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Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
PRAISE Administration
Warden Cleghorn is Compliment
ed by The State Board
of Pardons.

The recent inspection of the peniten-
tiary by the members of the state board
of pardons was highly gratifying SO far
as the methods employed in the govern
ment of that institution are concerned.
At the regular meeting Of the board in
Denver last week Warden Cleghorn
was endorsed for his efficient admins
tration of Penitentiary affairs in the
following resolutions, which were unan-
imously adopted:
Resolved, that we congratulate the
state upon having a man as warden of
the penitentiary who is thoroughly
competent and qualified to conduct
that Gro" ded institution in a satisfac-
tory and successful manner
Resolved, that We congratulate the
inmates for having a warden who is
ever considerate of their conditions.
and whose humane heart ever RESPONDS
to their wants
Resolved, that we also congratulate
the warden upon the excellent dis
cipline and the business-like m4nner in
which he is conducting the affairs of
the prison, and regard him as an up
right, earnest and faithful official".
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
For Helpless Women.

Denver, Colo, Feb. i3, 1904
Guy U. Hardy.
Canon City, Colo.
Dear Sir:-Yours of the 9th inst re-
ceived, and in reply will say: Had l
the sum you mention to apply to chari-
table purposes, 1 would take great
pains to ascertain the worthiest and
most necessitious persons needing
charity. Ny preference would be for
old helpless, destitute ladies next, for
women with family to support, either
widows or those with worthless hus-
bands. and would put the money in
tended for their relief into their hands
personally. would never distribute it
through public charity which always
demands brokerage and commission.
Respectfully, NJ V. Macon.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Entertained at Florence.

In response to an invitation from
Siioam Lodge, Daughters of Harmony
Lodge of this city drove down to
Florence last Friday evening to take
part in the celebration of the seventh
anniversary of the founding Of their
sister organization. A splendid literary
and musical program was rendered in
commsmoration OF the occasion and
was much enjoyed by all The refresh
ments were delicious and were in keep
ing with the generous hospitality and
entertainment of the Florence Re-
bekahs, who have an enviable reputa-
tion in this line. The Canon visitors
returned home at an early hour Satur-
day morning delighted with their trip.
although somewhat worn and weary in
consequence of their dissipation.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

1t is one Of my most cherished theo-
rics that no man, or woman either.
knows what be or she would do under
. supposed state Of circumstances
that II those circumstances ever really
occurred We would be fully as likely to
do something entirely different as to
do what we bad imagined. The con-
sequence is tha, l really have no sort
Of idea what really would do II ! had
s25, 600 TO spend for philanthropy in
Canon City. The hypothesis Is too
Wild for me to imagine. As far as !
can conjecture, think would apply
about half OF 1t to paying the debts
OF the Presbyterian. church and making
some improvements to its property,
and the rest might go for the benefit
of the lodge Of which am member,
with perhaps some to help the city
to build street and alley crossings. but
II really had the money | would not
like to guarantee that | would not
change my mind Charles L. Wa do.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Leap Year Party.

The young ladies composing the
senior class of the high scool and cor
responding number of young gentlemen
were entertained at a leap year party
by Miss Ruth Webster at the family
home on Greenwood avenue last Friday
night. The parlors were tastefully
decorated with purple and gold, the
class colors, and an elaborate program
OF social entertainment was provided
for the delectation of the guests. In the
competitive games which were feature
OF the occasion. the honors were award
ed to Hogan Stockder. Refreshments
we're served and that all had a good
time goes without saying.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

