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Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
WILL OF LATE j. j. CONE
ADMITTED TO PROBATE

The will of the late ]. !. Cone, which
has been filed for probate in this coun-
ty, bequeathes his entire estate, after
paying all debts against the came, to
his wife, Annie E. Cone, who is named
as executriI and James L. Cooper as
executor, neither Of which, under the
terms Of the instrument, are required
to give bond. The will is dated Feb
ruary %, 1904, and was made in view
OF the possibility Of accident during Il
contemplated trip 10 the St. Louis ex-
position, which he made early in the
spring of last year.
just how valuable an estate Mr..
Cone left is, of course, matter OF con-
lecture, although it lie known 10 be q
very large one. A big body of eI-
tremely rich ore has recently been un-
covered in the Ophir mine. at Cripple
Creek, of which deceased was the sole
owner, and If il should redeem the ex-
pectations of those who profess TO know
something of its value. and his mining
properties in Idaho and other states,
and his coffee lands in Mexico and Gen.
tral America are well managed, it is
believed that it win approximate 8
million dollars in the course of another
twelve months-
stocks, oonds and securities in addi-
tion To his mining properties and real
estate holdings.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
On To Denver

Almost every old soldier in Canon
City and vicinity that wore the Federal
blue during the Civil war. is planning
to go to Denver next week to attend
the National Encampment of the g
A. K. A special train will be run from
here 10 Denver and will carry most OF
the members OF Greenwood Post. as
well as q large representation OF the
woman'e Relief Corps and the Ladies
of the @. A. R. There is no event in
the calendar SO interesting to the sol
dier boys of '6l and '65 as these annu-
al reunions and their inestimable SER
vices 70 the country forty years ago en-
title them to the gratitude of all. II
would be a mean, churlish man or wo-
man that would detrsct one iota from
the pleasure the Boys in Blue derive
from the renewal of old associations a,
these reunions.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Social and Personal

Go to McNeiiy's market for the best
cooking meats.
Mrs Jesse Waters and Mrs. r. n.
Carrier have gone to Almont for a
week OF ten days rest and recreation.
Miss Pearl Gibson has returned TO
her home in Pueblo after a.pisnsant a
visit Of six weeks duration ne the guest
Of Mrs. Ed. Minor on. Macon avenue.
Ohas. W. Cowsn and Miss Mary Ellen
Gay, both of Coal Greek, were married
by Rev. J. T. Thomas. pastor of the
First Pre.by terisn church, at his stud y
yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weller son and daugh-
ter, OF Omaha, Nebraska, are Visiting
Mr and Mrs. ]. P. Fleishel At ei5 Rudd
avenue Mr.. and Mrs. Weller are the
parents OF Mrs. Fleishel.
There will be union rally at the
First Presbyterian church next Sun
day evening in the interest of the Anti
Cigarette League under the direction
III. b. Lister, state orgsnizer, who
will address the meeting. Itis hoped
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
SPLENDID LIVERY
EQUIPMENT.

One of the pleasures Of visit TO the
top OF the Royal Gorge is q safe team
good vehicle and careful driver.
The Rocky Mountain Livery furnishes
all Of these and more, their teams, car
riages and tallyhos are just abeut the
finest there are for hire in the western
country. They aim to furnish q driver
familiar with the country, who can
point out the interesting features for
those unfamiliar with the passing
scenes. Messrr. Iden d Hyrsong are
courteous gentlemen, who do every
thing to make il pleasant for the pat
rons OF their livery. There prices for
tournouts TO ali the points of interest
hereabcut. are very reasonable. Satis-
fed patrons are what they strive for.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31

