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Evening star., 1923-03-04
Heard and Seen

She didn't want her nice. new safe
all mussed up by pesky robbers.
Recently one Of the contract postal
stations in the District was robbed.
but owing to the habit Of the woman
owner of the store in which the sta
ton was lodged, the robbers got no
postal funds.
This woman was in the habit of
taking all the money and postage
stamps homo with her each night, as
we'll as the receipts Of her store, be-
cause she had no safe or other place
to leave them in the establishment
1t perhaps should be explained that
a contract station is merely a small
post Office branch located in a store,
which the owner agrees to run on a
contract basis.
Well. when the officials at the city
post Office heard of the robbery of the
store. but safety of postal funds and
stamps, they interviewed the woman.
"You must have a safe, by all
means" declared the officials. "You
not only need one for your own busi-
moss. but you must have it to safe
guard .Uncle Sans money and
stamps"
So the lady agreed to buy herself
a safe. She got . nice, new one, really
q fine affair, all enamel and gilt. with
q shiny dial and all that sort of thing.
Now" declared postal officials. with
a sigh of relief. when they glimpsed
that brand-new safe. mo burglar
can get in now, and you will be saved
the danger Of taking all your own
funds as well as postal moneys and
stamps home each night"
Several nights later light fingered
gentry got into the store again.
When postal inspectors hot-footed
it to the establishment they found
the new safe with its door wide open
and not single note. coin or stamp
in the safe.
"Cleanedw gasped the inspector.
looking into tho empty safe. They
didn't leave a cent-took it all"
Postal officials moaned.
How much did you leave in the
safe?' they asked the woman pro-
prietor.
The latter smiled sweeuy.
81 didn't leave anything" she said.
What" yelled the postal inspect
ors.
You see, / was afraid the burglars
would get in again." explained the
woman. "And I had read how they
blow open safes. And my safe was
so nice and shiny, didn't want them
to hurt it when they blew it up"
$50 you|
yes, sir. I just took my money and
stamps home with me each night, Just
as 1 have always done. and left the
door of the safe open a bit, so that If
the burglars got in they would see it
and not have to blow it all up" ex-
planned the woman. Its such q pref
ty safe"
Interesting things are always oc-
curing on street cars.
The other morning on a work-bound
car people were standing in ranks
like sardines, every seat filled, every
strap grasped, every inch of standing
room occupied.
And still the woman insisted on
getting in.
She did. too, although how she ever
managed it not even the conductor
could tell. Down the aisle she pushed.
bringing up at last by the side of a
seat holding a man.
The lady was smiling.
But the man was not.
Madame he said. severely. you
are standing on my feet
..I am sorry. sir" she responded.
I'But there IS no place else to stand"
Whereupon the man, amid the roar
Of the crowded car, got up and gave
thA lady her we'll earned seak-
|, CHARLlE2 n ERACNWEL&A
Evening star., 1923-03-04

Conan Doyle is coming back with
more ectoplasmic proofs, but unless
they throw light on the mystery Of the
next democratic presidential nominee
the American people will not take
much interest in them.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

Gratitied readers of the late issues
of the Congressional Record may be
roughly divided into two classes. those
who find greatest pleasure in the SEN
tence, 1.-THE bill was read the third
time and passed." and those whose
hearts leap with joy over the simple
remark. II object"
Evening star., 1923-03-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Parting.
The time for parting Fate will set.
However bright the scene.
We gayly greet the friends we'll met,
With confidence serene.
The compliments, the lightsome Jest,
Are preludes to a sigh.
For each acquaintanceship. at best,
Must end in a goodbye.
We read PHILOSOPHERS and try
To speak in wisdom's vein;
Or. following fancies bright, contrive
To sound a merry strain.
The quip, the sermon or the song
Makes moments swiftly fly.
Then come, so brief, and yet so long,
The simple words, goodbye.
Adaptability.
''Who is your favorite poet?'
''Bill Shakespeare" replied Senator
Sorghum.
''Do you read his works?"
"No. But popular opinion seems to
be in Bill's favor and believe in
bowling to the will Of the majority"
Jud Tunkins says he has heard of
the happy barefoot boy, but he never
saw one that looked comfortable.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

Now the Russian crown jewels,
which were not found in a soldiers
grave in Brooklyn. have been located
in q Pittsburgh cellar. Those baubles
will eventually be as productive of
adventurous research as Captain
Kidd's buried treasure.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

