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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10
TUESDAY.


Left Monday For TerrIil, Texas.
Norton and Claude Wilson left on
Monday for .neir home at TerriIl.
Texas. after a couple Of weeks visit
here as the guests of their uncle and
aunt, Rev. and Mrs. C. T. nsley. and
family on North Sixth street.
Left This Morning For Home
Mrs. Jane Bowman and daughter,
Miss Jennie. left for their homo in
Albion. Illinois. this morning after a
weeks visit here as the guests cf
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Craig at 2ios
East Main street. They recently con
pleted q tour of the Pacific north
west
Family Moves Here From Texas
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Larson and
family. late residents of sweeney. Tex
as. have come TO Canon City to
make their home. Their 1--WE child
rem will attend the public schools
here this winter. Mr.. Larsen was
engaged in rancnlng in Texas and
bought some horses. cattle and other
livestock with him here.
o nil L..rd Erocn
r. z. Dill now at Eskridge. Kans..
In writing IL says:
II enjoy the Weekly Record. II
is like a big letter from home. Corps
here are good. except fruit. which is
not very good"
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Mr.. and Ms. Frank Broughton and
little son returned the Hrst OF the
week from al over-sunday visit at
ehs home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Dun
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10

Record Want Ads are sure to bring
results. "a.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10

evening was spent in outdoor games
and was enjoyed very much by the
young folks present
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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10
PARK CENTER

The county commissioners formed
a new precinct last June to be known
as No. 81 embracing all the territory
north of Pear Street to the south
boundary of Garden Park precinct. 20
the Hogback on the west and to the
Penrose boundary line on the East.
The polling place Is to be the VIII
SON ranch on Lincoln avenue and
Cripple Creek-canon City wagon
road.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10

DR.. Grace vann of Denver spen
last week visiting with Mrs. A. v
Hoffman.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10

Rev. /. ". Parsop, who has been
laid up for the past three months
with bad case OF blood poisoning
has recovered to such an extent that
he has accepted a call from Tarkio.
Mo-. to hold a revival meeting OF a
month or six weeks duration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Pearcy OF Canon
City spent one day last week with
Don's father and mother. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robb Pearcy.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1914-09-10

LINCOLN PARK
news notes
Mrs. John Coyle. who has been
spending the summer at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. George Anderson,
left last e.k for her home at ster-
ling. Kansas.
The Hoover brothers, Jim and
Frank. are doing teaming work at
Parkdale. Mr. Frank Hoover has
moved his family to that burg.
Miss Flor-nce loungman left the
first OF the week for Colorado Springs
TO take up her senior year work at
Colorado College.
Mr.. Marion Gillen has been officiat-
ing as substitute mail carrier on
Route i the past few days.
DR.. Allan Bell was called to Flor
ence Sunday to take the services for
the day at he First Presbyterian
church.
l. F. Davis and family took an
auto trip to Pueblo and ordway last
week. They called on the family of
Alex Muir who are old residents Of
Lincoln Park. but now living near
ordway.
Mrs. f. Brewer returned the FIRST of
the week sr1m Denver where she
spent a very pleasant two weeks Wis
iting friends
The Lincoln Park schools opened
auspiciously IN Tuesday morning with
the registration of grade pupils and
exchange aud buying of books. The
pupils entered upon their regular
studies on Wednesday.
Miss Iva Brewer leaves one day
this week for Pueblo where she will |
visit her aunt Mrs. Hatfield. Miss
Brewer will remain in Pueblo over
the state fair.
Miss Grace Farmer left the first of
the week fo- Colorado Springs where
she will ma-.iculate as a student at
Colorado College.
Mrs. d. Williams. of Benedict.
Nebraska is a guest at the home nj
MIR. and Mrs F. w. Howes on Colo.
RADIO Avenue Mrs. Williams has
come out 70 try the benefit of Colo
rado climate for an attack of hay
fever.
Mr.. F. r. Droughton and Mr.. Mele-
chi have returned from a weeks
outing in the vicinity of Buena Vista.
They brough home a quantity OF trout
as a proof o. their skin In angling
ms well as II the good time enjoyed
during the trip.
Mr.. A. l.. Cook OF Poplar avenue
has bought out the confectionery bus |
iness carried by c. A. Linkins and is |
now running the candy wagon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Bowman write |,
from Vancouver. Washington, that
they have had 90 days without rain.
and think from ali accounts Of the
Canon City districts that their
friends here will become "webfooted"
instead OF themselves as had been
predicted. They say it Is usually
dry for that country.
Mr.. and Mfs. Frank Broughton and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-24

