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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15

Fred Joel is boy who has an eye to
business. He sells Christmas trees
and does thriving business every
year. Many people have been getting
their Christmas trees of him every
season for several years.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Gauze Of West
Liberty. Iowa. halted here last Monday
for couple OF days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs John d. Miller on Macon avenue,
while on their way TO California to
spend the winter.
Mrs. Susan X. Mcclure has gone to
Southern California where she will
spend the winter with her daughter.
Miss Mae, who went to the Pacific
coast some time ago for the benefit of
her daughter.
Miss Rory Wood. who has beei
spending the summer with relatives at
Carrollion. Illinois, and other points in
the Mississippi valley, is expected home
today OF tomorrow.
Frank Morrison, one Of Canon City's
naval boys, came home las, Thursday
night from San Francisco for a brief
visit with relatives Since his enlist
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15
Entertain Many Visitors.

The members Of Gate City Circle No.
%. Women of woodcraft, entertained
about dozen members Of Florence
Circle at their hall last Saturday night
and delightful time is reported The
Florence ladies in attendance were:
Mrs. c. G Hitchcock, Ida Smith, Clara
z. Hiiiix. Mary Daley. Elsie Hymas.
Misses Margaret Porteous. Laura
Hitchcock and Clara HilliI. They
were accompanied by Mrs. NJ. z. Cook
OF Banner Circle No. 4, Of Pueblo, who
delivered a short address. On the ev-
ening of the 23rd inst. Florence Circle
No. So will entertain the members Of
Gate City Circle of this city and Green
wood Circle of wetmore. at which time
8 clsss of candidates will be initiated.
At the close of the iuitiatory ceremo-
nies banquet will be spread in honor
of the visitors. after which a literary
and musical program will be rendered.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15

The fifth annual convention OF the
Colorado State Horticultural society
win be held in the Charles building in
Denver on Tuesday and Wednesday
January i0-ll. Sessions the first day
will be at 10 n. m. and . p. M. and ste-
reopticon lecture in the evening. The
program 10 not Jet fully arranged. but
IL 10 apparent that sessions of great in
terest sre to occur. Growers from all
over the state are writing that they are
making plans TO be present. This has
proven = live society and the members
and officers are doing all they can to
straighten out the state horticultural
matters and organise tho business.
The addrcss Of the secretary 10 George
E. Richardson, 1884 Ohampa street.
Denver.
The nWallaat thine for = Nhr;.tu,s.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15
LUTHERAN CHURCH
entertainment.

One of the most delightful Of recent
literary and musical programs of a
public character was rendered at
the benefit entertainment at Trinity
English Lutheran church last Thursday
night A large audience was present
and a nice sum of money was realized, /,
which has become the nuculus of a
building fund for the erection Of an
addition to the church for the use Of
the primary department of the Sunday
school. The program was as follows:
First Part.
'.Triumphal March" Dudley Buck
Reading Prof Samson Coming Home -
Miss on. Pittsnssr,
'-i Mr.. w W. q. Thomas. '
aFifth Air varie, violin Solo - De Bsriot
Miss Nellie FsI,sr: .:n u.,,
Ae' Aifredi. Harbaash -N
Asleep in the Deep Lamb
J. A Mcdonald.
Second Part.
Piano Duet" II Trovator.''- An. by Melnotte
Miss pAis and Miss sarter;
Mrs. George Prsntiss.
Reading. R.----- "A Rush in Christmas
Miss Maude Dawson.
Piano soIo,--whispsring wind,- --
MAJ Capic.
------- ---------- --------- II. A. wolienhaupt.
Miss Cottie b. Acker.
Male ouarte,.-.The soldiers Farewell
... -JohAna Kinkel
Ralph Rittenhouse, Geo. Hsddsn, Archie
Heston. Robert Quinlin.
Jrsr the scarf for him" SIC, TFc
and 81 Bethel Co.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15
CHOIR GIRLS
GIVEN DANCE.

Mrs T. NJ. Harding and Mrs. Lyman
Robson were hostesses at compli-
meutary dancing party given in honor
of the members of the choir of Christ
Episcopal church at Annex hall last
Friday night. The atfsir was one Of
the utmost pleasure and the guests
thoroughly appreciated the graceful
hospitality OF their entertainers. Re-
freshmehte OF deliciouss character
were served. The splendid music rem
dered by the choir Of Christ church at
the regular 5 O'Clock Sunday afternoon
services during the past summer has
been the subject of much favorable
comment and has contributed in
no small degree to the growth of the
congregation, and the dancing party
at Annex hall was pleasant acknowl-
edgemept of that fact.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15
To Cure . Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money II it fails to cure &. W
Groves signature is on esch box. s5c
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15
W.C.T.U. Mother.' Meetinx.