Discovery. that John ID. Rockefeller,
jr., is owner of a million-dollar French
tapestry cannot fail to make the con-
sumers of gasoline wonder how much
they have contributed to the cause of
art in America.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

1t has been SO long since the near
eastern situation reached a fresh crisis
that hope Is entertained that Kemal
Pasha has concluded that the word
Turkish.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

Congress will adjourn today, but
the Congressional Record will CON
tinue for ten days or So longer 10
publish the debates. The leave TO
print" privilege is often assailed but
defies all attacks.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

A plan for 30.000-mile railroad con-
solidation has just been proposed with
a nonchalance that is true express
sion Of the spirit of big things that per.
vades the American atmosphere.
Evening star., 1923-03-04

A few trips to the post office for
mail are likely to cost more in shoe
leather or car tokens than a box or a
slot.
Evening star., 1923-03-04
March Of Progress.

"Grimson Gulch has made some
wonderful improvements
Yes" replied Cactus Joe. 1--WE
haven't any more hoss thieves and
saloonkeepers; nothin' but auto BAN
dts and bootleggers.''
Evening star., 1923-03-04

"A man dat tries to mind his own
business" said Uncle Eben. lis liable
to git de reputation OF bein' terrible
UnopctahaaN
Evening star., 1923-03-04
A Human Trait.

There's not a man in all the throng
Who does not hint, in terms polite,
'The other fellows always wrong,
While I'm invariably right
Evening star., 1923-03-04

The question of the compile ton %
the Washington Monument, which
Evening star., 1923-03-04
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Evening star., 1923-03-04
Fifty Years Ago in
The Star.

Before the civil service rules based
on the apportionment of offices law
Evening star., 1923-03-04

Jud Tunkins says he has heard of
the happy barefoot boy, but he never
saw one that looked comfortable.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
BRIDGE WORK DELAYED

Work on the new bridge has been
practically at stand still during the
past few days on account of the lncle-
ment weather. Indications are now
that it will be week or so later than
June 1st before the bridge is complet-
ed.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
JURY BRINGS IN
VERDICT FAVOR
OF PLAINTIFF
Case Tried To Jury of
Twelve Men Behind
Closed Doors; Verdict
Reached After DELHI
Grating All Night

The regular May term of district
court convened in Julesburg this week,
with Judge H. E. Munson of Sterling
presiding.
Naturalization matters were taken
up and disposed of Monday, and Tues
day morning the docket was called and
the cases set down for trial. These
cases. consisted entirely of civil ac-
tons, there being no criminal cases on
the docket at this term. The fact
that there are no criminal cases on the
docket is unusual, but nevertheless a
pleasing state of affairs.
A petit jury composed of twenty
four men reported for jury service
Tuesday morning. Only one of the
twenty-four asked to be excused from
serving. his excuse being that he was
Fire Department. Judge Munson an
nounced that the statute provided that
firemen were exempt from jury SER
vice, and promptly excused this juror.
The fact that work in the fields is
impossible on account of the heavy
rains of the past few days, was no
doubt responsible for the farmers re-
framing from asking to be excused at
this time.
The first case to be tried was that
cf Flora VS.. Flora, an action wherein
Mrs. Maude Flora is suing her hus-
band T. R. Flora for divorce on the
grounds of extreme cruelty. In ad-
dition to asking for decree Of divorce
the plaintiff also asks for substan-
tial settlement as her claim for ali
nlony. Several hours were consumed
Tuesday in the selection of jury Of
twelve men for the trial Of this case.
The balance of Tuesday and all of
Wednesday, including night session
Wednesday was taken up in the hear
ing of evidence and the arguments of
the attorneys. The case was held be-
hind closed doors, Judge Munson an
nouncing that by the consent of coun-
sci for both sides, the public would
not be allowed to be in the court room
during the progress of the trial, the
court officials, litigants and witnesses
being the only ones not prohibited to
be in attendance The case was CIV
en- to the jury at about $3.50 o'clock
Wednesday night.
The jury after being out all of
Wednesday night came to an agree
ment in their deliberations at about
nine o'clock this Thursday morning,
and brought in a verdict in favor of
the plaintiff, granting her a divorce.
The matter of alimony settlement
will be decided by the court. The de-
fendant was granted twenty days
time in which to file a motion for a
new trial.
Attorney G. E. Hendricks repre-
sented the plaintiff and attorneys W.
H. Pound of Julesburg and Chas. AL
len of Denver represented the de-
fendant.
The entire panel of petit jurors
was excused this morning for the
term. A number of civil actions are
yet to be tried to the court.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
E. W. MOEHNERT
WILL PRACTICE
LAW IN THIS CITY

