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The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
A PLAIN STATEMENT

N 5anual Intending the annaal meat
ing of the state association of county
commissioners, we investigated the
steel strips, and secured prices on same
and also on the lumber flooring.
The price at which we finally pur-
chased the material on February 81,
was $4.O0 per thousand less on lumber
than the original and best bid, and 10
cents foot less on the steel strips, or
a saving to the taxpayers Of over $500
from the first quotations. If we had
known where we could have secured
any better quotations we surely would
have taken advantage of the same.
Mr.. Heuschkel did not suggest to Us
at the time the order was signed, NOR
AT ANY OTHER TIME, any better
quotations, nor did he offer any OBJ
jections to signing the order. No other
order or Contract was signed by the
board and NO ORDER WAS CAN
CELLED.
The Statements referred to. above
are purely political propaganda, utterly
devoid Of truth, intended to deceive,
and made. for that purpose.
This is only a part of the propa-
ganda that has been let loose to befud-
die the voters, who are urged to take
these late rumors with grain of salt.
and to learn the facts before they con-
demn. We are willing now, as we al
ways have.been, to explain and justify
any of our official acts, and we only
ask that the people investigate and
know the facts before they cast their
ballots next Tuesday.
q. B. HIGGINS.
R. P. COULTER.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
SCHOOLS OF CITY
MAKE FINE START
Increased Attendance and a
Lively Interest indicate
Very Good Year
NO TUITION CHARGED

The first days enrolment Of the
GlenwoOd schools showed an increase
of four over last year. There are, how
ever, several families getting located
in -Glenwood and every indication
points to substantial increase over
last year before the clsse Of the first
month. t.
Teachers remarked that school had
never started OFF in better form than
this year. By afternoon Of the first
day classes met their teachers ON regu-
lar schedule time. The pupils Asvs
taken hold Of school work With vin
and before tho close Of tho week win
be steadied down to nmt-ehss wsrk.
One boy was heard to rsxlhzk, "This
school work u sons change from pilot
ing tourists over the hilla, Howsvss,
change Il ths spise rsf iifs srd tAs
student body sesms 10 have the spics.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
LssdxIIs prospsctet When
Dying Directed Son to
Free Gold Deposit
THIRTY YEARS AFTER

Leadville, Colo, Sept. This town
is stirred by the discovery of mine
containing free gold, situated below
Minturn, on the Eagle river, occasioned,
it is said BY a chart lying thirty years
in a trunk. ~- q
An assay made by James Fyfe Of
several samples show that the ore runs
20 ounces gold and 70 ounces silver
and little zinc. i
The story Of the mines discovery
rivals many a dime novel or even tho
more impossible movie-mining yarn.
Edwin Osborne, it appears, was be-
queathed by his father, Zach Osborne,
an old Leadville prospector, papers
and directions to a spot rich in pro.
cious metals. There was so much aan-
ing activity going on here in Leadville
at the time that Zach Osborne, accord
ing to the story, never developed his
find. 4
Young Edwin, when his father died,
was six years old, and it appears that
the papers were placed in trunk for
his safekeeping when he would become
grown enough to be interested in its
contents. Edwin was sent to relatives
in Arizona where he lived for fifteen
years. The trunk was sent to relatives
who l;vod Il, Oopnu N;fv
After leaving Arizona, his next res
idence was Battle Creek, Mich, where
he was employed.
About a year ago Edwin came to
Leadville and proceeded to collect his
belongings, including the trunk whieA
had been in the p0esessioas Of rsssttvss
for about thirty years. While hers
Edwin worked at the Climax mine.
Perusing the contents of the trunk
this spring, he found a chart with de-
tailed directions for locating the buried
treasure. He broached the matter 10
Hugo Mitchell, and both took in their
confidence James Fyfe, local assayer,
and later Thomas Ryan became a mem-
Der of the party.
All four started out with an auto ON
their search, and they say that the map
proved accurate in every detail. How
ever, it took day of close and hard
searching to discover the spot.
All are enthusiastic over the posi-
fortune from the site. They declare
that it contains vast quantities of loose
gold as well as rich ore.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
NEW TEACHERS IN
LOCAL SCHOOLS
z. B. HIGGINS.
R. P. COULTER.

