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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS
 IN GAS FUMES, MAN / PROBABLY WILL LIVE

Robert Mounte, 55 years old, was found unconscious in his room at S5 Calhoun avenue shortly before noon from the effects of Illuminating gas which was escaping from the jets ill the room. The emergency ambulance was summoned and pr. s. I. Araanki removed Mounte to St. Vincent's> hos Dital. At the hospital it was said this afternoon that he was out of ianger.
 The case appeared to be one of at- empted suicide but other persons in ie house were unable to give any eason for Mounte's act.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
Claims Feeling Against Him is So High That He Can
 not Be Sure of Impartial
 Trial in This Vicinity State Will Fight His Ap-
 plication For Change of x Venue in Impending Trial.
Attorneys Representing the State, With State Police men, Prepare Afidavits of :. Representative Residents of This Vicinity to Show That Bankers Application is Unfounded in Fact.

: Herbert M. Knapp, a partner of the defunct banking firm of Burr &>Knapp, who is charg- ed with misappropriating near lys$1OO,OOO> of the funds, of stockholders and depositors, has asked for a change of venue for impending trial.
 The application has been made to States Attorney Homer S Cummings, through Comley & Comley of this city, attorheys for MT. Knapp.
 No return of the application has yet been made to the clerk of the Superior court here; but MT. Knapp's attorneys in their application. allege that because of the public feeling against their client in this county, he could not get a fair trial in the Superior court here.
 States Attorney Cummings and At torney Spoftswood D. Bowers, one re- presenting tho state in the ease, the other a number dt creditors of the de- funct firm. are opposed to allowing the change of venue They have set about getting the signatures of a num- Der of city and state officials. judges. and other citizens of standing, as protest against, the change of venue.
 The afndavits of these citizens set up that there Is no feeling against MT. Knapp among his townsmen or the people of this county and that their minds are ''entirely free from preJu- dice in tho matter" The afhdayits affirm that MT. Knapp will have a fair trial here and the state ought not to have the unnecessary expense of the change of venue.
 The application will be before Judge Futile of the Superior court in this city on Tuesday. Sept. 19.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
BRITISH SHIPS SUNK

London, Sept. S-The British steam ship Strathtay and the Ellerman/ line steamship Tague have been sunk. The crew of the Strathtay was saved.
 The Strathtay sailed from New York, Aug. 22 for Havre. She was 4,428 tons gross, and was owned in Glasgow. Last year she was engaged in transporting of relief supplies for the BeIgians. While at her dock in New York in July. of 1s1f, an attempt was made to destroy her by means of fire bombs being concealed in the hold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
RUSSIANS HOLD GERMANS.

Petrograd. Sept s-Russian troops which have crossed the Dvina river north of Dvinsk were attacked re- peated1y by the Germans yesterday, the waro flee announces but succeeded in holding the captured position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
FIGHTING IN MACEDONIA.

Paris, Sept. 8-Violent artillery fighting is under way on the front in Greek Macedonia, the war office an- nounced today. The principal en- agreements are in progress on the Struma front, in the region, of Mount Beles, and in the vicinity of Lake Doiran.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
GERMANS TAKE OFFENSIVE.

Paris, Sept. 8-Renewed and par ticularly violent attacks were made by the Germans on the Somme front last night in another effort to regain ground won by the French. The war office announced today that the Ger man assaults were futile, the French holding their ground everywhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
BRITISH IN TRENCH RAID.

London, Sept. 8-British troops southwest of Lille last night rafded the German trenches southeast of Cuinchy and near Richebourg-PAvou, inflicting severe losses on their occu- pants, says the British official state ment issued this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
PRESIDENT LAUDS
 ACC0MPL L|SHMENT>
 AS CONGRESS ENDS

Record Breaking Session Is Adjourned To- day With Scenes of Great Activity in Both Houses ses-Appropriations and Authorizations For Future Expenditure Total Nearly S2, ,OOO,- OOO-This is "A TwO-Biion Dollar Country" Democrats Maintain. v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-08
THE WEATHER

Weather: Thunder showers tonight, followed by fair saturdaS; coN'e-
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
PICNIC PARTY.

