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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
LAST MEETING TO-DAY OF
WEDNESDAY MUSICAL CLUB

This was Presidents Day" for the
Wednesday Musical club and the mem-
bers were very pleasantly entertained
this morning at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. James A. Aldrich.
The annual reports were read and
such other business transacted as be-
longs to the annual meeting.
Mrs. Hunley having been elected
musical director and chairman OF pro-
gram committee for the ensuing year.
during her absence from town, tender
ed her resignation, but consented to
become a member of the committee.
Mrs. Watson was elected musical d.
rector and chairman.
At the beginning of the social hour
dainty Gibson cards. with pencils.
few measures chosen from each OF ten
familiar songs. Thirty minutes were
allowed for writing the ten title5-no
"humming" being permitted. Miss
Dale having succeeded in guessing all
correctly was rewarded with a taste
fully framed picture of St Cecilia.
Doughnuts and coffee were served
and each of the club was presented
with a beautiful pink carnation-the
club flower.
The president was rendered rising
vote OF thanks for her hospitality and
the happy close of successful years
Work
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
A NOTABLE EVENT
IN LODGE CIRCLES

The entertainment given Thursday
in Elks' hall by Couer de Leon lodge,
No. rs. Knights of Pythias. was a no.
table one in fraternal circles and was
attended by over goo Pythians, Invi-
taions had been sent out by the local
lodge to the organizations in Victor.
Cripple Creek, Florence and Coal
Greek. and in every instance accepted.
The chief interest of the evening
centered in the initiation of nine cam
didates into the third degree. or rank
of knight. The work was In turn ex-
emplified upon a class of thre cantii-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
Was Wasting Away.

Il had been troubled with kidney
Robert R. Watts OF Salem. Mo Il lost
flesh and never felt well and doctored
with leading physicians and tried all
remedies suggested without relief FL
nally | tried Foley's Kidney Cure and
less than two bottles completely cured
me and | am now suud and we'll"
During the summer kidney irregulari-
ties are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated. Attend
TO the kidneys at once by using Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure. The Palace Drug
Store.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02

Our little boy had eczema for Ave
years." writes n. A. Adams. Henrietta.
Pa. Two OF our hong doctors said
the case was hopeless. his lungs being
affected. We then employed other doc
tors, but no benefit resulted BY chance
we read about Electric Bitters: bought
a bottle and soon noticed improve
mont We continued this medicine un-
III several bottles were used, when our
boy was completely cured" Best of
NIL blood medicines and body building
health tonics. Guaranteed at Hunter
Palmer's drug store.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02

dates by teams from Cripple Creek.
Florence, and Coal Creek.
At late hour a bountiful lunch
was served under the supervision of
". H. May.
Cceur de Leon lodge has received
large accession of new members
during the past few months and now
nas a membership of over 140, which
entities the lodge to three representa-
tives to the grand lodge. which meets
this year at Fort Collins in August.
1t is generally conceded that this
revival of Pythian interest and conse-
quent increase in membership is due
very largely TO the untiring efforts of
Chancellor Commander Harry " Will
hanson. who is now serving his sec
ond consecutive term in that capacity
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
CONTEST
CLOSED THURSDAY NIGHT

The regular meeting OF Harmony
Rebekah lodge, No Sc, Thursday even
ing, was a very interesting one 10 all
members present, as ii was the close
OF the contest which has been in pro-
gress during the last couple Of
months. It was Captain Durant's
evening to entertain. The first mum
ber on their program was a dialogue
by a number OF old Maids and
Bachs." a double quartet followed.
and then dialogue by all the mem
bers OF the Green side. entitled.
The SchcoI. Rehearsal for the Exhi-
bition.9 in which Mother Goose rhymes
we're recited s1d songs sung by the
primary class The next number was
a dialogue by number OF laIes, en-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
s.Taat's a year ahead of time

-. That's year ahead of time 1
remarked.
well. you see.' he added, those
fellows up in the cut are going to give
us at Gatun the race of our lives. 1
believe they're trying to finish the cut
before we can complete the Gatun dam
and locks. But we'll fool EN-"
Mr.. Webster on his trip to the 18TH
mus accompanied Alfred Patek, for
the past seven years managing editor
OF the Denver Post and Times. and a
Journalist of national distinction. Mr..
Patek will be in this city in about a
week to tell of What Newspaper
Man Saw in Panama" his lecture be-
ing, illustrated with fifteen moving
pictures, the first ever taken on the
isthmus, and large number of stere-
opticon pictures
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
FAREWELL RECEPTION WAS
4 PLEASANT AFFAIR

