sang and acted their parts to 8 degree of per fection that won for them the com mendation of everyone.
 To Miss Marguerite Burns, super visor of music, went high praise for the splendid work of the children, for 1t was she who drilled the cast and staged the production. The eoopera- ton of the teachers was great help, too. Mrs Eleanor Lewis was accom- panist.
 The cast of characters and the mu- sical numbers were as follows:
 A Stranger, Mamie Wago; Spring, Nadgy Nahibowitz; Summer. Olive Tatem; Fall, Aldrieh Lewis; Winter, Ralph Davis.
 Musical Synopsis: Wake Oh Wake. chorus; From Far Away, Mamie Wa go; Four Little Seasons, chorus; Now to the Test. chorus.
 Spring-Pussy Willow, Nadgy Nahi- bowitz; Oh They Are Five, Fairies 1; Rejoice the Spring, Olga ozut, Paul inc Ozut.
 Summer Singing. Swinging, Olive Tatem: Butterfiies and Honeybees; Who Knows. Miriam Tatem, ida Bart lett, Myrtle Marcy.
 Fall-Harkl the Merry Bells, Cert rude Hawley, Linus Buell., Aldrich Lewis, Michael Kozey; Nutting Song, chorus.
 Winter-Hol Boys, chorus Santa Land. Myrtle Green. Marion Green 1; King Winter, Ralph Davis; Jingle Bells, chorus; finale, ensemble.
 The operetta was one of the feat ures on the program given in eonnec- ton with the graduation exercises, when seven children received their diplomas. The graduating class was formally presented for honors by K. D. McAlister, district school super visor. William Warren, chairman of the town school committee, addressed the graduates and presented them with their diplomas.
 The following were the graduates Ida Bartlett, Vera Morse. Mamie Ma. hibowitz. Herbert upham, Sumner Warren, Stanley Dominick and Mamie Wago.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
RAISE si.2oo
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
 Is Nearing SI,soo Goal

With the Salvation Army Home Service Fund drive concluded in Putnam and operations transferred to Dahielson, the fund yesterday had reached total of about sl.200, leav- ing only $500 more to be raised to attain the goal sought-si 800.
 Envoy oliviere expressed himself as well pleased with the response tlai is being made everywhere in this terri tory to the Army's appeal. The drive will end on June 23 with tag day at Danielson. Employees of the Assa.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
PUPILS TO ENTERTAIN
Local Young People To Appear IT
 Recital Next Monday Evening

Pupils of Frederick Very will ap- pear in recital in Putnam High school hall next Monday evening. The pro gram arranged for the occasion is ans neunced as follows;
 Tarantelle in A minor, Dennee, Francis Reardon; Creseendo, Sere- made Harlequin, ,Schutt, Miss Ruth De Coudres; Liebestraume in A fiat, Liszt, Scherzo in B flat minor, Chopin, Miss Frances obletz; Impromptu in C sharp minor, Rheinhold, Noeturne in C minor. Chopin, Miss Rhea De Coudres; Fantasie iRigoletto Para phrasel, Liszt, Miss Unice Boisonean.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15

President obregon issued two presi- dential proclsmstions recently which aecreed a ten-year absolute closed season for the rapidly disappearing mountain sheep and pronghorned antelope of the Republic of Mexico.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
A CORRECTION

In the last issue of The Patriot 1t was announced that Captain Gardner Richardson. son Of Mrs. k. B. Rich ardson of Woodstock, had been made A director of the Commonwealth Fund. an organization for the relief of intellectual workers in Austria. Captain Richardson has not been made n director of the Commonwealth Fund. but has been engaged to carry on work in Austria which will be financed by the fund.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15

Smyrna is to be rebuilt by an Otto man company which will work toge- ther with the Banque Rationale de Credit and the Banque perrier. of France. The company eontemplates reeonstructing houses and other build ings in Turkish style.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-15
D. A. R. CONDUCTS
 ANNUAL ELECTION
Mrs. Minnie B. DeCoudres Is Chosen as New Regent By
 Society
Mrs Mary Buxbe~ Bishop Re,ires As Rexent.--Annusl Reports Read

Al the annual meeting of Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. R, held Monday afternoon in Odd Eel lows hall. Mrs. Minnie B. DeCoudres was elected regent for the coming year. succeeding Mrs. Mary Bugbee Bishop, who has just concluded her second term as regent, her first being served 25 years ago, when the local chapter was organized.
 The fiscal year just closed, annual reports disclosed, has been a highly successful one. Many new members have been added, the Chapter roll now containing i50 names and is one of the largest in the state. The ways and means committee had an active and successful year, and has raised x2ss.
 Regent Presents Insignia
 Following the election the retiring regent presented the new regent with the insignia of office.
 The new Chapter officers are as follows:
 Regent, Mrs. Minnie B. DeCoudres vice regent, Mrs. Elvira A. Barber registrar, Mrs. Florence L. Kelley; recording secretary. Mrs. Maude II. Ruth s. Wheeiock; treasurer, Miss Emma Roberts; historian, Mrs. Leila M. Wilson; librarian. Mrs. Mary Thurber; chaplain. Mrs. Helen N. Kent; board of management, Mrs. Mary B. Bishop, Mrs. Jessie H. Gill patric. Mrs. Hattie C. Bowen, Mrs. Clemenpne A. Morse. Mrs. Florence H. Smith.
 Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
DEATH OF PIONEER CITIZEN

