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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
PoIly's Russ.
A Washington Story
BY FRANK II. SWEET.
BY FRANK H. SWEET.
lgoE By Erank \. sweet.

~ NE clustering spring day in
1881 three young men were
the only passengers in the
northbound mail stage which
ran three times a week between New
York and Boston. Could Caleb, the
jolly driver, have known the business
of each of the travellers he would have
had interesting gossip indeed for the
people along his route.
The straitlaced appearance, specta-
cles and bookish air of the tallest Of
the trio marked him a parson. The
second, whose hair was fiery red, APP
peared like some merchants appren-
tice. Such might also be the third,
though his clothing was homespun and
his manner more like that of country
youth.
- This last passenger during the first
part of the journey through Connecti-
cut remained inside the coach with the
others. But after leaving Hartford he
sat outside with the good natured driv-
er, who was quite ready to reply to
questions about the country.
The two inside threw off their re-
serve when the countrifed looking
youth forsook their company.
''Iy glasses hurt my eyes," said the
seeming preacher, removing his spec
tacles. "Now that the pumpkin has
left us you can tell me your errand.
was astounded to see you get aboard at
New York, Crane"
"He whom you are pleased to call the
pumpkin my sagacious friend" said
the red haired Crane, sis none other
! than the special express Of Mr.. Wash
ington with message from headquar-
ters."
Surely you are jestlngr' said the
clerical looking man.
"But l am not" rejoined Crane
Yesterday this precious rascal had a
dong conversation with his chief in his
marquee and then prepared for the
Journey. l was ordered to follow this
fellow and If possible learn his mis-
pm. Follow him / will, therefore, If 1t
takes me thousand leagues"
II do not envy you your task" said
the other, rubbing his eyes. II was
never made Tor this sort or business,
but you were. was very comfortable
In camp when received orders to de-
liver letter in Boston"
Meantime Caleb, the driver, had CIV
en- his agreeable questioner much in
formation, and the two were fast
friends when Springfield was reached
where Caleb was to stay till next day
Caleb's off leader needed shoeing
The blacksmith shop was across the
ferry on the west bank of the great
river Thus Caleb could say truthfully
, 'My good sir. no trouble at all" when
his new acquaintance asked the way to
the old Boatman's tavern, where lived
young Mistress Polly Day, whom the
courier said he wished to see.
In less time than 1t takes to tell it
Washington's young subaltern had de-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28

as he handed the captain his sisters
package. He had had, he said. a red
headed young man OH the box seat
with him as far as Worcester, and then
his passenger had Unexpectedly depart
ed. What had become of him he did
not know But after Worcester was
passed he had discovered that the box
of gingerbread had been tempered
with
Captain Day merely thanked Caleb
for his pains and took the box.
He found within the torn wrappings
only few crumbs of gingerbread, but
there were two written messages. One
was scrawled on the torn wrapper OF
the box itself, and the other was Pol
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28

CLERICAL LOOKING MAN.
livered into Miss Polly's shapely little
hands the precious packet bearing the
private seal Of the commander In chief
of the Continental army. This letter
was not unexpected by Polly. Indeed,
her brother, commonly called captain
john" on leaving his home for Boston
, a sew days earlier had explained at
geh length what was to be done in
case such a package should be deliv-
cred to her.
"Any message the general may wish
to send me" said Captain John. che will
embody in a letter written to you, Pol
Iy. I have told him how patriotic you
are, and he is willing to trust much to
your sagaclty. You must find some
safe means OF getting the message
quickly to me. Remember to send me
the whole Of the letter the general
sends you. On mat portion vi il which
Is left white secret message for me
win be written in a peculiar ink, visi-
bic only when brushed over with a
certain liquid"
"What liquidY said Polly, who had
her share Of curiosity.
"Never mind, Polly. l have vial OF
1t. You should write me good sister
ly letter. Send the more important
message in some safe hiding place or
by some trusty hand to which you can
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28

NE clustering spring day in
1881 three young men were
the only passengers in the
northbound mail stage which
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

