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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

NEW SEAM OF Coal AT VALE
Co1LIEEY, N. S.-There has been
a new seam of coal discovered in the
air shaft which is being sunk to
McGregor eeam, at the Vale oolliery.
Distance from the surface 10 the new
seam one hundred and twenty-six
feet three inches. The seam is six
feet FIVE inches in thickness, and CT
flst.class quality, The McGregOr
seam has also been struck in the same
shaft, distance from surface one hun
dred and thirty-six leet eight inches.
There has also been few tons of coal
hoieted out of air shaft already, and
preparations for shipping are going
on rapidly.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

The GARFIELD THANKSGIVING
DAY.--Gov. Foster, of Ohio, will recon-
mend to the Governors of the States
the suggestions of Mr.. A. S. solomOns,
of Washington, to fix October 10 as
the national day ofthanksgiving and
praise for the restoration of the Pes
ident. This date is the one hundreth
anniversary of the surrender at York
town. Gov. Foster says, however,
that it is just now too early to serious
ly consider the matter Of fixing date,
and that, in addition, there are many
who deprecate any noiey celebrations
or rejoicing such as would be incident
al to the Yorktown anniversary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

SCARCITY OF LABoR.-The Harris
burg Plr.ot says there is a great
scarcity of laborers there, and that
various industrial establishments are
unable to procure the necessary help.
The Patriot says Many # the in
dus'rial establishments are short of
hands, and some of the brickyards
arc losing money because of the ina
bility to procure laborers. The price
of lal or is higher now than it has
been at any tine since the par ic, and
in some instances reaches war prices.
The commonest sort of labor now
commands $l20 per day and often
goes as high as 81 so per day"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

A portion of the employees of the
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad
struck Tuesday for an increase of
day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

In bituminous Goals, there is only
quiet market; many of the concerns
are fairly employed in filling contracts,
but the new business that is offering
at present is not of any great volume.
We notice that the Clear6eld tonnage
is still ahead Of last years business
each week; there is large increase
in the tonnage from the Snowshoe
district; Pennsylvania Railroad is
doing heavy tonnage in coal, the
coke not being SO heavy at present
the Broad Top is a little ahead of;
last year; the Georges Creek is doing
a fair business, but the changes of
tonnage as compared with 1880, are
aurprising.-Coal Trade Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

REPORTS from the various soft coal
regions are very favorable for the
time Of year.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1881-07-23

The harness makers and coopers Of
Baltimore are on strike for higher
wages.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
Rassick,S Brides.

p. e. G. Bassick. of the Bass'ck mine.
st.a bought his family handsome residence
~ bridgeport, Connecticut. His daughters
issul TO be OF 4 romantic turn. >, mind, as
Slts. Chase the eldest, after four months of
,yi,!owhood REMARKED, and the second
laughter adopting the prevalent EASTERN
fashion. eloped with ami married her faith
cr'a coachman. This combined with n
ser.cs of accidents experienced last sum-
lner by members of the family makes their
.ecord for last year somewhat remarkable.
Tie above appears in the Silver Cliff
Miner of Feb. 4th and for mrannesss and
square lying cannot lie beaten. Mr. Bas-
sick called Epop us ell Sundn. ,ea0 and in
fo91nra ps that there was nos oae word of
ruth in the malicious statement. Neither
ufa.s daugbters mentioned are married nor
has taere even been any such rumors afioat.
nir Bassick thinks that after the assistance
lie jiad rendered the Miner to help start he
would hardly expect TO see them publish
+,ich IN article, even II it were true, much
less when Ii Is base slan der. Mr.. Stevens
,,iioyTs by ez zrerience thai one of the ladies
referred to is not very apt to accept the
serious attentions of every adyenturer that
offers himself. Mr.. Bassick thinks this .an'!
lie fact of his refusing to be bed for still
anger sum is The excuse for this vile caiiIn-
ny, but feels sorry that the Miner would
rowerdy attack two innocent Young ladies
asteGd of the father to whom the grudge is
dine
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
Real Estate Transfers.

