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DON’T FORGET US When looking for Christmas Goods. You will find some of the most desirable gifts at this store. Just now we are showing a line of New Silk Petticoats that for style and price have no equal in this place. Ours are the kind that you are looking for, inexpensive yet made of good Silk and in the latest styles. Prices Range from $6.50 to $l2. Those new Waists are surely the finest for the prices asked ever shown in town. They come in all styles and colors that are ne. Let Us Show You These When Down Town LYONS & SON 432 MAIN REM OVA L ON MONDAY, DEC. 4, WE EXPECT TO REMOVE TO 924 MAIN ST (The Old Fair Block) We will have a larger room and consequently better facilities for showing Our Attractive Line of Goods Such As Musical Instruments Souvenirs Sheet Music Novelties Sporting Goods Books Games Kodaks SEE OUR NEW LINE OF PIANOS VORBECK’S Music and Book Store ! Wllsirll j~s£- 111 Sait Bananas, Apples, etc. Crisp Celery, n Farm Produce I ffIPP] I ]P^! of all kinds. UlUuulluiJ and Meats E. Mowery R. Klein Manufacturers of Miracle Pressed Stone Building Block MOWERY & KLEIN CONCRETE CONTRACTORS Cement Walks, Copings and Foundations Tile and Fireplace Work a Specialty Telephone Black 591 Give us a call 33° Ouray Ave FAMILY LIQUOR STORE AND DELICATESSEN Everything in that line strictly first class. New things not found elsewhere. A full line of finest Wines, Brandies and Liquors. Bottle Goods and In bulk. Special attention to family trade. 348 Colorado avenue. Junction 9 phone. WHOLESALE. M. HERTZ. Good Things to Eat CST (Successors to LEE & SON) That’s All I*2 North sCli St. TELEPHONE RED UU2, Grand Junction Electric & Gas Company. Our new machinery will be running by January Ist, 1906, when we propose to turn on a Day Current throughout the residence sections of the city. The Residence Day Current will prove very convenient and economical for cooking, heating and power GRAND JUNCTION ELECTRIC & GAS CO i The bill collector is out In full • force today. Colder weather is predicted for to ! night and tomorrow. ! The weather predictions are falrj tonight, colder in north portion; Saturday fair. The lodge of the American Order* of Protection will hold an election oV officers tonight. Get your piano now the Colum bine Music company are closing out their entire stock at cost. Thomas Rader has removed from j his farm, northeast of the city to his, town residence, 107 Grand avenue. j Samuel N. Wheeler and daughter; Virginia left for Denver last night, j ; They will be absent for several days, j The Aspen football team and the high school football team of this city j ! paraded the streets yesterday morn- j ing. The dog poisoner is abroad again! iand the individual who takes delight; in administering poison, caught three j ! canines yesterday. James M. Cameron, arrived home. Wednesday at noon from a flying trip | Ito Chicago. He was absent on bust-1 ness matters about two weeks. A dog died and was lying at the ’ co; nor of Fourth and Colorado ave- ■ nuc yesterday. The dog was reraov-l , ed this morning by the city author!-! | ties. In some manner the managers of the gun club shoot failed to mention that Manager Scott of the Red Trunk Clothing store, gave a handsome prize 1 for one of the events, i Mrs. Ida Darling-Hughes was ac- j quitted by Justice Byers’ court on Wednesday morning of the charge of drawing a gun on a gentleman of the Icity. Mr. Byers took the position of there being no case. 1 Mrs. A. C. Newton and daughter] Helen arrived home yesterday from Fort Collins, where Miss Newton has been ill, due to too close applica-! lion to her studies: She will remain I jat home until the Christmas holi-j days. J Rev. J. Lloyd, of the Friends Meet ing, will occupy the pulpit of the 1 Presbyterian church on Sunday morn ing next. In the evening Rev. P. J. j Bell, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, a' minister of the Lutheran church will' occupy the pulpit. Yesterday was a typical eastern Thanksgiving day. The skies were leaden, it was cold uml damp and a slight snow fell at intervals during, the day. The home cheer was most inviting and there was where the nia- i jorlty of the people spent the day. Lynn Kennedy, son of W. A. Ken nedy, who is n student at Fort Col lins, arrived in the city this morning! on a short visit. Mr. Kennedy was, with the Fort Collins “Aggies” on; their trip to Salt Lake City. He will spend a few days w'ith his parents be fore returning to school. 1 B. F. Jay, one of the government 1 | forest range riders and officers arriv ed in the city yesterday to spend ] Thanksgiving. In the dour so of a few ; I days Mr. Jay accompanied by his, wife, Mrs. Almeda N. Jay, the efficient] j librarian of the Carnegie library will ! leave for an extended visit to the! 