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Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
Death of First Engin-
Ger on Cunnis0n Run

The death Of WI. Z Bstas, veteran
Locomotive engineer Of Western Colo
nd, WhieA occurred Ct Clenwood
u a., q q sn3 q. ~ese y u. re
Crasas vas SaiIdiae Into tie Cunni-
son country and ~Bill~ Bates drove
the hrst work train into our city on
the narrow gage. Mrs. Bates was q
sister Of the late Howard Herrick and
Of 4rs. e. u. Boyles, 20 that he II
an uncle BY marriage Of Postmaster
T: G. Boyies, MrR e. n. Collins and
u. B. HerHek, county treasurer.
His residenee u Gunnison was COM
paratively short, n Engineer Bates
was soon transferred to the broad
gage. and il reported 70 have been
at the throttle when the first passeng-
er train pulled into Grand Junction, .
gala occasion for that city. Later, he
was Transferred to the Colorado Mid
land. Mrs. Bates is still living in the
home It Basalt, and . daughter lives
in Grand Junction and . son At Colo
RADIO Springs. The funeral occurred
at Basalt Tuesday. Speaking Of Mr..
Bates, the Grand Junction News says:
Mr.. Bates was . bosom friend Of
Ben J. Snyder, former county commits
sioner Of Mesa county. who was also
the first chief clerk on construction Of
the d. Z r. G. from Salida west in
1879 TO 1881, 1t which tome Mr.. Bates
was engineer for the construction OF
the Leadville branch Of the road at
that time, and worked with q construc-
ton crew over Marshall Pass and thru
the Black Canyon to Grand Junction.
Mr.. Bates and Mr.. Snyder were bound
together by the very closest ties Of n
long and enduring friendship, and in
speaking Of Mr.. Bates, Friday, Mr..
Snyder paio him this beautiful tribute:
civilian Bates was q man Of
undoubted integrity, and consid-
types Of manhood I was ever as
ISOLATED with, and the news CT
his death distresses me far more
than words can express"
= George Porter, the veteran engineer
who has retired from service, on ac-
count Of having served forty years,
was much affected over receipt Of the
news of the death Of Mr.. Bates. He
stated that one time in the early days
Of the road, wrecks occurred 70 often
on account Of the roadbed being new
and poorly constructed, the road put
out what they called the "Rockaway"
engines on passenger service. They
were very dangerous to drive. being
built so high, and Bates and he ex-
changed engines once at Currecanti in
the Black Canyon, rs Bates did not
want to run the Rockaway any further
on the passenger run and George was
than running . freight, 10 they ex-
changed. Bill pulled the freight train
back 70 Cunnison and George came on
down on the passenger train to Grand
Junction.
Bill Bates helped build the Rio
Grande over Marshall Pass, and was
one of the pioneers who blazed the
trail Of steel thru the western country.
His going removes a landmark in rail-
raod circles amongst the men whose
intrepid bravery at the throttle of the
locomotives did its part in opening up
this vast empire to civilization.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
PLAYER PIANO BARGAIN

II you are interested in getting
big bargain in a high grade player
piano, write at cnce for full informa-
tion about the one left on our hands
in Gunnison. No reasonable offer re-
fused. Easy terms II responsible.
THE DENVER MUSIC CO., Denver,
3-6 Colorado.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Mrs. Walter v. Ballou Of Olathe
spent some days Of the week IN Gun
nison with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jap Pittser. Mr.. Ballou went thru
last week Thursday to San Antonio,
Texas, with the body Of w. T. Woods
Of Olathe, friend and business part
ner, whose remains he was taking to
the old home for burial. He is ex-
pected back Sunday or Monday.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Mrs. Henry L. Richter came We'd
nesday evening from Grand Junction
and is the guest Of Mrs. Geo. Sullivan.
Mrs. Richter has been visiting her
parents at the Junction. but is re-
turning to her home at Long Beach.
California. Mrs. Richter, herself a
talented painter and artist, taught
with Mr.. Richter at the college here
for several years, and finds many
friends to greet.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
SECRETARY OF STATE SENDS
WARNING ON FILING REPORTS

