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Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

While there has been a great deal
of complaint that business conditions
here were not as good as they ought
to be, and, not entirely without reason
it is hardly too much to say that Can
on City has felt the pinch of hard
times less than most communities of its
size since the panic OF 2 years a"o came
less than most communities of its size
since the panic of two years ago came
on Now that industrial affairs are
reviving all over the country the out
look for an increased prosperity is
everywhere more encouragi.s and
new enterprises and new activities are
to be seen on every hand.
No where in the dawn Of the new or
der of things more apparent than in
the Arkansas valley and in Fremont
county. With the prospect. indeed. al
most the assurance of a bumper fruit
crop this year the ranchers of the
Canon City district may well look for
ward to the coming twelve months
with composure and satisfaction. With
an enlarged area devoted to fruit
growing and an increasing demand
for their horticultural products the
orchardists of this section ought to be
abou. the most contented class of till
ers of the soil to be found in all of
this broad land OF ours.
Labor. as we'll as capital. receives
more Of recognition, and is better
compensated here than In most other
places of our common country. There
are few, If any, people in Canon City
that cannot find work to do al fair
rate of compensation If they but look
for it With the waterworks construc-
ton employing a large number of
men. the smelters busy, or about to
be, the new railroad on Beaver Park
seeking labor. ranchers everywhere
asking for help, the building trades
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

residents OF Canon City. A beet crop
is no; difficult one TO raise and re-
quires no technical knowledge, or
special experience. Its success de-
pends almost wholly upon the care
and cultivation given 1t by the ranch
er Shortage OF water is one of the
greatest drawbacks TO the successful
cultivation of the sugar beet in most
sections OF the state. but there would
be no trouble on that score here. es-
pecIally this year, and local growers
should get the largest possible returns
for their outlay.
For several years the American
Beet Sugar company OF Rocky Ford
has been endeavoring to interest the
Canon City agricuiturists in the grow
ing OF sugar beets and have agreed to
purchase all of the beels produced
here at the highest market price II
offers to pay exactly the same price
for beeis delivered on the cars here
that II pays the grower who lives in
Rocky Ford. or in the surrounding
territory. The proposition made by the
company seems TO be all that could be
asked as II places the grower here on
exactly the same basis as II we had
the factory In Canon City.
The company wants to make con-
tracts with growers here for . defin-
lite number Of acreage. Last year
this company stated that II contracts
could be secured for $50 acres an ag-
ricuI,urist would be sent here at the
expense of the company to assist the
farmers in getting the best results
possible.
The Daily Record Is Informed that
a representative Of the company Will
be here In the course of week or ten
days for the purpose OF talking tn"
matter over with the people OF Can
on City district. and. persuading them,
II possible. TO give the cultivation Of
suzar bects thorough trial. II 1t Is
true that the man who makes two
blades or grass grow where only ono
grew before Is a benefactor OF man
kind. how much more OF a beuefactor
Is the man who introduces into the
community new agricultural crop
capable uf adding many thousands of
dollars annually 10 the wealth of Its
members.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
THOMAS J. lyman
WILL Be new
WARDEN

Thomas J. lyman of Pueblo, will
be the successor of John Cleghorn as
warden ar the state penitentiary and
will enter upon his duties there Tues
day morning. April 7th.
Mr. lyman has resided in Colorado
about twelve years, most of the time
of which he has been employed as a
commercial salesman for Denver and
Kansas City firms in this territory.
Mr.. lyman is a native of Michigan
and is thirty-five years of age. He
came to this state from St. Joe. Mis-
souri, and located in Pueblo where he
has since resided and where he is
well known.
For the last three or four years he
has been a travelling salesman for the
Morey Mercantile company of Den
yer. and. in that capacity. has made
wide acquaintance among the grocers
and other merchants in the southern
and western portions of Colorado. He
was married last summer to Miss
Scott, daughter of p. G. Scott. cashier
of the First National Bank of Las An
imas, Colo. Although Mr.. lyman has
not been conspicuous in politics he
is an orthodox. enthusiastic Democrat
and has always taken a keen Interest
in public affairs, 1t Is reported that
he had strong backing for the warden
ship. no fewer than five of the six
Democrtic judges of the state supreme
court indorsing his candidacy for the
position.
Mr. lyman is an intimate friend of
Ben W, Rea of the firm OF Rea & Gro
xier OF this city, from whom this bio
graphical data was obtained. Messrs,
lyman and Rea were acquainted long
before coming to Colorado and have
been closely associated in social
way ever since,
Mr.. and Mrs. lyman are expected to
arrive here on Saturday Of this week
and viii Be the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
ReA on 0rssawood aveaus 1ntil Mr..
ry1aA satsrs uDos tAs vardsasAip .
WesG Asaeol
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
CANON CITY wOMAN'S
CLUB HELD ITS ANNUAL
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The annual business meeting and
election OF officers of the Canon City
Woman's club was held at Elks hall
Tuesday afternoon. There was a fairly
good attendance OF members present
and plans for next years work were
discussed. Officers were chosen as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Andrew Shore, president.
Mrs. II. l.. Plummer. first vice-pres-
idsnt.
Mrs. J. D. Horn, second vice-presi-
dent.
Mrs Paul Davis. recording secre-
tary.
Mrs. C. A. Huxley, corresponding
secretary.
Mrs. Charles II. Duncan. treasurer.
Mrs. Wright. delegate to the state
federation.
Mrs. ]. C. Hyssong and Mrs C. W.
Talbot. alternate delegate to the state
federation.
Mrs. Audilate. auditor.
Mrs. r. s. Lewis invited the mem
bers OF the club to meet at her home
on Greenwood avenue Tuesday after
noon. April 9Th. which was accepted.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
BACKERS OF BEAVER
LAND COMPANY SHOW
GREAT INTEREST

