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Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
IS AN APPARENT, RATHER
THAN A REAL SURPLUS

The reference OF the various local
newspapers to the report OF E. A.
Bradbury, special auditor for the city
Of the books and accounts OF DR.. T.
B. Moore. late city treasurer. which
was made public at the meeting of the
council last Monday night were some
what unfair to the retiring of1cial.
although. no doubt. unintentional.
At no period during Mr.. Moo.'s in
cumbency was there u time when his
books did not agree with the amount
OF cash on hand and with the out
which he had to deal. Every cent OF
the public money that came into his
hands as city treasurer from the time
of the last audit, April l, 1908, until
his REIMBURSEMENT of the position,
was accounted for by the outstanding g
checks and interest coupons he turned
over to his successor. The actual fig
ures, as shown by the checking up OF
the books between DR.. Moore and AS
sistant Cashier D. y, Cooper at the
Fremont County National bank for the
period audited by Mr.. Bradbury. cor
responding exactly with the cash in
his possession, and which he turned
over 10 the city.
The deposits in the bank January
lst. when he retired from office,
amounted to l9.i61 .03, including the
balance on hand at the time of the
previous audit. on April l, 1905. The
checks drawn against the amount on
deposit as shown by the report OF DR..
Moore aggregate Ssl ,461.03. showing
an exact balance OF his accounts when
the books were turned over to Louis
p. Boyle, the present city treasurer.
DR.. Moore's Bookkeeping has been
above criticism and nothing was fur
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OF UNTOLD VALUE.
The Information Contained in This
Cltizen's Statement II
D-f~>n~n.

Clt11e1'S StAteMe0e Ii
Priceless.
The hale. the hearty. the strong can
AFFORD to toss this paper to one side
impatiently when the read the follow
ing, but any sufferer In Canon City
who has suffered hours OF torture
caused ty kidney complaint will stand
in his own light II he does not follow
the valuable advice offered here.
Mrs Mary Decker. 333 Second
street. Salida. Colo. says: For some
time / noticed a weakness across my
loins. but failed to attend to the trou-
BILE until l became so lame that was
scarcely able to walk. had NO
strength In my back at all and could
hardly arise from = sitting position.
Reading about Doan's Kidney Pills.
was Impressed In their favor. procur-
ed . box and began taking them.
noticed relief from the drst and after
a short continued use. my trouble dis
appeared entirely. Several times since.
as the result OF over-exertion. have
felt slight pains in my back. but ON
such occasions Doans Kidney Pills
have always promptly relieved me. l
consider them . kidney remedy with
out an equal"
Plenty more proof like this from
Canon City people. Call At Hunter
Palmer's drug store and ask what Gus
toners report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Cañon City record., 1909-01-28
AT MANY POMTO
ALONG THB DIVIDE

Ths Dsaver and Rio 0rands has not
had train into Canon CITY ffoA tAo
west today % account q The heavy
snowfall prsviously ct all points
along the Ocatineatal divide. Rasosa-
ger train No. 6. due here fro1 Lad
Vile at O'Clock this morning. AAs
been annallsd and there b no liksli-
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remarkable and among the exhibitors
are men from half the states of the
Union and most OF the provinces Of
Canada. The pavilion where the show
Is being held. is admirably adapted to
the purposes for which it was built
and has added greatly to the popa-
larity of the show. Mr.. Duncan says
a large number Of Canon City people
are to be seen at the stock pavilioa
daily.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
Frank G. Landry.

Christmas shopping brings its troubles
as we'll as pleasures. Many such troubles
WILDE aleviated by going to Landry's
Drug store first. You will find achoice line
Of leather goods, in all the newest styles,
from ladies hand bags to change purses.
Candy, in fancy boxes, not the old wick
or kind but in silver or gold, jewel and
handkerchief boxes. The style of box
that is all the go in the large cities, they
cost no more than the old kind. Toilet
cases are staple articles with us; here you
will find the newest designs in ebony and
manicure sets that will be a real orna-
ment to any dressing stand.
Cigars at all prices, playing cards in
leather cases, leather travelling cases for
men and women. Mirrors, an exception
ally large line and at all prices. Per-
mmes, our special Harmony line cannot
be excelled. Imported Perfumes and
soaps, all the popular odors. And don't
forget a nice hot water bottle is always
HDDreCiated,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
NORTH CONCORD,

