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Cañon City record., 1909-10-07
POLL TAX ELIGIBLES TO
BE NOTIFIED OF DELINQUENCY
BY BY REGISTERED LETTER
City Counch Appointed Representatives to Confer With
Committee from Lincoln Park in Relation to Bold
ing Temporary Bridge Across the River
at Ninth Street

living in the neighborhood. On motion
the petition was referred to the city
attorney and the health committee for
investigation.
A communication was read from H.
S. Maddox asking that the little build
ing at the northwest corner of Depot
park be removed. On motion the re-
quest was referred to the city marshal
with instructions to ascertain by
what right and authority it was built
and to secure its removal IL possible.
Application was made by C. w.
Banta for a renewal of his billiard and
pool license, which. on motion, was
according to law. The application was
accompanied by a bond in the sum Of
five hundred dollars, signed by c. w.
Banta as principal and by A. H. Davis.
W. T. Bridwell and John D. Lloyd as
sureties.
On acceptance of their bonds in the
sum prescribed by ordinance plumb
ing and drain laying licenses were
ordered issued to Henry Gruene and
to the firm of Ellis & Hood. The bond
hundred dollars,
Petition was made for an arc cleo
trio light at the intersection of Tenth
street and Whipple avenue. and, after
discussion, was referred to the light
ing committee for investigation. -
Alderman weaber reported that the
Santa Fe Railroad company was ex-
pecting the arrival here in the course
OF the next few days of several car
loads of rock TO be used in building
dyke along the river bank west OF
the Fourth street bridge and that ap-
plication had been made by Agent l..
y. Garrett OF the railroad company
for the use of the convict street gang
in unloading the rock and placing 1t
in position. AS the city will be a ben
efciary by the building of the pro-
posed dyke the petition of Mr. Garrett
was referred to the street. alley and
bridge committee with power to act
On motion the water committee. in
with Water Superintenu-
ent Van Patten. was empowered to
proceed with the work of repairing
the telephone line through the Royal
Gorge up to the intake of the water
telephone service at the waterworks
reservoir and to do such other things
as may be necessary for the installa-
ton OF the new water system. The
members of the water committee and
the city attorney. were on motion OF
Alderman Wallace. instructed to draft
a form OF contract to be entered into
between the city and the state author
titles under the provisions of which
the waterworks pipe line may be laid
across 4 portion OF the penitentiary
and through the tunnel in the Hog
back. The draft OF the contemplated
contract is to be submitted to the
city council for its consideration at
its first meeting in November.
Application was made by Messrs.
Lumsden and Gordon. contractors for
the waterworks system. for the sum
Of $4,000 from the reserve fund to be
used in the cancellation OF a note held
by one OF the Pueblo banks. After dis
cussion OF the matter the request was
to the members OF the waite,
committee for determination.
After some other matters, largely OF
A routine character. the council ad-
iourpai ffll Monday avapfpr nCfnhar
18th.
Cañon City record., 1909-10-07

Some have asked: How will the
tourist business help the town?
Sounds like a silly question doesn't
it? But maybe It isn't so silly after all.
There may be business men who won
der how the tourist business will help
them
We will suppose by some campaign
like that suggested we could bring
here next summer-say an average OF
100 extra people per day for four
months. That's a very small number
and believe we can double or quad
ruple 1t after we get started.
But We will start in on an average
OF 100 to talk about
These people would spend in the
town not less than IS on the average.
per day-s50o per day for four months
would be $4,000.
If we spent $1,000 to get them here
we would be paying only S per cent
for the business-mighty cheap. don't
you think
uO So A-A1 AAoAN-
That brings to mind query from
a grocer. He said yesterday How do
you expect a grocery store to profit
from the tourist business enough to
give 500 on your plan7"
suppose he hadn't stopped to think
shat tourists eat Just as other people
more in fact. and that his very store
is supplying the bulk OF the groceries
for one hotel and several boarding
houses.
Wouldn't the grovery store be the
very first to profit by the hotels and
boarding houses being crowded by
touristsI
When a tourist lands in town he
first goes to hotel or rooming
house and spends some money-after
first. however. giving up quarter to
the bus or hackman.
Then II he is professional be
take himself and party over the Sky
line. and up to the top Of the Gorge.
Properly worked there is a lot OF
business in this for the stables. hack
men and auto men-a lot more than
any OF them appreciates now.
Many OF the tourists loaf about
town and they buy a good deal-a
whole lot more than you would think.
They are especially strong on SOU
venir and local view stuff.
A druggist was telling me just the
other day how busy his store was the
day the trains were delayed here by
washouts. He said that opened his
eyes TO the profits from the tourist
business.
The light companies would furnish
more light for the hotels and stores
serving more people of course.
It's easy to see how some OF these
lines would get returns quickly on
money contributed TO this tourist
fund.
But as to others. Suppose Mrs.
Cañon City record., 1909-10-07
Building UP the Town
(THE TOURIST BUSINESS)

