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The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs Cummins was in Denver this week
on short visit.
Warden Hoyt returned from Denver OF
Sunday last.
Ex-senator Tabor and wife, and Mr.
McCourt, were in CafiOn on Thursday.
Mrs. Minnie Powell starts on Thurstla,
for Denver, where she will visit her sister
DR.. Cory and wife returned to Canon or
Sunday, the Doctor leaving the next day
Generals Cameron and Adams, of thu
mail service, left Canon on Thursday 70,
Denver.
Mrs. N. II. Lester started for her former
home, at Princeton, Kentucky, ON Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. Maud Malkmas, of Buena Vista, is
visiting her brother, Mr.. William Sim, Of
this place.
Mr.. F. H. whipple, of Colorado Springs
paid Cafion short visit, and returned
home on Monday. tT sslf9
Mr.. George W. Utter started, on Monday
for Manitoba, intending to investigate that
growing country.
Mr.. Frank Ready paid Caf1on flying
visit of few hours, and returned home on
Monday at p. m. \
Mr.. Hiram Utter left on Monday fol
Mannsville, New York, where he will re-
main for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Turner, of Silver Cliff
have been spending few days in Canon
for the latter's health.
Mr.. Gus. Dennis returned home on Sun
day, much to the pleasure of his father
who seemed despOndent while alone.
Mr.. L. w. Smith and family left on
Wednesday for their home at Rosita, where
they will remain during the summer.
Mr.. NJ. D. swisher, of Silver Cliff. came
to Canon on, Friday of last week, to attend
the funeral of his little niece, Zella Green
Mr.: r. J. McNutt and family left, on
Tuesday, for Silverton, where the former
will spend the summer, looking after his
mining property.
MIR. Ed. Piquet pronounced Peka), q
prominent merchant of Saguache (pro-
nounced Siwatch), spent part of this week
IN Cafion pronounced Canyon).
Mr.. D. B. Hoyt, of Denver, brother OF
Warden Hoyt, arrived on Sunday with his
wife, and remained a day or two. Mrs
Hoyt will continue her visit for some time
Miss Ida Ready, who left Cation a shor,
time ago, to live with her sister in Western
Kansas, returned on Wednesday fully salts.
fed to remain here the balance of her life
Rev: E. H. Sawyer, wife and children
and Mr.. w. H. Mcclure and wife, took
Wednesdays train for Denver, to attend
the ordination ceremonies at the First
Baptist church.
Mrs. E. w. Copps, of Buffalo, Wyoming
territory, sister Of Mrs. William E. Fort
arrived in Cafion and decided to reside here
permanently. Her husband is superin.
tendent of the Stoddard, Howard Cattle
Company, of Wyoming.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
A Supposed Murderer.

On Tuesday last man was brought into
town, in charge of constable J. w. yerrier,
ofGreenwood, and, after hearing before
Judge Minor, was sent to Jail to await tele-
gram from the authorities of Caldwell, Kan
sas.
This man is thought to be one "Bob Big
tree, notorious cowboy and cattle thief,
and one of the men who, on December II,
1881, murdered Mike Meagher, ex-mayor OF
Caldwell, Kansas, and for whom a reward
of fabout $500 is offered. He claims, however
to be J. W. Harris
The way Mr.. Verrier made the arrest is
worthy of mention. That officer, having
read description of Bob Bigtree, believed
this party to be he, and bantered him to a
private shooting match, during which he
succeeded in borrowing both of the fellows
pistols, to try theirqualities, and, while thus
disarmed arrested him.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
FATAL ACCIDENT.
A Nan Feand Dead en- tho Track,
Noar Our Depot.

