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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02

Now the bic thing in Krauss'
NE Is the billiard business in Four
Seenth street. near III, that he
enares with George Lewis. What
nttle spare time Krauss possesses
h spent playing golf, in which
game he gives promise of equal
ing the prOwess that was his on
the nlapleways.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
CHEESE FACTORY
AT MANASSAS PRODUCES
HIGH GRADE PRODl'CI

representative of the Frink
creamery company of Manassa was
calling on the Monte Vista trade
last week. This is the only company
In the valley manufacturing cheese
in commercial quantity and their
product Is of very high grade The
company supplied cheese for the
business mems luncheon and Rotary
club dinner Monday as compli.
mentary introduction of their pro-
duct to Monte Vista users.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
Bss;aess Mea Ea1orse
The Coming Chautauqua

The coming Chautauqua was the
matq..sopic-. of dfStdssIon at the
MONDAY luncheon of business men
on Monday which was held at the
Home Cafe and with Milo Wilson
acting as chairman. After an. ap-
petizing and nicely served luncheon
was disposed OF Mr.. Wilson took
charge OF the program.
The first speaker called upon was
Geo. Boutwell, who outlined the
plans and program for the chautau-
qua to be held July 12 to 16 on the
school grounds. W. H. Barley was
another speaker who spoke on the
ChautauQua organization.
Two visitors from Blanca were
present and one of them took the
opportunity to tell Monte Vista
folks about the Rodeo celebration
to be held at that place July and
s. He also spoke a few words in
favor of our ChautauQua session
and the program offered.
Frank Goff was the concluding
speaker and As q beginning told the
company there were just two things
he could talk about. the Hooper
oil we'll and the stampede. but he
had come to talk about the STAN
pede. Mr.. Goff told OF the plans
for that big event and said they had
secured some unusually good at
fractions for this years program
and that he was confident Monte
Vista would be taxed to the limit
this year to take care Of the big
crowds in attendance on the Skill
Stampede.
W. NJ. Decker was selected as tho
chairman for the next luncheon
date.
The pr,.cili. Society o, the NJ. E.
church will serve the luncheon on
next Monday At the church dining
room. All who attend are urged to
be there promptly At - o'clock 80
a. to give ample time for the pres
entation Of . booster program for
the good things to come to Monte
Vista during the next month.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
TROOP A COMMENDED
BY HIGHER OFFICERS

Two letters recently received by
Major Geo. Corlett from officers
at Fort d. A. Russell. Wyoming.
spsak IN the highest terms Of the
personnel OF Troop A and their Of
ficers and especially commends their
commanding officer. Major Corlett.
Commenting on the Troop and
their commander Colonel John J.
Boniface says.
II have been In charge Of three
national guard camps during the
past years and have been in close
observation Of several other guard
camps and know OF no one na-
tional guard camp and organization
which holds higher place in our
esteem and friendship than does
your squadron.
After thirty years OF regular cav
airy service wish you to know
regard the high esprit du corps In
your squadron as especially deserv-
ing OF commentator. That your
own personality has been largely re.
sponsible for this splendid spirit.
well recognise. and congratulate
you. your officers and your men,"
Another commeadatory letter
from J. W. Barastt. captain 18th
cavalry has this 10 say OF the Monte
Vista troop.
~ have had no plsssantev duty
siacs my satSy into the rsgular
army than that Of working with the
nsa Of Monte Vista. Their willing
ssss TO accept every suggestion aad
their eagernses 70 learn the duties
Of . soldier Impressed ne more than
words can describe. was parqesl-
asly Impressed With the work Of
Sergeant Niekol."
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
FARMER STRICKEN WHILE
@ ON FTGHlN0 TRIP