Alonzo Harrison is seriously i'll at
his home on Orchard avenue. East
Canon, in consequence Of an attack OF
heart disease.
The Mission Study class Of che First
Presbyterian church held IT'S last
meeting until after the holidays at
the home of Mrs. Rodgers. 412 G:aen-
wood avenue, this afternoon at 2:3".
All members of the class were pres-
ent. The book Call Of the Waters
vas completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Howes have
sold their ranch on Sherman avenue,
Lincoln Park and will leave next week
for Oregon where they will make their
home. Their ranch consisted OF four
and q half acres of orchard for which
they received $4,000. 1t was purchased
By A. A. Bebbardt, who recently came
hsre from Kansas.
Mrs. Sumner Pressey and little
son Of Pueblo are spending the week
here ~ the guests of the formers par
ants. Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Tanner. at
e31 Rudd avenue. 1t Is the baby's flrst
visit to Canon City and the first op-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
ANNUAL MEETING OF PARK
CRNTRR LAND D WATBD co

Tho annual stockholders meeting Of
the Park Center Land and water
company was held at the once Of
President 8. H. Atwater Monday night
and q board Of directors elected for
the next ensuing year ~ follows: ..
H. Atwater. ". c. James. D. A. Agnew.
Z. C. Hiatt, A. p. Nelson. Jesse Know
les and J. e. Barron. The directorate
organized by the election Of g. H.
president; W. c. James. vice
president; D. A. Agnew. secretary;
J. e. Barron, treasurer.
The annual reports were read and
adopted. showing the company to be
in excellent condition and with NEST
encouraging outlook for the future.
Work on the Mt Pisgah storage re-
servoIr in the Cripple Greek district
was reported to be proceeding rapidly
and the statement that It would be
completed and ready to receive the
flood waters Of -Four Mile creek BY
May 1st. 1909. The proposed reservoir
Is one Of the biggest projects OF the
kind in this part Of the state and will
require the excavation of 1900 Gu
bic yards Of earth. When full 1t will
contain 500O-acre feet, or 217.800 Gu
bic feet Of water for irrigation pur-
poses, q quantity sufiicient for all OF
the lands owned by the company In
the Arkansas valley.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

C. A. Biggs went to Grand Junction
on Friday to look after some busi-
ness matters there requiring his at
tention.
Tony Adamic. the Prospect Heights
wet goods merchant, was cited to ap-
pear before Judge Cooper of the coun-
ty court at 10 o'clock this morning
and answer to the charge of selling
intoxicating liquors to a minor in vio-
lation Of law. The defendant present
ed himself at court at the proper hour
but a hearing Of the case was post
poned till 8 O'Clock next Monday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 8. SAVERS enter
tained a half dozen or more Of their
friends at dinner at their homo in East
Canon on Friday. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Talbot. Mr..
and Mrs. W. c. Thomas and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Bash.
CIV. Hawley has the contract for
the erection Of 5-room addition to the
residence of Aaaron Ripley ON Pop
lar avenue. Lincoln Park. When the
work is completed Mr.. Ripley will
have one Of the most attractive and
convenient residences In the neigh
borhood in which he lives.
Rene Gibbs and Estella Frey, who
are attending Mt st. 6cholatica's
Academy at Canon City. will spend
Saturday and Sunday in Florence
with home folks-Florence Tribune.
IsnAay.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Merritt of Mount
Vernon. ILL.,, arrived here this after
noon and will spend the winter In
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

health 10 POOR ard It b tAeasAt Q
change to . lower altitude during the
winter viii prove bshsnoiai 70 her.
The Dukes will probably retarn to
Victor in the spring Cripple Greek
Times.
]. T. McCorkle OF Pueblo, general
attorney for the Kansas-C Colorado
Electric Transmission company, is
business visitor In Canon City today
and will attend the railroad meeting
at the Mckinley school building on
Lincoln Park this evening. Mr.. Nc
Corkle is here for the purpose of look
ing up the titles and other legal mat
ters in relation to the right of way to
the top of the Royal Gorge.
Mrs. Purcell Munns and baby Of
Otis, Kansas. are spending the week
tere as the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant Dickinson at 702 Rudd avenue.
Mrs. Munns as Miss Portia Gano spent
the winter here three years ago and
will be remembered by many Canon
City people. Her husband, who Is a
banker and big land holder down in
the sunflower state. Is looking after
some business interests at Ault, Colo
rado. this week and is expected to be
visitor here next Sunday.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

