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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-26
EVENTS OF THE DAY
GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE
TWO HEMISPHERES.

Review of the Import
amt Happenings of tine Past Week,
Presented I'm Condensed Form, Most
Likely to Prove Interesting to Oar
Many Readers.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-26

: Frost and rain have ruined thousands
of acres of potatoes in Ireland.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

twenty four men and boys used the
gymnasium. daily average of IL
One hundred and fifty six different
men and boys were enrolled in the
classes. of which 3o4 were conducted.
Nintv-four physical examinations
We're given and two exhibitionns were
given. Five thousand six hundred
and nine baths were taken by nem-
bers, a daily average of is.
Thirty five sessions of the class in
shorthand were held with an average
attendance of six. Nineteen sessions
of the bookkeeping class were held
with an average attendance of i've.
Three lectures and entertainments
were given under the association s
auspices, each being attended by
about 100 people.
The reading room has been better
supplied than ever before. there being
over 6S publications now on file.
Two general receptions were at
tended by $50 persons and two re-
ceptions to junior members esch had
an attendance of so.
During the year 2,ass visits were
made to the association rooms. daily
average of 6S. Stationery was fur
nished for aee letters written by men
away from home. Twenty-nine per-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

going on at a lively rate by those who
will enter the lists for the prizes. one
of which, it is understood, will be
fifteen dollars and the other ten
dollars
The Canon City schools will fur
nish five. possibly six candidates for
these prizes and the South Canon
schools four contestants. The judges
Of award IN the forthcoming contest
have been agreed upon by Profs. Allen
and Smith and all arrangements ne
lating to the matter settled, and will
be published in The Record at later
date.
The motive which prompted the
offer of the prize was a wholly disin.
terested one. being predicated upon
desire to encourage in practical
way the study of oratory in the pub
lie schools, branch, in the opinion
OF the donor of the prize. to much
neglected in recent years in our edu-
cational institutions. oratory is not
onlya fine accomplishment, but ia a
valuable adjunct to mans snccess
in life. and shonld be given greater
prominence in our system Of eduoa-
tion.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
The Count
ANNUAL REPORT Y. N. C. A.

The annual business meeting of the
members the Y. NJ. c. A. was held
last Tuesday night at which time the
reports of officers were made and plans
dis.ussd for the work of the Associa-
tion during the current year. The
Association was shown to be in n
fiourishing condition and the hope ex-
pressed that its field of usefulnes
would be extended during the coming
twelve months. The report of Secre-
tary Bilheimer was rs follows;
The association now has I54 mem
bers. OF this number 50 are men
and 65 are boys. Fifty-two gospel
meetings We're held during the year.
with total attendance of 2796. being
an average of "a An average of over
500 printed invitations was distrib-
uted for each OF these services. Five
services were held during the week of
prayer and three conferences were
conducted just recently by Mr.. Bruno
Hobbs Both of these series of meet
tings were productive of much good.
Seven men confessed their faith in
Christ during the year, and large
number of other men have been dealt
with in regard to their spiritual well
fare.
Four thouand three hundred and
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
ORATORICAL CONTEST


Tested in the progress aud welfare of
the schools. over which they had been
called to preside. The proposition
was placed before the pupils and the
livliest concern shown in the matter,
several Of thom indicating their in
tention to take part in the contest
for the prize. BY reason Of the cx.
ira work incident to the approaching
holidays, neither Prof. Allen nor
Prof. Smith were able to take any
definite steps In relation 70 the ar
rangements. although fully deter
mined to carry out the provisions sug-
gested in Mr.. Hardy's letter. Since
the close of the holiday season. how.
ever. the matter has been taken mp
and plans matured governing the CON-
petition, which will take place at
the opera house early in February. il
being impossible to obtain the opera
house the evening Of the goth inst on
account of its being engaged for a
theatrical entertainment At that time.
Great interost in the coming contest
has been developed In the schools on
both sides Of Tho river during the
Last few weeks and We are assured
thas ths prsparssionland xsAsrssd an
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