This community was saddened to hear
that another gloom had been cast in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boucher,
when the angel of death called upon
them for another one of then loved ones,
Resale passed away Monday night at
6 o'clock December 6, after an illness OF
about one year. Through all her sickness
she was cheerful and bore her suffering
so patiently always hoping the time
would soon come when she would regain
her health. She was kind and loving
child always having kind word and
pleasant smile for all. Hers was
beautiful character that will long be re-
membered by those who knew her.
Resale was born at Miles Pond Sept.
10, in 1894. She is one of IA children
two having gone before her. The funer-
al was held at Notre Dame church at st.
Johnsbury Thursday morning at 8
o'clock. The funeral attendance was
large. Those who were present from
out of town were, Louis Fournier, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Fournier of Miles
Pond, Thomas Fournier aud daughter,
Mary, and Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Fourier
and son Gustave of West Danvlle, Rich
ard Fournier and daughter, Leda OF
Concord, Nazaire Fourier and daughter
Mary and sons, George, Alfred and
Joseph of Victory, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Massey of Greensboro, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Fournier and son Eugene OF St.
Johnsbury, MIR. and Mrs. LOUIS
Languer, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Forest OF
Concord, Mrs. Alfred Paradis and
daughter Florence of Lancaster, N. H.,
Miss Anna Fourner and Miss Mary
Boucher of st. Johnsbury. At the
church the class of Sister st. JOSEPH
of which she was member attended ii
a body. The family have the heartfelt
sympathy of all in their great bereave
ment as this is the second one that has
been called away in four months. Sh'
leaves father, mother, six sisters ant
five brothers to mourn her loss.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
Ome of the Offerings by ST. JohnSbuy Merchans-A Great
Variety of Goods Open to Your lnSpeCtOn.-What
the Owners Say About Them.
Lurchin & Lurchin.

Lurchin & Lurchin are this season pre-
senting to their patrons magnificent
stock; the most varied and up-to.date
ever displayed for Christmas selection in
ST. Iohnsbury. One of the most attrac-
tive lines is KARNAC BRASS which re-
wives the best features of Ancient Egyp-
tan Art A unique gift for the den or
house artistic. 1t includes vases, candle
sticks, jardinieres, jewel cases, smokers
sets, tobacco jars, clocks, fern dishes, etc.
Each article is decorated with symbol
Of ancient Egyptian mythology taken
from the temple of Karnac built by Seti
LIST on the banks of the Nile, over fifteen
centuries ago, Every piece is haAd
wrought and guaranteed the work of
craftsman. Another feature is a special
line of diamonds just received from the
Holland cutters, Special Christmas bar
gains mounted in lax settings, $25 to
$35, big snappy stones for the money.
These stones were purchased before the
last advance and cannot be duplicated
at these prices. Why not buy her one
for NmasS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
Lougee & Smythe.

Lougee & Smythe have given special
attention to interior decorations. Gar
lands of poinsetta make beauty spots
out of usual angular places, Pretty
booths show dainty and distinct modern
merchandise OF strictly holiday char
acter. The whole store is radiant with
artistic and useful articles. The general
trend points to utility and seasonable
wares. You will be impressed more
forcibly than ever with the exclusion of
the gaudy and the substitution of the
practical. Long experience and a large
outlet enables them to make good sized
purchases and dispose of them at exceed
ingly low figures. St. Johnsbury people
can afford to do their shopping at home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
Why Kidney Disease Is Dangerous

Kidney disease is dangerous because it
comes on unawares and progresses to
fatal stage before the sufferer realizes
what the trouble is.
If you begin to run down, feel badly,
have indigestion, inactive Liver, etc,
you have reason to suspect that your
Kidneys are affected and special Kid
ney treatment should be taken at once.
Delays are Dangerous. Rydale's Kidney
Remedy is the best remedy known for
the Kidneys. 1t never fails to restore
them to health. Rydale's Kidney
Remedy will cure Bright's Disease if
taken before too much of the Kidneys
are destroyed The Remedy can do no
harm if your kidneys are not the cause
OF your i'll health. tits the safest remedy
if they a.e the cause. Put up in pill form
in 25c. and SOC. sizes. Charles A. Searles
& Co,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
LYNDON.

