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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-06-07

should insist upon Il two years appren-
ticeship, but If Jacob could serve seven
years and again seven for Rachel, he
should be able to serve for two.
The old man had no particular objec-
ton to him save that he had inherited
his money. This being the case the
stipulation that he should not even
write Marjorie, lest he work upon her
sympathies, seemed particularly hard,
but DuffOrd was a hard man, and If
Marsden wanted Marjorie for his wife,
he could only bow to the dictum.
1t was four days before he landed In
the little Colorado town which was the
nearest railroad point to the mine, and
the next morning q six. hour ride
brought him TO the desolate collection
of buildings grouped around the shaft
of the mine, which night and day
ground out more wealth for the com
pany of which Dufford was the head.
The superintendent was easily found
and he glanced over the letter Marsden
presented.
"All right" he said CURLY. Had
any experience flringp
Gums or steam enginesr said Mars
den.
You know very WELL" was the sharp
response. Can you FIRE an enginef"
81 can" was the quiet answer,
though l have had no experience at
the work. It's merely matter OF
shoveiing coal. isn't it?''
"Shoveling the coal right" corrected
the superintendent. Better take your
things over to the bunk house, then 90
to the engineer and tell him that you're
Jim and that Casey is to show you how
to fire. What Is 1t, PetersT'
He turned to attend to another man
who had entered, and feeling himself
dismissed Jim turned away.
Inquiry developed the fact that the
bunk house was the long. low shed
where the men slept and ate The
Chinaman in charge of the place
showed him where to put his trunk at
the side of a narrow cot, and present
ly. clad in suit of overalls, Jim
strolled into the engine room and pre-
scented himself to the engineer
II am Jim" he said simply. "Mr.
Travers said that Casey was to show
me how to fire."
The engineer nodded over his shout.
der
Tell Casey" he said and went Oh
with his oiling
Casey was more companionable. He
deftly elected information as to Jim's
place Of hailing and other facts as he
made it apparent that Mr. Travers was
right when he said that 1t was not
merely question Of shoveling coal
Coal cost much when 1t had to b
Drought from the railroad by a horse
car system, the cars going down load
ed with ore and coming back with the
coal when il was needed. Every shov
elful had to be thrown just where II
was needed to feed the fire evenly. and
inns arms ached as he strove to Learn
the proper twist of the shovel to land
The coal in the desired spot.
1t was two weeks before he could be
trusted on a trick alone, but at last
Casey pronounced himself satisfied
with Jim's ability, and he reigned ovel
the stoke pit for eight hours day.
1t was hard work for man whose
exercise had been taken in gymna
sum, but Jim rapidly hardened to it
ana Ia six months it had become sec
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-06-07

The late Marshall Field. Chlcago's
greatest merchant. put the matter In a
nutshell when he said to delegation
that had come to enlist his support Of
the plan to municipalize the street rail.
ways Of Chicago:
Il shall he glad to concede that your
plan Is the serious. dignified. business
like remedy for existing evils that you
represent 1t to he when you have
demonstrated to NE the ability Of the
city OF Chicago to operate a decent
elevator service In the city hall"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-06-07

One spring. when Mrs. Mckinley
was not so well, famous singer Wis
tied the White House, says the New
York Journal She sang many songs:
Finally she began:
Believe me. II all those endearlng young
charms
Mrs. McKinley's eyes filed with
tears The president went and sat be
side her and took her little frail hand
in his.
The heart that has truly loved never for.
gets,
But as truly runs on TO the close
As the sunfowcr turns on her god when
he sets
The same look that she gave when he
rose.
When the singers voice died away.
she found that the little company OF
friends had slipped away one by one
and left the president and the wife OF
his youth alone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-06-07