portunity the grandparents have had
for getting thoroughly acquainted
with the little fellow. They will return
to Pueblo Saturday.
A very pleasant surprise was given
Mrs. G. J. Fredrickson by the mem
bers of Mr.. Fredrickson's Sunday
school class. Tuesday afternoon. The
occasion being Mrs. Fredrickson's
birthday. A beautiful crazy quilt" !"
made by the members of the class was
presented her in token of the high
esteem in which both Mr.. and Mrs.
Fredrickson are held by the class.
Dainty refreshments were served ut
O'Clock after which the guests de-
parted for their homes, wishing Mrs.
Fredrickson many happy returns OF
this her birthday.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
AGREEMENT WAS FORMALLY
RATlFID BY COUNCIL MONDAY

water in q considerable portion OF the
city. On motion Of Alderman Reeves
the water committee and Mr.. Van
Patten were Instructed TO mako m In
vestigation of the matter with power
10 act.
The Trinidad rule. which 10 that the
city must meet the expsnss OF lower
ing the mains and the water consumer
the cost Of readjusting the pipes con-
Meeting his premises with the conduit.
was held TO apply here. a
Aftsr some other matters, largely
Of Q routine character. the coundl
adjourned Till Aoaday svaaiAG. d.
cembor 3lSt.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
a Good Word for Pe-ru-na.

a Coco WOr0 TOR Pe-ru-na.
Mrs. s. l.. Jewell, r. r. d. l, Freeport,
Pa, writes:
"Having used Peruna myself for many
years with beneficial effects, and OBJ
serving the good it has done others OF
my acquaintance, 1 cannot but say q
good word in behalf OF Peruna."
Keeps Pe-ru-na In the House.
Mrs. NJ Maria Goertz, Orienta, Oklahoma,
writes: "My husband, children and my
self have used your medicines, and we al
ways keep them in the house in case Of
necessity. I vus restored to health by
this medicine, and DR.. Hartmsn's in
valuable advice and books. People
ask about me from different places, and
are surprised that can do all Of my
housework alone, and that was cured
by the doctor of chronic cstarrh. My
husband was cured Of asthma, my
daughter of earache and catarrh of the
stomach, and my son OF catarrh OF the
throat. When was sick weighed 100
pounds; now 1 weigh 40.
"Dr. Hartman's remedies have proven
to be reliable and wonderful. Their
effect upon the system Is remarkable.
Perunn quiets the nerves, and Is great
specific for all forms Of chronic catarrh.
~ am very glad to say that I can
write you that ! am cured in every way
of catsrrh, with which had suffered
terribly for ten years. I cannot thank
yoA snoagh for your adv1oo.S
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
Chronic Bronchitis.

Mrs. Clara l.. Miller, Box II, Columbia
Sta, seattle, WASH, formerly vice pres
iden, Of Skoogay Country Club, writes:
"Nine bottles of Peruna cured me Of
pro:racted case Of bronchitis. There is
no super ior remedy that know OF, as
the action Of Peruna on the vasa motor
system of nerves 10 very beneficial. 1t
increases the tone Of the system and aids
nature to perform her functions.
~ have recommended 1t to . mum mber
of my friends, who speak in the same
high terms of it. Ihave certainly found
II a most eficacious medicine"
Nervous, Tired and Weak.
Mrs. Christina Smukalla, 400 Winslow
Ave, Buffalo, N. Y, writes: 81 trust
every one suffering from systemic ca
farrh will read this and profit byi It.
~ was in very bad condition indeed,
when I began to take Peruna, and my
friends as well - myself were very
much alarmed over my condition.
was always nervous, could not sleep at
night, my food did me no good, and 1
was always tired and weak. tried
several doctors, but found no relief.
"Finally took two bottles Of Peruna
end felt like different woman. How
Sver, I did not stop there, but kept on
With It until had taken several bottles,
Vhsn felt completely cured, and have
Dmained no ever since can eat and
= apop now"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

