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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-05-27
DECORATION DAY SER
VICES VICES ii STATE PARK

The annual Decoration Day serv-
ices this year will be held at the
state park in front of the peniten-
tiary Monday. May 31st. There will
be no marching to Greenwood ceme-
terry as was formerl ythe case, and
the flowers will he placed on the
graves of the soldier dead by com
mittees from the c. L. r. post.
Rev. C. T. Ilsley, pastor of the First
Baptist church. will be the Decoration
Day orator and viii ldeliver the ad-
dress of the occasion at the mound
dedicated TO the memory of the un-
known dead at the corner of First
End Main streets
Special exercises will be conducted
at the First street bridge by the La
dies OF the c. A R. in honor of those
who died while enlisted in the naval
service of the republic Flowers will
be strewn upon the waters of the
Arkansas river as tribute to their
patriotism and devotion to the flag.
A feature of the Decoration Day OBJ
seryance viii be the parade in the
morning. in which the members of
Greenwood Post No. 10. G. A. r.,
Greenwood woman's Relief Corps. U.
S. Grant Circle Ladies of the G. A r.,
RockafeIiow Camp Sons of Veterans
and the various civic and fraternal
organizations viii take part
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THE socIAeILiTY RUN
TO PUEBLO ON SUNDAY

The automobile sociability run from
Canon City to Pueblo on Sunday was
a big success in every particular and
the event hugely enjoyed by all vino
took part in it,
The start from here was made al
$3.50 o'clock in the morning with SIX
teen machines in iina~ The roads
were in excellent condition and the
trip to Pueblo was made in good tiIce
and without special incident A spe-
cial luncheon was served to the ex-
cursionists at the Hotel Yah at noon.
after which the visitors devoted the
time to driving about the city and
visiting the parks.
Some of the motorists made the trip
TO Colorado Springs in the afternoon
and returned here from that place
The greater number Of them. how
ever. came home direct from Pueblo.
arriving here early in the evening.
Fifty Canon City people were counted
in the dining room of the Hotel Vail
at one time.
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MAN WHO
SHOOTS AT
WIFE KILLED
BY DEFENDER
JOHN euAReAeNoLi, IN FIT OF
JEALOUSY, SHOOTS cREeoNo
PAPi; PAPi STABBED
euAR5ANoLl IN EYE.
HAPPENS At FLORENCE

Supposed to have been jealous be.
cause his wife was paying too much
attention to the god father of one
OF their children. John Guarbagnoll
today at noon in Florence. shot at
his wife. grazing her neck and a
moment later also shot Gregono
Papi. the god father. through the
neck. as re attempted TO intercede
for the wife.
Though norta5ly wounded. Papi
pulled dirk and stabbed Guarhagnoll
in the eye. penetrating the eye frorn
the effects OF which the latter died
after both men had thrown away
their weapons and had walked at
lenst a block; arm In arm
The tragedy occurred shortly after
noon near the Adventist church on
Frazer avenue. not far from the Van
Law store In West Florence.
The two children of the Guarbag.
nols Witnessed the shooting and stab
bling. but are TOO young to have been
of any help. Papi was god father to
one OF these children.
The principals 10 the tragedy are
little known in Florence. having come
but recently from waiscnburE. in an
effort to get work at the Bear Guich
mine. not far from Florence. They
were unsuccessful and had been spen'
ding most of their time In and about
Florence the past few days
Sheriff Sewcomb went to the scene
shortly after the occurrence End
took charge OF Papi. who. however
IS badly wounded and may not iis.-
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INTERESTING EXHIBITION
OF BIG BUSINESS

An illustrated lecture on the pro-
gress of the telegraph business was
given at the assembly room Of the
Canon City high school building on
Thursday hight by J. r. Reade. sup
erintendent OF the Western Union
company "a Denver.
A series Of pictures Of unusual In
terest was thrown on the screen and
were each explained in detail by the
speaker. Beginning with the primi-
tive signals used in teiegraphing by
the aboriginal races OF men and pro
ceeding by an evolutionary process
up through the successive stages OF
development. Mr.. Reade showed the
flrst telegraph instrument Invented by
b. r. Morse and the several aiphabets
used by him. The pictures then
showed the improvements and derei.
opments. Of the system of telegraph
ing from that time up to its present
high state OF efficiency.
The object OF the lecture is educa-
tional and IL is being given in all
parts OF the country for the purpose
OF famiIia-izing the public with the
workings of a great commercial en-.
terprise.
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THREE MEN ARRESTED FOR
FRElGHI TRAIN ROBBERT

