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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
Total Assets. :. 50, 13t,453. 81
TRUSTEES,
CHAs. p. SMITH, HENRY GREENE.
j. L. BARSTOW, A. G. PIERCE.
WILLARD CRANE. HENRY WELLS.

WILLARD ChA N IL II ENRI hAAC'
+. w. WARD.
Deposits made during the first four
business days Of the month draw interest
from the first. If made afterward interest,"
will commence the first OF the following
month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
January and July I, compromising tw,ce
year. There are no stockholders III t'lie
bank, All earnings, less expenses peio,le
TO depositors. The rate of interest ue
Ponds upon the earnings but the law iixeS
the rate that any savings bank III the
State can pay at not to exceed three anu
one-half per cent. per annum uii,il 10
surplus reaches ten per cent. or its oe-
posts when a special dividend Is pro-
vidcd for.
All taxes in this state are pald oy 'he
bank on deposits Of $500 or less. Depos-
its are received in sums from 81 TO wv"
and no interest will be paid on any sum
in excess of this amount except on ue-
posts Ivy widows, orphans, adtnlnstra-
tors. executors. guardians, charitable or
religious institutions or or trust lunds
deposited by order of the court.
NO money loaned to any officer Or trus-
tee of the bank.
CHARLES 2. SMITH, President.
FREDERICK w WARD, Treas
T.. S. 1SHAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
pnE1rcT1oNs OF BACHELOR

There is no sweet tongue that hath not
a bitter sting at times.
When a wife doesn't brag about her
children it is sign she hasn't any.
II girl had to decide between having
Il pearl necklace or nice curly hair she
would go crazy,
After a man has had six children he is
willing to admit that he isn't the only
father in the world.-New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
NOTED EDUCATOR KILLED.

Talladcga Ala" July Joseph r Gra-a
ham one Of the most prominent LAWYERS /,
and educators i'm Alabama and Miss
Jeauncttc Joiner were run oNor and
killed hy freight train at the station
last night while he WAS preparing to
leave the city. Mr., Graham was noted
leader in general educational matters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.

PROPINQUITY OF NOW AND THEN.
"BigGlesworth isn't addicted to drink,
is he'"
addicted? Oh. no. OF course he takes
"A glass now and then"
Il see | must modify my question.
Doesn't BigGlesworth let his now blend
with his then a little too frequently? -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
PITY.

Nell-Tm in a dilemma. or course.
ant think of marrying Jack LOWER. but
he says If don't he'll go to the dogs.
Bele--Well, YOU can't help that.
Nell-That's just il. | know ! can't, and
m very fond of dogs.-Philadephia Pub
lie Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
A LONG WAY BACK.

She-Miss Gabbie's such a bore. When
she started talking | noticed
He-Gracious. | didn't think you were
that old.
She-What do you mean? How old?
He-Old enough to take notice when
she started talking -Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

question Of the most vital moment to his
countrymen Next to the colonial secre-
mons ought to be better informed re
garding things American than Sir Charles
Dixie who has been repeatedly a globe
trotter, and who is we'll known to us.
not only by his former relation to the
British foreign office. but AS tho author
of Greater Britain. Now. according to a
telegram. which has not been contra
dicted. Sir Charles Dixie, speaking in
Parliament on Wednesday, June 10. as
serted that Great Britain mas not been
injured by free trade, for the reason that
her foreign exports were still equal to
the combined exports of tho United
States, Germany, and France. AS a mat
ter of fact. in 1901 the British exports
were valued at 81 $50 los 1913: or in other
words they fell more than 1900, 40 short
of the exports of the United states alone
which. in the year named, were valued
at Sl.49S .o7S 65l It is true that in 1902 the
British exports amounted in the agGre-
gate to sl379 AT ,313. on some Si6. 00,0 on
more than those of the United States
which last year were 81 ,333, 2SS.A2 In 1909
however. GermanY's exports were valued
at more than $3.50. 0o0 01o, and those OF
France at upwards of s74l, 900 o00 IT fol
lows that the combined exports Of the
United States. Germany. and france las
year were very much more than double
those of the United Kingdom. Such
was the monumental blunder # states
man who. when the Liberal; return tc
power will cooperate in determining the
politiCo- economical future of the British
Islands.-IIarpers Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

