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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20
rHILHARMoNIc ORCHESTRA
To Take Trip on the western Slope

For the purpose of advertising the
advantages that are available at Gun
nison, to the people of the Western
half of Colorado. the Philharmonic Or
chestra, composed of College and High
School students, will depart on tour
Tuesday, March 25th. The tour will
include Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss,
and Cedaredge, where concerts have
been scheduled. This orchestra, the
largest musical organization in the
school, will give high class, diversi-
fled program in each town. The pro-
gram, under the direction of Mr.. F.
Geo Damson, will include dramatic
sketch which will be supervised by
Mrs. Katherine F. Damson-
The series of concerts that the Or
chestra will give in the various towns
of the Western Slope, will arouse
much interest among prospective stu
dents, again this year. The Orches-
ira tour conducted last year has
brought many students to Western,
Judging from the themes written by
the students in the English depart
ment.
Gunnison should appreciate the eff
forts of the musicians in the orches-
ira to raise and advertise the stand
ards of achievement set by our Col
lege and High School.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20
NOTICE OF ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
THE TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE.
COIORAl1O. sf. 's =

COLORADO: -, p"
NOTICE is hereby given that a
general election will be held in the
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado, on
Tuesday the 1st day of April, 1924,
for the election of the following town
officers, to-wit: 81
One Mayor for a term of one year.
Three Trustees for term of two
years.
One Clerk and Recorder for term
of one year.
One Town Treasurer for term of
one year. -
One Police Magistrate for term
of one year
One Town Marshal for term of
one year.
The PLACE of holding said cleo
tion will be in the Council Room in
the Town Hall in said Town of Crest
ed Butte. Colorado
The polls shall be open from seven
o'clock in the morning of said day
and shall remain open to and until
seven o'clock in the evening of said
dav
The judges of election and regis
tration will sit at the polling place
above designated on Tuesday the 25th
10y ~ 1871 HUM nine % ClOCh
a. m. until six o'clock y. m. for the
purpose of correcting, revising and
compiling the list of qualified elect
ors of said Town; and will meet again
at said polling place on Monday, the
3lst day of March. 1924. the day pre-
ceding the day of election, to com
plete the registration list of uuali-
fed electors. as required bv law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the
Board of Trustees of the Town of
Crested Butte, in the State of Colo
RADIO. has caused this notice to be
published and posted as required by
law this 25th day of February, A. D..
1924
MIKE WEIGH. Mayor.
ATTEST: i't go.
JOHN BYOUK,
Town Clerk and Recorder.
First pub. Feb %. 1924.
Last pub. March 81. 1924.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20
PITKIN ITEMS

R. S. Anderson was in town first
of the week on business.
Frank Mcdonald moved his family
to the Roosevelt this week, where he
is employed.
Mrs. w. S. Henderson was a visitor
in Gunnison last week, returning
home Friday.
The next meeting of the Laiies'
Aid will be at the home of Mrs. Jno.
Schuttler, March 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Smith returned
Wednesday from visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Farlee at Bowerman.
-
Mrs. Lin Cooper of Ohio City, spent
a number of days in town this week,
a guest at the ]. Rogers home.
Robt. Kyle and Chas. Wackerly
were over from Cameltown, where
they have been working, this week.
]. w. MaMahon was in town first
of the week from Grand Junction
looking up piling for bridge work.
We are glad to learn that Dudley
Rollo is recovering nicely from his
recent attack of paralysis. He is at
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Mrs. Dan Lehan will entertain at
card party Thursday afternoon at
her home.
Earl McCully has purchased the
Gunnison Commercial Hotel of Mrs.
Mary L. Jaynes.
The Altar Society will meet at the
home of Mrs. -Chas. Eilebrecht, Thurs
day, March 9th.
Assessor Haymaker has been attend
ing the District meeting of Co. AS
SCISSORS which was held in Grand juno
tion this week.
Mrs. Ruby Corum returned to Pit
kin Wednesday after spending a
week in Gunnison at the home of
Mrs. E. R. Williams.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