On Tuesday morning last at :19 en-
sineer J. Bresson, of train No. 4, coming
from the west, saw an object lying on the
track, opposite Mr.. Rudd's, and slackeped
speed Immediately, but not in time to pre-
vent the pilot from striking the object.
AS soon as the train could be brought to a
stand-still the engineer and others went to
the rear of it, and there found a man w.
ing with his skull crushed, and unconsci-
GUS. The injured man was put into the
baggage car and brought to the depot Metii-
cal AID was Mt once summoned, but the
victim did not recover Consciousness, and
died in about two and half hours after
the accident
Coroner Hyde was summoned, and upon
making thorough examination found the
man to be German about 80 years of aee.
named Fred. III. Kassatz, the keeper of the
section boarding house, at the old toll gate,
about fve miles west of town. An inquest
was held upon the body, and the verdict
rendered was that deceased came to his
death by the pilot of the engine, while ly-
ing on the track. The victim leaves n wife
and child, the wife expecting soon again to
become mother. 1t was rumored that
Mr.. Kassatz was murdered and robbed ;
but his wife and others testified that the
S1.41 found on his person was all the money
he had. Careful search by the cornoner
and jury failed to find the blood which,
rumor had it, was on the track some dis
tance above where the accident occurred.
The theory is that after doing some shop
ping, and drinking q few glasses of beer,
the deceased started to walk home, with
several bundles under his arm. and, hear
ing the train coming, stepped off the track,
slipping and striking his head against the
rail, was so stunned as to become helpless
The wife of the deceased walked to town,
carrying her child, and meeting an ac-
quaintance in Canon, asked if he had seen
her husband. Upon receiving negative
reply she asked where he was The man
replied at the blacksmith shop" Mrs.
kassatz asked in suspense what her hus-
band was doing at that place, and when
told that Coroner Hyde used his shop as a
place for inquests, and that her husband
had been killed, was nearly crazed by
the shock
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
EXTENSIVE INDUSTRIES,
Two OF the Denver and Rio Gsrando's
establishments In Canon.

Comparatively few of our people are
aware of the magnitude of the building
operations of the Denver and Rio Grande
halfway Company in this city, which have
gradually grown to their present proper
tions Last September, in view of the
somewhat central position occupied by
Cafion with regard to the Rio Grnnde rail
road interests and the peculiar mildness
OF our climate in winter, that company es-
tablished here one of its largest bridge
constructing outfits, working throughout
the entire winter force of sixty carpenters,
putting mp Howe truss bridges tor its Utah
extension and the Silver Cliff branch, the
latter having been supplied with tempo
rary affairs only after the damaging wash
out of last summer. This force is under
the general supervision of Mr.. J. w. Miller,
the master of bridges and buildings of this
division, and in the immediate charge of
Miles McGrath, a very trustworthy and
thorough workman. Mr. Miller is consid-
cred the best bridge builder in the west /;
hence his selection to superintend the ex-
tensive work of building all the bridges be-
tween Pueblo and Salt Lake City The
force OF men now employed upon this
work here has decreased somewhat of late,
and numbers but thirty-two men, turning
out about four span per week These
spans are of various lengths, the longest
being over sixty feet. The lumber for
this work is all brought here from Duran
the southern portion of the state affording
the largest and best material to be found
in the west. The castings come from the
steel works at Bessemer, near South
Pueblo; the rods, bolts, and other rolled
iron. from Pittsburg, st. Louis and Burn
ham, near Denver. As rapidly as possible
the completed work of this establishment
is carried forward and placed in position
along the line, the Gunnison river requir-
ing very considerable quantity. About
twelve car loads of lumber are received
daily, and from 800, 600 to 400, 600 feet are
wrought up per month. A large amount
of work is now on hand ready for ship
ment.
Besides this bridge work, the Rio Grande
company has quite extensive repair shops
here, conducted under the supervision of
Master Mechanic Case, of the motive
power department, which employ a con-
siderable number of men, and repair all
rolling stock for this division.
All the employees in both these institu-
tions are bona fde residents of our city,
and the sum of money monthly paid out
by the company here is by no means insig-
nificant, and furnishes q source of material
prosperity in the way of the building up of
permanent homes and utilizing the lands
in the vicinage, thus aiding in the advance
ment of both city and county.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
New Featurcs.

During the temporary absence of Su-
perintendent Webster, of the Presbyterian
Sunday school, whose duties rs assessor
will frequently call him out of town dur
ing the summer, Mr.. Edward Lowndes, his
able assistant, has been placed in charge,
and introduced several new and attractive
features. Last Sunday these consisted of u
short address by Mr.. Lowndes the read
ing of beautiful little poem, by Mrs.
Powell, entitled "A Little Pilgrim-Jesus
Paid the Fare" and the rendition of " A
Sinner Forgiven" by Mrs. Powell, Misses
Sadie Mack, Minnie Mack, Annie Nc
kissick, Messrs James Cooper and Edward
Lowndes Rev. Partridge also addressed
the school, on the eve of his departure for
Saratoga, expressing the hope that, upon
his return, he might find the school as full
Of children and interest as now. The lit
terary and musical exercises above men,
toned are introduced after the regular les
son for the day has been gone through
with, and form a pleasing closing.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
An Invitation to All.

