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Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
LESTER GAMMONs DIED or
TUBERCULOSIS THURSDAY

Lester Gammons. young man who
came here from Massachusetts last
summer. died at 316 College avenue
Thursday morning OF tuberculosis,
after lingering Illness. His condi-
ton had been critical for some time
and his death had momentarily been
expected by his friends for week or
ten days. His wife had been informed
OF the hopelessness of his condition
and. with her father. was on her way
here from Boston to minister at the
bedside OF her husband. They are ex-
pected to arrive tomorrow morning
Deceased WAS member OF the Meth
odist church and was highly esteem
ed by all who knew him. The sor-
rowing wife and relatives have the
sympathy OF a wide circle OF friends
here in the bereavement that has come
upon them
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27

of work and could only have been ex-
ecuted by an expert at the busine8s-
Another feature Of the undertaking
hardly less hazardous than the one
mentioned was the pulling down Of the
masonry pillar in the front Of the
building and the rearing Of an iron
column instead. The entire weight Of
the upper floor rested upon 1t and any
carelessness or miscalculation in the
matter would have caused the struc-
ture to fall like a-house of cards.
The entire work is highly creditable
to the contractor and demonstrates
very clearly that Mr.. Jensen il mas
ter OF his calling and thoroughly un-
derstands his profession as an arch
itect and builder. ANY job, however
complex. would be safe in his, hands.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
DENVER ENGINEER EMPLOYED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL

A special session of the city coun-
Gil was held Friday afternoon for the
purpose OF employing a hydraulic en-
giueer to take charge OF the propos-
ed gravity water works system and
for the discussion of other matters
in connection with the undertaking.
BY unanimous vote Peter O'Brien
of Denver was employed as chief en-
gincer and he will have general SUI
pervision of the work.
Mr.. O'Brien is one of the most capa.
BILE and experienced hydraulic engi-
neers In the west and for several
years had charge OF the Denver water
works. He will arrive here next We'd
nesday and viii at once begin prelim-
mary surveys.
II 10 stated that II will hardly be
possible to begin actual construction
on the contemplated water system be-
fore June 1st. owing to the difficulty
OF getting the material ON hand be-
fore that time. Ihe matter. however.
will BE- pushed with all possible dls-
patch.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
BIG CATTLE DEAL CONSUH.
HATED A FEW DAYS AGO

One of the biggest live stock deals
consummated in the county for a long
time was the sale few days ago by
T. Witcher OF Cotopaxi. Of all OF his
cattle, numbering between two and
three thousand head to Samuel Pep
per and associates Of Denver. The
transaction was brought about
through the agency of Charley Halsey
of Pueblo. who. It is understood, will
receive SO cents head upon all of
the cattle involved in the trade. The
cattle of the witcher BRAND range
from Cotopaxi northward along the
slopes of the continental divide as
far as the Surrup ranch. on the bor-
ders of Park county 1t is stated that
Mr.. Witcher will permanently retire
from the cattle business.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27

OF the tie in a two-poiEt contest. winch
was won by the Salida team on .
scratch. There was much dissatisfAe-
ton among the spectators over tAe
rulings of the umpire, who was &C.
cused of favoring the visiting team
in his decisions. The personnel and
lineup of the local team was as fol-
lows:
Miss Nina Monroe, right guard:
Miss Irene Jenkins, left guard; Alsa
Queenie Jameson, center: Miss Lois
Webster, right forward; Miss Helen
Hartman. left forward
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
By CONTRACTORS SKILL