a cargo of valuable pearl oysters
once from Ceylon in the days when
the electric telegraph had not been
invented, speaking of that, they
say the Morse code"
Stephen Barnes was staring at him
in indisputable panic. 'Wh-what is
it you Want?" he stammered.
81 was saying" pursued the detec-
tive blandly, that the telegraph is a
wonderful invention. Who would
have thought that the telephone,
with it's adjustments that make it"
Charley" burst out Stephen, 81
forgot something. Will you let me
keep your watch till tomorrow? I
er-"
The clocks in the shop pointed to
20 minutes past the hour.
Singleton laid the watch down on
the counter, but kept his hand over
it. Stephen grabbed at it, and Single
ton grabbed Stephen by the collar.
Games up" he said briefly. With
the other hand he turned the watch
over. Hold him, Mr.. Harrington, I'M
til l stop the internal thing" he said.
What's the trouble?" inquired the
ieweler, entering.
Your assistant is murderer, sir"
said Singleton. Don't let him kill
himself, Mr.. Harrington. You see, sir,
he killed two men and was planning
to kill the third" ,.. Z
He opened the case and stopped
the watch, twisting the handspring
into a mass of tangled wire. Then he
opened the glass.
Look at the minute hand" he
said to the jeweler.
cit looks kind of dirty" said the old
man. But what-what-"
What is it? illuminate of iodide,
and the most violent explosive
known. In four minutes this tiny
mass pasted under the minute hand
,,,o,,IJ bouo caught tho bOur bond
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Hardly" answered Singleton.
HOwever-suppose you take your
watch to Stephen and let him regu-
late it. Arrange to call for it at 5:15
the store doesn't close till six,
suppose?"
ct remains open till nine. But, Mr..
Singleton, your suggestion is impos-
sible. The watches are attended to
by Mr.. Sampson, the jeweler. All
Stephen does is to take them to him
and"
cat SIS" said Singleton, land not
a moment later. have to run up to
town now, but will meet you out
side the shop at that time. You will
assume not to know me. Good-day,
sir. GOod-day, madam"
And that" said Mary Harrington
bitterly, sis the wonderful mind of a
great detective. We shan't see him
again. 1t is absurd about the bomb,
dear. Why, don't you remember how
fussy James was? He always looked
inside his watch after it came back
W Hill.
well, III have to keep the ap-
pointment, l suppose" answered her
husband.
The day arranged was five ahead.
At the appointed hour Charles Har-
rihgton duly met Singleton outside
the jewelers. shop. He accosted him,
but Singleton only stared at him
blankly.
81 am afraid you have the advan-
tage of me, sir, he answered.
Charles remembered and went in.
Singleton, following, saw a pale
faced, meager-loOking man, with
furtive expression, standing behind
the counter.
well, I've got your watch ready,
Charley" he said, and, opening
drawer, he handed it to him. What
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20
JOPPA.

We had meeting all day at the
First Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday it being our Pastors day,
on his arrival he was accompan-
led by Rev. ] H. Knowles. our
Missionary. who was with US in
our S. S. and we received great
instruction.
Eleven o clock service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Knowles. He
spoke from 10th chap. OF Matt
24th verse. Subject The Royal
Road and the Holy Cross.
Rev. Knowles certainly preach
ed and we highly appreciate his
coming. Preaching in the after
noon and night by him. There
we're several white preachers pres
ent in the afternoon.
The Ladies Aid Society met
at Mrs. Mary Bradley Monday
afternoon. There were IA mem
bers present, After business we
we're invited into the dining room
where we were served with 3
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20
PROGRAM.
For the Mt Olive Baptist Institute 10 lie Ied with Tie 2rd
Baptist S. S. Md. City, ILL.,, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, New. 27, to 20.