Frank Johnston. 4s years OF age.
died suddenly, from. acute. indiges4
ton While eson"a fishing, party last
Thursday afternoon. Mr.. Johnston.
in company with some other men
had gone up on the Rio Grande
river near the Humphries resort.
The car got stuck in the mud and
the men got out to get it out. As
johnson went to get out of the car
he was stricken with an attack that
caused his death before they could
get him back to Del Norte. About
week previous he had suffered a
similar attack but otherwise had not
been Ill.
His body was taken back to the
family home near the West Farm
and funeral services were held from
there Sunday. Burial was made at
Monte Vista cemetery.
The deceased had lived at his
present residence for the past ten
or fifteen years and was we'll known
and respected by all who knew him.
He leaves a wife and six young
children to mourn the loss of hus-
band and father.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
HOW .PI.EAGURE MAD"
RECEIVED TN T1T1.E

Whsn Reginald Barker was film.
ing the screen version Of "The Val.
ley Of Content" Blanche Upright's
novel. for the Louis b. Metro
forces. . party Of twenty young mar.
ried eosples. visited the studios a
Hollywood. aad saw the part Of the
picture that depicts Q family break.
Ing up through the Asst for excss.
sivs pleasure. 10 realistic we're
thsss scenes snA - deeply inprsss-
- were the touring Dlsasurs-sssk
srs that they asei1sd - cascsl rss-
sevattoss for that sveaias q .
smart cate. who're tAsy haA PLANNED
~ unusually Lively ssl eeseiy party.
TAis min y se0e sye-eDsnee 70
. esliew W. = bessA - speal eli
ths esen ~ 80 ~ his hasls e."
eonDsote1 80 q ths yeaag nsa.
It's Ill vroag . - D,sasuse nd. Z"
nlreetos Daskss evsshsara this
last remark a1l h fussisAe1 hin
With the Inspiration ter . nev title
for the picture. "Ptsosurs Mad" u
showing at the Iris Theatre % Mon
day asd Tussday.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
CHRIsTIAN CHtjRCH

Sunday school At s:45-J. c.
Haggard Supt.
Morning worship at 1890. Ser
the Church." This 10 the first OF a
series OF sermons on the church that
VIII be given during the month of
July. Don't miss any OF them.
The union service will be held
Sunday evening at the Christian
church. We are counting on good
attendance as we are looking for
ward to great fellowship together
this summer.
H. b. WOODS, Minister.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
RELATIVES or HARRY CssOCK
HERE TO RETI1.E ROTATE

Nrs. Grant 8iagiser OF Pittsbare.
Pa. aAA Miss q. ~. Crock OF Greens
burg, Pa. arrived In Monte Vista
Friday aaA speat the remainder Of
the week here II connection With
businsss attendant upoa settling
the estate OF their uaeis. Harry r.
Crock. the old prospsctor OF the
stuansr rsgion whose BODY was
fouad BY prospeetoss Jane 81.
Mr. Crock was kaown 70 have
relatives In Psnnsylvaaia who sup-
piled him With many conforts In the
way Of fins bedding and furniture
for his cabin. Mrs. Siasissr while
here spoke Of "Uncls Harry's" love
Of the west and his faith II his pick
and pack which he always hoped
would bring him the great ransom
In gold. . hope that holds men 70
the hills year after year and makes
then forget time. friends and rsla.
tivss. Harry Crooks faith vas one
that lasted TO the last. for sick asd
almost helpless he providsl himssat
With Q grub stake aad moved 70 ~
little eaAtn % the Acme DroDssty
that ~ night ~ ssar bis elat0. He
was unaAas - work this elaiu sst
Il y sail - ~ oas Of ths bese -
that pe0lso.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
Winners Announced
h Essay Contest on
Forest Fire Prevention

