CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1906-12-06
CANON PEOPLE ENJOYED
THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Day was very gener-
lilly observed in Canon City, and tur-
sey dinners with plum pudding and
heir concomitants were the rule. The
weather was delightful and many peo-
le picnicked in the hills or drove into
he country to enjoy the balmy at
mosphere and a ride over the smooth
nd almost dustless roads, returning
to town in time for dinner at the
Strathmore hotel or to dine privately
with their friends.
The annual Thanksgiving service
was held at the First Presbyterian
church, and it was filled with throng
of worshippers. The service was
lnion one and was participated in by
all of the evangelical churches, the
pastors of the various congregations
ccupying seats on the platform. The
music was of a special character and
was greatly enjoyed by the large audi
ence, which Joined heartily in the
congregational singing. A feature of
he program was vocal solo by Mrs.
Iunley.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
r. P. Skovgard, pastor of Trinity
lutheran church, and was a mastery
'iscourse.
He pointed out some of the more
ialient reasons why the American
people should be thankful and why
hey should be grateful to Him who
oldeth the nations in the hollow of
his hand.
1t is not population, material achi-
.vement nor excessive wealth that
makes a nation great. 1t is rather in
is churches, schools, patriotism and
fear of God that makes people so
strong.
Although there has been charges of
graft, Doodle and dishonesty in high
places this year of grace 1906 has
been the best since human history
began.
At the close of the discourse col
lection was taken up for the Associa-
ted Charities, Rev A. w. Henderson,
who is member of the board, making
a strong appeal for a liberal contri-
button.
Few people, declared Rev. Hem
derson, "know how much of real good
is done by the Associated Charities in
Canon City"
In conformity with a long estab-
lished custom, Thanksgiving Day was
celebrated at the penitentiary on
Thursday by cessation of work OF all
kinds and the six hundred prisoners
within its walls were given holiday
There was special religious service
in the prison chapel at 1890 in the
morning, at which Rev. ]. T. Thomas
delivered discourse on "Samson's
Riddle" and at which the male quar-
tette of the choir of the First Presby-
terian church rendered several selec-
tions.
At 1925 big dinner was served to
the convicts, and the feast lasted more
LIldu an UOur. Nearly l,0uU pOuIOB OIL
pork, roasted brown and served with
and brown gravy, were con-
while such rarities as butter,
milk and sugar were allawed to the
prisoners for their bread and coffee.
Five thousand warm biscuits had
been prepared, and all were eaten,
besides 300 mince pies and other deli
cacies Pickles and cider were served
as extras. Warden Cleghorn saw to
it that everybody got his fill.
1t was a day of rest in general at
the prison, even the daily chores being
done away with. Nobody worked but
the cooks, and it was pleasure to
them.
The prison band gave concert dur
ing the afternoon for the entertain
ment of the convicts, who enjoyed the |
greatly. There was no par
dons this Thanksgiving. the governor |
and the warden having decided to
postpone the granting of a pardon un-
til Christmas.