sons were directed to boarding houses
and 81 visits to the sick were made
by the secretary.
The report of the treasurer will
give full information in regard TO the
Associations finances. l would call
attention to the fact that over $500
worth of new furniture and equip
ment bas been purchased during the
year.
A noteworthy incident of the year
WAS the offer made by a gentleman of
the city to contribute q. 900 towards an
association building aud 1900 ad-
ditional as an endowment This. /
think. is but an indication of the
gradually developing sentiment in
Canon City, that the Young Mems
Christian Association should own its
own home.
Our backward look discloses much
of encouragement I think. and some
thing of failure. Ny sincerest hope
is that the year before us may be one
of realty enlarged usefulness for the
association in this citv. With CRATE
ful acknowledgements for the many
courtesies shown me as your executive
officer. l am. Very truly yours,
C. BILHEIMER.
General Secretary
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

About six weeks ago Guy U. Hardy.
editor of this paper. addressed an
open letter TO Prof. j. II. Allen.
superintendent of the schools OF this
city. and Prof. II. e, Smith. super
Canon, In which he offered prize of
twenty five dollars in cash to be COM
pcted for in public oratorical con-
test by the pupils Of their respective
schools. under such restrictions ms
they might propose. No conditions
were appended by Mr.. Hardy, al
though he suggested that the contest
be held at the opera house, or some
large hall, that there be no fewer
than six contestants for the prize and
that IL be held as near the middle Of
the school year N possible. prefer
ably on the anniversary Of tho late
President MoKinley's birthday-thc
2oth Of January. In which event the
orations might with great appropriate
moss bc historical and biographical In
nature.
In reply letter were received from
Profs. Allen and Smith acceptins the
s6er and thanking tho donor Of tho
prise for the practioal interest mani
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
Beaver Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. @. Green and
daughter. Mrs. Patton, spent New
Years day with Pueblo friends.
Mrs. Newton Wells and daughter,
Miss Rose. visited Canon City friends
New Years day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Curtis returned
from Marion, North Carolina, Sum
day. They report an enjoyable trip,
but found the weather very stormy
and cold.
Mrs. ]. o. Mssner expects to move
to Rocky Ford soon.
We are informed that d. O. Green
and family will move to Pueblo about
the first of March. where Mr.. Green
will run q large ranch the coming
year. GRAY EAGLE.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
MINISTER'S RECEPTION
-

Owing to the illness of the intend
ed hostess. the reception to have been
given to Rev. Walter Kline and wife
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. L. B.
Ward, ia North Sixth street, last
Friday night, was held at the
Christian church. A pleasing musi-
cal program WAS rendered by an or
chestra. and general social good
time was had by all present. The
church was appropriately decorated
for the occasion under the direction
of a committee of ladies of the con-
gregation and presented a very at
tractive appearance. The event was
designed for the purpose of formally
introducing Rev. Kline and wife to
the people Of Canon City. and the
large gathering which assembled with
that end in view is sufficient testi-
mony that the motive which prompted
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
4

it was amply redeemed. The even
ing was spent in conversation and
was voted to have been one Of the
most successful affairs of the kind
that has taken place here in long
time. Refreshments of delicious
character were served and was not
by any means the least notable of
the features of the entertainment.
Rev. Kline and wife. who have
out recently taken mp their residence
in this city, have made = most favor
able impression upon all with whom
they have been brought in contact
and are destined to become popular
people. not only among the communi
cants of the church over which The
former has bsen called 10 preside. bat
with the community at large.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
AN OLD PIONEER DEAD


many of the most stirring incidents
which marked its career under ter
ritoriAl government. He was re-
peatedly bonored with Official positions
by his fellows, who esteemed him
as a man of unimpcachAble honesty
aud integrity. He was sheriff of Lake
county under the old miners law.
a deputy United States marshal.
county judge and justice of the pesoe.
In 1928 and 1894 he represented
Fremont county in the general as
sembly; his public career, both before
and since the admission of Colorado
TO the Union. giving him n wide ao-
quaintance throughout the state.
Mr.. Wells was one of the most
familiar characters about Canon City.
being known TO nearly everybody
within its limits. He was man of
unusual intelligence, kindness of
heart and strength of character and
will be greatly missed by those who
knew him best.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