Canoa Cafv Win tAsi1 aanGAter. 1gss.
W. ". Enmers0n. q 64o Ftko Avsaue.
II. r. Herdman, W. A. Natl0ek and
Chas. Booking were members OF .
party OF duck hunters that left here
Sunday night ON . several days shoot-
ing trip to the lakes in the vicinity Of
Lamar.
A meeting of the Fremont County
Horticultural society was held at the
court house Saturday afternoon and
various matters OF interest to Its
members discussed. Among them the
question of holding . short course in
horticulture here in February under
the direction of the State Agricultural
college at Fort Collins. 1t was prac-
tically decided to have the short
course, provided satisfactory arrange
ments could be made with the faculty
of the Agricultural college. A fruit
exhibit will be held In connection with
the short course. Capt. Rockafellow,
and ]. P. Farmer were appointed as
delegates to attend the session of the
commission to inquire into the condi-
tions of farm life in the United States.
which meets in Denver today.
Capt. B. F. Rockafellow left Sunday
night on a several days business trip
to Denver and Fort Collins. At the
former place he will attend a meeting
of the commission appointed few
months ago by President Roosevelt to
inquire into the conditions of farm
life, and, at the latter. a session Of the
board OF trustees Of the State Agrt-
cultural college, OF which he is .
member.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
MortRase Foreclosure Sale

Pursuant to a Decree OF Foreclosure
Of a Mortgage rendered in and by the
County Court of and for the County
of Fremont In the State OF Colorado.
on the Fourteenth day OF November.
1908, in favor OF Frank McClintock
against J. H. PottorH, Maud Pottorff
and Cora A. Pottorff. In cause No.
2777. for the sum OF Eight Hundred
and Six dollars and Twenty-nine
Cents for principal and interest, and
for Sixty Dollars attorney fee. de-
creed to said McClintock. foreclosing
said Mortgage and directing the sher-
in of said county to advertise and
sell, unless sooner redeemed, the
hereinafter described premises, to
make said principal. interest, attor-
ney fee. costs OF suit taxed at 1858.
together with all other costs to be
taxed, and accruing interest. Now.
therefore, the undersigned Sheriff OF
Fremont County Colorado. will ON
Saturday, January 2, A. d. 1909, at
the hour OF o'clock p. M. offer for
sale and sell at public auction at
the front door OF the County Court
House In the city OF Canon City, in
said county and state, to the highest
and best bidder for cash. the said
premises being lot numbered four az
In Block numbered Forty (40) of
Rudd's Addition to Canon City. Colo
rado, according to the recorded plat
OF said Addition. situated In said
county and state. Certificate Of such
sale will be Issued to purchaser. and
II said premises be not redeemed
according to law, conveyance OF the
same and OF their appurtenances.
privileges and hereditaments, will be
made in pursuance of said decree and
of said sale.
Dated Dec. s. 1908.
Joseph Esser, Sheriff.
First pub. Dec. 10, 1908.
Last pub. Dec. 81. 1908.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
Constipation, Kidney Trouble.

SVuSAspOtsVssp s>sUss1y ssvW~s1s
Mrs. Mahala Reid, Corbyville. Ont,
Canada, writes:
"Your celebrated remedies have been
a wonderful boon to me in my old age.
have not been in 80 good health for
several years rs now.
I was troubled with constipa tion,
rheumatism and kidney trouble. A
little over two years ago completely
lost my health, becoming almost help
less, when q dear friend sent me your
remedies, Peruna and Manalin.
"I began to take them, following the
directions on the bottles. very soon
began to feel benefited by their use, and
continued to take them.
81 am now completely recovered from
the above ailments, in fact, better than
I have been for years past.
81 cannot praise the remedies too
highly and will always recommend
them to Others"
Pe-Su-na IN Tablet Form.
For two years DIR. Hartman and his
assistants have necessarily Iabored 70
create Peruna in tablet form, and their
strenuous labors have just been crowned
with success. People who object TO
liquid medicines can now secure Pc
runa tablets, which represent the
medicinal ingredients Of Peruns. Each
tablet IL oquivalsnt 70 one average doss
Of Peruns.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
Tues&v.