The lower story of the Masonic
building at the southeast corner OF
Sixth and Main streets has been thor
oughly modernized In appearance by
the skill OF A. c. Jensen, the contrac-
tor, who a few weeks ago undertook
the task OF rearranging It in conform
ity with the requirements and ideas
OF its prospective tenants. including
the installation of an entirely new
front.
While such a transformation would
seem to be within the possibilities of
every builder claiming to understand
his business, 1t is safe to say that but
comparatively few of them would have
cared to tackle such proposition, as
there were engineering difficulties in
the way of its accomplishment that
would have deferred all but the most
sanguine and experienced men from
attempting their solution. There was
vastly more to the matter than the
mere tearing out of somewhat anti
Quated glass front and the substitu-
ton of one that was thoroughly up
to-date.
Most anybody could do that What
Mr. Jensen was asked to do was to
take out the brick pillars supporting
the structure and set up iron COL
ufuHs III tueiT place. an iuipOsSiuhhty
to those unacquainted with the modus
operandi of such things.
II was desired to pull down a por-
ton of the wall along the west side
OF the building and put In plate glass
window fifteen feet in length, but how
to do 1t without causing the brick
wall above to crack was a question not
easily answered by the INITIATED. al
though II was solved by Mr.. Jensen
without trouble. BY the construction
OF strong framework of heavy tim
bers to the height of the proposed win
dow, supplemented by an Ingenious
use of Jack screws the upper wall was
kept from tumbling about his ears
while he pulled down the foundation
upon which It had previously rested.
An iron column. Weighing 1900
pounds. was set up where the wall had
been before and the mass of mason
ry above It. computed to be about thir-
ty tons, was allowed to rest upon Ii.
So nicely was the matter adjusted. that
the wall did not settle SO much as a
hairs breadth. nor was any crack per-
ceptible in consequence OF the change.
II was n difficult and delicate niece
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
ROCKyALE PYTHIANS
CELEBRATED FRIDAY NIGHT

The members of Hercules Lodge.
Knights of Pythias, celebrated the for
ty-fourth anniversary of the founding
of the Pythian brotherhood with a
social session and entertainment pro-
gram Friday night. The principal ad-
dress was delivered by Joseph Powell
which was an excellent one and was
generously applauded. There were a
number Of musical and literary num-
bers. all of them greatly enjoyed by
all, after which a splendid spread was
given by the local organizations of the
Pythian Sisters. The festivities clos
ed with q dance.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
BASKETBALL CANE WITH
SALIDA A DRAW

There was a large crowd of people
at the rink Saturday to witness the
basketball game between the Salida
high school girls team and the Cam
on City high school girls team, and
they were well entertained for the
contest was one of more than usual
interest in several respects, due to
the fact that the players were swift
and about evenly matched as to skill.
Although it lost the decision the Can
on City team played the best and most
scientifiec game, maintaining its lead
until near the close of the contest
when the visitors forged to the front
on fowls, causing 1t to close with an
even score.
By agreement II wac decidad IN nlay
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
Li,eel. PARK Items.

Miss Madelin Dickson was the guest
night.
Mr.. Hamilton is putting up a wind
mill for Mr.. Bancroft
Miss Orilla House was the guest Of
Miss L. E. Humphrey Friday night.
Mr.. Claypoole has just finished
painting his house, which adds to the
appearance of his place.
Miss Hattie Snow spent Wednesday
night with Miss Mary Warner.
Miss Gertrude Conner, who is teach
ing school at Allan, came home last
Friday night and spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. Salie is having part of his
place, which is rather high. leveled.
Mr.. Singleton is doing the work.
Mr.. Cheney is slowly recovering
from long siege OF sickness.
Miss Babel Barnes came home FRI
day night and spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin on
Grand avenue. Miss Barnes IL teach
ing school at Eight Mile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills and family rs-
Gently came here from Oklahoma 10
make their home here. They are now
living in house belonging to Bruce
Davis.
Mrs. Clark and son are staying at
1241 Park avenue.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
ENTERTAINED CARD CLUB
AT 9 O'CLOCK DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Hiatt entertained
the members OF the Friday Card club
at a-6 o'clock dinner at their home.
GA River street Friday night. There
were "a guests and the occasion was
an extremely pleasant one to all. AZ
ter dinner cards furnished diversion
until a late hour. The house was at
tractively decorated in honor OF the
event
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
WILL CONDUCT MISSIONS IN
WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY

Professor f. F. Turner. late direc-
tor OF the choir of Christ church. has
been appointed by Bishop Olmsted of
the diocese OF Colorado to minister to
missions of the church at Hillside.
Silver Clin, westclifRe and The Pines
In the Wet Mountain valley and he will
conduct services at each OF them once
a month.
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
The Stsry ~a Medicine.

