Record Organ Contest Closed
The Record Organ Contest closed Monday night with strong turnout. Prof. Farmer of Lincoln Park school won by a large margin due to pupil effort. Elton Woodford led male voters. Mary Hammond and Elton Woodford earned gold prizes. Annie Moore and Veda Ragsdale received silver dollars for their hard work.
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Geo. F. Rocka
Fremont Country Bank
Ned Craven
First National Bank
Prof. Farmer
Lincoln Park
Lor. Farmer
Elton Woodford
Mary Hammond
Elton
Annie Moore
Veda Ragsdale
Miss McNaughton
Anna Moore
Chinese Bi Chi day observed with graveside rites in Denver
Last Saturday marked Bi Chi day for Chinese communities with graves decorated and large gatherings. A Denver meeting drew Chinamen from across the state and local laundry workers joined a graveyard service south of the city where a kinsman rests. remnants of burnt punk and other items lay about the mound.
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Denver
ORDER DITCHES CLOSED BY WATER OFFICIALS
David Houston the water commissioner received a dispatch from Water Superintendent E R Chew to close all ditches with water rights dated after 1885 and report immediately. Houston says it is an unpleasant duty but must be obeyed as the river remains unusually low for this season. Aiming for April storms to aid flows until mountain snowmelts increase water.
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David Houston
E. R. Chew
A Hatch Tale Of Chickens From Odd Egg Counts
In a village anecdote a man recalls twelve chicks from twelve eggs under a setting hen. Another claims fifteen chicks from fifteen eggs and an older hen. A third says fifteen chicks from fourteen eggs via a double yolk, with all chicks growing up fine. They invite others to beat the tale.
Log Rolling Event by Modern Woodmen of America Planned
The Log Rolling Association of the Modern Woodmen of America will hold its annual celebration in this city on June 20. The event aims to unite members from across the state for a day of recreation and fraternal Woodcraft, featuring uniformed drills, bicycle and foot races, speeches by prominent men, plus a grand banquet and ball. Several thousand Woodmen are expected from outside, with a large local crowd anticipated.
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Log Rolling Association
Modern
Woodmen of America
Cameron Rites Held at Family Home on Main Street
The funeral for Donald F. Cameron was conducted at the family residence with Rev. H. N. Wilson officiating. Modern Woodmen of America led the procession to Greenwood cemetery where a Woodmen service and quartet performed. Pallbearers included J. F. Kaye, J. T. Corrin, Z. L. Flesher, Carl Drake, W. B. Ryle, and Will Morris.
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Donald F. Cameron
Main Street
H. N. Wilson
Woodmen of America
Greenwood Cemetery
R. W. Mattoon
J. F. Kaye
J. T. Corrin
Z. L. Flesher
Carl Drake
W. B. Ryle
Will Morris
Fire in Cafson City Cripple Creek round house
A small fire broke out in the Cafson City and Cripple Creek round house last Saturday afternoon and was quickly extinguished. The fire department is praised for fast response, with hose lines controlling the blaze and a special gong to speed team dispatch. Garden tools are in season. Dill’s Hood, 428 Main, advertises deals.
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Cafson City
Cripple Creek Round House
Round House
Get Viein
Dills & Hood
Sentence Commuted for Three Seat Trap Driver
John Scott who drove the three seat trap for the prison has had his sentence reduced from fourteen to five years. He has served nearly all that time and will be released in about three months.
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John Scott
Summer Weather Dazzles Visitors From Cripple Creek
Visitors from Cripple Creek say the local weather feels like summer with residents in summer clothing. Straw hats are popular among girls and soon to be worn by men, as Caion experiences unmatched warmth.
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Cripple Creek
Hex Not To Die: Lawrence Hex Spared from Hangings
Lawrence Hex, a colored convict once slated for execution in this city, has had his sentence commuted from death to life imprisonment. The decision reached last Friday relieved Hex, who learned of the change soon after. Influential friends are said to have helped secure the reprieve.
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Lawerence Hex
Hex
Married in Florence Wed by Rev Gunn
George G. Ackers and Miss Anna Gibbons of Cajon City were wed yesterday afternoon in Florence after a visit to friends. Rev J Wallace Gunn pronounced the vows at the Episcopal rectory. Ackers works in a livery stable and was known in Florence.
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George G. Ackers
Anna Gibbons
Cajon City
Florence
J. Wallace Gunn
Mr. Ackers
Carson City Firemen Report Superior City Equipment
Fire Chief George Cassedy Captain Chapman and crew visited Victor and Cripple Creek last week then returned Tuesday reporting Carson City is better equipped for fighting fires. They received new uniforms and began a school of instruction studying building diagrams to access fires quickly and note furnaces as common fire origins.
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George Cassedy
Chapman
Victor
Cripple Creek
Carson City
Beautiful Cities Improve Towns Through Floral Planting
Across the country movements decorate cities via garden and shrub projects. Societies plant flowers, crews clean streets in white uniforms, and organizers seek city council approval to beautify schoolhouses. Residents plant shrubbery in parks boosting home appeal.
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Cajon City
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Farmer
Canon City
Miss Merryman
Esther White
Miss Yard
Virginia Resor
Olive Wright
Miss Campbell
Miss Harrison
Bunbury
Baker
South Canon
Miss Humphrey
Mrs. Johnson
Miss Britt
Helen Logan
the Fire Department
Frank L. Smith
the Record Office
Our Hat Department
Real Estate Investment Agency
W. T. Bridwell
Keiser
Gainsboro
Baker & Biggs
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