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Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

terests in Canon City property are
heavy and are scattered all over the
city. Recently he purchased the well
known Handy G. MCGEE block and
mas another fine block in course of
erection on the corner of Main and
North Fifth streets. his home, which
is located south of the river, is mag
nificent place, surrounded by spacious
lawns and fine trees; in fact, is an
ideal country gentleman's nome.
Mr.. Robson is an transformations
citizen, but one who, by his public and
private acts commands the good will
and respect of his fellowmen. He
devotes his time to the management
of his real estate interests, and al
though offered real estate investments
in Denver and elsewhere. pins his
faith to Canon City. A public-spirited
citizen he readily aids in anything that
will advance his home town, and is at
present taking an active interest in
improving the water supply of Canon
City. project that has the support of
our most substantial people. 1t is men
like Lyman Robson that make a city
prosperous, and The Record is proud
to chronicle his career.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

ergies to mastering the principles of
Blackstone. In 1898 he was City At
torney and in the fall of the same year
was elected to the office of coun-
ty judge on the Silver Republican
ticket. Since entering on his duties
of office he has devoted close
attention to the matters coming
before him and has administered the
office in manner that has won uni
yersal approval. An impartial Judge,
an able jurist, and genial personal
ity are combined in Judge Eldred, who
has the confidence of the people of
Fremont County.
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A BELIEVER IN cANoN's FUTURE
A Property Owner Who Is Investing
Extensively In Canon City Real
Estate-One OF Those Citizens
Who Never Fail To Benefit :
Community-An Old Time Resi-
dent.

The best answer ! can give to your
question-as to what | think of the
future of Canon Cityg-is to point out
the investments | have made in real
estate In the past few months. Thus
spoke Lyman Robson. one of Canon
City's leading citizens, to represen
tative of The Record when recently
approached on the subject
Coming from such man this state
ment bears weight for Mr. Robson
Is one OF our conservative, yet enter
prising townsmen.
His career is an indisputable eN.
ample OF that trite saying, Success
the test of merit" Often when glanc-
ing at the careers of prominent men
we gain an impression that their sue.
cess has been acquired by some acct
dent in the times In which they lived,
but more careful study teaches us
our error. The fact that men are ca,
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25
POSTOFFICE.

Canon City is proud of her postof-
fee We have one of the best equip
ped, best manned. best regulated and
best patronized postoffices in the state.
1t embraces not only a well equipped
office but free delivery as well. Our
free delivery system covers most all
of Canon City and South Canon with
two deliveries a day.
Besides the postmaster the office
embraces four clerks and three car
riers. The people who now handle the
Canon CITY mails are: Postmaster.
Guy L, Hardy; Assistant Postmaster.
J. w. Emmerson; Clerks, R Masius,
Fred Pennington, Hiram Jackson;
Carriers, \. Shank, W. J. Maddox. E.
F. Smith.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

In 1897 he was nominated by the
Republican party for the Office of
Sheriff. He went befoe the people
on his record as a neighbor and a
man and the esteem in which he is
held was shown by his election by a
majority of 702 votes.
His official career needs no com
mendation from our pen. but finds its
recommendation by his being re-
elected in 1899.
Sheriff Hawkins is self-made man
and one who has always observed the
rules of integrity and honor.
He has conducted his Office with
fidelity to the interests involved with
satisfaction to his constituency and
honor to himself and the Republican
party who elected him.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