Friday Morning 9:9O
Call to order by President J. W. Corneal
Music by Choir
Invocation, N. London
Music Choir
Scripture reading President opening address
Music
Welcome address Mrs. Jessie Blackwell Mound City
Response-..f ............Mrs Nellie Starks, Cairo
Music. ..................
Discussion Live Elizabeth Malone
Future City.
How Sunday School, Cabondae
followed by others.
get young Sunday
Mt Zion and Mt Olive .Duquon
How organize conduct Cradle roll j. W. Coeai
AFTERNOON SESSION
How Imaster difficulties teacher a Advance b) Inemed
late tc) Primary (d) Chart, teacher
How results from Advance Glass; Mt Zion and Galnee
Schools, Carrier Mills.
Mt Moiaa Cairo, St John, Mounds 7 n
How the Little Mrs Henrietta Rhodes Joppa-
How the s. teacher believe his Bible,
Sioam Unonvile
Music Collection Adjournment.
EVENING SESSION
Bible GLASS; by B. McCary
of of Discpleship, Luke I2535 Bring your Bibles
500 Preaching-Pastor Bells Chapel Ulln
Music-Coleciion and Benedcton
SATURDAY MORNING
900 Devotiona-Puaski and Belgrade
Blackboard Shiloh Tabor Sandusky
organized membership
New Bethel, Mounds; Baptist, Metropolis.
conducted-Sioam, Copsvile, and Green Valley, Vienna
Bible View, of Prayer Luke 1874 910-Cobden, and Tamms
President
allowed Mrs. Blackwell arrange the
for special musical and literary program.
well to make this the Peah
ing will be arranged by Committee
W. CoRNEAI, PRES.
]. B. McCRARY CONDUCTOR
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20
Cairo. Illinois.
Nov. S. 1914.

Nov. 5, 1914.
The Sewing Circle OF the Ist
Missionary Baptist church r2th
ST.. met atthe residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Bradford 2Ioz
Pine S,s. There were ID mem
bers present.
Rev. ]. II S,arks was present
and made an interesting talk.
After business was over the
guest was invited into the dining
room where a four course lunch
con was served.
MENU.
FIRST COURSE.
Bsked Goose,
garnished with parsley,
Cranberry Jelly,
Pickle Lille,
Gravy and
Corn Bread.
SECOND COURSE.
Salmon Salad,
Uneeda Biscuit
Ice Water.
THIRD COURSE.
Pumpkin Pie.
FOURTH COURSE.
Apples.
Pears.
Reporter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20
Carnation Art Club.

The l.. L. A. Club met at the
residence of Sister Matte Hepry
assisted by Sister Jennie Cowper
Nov. 9. 1914.
There were ~ members pres
EFT, one visitor in person of Rev.
J. II. Smith. some interesting re-
marks were given by him also a
donation OF o5c.
We also had with Us Rev. j.
w. Davy and Sister Harriet
Lloyd, sister Loyd donated osc.
Mrs. Lee Belle Dukes was with
US and give an interesting talk.
Total receipts for the alter
noon So 70. Alter business the
hostesses invited the guest into
the dining room where a two
course luncheon was served.
MENU.
FIRST COURSE.
Scalloped Oysters.
Pickles and Celery.
Cocoa
SECOND COURSE.
Vanilla Ice Cream.
Caromel Cake, with nuts.
Adams Ale.
The Club will .neet at the resi-
dencc OF Sister Harriet Lloyd
with the assistance of Sister K.
Earl. Monday Nov. 10.
The l.. c. A. Club met at the
home of Sister Harriet Lloyd's S
with the assistance of Sister SAL
lie Earl Nov. !I6. 1914. There
we're seventeen members present
We had two new ioiners in the
persons OF Mrs. Bessie Cork and
Miss Love Phillips. We were
very glad to have them join.
We also had one visitor Rev.
]. II. Smith. he donated Ioc.
Revs. J. B. McCrary and J w.
Davie were also present. Total
receipt for the afternoon So 90.
Mrs. Hodge donated Ioc.
After the business the hostess
es invited us into the spaciou:
dining room where two course
luncheon was served.
FIRST COURSE.
Chicken Pie.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20
Peoria, ILL.,,
Nov. i3. 1914.
Rev J B. McCrary,
Metropolis. Illinois.
Peoria, ILL.,,

