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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06
Thelma Ada Barnes

The death of little Thelma Barnes
occurred last Tuesday morning at her
home on Derby St., after a brief i'll
ness of two weeks. Death was oc-
casioned by pneumonia.
Everything that medical skill and
professional attendance could do,
was done for her, and hopes were
entertained for her recovery, when
she suddenly took turn for the
worse and weakened by the ravages
of two weeks struggle with this
dread disease, her little body was I'M
able to stand the strain and she
finally succombed early last Tues
day morning. She was the daughter
of the late ETmore Barnes and Mrs.
Barnes, and was one and one half
years old. The funeral was held
yesterday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Hall
officiating. The body was laid in the
tomb in the old cemetery.
Some of the beautiful floral tri-
butes received were:
Spray of white roses, Mrs. Elmore
Barnes and Harland; spray of pink
roses, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Norris and
family; bouquet of pink and white
carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. D. K. Hop
kins and son; bouquet of white car
nations, Alton Hardy and wife and
Lendolene Hopkins; broken circle Of
roses, narcissus and ferns, Ina Hop
kins; bouquet of white carnations
Levi Hopkins, wife and family; bou
quet of pink and white carnations
Mrs. Maude Frissel; bouquet of pinl
and white carnations, Leslie Barnes
aud family; bouquet of carnations,
Jake Barnes and family; bouquet OF
pink and white carnations, Mar
Jorie Frissell; bouquet of narcissus
Arthur Nourse and wife; bouquet o.
pink Carnations and ferns, Clyde
River Rebeckah Lodge; bouquet Of
white carnations, Cong. Church era
die Roll; bouquet of white carnations
Doris and Ruth Foster and Marguer
lite Blake; bouquet of pink and white
carnations, Ruth Currier; bouqu e
of white carnations, Max Bailey and
wife; bouquet of pink and white car.
nations, A. Bonneau, wife and fam.
lily; red and white carnations, Jennie
Spiller and Hazel; pink and white
roses, Dan Stern and wife; pink anc
white carnations, Fannie Allen
white carnations, Jerry Chase and
children; heart of pink and white
roses, narcissus, for-get-me-nots
chrysanthemums and ferns, Thelms
Dickson.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06
M airy Aurillia Benis

Mrs. Mary Aurillia (Colbeigh)
Bemis, rs, wife of Sheriff E. A.
Bemis. and for more than 36 years
a resident Of this town, died Thanks
giving morning, at her home here,
of pneumonia. She has been a partial
invalid for more than IL years, but
her last illness was but of day and
a half duration. Mrs. Bemis was
born in Newark, VT, Apr. 30, 1894.
About 36 years ago she married
Elias A. Bemis at Burke, Vt. She
is survived by her husband, E. A.
Bemis and her sister, Mrs. Abbie
Cheney of West Burke.
Funeral services were held from
her home on Cross St., Saturday
afternoon, thc Rev. W. c. Christie
pastor of the Methodist Church, of
ficiating. The burial took place ii
the Old Cemetery and the bearer.
were: H. E. Randall, ]. S. Sweeney
E. J. Bagley, and E. F. johnson
j. w. Thurston was the funeral di
rector.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

The Ladies Aid of the Congrega-
tional Church will hold their annual
sale of fancy and useful articles in
the church parlors, Wednesday.
December Is. There will also be a
Remembrance Table" and Sur
prise Boxes" A chicken pie supper
will be served.
Invalids and children should be
given Magee's Emulsion to strength
en- their body. Never fails. All
druggists. Adv.
Friends here of John LaRoche, who
went to Regina, Sask., eight months
ago, will be pleased to learn of his
success since going there. Until re-
Gently he held the position of assist
foreman of one of the largest lumber
concerns in the Canadian North West
and lately has been promoted to the
position of foreman.
Miss Ollie Applebee entertained
her classmates, senior members o.
the High School, at a dainty repast a
her home last Thursday. Vocal anC
instrumental music was enjoyed anC
happy time was had by those parti
cipating.
C. Powell left this morning OIL
a business trip to Burlington, during
his absence Mrs. Powell will spent
the time in st. Johnsbury and Bar
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

