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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
DAUGHTERS OF REBEkAH
PLEASANTLY ENTERTAINED

At the close of the regular meeting
this week. those in attendance upon
the session of the Daughters of Re-
-bekah listened to a short program.
consisting OF anecdotes. related by j.
r. Fuller. reading by Mrs. Rector.
and a vocal solo by Mrs. Lee Wyn-
koop. and little later enjoyed the
elegant supper OF salad. sandwiches,
veal loaf. baked beans, cake and cof-
fee which were served by the mem
bers whose birthdays come in March.
Those entertaining at this time
were Miss Grace Shultz. Mrs. Cora A.
Shultz. J. F. Fuller. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Jeffrys. John De vivier. Miss
Virginia Arnold. Mrs. Logan. Mrs.
Williams. Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. George.
and most satisfactory was the enter
taining done. both from culinary
and social point of view. The enter
tainers were wished many happy re-
truns OF their birthdays by one and
all who partook of their delightful
hospitality,
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
SEVEN PRISONERS IN
JAIL AWAITING TRIAL

There are seven prisoners in the
county Jail at present, most of them
awaiting trial at the April term of the
district court. They are Charles c
Cummings, charged with burglary and
larceny: Julivera Rivero. assault TO
do bodily harm: Charles Rivers, John
King. holdup and robbery: John Gre
gorvich. serving a Jail sentence of six
ty days for disturbance and vagrancy,
and p. NJ. Finnis, being held for Gus
ter county on the charge o. burglary
and larceny. With the exception of
the last two the prisoners will be ar
raigned before Judge Bailey on the
FIRST day OF the April term of the dis
trict court.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
DISTRICT COURT TO
CONVENE APRIL I3.

The reHplpr criminal term Of the
Fremnt county district court will con-
vene MonAAs- mosnfsg. April 18th.
With JadGH Ms. Bailey presiding. The
jury wfli ~ Be called TIL . week
later. tho. Asst few days of the term
being dsvSted 20 the calling Of the
docket, tho Nearing OF motions. fixing
the date 6or trial of the various cases
on the calsndar, etc.
There are' i've prisoaers in jail to
be given q trial, and something like
half a score OF f-defendants out on
bond, who will also be given hear
ing before the court passes to a con-
sideration Of the common law causes.
The most notable case to be tried
is that of Antoine Neroni. alias Antoine
Bavari. charged with the murder Of
Mrs. Francis Palmetto. Dominick
Minchiello, Arcola Buffetti and Joe
MinchielIo at his truck garden, near
Florence, few months ago. Neroni
is confined in the Pueblo Jail and will
remain there until brought to Canon
City to answer the accusation of the
district attorney.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
HIGH School Cadets Go
Into Camp Next Monday

For the first time in its history the
Canon City High school cadet corps
will go into camp and be subject to all
Of the regulations governing the state
militia twill, leave heres0eEt Nom
day morning on the Florence and
Cripple Creek railroad and will spend
the annual spring vacation in camp at
Dunnville. or some other point along
the line of the road. after the manner
Of the Colorado National Guard, to
which 1t is an auxiliary.
The expense incident to the encamp-
ment is to be borne by the state and
board of education, the former sup
plying the camp equipage, blankets,
ETC.. and the latter the rations and
railroad transportation The outing
will be without cost to the members
Of the corps and all of them are eN-
pected to make the trip. Prof. F. F.
Thompson. commander of the corps,
and his aide visited the site of the
proposed camp day or two ago and
selected a location for the tents, be-
lieved to be an ideal one for the pur-
pose. There is an abundance of water
in the vicinity and its convenience TO
the railroad renders 1t specifically
adaptable for Its contemplated uses.
Col. j. B. Goodman. Jr., of Denver,
assistant adjutant general of the
state, will arrive here Sunday after
NOM and will accomDany the corps
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
Getting Along Nicely
With Pipe Line Survey


