Cañon City record., 1898-07-07
THE NATIONS DAY.
How II Was Passed BY Canon City
People. of the Day.

PeOple.-IuctdentS OF the Day.
While there was no public demon
stration in Canon Monday there was
plenty of enthusiasm among the peo-
pie which broke forth in vociferous
cheers, the display of "Old Glory"
and the sizzle and boom of fireworks
when the RECORD specials announcing
the complete victory of our ships and
troops at Santiago were bulletined.
When it was known that Cervera's
squadron had been destroyed Ameri-
can patriotism knew no bounds, and
the whole town apparently went wild.
No less cheering was the news from
Manila which recounted the arrival of
the cruiser Charleston with her con-
sort of torpedo boats and troop ships
the fact that the Ladrone Islands
had been seized in transit and force
of men left to guard American inter-
ests, only lending force to the un-
bottled feelings.
At Sells Island the crowd yelled
itself hoarse and completely used up
the big supply of fireworks that had
been provided for the evening dis
play. But the pleasures of the day
were in no wise neglected, rather be-
ing added to in point of attraction
and increasing numbers. The crowd
was naturally Jolly collection and
entered into the sports provided with
gusto. Perhaps no party of pleasure
seekers in this vicinity enjoyed them
selves more literally than did those
at the Island. Many were in from
the country prepared to accept every
thing and anything that afforded
diversity, and it is a pleasure to be
able TO add that their expectations
were more than realized at this re-
sort. Be it said TO the credit of
Messrs. Kuhn & Sons that their enter
tainment Monday was fully as good
as advertised, and their resort was
conducted in a manner calculated TO
meet general appreciation.
A merry crowd of nineteen, chap
eroned by Mrs. Emma Handy and Mrs
vanWyck, left town about 6 o'clock
in the evening to celebrate the re-
mainder OF Independence Day just
above Three Mile Springs. A small
force was detailed to precede the
crowd and make preparation for their
followers in the way Of selecting a
camping spot and making fires.
Shortly after the arrival Of the crowd
an appetizing luncheon was spread,
after which the young ladies and
gentlemen indulged in games well
known TO their early childhood but
now well nigh forgotten. while the
patriotic sound of the frecracker
echoed and re-echoed from the gran
ite walls which surrounded this beau
tiful spot. The picnickers at late
hour departed for their homes with
deep regret, but feeling that at least
one patriotic and memorable celebra-
ton had been held.
Grant Dickinson and wife, Miss
Bessie Yard. Margaret Dryden, Jessie
Yard and Addie Dryden visited Colo
RADIO Springs and Manitou. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickinson extended their trip to
the top of Pixies Peak via the Cog
Road.
Rev. and Mrs. Harl and children,
G. X. Tanner, wife and daughters,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 7. Tanner. Mr.. A.
X. Stockton and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Moffit, Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Carpenter,
ID. G. Kiersey and family. Mrs. L. P.
Hall, Miss Luella Hall, Clare Hall,
Mrs. Warford and the Misses War
ford picnicked in Ripley's grove at
Garden Park.
Robt. Harrison and family drove
down to Florence and reports the
celebration in the oil city one of the
best ever witnessed in the neighbor-
ing city.
C. r. C. Dye, the enterprising pro-
moter of Lincoln Park, inhaled the
fresh air of Beaver creek and caught
fine string Of trout.
James Harvey and family of South
Canon hunted curios and partook OF
luncheon on Curiosity Hill.
Mrs. William Stuckey and Mrs.
Newman were among the sightseers
at Pueblo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Palmer spent
the day at the Stirrup ranch.