sway q year shd . half ister. Then
the broken hearted mother becane al
invalid
When Mr. Mckinley WAS ia congress.
his = e ma lie Der hsue Ia VASE nss-
tOa. ed On his campaign tours Willie
he WAS ecnsresSmsn. governor and
president she iOurneyed with him
wLeuever il WAS possible. The ceyo-
tiou Of tie MeHiuleys became a house
hold Story In every corner OF The land
Mrs. Mckinley WAS fond OF tile
drama. aud one Of the most intimate
friends and house guests Of tile Me
kinleys was the late Joseph jefferson.
Flowers were a passion with Mrs. Me
kinley. In her quiet home life. most
of IL passed In an invalid chair, she
spent many hours ia crocheting slip
PEERS. More than $500 pairs she made
and gave away u friends as keepSakes.
10 the needy aud 10 bazaars during her
gentle. peaceful life. uneventful except
In the reflected glory OF her d!stin-
guishci husbands career.
Mrs. Mckinley never failed TO meet
her husband In n charming morning
gown. ON one occasion when she pro-
duced a new one he remarked:
That cream col1r is wonderfully be-
coming Co YOU" He even knew cream
color from yellow.
Are YOU sure you like it, she said.
My dear. never saw you look bet
Ter III anything except that gown that
you wore 10 the Presbyterian church
supper the year before We were mar
RED"
Then they ioked for a half hour In
reminiscent vein about that Presbyte-
rIan church supper. says the San Fran
cisco Call. II seems that she-Miss
Saxton then-had assisted at the Ice
cream tables. and the major had OBJ
jected TO her working SO hard.
Il will wait Oh the tables" he said,
taking two trays out of her hands.
And Of course he spilled them both
and the ice cream was pink. and II
made long pink stains down the front
Of Miss Saxton's cream coiored gown
You were very charming about IL
william remember admlring vol
because you did not try 10 replace In
gown. as sn American whom | me
abroad dbl on a like occasion"
1t has never been replaced unit
now, my dear This substitute ~
success trust you will send the bill
to me. as | ruined the original.
AS for the wearer-l think you ar,
looking trihe younger this morning
than you did at the ice cream festival
but otherwise | see no difference"
by this time the allotted half hon
was up. and the president retired TO hi
o.tice for stretch Of some three hours
hard work
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
CHOIR GIVES
PLEASANT SURPRISE PARTY

Friday evening a jolly crowd enjoyed
social time at the hospitable home
OF Mr. and Mrs w. l.. Stroup. on River
street.
The First Presbyterian choir, OF
which Mr.. Stroup is a valued member.
had planned a surprise in his honor
as a token of their appreciation of his
services during his stay in Canon.
Mrs Stroup was in the secret and,
in her turn, surprised the conspirators
and her husband also, by inviting the
members fthe Presbyterian choir of
Florence, to which Mr.. Stroup former
ly belonged. Fifteen. including some
OF the husbands and wives of men,
bers, accepted the invitation and
drove up, arriving just after the Canon
crowd had reached the houses follow
ing their regular choir practice.
When the astonished host walked
in and gave hearty welcome to his
unexpected guests. the fun began and
lasted till a late hour.
Games, college songs and old favor
ties and a generous luncheon, served
In the dining room by Mrs. Stroup.
assisted by some of the Canon young
soon. and the congenial company sep
arated with many expressions OF the
wish to meet again in some such
social way.
The party from Florence included
Mr. and Mrs T. N. Howells Mrs
Howells being director OF the choir +,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. F. lack. Mr.. and
Mrs d. A. Jack. Mr.. and Mrs. Bragg.
Mrs. wilbar. Misses Hughes, Mary
Jack and Laura Bell, Messrs. Aiken
Jessup and vickers.
The Canonites were Director Chas
Van Patten and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
McClintock, Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes,
Misses Cooper. Conaway, Dale. Louie
and Edna Kennedy, Winnifred Woods.
Luella Holmes. Mess-s. Seaman and
Quinlan
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness. and that Is Unconstitutional rem
edies. Deafness Is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining
OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is infiamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing. and when
1t is entirely closed. deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation is
taken out an this tube restored to its
normal condition. hearing will be de-
stroyed forever: nine cases out OF ten
are caused by catarrh. which is moth
ing but an innamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. J. Cheney 4 o., Toledo, o. Sold
by druggists, 75c. Take Halls Fam
lily Pills for constipation.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
NATURE TELLS YOU
As Many 4 Canon City Reader Knows
Too Well

When the kidneys are sick.
Nature tells you all about it
The urine is natures calendar.
InfreQuent or too frequent action:
Any urinary trouble tells OF hdn y
ills.
Doans Kidney Pills cure all kidney
Ills.
Canon City people testify to this.
T. S. Lowther. retired, living At $50
Macon avenue. Canon City. Colo. says
Il know that Doan's Kidney Pills are
very good and in making the assertion
I speak from experience, having used
several boxes during tho past four
years and on every occasion have
found satisfactory results l suffered
fIom Inflammation OF the bladder and
retention OF the kidney secretions and
the confidence I place in poan's Kid
uey Pills has led me TO recommend
them to others. l have not heard o.
one instance where they did not prove
beneficial"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster -Afilburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
MUST PASS ORDINANCE
TO FIT ESTRAY LAW