A farewell gathering OF the men,
bers of Trinity English Lutheran
church and their friends was held at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Honeck. SIC Cooper avenue. Tuesday
evening. for Rev and Mrs. 7. p. Skov-
gard. who are to leave here shortly
for lincoln, Neb. There was large
number of people present and the oc-
casion was an unusually pleasant one
from social point of view. the only
regret being occasioned by the thought
of the prospective departure OF the
guests of honor for another field OF
labor.
Refreshments were served and Rev
and Mrs. Skovgard were presented
with q sum of money in recognition
of the high esteem In which they are
held by the people of Canon City and
the hope was expressed that the fu-
ture might have for them oaiy happi-
ness and prosperity. Rev. and Mrs.
Skovgard will leave here ON Friday.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
A Popular Club,

Six of the most popular girls In the
Washington school have organized an
s. s. G. club They met at the home
of Miss Bessie Bash, Friday evening.
and elected these officers:
Presldent-Nettie Maddox.
Vice President-Dorothy Watson.
Secrctary--Merle McLain.
Assistant Secretnry--Bessie Bash.
Treasurer-Lena Hodgin.
Assistant Treasurer-Mine Munroe.
The club meets every Friday after
noon and the girls are planning for
some Jolly good times . little later on.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
FRIENDS IN COUNCIL
CLOSE THE SEASON

/ The Friends In Council held its last
meeting for the present year in the
pariors of the Strathmore hotel. FRI
day afternoon. Annual reports were
read and accepted, after which the re-
firing president. Mrs. Clearinghouse.
with apt words. presented to Mrs.
Marr. the incoming president. the gav-
ell, which was accepted in the pleasing.
characteristic way of the speaker. Aft
er roll call the club adjourned to the
hotel dining room. where the annual
banquet was served. The long table
was appropriately and tasetfuily dec
GRATED in smllax and pansies, the club
flower. Each place card also bore n
pansy. the artistic thought of Mrs.
Beechcr. club member. An eight
oughly enjoyed by the fifty guests. 4
literary feast followed. the toasts be-
ing especially happy and cheerful.
Mrs. Clearinghouse presided as toast
mistress. The toasts were as follows:
"Retrospectiou." Mrs. Clearinghouse.
"our Hobbies" Mrs Twitchell
'Thc Seven Ages OF Woman" Mrs.
Hardy
"woman's Clubs. East and West"
Mrs Waldo.
Happy Moods" Mrs. Cowan-
"why Worryg" Mrs. Eldred.
Prospective Mrs. MARI
At the close of the banquet each
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
War Against Consumption.

All nations are endeavoring to check
the ravages of consumption, the white
plague" that claims so many victims
each year. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs and colds perfectly and
you are in no danger of consumption.
Do not risk your health by taking some
unknown preparation when Foley's
Honey and Tar is safe and certain in
results, Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tar and insist upon having it. The
Palace Drug Store.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02

They wonder II ~ wears . slEirt. or
dons sarb Of sternsr style. can she
keep. house or make . pie? Look at
her we'll. then wait awhile. But we
who know her lover her we'll, she who
tolls for US soon and late. the loving
mother, faithful wife. and honored
leader OF our state" Our Honored
Guest" Mrs. Hungerford.
THE mother looked at her stalwart
son, and sighed and sighed again.
I'm afraid he'll be killed in the foot
ball game. or baseball his finger will
lame Better the lad should his
chances take on diamond OF grid-iron
field, and grow up clean from the
deadly weed and the bowl that much
evil doth make" Athletic a Farce
in Temperance Education" Prof. Err
win.
"Our Staunchest Helper-the Tenn
perance Press of Canon" Mr. H. NJ.
Mingay.
and kline, under skies that were cloudy
and dim, boy entered the world and
for a long time knew naught of his
chances OF fame. He travelled afar
and at last settled down in cline
that was sunny and dry. but he wanted
IL drier and so took a fiier and went in
as the town mayor so high. So here's
to our mayor. from Denmark he came.
and we hope Canon City will add to
his fame Our Civic Leaders, Mrs.
A. H. Seely.
Canon Beautiful" Mrs. Cannon.
Did you ever see sheep jumping
over a wall7 They follow leader you
see. Well, We had leader, a mighty
good pleader. who has led us to sure
victory. "A Successful Campaign"
Mr. C. F. Pressey.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
ENTERTAINED MANY
LADIES At LUNCHEON