In the effort to better my
condition in the battle OF life /
have decided the pastorase OF the
Mt. Zion Baptist ch urch of Peo-
Tia, Illinois, and accept the past
crate OF The Pilgrim Rest Bap-
tist church OF St. Paul. Mime
sofa. Ii is the plan to begin my
work there December /. 1914
Ii is with regret that | leave
this church where for eight years
the success attending our efforts
has been phenominal. The re-
lation between myself and the
churdh has been the dmiration
OF the whole city.
In going to the capital Of Min
nesota, the opportunities for ex
pansion on my part are better.
The two cities est. Paul and
Minneapolis have population
OF more than 500. 900. Pilgrim
Baptist church double that of
Mt. Zion Baptist church in siren
9Th. The salary offered is $Ioo.
90 month with which to begin
And to my very great satis-
faction, this new field will place
me at the very doors oi The Uni
versity of Minnesota, and The
Baptist College. OF both it is
my aim to avail myself.
Only one time was | ever in.
that great city. But on that
trip enough was seen to lead me
to have a favorable impression OF
the people OF the city. The con-
grcgation that make up Pilgrim
church is the most cultured as ex-
pressed in the public service }
ever saw. Since it has been my
priviledge to visit the Negro
churches in 20 states OF the Union
evidently the opinion regarding
Pilgrim Baptist church oil ST.
Paul is OF some moment.
| owe debt OF graditutde to
the people OF Vienna, and its
public schools; to Southern Hi
nois, and the Negro Baptist: to
Mt Zion Baptist church OF Peoria
and to Central Illinois Negro Bap-
tist.
With regret myself and wife
leave the state. But the oppor-
tunity came. We accepted it.
We shall go on Nov. 80, after
just eight years spent in this city.
To our friends, OF Southern Illi-
nois. we wish to speak from time
to time through the Gazette.
Till that time we bid you "a
dieu.
Yours respectfully,
B. N. Murrell,
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of the Livingston Normal, Theologi-
cal and Industrial Institute.
]. ID. Knowles, ID. D., President
]. B. McCrary, s. T. B., Secretary
T. @. Yancy, Treasurer
y. b. Kerr, Attorney
Rev. JIM. Blake.
Rev. II. Allison
Rev. M. Hayes
Rev. Q. G. Phillips, Financial Agt.
Rev. Ii. e. Nc w illiams
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20

course lunch.
The Menu was as follows:
FIRST COURSE.
Salmon Croquette
Pickles & Crackers.
SECOND CORRSE.
Brick Cheese.
Hot Weinnies.
THIRD COURSE.
Port Wine.
Chocolate Cake.
Reporter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20

amisvs Neuralgia win IN. MH@1 Amae
enn rntA - dnnne - snnaA
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-11-20
Fried Fish,
Catsup & Olives
Adam Ale.
SECOND COURSE.
Cho .oIate Cake.
Vanilla Ice Cream

The club will be entertained
next Monday by Sis Rachel Shan
non with the assistance Of Sister
Betty Jackson
Reporter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-06
MAN MYsTERlousLY SHOT.
Sioux City Man Wounded in Shoulder
will Survive.

Sioux City. April 6-Mystery sur
rounds the shooting Of Fred Cramer.
1908 Cecilia avenue, Morning Side.
last night in the rear Of the ""Melba'
show A steel jacketed bullet passed
thru Cramer's shoulder. He. was taken
to police headquarters and later. to ST.
vincent's hospital. 1t is not believed
that the wound will prove fatal.
With Cramer at the time of the
shooting were H. Jensen. Charles Nell
son and Joe Smith. The four men
were taken to police headquarters as
witnesses. but they did not know who
the person was that fired the shot.
Cramer would not talk much Of the
affair He said he had been shot by
one Of two men who wore light rain
coats andalight hats.
Witnesses assert Cramer and aneth-
err man. believed to be Jensen. were
standing in front OF clothing store
talking when four other men came up
to them and started quarrel. TINS
four invited Cramer and his compan-
ion back into the alley: they followed,
according to witnesses. A few seconds
later a shot was fred. Policemen ar
rived on the scene shortly after the
shooting.
Cramer is rs years Of age and un-
married.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-06
REPUBLICAN INCREASE
Party Shows ersat Gains in Davenport
City Observation-Disclosures Mayor and
Four Members Of City counei'-sis
JolIifieation.

Davenport, April s.-It .rained repub-
ltcan votes in Davenport Saturday
Speaking comparatively, it was a hard
shower There were not enough votes
hardly. to elect majority Of the re-
publican ticket, but compared with the
previous few elections it was cloud
burst. and 1t returned Mayor Alfred c,
Mueller TO office by the largest plural
tty ever given Davenport mayor.
City Clerk Huego Moeller City AS
SCISSOR IgEatz Hid and Police Magss
trate Louis Roddewig We're popular
enough to weather the storm. Alder
man at Large William Gosch says il
never touched him. but 1t swept four
republican aldermen into the city coun-
ell. This means an even division OF
the aldermanic body on party lines
and Mayor Mueller will now have the
deciding vote. The result is interpreted
as meaning that there would be a
Clean up at Inc city hail.
Headed by brass band and march
ing to the strains of "hot time in the
Old Town Tonight bowling. cheer
ing joymad crowd Of nearly 500 men
paraded the down town streets last
HiSHI dltcT TIE TSluTus ClcdIit IHO1Cdleu
the election Of Alfred c. Mueller.
Interest in the outcome had been
intense. and hundreds of people
thronged the sidewalks awaiting the
news from the front. Some Of the g.
o. P. leaders shouted-"Get q band
and hunt up Mueller" and in a few
minutes small sized army had been
recruited
Marching in solid formation. and led
by an enthusiastic and bowling cleo
ton fan, who had peeled of his over
coat and hat to get real action, the line
proceeded up Main street, past the
police station. down, Brady to SeconG
street. where the mayor mounted 9
|.mAkeshift rostrum to the accompani-
mont of mad cheers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-06
Northern Io1ua Items