ting his education in the little red
school house" he started life's battle
by learning to be a merchant The
far West seemed to give greater scope
for his energies. and in is o he came
to Iowa. settling in Dubuque, and
starting in the wholesale grocery bus
mess In this he was successful, but
when the war broke out he could not
resist the throb of patriotism in his
breast. and leaving his business went
into the army in the fall OF 1861. Serv-
ing until 1869 he was then forced to
resign by reason of sickness, but en-
listed again in 1864 in the Forty.fourth
Iowa Infantry. which was known as
the 100 day men" Col ID. b. Hen
derson's regiment.
In July. 1878 he entered the Cen
tennial State" locating at Leadville,
where he became interested in min
ing. and after studying conditions,
located the famous Col. Sellars mine,
in which he remained interested for
twenty years. Recently he sold this.
and IL was owing to this purchase
that the new smelter, which is now
being erected at Canon City, was
started
II was in 1883 that he came to Canon
City, which has been his home ever
since He was one of the organizers
OF the First National bank of Canon
City, and is now its vice president.
In 1892. in company with ]. J. Cone
Of this city. he went TO Cripple Greek,
where he was largely interested until
last December. when he sold out his
interests in the famous Boctor and
Chief mines to Cripple Creek parties,
and the balance OF his interests to Mr..
Cone, but is again back in his old
uaunts, mining in Leadvliie. His in
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and utter fearlessncss In carrying out
the orders of the courts and other
duties of the office.
In Shcrif Hawkins Fremont County
has this kind OF man. DUTY" Ia
his watchword and on that line he
continues, never swerviug from the
most disagrecable task. Sheriff w. l..
Hawkins first saw light of day In far
Tennessee and came West in 1877,
when he moved to Kansas, Six years
later he moved to Colorado. locating
Mt Coal Creek in this county, where
he was engaged In the blacksmith
business, a trade he followed for four.
teen years. The public interests of
his home town were always matter
of moment to him and for three years
he served on the Coal Creek School
Board and was for two years Justice
of the Peace,
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but has a packing house and market
which. while not so extensive, is yet
as complete as any of the large con-
Germs.
We refer to the up-to-date market
of Wright a. Morgan, on Main Street
This business is much more exten-
sive than the average citizen has any
idea of. While they use large guam
tity of Eastern meat, still they have
their own herds from which the choic-
est animals are selected and brought
here. where they are prepared for
market This department is worth
more than passing notice, for it is
one of the most complete in Colorado.
The building is specially erected for
the purpose. due attention having
been given all sanitary devices, and
Is fitted with the latest appliances
and machinery which is operated by
electric power A specially construct
ed machine makes all kinds OF sau-
sage. while prime lard is rendered in
the old home style. which few pack
ing houses can rival. They cure and
smoke their own bacon and hams
and pickle pigs feet, tripe, corn beef.
etc. All this is open for public in
speCtion and is a fitting introduction
to their magnificent market This is
fitted up handsomely. The floors are
tiled. the two cold storage rooms 10
by Il feet. are Illuminated by electric
light, and kept at the necessary cold
temperature by 900 feet OF ammonia
pipes. Every device that mans inge-
nuity has invented to keep meat in
prime condition has been employed
and the firm have their reward to-day
in doing the largest wholesale and re
tail trade this side OF Pueblo. Choice
meat, lamb, mutton, pork. poultry.
FISH. etc. are always to be had in the
best OF condition. The various fruits
and vegetables in season are always
on hand and by reason of the cold
storage facilities maintained in the
best of condition. This Arm leads,
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Great oaks from little acorns
grow" is a living monument to what
one may become in time. To have
a successful business it must grow
from a tiny thing until its dealings
cover a large field Such has been
the history of the Eureka Bargain
Store" 5li Main Street. especially
since il came under its present man
agement last September. To describe
the stock of this house in detail would
take larger space than we have at our
command, so only small idea of II
will be given. 1t has a full line of
footwear for men, women and chill