Engineer O'Brien and the corps of
surveyors assisting him in the loca-
ton OF tie proposed pipe line for the
new gravity water system are getting
along nicely and will be in a position
10 allow the council to advertise for
bids for the construction Of the un-
dertaking in about four weeks. They
have completed the location of the
pipe line from the intake. some eight
miles mp the river. to a point near
Gorge station. where they are now en-
camped. The work is being finished
up as the engineering party proceeds
and when the reservoir site is reached
1t will only be a matter Of mathemati-
cal computation to ascertain what
the enterprise will cost. While there
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
Ala Now Confined In
Death Cell at Prison
Coadmaed Msedeses Was Beoseht Here Saturday Night
ard Presented Most Detected APpeasanee ~ Heavily
Manaeled, he Was Hsstled Into Casriage
and Driven to the State Penitentasy

Events In the career OF Giuseppe
ALA, the Italian murderer, have fol-
lowed each other in rapid succession
since that fateful Sunday morning a
naoAth ago when he shot and killed
1fathsr Leo Heinricks In st. Eliza
leth's Catholic church at Denver.
Another act IN the drama Of his life
WAS played Saturday morning when
Nfaksn before Judge Greeley W. Whit
S6kd Of the West side court in Denver
and WAS there denied new trial and
sentenced to be hung during the week
beginning July 12 IN expiation OF his
crime. Since his arrest and incarcer-
alton Ala has made several attempts
to cheat justice of it's demands. first
By attacking his guard with q razor
With . view OF escaping. and Friday
night by endeavoring to commit sui
eide by butting his head against the
stone walls and iron bars of his cell
After his sentence Ala was led
back to the Denver Jail where close
watch was kept upon him until the
departure OF Denver & Rio Grande
train No. 8. when he was brought to
this city by Deputy Sheriffe Ronaldson
and Young and immured in the peni-
tentiary. where he will remain until
the time comes when the moose will
- plaosd about his neck the. black
cap adjusted over his face and he Is
(, required to make the last great Jour
na0-that TO the hereafter-in the
fashion that convicted murderers must
% to satisfy the demands Of the law.
1.-The officers and their prisoner were
(hat at the railroad station on their
arrival here by Deputy Warden jane
soa who accompanied them TO the
penitentiary In closed carriage.
! Alias arms were pinioned and his
Net shackied. rendering II difficult for
him TO get OF the train. or into the
carriage without assistance. He made
down from Denver. nor did he cause
them any inconvenience on his arrival
here. On reaching the prison ALA was
given the usual bath. after which he
was taken TO the execution house.
where the death watch was placed
over him. ms is required in all cases
where a convict, is condemned 10 be
hung.
Ala has deported himself In be-
coming manner since his arrival here
and It is not apprehended that he will
give the authorities any serious trou-
BILE, at least, until his execution He
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
BIG GATHERING OF
EPW0RTn LEAcUtRS

The flrst annual convention and in
stitute OF Representative Of the Ep-
worth League chapters of the Dem
yer and Northwestern district will
meet at the First Methodist church
here Friday eeyning and will con-
tinue in session Saturday and Sun
day.
The convention will be under the
direction of Presiding Elder william
D. Phifer. D. D.. of Denver. who will
deliver a lecture on John Wesley" al
7:30 O'Clock Saturday evening. The
program il an excellent one through
out and among the list OF speakers
are the names of some Of the most
prominent men in the chronicles OF
the church in Colorado. The sunrise
prayer meeting at $50 Sunday morn
ing will be conducted by Frank Brown
of Leadville and the convention ser
mon will be preached by DIR. c. B.
Spencer. editor of the Central Chris
tian Advocate. Rev. Lew l.. Thomas,
of Salida. will deliver the concluding
discourse at s O'Clock Sunday even
Ing.
large number of delegates are ex-
pected and arrangements are being
made by the local committee for one
of the most interesting meetings of
the kind ever held here.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
THE COMING EPwORTH
LEAGUE INSTITUTE

The Epworth League institute. made
up OF delegates from the chapters OF
the Denver Northwestern district will
convene In the First Methodist church
In this city Friday evening at 7:30
O'Clock. The opening lecture OF the
occasion will be delivered the same
evening by DR.. Phifer. the presiding
elder OF the district. and Immediate
~ following this will come the rscep-
tion to delegates and all others BY
the Canon City chapter.
Saturday will b. . tall day with ~
stituts work ooaduetsd b. expert h.
strusters b their respective lines. Al
CAristiaa worksfs ase thvies1. - ~
ted aiF atAs sssssoas M ssDleaa11y
~ hssaAsss sffths yosng psoDlsfs
seessaes "a shsss sehse eepesAN ~ ~
city.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
REV. SPARKS WILL RETURN
TO CANON ON FRIDAY

