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Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
ARE CNFIDENT OF A
BIG FLOW OF WATER

The Western Land and Water Com
pany, a local corporation. of which
G. r. Civilian is manager, is plan
ming to irrigate a large tract of land
four miles north of town by water
obtained from artesian wells, and to
that end have been at work for sew
|eral weeks. Last Saturday water was
struck at a depth of two hundred and
ninety-eight feet, which at once rose
to within fifty feet of the tap of the
we'll, although at that time the Dako-
ia sandstone, which is the water bear
ing stratum, had not been penetrated
by the drill. 1t is confidently expected
that a flowing we'll will be obtained
within the next forty-eight hours and
that an epoch of productiveness will
have begun for large part of the
arid territory Immediately north of
the city.
The company holds title in fee
simple to a tract of eighty acres of
land where it is now operating, and
has secured Lease for long term
of years upon nearly as much more.
The company expects to sink several
wells If the one upon which Mr.
Civilian is now at work proves to be
a success.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
CANON'S STRAWBERRY CROP
NOT KILLED BY THE SNOW

When the big snow fell. people said,
well this en- Is the strawberry crop
anyway"
But 1t didn't.
On Thursday morning W. II. Will
liams picked almost a crate on his
Cotonweed avenue farm. He brought
to the Record ONCE box of as fine
berries as you ever see in the spring
time.
Mr.. Williams said that last week
his berry patch WAS full of blooms
md green berries. When this is-lnch
now came Saturday he said "goodby"
to the berry crop. but he was sur
orised to find. when the snow melted
n. the berries were as fine as ever
and not hurt in the slightest
He says there is still plenty of
blooms and green berries and IL no
Dad freeze comes h will pick berries
or several days yet
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
EASTERN CAPITAL TO BUILD
FRUIT EvAPORATOR HERE

w. A. Dill of woodside, Delaware.
owner of one OF the largest fruit evap-
Grating plants in the United States,
has written his nephew, D. L. Jump,
that he will build and operate fruit
evaporator in Canon City inferior to
nothing of the kind west of the Miss
issippi river, provided orchardists
here will guarantee him as much as
fifteen hundred tons of windfaIi ap-
Piles and other fruit annually. With
all of the latest labor saving machin-
cry and devices for saving. the fruit
Mr. Dill has been able to do a profit
able business in the east where less
perfectly equipped establishments
have failed 40 make operating expen-
ses. Mr.. Dill says that If the neces-
sary assurances in relation to the
amount of fruit needed are forthcom-
ing he will have one of the completest
evaporators in the country in opera
ton here by the first of July, 1907. 1t
will have a maximum capacity of $50
boxes of dried fruit, Weighing one
hundred pounds each. day. That
some reliable estimate may be made,
fruit growers are requested to report
to Mr.. Jump the amount of wIndfall
apples they have for sale each year.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
HARRISON BUILDING
A TWO-STORy AFFAIR

Henry Harrison has decided to
make the business block now being
erected on Main street between Sixth
and Seventh streets a two-story struc-
ture instead OF one story as originally
planned.
II will have an especially ornate
and attractive frontage and will be
one OF the handsomest commercial
buildings 10 town. In all there will
he four s;g urooms admirably adapt
ed for ne.,hy any kind of mercantile
purpose and. no doubt. tenants will
be found for all of them.
The new block will be an ornament
to the city and a remunerative piece
OF property to its owner.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

A we'll known travelling salesman
for Denver hardware firm was in
town Tuesday and, on being asked
by one of his friends how he found
political conditions in the state, re-
marked that the outlook for the Re
publicans was first-class. I'm fact"
he said, lit is no longer question
OF which party will win. for that
seems to be a foregone conclusion;
but is simply matter of how large
the Republican majority will be-"
The travelling man alluded to is a
resident of Pueblo and was for sew
eral years closely identified with Col
orado politics and is in a position to
form pretty correct estimate of af-
fairs. He expresses the belief that
the Republicans will carry Pueblo
county this year and says there is no
doubt that Chancellor Buchtel will
get a majority of from five to eight
thousand votes in the city of Denver.
MY business" continued the trav-
cling man, takes me into all Of the
fifty-nine counties of the state, and in
all of them I find people satisfied with
the Industrial conditions. and there
will be fewer Democratic votes for
the Democratic ticket on that ac-
count The Republican administra-
ton has restored confidence and has
brought good times to all classes, and
the clamor for change is more hon
ored in the breach than in the OBJ
servance. OF the counties on the
slope the Democrats will carry Grand
by small majority. and possibly one
or two others, but as a rule there is
very little hope for the Democrats
either the western or southern por-
tons Of the state. In my opinion
Buchtel's majority over Adams for
he governorship will be somewhere
in the neighborhood Of eight thousand
votes"
"Yes, sir. this is a Republican year
In Colorado with a vengeance Demo
Gratis are everywhere asking how
many votes Lindsey and Haywood
will get Comparatively few Of them
really expect Alva Adams TO be
elected"
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
The Friends in Council.