Carl 8. Milliken, secretary Of state,
has recently sent out to all corpora
lions Of the state, (about 1900 in
number) blank forms Of annual report
to be executed and fled in the Office
Of the secretary Of state within sixty
days after January hrst. This year,
because Of the % days In the month
Of February, the last day for fling
reports under the provisions Of the
law is March first.
Mr.. Millikea especially urges that
these reports be forwarded to his af-
nee ct the earliest possible date In
order that they may be filed promptly
and with the least possible delay.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

gain silver at Creole, and later gold
at Cripple Creek, not to mention the
San Juan with its great silver and gold
and lead and zinc veins, Boulder coun-
ty with its tungsten deposits, and Gil
max, near Leadville, with its molyb-
denum. The state now enters into
this new field which is attracting
more attention in the mining world
than the combined activities Of all
other metal deposits.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
CHURCH NOTICES
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH

William !. Jones, Pastor.
Services Sunday, january 20.
II q. M, Sermon and Worship, 1.-THE
Prize Peace Plan"
1880 p. m, Sermon, Fragile Fame"
9:45 4. M, School Of Religion.
$50 p. m, Christian Endeavor.
Monday, 7:80, meeting Of School OF
Religion officers, teachers and patrons
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given to whom II
may concern that the partuership
heretofore existing bstween Rocco
Santarelli and Charles W. Taft in the
Sapinero Mercantile Co, IL hereby dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. ]. B.
Berg purchasing the interest Of Mr..
Santarelli In tho business.
ROCCO SANTARELL,
C. W. TAFT.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

The Commercial Motor Co. an
nounces the sale Of = Studebaker
Special Six to F. d. Mckee. Jack
Andrews Of the company. went We'd
nesday to Grand Junction to secure q
light six rs a sample for the show
room Of their garage.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Mrs. Emma Warren and son, Junior
Of Conway, Missouri, came to spend
the holidays with their uncle, Henry
Anderson, and have decided TO remain
here the rest Of the school year. They
are comfortably domiciled in Walk
Inn cottage 1t Highland Village.
Junior Is attending high school.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Fifteen ladies gathered ~ the home
of Mrs. VIM. Ruck Wednesday after
noon, the occasion bsing . surprise
and farewell party for Mrs. Rex Clark,
who Is moving to Aontrose. The Clark
family arc longtime residents Of car
city, and many regrets are expressed
at learning Of their intention 70 de-
part.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Winters left
this evening for Salida. Mrs. Winters
will 60 on to WestcliR for = couple Of
weeks visit with her mother, Mrs.
Colby Sanders, while Fred expects TO
return home In Q day or 20.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Major Cameron w. Edwards, of the
Royal Flying Corps Of England, is 2
guest Of Rev. C. F. Geiser. and will
speak Sunday morning At the Episcc-
pal church on his experience with
Soviet Russia. The major u excep-
tionally well posted on that country.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

H. c. Getty Of Montrose, is here 10
look after certain ditch records in con-
nection with his duties as district ir-
rigation engineer.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

January 2o-seeond Sunday after
Epiphany.
Church School, 9:l5 .. m.
Morning Prayer, IL q m.
st. Adams Club (Bible study 1880
p. m.
Major Cameron w. Edwards, form
erly Of the Royal Flying Corps, will
speak 1t the morning service on "The
Russian Soviet attempt TO outlaw
Christianity" Major Edwards spent
ten months in Russia during the war,
and speaks from personal knowledge
Of conditions IN Soviet Russia. 4
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

The Rex CLARK family il moving this
week to Moatrose, where the folks
plan 10 remain. rs Mr.. Clark Is nov
employed there. Mrs.. Lloyd Ruek
has rented their house here.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

DR.. N. J. Hyatt returned yesterday
from . trip thru Eastern Colorado on
business connected with his Office ~
Grand Patriarch Of the Encampment.
| ]. O. o. F.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

The Community Aid Society win
hold . social meeting 1t the church
next Wednesday afternoon, January
23rd. EVERYBODY come and have .
good time.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

Ars- s B. Jones and daughter, Mrs..
F. d. Leason Of Salida, arrived yes
tsrtay and are guests At the VIM.
Ruck home.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

CHRlO1UAN SCi8SCB Ds8vsSh'
Sunday, II .. n, Sunday school, e:46
q N, Wednesday, $50 . =. Beading
Rosm 3 . p. =. Wednesday and
chs1eS one dor sase # I. o. o. r.
Buildlne,
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