A few changes have been made in
the teaching force of the local school
for this year and the new teachers are
now comfortably located and began
their work the first of the week.
Miss Edith Bengston, who has been
head of the. commercial department in
the Arvada schools for the past three
years, succeeds Miss Jessie Oxer in the
commercial department.
Clarence Schulz, who taught maths-
matics In the New Castle school last
year, is in charge Of the mathematics
department Of Garfield County High
school. He has a room At the l.. L.
Crump residence. 4
Miss Ruth Edwards Of Greeley ~
charge Of the domestic science work
TO succeed Miss eaall. ehs u located
at the A. First homo On Ninter avsnue.
Frank LAtsea Of nsely Ford sus-
cetds J. r. Reynolds o manual train
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

Football practice started the second
evening. The. hign school grounds
have not yet been put in shape for
pratice, but they will be ready In a
short time. In the meantime practice
will be carried on at the old ball park.
New material that has entred high
school seems to assure better team
than last year. There is hard work
and training ahead, however.
The enrolment of % for advanced
algebra marks real epoch of advance
in mathematics ana scholarship for the
high school. Often during past years
it has been difficult to have class in
third year mathematics. This new in
terest in mathematics points to large
enrolment in college next year for the
liberal arts course.
The largest class in the commercial
department of the high school is the
commercial arithmetic class of twenty
eight. Next in size is the commercial
law with twenty-three. Twenty stu
dents are taking tipping and approxim-
ately the same number shorthand.
The largest class in science il gener-
al science. Second in size il chemistry
with twenty-five. The physics class is
larger than last year. This department
has added about 5000 in equipment 70
that the work can now be illustrated
In . far more efficient way than for.
merly.
The branch high school ct New Cas-
tls started off in good shape this year.
Last y<ar the comnereial work was
started sad tais year typswritsrs wsrs
put In.
New life sssns TO pervads every de-
psftnsnt Of the high school and all are
looking fslsafd to most profitable
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
CITY COUNCIL
TRANSFERS FUNDS


At the regular monthly meeting Of
the city's aldermanic board Tuesday
evening it developed that the city was
without sufficient money in the water
extension fund to take care of tho
payroll on last month Is estimates.
The board therefore transferred
$1,000 from the city fund to the water
extension fund for this purpose. They
contemplate another bond issue OF
$4,000 to pay for the completion Of
the tunnel.
An ordinance was presented, pro-
viding for the inspection Of milk, meat
and ice sold in the city, but definite
action on same was delayed until the
next regular meeting.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
MRS. ]. I. sAUMATE
IS CALLED HOME

The sincere and heartfelt sympathy
Of the community goes out to Judge
Shumate and his family in their be-
reavement through the death of Mrs.
Shumate which occurred at an early
hour on the morning of Monday, Sep
tember the first, as result Of an
apoplectic stroke.
Mrs. Shumate, Sara E. Churchill,
was the daughter Of Samuel and
Jemima Churchill, and was born at
Avon, N. Y, October IL, 1859. With
her parents she came some years later
to Aspen, where on the 26th Of April,
1887, she was married to John T. Shu-
mate. Later Judge Shumate and his
wife took up their residence in Glen
wood Springs, where the four children
were born: Churchill, Ruth, now Mrs.
T. G. Funk residing at stevsuville,
Texas, John Edward, who died at the
Fags oissevsn in 1907, and. Bailey. \ =
Mrs. Shumate was communicant Of
the Episcopal church, and in her days
of better health, an active worker and
help, always good friend.
The funeral service will be held in
st. Barnabas church on Friday at 9
p m. At the grave exercises will be
conducted by the Eastern Star.
Earth to earth and dust to dust,
Calmly now the words we say;
Left behind, we wait in trust
Till the resurrection day.
Father, in Thy gracious keeping,
Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
Governor Sweet and Senator AIva 3.
TINS Appeal to a Large Au-
dience for Their Votes
ENDORSE THEMSELVES HIGHLY