W. C. T. o. rooms alresdy mentioned
there should be a large, well lighted
dining room where working girls could
get good meals for little more than
act1sl coat.
There should be on this same floor
large sitting room land a smaller re-
ception room) for the use OF the girls
who have rooms on the second floor.
This should be the family" sitting
room where Ithey could read and re-
ceive friends and have a eocial time.
On the second floor should be good
sized rooms, with bath, etc, connected
with each one, comfortably furnished
with the necessaries, which these same
working girls could rent reasonably,
and this building should be to them a
real home.
There should be a mstron who should
be the home maker" and have general
charge.
There should be opportunity for the
girls who wished to do so to help in
the dining room or with the dishes one
or two hours day, and they should be
allowed so much per hour which would
help reduce their living expenses.
There should be good cook and
assistant in the kitchen and the meals
should be good and substantial, we'll
cooked and well served.
There should be board of directors
of well known business ability who
should employ the matron and who
should be sufficiently interested in the
success of the undertaking to donate
the time necessary to the management.
The rentals should go to keep up the
actual expenses of the building, taxes,
light and heat.
intended.to say that in addition to
her other duties the matron should
also conduct an employment agency
for domestic help, and girls wanting
work could be located there temporar-
lily.
Lectures on domestic science and
cooking classes could also be held in
connection.
would only use twenty of the twen-
ty-five thousand dollars for the building
and the balance should be safely in
vested and the income from it used as
an emergency Enthusiastically, Mrs.
Sarah A. Mckay, No, 3 Stanley Ave.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Favors Y. M. c. A. Buildfns.

Canon City, Colo, Feb, IL, 1904.
Guy U, Hardy,
City.
My Dear Sir:-Replying to yours of
FEBRUARY Suppose you had $780,
600 to spend for philanthropy in Canon
City how would you spend it7" would
say that know Of many good uses that
amount Of money could be put to. but
the prime favorite with me would be
to buy good lot upon Main St. and
build and equip thereon a fine Y. M. O.
A. building. After listening to che two
talks last Sunday by Judge Lindsey 1
feel that work OF this sort for boys
and young men would be splendid in
vestment for any one who is Interested
In bettering the moral and spiritual
welfare Of the boys and young men in
this town.
Ihsve not got that amount Of idle
money on hand to use In that PROPOSE
tion right now but am willing TO join
with ethers In starting fund that
shall be put out, we win say. At interest,
and accumulate and BE- added to year
ly until We have suflcisnt funds 70 buy,
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
A crest House".

Canon City, Cole. Feb. 18th 1904.
The Reeord:-If I had twenty-five
thousand dollars to spend FOR phi
lanthropy in Canon City 1 would es-
tablish and endow Rest" for women
and girls in our city, l would invest
fifteen thousand dollars at 6 per cent
to furnish an annual income to take
care of the Rest. The remaining
ten thousand would invest in lot in
some central location in our city. and
erect thereon = building to be known
as the ''woman's Rest, would have
one large room nicely and neatly
furnished, especially well furnished
with easy chairs, sofas and divans.
There would be several small rooms
opening into the large room where
tired mamas could take their scream
ing babies and soothe them to restful
sleep, There would be bath rooms,
toilet rooms, a few choice books, all the
leading magazines and daily papers and
one weekly paper, 1.-THE Record"
This Rest" would be for the women
and girls who come to our city to trade
with our Merchants or to visit our love-
ly little city.
would have some kind and iutelli-
gent lady as matron of 1.-THE Rest"
whose duties would be to take care of
The Rest" and to receive the women
and girls and make their visit profitable
pleasant and restful. The matron
would be the Hostess for the city
and her position would depend upon the
amount Of cheer she could impart to
tired women. And this work would 10
on for ever.
wish had TWENTY-FIVE thousand
dollars to carry out this little idea.
Most sinesrsly, George E. Coalssts.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
For Soft Water.

Canon City, Colo, Feb. is, 1904.
Mr.. Guy U. Hardy,
Editor Canon City Record,
Canon City, Colo.
Dear Sir:-If had SIS 900 to spend
for philanthropy in Canon City, think
I should spend it all in an endeavor to
provide plenty of pure, soft water.
If should be successful in providing
such a supply OF water 1 am sure that
that, with ourdelightfui climate, would
soon attract SO many desirable citizens
that good streets, good sidewalks,
parks and like Improvements would soon
follow, and more than these, with such
citisens added to the splendid class Of
people nov here our school tax would
b sufficient 70 complete and properly
equip our school buildings, provide
enough tsaohsrs 70 relieve the crowded
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Make Them Exercise.