A party Of young people took advan-
tage OF the tine weather and full moon
light Monday for picnic to Bumback
springs. A beautiful spo, far up in the
canon. surrounded by trees and plen.
ty OF scenery was selected for the pic
mic where fine lunch was spread,
before a great bonfire.
George McI-ain and Elsie Yates took
the crowd there in their automobiles.
Those enjoying the occasion were
Elsie Yates, Ruth Johnston. Miss Nc
Kinnon. Kate Sartor. Olive Mckenzie,
Isabelle Evans. Hugh Wills Robert
Pryor: George Nclain. Howard Smith,
Wm. Kennedy and Harlan Wood.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
SOUTH CANON HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES

The Geology class went on a hike
Wednesday afternoon. Starting on
the west side of the hogback they ex-
amined all formations to the east side
of the pigtack Quite few valuable
specimens have been collected on
the recent Geology trips.
Stella Ryan was absent from school
last week on account of illness. But
was able to renew her studies Monday,
Wilbur Comos a student Of Canon
City high school visited school last
Friday afternoon
The German play Elmer Muss Hell
raten- given by Mrs. Craven's two
German classes Friday evening was n
decided success. In spite of the storm
large number attended and those
taking part displayed excellent talent.
After the play German wedding cere-
mony took place-Ruth Mckinley
playing the part of the bride and
tobert GaIbraith the part of the groom
After the ceremony a wedding supper
was served to the wedding guests
Last wednesday evening a base
all game was played between a COM
ined team from the Aleott and Lin
oln Park schools and the hish school
eoys- The victory was an easy one
Cor the high school team, but the gram
mar school boys put up a brave isht.
II they improve with time we viii ex-
rect to have a fine team for our high
school in a year or two.
The Freshmen Ancient History class
held a debate Nondsy afternoon on
he question Resolved. That Alex
aueer was greater tn Hannibal
TIE speeches Of the debaters showed
study and preparation. Ruth FerGel.
Hugh Logan and Robert Stocked We're
'hosen judges and their verdict was
in favor of the negative side of the
question.
Doris Ewen was absent from school
Wednesday morning
John Willi-ms viii be unable to con-
tinue his school work for this year
because of an injury to his knee. re-
ceived while playing ball last week.
Raymond Marsh. who has been tax
ing a postgraduate course the past
year. quit school Friday.
Wilbur Christison took trip to Dem
yer Friday in his car and returned
in time for school Monday,
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHOIR
GIVEN TREAT.

At the conclusion OF it's rehearsal of
the Easter cantata on Tuesday even
ing. the chorus choir OF the First Pres
byterian church was rendered a de
ilghtful surprise. An Invitation was
extended TO visit the dining room %
the church as the guests OF the choir
leader. Mrs. NJ c. Wilson, and the
church organ!st. Mrs. S. r. Lane. a
dellehifnl social time was enjoyed by
the members OF the organization at
the conclusion OF which delicious re.
freshments consisting OF fruit salad
cocoa and waters. were served the
hostesses Icing assisted by Mrs. p,
n. Troutman. Mrs. Julius cramer en- ]
Airs c. c. Nelson.
The guests departed at late hour
having spent a most ENJOYABLE time
and voting the hostesses and their as
sist nts most delishtfui entertainers,
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
MEETING OF SCHOOL PATRONS
FRIDAY NIGHT.

A meeting of the patrons and tax
payers of South Canon and Lincoln
Park schools was held at the south
side high school building Friday night.
superintendent Warner spoke on the
general work of the schools; D. H..
Logan on consolidation and ]. p.
Farmer made a report on the financial
affairs OF the district. The report
showed that during the past few years
s13. 500 of floating Indebtedness has
been paid of and npout 500 of tax
money used to help pay for the new
high school builiing. which was erect
ed without voting bonds. This makes
q total OF about $4,000 paid, in addi-
tion TO the current school expenses,
The district is now on a cash basis
for the first time in many yesrs, and
having its floating deAt paid OF. IS
in a position to either reduce taxes, Or
prd more money to increase the
efficiency of its schools.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
Thy "Anuric" is an
ms ANCE
krainst Sudden Death.