Mrs. Charles r. McLain of 900
Greenwood avenue was hostess at a
very elaborate o'clock luncheon
Wednesday afternoon at which more
than forty ladies were present, The
dining room was beautifully decorated
for the occasion and the menu was of
the most appetizing character. 1t WAS
one of the most pretenuous and sue
cessful social functions that has taken
place for some time.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
Rest For Women and Children.

On account OF Its mild action and
Pleasant taste, Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup is especially recommended for
women and children. 1t does not nau-
seate or grips like pills and ordinary
cathartics. Or,no Laxative Fruit Sy-
rup aids digestion and stimulates the
liver and bowels without irritating
them. Remember the name. Orino. and
refuse substitutes. The Palace Drug
store.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The Canon City High School Alumni
Association met with the president.
Miss Crete Chapson, Thursday evening
and chose new officers for The coming
year The new officers are:
Katherine Coolbaugh.
Vice President-G Garth Duell
Secretary and Observation-Disclosures
Granger.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
YE0MEN HAD SOCIAL
TINE FRIDAY NIGHT

At the close of the regular session
of Canon Homestead Brotherhood of
American Yeomen, Friday night. the
Thompson Cooke is the head. served
hot veal loaf, bread and butter, coffee.
etc There was a large attendance of
members and the occasion was one of
great enjoyment to all.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02

10 be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it if you
keep your bowels regular with DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Their action is
so gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint.
Guaranteed By Hunter Palmer, drug
gist. 25c. Try them.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
Here Is a Bargain

will sell my fruit ranch on
Greydene avenue, East Canon. con-
sisting of SIS acres: Sc apple and
pear. aio cherries. some plum.
gooseberries. raspberries. 200 cur
rants, besides 2.Soo hills OF aspara-
gus: house with nine rooms. bath
and pantry. Terms. 5000 cash:
balance subject to mortgaSs OF
5000. bearing per cent making
an 5000 place for 5000. TAis
place must b sold By July 1sl
A. HURLDUR3.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02

There are men in every community
who are Just on the verge OF genius;
who always fail by y small margin to
get into the big limelight. Some crook
in their brains keeps them down. Very
often these men become discouraged.
and are worse on than II thsy vesO
not 20 smart: tAsy too oftsa taks -
stimulAAts.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
The New Pure Food and Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs. colds
and lung troubles is not affected by
the National Pure Food and Drug law
as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and We recommend it
adults. The Palace Drug Store.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02


Ladies' Aid Society" The closing
number was the following goodnight
song. which was original with one of
the members, and was sung by all the
members OF Captain Durant's side.
During the singing of the last verse
the members marched. forming the
Three Links"
Good bye dear Captain Thomas
And your faithful working band, =
We've come to say farewell to all,
AS you will understand.
Tonight our work is ended.
And we walt with anxious heart,
To hear the Judge pronounce the words
Thatil cause sudden start
We hope we've won the honors bright
With truthful honesty:
We hope you've won the same as We.
san that could never be.
Wen entertain you royalty,
X that must be our fate;
Well expect the same from you
Wen eat al any rate
Farewell, dear sisters, brave and true,
And brothers, great and strong,
We cannot linger longer here
So We viii move along.
Goodnight our orders triple chain,
Keep ever strong and bright,
Each evil act and thought restrain.
Goodnight. dear ones, goodnight
After the completion of the program
four visiting members were appointed
as judges and brought in the decision
of a victory for Captain Durant's, or
the Green" side, in consequence of
which the Pink" side will furnish
banquet to the victors next Thursday
evening The contest has been
friendly one in every respect and has
been medium in developing the So
ciai relations of all the members.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-05-02
The Pink of
Perfection

In Wall Paper sto be seen at Thomp-
sons. II. as hardly seems possible at
this writing, there should be further
Improvement, that. also. will be found
here. In other words. we always have
the best that's going In interior deco
rations. You know. of course. we do
Wall Paper hanging.
Thompson Wall Paper &
Paint Co.
rs Main Street
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Gets Evidence in Mackiin Case.