w. ". Douglass to Jesse Frazer, thirty
acrcs, more or less, in sec. 10, township 10,
W. A. Helm 20 Mrs. 1. V. Woodbury
OF 5 in block X. E NJ. add, $50.
Ira v. Woodbury. to w. A. Helm, lot ?
in block is, I. NJ add, $50.
J. NJ. Fickes to Canon City Water Co.,
parcel Of land in and adjoining Canon
City. si.s25.
Robt. VI. Thomson and Elizateth A De-
Remer to a. j. Gilmore, undivided two
sixtls OF ei Of NV I of sec. 2, township 3
south Of rarge 30 west, 800.
L. l.. Percval aud wife to Harvey Linsiey,
sci Of sec. "a, township =. south of range
65 west. 5000.
WI. Gilmore to j. W. johnson, undi-
sided four-siXibs, of eI of NV! of sec. 2.
township 10. south Of range 10 west. 800.
;. w. Humphrey TO Emma L. Turner,
parcel Of land in H., Il. and M. add, $3.50.
A. Macon to Julia A. Waldrip, et of WI
oil lot 4, block o in H., r. and NJ. add, s65
Henry BclkEap to Geo. q. Hendrick son.
lots 10, 10, II and is in block IA, 4. 81. add,
$500.
Harriet Rudd to f. Il. skeele, lot II in
block Is, $500.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
STATE NEWS.

Cotopaxi has been made a regular
railroad station and Mr.. 0. Z. Ham
nond has been appointed agent.
\ Last week the stage coach from
Bel Norte to Alamo5a was robbed BY
highwaymen ani ne mails dispoi,ed
Of 300.
Jas. Butcher and G. w. Herrings
were shot and fatally wounded by A.
ID. Polk, a stock man from La Junia
on the 9TH at west Las Animas. A
game of cards was the cause.
On the 9TH there was brisk fight
between rival claimants for some
mines near Lcadvillc. An officer
named Charles E. Fields was shot
and killed and another one was
wounded.
Geo. w. Bnby, who killed g. man
in fight at Pueblo week ago last
Sunday, was examined on Tuesday
and was rcmanded to Jail without
bail. There was intense excitement
and it was feared be would be hung
by NOR.
II III e,ni-ofiicial!y announced that
botii the Union Pacific and Chicago,
Bdrii Dgion ard Quincy railroads " iii
build TO lie North Park & Ibis State.
Both routes. it 70 said, viii 20 ont OF
Greeley. 1t is asserted the UnionPa-
citic will have one thousand men et
work in thirty day-.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Where was the member from Gus
ter the other day when the county
seat bill was introduced 1t seems
to us that the notes of his clarion
voice should have been heard on the
subject. 1t would have looked bet
te. Tor him to have been heard ON
that subject than to find mm child
ishiy trying to explain TO the news
uapers of Denver the reason the Re-
publican lampooned him some time
apo.-Silver Cliff Republican.
The editor of the Times has sat
within ten feet of Mr.. Rowen, at the
reporters table, during the entire
session. No member has been more
yatchful of the interests of his sec
ion and his constituents than Mr..
Rowen. He has never been absent
from the house, except on committee
WORK and the above item will only
convict the Republican editor of a
mere personal spite, who has neither
the sense to be journalist, or the
fairness to do justice to one to whom
he nay be opposed. Mr.. Rowen's
record is that of an honest, upright.
able representative, against whom
ii.c speers of the Republican will be
ut 40 ayail.-Denver Times.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
Notice.

Since Julius Ruff has purchased the
entire stock of furniture, aud the un-
deriaking business of l.. F. Joel, he
has one of the largest stocks of un.
dertakers goods in southern Colo
fado. in adults aDi chi!drens' wood
and metallic caskets and coifins. He
has secured the services OH. A. Ster-
lin, well known in this city. to take
charge of his Undertaking department
Jim is practical undertaken and en-
ba!mer, having had years of expert
ence in Georgia, Florida. Texas and
other southern states, and for three
years assisted w. f. Robertson in this
city. His chemical preparation for
sealing air-tigbt cases is excellent for
shipping cases any distance. 1t
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
PERSONAL.

