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Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
"CHlLDREN'S DAY" ExER-
ClSES At LUTHERAN
CHURCH LAST SUNDAY

An unusually interesting Child
ren's Day" program was rendered by
the Sunday school of Trinity church
last Sunday morning. The exercises
were under the supervision of A. G.
Jensen. the superintendent. and were
largely attended. A generous offering
was made by those present for the
Thebita Orphans Home at Lincoln.
Nebraska, which is largely supported
by the financial contributions Of mem
bers of the Lutheran church The
"Children's Day" observance last
Sunday was one of the most success
full in the history Of Trinity congre-
CATION.
Governors Day at the TRANSMITS
sissippi Commercial Congress. which
is to commence at Denver August 16-
q, has been fixed for Friday. August
20. This part of the program Is un-
der the direct supervision Of Hon.
James H. Peabody, former governor
and vice-president of the Congress for
Colorado. The governors of Idaho,
Wyoming, Kansas, Hawaii and Colo
RADIO have already signified their in
tention to be present and Vice Pres
ident Peabody believes that fully two
thirds of the western governors will
avail themselves OF this opportunity
to meet and confer upon such subjects
as intimately affect the interests of
the Trans Mississippi states.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
LOCAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
ONE OF the BEST Of
ITS KIND IN the COUNTRY

1t is hardly too much to say that
Canon City has one of the very best
telephone systems in the country for
place Of its size Its nearly eleven
hundred subscribers is evidence OF
the value and the efficiency Of its
service to the public During the last
month or six weeks the company's
business here has materially increas-
ed, SO much So in fact, as to neces.
citate the employment Of three addi-
tional men. The Colorado Canning
Company is having installed an inter-
communicating telephone system un-
der the direction of Mr. Campbell.
which win be a great convenience in
the transaction Of its affairs; enabling
its officers and department superin-
tendents to talk with the employees Of
any part OF the establishment, or, with
subscribers in any portion OF the COM
munity. The telephone wires ramify
all sections OF the Canon City district,
and. more than any other agency. is
contributing to its social and COM
mercial homogeniety- It Is doubtful
whether there is another community
in Colorado OF tea thousand people
that has q telephone exchange OF
eleven hundred subscribers
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
ANSWER IT HONESTLY.
Arc the Stateusests sf Ca.so City Ck-
ixens Net More Reliable Than
These Of Utter Str11eefsi

This is q vital question.
It is fraught with interest to Canon
City.
II permits Of only one answer.
1t cannot be evaded or ignored.
A Canon City citisen speaks here.
Speaks for the welfare Of Canon
CITY.
A citizens statement 10 reliable
An utter strangers doubtful.
Home proof 10 the best proof.
J. L. Hennssy. SIS Harrison avenue.
Canon City. Colo. says: Il can speak
highly In favor of Deans Kidney Pills.
~ have found from experience that
they are . splendid kidney remedy. In
my case they brought entire relief
from backache and other symptoms
indicating disordered kidneys. will
ingly give Doan's Kidney Pills my
strongest endorsement"
For sale ~ all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster-llilburn Co.. BuRAlo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the nameADoan's and
take NO other.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
SURVEYORS LEFT HERE TO
BEGIN WORK ON new
ROAD THIS MORNING

A surveying party, consisting of
Ralph Milton, Bert Kettle, Morris
Clancey, Phil Collins and Henry Lloyd
left this morning to establish a camp
on the county line preliminary 10 be-
ginning on the permanent survey for
the proposed state road between Can
on City and Colorado Springs. The
party is in charge Of Ralph Milton
and the primary camp will be located
about twenty-five miles northeast Of
here The Fremont county surveyors
will work this way. and, II no unex-
pected interruptions occur. will com
plete the task in four or five weeks.
County Surveyor Chas. L. Milton will
meet County Surveyor Woodside Of
Colorado Springs AT the camp on Mon
day for a consultation as to the best
and most expeditions method OF ac-
complishing the work. The location OF
the line of the contemplated highway
through FL Paso county will com
mence next Monday morning. The
completion of this enterprise will
mark 4 new epoch in road building in
Colorado. II promises to be one OF the
most attractive scenic highways In
the west.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
An UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF
INTEREST MANIFESTED IN
THE FAIR THIS YEAR

Secretary Rowland Of the Fremont
County Fair Association says that an
exceptional degree of interest Is be-
ing manifested in the fair this year
and he predicts an unusually fine dis
play at the exhibition to be held in
September. The premium list Is now
in the hands Of the printers and will
be ready for distribution in the course
OF few weeks. The awards In nearly
all of the departments are more gem
erous than ever before and 1t II ex-
pected that the exhibits will be more
comprehensive and complete than At
any previous fair in this county. An
attractive speed program will be ar
ranged and liberal prizes offered for
all classes OF racing. but will be 20
designed as to favor the horsemen OF
Fremont and contiguous counties. 1t
is the desire OF the association to mako
the fair OF the utmost interest to the
people Of Fremont county and to that
end its officers request the co-opera-
ton Of all to make it thoroughly rep
resentative OF the resources Of this
portion OF the Arkansas valley.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
SHOWER PARTY.