He has always proved obliging and ac-
commodating and has many times put
himself out to extend to people ac
commodations which are in no wise
called for by the post office regula-
tions.
Sioux City.
Alice Barker. alias Jessie Taylor.
wanted in Iowa on the charge Of de-
frauding bank. is under arrest at
Omaha and the Iowa Bankers Associa-
! ton is anxious to prosecute her in this
state. II she can not be convicted in
Nebraska sic will be brought TO Iowa.
The woman is wanted in Sioux City
on a charge Of defrauding a bank.
When arrested the woman is said to
have had in her possession list of
names Of prominent citizens Of Iowa,
! Illinois and Missouri. The forger is
about AZ years old and had the appear
ance and manners Of a woman Of re-
finement
Maquoketa.
Thursday afternoon. shortly before
o'clock an alarm of fire was sent in
from the JEFF Davis home on North
Second street. The fremen arrived
only to find that the family living in
the house were quarantined for small
pox having been shut up for the past
three weeks Here was q problem,
which even Fire Chief Raab found diff
cult to answer. He dared not send his
men into the quarantined house and
yet 1t was his duty to see that the
fire was extingueshed as quickly as
possible. However by standing out
side the house and giving his instruc-
tions to those inside. the fire chief was
able to have the slight blaze under con-
troll in short time.
Acklsy.
Hubert Scallon, who Is well known
to our people and Is now farming near
Monango, n. D.. was badly injured last
week Tuesday when he was thrown
from horse. The accident happened
when he was returning from board
meeting held at a neighbours home.
Just how It happened Is not known but
1t had been showing and the animal
may have been frightened by the
storm. whe: Mr.. Scallon did not re-
turn and his horse same home with
out him. his family became greatly
alarmed and search was made for
him. The country for q distance OF
about fifteen miles Was gone. over by a
searching party and he was later found
not moro than q mile and Q half from
his home, lying unconscious in the
snow. He did not regain consciousness
until Saturday. His mother. Mrs. Liz
sie Ecallon and his sister. Mr.. Hetxler,
Of LAWYER, Iowa, left for that place on
receivinE word Of the accident Late
reports are that Mr.. Scallon = re-
covering and II. Is hoped that he Will
anfper mn had results from the exposure
70 tine cviix. 49, e. ~ - q "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-06
GrinnsIl and Vicinity.
CneciaV RI Times Ren1lblican

Grinnell, April 6-The series Of spec
ial Sunday evening attractions planned
for the Congregational church and be-
gun a week ago in the illustrated lee
ture given by Pastor Marston on THE
Remote Philippines" was continued
last evening by an address given by
Prof. E. 3. T. Spencer of Iowa Col
lege. on the subject. "a Land Without
a Bible" The land referred to is Italy
in which Professor Spencer taught for
seven years and about which he made
many startling statements.
At the regular monthly meeting Of
Gordon Granger Post. No. 81. G. A. R..
on Saturday afternoon 1t was voted
to accept the invitation Of Pastor j. NJ.
Brown. of the Methodist church, and
60 there 70. the Memorial Sunday SER
vices.
Mrs. F. NJ. Bartling is at home here
again after some time spent in visiting
irelatiyes in Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Mr.. J. r. Rutherford has rented his
farm and he and his family have
come from Twin Falls, Idaho, to spend
the summer in Grinnell and vicinity.
They are at present stopping at the
Seth Pearce home.
The Il. r. nan VIII ue 'oHisH' 'iiS
scene Of lively enjoyment as the mem
bers Of the lodge meet there FOR so
cial evening With = cards and other
forms of amusement and smoker.
NV. and John T. Cessna and their
sister. Mrs. ]. E. Van Evera. were
axreeably surprised by the unexpect-
ed appearance OF their cousin. Mr.. r
N. Smith, of Washington, D. c.. who
remains with them for a few days
visit.
A telegram telling Of the death OF
her brother at Nebraska City called
Mrs. Samuel JACOB to that place last
week. rsse q
Mrs., A. L. Clement has returned to
her home at Norfolk, Neb.. after a
visit OF some length :inttris city at the
home Of her brother, w. c. Robinson