Warden W. d. FELTON, went to Den
ver Wednesday night.
Mr.. d. G. Peabody went up to
Denver on Wednesday night.
Mrs. Clara Fcarnside, of Rock ford, ,
us, is visiting Mrs. p. G. Helm.
Mrs. james Clelland has been quite
sick this week from a severe cold.
Mrs. Lowe has moved her dress
making rooms to tho second story
over Woods grocery store.
Miss Katie Nelson, OF Denver, has
been visiting her relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Helm, for some days and
will remain week or so longer be-
fore returning home.
Hon NJ. N. Megrue and wife re-
turned to their home in Denver on
Wednesday night. Mr.. Megrue's
reception in this city by his friends
amounted 10 almost an ovation.
Mr.. VIM. E. Robertson our former
citizen, came down FROM South Ar
kansas and made his numerous
friends pleasant visit this week. lie
reports banking business at his town
good and times getting better.
Mr.. Henry Davis, of Silver Cliff,
was in town OIL Tuesday. He pro-
poses to favor Canon people soon
with course of lectures upon the
combustion of the sun. They must
prove interesting as he has made that
a study of a lifetime.
Mr.. Henry Mack, our lumber mer-
chant, expects to leave with his fam
lily on Friday next for Woodland,
California, where they will visit the
parents of Mrs. Mack, her father be-
ing quiet sick at present, which
causes the visit to bn made sooner
than anticipated. MIR. Amos Mack
of South Arkansas, will take charge
of the business during the two or
three months trip, and with his fam
lily will occupy the residence.
Among the notables attending the
penitcnliary Investigation in this
city were Hon. d S. Nichols. and Hon.
w. s. McCutcheon, penitentiary COM
missioners. Hon. o. ii. p. Baxter
and Hon. d. II. Eaton, ex-peniten-
tiary commissioners. AR. Geo. II.
Whitehead, special cores sDondent of
the Denver News. Hon Thos. Ma
con, attorney for the officers of the
penitentiary. Mr.. Fred C. Haig, pri-
vate secretary to Mr.. Picrson, of the
Colorado railroad pool and steno-
grapher for Mr.. Megrue. Messrs. B.
r. Frink and c. A. Gurley, expert
bookkeepers in the employc of the
Legislature. The former was once
auditor for the Pullman Palace Car
con gEny. The latter is well known
Denver gentleman.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
Gone West,

johnny Fesler, so long the teller oi the
First Nntional'bank ef Rochelle, has gone
To Canon City, Colorado, to enter bank
ing house there. Johnny is one Of the
most popular and deserving young men it
vas ever our fortune to meet he was
born in Rochelle and everybody knew him
and was his friend. He left Rochelle ON the
midnight train Tuesday night last, and
turing the evening his friends in Rochelle
adered him a farewell banquet at the
T3rackctt house, which was very enjoyabl le
occasion. They also presented him with a
very fine gold watch and chain rs token
Gf their esteem. The people Of Rochelle
will wish JOHNNY the best Of success in his
new deld OF ctfort.-Rocheile (iii.) Register.
Hv I'esier is NOW citing the position OF
teiier of the Exchange bank. having sue
cseded Mr.. Morrison. who left a short time
ago for South Arkansas 20 accept u similar
place In the bank OF Mess. Balm * Robert
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Subscribers receiving circulars So
1iciting them to renew their rbseriD-
ton must not consider it "dun," az
in nearly every case 1t is not for ilic
purpose of collecting an old debt.
Our subscriptions are paid to Us in
advance, and when we notify any
one that his time has expired and
that we would be pleased TO have
him renew, the notice can not be
classed among dunning notices, ms
there is nothing due to US. Neither
should our subscribers consider that
we have been SO long acquainted
til at we should only ask each one to
renew when we meet him. Our sub
scription list is large and increasing
daily, and as oH bookkeeper has
charge of notifying subscribers we
do not know in many cases whose
time has expired, or who has been
notified or dropped without referring
tc he oks. In each case where we
reociy- 10 response to our circular
the lookkeeper drops the name from
the list without consulting US on the
subject, aud it often happens that
some of our best friends are SO
treated, but they only have them
selves to blame. We do not send
our papers to parties who have
never ordered them nor to those who
are slow to pay, even II they are
worth enough to buy printing Office
and make us a present Of IL.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
Reading Room Association.

