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months in California. sat as honor
guests at a splendid luncheon given
by Mrs. Henry Mack Wednesday.
Fragrant red. white and pink roses
made the center feature OF the table
decorations and hand painted place
cards of rosebud design added pretty
touch.
Those enjoying the afternoon with
the compliment guests an hostess
were Mesdames Sheetz. L.. E. Eldred
John Wilson. b. F. Rockafellow. Jen-
ME Dale. Eugene Weston. w. B. Nc
Gee. J. Z. Laws. Guy U. Hardy. Miss
Bunbury and little Miss Marion
Hardy.
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WILL SEE BOARD
or EQUALIZATION

County Assessor II. J. Craig and
County Attorney J. @. schweisert left
here Friday night for Denver where
they will appear before the state board
Of equalization today and proiest
against the proposed twenty per cent
increase to the assessed valuation OF
property In Fremont county over and
above the returns made by the asses
sor and his deputies. a. recommended
by the state tax commission. they
will present to the board fEures show
ing that Fremont county property In
essossed higher than that of most 9TH
err counties In tho southern part OF
the state and that care was taken to
list II as itn full cash value as reauir-
cd by law.
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manner
Mrs. smith Hostess to club.

The Monday Reading Club met this
week with Mrs. adie Smith. With
the president. Mrs. Beatrice okey. in
the chair.
Mrs. Hiatt read a fairy tale written
by John Ruskin and entitled THE
Kink OF the Golden River"
The tale was written to prove TO
the young lady. who afterwards be-
comes his wife. that he was able to
write any thing OF that nature.
Mrs. whippie read chapter from .
book by Edna Fcrbcr entitled. "Roast
Beef Medium" story OF a travelling
saleswoman.
The social hour followed. during
which fruit salad. hot biscuits. choco-
late and msrshmallows were served.
There were fourteen members pres
ent. Two new members. Mrs. Lines
and Mrs. Chas. McLain. were present
for the first time.
After adjournment the members
went to SEQ the pigs. among which
wsrs four only two days old which
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First Meet Of Gard Club.

Tho Card Club held the first gath
ering OF the winter season Friday cv.
ening at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W
d. Rowland on Elm avenue. The
buffet dinner which was served at sev.
en- o'clock to the twenty-four guests
was n most tempting one and hcarti-
iy enjoyed by all.
Tho house decorations were good
eat az well as to look at. being basil
cts OF rosy checked Jonathan apples
placed In many convenient place
about the rooms.
The esening was pleasantly passed
with cards-five hundred being IN
game. The iady's prize which was \
handsome japanese bow basket. wen,
TO Mrs. willard Cieghorn. while Mr
Frank L. Smith carried on the gentle
mans prizo--a set OF silver nut picks
II all the meetings of this club are as
pleasant as the one at the Rowland
home. the members are slated TO
many happy times during the winter
season.
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First Study Session.

First Study Session.
The Friends in Council held its first
study meeting Friday at Pythian hall,
with the president. Mrs. Schweigert.
in the chair The meeting was under
the charge of the Education commit
tee. Mrs. Hardy. chairman. The gen.
eral subject was: Before the Child
Goes to Schooi'-Mrs. Turnbull lead
er for the afternoon. Mrs. Sheetz
read a most excellent paper On IAN
Ideal Mother" Love with all its at
tributes forming the principal char
asterics of the ideal mother.
Mrs. Bess presented very thought
full paper with many points well
brought out that provoked much dis
cussion. Mrs. Wilkinson told OF The
Montessori System which was the
story OF kindergarten teacher'i
work with children from the ages OF
two to six years and the manner in
which they are being taught in this
school in Rome by DIR. Montessori. a
woman who has exemplihed the art
OF teaching children through the
senses and Is getting a worldwide
reputation through her methods.
Mrs. stearns opened n discussion
on obedience" which was very spir-
tied.
The subject for the next meeting Il
Our Public Schools to which par
ents and any one Interested in the
subject is cordially invited to be pres
ent
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ChIIdren's Festival.