One OF the most delightful events OF
the present social season occurred
last evening when a miscellaneous
shower party was given in honor Of
Miss Evan Logan BY the Susanna Wes-
ley Sunday school class OF the Meth
odist church at the home OF Mrs Belle
Locke. on South Fourth street. South
Canon. About Is young ladies were
present. During the evening a Dutch
lunch was served. Miss Logan was the
recipient OF many beautiful and useful
presents. Mrs. Locke maintained her
reputation as an IDEAL hostess and all
those in attendance voted the evening
. very pleasant one.
On next Wednesday night Miss Lo-
gan will become the bride OF Mr.. Oliv-
er Belts. former resident of this city.
but who at present resides on a ranch
near Portland, where ne Is employed
As a machlnist.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
SECURES FOURTH OF JULY RATES

An important concession has been
secured by the committee In charge OF
the arrangements for the Fourth OF
July celebration, and It is one which
doubtless win bring many persons
from out of town to the camp to en-
juy the AFFAIR. This 10 . one way fare
for the round trip from several OF the
more important cities in the vs!lsy.
The rate. as announced by Mayor
Van Tilborg last night. will apply to
Canon City. Florence and Colorado
Springs. The tickets will bo placed
on sale July 3. 3, and s, and will be
good returning until July z.
With this arrangement those who
wish to come mp and attend just one
day of the celebration, will be able
to do 20 with as little expense ~ the
person coming up to stay through all
three days OF the great fete.-Cripple
Creek Times.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED
OUT SHORTLY AFTER
Z MONDAY MORNING

From Mondays Dnily.
The fire department was called out
shortly after s O'Clock this morning to
ext1nguish a blaze in the cab OF Den
yer & Rio Grande engine No. SIG
standing on the side track near the
Intersection OF Eleventh ana Water
streets. How the fire originated ID
something OF mystery. but. presuma-
bly,. has IT'S beginning In . spark from
. passing locomotive. No. 51S IL Fred
Usey's engine and is used by him In
taking passenger train No. 10 to Fue-
bio every morning and returning At
7:30 with No. 8. 1t is something Of .
hoodoo % far a. fire Ia concerned a.
Il passed tAruugh an ordeal in the
yards here 4 little over . year ago
similar to the one Of this morning. II
was taken to the shops and complete
~ overhauied sbout couple OF
months ago. The damage this morn
ing was confined to the woodwork.
which can be restored at . compare
csely small outlay.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
ONE OF OUR HEROES
The Man Who Bro1ghA IT, Civil War
b an End

From Helen Nicolay's The Boyhood
and Youth of Gen. O. 8. Grant" in
July st. Nicholas.
More than 5000, 900 men, north and
south. put on the uniform OF the SOL
dier and took part In the long and
bitter struggle OF Americas Civil war.
Tens OF thousands gave their lives
and lie In nameless II not forgotten
graves. Other tens OF thousands
fought as gallantly, and would have
died as willingly. Hundreds gained
renown. Tens gained lasting fame.
Above them all. the apex Of this pyr-
amid Of patriotism and strife. stands
single hgure-quiet. unassuming.
forceful-the man who brought the
great war to an end.
Short. stocky Of bald, grave OF face.
he did not look like a hero and he
was too earnestly intent on his task
to pause and think how the world
might look at him He was . plain
man. doing q plain hard duty-S 1Ar
removed from the dash and glitter OF
he roles as his plain soldiers blouse
wis from the showy 6reast-plate and
s,Iield OF ancient war. Yet his life
neld as sharp contrasts and As sud
den changes as that of any hero OF
song or story. He was the greatest
captain Of his time, yet he hated war
and longed for peace. He knew OBJ
security and worldwide fame. con-
temptuous neglect and almost unlimlt-
ed power. the friendship Of kings and
the bitterness OF accepting charity.
His last. most triumphant nsht. was
against Death Itself His story 10 one
OF the romances of our modern world.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
POLES BEInG REMOVED
FROM STREET IN FRONT
OF THE PENITENTIARY

