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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-01-13
THE PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress Club met at the cozy
apartments OF the Misses Lucas and
Sherman Monday evening, where
many of the members INDUCED In
needle work while enjoying the inter.
esting review OF the recent book by
Stewart Edward White. The Grey
Dawn" read by Miss Mamie Gibbg
AT the close OF the program a brief
business meeting brought out the In
formation that the Progress Club
could receive two or three nomina-
tions for new members without ex-
ceeding its restricted membership.
These will be acted upon at the next
meeting. Following the serving Of
delicious refreshments occurred an
enthusiastic discussion Of the "origi.
nal Program" to be given at the next
regular meeting.
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POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITS
HERE REACH $4,000

The deposits in the Postal Savings
bank here at the close of postoffice
hours Monday night were s20,166.7
the largest amount credited to its pa
irons at any time since the establish
ment of the bank in this city. The
amount in the Postal Savings bank
here on January first was $19,13S.SO,
which was, the highest mark attained
up to that time. The gain in the last
ten days has been $1,027.96. while
the growth in deposits in the Postal
Savings bank In Canon City has not
been at all phenomenal 1t has been
creditable and shows up fully as well
as in the average western town OF this
size. In some places where the public
is not as well satisfied with its regu-
lar banking institutions as 1t is here
the growth in the deposits of the Postal
Savings bank has been much greater
than in Canon City. The failure OF a
state or private bank in any communi-
ty always results in an increase in the
number of patrons of the Postal Saw
ings bank. A considerable sum OF
money has been Withdrawn from the
Postal Savings bank here during the
last year or so for investment in gov
ernment bonds; five hundred dollars
being taken out for that purpose at the
beginning of the year
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HOLD MEETING At CO. FARM.

The b.. Y. P. U. of the Baptist
church gave very interesting pro-
gram. under the supervision of Miss
Edna Nelson, president of the society.
at the County Farm Sunday afternoon
which was very much enjoyed and
appreciated by the residents there. A
short religious service was held fol-
lowed by the study of The Glad Book
Poliyanna." A reading from the book
was given by Miss Eta Walton. and
talks by Miss steacy and Miss LEM
Merris. Solos were rendered by Mrs.
Arthur Wilson and Miss Leta HoweIs:
duet BY Mrs. W. A. Benson and Mrs.
Wilson, and readings by Miss :rhslma
Owens.
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STOCKHOLDERS NOMINATE
CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTORS


A stockholders meeting of the Can.
on Fruit Growers Cooperative asso-
citation was held at the office of the
secretary and general manager on
South Ninth street at O'Clock Mon.
day afternoon for the purpose of nom.
mating list of candidates from which
are to be selected three directors at
the annual meeting to be held the first
Monday in February. The following
candidates were place in nomination:
Jess Knowles. E. Z. Dunlap. F.. j.
sfiers, Robert Pearey, \. /. Sprinkle.
W. H. Jones. +. E. Gleason, James
Berto and Henry Palm.
Seven directors are to be elected
at the annual meeting. although only
three OF them are to be chosen from
The list OF nominations given. above:
The remaining four. under the rules
OF the association, must be selected
from the old board of directors.
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srocKHoLpER,s NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the an
nual meeting OF the stockholders. OF
the Lincoln Park Pump Ditch Com
pany. will be held at the Lincoln Park
School house. on Saturday. February
IL. 1916. at o'clock r. NJ. for the
purpose OF electing i've directors for
the coming year: 10 levy an assessment
on the stock TO defray the expenses. OF
the company for the coming year and
to transact such other business as may
come before the meeting.
by order OF the Board of Directors.
l.. VAN SLYKE. President.
A. r. HUBBEL, Secretary.
First pub. Jan 10. 1916.
Last pub. Feb. 3. 1e16.
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KUNRATH
ACQUITTED
OF MURDER
BY JURY