Tn. Fourth in ss., OF Talk, by tn. Editor Of The Daily Record
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Lakewood Notes.

Band Concert at Lakewood Sunday
by the Co. Z Band Of Skowhegan.
Attention is called to the Lakewood
Theatre advertisement in this issue
of the REPORTER for the extra attract
ions for next week.
Mr.. Otto Schossling is preparing an
elaborate SCENE production for 1.-THE
Little Minister next week. and this
attraction is one that should not be
missed.
Colin Campbell and other members
of Lakewood Stock Co., have pur-
chased motor boat, and Mr.. Nor
cross OF Skowhegan has just launched
the most recent addition 10 the motor
boat fleet v hich is a credit TO his
skill as builder.
The prices for the special engage
ment at Lakewood Theatre LeNt week
Will be twenty and thirty cents and
these prices VII continue four weeks,
after which they will return To the
present prices eli ten, twenty and
twenty five cents.
Miss Gleason, the new leading lady
OF the regular Lakewood Stock Co,
has already made favorable impress
sion on the patrons Of Lakewood
Theatre by her excellent work in
"The Man on the Box which is hay
ing big run this week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
A Pleasant Occasion.

Mrs. Alkaline Drawn Hill, one of
our youngest old ladies, held a re-
ception, June fourteenth, on the &C.
casion of her eighty sixth birthday
The day was beautiful and about forty
relatives and friends came to pay
their respects to this dear lady on
this happy occasion.
Among the cut of town relatives
were Mrs. w. H. Gannett and Miss
Grace Gannett of Augusta, and Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Witherell If Oakland.
Mrs. Helen Neil Howard was among
the guests, the fourteenth being Mrs.
Howard's birthday also.
The exercises were very informal.
A beautiful poem sent by an old
friend of the family, Mrs. Thomas
Blackwell, was read by one of the
company, and Mrs. Hill recited a
sweet old poem in a perfect manner.
A fine graphophone rendered several
very pleasing selections.
The daughters, Miss Jeanette and
Mrs. Eugenia Parkman and the grand
daughter, Mrs. Belle Morrill, served
delicious ice cream and cake.
Once again in her very pleasant
home on Parkman Hill, surrounded
by her children and friends. this dear
old lady has passed another mile
stone on her long journey toward the
sunset hour.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
To Determine Water Supply.

In company with Roy l.. Marston a
stock holder of the Skowhegan Water
Co., engineer c. S. Humphreys of Mad
ison has been making survey of the
water shed which is source of the sup
ply of the Skowhegan Water Co., the
territory examined being the valley
and tributary slopes northward from
the reservoir and pumping station.
The object of the survey was to meas
ure the average flow OF water, to de-
termlne the yield under all conditions
and to plan for future development.
While the report has not yet been
submitted, it IS understood that it
will show supply of water ample to
care for the present demand or for
such increase IS Is likely to come in
the future, this assuming, Of course,
that the sources OF supply be made
use of to the best advantages.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17

Tuskegee Institute, at the head of
which is Booker Washington, has
lust celebrated another of it's ami
versaries, making good showing in
the cause Of an industrial education
of the colored people. Mr.. Washing
ton is sure that his course, generally
carried out, will solve the hitherto
difficult race problem at the South.
But suppose after the negro is trained,
the superior race" refuses to let
him work except on the plantations
as witness his recent exclusion from
a railway locomotive as fireman. We
are slow to believe that an unfair
spirit like that can possess the better
element Of the people of the South.
The negroes compose probably the
largest labor element in the South !;
they are there to stay; and should be
treated like human beings. Should
their inhuman treatment by the peo-
pie among whom they live turn them
into fiends, then we pity the people
of the South.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
ZelotuS B, Breed.