that there will be a hearty cooperation
Of all the churches in this matter, as
the work is nterdenominational in
character and is deserving of the sup
port OF all religious organizations.
Miss Katherine Wood. who has been
spending the summer with her parents
at winona. Minnesota, returned to
Canon the first OF the week. Miss
Wood 10 one Of the teachers in the
Washington school.
Mrs. George Houle sustained a very
severe electrical shock from a thunder
bolt at Hillside, last Thursday and was
for a short time rendered unconscious.
Although her condition was at first
alarming she has since fully recovered.
DR.. h. E. Holmes has been in the
hospital for a couple of days suffering
from an attack of appendicitis. His
condition was reported to be serious
yesterday afternoon and there was salk
of taking him TO Salida for a surgical
operation.
GRAST DICKINSON IL local agent for
the Northwestern Life Insurance COM
pany. Of Milwaukee, and for the Pre-
ferred Insurance company, of New
York. These are the best companies
for life and accident in the country.
See him II you contemplate taking life
or accident insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. II. Browne, re-
turned to HiAwatha, Kas., Monday
after four weeks stay in Canon. Mr..
Browne Is q sufferer from ssthms and
comes west every year TO escape that
dread scourRe. At home he 10 saanae-
er OF the Hiawsths World, the best
country weekly paper published.
Mr.. and Ars. T. A Reynolds and
daughters. Misses Psnsy and hsseiaine,
Mr.. and Mr. T. ~. Harding, Mt. and
Mrs. X. s. Lewis and daughter, Miss
Ruth, and Mr.. Donovan, ofs New York
City, composed coaching party that
drove to Beulah last Monday, return
ing home last night. The trip. which
Was made in honor OF Mr.. Dono-
van. vino is = guest of the Reynolds
family, was a delightful one in all re-
spects
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
THERE ARE no HOUSES
FOR RENT q CANON

II there lie q house in Canon City for
rent IL is not being advertised and Is
hard TO find.
During this past two days seven per
sons called a THr RRooKp Office to see
what houses are being advertised for
rent.
No houses are advertised and the
superstition Is there hTe none for rent.
II anyone has vacant house he
ought to get an sd. in TIE RKooxD
Want column.
1t will rent the house If the house Is
fit to live in.
Want ad's are also very effective in
renting rooms.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Oorman

Ed German. son Of William German,
died at the Red Cross hospital in Sail
da last week Of appendicitis, aged
about twenty-four years. The father
Of the deceased was a former well
known ranchman on Tallahassee creek
and was at one time the Democratic
candidat for sheriff Of this county.
Within the last six or seven years no
fewer than five members OF the Cor
man family have died.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Was Wasting Away

II had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five year,. writes
Robert X. watts, of Salem. Missouri.
II lost ficsh and never felt well and
doctored with leading physicians and
tried all remedies suggested without
relief. Finally tried Foicys KID
ney Cure and less than two bottles
completely cured me and i am now
sound and we'll - Daring the sum
mer kidney irregularities are often
caused by excessive drinking or being
ovcrheAted. Attend to the kidneys
at once by using Foley's kidney Cure.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Back From Panama

Ed. Fowler was in the city visiting
friends Monday
Mr.. Fowler has been, for year and
half, in the republic of Panama He
was employed as a civil engiseer for a
while on the canal, and later worked
for the government of Panama
He says there is plenty of work there
and the pay is very fair, but he didn't
care to stay He has gone to Cripple
Greek.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
knight

William r. knight, assistant captain
Of the night guard Mt the penitentiary,
died last Friday night of typhoid fever
after an illness OF about three weeks
duration. Deceased was thirty-six
years OF age and was n widower, having
been divorced from his wife before
coming to Canon City. MIR. Knigh.
was a native Of Massachusetts, but
came here from Boulder county In
1908 where he had been engaged In
mining for some time previously. He
was Interested In athletic sports Of all
kinds, particularly 10 bass ball and
bowling, and hsd compeesd for The
shsmpioaship Of Tie stats II ~ latter
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
THE WATER PROBLEM
IN SOUTH CANON

Company OrEantxed TO Pipe sup
ply From Artesian Wells
Near Chandler
That South Canon, Lincoln Park and
other suburbs on the south side of the
river will be supplied with an abund-
ance of pure, soft, artesian water seems
probable, in riew of the organization
OF the Greenhorn Arteeian Water COM
pany, composed. as IL is, of we'll known
business men Of this and neighboring
cities.
The company is understood to have
secured, by purchase and long leases,
about l,4oo acres of land embraced in
the Artesian basin lying southwest OF
Chandler and about seven miles from
Canon City. In exploiting this basin
for oil few years ago strong how of
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31

much benefit At las, wrote 10 Df. 4. v. fiefcc
and go, hts advice. and begau using hts Golden
Meilral Discovery have usrd twrnty.hvc
bottles when commenced taking Il had no
appetite. my system completely run down;
6rfter than did beicrt 10, sick Have good
appetite and am able TO do my work. sin.
effeiy recommend Dr P,etee's Golden Medical
Discovery TO all who arc afflicted a. was
Those who suffer from chronic dis
eases are invited to consult DR.. Pierce.
By letter, fire All correspondents
strictly private. Address Or. r. v.
rlssce. Buffalo. N. v.
d. Pisrce's Pleasant Pellets sssist IL
see3op " the Discovsfy.-
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31