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The ChiIdren's Festival. which is an
annual event. was celebrated by the
members OF the b. A. Y. No. is3 at
their hall Friday evening During
the month of October one meeting Is
set aside as chiIdren's Night and Is
observed with appropriate exercises b,
every Yeoman Lodge that exists.
Prizes are awarded by the grand
foreman OF the entire Jurisdiction m
well as by the local Homestead for
the best talent along musical and lit
erary lines.
The program OF Friday evening
rendered by the children OF the MEM
bers OF the local organization. was q
splendid one and each number was
deserving OF especial mention.
Vocal and instrumental selections
were cleverly rendered and the vari-
Gus recitations and readings showed
careful study and training. nag
drill by a number of little folks proved
to be a pretty feature of the affair.
The program closed with n grand
march. during which each child pres
ent was presented with bag of candy
The large hall. which was flied to
overiowing. was In gala attire for the
Little Folks Day. Festoons and dra-
peries OF the Yeoman colors. red and
green. interpreted with the bright
fall flowers. being used In an artistic
manner.
Later in the evening Ice cream and
cake were served and a dancing party
rounded out the happy occasion.
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Miss Hyssong Hostess.

Seven young ladies who compose an
Embroidery Club which has been in
continuous organization for the past
three or four years. were entertained
by Miss Marguerite Hyssong at her
home on College avenue Wednesday
evening.
Now that the holidays are approach
ing. all OF the time at these meetings
Is given over to the designing and
making of many dainty gifts
The serving OF toothsome refresh
ments was a pleasant feature of the
busy gathering.
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Pretty Fall Party.

Miss Edith Nicholson OF Eugene
Oregon, was the inspiration for an
autumn party given Thursday after
noon. which In It's appointments was
one OF the most charming OF the fall
season.
The affair was givei by Mrs. Har-
ley Turner and Miss Mae Rittenhouse
at their home on North Fourth street
and the pleasing personality OF the
hostesses added much to the occasion
Five hundred afforded diversion for
the sixteen guests and after the Anal
game had been played. Miss Mildred
Wood was accorded the champion and
received beautiful hand-painted cal
endar portraying the California poppy
with golden mounting and cord. Miss
Mickelson was presented with a SINH
lar token. her design being the brill
liant nasturtium.
Pink and white cosmos massed In
5ardiniers offered their beauty to the
cory appearance OF the home.
The tailies. which were made by
the entertainers. exhibited "shivery"
ghosts and jack o'-lanterns and made
appropriate souvenirs OF the occa-
sion. The Halloween idea and fall
coloring was further suggested in the
arrangement OF the delicious luncheon
which was served.
After Miss Beulah Emmerson had
rendered several piano selections and
Mrs. Bud Holland had sung one OF hcr
sweetest songs the company dis
persed. voting the function most de-
lightful one in every way.
Rose Luncheon.
Mrs. Lowther and Miss Jessie Low
thar WIN exuect 10 amend the viufnr
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Guild Meets.

The members OF ST. Mary's Guild
held their regular weekly meeting
with Mrs. A. ]. Turner Tuesday after
noon.
Thete were about fifteen young Ia
dies present and the time was devoted
to needle work.
The Guilds of Christ church are
planning their annual bazaar and sup
per and 1t is at these meetings that
the many exquisitely embroidered ar
ticIes. which will be on sale at that
time, are made. =.
A dainty tea was served by the
hostess during the afternoon.
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Has Retired from Politics.

The retirement OF former United
States Senator Simon Guggenhcim OF
this state from politics and his cleo
ton as chairman of tho board OF d.
rcctors of the American Smelling a
Refining company. the American se-
cureties company. and the Gusgcn-
helm Exploration company has been
announced In Denver an the result Of
dispatches to that effect from New
York City. 1t is reported that Mr.. uug-
gcnhcim will retain his Denver resi-
dence but make his home In New
York. He will devote his attention TO
tho plants with which he il identifsd.
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Mrs. stockton Entertains for Guest.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Irwin
Stockton entertained thirty ladies at
bridge.
The affair. which was Of most
pleasing character. was given com
plimentary to Miss Garnett Of Chi
cago. a cousin OF the hostess.
Mrs. George Rockafellow carried
of first honors. while the trophy for
second high score was awarded to
Miss Myra Sheriff..
The home was prettily decorated
for the occasion. red and white car
nations being artistically used.
An appetizing luncheon was served
the color combination OF crimson and
white being used in many pretty ways
throughout the same.
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Dickens Club.