J. J. Gregg 60 in yesterday from
Denvsf 70 lesk after stock inAosesGs
hsse. Ma GFsgg did not sccom0any
him.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

DRESSED HoGs-lo cents per h.;
whole or half hog. Cash with ord
er. Reference, Ffrst National Bank
Hotchlliss. LEON L. JORDAN,
61-h. Hotchlriss, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
Sargents

o o o 0 o o o o 8 o 8 8 8 8 o .
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

A FOOD SALE will be held by the
Cecilian. Chorus at Stones Meat
Market, Saturday, January 26th.
Bit
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

ANY GIRL wishing to work q while
each day for comfortable room near
college, CALL 1855. 8
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

AM LOCAL AGENT for Germ A.
Tone Abortion Preventive for cows.
For particulars inquire Of
lStf. w. L. CURTIS
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
WANTED

baby cart. Phone IAow
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18

WANTED-would like place in priv
ate family to board and room.
J. F. BUXTON, d. 4 r. C. w. Time
keeper. Phone % between 8 Z. m.
and p. m. 3-tf.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
Want Ads

RATES. cent word eaeA inssr-
lion. Ten eents minimum. piaaso
ssnd cash or stamps II poseih1A 4
ynl ave Bookkeeping for both q -
Classified forms close e noon Ffiday.
Blsekfses TyDs . vssA
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1924-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS

DIR. HARRY A. SMITH. Eye, Ear.
Nose and Throat Specialist, will be
in Gunnison to practice his profess
sion. Wednesday, 23rd. 3
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
MEN HAVE SOME QUEER PETS
Italian Has Donkey a. Companion;
Barber has Walking Fish; seisn-
tist chums With Flea.

An italian Is creating a sensation In
Rome by treating donkey as 4 boon
companion. He has even taken II to n
restaurant to dine with him. The lucky
animal enjoyed four cocktails. TWO por-
tions Of asparagus. some "fruity''
cheese and three apples.
A barber in Toronto has UNIQUE
pair of pets. They are walking perches,
natives of India and Egypt. II l,s
home stream dries up. this fish will
flop across the land to the next water
supply. 1t has been known to travel
Is miles in this way.
The barber's pets often leave their
aquarium and take "constitutionaI''
to the shop door. They wriEgle along
by means of their fins. just as seal
would.
Scientists often "chum up" with un-
likely friends. One experimental with
flea, which became quite attached to
its owner, whom 1t would never bite.
Lord Avebury had pet wasp which
is now preserved in the British
museum. 1t would feed out of the
scientists hand.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
WATER SHOT UP MOUNTAIN
Pressure Pumping Plants Is at
Foot Of Mount Washington.

Al the foot OF Mount Washington. in
New Hampshire, may be seen a small
shed that contains one of the most re-
markable hlgh-pressure pumping plants
anywhere. single engineer, who
acts as fireman. caretaker and oiler,
operates the plant. II "squeezes" water
to a height of 3725 feet. against
pressure OF 2.250 pounds TO the square
inch, from the base of the mountain to
the summer hotel at the peak of Mount
Washington.
II is difficult TO comprehend such
parison. The high-pressure system Of
New fork's fire department. with 200
pounds 10 the square inch. which will
throw water over even the 7O0-foot
Woolworth building, is insignificant he
side IL. The pressure Of harnessed
Niagara Fails, or any OF the numerous
irrigation and power plfnt projects of
the West, has about the same ratio
20 ths weight OF that column Of water
from the top to the base of Mount
Washington ms the force within soda
water bottle has to your local water
supply. lf the Mount Washington
pumps We're deprived OF their duties at
the foot of the mountain and connected
instead Ia turbine intake pipe M
Niagara or 10 the hlgh-pressure fire
lines of New York, they wonld pump
~ gallons minute into the pipes
ngainst the 200 or 400 pounds pres
sure encountered.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
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South Amherst
= Il 3 II = H