Albert kunrath was acquitted by
a jury in the Custer county district
court last Saturday night of the muir
der of Charles Cowan on the ground
of epileptic insanity. The case was
given to the jury about $3.50 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon and verdict re-
turned to the court four and half
or FIVE hours later. The prosecution
vas unable to show that there was
any malice, hatred or i'll feeling exist
ing between Kunrath and his victim
when the crime was committed, or at
any previous period, and the only
theory upon which the killing could
be accounted for was based upon the
insanity of Kunrath at the time.
Expert testimony was given at the
trial by Dr.. George E. Neuhaus of
Denver, superintendent of the Mount
Ayr sanitarium, who testified that he
examined into the condition of Kun
rath while he was in Jail in this city
awaiting trial for the shooting of Cow
an and that in his opinion the defend
ant was mentally unbalanced when
the killing occurred. Kunrath was
defended in court by Judge ]. C.
Schweigert of this city, John Schwei-
CERT of Denver and Gen. J. Y. Nc.
Neely of Westcliffe. Kunrath was dis
charged and will be taken care of by
his relatives.
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ranged and daIntily served course.

ranged and daintiiy served course.
The color combination Of lavender
and white was used both in the menu
and decorations.
A large potted primrose graced the
table center and its beauty was add
ed to by the use of lavender festoons
from the chandelier and heliotrope-
shaded candles. while the place cards
we're little Dutch maids garbed in the
chosen hues.
The pleasant AFFAIR was rounded out
by a number OF vocal and instrument
tai selections given by Mrs. Holland
and several OF her guests.
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CANON CITY AND FLORENCE
ItAmS MEEt tkiBht Mutt

The first basket ball game Of the
season in Florence viii be played at
Goodhead hall on Friday night Of this
week between the Florence and Can
on City high school teams. The nom.
bers OF the local team have been prac.
ticing diligently for the past month
and the boys ere 10 the very best Of
condition and the coatsst shsull ysovs
% b q unnsual interest There y
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Canon City. Colo. january 10. 1916.
Notice is hereby given to the mem
bers OF the Fremont, County Protec-
tive Association that the annual meet
ing VIII be held on Saturday, Febru-
airy 18th. 1916. at O'Clock p. NJ. in
redo. for the purpose OF hearing the re-
ports Of the Secretary and Treasurer:
for electing three directors, to serve
for the term OF three years. and to
transact any other business that may
properly come before said meeting.
+. BATCHELOR. Sec'y.
G. NJ. CHASE, Pres.
First Pub. Jan. J3. 1916.
Last Pub. Feb. 3. 1916.
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GREENWOOD POST NO. 10
HELD INSTALLATION sATuRpA>

A joint installation OF Greenwood
Post No. 10. G. A. R., was held Sat
urday at Pythian hall.
The officers installed in the Post
were:
l.. s. Dunlap, Commander.
S. S. Courtney, Senior Vice Com
mander.
Jas. D. Hamilton. Junior Commander.
W. Y. Jenkins, Quartermaster.
w. w. Rice, Surgeon.
d. G. Scott. Chaplain (for % years).
John Weed, Officer Of the Day.
J. w. Stonebreaker. Offcer OF the
Guard.
]. s. Bowlby. Adjutant.
Delegates-Eugene Weston, s. s.
Courtney, A. F. Klies.
]. s. Bowlby. installing Officer.
Comrade Blanchard, Acting Officer
of the Day.
The following officers were install
ed in the Greenwood Corps:
Ivia Earle, President.
Emma Claybaugh, Senior-vice-Pres-
ident.
Maria Taylor, Junior Vice President.
Clara Coulter. Secretary.
Sarah Dunlap. Treasurer.
Emma SidwelI, Conductor.
Mary Bailey. assistant conductor.
L. A. Gould, assistant guard.
Addie French, guard.
NJ. J. Terry, Chaplain.
Lottie Morgan. PRESS CORRESPONDENT
Clara Courtney. Patriotic Instructor
Color Bearers-Addie Combs, Jen-
ME Nelson, Emma Andrew. India
Hiatt.
Mrs. Clara Coulter. Installing officer;
Mrs. Mayme Sell acting as conductor
At the conclusion OF the installation
services coffee and doughnuts were
served in the dining room by the
Corps. 1t was announced that the time
Of meeting of the Post had been chang
ed to the second and fourth wednes-
days Of the month, to be held in the
smaller hall.
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EsrRAY ApvgRTisEMENr