Many a person
living IN health
to day has the
lungs marked by
the healed scars
OF disease
Dr. Pierce s
Golden Medical
Discovery makes
W cak lu N x 5
strong. II cures
obstinate. deep
seated coug h 5,
bronchitis. bleed
ing lungs and
other conditions,
which, II neglect
ed or unskilfully
treated. find a
fatal termination
in consumption.
II had bccn troub-
led with lung dis
ease aud pieurt~y
tot q uuuiher oi
years and the trouble
had almost become
chrouic writes A ;.
liam OF Howe Ia.
-iiad several kinds
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
ONE LUN0

Nay be gone and yet the remaining lung
will be amply sufficient TO sustain vigor-
Gus vitality. As general thing few pco-
pie make more use OF both lungs than Is
equivalent to healthy use OF one lung.
These facts arc all in the favor Of the
man or woman with weak lungs. even
when disease has n strong grip on them.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Rutfoa

Emma G. Button died last Thursday
night of meningitis after an illness Of
several weeks duration. Deceased was
. native Of Iowa and came here from
Illinois about ten months ago. She
was a stenogrspher and was aged 30
years. Q months and l day. The re-
mains were shipped to Toledo, Illinois,
for burial.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31

gam IT, i-as.s son IN B,ston and
4 br @ther 10 New York City. The fun
eral sss- he'd al Wilson : Undertaking
parlors on Monday, Rev. Thomas Of
ficiating The interment was at Lake
side cemetery.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Eastman Kodak Agency.

The Eastman Kodak company has
extended to W. Babberger the full and
unrestricted agency OF its goods, in
cluding the Rochester Optical COM
pany's and Blair Camera company's
manufactures, and last, but not least,
Eastman Nou-curling Films
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank you all, dear
neighbors, and friends indeed" who
so literally helped us with words and
deeds of kindness, sympathy and love.
in our darkest night Of unspeskable
grief and irreparable loss Especially,
Miss Cora Terry, the faithful and efi-
cient nurse; DR.. /. B. Moore, the ply
sician and gentleman; Rev. J. T.
Thomas, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. All. White,
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Anderson and MANY.
many others Thank you, also, all, for
the many beautiful floral offerings.
May orr Heavenly father bless you
and lend MS his helping hand.-John
Amundson and little girIe.
We take this method OF expressing
our appreciation and gratitude to our
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness to us during the illness and at the
time Of the death of our little son, Ell
mer, whose death occurred on the 24sh
inst.-Mr. and Mrs- w. H. Harris.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
CANON CITY GUN
CLUB ORGANIZED

AS the result of little agitation on
the part of Ira Carrier, and others in
terested in shooting, the Canon City
Gun club was organized at the parlors
Of A. E. Wilson's undertaking eetab-
lisment Wednesday night of last week
with thirty-two members.
The officers are Dr. F. n. Carrier +,
president and A A. Parker, secretary
and treasurer. Committee on rules and
membership-Dr. R. E. Holmes, DIR. G.
Herman Graves and A. E. Wilson.
Committee on location OF grounds
Frank Dixon, Ira Carrier and Dr. G. H !.
kellenberger.
After the club has had little prac-
tice on the shooting range it is expect
ed that contests will be arranged with
similar organizations at Florence,
Cripple Greek, Salida and other towns
in this part of the state.
The charter members Of the local or
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31
DEATHS
Harris

Elmer Harris. infant son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Harris. Of sol Catlin ave-
nue.. South Canon, died last Friday,
aged ak months. The interment was
at Lakeside cemetery.
Cañon City record., 1905-08-31

The swell things in engrsvings at the
RECORD
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
notice..