The hauntingsfear of sickness and
helplessness is the secret terror of
the working man. Health is his CAPT
tai. Kidney diseases sap a mans
strength and vitality. They lessen
his earning capacity. Foley Kidney
Pills bring back health and strength
by healing the disease. They are the
best medicine made for kidney and
bladder troubles. They act quickly
and thoroughly. You can buy
nothing better. John McMasters,
Streator, ILL.,, says: L feel better.and
a great deal stronger than I have for
many years, and Foley Kidney Pills
did it," No harmful drugs. For
sale by John W. Thurston. Adv
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Forte and son
spent several days last week in Mon
treal with his brother who is one of
the professors in McGill College.
Mrs. Ernest Kimball entertained
her mother and two sisters of North
Stratford, N. H., last week.
John Morse was one of the FORUM
ate ones to secure a deer in the open
season.
Miss Martha Davis, teacher at
Newport, spent the Thanksgiving re-
cess with her mother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl D. Foss and
family spent Thanksgiving with rela-
tives in Groveton, N. H.
Friends here Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas M. Henderson of Boston,
who spent the greater part of the
past summer here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Reeve, left for
Los Angeles, CAL, last week where
they will spend the winter.
Miss Yvonne Deland, of Derby
Line, is visiting her sister, Mrs
Richard Dufour.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

Ed. Schools was reported blowing,
Wednesday. This is most unusal
occurance for this time of year.
Old residents saying it has not been
known before in years.
Herbert Carroll has returned to his
home in Richmond, P. @. His place
has been taken by F. L. Blake.
A. S. Phillips, wife and little
daugter, and Ned. Phillips, all of
Morrisville, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. T. C. Carr for Thanks
giving, returning to their home last
Tuesday.
Mr.. Harold R. Elliott of Groveton,
N. H. was in town the first of the
week.
j. R. Applebee and wife spent
Thanksgiving with relatives and
friends in Jefferson, N. H.
Mrs. Dane and daughter Veda, OF
Derby Center, were recent visitors at
G. D. Herrin's.
For rheumatism use PNEUMATICA.
Relieves in twenty minutes. AL
druggists Is cents. Adv.
Miss B. M. Root spent the Thanks
giving recess at her home in New
port.
Mrs. w. C. Christie is seriously
i'll with secondary pneumonia. Mrs
Mary Johnston, of Everett, Mass.
her sister, and a trained nurse from
st. Johsnbury, are attending her.
H. L. Ames!has returned to Burling
ton, after spending Thanksgiving
at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hobson were
Thanksgiving guests of Mr.. Hobson' s
sister, Mrs. Fletcher at Lancaster
N. H.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06
Classified

For Sale-Fine racing sleigh in
good condition. Sell very cheap.
Apply to Frank Danforth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06
Earl Hayden Farmer

Earl Hayden Farmer, the infant
son of j. R. Farmer, fell a victim Of
pneumonia, his death occurring last
Sunday morning. The little one
was 2 months and 81 days, of age
Funeral services were held from his
home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Thos
Hall, officiating. Interment was in
the old cemetery.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

Mr.. H. c. Belknap OF Dover, N
H., recently appointed to the Gus
toms Service commenced his duties
at this port Monday morning. Chas.
E. Johnson has been promoted from
Glass C. to Glass E.
H. Price Webber's Boston Comedy
Company, Opera House, Island Pond,
December 13. Adv.
Mr.. A. l.. Farmer has returned to
Windsor, VT. after visiting her
mother, Mrs. King.
Born-To Mr.. Reward and wife
Nov. 18th, 10y.
AL. Stevens took an auto trip to st
Johnsbury Wednesday. He intends
leaving his machine there for the
winter.
Mr.. C. c. Stafford of Morrisville
Vt. was avisitor in town Wednesday
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Stott
Jr. Nov. 23rd, son.
Married-Ida Achilles to Osborn
w. Smith by the Rev. w. C. Christie
Nov. g..
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to all neighbors and friends
who helped us in so many kind and
thoughtful ways in the sudden sor-
row that has come to us; to also
thank those who sent the beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. Elmore Barnes
and son Harland.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

Mr.. J. L. Riggie of Bangor, Me,
was the guest of his brother and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs; F. F. Riggie,
part of last week.
Milton Stern is home from New
York to spend a few weeks with his
parents.
During the past past week there
has been several fire alarms sent in
but the fires have been of no conse-
quence-chimneys in most cases.
But the wise thing to do is to send in
an alarm even through the chances
are, the chimney will burn itself out.
San ounce of prevention is worth
pound of cure.
A heavily loaded Immigrant train
passed through here Monday night
enroute for the northwest. The
passengers were mostly Scotch and
a heater and cleaner collection of
prospective Canadian citizens would
be hard to find. Would that some
of them would settle on some of the
abanded farms hereabouts.
H. S. Lindsay and Ed Dickson
were home from their work at Wen
lock over Sunday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