Pueblo, Colo, May 21.-Speciai de-
tectives Of the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad have arrested three men and
the company will prefer charges in
the County court against them of par
ticipating in boxcar robbery May 3
The men are Ed. Smith. Jim Nc
Gnira and James Kelley. All three
are more than so years old.
The detectives claim that May g.
the trio boarded d. & R. G. freight
train and between Florence and
ard Canon City. opened several boxes
containing merchandise destined for
Sacramento, Cal, and stole eighty
mems suits of clothes. fourteen dozen
suits of women's underwear, twenty
four pairs OF high grade shoes as
well as many other articles. The total
value Of the goods taken is estimated
at $1,000.
The stolen goods were stuffed into
gunny sacks and thrown on the train
while it was in motion. wagon and
team followed and picked up the
goods.
Little Of the merchandise has been
recovered by the officers who believe
it has been hidden somewhere near
THE foothills in cave. The men were
arrested In Colorado Springs and
brought to Pueblo last hight. They
were turned over 10 the county au-
thoriiies today
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HOME TALENT GETS BLOW
sy CREEK SCHOOL BOARD

Cripple Greek. May 21.-Home tai.
ent as applied to teachers in the
local schools received a telling blow
when the newly elected members OF
the board OF education were sworn
In here.
Members OF the school board OF dis
trict No. i that comprises this city
and Victor have intimated that in
structors who have received most OF
their training here viii not be retain
ed after the close OF the current
school year.
''Teachers cannot expect to re
ceive appointments thru fayortism
or sympathy." says members OF the
school board In statement recent
,y issued. The statement adds that
teachers viii be DESIGNATED to theii
positions on merit only.
At present there are n number ol
teachers In the district schools who
are former graduates OF local hish
schools.
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TO THE PACIFIC COAST.

Mr.. and Mrs William Hulvershorn
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles weininger
OF Cincinnati. Ohio. who are motor
Ing to the California expositions At
San Francisco and San Diego, arrived
here from Colorado Springs this af-
ternoon and win make the run to the
top OF the Royal Gorge and back TO
town over the Skyline drive, They
viii r smaieshhru GivaIsA ttsCRI. Il
wIl lseinaih hsre untIl Tusa1aY morn.
M. WheA thny ~ lccnstngt tAeir
sn1S = ~ EHe,o, ttk 4kny
,It cl1S 4 ~ IN
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OR. SNYDER, COLLEGE
HEAD, IS NEAR DEATH

Greeley. Colo. May 2i.--GreeIey is
In deep grief because OF the serious
and what may prove the fatal illness
OF DIR. X Snyder. president of the
State Teachers college. and aeknowi-
edged one OF the great educators OF
the country.
and constitution. Dr. Snyder oyertax-
ed his strength to build up the col.
iege and two years ago began to pay
the debt which nature exacts OF those
who overdraw their accounts.
A month ago. In company with Mrs
Snyder and a trained nurse. DIR. Sny-
der went to California In the hope
that the nilder climate and lower al
titude might restore his health. but a
week ago he returned to Greeley.
since which time he has been gradual
iy sinking.
Coming from Pennsylvania to take
charge of the newly established
state Normal school. twenty-five years
ago. DIR. Snyder has developed the
institution of national reputation OF
the Srst rank. DR. snyder's family
includes Mrs, Snyder. woman Of
rare charm. tact and intellectually,
a son .Tyndal Snyder. and daugh-
ter Mrs. Haddon.
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G. A. R. MEMORIAL
SERMON NEXT SUNDAY

The annual @. A. r. memorial SER
mon will be delivered Ey Rev. l. C.
Rankin at the United Presbyterian
church at II o dock next Sunday
morning. The ms sbers of Greenwood
Post and affiliated organizations viii
attend the service The music, as
vel las tire discourse. viii be OF a
patriotic character and an audience
that will tax the capacity of the
church is expected to be present.
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DIR. AND MRS. r. ". CAR
RiER AND FAMILY HERE

DR.. and Mrs. r. N. Carrier and chill.
dren, Miss Helen and Messrs. Frank
and Alan. OF Santa Rita. New Mexico.
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter
Palmer and family at SIC Main
street. They have been visiting In
Denver and stopped on here while
enroute home. Or. Carrier win be
here until tho close Of the week. the
others will remain for more extend
Cd visit. ).
Or. Carrier says the copper com
pany, for which he y physician, 4
worhing sstwesn 5000 anA s,Deo men
Il do rninsa q nAnta Rita aAd tliAl
4 assa6y mar.s6t = scend ~ y. pse
- ioGpllS ~ eltc.s g ~ ~
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CELEBRATE sixTH BIRTHDAY
ANNIVERSARY.