The Friends in Council were given
a rare treat at their regular meeting
Friday afternoon. Mrs. MARI. after
conducting the lesson on the second
and third acts OF Julius Caesar, sur
prised the members of the club by in
Producing Miss Goodykoontz, of the
Canon High School faculty, whom she
had engaged to read Antony's GRAFTON
over the dead body of Caesar. II is
always pleasure to listen to Miss
Goodykoontz and her able rendition
of this classic was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present Thirty members an
swered to roll call and four guests
were present. Next week the lesson
will include the third and fourth acts
of Julius Caesar.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
HAVE NOT HEARD
FROM THEM YET

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Shank of 30
North Sixth street have not yet heard
from Rev and Mrs. Cyril Ross. the
latter of whom is their daughter. since
reaching their destination in Korea.
although a message announcing their
arrival at Seoul is expected at almost
any time A letter was received from
Rev. Ross at Hong Kong a few weeks
ago, and it was a satisfaction to the
family here to know that they reached
that port before the recent typhoon
which resulted in such destruction OF
life in the China sea. After attending
the Annual of the Presbyterian mis-
sionaries in Korea at Seoul 1t is the
Intention of Rev. and Mrs. Ross to
proceed to Syun Chyun and resume
the religious work they were COM
PEELED to abandon at the outbreak OF
the Russo-Japanese war two years
ago
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
TEACHERS MEETING NEXT
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The following will be the program
at the Teachers meeting to be held at
the high school building next Satur-
day afternoon:
Genius is the thing we must re-
press in the child before we can make
him amenabie to the four walls and
the seating slots of the modern school
room" Colorado School Journal.
Miss Hubbell.
Current Educational Articles in Maya
zines Mr. Erwin
How to Tell Stories-Introducdo
. Miss Wood
The Purpose of Story Telling in
School -.--.-...--... 49,. MI hyie
Selections OF Stories to Tell.
...... =. ..... Miss Seelye
A Character of the Late Ella -.
.... - Miss Goodykoontz
The South Sea House. Miss Edith Hall
Oxford in the Vacation. .......
... Miss Lueila Hall
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
REV. AND MRS. ]. B. HUXLEY
ENTERTAIN LARGE COMPANY

Rev and Mrs. ]. B. Hunley were
host and hostess at a very delightful
pre-Hallow cen gathering at their
home, corner of Third street and
Rudd avenue, Tuesday night. There
was large company of young people
present and a pleasing literary and
musical program was rendered under
the direction of the members of the
Society of Christian Endeavor of the
Christian church, selections by the
orchestra being especially enjoyed.
The guests, unwilling to leave so
pleasant an environment, remained
until the wee sma' hours. Rev. and
Mrs. Hunley proved themselves to be
charming entertainers and the occa-
sion will long be remembered by those
having the good fortune to be present.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

five members present. The subject
of the lesson was Charles V OF Spain.
led by Mrs. Raynolds
A paper, Spanish Bull Fights" !"
was read by Mrs. c. c. Durkee. fol-
lowed by . description of Mexican
Rockafellow in that country.
A discussion followed relative to
the effect OF national sports in the
formation Of character. 1t was decid-
ed that base ball was the most manly
game of the American people and that
its influence was wholesome SO far
as the moral standard of the nation
was concerned
The meeting of the Club closed with
roll call.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