Wanted-l2 men at once to learn
to drive and repair automobiles in
our garage, and prepare in 4 to G
weeks to fill vacancies at $18 to $35
weekly. Special opportunity fol-
limited time only. Write at once
stating age. MAINE AUTO COMPANY
456 Fore ST., Portland, Me. (Em'
ployment Mgr.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our appreci.
alton and gratitude to all our friends
and neighbors, who by their kind
assistance, their sympathy, and the
many beautiful flowers, helped us in
the darkest hou RS of our trouble and
bereavement.
E. A. Bemis,
A. G. Bemis and Family,
Mrs. Abbie S. Cheney,
|. d. Bemis and Family.
Mrs. Cora Lindsay is quite seri-
ously i'll.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

For SaIs-One pair black horses,
nine and ten years old, weight, 1890
lbs; extra workers and drivers; also
one cheap work horse which | will
sell or exchange for other stock.
B. j. Williams, Morgan Centre.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-12-06

Wanted-To let the contract to cut
one hundred cords Of four foot and
16 inch wood. L. A. Cobb.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
NEBRASKA GIRL IS BRIDE
OF ARTHUR PARKER

Arthus Parker OF Sterling. Colo
RADIO. son Of Street Commissioner
Tom Parker of this city. was married
in Denver a day or two ago to Miss
Alice Jane Adams OF Curtis. Sebras-
ka. and viii bring his bride here to
introduce her to his relatives and
friends before going to housekeeping
In the northern part OF the STATE. The
groom. who is at present In the em-
ploy Of the Burlington Railroad COM
pany. served a term OF enlistment in
the United States navy and has many
friends here. 4 telegram was received
here from Denver this morning .
the effect that the newly weds would
arrive in Canon City on No. 8 to-
night. Before being transferred by the
company to Sterling the groom made
his headquarters at Curtis and it was
there that he FIRST met the young lady
destined to become his bride.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
C0LORED PHILOSOPHER
HAS PASSED AWAY

"oid Floyd" Warren. an old time
eolored man. has passed away. He
died from a succession of hemor-
rhages. the shock from which he
could not Withstand. Floyd was an
apostle of optimism. was always
CHEEKY. and apparently always happy.
His answer to all salutations was.
-Feelin' Mahty Fine" and he always
beloved It out like an OK so that
everyone could hear 1t within the
radius Of block.
/; was always a pleasure to ask
Floyd how he felt to hear him say.
"Feelin' mahty fine II was like the
CLEAN OF sunshine on n cloudy day;
IL made the moment bright and hap
py one: IL made thrill OF cheeriness
pass along the spinal column and al
ways caused n smile to ripple over
the countenance Of all who heard 4.
Floyd always carried lantern with
him. He worked for many years at
the Cripple Creek shops and had more
or less use for a lantern. But wheth-
er he had or not. he always carried
one. He slept with 1t burning close to
his head. His reason was "Ah can't
sleep in dark room. All always have
NAH lantun wifi me"
Floyd was sort of a philosopher.
too, and had a few working axioms
that It would do well for young mon
to take heed Of when your workin'
for man don't do as you think. do
as he cSlis you" Never have a man
waiting for you when your working.
get your work up and wait for him.
Don't wait for man TO keep telling
you what TO do. go ahead and do II
and then tell him it's done" These
are just few of Fioyd's ideas about
work. He had many others that made
hi ma faithful and trusted employee
of the Florence and Cripple Creek
road.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28

