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Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

esting fact, hard to realize, that 80
much earth could be taken from such
a little hole. A ravine near the shaft
top has been practically filled with the
dump, and car loading will be possi-
BILE without further filling as soon as
the coal is reached.
Superintendent Littell is proud Of
the fact that there has been no seri-
GUS accident at the shaft since work
was started on 1t two years ago. Sew
eral slight injuries have been received
by the men while at their hazardous
but nothing has occurred
that has resulted in the loss Of over
two weeks time for an employee.
Such a record, considering the size
of the operation, is remarkable.
In sinking the shaft, Littell Bros.
think they have worked wisely and
well. A test hole was sunk with
diamond drill before work on the
shaft was started. This located the
vein, and convinced the operators that
they were working at about the low
est point in the basin" This will
be a great advantage in the mining
operations. Coal can be brought to
the bottom OF the shaft by gravity on
at least three sides. and, unless the
are away OF, gravita-
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
CANON HAS DEEPEST
COAL Sll!AF'T In STATE
j ON Wolf Park Viii Make Big
nunity-Work Has Been
ID for Two Years
,duction Viii
Little Bfos.' New Opef!
Asset for THIS G
Qoietly r
and
Begin Soon.

Out over the mesa to the south OF
Canon City, where the evening sun
comes aslant from the peaks OF the
Greenhorn range and lights up the
picturesque groves Of pinion. there Is
2 hole in the ground which will bring
this community a nice increase In
prosperity soon. For nine hundred
feet this hole has pierced the quartz
and granite OF Mother Earth. The
goal Is near. Twenty-eIght feet more
Of blasting and q five-foot vein OF the
<best Canon coal will be uncovered.
twenty y-eIght more feet, and the thou
sands OF dollars that have been dump
ed into this hole during the past two
years will. resurrection-like. begin to
come to she surface again. Twenty
eight more feet Of rugged toll and the
Colorado Central Coal 4 Mining COM
pany will be { producing concern in
stead OF an enterprising. energetic,
development company with nerve
enough to sink a hundred thousand
dollars or more In preparation before
II 10 possible to realize q cent on the
Investment.
Wolf Park Ii wha: tho mine loca-
ton has been called. Few Canon City
people know the magnitude OF this un-
dertaking-the sinking of the deepest
coal mining shaft in Colorado. And
not many realize the industrial i'm
portance OF the development
The shaft is located In the center
OF a six hundred and forty acre tract.
all OF which il undcriaid with at
least three good, workable veins OF
coal. The first one of which. now al
most reached. showed thickness OF
-four and one-half feet to the diamond
test drill. The vein is known to be
OF varying thickness and may become
larger as the mining continues.
Great prospects are ahead Of the
company. The fact that the shaft Ii
BY far the deepest in the state indi-
catss q coal OF heavier nature than
nearer the surface. Canon City coal
has a nationwide reputation and the
Wolf Park mine will without doubt
show a better quality than has been
mined in this vicinity before.
Canon City Will get a good. staple
industry when the mine Is In work
ing order. The top vein alone viii
AFFORD sufficient coal 10 keep big
mine In operation for thirty years.
30 the benef, Is certain to be last
Ing.
The mining company is controlled
and managed BY Liitell Bros. of Col
orado Springs. who are actively en-
gagged In the coal business throughout
the state, and who have personally
superintended the work OF sinking the
local shnft. The headquarters OF the
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
Joint Installation of Camp
and Circle Monday Night

An event OF more than usual inter-
est in fraternai and benevolent chron-
icles was the Joint installation at Elks
'hall Monday night OF the officers
elect OF Gate City Circle No. l2o. Wo-
men OF woodcraft. and OF Gate City
Camp No. Is. woodmsn of the World.
two OF the strongest organizations Of
the kind In the community. The At
lair was largely attended and was Of
more than usual interest in every re-
spect. a... . ............... ...........
The officers installed by the Circle
were a. follows: Mrs. Minnie G. Mer-
riam. @. NJ: Mrs. Kate b. Hills, p.
O.: Mrs. Maggie Clark, adviser; Mrs.
Addis l.. Conoway. clerk: Mrs. Katie
J. Moore. banker: Mrs. Millie Will
son. magician: Mrs. 9. Q. Mslchi. at
tsndant; Mrs Dollie Ewell. inside
sentinel; Albert Ewell, outside senti-
mel: Mrs. A. Stockiey Allen, captain
Of the guards: Mrs. Alice schweigert.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