Louise stommci. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. II. p. Stommei. celebrated
her sixth birthday anniversary from
2:5o TIL o'clock Wednesday after.
noon by giving a party to her friends
and palymates at the family home.
5ls Pike avenue. There were is
guests and the affair was one Of hilar-
ious enjoyment TO the little folks
present
The house decorations were in red
and white Refreshments were serv.-
ed The hostess was presented with
numerous souvenirs OF the occasion
by her Juvenile friends.
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TIRED OF LIFE
Constant Bock0che
and Rheumatism

Foley Kidney Pills fixed up Texas brakeman
% he's socA q ever
Almost down and out with kidney
trouble. Rheumatism SO bad he could
scarcely get up when he sat down.
Back ached all the time.
No wonder Mr.. F. 4 wooley. brake
man on the road from Dallas to Jack
son. Texas. was tired o. lyi2S:
Il saw Foley Kidney Pills adver-
tised." he said. Il took some and after
a short time l was thoror-aiv cured
and am having no more trouble
Your kidney ills will disappear
and with them the backache and rheu-
matism, by the use of Foley's Kidney
Pills. Once your kidneys become
will disappear like magic.
There's nothing TO equal the Eenu-
Inc. Will help amy case of Kidney or bladder
trouble not beyond the reach OF me iicines.
For Sale BY The Corner Drug Store.
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|SluT!H CANON HIGH
GRADUATES FOURTEEN
Diplomas Awarded to Graduates in Presenc,
Of Great FThrong of People
Or. SLOCUM DELIVERS THE ADDRESS