Murphy, the Pennsylvania express mes
senger who pleaded guilty to the charge
Of stealing $4,000, has been sentenced to
serve one year in the penitentiary. has
much as individuals have been sentenced
to States prison for a longer time than
this for stealing a suit of clothes the
moral would seem to be that If one is
going to be a thief, he should operate on
a wholesale scale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

the United States on July / was s2,6S3, 1i9-
ST. being an increase of sl2o,57s,S52 since
July /, 1902. The amount in circulation,
based on an estimated population of So
$4,000 is an average Of s29.39 for every
man. woman and child in the United
States. The per capita circulation year
ago was $3.50; two years ago it was SIS,
and on July /, 1900 it was $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

When you want anything, advertise IN
the new special column OF this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week when
It will pay you to read about. See page
seven This paper has more than 2o'oW
peaders every week, and one cent word
Will reach them ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

The Reliance has given good account
of herself, and the American people will
be willing to rest their cause on her
ability to defend the Americas cup.
In the meantime 1t must be admitted
that the Shamrock III promises to he no
mean antagonist, and the outlook is
bright for one of the best races in the
series of international regattas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
AN EYE TO BUSINESS.

Say. Parker, why does that dentist go
around telling strangers funny stories ?"
why, he has an eye for business.
When they laugh he notices their teeth.
aud IL they need fixing up he passes over
!. card. "-St. PAM Trade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
AMUSING AND OTHERWISE.

Bacon-When a fly gets on mans bald
head it seems to tickle the man.
Egbert-Yes; and when fly gets on the
sticky fly paper is seems to tickle the
man with the bald head also-Yonkers
Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

Or. w. II. Logan of Illinois was operat-
ed on by his wife in China for appcn-
dicitis and he recovered. There are prob
ably comparatively few wives who would
consent to operate on their husbands in
this manner and there are some nus
bands who would hardly run the risk of
a demonstration of their wives surgical
skill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
WISE FORESIGHT.

How does your nephew like it out in
Kansas"
He likes 1t we'll enough, l guess. He
writes me that he's going to stay there.
les got both tornado cave and a food
t1wer on his farm '-Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
THE PROPER PLACE.

daring theft Jack wrought last night
On darling little Rose.
He stole the thing he wanted right
Beneath her very nose.
Philadelphia Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
THE EXPENSIVE PART.

Does it cost much to live in the
city?" asked the rural youth.
About the same as 1t costs to live In
the country" replied the village sage,
but it costs like fury TO keep up APP
Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09

Professor Ito graduating class Of girls)-
And now, Young ladies, feel sure YOU
will all retain your high ideals through
life" Edth-"fIeavens, girls! lie must
think we are all too homely to get mar
red. Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
POUND PAPER.

1t will pay you to examine the writing
paper the Free Press association are Of
fering for the low prtna of nine cents
per pound
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-09
WINOOSkI
Savings Bank

From its careful management has not
met with loss from any loan made dur
ing the last twenty years.
Deposits made during the first five days
of any month will draw interest fl ON the
first day of that month Deposits made
after the fifth day of any month will draw
interest from the first day of the next
month.
Interest is credited depositors Jan. list
and July LIST compromising semi-annually.
Inc rate of interest paid depositors by
ali savings banks in this State is lin
ited by law to o1e per cent. until it's sur
Plus amounts to 10 per cent of it's depos-
Its, when an extra dividend is to be
made.
No interest Is allowed by law to be paid
on deposits in excess of two thousand dol
iars except it be on deposits by widows.
| orphans, administrators, executors, guar
dams. charitable or religious institutions
or on trust funds deposited by order Of
court.
The bank pays all taxes in this state on
deposits of two thousand dollars or less
VERMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
deposits, June 90, 1903........Sl,Hh ma, S3'. 90
surplus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %, 500 Il
! Deposits and surplus 81 OF 697 %
| OFF1CERS-S. II. Weston, President;
j. b Small LIST Vice President; S. Big
WOOD. End Vice President Ormond Cole,
Treasurer
TRCSTEES-S. II. Weston, j. B. Small.
Samuel Bigwood, f. g. Mower. Ormond
Cole. o. P. Ray. c. II. shpman, r. j..
| White
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Terms-$1.OOa Year. Always in Advance
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80. Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED 1s47.