Rev c. E. Sparks, pastor Of Trim
ity Lutheran church who, with his
wife, last week took the body Of their
little daughter TO Carthage. Ill, for
interment, win return to Canon City
on Friday and win conduct the usual
services on Sunday.
Mrs. Sparks will remain in Illinois
for several months, visiting with her
parents and resting in order to re-
cover from the effects of the strain
through which she passed during the
illness of their child. On Sunday Rev.
Sparks will resume the series of Len
ten services which were interrupted
by his departure
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26

has been several preliminary surveys
through the Royal Gorge for water
conduit there never has been until
now "a location for such an undertak-
ing.
A number of contractors have made
inquiry about the contemplated wat
er system and there can be no doubt
that somebody will be found to con-
struct it as soon as the necessary
plans and specifications are submit
ted for public inspection. Several
Eastern banking firms have asked
about the proposed bond issue during
the last ten days or two weeks. but
none of them were. willing to give
more than Splitter & Co.. Of Toledo.
Ohio, who bid ninety-seven cents nat
for them
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
HOME FROx A VISIT
TO THE WESTERN SLOPE

Mr.. and Mrs. John Chetelat came
home TUESDAY. from pleasant visit
of several DAYS duration in Grand
on the Western slope. At Palisade
they visited their niece. Mrs. Bessie
Huebler, nee Sanders, formerly of
this city Mr.. Chetelat says there is
er valley from the east, particularly
from Iowa, and that land is being
held at fabulous figure by property
owners in that section of the state. A
few days ago a six-acre orchard tract
half a mile from Palisade, sold for
$4,000, or at the rate Of $4,000 an
acre.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26

on its excursion into the mountains.
He will remain in camp during the
outing and will cooperate with tho
commandant in organizing and main
sAiaiaGriss military government. There
arrived here this morning from Dem
yer for the use.of the corps, six Sibley
tents with stoves, sixty military tents
for the use of the men. seventy double
blankets, four hundred tent pins. six
tripods, six tent poles. six tent stoves,
one Buzzacott cooking outfit complete,
two packing cases and a lot OF other
material belonging to the state.
OF the sixty men in the cadet corps
all but i've. who md it impossible to
get away, will make the trip. There
will be drills of various kinds. target
practice and other military duties TO
perform while in camp, but there will
also be ample time for such athletic
sports and fun as will be permitted by
the regulations adopted for its govern
ment Chas. r. McLain has offered a
fine rifle to be competed for by the
cadets on the shooting range, and
generous rivalry will. no doubt. be
aroused to secure it. The forthcoming
encampment promises much for the
efficiency of the corps as military or
ganizaton and every one of its mem-
bers who can possibly do SO should
make the trip. The corps will be IN
camp all of next week.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
fRENONT COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL ASSN. ADJOURNS

The annual convention of the Ere
mont County Sunday School associa-
ton held at the First Presbyterian
church in Florence Friday was the
of the most interesting In the history
of the organization. There were pres
ent eighty-one delegates from Sunday
schools in the county besides the three
state officers, Rev. Mr.. Carman. Mr..
Harper and Mrs. Walker.
Last night Mrs. ]. A. Walker, super
intendent of the state primary depart
ment, delivered stereopticon lecture
in which she was assisted by L. W.
Felter OF this city.
The ofhcers elected for the ensuing
year are: President, r. @. Nssbit:
vice president, A. H. White: secretary,
Miss Phoebe Paxton;' treasurer. Nisa
Grace Lobach ,superlntsAdent OF pri-
mary work. Miss winifred Atwatdr:
AormAl department.. FraAk Moantain;
home department. J. Seaman, ~.
ssnesr dspaltmsAt. Mrs. ". n -
MillaA: superlntsaAsnt q IL OaA11
Clty dlslrsot, L ~. Hsltsr; NoFenAl
aisersst. Hsank = 1eannA: uoskvall
Aisarsst. Wlllian = 1sA6G
hIlF 81 .lll Co. =.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
Cali For
Republican County Convention

