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Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
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poultry. Chickens. ducks, turkeys
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Or plumage, and with comb, beak and
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Also forty-two handsome engraving,
In hAlf-eons and sixty ono other help.
ful Illustrations Of houses, nests,
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Philadelphia.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28

manhood in his countenance than the
President nt--and Mr.. Bradbury il not
prejudiced. for he is a well known
Democrat.
On the 18th the party went down
TO Mt. Vernon and attended the
Washington memorial exercises at
the tomb of the first President They
visited Alexandria, saw the church
where Washington and Lee worshiped,
spent some time in the National
Cemetery across the river at Arling-
ton. One could hardly imagine .
more delightful and profitable trip
than that taken by Mr.. and Mrs
Bradbury. They were Joined in Wash
ington by Gene, who spent . couple
Of weeks with them.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
LETTER LIST.

List Of letters remaining in Canon
City postofice unclaimed for week
ending December "a, 1899.
First-clsss matter.
Baker, Miss Martha
Blanchard. Chas
Call, oh
Graham, J J
Rollins, J A
Regder, T-2
Sikss, Mrs jimmie
Simons, Tom
Warren, Frank
B. F. SHAFFEs, P N.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
An rn,.r,.,,,r Exh,s,..

An interesting exhibit at the Berlin
show and one which caused somewhat
OF sensation among experts and lay
men alike. was the so-calied trans
portable electricity" The idea Of this
invention is to give electricity such 4
form that II can be obtained every
where with the same facility as ben
zine and petroleum. The positive elec-
trodes are hard. porous. peroxide OF
lead sheets. which are filled with con-
eentrated electrolysis. This electroly-
sis is Ieached by pouring water on It
The nlled peroxide of lead sheets are
to be on sale everywhere. They are
placed in the battery boxes next to the
zinc plates; then plain water is poured
on them, and the current II at once
Forthcoming. After use the sheets are
exchanged for new ones- The work
ing expenses amount to about Id p~v
kiiometre.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Baelk rrea washlaeiea.

D. A. and Ma Bradbury are at
home. after On extended visit through
the East inoludias . nvs vssks'
visit at the National Capital. While
h Washingtoa Mr.. Brsebury attend
"a the opsaing ssssion Of congress-
and ~ many Il tAs great msa Of
tAs countz,. His imprsaslses of tAs
great nsa sf ~ lAtsoa are iatsrsst-
Ing. Hssay1 RebsrtA ~ pslyxanist
= : aaA largs. knight lsekiag naA;
that Ssaatsr Aasoa Il nlinoiA b :
sAees littls 1lnpy eAaA haviag ~
appsazanee = a unsczspllees wsrd
hsa,sr. He thlaks ee1aAoF Fbsaksr
4 OAiA - = ~ han1Deaesl -
= ~ ssaa1s hscr. ~. nreihary
~ psRtisslas@ hpsaa1sa M ~
aooen.snss e rre1loeat l1eklaDay.
- neasFlB - = - ~ eheup
- olIp = = &aso1lls - u11al
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
aru.bsine.

A noted divine has declared that .
husbands grumbling and scolding was
often only his way Of beginning = con-
yersation. and he maintained that II
man were srlky, the worse he was.
he more cheerful his wife should Be.
-erteinly husband and wife should
ear and forbear. he says. and the
soft answer turueth away wrath mere
8 sfectiveiy by the domestic hearth than
elsewhere Then business is often
worrying. and the husband coming
some needs and usually deserves to
and there all soothing and calming In
nuences. But surely II should be mu-
tual kindness; at times the man must
take his turn in meeting irritability
or low spirits with cheerfulness and
sind. gentle consideration, As to the
,heory that the wisest and best course
is for the wife Of a sulky. tyrannical
man always just to give In and crouch
before the storm. he does not think
that Is either good policy or real kind
less ultimately to the man himself
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
A Fiattsring Tribute.