Deposits July 1, 1908 $S,o32,7to SO
Surplus. ........ 42O, 10000
Premium. ....... 78,742. 81
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WANTED.

THURSDAY, PULY
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
ARE MORE FULLY EQUIPPED THAN EVER


New ~ install d lew wipes w
fpng
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Friends In Council.

The Friends in Council held their
meeting Friday afternoon of last
week. The lesson in Renaissance
and Modern Art was led by Mrs.
Dawson. Mrs. Eldred reviewed the
magazine article, Education in It.
ally" and Mrs Coulter the one on
''Petrarch.
It being Volunteer Day each
member was expected to entertain the
Others for from three to Ave minutes
This resulted in program varied and
interesting, several members display
ing talents they were not known to
possess. Thirty.onc members and
twenty guests were present.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
For Forest Preservation.

The Colorado State Forestry Asso-
citation has launched campaign of
agitation for the purpose of interest
ing the citizens of Colorado in for
estry end forest preservation. That
a movement Of that kind is necessary
Is evidenced BY the fact that forty
five years Of rire and piliage have re-
duced the mountain forests of the
state from ss. 900 square miles to less
than one sixth of that area The
gravity of the situation is such as to
arouse the people of Colorado to .
realization of the danger which
threatens to denude the mountains of
their timber. 1t is the intention of
the association to pSint and distri-
butte our forestry laws, publish leaf.
lets and bulletins of information on
forestry subjects for distribution and
to hold public meetings in various
parts of the state with the view Of
interesting people in the matter. The
association wants members in every
community to help carry its mis-
sion and influence to all parts of the
state and have established the fee for
a life membership at ten dollars and
for an annual membership one dol
lar. The association is engaged in a
beneficent work and should receive
the encouragement of all good citi-
zens in its efforts to incompass the
end it has in view.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Nominate A City Ticket.

In pursuance of a call issued by
Henry l.. Price. chairman of the tax.
payers party. on the 9th of March. a
caucus of citizens was held at the
opera house last Friday night for the
purpose of nominating candidates for
city officers, to be voted for at the
municipal election to be held in
April.
Judge NJ. S. Bailey was made
chairman and A. ID. Morrison secre-
tary of the convention. Harry l..
Mead, Frank b. McGillicuddy and
and Allen Jameson being appointed
tellers, The organization completed,
the order of business was taken NJ
and dispatched with the utmost celeri.
ty.
On motion il was decided that all
nominations should be made viva vooe
except in cases Of contest where the
voting should be by ballot.
T. b. Coulter, being the candidate
presented for the majorAlty was nom.
mated by acclAmation.
d. N. Cooper and Ell Minor were
placed in nomination for city clerk,
A ballot was had with the following
result. Cooper. as7; Minor is4. and
Cooper was declared the nominee for
clerk.
]. Q. Morrison was nominated fol-
city marshal.
Joseph Esser. Peter whMlcn and
Tom Parker were nominated fol
street commissioner. Joseph Essei
received the nomination ON the second
ballot.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Sandy Bottom.

In the play of SANDY Bottom"
are many situations to gladen the
spectator. cause a laugh, and to bring
to the eyes tears of sympathetic pity.
This strong and varied play will be
given at the Canon City Opera House
for Tuesday evening. March 81. and
none who attend will regret the time
thus spent. II is a play for young
aud old, and IL affords entertainment
for all classes of people. Its human
story deals with emotion common to
all and never fails to move the spec
tator. The cast includes such well
known artists as X. E. French, Ed.
ward Allan, Samuel Wheeler. ]. E.
jackson. Eva French, Jennie Mon
tigue aud Loctta Babcock.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
VIII Dedicate March %.