Thomas 5. Wells died at his home.
7ib Macon avenue. ON the night of
the 18th inst. after briet Illness.
aged GO years and 2s days
The announcement OF Mr.. Wells
death the following morning was a
great surprise to the community. a.
but few people were aware of his
sickness. be having been upon the
streets as usual but few days pre-.
vices to his demise.
Death resulted from gall stones,
from which he hsd suffered con.
siderabiy of late. tut former attacks
of the trouble. while highly distress
ing. were not regarded as very ser
ions. In the last instance. however.
no relief could be procured aud his
vitality gave way before the inroads
made upon It,
Deceased was native Of England,
having been born in Bedford county.
December 10. 1899. He came to
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

Harry Mead. OF the Knights of
Pythias. was ahead ON the last count
made several weeks ago. but the Elks
claim IL they had known it was to be
the last count they would have had
d. N. Cooper away ahead. They
feel confident that Mr.. Cooper is going
TO win.
Henry Price has a lot of friends
talking for him. Some are voting as
well and at the last count made he
stood away up. Charlie Roddin's
hackers who see victory for their fa-
vorite while Bob Mattoon smiles and
says he will have bunch in at the
last great day. J. NJ. Wagner had
an early vote that one would not be
ashamed OF. Then there are Others
too. The man who has the most
friends to do little solid work for
him between now and next Tuesday
will be the winner.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

Only FIVE days remain in the Pop
ular Lodge Secretary Contest. In
fact only four week days remain in
which votes can be turned in for your
favorite.
The contest closes Tuesday, Jan.
aoth. at six O'Clock. You can bring IN
votes Friday and Saturday of this
week. and Monday and up to 9 O'Clock
Tuesday of next week. That's all.
II you haven't voted by that time
your votes viii be of no more value
than last years sample ballot.
Somebody is going TO Galveston.
Just who it will be no one knows
Some think they do.
But several must be surprised and
disappointed.
We wish we could send the whole
bunch. Nothing would please.u us bet
ter. but its out of the question. The
editor can't even afford to go himself.
-bc best we can do this year is to
send one secretary and one who guess
e. nearest the total vote.
Jnst who is ahead nobody can give
a reliable guess. The ballot box was
closed three weeks ago and since then
nobody knows who the most votes
are coming for.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

America with his parents when a
small boy and settled with them in
one Of the Eastern states. Two
years later the family moved to
Kansas, and the subject Of this sketch
took an sctive part in the troubles
which existed at that time in relation
TO the extension OF slavery. Mr.. Wells
Identifying himself with the Free
Soil party.
He came to this place about the
time OF the outbreak of the Civil War
and located government land. al
though he did not make his home
here until some twenty years later.
being engaged in mining enterprises in
various parts of the Rocky Mountain
region during the interval. in the
course of which he accumulated con.
siderable wealth.
Mr.. Wells was a conspicuous char
acter during the early settlement OF
Colorado and was participant In
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

tei supper at 7:15. Mr..
Geo. F. Rocksfellow, cashier of the
Fremont County Bank, and Mr.. Ned
Craven, cashier of the First National
bank. have been invited to assist in
the count as disinterested judges.
The count will not be public, but
each secretary being voted for may be
present or have a representative pres
ent
To aid in rapid count, those per-
sons bringing in vote coupons cut
from the paper are requested to have
them arranged in stacks of 100. face
up. showing name and number ir each
package.
atively few guesses have been sent in.
Somebody has good chance at this.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
How to Help
Your Favorite