IL name--Golden Medical Discovery
was suggested by on of ita 0oet import
ant and valuable Ingredients = Golden
Seal roc
Nearly forty years asu, Dr. Pierce dis
covered that he could. by the use Of pure,
triple-rcfned glyeerine- aided by = Ger
tain degree OF constantly maintained
heat and with the aid Of apparatus and
appliances designed for that purpose, ex.
tract from our most valuable native me-
dicinal roots their curative properties
much better than by the use OF alcohol,
% generally employed. So the now world
famed "Goldcn Medical Discovery" for
the cure Of weak stomach, indigestion, or
Qyepepeie. torpid liver. or blliousness and
nindrsd sxrr DER ;Gsyr.nsepenss Wa 6I,t made e
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Buffalo, N. y, and VIII be mailPd NJ 70
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From these endorsements. copied from
standard medical books OF oil the differ.
ent schools Of practice. u will b found
that the ingredients composing the Gold
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only for the cure Of the above mentioned
diseases, but also for the cure q q! CO.
tarrhAl, bronchial and throat affections,
accompanied with catarrhal dischar1es,
h0arSeness, sore throat, lingering, or
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properly treated are liable 70 Terminate
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Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
CAsrcA nsrtssse Lisses.

The Mt. Olive Baptist church paid
the last note OF IL Indebtedness 10
the Biges Lumber company this
aftofnoon, making total of e1,1eo
paid b. the s4Ufts Of the members IN
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
COUNCIL HOLDS CAUCUS TO
DISCUSS SALE OF BONDS

A caucus Of the members Of the city
council was held Tuesday night for
the purpose OF discussing the provi-
sions eesas clrealaf lsttsf - - afaft-
- by Mayor 6eely In relation to the
bonds shortly 70 Be issued by the peo-
- of Canon City upon which to raise
nboney for the construction OF . new
nanicipal water supply. The council
has In its possession the names and
addresses OF about two hundred OF the
Drincipal bond buyers and brokers In
the Unitsd States and the circular let
tsr alluded TO will be sent to each Of
them. setting forth the features which
the contemplated bonds offer capital
lists as an Investments.
The council has on iile number of
applications for the bonds. but as II
desires TO sell them to the very best
possible advantage II has decided to
address banking houses all over the
country on the subject
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27

The bigger advertising" precedes
and prepares the way for tho bigger
store"
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27
GRAND CHANCELLOR HAD
SUIT CASE STOLEN

Professor Edward B. House of the
faculty of the State Agricultural col
lege at Fort Collins and grand chan
cellor OF the grand domain of Colo
RADIO, Knights of Pythias, who was
the principal speaker at the celebra-
ton at Elks hall Thursday night in
commemoration of the 44th ami
versary of the Pythian order, had a
suit case containing lot of clothing.
official records and valuable papers.
stolen from him at Pueblo while on
his way to this city.
Arriving In Pueblo only short
time before the departure of the Den
yer & Rio Grande train for Canon City
and feeling the necessity OF a little
stimulus for the inner man, Professor
House made his way to the lunch
counter In the Union station and pro-
oeeded, after the manner OF travellers.
to satisfy the cravings Of his appe-
tite,. depositing his suit case on the
floor behind him. Unsuspicious Of
theft he paid no attention to the suit
meal when he turned round to pick
1t up only to find that It was gone.
The matter was reported to the po-
lice who made every effort to locate
It, but without success up to the time
of the leaving OF Professor House for
Canon City. In addition to new suit
Of clothing and the official records
OF his visits to various Pythian lodges
the case contained a decd to some
property Professor House had Just ac-
quired. the duplication OF which will
be somewhat troublesome affair. To
say that Professor House was cha
grined by the affair Is stating II mild
ly. Professor House had been invited
10 be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
G. Dawson at dinner. but he was COM
PEELED TO forego the pleasure OF its ac-
ceptance, for. like the fashionable
Miss Flora McFlinsey. he had moth
ing TO wear"
Cañon City record., 1908-02-27

By agreement It was decided to pla,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
PIG IRON GOES UP
PRODUCTION IS SELLING ABOVE
 MARKET PRICES.
Tn order To Keep Up With The De- livery Of The Sales, All Fur
 aaces Will Be Blown

Birmingham, Sept. 1l.--(Special.)- The announcement was made today that pig iron was being sold by Ala. bama manufacturers for delivery a' si4 per ton. No. foundry. which is from fifty cents to one dollar per ton above the regular market prices at present.
 It was further stated that none of the furnace companies were selling under SIS per ton and that $l350 was being secured for small lots immediate delivery. Tn order to keep up with de- livery on iron sold for the last quarter of this year 1t will be absolutely ne- eessary to blow in all the furnaces that are in readiness and in a few days now there will be two and more iron makers put into commission. There Is very little iron on the yards in this district and positively no weakness Is noted as to the quotations for the pro- duct. Alabama produced 123,424 tons of pig iron during the month of Au- gust. despite the fact that the coal miners strike was on.
 Inquiry among the iron producers revealed the best of feeling on all sides and anticipations of an inereas- ing market both as to demand. pro- duction and prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
BODY OF DR. WELDON
 IS LAID TO REST