The dedication Of the new Luther.
an church on Macon avenue has been
set.f for Sunday. March 20. A fare.
we'll service. will be held at the Y.
NJ. @. A. hall next Sunday after
which the congregation expects to
meet in its new place OF worship
Owing to the distance from the
East 1t will be impossible for any of
the general officials of tn. church to
be present at the dedicatory exercises.
although DR.. Gor.er. Rev. Ludden
and other prominent divipes have in
dioated their intention of being here
Mt the Synod. which meets the last
week in April.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
LARGEST EDITION
EVER ATTEMPTED

From outsde sources well as at home, IT Is pretty
well understood that the Ladies' of Christ Episcopal Chrch
viii have charge of The Record about Easter. The
papers the tate much interested the matter
ecas-, gnized a mighty good thing for Canon
xs rtisement for the town resources.
And the busine<s side of the proposition simply busi
The Ladies have] taken business view of the
Town Improvement question. They viii conduct The
Edition along sound business Ines They viii tak busness
for The ion from the standpoint of circulation value.
Already tney talk issoe Of 5000 copies THIS
the lassest single ssue plated CApon City.
And from present indications this nunber will BE greatly
exceeded.
1t is well to remember these circulation fisures for
the ladies aren't asking for donations
Every person IN The Town should look this propo-
sion tough be only to the extent of sending
names Of outside friends who interested Canon City,
People In business viii have the opportunity of doing
advertising IN this ssue, and others will BE invited
to take from ten to hundred copies, be away.
The profits Of the VIII go the Ladies Gold for the
benefit Of the new chufch.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
to What Has Happened IN Tvs Town
VIII Give a Concert

The members of the Canon City
Military Band are arranging to give
concert at the opera house, Friday
evening April 8. The program will
be strictly first-class as we'll as diver
sified in character to suit all tastes
Aside from the numbers in which the
the band, as an organization will par
ticipate, there will be g violin solo
by Prof. Oles, a cornet solo by Mr..
Hadley, clarionet solo by Mr.. Myers,
cornet duet by Mesars. Spreyer and
Hadley. reading by Miss Gotire, and
vocal solos by Mrs Walter Kline and
Miss Linkins The EIks' orchestra
will also assist in the evenings en-
tertainment.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Routt County VIII Boom.

b. X. Dawson. who has been 10.
eating coal and Agricultural lands in
Rcutt county for some time past.
halted here few hours last Saturday
afternoon to shake hands with his
Canon friends while on his way to
Denver to attend to some business Af-
fairs.
Mr.. Dawson came here from Steam
boat Springs and says the people of
that plsoe are looking forward to u
boom in real estate values when the
MoFatt railroad reaches there. he
says there Is sure to be great deal
Of business activity in Routt county
NJ soon ms spring opens.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Ideal Place For Residence.

There can be no doubt rs to the
value Of situation that registers
from ten to fifteen degrees cooler tenn
perature in summer than other places
in the same neighborhood. op-erva-
tiou proves this to be the case with
regards to Lincoln Park rs to Canon
City. The water supply, too, comes
from away mp in the Gorge and it is
abundant.
The limited area Of land available
on the park makes IL advisableptfp,
those seeking investment or ir to :,
for residence should see DalzeIf -,
Son at an early date as they have the
most beautifully located land. close
in. 10 minutes to d. & R. G. depot,
for sale on easy terms 62s Main
street. Canon City. 1871
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Card of Thanks

We desire thus publicly to express
our sincere thanks to all the kind
friends of this community, for their
generous help, unfailing kindness,
and loving sympathy during the ILL.,
ness of our son and brother Earl.
who passed away in Humeston, Iowa,
March l4th. 1908. May they in their
hour of need and sorrow find as kindly
sympathy and aid as we have found.
VIM. F. Chamberlin, Mrs. E. P.
Cham berlin, Harry G. Chamberlin.
Mrs B. B. Chxmberlin. Cora E.
hamberlin.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19