During the month of April 1924,
much publicity was given to Forest
Protection Week in the newspapers
Of the San Luis valley. In con-
nection with Forest Protection
Week this year the Forest Service
At Monte Vista. In cooperation with
the banks OF the San Luis valley,
were able to launch an essay con-
test throughout the various schools
IN the valley. Much interest was
shown by the students of the valley
and as result during Forest Pro-
lection Week q total OF 32 essays on
why Protect the National Forests
from Fire" were submitted for 70
view.
In order to conduct the contest
on an absolutely impartial basis. .
committee OF three outsiders were
chosen. These judges consisted OF
Prof. Burton A. Longyear. Fl. Col
Inns. Miss Hazel Schmoll. Assistant
Curator Of the State Museum. Dem
yer. and d. w. Thomas. vice presi-
dent Of the State Forestry Associa-
tion OF Denver. Delay in receiving
final ratings was necessitated by
the extremely close competition and
necessity for close review on the
part of the judges.
The Forest Service takes great
pleasure in announcing the prize
winners ~ follows:
First prize. 5000. Miss Irma
Qualls, Alamosa.
Second prize. $4,000. Miss Helen
Nunis. Sargent.
Third prize. 5000. Miss Jose
phine Van Fleet. Monte Vista.
Honorable mention IL extended to
Miss Grace Smith and Ruth New
comb. both Of Monte Vista and to
Miss Eveyline DuBor. Antonito.
Although the prizes constituted
cash. the prize winners will be pre-
ssnted with pass books ON such
banks a. they may select for the
amounts Of the Individual prixes.
The banks which made this work
possible are - follows:
Tomkins Brothsrs Bank. Creede.
Colorado.
Rio orands state Bank. Del
Norte. Colo.
The Bank of Del Norts.
Peoples State Bank. Center.
Wallaee State Bank. Monte Vista.
First National Bank. Monte Vista.
Monte Vista Bank L Trust Co.
First State Bank. Alamosa.
Alamosa National Bank.
The American National Bank.
Aiamosa.
First National Bank. La lara.
Commercial State Bank. Anton
Ito.
The Forest Service IL extremely
grateful for all forms Of coopera-
tion extended In making this essay
contest q success and II Is certain
that all Of the cooperatorx will feel
more than repaid In the interest
aroused In the younger generation
In the vast store Of natural re-
sources. more particularly timber.
for futurs generations.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
MRS. PHILLIPS no TEACH
CHILDREN's WORK IN EAST

Mr-.and Mrs. G. m. Phillips Of
Center. left Thursday evening for
Buffalo. N. Y. where Mrs. Phillips
will be one OF the instructors in the
children's work for two weeks.
After that time she will spend a
month In Chicago where she will
teach recreational work.
During their trip they will visit
at Warren. Pa. Mr.. Phillips form
er home and where Mrs. Phillips
taught for two years. They expec,
to be gone at least two months.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The quarterly communion serv-
Ice will be held next Sabbath at
IL O'Clock. All members OF the
church should be present. Will you
not make 4 special effort to be
there.
The evening union service will be
held at the Christian church At
500 o'clock.
Our Christian Endeavot society
meets at 700 O'Clock in the Sunday
school room of the church.
Sunday school meets At 9:45. ].
c. Mann. Supt.
c. 8. CALKINS, Pastor.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
THE LUTHERAN CHuRCH

The church needs you. but you
need the church more. The church
OF Christ has never failed from
neglect OF men; but a man has fail
ed from neglect OF the church.
Sunday-l0:45 a. m. regular
service. The sermon. "Self-Posses-
sion.' 500 p. m. Bible hour. The
topic for discussion. THE Millen-
num-"
Tuesday-s:00 p. m. choir prac-
tice.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04
FIRST METHODIST EPIsCOPA

FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
The Sunday school will meet At
s:%6 .. m. C. e. Hart. superinten-
dent.
Morning worship II O'Clock. Tho
subject Of the sermon will be. "The
River Of Life"
beginning this Sunday evening
the Christisn church will Join In the
union services with the Presbyter.
ian and Methodist. The union serv.
ice this evening WIN be held At the
Christian church.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04

Mn. Jsss Maas h sajoyiag . VISIT
iron hss fFissA. Mis- Mary cassa-
han ee Junsas. ALASKA. Mis- Car
aahaa vii ~ hses during this week.
Also Mn. Mann has - Aef guest
hsr brother. oin wilbsf es Cello
ss1o oDsiAgD.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04