day night from a three or 4 weeks
trip in the east and south, hi been
called to Washington, D. c con-
nection with the argument the
Kansas-Colorado irrigation case be-
fore the United States Supreme Court.
and to New Orleans as representa-
tive to the Supreme Lodge, Knights of
Pythias.
In relation to the former Mr.. Daw-
son says the case was not called for
. hearing owing to the disinclination
of Chief Justice Fuller to have the
matter brought up until all members
of the Supreme bench were present,
which would be impossible until a
successor had been appointed to JUS
tice Brown, recently retired under the
age limit On account of a misappre-
henslon OF the matter by the clerk of
the Supreme Court the attorneys for
the government as well as for Kansas
and Colorado, were led to believe the
case would be called for a hearing on
Tuesday. October 9Th, and they were
ready to make the argument at that
time. The day previous they called on
Chief Justice Fuller and inquired of
him In regard to the length OF time
each attorney would be allowed to
address the Court, and were informed
by him tha. the case was OF such i'm
portance that II would not be called
until full bench could be assembled
to hear It. The Chief Justice said that
It would be retained at the head of the
docket, and would be given hearing
by the Court at an early date. possibly
In Deceber. although II might not be
called until after the holidays.
Mr.. Dawson and his confreres were
unofhcIally given to understand chat
President Roosevelt would name the
successor To Justice Brown soon after
the assembling of Congress and that
very soon after the confirmation OF his
appointee the case would he taken up
for consideration by the Court The
Kansas-Colorado irrigation case is
recognized by lawyers as being one of
the most important interstate cases
that has been heard by the United
States Supreme Court during the last
twenty years
Mr.. Dawson Rays the recent meeting
of the Supreme Lodge. Knights OF
Pythias. at New Orleans. was of ex-
ceptional interest and far reaching In
its results. There was a revision Of
the law governing the organization
and readjustment OF the endowment
rank or insurance branch OF the order.
The Knights OF PythIas is one of the
strongest OF American fra,ernal or
ganizations. having membership In
excess OF seven hundred thousand.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
The Wednesday Musical Club.

The members of the Wednesday
Musical Club met with Mrs. Aldrich
this week and the following program
was rendered:
Solo, Norwegian Bridal Procession,
(Grieg) Mrs. Aldrich; duet, Good
Night (BendeD Misses Conaway and
Harl: solo. Rhapsodie Hongroise
Q.isxt) Mrs. Truman: duet, Malta
Waltz CDelibes) Misses Dale and Sar-
tor; solo, Salute de Amour (Elgar)
Miss Harl; duet Uinduig) Miss Dale
and Mrs. Stewart
During the month Of November the
club will meet with Mrs. Truman at
|526 College.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
SWALLOWS MAN SAVED HIS
APPLE CROP FROM THE FREEZE

During the recent storm which play
ed havoc with the apple crop through
out the state, ]. C. Todd, proprietor of
the Red Apple ranch at Swallows, hit
upon novel plan which saved his
entire crop, while the fruit growers in
his neighborhood lost all the fruit
which had not been picked. For the
experiment in similar cases Mr.. Todd
explained how he saved his crop. He
said.
"I had three men at work picking
apples on the day before the storm
came. That night eighteen inches OF
snow fell. and the next morning was
freezing.
"In the papers l read the weather
forecast, which said we were to have
continued cold and freezing. 1t would
have required 100 men to pick the
apples OFF the trees that day, and l de-
cided to run no chances with the
weather. l instructed my men to
shake ali the apples of the trees into
tne SHo"s AutN we're diAoWSu "
remain there until the snow had melt
ed. The snow acted as good cushion
for the falling apples. They sank deep
enough to be entirely covered, and the
snow further acted as protection
against the increased cold.
when the snow had melted I found
my apples In first class condition, alb
solutely' without bruise and ready to
be placed into the boxes. As they say
in Missouri. 1t was a sight on earth
to see the apples on the ground after
the snow had disappeared. They came
out as bright and fresh as new coin.
My ranch yielded 1000 boxes, and
on account OF the general destruction
l will get a good price for them"
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
POsTOrrICR BUSINESS
SHOWS Rig GAIN

The calendar year 1906 is destined
to be record breaker IN the amount
OF business done at the Canon City
postof'ice. every month showing sub
stantial gain in receipts over the cor
responding period last year. The -
months ending December 81. 1906. viii
run pretty close to $4,000. which will
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
col L1RAD0 WATER SUIT
WILL HI HEARD IN DECEMBER
iders Id e Of the Most important That nas Ever
conas tfore It for Hearing.