The Record We have the bes, of
schools, well equipped and manned. We
and business houses. We need side.
walks. a snnitarium and some way to
tell the people back east what a marvel
Gus climate this is. However II twenty
five thousand were given me / would
build and equip "a Y. NJ. O. A, costing
$4,000, would spend the remaining
five thousand in equipping part of
this building for Y, w. O. A. and
would have these two departments
entirely separate and would then work
to have law passed requiring all
young womea to spend one hour a day
in real exercise.-J. S. Thomas Jr.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Magnificent Vacation Trips
Ladies Nominated:
Miss Bessie Yard
Miss Geneva Hooyer
Miss Elsie Helm
Mixs Gertrude Esser

subscriber. When people pay up and
stop their paper no votes are given.
After vote has been cast, that is
deposited at THE RECORD Office, for one
person, it cannot under any circum-
stances be changed to another.
The prizes are the ndsomest ever
offered by weekly paper and are well
worth making an effort to gain. In
place Of hasing only one prize as for
merly, we have five so that practically
all who make an effort, but fail in
reaching the first, will be fully repaid
for their efforts.
The following young ladies have SO
far been nominated by their friends:
Miss Carrie FinIey, chief clerk in
the Canon City telephone office
Miss Carrie Cassedy, Office girl for
Drs. Twitchell d Little.
Miss Daisy Sullivan. employed in
the telephone office at Florence
MISS Elsie Helm, stenographer to
Warden Cleghorn.
Miss Bessie Yard, clerk at F. L.
Smiths dry goods store.
MISS Osnevra hooyer, tailoress. F
B. McGilIicuddy.
Mss 7liiie noss, clerk at Baker &
Biggs.
Miss Gertrude Esser. clerk Marr's
department Store.
For particulars OF the contest, see
page 8. Of this paper.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Endeavors Entertained.

From five till six O'Clock last Sunday
afternoon the Christian church was
filled by an interested assemblage of
young people, the occasion being
characterized by the rendition of q
literary and musical, program under
the direction of the c. W. b. NJ. in
honor of the members of the Senior
congregation. A pleasing program of
songs, recitations and addresses was
given after which refreshments were
served. 1t was one of the most de-
lightful social events in the recent
history of the Christian church in this
city and the compliment was highly
appreciated by the guests of honor.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
A Good Thing For The Girls
Canon City, Colo, March 1, 1904
Thu parnrd

Canon City, Colo, March 1, 1904
The Record,
Canon City, Colo.
would erect large, substantial,
modern building in a central location,
having basement, first and second
floors.
First and foremost in this building
should be rooms for the use OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
There should be general "heati quart
ers" for all w. o. T. U. interests and
its many lines Of work, including the
holding OF district conventions, etc.
There should be . "rest room" for
tired women coming in from out Of
town, and in Il . table we'll supplied
with w. O. T. q. literature.
On The nrst noor in addition to the
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Eight Young Lad
Miss Carrie Finley
Miss Carrie Cassidy
Miss Daisy Sul1ivan
Miss Mi1lie Moss

Interest grows in THE REooRD's pop
ular lady employe contest.
Several new names are added to the
list this week and there may be others.
There are five handsome prizes-two
trips TO ST. Louis and the Worlds Fair
with expense money and three trips to
Salt Lake City. Five people are bound
TO be winners in he contest and the
least prize is well worth working for.
People who have an idea OF winning
should begin looking after the subscrip-
tions Every year paid on old sub
scriptions or in advance gets certifi-
cate good for 300 votes, Every new
subscriber paying one year gets 800
votes.
New subscribers and subscriptions
paid in advance are taken Mt sl.25 for
the year.
The coupons in the paper do not
count for very much but they are
worth saving
Most of the votes will come from
payments on subscriptions.
Ask your friends il they are not GO
ing TO pay for their REcoRp this month
and get their certificates. The early
work counts
A fes new subscribers help out a
whole lot-50o votes for each No new
subscription will be taken where it
necessitstes the dropping OF an old
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Would Ask Assistance.

