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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

r. Gwilllm & Sons. under which they
offered to furnish the city Of Canon
City all the water It required for a
period OF twenty years from their ar
tesian wells at Chandler at four cents
per thousand gallons, delivered In the
city mains. In q supplementary state
ment Messrs. Gwillim & Sons with
drew their former proposition to sell
to the city their artesian ground and
water rights at Chandler for the sum
Of 100000. In their last proposition
they bind themselves to furnish a
minimum daily supply OF not less
than 900 900 gallons; that the guam
tity shall be suficient at all times and
OF the very best quality; to have the
water ready to empty into the city
mains within six months after the
franchise is granted: also to sell to
the city. II required, all Of their hold
ings at Chandler. including all real
estate, at any time during the period
covered by the franchise. at a price
to be determined by q board Of ap-
praisers. The matter was referred to
the water committee for consideration.
The matter OF a strict enforcement
Of the ordinance relating to building
permits was brought up for discussion
and a decision reached that hereafter
there must be an absolute compliance
with Its provisions. The city marshal
was ordered to see that there was no
infractions OF the building ordinance
In the future. II was proposed that
the once of building inspector be
created, but nothing definite was done.
the matter being left with the build
ing committee. .aa.
A proposition to widen the east en-
trance to the alley between Seventh
and Eighth streets and Haxel and Col
leUe avenues was discussed and re-
ferred to the street, alley and bridge
committee for Investigation.
On motion the city clerk was EN-
powsrsd 10 employ SteoogfasAsr
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04
Continued on Page Four.)

Florence and Coal Creek, in the dis
tribution of money and supplies among
the destitute. and that a petition be
presented by the committee to the
board of county commissioners and the
city council of Canon City. asking each
of them to make an appropriation OF
$1,000 for furthering the relief work
at Coal Greek. The committee, which
consists of Judge Jas. L. Cooper. w.
E Galley, Richard Houle, Henry L.
White and George r. Cassidy. was al
so instructed to petition the village
council of South Canon to make an
appropriation as 1t felt able to assist
in the relief work at Coal Greek.
While the motives that prompt the
generosity Of the people OF Canon City
to help the neighbors at Coal Creek
are humanitarian they should not for
get the material side Of the question.
The people of Coal Creek have always
been liberal with Canon City in the
distribution Of its trade and In this
hour OF their diatrsss We should not
ignore the claims they have upoa N
In business way.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

About the first coal mining in the
state, certainly the FIRST In Fremont
county, took place at Coal Creek.
Just when It was begun is a little dif-
ficult to ascertain, but some time
during the early years OF the Civil
war. perhaps as early as 1869. Joseph
T. Musser discovered coal there. and
for several years engaged In mining
II on a small scale, hauling his pro-
duct to Denver by OF team, where he
had no trouble in disposing of It at a
remunerative price, as 1t was the only
fuel OF the kind to be had there at
that time.
After having worked the property
for eight or nine years. Mr.. Musser
sold his holdings to the Colorado Coal
company, the predecessor of the Col
orado Fuel and Iron company, which
has worked the property from that
day to this. After Mr.. Musser sold
out he purchased q large tract Of land
southwest OF Coal Creek, which he
fenced up and which led to his mur-
der by John Hayes. The latter owned
a large number of cattle and In con-
sequence OF a dispute between Mr..
Musser and Hayes over the right OF
the former to enclose the property,
Hayes shot him dead. He was con-
victed OF murder and sentenced to the
penitentiAry for . term Of fifteen
years.. He served out his sentence
and was discharged. but whether he
remained here on 6slng given his lib
erty We have not bssa able 10 iearn.
Coal Creek was 1o1sAiaAing cAnD
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