'Pacific coast. They will bo absent] 1 several months. Philip Ray, of Nashville, Tennessee,' was in the city yesterday to meet j 'Reverends Becker and Weir, of the] Lyceum course to arrange a change; (of dates for the appearance hero of; Frederick Warde, the groat trage jdlan, who was to have appeared here about the middle of January, but who' [will now lecture in this city on Mon , day, December 11th. There was a fine game of football between the Indian boys of Teller In stitute and the high school boys of] Montrose yesterday. The Indians walked away with the game by n' score of 17 to 0. The game 1h reporterj to have been an exciting one, notwlth-, standing the big score. No one wns I ! hurt and the Indian boys were treat-] ed royally by the Montrose people. The horse of a farmer became sick j while driving In the city yetUerday; ; and laid down at the corner or Fifth] and Colorado avenue. The farmer, slated that his horse had eaten too many apples and was doubtless suf fering from colic. The horse was re | moved to a livery stable, where a j veterinarian took charge and soon j had the animal feeling In better con-' ditlon. A'big force of workmen started to [transfer the merchandise of The Fair [store on Wednesday night and by ’four o’clock on Thursday morning! they had practically the entire stock! removed to the store. The store is closed today, while the work of arranging the big stock Is under way, which is no small undertaking con- I sidering the big stock that the store ] carries. ] The ball of the Boilermakers at the \ | Auditorium last night, was perhaps! tlie most largely attended social af-| | fair of this present season. It was I among the few times, since the bund ling of the Auditorium that that build ing was taxed for room for the great crowd present. Tho affair was most ably managed by the committee in charge and there was pleasure from (the very opening number of the dance program, until the last waltz (The committee having the entire af ] fair in charge Is to be congratulated upon the success of the affair, In its j every condition. | The big shoot of the Grand Valley Gun club was carried out as per pro | gram, in the two days shoot held .Wednesday and Thursday. There j 1 were not so many sportsmen present ias was anticipated, but those who were present from a distance enjoy-| ed themselves immensely. Each of four or five of the prominent marks men in the two days’ shot nhout 335 i shells. M. C. Ramsey of this city held the high average at the con- j ; elusion of the shoot, having won by three targets over Fred King of Del-] ! ta. Mr. King took second average and Dr. Ramsey third. C, H, Van | Hoorebeke coming in fourth. The 1 I shooting was good throughout and!. I some most excellent scores were j made. It would be Impossible al- j i most to give in detail the scores of: all the events and the prizes. ] From beginning to end there have' been few plays in the history of the! stage more completely equipped than, 1 (is “When Knighthood was in Flower" I touring this season under the ntan- : j agement of Kane. Shipman nnd Cal van with Roselle Knott as “Mary Tu- Idor.’’ The costumes for the hlstori |cnl figures in the play have been pre- j pared by the best costumers In Now' York nnd are complete in every de-. tall. Tho old furniture, the tapis-; tries, tho armor, the wall scenes, the', [books, all have been selected because! of their special fitness: and one of the hardest things in the rehearsals of the play has been tlie old fushion |od court dances which are introduced | In the first, act and which move to the jrythni of old fashioned music. In its last act the play Is unique in that the epilogue spoken by Miss Knott which comes ns a sort of personal appeal to the feminine portion of the audi ence and which proves the climax of the good and lasting impression made by Mary Tudor throughout the drama. At the Park opera house. Monday, Dec. 4th. Let Us Suggest a Few Things to Aid You in Making Your Holi day Gift Selections Gifts for the Maid. Watch Guard Chain Ring Necklace Stick Pin " Belt Buckle Nail Polisher Pen Tray Paper Cutter Cold Cream Jar Card Case Miniature Case Bon Bon Box Glove Hook. For the Young Girl. Scarf Pin Locket Lorgnette Chain Birthstone Ring Silver Brooch Bracelet Hat Pin Pin tray Nail File Shoe Horn Coin Purse Inkstand Book “Mark Chatelainne Pin Chatelainne Mirror Dainty Watch Fob Welcome Gifts for the Matron Brooch Puff Box Flower Holder Baking Dish Berry Bowl Salad bowl Candelabra Salad Fork and Spoon Tea Bell Pepper and Salt Nut Bowl Almond Dish Paper Weight Stamp Box Needle Case Shoe Hook A Little List of Gifts for Little Tots Ring Neck Chain Ix>cket Silver Rattle Set of Pins Baby Spoon Cup Tray Presents for Men. Watch chain Watch Fob Ring Cuff Links Studs Shaving Stick Bo Whisk broom Hat Brush Soap Box Check Cutter Letter Opener Paper Clip Ash Tray Match Box Cigar