dren, only such makes being kept as
will wear well and at the same time
possess that stylish appearance that
is pleasing to the eye. Ladies' and
gents furnishings are there In pro
fusion. covering such essentials as
underwear, hose, gloves and novelties
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A special feature is made of kitchen
hardware, glassware and queensware
of which variety is carried that is
probably the largest in Canon.
Through careful watching Of the
markets these goods are bought at
prices that enable this firm to sell
extremely low. Under the head of
notions come clocks. watches and a
splendid variety of useful articles.
This store was known as Waugh
ans" until last September, when il
was purchased by the present proprie-
tors and its name changed to the
Eureka Bargain Store. Since acquir-
ing it they have more than doubled the
stock and it is now a popular trading
place, condition that has been brought
about by keeping the right class Of
goods. selling at low prices and treat
ing patrons honorably. Drop in ana
see how well you can do in this store.
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watch they keep very choice selec-
ton at prices that rival those of
larger cities This firm came to
Canon two years ago. having bought
out the Golden Rule Store. and in the
interim has won its way to public
favor both through its earnest and
honest efforts. up-to.date business
methods and the superiority OF its
goods as to style and materials. Add.
ed to this is an efficient corps of five
assistants whose genial and obliging
tempcraments and courteous atten-
the trading public.
The firm consists of w. T and ].
A. Armstrong The former takes the
active management OF the business
and to him is due much OF the credit
for its present success. He is genial
in manner. enterprising and unceasing
In his efforts to maintain the pres
ent fine reputation OF the firm. Mr..
j. II. Armstrong represents the Ar
mold Shoe Co. of North Abingdon.
Mass.. from Colorado to the Pacific
Coast and is well and favorably known
throughout the West. He spends
much OF his time in Canon and uti.
Lies his visits to the large cities
to secure for Armstrong Bros. all that
Is latest and best
The firm of Armstrong Bros. has
succeeded in making their store popu-
lar with the public, The past is
guarantee of what they will do in the
future. for they realize that Il is
low prices, good service and stock
that Is of good quality that wins.
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and most handsome designs in tapes
try. Brussels. moquettes. etc. In lin
oleum. mating. rugs. drapcriss. etc,
there is an assortment that will
please the most fastidious buyer.
After reviewing the whole estab-
lishment and its stock the question
suggests itself-How does Mr.. Smith
maintain unchanginEly the same e1.
celicncc OF quality and sell at such
low prices?
The answer il not hard to fnd, He
has made close study of his patrons
wants. the markets and freight rates.
with ample capital resources he com.
mands the most favorable terms in
the market. and by exercising shTewd
Judgment lands his stock in Canon at
such prices as enable him to under.
sell competitors.
In August next Mr., Smith moves In.
10 his new building which he is erect.
ing on the corner OF Fifth and Main
Streets. II is handsome block. mod.
crn in every way. and will afford con
vcniences for shopping not heretofore
enjoyed in Canon.
In the new building the reputation
built upon many years trading. OF
reliable quality OF goods and bed rock
prices will be maintained and patrons
treated better than before, II IL is
possible.
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others follow. and their new building,
which they have occupied for three
years. H. the rendezvous of the thrifty
buyer The firm consists of 5, A
Wright and ]. L. Morgan. The former
has been identified with sthe cattle
business for years and is recognized
as one OF the shrewd expert cattle
dealers OF the West He is a relia-
Bile. accurate business man who has
won success by deserving it. Mr.
Morgan devotes all his time to the
market and labors earnestly to please
the firms patrons. He is n practical
butcher, public.spirited citizen and
well known business man.
That the efforts of this firm 10 pro.
vide a first-class market are appre-
ciated is shown by their large and
steadily increasing patronage. Moth.
ing is too good for customers and buy
ers have come to know that the re
liable market Is Wright & Morgan's
and that reasonable prices and Al
standard of quality is the watchword
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25
JUDGE KENT L. ELDREO.
Judge Of Fremont County.