!. Canon City Answer to the Hen Song
You may boast of old Missouri.
with her Hen-Hen-Hen.
But give US Colorado
Where the women equal men.
Missouri's all right in her way
with her women pure and sweet
Who never have the privilege
With her brothers to compete.
We know you all have mules and hoss
And sometimes corn AID wheat.
But We always have alfalfa
And our fruit is hard to beat
Our 66odh,sin streams are full of fish
And our mines are full of men
Who can dig up far more riches
Than your old Hen-Hen-Hen.
Our mountains they are lofty.
And our valleys full of wheat,
Our cattle they are sleek and fat
And our hogs are good TO eat.
But for right good eating
Just give me now and then.
A slice of deer or elk meat.
Which is better than old hen
Then keep your I'D Missouri
With her Hen-Hen-Hen.
Bu, give us Colorado
Where the women help the men.
Our people are progressive,
And all are on the boost
But we let our chickens run and
scratch.
For they'll come home to roost.
Missouri may be very good,
But of course she has her flaws.
The same as any other state.
Where men just make the laws.
so stay in old Missouri
With your Hen-Hen-Hen.
But give us Colorado.
With cur equal rights with men.
Mary ]. Whitman, ex-Missourian.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
TO PREVENT LOOSE MATERIAL
FROM ENTERING DRAIN TILE

Frequently the drain tile is laid in
very soft material. that is, material
that is easily eroded, and there is
danger of this getting into the tile at
the joints and causing a Resistance
to the flow and sometimes a COM
plete stoppage. 1t has been found
that as safeguard piece of burlap
about ten inches wide and long
enough to make a turn with over
tapping ends. placed around each
joint will effectively prevent the
loose sand or sediment from enter
ing. This arrangement will not ma
terially prevent the passage of the
water through to the inside of the
drain line.
There is some question as to the
lasting quality and permeability of
this arrangement, but if properly in
stalled, and care taken in placing the
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
THINK THIS OVER
This 0ner should Gain the Confidence
Of the Most skepticaL

We pay for all the medicine used
during the trial. II our remedy fails
to completely relieve you of consu-
. patton. We take all the risk. You are
not obligated to us in any way what
ever. II you accept our offer. That's
mighty broad statement. but We
mean every word OF It. Could any
thing be more fair for you?
most scientific. common-sonse
treatment Is Rexall orderiies. which
are eaten like candy. Their active
principle is a recent scientific discoy-
cry that is odorless. colorless and
stasteless: very pronounced. gentle.
and pleasant in action. and particu-
larly agreeable in every way. This In
gredient does not cause diarrhoea.
nausea. fiatulence. gripping or other
inconvenience. Rexall orderiies are
particularly good for children. aged
ani delicate persons.
II you suffer from chronic or habit
uai constipation or the associate or
dependent chronic ailments. We urge
you 10 try Rexaii ordcrlies, at our
flsk Remember. you can get them in
Canon City only at our store. IL tab
lets, 10 cents; SO tablets. rs cents;
80 tablets. so cents. Sold only at our
store-The Rexaii Store. The Palace
Drug Store. Mitchell 6 Egbers. Props.
col Main street. Canon City. Colo.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
Buying Land From the Sharks
Denver Field and Farm

fellows. Other companies buy up
swamp LANDS near large cities. divide
it into lots and offer them broadcast.
A few hundred dollars for a lot
near city like Chicago or piece of
dry land near Denver sounds good to
thousands and they hasten to be gull
led. They investigate and find that
buiifrogs or gophers are the possess-
ors If not the rightful owners of this
city lot Possibly when the buyer has
thoroughly investigated he will de-
eide that it is more suitable for rails
ing hopes than something to eat.
American people are easily defraui-
ed for everybody seems TO be looking
for unheard-of bargains and snaps.
The lamented P. T. Barnum recog-
nized this fact seventy-five years ago
when he expressed the theory that q
sucker is born every minute.
Remember this: that companies
that are offering such land and lot
bargains would not be compelled TO
go two thousand miles away to sell a
flea patch in Florida If the proposition
was as good as represented. II you
want land in any state go yourself
and take a peep at the valuations.
deal with the owners or some local
real estate agent You will then save
enough above railroad fare to make
some good improvements on the tract
purchased. II you do not think favor
ably Of this plan. better stay at home
and chop wood. We have more than
one place right here in Colorado
which Is spattered with the wrecked
ambitions OF poor people who jumped
at the hook without looking at the
bait and as a natural consequence the
most of them are holding the bag
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
WILL BUILD NEW DoRMIToRY

The Sisters at Mt st. scholastica's
academy are contemplating the con-
struction of new dormitory to ac-
commodate the overflow of students
The enrolment at this Institution has
been increasing at remarkable rate
until at the present time some of the
quarters are little cramped The
seniors at present are sleeping in the
cottage. within the grounds. on Sixth
street
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28

burlap about the joint, much service
may be derived from the drain be-
fore repairs are necessary This strip
of burlap will eventually decay. and
in the meantime the soil particles
will have had time to compact them
selves and become less likely to be
removed by the movement of the waI-
er on the outside of the line of tile
RALPH E. PARSHALL,
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins,
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28