Warden lyman Of the penitentiary is
having the poles Of the defunct Canon
City, Florence. Royal Gorge 4 Inter-
urban Electric Railroad company re-
moved from First street to Soda Point
as a preliminary step to the paving Of
the roadway in front Of the prison
property. The warden says he has no
special permit to remove the poles.
indeed, he is convinced that he does
not need any in view Of the failure Of
the company to comply with its agree
ment in relation to building the road.
Several weeks ago the city council
adopted a resolution requiring the Of
icers OF the company. or its receiv-
ers. to take down the poles erected
by them on Main street, but as yet its
decree has not been complied with.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
CHILDREN'S DAY AND FLAG
DAY OBSERVED At
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

From Mondays Daily.
Yesterday was a gala day for the
Christian Sunday school. 1t was
Children's Day as we'll as Flag day
and an unusually good program was
carried out by the children. An in
teresting feature was a Patriotic
Exercise" prepared by Mrs. J. A.
Walker of Denver. prominent in Colo
RADIO Sunday school work. Juvinile
color bearers holding the large flags
of the G. A. R. and Sons OF Veterans
stood on either side OF the rostrum
while the children Of the Junior de-
partment bearing small flags were
grouped between. While all features
Of the program we're worthy Of men
ton the recitation Of little Edna Gray,
6 years old. deserves special note as
her delivery was remarkable
The Christian school. which has
practically doubled its membership In
the past year. is row one of the best
organized and most efficient schools
of its size in the state. The Child
ren's offering for foreign missions
yesterday was approximately $500
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
COAL CREEK PEOPLE HONORED

A farewell party was rendered the
family of Charles Cowan Sr.. at Coal
Creek last night on the eve of their
departure for Paonia, in the western
part of the state. where Mr.. Cowan
has recently acquired some valuable
coal lands. The affair was one of the
largest of its kind given in Coal Creek
for some time and fifty couples en-
joyed the dance which was a side is
sue of the evenings amusement. Re-
freshments were served and all de-
parted feeling fully repaid for their
visit. knowing they had paid their
respects to one Of the oldest and most
respected families in the camp. Mr..
Cowan will develope his new mine at
once-Florence Citizen.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
the CRIPPLE CREEK DIS
TRIC1 AL STARS" ROUT-
ed By THE BOOSTERS, /"
From Mondays Daily.

tOA NOhsU0y o A@AAs"
The Cripple Creek district "All
Stars" were routed horse. foot and
dragons by the Canon City Boost
ers" in the base ball contest at the
Swimming Pool diamond yesterday af-
ternoon. II was APPARENT from The BE-
ginning that the visitors were out
classed By their opponents and at no
time durine DE game did they have
a ghost OF Q chance OF winning. TIE
home team demonstrated a. never -
fore Its ability to play first-class hall
and won q deserved admiration from
all for its skill o. tAe diamond. The
"All StArs" are dekicient In really
good players and havs NO chance
against such an Aggregation a. the
"Boosters," which 10 developing into
very swift bunch. The rain inter
fered to some extent with the pleas
ure OF the occasion, but had nothing
to do with the defeat Of the visitors.
who were beaten BY the greater skill
OF their competitors. The score at
the end OF the game was Is to in IA
vor Of the Canon City organisation.
A fair sised crowd was In attend
ance. ..-. .
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
A GREAT CONVENTION.

The State Christian Endeavor Con
vention which will be held this year In
the Central Presbyterian church OF
Denver. will be the greatest in every
respect ever held in Colorado.
The Denver City Union has been
engaged for some time in extensive
preparations for the entertainment Of
guests, and will extend to all visitors
royal welcome. The program has
been prepared with great care. From
outside there will be the Rev. Ira
Landrith, the great southern preach
er, orator and editor, and Mr.. VIM.
Shaw, of Boston. the General Secre-
tary Of the United Society. These two
names alone would insure a great
meeting. But there will be added many
Of the best workers and speakers In
Colorado.
Among those are: Rev. Howard Ag-
new Johnston. D. D., Of Colorado
Springs: Rev. B. B. Tyler. OF Denver:
Rev. W. I. Davenport. Of Rocky Ford;
Miss Ida Clothier. OF Manitou; Mr.
A. C. Driehans. or Las Animas: Miss
Kate Haus, Of Hayden. and a host Of
others.
There will be splendid music led
by a large and well-trained chorus.
and altogether the program promises
to be a veritable feast of good things.
The railroads have granted . rate
OF one and one-nfth fares for the
round trip. The date has been fixed for
July IA, 50 that persons may stop at
this convention on the way to the In
ternational convention at St Paul. If
they so desire. Any who desire further
particulars are requested to address
John NJ Reid. 627 Charles Building.
Denver, Colorado.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
MOTHER OF REV. WILKINSON
SUMMONED TO MS Bed
SIDE FROM INDIANA
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
A telegram was forwarded to the
mother of Rev. Jesse l. Wilkinson at
Flora. Indiana, Saturday afternoon
informing her of her sons illness and
summoning her 70 his bedside in this
city. Rev Wilkinson, who 10 at the
hospital suffering from an attack of
typhoid fever. is getting along As well
as could be expected under the cir
cumstances and his friends believe
that his natural vitality win shortly
re-assert itself and that he will be able
to throw off the disease that has fas-
tened itself upon him. He is report
ed to be somewhat better today than
he was last week.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
Do you eat enough OF this.