We are glade to note the growth
Of the School and College Of Music of
the University Of Denver. This in
stitution is showing commendabls en-
terpriss in it, management, and is
realizing . wonderful increase in its
patronage. It proceeds upon the idea
that the people Of the West are
seeking the best, and thus provides
the ablsst instructors and finest Of
equipments in Ill departments.
We had occasion 70 call on the
dean . few days ago, and had to wait
some time 10 get IN audience with
him. During this period studsnts
were constantly coming and going.
Il seemed 10 BE- q vsritahls beehive
Of music. A generous stroke Of The
school = The Offering Of twsaty half
seheslsrships 70 childrsa under II
ysazs Il ags. Truly Tie ScAoel ed
College Il Music = fling . raj waat
IN he great Wsst.-''Dsnvsr Posks
h School aad College Of Mssls
~ voa recognition = tAs lsadiAG
nunioal lssAltstisa = ~ vsss. VI
nsw Il - bst4er plaos tx ~
mnsteai seq6eue Dsan B,aekeslee 4
lsassd - lsa1luA ~ ~ hteess1llG
in1seg eeneska1le ~ e1le|
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Sheetinr.

The price almost out of
Sights per cent higher.
When we buy again. well
have to pay that much more.
Those merchants who were
not wise enough to prepare
for this phenomenal ad-
vance will be great losers.
We have bolts and bolts,
but don't depend upon its
lasting too long. Our ad-
vice would buy now
what you think you need
for the next six months or
year. The advance will be
IS per cent and may be 50
per cent more than now.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
a chsscA wslIllae.

A chsrch wsAAsag.
MARRIED-At the Methodist church
Wednesday evening. Decembsr 20,
1899. Joseph Dunfee and Miss Mabel
Covil.
About two hundred people respond
ed to invitations and attended the
wedding last Wednesday evening and
Witnessed the beautiful ceremony
which united Nr. Dunfss and Miss
COvil in holy wedlock. Promptly at
the appointed hour. $40 p. n. to
strains Of music, the families Of the
bride and groom entered BY . side
door followed soon after BY the pas
tor. Rev. R. A. Chase, who performed
the ceremony, the groom and Thomas
Dunfse, brother Of the groom, who
acted - best man. Just then the
music changed 70 the wedding march
when Miss Dryden and Miss Addie
Dryden entered the main entrance Of
the church, followed by Miss Wini-
fred Chase, ring-bearcr, Misses Shoe
maker and Allison, bridesmaids, and
the bride-elect, Miss Covil, Who was
met by the groom in front Of the alter
whore the ceremony was performed.
The bride. in her beautiful white
dress and veil. with her attendants,
also in spotless whits. the groem and
groomsman in the conventional black.
made . grolp not often to be excell. a
in appearance.
Altar the ceremony the bridal party
marched up the main aisls Of the
church into the ladies' parlor. where
they received the congratulations Of
their many friends.
Mr.. Dunfes 10 young man Of star
ling worth and integrity. Mrs. Dun
fss ID niece Of Mrs. r. A. Chase and
is we'll known and loved in Canon.
Mrs. George Baldwin, who WAS the
guest Of honor ct the wedding, was
also present at the wedding Of Mrs.
Dunfss's mother just " years ago
that evening.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Literay News.