While TIE boosters and the boomers
have been enjoying banquet Of pros
perity for a number of years it is
quite apparent just now that the most
of them are in the dry dock taking "A
rest. Still 1t is noticeable that the
land sharks are busy and have been
for several years now selling land.
good for nothing, from Puget Sound
to the Everglades of Florida. These
fellows are not real estate dealers OF
the booster class. but just sharks. In
stead of being man-eating they are
money-eating. They buy up large
tracts OF cheap land, costing from 81
to Sc the acre. They then divide this
into bait or rather small tracts. SO
that it can be easily swallowed with
out the hook doing much damage to
the individual.
1t looks attractive TO many renters
in the large cities as well as 10 peo-
pie living where land is worth from
s75 to 5000 an acre. When they see IL
amazing headlines the glaring figures
of land from $40 to SIS an acre on al
most any terms they are ready to
jump out OF their boots. Thousands II
them invest some of their spare
money and the cost OF a small acre
age Is so trifling they do not care TO
spend the money required for railroad
fare to go to see it, They buy and
when they become wise. ascertain
that they have paid about FIVE times
the price for the land and many times
1t is unfit for anything. There are
perhaps more of tbess operators OF
late years in Florida lands than any
other state and Colorado Springs
seems to be a regular nest for these
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
AGED LADY JOINS ORDER
OF THE EASTERN STAR

The regular semi-monthly meeting
OF Canon City Chapter. No. 81. Order
of the Eastern Star, was held Mon
day night at the Masonic temple with
a large attendance of members. Mrs.
Elizabeth Goodykoontz. who has pass
ed the eIshty-fourth milestone In the
journey of life. was initiated into the
mysteries Of tho Organization.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
WILLIAM 4. CRISTY DIED
OF TUBERCULOSIS THURSDAY

William A. CriHty died at his home
on Cooper avenue about / O'Clock this
morning from tuberculosis after lin
gering illness. Deceased was born in
Iowa fifty-three years ago and came
to Canon City with his family from
Eureka, Kansas, in May 1910, to make
his home and to give his children the
munity afforded. Mr. Cristy was a
nns;nber OF the Christian church and
was highly esteemed by those who
5 knew him for his integrity and gen.
erous, benevolent disposition, He was
a man of splendid business qualities
and amassed a large fortune by his
shrewdness and his superior acumen
in dealing with the material affairs
OF life. He owned seven or eight thou
sand acres of fine agricultural land in
Greenwood county. Kansas. and was
one OF the wealthiest farmers in that
section OF the country.
When disease fastened itself upon
aim Mr.. Cristy came to Colorado for
the benefit of his health. and. after
spending some time in various parts
OF the state. located in Canon City. be-
ing influenced in settling here by eli
Faatic conditions, the attractiveness %
tte surroundings and the social and
educational facilities which the town
offered to his wife and children. Re-
tsntly he went TO Arizona in the hope
that change would be beneficial to
his fast declining health. but his am
billions In that respect were not real-
lied and he returned here a feS
weeks ago on the advice Of his ply
sicIan and arranged his business af-
fairs in anticipation Of his death.
He leaves. besides the sorrowins
wife. one daughter and two sons.
ghey are Miss Gladys. a student at
Colorado college. and Glenn and
Harry Of this city; the two latter be-
ing students in the Canon City hisl
sschooi Mrs John W. Garrett OF Colo
12do Springs. is a sister OF the de-
ceased. and in company with Mise
Gladys. she arrived here this morn
ing. a couple OF hours after Mr. cristy
tsf passed away. The remains viii be
taken to Eureka. Kansas. on the
Santa Fe train this afternoon and the
funeral and inierm.nt VIII take place
there.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-03-28
ciNoN CITY RECEIVING
MORE ADVERTISING

The Royal Gorge and the mountains
Of Colorado are receiving some spec
!. lal advertising in the literature and
tndvcrtising matter being distributed
throughout the country by the rail-
roads in the interest of the thirty
eighth annual session OF the shriners
in Los Angeles. Cal. May G to s. Va
rious points of interest en- route are
shown In picture and deliberately de-
scriscd by facts and figures inside the
ID kIcis. while the Royal Gorge oc.
cupies the front page cover,