With the close of the program of
the twenty-ihird annual commence
ment exercises of the South Canon
high school at the First Presbyterian
church Thursday night the associated
studies of the class of 1915 passed
into history and the names of its
fourteen members, eight young men
and six young women. were added to
the rolls of the alumni association of
that Institution. The class. while not
as large as some of those that have
preceded 1t. was thoroughly repres-
entatiye of its alma mater and was a
credit to its instructors and to the
high intellectual standards presorib-
ed for graduation by the south side
board OF education.
The class roster follows: Ralph
y. Thompson. Ruth L. Nichols, Don
aid b HoiekvaIn. Ethel a Clements.
Raymond Il. Marsh. Freda ~ Wig
gins. John S Wright. John W. Stock
el. Ruth A Poet. Charles H. Cox, Vera
y. Williams. Ebert T. Jones. Gather
ine ]. Grifaths and Ralph F. McKin-
ley.
There was a large assembiGse OF
people present to enjoy the commence
nent program. which was a splendid
one in all respects. The front OF the
church auditorium was tasefuliy deco
rated with flowers in celebration Of
the occasion. particularly along the
chancel rail and choir loft; back Of
which sat the expeciant graduates.
radiant with the consciousness Of
triumph--of the victory that comes to
those who earn their laurels by
years OF industry. patience. and perse-
verance. The setting OF the picture
was an attractive one. but its chief
delight to the public was the fourteen
young man and young women who
were to receive the reward won by a
long period OF application and study
in the school room. They were the
observed If all observers.
High above the heads of those who
occupied places on the rostrum was
suspended the class motto. Strive to
Excel" Each letter OF this legend
appeared nron a pehnant of green;
the whole combining In such way
as to form a pretty feature OF the
decorative scheme.
The audience. the class. the pro-
gram and the delightfui character OF
the event united to produce an occa-
sion OF rare enjoyment and will be
cherished by the graduates as the
most notable and pleasing in its
chronicles.
The commencement program was
opened by Miss Hazel Holman. with
the rendition OF q piano solo, '"Aut
dem wasser zu Singen.- compost
sition by Schubert Lisxt, which evok
ed deserved and hearty applause
Miss Holman's playing was superb
aud proclaimed her master perform
er on the riano. Miss Elsie Kennedy
played in her usual faultless manner
professional on the pipe organ, dur
ing which. the class. the members OF
the board OF education. the teach
ers and special guests entered the
auditorium and took the places on the
platform that had been assigned &c
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them.
The next number was a vocal selec-
! tion by the Boys GIee club. 1t was
well sung, and fully redeemed the
high expectations OF the friends of
those who took part in it The ap-
plause that followed gave unmistaka-
bic evidence OF the appreciation of
the audience.
The class address was given by
DR.. William F. slocum, president of
Colorado college, one OF the most dis
tinguished educators in the country.
who spoke on THE Cultivation of
the Sense of the Beautiful DR..
slocum was introduced by 7. H. Lo-
gan. president of the South Canon
board of education. who felicitated
the class and the assemblage upon
the intellectual treat that was in
store for them in the address that was
to follow.
Dr. slosum began by saying that
it was always great pleasure to
him to come into touch with the
young people of Colorado, especially
in connection with their mental
yearnings and aspirations. He spoke
at length in relation TO. Colorado and
OF the possibilities here for the de-
seioFment of the artistic senses. ..The
beauty Of the mountains Of Colorado. /"
continued Dr. SIocum. ARE unrivaled
elsewhere in the world. particularly
in their coloring. and constantly
Seckon and appeal to the artistic in
stinet in men and women and are a
perpetual encouragement to the better
qualities Of the human race Such
an environment as we have here, ac-
cording to Dr. Slocum. is an ..sn.r=
tion that should develop mentality to
an unusual degree and bring out the
best there is within US. Colorado. in
the opinion OF Or. Slocum. is destined
to become more and more as the
years go BY. the pleasure ground of
Afaerica and he urged the audience
to make itself worthy of Its surround
ings.
DIR. Siocum's address to the gradu-
ating clas was an eloquent plea for
patriotism and good citizenship and
was listened to with the keenest
interest throughout He closed by
saying that if one aspired to nobility
! and heroism in life IL could be at
tained by noble. unselfsh deeds and
heroic coaduct at all times and
under all circumstances.
Other numbers on the program
were a vocal solo by Prof R. c
Hussey; a selection by the Girls
Glee club; the presentation OF the
diplomas by the president of the board
OF education. and chorus. There's
a Health to You On High" by the
student body under the direction OF
Miss Holman. These numbers were
greatly enjoyed and were creditabls
alike to all who took part and to the
school which they represented.
The invocation at the beginning OF
the graduating service was offered by
Rev. Harner of Trinity Lutheran
church. Benediction was pronounced
by Rev. l. j. Hole of the First Meth
odist congregation.
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SEVEN
SIXTY YEARS A FARMER
BY JOE HEAvENRipeE.

BY JOE HEAvENRiDGE.
have worked on farm ever since
l was born. The first year of my
existence my daily job was milking
liked my job so well that I Ditch
cried when my mother would not let
me work
My task the next few years, was
to see that my nurse earned her
salary caring for me, this / did SO
well that l oftentimes received a
le"ther medal in the form of shoe
sole.
Like all other farmers, have had
my experience with experts, who
farm on paper. Back in the seventies
when we had no postal laws to pro
tect us from advertising frauds.
received a circular from an expert.
stating that if would send him two
dollars he would send me a sure plan
to kill chinch bugs. sent the money
and received two wooden blocks. with
instructions. to put tine bug on one
block and hit it With the other block
Another circular from him stated
that he had lived in New York City
and Chicago, where they farm extern
siyely. all his life and while he was
never on a farm, out doors. only long
enough 10 get square meal and col
leet his salary. yet he knew that he
was competent TO give valuable adj
vice TO any farmer.
The circular also stated. that in
seeding wheat broadcast. care should
be taken that all grains lie on the
soil at least eight inches apart, so
as to give ample room for stooling-
Where rust attacks your wheat, take
soft brusn and can Of grease and
grease eacn stock thoroughly. was
always willing to try anything once.
but to undertake to grease one hun
dred acres of wheat, stock at time.
1 thought only experts could do IL
Here are sonse expert theories which
have heard on the dandelion-
The dandeiion, back ache if you
dig u.s. is of the genius retaliation
from farm cultivation TO city corpora
tor. to give experts practical ex-
perience. II thrives best in localities
where it IS not wanted AS food it
varies according to the stomach: in
refined stomachs 1t has a sort of an
out-at-sea effect
An expert of color. once told me
to exterminate the dandeilon: said
he. Go to de stove, get shubble
full oh red-hot emblems. put dem on,
an de darn-de-lion am gone gone
Experts, parssites-thatfarm- is
OF the genius human family He Is
split half the way up and stands on
the split end. He is much like the
farmer only the latter has long ears
He gives US good advice but he could
not grow Q crop of weeds without
cooperation. The farmer does the
operation willie he does the Co.
guess Co. means collect He is harm
less If you do not follow his advice
He lives N large cities where it takes
more of onr taxes to support him than
it does to grow our crops. He said to
ne once. Il thought cows had calves.
never saw COW boy II he should
araear f g. ce-opiane ON the hori-
zen {. KY I.uch he could not go
around fast enough to catch me.
TRY a Reco,d Want Al
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|PAPI ExONERATEO; LIVES
WITH WOMAN he PROTECTED