Don't you want yoar Secretary to
win. Pay your subscription to-mor-
row and get the votes. 800 for each
year paid. Ask every friend you have
to pay his subscription and give you
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
About the Get
ting of Votes

The only way to get votes is to
cut them from The Record votes in
every issue; to pay on subscription
800 votes are given with each year
paid; 500 votes for each new subscrip-
tion.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

The greatest American newspaper
is the Semi Weekly Globe Democrat.
The greatest local newspaper is The
Record. For = abort time you can
get both year for ei.so-cash with
oraer.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
Guess the Total Vote
And Go Too

The person. man. woman or child
who guesses the total vote cast or
comes nearest to it will be given a
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

the votes-Soo for each year paid.
Get your peighbor to subscribe for
one year for sl25 He will get 500
votes. Send the Record East
for a year -si.25 for year and
you get 500 votes.
You intend TO pay your subscription
some day anyway. Why not now and
help friend?
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15
The Winner is in This List of Lodge Secretarie:

Harry Mead, X. of II. and S. knights of Pythias...
d. y. Cooper, secretary Elks
Henry Price, secretary Masons..
Robt. Nattoon, clerk, Modern Woodmen ............
Charles Roddin, Secretary Yoemen............. ....
l. NJ. Wagner, secretary A. o. q W........-........
A. H Davis clerk w. of W......................... w.
F. N. Linneer secretary l. o. o. F..................
A. l.. Hatch secretary Royal Arcanum. .............
L. S. Bailey secretary Maccabees
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1903-01-15

round trip to Galveston, Texas
G1esses have been put in running all
the way from 5000 up to over 500. :
900. 1t costs nothing to guess. Ev-
erybody who has paid on Record sub
syription since Oct. LIST. or who pays
before the close of the contest is en-
titled to one guess for every dollar
paid How many votes will be cast
for all the candidates. Better get in
your guess st once. Only compar-
The Count
The ballot box will close at six
O'Clock The count will be made af.
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Cinderella Sdnb= Yalait.

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SacDns in allen Irten BON S9uben
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uno 8naben gu liefern. Wir balten
unieren wDblbeariinoeten 3uf nur
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mir an Der Spite Der Sdubselhaite
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207 IlatnD 8laaa. Telepbon 585.
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Madbt idhnem Gin Gnpe samit,

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li6e Sbmer5en, na6oem file ielbit
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% Gents. 8arantirt BON ben Npuz
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9anbbeit famm mtdpr aeeetlt ,uerSen

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6es Gbres niht errelten tonnen. IS eiebt nur els
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fonFitutionele 6eilmittel. Saubbeit piro ourh eis
men entsinoeten 3nitnuo Der i6teimiaen austlei=
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S. & q. %. 8abn.
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90 katy Flyer ........8:30 Nbenbs.
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(Katy Flyer ..........7.45 Norgens.
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uno 600 Nacbm.
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Qus 6auana mir6 beribtei

Ius Sapana niro beridtet:
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&ommifiion. melbe beruftragt tpDr=
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i'm Selo eeoient baben, Die @amen
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&eibe uun Sabren ein5ulDlen 1ino.
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g. u. & q. g. 8abn.

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bet0n, taglidb. 300 Born.
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Yia Yanoalia, yeuniDlpanpl=g Balm.

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nab Seem Yorf berebtiat ben Sn-
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8u~aeitdnoniB.
Wegen @in5elbeiten- tpenoe man
lib an Den unterseihneten.
s.. .. &ilgore,
Geiienber Bafiagier Ieent
lis @eit Trenb Blace, San Nu
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~. s. & =. @abu.

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8Dn Chicago, ct. 9ouis, &anias gitp,
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(Suniet SepDt) ........7.45 MtprQens,
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4einc NaufeesTiue

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