On Thursday afternoon the Dickens
Club mot in regular session with Mrs
ID. Il. Gibson.
Mesdames Maupin. Lewis and T. NJ
Harding Jr.. we're the readers of Lit
tie Dorritt-"
Mrs. Reynolds aud Mrs. zoilers who
is visiting Mrs. T. NJ. Harding were
present % guests.
Refreshments wero served towards
the close Of the afternoon.
Mrs. T. NJ. Harding viii Be- the hos
tess Of next weeks meeting.
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Reg Rug Social

Greenwood Corps No. %. w. r. c.
held a ten cent rag rug social wit
Mrs. Hiatt Wednesday.
Owing TO other attractions not -
much was accomplished as usual.
A number OF members came in e
the picnic luncheon which was served
near the close OF the afternoon.
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Dinner Guests.

In honor OF their twenty-nrsi wed
ding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ben
Res entertained at dinner Sunday
evening Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Dozisr
and Mr. and Mrs. willard cIeshorn
The gathering though most informal
was one OF much pleasure.
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Mariposa Club.

The Mariposa Club OF Florence of
which Mrs. Rambo and Mrs. Lines OF
this city are members. held It's FIRST
meeting for the year with Mrs Ram
bo at the residence OF the former at
io1i Greenwood avenue Wednesday. A
number OF Florence ladies were In at
tendance.
The club is a social organization to
which the members bring their fancy
work.
A luncheon was served at o'clock
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SATURDAY..
Left for Home Thursday.

Mrs. II. II. Winter and daughter,
Miss Blanche. OF Yates Center. Kan
sas, who spent the summer in Colo
RADIO, part OF which they were guests
OF DR.. and Mrs. Otis Orendorff and
family here, left for their home In the
Sunflower state on Thursday. They
were taken to Pueblo In the Orendorf
car where they boarded the train for
the east. Miss Winter Is cashier of
the State Exchange bank at Yates
Center.
Arrived Here Friday Afternoon.
Hon. James A. Sutton of Detroit
Michigan, arrived in Canon City Fri
day afternoon and will be the guest
OF Mrs. Dorothy L. Stevens at the
county farm for a week or ten days
Mrs. Small Returns TO X. c.
Mrs. NJ. C. Small. who has been here
some time with her daughter. Mrs.
Olive Ware. has returned to her home
at Kansas City.
Home from Honeymoon.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Eugene Crawford
have returned to Canon City after an
extensive honeymoon trip and will
be at home after November 18th in
the Maupin apartments.
VIII Attend Synod mt Colorado Springs
Rev. Geo. F. SEWER and J. w. Rog-
ers will go to Colorado spengs next
Monday as the representatives of the
First Presbyterian church OF this city
to attend the annual meeting of Pu-
eblo Presbytery and OF the Synod of
Colorado and Wyoming.
Mrs. Ware Going East
Mrs. Alice Ware will leave shortly
for visit in Missouri OF few weeks
after which she will go to California
for the winter.
Old Timer Returns.
A. p. Allen OF Hydro, Oklahoma. has
come to Canon City to spend the win
ter. He spent the summer at Mani
tou.
Mr.. Allen has been In Canon City
before. He says he drove through
here in 1887 and camped in the heart
OF the town.
Married Here Thursday Evening.
George Grundman and Miss Iva Nc
MordIe. both Of this city, we're mar
ried by Rev. c. T. Ilsley. pastor of the
First Baptist church, at the pastors
home. 210 North Sixth street. last
Thursday evening In the presence OF
a few friends OF tho contracting cou-
pie. They Will make their home here
!. Jacobs Home.
Mr.. Isaac Jacobs has returned home
after n months trip through Arizona
California and Montana. He saw tho
selig bunch in Prescott. Arizona. and
they are all anxious to come back to
Canon City.
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Surprise Party ut the Davis Home.
The members or the Bishop McCabe
and the Queen Esther classes OF the
Sunday school OF the First Methodist
church and a few OF their more inti-
mate friends surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
l. F. Davis and family Thursday night
by proceeding to their home Cd Park
avenue. Lincoln Park. and taking pos
session of it for an evening of social
festivity. Although unexpected by
their hosts the visitors were cordially
welcomed and every provision made
for their pleasure and entertainment
The self-invited guests took refresh
ments with them and at the proper
time lunch baskets were opened and
all enjoyed n fine spread OF good
things to eat. The merry-makers
greatly appreciated the beautiful
moonlight ride from town to the Davis
home and return.
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Back To-day from walsenburg.