On Monday evening Insl Oursuantto an
nouncement. meeting was held at the
reading room to further discuss the forma-
tion of corporate bod for the purpose of
sustaining free reaGiD.. room in tbs 8. y !.
The measure was thoroughly debated aud
it was agreed to incorporate the "Caaon
City Reading Room Association" with a
capital stock Of $1,000, divided into 300
shares of $40 each. The directors for the
ensuing year are Mrs. Nj. NJ. Sheetz, Mrs.
NJ. N. Englcman, MIR. w. r. Fowler, Mr..
G. Z. Waldo, Mr.. II. T. Blake. Mr.. W. 1i.
Andrus and Mr. Frank Prentiss. Another
meeting will be held In the Reading Room
on Monday evening at 1880 O'Clock. All
friends Of the movement are invited 10 be
present.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

The town board held a regular
meeting last Monday evening. The
only business of Importance was the
permission given to the city marshal
to appoint night watchInan, pro-
vided he could raise money by sub
scriptiOn to pay one. A committee
was appointed to build an addition
10 the fire company's house in " hich
to dry the hose.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12


The o. o. Club gave their third soci1l
Derty at the Mcclure house on Thursday
last, and as usual proved to be a most en-
joyable affair. The excellent music fur
nished by the parlor orchestra is entirely
enough to cause an orthodox Quaker, to
step from his straight and rigid gait into
gailop in one jump. The band was COM
posed of Mcssrs. DofI'emyer, Walter, An
stett and Robinson. Among the invited
guests were Dir. Montgomery, of the Silver
Clif Prospect, Mr.. w. j. Brown, of the
D. a. X. G. Co., Miss Katie n elson, of Dem
yer, Miss Clara Fearnsi9e, of Rockford, ILL.,,
and Bir. Jas. A. Phillips. The following
members were in attendance: W. A. Helm
and wife, l.. ii. Weed and wife, Jas. III.
Peabody and wife, r. .Jeskc and wife, A.
Walter and wife, E. II. Downer and wife,
NJ. Dueber and wife, Felix Anstett and
Miss Clara Schaefer, w. X. Perkins, Miss
Emma Cooper and Mrs. Katie Hunt. c.
Armstrong, T. 81. Harding, Ike Stone and
Miss May Peabody, Mr.. Chas. Swishcr ana
Miss Hattie Cox.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

One of the newest towns west Of us is
Mears station and postofiice at The forks of
Poncho creek on the D. &; X. q. Ry., about
two miles above Poncho Springs. At this
place will be located the depot and side
tracks of the railroad, it being the point
where the road branches off south to Sa-
guache and west to Gunn:son City. NJ.
H. L. Davis formerly of this city, will be
proprietor of the new hotel, which has
already beep doubled in capacity since il
was built.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
Horses for Sale.

I have eighteen head of horses for
sale at my raHch nino miles below
Canon City On the Arkansas river, at
reasonable prices. All broke to ride
and some to work. These animals
have been fed all winter SO they are
ready for immediate use. They are
half and three quarter breeds, raised
in this country. EDw. LoBAcH.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
GRAND RAFFLE.

For ali elegant full sized church
organ handsomely inlaid and veneer.
ed with mahogony. High top. Full
value 1925. Eight stops. W.. W..
Kimbali. maker, Chicago. One hum
drcd chances 1t % per chance. To
be rafIicd for Ut Col. MattisOn's
billiard parlors, under tho RECORD
printing once, on Saturday February
18th, 1881. '6E
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

The members and friends og Christ
church met at the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. b. f. RocNaiellow.on Tuesday evening
last and had 1t sociabe time OF several
hours duration. A goodly number were
present and every one was pleased with
the nights enjoyment.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

to call your attention to the fact that
we are carrying the most complete
stock of plain and decorated queens
ware, ten and toilet sets IN the city,
are constantly adding to the assort-
ment, make bottom prices and pro-
pose to mako IL to your advantage to
buy of us. ALLINa Il Co.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Ar. Minshall tried to prove that
taa merchants who signed the petit
,ion declaring their disbelief il Mr..
Megrue's honest management of the
penitentiary were influenced by the
amount of goods sold to the institu-
ton. We do not believe that there is
% prominent merchant in our town
who would wink at fraud and help
cover up the stealings of any institu-
ton for the sake of any amount of
goods sold by them.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Just opposite the postofllce, at Nor
rison's, photographs of children of
all ages made in one second and guar
antced as good ~ the "bcst in FREE
mont county, An entirely now out
fit OF instruments of the best make.
Photographs and tirlypes Of all
sizes, made ut any Time. Views in
great vsriety of Colorado accnery OF
nv own and others taking. Don't
naiss the place, opposite the post
office, Canon City.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
MALARIA DESTROYED.