Notice is hereby given TO whom II
may concern that the following des.
cribnd estray animal was taken up
near Cotopaxi, Fremont County, Colo
radO. on or about January 10, 1916.
to-wit: One red, brockle face calf
about s months old: weight about 35c
pounds: no brand.
Said animal being unknown to this
Board. unless claimed by owner. on
or before February 4. 1915. said ee.
tray VIII be sold by this Hoard for
the benefit Of tho owuar when found.
STATE BOARD or STOCK iNGPEC.
TON COMMISSIONERS. Denver.
Colombo.
First pub. Jan is, 1915.
t.ast Pab. Ian 80, 1915.
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one thing certain. the county seat
boys will run up against one OF the
most determined and aggressive bunch
OF players IN the,entire Arkansas raj
ley and II they arc lucky enough to
win II will certainly be a boost for
them.-Fiorence Citizen.
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THImsLE TEA

The members Of the Tuesday sew
ing Club together with n few special
guests spent q very happy afternoon
on Tuesday with Mrs. w. d. Holland
~ their hostess.
Tne time quickly passed with
needlework until tsa time when -
comp"ny was called 70 : ssstiiS o..
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AUDITING BOOKS OF LIGHT CO.

II. n. Win. who is connected with
the auditing frm OF Haskins q Sells
of Chicago and New York Is making
an audit OF the books of the Arkansas
Valley Railway Light and Power Co.
today.
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HERE ON RAILROAD BUSINESS.

William l.. Evans OF Denver. dis
trict PASSENGER agent for the Frisco,
and chicaso & Eestern Illinois rail.
road lines. IS u business visitor In
Canon City today.
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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21

He had worked carefully, els the sud-
den giving of the latch would have
thrown him out of the carriage and
given instant alarm to his driver. He
was so thoroughly convinced by his
tlme thai he vas being kidnapped, per-
maps TO be murdered, that every sense
was on the alert. 1t was his charac-
%teristic to be exceedingly cool during
a crisis. 1t was the quality that the
keen eyed chief had valued most in him
and the final reason why he had been
selected for this difficult task In place
or an older and more experienced mar
who at times lost his head.
The door to the outside world being
open Gordon cautiously took a survey
or the enemy from that side. There
was no cleaning weapon here. The
man set grimly enough. laying on the
whip and muttering curses to his bony
horse, who galloped recklessly on as
If %partaking of the desperate desires of
ms master. In the distance Gordon
could hear the rumbling of an on com
ing train. The street was still dark
and scarcely a vehicle or person to be
seen. There seemed no help at hand,
and no opportunity to get out, for they
We're Still rushing at a tremendous
pace, An attempt to jump now would
very likely result In broken limbs which
would only leave them in a worse
plight than they were. He slipped back
TO his own seat and put Celia next to
the free door again. She must be where
she could get out first if the oppor-
tunity presented itself. Also, he must
manage to throw out the suit cases if
possible on aCCoun of the letters and
~valuables they contained.
lnstinctively his hand sought Celia's
in the darkness again, and hers nestled
into 1t In a frightened way as if his
strength gay her comfort.
Then, before they could speak or re-
alize, there came the rushing sound Of
a train almost upon them and the cab
came to a halt with a jerk. the driver
pulling the horse pack on his launches
to stop him. The shock almost threw
Celia to the floor. but Gordon's arm
about her steadied her, and instantly
he was on the alert.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
HIS FIRST CHRISTMAS
BY EDWARD ). sPERLINe.

