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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-08
GunnisOn and Pitkin
Items Culled From Gunnison Empire and Pitkn Miner
PITKIN ITEMS

R.T. Hefftner made business trip
10 the county seat Thursday OF last
week.
VIM. Neary. tie inspector, came in
Wednesday and is spending the week
spotting ties.
Clyde Handberry went to Gunni-
on Monday for few days visit with
friends in that city.
r. S. Anderson motored into town
Monday from Sargent, coming over
to look after timber interests
School election was very quiet
affair here and the present treasurer
of the board, Elmer Wahl, was again
elected for that place.
Mr.. and Mrs E R. Williams mo-
'ored up from Gunnison Tuesday eve
ming and spent short time at the
F. C. BonDurant home.
N. o. Plewes made a trip to Gun
nison Monday and brought back his
fiivver which he had stored at the
Gunnison Motor Co. garage.
The Ladies' AID met yesterday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo,
Williams, with Mrs. Corum assisting.
All report a pleasant afternoon.
All who call Saturday at The Mason
Hotel will be treated to chicken
sandwich and a glass of good, ice cold
AIDE, a new drink that is surely de-
licious.
Claud Fry and Carl Sellard were
in town Monday from Carriers. Mr..
and Mrs. Sellard are moving some
household goods from the hotel to
use in their home at Carriers.
H. G. Smith made a business trip
to Gunnison Saturday last. Hugh
drove his Paige car down and left it
to be sold Says he is going to have
new Jewett some of these days.
Albin johnson has been busy the
past week fixing up the house at the
crossing at Armstrong creek. New
siding and new roof are being put
on and it will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy.
Although but a small crowd at
tended the dance Saturday evening a
very enjoyable time was had. Sand
wiches and coffee at midnight served
to liven matters up and the dance
went merrily on till about three
bells.
Mrs. Elsie Erickson and Mr.. Israel
motored up Saturday from Gunnison
and spent Sunday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. G. BonDurant. Mrs
Erickson resides in Gunnison and is
sister of Mrs. BonDurant. Mr.. Is
rael is a resident of Ridgway.
Pete Stoller left Monday for his
ranch at lola, where he will spend g
few weeks prior to goin into the hill
here. Pete expects to do considera.
BILE mining on his properties this
summer. He spent the fall and win.
ter at Whitepine working at the
North Star.
ID. c. Mason came over from his
ranch at Waunita Tuesday evening
Says he has turned out most of his
feeder steers, which he brought ir
with him several weeks ago from the
east; and that they are doing very
we'll and give promise of taking on q
lot of growth this summer.
The Nah Jongg club was enter.
tanned in a delightful manner last
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. C. A. Whitehorn. Mrs. ]. F
Robinson proved the most adept play.
er and two handsome aluminium pie
plates were awarded her. Fancy
cookie cutters were the consolation
prize and were won by Mrs. Hefftner
At the close of the afternoon the
hostess served delicious refreshments
The next meeting of the club will be
May l5, at the home of Mrs. Hefftner
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-08

Ranchmen-You need one of on,
books Of blank bills Of sale. Ven
handy. Just like check book En-.
ables you to take bill Of sale of an,
animal right where you buy it. Fo,
sale at either of our Offices or any
bank in the county.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-08
"COLD IN THE HEAD"

Is an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds" are
generally in a run down" condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is q
Treatment consisting of an Ointment. to
be used locally. and Tonic, which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Mu-
cous Surfaces. building up the System.
and making you less liable to colds"
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
r. ]. Chenev g. Co. Toledo. o.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-08

A New York judge has decided that
is illegal for man to beat his
wife for bobbing her hair.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-08

Unle another revolution breaks
out in Mexico, the presidential elec-
tion will be held on July 6.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
CONF ORTER is
GIVEN COIN
Lonely Mans win Upheld
Against WiieS

wills made b. lonely and deserted
cid men arc valid and should b. ful
filled. judge Everett smith ruled
Thursday ia a decision that awards
Mra Marie H. rmntErn hair the ~
tate ~ Wallace a. Bshsn. late pro
pficior 81 tho Pacific Commercial
iiiur. Inc
Tho uill waa contested rs rsln
flves o. nchhn thru Attorney W
Hoar trustee fof the inst Mru -
han. who is confined 90 n state intti.
tuition a. sedro Woolley
judge Smith ruled that while ~
han was alone and lonely Mn. Frhnt
rem came into hls lie. that she cared
for him for four years and married
him once. bat on advice ~ her AZ
inrnsy had the marriage nunull0d
The testimony showed be wanted io
leave his estate 20 her and the court
held his wishes should ho fulnilcd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
Two Fight Cases
in Federal Court