The great benefit in health and strength
that always 10 enjoyed by regular eaters
Of good oatmeal 10 known the world
over. Every year there are more and
more eaters Of Quaker Scotch Oats.
which 10 recognized in this country and
h Europe as the one perfect oatmeal.
All the experiments Of the govern
neat food experts and the athletic
trainers Of Yale University prove that
cereal eaters are the strongest and
Asalthiest, and Quaker Scotch Oats
s&ands at the head OF the list Of cereal
foods. II is not only the best food, but
rs the cheapest food. on earth Eat h
daily for brealrfast.
For city trade Quaker Scotch Oats b
pechsd Ia the regular size packages, bat
tus those who are not euavealently neaf
~ ssnes for daily shoppiA0 ths hfas
- faniiy pAekaO q 0uAAss oaas b
- - tAiag.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
SAYS NEW RAILROAD STA
ton WILL Be BUILT THIS
SUMMER WITHOUT DOUBT
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Vice President C. H. schlacks Of the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad COM
pany, accompanied by a large party OF
officials and friends. arrived here
from the west on a special train or
three coaches at ! O'Clock this after
noon en- route to Denver from a visit
to Salt Lake City. In the course OF
conversation with Mr.. Maddox. local
agent OF the company. Mr.. Schlacks
stated that all arrangements had been
made for the construction OF the pro-
posed new passenger depot here and
that Canon City would have before the
close Of the year one OF the most attrac-
tive and convenient railroad stations
of any place OF its size In the country.
Mr.. Schlacks was unable to say just
how soon construction work would be
begun. but asserted that ground would
be broken for the contemplated struc-
ture within a comparatively short
time.
The new station building. according
to Mr.. Schlacks. will be set back in
the park, about seventy-five feet. from
the present structure and will be con-
nected with the tracks by broad
concrete walk with grass and flower
beds on either side. The new sta
tion," stated Mr.. Schlacks. will not
be in any wise disappointment to the
people OF Canon City. but will be in
keeping with the importance and en-
terprise OF the community"
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
new PAROLE OFFICER
APPOINTED TO SUCCEED
l. \. SMITH OF PUEBLO

C. Z. Snyder OF Las Animas. recent
ly appointed parole oficer for the pen
tentiary and the state reformAtory At
Buena Vista. as the successor OF A. H.
Smith. was n visitor n, the prison this
morning. Mr.. Snyder is a young man
and impresses all with whom he comes
In contact n possessing all Of the
qualities needed for an efncient ad-
ministration OF the duties devolving
upon him. The number OF prisoners
from the penitentiary at present on
parole is approximately nine hundred.
Ender the rules in operation here
practically all OF the convicts entering
the pcnitentiary are subiec. TO parole
sooner or later.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
PICNICER MEETS
WITH ACCIDENT