that he showed considerable political
wisdom.
Making considerable out of the fact
that he abolished the state ranger
force, and that the state had not gone
to the demnition bowwows as his enc
mics predicted, but conveniently over
looking his state prohibition squad, she
head Of which is drawing $1,000 year.
Notwithstanding the law fixed his sal
ary at $500, the governor took up
the question Of pardons and defended
himself from the attacks that have
been made on him along this line.
Playing to the soft hearted and senti-
mental in his audience, the governor
recited few instances wherein he has
exercised executive clemency, as pro-
vided for by statute, and under his
explanations of the conditions he was
apparently justified in his actions, but
he "forgot to mention the other
cases which have brought SO much crit
icism on his head. He also avoided
any mention of his friction with War
den lyman of the state penitentiary,
Jor the high expert he imported from
Now York to investigate our penal in
stit.tissaA sonpletsly ignored his prom
ises Of two years ago to provide public
warehouses for the farmers and to
establish cooperative marketing bu-
reaus for the benefit Of the producers.
Likewise he neglected to make any
mention of the shrewd Jew who was
imported to supervise the state market
ing situation, and who did so at a
cost Of nearly one hundred Thousand
dollars Of the money Of the taxpayers
of Colorado.
Altogether Governor Sweet showed
that he possessed very convenient
+" "forgetter," even though he made a
very interesting speech, and perhaps
made a few votes for himself. Like the
other speakers, it must be said Of him,
in the language of the darkey, that
"He do recommend himself powerful
highly"
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

Although neither of the trio has op-
position at the coming primary elec-
tion, Governor VIM. E. Sweet, Senator
Alva B. Adams and our own Congress-
man Taylor started the political cam
paign last Friday evening at the Odeon
theater with rally which was well At
tended, and their addresses were lis
tened to with much interest.
Congressman Taylor presided and in
troduced the speakers, incidentally util-
izing little Of the time Of his intro
ductory remarks to boost his own po-
litical game. Mr.. Taylor was we'll re-
ceixed by the home people, aad Chair-
man Buckles made happy choice in
choosing him to preside. tg
Senator Adams is a quiet, earnest
speaker, although not especially force
full, falling far short of his illustrious
father in oratofical ability. His ad-
dress was q more or less disjointed
description of the last congress, with
the object of showing how little the
Republicans. accomplished, and how
much the Democrats tried to, do but
didn't.
OF course it was to be expecteA t4et
Senator -Adama- .Hsnnld boost HI -
party, and especially himself, but he
used very poor taste when he sought
to compare himself with his opponent,
Senator Phipps, to the. disparagement
of the latter. The manner in which his
remarks at this. point fell flat, indi-
Gated very clearly that Senator Phipps
had some friends in the audience who
were quite willing that the two men
should be measured by their accomp-
lishments. 1t is the general admission
of those who attended the meeting
that Senator Adams did not strengthen
his cause by his speech.
Governor Sweet is more diplomatic
campaigner than shis associate, and he
made very pleasing address, confin-
ing his remarks to only one or two
phases of his administration, and to
this extent we are willing to admit
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

An interesting entertainment was
given last Sunday evening at the M.
E. church by the children, who have
been attending the Daily vacationan
Bible school. They gave number Of
plays illustrating bible stories and
also sang several songs. The program
was well carried out and the children
and their instructors deserve much
credit for their work. This 10 the first
year for the D. v. B. s., but it is
hoped it can be continued next year
on q larger scale.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

and successful year.
Every year Glenwood schools are at
tracing outside students. There l. no
reason why there should be a vacant
cottage in Glenwood Springs in winter
Every quarter filled by tourists should
be filled with families who are here
to take advantage Of the school oppor-
tunities.
Glenwood does not charge tuition for
any students who apply for Admission.
The-school board has felt that all who
apply should be welcome. This i WY
different from the policy Of many
schools, but it is the policy needed to
attract people to Glsnwood.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
COUNTY rRuon wRzcKzD

This morning as D.. & R. G. passep-
ger train No. 3 was approaching the
station at Rifle it collided with a
county cuck loaded with cement and
coming aeress the Colorado bridge.
The big engine and two baggage
cars were tipped over on their sides,
and those who have seen the big truck
say there ia not enough left Of it to
enable any one to say whether it was
originally an airplane or a ford. The
engineer and fireman and the truck
driver all Jumped and escaped injury
save for few slight scratches.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
BOYS RAND TO EAGLE

The local boys band is all set for
Rodeo lay at Eagle Saturday, when
they will play for the celsbr; t,on. Tho
'.,nd, with the assistance IT their di.
rector, j. B. Andrews, Aul their faith
full practice, has done splendid work
this summer and through their ffs-
quent concerts have estaablished quits
. feputation In nearby towns.
On aceount Of going 70 rAeqs tAsy
will not give their concert Saturday
night in 0lsnwood, but they win play
On tie lawn st the pool At tArss
. CLOCK Sunday afternoon.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

ing teacher. He and his family have
rented one of the Prime cottages.
Miss Cora Blewett is a departmental
teacher in the grade school, teaching
penmanship half a day and the fourth
grade the other half. She has a'room
1t the ]. w. Rswles home.
Miss Nina Walz, who has charge Of
the art work, will be unable to resume
her work for two weeks on account Of
IN health, and Mrs. Ray Moorehead
will substitute for her.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