The many friends of E. w. Moeh-
merit will be glad to learn that he has
definitely decided to remain in Jules
burg, and will engage in the practice
of law with attorney w. H. Pound,
well known lawyer of this city. The
new law firm will be known as Pound
& Moehnert. Mr.. Moehnert is a
graduate of the University of Ne
braska School of Law, being a mem
Der of the class of '16. He practiced
at Mitchell, Nebr., following his fin
ishng school and prior to his enter
ing the army in the World War. He
came to Julesburg several months
ago and was connected with the Cltl-
zens National Bank as bookkeeper up
until recently, when he resigned his
position with that institution. Since
then he has been looking around for
a location in which to engage in his
chosen profession, and it is pleasing
to note that he has selected Julesburg.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
OMAHA BOOSTERS
VISIT JULESBURG
MONDAY MORNING
Large Number PrOmi-
nent Business Men of
Nebraska's Metropo-
lis Pay Personal Visit
To Julesburg Citizens

A spirit of optimism concerning
business conditions and unbounded
faith in the fundamental financial
soundness of the Middle West char
acterized the Omaha business men
who visited Julesburg last Monday
morning in special all steel ten car
Pullman to pay their respects to
merchants in this vicinity.
Omaha realizes that the great ad-
vance it has made in all lines of bust
ness is due to merchants and BUYERS
throughout the Middle West. We
make an excursion each year to visit
as many of Omaha's friends as pos
sible,' Frank Keogh. chairman of the
committee in charge stated Other
members of the excursion, which
numbers more than 100 representa-
tlves OF Omaha business institutions,
said that "they would like to visit the
whole Middle West each year" but
stated that "since this territory en-
braces about one-fifth of the whole
United States, it just can't be done"
While the Omahans frankly called
their excursion a "Trade Trip" they
were making no effort to sell goods
or take orders. "There's plenty of
time for that throughout the year"
they said. "We're jus. out OH this
trip to shake hands and get acuuaint-
ed"
The Omahans urged merchants at
all points along their route to 90 to
Omaha in August as guests of the city
during Omaha's annual Fall Mer-
chants Market Week.
Merchants from more than 20
states attended the Spring Market
Week" Bert Clough of the Market
Week Committee stated
When these merchants get togeth-
er they discuss their problems, and we
have often been told that what they
learn from each other while examin-
ing stocks of goods and meeting at
the various conferences, is more than
worth the trip to Omaha"
Mr.. Clough stated that an excep-
tionally lively program is being ar
ranged for this Falls affair and that
in addition to trade displays there will
be entertainment features including
everything from vaudeville stunts to
a grand ball.
The visitors brought with them Dan
Desdune's band, Omaha's far famed
dusky musical aggregation.
A list of those represented on the
trip follows:
j. Porter Allan, Advertising Novel
ties; H. T. McManus, Associated Man
u1acturers Co.; H. j. Bailey, Baker
Manufacturng CO.; Jos. f. Rosenfeld
badger Body Mfg. Co.; Don T. Lee,
Beebe q Runyan Furniture Co..;
r rank Frahm, Bemis Bro. Bag Co.;
Ernesth Bihler, Commercial Photo
grapher; F. V. Peck, Burgess Nash
Continued on page 81
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
"DR. JACK" WILL
BE AT THE HIPP
JUNE 5 AND 6