S. S. Mcclure, founder and editor
Of McClure's Magazine, announces his
purpose to enter upon . general book
publishing business. he is also plan
ming . new monthly periodical to be
called McClurs's Review.
The story in the Argonaut for De-
cember rs. 1899. is an airy transla-
ton from the French Of Richard
OMonroy, entitled The Beauty Patch:
A Railway Comedy 1t tells of an
episode of travel in which there was
plotting to NO purpose and sympathy
which was entirely superhunus.
Thirty-two suthors. ten illustrators,
and eight Photographic artists CON
tribute to the excellent January issue
Of n. LAdied Home Journal. Ths
Home Coming Of the Naksnnies,- by
w.A.Frassr; The Boer Girl Of South
Africa by Howard C. Hillegas;
where the New Century Will Really
Begin" BY John Ritchie.Jr.; "A Merry
Woman's Letters to q Quiet Poet,
edited by S. T. Pickard; The Mother
Of the Stars,- by Amelia H. Botsford;
"A National Crime at the Feet Of
American Parents" by Edward Box;
The Minister and the Organ BY
Ian MaclArsa; The Rehearsal Of a
Play; Molly Donahue's Musicale, by
the author Of ''Mr- Dooleyr; Edith
and I in Paris, Her Boston Exper-
iences,- The Autobiography of .
Girl etc. BY The Curtis Publishing
Company, Philadelphia. One dollar a
ysar; ten cents q copy.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Wedsseaax M.sscal cl.b.

Miss C. Bixler, Of Denver, gave =
violin recital under The auspicss Of
~ Wednesday Musical Club. Dec.
18th, who welcomed = guests the
members Of the federated cluhs and
thsir frissdk Nrs. David Hoyt .
friead of Min Bixlsr. was hsr &C.
oeapaalnsas fer the aftsrssea. hiss
Graes Dsla = prssidsat Of he club.
introduced IL ladies aHd announced
~ programme. TApes pesssat Pre-
nasnos1 Il y T. ~ nsnioal svest Of
~ ssaesa.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Prints

have advanced. We can't
buy them now at the price
we sell them to you. Silk
has gone up-the thread
in fact everything in the
staple line has advanced.
We were prepared to meet
the rise-we have studied
your welfare. helping you
is helping ourselves.
We want your money
but we want to give you
something that you will ny
= better than your mopey
every time.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Leather Goods

up to the present time have
advanced from 10 to IS per
cent. What does that mean2
Why-that boots and shoes
will have to be sold for that
much more when we pur-
chase again. But our stock.
the largest in in the city,is all
right bought before the
rise. You can have them
at old prices.
Queen Quality shoes $500
King Quality shoes = $50
Children's shoes so
and up.
All grades of shoes for men
and women from 90 up
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
sunday school osfsesss.

Sunday School Officess.
At . recent election Of the N. e.
Sunday school the following of6csrs
were elected:
Superintendent, A. H. White.
First Assistant Superintendent, B.
G. Woodford.
Second Assistant Superintendent.
=. N. Roberts.
Secretary, Forest Smith.
Treasurer. Aiss Addis Dryden.
Chorister, J. 2. Kaye.
0rganist Miss Maggie Dryden.
Librarian, Glsn Parker.
Superintendent of Kindsrgartsn,
Mrs- r. A. Twitchsll.
Assistant Superintendent, Mrs- Es-
Their White.
missionary Dept = Prss, c. H.
Psuls, Sscrstary cd Treasurer, Aiss
Wm8 R5ntay. r s-slssil,f'g
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28

M olsek nslh ~ ~ usaEs
~ ssss1vs1 = psvls. ~
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
csl.sr.s.d Tb..r ssve.sIs.

Celebfated Thear 6ovootb.
Mr.. ard Mrs.. Fraak NeClintock,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Il. Spsakman, Mr..
and Ars. Rogers, Mrs.. Stella Hoeyer.
B. G. Wilkinson. Mr.. and Mrs. L F.
Dawson formed q party last Thursday
which assisted Mr.. and Mrs. s. w.
Martin in celebrating the seventh an
nivsrsary Of their marriage. The
principal feature Of entertainment
was progressive krockinols. Mrs. Nc
Clintock baing awarded first ladies
prize and Mr.. AcClintock the first
gsntlsmsn's prizs. Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin were the recipients Of number
Of handsome presents. The refresh
msnts were sppstising and bountiful.
Howard Items.
Miss Anna Bondurant came up
from Canon City Wednesday to spend
the holidays with her parents-
Robert Dance, the ''old timer"
night watchmsn at the terminal. is
taking . vacation among friends at
Pueblo.
Mr.. Jack Clarke Of Cresds, son-in.
law Of H. B. Wallsn, took . lay-off
from his railrosd duties and spent .
few days here this week.
The railroad came out ahead in the
last debate st the literary society.
Thssquestion debated was Resolved
that the Horse has been of greater
use to Mankind than the Railroad
Train.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28
Watches!!
Watches!
421 Main Street.