~. ~ Nh. Harry Loss havs -
thsip ouases this vesk. NJ. asl Nh.
o. o. 0P0Wn - -. JesspA. No.. NJ
asrivol hsso fueeGay - take h ~
seal 1ayu - ouS Deeasaat s,i0ess
asl Dess1b1y . nv 1eosa q eus
faoeas tsost.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Macarthur
and sons and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
bunker spent last week end at the
Shaw ranch and report good luck
with hooks and flies.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04

Royce Tipton had Biz tossiis rs-
moved the first Of the week aad hes
been este NJ this week - Q ~
sult.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-07-04

Watch for sanos.oepent Of the
MOST imPostant evest in Drug store
merchandising IN Monte Vista. Com.
ing soon- Fuller Drug Co.
Evening star., 1924-06-29
NAVAL RESERWSTS
PRAISED FOR WORK
Able Display ExtoIIed by Capt.
Nichols as Fifteen-Day
Cruise Is Concluded.

With a healthy coat of tan and a
salty roll to their walk, half hun
dred members of the United States
Naval Reserve, District of Columbia
Battalion, returned to Washington
yesterday aboard the u. s. S. Eagle
No. Sc. on which they took their an
nual cruise. Having complied with
the law which requires them to put
fifteen days a year on active duty
aboard cruising vessel, the men
were placed on the inactive list for
another year.
Capt. H. j. Nichols, who commanded
lie vessel on this her second cruise
of the year. praised the officers and
men under him for the efficient man
of the vessel, and enabled her to
make all points on scheduled time
The men were kept constantly at
drills. and on the target range
scored 80 per cent of hits. Lieuts::
Thompson, Sullivan, Richardson, and
Ensigns Logan, Graham and Fewell
were specifically praised for the speed
with which they organized the crew
and the manner in which they main
tained the rigid drill scheduled.
manding the local battalion, was on
the dock to meet the vessel when it
arrived and made a thorough inspec-
ton.
yesterday on the rife range of the
United States Marine Corps at Guam
tico, Va, and large percentage
qualified.
During the voyage. the vessel also
made stops at the naval operating
base, Hampton Roads, Va; Lewes,
Del; Philadelphia, and Cape May
N. j
Evening star., 1924-06-29
CALL FOR RED CROSS
WORKERS IS ISSUED

Inc executive committee of the Dis
trict chapter of the American Red
cross is busy making plans for the
annual roll call of the chapter to be-
gin November IL. Volunteers are
being called for who will register for
service in that week to enroll mem
bers
Assignment of stations and booths
Will be made later, but the District
chapter officials are anxious to re-
celve names of volunteers now so
mat plans for the annual roll call
may be worked out in advance This
is the one appeal of the year to the
citizens of Washington for the Red
Cross.
Dc OmciaIs.
The District chapter officials are
as follows: Chairman. Mai. Gen.
George Barnett, l.. S. NJ. c., retired
first vice chairman, Col. Charles
Lynch, L. S. A; second vice chairman,
Miss Mabel Boardman; secretary,
Mrs. Theodore w. Richards; treasu-
rer; H. S. Reside. and Mrs. Margaret
Hood Robbins. assistant treasurer.
The executive committee is as fol-
lows: Mrs. William ]. Boardman. hon.
orary chairman; Maj. Gen. George
Barnett, L. S. NJ. c., retired, chair
man; Miss Mabel T. Boardman, Mrs.
Judge William H. De Lacy, Victor B.
Deyber, Mrs. Gibson Fahnestock, Miss
A. NJ Goding. Admiral Albert Gleaves.
L. S. N; Mrs. Annie S. Humphrey,
DR.. Ralph Jenkins. Miss Anna c.
Koerper, Miss Lydia Loring, E. w.
Libbey, Col Charles Lynch, Mrs. H.
P. Parks, H. S. Reside. Roland Rob
Seaton Schroeder and Mrs. Simon
Wolf
Evening star., 1924-06-29
Deatbs.