County Attorney ]. C. Schweigert
returned to Canon City this afternoon
from walsenburg where he has been
engaged in connection with the trial
Of a big irrigation suit In the Hueria-
no county district court since the be-
ginning of the week. Judge Schwei-
CERT will. probably, be sent to Denver
BY the board of county commissioners
within a few days to protest to the
state board of equalization against the
recommendation OF the state tax COM
mission to the proposed increased as
sessment on taxible property in Fre-
mont county.
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Musical Club.

The Wednesday Musical Club held
its first meeting with Miss Hendriek-
son Wednesday afternoon. October 10.
The following program was given;
Still As the Night. ...--.---... Bohm
II Built a World for You. Lehman
Mrs. woodford.
Piano-Melody in F....- -Rnbenstein
Miss Hodgin.
Paper-A Plea for the Recognition
of American Music. Mrs. Collins
Piano-Sonata Facile. ..... Mozart
Mrs. c. C. Snyder.
Piano Duet-country Dance. Nevin
Miss Hendrickson and Miss Lane.
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AROUND THE TOWN
THURSDAY
Left Tuesday for Memphis.

Mrs. Webb NJ. Sperry and her two
IiIittle children, Webb Jr. and Merle.
who spent the summer visiting Can
on City relatives. left Tuesday morn
ing for their home in Memphis, Ten
nessee, where Webb Sr. Is located and
has a position as mailing clerk in the
Memphis postoffice.
Died at Brookside this Morning.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lippis of Brookside died this
morning and was buried at Lakeside
cemetery on Lincoln Park this after
noon. A twin sister of the deceased
died week or ten days ago.
VIII Leave for Coast Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Pennock of Garth
age. Illinois, who have been the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Emmerson and
family at 512 River street during the
past week, will leave Friday afternoon
for Salt Lake City en- route to Los
Angeles and other points in southern
California where they will spend the
winter
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FRIDAY
Quinn Family to Oklahoma.

Mr.. r. b. Quinn and children. Flor
ence and Robert. have gone down to
Guymon. Oklahoma, for the winter.
Mr. Juinn will join them In a week
or two. They expect to return to
Canon City in the spring.
Arrived Here this Afternoon.
Mrs. Dun II. Wilson OF Denver ar
rived here this afternoon for a weeks
visit with her cousin. Mrs. John w.
Emmerson. and family at All Pike
avenue.
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absent from Canon City for about
week.
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were as lively as crickets.
The club meets next week with
Mrs. Curran for a 1 O'Clock luncheon.
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Rose Luncheon.
Mrs. Lowther and Miss Jessie Low
ther. who expect to spend the wintsr
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results.
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Mr.. Stats Returns

Mrs. Lena Stats and son have re-
turned from Denver where they have
been for some time. They are now
located at SIC South Second street.
Mrs. Stats has been with her sister,
Mrs. Chas. Dawson. during the sum-
mer Mrs. Dawson was i'll but has
fully recovered.
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mer Mrs. Dawson was i'll but has
fully recovered.
Reception for Mrs. Bradford.
The teachers OF Fremont county
tender reception to State Superin-
tendent Mary c. c. Bradford at the
Hotel Denton parlors at 1880 p. m.
August 18th.
They extend cordial invitation .
all the clubs. teachers. directors. pa
irons and friends of education.
Leave for Washington on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnie ]. Craig and
little son will leave for their home al
Washington. d. C., on SATURDAY. -
having spent their vacation outing
With relatives in this city. Mrs Craig
and Master Burnie Jr. arrived here
from the east early In August and
we're the guests of the formers par
ents, Nr. and Mrs. II. c. Webster. on
Macon avenue until they were joined
~ Mr.. Craig three weeks ago. Mr.
Craig holds an enviable position in
the Patent Office.
Making Improvements 10 Property.
Rev. o. s. Reed. having recently ac-
suircd by purchase from w. Il. Swope
;he residence property at ZIG Rudd
avenue, is having some improvements
made to the house preparatory to its
occupancy by G. Z. Matkin and family.
In addition to a new concrete block
esundation a room and porch is being
suiIt at the rear OF the old structure
that will contribute largely to Its de-
STABILITY as a home. The Matkins
expect to take possession in about a
week.
Gone 10 the San Luis Valley
County Commissioner W. A. Chap
80 left this afternoon for Hooper In
ehe San Luis valley to look after n
large bunch OF cattle he recently pur-
chased and is feeding In that section
- the state. Mr.. Chapson will be
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Over ~. 900 PssIsnss Treated In
Cosovsdo.