A motion for an order requiring
the films % an information against
kWhn Niuhifakl or fhe dismissal Of
liquor charges against him uas on
file in tho federal court THURSDAY
The affidsyii accompanying the no.
tlon aiatsa than Nishiah waa ar
rcstcd June -. 1874. and uaa bound
over 90 the court bat has never
been able 90 have an information
filed 90 thar be can dispose Of bile
ease
In another affidavit. Pred BOYD
also under liquor charges. asssrla
that federal prohibition agents who
arrested him could not have sssn
the three bottles q liquor he vas
carrying unless they "had N.my
eyes" Hs CONTENDS his arrest was
iiieEai because the agents had no
search warrant for his person
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
Says New Bridge Is
Too Small Already

City Engineer j. y. blackwell
Thursday confirmed a charge made
before tho Municipal league Tues.
day noon tina, the present spokane
II, bridge 4 inadequate. tho A. yet
II "a incomplete and has not been
opened 90 traffic blackwell aaid
that the traffic has increased 70
fast that tho 4. foot roadway Il IN.
sufficient 20 handle H.
The situation viii be met. how.
ever. By using the present old bridge
Tor a period Of years for street car
traffic and keeping the now bridge
FOR exclusive vehicle traffic Event.
ualiy tho new bridge must b. wii.
ened. blackwell said. or another
bridge constructed near the spo,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
RUBY Deann,' Writer Is
Really Seattle War Vet
Bob Roach, of the L.,
Is Girl Author,
Friends Say

DUBY pEANN. popular writer ant
IL contributor 10 fhe smart Set
maraunt. isn't RUBY nesnn' AZ all
shes Hob Roach. University Of
Washington sophomore. who has
adopted the nom a. plume in order
10 sell his hrain children with sreater
ease
Bob. or rather Ruby. IL busy sor'
Of gentleman nrsldss sticndlng
university ana taking the fun course.
be h. chemical laboratory assistant
al The Fisher Flonung mills. eireu
lation manhgcr Of the Columns.
Washington literary magazine; and
likely candidate Tor end post on the
1854 Husky football team.
The little boy In the front row IN,
aulres What Bob does On his spare
time He doesn't lie hasn't any
spare time A iup around the cloek
with him viii suffgs "a cununee me
skeptic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
liE WRITES IN
ms SPARE TlNfh

Al twelss noon. Roach takes lunch
PROM ono 90 two he has class.
Prom two 90 three hs ulstlea ads
and solves circulation problems FOR
the Columns prom three % five
dur.nE football season be turns cut
Dinner = az s.1o
He sleeps from 6 tli 1915. Works
from N tii e. Goes 20 school FROM
Z an AZ And that's the day
Roach's writing Is done during tho
OF season for football. mostiy
During the summer time he works
on special Jobs preferring 10 Be away
from homo 30 that he may set al
ditionai experience.
He enlisted In the army during the
World war. convincing the recruit.
Ing officers that he was able 10 nEht
in spite % being ~ years Of agc
Roach Is member Of Zeta PA
fraternity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
cows LIVE HIGH

LIMA. Pcrls-A Lima shoe dealer
was killed recently when a COW fell
thru tho roof Of his house into tho
dining room. Animals often are KEEP,
on top OF houses In Peru. and u frc.
auen,ly happens that a COW passes
her whole life on a roof. heinz taken
there as a calf and finally brought
down m fresh beet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
Girl Walks Across
u. S. for Vengeance