musician: John W. DeWeese. mana
ger.
The officers Installed by the camp
were J. W. DeWeese, consul command
or; H. D. Cosby. adviser: E. z. Mo-
kinnon, banker: A. H. Davis. clerk:
W. L. Guyott. escort; W. r. Crawford.
watchman: c. M. Perkins, sentry: H.
N. Davis. manager. Mrs. Pearl N. 81
mon and J. R., Quinn OBLIGATED In the
capacity OF installing officers In the
most efficient and graceful way, the
fioorwork being especially fine.
At the close OF the installation cere-
monies an entertainment program was
rendered, features OF which were an
address OF welcome BY Mrs. Merriam.
q song by Mrs. 0chweigert. recita-
ton by Mira. Schultx and . talk on
Woodcraft by Mrs. Hills. Delicious
refreshments were served and the us
ual enjoyable social hour spent by
all present. The committee In charge
OF the arrangements was composed Of
Fred Rouse, Mrs. Allen and Mrs.
Reide.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
MEETING OF FREMONT
COUNTY NATIONAL BANK
Annual Stockhoders Meeting of this F1ourshins Insttu
ton Held Tuesday- Geo. A. Baker and G. R.
Tanner Elected Directors

The annual stockholders meeting
Of the Fremont County National bank
was held at the bank Office Tuesday
afternoon and a board of directors for
the current year elected as follows:
NJ. s. Reynolds, George F. Rockafel-
low, George A. Baker, Robert s. Lew
Is and George R Tanner. The di-
rectorate at once organized by the
election of NJ. 8. Reynolds, president;
George A Baker, vice president:
George F. Rockafellow. vice president
and cashier; F. A. Reynolds, first as
sistant cashier; Dedrick N. Cooper,
second assistant cashier.
The affairs of the bank were care
fully gone over and were found to
be in a most gratifying condition in
all respects. In spite of the financial
upheaval in the monetary centers Of
the east during the last few months.
the Fremont County National bank
was not visibly affected by the strin-
gency and its officers look back upon
the year just closed as being a very
prosperous one. A satisfactory divi-
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

ton from all four sides will be pos
sible
The shaft Is being sunk in three
compartments. One of these is used
for the bucket lift now. another for
the ventilation system. A big fan
keeps the men constantly supplied
with good, pure air. The compart-
ments will be used for a double cage
system and for the pumping and ven
tilation system. The lifting machin-
cry, which is now being installed, II
of the latest pattern, and everything
about the mine will be up-to-date in
every particular.
Just now the company Is doing ev-
erything possible to get into the coal
as quickly as possible. While the
market Is not SO brisk as 1t was sew
eral months ago, its prospects are
bright, and the kind Of coal that will
be handled from this operation will
have a strong call on consumers on
account of its depth and known excel
lent quality. Great care will be ex-
ercised in the preparation Of the coal
for market and the latest screening
machinGry will be an important part
of the uline's equipment Littell Bros.
understand the coal business thor
oughly and some mighty good results
can ba looked for from their Canon
City Aeld.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

The wisdom of the legislature in
making an appropriation from the
public funds by means of which some
of the benefits of the state agricul-
turai college may be employed by the
people at large is becoming very gen.
orally recognized. Particularly Is
this true of the so-called short
in horticulture and its as
sociated callings. 1t enables every
body to enjoy the advantages OF SCI
entifiC instruction without becoming
a college student to obtain IL. Such
a policy is a reversal of the case Of
trings the college, or. rather that
portion OF It in which he is interested.
to his home instead of compelling
him to go In search of it In provid-
ing for these short courses" the state
has shown n willingness to help those
who are eudeavoring to help them
selves. and there can be no doubt Of
its appreciation by those most direct
ly concerned.
Canon City and Fremont county is
to have a short course" in horticul-
ture under these auspices during the
week beginning February 10th and
its success should be assured by a
generous, hearty cooperation on the
part OF fruit growers and others In
terested in this very important Indus
try. Such an institute has never been
held here and there can be no Ques-
ton that It will be OF fncalculable
benefit in encouraging scientific and
more successful horticulture.
One OF these short courses" was
held on the Western Slope last sea-
son and proved to be SO helpful that
at least three Of them will be held
there this year. The territory about
Canon City 10 the pioneer fruit grow
Ing district in the state and the pop
OF the proposed short course"
is . foregone conclusion. The ses-
sions will be held In the district court
room and will be school OF instruc-
ton for all who attend. At least two
hundred students are expected to
register during the week. All lessons
will be conducted by professors from
the State Agricultural College at Fort
Collins. The complete course Of study
for the week 10 ~ follows:
Monday.
10 to II. Plant Physiology. W. Pad
dock.
II to II. Structure and Habits of
Insects. @. p Gillette.
1850 to $3.50. Plant Physiology.
$3.50 to $50. Raspberries and Black
Eugene Smith.
$50 to 4.3o. Insect Control. general,
G. r. Gillette.
1850. DR.. W. r. Corwin.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