Before an Insurance Company viii
take a risk on your life the examining
physician will test the urine and report
whether you are a good risk. When
your kidneys get sluggish and clog,
YOU suffer from backache, sick-head-
ache, dizzy spells, or the twinges and
pains of lumbago, rheumatism and
gout. The urine is often cloudy, full
OF sediment; channels often get sore
and sleep is disturbed two or three
times night. This is the time you
should consult some physician OF wide
experience-such as DIR. Pierce of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical institute,
Buffalo, n. Y. Send him 10 cents for
sample package of his new discovery,
rAnuric." Write him your symptoms
and send q sample of urine for test.
Experience has taught DR.. Pierce that
rAnurics is the most powerful agent
in dissolying uric acid, as hot water
melta sugar; besides being absolutely
harmless il is endowed with other
properties, for it preserves the kidneys
in Q healthy condition by thoroughly
cleansing them. Being SO many times
more active than lithia, it clears the
heart valves of any sandy substances
which may clog them and checks the
degeneration OF the blood vessels, as
well as regulating blood pressure;
wAnu-icr is a regular Insurance. and
iie-saver for all big meat eaters and those
who deposit lime-salts in their joints.
Ask the druggist for vAnuk;es put up
by DIR. Pierce, in 50-ceut packages.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27

Miss Zona wif1n. from Wash n2ton.
who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. c. Her
man Graves rendered vocal solo. IN Ia
finely cultivated voice. accompanied
by Mrs. Reiter and responded to an
encore. Judge Schweigert was the
speaker for the afternoon and gave
a most excellent and comprehensive
address on the Monroe Doctrine" !"
laid down during his administration
as president in 1929. ard has been the
policy of the United States since that
date. The address commended the
closest attention from beginning to
end.
This was the last regular meeting
for the club year. The closing meet
ing will be social session given by
the president, Mrs. Cleland. at the
Webster residence. 521 Greenwood
avenue at which all members are ex-
pected to be in attendance.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
TIE woMAN.s CLUB.

The Wemsn's eiaS met in rcguilr
session Tuesday at Pythlan hall. Mrs,
Goodloe. presiding.
The report OF previous meeting was
read by the secretary and approved.
Rcvis'ons OF bylaws. new ones In.
serted or added. were read and sp
proved. A heavy nne will be imposed
upon any member failing to proyk'e
paper or furnish . substitute on ths
day appointed.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
HosTEssEs AT ? O'CLOCK
DINNER.

The nurses at Graves Hospital. the
Misses Gardiner, Holmes and Shank,
were hostesses to several friends at
seven O'Clock dinner Thursday ev-
ening.
huge bowl of apple blossoms oveT
which a cupid was suspended form.
ed a most attractive centerpiece for
the dining table. at which covers
were laid for nine. After the meal
tables were arranged for Rook and
the evening spent in merry play.
The guests enjoying the delightful
party we're Mr. and Mrs. ]. P. Farm
er. Miss Irma Bechtold. Miss ID. Sid
wen. Mr.. Fay Moore and Mr.. Hal
Morrison.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
CLAUDE A. HENSCH
DIED At MOBILE, ALA.

Word has been received here of the
death of Claude A. Hensch at his home
in Mobile. Alabama. on Wednesday of
last week. The deceased, who will be
remembered here as "Skeet" Hensch.
came to Canon City in the winter of
1875 for the benefit of his health.
He was an unusually pleasant, agree
able. companion, BILE young man and
made host of friends during his So
journ in this community. The Mobile
Register of the 10th inst. says:
"Mr. Claude a. Hensch, native of
Mobile and resident uf this city dur
ing the greater part of his lifetime,
passed away at his residence, 400
Springhill avenue, last evening at
6:15 O'Clock a prolonged illness.
He went to Colorado for his health
little more than year ago, but came
back to Mobile soon afterwards, re-
naming here until the time of his
death Mr.. Hensch was 27 years old.
He was a well-known young attorney.
He is survived by one sister. Mrs. Nal
Worthington, and one brother, Mr..
John Hensch, county game warden -
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Ruth Hale. daughte. of Mr..
and Mrs. J. W. Hale of zoos Macon
avenue, was the charming little hos
tess to a number of her friends from
four to six O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
The party was in honor of Miss Hale's
9Th birthday. The Easter idea was
carried ont. an Easter egg hunt fur
nishing much merriment. Dainty re-
freshments were served later in the
afternoon. after which the guests left
for their homes wishing the birthday
lady many returns OF the happy day.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27

The two trees. given to the club BY
Mr.. Deweese are to be planted "Ar-
Dor Day. in Rudd park.
The subject for the day was THE
Two Americas" Mrs. Gardner save a
paper on Origin of the Name Ameri-
ca" Mrs. Lane one on Physical
Similarit.es and Divergent History
Mrs. Dun an read a paper pre3are
for the previous week on Racial
Causes of Revolution"
Mrs. Weston who was unable to be
present last week and been assigned
a paper on Prospects of international
Peace" told story. the point OF which
Il Don't Know"
Members answered to roll call
"Whe I Would Ike to go in South
America" which formed a very pleas
ant conclusion to the afternoon. Two
more meetings closes the program for
the year.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
RELIG.O is, ALLEGORICAL
PLAY At CHRIST CHURCH