Judge Jas. L. Cooper and Geo. r.
Cassidy. members Of the general re-
lief committee appoiated at = mass
UsetinG Of citisens held In the dis
<tfict court room Monday morning.
under the auspices Of the Merchants
Association. were present at the ses-
sion Of the city council Monday night
and asked that the sum OF $1,000
be appropriated from the city treas
<y to assist in relieving the suffer
inA and destitution caused by the re-
cent disastrous fire at Coal Creek. II
was unanimously agreed that some
thing ought to be done and done
quickly, and II was voted to authorize
Mayor Seely and the city clerk to
draw q warrant for $1,000 on the
miscellaneous fund and place 1t In
the hands OF the street, alley and
bridge committee to be expended for
the purposes Indicated. The COM
mittee alluded to is composed OF
Aldermen Linkins. Reeves and Boyle,
and It was instructed to purchase
such articles OF merchandise for dis
tribution among the people Of Coal
Creek a. would be most useful to
them In their necessities. The COM
mittse will act In conjunction and
under the direction Of those In charge
Of the relief work at Coal Greek. A
warrant was drawn for the money to-
day and It 10 now available for use.
r. Il. Thomas, representing the
Canon City Automobile Club. appeared
before the council. and on behalf OF
that organlsation asked that the con-
crete crossings ON Main street Be
improved by cutting on their slopins
edges and nlhng In the space thus
created with Stag and earth. The re-
guest was referred to the committee
on streets, alleys and bridges. with
instruction 10 Investigate the advis-
ability OF such . course and report
= the next meeting OF the council.
= A pruDo0lt3oa was sabaattsd b. Q.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04
LOCAL GAS COMPANY OUT
OF THE RECEIVERS HANDS

The Canon City Gas company, of
which DR.. Herbert A. Black of Pueblo
owns a controlling interest. was taken
out of the hands Of the receiver by a
decree Of the court a few days ago
and a reorganization of its affairs ef-
fected under the name of the Canon
Gas company. DR.. Black and Alva
Adams, jr.. attorney for the company,
were here on business connected with
the new organization Tuesday evening,
There will be no change at this end
OF the line, and W. E. Fullagar will
continue to act in the capacity of
manager. The company has been in
the receivers hands since 1904.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

were early to look after the needs of
all.
Other assistance will be needed and
appreciated.
Robt Tyson is the Mayor and heads
the relief committee. The members
Of the city council comprise the COM
mittee.
They are:
Richard Husband.
| ]. W. Tyson.
| w. ]. Morgan.
Nose Fennell
Tony Massaro.
Tony Varradi.
| VIM Howell is the marshal and city
clerk and he was kept busy with a
few assistants protecting property
that was saved from the fire.
| J. J. Mellor, the postmaster, saved
the valuables from the office. He got
new set of supplies from the Rock
vale Office and was ready to open up
the postoffice in the school building
for business Monday morning.
The Future.
The future is not bright for Coal
Creek Mostly the people who say
anything about it think that the town
will not be rebuilt, any way in the
same place of any size.
The mine is good one, employing
probably 200 men. But the town was
built up when the mine was much
| larger. At one time the mines here
had a pay roll of 100000 a month.
Then the mine shaft was right down
| by the town. Now it is some distance
south.
The Colorado Supply company will
probably move its store building now
at Fremont the Bear Gulch mine) over
to Coal Creek and it will probably be
located near the mine
Property on Main street was not Of
recent years of great value, .but If the
town is not rebuilt or if it is moved
| it will of course be of no value what
ever. And those who owned Main
street property have seen it go up
in flames, total loss, buildings and
real estate alike.
At the session of the board OF coun-
" commissioners Monday morning the
sum of $500 was appropriated from
the public funds for the relief of the
suffering and destitute people of Coal
Creek, who lost all they had in the
disastrous fire of Saturday afternoon.
The money will be available at once,
and will probably do as much good as
twice that amount would ten days
from now. Help in such cases must
be prompt IL the greatest good is to
be done. The appeal of the stricken
people of Coal Creek for help should
meet with an immediate and generous
response from all parts of the county.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

Royal Gorge Chautauqua is to be held.
The usual monthly reports We're
made and the regular bills allowed,
after which the council adjourned till
Monday evening, July 18th.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04
CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIA1ES
$1,000 FOR FIRE SUFFERERS

O. Million Gallons and More Of Water Dav for
Four Cents Q to Chandler Wells
Appraised Valuation.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

7unty Visited Coal
lctica11y Destroying
.oss Will Ron About
of the Bui1ding of

yn this way to the old mine, and
three blocks in the other direction.
1 The space covered is equal TO about
IL or Is city blocks. The burned dis
trict includes every business house.
every church, every lodge room and
most OF the residences OF the town.
All that remains is a little newer
residence section between the school
house and the present mine shaft in
the extreme south side of the town,
and few houses scattering about the
outskirts.
II is estimated that the money loss
will run from s175,0oo TO 100000.
The loss ic practically complete.
There was very little insurance on
account of the high insurance rates.
The rates had been from Az to per
cent
The loss falls hard on a lot of hard
working people. many losing every
thing they had in the world.
Altogether one hundred and two
buildings were burned.
The larger LOSSES were hurriedly
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04

The Record once can furnish en-
graved calling cards promptly.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04
RELIEF,