At late meeting of Greenwood Post,
No. 10, Grand Army of the Republic, this
city, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted: "That all civic and mil
itary organizations of the city, together
with county and city officials, the public
schools, ministers of the gospel and their
congregations, and the citizens generally,
be. and the same are hereby, invited to join
in observing the ceremonies of Memorial
Day, May 30, 1888; And, further, That the
business portion of the community be re-
quested to close their respective business
places on that day, between the hours Of
and o'clock p. m.''
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
Episcopal DeanerY.

The deanery of the Episcopal church
met in Caiion this week, with the follow
ing members present: Bishop Spalding,
Rev. Father Byrne, of Custer county, Rev.
Thomas Duck, of Gunnison; Rev. Z. H.
Gaynor, of Pueblo; and Rev. Mr.. Honey
man, of San Juan. On Tuesday Rev. Mr..
Duck preached very able sermon. On
Wednesday morning the service consisted
of prayer, Holy Communion, and q good
sermon by Rev. Mr.. Honeyman. At p.
m. business meeting was held, which
was followed at 7:3O by evening prayer
and the confirmation of Miss Fannie
Macon, the ceremonies closing with three
missionary addresses, by Revs. Honeyman
and Duck and Father Byrne, the latter the
pioneer missionary of the west.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

One of the most prosperous mining COM
panies in this section is the Hastings Min
ing and Developing Company, which has
its principal office in Canon City, and is
ofiicered by such well-known citizens as
DR.. A. L. Butler, Mr.. Scott and others.
This company owns the Tarheel, Garfield,
New Year and Copper Cliff mines, situated
in Hucrfano and Costilla counties. The
former is u free gold claim, and assays very
high. The others carry copper and silver,
and, with the work that is now being
done upon them, bid fair to become very
valuable properties.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
DISTRICT COURT.
ProceedinEs Had At the April Tern
since Our Last Report

William johnson VS.. the City of Colora-
do Springs-Cause tried by jury. Verdict
for plaintiff in the sum of $3.50. Motion
part of verdict, and judgment entered
against defendant for 5000. This case
involves the question of water rights, be-
tween the City of Colorado Springs and the
farmers and others who were using the
water of the Fountaine, and other streams,
before the town was started. 1t is a very
important case, and will be fought to the
bitter end. 1t goes to the supreme court |
Frank Clayborn for committing an as
sault on Samuel Frazce, was sentenced to
the penitentiary for one year.
=. A. McCumber VS.. Denver and Rio
Grande Railway Company-This cause
was tried by jury Verdict for plaintiff in
5000, damages, caused by FIRE set by sparks
from locomotive.
G. X. Cahoon and F. w. johnson vs. C.
p. Hoyt, warden-Cahoon and johnson
were convicts, sentenced from FL Paso
county year and a half ago. The crime
for which they were convicted was COM
mitted in April, 1881, being of the time
during which Through negligence of the
Legislature Of 1881 there was no law
against larceny in this state. Upon the
proper showing being made to the court,
shey "cic oiucEcu VI ~ ulscnhfHtu lTOin
the penitentiary.
A. Macon VS.. Town of Cafion City
Joseph II. Maupin was appointed referee
to take testimony.
People vs.. Daniel Hug-yenue changed
to criminal court of Pueblo. Judge Hayt,
having been of counsel in the matter, could
not try the case.
f. A. Reynolds VIZ. Il. Rounds-Default |;
judgment entered in favor of plaintiff for
-, ,054.67 and costs.
F. A. Reynolds, assignee, VS.. r. Roun6s
judgment in favor of plaintiff
for $2,33s6s.
Daniel Hall vs. George b. Fear and A.
Fear, and the Mcclure House Investment
Company VS.. w. H.. Mcclure ct al These
two cases are to be heard at chambers in
Custer county, during the term of court
now being held there.
Peter Quaffer VS.. John D. Freeman
This was originally tried in Justices court,
with judgment in favor of plaintiff. De-
fendant appealed to county court, and then
took change of venue to district court
The appeal in this case was dismissed for
want of prosecution on the part Of appel
liant with IN order that procedendo issue to
justice to collect judgment.
People VS.. Charles Jones-taking up es-
trays-was continued.
John Rawlinson and John Richardson
took out final naturalization papers.
Court adjourned sine die on Tuesday af-
ternoon,
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
Galcna School Report.