This offer is good until January IS. 1900.
Cañon City record., 1899-12-28

That. sl.e =.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07
LEGAL.
(First published in the Topeka State
Journal September 16. 1Ss9.)
NOTICE.
once Of the city clerk.

OIIlCG OF the GlET Clerk
Topeka, Kansas. Sept. 16, 1893.
Councilman Roundtree introduced the
following resolution, which WAS
adopted:
north half Of S35 on Kansas avenue in
the city Of Topeka are below grade and
are in such condition that stagnant
water and other putrid animal and
vegetable matter accumulate and stand
upon said lot number 633 and the north
half of 635 Kansas avenue. in such man
ner and to such extent as to be dele
terious and injurious to the health OF
the Inhabitants of the city of Topeka
residing in the vicinity thereof, there
fore. be it
Resolved. BY the mayor and council
OF the city Of Topeka, that the cOndi-
tion of lot number e3S and the north
half of 635 Kansas avenue is hereby de-
clared to be a common nuisance, and
that said stagnant water and putrid
animal and vegetable matter be re-
moved from the same and that they be
filed with dirt to the established city
grade of the alley, within forty days
from this date, and be IL further
Resolved, That the city marshal is
hereby instructed to serve Il certified
copy of this resolution upon the owners
of said lot number e33 and the north
half Of 635 on Kansas avenue within
three days from this date and IL per
sonaI service can not be made upon said
owner or owners, then this resolution
shall be published in the official city
be 1t further
Resolved, That in case the owner or
owners Of said lot number 633 and the
north half of e35 on Kansas avenue
shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with the direction Of this resolution
within the time herein specified, then
said lot 633 and the north half Of 655
on Kansas avenue shall be filed up to
the grade of the alley at the expense
Of the city by the street commissioner.
under the supervision Of the city engi-
neer, who shall keep an account Of the
cost of filing said lot number s33 and
the north half of 635 on Kansas avenue
and report the same to the mayor and
council.
I. J. H. Squires. city clerk of the
city OF Topeka. hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution Is a
true and correct copy of the original
resolution now on file in my Office.
In witness whereof have hereto set
my hand and attached the official seal
of the city this 18th day of September,
1899. J. H SQUIRES.
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07

FOR SALE
One of the best stock farms in Shaw
nee Co. Z miles from Topeka, good land
800 acres living water, good buildings,
plenty of fruit, some timber Price $40
per acre.
so acres, 25 miles from Topeka. s. acres
IN cultivation and other good improve
ments. only 81 200 A snap; but the com
pany says sell it.
$S75.
q acres welI improved. miIesN from
Topeka $500.
The following garden tracts well i'm
proved on easy terms al within miles
Is acres. 81 500. IL acres s1.1Oo. 1s acres
$500.
lot, Hancock St. room cottage. rents
for So. Price $500.
lot. room cottage, east sth ST., rents
for So Price $500
5 room house, Locust St. rents for IS
Price 500
room house, Chandler St. rents for 50.
Price $500.
4 room house. Klein St. rent for IS.
Price $500.
Il room house. Madison. rents for SIG
Price S1300
2 houses, Jefferson St. rents for ST
Price s., 500.
lots room house. near washburn
college. 500
J E SHAFFER
Office and Residence $50 Kansas ave
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07