Mrs. l.. F. Stitt OF Paonia. Colo.
underwent very critical operation
at St. Luke's hospital at Denver.
Tuesday. April 18th and although
no hope WAS given for her recovery.
she fingered nearly two weeks and
passed away. Sunday afternoon.
April 29th at $40 O'Clock.
The funeral services were held
in the Presbyterian church. Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock. Rev.
kephart had charge OF the services
and was assisted by Mr.. Peters. Mrs.
Edman, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bishop
who sang II Know That My Re
deemer Liveth,' I'm The Garden
and Crossing the Bar" with Mr.
Edman at the organ. The business
houses of the city closed during the
funeral hour.
Mrs. Stitt is survived by her hus-
band. one son Ralph l.. Stitt OF
Monte Vista: two daughters. Mrs
4. Z. Kratoska OF Chicago and Mrs
Il. r Adams OF Anaheim. California
who Were with her during her Ill
ness in the hospital; three brothers.
b. +. Clark OF Academia. Pennsyl-
vania: W. J. Clark OF Monte Vista
and ID. B. Clark OF Long Beach.
California: and eight grandchildren.
Mr.. .and Mrs. l., +. Stitt were pio-
neer citizens OF Monte Vista but dur
ing the past twenty-five years have
lived In Alamosa. Denver and
Paonia, Colorado.
fly lot In the Monte Vista cemetery.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
BOYS LOYALTY PARADE TO
BE HELD HERE THIS FORENOON

The Rotary club of Monte Vista
have arranged to have a Boys 10y
atty Parade this Friday morning
commencing at ll:00 o'clock. The
parade will start at the Central
school and proceed down First
avenue to Fullinwider park where
short address will be given by
Mayor II. f. Lague. The parade
will be participated in by all the
boys OF the community between 10
and II years of age. divided into
military units, and cash prizes will
be awarded for the unit making the
best appearance. The American flag
VIII be prominently displayed
throughout the parade and there
will be band music and many other
features.
Every citizen OF the community
is urged to witness this parade and
review our potential citizenship.
In nearly every city in twenty
seven countries where there are
Rotary clubs. Boys Week-April 80
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
Eleven Schools and More than
Hundred Contestants entered
in track meet here Saturday

The annual oratorical contest and
track meet between the high schools
OF the San Luis valley will be held
this year at Monte Vista, Saturday.
May 5th.
Ten schools will compete in the
literary contest to be held at the
Christian church In the evening and
the successful school will be award
ed handsome silver loving cup.
The track meet. which will be
held at the Stampede grounds. will
be the largest ever held in the val
ley. as lis contestants representing
IL schools are entered in the var
ious events. On account OF the
large number OF contestants, the
preliminaries will be held in the
forenoon. commencing at 10 o'clock.
This makes 1t possible for the con-
tests TO be completed in the after
noon. only one heat in each event
being required.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
State Farm Secretary
Visiting This Valley

w. S. Hill. secretary of the state
farm bureau. and Mr.. Hoppe. field
agent in marketing. have been In
the valley this week assisting in the
organization OF the potato growers
exchange.
They report that in all sections
visited the plan OF the state potato
exchange is receiving enthusiastic
support from the farmers, especial
ly is this true in the Del Sorte
farming community where II is re-
ported that 80 per cent Of the pota-
to growers are signing up.
On next Monday evening, May eth.
there will be a mass meeting OF the
potato growers OF this part OF the
valley at the city hall in Mont"
Vista. Hr. Hill and Mr.. Hoppe will
be present to explain the new coop
erative marketing law. the growers
contract and organization OF the
Colorado Potato Growers Exchange.
The meeting will be sponsored by
; the Rio Grande county farm bureau
cooperating with tho state Potato
Growers Exchange.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

The awards In the track meet
consist OF loving cup to the win.
ming school, banner to the school
placing second. blanket to individ-
ual high man. banner to the winner
OF the relay, and silver and bronz
medals and ribbons will be awarded
to contestants placing first, second
and third respectively In each event.
Marks recorded in dual and tri-
angular meets this spring indicate
that the fracas Saturday will be
fastest as well as the largest of all
valley meets, and some records are
expected to be broken. The dope Is
that real competition will fall be-
tween La lara. Saguache. Center
and Del Norte, Judging from past
performances. but recent improve
ments through intensive training
and dark horse entrants may upset
all predictions.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
CLEANUP WEEK PRODUCES
SUCCESSFUL RESULTS