Denver, Feb. l3, 1904.
Hon. Guy U. Hardy,
Proprietor Canon City Record.
Sir:-Answering your accommodation
OF the 9th instant, in which you pro.
pound the question, Suppose you had
twenty-five thousand dollars to spend
for philanthropy in Canon City, how
would you spend it?" beg to say that
philanthropy, like any other charitable
or humaniIing endeavor, requires a
thorough knowledge of the subject,
experience in the ends TO be accom-
plished and tn. necessities for such
investment, possibly equally AS much
as any line OF business or of endeavor.
So many people we know of and read
about, who ssire TO be catalogued as
n philanthropist, donate or bequeath a
certain sum OF money for founding a
school or home, or some other insti-
tuition, little thinking or KNOWN that
the entire amount would be required
to prepare a building for occupancy
and leave nothing for its support or
nav hii's tos-
sessed the knowledged or experience
necessary for such an undertaking.
they might have directed such expen-
diture in the interests of some institu-
tion already established, but barely
able to fulfill its intended design
Therefore, III had twenty-five thous-
and dollars to spend for such an object
in Canon City, l should call to my as
sistance five or more OF those people in
that commur ity who have had extend
ed experience along those lines, to
suggest the best possible method
whereby that sum OF money might be
used for philanthropic purposes to the
best possible advantage. Respectfully
Yours, James H. Peabody.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

build and equip good Y. M. C. A.
building, following the same plan that
the First Presbyterian church p ople
did who started to pay in and save
money for their new church building
some ten years before they commenced
the building thereof
Hoping something good may come Of
your effort to get an expression on
general philanthropy" remain yours
truly, r. A. Reynolds.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

ments were referred to the cemetery
committee with full power to act.
On motion the city clerk was in
structed to advertise for bids for street
sprinkling. and by the same token was
made custodian Of all dog tags for
taxes.
The matter Of replatting that portion
OF Lakeside cemetery set apart for the
burial Of the adherents Of the Catholic
church was referred to the cemetery
committee with full power to act.
A petition was presented by the
Canon City band asking for license
to conduct n street fair during the
third week In June. The matter was
referred TO the mayor and the license
committee for investigation.
Messrs Bridwell and Beach, lessees of
the opera house, were notified to re-
move the platform from the alley at
the rear Of the opera house, and the
Wells estate was instructed to remove
the bridge across the alley at the rear
of Chas. Swanson's livery stable.
The general expense and water bills
were allowed and passed for payment,
also the bills against sidewalk district
No. l.
Permission was given the Canon City
Gas Company to establish sample street
lights at the corner OF Fifth street and
Greenwood avenue and at Sixth street
and Macon avenue.
On motion platform was ordered to
be constructed at the corner Of Second
and Main streets and at the corner OF
Seventh and Main streets for the use
of the driver OF the public sprinkling
ca {.
After some other business Of an unim-
portant character, council adjourned
till Monday night, March l4th
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
COUNCIL : locEEDINcs.
he Usu> Mount of Business
= 4. Appropriation
nee Read For The
First Time.

At the regular semi-mopthly meeting
Of the city council last Monday night,
ordinance No. 8, series OF 1904, relating
TO the creation Of a new ward for vot-
ing purposes, was adopted and ordered
printed in accordance with the statutes
Of the state.
The Appropriation ordinance providing
the necessary revenue for carrying on
the city government for the current
fisecal year was read for the first time
The ordinance carries with il a total
Of &3o ,0Uo, divided among the various
funds rs follows: Salaries $500. Streets,
Alleys and Bridges 1900, Fire Depart
ment t3.40o. Cemetery Department
81 500, Ditch Department Sg43. Heslth
Department &400, Interest Department
tls7s 10, Lighting Department $3.50.
Library Department 81 80, Miscel-
laneous Department s. .oo7.ss
+. b. McGillicuddy asked the council
for permission to hang a business sign
across the street in front of his place
OF business. The matter was referred
to the ordinance committee. The city
marshal was instructed to examine all
signs on Main street and condemn all
of them that are in need OF repair.
A. 8. Earl asked the council for an
abatement Of tie sewer nssessm" at on
one lot cut by the city ditch. Referred
to the sewer committee and city at
torney for recommendation.
The application for License to con-
duct a shooting gallery wEs referred TO
the license committee, report TO be
made At the next meeting OF the coun-
ell
On motion the street superintendent
was instructed to fix city headgste for
the purpose of regulating the flow of
wnt-r.
The proposed cemetery improve
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Save The Boys.