be several Thousand dollars in excess
OF any previous year.
The month now drawing TO an end
will show an income from the sale of
stamps, stamped envelopes, stamped
wrappers, box rents, etc, of approxi-
fhately $4,000. In October. 1905, the
revenue from these sources was s1,672
and In October, 1904, it was $1,552.
More than any other institution in the
community, the postoffice is an index
of It's commercial conditions and tells
the story of its progress or its decay,
as the case may be.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

and completed course at the Corn
ing High Schools. Moved with her
parents TO Kansas and attended the
Baker University for two years. Hav-
ing prepared herself fully for teach
ing she secured a school and taught
very successfully for five years. TWO
years in the rural schools and three
years in the Mound Valley schools at
Kansas.
In 1890 she came with her parents
to Colorado and located in Colorado
Springs. Attended the Colorado State
Normal for one term, then accepted
position in the city schools of Color
ado Springs and taught one year. Was
elected to a position in the Rocky
Ford schools and taught two years
Merriam.
She and her husband moved to
South Canon in 1896. In 1901 her
husband died leaving her a family of
FIVE to cloth, feed and educate. This
brave little woman, surrounded by
this family of babes and burdened
down by the great sorrow of losing
a loving and lovable husband, did not
finch, did not parcel out her family
on the cold charity of relatives and
friends. BavIng strong faith in her
Heavenly Father she determined to
make her own way, to keep her fam
lily together
She went back to her old profession
of teaching, secured a position in the
South Canon Schools and is now
teaching on her fourth year in the
same grade, and 1t is admitted by all.
both pupils and patrons, that she is
among the very best teachers on the
corps.
of County Superintendent She holds
two first grade certificates issued by
the board of education OF Colorado
Springs. Two first grades, one of the
county of Ell Paso and one from Fre-
mont County.
She has been a student all her life.
She is thoroughly posted on all edu-
cational subjects. She is woman
of good business ability. holding posi-
tons of responsibility in both socie-
Eastern Star. and above all she is a
lady of high moral and Christian char
acter. being an active and consistant
member OF the Baptist church.
Mrs. Merriam is admired and es-
teemed by all who know her. Her
neighbors and patrons are going to
vote for her regardless of party poll
tics. II Is not because she is
widow and has a family to support
that so many are coming to her sup
port. All things being equal that fact
alone should appeal to every family
loving man or woman. but IL is be-
cause they see in her an ideal officer,
one ably qualified and eminently fitted
by education and experience TO NIL
such a responsible position.
She has the mothers love, the
mothers sympathy for children. She
understands the child life. Every pu-
pil in the public schools of Fremont
county would find in her a true and
sympathetic friend-one that would
know and understand their wants and
needs.
The Record unhesitatingly recon-
mends Mrs. Minnie Merriam to you
and asks you to give her your sup
port by your vote. We are sure she
is well qualified for the position and
would give her entire time TO the up
building of our schools. and would be
a pleasant and accomplished officer.
And again 1t would be a simple act
of justice to a brave woman who is
making an honest fight for a living
and the education of her children.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert 8. Fargo have re-
turned to Canon City from their hon
eymoon trip to Hot Springs. South
Dakota. While away Mr.. Fargo en-
joyed some excellent prairie chicken
shooting. fsatAersd game bsing very
abundant In that part Of TIE country
q this season of tAs ysar.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

The Republicans are proud of their
candidate for superintendent OF the
Schools.
Mrs. Minnie Merriam possesses ali
the qualifications needed in the office
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
A FIRE CLAY VEIN
MAY BE DEVELOPED

officials at the penitendary this
morning began a series of tests and
experiments at the western entrance
to the old state ditch tunnel through
the HaGback for the purpose OF ascer-
tanning the commercial value of the
vein OF fire clay penetrated by the
tunnel. II the quality of the clay is
found to be good steps will be taken
to develop IL on an extensive scale.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
MRS. NlERRIiM'S CANDIDACY
APPEALS TO MANY VOTERS

I nj is better educated lady than
Dnany previous superintendents have
been.
She was born in Iowa in 1866. At
tended the public schools of that state
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

Canon City Wenan's Cl1A
The woman's Club met at Elks'
lhall Tuesday aftsrnooa win, thirty
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
MATT LINES, REPUBLICAN
NOMINEE FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Every business
W hat W S a workingCounty with honor
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01
PUEBLO TRAVELLING MAN SAYS
REPUBLICANS WILL CARRY STATE
As He ind Them

Iings recently held in the state and 9
fitting climax to the campaign.
Cañon City record., 1906-11-01

c. c. Dawson returned I
day night from a three or 4
trip in the east and south, h.
called to Washington, d. {
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A Piano for a Vote.
From the Baltimore Sun, November L

