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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-05-28
WIFE ROSE TO THE OCCASION
Man Could Meet Misfortune With
Fortitude With Such a Help
mate to Cheer Him.

I've got little tale TO tell by way
or showing how the right kind of a
woman meets trouble" said the trav-
cling man who was getting gray. 81
was there and saw 1t. so l know.
You see. | had worked good
many years and had been successful
In business in my small town. so that
l saw a holiday ahead. had been
telling my vile as Christmas an.
preached that we would take holt
day and little trip. The little trip
that l had in mind was nothing less
than tour of the Mediterranean. I
had 1t all arranged to show her Christ
mas morning our tickets for the tour
We were to start on Jan. 8 and were
to get home in April.
had $4,000 in the bank, and for
little town merchant / felt comfort
able.
The day before the time set for
buying the tickets / was on my way
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-05-28
Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds

At the Parkersburg Poultry Show, we
had the best shaped and colored Rose Comb
Rhode Island Reds in the Show and took
three ribbons, having seven winners out of
ten birds exhibited, and for laying qualities
they are excelled by none. We have two
young Cockerels and Eggs for Matching from
three pens for sale.
For prices on birds and eggs call or
write,
W. B. White or J. Allen.
Kanawha Phone Ayers w Va
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clerk who boarded with her earned
only 81 per week on which to keep
himself while he pursued his universi-
~ studies. and recently he found him.
self In her debt to the extent $40. Be-
ing man of honorable inclinations
and loath to defraud the woman Of
her money, but having no resources
of any kind with which to meet the
debt, he offered himself to the land
lady as a husband in full settlement
of all he owed.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-05-28

stinacy. sir. Do you wish me to stay.
sir?"
You bet do" said Jocelyn. grasp
ing him by the hand. And now Tai
bot, you old jackass, just wipe that
settler water off the carpet and pick
up those broken pieces of glass"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-05-28

DO you know who her grandfather
was? Have you ascertained anything
in regard to her pedigree? Those are
things you ought to know about the
woman you are to make your wife,"
on, hang her grandfather"
My boy, that's just what they did
do."-Youths COMPANION.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1912-05-28
Paid Debt In Person.

To accept a husband as payment for
debt was the bargain made the other
day by Vienna l.ndlady. A law
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
SURPRISED MRS. HUNTER
PALMER SATURDAY EVENING

The ladies of the Luncheon club
had such a splendid time at Mrs.
Hunter Palmer's party Saturday after
noon that they decided return in the
evening for dinner which they did.
They took along their husbands and
a party of others whom Mrs. Palmer
had invited in TO rthe evening to play
cards.
Mrs Palmer proved the fact that
she could entertain at any time by
having an excellent dinner ready al
though she did not know she was 70
have company. All that the Luncheon
ladies supplied was the dessert and
they really need not to have done that
The dinner and evening was very
pleasant indeed.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
HIGH SCHOOL CARNIyul
SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR

The carnival and progressive sup-
per fthe high school students Friday
afternoon and evening was largs.y
attended and delightful affair in 81
respects. All kinds OF amusement
were provided for visitors and merri-
ment held full sway: affordIng every
body opportunity for a good time. Tho
special program given by the mem
bers OF the dramatic class under the
supervision OF Misc Russell was very
mesitnrious and won praise and CONF
mendation from all. The receipts from
the carnival were in excess Of a hun
dred dollars,
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
ELECTRIC LINE FOR
FLORENCE TO Be BUILT