In the month of February the Olds
Motor Works broke all previous sales
records for a single month. February
sales exceeded those of January, pre-
vious high month, by over 1900 cars
The figures show an increase of
34o9o over February 1923 and 2209o
over February 1919, next highest
February
During the five month period start
ing with October 1st, the time when
the Oldsmobile Six was introduced,
the number of cars sold was greater
than the total for the entire year
1928. 1t also exceeded the total fig
ures for the same five month period
year ago by almost 26,000 cars and
bettered the next highest similar pc
riod-1919-20-by over 10000 cars.
In fact since the introduction of
the new Six each months sales have
exceeded the previous months figures
by a wide margin. Production plans
for the remainder of 1924 call for a
total figure for the year, 300% great
er than any previous year in Oldsmo-
bile's 81 years of manufacturing ex-
perience.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

the Commercial. rooms in Gunnison
and R. D. McCracken is caring, for
him.
Jas. Robinson has been rather un-
der the weather for number of days
this week, but is now able to be out
again.
The last of the steel taken up on
the old C. & S. above Quartz, was
shipped out by the contractors on
Monday. ta-
George Williams drove to Parlin
Thursday to meet Mr. Kremling, who
made short bsuiness visit, returning
Friday on the train i
M. B. McLain and Claude Fry of
Ohio City, spent last weekend in
Gunnison, going down to see Dud
Rollo. They returned on Friday last.
Mrs. w. S. Henderson returned
Friday from visit in Gunnison with
her old time friends, Mrs. Mary
Hughes and family who were leaving
on Monday of this week for Califor-
MIA
The worst storm of the winter Wis
tied this section the past week.
About foot of snow has fallen. We
have no kick coming, however, as we
have had one of the finest winters
ever experienced in this neck of
the wood.
The bond election for the purpose
of erecting a new school house,
passed off very quietly last Friday. 1t
being stormy, bad day, only twenty
five taxpayers turned out to vote, but
all were of the same opinion, that
Pitkin needs a new school house and
voted unanimously for the bonds.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20
No. 100
AN ORDINANCE

APPROPRIATING THE REVENUES
OF THE TOWN OF CRESTED
BUTTE. COLORADO for the fiscal
wear beginning APRIL 1, 1924.
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE BOARD
or TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO:
That there be and is hereby appro-
priated from the revenues of the
Town of Crested Butte, Colorado. for
the fiscal year beginning April 1,
1924, for the following purposes, to-
wit:
Light and Water Fund--S1,9 300 90
Sinking Fund ------- 10000
Interest Fund ------ 647.0O
Salary Fund - S37.OO
General Fund --------- 1,125O0
City Hall, Street and Alley 10000
All other moneys not appropriated
shall be placed in the General Fund
for such use and purposes as the
Board of Trustees shall from time to
time determine
Passed and adopted this 18th day
of March, 1924.
Attest: MIKE WEIGH,
JOHN BYOUK, Mayor.
Clerk and Recorder.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Sam, do you solemnly swear to
tell the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the TRUTH" "Ah does,
sab" well, Sam, what have you got
to say for yourself?" "Jedge, wifi all
dem limitations you jes' put on me,
All don't believe Ah has anything at
all to say."-Rochester Times Union.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Ranchmen-You need one Of our
books Of blank bills Of sale. Very
handy. Just like check book. En-
ables you to take bill OF sale Of any
animal right where you buy 1t. For
sale at either OF our Offices or any
bank in the county.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Father Cotter is reported to have
h,.en very sick with the grippe, but is
recovering nicely now.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Unconfirmed reports say an Afri-
can lion swallowed flivver a few
weeks ago. He forgot to shut off the
engine, however, and shook to death
in fifteen minutes.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20
COMING PROGRAM-KFHA
western State College, GunnIson

western stare COliege, UunniS0n
Tuesday, March 25, KFHA presents:
$3.50, Miss Helen C. Paulison, Bed
Time Stories.
$3.50 Miss Irene Jenkinson, Pianist;
Mr.. Ralph Walker, Cornet; Miss
Mona Jenkinson, Pianist; Western
State College Girls Quartette.
Tuesday, April 8, Concert by Band of
Western-George Damson, Director
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

H. H Fogg returned from Denve-
Saturday, where he had spent the
week on business matters.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20
Gunnison and Pitkin
,ulled From Gunnison Empire and Pitkin Miner
GUNNIsoN ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF Lehew are occu-
pying the Riley home.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Otis Moore and son Gail, of Ohio
cr'.ek. were in town Monday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

If in want of anything, try an adlet
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

M. J. korhevar went to Crested
Butte Sunday where he will remain
few days attending to business
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

A. c., Krouse left Tuesday evening
for points on the Eastern slope. He
will be gone several days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

p. Grafton returned from Chicago
Sunday, where he has been attending
to business matters for the past few
days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-03-20

Judge Nourse returned from Den
yer Friday where he has been for the
past few days attending to business.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
EASTFORD