Mr.. and Mrs. Art Schmidt, Mr. and
Mrs. u. Schmidt Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Leben, Harry Brinkema, Edward Ra-
fert, Herman, Ernest and Freida Nier-
man, Fritz Nierman, Carl and Mar
garet Kruger, Lydia and Edna Helms
and Hazel Jacobitz were visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Otto Nier-
man Sunday evening. All report a
pleasant evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kruger and son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Butterfield
and son spent Sunday visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Prussman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil KrYeger re-
turned home last week from a visit
with relatives at Blue Hill Nebr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Krueger visited
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Vogel Sunday.
Salus and Forrest Bruner, Edward
Rafert, Harold Rodeman and Hazel
and Wilma Jacobitz visited at the
Chales Kruger home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brinkema and Nson,
MIR. and Mrs. Schepker and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boehmer and children,
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Nierman and daugh
ter, Miss Schnase. Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Schmidt and daughter, Josephine
Kapperman and Beato Rehfeld were
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Senstock, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Butterfeld and sons
returned last week from a visit to
California.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rehfeld and
children were visitors at the Ralph
Brinkema home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Brinkema and
son were callers at the Ralph Brink
ema home Saturday evening.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06

Martin Anderson home Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Phillips called
at the Joe SKIOLD home Saturday ev-
ening.
Robena Peter was visitor at the
Joe SKIOLD home Saturday afternoon.
Arthur Falk was Haxtun visitor
Saturday.
Coral Gordon teek dinner at the
home Of John Clute, Saturday.
John Clute, Jr., spent Sunday Tis-
iting with Kenneth Hammond.
Mrs. Alvin Culp entertained the
Swastika club at her home Wednes-
day afternoon.
Harry Sprague. Jr., spent Wednes-
day night visiting with Ray Cuap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Cronquist and
children were dinner guests at the
home Of John Blake, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Culp and family
were dinner guests Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Manafold
in Haxtun.
Dave nderson and Mr.. Mitchell were
HaXtun visitors Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Kettlehut. who plans to leave
this community, gave lecture at the
Fairfield Mission church Sunday ev-
ening.
John Anderson and son, Robert,
hauled gravel Saturday to build new
chickenhouse.
The Ladies Ad met at the home Of
Mrs. c. o. Lundbegr Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. walstrom and
daughter. Viola, and G. Paulson were
Holyoke visitors Saturday.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Effect Of Oppression.

The oppression of any people for
opinions sake has rarely had any 9TH
er effect than to fix those opinions
deeper, and render them more impor.
tant.-Hosea Ballou.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
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Fairfield Notes
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IboN. ". W. benSStOu anu CnliUrtu
were visitors to Haxtun and Holyoke
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Douhan spent last
Wednesday evening visiting at the
Paul Holmquist home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Holmquist and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Frisk and
son and Axel Frisk were guests at the
C. G. MaAson home Sunday for din
ner. yana*
Carol and Melvin Lydin called on
Otto and Mauritz Bengston, Sunday
afternoon.
June and Herman Hadeen and Ar
thur Sandquist spent Sunday after
noon visiting at the c. G. Mattson
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. W. Bengston and
MDr. and Mrs. G. Paulson and son,
Walter, We're entertained at the home
of Arthur Falk, Friday afternoon.
c. A. Lydin shelled corn Saturday.
Blanche Groves was dinner guest
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Ahnstedt, Sunday.
G. l. Knode and sons took cattle and
hogs to Haxtun, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. I. Knode and fam
lily motored to Haxtun. Saturday ev.
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ahnstedt en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. G. l. Knode
and family at dinner Sunday.
Leroy Garretson shslled corn last
Saturday.
Dave johnson shelled corn Friday.
Erand Mrs. John Andersen and
daughter motored to Haxtun, Thurs.
day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and
daughter, Phyllis We're dinner guests
at the A. J. Anderson home Thurs
day.
Rev. o. w. Bengston and daughter.
Olga. a. J. Anderson and daughter,
Ruth. and John Holmquist went t.
Bryant. Sunday afternoon.
Hazel Ahnstedt is on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Anderson en-.
tertained Mr. and Mrs. Joe SKIOLD and
family at dinner Sunday.
Joe SKIOLD marketed hogs in Paoll,
Monday and corn there Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Anderson spent
Wednesday evening visiting at the Joe
SKIOLD home.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Augustein and
Mr.. and Mrs Myron Peter went 10
Sidney. Neb., Saturday for a short
visit.
wayland sprague spent Thursday
evening visiting with Melvin Lydin.
hr. II. Sprague and son. Jack. went
10 ovid and Julesburg. Monday.
A. X. Goodman is driving one OF
the school ears in Warren Phillips
place.
Mrs. Augusta Holm and Mrs. Arthur
Faik and daughter. Irene, We're enter
tanned at dinner Monday at the Matt.
son home.
Mrs. Arthur Falk and Irene and
Mrs. Augusta Holm were dinner
guests at the Gust IIadeen home Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Falk and
daughters spent Sunday afternoon at
the home OF Oscar Franson.
Rev. and Mrs, pouhan and Carl An.
derson were visitors at the Gust An.
derson home Sunday.
Charles Lindgren and Valyia and
Howard Adolph Zapellie. Oscar Nil.
sop and Ben Lindgren called at the
Charlie Anderson home Sunday af.
ternoon.
Oliver Anderson hauled corn TO
Paoli. Saturday.
Mrs. II. Lindgren. who has been
staying at the Charles Anderson home
for the past two weeks returned to
her home Saturday evening.
Philip Rueh motorcd TO Haxtun. Sat
nrday.
NJ mud Nrs wai,er EeLman and
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Cow Best at Four to slx.