Denver. May Construction on the
Florence 1nterurban railway, which
will be line six miles long, will soon
commence, is the statement made here
today by D. F. Foor, president of the
road, who is here on his way to Kan
sas City to close a contract for he
building, of the line. Mr.. Foor, who
by the way, is editor of the Florence
FIX Parte. stated that the road is 20
be completed and in operation by the
first of September.
The line will run from Florence via
Williamsburg and Rockvale to Coal
Creek and will traverse populous
section of Fremont county. The es-
timated cost of construction and
equipment of the line, made by the
engineer in charge is approximately
$4,000 and the estimated profits ior
the first year placed at $4,000 by the
chief engineer.
While the present length of the road
is to be only six miles, the line Is
eventually to become part of a
scenic interurban extending from
Florence via the summit of the Royal
Gorge to the top of the Pixies Peak.
is the statement made here today by
President Foor. However, this exte-i-
sion is not to, be taken up for some
time yet, at least not until the six
mile stretch has been built and in sue
cessful operation.
Such a line as is proposed from the
Gorge to Pixies Peak would be pay
ing investment from the fact that
special preparations would be made
to care for the thousands of tourists
who visit Colorado during the summer
and fall months. 1t would be scenic
trip no one who visits this state sight
seeing bent would care to miss. The
cars to be used would be of the latest
modern invention and every comfort
for passengers would be provided,
says President Foor.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
LEAVE AFRO IN WICHITA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Singer arrived
Sunday afternoon from their trip %
two weeks duration to Wichita and
various other points in Kansas. They
started from here in their Chalmers
Detroit and made excellent time from
Canon TO Wichita. On the last day into
Wichita they made 2O2 miles. They
visited Mrs. Singers brother at i
point about So miles out vi Wichita
and enjoyed the visit although rain
bothered them for seven or eight days
during their stay. They shipped the
Chalmers-Detroit as far as Pueblo ow-
ing to the fact that the Kansas roads
were impossible because Of the heavy
rains.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
THE BAKERS
ENJOY SIGHTS
AT FLAGSTAFF
Flagstaff, Arizona. May 2.

. fAa6otahA, "a iNohar -1ds
If we weren't afraid that Mr.. Mad
dox would hear us, we would certain
ly shout for Flagstaff. Now see If this
doesn't sound good to you: The soft
est snow breeze from the San Fran
cisco Peaks; great old pine trees in
your front door yard; a roaring fire
in a fireplace not at all retiring in its
proportions; bark covered bunga-
low; twisty mountain stream criss-
crossing the main street, together
with steam heat, electric lights and a
perfect bath. Don't smile over the
perfect bath" The last time | had
a BATH" is a very common subject of
conversation even in the politest
circles, when you are tramping it as
we are. Flagstaff proved interesting
enough to hold for day. A morning 5
run took us out to Sunset mountain I,
so called from its perpetual sunset,
The mountain base in black volcanic
cinders, the cap light sulphur rocks.
We had been running for some time
through volcanic rocks, but were not
at all prepared for the massive lava
bed. All about us were evidences of an
unreasonable heat, yet tucked away
in the widest part is an ice cave with
its ever dripping and ever freezing
water. In the afternoon we watched
snow storm from our comfortable
quarters, but later on inspected The
cave dwellings. Our guide for the day
ante-dated, even the extremes, so we
were properly introduced to the fasci-
nations of the region. He regretted
that haze prevented our seeing the
Painted Desert But this disappoint'
ment had its compensation. We W.
the guests of Mr.. Louis Akin in his
studio for some two hours. He has
lived with the desert for eight years
and it is now his to command. Miss
B. has an invitation from the guide K
return in August to ride his Arabian
pony across the Painted Desert 'e
witness the Moqui Snake Danes
THE BAKERS.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
WIDOW OF DEAD FIRE
MAN LEFT WITH FOUR
LITTLE CHILDREN

Four months after her husband was
killed in the wreck of Denver & Rio
Grande train No. 3, twelve or fifteen
miles west of Canon City, a baby boy
was born in Pueblo Tuesday night to
Mrs. ID. J. Elliott, wife of the fireman
of the front engine, who, in the face Of
peril, remained with his locomotive
and went to death in the rock slide,
which, also took the life of Engineer
Reuben Gutshall. The birth of another
child leaves Mrs Elliott with four lit
tie children. three boys and one girl.
westbound passenger train No. 9,
drawn by two powerful locomotives,
was wrecked near Echo in the heart
of the Royal Gorge at 2 o'clock on
morning of last January. A rock slide
had fallen across the track and swing
ing around curve the train plowed
into it at full speed. Fireman Elliott
was crushed beneath his own engire
and almost instantly killed.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
STORM OF UNUSUAL SEVER
ITY THROUGHOUT COLORADO