Monte Nista's annual cleanup
week resulted in a very noticeable
Improvement OF the city. especially
in the residence sections. Stimuli
taneously the planting of flowers
and shrubs were undertaken by n
great many OF the citizens and in a
short time an abundance OF bloom
and blossom will help greatly in
creating an attractive appearance
during the tourist -ason.
The clean appearance of Monte
Vista generally has been the cause
OF favorable comment by strangers
and the reason is that the citizens
feel pride In their town and In
the neat appearance of their
premises. The motto Is Clean Up
and Paint Up and Keep 1t Up"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
DEATH OF r. 7. CHRISTIAN

The death of T. 7. Christian
occurred at his home on the John
Drake ranch IL miles northeast ot
Monte Vista. Friday. April 21th, re-
sulting from complications follow
lng influenza. Funeral services
conducted by Rev. Kophart. were
held at the chapel OF the Woods
-portuary Saturday afternoon nj
2:30 and the body was shipped that
night to Tarkio. Mo, for burial ac-
SompanIod by the widow and son,
Thomas Tate Christian was bor..
IN Atchinson county. Mo. Oct. .e'
1863. where he spent all his III"
until last spring when he came to
Colorado and located near Monte
Vista Mr.. Christian united with
The Presbyterian church OF Tarkio
about 30 years ngp and was n faith
ful member until his death. on
November 80. 1892. he was united
IN marriag. TO Nellie Robertson and
Besides tho widow In survived by a
daughter, Mrs. X. X. Peterson OF
i'nionvilie. Mo-, and q son. Thomas
Ralph OF Monte Vista. also two
brothers and one sister.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
five HUNDRED BOOSTERS IS
GOAL OF COMMERCIAL CLUB

The committee appointed by the
newly elected board of directors of
the Monte Vista Commercial club
TO carry on a campaign for mem ber-
ship have outlined plan involv-
ing a contest between two teams of
solicitors. The town has been divid-
ed into two districts with First
avenue as the dividing line. George
c. Payne. captain OF one team. will
he assisted by J. N. Fuller and w.
II. Fassett. and will take the dis
trict north of First avenue in the
city. while Harry II. Hawkins and
John Drake will solicit the north
country. They will be competed
against by second team consist
ing OF II. X. Ayers. captain, Forrest
b. Neeley and L. b. Wallace solicit
ing the city south of First avenu,
with Chas. Mahl and J. Frank Goff
working in the district south Of
town. The losing team is to pro-
vide the entertainment for the next
commercial club open meeting.
II has been decided to establish
a flat fee OF $500 for each member
Joining the commercial club md it
is believed that every able bodied
man in Monte Vista and surround
ing district enjoying the benefits
OF a good town should be member
of the commercial organization that
has for its sole purpose the improve
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

ment OF this whole district With a
large membership all boosting for
their town and their agricultural
district and working comparatively
for the things needed for community
growth. the result is assured. The
small fee OF $500 is OF course, in
sufficient to carry on the work Of
the commercial club and additional
support will be solicited from the
business men and others in amounts
from $3.50 to $4,000.
There are great many things
which should be undertaken. but
the road question providing good
highways to the best town in the
valley occupies first position. Other
towns are not idle. and neighboring
commercial clubs are doing their ut
most to attract business from ter
ritory which logically belongs to
Monte Vista.
The commercial club proposes to
hold open meetings periodically a,
which time a dinner will be served
and an attractive program arranged
for. This method is proved one OF
the best for engendering loyal
community spirit.
Let's all work together for FIVE
HI'SnR pnnSTkp NENJpEpa
OF THE MONTE VISTA COM
MERCIAL CLUB.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
MONTE VISTA Roy HONORED

Word has been received from
Johnny Beatty who is attending the
Southern University of California
that he has been pledged to hon.
orary membership in the Delta
Sigma Phi Fraternity
This organization is an Interna-
tional Honorary Commerce Fra,er-
nifty and to attain membership is
considered great honor Some OF
the requirements are scholarship.
character, habits, grades. reputation.
active life in school. etc.
Johnny says. how | ever was
pledged or thought of is mystery
10 me" but he was so pleased when
the honor was bestowed upon him
that he Just had to wire the good
news home to his folks.
His many friends here also ex,
tend congra tulations.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
BOND ISSUE CARRIES TO
FUND INDEBTEDNESS

The special election called by the
scity commissioners for Tuesday,
May LIST. resulted In an overwhelm-
ling approval OF the proposition TO
issue bonds to take up the floating
Indebtedness OF the city. The vote
srast was 81 for the bonds and
against.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
ANOTHER ADVANCE IN LIVE
STOCK; DEMAND INCREASING
Kansas City Stock Yards,
NAV 1909