The board of county commissioners
has been reorganized for the calendar
year by the reelection OF Albert Phil
ipp as chairman. Among the selec-
tons of the board. which, in most
cases are reappointments. are the fol-
lowing: Waldo, Dawson Stump.
county attorneys; DR.. r. E. Holmes.
county physician; DIR. W. A Williams
Of Rockvale, assistant county physi-
clan: DR.. F.. n Carrier. county health
officer: DR.. W. A. Williamson, assist
ant health officer; N. c. burning, su-
perintendent of the poor farm: Mrs.
Jessie o. burning. matron of county
infrmary; J. r. Quinn. tanitor OF
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
CANON CITY AND
THE ARKANSAS VALLEY

No visitor to Colorado should fail
to spend a few days in this. one Of the
states fairest garden spots, the up
per Arkansas Valley. From its pecu-
liar natural location it is splendidly
sheltered from severe storms. This
gives an enviable climate both as =
health resort. for which 1t Is justly
famous, and also as a fruit region
from which thousands of dollars
worth of high grade fruits and vege-
tables are annually exported.
Much has been written about the
wonderful scenery. of this inviting
spot. So much. in fact, that a great
many people perhaps have the erron-
eous idea that scenery 10 all that can
be claimed for this region. While the
truth Is that very few. II any loca-
tons in this broad country Of ours Of
fer such Inducements to those seeking
pleasant and prosperous place In
which to live.
The wonderful invigorating climate.
the very productive soil and the great
variety Of products that can be grown
here all combine to make this one OF
the most promising bits OF territory
In the whole state. All the visitors
to this region are impressed at once
with the contentment. happiness an"
general prosperity OF our people.
Many who have struggled for ysars
against IN health. inclement weather.
poor markets and unproductive soil
In other regions. have here attslned
health. happiness and financial inds-
pendsnce.
The year 1907 has been one OF
marked development. TIE ever iA-
creaslng demand for irrigatsl lanas
has led 10 Tie planning OF several
large Storage reservoirs IN thls IN
mediate vfolAlky. A neW oo00aAy.
composed o. Colorado Springs geatle-
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

concern will remain in the Springs,
but a big force OF workmen and big
clerical force will be necessary to
look after the interests OF the COM
pany in Canon.
1t is not often that an enterprise Of
this magnitude has been put through
with as little display and ''hurrah"
as has been the case in this instance.
For the past two years the work has
been carried on continuously, and
the men back Of the enterprise have
been putting up from 1000 to $10.-
900 monthly for labor and supplies.
or course 1t is very gratifying to the
company to know that the vein Is soon
to be uncovered. 1t is quite probable
that both the d. & r. G. and Santa Fe
railroads viii lay tracks TO the new
mine as soon as the output II ready
for the market The mine IL easily
reached by the railroads from spurs
laid to other mines in the adjacent
territory.
Already the mine has been a boon
to lnboring men in this vicinity. Three
shifts are run constantly, comprising
about thirty men on the top and In
the hole. The hard nature Of the in
tervening strata has made the work
arduous. Blasting has been necessary
from the start, and much of the rock
formation was so hard that very slow
progress was made. Expert miners
are employed in the work, and the
great quantities of explosives are han
died with skill that has. 30 far. in
sured the safety OF the souls working
at this great depth.
II would be hard to imagine a more
picturesque location for n mine than
Wolf park. The gentle rolling
ground OF the park is dotted with
pInon and swarded with gramma
grass To the east a gap In the hills
shows the location of the famous
Chandler mines, while to the west the
workings near the mountain .outcrop
can be seen A mining village will
spring up at Wolf Park. and with the
care the company will exercise in
building houses, 1t promises to be one
of the prettiest colleries in Colorado.
That's what Mcssrs. Littell say they
will make II, and the past has shown
that the usually do what they plan.
About two weeks more OF labor and
the drills will pierce into the rich
blackness of the vein Today only
,wenty-eight feet of white sandstone
lay between the workers and their
goal. The sandstone shoots up fine,
and the ureless buckets bring a con-
tinuous stream OF this creamy. water
soaked solution TO the big dump at the
top.
Speaking OF the dump, ii is an inter-
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
FRED DUNCAN LEFT MONDAY
FOR THE CITY OF MEXICO