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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26
POPULAR CANON GIRL
MARRIED IN DENVER TODAY

Miss Ruth Helm. daughter OF Mrs'
Sarah e. Helm. was welded to MT.
Fred Eggers At Denver at high noon
today. Dean Martyr Hart Of the Epls-
ec5ais cAarch performing the marital
o6fs0saG. TAs bride. with her sistsr.
1giss nluae Helm. left here last eat-
uinay ~ Dsnvsr. the latter to b.
1ann \ at the wedding. he naay
&jGU nlrs. Hgesfs In tAis eity e.
'toaA Astr coasrAtulatioas.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26

Mesdames Tobe Hail, Bernard Ar
mold and Trumble are ON the sick
Inst
Miss Mamie Arnold Who b staying
In Florsacs. Waited Aoas folks tAis
week.
A nunhse q ~ q III sunnnA1ty
attsadsa eeart b cAnoa Oty - ~
|oe ~ voek- -.es,a ~
r 1lss Dasla HayAss Il oan1A' o.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-26

such
aren premises
J. 8 VAN LAW Chairman
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08
Festival Echoes.

The prophets Of gloom and failure
were effectuslly silenced at Poplar
grow Q on Tuesday OF last week when
another grand festival success was
Scored by Holy Angels Chapel. The
parishioners aud their friends turned
out in force. Whss was lacking by
reason OF Q dull season was made up
for by the generosity Of those who
patronized. donated or worked for
toe festival. Hence the results we're
little short OF last years high pros
perity mark. The tables were pre-
sided over by the same efficient
ladies who managed last years
festival. Following are the com.
mittees.
Dinner Table: Mesdames Lewis
K. Msttiuely. Alice MattiRgly,
Josiah Beitzell Seneca Cheseldine.
Annie Edwards. John J. Gibson,
Frank Herbert. Marion Hill. Jane
Lancaster and John Fl. Long. The
Misses Ida Cheseldine, Julia Stone
and Daisy Russell. Cashiers Messrs
Allen Mattingly and Josiah Beitssll.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08

Bryan. Kern and Smith clubs
should be at once organized in everv
district In St. Mary's and q real
EFFORT made to get out.the full party
vote. And. as soon as a Club il
organized the names ard post, flee
address Of its officers and members
should be at once for warded TO Chair
man Murray vapdiver. Democratic
Headquarters. Baltimore. Md.
On the evening OF October sth.
instant. ex Judge Parker, of New
York. addressed an overflow meet
ing Of Baltimore Democrats In Rich.
mond Market Hall. Judge Parker
created q sensation by charging that
the chairman Of the Republican
National Committee In 1904. solicit
cd large contribution from the
Standard Oil Company and was given
slO0. 600 which was spent in.electinR
Mr.. Roosevelt. Even the Baltimore
Sa" acknowledges the size of the
meeting and It's great enthusiasm.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08

Fancy Table: MIRA. James II.
Bailey. Miss Edyth Bailey, Mes.
danes Cleveland Bailey. Benz Brown
and Allan Aattingly. Mr.. ]. Bernard
Long.
Confectionery Table: The Misses
Fanny So. Clair. Matte. Gresta and
Florence Simpson.
Ice Cream Table: The Misses
LILY Cheseldine and Blanche Gibson !;
Mrs Susie Morgan.
Claret and Lemonade: Mrs. Josie
Burch. Miss Mamie Stone and Miss
Agnes Lawrence.
Committee on Games: Messrs
Garess Cheseldine. Mooney and
Garrett Gass. The races and other
field games were new and made o
decided hit. Track and field were
in prime condition.
Prof. LAwrence's orchestra dis
tinguished itself again through the
evening hours before o crowded
house. Then the parting guests
departed by the light Of Aurora
Borealis. A final word: the colored
members Of the parish will have the
last positively last) OF the festivals
next Tuesdry. Oct. Is, at Sacred
Heart Beneficial Hall.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