CEDAR RAPIDS Ia. Mhy ~
There's woman IN Hremsftuu
that want 20 eivs a piece of my
mind 10. She treated me like "a
slave whom / YVES little Now that
I'm srown up. I wapt 90 set d out
az my System
Mlss RUBY schlehermsysr, 20.
high school gifl o. New Orleans. BE-
walking scruss the continent on
that venErful mission Her sole
companion when she arrived here
was a doc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
PRIZE FIGHT WILL
FEATURE WIRELESS
CONCERT FOR FANS
n ItIIlAf


sieoprFiaht 1874 ~ rnitsf rrttsl
WEAT. New York. ta8 meters.
w On, m. E q r -Tho Msn
dsirsohn Male quartet
w0N. chicago. 3To meter :
o. 10 D, VA a. a. Ts-cisz=iis=zsii
and popular rolos and dance mu.
aic.
WY New York. sns meters. s
n. an. E 81 T. blow - bios
description Dundee bernstein
bout. direct from Polo grounds
WCAP Washington. ssa me.
tiers. SEA D. M. q. s. r. Per
foFmance of ilaydns ofatorio.
THE Creation
Wos jefferson city. atop me
tcrn. 8 p. M. G. s. Program
by Morning Musical club
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
He's Saving Again
for His Vacation

John Hucy. 2siJ Everett ave, ~.
started saving up again for n yaca.
ton Thursday. lie had saved $3.50
and was making plans. when thief
entered his home and stole the
money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
The PROSPECTOR-

wore Fiison garments into
the North. then carried the
news OF them and the impress
sion OF quality TO the far cor
ners OF the earth. Today VIC
sell by mail 10 practically
every country in the world.
And those who have remain.
cd In the North. as prospec.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
klondike Pioneer
Dies After Illness

G. a. T. stewart. Of iho stewart
siphur COMPANY once a kiondihe
1as IS dead a. tho Seattle Gen.
20 hospital following a long 81
- ne Is survived by two broth
'f. sister ana a niece FanCral
arrangements await tho arrival ofthe
aruthcrs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
And the TOURIST

The coming OF the automo.
bile created a new army OF
outdoor Men and women.
In the West especially. with
It's wonderful scenic attrac-
tons. its mild climate and It's
splendid highways. It has
made tourists and campers Of
US all! Much OF the pleasure
OF this outdoor life depends
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

Tors. miners or tradosmcn. stiil come 10 us for
their ro-outfitiing or write US for new garments
-iho Same tho last"
Pnrkas. maciSinnws pacs. sleeping bags. heavy
underwear and socks are among the items OF In
,erest 20 Aiaskans. which we carry in stock and
list In our caiaog.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
Next the SPORTSMAN

with the development, OF tn.
West there came an increase
in the number OF those who
found time for the sports
that take men into the woods
and fields-hunting. fishing
boating. hiking and noun
tain climbing. And Filson
had not failed. you may be
sure. 10 provIde well for the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

needs OF this rapidly growing class OF Outdoor
Men, with hunting coats. shooting Jackets laced
trousers interpreted hats. full line of stout and
comfortable footwear pacs. sweaters. etc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

garments for prospcctora and miners has enabled
us TO produce limo OF garments that have met
with wide approval among timber cruisers loggers
and iumbcrmen generally. The requirements OF
freedom OF movement and weather proofing are
well provided for In these garments, OF course.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
The TIMBERMAN-

was the mex, outdoor Man
VIC were called upon 10 clothe.
His requirements are similar
20 those OF tho northern pros.
pcc,or as regards the need
for protection against tho ele.
mcnts and for rugged gar
monts that viii stand n lot OF
hard use and abuse. Our ex.
pericnco In manufacturing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

The Ukraine Il the richest and
most denseiy populated part OF Rus.
STA.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22
Finally the GOLFER

The changing times bring new
condltlons--new demands. The
"outdoor Man." In over.increas-
ing numbers. is turning TO tho
fascinating recreational game of
golf. on the links todny you viii
find many men who mushed the
Alaska trails in the epic days of
'gs and learned then and there
the outstanding superiority OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

upon being sonsibly and suitably clothed We
have Filson.made garments designed especially for
the auto-tourist and others you'll need your dt
versions OF hunting hiking and mountain climb
ing, along the way.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-05-22