Miss Della Brocaw, teacher of the pub
lie School at Galena, this county, sends us
the following report of that educational
nursery for the month ending May 4:
Number Of days aught.................2O
Number of pupils enrolled.
Average daily attendance.
The following named pupils averaged
ninety per cent and upwards in the month
ly examinations: Eva Moore, Willie
Griffin, Ira Daniels, Jessie Herrick, Mollie
Bragg, Hattie Hackney, Della Bragg.
Best in deportment-Jessie Herrick,
Mollie Bragg, Hattie Hackney, Eva Moore,
Della Bragg, Ira Daniels.
The following named pupils were neither
absent nor tardy: Jessie Herrick, Lena
Austin, May Moore and Guy Moore.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Mr.. Copps has again begun delivering
ice to the people of Canon, and as the
article is of excellent quality will have no
trouble in disposing of the large quantity
which he has on hand. Mr.. Copps, having
been in the ice business for several years,
has secured q large trade by his prompt
ness and businesslike qualities, and no
doubt his old customers will flock to him
as in days gone by.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Mr.. G. f. Turner, who brought his wife
down to Cafion from Silver Cliff on account
of her failing health, is delighted with the
result. In few days Mrs. Turner has SO
far recovered that her husband contem-
plates returning home with her. On a
before leaving Silver Cliff, it was with
difficulty that Mrs. Turner could gain re-
lief, and then only after taking very ex-
pensive trip east.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

bay colt foaled April s, 1871, sired by Menu
brino star ueggatts!. he BY. Membrino Chief
out OF Lady Fairfield by Illinois Red Buck.
crate uhoroughbredl. he by Ruric fhorough-
bred, out OF Lady Taylor tthoroug bred by
eign, an imported thoroughbred. Second
dam by Membripo Chief Third dam by the
Prewitt. very eel brated Kentucky brood
ii 0D0 pounds
For sale by r. LORACH Florence Fre-
mont County, Colorado. JOLT
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Mrs. N. II. Lester, who returned this
week to her former home in Kentucky, re-
gained her health 80 rapidly, while here,
that she left feeling it perfectly safe to do
So Besides recovering her health in our
city, Mrs. Lester, by her gentiencss Of man
ner and ladylike department, made large
number OF friends, whose well wishes nc
companied her to her southern home.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

This Incompatible sensational drama,
so full of thrilling scenes, and so perfect
ly representative of life in Gotham, when
darkness shrouds the earth, and hides
the villanous plots of men of dark Deeds
will be presented tonight. All who can
should witness this closing performance of
this excellent company. Let the hall be
crowded this evening.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

On Wednesday the suit of w. Z. Nc
Donald VS.. Charles Jones, an action brought
by the plaintiff to replevin two horses
taken up as estrays, was heard before
Justice Minor, who rendered Judgment in
favor Of Mcdonald, assessing damages for
unlawful detention of the animals at $50
against the defendant.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Dewey & Rockwell offer this season un-
usually fine assortnents and most tempt
ing bargains in parasols, laces, hosiery,
gloves, notions, Hamburg epibroideriesi
corsets, ladies' muslin underwear, ribbons,
flowers, buttons, trimmings, black and COL
ored brocsdc and plain silks, nuns yelling,
cashmeres, nuslins, organdies, jaconets,
with very attractive stock Of carpets,
rugs, mattings and upholstery, all of which
we offer at popular prices, and invite atten-
ton.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Roadmaster Briggs resignation has been
accepted, to take place June l.. The letter OF
acceptance speaks highly Of Mr.. Briggs ns a
man who is posted in hfs business, and who
was always found to be loyal to the manage
ment and ready to serve the interests OF the
company, and always at his post. Mr.. Os-
burn, roadmaster OF tho first district, will
take charge and consolidate the two districts,
Mr.. ID. Sweeney taking charge OF the ofYicc
here ms assistant road master.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

As long as man occupies his own house
he is never troubled by bedbugs; but, as
soon as renter moves in, these insects
worry him to todesperatiOn. This is accounted
for only upon the hypothesis that these in
sects have the intuitive power of distin-
gnishing between landlord and tenant.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Rev. Partridge babe his flock good bye,
in sermon last Sunday evening, and left
on Tuesday for Saratoga, New York, to at
tend the General Assembly Of the Presby-
tcrian church. He will be gone some
weeks, but the Pueblo Presbytery will
fill his pulpit after Tomorrow.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