To the People of Trego County:
/ wish to make a statement to you
all and in justice to myself. About
two years ago my boy, Henry Never,
a boy 13 years old, was kidnapped
from me while he was at school and
forced to go to Wa-Keeney, was then
confined in room, and made to sign
a paper that he was going on his own
free will (which was a liel: he was
then taken to Iowa and from there to
Sheridan, Wyoming. He was work
ing N store there. He wrote to me
to come and see him. / went and as
soon as he knew / was there he came
right to me and wanted me to bring
him back as he preferred to live with
me. i am willing to take care of him
and 1 hope no one will bother me in
doing same. HENRY MEYER, SIR.
HENRY MEYER, JR.
Wa-Keeney, KanS., Feb. %, 1905.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
First published Feb IS. 1905.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court within and for the
County of Trego, in the State of KAN
SaS-
John F. Switzer, Plaintiff,
John Shoemaker and Mrs. May Bevard, De-
PENDANTS.
State of Kansas to John Shoemaker and
Mrs. May Bevard:
You will take notice that you have been
sued in the District Court of TregO County.
Kansas in action in which ] F. Swftzer
is plaintiff and you are defendants and that
you must answer the petition fled in said
action on or before the fifth day of April.
1905, said petition will be taken as true
and a judgment rendered accordingly In
said action against you for the recovery of
the following described real estate lying and
situated In the county of TregO and state of
Kansas, to-wit: The southwest quarter of
section twenty-five C22J. township fourteen
(14) south. range twenty-five CD west OF the
Sixth Principal Meridian. and further
Judgment will be rendered against you set
ting aside tax deed conveying said land
and issued to the defendant John Shoema ker
on the twelfth day of September, 1901. and
barring and foreclOsing you and each of you
of and from all right title interest OF estate
ia said real estate or any part thereof and
enjOining you from setting up any claim or
interest in said real estate or any part
thereof
, WHEELER & SWITZER.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Attest: R. III. BURNS.
(sEAL) Clerk of the District Court
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Every day from March 1st to May
18th, 1905, the Union Pacific will sell
One Way Colonist tickets at the fol-
lowing rates, from Missouri River
terminals, Council Bluffs, to Kansas
Citysincfusiye:
$1,000 to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
$1,000 to Butte, Anaconda and
Helena.
$3.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee,
Wash.
$500 to Everett, Fairhaven, What
com. Vancou, and Victoria, via
Huntington and Spokane
S25 90 to Tacoma and Seattle, via
Huntington and Portland or via Hunt
ington and Spokane.
$500 to Portland and Astoria, or
Ashland, Roseburg, Eugene, Albany
and Salem via Portland.
$500 to San Francisco, Los Ange-
les and San Diego.
Correspondence low rates to manv
other California, Oregon. Washington,
Montana, Utah and Idaho points.
Through Tourist cars run every day
on the Union Pacific between Missouri
River and Pacific Coast; double berth
1918. For full information call on or
address r. E. MORSE, Agent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
ADMINISTRATIVE Notice.
STATE OF KANSAS.

STATE OF KANSAS
COUNTY OF TREGO,
In the Probate Court held in and for said
County and State
Notice is hereby given that letters of adj
ministration upon the estate Of Charles f..
Shfnquin. late of Trego county, Kansas. de-
ed. Josephine Shinquin by the Probate Court
of said county of Trego- bearing date the
9th day of February. 1905.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them to me for
allowance. within one year after the date of
said letters. or they may be precluded from
any benefit of such estate; and if such
from the time of the publication of this no.
tfce- they will be forever barred
Dated this 9th day of February A. d. 1875.
JOSEPHINE SHINQUIN,
II Administrative.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

AS result of the Teachers exami-
nation held January %, 1905. the fol-
lowing certificates were issued:
Professional = Carrie Stradal, Ida
SwISher.
Second Grade-Lewis Galloway, SUI
sic Arnold, Eva Plants.
Third Grade - Beplah Courtright,
Olive Eaton.
Writing for grades-P. H. Smith,
Eliza Countryman.
HATTIE J. KIRBY,
County Supt.
Roy BLAKELY,
Associate Examiner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
NOTICE.

To the Township Trustees of Trego
County, Kansas:
Notice is hereby given that the
Township Trustees of the various
townships of Trego county. Kansas.
are required to meet at the office of
the County Clerk at the Court House
in Wa-Keeney. Kansas, on Monday.
March 6, 1905, at 1:30 p. M, for the
purpose of agreeing on basis of val
uation of property in the different
townships for the year 1905.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
Saline Valley Ranch,

My horse YOUNG QUIMPER will
make the seasUn-$5.O0 TO insure live
fOal.
NV JACK MONACHA will make the
season $1,000 to insure live fOal.
Mares disposed of or removed from
the neighborhOOd will be considered
with fOal and the owner must pay ser
vice fee. Mare and colt will stand
good for service of the horse.
Care will be taken to prevent acct
dents but will not be responsible
should any occur.
w. II. LITTLECHILD,
Owner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
FOR SALE.