The rain and snow storm that has
prevailed In the Canon City district
during the last twenty-four hours u
one cf the most notable that has tax
en- place here rs late in the season in
many years. The storm has extended
over all OF the Rocky Mountain re-
gios "a far east as the Missouri river.
being In many localities much more
severe than 1t has been In this portion
OF the Arkansas valley. Probably be-
tween twelve and fourteen inches Of
snow has fallen here since 10 o'clock
Sunday night and anywhere from thlr-
ty 10 thirty-slx inches of ii in the
Cripple Greek district. Loadviie and
other higher attitudes. No damage or
any kind has yet been done to the
fruit crop or 10 the gardening inter-
csts In this locality. although there Is
danger that clearing weather will b.
followed b ya disastrous froat. Should
the storm last until tomorrow Il "a
considered probable that there viii be
n general rise in temperature all over
this sectlo nof the country and that
this present disturbance win pasa
hurmlessly away.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
PRIZES Fer PATRIOTIC.ESSAYS

A part OF the work OF the Woman
Relief Corps is ito teach patriotism
in the communities in which we live g
A few weeks ago. Greenwood W. r. G.
decided to have two prize essay con
tests. "The Peace Movement was the
subject given to the High schools
This contest was open to all High
school pupils in the city. South
Canon responded with three essays.
The other was open to all grade pd-
pills. Eight essays we're handed in. ia
response to this invitation. Loyalty
to Our Country" was the subject
given. All essays were accepted under
fictitious names. The following Judges
were secured On the High school Il
Miss Mabel Curran. Judge Cooper D..
w II Little. On the erades--Prof.
Colgate. Rev. T. p Stafford. James
Stump.
The patriotic Instructor OF the
corps is preparing program to ie
given" Peace Day" May IS, a. which
time the winning essays will be read
and silk flags given as prizes.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
SPELLING CONTEST SHOWS
PROFICIENCY OF PUPILS

A spelling contest took place among
the pupils of the grade schools of the
city last Wednesday under the super
vision of superintendent Ray and the
results were highly gratifying. Five
hundred and thirty-four pupils, repre-
senting forty classes, took part in the
contest, which consisted of one hum
dred words; fifty OF them written and
fifty oral Two hundred and seventy
FIVE pupils made perfect record and
sixteen classes made an Average
less than one error per pupil and
twenty-elght classes less than two r.
rors per pupil. In consideration Of the
fact that the years work is being
closed mp the words submitted TO ths
contestants were unusually difficult
which renders the results all the more
remarkable.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
4 GREAT DUIhDIyG FAILS

when its foundation is undermined,
and If the foundation of heaIth-gocd
digestion-is attacked. quick collapse
follows On the first signs of indi-
gestiono DR.. Kings New Life Pills
should be taken to tone the stomach
and regulate liver. kidneys and bow
dis. Pheasant. easy. safe and only %
cents ut Hunter PaImer's.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
UNIQUE PARIYoFOR
LUNCHEON CLUB

Mrs. Hunter Palmer entertained the
Luncheon Club Saturday afternoon a.
Duplicate Bridge. The party was
unique from the fact that Mrs. Palmer
made veritable picnic affair of x.
After the card games had been fin
ished the hostess ushered her guests
to the picnic grounds which in this
instance happened to be the big dia-
ing room table.
1t was covered with green paper TO
represent grassy stretches OF wood
land. Vases covered with an imitation
bark and filled with foliage made the
trees an apparent reality. Mirrors
we're placed at different places to rep
resent little lakes. Signs we're staked
about infor-aing the guests that no
fishing was allowed" and admonish-
ing them to keep off the grass" The
climax to this clever afternoon party
was reached when the luncheon was
served in picnic boxes instead Of ir
the regular fashion. On this occasion
Mrs Palmer distinguished herself az
an ideal and original hostess.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
MRS. 4. B. MEANS OF
{ SAGUACHE DIED IN CANON
CITY SUNDAY NIGHT