A Mothers Meeting" was held at
the home of Mrs. C. H. Linkins, Iios
Greenwood syenue, last Tuesday after
noon.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15
D. x.-.n 1D-.a. THE NEW STORE. 5.. c1.-1 .i.e..

of the evening will be the refreshments.
which will be in keeping with the pro-
gram Of entertainment Tickets are
on sale at all drug stores in the city.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15

FAscr slippers Bethel Co.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-15

Hol,DAr hsndkerchief.. Bethel Co.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
WOES OF A STAGE MANAGER.

"While we all felt that we had
troubles OF our own in the recent dis
astrous production of Bird Center, in
New York." said George Richards,
who had a leading part In the play.
"the stage managers troubles eclipsed
all the rest. Everything seemed to
go wrong for him.
zone of the many slips that hap.
pened was when the piano heirloom.
fifty years in the family was brought
out. 1t proved to be a new upright
Of the most modern style. Then, in
making the Welsh rabbit with baking
powder 1t was supposed to swell up
and lift the lid. To get this effect a
cream colored toy rubber balloon was
to be used and blown up at the proper
moment. They could only find red
balloons, and so for the first time in
the history of cooking a red Welsh
rabbit was evolved from the chatting
dish.
"Then water would not come from
the pump; but, to crown all, when the
brandy was poured into the glasses
Git was really ginger ale and had be
come warm) it foamed up. Imagine
foaming brandy! After that we lost
all hope"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
Coal of Mo Benefit to Him.

candy" Welch, one of the best
known harness turfmen, and owner of
Charter Oak park, in Hartford, and
Oakley park, i'll Cincinnati, returned
to Kentucky to visit his old friend
Madden after the close of the harness
racing season at Memphis. Madden
has the most beautiful estate in Ken
lucky, and WEIGH always visits him
at this season of the year. While
Welch and his host were riding along
they came across an old negro, bent
with age and shaking with the early
cold.
(Which would you rather have, a
quart of whisky or a ton of coal''
asked Welch, seeking to jolly Uncle
Jasper.
"Missur WEIGH, de Lord knows as
alb allus burns wood" replied the
quaking darky-New York Times.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
GlORIES OF WAR

Major General Corbin commanding
the department of the east, tells the
following with reference to n member
of the militia Of northern state tax.
ing part in the recent manoeuvers
at Manassas:
The guardsman was one day making
heroic efforts to get away with his
first ration of army beef. A fellow sol
der walking near him stopped to
watch, with some amusement, the at
tempt of the northerner to masticate
the meat. What's the matter, Bill?"
asked he.
ooh, nothin' much" was the sullen
reply. Then, disgustedly regarding q
piece of the beef that he held in his
hand. the Yankee added
Now | know what people mean
when they talk about the sinews OF
war"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
Odd Tales Revived.

Senator Depew's Gordon Ear story
"off my own tree" was printed in the
Worcester Press so long ago as 1878.
to this effect: A hears passing by,
a stranger having asked of the sexton
who's dead?" and what com
plaint?" the sexton replied: There 10
no complaint everybody Is satisfied"
It was an old Worcester county
story, antedating by generations the
story of the two men who went into a
drug store and told the proprietor
they had made a soda water bet
and would have their sodas now, and
when the bet was decided the loser
would drop in and pay for them, IL
that would be satisfactory to the drug
gist. He answered that it would, and
after the sodas had been enjoyed he
asked: by the way, what was the
bet?"
"My friend here" said one of the
men, bets that when Bunker Hill
monument falls it will fall toward the
north, and / bet it won't."-New York
Sun.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
copyright, 1904, by Daily Story Pub. Coz