Zelotus B. Breed died of cancer of
the stomach, Monday morning, after
period of failing health covering
two years past. He was born in Lynn,
Mass, September 10, 1912. He moved
from Lynn to Brewer, Me-, in 1882 and
from the latter place to Skowhegan
nine years since. During portion
of his residence here he had been en-
ployed at the factory of the Common
wealth Shoe & Leather Co. He was
veteran of the Civil War, having
served with the 8th Massachusetts
Volunteers, enlisting from Lynn,
Mass. He was a member of Brewer
Lodge, Ancient order of United Work
men. Besides wife and one son, E.
Nj. Breed of Vancouver, B. c., he is
survived by one brother, w. j. Breed
of Washington, d. c., and sister,
Mrs. w. 9. Chase of Swampscott,
Mass.
Funeral services were observed at
IL O'Clock, yesterday morning at his
late home, No. Is Cedar street, Rev.
B. B Merrill officiating. A detach =
ment from Russell Post was present
and acted as escort, the remains be-
ing taken to the 1880 train, thence to
Brewer, for interment in Oak Hill
Cemetery Of that place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Coming Events in Templar Masonry

De Mol:y Commandery, Knights
Templar, of this place has accepted
an invitation from ST.. Omer Com
mandery to be present in Waterville,
on Sunday, June 20, at the obser-
vance of st. Johns Day. Rev. Henry
Warren Rugg, of Providence, r. 1.
Most Eminent Grand Master of the
Grand Encampment of the Knights
Templar of the United States, will be
the orator of the occasion. Skowhe-
gan Knights will leave by special
train, about one thirty p. m. and will
arrive home in the early evening.
Mr.. Rugg is the highest officer in
Templar Masonry and it is rare that
an opportunity to see and hear so
distinguished a member of the order,
is afforded the Sir Knights of this vi
cinity.
Dunlap Commandery NJ. of Bath is
to pass August 25 and 26 in Skowhe-
gan as the guest of De Molay Com
mandery, they having accepted the
invitation sent them recently by the
vote of the local commandery.
Messrs. Geo. w. Cover, Chas. A. Ross,
w. H. Wildes, Frank w. Buchanan
and A. R. Jewett have been appoint
ed committee to attend to the neces-
sary details. The program for the first
day will probably include reception
at the Masonic Lodge rooms in the
Dunlap block and out of door parade,
after which the Sir Knights will take
the cars for Lakewood where a ban
quet will be held. A portion or all of
the second day may also be passed at
Lakewood, in steamer trips and other
enjoyments which this resort affords
and a barbecue is one of the things
talked of.
The committee suggest u Sir
Knights residing in other states, who
may be planning a visit here this
summer, that they plan to be here
during the visit of their fraters from
Bath, and take part III the festivities
of that occasion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17

The S0th annual session of the
Maine Universalist Convention was
held three days last week in Gardi-
ner. Although a very important and
influential factor in the religious ele-
ment, this is one of the smaller de-
nominations of the State, the entire
membership being but 3414, with 107
churches. Two hundred delegates
were present at the Convention,
which was addressed and instructed
by some of the ablest men in the de-
nomination. Most every subject
pertaining to religious work and en-
terprise was discussed. The doctrines
held and faithfully preached by this
church for the past fifty years, al
though greatly changed since the day
of Hosea Ballou, have undoubtedly
had hallowed and softening effect
upon the doctrines and preaching of
the othodox church. At the conven-
ton resolutions were passed to make
every effort possible to increase the
number entering the ministry; ex-
pressing thanks to Mr.. Hoyt, the
State agent, in his consecrated work;
in favor of the churches paying their
ministers as much as possible, never
less than $500 annually; pledglng fl
nancial support to the mission in Jap
an; pledging greater consistency and
earnestness in the cause of rational
temperance, to enlist themselves, ir-
respective of political utilization, in
temperance education, legislation and
practices; putting greater emphasis
upon the social side of church work;
and more consistent loyalty to the
Universalist educational institutions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Municipal Court