Mr.. and Mrs, Spencer Penrose, ac-
came over from Colorado Springs on
Wednesday in an automobile and went
over all the wonderful development
in Beaver Park and returned to Colo
RADIO Springs very much elated over
the progress that is being made there.
Mr.. Penrose is heavily interested
financially in many large enterprises
in the west, but in none of them does
he show such keen interest In as he
does in Beaver Park. II is the inten-
ton of Mr.. Penrose and his associates
to build a very fine summer lodge at
Lake MacNeil (the Schaeffer damn
aud spend the better part OF the sum
mers there. Fremont county is bound
to be very greatly benefited by having
such men as Messrs, Penrose, Mac
Neil and Hawkins paving the county
frequent visits and Mr.. T. d. Hawkins.
who Is president Of the Beaver Land
Company. as well as of the United
States Smelter at Canon City, was al
so In the city on Wednesday. and. as
announced elsewhere, gave instruc-
tons to start the smelter as soon as
possible.
The men pushing the Beaver Land
Co, and the Beaver-Penrose & North
ern railway, are also in control OF the
Florence 4 Cripple Creek r. r.. the
Union mill At Florence, and the Unit
cd States smelter here.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

int the hospitalities Of the oommun-
I'll to the visitors. On motion the
prbsident was Empowered to appoint
. committee to assist in entertaining
the visiting Yeomen and their friends.
Following is the committee: Is
Messrs Chas. H. Duncan, Frank
Nnmerson. A. H. Davis. DR.. Otis
Orendorf and ]. F. Marr. ~
In conformity with the resolution
presented at the meeting Monday
night, a special committee, consist
ing OF l.. H. Bancroft and A. P. Mel
COP was named to audit the books
and accounts of the secretary and
TREASURER of the merchants associa-
tidn and the chamber of commerce.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
FREMONT COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION WAS
VERY PLEASANT AFFAIR

With four hundred and eight teachers.
TIE enrolment of pupils is approx
mk1ely four thousand three hundred.
The resolutions committee of the
co&vetion reported the following,
wllch were unanimously apopted:
Whereas, the trustes Of the First
Baptist church have generously grant
ed the use of the church for the
County 8. s. convention. and
Whereas, the city press have very
freely assisted with its columns in
advertising the convention. and
Whereas. the state workers have
come with their messages of heart,
soal and talent, which will quicken
local workers with inspiration and
rsAewed effort for the boys and girls
sherished SO dearly in the homes. and
Whereas. the kind hospitality and
gentle manners of open homes to the
delegates have made them feel as
though they were amoung their broth
err and sisters, therefore be it
Resolved. that this convention ex-
prSss their thanks to the above by
pslAlic vote of acclamation.
; esSaved. That these resnlntious be
sent to the press for publication.
Dissolved. That this convection re-
commend that each Sunday school
have a special temperance committee
and that this temperance committee
report TO the county superintendent
six months from date and at the next
annual convention.
Resolved. That this convention re-
commend a special missionary COM
mittee for definite missionary teach
ing and work. and to make their re-
ports the same time the temperance
committee reports
Resolved. That the schools repre-
sented here heartily enter this fall
campaign of prayer. Bible study and
visitation during the months of Sep
tember, October and November, which
campaign has been explained by field
worker. Mr.. Moon.
Signed:
REV JESSE L. WILKINSON
8. ]. ANDREWS
MRS. REV. c. L. BUCKNER
Committee
At the Sunday school convention in
the Baptist church. March s0th, 1909.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
BAD WEATHER INTERPRETERS
WITH TRIP TO THE GORGE
From Mondays Daily.