A large stock OF glasses and artificial
eyes on hand A large proportion OF
headaches. hysferia. insomnia. chorea
lst vitus dance). nervous prostra-
don. hailucination. stomach troubles.
and other physical naladies. when OF
. nervous nature. arc caused py eye
strain. The removal OF the cause ef-
sccts a permanent cure
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Married Here Thursday Evening.

Mr.. Isaac Jacobs has returned home
after months trip through Arizona
California and Montana He saw tho
selig bunch in Prescott. Arizona, and
they are all anxious TO come back to
Canon City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18

SEVERAL USED PIANOS at rare prices. Shon1nger, ebony, $eO.OO; Hasbrouch, mahogany, $140.O0; Bay CT, mahogany, $126.0o; Newton, $1S5.OO. These pianos have been practically rebuilt, and are in Al condition. Cash or easy payments. Consolidated Piano Co.,. opp. Post Office, Cannon St. U 12 eff.
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Dress Trousers.

Wise men make a point of having two pairs of trousers to each evening coat, and one pair of trousers is of heavy cloth Trousers of this kind are probably of the same thickness as those worn in the day They last longer than trousers of thin cloth and look better all the time, because they are not easily knocked out of shape with continuous hard wear every evening. Knowing this. some men make a point of always having the trousers of their evening suit made of cloth a little thicker than that of the coaE-London Standard
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Ave, near State St. Office hours: a. m. to p. m. Phone 4S21.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
Aa.n ard Vsis M,,.oy.a

The total strength of all the muscles In the body of a strong man can be es- E1mAted at about 10000 pounds. Apart from the voluntary muscles, which number over 500. there are infinite in- voluntary ones which are even too great Do attempt ts estimate.
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ships of the Unchansins Line.

Perhaps you have watched the evo- lutdcns of the battleship fleet in forma- ton and have wondered whether those great ships, preserving that perfect alignment and distance, must not be parts of one single whole. If you are on board of them the illusion is still more striking Perhaps you will not observe the slightest change in the line forward or aft in a days time. One man in especial will never forget how, standing on the same spot on the bridge of the Rhode Island steanning Aorthward from Peru, he saw the sun set three nights in succession over the identical funnel of the Maine, follow ing behind. As the red ball sank into the South Pacific the smoke pipe split it evenly to the watchers sight, three nights runningLNew York Post.
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A Stern cersor

An English censor 0nce passed . play called London Life" Tn the third act of the play the hero, enter- iRS Q restaurant, calls for a chop ahd 6 jug of musty ale. Opposite this speech the censor wrote. During Esent the order must be glass of water and Q plate of dry toast"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
The Amsnds HanarahIs.

~SOE' roared Bilhns, seizing Wlggles by the arm. i've found you at lastl Xou called me a 1ackass at the club 4he other day, and, by ginger, you've gD4 to apologize"
 ~AH right, Buk,' said Wiggies. ''Any- thing to oblige. Lead me to the real 5aekass and I'll apologize to his face" -Harpers Weekly.
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'Why do yOu think so much of being decorated? Ii doesn't give yOu abG1tty." '-1TO. but it makes people think have s0me."-Pele Mele.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18

June 4th, 1918. Estate of Ellen s. Clark, late of the town of Bridgeport in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 The Hartford Trust. Company,
 Administrator. Charles c. Russ, Trust Officer,
 P. O. Drawer 40, ITS Hartford, Conn.