Fred q. Duncan, who won the Daily
Records prize trip to the City Of Mex
loo. In the recent popularity contest,
left Monday night for the ancisnt cap
ital Of the Montesumas. In addition
10 transportation beth ways Mr.. Dun
can was paid one hundred dollars In
gold by Mr.. Hardy to meet the ex-
penses OF the trip. which he will ex-
change at El Paso. Texas. for Mexican
money, receiving therefor something
like two hundred and twelve silver
collars bearing the stamp Of the Gao
TINS rspubiic.
llr. DuAeAA Win - many thingc b
u country Of Frssident DiAs 70 b.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

terest him and from the dme he cross
81 the Rio Grande until his return 10
the land Of the Gringoes his axpsri-
ences will be both unique and eater
tanning. Few. II any. North American
communities are more delightful than
the City OF Mexico. particularly at
this season Of the year. and Mr.. Dun
can will find much there 10 entertain
and Instruct him. II Mr.. Duncan does
not get too much absorbed In sight
seeing We shall expect lettsr ffo0
him describing the incidents of his
trip and giving some Of Ais VbservA-
tons On the psoSas q Mexieo. aAA
thsir customs. we'll termed ~tAs 1UDe
Of the New Woeld."
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
COMMISSIONERS
MAKE APPOINTMENTS

the court house; W. B. White. road
overseer OF district No. 1: C. r. Per-
kins, overseer district No. 2; L R.
King, overseer district No. 3; c. R.
Hainline. overseer of district No. s;
Frank Rowe. overseer district No. 6
G. W. Eggleston, overseer district No.
7: John R. Waggoner, overseer dis
trict No. s: Frank Black, overseer Of
district No. 8: Oliver Eskilson, over
seer OF district No. IA; Frank A. Coles.
overseer district No. Is.
There are sixteen road districts in
the county and the overseers for Nos.
4, 10: IL, 12, Is and 16 will be an
nounced this afternoon or tomorrow.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

men, by purchasing some old water
rights on Beaver creek, has opened Q
beautiful tract OF 10000 acres Of irri-
gable land. This has resulted in in
creased immigration from other sec
tons where climatic conditions are
not favorable as in sunny Colorado"
The mining and shipping Of mica
from the enormous Fremont county
beds has become q very important in
dustry. Its increased use in many
ways Of electrical work has made the
demand very active and a large tom
mage IN now being reduced in the Can
on City factory.
The work In the Florence oil fields
has been greatly stimulated by the
marked advance in price for crude oil
which has prevailed during the last
few months. The fertile area In these
fields ID rapidly being widened As .
result Of the increased prospecting
induced by the late advance In pricsa.
The beds Of semi-anthracite coal
near Canon City bid fair to provo an
inexhanstible supply; new mines are
being opened and Canon Coal" y
being shipped to points as far east ~
Lincoln. Nebraska. and Topeka, Kan
aaa.
The natural resources which form
the basis OF prosperity In this region
are saMcient for . great industrial
center: and It requires NO brilliant
foresight TO predict . large degree q
devslopment In the near future.
Canon City. located at the entrance
TO the Royal Gorge. II one Of the most
attractive towns In Colorado. sur
rounded BY fine orchards. fertile
Neads and sArdeas. beautiful drives
and scenery. and poessssing The mose
favorable ellnAtie eoaditions. b e.
joys eveFy natural aavaAtAoo tof -
idsal DlAes - live,
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
CONGREGATION PLEASANTLY
ENTERTAINED TUESDAY EVE

One OF the delightful social even
ings characteristic OF the membership
of the U. P. church, was spent at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. Jameson
Tuesday night. The members of the
Junior Christian Endeavor society,
assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson,
entertained the entire congregation.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
INTERESTING SHORT COURSE"
IN HORTICULTURE HERE