JOHNSON. On Saturday. June %. 1924. at
9;5a 20, an. at the residence of his sister.
1903 h st. nv, CHARLES BOWIE JOHN
Oakland. Md, Monday. Jung 30. 2s'
KELToN. Thursday June 2s. 1924. at
Pm. PIN. at Walter Reed Hospital; after long
u s. A.; retired, son Of the late Brig. Gen.
SI.. John G. ,,h.: kelton: Z; S. 4. Funeral from All
SITS. Monday. June 80. at / 80. Interment
at Arlington. (san Francisco papers please
copy.) a9s
REIDY. Friday, June ~. 1924 at II pm.
ne: CATHERINE F.. beloved daughter Of
David A.. and Ida NJ. Reidy (nee BresnahanD,
In the 1lth year Of her age Funeral from
her late residence. Monday morning. at $50
a m: thence to st. Joseph's Church. where
requiem mass will he said al Q o'clock In
terment at Mount )Iivet cemetery
THOMPSON. Suddenly, Friday, June 27, 1924.
in Detroit. Mich. JOSEPH DAVID, beloved
husband Of Emma Thompson and devoted
brother OF Charles Thompson, Jane Weymsn.
Emma j. Peterson. Fannie A. Pitt FIossie
L. Virgins. and the late Samuel G. Thomp-
son. Funeral private.
TUCKER. Departed this life Friday June c7.
NJ; IL, at ,siIn an; at freedmen,s Hospital:
Mrs. Narcssa Nuneiiy Of Danvilie. Va. and
loving aunt of Mrs Lizzie BEARD OF Danviile
va. and Mrs. Narcissa Wallace of Washing
town, Ohio Body lying in state at Noon &
Aliens funeral parlors. Funeral from st.
Lukes Episcopal Church. Monday, June 30.
at l O'Clock pm. 20
WILLIAMS. Friday, June II. at the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home. Takoma. d. c.,
BETSrlE NJ. widow Of the late Charles vii
liams. Services at the s. H. Hines Co
funeral home, 29O1 18th st. NV. Monday.
June 30, at pm. Relatives and friends
invited. %
zELLERS. Saturday. June os 1924. at 1:15
pm, at her residence, 1885 Penna. ave.
Sc. MARY f. ZELLERS. beloved mother
OF Mary +. Wright. Funeral Tuesday at
Sharpsburg. Md
Dear grandmother. it is sweet to know
That we will meet again where parting is
more.
And that the one We love so dear
Has only gone before
We know it was not DEATH bnt life.
When Jesus stopped and said
Il am the way. the truth. the light
And led mother away.
So gentle in nature So patient in pain
My mother -inlaw left me for heaven to gain.
With na ture 50 gentle ind actions IN kind.
,Tis hard in this world her equal TO find
HER BELOVED DAUGHTER, SON-IE-LAW
AND GRANDDAUGHTER
Evening star., 1924-06-29
CANNES, Horses and
Cats Find Happy
Haven.
Humane Society Is
Operating Home.
No Yards Killed.
over the hill to the poorhouse" ="

over the hill to the poorhouse"
MS phrase to human beings is a
WALL hut to thousands of Washing
tons dumb domestic animals II is
as the case may be, a bark. meow or
"ninny OF sheer anticipatory delight
ihteihgent beings the poorhouse
imples defeat, disgrace and ignominy
10 the aged Washington dog, the
lnfirm cat. or the rickety horse tho
poorhouse has come to mean nara
disc.
"Dog's Life" Not Bad.
Who could expect an old. toothIess
canine, deserted by friends, with no
nome but the crowded streets and no
food but what he can find now ana
tnen IN a garbage can or the back
yard of some butcher, to baIk at the
prospect of being given a clean
Kennel, large yard in which to romp.
friendly neighborS and all the beef
stew he can eat?
Or a homeless cat, tired of being
the target of old shoes. fiatirons
visions soon to be realized of fields
of catnip, fresh milk. and kind hands
TO stroke an aching back?
Or a beaten, rib-corrugated, hungry
ana IOOtSOre QODbln to refuse an offer
of acres of grassy slopes, watered by
a sparkling brook and shaded by mas
sive oaks, all his own for the re-
mainder of his days?
Joys of "Animal Poor Farm"
Just such Elysian pleasures await
the dog, cat. horse, or any other
worthy animal turned over to Wash
ington's animal poor farm" con-
Quoted by the Humane Education So
clety on Conduit road, in the hills of
Montgomery County, Md.
The animal rest farm, it is called
and it is exactly that. Eighty aSres
of hill and dale are there, set aside
as a place where dogs may bark and
yelp to their hearts delight. where
cats may lift heavenward their coun-
at the full moon without the neces-
sity of keeping an eye open for fly
ing brickbats from unappreciative
horse may lie down in his tracks and
roll contentedly without fear of up
setting a wagon and bringing down
upon himself the wrath of a hard
boiled driver
1t is not to be wondered at then,
that wave of senility has begun to
sweep over the dogdom, catdom and
horsedom of the National Capital.
Dogs but few years old, APPARENTLY,
are said to have been found on the
streets, feigning illness and whining
for help, only to experience remark
able, instantaneous cures on being
carried to the rest farm. Cats, hear
Evening star., 1924-06-29
3n M emortam.