One horse, years old, weight 1875.
One horse, years old, weight 115O.
One horse. years old, weight 100.
One horse, years old, weight $50.
One horse. years old, weight $50.
All good work horses and sound as a
dollar. CHAs. KULP,
SIX miles south and miles west of
Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

mot long ago." says the Council
Grove Republican, s'a Council Grove
young man approached minister,
and it could be seen that he was suf-
fering from embarrassment He wish
ed to know all that was expected of
him-on which side OF the bride he
must stand. whether he would wear
gloves, and finally wound up with, is
it Missionary to cusS the bride?"
The Burlington Republican notes
that Thousand hungry and destitute
men were fed at one saloon in Kansas
City, Monday. Such things as that do
a great deal to make the saloon popu-
lar as ''the poor mans club" in the
cities 1t should be noted, however,
that when saloon keepers really want
ed to do men some good they give
them something to eat Thev did
not sell them beer and whisky. They
abandoned their regular business on
that occasion.-Ottawa Herald.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
MARCH 1sr. 1905.

Twenty-seven years ago today Geo.
Baker landed in Wa-Keeney. Twenty
six years ago he bought I. p. Walls
maket. Since that time he has been
in business in Wa-Keeney with the
exec ption of one wear during the four
years he was sheriff of Trego county.
In that time he has bought, killed and
sold 1000 cattle, 5000 hogs, besides
calves and sheep.
He has paid to stockmen and
farmers S15O,OOO for stock for his
market. He is known all over the
western country and ships meat and
lard from Kansas City to California.
He has furnished meat to George S.
Dryer, the noted hotel man of Grain
| field, for twenty-four years. Very few
western towns can claim business re-
| lations between two men for that
length of time
! Baker is still here-'snOt dead yet
and can be found at the old stand
still doing business.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any case.
no matter of how long standing. In
ease and rest. Soc If your druggist
hasn't it send so cents in stamps and
it will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co., ST. Louis, Mo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Here's a problem that comes from
Joplin: Can you solve il? A man
wanted a ticket to Olathe, and had
only a So bill. 1t required SO to get
the ticket. He took the 50 bill to a
pawn shop, pawned it for $1.5O. On
his way back to the depot he met a
friend to whom he sold the pawn
ticket for $3.50. That gave him S3.
Now who's out that dollar?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

DR.. A. E. Woodwork, Dentist of
Ellis, Kansas, assisted by DR.. ]. p.
River will be in Wa-Keeney, March
1St till 18th.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04
From vods.

tby OdldmIty Jdnc-
1t looks and acts like spring.
v. Mallinosky is sowing spring
wheat.
r. Owen was a county seat visitor
on Monday.
Mrs. Ernest Hillman has been suf-
fering with felon for the past two
weeks.
c. Schumann, of Ogallah, visited
his daughter, Mrs. Ernest HiIlman.
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Krisuoff, Mr.. and Mrs
Dick Owens and Mrs. w. ID. Austin
attended the funeral of Mrs. Barbara
Cabak last Saturday at Collyer.
Ralph Horak was in Voda Tuesday.
He said he was going to w. ID. Aus
tins for load of Macaroni wheat.
Last Sunday while KrIstoffs were
away from home some hungry people
entered their house and ate all their
dutch pie. Next time they will stay
at home and watch their pie or else
put card on the door, '.pie all gone".
There was a basket social at the
Neff school house Saturday night. 1t
was out of the ordinary in one respect.
Each girl brought well filled basket,
and instead of selling the basket the
girl stood behind a screen and was sold
to the highest bidder. The girls
brought from 65 cents to S1.0O. Ralph
Horak bought one for dollar and he
says it is the best bargain he ever
struck and he is going to keep her as
she is his property. / see where he is
right. Now if "old kalamity" had
been there the boys would had to
have bid up or he would have got
them all, and they would not get
away, not on your life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

w. E. Saum and family left for
Kansas City, Mo-, on Wednesday
evening, where they will make their
home in the future. Saying that we
regret to lose Mr.. Saum and family as
residents of our city, we express the
sentiment of the entire community.
Mr.. Saum as a lawyer and citizen
had the confidence and esteem of all
our people, while his wife and daugh-
ter will be greatly missed in the so
cial circle and church wOrk.-Hays
News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Wanted-Man and wife without
family TO work on ranch. w. j. Skel-
ton, Wa-Keeney, KanS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Strayed-From my ranch 2-year-old
bay mare, weight about 900 pounds.
Reward will be paid for recovery.
Mrs. Lizzie Krhut, Voda, Kans.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1905-03-04

Baker will pay 5 cents per pound
for good hides until further notice.