1t was mid-afternoon when Tom
Jameson finished the last cigar in his
case. Two hours more to New York
and nothing in sight to amuse him.
He had devoured all the magazines on
his trip out. Up to the present mo-
ment he had smoked his way back.
There seemed nothing for it but two
hours of ennui and that he decided he
could better endure from his comfort
able seat in the Pullman.
He had not been in since noon, else
he might earlier have discovered that
there was something on the train
which would help the hours to pass
with amazing rapidity. He discovered
1t at once on entering his car. for there
in the seat in front of his, which had
been vacant out of Chicago, sat quite
the most charming girl he had seen
since-well, since as acknowledged
leader Of an exclusive coterie in
New York he had repressed all his
emotions under the imperturable ex-
terror which was his ideal OF good
form. Jameson noticed with satisfac-
ton that every detail of the girls
equipment was correct; that the elder.
1y person beside her was likewise ire.
proachable in appearance and manner.
Their conversation was distinctly audi.
BILE to him and he gathered at once
hom the fiat as and distinct RS that
Shey were from the far west. That
was Jamieson's first shock. That any
girl bred outside of his own sphere
should have such perfect poise and
grace was incomprehensible. He pom.
dered the problem while the pair in
front busted themselves reading. At
last low laugh reused him. The
elder woman looked up at the same
time.
"Oh, it is delicious, aunte! Such
situation, and the hero! What splen-
did nerve! You must read it,"
The girl forced the open magazine
into the unwilling hands of her aunt
who apparently preferred to finish her
own story. Jameson, leaning forward
to raise the shade, glanced down at
the book.
What was that story about any.
how?' he wondered. 81 certainly read
1t last week. Seems to me that hero
with the splendid nerve faxed ac-
quaintance with girl he had never
met and she permitted it, knowing the
difference all the time. Bad form!
Bad form"
He bought copy to verify his sus.
picions, then eagerly awaited the
aunt's comments. At last she looked
up with a doubtful smile.
TITS very we'll told, my dear Jes.
sica," she said, "but you know in real
life if such thing ever occurred-I
don't suppose it could, of course, but
If it did happen by any chance, it
would be extremely bad FORM
Jessica laughed gleefully.
"Of course it would be bad form,
auntie; that's just the point That's
why admire him. He wanted to meet
her so much he couldn't wait for con.
ventions and he simply took charge
of events himself. I'd like to meet
him-a man with just such stipend.
ous-"
Jessica stopped to select her word.
She wouldn't say brass or cheek,
because they're slang, and she speaks
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29

donable to you, Miss Danforth The
situation Is so unuSual-torgive ME
but New York is so Different from the
West" Jameson stopped, not know
ing how to proceed.
"You mean | should not have CONT
alone?"
He nodded.
"And you saw and-and-Name to
my rescue?" There was light in hel
eyes that was anything but forbid
ding.
How can I ever thank you? II
would have spoiled my whole season
if"
Jameson smiled. you see, was
on the train when you came. DO you
remember the story you liked so much
the hero with the splendid nervei
/ sat behind you and | couldn't help
hearing. l think you said you would
like to meet him in real life-the hero
with the stupendous---. You never
finished that sentence, do you remem.
herr"
Jessica laughed. Eyes, remember
l couldn't find the word l wanted"
Wasn't it effrontery?" asked jamie.
son, with a holiness born of the con.
seriousness that he was getting on.
Perhaps it was-then," agreed Jes.
sica. But that was before met him,
the hero with the stupendous--cour
age"
Their eyes met frankly in a glance
III -
ira struck up the opening waltz. ia
mieson rose and bowed formally:
Il believe this is our waltz, Miss
Danforth," he said, and Jessica, rising
also, placed her hand in his.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
OUR ENGLISH COUSINS.

Whenever reference is made &c
the liking entertained for Americans
by our English cousins and of the
courtesies shown us by them" says
Bliss Carman, the poet, Il recall with
amusement the experience Of certain
ladies' of my acquaintance who on ar
irving at southampton were embar-
rassed by the fact that friend whom
they were expecting to meet them
there had failed to put in an appear.
ance. While they were casting about
In their minds what course to pursue
nice looking Britisher of advanced
age. observing that the party were in
some doubt as to their movements,
approached and politely inquired
whether he might be of service to
them.
Thank you so much!' exclaimed
one of the ladies, explaining the sit
uation, and adding:
"'You see. we are quite ignorant of
the best way to get to our destina.
ton, having just arrived from Amer.
lea
Indeed replied the elderly Brit.
isher Just from America? We have
quite number of your countrymen
in jail here, madam"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
THE viRelNiAN AND THE CLOCK.