Since Mr.. William H. Jackson's now IA
nous interviews politicians from the Eastern
Shore of both parties have been telling OF
incidents of vote buying and selling IN the
First district which are almost incredible and
vet are vouched for by men with regulations
for veracity.
The price of vote in some of the lower
counties it is said has sometimes reached as
high as 500. This WAS. of course, in hot
and close fight and late in the afternoon of
election day. when every vote counted.
When the money ran out, it is said, almost
anything has been given to get the votes.
Horses and cows have frequently been gwen
to men in the district 10 vote, and an incident
in Queen Anne's county was told of piano
being given out Of d parlor as Il bribe 10 ii man
to vote. There have also been times when
clothes off the clothes line, bags of -four and
sets of harness have been dealt out in lieu OF
money.
In big fight, when some mans political
sculp is in danger, it is declared, almost any
thing would be sacrificed to get the votes.
When all The money Was expended other
things would be offered. The voters could
not be gotten 10 the polls unless, as Mr.. Jack.
son said, some '.inducement' was offered
them.
There have been fights in some of the coun
ties where one side had money and the other
side had none. Theu all the ''hoaters,' OF
course, focked to the side with the money,
and the price of vote was cheap, sometimes
going down as low as 81.
The bribery has been so general and has
been looked upon so much as matter Of
course that the men in the district who did moi
sell their votes became hardened to the prac
tice and looked with leniency upon those
methods
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Sunny Side Items.

NOVEMBER 15.-Last Saturday the rabbit
season opened and the report OF the guns was
heard everywhere. Some gunners give good
reports, others come home empty handed.
Our valley farmers are now taking advant
age of the new phone, and are well pleased
with it. Our friend Billy says he would like
to have the phone too, but his wife hasn't
said so yet
David Fl. K. Leppo, of Hanover, spent a
few days with his son Franklin.
Lottie and Nellie Sholl, who have been
sick with tonsilitis, are fast improving under
the care of Dr. Wetzel, of Union Mills.
John Sholl killed porker for the Union
Mills market.
Albert Leese raised red beet on his farm
weighing 81 pounds.
J. D. Sholl shot another large chicken hawk
that measured feet inches from tip to tip
of wings.
Annie Hess visited her parents, A. j. Hess.
on Sunday afternoon.
The Charles Matthias Threshing Company
is busy threshing for our farmers. VIM. E..
Warner, the manager, says they are pushed
up with threshing.
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NUTIJS-CRIRFORD.
Dropped Dead at Dinner Table.

J. A. Benedict, aged about 50 years. OF
Chambersburg, Pa, who made his business as
collector Of bad bills, dropped dead at Mrs.
LOokingbiifs boarding house. at Union
Bridge, last Friday dinner. Mr.. Benedict was
sitting at the table eating his dinner. After he
WAS through he picked up cup OF coffee and
started TO drink. bat he choked III doing so.
set the cup down, aud then fell from the
chair 10 the floor unconscious. physician
was hurredly summoned but the man expired
before the doctor arrived.
The doctor, after an examination, pronounced
his death from heart failure. Mr.. Benedict
came to Union Bridge Wednesday of last week
to look up some collections that he had to
make and also look after some business for
himself in that city. He wa, IN THIS city two
weeks and secured some work in his line from
the different business people. going from here
to Union Bridge. His remains were prepared
for burial and sent TO Chambersburg Oh Sat.
urday morning. Funeral services Were held
on Monday afternoon last al o clock, inter
ment private in Cedar Grove cemetery. Mr..
Benedict was born in Peters township, Pa,
January Is. 1855, the youngest son OF jacob
and Mary NJ. (Kiefer) Benedict. He wa
educated in the public schools and Shippens-
burg normal school. For years ne taught
school, For several terms he had charge OF
the New Baltimore school. In November,
1884, he was elected clerk Of the courts and
in 1877 was re elected. He WAS All intelligent,
genial, wholesouled man and had numerous
friends in Franklin county.
The remains were taken to the depot at
Union Bridge and put upon a track TO wait
for the train to take them to Chambersburg, but
in some way the rough box was 100 close to
the track, and as the engine passed, it struck
the rough box knocking it from the truck TO
the platform, bursting the box open aud also
cracking the casket very badly and smashing
the glass