city Of Topeka, October 5. 1899.
To whom it may concern-
Notice is hereby given that we. the un-
dersfgned residents and treeholders OF Is5i sne
lett and L NJ Carter. were duly appoint
of Topeka, and having duly qualified as
appraisers to ascertain the actual value
of the land proposed to be taken under
ing Fillmore street as set forth and more
fully explained in said ordinance as
amended by Ordinance No z993 approved
praise the damages and benefits arising
therefrom to the lots and pieces Of prop
trict created and established by said or
dinace. described as follows, to-wit;
line Of Thirteenth street intersects the
production Of the center line Of the alley
along the center line of said alley and its
productions. to an intersection with the
along the center line Of said Douthttt
street to an intersection with the produc-
ton OF the center llne OF the al4eg Wsal ~
Fillmore street. thence north along the
center line OF SAID alley ana. Us prone
tiOns, to an intersection with the center
line of Williams avenue; thence west
along the center line OF said W lliialns
avenue to an fntersection WIN the pro
ducdon Of the center line OF the ailey
east OF Gay stEset. SHtiltS II @ - "a
the center line OF sald tlley ana - PI9-
ductions to an intersection with the cen
along the center line or SAID 1 mr. leelisI
street to point of beginning. and also TO
praisement of all the lots and
pieces of ground situated in said benefit
or improvements thereon And notice IS
hereby further given that We viii meet as
such appraisers on the 18th day OF Dc-
tober 1893 at O'Clock a m. Of said day
in front Of the property known as the
Anna z. Luff tract, on Fillmore street.
in said benefit district between Thirteerth
and DOuthitt street city Of topeka, kan
sas for the purpose of ascertatniug
the actual value and making appraise-
nnent Of the property and assessing the
damages and benefits as aforesaid.
r II. SPIN NEY.
JAMES C4ILI4ETT,
L. ". CARTER.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07

FOR SALE
In s W. part of Topeka an room
modern house, IL lots, nice locality, we'll
cistern, barn. etc WIN sell for $500 If
taken in few days If not, viii rent
Taylor, near 10th. rooms, 215 lots. part
modern. very pretty location, east front.
Taylor, south of 14th, rooms. lots,
cistern, stable, city water, east front.
$500: small payment down, balance
monthly.
Fillmore south Of nth s rooms and 2
lots, east front. make US offer
cistern, well, barn, 3 lots, east front, s., 100
Polk, near 18th. rooms. L lot, 81, 100;
Topeka REALTY CO, 534 Kan. Ave.
H MACFERRAN. Mgr.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07
NOTICE.

Mr.. Clancy introduced the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the city clerk be and he
is hereby instructed to advertise in the
official city paper for five days for bids
for grading the city hall site at southeast
corner OF Seventh and Quincy streets,
city of Topeka as per specifications on file
with city clerk.
In accordance with the above resolution
bids will be received at this office for the
above mentioned grading until 3 o clock
D. m, Monday. October IS. 1899. A certified
check of 5000 must accompany each bid
The mayor and council reserve the right
to reject any all bids.
l. J. H Squires. city clerk of the city of
Topeka. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing resolution is a true ana
correct copy as the same appears on ME
in my office J. H SQL1RESs
City Clerk
First Published in the Topeka State
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07