A feature of the Easter celebration
of beautiful. religious allegorical
play entitled, "The Little Pilgrims and
The Book Beloved" at O'Clock Sun
day afternoon. The dramatization
was given by the members of the Sun
day school. was admirably portrayed
and greatly enjoyed by an audience
that filled the church to its capacity.
1t was really religious service ar
ranged in the form of a play and was
designed to increase and intensity the
interest of church people in the Chris
tian evangelization of heather lands.
Two little pilgrims from foreign coun
try are discovered tired and exhaust
ed at the foot of a wayside cross
while in search of spiritual light.
Mother church. personi fed, finds them
there and tells them about herself and
her prayer book services Finally. af-
ter giving them the prayer book and
instructing them in its use. she. her
self accompanies them out into the
foreign world to bring those who are
cropping in spiritual darkness into the
marvellous Iisht of Christianity The
setting of the play and its enactment
was attractive. reverent and impress
i've. The enjoyment OF the service
was enhanced by the excellent man
ner of its production.
There was a more formal observ'
ance OF the Easter festivities at Christ
church at the IL O'Clock services Sun
day morning at which there was an
appropriate sermon and joyous. de
iightful music.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
CELEBRATED THIRD BIRTHDAY
ANNIvERsARV.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Grit
I'm In South Canon was the scene OF a
merry gathering OF little folks last
Thursday afternoon in celebration OF
the third birthday anniversary of
Miss Irene. daughter of the host and
hostess, The house decorations were
of an Easter character and were very
pretty The refreshments were ice
cream, cake and mints and we're huge
ly enjoyed by the guests. Those
present to do honor to the occasion
were Harry and Alma Thornton. vir-
sinia Van Croft. Ruth Stnemeyer and
Carol McGouman. The little folks
were accompanied by their mammas-
who enjoyed the festivities hardly less
than the Juveniles themselves.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
HOW MAIL ORDER
HOUSES WORK 1T

This is what He-msn Roseniield.
advertising manager of Sears. Roehuci>
a Co. recently told the members of
the American Ad Club at conven-
ton:
We have a bureau whose duty it is
to read each week the country news
papers from all over the country.
There is not a paper of any conse-
quence in our territory we do not get.
The bureau loofs over these papers.
and when we fnd at town where the
merchants do not advertise in the local
paper we Immediately food the terri.
tory with our literature. 1t always
brings results far in excess Of the same
effort put forth in territory where the
local merchants use their local papers,
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
MAY ENLARGE BUILDING

The Sunday school of the Christian
church worked and advertised for an
attend lnce of 400 at the regular ses-
sion of their school on Easter Sun
day. Their expectations were realized
and more. when the count was taken
and 426 found to he present This is
40 more than the highest previous rec
ord. A mark of 500 for Children's
day. the first Sunday in June. has been
set and will be worked for. Since
Rev Charles L. Dean took charge of
this church last October. the Sunday
school attendance as well as church
membership has practically doubled
Since October l when Rev. Dean be-
gan his work. there have been 167 a1-
ditions to the membership of the
church. Since the close OF the revival
the last of March, there have been al
most so new members 3 of whom
came on Easter Sunday.
Owing to the remarkable growth of
the congregation there is already much
talk of enlarging the church buildine
which can be done according to the
architects plans. by removing the
north wall and adding a modern Sun
day school room. connected with the
main auditorium
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
MAS. raorrga ENTERTAINERS

Mr.. and Mrs. w B. Holland enter
tanned a number of friends Tuesday
evening in honor OF Mrs. Hollands
sister. Mrs. Edith James Trotter OF
Honolulu. After a pleasant time
spent playing Rook. Mrs. Trotter de-
lighted the guests with several vocal
solos. Dainty refreshments served
by the hostess brought the enjoyable
evening TO n close. Guests present
were Misses Jane Holmes. Cora
Shank. Myrtle Gardiner. 1rma Bech-
told. Mr.. Faye Moore and Mr.. Hall
Morrison.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
CANON CIGAR co.
IN new HANDS