from MONDAY 5 DallS.
On account of the threatening char
acter OF the weather this morning the
members of the city council and 9TH
ers who had planned an inspection OF
the waterworks pipe line in the Royal
Gorge were compelled to abandon the
proposition. 1t was the intention of
the eXcursionists to have left her on
a Denver 6 Rio Grande freight train
shortly after eight O'Clock and ride to
the inlet. a mile or more the other
side of the Hanging bridge, and walk
back to the reservoir. beyond Soda
Point. 1t is probable that arrange
meuts will be made by the members
OF the council to carry out the pro-
posed inspection some time before the
close of the week.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

entertainment of the real estate men
next month:
Messrs w. e. Galley. Guy U. Hardy.
Francis Dickson, Will B. Anderson.
and c. c. Campbell.
Clarence Hawley. representing Can
on Homestead, No. 1873. Brotherhood
of American Yeomen. was present at
Monday nights meeting of the Mer-
chants Association and asked that
official recognition be given to the
state conclave OF the Yeomen, to be
held in Canon City on the sixth Of
April. and that social committee "
authorized to cooperate with the lo-
cal members OF the order in extend
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

busy and a score OF other avenues
open to those willing to work. there
is no cause for complaint and still
less for idleness or hunger.
The real estate men say that there
has never been a time in the history
OF the community when there was as
many inquiries for property here az
there is now. Certain it is that there
never was a period in the life of the
town and its surroundings when the
people felt more hopeful of the future
or Lore sanguine Of its financial re-
suits. The Civic Improvement League,
the Merchants association and other
organizations have received an un-
usual number Of letters from people
in the east during the last few months
asking for information about Canon
City and Fremont county and assur-
ance has been given that many of
these inquiries will soon become resi-
dents of the community.
There is hardly town in Colorado,
or the entire west for that matter,
that offers as great encouragement to
homeseekers and investors as Canon
City. That fact is evidenced by the
actions Of these malcontents that
leave here only to return here to
again make their home among US.
With its superb climate. beautiful
scenery and prosperous condition
Canon City In inferior. to none and sn-
perior to many. Nowhere IN the state
at present is employment so easy to
obtain as here and nowhere has life
more charms, or better worth living.
Canon City may not possess all Of
the advantages of Utopia, but 1t has
its full share of them and whose homes
are within its borders should be
thankful for it. In a score of ways
not enumerated Canon City is high
ly favored community.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
ORCHARD PRUNING TALK
LARGELY ATTENDED

From Saturdays Daily
About sixty people heard the prac-
tical talk on orchard pruning by Mr..
W, H. Biddall at the Y. n. C. A. last
evening. 1t proved to be an Interest,"
ing and helpful meeting. Mr. Biddail
Is an advocate OF low pruning and
gave facts and nGures to prove HI
argumsntA
The purpose of IL 'sFhrn Cluhr =
to discuss praetical tAamen = vsal =
civic proelemA 60 YaAoA 0Dr -.
tAee anno1noaDanta.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
ANNUAL MEETING OF
; CANON CITY MERCHANTS
: ASSOCIATION MONDAY NIGHT

more active. enerjetic agency in
the growth and development OF the
community than It Is at present
During the year Just closed II made
a small gain in Its membership, which
Is considered somewhat remarkable
in view of the Industrial conditions
that prevailed during that period. The
history of the association has demon
strated Its usefulness and proven 1t
to be almost Invaluable to the busi-
ness interests Of the city. uuder very
painstaking and capable management;
It has become one of the model asso-
Citations OF the state.
A committee representing the local
real estate exchange, consisting of
w H. Mcclure. s. II. Atwater. c, W.
Talbot, Cyrus weabor and G. v. Hod-
gin, were present at the meeting of
the association Monday night and re-
quested the cooperation Of Its men,
bers In the entertainment OF the Colo
rado Realty Dealers Association on
the occasion of Its forthcoming con-
vention in this city. The suggestion
of the committee was concurred In
and the president OF the association
was au,horixen to appoint a committee
Of hve members to assist the real
estate exchange In making the stay
OF the visitors In town ~ plea lnnt -
possible. Mr.. 0alie. % president Of
the association. this morning appoint
"a. the following coN1ittee % 60
operate b tAe Arranss@sats n sAs
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