Mrs. Harriet Carpenter is under the doctors care.
 William Warren lost a valuable heifer Wednesday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clifford Whitehouse of South Manchester were at Dana Keiths on Sunday.
 Helen Nacklicld was taken to Worcester hospital Saturday, where she Is being treated for diabetes.
 Mrs. Charles Clark entertained her sister. Mrs. Albert Dansereau of Southbridge. few days last week.
 Carlton Tatem and family spent the weekend with Mrs. Tatem's par ents. Mir. and Mrs. Martin. in Paw tucket, R. l.
 Mrs. Marc Lewis is quite sick with pneumonia Her daughter, Mrs. Ar thur Adams. graduate nurse of the Hartford Hospital. IS caring for her.
 The annual business meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was held in the chapel at ?. m. on Wednesday. The reports of the com mittees and other officers were given and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Clerk. Mrs. Fred Bowen; treasurer, Gilbert $. Deane; assistant treasurer. Miss Pru- denee Deane; deaeons for two years. Gilbert Deane, George French: for one year, Ariel Green and Fred Bow en; church committee, Charles D. Tatem, Susan NJ. Bowen, William S. Warren; auditors, Charles Clark, Fred Bowen: Sunday school superintendent, Gilbert s. Deane; Primary superinten- dent, Mrs. ]. C. Tatem; cradle roll superintendent. Mrs. Charles Clark; music committee, ]. Carlton Tatem, Mrs. Charles Clark. Mrs. Frank Ab- bolt: home department, Mrs. Alice Bosworth. Miss Katherine Bicknell, Mrs. Frank Smith: organist, Mrs. Charles Clark. After the business meeting a social hour was enjoyed and everyone partook of basket lunch and the roll call and fellowship meet ing followed. A feature of the eve ming was the presenting of a Sun shine Box and birthday cake to Deacon Daniel Bennett, whose eighty sixth birthday came on that day. The choir rendered two selections.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
TWENTIETH WEDDING DAY
Mir. and Mrs. Bonin Observe Annivsr'
 sary With Whist Party

Mir. and Mrs Pierre E. Bonin of Marshall street celebrated their twen- tieth wedding anniversary Saturday night. January 12. by giving a whist party preceded by reception at their home. Those who attended were Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Guertin. Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guertin, Jr., Ezear Guer- tin. Mr. and Mrs. William Jolly, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Vandale, Mrs. Joseph E. Daigle. Mrs. Joseph Roy, Mrs. Edward Kane, Lionel Roy, Dr. C. I. Lamarche. Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Leon. s. Massey, Alfred Bibeault, Mrs. omer Guertin and Alfred Bar dier.
 Mrs. Joseph Leon won the first prize for the ladies. which was an orchid boudoir cap. and Mrs. Edward Kane won the consolation prize which was a little silk vanity bag The mems first prize was awarded to Lionel Roy, an armlet set, and the consola- ton prize, linen handkerchief, to Joseph Yandale During the evening refreshments were served by the host ess, and everyone left wishing Mir. and Mrs Bonin many happy years.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
WOODSTOCK BRIEFS

the reelection of officers of the church and the usual business. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Henry T. Child, senior deacon and clerk Of the church The history of the years activities given by Mrs. Henry F Child was comprehensive and en- couraging. The roll call showed the loss of one member by death and two by change of residence and the addition of four new members. Then followed the reports of the treasurer. William Gallup, the Bible school sec retary, Mrs. R. R. Riteh. the Ladies' Benevolent Society secretary, Mrs. Riddick and its treasurer. Mrs. George Spalding. Albert Williams gave re- port of the Every Member canvass showing very gratifying results. Judg- ing from the "balances on hand the amounts expended for benevolencess the Improvements to church property, the special speakers entertained and the good attendance at various meet ings, socials and study hours, one is led to believe that the coming year Will also be one of ernest endeavor and worth while accomplishment.
 One other very important event occurred on this perfect day" and that wns the beuntiful and delicious dinner served to more than hundred of the members and friends of the church by the committee in charge. Mrs. John Clark, Mrs Riddick and Mrs. s. T. Cross, assisted by the young girls of the church.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Edgar Trask spent Monday in Wor