Mrs. S. M. Farnum was called to
Peacham Saturday on account of the
condition of her mother Mrs. Clara Bal
ley who has been i'll for many months.
Mrs. Honora Wilmarth went Friday
to Springfield, Mass, TO spend the win
ter with her daughter Mrs. Charles
Bulls.
Isaac Hill and family will close their
house this week and go to Lyndonville
to stay through the cold weather.
The Congregational Sunday school are
preparing an exercise for Christmas
concert named Christmas Gladness. The
concert will be given Friday evening
Dec. "a.
The Ladies Aid society of the Metho
dist church will meet Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Austin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15

Mrs. E. c. Grant has returned home
from Lyndon where she has been caring
for her Sister, Mrs. Willie Grant.
New England telephones are soon to be
placed in the homes of D. c. Isham. E. A.
Morse, Richard King and Oliver Bean.
The work of drawing and setting the tel
ephone poles is now in progress.
Mrs. D. M. Smith is in Littleton N. H.,
visiting friends for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ Smith recently en-
tertaned Alfonso Hartman of Littleton.
The Concord Grange presented the
drama, Down in Maine" at Smiths hall
last Wednesday evening in very able
and pleasing manner, each one doing
their parts well.
Perley Perkins and family have moved
into Ora Fishers house.
B. E. and T. Elgerson and families were
at home over Sunday.
Mrs. Wallace Emery has a large car
buncle on her face but she is now
convalescing.
Christmas tree exercises will be held in
Smiths hall. on Saturday evening, Dec.
25.
The Ladies Aid society will give a
baked bean social at the church dining
room this Wednesday evening.
Little Clara Nichols was given very
pleasant surprise last Thursday after.
noon when so of her friends, relatives and
schoolmates. also her teacher and Sunday
school teacher met at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Nichols
to celebrate her sixth birthday. Miss
Clara received 25 nice presents and 1e
birthday cards. Cake and coffee wa:
served and a general good time enjoyed
Those from out of town present were
Jimmie and Willie King, Mrs. Dick Dodge
and two children, Walter and Maggie
Boyle, Mrs. Lewis King and two chill
dren, Kenneth Weir and Walter King.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
E. l. Hunt & Co.

At the store of E. L. Hunt & Co., the
Christmas shopper will find many
things to tempt his purse. For the
reader there are standard books at low
prices, and for my lady the choicest Of
furnishing goods. neckwear, fancy
hosiery, belts, gloves, and handkerchief
There is something new in umbrellas
this season, handles in mission patterns
which are severe but most artistic.
Among other useful articles to be found
here are shirt waists of all patterns and
materials, toilet and manicure sets in
cases brushes and mirrors, pocket books,
back comb sets, furs, coats and other
practical gifts for ladies and children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
Steele. Taplin and Co.

The display of goods at this store is
even more attractive than in former
years, the variety displayed forming a
brilliant showing. If one is interested in
mems high class furnishings it will pay
him to come long distance to see our
collection Every department is over
flowing with new and different things
that men really appreciate. We would
especially invite your attention to our
furs which are of the highest grade and
as useful an article as one living in
Northern Vermont can possess. When
you are doing your shopping come in
and look our stock over carefully
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
LUNEN BURG.