May /, 1873.
The general improvement which
started in demand for livestock the
middle OF last week is developing
into fairly good price advances. and
1t now begins to look like hog quo
! tations will return to the s cent
level. that prime cattle will make
$1,000, and that the few remaining
fed lambs, In fleece. will sell well
about $500. Today's top for
wooled lambs was &l5.l0. spring
lambs $3.50, Choice fleshy feed
ing steers sold up to 5000.
Today's Receipts
Receipts today were 5000 cattle.
$4,000 hogs and 1000 sheep. com
pared with 5000 cattle. IL 900 hogs
and 5000 sheep week ago. and
$3.50 cattle. l5,lOO hogs and s.475
sheep year ago
Beef Cattle
Trade in fat cattle opened early
at strong prices. and AS the day ad-
vanced the market made 10 to 10
cent gain over Monday. Sales abov,
$3.50 are becoming more frequent
and within the next few weeks a
$1,000 market is expected for prime
steers. The bulk OF the fed steers
ar" selling above 1915. The ton
price today was 1885. Other choice
=. a
lings up to $3.50. and steers and
hcifers mixed up to 1895. Cows and
hcifers were quoted stronger. De-
mand was active. and offerings were
cleaned up early. Prime cows were
selling at 500 to $3.50. and the
fair to good kinds 1913 up. Few
Gamers are offered. Veal calves and
bulls continued steady.
Stockcrs and Feeder.
Demand for stock and feeding
cattle showed increased urgency and
prices ruled unovcnly higher. Flcshy-
feeders sold mp to 50 90. the high
est price paid this year Tor steers.
suitable for short finish Other
choice feeders sold nt $500 to IS GO
and choice stockers at $500 to
$50. Receipts were not large
enough meet all tho demand.
Hogs
Hog prices ruled strong to . cents
higher and the general market ia
approaching the cent level again.
Tho top price WAS t795. and the
bulk of tho good hogs sold at S7.75
to $500. Packing SONS were 10
to 10 cents higher at 50 90 To sG.75
and pigs strong at yG.7S to &7.26.
The general market Is big quart.
or higher than u week ago. Tho
fHunH7 ar" showing the advancing
acnsDn, in that quality Is not ~ good
aR In early April
Sheep aud Lambs
Prices for sheep and lambs wore
| / 10 30 cents higher than Monday.
and the highest since early March
woolrd lambs sold at $500 to
Nb1o, spring lambs up to sib.bo,
clipped lambs up to ti2.25. clipped
ewes s7sb and clipped wothcrs
sa.2b. Some so pound Utah goats
brought s3.Sb.
CHAs. NJ. ripKtS
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04
RECENT STOCK SHIPMENTS

Saturday, April 2Sth. . cars cat
tie to Emmct, Nebraska and car,
cattl. to Omaha. Nobr., / Sibb.ns.n:
I cars horses to wasson, River
Ranch Co.
Tuesday, May LIST. I cars hogs 10
Los Angeles. Calf. Il. c. Graves.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

MIR and Mrs. Callic Stitt. of Fort
Morgan, Colo, cousins OF l.. +.
Stitt. and Mr.. and Mrs. r.. X. Bar
low OF Antonito attended the funeral
services OF Mrs. l.. +. Stitt Wednes-
day afternoon.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

to May 6-is being observed. The
most spectacular event In Boys
Week Is the parade and in the large
cities like New York there we're az
many as $4,000 boys in the line of
march last year.
BOYS DAY IN CHURCHES
As another part of the observance
OF Boys Week, special church
service is prepared and in Monte
Vista there will be union of the
Baptist and Methodist church con-
gregations to hear program at tho
Armory next Sunday evening. May
9Th. At this service the Boys Glee
club will furnish music and there
will be real boys" sermon.
BOis-A NATIONS GREATEST
ASSET
Let us see to 1t that this tremend-
GUS asset is conserved so that our
boys may develop into all the fina
parts of complete, dependa BILE, and
reliable manhood and citizenship.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

Mrs. Sarah McGeeh.e went to
Muskogce, Oklahoma, Tuesday eve
ming to visit relatives for few
weeks.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

Miss Cornelia Munsell arrived
Thursday morning from Seattle,
Washington to accept position with
the Monte Vista journal"
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-05-04

". NJ. Koefer and family arrived
from Ellison. hebr.. last Saturday
night. having driven in ears. Mr..
Keofer will be associated with his
brother In the Klein-n!k battery and
ignition business which they TO.
gether with their father recently
purchased MIR. Kcefer Sr, left Sun.
day to attend to some business in
Nebraska and will return with Mrs.
kecfer In few weeks.