Oklahoma City, Feb. 13.-John Aber.
nathy, United States marshal, was in
the city gathering additional evidence
to be used in connection with the mys-
FERROUS shooting OF Captain Edgar
Macklin at Fort Reno several weeks
ago. He stated that evidence of a
startling nature WIS now being OBJ
tanned. Alternately has just returned
from Colorado, where he had a confer.
enc with lima Andrews, who is ac-
cused Of having some knowledge Of
TIE shooting, and Alternately has ar,
ranged for e%xtradition papers and will
bring Andrews back to Oklahoma.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

terror TO the hearts OF the officers.
While some Of the seamen held back
the frantic passengers by brute
strength, others we're preparing to
lower the life boats and RATS. Even
before the boats were cut away Cap
tain McVey knew that the list of vic.
tins would be greater than those who
survived. II was a physical impossi-
bility for any except the most hard
ened to Withstand the cold, which
turned ears and noses white with the
frost and which so benumbed feet
that both the passengers and members
Of the crew stumbled rather than
walked to the small craft in which
they were to leave the sinking ship.
Shrieks of pain drowned the roar OF
the in.rushing water. Despite he ex'
listing pandemonium, the women pas
sengers were placed in l%ifeboats. the
male passengers and the crew select
ing the unprotected RATS as their
places of refuge.
Captain McVey ordered all lifeboats
and RATS cut away and set his own
boat adrift just as the vessel became
submerged.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
BINGER HERMANN ON TRIAL
Charged With Conspiracy to Defraud
the Government.

Washington, Feb. 13.-The trial OF
Representative Binger Hermann of
Oregon, who was indicted for
conspiracy to defraud the government
while commissioner or the general
land Office, was begun in the criminal
court of the District Of Columbia.
The specific charge against Mr.. Her.
nan is that while commissioners of
the land office he destroyed certain
letter press copy records in his Office.
The defendant will be represented by
his s%on-in-law, Prescott Gattley, and
A. S. WOrthington. The governments
side Of the case will he looked after
by District Attorney Baker and AS
sistant District Attorney Atkins. The
panel was exhausted in an effort to
secure a jury and a special panel was
summoned.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
BAILEY FURNISHES CLIMAX
Texas Senator in inquiry Declares "AIi
This PrattIe Is a Lie"

Austin, Tex, Feb. 13.-Declaring
"all this prattle is a lie" and urging
that the committee interpose and
stop these insults offered, Uaited
States Senator Joseph w. Bailey
brought to a climax an exciting ses-
sion of the legislative committee in
vestigating charges against Bailey,
filed by Representative Cooke.
This was in reply to Representative
Cookies request that additional wit.
nessos be summoned, by which he
hoped to prove that Senator Bailey
had borrowed $1,000 OF j. ID. Suggs of
Iron county.
When it was suggested that the
committee leave at once FOR st. Louis,
whore additional testimony Is to be
taken, senator Bailey protested that
he should not be compelled to go over
the country as the principal in al in
~vestigatlon of this nature.
The question Of the nour to which
the committee saould adjourn coming
up, Mr.. Bailey said:
Mr.. Chairman: | have received
three kilograms from senators in the
last three days insisting on my return
to Washington. | understand the DO
minican treaty is coming up, wher
every vote is needed. / have not
cared to infict my worries on the com
mittee, but my wife has been i'll ir
Washington for some time and it looks
like an infamous delay to keep M
here from day to day while the investi
cation is permitted to drag along.
do not wish to appear to be discount
eous, but unless more haste is made
shall take my hat and leave. Nou
witnesses only have been heard sine,
Wednesday and the committee is max
ing no haste as far as is apparent"
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
ORDER COMES TOO LATE
cortelyou Turns Matter or Thaw Testi.
mony over to Attorney General.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Postmaster
General Cortelyou made a statement
about the presidents inquiry as to
whether it was feasible To bar from
the mails newspapers printing the
disgusting particulars" of the Thaw
trial. He said he had turned the mat
ter over to the attorney general and
will discuss the matter later with him.
1t is practically admitted that it Is
too late to do anything that a have
a bearing on the publication of the
Thaw trial. The difficulty of making
any fixed regulation is also recognized.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

of self-importance, he was much inn
proved. The improvement yes gro
gressive. This testimony was brought
out IN line with the contention Of the
defense that while Thaw was insane
prior to and at tie time and immedi-
ately subsequent to the homicide, he
has improved to a sound condition of
mentality on the removal OF the cause
OF stress.
1t may be that Mr.. Delmas may re-
call Mrs. Thaw. The defense has 9TH
err alicuiets. however, who may be
called 81 testify.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
STOCK SUFFERS SEVERELY
Cattlemen in Northwest Nebraska
Lose Heavily.