The busy streets. the happy faces Of
the passers by, the crowded stores with
their beautiful displays Of Christmas
goods did not affect Ivanchuk kova-
levsky. Not because he was irreliglous,
but simply because everything was
strange and unknown to him. In his
native village In Russia, Christmas was
celebrated entirely different than in
this country. There the eve Of Christ
was was spent in church, among hum
dreds of other peasants, clad In new
"polushubki," (sheepskin coats), and
high boots, freshly oiled. Being illit-
crate he knew very little about the real
significance of this holiday, but judg-
ing from the beautifully Illuminated
church and the solemn hymns Of the
choir he instinctively felt hat it was
a great feast
the peasants left the church late at
night, for home. where there awaited
them a good supper with plenty Of
pork. X n particularly vodka"
For whisky was the main feature Of
this holiday. For months the peasants
have saved their "groshi," " of a
cent?, and having bought a good sup
ply Of vodka, they drank it until I'M
consciousness came. The morning
usually found them asleep under the
tables n long benches, but the
"popoiki," drinking parties), were
he'd throughout the day until late at
night. In some places choruses were
formed. every n singing at his pleas
ure. Some sang religious songs, others
odd n coarse, until all the voices
were molten into a hoarse and drunken
howl. Sometimes petty quarrels.
aroused between drunken neighbours,
which caused, very often, bloody fights,
Vanchuk Kovalevsky remembered all
this very well, Che had been in this
country only a few months) and there
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fore accepted very unvillingly the in
vitation Of the kinsman, Stepan, to a
Christmas supper. After a days hard
labor in the cooling plant at Armours.
he longed for a good rest. rather than
for a supper. But having promised to
come, he slowly changed his clothes
and then went to Stepan, who lived in
the same row.
There he found q score Of people
crowded around a big table. The house
was unusually clean, tht host and the
hostess surrounded by their children.
who spoke a language uHcomprehensi-
BILE to Ivanchuk, were treating the
guests with fruit and candies. But
what was more surprising to Ivanchuk
was that there was no whisky at the
table. At first Ivanchuk thought that
the whisky was about to come later,
but when Marusia began to serve sup
per, n the vodka was still missing.
he thought that probably the host. was
too poor to buy it. He, therefore, took
out a SIS bill and handing it t. Stepan.
he said: Here. brother. get some
honey and said: "a holiday is given
by God. not for the sake Of getting
drunk, but for the joy and happiness
OF the people. In this country we
celebrate it different from tina in Rus
STA"
Ivanchuk celebrated Christmas without
getting drunk. The children SAM
Christmas songs, in English. the
grown up people-old Russian folk
songs. The host spoke about the signi-
ficance Of Christmas, to which Ivan
chuk listened with deep interest. Some
where the bells rang merrily. and
saying: "A merry Christmas. q merry
Christmas"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
A Perfect Lady-As Others SEQ Her.


From the New York Evening Post.
A philanthropic New York woman was
entertaining, in the spacious grounds of
her suburban residence, a large number of
East Side children. On her rounds Of hos
pitality she was impressed with one strik-
ingly beautiful little girl. She could not
have been more than 9 years old, but her
coal black eyes flashed with intelligence.
The hostess introduced herself and began
a conversation.
"Does what you see here today pleasa
your" she asked.
The hill eyed her host in silence.
Talk away" said the lady. Don't bs
afraid"
Tell me- then said the child. "how
many children have you got?"
Astonished at the question, the lady hes
itated for a moment, and then entered into
the fun of the Situation.
Ten she replied.
Dear me-" answered the child. .that}is
a very large family. l hoEe you are care
full and look after them. Dc you keep
them all clean?'
well, l do my best"
"And is your husband at work."
"My husband does not do any kind ,f
work. He never has"
THAT is very dreadful" replied the little
girl earnestly, "but l hope you keep out
of debt
The game had gone zoo far for LADY
BountifuIs enjoyment of it.
You are a very rude and impertinent
child" she burst out. Ito speak like that.
and to me-"
The child became apologize. I'm sure
l didn't mean to be, ma'am," she ex-
planned: But mother told me before
came that 1 was to be sure to speak to
| you like a lady, and when any ladies cali
on US they always ask those questions
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The christmasso Children.