Under direction of Sheriff John A
Mooers, Deputies Chute of Skowhe
gan, Hanson of st. Adams, Frost OF
Pittsfield, Walker of Arson, Foss OF
Scion, Trafton of Athens and Harris
of Canaan, searched the drug store
kept by Fred Dion in Jackman, Tues
day. Thirteen bottles of "Half and
Half" a mixture of ale and porter,
were found, also four quarts of gin.
These were seized and the proprietor
arrested. At the hearing, which oc-
cured in the Skowhegan Municipal
Court yesterday afternoon, the re-
spondent entered plea of not
guilty, claiming the liquors were for
his own use. After listening to the
evidence Judge Lawrence gave a
verdict of guilty and imposed a sem
tence of 500 end costs and so days in
Jail. An appeal was taken and cash
bail in the sum of 5000 furnished.
S. j. Walton, Esq, appeared as
counsel for the defense and A. K.
Butler as attorney for the state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17

There was good demonstration at
Memphis on Friday at the big annual
reunion of 10000 Confederate Veter-
ans, which showed that the war is
certainly over. Gen. Frederic D.
drant, son of Gen. Grant, the hero of
'ne war, was in the reviewing stand,
and had grand Grafton. He looked
Just like his honored father. One old
confederate turned in his saddle and
yelled; "Come on you kids, here's
GENERAL Grant come to life again in
nls son." The army officers eyes fill
20 with tears and his shoulders shook
with emotion as he murmured: "God
pless you all, boys" Battle-torn
tanners were grouped at his feet and
waved over his head in salute by more
'nan one veteran in tears at the
thought of what an amicable situation
nao grown out of bitter past.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Town Buys Gravel Pit.

\ transfer was concluded yester-
terday from Mrs. Edith D. Steward to
the town CT Skowhegan of a lot of
land, about one and one third acres
in extent, situated on the south side
of Prospect street. The area could
be suitably divided into three good
house lots but this consideration is
not of chief importance 50 far As the
town is concerned. The object
sought is a supply of material for
road surtaeing and for concrete, and
good judges estimate that the town
can take out gravel and clay for
twenty years from its purchase and
still have the house lots left. The
price paid was $500 The purchase
was authorized by vote of the town
at a special meeting held in the fall
of 1868
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Important Conference On Skowhe-
gan Water Powers.
Project for Pull Development Of Power Of
Skowhegan Falls Discussed by Skow-
hegan Citizens Last Thursday.

Project for Pull Development Of Power Of
Skowhegan Falls Discussed by Skow-
hogan Citizens Last Thursday.
The selectmen, the executive com
mittee Of the skowhegan Board Of
Trade and the Water Power commit
tee OF that organization, with the va
rious owners Of water powers on the
Skowhegan dams, held very impor-
tant conference, al the selectmen's
rooms III the new municipal building,
last Thursday, on the development
project recently made public. Walter
p. Ordway, president OF the Board of
Trade, served as chairman. Every
power was represented, either by
owner or agent, and it is safe TO say
that the water power interests Of
Skowhegan were never before SO
closely identified with any gathering
since Skowhegan falls was first util-
lied for power purposes. The meet
ing came about through action taken
ON the subject by the Skowhegan
Board of Trade and directly as the
result of a recent town meeting at
which $500 was appropriated to make
a survey of the Kennebec river from
the Great Eddy to Bombazee Rips.
Lewis Anderson, president of the
Skowhegan Water Power Company
spoke at length from the standpoint
of the water power owners, evincing
much enthusiasm for the project OF
consolidation. c. j. Abbey, repre- :
senting the Skowhegan Electric Light
Company, spoke in very emphatic
terms in approval Of the plan for con-
solidation and development. Mr..
Abbey's knowledge of the water
powers as they are now made use OF
and the changes which they have
passed through, enabled him to give
Information which was of great SER
vice in formulating plans for survey
Chas. E. Young described the power
of the Skowhegan Pulp Co., and as
sured the meeting of the Willingness
of his company to cooperate in any
plan for consolidation that might be
generally approved of.
Roy L. Marston, with whom the
project for water power development
may be said to have originated, spoke
for half an hour in explanation of the
plan and in stating what would be
expected of the survey about to be
made. He recommended that the
work be done with view to three
alternative propositions: First, plans
for making the present dams water
tight and of raising them to take ad =
vantage of the so called surplus or
freshet water, with the cost Of same !;
End. plans for, and estimate of cost,
/ for new concrete dam in the most
economical situation on North Chan
mel and new concrete dam below
the present structure on the South
Channel, with canal along south shore
to point just ABOVE railroad bridge
and power station To be located near
the Savage PAPER Mill; 30, plans for
either OF the propositions named in
the preceding, exclusive of power
station mentioned, but including also
aa estimate Of cost aud plans for q
cana, or pcHsteck along the south
shore of me river to deliver the
water at the Great Eddy, with a suit
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17