Edgar Trask spent Monday in wor- cester.
 Oscar Logan has had a radio set installed in his home.
 Irving Paine spent several days last week with friends in Stafford.
 Rev. Harvey Nj. Lawson of Union occupied the pulpit here last Sunday.
 Mrs. Imogene Arnold has gone to Willimantie, called there by the ill- ness of her sons wife.
 Mrs. Wendell Witter accompanied Mir. and Mrs. Ewart Healey to Hart ford last Thursday, where all spent the day.
 Mrs. Charles Hopkins attended the D. A. R. meeting held in Putnam on Monday. Mrs. William Barrett went as her guest.
 Relatives from here attended the funeral 0f James Rood, who died in Nillimantic from pneumonia. Burial was in Putnam on Tuesday. He leaves q widow and one child. The former was Miss Marjorie Blackmar, daughter of Frank BlaelSmar, for mer resident here.
 Mrs. Grace Barrett) Bugbee, niece of Town Clerk r. E. Barrett, and Will liam McGregor of West Thompson. were married Jan. I at the parsonage in East Woodstock. Rev. H. D. Baker ofiiciated. The attendants of the cou- pie were Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Brink and Mr. and Mrs. Chapman.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
EAST WOODSTOCK

Arthur Morse has scarlet fever. making the fourth case in his family
 Miss Ethel Upham spent Saturday in Worcester with her brother, Alan Upham.
 Mir and Mrs. Halsey Allen and two younger sons spent tie weekend with l.. H. Lindeman and family.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Spencer at tended the funeral of Mrs. Melvin Sheppard in Southbridge, Mass, on Sunday.
 Rev. H. D. Baker and George Place of Webster spent several days in New York last week and attended the auto mobile show.
 A meeting of the Ecclesiastical So- eiety was held Tuesday afternoon. The officers were reelected. It is hoped that repairs on the church sheds can be made soon.
 Charles H. Potter and son Arthur attended the funeral of Judge John NJ. Thayer in Norwich on Wednesday. Judge Thayer was a native of Thomp- son and his boyhood days were spent in New Boston.
 There are several cases of whooping cough among the younger children. Edna, Louise and Chandler Hubbard, Eunice Pike. Myrtle Neely, Lillian and Luella Farrows are among the num- Der afflicted
 A missionary meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. x. D. Baker. The devotional exercises were conducted by the president, Mrs. Steere. The study of Japan was con tinued and the program was in charge of Mrs. ]. s. May and Mrs. Everett I. May. A pleasant social hour fol- lowed. with refreshments. Attendance was thirteen.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Miss Ida Sanger spent day or two in Charlton this week.
 The annual church meeting and supper was on Wednesday evening
 The next meeting of the Ladies Aid will be with Miss Nellie Lowe. Jan. 24
 It is reported that little Dorothy Chapman has been ill with scarlet fe- yer.
 The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. R. K. Stafford on Thursday of last week and a pleasant time was enjoyed.
 Cards received from R. K. Stafford report summer weather in California. at least in the vicinity of Los Angeles
 Some claim the weather is unheal- thy. but last winter. when 1t was eer- tainiy cold enough to satisfy every body. there were only one or two fam flies where sickness did not prevail. If we must be III. let us be thankful the winter is a milder one than last.
 The mission meeting was held with Mrs. Perry on Tuesday afternoon. Readings on the school, Sinclair or phanaee, and reports of evangelistie work in Beneal-Orissa. with a duet bv Mrs. Calhoun and Miss Burleson, u,ade an interesting program. In these meetings emphasis is given to the prayer service. all the ladies ire quontly taking part.
 The Christian Endeavor Society held the election of officers Sunday evening": President. Miss Nellie NJ. Lowe. vice-president, Miss Nellie T. Burleson; secretary and treasurer, Miss Evelyn Calhoun; prayer meeting committee. Mrs. Calhoun. Mrs. Perry, Miss Burlesan; calling committee, Mrs. Perry. Mrs. Belle Young; social committee. Mrs. Basto, Mrs. Toartel- iotte. Miss Gladys Young.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
WEST WOODSTOCK

Byron Bates and Franklin Walker are drawing logs for George Spalding on the Grant Back lot.
 The high wind storm of last week Friday moved building near Andrew Kiuri's house from its foundations.
 Mrs F. N Harris has been quite in- disposed with a severe cold. Mrs. Mvron Easterbrooks and daughter Lillian. have been suffering from the same malady.
 The Eastford stage driver Alonzo Easterbrooks, had a unfortunate acei- dent recently. While cranking his ear il baekired, cutting the foreiinger from his right hand. Not long since Mir. Easterbrooks had three fingers severed from his left hand while working with his portable saw mill His brother-in-law. Webster Perkins is substituting as mail carrier.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