Ye tin horn bloweth loud and long
.Adoun We noisy street:
Fol C~hrtstrnasse cometh, and q sons
For Christmasse time is meet.
And ye shall do the Christ no wrong
To love the children sweet.
The Joys that shineth In the eyes
OF children charmeth stir;
There is no man SO great and wise
But there shall drink his fiji
or all the light of Paradise,
Shining Of Christ His wifi.
Ard be 1t trump or tinsel horn
That pleaseth them to play,
They. maken merrie, shall adorn
The Christ's own holiday.
For Christ Himself a child was born
And loveth them Away.
They bloom. the roses of the earth.
BY all Its sunshine blest;
And that lone cot of love hath dearth
Wherein no children. nest.
And he. hath more than Jewels worth
Who loveth children best.
Wherefore let children. merrte make
While bells Of Christmasse chime.
And to thine heart the darling take
And sing them In thy rhyme.
Thou shalt do this for Christ His sake
At His own Chytstmasse time.
Frank L. Stanton
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
Swiss Xmas superstitions.
FROM the Springfield Reput

LIN
Many ancient and quaint customs are
still prevalent In Switzerland during this
period OF the year. If you want, for in
stance. to find out how the weather will
be during the next year. Just cut an onion
month, and MI the same with salt Those
morning predict rainy weather for the re-
spective month. To the unmarried folk
known future. On Christmas eve-ghes.
the bells are calling to worship in the
village church. you must drink three times
from nine different fountains. and you will
then behold your nsband or wife-to-be
standing at the church door.
Miraculous powers are also attributed
to Christmas. Children born on that day
can see ghosts, and are able to tell for
tunes. Water can be changed into wine,
and e Q are some sort OF an adept In
the mysterious art of magic you are at
that time able to safeguard yourself
against all bodily injuries. Farmers In
certain parts Of the country believe that
II they fertilize their fruit trees during
Christmas week the same viii bear espe-
cial quantities of fruit for the next sea-
DO0. at
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21

1. r. Miskovsky in tho Advance.)
Christ. der Retter, Isl da!"
Stille Nacht. hellige Nacht!
Gottes Sohn, O, vie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem gottlichen Mund
da uns schlagt die rettende Stund'.
Christ, in deiner Geburt!
The mass was over. The faithful wero
returning home with divine joy in their
hearts; but their lips kept repeating the
words, 'Silent night; holy ntght!'
Rapidly the hymn spread not only over
the Salzburg country, but also through
out neighboring Bavaria and Austria. The
organ builder Mauracher. who himself
heard it sung by Mohr, brought it to the
Tyrol. In the year 1888 Che zillerthal
singers came to Leipsic, and there sang
the hymn at the Christmas mass. In
Leipsic it was finally published, and thus
became known throughout the world. At
the present day it is a popular folk song.
and is gladly sung by all Christians of the
German tongue who celebrate the advent
Of the heavenly Child. Even beyond the
seas in the new world, 1t Is heard. and
there exerts a powerful influence over
German sentiment. For a long time moth
ing was known OF the origin of tie hymn.
Both writer and mpos were far too
modest to publish broadcast the author
ship Of the hymn and had Informed only
a small circle of it. Many, therefore, sup
posed that Mozart or Haydn had COM
posed the magnificent hymn. Only in re-
cent times have its true originators be-
come widely known, and they deserve that
their names should not be forgotten.
Joseph Mohr was the child Of poor par
ents, and was born in Salzburg In 1892.
Having a beautiful voice, he became one
Of the singers in the cathedral choir.
Later on he took orders in the Catholic
church, and died as vicar of Wagrein. 1s43
Franz Gruber was born in upper Austria.
1887, as son of a poor weaver. In Burg
hansen he received his musical education.
In 1906 he came to Arnsdorf, and died as
choir leader Of the parish church of Hal
lein in 1868.
Both men have long lain at rest. Yet
increasingly does this immortal hymn
swell in countless human hearts,
Sleep in heavenly neacet