Mrs. Anna Rambo Means, wife Of
H b. Means, died at the Denton hotel
here at $3.50 o'clock Sunday night
where she had been guest during the
last four or five weeks. Deceased was
born in Van Buren, county. Iowa, May
End, 1857, consequently was aged
fifty-five years and ten days. She came
to Colorado with her parents in 1855
and for nearly quarter OF century
made her home at Saguache; being
married there to Mr.. Means twenty
one years age. She Joined the Presby-
terian church when about fifteen years
old and was consistent, devoted
Christian woman in its truest sense.
She possessed an unusually self-sac-
rifcing kindly. benevolent disposition
and few people commanded as thor-
oughIy as she the esteem and admlr-
alton of her acquaintance. She was
universally loved by the people of
Saguache. where she had lived so
many years. and large number OF her
friends and neighbors there will ar
rive here tomorrow to pay the last
tribute of reverence and respect to her
memory.
He rhusband has for many years
been prominent in the business and
financial affairs OF saguache county
and as stockman. rancher. banker
and merchant is widely known in that
portion OF the state. He Is president cf
the First National bank OF Saguache
and is largely concerned in mercantile
matters. Mrs. Means had been in fail
ing health Jfo ra couple OF years and
came here recently for treatment for
the malady from which she suffered
she leaves no family. although her
husband and numerous relatives ana
friends survive TO mourn her death
Her Immediate relatives consls, Of a
brother and two sisters: all OF whom
were at her bedside when the end
came They are Dr J. W. Rambo Of
Florence. Mrs. f. II. Cochran OF sa-
guache and Mrs. Luella Buchcr q
Lander. Wyoming. The funeral will
take place from the First Presbyterian
church here at o'clock Tuesday AZ
ternoon with its pastor. Rev. Geo. g.
Sewer. conducting the obsequles In
tetnont viii be a, Lakeside cemetery
on Lincoln Park.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
CADETS ES1 1ERTAIh
6. A. r. VETERANS


Whereas. The cadet corps OF the
Canon City high school honored tie
comrades OF Greenwood. Post No. ~.
@. A. X. during the evening OF May
seventh by second annual ente;-
tainment with its band; therefore be
Resolved. That to Prof. X. ID. Has
din. captain. Earl Rundahl. lieuten-
ant, to the soldierly appearing cadets
one and all, and to Prof @. c. sher-
wood, superintendent Of the Canon
City high school. We hereby extend
our appreciation and gratitude ssr
their well-tImed program. with music
and generous refreshments. and be II
furthe;
Resolved. That we are thankful for
their proffcred assistance in the hal
lowed exercises Of the forthcoming
Memorial day. which we are ye, per
mitted TO lead. and for the patriouc
spirit of their weIl-drilled organiza-
tion, of which our people are juHfiy
proud.
w. Y. JENKINS, Commander
]. S. BowLBY, Adjutant
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16

J. E. MeKeen. 1901 Cleveland St.
Wichita. Kansas. reports; " suffer
ed from kidney trouble. had severe
pains across my back. and was all
played out began taking Foley
Kidney pills and soon there vas a
decided Improvement. Finally the
pain left entirely and am fully cur
cd OF all my kidney trouble"-FJr
Sale by All Druggists
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
AN HISTORICAL FIFE OWNED
BY COMRADE ". Y. JENKINS