". A. Ferrier was re-nominAted
for city treasurer by acclamation.
A L. Jeffrey WAS nominated for
city attorney.
W. r. Smythe for civil engineer.
Thomas Pennington for police mag
istrate.
The following nominations were
made for alderman.
First ward. b. F. Rockafehow and
A. H. Davis
Second ward, Charles Swanson and
Frank Singer.
Third ward. J. II. Harrison and
George Stumpf.
The OF era house was crowded and
the convention was one of the most
enthusiastic and harmonious ever
held in this city,
A platform of principles was adop-
ted in which the convention pledged
its candidates to the opposition of all
forms Of extravagances with the pub
lie monies and to An honest, pains
taking administration of city affairs.
The platform declares in favor of the
enforcement Of all municipal ordi-
nspces without discrimination. fAvors
improvement in the water supply.
better sidewalks, street crossings, and
all matters effecsing the public health
public morals and general advance
ment of the city. The principles of
organized labor was endorsed and de.
clAration made In favor of an eight
hour work day ON all city work. with
wages according to the scale adopted
by the various uniona Of the city.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
The Chicago Special.

Leaving Denver 10 p. NJ. arriv.
ing Chicago 4 p. 81. next day. Is q
fast solid, vestibuled train via the
Chicago. Union Pacific and North
Western Line. Only one night en
route. service of the highest charsc-
ter. Pullman drawing room cars.
dining and buffet library cars. free
reclining chair cars, all the luxuries
Of modern travel.
A second daily train from Denver
carries similar through service. d.
W. Aldridge, General Agent. sol 18th
street Denver. Colorado. II
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Legislators Here

A large party Of Legislators, &C.
companied by their wifes and dauRh-
ters, arrived here from Buena Vista
about seven O'Clock Last Saturday
night for the purpose of inspecting
the penitentiary with q view of find
ing out the needs and requirements of
that institution, to be used rs q basis
by the members of the General As
sembiy in fixing the appropriation to
be made for its support during the
next Two years.
Arrangements had been made at
the Strathmore hotel for the entertain-
ment of the party, and on arriving
hers its members were driven to that
hostelry where they were served with
dinner.
1t was considerably after s O'Clock
when the penitentiary was reached
and but little opportunity was
afforded for an inspection of the in
stitution, although the party was
shown through one of the cell build
ing. later witnessing an entertain
ment given by tine convicts in the
chapel.
The visitors left for Denver, short
ly after midnight Thu party con-
sisted of ". 5. Whinnery. chairman
of the house committee on state insti-
tutions, and his wife, d. Erkansle
and wife. J. r. Hezmalhold and ife,
J. N. Thomas and wife, Mrs. Frances
NJ. Benson, Mrs. A. NJ. Ruble, Geo.
R. Ruble, H. E. Garmsn and wife,
Charles Davis and wife, Fl. Charles
Smiley. F, Emmerson Ruble, L. W.
Paul, @ F. Andrews. George W.
White and wife. ]. NJ Madrid. ]. NJ.
Msstro, p. NJ. Keen and wife, ]. F.
Church and wife. D. L. Hutchinson,
Perry A. Clay and ". X. Emmons,
correspondent of the Denyer Times
and News,
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-03-19
Died Of Peritonitis.

Hcsekiah Tucker died at his home.
s5e Park avenue. Lincoln Park. last
Friday of peritonitis otter an iiines-
Of n little over weeks duration.
Deceased was a native of England.
but had lived in the United States
Tor good many yoars. He was for
ty.three years of age and wss car
pcnter by trade. Mr.. Tucker came
here from Kansas about two years
ago. The funeral and interment
took place last Sunday. the latter be-
ing at Lakeside cemetery.
The obsequics were held at his late
home at O'Clock, Rev. Cook. pastor
Of the First NJ. +. Church officiating.
Deceased was member OF the Car.
penter's union and of Canon City
Lodge No Z. l .. o. F. and the
members Of those orders were present
in their organized car~city to pay
the last rites Of respect to their friend
and brother.