Canon City. Colo, March 3 1904.
Dear friend Hnrdy-Gou ask II had
t25 goo to spend for philanthropy how
would spcn, 1t. Would spend it all TO
save the boys OF our town for by saw
ing the boys would save both the girls
and country. Sincerely yours, W. IL.
Mcclure
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

E. L. Holton left last Monday morn
ing for Boveland. Colorado. where he
will take charge OF a new. livery barn,
recently purchased by himself and a
gentleman named 0uthier Mr.. Holton
will continue his interes, in the Rocky
Mountain stables here, although its
management, will be Ia the hands OF
his partner. w. W. Iden.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
An Auditofiunn.

l would give It for the purpose of
erecting public building that should
contain large auditorium, seating, at
least, 100 people, where union religious
services. lectures and concerts could
BE- held. The building should also
contain Y. n. O. A. rooms, swimming
pools, baths, ste.-L. w. Fs,tsr.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

Alderman w. A. Chapson left last
Monday night on combined business
and pleasure trip to Pagosa Springs and
other points in tine Southwestern part
Of the state. He will be gone a week
or ten days.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
Sunshsne and Sanitasfum.

Editor Record What would do, in
the way Of philanthropy, il had $25 :
QUO to spend that way In Canon Cityp
would build . sanitarium out in the
north part Of Hardings addition, where
the glorious sunshine and healthful
brsssss have full sway, B. E, Harl.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

Frank d. Heath. local agent OF the
d. & r. G left last week for Kansas
and Nebraska on combined business
and pleasure trip. He will visit Topeka,
Lincoln and other points
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
ousand to spend for Philanthropy In Canon {

conditions and in all ways allow our
board Of education to make our schools
strictly tirst-class and modern in every
respect Very respectfully, Mrs. F. A.
Twitchell
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10
A Public Park.

Canon City, Colo, Feb. Is, 1904.
Mr.. Guy q. Hardy,
Editor Record,
City.
Dear Mr.. Hardy II should like the
privilege of investing SIS 600 in city
psrk that would give Canon City the
first rank of any town of its size in
Colorado. believe it would be good
investment and would have high ed
ucational value. Respectfully, ]. H.
Allen.
Cañon City record., 1904-03-10

Might Change His Mind.

The following are the replies:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1904-06-22
MINOR TOPICS
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The teachers institute closed
Friday.
R. H. McAneny, of Ross, has
lis acres Of grain.
Axel Nelson left for Eugene,
Ore, Monday night to live.
Rev. Mr.. iIiilsen is conducting a
months term in Norwegian.
The engine has arrived for the
new creamery and is being placed.
Many farmers north OF town
report their strawberries looking
fine.
The Minot Bottling Works Co.,
reports receiving 40 orders last
week.
The railroad team will repres-
emit Minot in the Fourth of July
game.
VIM. Crowder, of Ross, has 100
head of cattle and 40 acres Of
grain.
Mothers, don't forget our
chlldren's matinee Saturday
afternoon.
Geo. C. Hunt, Inspector of gen.
eral land Of ice agents was in the
city last week.
P. P. Lee is in Chicago as a
delegate to the National Republi-
can convention.
Eddie Tresland captured five
wolves in forming and received
$3.50 for their scalps.
Those cement crossings over
the 500 tracks on Main street
are great improvement.
For Sale-A Jersey COW and
Jersey yearling cheap.
tip L. W. MINIS.
The Mevors are doing fine work
in their tailoring shop. They
are making some especially fine
ladies suits.
Mr.. Stems face was scraped
, with an unclean razor and he is
being doctored at the county
hospital for BARRIERS itch.
The Indians are camping near
the city. If Longfellow could
havevisited these camps he might
not have written Hiawatha.
The G. N. are stringing many
car loads OF ties between here
and the stock yards and will put
the tracks in the best possible
shape.
w. H. Mann was in town Fri
day with wagon load ofradish-
es. At least he hauled them in a
lumber wagon and they we're
fine ones too.