At the luncheon following the
launching of the submarine torpedo
boat Simon Lake Y. Mr.. Foster M.
Voorhees,, former governor of New Jer-
sey, told this story on a distinguished
Virginian:
The son of the Old Dominion had
been out with the boys. AS he softly
opened the hall door the melodious
voice of his better half greeted him
with the query:
what time is it?"
at Is early, my dear" responded the
Virgiuian.
How can you say So" exclaimed
his spouse, when the clock mas just
struck two?"
"All right" said the Virginian, his
voice indicating virtuous Indignation.
"All right! II you choose to take the
word of Id Yankee clock against
that of Virginian gentleman you may
do so; but have my opinion OF
you'll"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29

his well-bred, conventional mind to
inquire her out and force and acquaint-
ance. When circumstances brought it
about in the regular way he would be
only too glad to know her. But he was
not possessed of the "stupendous eff.
frontery" which brings circumstances
about and molds them to its will.
1t was with a premonition of seeing
her again that Jameson went alone
to the Delano ball, the opening event
of the New York season. His carriage
stopped just short of the steps to al
low another to pull away. Jameson,
looking impatiently out of the window,
saw solitary girl emerge. She gave
direction to the coachman and turned
to go in. A glimmer of light fell
across her face and showed it to be
Jessica.
Good Lord! Is the girl crazy?"
Jameson groaned. western! Holy
Smoke! But she ought to know she
can't go about in New York unaccom.
panied"
He sprang out of his carriage be.
fore it stopped. and was beside Jessica
when she passed through the great
doors. He followed closely up the
broad stairs, bowed politely when she
entered the dressing room, though she
was quite unaware of his presence,
and when she emerged few moments
later he was there, waiting. He hard.
ly knew what he was going to do.
Only one thing was clear in the riot
of invective against those who had
allowed her to commit this unpardon-
able blunder-he should not allow her
to walk alone into the reception room
with all New York agape.
Curious eyes were staring when Jes.
sica, surprisingly lovely, glided up to
her hostess with Tom Jameson a step
behind.
my dear Jessica!" said Mrs. Delano
with real affection, 81 am so glad yC.
are here, and how sweet you look!"
Thank you so much. Do you know,
I almost missed coming, after all. Mrs
Osgood was called away an hour ago
by her sisters illness, and as auntie
went away yesterday there was no one
to bring me. At first l was afraid |
9iOulu IuNC ~ SlNS IL up lu6u,
you know, we Western girls do a great
many things that would shock you
Fasteners. Well, thought it all over
and decided that I couldn't afford to
miss the finest ball of the season,
So"
80 she let me bring her." inter.
rupted Jameson.
Richard, you remember Al Dan.
forth? This is his daughter Jessica.
Miss Danforth, my husband"
Jessica flashed one glance at jamie.
son, then dutifully followed her host.
ess lead and passed on down the line
She heard the quiet voice behind her
saying the proper things to the mem.
bers of the receiving party. When
she had reached the end she felt him
gently draw her arm through his and
lead her away. For a moment neither
spoke. Then she looked at him cold.
ly.
May know to whom have the
honor"
Il suppose my conduct seems urpar.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
Spurned.

They met on another planet
When the thing that men call death
Had freed them of foolish vestments
And giveli them deeper breath.
There. at the gate of a garden,
He saw her serenely stand;
lie eagerly rushed to kiss her,
She merely held out hand.
But, darling" he said. I'VE promised
Ere we parted there, you know.
That our love should last forever
Dear heart, why treat me 50?
I swore that 1 would follow
Wherever you should stray.
And l have fastened, sweet one;
/ died but yesterday"
She looked upon him coldly
And then she made reply:
Hunt out some other darling,
Good morning and good-by.
You said that you would follow,
But that was long ago
You didn't pine and dwindle
And die for me-ah, no."
Chicago News.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
HAY, HAY-pRIEp GRASS.