II goes without saying that relief
under such conditions was badly
needed and quick.
The city council, under the leader
ship of Mayor Tyson, formed itself
into a relief committee.
There wasn't much needed Satur-
day night for the people were up all
night watching what little of the town
that was left unburned.
But Sunday the needs became fully
understood.
The school house was opened up as
a base OF supplies and all who called
were fed and cared for. All day Sun
day cheese sandwiches was the chief
item on the bill OF fare for many,
though there was plenty of this staple
Florence being near was quick to
the rescue. Saturday night Florence
citizens clubbed together and sent up
several hundred dollars worth OF sup
plies, which was certainly a great
help.
The Florence Elks and other lodges
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1907-07-04
Coal Creek Wiped Out
By a Disastrous Fire

Mr.. McNulty.
Joe Merino.
Dominic Folgeli.
Chas. Courari.
Joe Dinerdo.
Max Morganstine.
Ben Lippis.
Chas. Valdige.
Richard Husband, ST
Richard Husband, jr.
John Gay.
Mrs. David Jones.
Joseph Coona
Thomas Lloyd.
John Ross.
Mike Fabrizio.
Thomas Evans.
Charles Cowan.
Frank Di Palm.
John Reece.
Dan Williams.
John H. Green.
Archer Carpone.
Joe Dato.
Tony Barrado.
Robt. Gray.
Henry Scots.
Tony Morganstine.
Cure Del Duke.
David G. Davis.
DR.. Eddy.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Quarterly Conference
TransaCts Business

The fourth quarterly conference OF Inc
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church
was held Tuesday evening Of last week
in the chapel, at the corner Of Jackson
and Pierce streets. The Rev. II. r.
Naylor d. d, presiding elder Of Wash
ington district, presided, and the Rev
Charles O. Isaac. pastor of the church,
submitted a statistical report Of Ana
costa church. covering the ten-year
period from 1897 to 1907 during which he
has been in charge.
The conference passed a resolution
calling for the return Of Pastor Isaac
for his eleventh consecutive term. A
vote of thanks was rendered Dr.. Naylor.
who retires as presiding elder. Thanks
were also voted to Daniel c. SmithsOn.
the church chorister; Arthur b. Suit. the
recording steward, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Nelson, organist. Delegates were ap-
pointed to the Methodist Unicn as fol-
lows: James W Barse, James T. Simp-
son, and Charles p. Sherzer. Delegates
to the laymen's conference, at the Ralti-
more annual conference, as follows.
James H Douy. Arthur B. Suit. George
O. watson. George W. King. jr.. and
Charles F. Linger.
The following were elected to the
board of stewards: Arthur B. Suit. re-
cording steward: James II. Douy. dis
trict steward; James II. Smith. George
w. King. John Z. Fort, Charles f.
Linger. II. w. Emo. J. T. Hardy, j. l..
Padgett, John Smith, and Frank Barse.
Elections for the board Of trustees re-
suited as follows: Charles p. Sherzer.
president; George o. Watson, Samuel r.
Campbell. II. S. Mclineaux. James w.
Barse. Daniel c. Smithson. James r
Simpson. George w. King. ir.. and
James II DOuy.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Children Entertain
For Methodist Missions

Missionary Day was observed last
evening in the Anacostia Methodist
Episcopal ChGych. corner OF Jackson
and Pierce streets, with program OF
special exercises IN which members Of
the Sunday school participated. The
program began with singing by the
school, followed by an invocatlon by the
Rev. Charles O. Isaac. the pastor OF the
church. John +. Fort read the Scripture
lesson and Raymond Scaggs made the
opening address.
The Mission Band. composed Of Alma
Emo. Mary Hardy. Nellie Green, and
Ruby LOring. sang. and Barbara Eu-
banks. Marjorie Haines. Doris Middle
ten. and Marguerite Campbell appeared
in a dialogue. Nations were represented
by the following: Rosie Simpson, India,
Mabel Burch. Persia; katherine Pot
bury, Corea; Blanche Edes China;
Frank I7aac. SIAM Gertrude Tolson,
Egypt; Ralph Williamson, Greenland.
Virgie Stone. Japan; Florence Gator,
Africa; lola Gator. Mexico; Charles Kin
seiia. American Indian; Enie Smith.
America.
Each child gave Q short sketch, de-
scribing some Of the missionary work
the church is accomplishing in these diff
ferent countries. Mrs. Grace Linger
sang a solo, as did G. Watson Isaac.
Special music was rendered by the
choir. led by Daniel c. Smithson. a
contribution was made 10 the mission
work, followed by a benediction by the
pastor. Mrs Clara Williamson had
charge or the program.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
BrigRtW0d