Frank Singer, master mechanic for
the Florence q Cripple Creek Rail-
road company, with headquarters in
Colorado Springs, win leave on SAT-
urday for Chicago TO purchase loco
motive eagiue for the Beaver. Penrose
4 Northern road. now being built
Into tAe Beaver Park territory.
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

Many bargalns are advertised every
day h he Want Al OF he Daily
RssseA Do ysa rsaa tAAt eoluRAf
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

Gail - oaasa III uAsa ~ Asv.
. vaas q ise ~ uAiay nssssA
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01
THERE IS LESS COMPLAINT
ON ACCOUNT OF HARD Times
HERE THAN ELSEWHERE

The Various Enterprises Now Being Carried Oct In Can
on City and Vicinity Afford Employment to Every
body Desiring Work-The Waterworks and Half a
Dozen Other Industrial Undertakings Pay Out Large
Sons of Money that Materially Help General Business
Conditions, ...s a..
Cañon City record., 1909-04-01

Committee.
the Baptist church. March S0th, 1909
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
EASTER IS RIGHT ON TOP

If us. So II You intend any building
or improving which you want 1inish'
ed by that time, better get at 1t. You
ran get all the cement. lime. sand ana
other building materials right mere
whether your plans are large or small
We stand ready to help you out with
promptest delivery and iairest treat
ment.
Use Ruberold Roofing Always
KELLEY.FINLEY LUMBER co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
mr., Clarke and family nave moved
rom White Day to Water street.

from White Day 10 wafer street..
Mr.. II. F. Leonard. who has been
very III at his home on Plttsburg ave.
nue.. was slightly improved yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Morrison will
occupy the rooms In Mrs. Belle Hag'
gerty's property m Guffey street after
Mr.. and Mrs, Alex. Patton move to
the property on State street, which
they recently purchased.
Lawrence. the little son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Knapp, oil Diamond street
who has been quite sick, Is recovering.
Mise Margaret Davis and Vallie
Irons, students at the Normal. who
have resided with Mr., and Mrs. Chas
Meredith on Diamond shreeta have
moved to rooms on Pike street.
Miss Leila Kecncr has returned tc
her home at White Rock after 4 few
days visit with Mr. and Mrs. William
Keener, on Columbia street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
day for matinee and night.

He has assembled an organization
which includes players every bit as
noteworthy as that presenting TINS
comedy at the Gaitty Theatre. New
York, where It is row IN Its eighth
month Of It's engagement. 1t includes
Herbert Corthell, who created the role
of Billy Saunders in "Strongheart."
and last season was q promlnen; mem
Der of Lillian Russell's company In
"Wildfrc:" Rosalind Coghla1, Il da,l'
ghter Of Rose Coghlan, who for num-
her of years was identified with Char
les Frohman's productions; James
O'Nejl, Jr,, for SiveraI seasons 4
member Of his distinguished fathers
organization; Diana Huneker, asso
ciated with Grace George In the pro
auctIon Of CLOTHES" and recently
with Robert Eleson: Marlc3 Stephens
Of the Florence Roberts company;
Buck Shelter, long and favorabl!
known MS q delineator Of negro roles;
William Robert Daily, for several years
connected with Broadway successes;
Robert Dudley, late with Henry W
Sayage's County Chairman com
many: Emmett shackeliortl, wno hat
been favorable seen with Blanch'
Walsh and william Faversham; Law
r;nce sheenan, for several seasons
identified with Robert Edeson, ant
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25

hams Vegetable Compound Is the most
successful remedy for oil kinds Of
female troubles, and I feel that l can
never praise itenough. Minis. LIZZIE
HOLLAND, Noah, Ky.
The Changeof Life is themostcritical
period Of q woman's existence, and
neglect Of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Womeneverywhere ldremember
that there is no other remedy known to
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women through this trying period Us
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com;
pound, made from native roots and
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For 80 years it has been curing
women from the worst forms Of female
ills -in inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, tibroid tumors, Irregular;
ties, periodic pains, backache, anu
nervous prostration.
If YOU would like special advice
ab0ny your case write n confiden-
tial letter to- Mrs. Pinkhnm, ut
Lynn, Mass. Her advice Is free,
and always helpful.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
" " Taken >.ospitaI.
81 Mrs. Will Knapp, u Diamond street.
was taken TO the City Hospital yester-
day wnere she will be operated on.