Miss Mary Louise @. Hayward and
brother, Milton s. Hayward, Of Detroit
and New York are making an extended
visit at the Gallo home in this city,
and Mr.. Hayward expects to remain IN
definitely. This is their first trip to
Glenwood. Springs, and they are de-
lighted with our beautiful city and the
surrounding scenic beauty spots.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

r. Bruce NcKeown, former teacher
Of agriculture In the local schools, has
been employed for the school term to
teach in Fort Collins higk school and
assist with some Of the agricultural
work in the state Agricultural college.
Mr.. McKeown and his wife have many
friends In 0lsnwood whs win bs slad
to learn Of their favorable locatisn.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
ro f11n vofktt1s o.. ysAsls :. sEIiI1l3
COUNTY:

~ I11a VV1616 V3 Uzk1s1 I'm
COUNTY:
1t has been brought to our notice
that report has been circulated
among the voters to the effect that
Commissioner Heuschkel had purchased
the lumber for flooring the state
bridge over the Colorado river at Glen
wood, at lower price than the county
finally paid for it, but that Commits
sioners Higgins and Coulter cancelled
the order and then ordered the material
of the Denver Steel and Iron Works At
an advanced figure and profited by o
rake.off of 800.
So far as we are able to learn, tho
accusation comes from an unsuccessful,
nonresident bidder on another con-
tract, aided by local parties. The
charge is SO unfair, SO untrue and at
the same time so absurd, that we con-
slider it only fair that the people know
the facts. The commissioners submit
ted the needs of the county for lumber
to the local dealers, with tho result
that the best quotation We received
was more than 5000 in excess of the
price which we accepted.
The order, which is subject to in
spection by anyone, interested, 10 made
out to the Denver Steel and Iron
Works Co. by Garfield County, Colo,
is dated Feb. 21, 1924. and calls for
the following material to Be shipped
Aprile l, 1924. at a total cost OF
$6755.64 +. o. b. Denver:
31OO lineal feet of 21 inch steel
strips, deformed to wheel tracks, with
%x3 inch lag screws to attacht floor,
4. o. b. Denver, county to pay freight
to Glenwood by refund. ~, $4,000
1872 4xs-lS and 77s sxl2-l~
pieces, 51Oee' at 40 +. Q. b.
Glenwood ......:... ...... 2,o42.e4
800 lbs so D. spikes at .06 4s,O0
216 lbs h"x5" bolts and
washers ..........., 1900
3o75S.e4
To County of Garfield, Colo.
Destination Gienwood Springs.
Charges, prepaid
Signed by.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
mrs. M'KENzIE IS
CALLED TO REWARD.

Mrs. 4. d. Mckenzie, q resident OF
this city for the past sixteen years and
widely 'a1own and generally loved over
the CITY, passed to her final reward at
four o'clock this morning at the home
At 696 Belford avenue, following an
i1lnesss tt1t dates back for three
months The passing of this lovable
lady bssnSht deep sorrow to many over
the city FSho have known and loved her.
/ Mrs.. Mckenzie is survived by her
husband and three daughters, Mrs
George Wilkinson Of Eagle, Mrs. Joseph
Mosher Of Superior, Wyo., and Mrs. r.
Wiley Of Syracuse, Kansas.
Mrs. Mckenzie was "A years Of sge
and had been married for b6 years
For 23 years Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie
made theif home in Eagle, moving te
this city 16 years ago.-Grand juno
tion Sentinel.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
R. p. COULTER
JOHN L. HEUSCHKEL.