The Arknnsas Valley Oil and Land
Company Is erecting derrick near
Canon, and has sent for machinery which
will be put in place in a few day. This
company will begin boring in few weeks,
and will push the road with vigor. Mr..
Cassiday and his Cleveland associates have
money and experience sufficient to prose-
cute the work 10 any depth necessary.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Mr.. James @. Cole, formerly of Silver
Cliff, has entered into partnership with Mr..
Edward I.owndes, of this place, in the
painting business, the firm locating in a
shop one door east of the Masonic hall
building. Both gentlemen arc good work
men,
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Mr.. Minger, the smelter assayer, moved
this week, from the l.. J. Smith house, on
River street, opposite Mr.. Rudd's, to the
Koch brick residence, corner of Greenwood
avenue and Seventh street.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

The next Quarterly Teachers Examine
ton for Fremont county will be held mt
the courthouse, in Canon city, ON Friday
and Saturday, May 25 and 26. All appli-
cants are requested to be present promptly
at O'Clock Of each day, ms the work will
require the full time given for the examin-
alton. GEORGE E. DUDLEY,
Superintendent of Public Schools for
Fremont county. -lst22
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
LEGITIMATE DRAMA.
A Season Of Genuine theatrical Amuse.
mcnt for CalOnites.
The "OctOroOn.D "FlfrtatiOn,"" Under
the GasIight" and " Uncle
Toms Cubin.v

On Thursday evening the Chicago Comedy
Company opened short season of legiti-
mate drama at Blake's hall, and was greeted
with very fiattering reception. The play
on the opening night was7he Octoroon which
was well put upon the boards, and gave
unusual satisfaction. All the accessories
ran smoothly and each actor seemed to enter
into the spirit of the author, with q correct
conception of his Or her part. Miss Alice
II. Clarke, as "Zoe,' read well, and by her
superb acting elected the warmest SYM
pathy. The Dora Sunnyside of Emie c.
Graves was splendid representation of the
heartless beauty, with an under-current of
true feeling, when its depths were reached
Carrie Plunkett, rs Mrs. Peyton," showed
that she has lost none of her former ability,
which has won her an enviable reputation
The "McClosky" of Mr.. E. L. Graves was
fine piece of acting. Louis Fierce, in the
character of "Salem Scudder," brought
down the house at every "gol-darn," and
carried his part with credit. Mr.. Sam. T.
Shaw, as "Wa-na-teh, the Indian" won
many tokens of thorough appreciation by
the audience. Harry Plunketts "Pete"
was well done. Mr.. Kempton's Sunny
side" Mr.. Roses George Peyton,r Mr.
Will Z. Shaws Colonel Poindex tern were
all cxcellently rendered characters, while
Paul" by the midget, "Tootie Graves"
was rare production for one of such tender
years, and awakened the liveliest interest in
the breast of every auditor The music by
the orchestra was of high order, and
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

The RECORD made mistake in an
nouncing mass at the Catholic church last
Sunday. Service will be held tomorrow
at the usual hour.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Messrs. Hiram and George W. Utter,
who left town on Monday. carried with
them the good wishes of large circle of
friends who have known both these gentle
men since their arrival here.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Fish Wanted.

A quantity of Black Bass and Carp
wanted by E. Sell, Cafion City. Any par
ties able to furnish such will please cores
pond with that gentleman Immediately.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr.. g. r.
SbGffer. has the thanks of General Sawyer
and staff for choice supply of trout, which
has materially aided the brain work Of the
corps Mr.. Shmffcr js lucky fisherman,
and the college staff in luck to have the
friendship ofsuch gentleman. -
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Mr. D. q. Peabody informs us that he
has number Of sacks of potatoes which
he will donate to any poor fiimilies who
need them. If there be any widow in
town who cannot afford to hire the pota-
toes hauled home, arrangements wifi be
made TO deliver them free.
The Fremont County record. [volume] (Canon City, Colo.) 1877-18??, 1883-05-12

Father Bryne, who will preach at the
Episcopal church tomorrow, is said to be
one of the best preachers who has visited
CafIon in long time.