Eufaula, Sept. 1l--(Special) )--The funeral of the late pr. H. M. weedor occurred this morning at his home on Barbour street. where hundreds oi sympathizing friends assembled. the parlor where the remains reposed reading appropriate scripture pas sages and was followed by the in1me- diate family. Upon his conclusion the choir softly sang Lead Kindly Light" after which Rev. Betram F. Brown, e warm friend of Dr. Weedon, delivered a brief but touching eulogy.
 MT. Brown was followed by Dr. Johnson who spoke eloquently of the much loved and lamented dead and then the choir sang Some Sweet Day"
 Prayer was offered by Dr. Mason presiding elder of the Methodist Church, when 1t was announced that the exercises would be concluded al the grave.
 The procession was headed by a de- tachment of the Eufaula Rifles and was among the longest that ever passed through the city. The floral tributes were extremely beautiful. the casket and hearse being so profusely laden that many of the vehicles were used in conveying them.
 The exercises were concluded at the grave by pr. Johnson and were deep iy impressive. the soldiers firing the usual salute.
 The following is list of the pall- bearers: J. M. Edmondson. R, Q. Edrnondson, J. B. Garland. H. s'chloss T. P. Graves. E. R. West, A. H. Merrill. Harmon Lampley. S. J. Flour noy. W. L. Wild. E. P. Thomas and A Courio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
BABY'S ITCHING
 BURNING ECZEMA
Almost Drove Him into ConvuIsions His Head and Face a Mass of Terrible HumOr-SuferIng was
 Dreadful-ls Permanently Cured.
DOCTOR PRESCRIBED
 CUTICURA REMEDIES

When my son was only about year old ec1ema began to break out on his face. It kept getting worse and we called in a doctor whose medicine only seemed to make 1t worse, until his head and face were a solid, raw sore. It was awful. He suffered dreadfully, and Screamed until we thought he would go Into convulsions, 1t would itch and burn 70. We became so dissatisfied that we oalled in another doctor. He pre- bcribed the Cuticura Remedies. The baby commenced to get better right away, although by this time the disease had a good start. I don't think we used more than three bottles of the Cutioura Resolvent, together with the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. It was perhaps several months before all traces of the ec8ema were gone. the last being behind the ears, but the Cuticdra Remedies cured him com- pletely, and he had the prettiest head of curly hair grow after his head oom- menced to get better. He is now not quite twenty-four, and he has been cured permanently.
 My face Is very tender and Cuticura Soap Is about the only soap can use without Irritating the skin. Mrs. L. A. Fox, 1879 So. Washington Ave-, Denver, Colo, Dec. 2o, 1907, and Jan. 6. I908."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
MIR. SCOTT BURIED
VICTIM oF RIVER TRAGEDY LAID
 TO REST.
The Funeral Exercises Were Cen. ducted by Rev. c. 4. stakeIy- Many Fxiends Attended the
 Services.

Amid the solsmnly impressive esre- mony of the Baptist church, the body of Frank D. Scott who was drowned In the Alabama river Tuesday after, noon, was laid to rest ln oak wood Cemetery yesterday morning. pr. c. 4. Stakely of the First Baptist church conducting the services which were held In the home of Mir. ". c. Scott. 611 South Court street, ct 10 o'clock In the morning.
 Mir. Scott was drowned in the fivar two miles above Jackson's ferry Tues day afternoon while in bathing with Edward Graham. He stepped in wat. CT over his depth and not being able to swim was swept away by the cur rent before help could reach him. By the use of dynamite the body was rs- covered Thursday afternoon. Mr. Scott was a vel known young farmer living near the city. 4 large number af friends attended the last exercises.
 The pall-bearers were Messrs. Hugh Stewart Edward Burton. Ralph Lin. der. Samuel Pickett, r. NJ. Perry, Hen. " Vandiver C. c. Abererombie, Will Ham Chandler Louis B. Farley and William Lamar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
NEWS OF OPELIKA.