The action of the last meeting of
the city council. in ordering the mar
shall to turn over all estrays to In
spector Harry Catlin. and thus avoid
passing a local ordinance to conform
to the new state law. has not been
productive of good results In fact the
situation has become such that an or
dinance will likely be drafted and pre-
sented at the next session of the city
dads.
Inspector Catlin made the issue by
respectfully declining to have any
thing to do with estrays taken up in
Canon City. This put Marshal Dave
Houston in a Quandafy He didn't see
what he was to do with stray live
stock. So Dave looked up the law and
found that Catlin is not compelled to
care for city estrays. So a report was
made on the matter. and some action
will likekly result at the next council
meeting.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL
COLLECTION FOR MISSIONS

At the First Presbyterian Sunday
school on Sunday a special collection
was taken for missionary work among
the newly arrived and INDECENT immi-
grants coming into the United States,
its object being to assist these aliens
to our civilization in becoming good
citizens Of the Republic. The sum
of between eighty-four and eighty five
dollars was realized from this free
will offering and will be devoted to
the work OF uplifting those who come
to us from the old world with the
intention OF making their home under
the Stars and Stripes. or this con-
tribution the members of Rev. En-
torfs class alone gave twenty-five dol
lars. There was a total attendance at
the Presbyterian Sunday school on
the occasion alluded to OF $50, one OF
the largest In its history.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17

eblo, La Junta and other points down
the valley. During his stay here he
investigated the horticultural interest,
visited the smelters and inquired into
the different industries OF the COM
munity.
The senator says the commercial
prosperity the country is now enjoy
ing is here to stay and that Colorado
will get her full share of the benefits
which grow out of it. 1t will be
pleasing to the people Of this section
of the state to know that Senator
Guggenheim is in favor of a LIBERAL
policy towards the navy and that he
believes there is no better guarantee
of peace than a sea power strong
enough to maintain the dignity and
we'll being of the United States at
all times from whatever quarter it
may be menaced.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
WOMANS CLUB BEGINS
SEASONS STUDY AUSPICIOUSLY

The Womans Club held its first re-
gular meeting of the season at Elks
hall Tuesday aftetnnon. with Mrs.
II. l.. Plummer. the new president, oc-
cupyinE the chair. Mrs. A. 8. Lon
necker. the clubs delegate to the re-
cent convention OF the State Fedora
tion in Pueblo. gave very compre-
hensive account of the meeting In q
paper entitled. Echoes OF the Feder-
alton" Mrs. j.. p. Wright gave . con-
else review OF last years study Of
Motley's History Of the Dutch Repub-
lie. and the school savings bank COM
mittse reported that there were $50
depositors among the pupils Of the
Canon city public schools and that
the aegregate amount OF moaey 10
their credit IN tie bank was oeeo.
Ths WeMaAs Oub starts ct = sn-
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
TRAVEL is HELPFUL TO
PEOPLE AS AN EDUCATOR

Travel is a good educator. Also
an inspiration. 1t is not good for man
to live in a rut. A rut Is narrow. To
stay in one place year in and year
out following routine of daily duties
is narrowing and dwarfing. Especially
is this true with the rural dweller.
His occupation isloates him and ties
him down to one place. 1t is neces-
sary that he get away from his farm
at least once a year and mingle with
other people, see new sights and ac-
quaint himself with other customs
and places than his own. He comes
back with a new love for home; with
a fresh zest for work and often with
new schemes of living and doing
The Farmers Voice.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
REV. A. VI. HENDERSON, EDITOR
AND BUSINESS MANAGER

Rev. A. W. Henderson, pastor Of the
Macon avenue Presbyterian church.
today succeeded Capt. H. NJ. Mingay
as editor and business manager OF the
Canon City Times, which a couple of
weeks ago became by purchase the
property Of Mayor A. H. Seely. City
Attorney A. L. Taylor. City Treasurer
T. B. Moore ct al.
Rev. Henderson. who will direct the
policy OF the paper, as well as look
after Its financial we'll being. is a man
of fine mental attachments and Of
strong literary instincts. He will
give his entiro time to the business
and leave no stone unturned to en-
compass Its success. An announce
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
GAVE KITCHEN SHOWER
FOR MISS EDNA LAMB