The following tracts Of land located I'm
81. Nays county can BE- purchased
sired
A farm on road leading from Saint
Johns to 81. Andrews church; contain,
ing las acres. Dwelling Of ave rooms,
stable and barn. Level and fairly tim.
bered. Soil vafisd.
A farm near, or adjoining thu same.
on the 6lsbs road, containing 22S acres.
level and well timbsred. Small DWELLING
and stables, barn and corn house IN rood
condition. Fine tobacco coli.
A farm near Laurel Grove containing
100 acres, more or less. Dwelling and
out houses In good condition. Fine
Tobacco soil.
Also one farm containing 100 acres,
near Jefb0esville, 9Th District. we'll
timbered In oak. pine and gum.
The above lands being owned bv ma.
can Be purchased exclusive OF Agents
commission.
In addition 10 the above lands. I hvae
for sale the following very desirable
farms In the 5th district, near Charlotte
naIl, ana ON the Southern MARYLAND
Railroad, which can b bought at q re-
sonable figures and On liberal terms.
A farm I'm ths 9Th District. eontainins
25S acres; can be divided into two
farms. On one side h Q barn OF 6Ox4O.
with large peach orchard; on other side'
twosman dwellings. directly on railroad:
both sides well timbered.
Another farm containing 2O0 acres;
building; large dwelling Of 10 rooms;
tnree barns and tenant house. Well
timbered.
Another farm Of 1913 acres: Ana. roomy
dwelling; new barn, t0xl0; wen tim.
bered and tenant houses Tor labor.
/ Another farm Of 10o acres: larxe dwell.
Ing OF . rooms and q barns: hsavify
timbered with chestnut and vhite cal
Tenant house Tor labor.
Another farm Of les acres: 9 room
dwelling; . nice barns In good repair.
tenant house.
The last mentioned four farms adioiz
each other, near Charlotte Hall. and nj
TN close proximity 90 Railroad.
| ENOCH b. ABEIAL,
Lsoaardtown, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08

Aubrey s. Gardiner died NJ his
home near Chsptico Tuesday morn-
ing, October l. 1908. aged about 80
years. Mr.. Gardiner had been In
poor health for o number OF years.
He was true Christian and one Of
the most charitable men who ever
lived in the county. No one In dis.
tress ever appealed TO him whom he
did not aid and comfort. He possess
ed remarkable mechanical talent
and was Q useful cisszen. whose loss
will be felt by q wide circle Of friends
and acquaintances. His remrins
were buried at So. Joseph's last
Saturday, bis brother. Rev. Temple
ton Gardiner, 8. J.. conducting the
services. May be rest in peacei
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08

The Board of Trustees of Charlotte
Hall School, In regular nesting as
sembled having heard with genuine
regret OF the death OF one of Ito mem.
bers In the person OF Peter Wood
Hawkins, ID. D., Of Charles County,
hereby desires 20 record its sorrow
and ct the same time It's appreciation
OF the life and character OF It's Oldest
and one OF It's most useful members.
Resolved. That in the death of
Peter Wood Hawkins, M D., this
Poard sustains the loss OF q wise
genial and sagscious counsellor and
Charlotte Hall School. q loyal, faith
full and true friend.
That Notwithstanding his busy
life, which filled every undertaking
with eminent success. the school
ever held o most dear and prominent
place in oil bis thoughts and It's
achievements brought pleasure and
gladness to bis heart.
That We not only extend our sym.
pathies to his family. who most sad.
~ mourn his death, but TO the people
Of bis county who ever found him In
the fore front for bis peoples good.
Resolved, That these resolutions
DO spread upon the minutes of this
Beard and that o copy be sent 20
the family, and 70 the papers Of
Charles and st. Mary's Cou mites for
publication.
L G Cameo.
]. r T. RKzvBs.
w. T. McPHKRsON.
Trustees.
g. NJ. THOMAS.
PRINCIPAL, For Faculty.
]. d. CRANE,
Cadet, For Students.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1908-10-08

There will be dance at Chaptico
Hall. on Friday evening. Oct. 9Th.
Admittanc e-Gentlemsn. unaccom.
panied by ladies. 25cts. with ladies
15cts each. Oysters. Sand wiches,
Coffee and other refreshments serve.
ed st small cost. Proceeds for the
benefit Of the Hall. Come and On
JOY yourself. The nights will be
bright and We expect large crowd
Manager.