The fair held by the Mite society of the
Methodist church was a fine success
financially and socially, The fancy
tables were we'll filled with useful and
fancy articles. A good supper was
served during the evening.
The Ladies Aid society of the Congre-
gational church will have social at the
parsonage on Friday evening of this
week.
Trying Dawson, who has beer Sc"nd-
ing Several days with relatives here, mas
returned to his home in Danviile.
Civil service examinations were held
here December 4, for X. F. D, carrier.
Sleighs have been frequently seen dur
ing the past week.
The telephones have been remembered.
Karl o. Balch is the collector of tele
phone bills which will be sent out quar-
terly.
Prof. Cowles and wife will go to his
home in Craftsbury to spend Christmas.
Nearly all the teachers will go to their
homes to spend Christmas.
Mrs. Adelne Carbee, who has been WIS.,
iting friends out of town, returned home
the last of the week.
The stores in town are very tastefully
decorated for the Christmas holidays.
The usual Christmas exercises will be
held in both churches and rehearsals are
now going on for them by the Sunday
schools.
Harry M. Day and wife have been call
ed to Philadelphia, Pa, to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Days uncle, B. P. Moul'
ton. Mr.. Moulton was a native of
Lyman, N. H., and visited his relatives
here twice year. He had large ac-
quaintance in this section.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
c. A. Stanley.

1t is becoming more and more custo-
mary every year to give useful presents
at Christmas and there is no gift which
would be more appreciated by any
home-lover than good piece of furniture.
We have fine assortment of fancy
chairs of all kinds and at all prices. A
lady's work basket or shirt waist box
would be sure to be acceptable and a
sewing machine is an article without
which no home is complete while those
who can afford more expensive gifts
should inspect our dining room and
chamber sets In mahogany and less
expensive woods which would be an
ornament to any home.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
The Berry-Ball Drv Goods Co.

Enter the door of our store and you
will know that Santa Claus
annual visit is near at hand. If the dec
orations did not show the Christmas
colors the array OF the seasons novelties
would make the fact evident. The hand
kerchief booth is department by itself
and the array of smaller Furnishings for
ladies is most tempting. Upstairs the
china department offers inducements to
all. The tables at ten, twenty-five, fifty,
and seventy-hve cents, and one dollar
are most convenient and the display of
glasses and more costly china is tempt
ing. The Pickard hand painted china
comes in all shapes and prices and the
Nutting pictures and calendars are too
well known to require mention but are
always in demand.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
E. ~. Randall.

Our store is sure to be crowded with
shoppers from now until December %
but there is always room for one more
and you can't afford to miss visit to
us for our stock of small wares is the
largest in town and on low priced gifts
we claim we cant be beat" Our FIVE,
ten. and twenty-five cent counters will
supply your weary brain with ideas and
your friends with low priced gifts that
please. Of post cards too we>have a
large quantity and our stock of one cent
cards is large and the patterns are APP
propriate and pleasing, (but they are GO
ing fasD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15

Miss Stella r. Church spent Friday and
Saturday at ST.. Johnsbury the guest of
Mrs. Maude Belknap.
Mrs. Samuel Thomas, who has been
caring for her mother, Mrs. D. c. Bon
nette. went to Passumpsic. to be the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Ellie Miles.
Rev. and Mrs. Heath and son. Ralph,
visited with friends at West Littleton,
part of last week.
Rev. !. E. Heath had an excellent SER
mon Sunday from Matt 22-42, "What
think We of Christ" Next Sunday he
will speak on Ministry of Angels"
The Sunday school voted to have a
Christmas tree in the church Saturday
evening. Dec. 25. committee was cleo
ted consisting of Rev, and Mrs. Heath
and Mrs. G. A. Ballou to arrange a ro-
gram.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
SOUTH WHEELOCK.

Mrs. G. E. Green is visiting relatives
in Lyndon.
Mrs Edna Dana of Lyndonville spent
part of last week with Mrs. w. Smith.
Miss Wheeler of st. Johnsbury is
caring for Mrs. c. McGovern who is
failing fast.
c. Buckley of Barton spent Sunday
with his brothers and sisters.
Charles McGovern and family, F. Nc
Govern and Rev. FIR. Leonard all of St.
Johnsbury were called here by the sick
ness of Mrs. {. McGovern.
c. A. Hoyt and wife are at Burlington
this week to attend the State Grange
being held there.
The l.. B. S. will hold an apron sale
and oyster supper at the church Wednes-
day evening Dec. %.
c. w. Drown is on the sick list.
William Hart is spending a few days
with his daughter Mrs. G. c. Nelson.
w. w. Bean was in St. Johnsbury on
business this week,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
MerChantS.-- "A Grea1
Welcome B. Eastman.