Y j, N Personals.
n Mrs Lydia Roberts, Of Pennington.
rs visiting her sIcte'. Mrs. J. N. Gas
sslinsS ottMarket street.
Mrs. Harvey Williams and children,
iEdithsand Ruth, are the guests Of rela'
tlyes In thls ward.
Y Mrs. Anna RAgar, Of Diamond street,
has been very sick for several days.
5!NIrs: Mailman Miller has returned
to erhome at Little Falls after visit
ing Mrs. Commodore Fletcher, Of Mar:
ssket street
III Mr.. Jones, Of. Warrington. Is here at
Stentling the Normal School and will
Sresldegatsthe home Of Mr.-and Mrs,
Jacob Garner. on East Park avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
I! TX, l,,i at Oakland.

MI. Luther Layman, son Of Mr.. and
/. Mrs. BAIL Layman, Of East Park, and
Miss Jeanette Weaver. Of Pennington.
5 were married at Oakland. Nd. Satur'
SsdaY; March 10. For several days the
i young couple kept taeir marriage a Sc
I cret. Both are well known and popu'
] IN young people and have wide cir
4 :clei fsfrlends who extend hearty con-
ordinations. They will reside in this
ward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
THE COST OF A MEMORIAL.

Is for you to decide. If your resources
are limited the fact need not deter
you from ordering for we can supply
a stone within your means which will
be both artistic AMI substantial.
Call US up on phoue-B:ll 45R, OF
Consolidated II, and we will send
salesman to you, or come to oul
show roms and select from actual
work.
STEWART GRANITE WORKS,
-MANNINGTON, ". VA
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
1.-THE TRAVELLING SALESMAN"

So clamorons has been the demand
by theatre managers outside Of New
York for an early date OF James For.
bes' latest comedy success, 1.-THE Tray.
cling Salesman, that Henry B. Harris
has organized another company for
Boston. Chicago and a limited road
tour which comes to the Grand Satur.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
\ Entertained r. A, E. Club.

miss nellie D. Harden, Of Water
street, very pleasantly entertained the
members Of the h. a.. E. Club last
evening at;herthome. The hours we're
spent sinstaes usual enjoyable way with
sneedlework and the hostess served a
dainty course Of refreshments at a
sseasonable hour.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
OUR MONUMENTS ARE EcLlPsED

by none in point Of artistic design
and execution. Whether you select a
memorial from the standard models
or have design vi your own we are
thoroughly competent to carry out
your idea.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
.RGradualIy Sinking.

MRS Alminn Bishop, Of Grafton. who
ShasSbeen very Ill for several days. is
gradually sinking. Her children, Mrs.
Anna Barb, Of Connellsville, Mrs. Hat;
tie Sever, Of Piedmont: Charles. Of
Sutton; James, Of Buckhannon. and
Edward N, Of this city, are at her
Bedside.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
,..,sWllIaHsve Social.

~ The members Of tie Christian En-
fdeayor Society Of the First NJ. r.
Church will meet at the church Fri.
day evening. The different commit.
tees viii report after which a short
programme will be rendered and a So
scial hour will be spent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
FuIISAttendance Desired.

y II All members Of the choir at the Dia-
Smonl Street M. p. Church are request.
sed Ito be present n! practise at the
church this evening. Special music
for iEasterils being prepared and It is
important that each member be pres
Sant, Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-25
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cItyHo,s,jp,ltal Notes. /.

Mrs. Tabltha Conner, Of Gray's
Flats. was admitted for surgical treat:
sment. Si5i 4 5:, s
Mrs. Levi Thomas. a surgical pa
tient, was dismissed.
/ Tony Plunento was admitted for
medical treatment.
Dominlck Fonto. who has been re-
ceiylng medical treatment, was dis.
Unlisted
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-09-29
MAYBE IT'S MARS.
New Star in the East Frightens SUI
perStitiOuS People.

A Decatur, Ala, dispatch says:
The unknown star which has been
appearing in the east for the last
few nights has been the subject of
much comment in Decatur, and
crowds have been watching it every
night for hours. At times it almost
disappears and at other times it is
the most brilliant star in the heav-
ems. Some negroes and superstitfous
whites are of the opinion that this
star is the warning that a war is
or that the world is soon to
come to an end"
This same star has attracted some
notice in Dawson. 1t is very likely
the planet Mars, which astronomers
tell us is now several million miles
nearer the earth than it ever was
before. 1t is still 100000 miles
away, however, and an immediate
collision is not imminent.