G. A. j Gadbois, of Brookvijle,
Canada, certifies that he was pros
irated by maliarial disease contract
ed in Texas, and was quickly and
completely cured by the use of War
ner's Safe Pills and Safe Bitters. He
adds: ~ shall never travel in that
climate without your Safe Pills and
Bitters rs part of my outfit."sc2atl2
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
The OIL We'll.

Late last week the casing was put down
in the oil well and the pumping machinery
erected. After some delay the pump was
started and from three to -four barr OF
oil have been taken out daily .,nce. The
quality of the oil each day has Increased
From thin. dark green composition OF
oil, salty water, sand and mud, the matter
taken from the well to-day is an almost
black, fine luaiity, lubricating oil. As yet
the well Is In state of development and a
deal of work IL to be done. No doubt ex-
lists as to the oil being there, and II will on
ly require time-and cnpital-to prove In
what quantity 1t can be found.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Messrs. f. Il. Copps, FrankL. Smith and
Fred H. Whipple will open new dry
goods store in the building now being erect
ed by MIR. Hartwell, one door west of the
postoffice. They expect to open up about
March 10th, with a full and complete line
of goods. Each of the young men who
viii constitute this new firm are well known
in our town as men of sterling qualities
and business experience and will be sure TO
do well in their new venture. Mr.. Copps
viii go east for goods and rcGurn to open
up Gu time.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

The Odd Fellows of this city held their
fist meeting in the now hall on Tuesday
last. The hall 10 fitted up in most tasi ieful
manner and reflects credit upon the lodge
who nave worked hard to get into quarters
Of their own that would be an ornament to
the town. The curtains, carpets ana chan
sleliers are all new and the rooms 81 ar
rsnged as to be as convenient as possible.
The hall when lighted up presents very
brilliant appearance owing TO the nrmer-
GUS lights in the chandeliers. We hope tie
lodge will throw the rooms open for pubic
inspection as they are worth visit.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

The renitentiary has sent for $3.50 worth
of books for the corvicts, tho money hav-
ing been raised by admission Gees OF IS cts
each charged to visitors. Harper Bros. not
only deducted the twenty-five per cent. dis
count usual to the trade, but made another
very liberal discount in favor Of the insti-
tuition
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

On Thursday tho d. 4 e. G. company
either let a contract, er decided themselves,
to lay the rails OIL the Silver Cliff branch.
If contract was let work viii commence
on the Goth. II net the company will COM
mence about the 1st of harcii. A constriIc-
tion train has been On the branch for few
days this week hauling material to the end
of the track and drawing stone to rip-rap
the abutments of the bridge across the Ar
kansas. Grading ia being pushed as rapid
ly as the weather and the nature of the
work will permit.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Several of the young ladies have been
suffering. from severe colds contracted at
some Of our late balls. The managers of
such entertainments should provide car.
riages for the ladies and charge the addi.
tional expense in the admission tickets.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Notice is hereby given to the tax
payers of Fremont county,tha now
have the warrant for collection of
taxes for the year 1880. All are re-
quosted to pay at once and avoid
The interest that will accrue to such
of said taxes us may become dclin-
queDt, j. II. HARRISON.
County Treasurer.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
MARRIED.

BoLcH = FITZPATRICK : On Feb,
9th. by Rev. VIM. Armstrong, at the
residence of the BRIDES parents on
Texas Creek, Mr.. G. b. Bolch and
Miss Edith Fitzpatrick.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Mrs. s. A. Lowe has removed her
drcssmaking rooms upstairs over
Geo. L. Wood, grocer, one door east
of postofficc, where she would be
pleased TO meet all her old customers
and all new ones that have GOOD
work to be done.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

The new arrangement at the read
ing room will give visitors n chance
10 call any hour between 8 O'Clock in
the morning and . O'Clock in the even
ing. 4. W. Dennis photograph gal
beautiful light takes off ten years
from ones age and gives The pictures
a youthful appearance. If
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12

Mr.. J. A. Barker, ticket clerk at the de-
pot. accomplished a very amusing and
difficult feat on a bet last Saturday. He
waded across the Arkansas river at the
rapids west of the Reduction works and
made the trip without accident. Quite a
sum changed hands on the result.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1881-02-12
To the Finder of Pocketbook.

Thanks for returning the papers.
l make you the offer made when the
loss was discovered. viz: Keep wha;
you think you should have for re-
ward and return the balance of the
money, book and note to me.
II. C. WEBSTER.