BLACKWELL. A tribute Of love to the mem
ory of onr dear wife and mother. ALICE Z.
BLACKWELL. who departed this life three
years ago today, June 29 1921.
Dear mother. it is sweet to know that
will meet again.
Where parting is no more.
And that the one we love so dear
Has only gone before.
DEVOTED HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER.
BRoNoUGH. In loving remembrance Of my
daughter. EVELYN BRONACGH. who de-
parted this life eight years ago today. June
%. 1916
Gone. but not forgotten.
HER MOTHER
DAILY. wHALEN. tribute of love and de-
MARY DAILY. who departed this life TWEEN
ty years ago tomorrow. June 30. 1904. and
little RITA WHALEN. who died the fol
lowing evening. July l, 1904.
Loved in life and never forgotten in death.
DAUGHTER AND MOTHER. ALICE Z.
WHALES.
FITZGERALD Sacred to the memory Of nv
dear uncle. WILLIAM H. FITZGERALD.
who departed this life four years ago today.
June %. 1870. Anniversary mass at ST. Jo-
seph's Church.
Asleep in Jesus. blessed sleep.
HIS NIECE. IDA kENSEY.
FORD. In sad but loving Tsmembsance Of N,
.9. 1922.
Thou art gone but not forgotten.
Fresh my love will ever be:
For long there is memory
| viii always think OF thee.
often to thy grave / wander.
Flowers 10 lay with loving
On the grave Of my dear husband
Who is sweetly sleeping there.
WIFE, BEATRICE FORD.
JACKSON. In loving and sad remembrance Of
dear mother. ANNA ELIZA JACKSON.
who passed away FIVE years ago today, June
90. 1919.
oh. happy. mother. is thy rest
At Jesus feet you humbly blest.
THE CHILDREN.
JACKSON. A tribute OF love to the me mory
of our dear mother. ANNA ELIZA JACK
son, who departed this life five years ago
today, June % 1919.
If you have mother. love her we'll
While she is spared TO earth:
Don't wait until she is called by God.
SADIE GRIFFiS @ OF Of 'S EAST SS5tn ORANGE. y. ].
You don't know the to be left alone.
Till God sends the message TO your home:
rs sad when He calls for one or the other.
your mother. ADA MONROE.
JACKSON. In loving memory of nv father.
ANDREW JACKSON. VINO died five years
ago today, June 20. 1919.
Until the day breaks and the shadows Zee
away. HIS DAUGHTER ANNA
OWENS. In loving remembrance of our dear
ly beloved daughter: sister and niece;
GRACE BLANCHE OWENS, who departed
this life siN years ago today. June 70 1918.
She has gone to dwell with Jesus
In the mansions of the blest.
Where the heart ceases its struggles
And the soul has eternal rest
THE FAMILY.
Every day brings sweet memories.
Every memory brings tear:
Deep within our hearts we cherish
Thoughts of you, Blanche, dear.
AUNT GRACE AND FAMILY.