IN REAL ESTATE
By request Of my clients who desire to
elsewhere i viii viii offer for cash at great
ly reduced prices for the next 20 days,
\. JefTerson St, IL lots, room cottage.
closet, cellar. well and cistern' newly
n. Jefrerson St, IL lots, same block
and same description, s375.
y. Jefferson st. l lot, same block and
same description, $3I5-
N Jefferson, lot, same block and same
3 lots, east front on n. Kansas ave.
near Paramore St, size 25x195. Price 800
each
Paramore st, size 25x210. Price $50 each
Paranore St. size 25x226. Price SIS each.
The above properties are all located in
Lincoln st, L lot, 14a story frame house,
rooms, wen and cfstern. Price $3.50
same description. Price $3.50
Prospect ave. 112 story frame house,
rooms, well and cistern and cellar. Price
3 lots on Mulvane St. corner Thurston
3 lots on Fillmore St. south of Hun
tOon. west front. Price 500 each
OSCAR BISCHOFF.
121 East Fifth Street, Topeka
FOR SALE byW. c. STEPHENSON & co.
nice room residence, hard oil finish,
front and back stair, fine mantle and
CRATE. closets Wei ana c1SLeFnr new
barn, 5000; $1,000 cash, balance in pay
ments to suit.
- lots near 18th and Polk st. east front
2 story house, modern architecture. man
tie and CRATE, oak finish, city and cistern
water; also nice room cottage in same
yard. in excellent condition; for in
vestment there Is nothing better; part
sfsR. s4s65. balance to suit purchaser Price
A good room house, North Topeka. $500
$50 cash, balance monthly payments A
snap.
lots. east front large room house
front hall and stair, cellar, well and els
tern and barn on east side. Price s., eco;
$500 cash. balance monthly payments
3 room cottage on Madison St. near End,
cellar. well water, coal shed and out
buildings Price 5000; small payment down
balance monthly payments
room house, between 3rd and 4th on
Monroe street. east front room house
on the rear of same lot viii offer for a
few daEs at 81. 100 500 to $500 cash. bal
room between Sd and 4th Jefferson
cellar. coal shed and outbufldfng Price
$3.50 500 cash balance monthly payments
IL lots on Tyler between 6th and 9TH,
large two story Z room residence. front
hall and stair hard oil finish. electric
lights nicely painted and papered. Price
$3.50; 500 10 $500 cash, balance monthly
If desired.
Nice room house between 3rd and 4th
on Monroe. IN good condition, brick walks
all around Price s.. 200: $500 to S400 cas- b.
balance monthly payment.
lots on Polk near 18th. Z room frame
residence, hot and cold bath. water clos
steam heating plant. gas and gas fixtures
hot and cold water. cistern. pump in sink
in kitchen connected with sewer. new 800
barn At the low price of s.. 100 if taken
W. c. STEPHENSON q CO..
6o9 Kansas avenue tower RIgby's.)
SMALL TRACTS
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07

SMALL TRACTS
y acres north Of reform school, fine
fruit land 5000.
10 acres in orchard mile from Wash
burn college. cost 50 days ago IS 600: will
trade for good property IN the city
3 acres. S. F. corner of 21st and Sea-
brook streets. s E. front. fenced $3.50
HOME LAND & LOAN CO.
9Q4 Kansas ave.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07
roR sAIAREAL EsrArE.


SNAPS FOR ONE WEEK
Modern residence, east front, Holiday
park
Modern residence east front, Tyler fine
Modern residence, blk. high school.
s. COO
Modern residence, lob Topeka ave.
Bargain 6th and Tyler, II lots, room
residence must go. 81, $50
Brand new 9 room modern. hall, bath,
closet. everything fine. blks state house
if sold quick, s.. 900.
2 residences, Tyler, modern halls. hard
wood finish. sliding doors. CRATES and
mantels. Z rooms each. both for 1880
Fine corner lots. 13 tn and Tyler, 18th
and Harrison. HuntOon and Topeka ave,
HuntOon and Taylor. Huntoon and Fill
more, 18th and Clay.
West front lots, Fillmore near Hun
toOn, $3.50
East front lots. blk Washburn SIS.
Lots HuntOon and Dillon. $125
Several snaps to sell quick at $500 to
81, 500.
BARNES REAL ESTATE CO,
113 West Fifth Street.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-07
ron sALE-REAL ESTATE.


BRIGHT BUSINESS CHANCE
For the right man who has 5000 and
business ability we can sell intrest in a
splendid paying business here, might turn
good home on 1t inside. See
5. NJ. WOOD & CO