BY GUMkADE w I. JthklhS
Comrade W. " jenkins, the present
commander OF Greenwood Post No.
10, Department of Colorado and Wy
oming, C. A. R.. of this city, has in
his possession fife which he carried
and used during the Civil war.
Comrade jenkins was a member of
Company H, 9th Regiment Illinois
Infantry, and he still plays that an
cient fife; it's shrill notes can always
be heard on Memorial day.
1t sounded the reveille long and loud.
To wake the boys in the morning
gray;
And summoned us to our many tasks.
And sounded Taps" at the close of
day.
It's shrlll notes in funeral dirge,
Fell sad and slow DER some form of
clay.
And whe nthe chaplain said Dust to
dust"
1t played lights out" ere we turn
ed away
1t sounded Long roll" at the first
alarm.
From scout or picket. by day or
night;
And led us forth to the battlefield,
With hearts made strong for the
coming fight.
1t went ahead on the weary march,
And sounded the notes of some
stirring song,
That brought the words to thousand
lips.
And cheered us up as we tramped
along
1t throbbed with joy when the news
of peace.
Ran down the lines in mighty
shout;
1t called from trenches the smoked
stained men.
And played farewell when We wee
mustered out
Now worn and gray like the comradsa
brave.
Who faced the bullet and scream
ing shell,
1t sounds no more in the camps or
The old commands in thrilling
swell.
When comrade Jenkins answers the
last roll call.
And departs from this mortal
sphere.
| am sure he would rest more CON
tented
II he knew his fife were near.
Poet Laureate. Greenwood Post, G
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16

Henry Ferris. Hadar, Nebr.. IL the
father of ten children and for tue
past 20 years has used Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound with the hest re-
suits. He telIs us: 81 think Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is the best
cough medicine in the world for ]
have used It for the past 20 years and
can recommend II to anyone needing
cough medicine sale by all
Druggists.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
ATTENDED MEETING
or GOOD ROADS COM.
MITTEE IN PUEBLO

Chas. R. McLain went to Colorado
Springs with the aldermanic party
this morning, from which place he
will proceed to Pueblo TO attend u
meeting of the executive committee of
the state good roads association, of
which he is a member. The meeting
will be held at the Hotel Vail at 4
O'Clock this afternoon and is called
for the purpose OF considering va
rious matters of interest to the puo-
lie at large, as well as to the mem
bers of the committee. In view of the
very general concern in. road i'm
proyement all over Colorado and the
recent decision OF the state supreme
court invalidating the famous house
bill No. 200 a fun representation o:
the committee is expected TO be pres
ent
There is said to be pretty strong
sentiment among the good roa"s
boosters of the state in favor of IN
itiating a bill to be submitted at the
general election next fall that will In
sure the distribution of the funds nov
In the hands of the state highway
commission and the money receiy I'd
from the internal revenue fund.
Mr.. McLain has made pretty ex-
haustive study OF the proposition and
is against taking a step OF that kind
He has consulted number OF at
torrcys In relation to the matter and
says he is convinced as a result OF his
investigations that bill initiated or
this purpose would be invalid. be-
cause portion of the funds is derived
from internal revenue. and therefore
a federal statute would first have -
be passed granting this power to the
state. The national government turn
ed over something like si50.000 er
100000 to the state highway COM
mission. but If state laws were at
tempted to be passed that would ap-
portion the money. directly. the at
torneys say. the Law might be at
tackled and declared unconstitutional
No action could be taken by the
good roads association that would
have any effect on House bin No. 200.
as that has been declared null AMI
void on account OF the absence OF :hs
roll call Thus more than half NIL
lion dollars intended for road i'm
proyement in Colorado has been tied
up indefinitely. while road construe-
ton and Improvement In many coun-
ties in the state have suffered ?
great deal.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1912-05-16
Practically no damage Of any kind

Practically no damage of any kind
was done to vegetation by the frost
of Friday night within the corporate
limits of Canon City and the injury tc
crops by 1t was very slight in It's In
mediate environs The grapes, which
are usually effected when the tenn
Derature gets down within n degree
or two OF the freezing point, were IN
touched by the cold. Nothing was in
iured by the frost IN the new peal
tentlary gardens along Sand creek.
nor was anything hurt on the ranches
In the vicinity OF Soda point.