Miss Ethel Huxley and Mrs. Fred
Clark gave an announcement party
and kitchen shower at the formers
home. GIG Rudd avenue, Thursday
night in honor OF Miss Edna Lamb,
who Is shortly to be married to Mr..
Claude NJ. Benton. Half a score or
more OF young ladies. intimate friends
Of the bride elect. were present and
enjoyed the hospitalities OF the oc-
casion. Each guest was presented
with an announcement card upon
which there were two white. hand
painted hearts, each OF which was
pierced by one OF Cupid's darts. Be-
sides a large number of useful kitchen
utensils the bride to be was presented
by each Of the young ladies' with a
tea towel, each Of which was hemmed
and the initial B" embroidered In the
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
$500 Worth Of Apples per Acre This
Year

is the record of some of the orchards
near Aztec, New Mexico, and such a
thing as fruit failure never known in
San Juan county.
With a chance to buy land from
$50 to $3.50 per acre that will produce
enough fruit in one year to more
than pay for the land. and knowing
that the land is fast increasing in val
ue and will soon be beyond your
reach, how on earth can you be con-
tent to sit by and see such excellent
opportunities gradually slipping from
you? There is no easier way to make
money and there is no safer place to
put your money than in good real es-
tate. The increase in the value Of
the land will more than pay the in
terest of the money invested twice
over Don't delay. Come at once or
write Leeper 4 Thompson, Aztec, New
Mexico, for. particulars
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
BROUGHT HONE GAME
FROM THE FOUNTAINS

Jim Webb, Oliver Rundahl and
Hurd Plummer came home this after
noon from a hunting trip up in the
Continental divide. above Beuna Vista.
where they went the first OF the week
in company with Ben F. Taylor and
Robt Boyle. They hunted in the
vicinity of the Collegiate peaks and
were camped at the foot of Mt Prince
ton. Although game was not found
to be very abundant in that locality.
they succeeded in shooting a fine buck.
about three miles from camp. 1t
weighed about $50 pounds and had
magnificent head of antlers, which
was brought home to be mounted.
There is considerable snow on the
crest of the mountains and hunting
is not without some hardships.
Messrs. Taylor and Boyle were left
in camp. but it is probable that they
will return to Canon City on Satur-
day
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
GAVE LUNCHEON FOR MISS
LAMB on SATURDAY

Miss Edna Lamb, who is soon to be
married to Claude NJ. Benton, was the
guest OF honor at a luncheon given
by Miss McRay to the members OF her
Sunday school class at her home in
South Canon Saturday afternoon. In
connection with the luncheon the
young ladies present gave Miss Lamb
an apron shower" which also proved
to be very pleasant affair. OF the
dozen or more aprons presented to
Miss Lamb only one of them was made
OF Bingham. all OF the others being
dainty affairs, more valuable as me-
mentoes than for service.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
CLEVER EXERCISES
AT HIGH SCHOOL

The regular Thursday morning ex-
ercises at the High School yesterday
were especially clever. Miss Elsie
Armstrong, who was a senior last
year, did excellent work in a mono
logue. Her First Recital" Miss Arm
strong has marked talent in this line
OF work. and the hearty encore ac-
corded her shows that her work IL
appreciated.
Mrs. Archie White sang two selec-
tons in her usual charming manner.
Her encore. THE -Four Leaf Clover"
has been heard before locally and is
always In demand.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
JEFFERSON SCHOOL PUPILS
CELEBRATE COLUMBUS DAY