The ownership. business and good
will of the Canon Cigar company at
429 Main St. PASSED into hands of J. c.
Mitchell and j. A. Chezick OF Pueblo
a few days ago by purchase from John
L. Haley and II. l. Houghton. who
have cond acted its affairs for several
months past. Under the proprietor
ship Of Messrs. Houghton ard Hale the
company enjoyed an excellent trade:
patronage their successors viii en-
deavor to maintain, and. II possible.
extend. Messrs Mitchell and chezick
are up-to-date. progressive business
men and will leave nothing undons to
merit the confidence and esteem OF
the community. Un.er the new man
asement the business win be conduct
Cd under the name Of the Mitchell
Clear company.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
9. A. r. MEMORIAL SERVICE ON
MAY 26th.

Rev. c. T. nsiey. pastor of the First
Baptist Church. having kinily tender
ID the use OF his church for the an
1ual G. A r. Memorial service on
Sunday, May 2sth. all old soldiers.
both of the Blue and the Gray. to-
gether with the members of U. S.
Grant Circle. Ladies OF the C. A. R..
and the members OF Greenwood Relief
Corps No. 80. are cordially invited
and requested TO meet at Odd Fel-
'ows hall at 1890 a. m. of that day
and march in a body TO the church
20 atterd the memorial exercises.
The service VIII he conduct d by Rev.
\. d. Fairbanks in co-orerst'ou with
others whom he may choose as assist
ants. A Comade.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
FalENDs ~ COUNCIL MEETING

The Friends in Council met in regu-
lar session Friday with Mrs. Cleland
presiding.
Mrs. Bailey. secretary pro tenn. read
the report Of the previous meeting
which was approved.
The matter OF Rest Room" was dis
cussed and Mrs. Schweigert appointed
a committee OF one to confer with
committees from other clubs to advis.
ability Of the proposition OF holdins
club meetings there next year. The
members OF the club were assigned diff
ferent committees into which the club
ts divided and elected the chairman.
II was voted TINT Scholarship Day.
be made part OF the program next
year. II was also voted to give an
entertainment during the summer for
the beneat Of the Hospital bed"
which Is supported BY the club It DR..
0rAvea' hospltal.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-04-27
MONDAY REAnlno ctue.

The Monday Reading Club met this
week with. Mrs. whipplc. Airs la ley,
presiding.
The report of the secretary for pre-
vioRs meeting was read and approved.
This was the annual meeting for
election OF officers and annual reports
The number IN attendance being small
It was voted to postpone the election
OF officers until next week.
The secretary gave tho following re-
port OF the years work. The club held
twenty-one meetings with an average
attendance of ~ members. Mrs. wes.
ton being the only one attending cv-
cry session. The club has entertain
ed during the year thirty-th-ee guests.
The special days that have been OBJ
served were November 18th Charity
Day" The club met with Mrs. Coulter
the members contributing s5.i0. Nov
ember 2ath was day at the Comfy
~ Hospital with Miss ireland. the com
mittee being Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. Coulter
and Mrs. Smith who furnished refresh
ments.
December sixth. Presidents Day"
Mrs. Bailey invited the club to her
home for a 10 O'Clock luncheon.
Feb. II. Valentine Day." Mrs.
Bethel entertained the club.
March 27th. Volunteer Day., Mrs.
McIaIn entertained the club. Each
member furnished number on the
program. The club sent flowers to
Miss ireland at Christmas.
Flowers were sent TO Mrs. Coulter
nt the time Of her sorrow. and now
ers were sent for Mrs. Coolbauph.
On the removal OF Mrs. Evans TO
Kansas the club presented her with a
spoon. Programa were sent to ortof-
town members; Mn. BurraFe. Mira.
McclanAhan, Mrs. McIAin and AliSs
ireland.
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TEN ADDITIONAL JuRYMEN
SUMMONED.

Under IN order rom Judse Cooper
ten additon7l jnryiuen for TIE April
term OF the distri court we're drawn
On Mond and subaoenaed y Sheriff
Y. II. Newoomb. They we've E. L.
Fever took OF Floren e: Fed Hal
s'el. Canon CITY; Clyde J.. Farmer
Canon City; R. A. Dilley. Fruitme-e:
Luther Van Slske. Lincoln Park; ].
u. Ellis. Canon City; a. d. Neil Canon
City: John Chetelst. Canon City; II,
.. Bibler. South Canon and ]. J.
Grown. Canon City.