The L. K A. Debating Society held
It's semi-monthly meeting at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Seaberry LOcksmur.
Of Sixth street. The proposition. should
the United States Increase Its stand
ing Army" was thoroughly discussed j.
After Weighing the arguments OF both
sides carefully, the judges decided that
the affirmative. composed OF Miss Edna
Atwell. Jesse Longlaw. and Miss Kate
Graysnen had won the debate. The
individual honors were awarded to
James r. Connaly and Miss Mable LOr-
sen, both Of the negative side. The
third speaker on the negative was John
c. Gaas. Those composing the u. K.
A. Debating Society are; Misses Kate
Graysnell. Emma Right, Edna Atwell,
Mable Lorsen, Cora Bethmell. Anna
Mayhem, and Messrs LOnglaw. WI
liam &. Glatner. George r. Remington.
John c. Gaas. Mathew H Whitley. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Schratter.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
TALL TALES TOLD BY
TRUTHFUL NATURE STUDENTS

The nature students--everybody is a
nature student nowadays-were trying
TO outdo one another.
Eagles when the sun is overhot shade
their young with outstetched wings -
said the first "On August afternoons I
have seen a mother eagle stand patient
ly two fun hours. her left wing spread
like an umbrella. while in its cool shade
her nestlings slept"
Squirrels SAID the second. can tell
whether a nut is good or bad without
opening it. A chestnut. a walnut. a
shellbark-they lift it in their little
paws, hold it TO their faces a moment.
then, if it is bad. cast it aside. How
do they tell BY the weight. by the
sound? / incline 10 think they do it
by the smell"
'Ostriches never set, said the third.
They lay their eggs on the pale Sa-
haran sands and the sun does the rest
But before the ostriches depart from
their eggs they place on the top of each
a pinch OF sand, for they know that
the germ will mount TO the top and that
the suns heat viii kill the germ were
il not protected"
"A trained elephant said the fourth
student, danced very badly at a matt
nee performance and was accordingly
beaten cruelty By it's master That
night. hearing a shuffling noise outside
the maser crept forth and there in the
moonlight he found the elephant care
fully practicing it's dance steps"
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
e.
ANAOOS0a
NEW FREIGHT YARD
BUILT BY B. & 0.

The extension of the Baltimore and
Ohio freight yard at Anacostia has been
practically completed and the increased
facilities afforded thereby are being
utilized by the public and the railroad
company. In making these improve
ments, the railroad company has made
great stride toward bettering the ap-
pearance of the entrance of the town,
Several old frame dwellings have been
removed. while a new driveway, forty
fee wide. paved with granite blocks, has
ben built from Monroe road to allow of
easy access to the company's new
freight house at Lincoln and Johnson
streets. a new track has also been laid
to circle around the freight house and
relieve the heretofore congested condi-
tion which has existed.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03

J. I. Bullard. acting assistant sur
geon. Granted leave Of absence for
thirty days from February p. 1907.
B. W. 'GoldsbOrough. acting assist
ant surgeon. Granted extension of
leave or absence for fourteen DAYS
fSom February IS. 1907
E- F. Mcconnell. acting assistant sur
geon. Granted leave of absence for
thirty days from February 25. 1907.
G. a. Morris, pharmacist. Depart
ment letter OF January 81, granting
Pharmacist Morris leave Of absence for
fifteen days amended TO read for eleven
| days only.
A. NJ. Thomas, resigned as pharmacist
of the third class, effective February
%, 1907.
Pharmacist c. II. Woods removed
from the service, effective February
Is. 1907.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Successful Euchre Party

A very successful euchre party was
held on Wash:ngton's Birthday at the
home Of Miss Ada MenbOroh After
twelve successive games, the guests
were ushered to the dining room. which
was beautifully decorated 10 suit the
occasion. The first prize, a Christy pic
ture, was agarded 70 Charles Dunn.
Those present were: Misses MabIe
Sands. Gertrude BAH, Edna Mayhem.
Gretchen Wayleigh. Mable Landson.
Emma Thomas, Anna WeltOn, Edith
Graves. Mildred Crano. Edith Carwell,
and Messrs. John Cambell, Jack Sou
san. Elmer Temper. James Gratchett,
william Wayleigh. Achille Smlthson
Robert ToOle. George Emmerson, Boyd
Armstrong. and Clarence Small
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Personal Mention
Around Anacostia