The pupils of the Jefferson school
celebrated Columbus Day Friday after
noon with an appropriate program.
They combined with it the Frances
E Willard program. as no rhetoricals
were given in September. Room !
had a fine program along with room
2 and II will be given later. Program
for 4th, 5th and 9Th grades was as
follows:
Song-"God Guard Columbia"
Recltation-"A Life on the Ocean
Wave" Una Adams.
Recitation-"The West Wind" Hell
en- Fnrrington.
Columbus Drama" the boys.
Recitation-"I1l Put II on" Floyd
Adams.
Recita,ion-'out Yonder." Irene
Strout
Dialogue-"Columbus the Boy who
Loved His Geography" 4th grade
boys
Recitation - "Grandmas Flowers
Agnes Hundley.
Recitation-"The Little Brown Hen. ;
Joseph Strout.
Recitation-"The Water Drops" Ar
thur Shultes.
Recitation-"In Sunshine Town
Emily Hartman.
Song-"Sweet Evening Bells" AL
leen Oates.
Reciiation-"Baby's Logic" Kuma
Mollankampe.
Reoitation-"Friday." Harold Tur-
ner
Recitation October" Joseph
Sirout.
Recitation-"Keep Sweet" Florence
Hundley.
Song-"Evening."
Recitation-"The Death OF the Flow
ers." Irene Strout
Recitatior-"The Republic" Marie
schweigert
RecitAtion-"Speak Kindly OF All
Men," Paul Ross.
Recitation-"On the Way TO School,.
Nina Skinner.
Readings-"Life Of Frances E. Will
lard" Edith. Constance. Kuma, Fern
Irene.
Dialogue-Frances E Willard, 4th
grade girls.
Song.
Concert pledge by the boys. another
by the girls. and one each in poetry
and in prose by the entire school.
were followed by the singing OF q
birthday song to the eight people In
the Jefferson school whose birthdays
occur In September and October by
the singing Of America and the CIV
Ing fthe flag salute.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
GUGGENHEIM IN
TOWN MONDAY MORNING

United States Senator Simon Gug-
geuheim was visitor in Canon City
this morning. and in company with
some of his friends here called on a
large number Of people of both politi-
cal parties about town. The senator
is making Q tour Of the state for the
purpose OF familiarixing himself With
its varied Industries In order that he
may Be able to discharge his ofncial
duties In = thoroughly Intelligent
manner.
Senator t0aggenheim arrived here
ON Sunday and remained until noon
Moaaay whea - left for Floreace. Pc
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
AT LUNCHEON
THURSDAY AFTERNOON

Mrs. A. A. Pope was hostess at a
charming luncheon at her home, 309
Harrison avenue, Thursday afternoon.
The dining room was handsomely de-
corated for the occasion in green and
yellow, which were the predominant
hues in the color scheme. There were
about twenty ladies present and the
guests voted the affair to be one of
the most recherche and delightful of
recent social gatherings.
On Thursday evening Mrs. Pope en-
tertained a company of young people
at cards.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
SALIDA IN GALA ATTIRE
TO WELCOME ODD FELLOWS

Salida, Oct. 14.-Salida is now in
gala attire in honor of the grand lodge
of Odd Fellows. which begins four
days session to day. Red, white and
purple lights and bunting decorate the
houses and are festooned across the
streets. Last night special trains car
rying the grand officers and dele
gates arrived fully 1900 strong. The
First regiment band OF Denver will
lead the parade Tuesday. Eight can
tons will contest for a $500 prize
Tuesday afternoon.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17

ment will be made in a day or two
of the plans, purposes and ambitions
of the new paper. Whether the pro-
posed journal will be published under
the old name or a new one, has not
been stated.
1t is generally understood that the
publication will be Democratic-Pro-
hibition in tone; that is it will stand
for Prohibition in city affairs and
Democracy in county affairs and boost
its owners ambitions in both city and
county politics.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17

corner by the donors during the ev-
ening. The refreshments were nut
sandwiches, candy and coffee, the
two former being moulded into a
heart shaped arrangement
The occasion was a very pleasant
one and was greatly enjoyed by all.
The marriage of Miss Lamb and Mr..
Benton will take place on Thursday,
the 18th inst
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
ENTERTAINED PARTY OF HER
FRIENDS on FRIDAY NIGHT

Miss Lulu Lines was hostess at a
very delightful social gathering at her
home, 1923 Greenwood avenue, Friday
evening There were between twenty
and thirty Young people present and
the occasion was one of the utmost
enjoyment to all. due in a large meas
ure to the gracefulness and charm Of
the hospitality they received. Delic-
ious refreshments were served at II
O'Clock.
Cañon City record., 1907-10-17
THE ALL CANON FOOT
BALL TEAM Is DEFEATED

In one Of the swiftest games of foot
ball ever played in the district this
early in the season the Cripple Creek
and Victor union high school team
defeated Canon City by score of IL
to 6 on Saturday The playing was
brilliant on both sides. The victory
is especially welcome TO the Cripple
Creek and Victor high school because
of the crushing defeat administered
to them last year by Canon.-Cripple
Creek Times.