have uoeu iaViShed on her In bygone days,
and begin 10 talk about her technique, her
psychological study and such things, If she
develops any more. Evidently the seasons
she Slont with sir Henry Irving, Mansfield,
AID William Gillette have borne their fruits.
she las poise and authority, facility for
stage business, and admirable control, such
as you lind only in the distinguished stars.
san Francisco Chronicle, November :, 1907.
Natural Grace in Everything" Miss
Foatey u "a Charming young woman. Her
fgt~h Lil iIaGnoSs ot race, form and voice are
sUiii ciGut in themselves 10 attract the least
Susceptible. There Is nothing theatrical in
any move size MAKES. ANA there is natural
-rHcc III everything she does and says. Her
voice has not found Itself Yet, and IS inclined
to bs a tiifc shtiii In the upper register, but
her Lover tones are most musical, one
Wouid he willing to have her voice remain rs
II IS, II the coming years which viii provide
maturity and mellowneSS to that organ
could be turned aside 10 preserve her youth
lul appearance and bearing. Maude Fealy
viii II least he another Ethel Barry more,
and may not stop at that.-Los Angelso
News, october -, 1907.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17

The ashes of the great fire at
Presque Isle were hardly cool before
the enterprising people of that town
were making plans for rebuilding a
more beautiful and better village.
Contracts are being made with build
ing firms who are advertising for a
large number of workmen. The
sound of the axe, the hammer and
the saw are heard on every hand.
Generous responses have been made
70 the call for immediate aid. Fifteen
state militia tents were sent from the
Adiutant Generals department for
The use of those who had lost their
homes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Grammar School Commencement.

The commencement exercises Of
the Ninth Grade, Academy Building,
will occur tomorrow Friday after
noon at the First Baptist Church at
two O'Clock. Twenty pupils will re-
ceiye diplomas passing them to the
Freshman year of the Skowhegan
High School. The exercises will con-
sist of the class parts, as previously
announced in these columns, also cho-
rus singing, in which the pupils Of the
eighth grade in the same building
Mrs. c. b. Hight teacher, will join,
also piano and a vocal solo. The
singing will be under the direction of
Professor Elmer E. Towne, instructor
of music in the Skowhegan and Madi-
son schools. Mr.. Donald Morrison,
violinist, is also to appear in the pro-
gram. Parents and others interested
are cordially invited to attend.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-06-17
Woman's Missionary Meeting.

Miss Josephine Corbin, travelling
secretary of the Woman's Home Mis-
sionary society of the Methodist Epis-
copal church of America gave very
interesting address on the general
work of the society in the large cities
and among the foreign and alien
population, at the monthly meeting
OF the home societies held in the par
sonage on Monday afternoon.
Miss Nose of Madison recent
graduate Of Washington Deaconess
Home was also present and gave an
interesting account CT the school and
the methods Of DeaconesS work. Six
new members were added TO the
society.