1t is with justice that our law
yers have been called the pillars of the
commonwealth, for while in framing
our system of government all reforms
are left to the spirit of the people,
all vested rights are embodied in es-
tablished law. Hence we have sta
bility of government. and as the duty
of administering the laws is imposed
on the lawyers of the land, we find
among them men who may justly be
termed forensic gladiators rather than
willy courtiers. Thus it can well be
understood that the men who adorn
the ranks of the legal profession strive
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25
SOME FACTS FOR THE PUBLIC.

About the Favorite Store Of frank L.
Smith, Dry Goods, Ladies' Tailor
made Suits and Notions, Choice
Stock Of Carpets, Mating, Rugs
and Draperies-A Fully Modern
Dry Goods Store-Moves to Hand
some New Building In August.
In every city and in every line OF
business there must be leaders.
This is natural by reason of the
stock carried-its freshness and
reliability, and the lowness of
the prices quoted. The home citi-
zen, as well as the observant
traveller, soon recognizes these char
acteristics, which enable them to dis
tinguish the solid, yet progressive
business house. Such firms grow up
with the city, so to speak, participat-
ing in its healthy development, ad
ding yearly to the volume OF their
business, maintaining their hold on
old patrons and gaining new Gus
toners. We have made mention OF
several such houses and II would be a
palpable oversight IL we did not do
as much for the old established and
widely known house of Frank l..
Smith.
Its present location is in Main
Street. where II has been located for
years.
The store is well stocked. having
an immense array of everything In
the line of wearing apparel for men,
women and children.
There is an almost endless profusion
of ladies tailor made suits. cloaks,
dress goods. underwear, linen, no
tions, etc.
A department worthy of special
mention is that Of carpets. Here is
to be found one OF the finest lines
in the West. covering all the latest
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of life. the man who succeeds in his
chosen field is worthy of the respect
and deserving of the praise of his fel-
lowmen.
In connection with these remarks
IT is pleasing to glance at the career
of Lyman Robson, the subject of our
sketch.
His advent into this planet took
place in McKinley's state, having been
born at Wooster, Wayne county,
Ohio. where he spent his early years
being raised on a farm. After get
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Entering the emporium OF the
above company you are. at once i'm
pressed with the air of taste and ele-
gance which pervades the whole es.
tabllshment From the neatness SO
apparent in the arrangement OF the
goods to the texture and value of the
same. all is most satisfactory and
conveys the idea that modern bust
ness methods prevail.
The premises are 22 by l20 feet and
so arranged as 10 allow ample space
for comfortable shopping. The stock
carried is composed of foreign and do
mestic dry goods. footwear for ladies'
and children. gents furnishing goods,
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pable of seizing upon the fortunate
circumstances of their times and thus
elevate themselves among their fel-
lowmen is of itself an evidence of
real merit. Success is seldom, if ever,
attained by accident. 1t is the reward
of merit and, in the present day of
close competition in every avocation
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

To the people OF the country the
glories of the cattle range is an old
story. but to those OF the cities they
have ever fascinating interest. AS
YOU travel over Colorado and see thou.
sands of prime white.faced Herefords
grazing on the mountain sides your
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thoughts naturally wander to the time
when each one will be shipped to the
various towns and cities to be turned
into choice beeyes. Chicago and other
metropolitan cities have their packing
houses whose fame is world wide
and it is a mater of pride that Canon
City is not behind in this respect.
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so THE PEOPLE MAY KNOW

The Magnitude and Operation Of
Wright & Morgan's Meat Market
&. Handsomely and Moderniy Fitted
up-Splcndid Refriserators-lates
Machinery Operated by Electric
Power-Makc Their Own Bacon,
Lard. Sausage, Etc.-own Their
Own herds-Buy and Sell Cattle.
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A LEADING ATTRACTION.

The Trading Emporium Of Armstrong
Bros. Main Street-Popular With
the Public by Reason of Its Unex-
eeIied Stock Of Dry Goods, Ladies'
and chiIdren's Shoes, Ladies' Ready
Made Garments, Notions, Gents
Furnishing Goods, hats, Etc.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25
W. L. HAWKINS.
Sheriff Of Fremont County.

No Office within the gift OF the peo,
pie of Fremont County requires more
personal attention or demands the
cSertion OF more eternal vigilance
than that OF sheriff
a man to occupy this position must
be possessed OF vigilance, armness
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

earnestly to discharge the duties of
their calling in a manner worthy of
the responsibilities involved. A man
Of this calibre is Kent l. Eldred, the
subject of this sketch
Born in Illinois. he came to Canon
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81 HAVE FOUND IT.

The Eureka Bargain Store-Eew Stock
of Notions, Queensware, Decorated
China and Glassware, Mems Work
Clothing, and Ladies', Mems and
Chiidren's Footwear-Gents' Fur
nishine Goods. F. Coluns G. Co.,
Proprietor.
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

City when young aud was educated in
our public schools. He graduated
from the High School and later en-
tered the Columbia University, Wis,
from which he graduated in 1897. He
studied law in the office of the Hon.
]. II. Maupin and devoted all his en-
Cañon City record., 1901-07-25

hats. trunks. notions and fancy goods
of every description. Dry Goods"
covers sucn extensive ground IL would
absorb too much space to enter into
detail Suffice to say that the best
weayes and latest patterns in dress
goods are provided for their patrons,
and that their general stock has been
selected most carefully with keen
eye to taste and style.
a feature of this house is their
ready made garments for ladies'. Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-16
PlMpLY,PET TIE.