Burnie Craig. who has been for sew
eral months in the employ Of the en-
cheering department Of the American
sugar company at Fort Collins as
draughtsmas, came home Monday
night and will remain here until after
the close of the Christmas holidays.
Mrs. H. C. Webster and daughter,
Miss Lois, came home Monday night
after q pleasant visit with relatives
in Denver.
President g. H. Atwater Of the
Colorado Railroad 4 Power
Transmission company left for Pu-
eblo at noon today to arrange with
the chief engineer to bring . corps OF
surveyors here to establish q line
through Lincoln Park to the coal
fields south OF the city along which
the proposed electric road will be
constructed.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
Fridov.

Miss Biggs of Durango. 10 visiting
her brother, Mr.. J. D. Biggs.
Capt B. F. Rockafellow went to Pu-
eblo on business this morning.
Mrs. Brady and little daughter OF
Ell Paso, have come to Canon for q
visit with Mrs. Brady's father. J. D.
Biggs.
c. A. Biggs went over to Grand
Junction Friday noon to attend the
annual meeting Of the Independence
Lumber Co.. of which he Is president.
J. 8. Duke of the Aseptic barber
shop at Victor. has removed to Canon
City and will reside in that place dur
ing the winter months. Mrs. Dukes
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

Why pay more-When you can get,
not only 80 nne large cups of DR..
Shops Health Coffee from a 26c
package-buta Coupon on CSC sill
vered "No-Drip" Coffee strainer be-
sides? Look for the Coupon-I put
them In now. The satisfactioa 10. b.
sides most perfect. Sold BY Monarch
Grocery.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

)o0-
County Of Fremont,)
!. NJ. J. Evans. cashier Of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that
the above statement Is true to the best
OF my knowledge and belief.
NJ. J. EVANS. Cashier.
Attest Majority of Directors:
GEO. w. BETHEL.
r. L. SMITH.
T. B. COULTER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
me this 3rd day OF December. 1908.
NELLIE Z. ROSS.
(SeaD Notary Public.
My commission expires April IS. 1909.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10
BODY BROUGHT HERE FROM
CRIPPLE CREEK FOE BURIAL

Tho remains Of Francis Beuchat.
who died at Cripple Creek last Sun
day. were brought here on the Flor
ence q Cripple Creek train Tuesday
morning and conveyed to A. q. Will
sons undertaking parlors. where the
funeral service was held at o'clock
this afternoon. followed BY interment
at Lakeside cemetery. Deceased was
seventy-seven years Of ago and hi0
wife was buried here about four years
ago. He leaves two sons. Eugene and
Charles. both Of whom reside here,
and two daughters. one Of whom, Mrs.
w. T. Smith, lives In Cripple Greek.
and the other In Massachusetts,.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

Prsventics. the new Can'y Cold
Cure Tablets. are said BY druggists TO
have four special specific advantages
over all other remedies for . cold.
First--They contain no ouinins. moth
Ing harsh or sickenIng. Second-They
give almost instant relief. Third
pleasant TO the taste. like candy.
Fourth A large box-4s Preventics
LAT ESQ. Also fine for fsvsrish chill
dren. Sold oy Rambo Z Simon.
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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-12-10

Awarded highest honors by the
great Worlds Expositions, and
proped of superior strength and
purity by the official tests.
No alum, no lime phosphates
Food officials, state and national,
NTH physicians, condemn the use
of alum in food, and deplore and
denounce the dishonest methods
by ,vhich alum baking powders
are imposed upon the public.
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.Neos Totea

Ragsdale's
Real Estate
Bargains.
Notary Public-W. B. RoWland. ezS
X.ain street, Record office.
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Daaly Rssord want aAs o sAs WORK
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10AAy.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Merritt of Mount
Vernon. ILL. arrived here this after
noon and will spend the winter In
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