Attested, Wade TenEycA
The matter Of tightening and re-
flooring this bridge was takan up At
our January meeting, and from that
date until February n, when ~ sen.
tract was lot, ws were seeking he best
bids possible for the Material, in orasr
that the cost wonld b = Light - pos
sibis on the taxpayer. When all three
members Of the board were in Dsavsr
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04

Both Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie, during
their residence in Eagle, made many
friends in Glenwood who will learn
with regret of the demise Of this good
lady The funeral was held in Eagle
Wednesday forenoon.
The Glenwood post., 1924-09-04
4o75S.@

To County of Garfield, Colo.
Destination oienwood Springs.
Charges, prepaid
Si0nad NV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-17
Former Readfield Man
Retires From Business

DEPOT-The following news from
the Somerville journal will be of
interest to friends in Readfleld and
vicinity of Henry A. Stevens, who is
a native of Readfield, and has for
years been a successful business
man in Boston. The item says that
Mr.. Stevens was recently the guest
of honor at a farewell party given
in Boston by Stacey Hall of Hall
and Cole of Quincy Market. Mr..
Stevens was about to retire from
business after 3S years of active ser
vice. Twenty-eight of his associates
were present at the gathering. Dur
ing the evening Mr.. Stevens was
presented with gold watch, chain
and knife, the gift from Mr.. Hall of
the firm. An elaborate entertain
ment was furnished by members of
Keith's circuit. Mr.. Stevens has
been familiar figure on North
Market street, where he will be
greatly missed.
Mr.. Stevens passed his childhood
and youth in Readfield and received
his education in the town schools
and at Kent's Hill. He is a nephew
of the late John L. Stevens of Au-
gusta. He has passed a few weeks
in Readfield nearly every summer
for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-17
NATIONAL HOME:

Officer OF the day, Capt. Godfrey
Little.
James Powers. late Co. A. 50.
Mass. Inf. has been granted n dis
charge from the Home.
Richard CondLn, messenger at
headu larters. went "Wednesday TO
Portland on business.
Col. Keith Ryan. Governor of the
Home. went to Augusta "Wednesday
morning to attend the hearing re-
garding raising the water rates.
The Branch water bill for the year
being about $4,000.
The remains of the late Asa j.
Alexander have been sent to Bruins
wick for burial.
Henry Ramme. of IIampden Hish-
land. late 9Th L, :. c. y. C., mas re-
ported for admission to the Hofne.
The returns from Burroughs Wed
uestay were John Coulliard from Au-
burn and Andrew J. Wentworth from
Portland. $500.
Ivan Bickncll Post No. 90. Ameri-
can Legion, Is contemplating an
amateur night at the Home theatre
I'm the near future and already nave
three good acts signed up. IN orue,
to make this night a success IL VIII
no necessary to secure few more
acts Prizes will DO awarded to those
taking part. Anyone in this viclnity
desiring to demonstrate their an'i.S
as an actor should get in touch Win
the commander of the Post Mt once
Any good sketch of merit will be ac-
ccptable. whether singing, dancing OF
monologue. etc. go, ,,rr
The funeral of the late Henry
Davis will he held in the Rome
chanel at 1880 Thursday, Rev. r. L.
Phalen officiating. c,,.,or
Al regular meeting OF Cutter
Post No. 4s. G. A. r. held on jan
tx a committee was chosen to MAXI
arm ngements for the observance Oh
the 5ith anniversary of the Post. 10
no held in their hall on the evening
of February s.
The question of miracles Is stu an
omen one in theology and phiiosopnS'
To take the miracles out of the biote
seems difficult problem.
ON Sunday morning the chapiail.
viii sneak in the chapel on the man
with a withered Hand" Does inns
Healing by Jesus involve a Miracle!
Everyone is welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-17

Mrs. C. B. Gardner and Mrs. Fred
Nelson attended Pomona At okowhe-
gan last week.
Mrs. Maud Nelson has been visit
ing In Fairfield.
Chester Nelson left Thursday for
Boston, where he will be employed
Mr.. Nelson is a registered druggist.
Mrs. Nettie Boston, who has been
passing a week with her brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Rolfe, re-
turned to her work in Skowhesan
Sunday
Miss Vera Portens passed the week
end with her friend. Miss Edna Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Newton, who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Getchell for the past two
months, have returned 10 their home
in West Upton, Mass.
Mrs. Fred Rolfe, who has been
very i'll for several weeks, is gain
ing slowly.
Frank Alfred was in Watervilie on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Rolfe has been quite i'll
for several weeks and does not seem
to be much better.
Harry Holt and George Williams
have been drawn to serve on the
Jury at the next term of court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Ireland are the
proud parents of ten pound girl
born Saturday. Jan. II.
William Clark who works In Madi-
son was a week end guest Of his
family.
Asa Shores, who has been working
on n hay press in Palmyra, came
home Tuesday sick.