Everything that would ordinarily be
found in first class drug store is ready
for purchaser at w. B. Eastman's and
in addition there are many articles not
usually found there. Among the many
things that will appeal to the holiday
purchaser are manicure goods, cutlery in
Guiding razors, knives and shears, py-
Biography supplies, revolvers and sport
ing goods, the we'll known Whitman and
Reputation chocolates und the Belle
Meade sweets, toilet articles of stand
ard quality, perfumes, gentlemens .Pocket
books, nurses chatelaine outfits and
other things too numerous to mention
but which will be shown to all willingly
and be found to be exactly as represent
ed
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
RYEGATE.

The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Cochran are sick at their home west Of
this place with the measles.
Chauncey Murray sold his herd of cows
to Mr. Phelps of McIndoes. Mr.. Murray
has a logging job near Montpelier that
will require the greater part of his time
during the winter.
Leslie and Knox Nolan came home
from Goddard the last of the week for
the Christmas holidays.
Robert White of St. Johnsbury academy
was at home over Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
EAST CONCORD.

Fred Sayers and family have moved to
Roxbury where Mr.. Savers has employ
ment.
Abner Fisher is at work for the Moose
River Lumber Co. this winter.
Frank Fisher and Frank era wford,
who have spent the past week in Grove
ton, N. H., have returned to their home in
this place.
E. A. Morse was quite badly injured
one day last week while handling one of
his spirited colts and he received various
bruises and was badly shaken up, and
one finger was so badly injured that am
putation was necessary.
Mrs. Ina Morrison and daughter, Mar
jorie, are visiting relatives in Waterford
for few days.
Miss Mabel Fisher pleasantly enter
tanned several of her school mates Friday
afternoon, it being her 10th birthday.
E. c. Grant has taken his ferry boat
out of the Connecticut river for the win.
ter. The river is now frozen over.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
F. G. Bundy.

At Bundy's Shoe Store in addition to
the regular lines of slippers and nice
things for the feet, is big line of snow
shoes and moccasns. With snow shoes
at 1925 and moccasins at $125 and
$3.50, a little money will 90 a good
ways toward making the children
happy. The Indian buckskin embroider-
ed slippers, made by the St. Francis
Indians, are comfortable, tasty, and
cheap, prices ranging from rs cents for
child to $1.25 for man. All kinds Of
wool lined slippers and shoes and fancy
warm slippers are on hand ready for
Christmas.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
Randall & Whitcomb.

At this store will be found an unusual
line of the newest designs in cards and
calendars which are such popular gifts
just now. We have many lines that are
particularly suited for holiday gifts,
books, stationery. cameras, jewelry, and
silverware, brasses, diaries and day
books, and thousand and one little
things that offer suggestions to pur-
chasers. If you know what you want
come here and get it, if you don't know
what to buy make us visit and care
fully inspect our goods tor you will sure
ly find something worth buying at any
price you can afford to pay.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
L. P. Leach & Co.

A man may laugh at q woman's fond
ness for hanging around dry goods
store even when she has no intention of
purchasing but there is no man but
would find enough to claim his attention
il he would make us visit. For the one
with an eye for color there are gay holi-
day novelties, bright silks and ribbons,
and silk kimonaS, while the more
practical gentlemen will find just the
things his family needs, dress goods,
waists in embroidered linen, silk, lace
and Scotch flannel umbrellas, suits.
coats and furs and all marked at special
prices for the holiday trade.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-12-15
A. G. Knox Tea and Coffee Co.

The Knox Tea Store have handsome
line of imported japanese china. Your
friend would be more than pleased with
a gift of bon bon dish, brush and
comb tray, hair receiver, hat pin holder,
berry set, sugar and cream set, cracker
Jar or vase in this beautiful hand paint
ed imported china. Also Japanese fans
and lady dolls dressed as the Japanese
lady dresses in Japan. Remember you
will need an extra good cup of coffee for
the Christmas dinner, Our Diamond
*" coffee for delicacy of flavor,
strength, and body is assuredly second
to none on the market for excellency.