Mrs. NJ r Golden has returned to
Anacostia after an absence of nearly a
year, spent at Round Hill. Va. and
Washington and is stopping with her
daughter, Mrs. I. J. Smith, of Maple
avenue.
Mrs Lee Of Franklin street, who has
been critically i'll is reported much i'm
proved.
Robert Morris. a veteran of the
United States Navy, who had lived in
this section for five years. died last
Wednesday at his residence on Min
nesOta avenue. He was seventy years
old
John Gordon, who was stricken with
paralysis near mis- home on Minnesota
avenue several days ago. is still in a
critical condition.
An entertainment for the men was
given Tuesday evening at the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church under the
auspices OF the Mems Club of the
church. An interesting address by the
Rev Robert N Moore was followed by
several selections on the violin by 5. p.
Mason. Prof. Fulton B. Karr, Orgaaist
at St. Andrews Church. OF Washington.
accompanied Mr.. Mason on the piano.
Announcement has been made of the
{ VI.
Campbell, OF AnacOstIa, and William A.
Allcutt Of Glen Riddle. Pa.
Mrs. c. A Stevens. wife of Police Ser
geant Stevens. in command of the Ana
costa precinct, who has been seriously
III at her home on Chestnut street. is
recovering
The Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
+. Church was the scene of a large gath
ering last Friday evening when the Ep-
worth League gave the fourth of the
entertainments planned by IL for the
amusement Of its members. George
Fenmark Taylor was the lecturer and Ee
chose as his subject the study of char
acters in the Southland.
The Rev Father H Rohlma. of Du-
buque, Iowa, delivered the Lenten SER
mon last Sunday evening in St The
rcsa's Church. Washington and Fill
more streets, before a large and appre-
/ ciative congregation.
The Garden Memorial Presbyterian
| Church on Minnesota avenue held spe-
/ cial services in observance Of missionary
| day last Sunday. The Rev. George N.
Cummings spoke on foreign missions al
the morning service. In the evening
there was a praise meeting and service
| IN behalf CT foreign missions.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Little Francis Roberts
Has Birthday Party

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
K. Roberts. on Spring street. was the
scene last Wednesday OF a gathering
Of young folks in honor of the third
birthday Of their son. Francis Palmer
Roberts The house was turned over to
the small guests, all OF whom were
playmatcs Of the host. they amusing
themselves with toys enG other pas
times
Those present were Masters Francis
Palmer Roberts, Allen Gallatzo, Bayne
Marbury. Roland NOyes. Charles and
Franklin Walsh. and Misses Mildred
Roberts. Margaret Johnston, Mary
Gray. Helen Hodges Elizabeth Lindsey.
and Gladys Roberts: Mrs Edward +
Roberts, Mrs. T. c. Gallatzo, Mrs. Ed
ward Lindsey, Mrs. Charles Walsh. Mrs.
Hodges. and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Roberts
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
$MarineH eHospitalService.B g

List of changes of station and du-
ties of commissioned and non-commis-
stoned officers Of the Public Health and
Marine Hospital Service for the seven
days ended February q:
E. X. Sprague, passed assistant sur
geon. Granted leave Of absence for
two days.
J. S. BOggess, passed assistant sur
geon. Relieved from duty at Staple
ton. n. Y, and directed to report TO
the chief medical officer. Ellis Island.
n. Y, for temporary duty. after which
TO proceed TO St. John, n. B., for ex-
elusive duty in connection with the
examination Of aliens.
r. II. Creel, assistant surgeon. Grant
ed leave Of absence for one month.
w. w. Miller. assistant surgeon.
Granted leave of absence for twelve
days from February 1s, on account of
sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-03-03
Sophomore CIub Entertains.

The Central High School Sophomore
Club was entertained Friday evening at
the home Of Miss Anita Balli7geT. Mu-
sic and dancing were enjoyed the first
part Of the evening, after which a busi-
ness meeting was held. Miss Sweat and
Mr. Jesse MCKeever were admitted as
new members. Those present were
Misses Dorothy Lang Edith Earnest
Mildred Dick. Elaine Williams. Adelaide
Wilson. Ruth MillarG. Francis Bennett.
Mable Reeves, Elsie Browning, Lillian
Thomas. May Hunter, and Messrs.
Henry Zeh. Clarence Pistol. George
Hinds, Russell Madden, Tutor Norsell,
Reins Wallis. George Reinburg. Brice
Clagett, VIII Dick, William Kemper,
Harry Harnsberger. Edmund Rheem,
and owen Kennedy.