Fregoro Papi was exhonorated on
the ground OF self defense by coro-
ner's jury at Florence Saturday after
noon OF the killing of Francisco Qua
hagnolia there Friday at noon.
Guabagnolia had shot at his wife
and In his efforts to protect her. Papi
was shot In the neck. after which he
drew knife and stabbed Gnabagnoli
in the right eye. killing him.
Guabagnoii was buried Sunday af-
ternoon and Papi and Mrs. Guabsgnoii
and her two children were the only
persons who attendede the ohsequies.
Monday Mrs. Guahagnoli and Papi
went 10 Bear Gulch. where they intend
to make their home toeother. Mira.
GuabaEnoli declaring that she intend
ed 10 nurse Papi back to health.
Papi admitted on tho witness stand
Saturday that he was married and
that his wite and = large family live
in Rome. Italy.
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A baby hoy was born TO Nr. ant
Mrs. Roy Shoemaker at Graves. hos
pital Wednesday morning.
Milford chronicle., 1915-08-06

New Jersey-Jan. l, Feb. II and p
Good Friday, May 80, July 4, Labor Day
Oct. Il, Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, every
Sat. p. m, general election.
New Mexico-Jan. l, Arbor Day, Feb.
p, May 80, Flag Day, July 4, Thanks
giving, Dec. rs, general election.
New York-Jan /, Feb. II and p, May
30, July 4, first Mon. in Sept, Oct 12,
Thanksgiving, Dec. "a, general election,
every Saturday p. M.
North Carolina-Jan. and 10, Feb. p,
April y, May 10 and 20, July 4, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving, Dec. IS, general
election.
North Dakota-Jan 1, Feb. II and p,
May 80, elect. last Thursday in June, July
4, Arbor Day, Thanksgiving, public fast,
Dec. 25, general election.
Ohio-Jan. l Feb. p, May 80, July 4,
first Mon. in Sept, Thanksgiving, Dec.
Is, general election.
Oklahoma-Jan. l, Feb. p, ,Arbor Day,
May 80, July Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Dec. Is, election day.
Oregon-Jan. /, Feb. p, May 30, July
4, first Mon. in Sept, public fast, Thanks
giving, Dec, rs, general election.
Pennsylvania-.Jan /, Feb. 12, spring
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July 4. first Mon. in Sept, Oct. II,
Thanksgiving, Dec. 25, general election,
every Saturday p. III.
Rhode Island-Jan. /, Feb. p, Arbor
Day, May 80, July 4. first Mon. in Sept,
Oct II, Thanksgiving, Dec. rs, State
election, general election, Flag Day.
South Carolina-Jan. and 19, Feb. p,
May 10, June 3, July 4, first Mon. in
Cont fT11af11r cerfxrTr1rr % s,T
election.
South Dakota-Jan. l, Feb. II and p,
May 20, Arbor Day, July a, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving, Dec. rs, general election.
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a. first Mon. in Sept, Thanksgiving Dec.
25, general election, every Saturday p. III.
Texas-Jan. l, Feb. p, Mar. 2, April
q, June 3, July 4, irst Mon. in Sept,
days of fasting and Thanksgiving, Dec.
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Day, July 4, first Mon. in
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# National Thanksgiving, Dec. Is, gen
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