Filson outdoor Clothes. Their
frequent and persistent requests.
among those of other customers,
for golf toys embodying the mer.
its and high quality OF the other
Filson lines. has led to the open.
ing up OF our Golf Department.
featuring the new F'ilson Golf
Suit. Every golfer is invited to
come in and see this better suit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
GEORGE T.. SAMPSON d son
DIR GGISTS
GLouhnpon. NniuQ
Skowllegan, Maine

While it is a demonstrated fact
that the location Of a business is one
Of The greatest factors in its success,
il is equally true that personality,
service and quality of goods must also
prevail to insure prosperity.
Possessing all OF these attributes,
Simpsons Drug Store. as it is widely
known, is second 10 none.
Q Il carries IL, large stock OF pure and
wholesome drugs, sick room requi-
sites of all kinds, hospital supplies, a
complete line of perfumes, soaps,
toilet articles. post cards, stationery,
school supplies also the daily and
Sunday papers a choice line Of
chocolates and the leading brands Of
cigars ana cigarettes are drawing
lines for those who are looking for
something particularly fine. Els
pcciallys 10 be. noted is their hand
some new iceless soda fountain.
This .iaboratory is provided with
every safeguard to insure accuracy
in 1iliing prescriptions and only the
purestI. ingredients of the highest
quality are useH.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
MISS FLORA HILL
THE BANDR0X
SIau baUan Maine

The Bandbox has filled long felt
need in Skowhegan, for a tea room
such as this is an indispensable need
TO every enterprising community. The
Handbook contains the little Injuries
and dainties which are so vital to the
neart of the woman who appreciates
the just right thing. Dainty
lunches are available and Miss Hill
gives her patrons those delicacies
which distinguish her lunches from
all others.
Cards may be obtained here with
just the right sentiment for which you
have been 50 yainly searching.
In addition to this, Miss Hill has
an unusually fine collection of hand
made art novelties which are so popu-
lar az all times. This includes an
exceptionally varied assortment of
bread boards, hook ends, telephone
dolls and the like which the distract
ed purchaser 50 often finds available
only at the maximum price.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
+. T.. SAWYER, CONFECTIONERY
Skowhegan, Maine

After the movies we all go to
SAVERS" and there is a reason. This
is the headquarters for delicious ice
cream and pure corrections that Mr..
Sawyer manufactures for wholesale
and retail trade All the standard
havors are produced in his ice-cream
that is served in his parlor or deliver
ed to families and stores and also fur
nished for picnics. festivals and ban
quets Al his up-tQ-date fountain
delightful cream sodas are served
and also light tOnics of all kinds.
With the prestige OF selling pure,
sweet and wholesome candies and ice
cream made among ideal sanitary
conditions, ana an attractive ice
cream parIor, Mr.. Sawyer is worthy
Of his large patronage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
Blunt HARDW ARE 60.
SkOwhpgan. Maine

Tho Blunt Hardware Co, establish
ed many years ago by James Blunt
bat now owned by Il. b. Chase e Son.
is so we'll known throughout Somer-
set County tina; it needs no special
comment.
If you want heavy or shelf hard
ware of any description; paints, oils
or varnishes; agricultural implements
or garden tools. of any kind, you may
DE sure that you are getting the best
that the market affords. They have
a carefully selected stock bought
from the leading manufacturers and
sold always at prices consistent with
the market. Here is carried a full
line of Lowe Brother$paints and var
nishes and You are sure to be pleas
ed with the fine line of brushes.
Builders materials in cement, lime.
etc. and their large patronage for
this line assures them that their slo-
gan Satisfaction guaranteed makes
for the confidence of the community.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
F. ". BUcKNAM GREENHOUSE

One of the most modern green
houses in this part of the country is
this one Of Mr.. Bucknam's. His main
greenhouse is 15S IT. by 3G IT. in di-
mension and thrn it running praeti-
cally the full length are SIX benches
accommodating 5000 plants. The
entire structure is steel construction
and the iull length of the house can
be ventilated by The turning of two
operating devices. IN either end are
eight cement solid beds. built for
deep rooted plants. which add much
to the atrraetiYeness OF the building.
II is the intention of Mr.. Bncknam 10
specialize on carnations, erysanthe-
NUNS, snap dragon. geraniums and
such other varieties az can be grown
with carnations. His plant is equip
pea wlth most efficient hot water
system which is electrically run. he
also has his own water plant and
uses modern refrigeration. most
attractive feature is his sample room
which connects with the main house.
In the center Is huge tank for the
display of goldfish and all about this
room are ferns OF various kinds and
other plants which make this room
most attractive His Office is lOcat
ed in the front part of the greenhouse.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
GEORGE Il HARRY SMITH
NEWS FURNISHINGS
Sk0Whegan. Maine