Cow Best at Four to Six.
Cows have been known 10 give milk,
with The usual freshenlng. from the
age of two to eighteen. The average
time for COW to he in dairy herd.
however, Is from four to six years.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06

Gladys Brase spent the week end
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Saghorn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Saghorn
moved to their new location Wednes-
day.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Lets Of Books.

II is estimated that something like
16.500O00 different books have heen
issued since the invention of movable
type in the Fifteenth century.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Goino Somei

People who know that some one Is
prevaricating often succeed in looking
as innocent of the fact as the one who
is doing the prevaricatlns.
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Wowl
A man may have voice so nncOn-
vincing, that II he were a teamster II
wouldn't convince mule.
Cat Shows No Poverty.

No matter how poor You are, the old
pussycat thinks there should be bed
and board in your home for four more
kittens
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Quite Frequently.

Generous men have many friends
and frequently need them more than
m nngenerOus man does
Phillips County herald., 1924-03-06
Not Built That Way.

Coai-burning kitchen ranges and
candles st!li are made, hut neither
works with valve or switch.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-07-09
Tact Makes an Honest
Employee of a Thief

A salesgirl In d department store
was caught stealing. The superin-
tendent confronted her with the evil
dence and asked her to sign confes-
sion. After she had done so, he sealed
the confession In an envelope and put
his own name on II.
This goes into strong box he
said, "and nobody but you and will
ever know about it--proyided you do
what ! ask. First want your promise
never to do II again and then | want
10 know Just why you thought you
must have more money" She told her
story. There was sickness at home,
and her need for money was not be-
cause OF mere craving for Injuries.
The superintendent sent her invalid
sister to hospital at the stores ex-
pense.
That was nine years ago, and the
salesgIri Ia today not only one of the
stores valuable employees but one of
the most loyal. The little envelope
has been burned long ago.--Nations
Business.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-07-09

the Forty and Eight Ia extending con
tact for the national officers of the lie
gion by personal visits to many sec
tions that the organization leaders
will be unable TO reach during the
year.
Robert ] Murphy, chef chemin dc
fer, or principal officer Of the society
has had outlined for him a seven
months tour which takes him into
practically every state. Murphy. with
Q Legion spirit born of association
with organization affairs In Iowa.
where interest Ii usually at food tide.
has responded cheerfully to the task
and Is meeting with splendid recep.
tion wherever he has gone Choosing
as his subject 1.-THE objectionable
Sin," which he says is just q way OF
telling the veterans that You can't
take anything out Of the Legion with
out putting something In. the Forty
and Eight head Is speaking before
large groups of Legionnaires.
Following trip through the Cen
trail West after national headquarters
OF the society had been opened In In.
dianapolis Murphy has been visiting
Legionnaires on this extensive tour.
he went into the South, covered ten
states thoroughly. and In addition to
boosting his own organization was the
center Of much real Legion activity.
Next be Journeys TO New England and
will wind up his tour and term OF of
flee with long trip through the West.
ending Mt st. Paul, the convention city,
In the fall
He has been closely associated with
Legion affairs since his return from
service He organized post In his
home town. Nora Springs Ia, and
served as county commander Of all
posts there. He was named to the Of.
fee In the Forty and Eight, and re.
ceived national recognition at San
Francisco because OF his advancement
of the society's aims
During the war Murphy served as
an Instructor In the Officers Training
school at Camp Pike. Ark. He was
from service with The rank
OF first lieutenant OF infantry.