Cutter primrose” Jewelry & Music Company r 44 44 4 444444£ LISTEN TO THIS A '& I A “Coal in truth stands not A A beside but entirely above all A ' A other commodities. A a. a A “It is the material energy A A of the country—the universe A A al aid—the factor in every- A A thing we do. With coal al- A A most any feat is possible or A A easy; without it It we are A 1 A thrown back into the labor- A i A ous povery of early times.” A A Don’t Saw Wood but Burn A A BOOK CLIFF COAL. A I A Book Cliff Coal Means Good A A Coal A! A YARDS NOR’’H SIDE OF A A MAIN STREET A A Phone Junction 172 A W. S. PHILLIPS 1 A£&£ £■ AA&A& A A YOl'R SOILED LINEN. will be renovated, made spic and span, if it’s given over to our care, skill nud methods of laundering. Coffee, fruit, ink and berry stains re-, moved without taking an inch or two of the fabric along. No! We don’t use acids—but we do clean washable clothes. Phone connection. Excelsior Laundry Company fllMijw If you buy a load of COAL from us and it does not give you satisfaction, we will haul it back and cheerfully refund your money. We want to please our customers Office opposite Postoffice. Phone Red 394 Black 754 john s. mm j Palisade coal —Black 1322. Eeasimun kodaks at Vorbeck s. Phone Black 1322 for Palisade coal. ~ | Christmas will be merry. If you go to the G. V. Store. Trobitz, the plumber, 122 N. Fifth street. Phone Red 1312. I Mothers! Remember your child ren are welcome at the G. V. Store. Have you seen the beautiful burnt, leather at Vorbeck’s Book store? Now is the time to bring your sub-| scrjptions to the Post Office Book; Store. „ _ We are agents for the San Fran-, c isco Examiner. Post Office Book ; Store. _ , i Just arrived at Vorebeck s Book store, a lot of latest up-to-date popu- ■ lar novels. The latest in eyeglass mountings—-, they stay on. G. W. Stong, jeweler! and optician. Are you thinking of buying a watch. Get our prices first. G. W. | Stong, Jeweler and optician. The reliable plumber, Trobitz, has his offices and shops at 122 North' Fifth street, Telephone Red 1312. Sterling silver, bonbon spoons,; I cream ladles, pickle forks, etc., $1.25. J at G. W. Stong's the jeweler and op- j tician. I Do your eyes hurt when reading,! 1 can fit them with glasses so they will | feel easy. G. W. Stong, jeweler and j optician. Don't fail to call up Trobitz when, in neel of anything in the plumbing! line. He is now located at 122 N. Fifth street. When you desire to buy a Xmas' present be sure to visit the G. V.j Store and see their stock. You are, cordially invited. Always to the front witn the very| best service every day in the week is, the Flagg barber shop in the postofflce j block. Are you numbered among its, patrons? There are just a few pianos and: organs in stock at Vorebeck’s. These will he sold at inducement prices., before the removal of the store to Malu street. You will regret it if you do not call on Barton & Platt when you need a livery rig. They will give you satisfaction. A first-class livery establishment. On and after December 1, 1905 the Windsor Cafe will serve regular meals at 36 cents also short order any time during the day. Special rates for regular boarders. When you have heavy hauling to he done telephone Mesa 105 and Barton & Platt will do the work. Specially made wagons for this kind of work. Prices are reasonable. , Christmas is not far off. Some people prefer to make their purchases before the final grand rush. To these we would say you can do your buy ing and we will store them away un til December 23. G. V. Store. We do and must continue to take j the load in our line of business. To J do this we must give the public the best and most goods for we use the best material and put into force our knowledge of the confec tioners' trade. Watch us grow.— ' Spaulding. Fine lands for sale In the beauti ful Westwater valley 39 miles west of Grand Junction on the Denver and Rio Grande Western. Plenty of water and a guaranteed water right with each sale. Sules on easy terms and employment for those who wish to locate. Reference, Mesa County hank. Call or address D. M. Notting j ham, Westwater, Utah. Orandvtew sub-divlslon is located . Just east ot 12th street and north ot North avenue and is now on the market In 2 1-2 to 10-acre tracts at only $250.00 per acre. It requires almost fourteen lots to make one acre This is a chance of a lifetime. Como early and get first choice. The Ricii , Hutchinson Realty company, exculi • sive agents, 537 Main street. ■ | Tthe County Teachers’ Institxite that is being held today in the Pres i byterian church is being well attend ed by the teacherH of this city and , county. Most interesting and instruc tive discussion on school matters are! being held and participated in by all the teachers. Some very interesting! papers have been discussed and read. • Will J. Hynes, son of