AS might well be expected, the name
OF the present secretary of state Is
familiar to nearly all Americans, and
evidence Of his claim to a place in
their memories was furnished recent
ly by a little incident that happened
while farmer, rejoicing in his mono
syllable oognomen, was talking over
the long distance telephone. "Mr. Hay"
was given as an answer to the fire.
Quent telephone question, who is
thero?" But Mr.. Hay was requested
to repeat his name, and his inter
locator, failing to catch it again and
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
Refused to Talk,

In town in Pennsylvania last sum-
mer a meeting was held by several
prominent gentlemen, the object being
to use their combined influence to
stop the deafening noise they usually
had on the Fourth of July. Imagine
their surprise when a reporter asked
a doctor, one of their number and a
very influential man, the following
question::
you are in favor, are you not, of .
sane and sensible observance OF the
Fourth Of July? The public, | am
sure, would be glad to hear your views
Oh"
Young man." interrupted che doc
tor, 'do you think that is a proper
question to ask a surgeon?F
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
HOW TO TREAT A SPRAlN.
Insist on Perfect Rect Before Arrival
Of Doctor.

Of Doctor.
The question of how to treat n
sprain is often raised. Everybody
understands tho nature of a sprain;
that wrenching of a joint whereby
some of the ljgaments Chose very
useful bands which unite the bones
forming the joint are violently
stretched, or perhaps even ruptured.
This kind of injury is rarely, except
through unusual complications, dan
gerors in its nature, but it is certain
ly very painful, ard when Of serious
nature. may result in the permanent
Impairment of the joint, Such an in
jury, IL at all severe, is Immediately
followed by marked swelling of the
parts, and prompt attention should be
given anticipating the surgeons COM
ing
The very first item in the treatment
Of n sprGin is perfect rest Of the limb
until a doctor can be summoned. Re.
duce the swelling by applications of
hot lamentations, as hot as can be en-
dured; change about once in every
three hours. If a piece Of Oilskin be
not at hand use common newspaper.
Wind it carefully outside the hot
cloth; This will prevent the escape of
the steam, and prevent the cloth from
cooling. A good way to save the hands
from being scalded is to place the hot,
dripping flannel in a towel, then, TAX
ing hold of each end of the towel, to
wiring it until the flannel is dry
e. ouGh TO apply.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
Really Weak Soup.

Sir Percy Sanderson, the British
consul general in New York, was talk
ing on the Etruria about weak soup.
'As good a description of weak soup
as / know" he said, came from the
lowly lips Of a poor woman in the
east end OF London. She was desti'
tute last winter, and parish visitor
advised her to apply for soup at a
neighboring soup kitchen.
"She got some soup, but she did
not like it. This is what she said of
1t to the visitor when he called next
day:
"'Do you call that stuff soup? Why,
all they do is to get quart of water
and boil it down to a pint to make it
strong"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
ORIGIN OF THE "HooslERs."

Thomas Taggart, who may be &C
cepted as an authority on the subject,
tells a picturesque story OF the origin
OF the word Hoosier.
when the first settlers" he says,
"came to Indiana from the Carolinas
and Kentucky they built their little
log cabins along a common road, and
"a the cabins all looked alike, 1t be-
came the custom for any one seeking
friends to go along the road calling
out at each cabin: Who's here?' From
this the original settlers came to be
known as HCosiers."
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
At HaIf.Past Nine p. NJ.

At half-past Nine p. NJ. when Jack
Breathes low last good night,
/ wish my heart but had the knack
TO hide its silly plight;
But, ali It flutters so, my Will
Is powerlesS TO stem
It's tide of love, its joyous thrill,
At half-past Nine p. NJ
The evening through, I'm frank to stat,
NV heart betrayS no sign
Rebcllious; calm il is at Eight,
Eight thirty. yet, and Nine;
womans will walks to and fro
Decorum's guard pro tenn
Until Jack takes his hat to go,
At half past Nine Il. NJ.
I bless the fate that Keeps me cold
And prim the evening through,
But when a heart rebels 80 bold,
Pray, what's girl to do?
'Gainst saying Yes" I'm firmly set,
And kissing / condemn
But who knows what may happen yet
At halg-past Nine i. NJ?
Roy Farrell Greene In New York Ineas
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-12-29
A Bad Pen.

Senator Pettus of Alabama was
writing with noisy, spluttering pen.
Laying the pen down, he smiled and
said:
Once I was spending the evening
with a friend of mine in Selma. We
sat in the dining room, and from the
kitchen came a dreadful scratching
sound.
Martha said my friend to the
maid, what is that scratching in the
kitchen? 1t must be the dog trying to
get in
Huh said Martha, 'dats no dawg
scratchin' de do. OATS de cook
a-writin' a love letter to her honey.
suckle.'"