Lincoln, Feb. 7.-Cattlemen from
the sandhill country OF northwest Ne
braska. where live stock is the chief
industry, say that heavy losses have
been sustained because of the long
continued severe weather. Beginning
as early as October, it was necessary
to feed hay, the ranges being covered.
A little later a heavy sleet storm
covered the range grass. and with the
snow that followed, all kinds of stock
have suffered severely from cold and
hunger.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
NEBRASKA TWo.cENT FARE BILL
Measure Fixing Passenger Rates Intro
duced in House.

Lincoln, Feb. I'm the house a bill
was introduced providing a 2-cent
fare on railways for persons over
twelve years and / cent under that
age, with a scent minimum fare and
200 pounds limitation of baggage.
The house disposed OF anti-Christian
Science legislation by killing two
bills which made it illegal to practice
Christian Science healing in the abb
sence of a regular physicians license.
A similar senate bill had already been
indefinitely postponed.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Good For Evil.

There are some people who turn
gray, but do not grow hoary; whose
faces are furrowed, but not wrinkled;
whose hearts are sOrely wounded In
many places. but are not dead. There
Is II youth that bids defiance to old age,
and there il n kindness which laughs
ut the worlds usage. These are they
who have returned good for evil. Whom
the gods love die young, and they die
young because they never grow DID,
Selected.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
SUES SHELDON FOR HOUSE RENT
Attorney General Thompson Begins
Suit at Governors Request.

Lincoln. Feb. 9.-Attorney General
Thompson began suit in the N.Dreme
court against Governor Sheldoa 10 col
lect. in behalf of the state of Nebras-
ka, 500 house rent for use of the
executive mansion for the month OF
January. The suit is begun at Gov
ernor Sheldon's request to settle the
question Of the validity of a law
passed fourteen years ago providing
an official residence for the governor.
The law is seemingly In violation of
the constitution, which says the gov
ernor shall accept no emoluments
other than his salary. Four preceding
governors have occupied the mansion
without the question being raised.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Adams Trial In Idaho.

Wallace. Ida, Feb. 13.-The second
day Of the Steve Adams murder trial
ended without n jury being secured.
When the first panel was exhausted
the defense demanded that the names
Of n new panel be drawn from the
box, and opposed the drawing by any
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Vegetable Packers at Buffalo.

Buffalo, Feb. l3.-Thc national con
vention of fruit and vegetable packers
and allied associations met here. May.
or Adam delivered an address of vel.
come. About 200 delegates have ar.
rived and nearly as many more are ex
pected.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup contain.
tanning Honey and Tar is especially
appropriate for children, no opiates or
poisons of any character, conforms to
the provisions of the National Pure
Food and Drug Law. June 80. 1906
For Group, Whooping Cough, etc. 1t
expels Coughs and Colds by gently
moving IL e bowels. Guaranteed. Sold
by Henry Cooks drug store.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Two.cent Fare Bill Passes Iowa House

Des Moines, Feb. l@,-Iowa's 2-cent
fare measure passed the house by a
vote of l06 to O.. The publication
clause was stricken out SO that if it
passes the senate in a similar man
ner the measure will become a law
July 4. Cheers greeted the passage of
the measure in the house.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
SHORTAGE of $4,000,

New Britain, Conn. heu. ia
high officer Of the Savings Bank Of
New Britain states that there is a big
shortage in the accounts OF William
+. Walker, the missing treasurer Of
the bank, and that the banks own Of
ficers mp to noo had discovered a
shortage of $l5O, 900.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
luane sovd Quits Office.

Lincoln, Feb. Judge Boyd, who
was elected to congress from the
Third district last fall, filed his resig-
nation as district judge with Governor
Sheldon.