Commis sioner John Hynes, of Fruita, was united in murriage on Wednesday night in this city in the parlors of the Southern hotel, to Miss May Wild, also of Fruita. The ceremonq was performed by Judge Joseph P. Sweney. Both of the contracting parties are well known young people I in the section of the county in which they Uvo. It is doubtful whether the Audi-( torium will witness this season a ‘ larger or more complete organization 1 than the one which is to present l Only a Shop Girl” at that house j tonight. The company consists of | eighteen acting people, and quite a lot of special scenery and appliances j are carried. In the cast are a num- I ; her of very well known actors and i ! actresses who have been particularly i trained in melo-dramatic work. ! The initial number of Fruita’s new publication. “The Fruita Telegram." j reached this office today. It is a neat appearing sheet and its advertising patronage is good. In its introduc tory article it promises to give Fruita the best paper that town has ever had and to publish all the local mat ter that comes under the observa tiou«of its editor. If it will adhere to that rule it cannot fall of success.! , It is local news put up in readable: I form that makes a newspaper a suc j cess. The Sentinel wishes the new i , publication prosperity, i The play "When Knighthood Was in Flower’’ affords great opportunity! for lavishness in scenery, settings.! properties and costumes, and every | advantage of the many openings along, I this line has been taken by Messrs ! Kane, Shipman and Calvin, by whom | the play is being produced this sea-, son, with the result that it is one of the most gorgeously equipped in j the country. From a standpoint of scenic investiture alone it is well i worth seeing, but when the company | producing it is taken into considers-' tlon and thought over, he who misses! an opportunity to see it must needs have very urgent busines to attend to! on the night of its presentation. At i the Park opera house, Monday night. l Thanksgiving was observed in thej city pretty much the same as usual.' There were home dinners, diuner par-; ties and family gatherings every where. There was a union service iof the churches at the Presbyterian' church in the morning. Rev. Becker! preaching the Thanksgiving sermon.! In the afternoon there was a foot i hall game between the Aspen and j Grand Junction high school teams! and in the evening occurred the ball of the Boilermakers of this city. \ i The above pretty nearly comprehends the public matters which concerned! ; the people in this city yesterday, j ; There was a general cessation of busi-! ness after the noon hour, but many of the stores were closed all day. If there were any families in the city without Thanksgiving cheer it is not I known. Altogether the day was gen .orally devoted to the home circle. ■ , New goods, new styles : & Full styles in men’s clothes in a large variety of fabrics, weaves ' ' ' 1 and patterns in double and single —J W 1 K breasted styles, are on display. | I'p-to-date in every respect and of- / • 8-M ft * fered at prices that are governed I j . £? * jffl * by the quulity. Style and tit in [ \ j every garment. \ 1 f 1 THE $12.50 IS AC CORRECT AS ) I'M# THE $2.*.00 ONE. ' / \\ u are ageuts for the Dunlap i ' NATHAN It nsots CO SAMPLINERS “ Who do as they Advertise ” i, YOUR ATTENTION OUR LINE OF TABLETS AND q BOX PAPER IS THE q BEST EVER i See them f We have just what you want for your Whist Party. Up-to-date Jap Tally Cards 20c. Dozen, q Standard Ticket Punches 25 cents. Everything Good in Writing TABLETS The Wohlfort Drug Co THE RAMEY-UDLOCK INV. GO. REAL ESTATE, LOANS, INSURANCE We are agents for nil of the Sugar Company's land east »f Fruita For sale on easy terms, 0% interest on deferred payment*. Agents for The Grand Junction Town & Development Company. Dots for sale for cash or on Installments. Special burguins in residence properties. Offices, IIS to 1121 Fifth Street. HERRON & CASSELLS Turkeys Turkeys Headquarters for Turkeys 349 MAIN ST. * - jPJ Do You Live On a p jif Ranch /f bW ! it Is Just like living In town —IF you % have a TELEPHONE. q The Tele i-—__ j phone annihilates distance and takes away the loneliness of country life _! I € It forecasts the weather, reports 8 J the markets, sells your produce, and, best of all, It acts quickly in emer gencies. THE COLQfMOO TELEPHONE COMPANY A GREAT BARGAIN Do you waut a fine farm? Here is your chance: 30 acres fine Alfalfa; 10 acres general cul tivation; full water right; near city Home Loan & Inv. Co. 357 Main Street Wm. A. Marsh, Mgr. Geo. Smith, Mgr. Real Estate Dept- You will enjoy your Thanksgiving Dinner a 100 M II Per cent better ifyouuseour FRESH ROASTED COFFEE 11 If you are to buy a present it will pay you to ' -JU over our stock of Fancy China ROCKY MT. TEA W aa mmmm aaa^^ -1 •'