Tuesday.
900 to ll:0O. Buds, w. Paddock
IL to 12. A Few Common Insect
Enemies. c. p Gillette.
1880 to $3.50. Strawberries, Eugene
Smith.
2:30 to $3.50. Insecticides, Use, Prep
aration and Combination. c. P. GIL
lette.
$50 to 4:30. Propagation, W. Pad
dock
7:30. W. G. NJ Stone, president State
Forestry Association, stereopticon lee
ture-
Wednesday.
500 to 10:oo Codling Moth Down
to Date c. p. Gillette.
10 to II. Forestry, w. G. NJ. Stone.
IL to L. Propagation, w Paddock.
1:so TO 2:so. The Green Aphis Of
the Apple Tree, c. P. Gillette
2:s0 to $3.50. Fruit Packing and
Packages.
$50 to 4:30. A Few Common In
sect Enemies, C. P. Gillette.
7:so. Lieutenant Governor Harper.
Thursday.
900 to 10000. Fruit Judging. W.
Paddock.
10: 90 to 11:oo. The Woody Aphis of
the Apple Tree. c. P. Gillette.
II to l2. Currants and Gooseberries,
Eugene Smith. ..
1880 to $50. Orchard Planting and
Pruning, W. Paddock.
$50 to $3.50. Colorado's New Horti-
cultural Inspection Law. c. p. Gillette.
$50 to 4:S0. Tillage. Fertilisers and
Cover Crops, W. Paddock
1880, Reception.
500 to 1000. Handling Hogs for
Profit. Fl. NJ. Cottrell.
1000 to 1l:oo. Vegetables. Eugene
Smith.
400 to 1890. Judging Hogs. H.
NJ. Cottrell.
1880 to $3.50 Irrigation Institutions.
w. r. Thomas.
2:s0 to $3.50. Selecting and Hand
ling the Dairy Cow, o. c. Gregg.
$3.50 to 4:S0. Poultry for PROFIT. E.
r. Bliss.
7:sc. D. W. r. Thomas.
Saturday.
500 to 1000. Feed. Care and Man
aRement Of Horses. W. I. Carlyle.
1000 to ll:00. Irrigation Laws, W.
r. Thomas.
Horses, w. L. Carlyle.
1880 to $50. Farm Economics. W.
r. Thomas.
$3.50 to $50. The Horses Foot. Dr..
@. H. Glover.
$3.50 to 4:S0. Feeding and Breeding
Beef Cattle. ". l. Carlyle.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

a netting outside Of Denver. Thurston
white 10 member OF THE bourd.
The meetings are open to the pub
he and all interested are invited 70
attend. The secretary Writes that "
N expected 10 mako tAis cas Of tAe
Neet meetings - Aoad.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

Antonio Oprato, infant daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlo Oprato Of Brook
side. died Tuesday afternoon of scar
let fever. The burial took place at
Lakeside cemetery at 80 o'clock this
morning.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16

Games of various sorts formed the di-
version Of the evening. Refreshments
consisting of sandwiches and choco-
late were served
Cañon City record., 1908-01-16
STATE BOARD 10 MEET

State Board OF Hortiealtars de-
cidod to hold thelr aaanAl meeting IN
'Canon City about Fsh 3StA. TAis y
lhe frss time tAis board - ever Asad
The oasis., 1908-07-25
Notice fer Publication.
(PUBLIsHER.)

Department of the Interior, U S. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, June 23 l90S.--Notice is hereby given that Henry Ohm, of Calabasas, Entry, No 3024, for Nl9 SEl4, SEl4 SEA-, NEA SW1t, Section 9, Township 22 S., Range Is E., G. x s. R. Meridian, has filed notice of inten- ton to make Final five year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before Allen r. Bird, Clerk of the District Court, at Nogales, Arizona, on the 9th day Of August, 1908. Claimant names as witnesses: Harvey s. Walker, of Calabasas, Arizona, Demetrio Barrios, of Tubac, Arizona, Thomas Cumming, nf Calabasas. Arizona, Joseph F.. Wise, of Gala hasas, Arizona. LYMANW WAKEFIELD,
 June 27-Augustl. l. Register
The oasis., 1908-07-25
Notice for Publication.
(PUBLIsHER.)

Department of the Interior, U. S Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, June p, 1908 Notice is hereby given that Carlos ?. Lopez, of Nogdles Arizona, who, on April 9, 1901, made Homestead Entry, No. s727, for Lot 3, the NEl4 SWl4, the SEl4 NWl4, and the sWl4 NEl4 Section z, Township 24 S., Range Il E., G. X $. B. & Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final five year Proof to establish claim to the land above described, before Allen T. Bird, Clerk of District Court, Nogales, Arizona, on the 4th day of August, 1908. Claimant names as witnesses: Charles A. Gildea, of Nogales, Arizona, Francisco Q. Soto of Nogales, Arizona, Thomas Bayze, of Nogales, Arizona, Jesus Maria Hereda, of Nogales. Arizona
 LYMAN W. WAKEFIELD, Register. June 27-August l.