Mrs. B. F. Kindig. Of sS2 Chestnut
street. is confined TO her home as a
result of injuries sustained while on
a picnic in the canon on Thursday
last
In company with a party of friends
Mrs. Kindfg went for an all day ex-
cursion in the country. When the
party was making the homeward trip
Mrs. Kindis was in the rear and the
horse she was driving, in trying to
catch up with the leaders, made a
sharp turn. throwing her forcibly to
the ground.
Mrs. Kindig was severely bruised
while the injuries are painful there
will be no serious results.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
e A. POST THANKS
the PUBLIC FOR 0BSERv-
MNCE OF MEMORIAL DAY
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Keenly appreciating the generous.
fraternal spirit in which the people Of
Canon City co-operated with the mem
bsrs Of the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie and other patriotic organizations
Of the community in honoring the ser
vices of the nations dead ON Memorial
nay . resolution was adopted ut the
last meeting Of Greenwood Post ex-
pressing the thanks Of its members to
these who contributed in any way. to
the Observance OF the occasion. To
those who took part in the Civil war.
whether In tho ranks Of the Northern
or Southern armies. and to their chill
dren and grandchildren there Ii no
svent In all the calendar 20 sacred as
Memorial Day. when flowers and
In loving memory upon the resting
places OF their comrades in arms who
have been called to the eternal camp
Ing ground on the hither shore Of the
mystic river which marks the bound
ary line between the here and the
hereafter. Acknowledging its obliga-
tion to the loyal. kindly liberty-loving
men and women OF the community ir-
respective OF race. creed or political
aMliation the members Of Greenwood
Post. q. A. r. No. 10. unite in thanking
all who made the observance 20 i'm
pressive and so successful.
PHILIP HAYES,
Commander.
J. 8. BOwLBY.
hNf,,tAnH
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
PRETTY JUNE WEDDING
CELEBRATED HERE
MONDAY AFTERNOON

Alfred Mum Morey and Miss Ray
Melvina Haggart were married at the
home Of the brides mother. Mrs. Ida
NJ. HagEart, 14Ss Main street. in the
presence of company Of relatives
and friends at O'Clock Monday after
noon. Rev. J. T. Thomas. pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church. officiating,
Tue groom 10 brother Of Mrs. David
Robson and 10 young man OF fine
characteristics. Hs 10 employed by
the Colorado Light Z Power company.
The bride was = membsr Of the gradu-
ating class OF the Caaoa City high
school last year md 10 yoang LADY
q splsad1l AttAinnaAta. Her frieAAs
are lagioa an uaits IN s9tsaAlAg -
~ thsaF fs,ls1eaAisas. u vSs eas q
- UsSellsas - - slaS veo1o
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
BETTRR F1AN RECORD.

One OF our prominsnt attorneys who
has been half way III for . few weeks
tells this story o. himself:
He says he came into The Daily
Record office tAe other day and said
10 the good lookiag young lady at he
counter:
~Miss. would IKE to gst oopass Of
yoar paper foe wssk back.
Yea haa bseoof ~ DoFsas Daas1sre.
J1ags. - abse1aaos1ly rsoaieA: .yoa
60 - 49, - eers1e ~ stRest. .
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
INTERESTING sCMmDR1NB
DAY" PROGRAM AT
PRRNDYTEMlAN CHURCH
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
The annual "Children's Day" exer-
clses at the First Prssbyterian sun-
day school yesterday morning was
largely attended and wAs Of excsp-
tioaal Interest. TAs floral decorations
were very elaborate and attracted
much attentioA. The program usurp-
"a the plaes of he usual preacAin9
service. A voey generous coatriba-
tioa wae maAe b. tAe a1disoos euf
0uAAay eoAaoa Woe6.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
FLORENCE WILL
NOT CELEBRATE

Fourth of July this year but will help
our sister. Rockvale. This is the de-
eision arrived at yesterday by the
Business Mems Association. and the
Rockvale committee having its cele-
bration in charge has been 90 inform
ed OF this action.
Rockvale has arranged an excel
lent program OF sports and those At
tending from Florence will have no
regret for having spent the Natal day
in q coal camp. A ball game Is one
Of the features advertised to take
place during the festivities.-Florence
Citizen.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
MEMORIAL SERVICES OF
ODD PILLOWS AT TMB
FIRST HKTHODIBT CHURCH
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily. .s
The annual memorial services OF
Canon City lodge No. Z. Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows, and Of Harmo-
ny Rebekah Lodge. was held at the
First Methodist church Sunday eve
ming and was largely attended by the
members Of the two organisations.
Special music was prepared for the
occasion. features OF which we're .
vocal solo by Mr.. Hanna and vocal
duet BY Thomas Roberts and Prof.
Sluts. A very eloquent commenora-
tive sermoa wa preached by Pastor
Hollsnbaek On the trieadship that a.
listed bstwesa DAvi6 and ycaatAan.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
NO RAIN ALONG
THE HARDSCRABBLE

Water Commissioner. John Sanders,
was out to the Hardscrabble country
yesterday inspecting his district. He
says that the wetmore country entire
ly escaped the rains which have been
so general in this section for the past
few days and as consequence crops
are suffering to some extent for lack
of water-Florence Citizen.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17
FEAR DEATH LIST
WILL REACH 100

Paris. France. June 12.-Official re-
ports up to noon from the south Of
France was that 90 are known to be
dead as a result Of the earthquake. It
is feared that the death list will total
at least one hundred.
Cañon City record., 1909-06-17

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