Harold Lloyd in the big five-ree
feature 'Dr. Jack" is coming! "Dr
Jack" will be shown at the Hippo.
drome theatre in Julesburg Tuesday
and Wednesday. June 5th and 9th
Those who have seen this unusual
comedy will want to see it again, and
those who have not had the oppor-
tunity of witnessing "Dr. Jack" be-
fore now. will no doubt be glad of
the opportunity of seeing Harold
Lloyd in one of his big feature come
dies. Thiss will be the first and last
appearance of "Dr. Jack" in Jules
burg. The management of the Hippo
drome is securing this famous comedy
at an extra expense, but are confident
that the large crowds that will be in
attendance at the two evenings per-
formances will justify this expense.
There will be no raise in the prices
for this extra attraction. Make your
plans now to see Harold Lloyd, the
laughter specialist, in "Dr. Jack" Go
prepared to laugh, and you will for
ever afterwards believe in prepared
ness, for CDR. Jack" is full of comedy
situations of hilarious nature. Don't
forget the dates, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, June 5th and 9th. Join the
crowds and go to see Harold LLOYD,
the king Of makers, in the great
"Dr. Jack"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
BOTH SCHOOLS OF
DISTRICT NO. 76
CLOSED FRIDAY

On Friday, May 18th, the schools
of District No. 76 finished their
school year, which proved to be a
very sccessful one. Mrs. Nav Span,
who taught the west school, gave a
very interesting program Thursday
evening, followed by refreshments of
ice cream and cake.
On Friday the mothers and child
rem had picnic dinner at the home
of Mrs. Stohl.
Mrs. Neva Waite, who taught the
east school. gave a picnic dinner to
the parents of the children FRIDAY.
Her program was given on Friday
evening, and owing to the inclement
weather only limited number were
present. Those who were presenl en-
Joyed the program very much and
the work done by both teacher, has
been greatly appreciated by both par
ents and the board.
We are glad to know that both
teachers are again going to teach the
same school another year With this
in view we look forward to another
prosperous school year for District
No. 76
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
ODD FELLOW
CONVENTION
HERE JUNE 9TH
Committees Are Busy in
Completing Arrange
ments For Entertain
ment of Large Num-
ber of Visitors

The date of the district l. O. o. F.
Anniversary Association convention
which will be held in Julesburg is
drawing near. this big coming event
being two weeks off, or Thursday,
June 7th. The various committees
are busy as bees completing the ar
rangements for the entertainment of
large number of visitors to our city
on this occasion. and the cooperation
of all the citizens of this community
is urged in order to give the visitors
a cordial welcome, and make them feel
"at home" during their visit here.
The Julesburg Community Club and
other organizations have generously
offered assistance in the matter of
entertaining the visiting delegates,
and there is no doubt but that Jules
burg as whole will do her full
share in extending hospitality.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
FREQUENT RAINS
HERE PAST THREE
DAYSAND NIGHTS
Total of 4.63 Inches Pre-
cipitatiOn Here Dur
ing Month of May;
Total of $50 Inches
Thus Far This Year

Commencing shortly after midnight
Sunday night, and continuing for the
past three days and nights, rain has
been falling at frequent intervals in
this section. and up until this (Thurs-
day. morning the precipitation re-
corded in Julesburg by Frank Deich,
the local Cooperative Weather OBJ
server is 3.48 inches for the present
week, and total Of 4.63 inches thus
far for the month of May Mr.. Deich's
, records also show a total of $50 in
ches precipitation thus far for the
year 1928
There is an abundant supply of
moisture, and the people of this sec
tion are indeed jubilant over the
bright prospects for good crops. The
rains this year have been the most
prolonged in several years. With the
exception of the year 1915, the pre-
cipitation for the month of May this
year is the largest for q period of
thirteen months of Nav or thirteen
years. In the year 1915 the heaviest
precipitation for any one month re-
corded during that year was in April,
the amount being 844 inches, followed
by 1888 inches in Nav. 5.38 inches in
June and 80 inches in ,uly The
grand total of precipitation during
the year was 37.O1 inches.
There is an apparent tendency for
the skies to clear as we go to press
this Thursday morning, but there
may still be more rain before the
storm is over, making the precipita-
tion even larger.
Because of the heavy rains and
cloudburst west of Sterling. there has
been rise of the South Platte river
here, making it necessary for the
workmen on the new river bridge to
remove their tools and materials to
higher ground, but no fears are held
for any damage being done to the
new fill. although reports have been
received here at intervals during this
week that Pawnee creek and other
streams near Sterling were out of
their banks, and that large volume
Of water was coming down the South
Platte river.
The rains of the past few days
have again retarded the farm work,
which has been considerably delayed
already this year, and the farmers
will now welcome clearing weather
in order that the fields may become
dry enough to permit the farm work
to be resumed in earnest.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS IN
SEDGWICK CO,