Roy c. Andrews of the Asiat- ec Expedition in China overdrew the Expedition's account with the Ameri- can Banking Company at PelSin. When the bank asked for more security An drews offered two dinosaur eggs ten million years old. The banker refused to consider the eggs as collateral and it was necessary to sell the American made automobiles which brought half the original cost despite the fact they had travelled 5000 miles over camel trails of Northern China.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
ATTAWAUGAN

Charles Weeks, Jr., has moved his family to Dayville.
 Walter Frissell has been confined to his home by illness.
 Henry LaFortune has a new radio set installed in his home.
 Albert Reeves injured his leg re- gently when he fell on the ice.
 Mir. and Mrs. Davis, who occupied the Albert Gay house, has moved to Putnam.
 Mrs. George LaFortune is much i'm proved in health after several weeks illness.
 Charles Weeks, Sr.. has bought the Albert Gay property on the Crossing road.
 Miss Eva Viens and Leo Yiens of panielson spent Sunday with Miss E.. L'Homme.
 A shoe repairing shop has been opened in a small space adjoining the Mador market.
 Mrs. Della L'Homme and Miss FL ozia LiHomme were callers in Day vile Saturday.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
NORTH ASHFORD

The service at the Eastford Bap- tist church on Sunday was well at tended. The pastor, Rev. Norman M. Bloore, preached on John xvi. 7-1l.
 The following were guests at Will liam Farnham's on Friday evening: Rev. Norman NJ Bloore and family, Mir. and Mrs. William Bates and Louis Bayer
 On Monday next the ministers of the Ashford Baptist Association will meet at the Eastford Baptist church, North Ashford. This is the first of what is hoped will be a quarterly meeting. Dinner and supper will be served by the ladies of the communi- ty. Organization and business in the morning. Paper under discussion and quiet hour in the afternoon. Evan gelistic service at night at which the pastors are expected to be present.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
BALLOUVILLE

Mir. and Mrs. Grover Miller and family called on friends here Satur- day.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Smith enter tained friends from Rhode Island on Sunday.
 Mrs. Charles Dixon of Danielson, Mrs. Joseph Gurley, and Harry Tripp of Eastford, were callers at NIT. and Mrs. T. H. Allshaw's Sunday.
 Louis talbot, for many years a resi- dent of Ballouville. was taken seri- ously iii Friday and was taken to the Day Kimball Hospital where he died Saturday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
WOODSTOCK

Edwin Wilcox of Springfield is spending this week with his parents.
 Rev. Mir. Lawson of Union occupi- ed the pulpit Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Julius Rutishauser has been spending this week in East Bridge water with Mrs. Fosdick Harrison and family.
 Miss Blanche Stoutenburg had the missionary meeting at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Sylvia Holt presented the last chapter on "The Creative Forces in Japan"
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
Annual Church Day Meeting

What is so perfect as a day in June?" Truly June days are perfect, but January also can sometimes af- ford us perfect day' and such was January l2, 1924. This day having the added charm of being the one on which the Congregational church ot Woodstock held it's annual meeting and dinner. The meeting was open ed by a service of worship conduct ed by Maurice Childs as moderator. The hour following was devoted to
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

Storing thousands of tons of coal under water, the Western Electric Company of Chicago has found an ab- solute remedy against loss by fire caused by spontaneous comustion.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-02-14
Apartments to rent. Phone No. 1.

FOR RENT room house, and
also 4 rooms in another house.-E.
B. Dorathy, Feb 14t2
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1924-02-14
BAPTIST CHURCH
E. e Hawes-acting pastor

F.. E Hawes-acting pastor
Revival services which were inter-
rupted by the illness Of Mrs. Halves
father, will be resumed next Sunday.
Pastor Halves will preach and Prof.
Hal Adams will direct the singing.
All services last Sunday were well
attended and the interest was splen-
did. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Davenport
and Mrs. Steve Fielder were received
into the fellowship of the church at
the morning service. In the absence
of Prof Adams, who was preaching
in Boise, Hollos Arment had charge
of the choir. Special music included
a vocal solo by Mrs. Marie Fielder
and a vocal duet by Mrs Fielder and
Mrs C. H. Lester. The Sunday
services are as follows: Bible School
1000. Morning worship and SER
mon 400. B. Y. P. U. Junior and
Senior $50, Miss Mary Christian Is
leader for the Seniors. Miss Margar-
ct Thistle is leader of the Junior
work Evening evangelistic service
at 1870 Special music for all
services. We extend hearty well
come to all.