prnp,y Pete was a sickly cuss,
lie never was we'll and he sometimes was
Ana one day he sighed and he said to us:
I'm going 10 die says he
we tried to jolly poor Pinlps some,
But he wouldn't be lopled; and we was
when I he said. TIN going to kingdom
For For to get fair lay" says he.
"rnIs life is a farce, poor plmpE, said,
And only then do We 6nd a bed
That suits our bones saws he.
orm sick Of suGorln day ana ulght
For nearly a year ain ain't fel[ right
when WIZ younger heard It told
That the streets Of Heaven is paved with
And fm' going M there, before I'm old,
10 strike for a lay says he,
.rhis Klondike here IS low down blum,
And the way ives treated is pretty rough.
But Heaven, / guess, is sure enough,
And I'll give Il & try says he.
But then / had uncertain wife;
And that's as bad as "A butcher-knlfe
Between the ribs" says he.
But now she's dead. aud guess she's
found
some handsome angel to take her round
Aud show her the sights; SO I'll sleep
sound
Thank God for that" says he.
Then Pimply kept Internally stu
And We saw us how he was pretty III.
But We. says; You'll live II YOU has the
Il amt the wilt" says he.
And then he shivered from heel TO nose
And looked at us TIL We almost frozc;
And then he turned MP his eyes and toes
And never word said he.
A doctor came and examined his juice,
And said that napjacks had settled his
goose.
We planted him there, behind that spruce,
And wrote ON the board. wrote we:
Here lies the ruins of Plmply Pete,
Who suffered from hapjncGs aud chilly
feet;
We hope he's gone where he gets some
heat.
For he was a brick. was he"
From klondlke Ballads.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-16
From Paris Fashion Papers.

One Of the cmosities OF The present fash
Ion IS the astonishing variety o. models
Whereby cors8ro- cam be ornanepted Ia so
many vqrioh fashions Long holcros, short
bulercs, with hasqucs tails or hasqulnes
or else stopping. a. IN the empire STYLE
b,reath tha amns, These boIeros have
more or less developed upright collar. tho
uun hack MEccuu collar or tue low neck.
Thcn there are lupels Of all shapes. smok
Ing Jacket double breasted. rundown or
tliod. sleeve. also have very compli
Gated variations
with the tinc weather lawns Is coming IN
nnd foulNrds are DuCh w favor. Lawn
costumes are nude up over a ground uf
bright tarcias, which, forms the basis ~
I The costume Charming dresses are made
- eeru lawn embroidered LA Nouvolle
For dress occasions fnumris aud lowered
iaNetts me- all the rage A model that I
have seen Is of pink aud white sltiny In
prtY foulHrd, which flis in firm and har
Wouious plpats without The Sign of
hrtuk The color l- pale siluiuu pink
with small spots ot different Sizes. The
lulrrn o. embroidered AN round with white
SILK and gold, Tue large collar r. shaped
/ pul adjusted 0 the shoulders by menus
of @ series of groups Of plclts. Ilc chem
lsctte Is Of nnk tanetas frilej dlgconnllv
and mixed with Chautlly insertion. each
land of which is over White tahetas. The
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-16
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.


New York Press.
Hat OF the quarrels between a man and
his wife start when she is doing up her
hair
We could stand having our enemies hate
us IL our friends would only love u.s. but
they don't.
look az an old maid as II she was some
kind Of q curiosity.
No man could ever live for very long
win the Kind OF wsslan that always means
more than she says.
Half the girls you meet are either pretty
or clover The other half are ones who
would make good wives.
No woman's feet feel really comforta bic
unless she has got them Ia q pair OF shoes
that are too small for them.
Nothing makes woman buy thing she
doesn't want SO quick as TO have the clerk
act like he thought she couldn't AFFORD IL.
The average woman viii forget a man
who rlSked his life TO save hers a lot
sooner than she VIII a man that sent her
pickle dish when she got married
The women have got up discussion
whether a wife ought % open her hns,
hands letters, None Of thcm ever really
does e. hut she won't even admit 70 the
others tnat Il Is because she doesn {
dare TO.