May 15-William Reolph and Chris.
tina Reolph to the Parker Bros. Land
Co.. the NWA 4-11-43. $1.OO and
other valuable considerations.
May 23-Rosalie Sprague and Har-
ry B. Sprague to j. H. McCurdy, the
Sk of the SEA 3-9-46. $10O and
other valuable considerations.
May 23-Dante M. Stamm to Eliza
H. Stamm, all the NEA of the SEA
33-12-46. $1.0O and other valuable
considerations.
May 15-T. G. Turner to Blanche
Turner, the SWA 6-9-42. 100000.
May &c. L. Mcfarland to Fred
Peperkorn, the N1s of 17-9-44 $1.00
and other valuable considerations.
May 23-Helen May Huff and Geo.
Huff to Emery A. Price. the NWA
22-1O-47. 100000.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24

Next Wednesday, May 3Oth is Me-
mortal Day.
Every succeeding Memorial Day
or Decoration Day, as it is oftentimes
enormously called-comes to the
American nation with added meaning
All over the country there are thous-
ands who will decorate the graves of
loved ones.
Every time the people of this coun-
try observe Memorial day the obliga-
ton becomes greater. For each year
more have passed from this life to
whom is owed the debt of gratitude
for services rendered in the develop
ment and preservation of the nation.
This is the true spirit of Memorial
day, to commemorate the services of
those who wrought for the republic,
who served it in it's hours of trial.
who died for it. Originally conceived
as an occasion for the bestowal of
memories upon those who fell in the
wars. the day has broadened, as it
should broaden, into a commemora-
ton of all who have given of their
talents and wisdom as well as their
strength and their life blood that the
Unlleu SlaleS HllSHL survive ana grow
and become an institution for the
highest achievements and the great
est happiness of man.
Those who have given their lives,
or who suffered in bodily hurts in the
wars in which this country has been
involved. naturally come first in this
reckoning of honor and praise today.
But true patriotic service is not meas
urcd solely by military duty, great as
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
MEMORIAL DAY.

may have been the sacrifice entailed
by it. Craftsmanship and citizenship
IN times of peace as well as in times
keeping of the national ideals.
1t is, perhaps, the best of all
thoughts inspired by Memorial Day
that tokens of gratitude and reverence
are placed upon the graves of those
who fought on both sides Of the war
between the states. This dav. though
it had it's origin in the memories of
that war when the rancors Of civil
strife had not subsided is now truly
national service. The healing of that
breach is most surely made manifest
by the association of the representa-
tives of both sections in the cere-
monies that take place in all parts of
the country.
The United States has become the
stronger, the more surely union of
interests and the object of the high
est wishes of men of all parts and
states and sections because of the
feelings that are each year on Memor-
al day given expression in the places
of public assemblage, in orations, in
music and in the impressive observan-
ces at the graves of the dead.
Growing in significance year by
wear. participated in more generally
by the people of all the states, with
4 longer list of Americans who have
given all they had for the nations
sake and for their ideals of America,
Memorial day becomes one of the bul-
warks of the nation. 1t is an inspir-
alton to youth as it is solace to the
elders.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
SCHOOL NURSE
WILL REMAIN
DURING SUMMER

Miss Redmond, the County School
Nurse, will remain in Sedgwick coun-
ty during the summer. Much OF her
time will be given to children OF pre-
school age and mothers with infants.
In addition to this work Miss Red
mond will have classes in the grade,
school building each Tuesday and
Thursday at two o'clock. About
twenty girls from the fifth to eighth
grade have enrolled in these classes.
They will be given a modified course
IN home hygiene and nursing.
Should there be any desire for the,
work Miss Redmond would be glad
to arrange a class for adults and give
the regular course in home nursing
and hygiene.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-05-24
EDWARD SPAN
DIES in PUEBLO
WEDNESDAY

The sad news was received here
Wednesday that Edward Span, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Span, died at his
home in Pueblo, Colo. that morning
the cause Of death being diphtheria.
The deceased is a former Julcsburg
boy having spent his boyhood days
in this city. He leaves the wife and
three children and host of other
relatives and friends to mourn his
death. The body is being shipped
frss. Pueblo to Julesburg for burial,
and funeral services will be held
either Friday or Saturday. The Grit
Advocate joins in extending sympathy
to the bereaved family.