Friendly RIVALS until within a few
months. these two young men of rare
experience in their line decided to
combine their stores and names. Both
men are extremely popular in the
business and social life of the town
and that the public have set its mark
of approval upon the happy business
combination is shown by the constant
ly increasing trade of the firm.
Every article for sale in this quail
ty store is so we'll advertised nation
ally that all are familiar with the
quality and durability. In the. many
lines of mems haberdashery to be
found here, there are many that are
nationally exploited for George and
Harry fully appreciate the import
ance of placing before their large pa
tronage only goods Of recognized
merit.
Mems furnishings of almost every
description can be found here and in
clude such necessities as neekwear,
collars, underwear, shirts, hosiery,
sweaters and of course suits and over
coats.
You will enjoy the courteous and
kindly treatment which everyone re-
ceives at this modern store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
JERRY +. COLE. FINE fOOTWF AR
Sk0Whegan, Maine

The location of this store has been
the leading headquarters for footwear
of all kinds for more years than the
majority of people can recall For
more than half century this store
was known as Merrill's Shoe Store,
the original proprietors having estab-
lished an enyiable reputation for
quality Of goods and fair dealing.
Mr.. Cole, who has very recently
purchased this stock of A X. Butler,
will continue this policy during his
ownership.
At this store you will find The m ost
comfortable as we'll as the most sty-
lish and durable shoes for the Whole
family. large stock of nationally
advertised lines are on display at all
times and it is kept strictly up to date.
You viii find both sport and fine
shoes for men, women and children
in black. tan and white and the
novelties in combination Of these col
ors that are in vogue today
fine high-grade line OF rubbers is
carried and special boots for the boys
who delight to go without rubbers.s
This is the store of square dealing
both in quality and price. An ex-
pert In fitting is always in attendance
and those who are hard TO fit are
sure to be suited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
". 2. ORDWAY, DRY GOODS

City people visiting Skowhegan for
the first time are often surprised to
find a metropolitan store 50 far from
the big centers.
The Master Mind of this splendid
establishment many years ago foresaw
that Service" was to be the nation 5
watehword for success and by always
standing by his early convictions mas
aehieved tire goal of his ambition.
il is Il pleasure to shop at Ordway $
for you do not have to wander about
alone until you find what YOU want
experienced and courteous clerks are
always at your command.
Visiting The various departments
the shopper finds a complete stock 81
hign grade goods at reasonable prices.
Ready made dresses of the latest
fashion. soasonable coats from the
great city markets. in fact everything
that the feminine heart most desires
can be obtained at 0rdways.
Each customer is considered per-
sonal guest of the store and the look
er is just as welcome az the purchas-
er-each and all accorded the same
courtesy ana attention.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
JOSEPH T.. OAK, FURNITURE
SHOW hogan, Maine

a jolly good fellow is always the
target for certain line of humbr and
one of Mr.. Oaks many friends insists
that his middle initial means Per
feet
It would not be out Of place to de-
clare the humorist right in this in
stance because for more than half Il
century Mr.. Oak has given perfect
satisfaction to thousands of custo
mers. A wealth of fine furniture
greets you in the different depart
ments OF this modern establishment
and not only will you find a large
stock, but reasonable prices. There
is nothing needed for the furnishing
Of d home that cannot be found here,
cacn department representing the
newest ideas combined with the latest
styles.
There are parlor suites that go so
far in the furnishing of the best
room. separate chairs that are uni
que and give the touch of style To
room, and from the large stock of
carpets and rugs one can be chosen
10 carry out your color scheme in the
completion of your room.
It is easy TO visualize the complete
furnishing Of your home at this store
where You can make each room beau
tifsl from the large assortment to
choc-e from.
M Oak is prominent in business
ciftlss AID during his many years of
busireaa has kept everything up 10
the high standard, The best of every
thing TO beauty the home