Opelika. Sept. 11.--(Special. )--Cards are out announcing the engagement or Miss Ada Leslie Watson. of Opelika- to Mir. l.. B. Moon, of Tuskegee. The marriage will be celebrated at the home of the bride-to-be in this city on Wednesday, September 30.
 The remains of Mrs. Tom Boazman, who died in Opelika Thursday morn ing were laid to rest in Shady Grove Cemetery this morning at II o'clock. The funeral exercises were held at the home of the deceased at 9:S0 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. J. H. Wallace. Mrs. Boazman was seventy years old at the time of her death. and she is survived by her husband, six children. three brothers and two sisters.
 Judge Barnett will call the civil jury docket of the court of law and equity next Monday and during the week sew eral cases of importance will be tried.
 MT M. W. Glass. prosperous and prominent citizen of Society Hill. in Macon county. died Thursday morning at o'clock after a very short illness. His remains were inferred there this morning at 10 o'clock. He Is survived by his wife and four daughters MT. Glass was sixty years old at the time of his death.
 The City Council has selected mana gers and clerks for the city election to be held in Opelika Monday. Septem- her 21. There will be four voting places, one in each ward. There Is no opposition to the Democratic ticket and the election will be very quiet.
 Rev. A. P. McFerrin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who has been spending his vacation in the East, Will return to Opelika Saturday morning from Savannah.
 Mrs. M. A Siler has gone to New York City, where she will spend the winter with her son. Capt. J. F. Siler, who is a surgeon in the United States
 Iohn A. Lewis. of Trenton. Tenn. Is ,, Onelika. having been called here on account of the death or his sister. Mrs. Tom Boazman.
 Miss Brownie Fielder has gone to Union sprnigs to spend several days 1vith Mrs C. R. Teddy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
TO SELECT A CONGRESSMAN Five-Cornered Race Will
 End Today. ESTIMATE OF 10000 VOTES The Campaign Ended With Some
 Warmth. All Candidates Are Inslstent in say- ing They Will be Nominated Preparation for Bis Mont
 gomery County Vote
 Vote in May Ia
ESTIMATE OF 10000 VOTES

By o'clock this evening the Dem ecratic voters of the Second Aiapama District will have selected the Con . gressman who will represent the dis- trict for two years in the congress which begins March {. And by o'clock this evening Capt. O. c. Wiley of Troy, brother of the late Congress- man A. A. Wiley, will have been nam- ed to sit in Congress from November to March 4, which is the short term that will be given to him without op- position.
 But the main fight to be decided to- day Is the long term, with i've diner- ent candidates striving for the honor. :. The campaign, 1t may be said. came In like a lamb, but it is going out like a lion. That is to say that for weeks 1t rocked along without any consider able number of people taking spe- cial interest in it, until the last two weeks. when 1t suddenly livened up and for the past week 1t has been warm enough to suit anybody.
 Any prediction of the result today would be one mans opinion. IL woulo profit nothing to publish thef claim or each candidate for each one or the five declares that he Is certain or eiec- tion.
 To Poll 10000 Votes.
 Tn the primary today there will be cast over 10000 votes and perhaps 12,Ooo, but the larger number Is not expected. Tn the Congressional pri. mary of last May IS, total or is'sil votes were cast for Congressman A. A. Wiley and his opponent, Thomas J.. Hall. But at the State primary county officers were named together with sew eral State officers, which made the ln- terest in the primary more general {. The conservative estimate places the vote today at 10000.
 It is interesting to note the vote of the May primary. in view of It's bear, I, ing upon the vote of today. Colonel Wiley received a total of s,727, Mir. Hail received total of 4,5so, The largest county vote cast was that or Montgomery. which was s,sss. The total vote cast by the county was s'soo, hut a number of the voters did not mark any name on the Congressional ticket. The county of Pike came next with a total of 1897, Crenshaw was close second with 1924. Covington was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-12
Violated Prohi Law.

Birmingham. Sept. 11.-(Special.)-- The deputy sherIffs with warrants for parties whose names are otherwise unknown" succeeded late Thursday night and during Friday in arrestins a number of men again charged with violating the prohibition laws.
 It Is estimated that the work for the week on the part of the sheriff and police force will aggregate more than thirty, arrests. The grand jury has not yet began on the prohibition cases though organized now a week [. Jail cases are being looked after first. The statement is made by advocates of the Law and Order League that there will be a demonstration that prohibi- tion does prohibit.