The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1882-12-23
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
An Opportunity for the Worthy Be.
stowal Of YOnr Charities.
One OF Our Pioneers I'm Need-~G cd
LOveth n Cheerful Giver.''

We have had our attention called to the
needs of Mr.. P. Simmons, one of the Oldest
frontieSmen in the state. now suffering
from various complaints, near Titusville, in
this county, and we wish every reader of
the RECORD to perused carefully the appeal
made below, and act in accordance with
its prayer:
Mr.. P. Simmons, although in destitute
circumstances, does not even know this
appeal in his behalf is being made, but will
fully appreciate any kindnesses that may
be shown him His neighbors, their hearts
warming as the peculiar season for the ex-
ercise of Christian love approaches, make
this earnest request for so worthy man.
Before the settlement of Colorado by the
whites, Mr.. Simmons was out here in the
| employ of the Hudson's Bay and other fur
| companies. AT that period all that vast
tract lying west OF the Missouri river and
north of the Missouri state line was tho
home of the Indian and buffalo, with here
and there trappers cabin. In the spring
of 1858 Mr.. Simmons went into the
Cherokee nation, where he joined the
Cherokee expedition to the Rocky noun
tains in search of gold. This was the orig
inal expedition to this state, and its mem
bers were the discoverers of gold here, re-
sulting in what to-day we are proud to
call Colorado. A full account of this eS-
petition, written by Mr.. Simmons, was
published in the RECORD little over n
year ago-EDIToR RECORD In 1850 this
old trapper assisted in locating and start
ing Caflon City, lending his aid to every
important work inaugurated here during
those early days, and all his labors were
voluntary and without recompense what
ever. A few years ago, while working in
a mine, the bank caved on him, almost
killing him, and leaving him cripple for
life During late years he has been subject
to frequent spells of sickness, which hare
been the means of reducing him to poverty;
but he has ever strivep to support himself
whenever able to be on his feet For the
past six months he has been totally incapa-
citated for work, and in view Of this fact,
and that of his long residence in the great
| west, HIS the Ioou VI va.
county to aid him in every possible way.
For the benefit of all we can say that the
object for whom this appeal is made is q
strictly temperate man, member of m
orthodox church, and in every way worthy
of any charity that may be extended him
And there is not in the county, in all prob
ability, a more deserving man.
All contributions, whether of money
groceries, provisions or anything Of use to
him, may be left n. the store of Ar. l.. T,
Alling.
1t is suggested that the churches take ur
collections for this old pioneer, and deposit
win forward all gifts TO the beneficiary
We cordially endorse the above request,
and earnestly recommend that all come
forward and lend the old man a helping
hand. He has trod the wine press alone
his palsied hand has forgotten its cunning
the trembling limbs refuse their Office, and
his gray hairs are xlling into the opening
grave. Let us, one and all, chcerfully help
to Tighten his heavy load /; make happy and
comfortable his last few hours, and give
warmth and brightness to his setting sun.
Those whose hcartstrings are so rapidly
touched by the cry of the orphan in
heather lands cannot fail to hear an old
pioneers feeble voice right in our midst
Then let us be up and doing, and by our
acts not only render happy the old mans
latest hours, but hang glittering diadems
| on thc brow of our future lives