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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

5

Local Notes Highlight Canon City Life and Transfers

Canon City daily roundup reports real estate transfers on Allison street and East Main, business moves at 612 Main, and new proprietors. W B Rowland at the record office, August Loehr selling property, M D Littell selling Gem Market to A E Hilton, and the Champion De Weese office move. Also mentions town visitors Commodore Halter, J A Davis, and civic updates on water, mines, and social events plus obituaries and library appointments.

F. I. York Oblong Ill East Main Street A. E. Hilton Roan Mountain Tennessee Commodore Halter Copperfield U.S. Okey Pueblo Clarks Ladies’ Association First Presbyterian Church J. H. Powell Harry Rockvale Canon City Mr. Powell Harry L. Champion Dan de Weese de Weese Main Street Champion Union Florence Florence and Cripple Creek Ora Junction Ora Junta Cripple Creek J. A. Davis Howard Fremont County Kenley’s Gardens Alpine Terrace

Local Notables Leave for Various Destinations

Saturday notes cover J. K. Hayworth departing for Plainville Texas and Ed Seeley heading to Malvern Iowa for the summer. Mr. Oliver and family move from Canon City while Mrs. Bert Steele visits Canon City friends. Dowdy leaves for Texas on business. Mrs. W. Shultis hosts guests. Mr. Chenowith visits Rev. Waite then departs for Mass.

J. K. Hayworth Orchard Park Plainville Texas Oliver Fairview Avenue Canon City Bert Steele Florence Ed Seeley Malvern Iowa Dowdy Garden Park W. Shultis Allison Avenue Chenowith O. B. Waite

Bank deposits and checks offer convenience for all

A local bank promotes using deposits and checks to keep accounts straight and provide receipts for payments. The ad targets business professionals and ranchers alike, urging customers to open an account to improve community standing. It invites readers to visit the bank for demonstrations.

Multiple transfers and notices span Canon City region

A compilation reports business trips and health updates for residents from Topeka to Ames and Canon City. It notes mining shifts in Gunnison, arrivals of visitors, church services, and a school bond sale in Coal Creek with funds to cover warrants. The era’s social via telegraph-like briefs highlights local life.

Local Staffing Shifts And a Wedding Plans

Fmm eral was moved to 11 a m from 2 p m today Oliver Rundle left Seelys drug store to take a prescription clerk post in Colorado Springs He earned a state pharmacy diploma Hazel De Weese spends spring vacation in Troy Ohio as maid of honor at Corrinna Bruhmhall wedding Mrs J R Kennedy returns from Pueblo after hospital surgery and is recovering at home with her husband by her side

Oliver Rundle Seely’s Colorado Springs Crapster’s Rundle State Board of Pharmacy Hazel de Weese Washington, D. C

Local residents move for new posts and distant assignments

George B. Jones departs to Marion Indiana after serving as physical director at the Y YMCA. J E Maher leaves for Colorado Springs to take control of the Crescent meat market at 135 Huerfano street with Mrs. Maher to join him next week. Rev J F Thomas heads to Rocky Ford for the Presbytery of Pueblo two day session. Mrs J E Mathes travels to Conway Springs Kansas to join her husband who has become cashier at the First National bank there.

C. H. Edwards Canon City McLouth Kansas T. H. Logan Kansas City Allen Thomas J. E. Mathes Colorado Canning Company Conway Springs First National Bank Mathes Augustus Pease Florence A. W. Henderson Canon City Times Missouri Pueblo Henderson Colorado Clara Allen Airs C. Herman Graves Woodstock Ill Allen Florence Tribune Messrs M. E. Baldwin O. E. Hewitt New York City Emory Earl Miller Daniel Miller Grand Avenue Lincoln Park Boone County Iowa Mary Franck Maud Miller Lamar S. Hudson Donald Denver Hudson George B. Jones Marion Ind J. E. Maher Colorado Springs Crescent Huerfano Street Thomas Rocky.ford

Local notes from Canon City and area

Frank Cox of Cox Newby visited Canon City yesterday. E R Francis, wintering here, returned to Colorado Springs. Fred Comstock visited his mother from Canon City, where he works at C C Patton’s jewelry. Mrs A W Jamieson of Loveland and Miss Elma Wilson of Greeley, delegates to the United Presbyterian convention, stay with T S Lowther. Delegates toured Skyline but fog spoiled the view. dinner at First Methodist. Steban Martinez, a Mexican laborer at U S Smelter, died at 28, buried at Lakeside. A new auto to arrive. Will Johnson from Cripple Creek joined excursion. Grady of Florence improving land from Dozier & McKenzie. Tobin built a stable. Dan Mero from Victor attends his interests here. Mrs Mattoon ill. Tickets on sale for next Friday entertainment. Evergreen planting is the order of the day.

Maude Dooley Texas Oklahoma Joseph Jack Victor Canon City Cripple Creek C. W. Williams Orchard Avenue East Canon Illinois Williamson Brancomb EB. L. Mahurin Mr. Mahurin Victor Record Coal Creek W. A Williamson Harry John Rocklyale James W.fellows Paeamoéta Frank Cox Cox & Newby Salida Mail E.R. Francis Colorado Springs Fred Comstock C. C. Patton C. M. White Denver T. S. Lowther United Presbyterian Church A. W. Jamieson Loveland Elma Wilson Greeley United Presbyterian Convention D. H. Logan Monmouth College Monmouth Ill United Presbyterian Conventions First Methodist Church Steban Martinez South Third Street South Canon U. S Lakeside Cemetery Mr. Grady Florence Dozier & Mckenzie Tobin Dan Mero Mattoon Ben Curtis Golden

Marble Cave Size Study Sparks Prospecting Notes

During a recent prospecting trip north of town William R. Scott explored near Marble cave about sixteen miles from town and reports Marble cave is larger than commonly believed. His observations suggest greater cavern dimensions and potential for further exploration.

Marble Cave William R. Scott

Subterranean Caverns Suspected Beneath Marble Cave

The observer argues that investigation near Marble cave may reveal a series of caverns as beautiful as Lauray caves in Virginia. He notes hollow sounds from the earth within a quarter mile radius signaling a large cavern below and believes a cheap test could uncover a new cave system.

Lauray Virginia Scott

Cripple Creek Visitors and Local Orchard Work

Mr Bower from Cripple Creek visits his wife and family on East Central street. Mrs Linwood hatches twenty mimeteen chicks using an improvised incubator with a shoe box and hot water bottles. John Giem helps the Bowers in their orchard. Mr Craig grafts fruit trees and plans a fine variety. Giem builds a concrete cistern for Mr Bowers. Albert and wife stay with Jim Giem on East Central Street.

Mr. Bower Cripple Creek East Central Street Albert Giem Jim Giem

Women’s Club Meeting Recalls Holland Lesson

The Women's club met at the Elks hall on Tuesday April 14. Mrs Bradbury read the lessons and Mrs Query compared Spain in 1555 and 1908. Next week the musical program will be at Mrs C H Whitmore’s home 606 Greenwood avenue. All members urged to attend. Mrs S A Wright Representative.

Elks Hall Holland Bradbury Query Spain C. H. Whitmore Greenwood Avenue S. A. Wright

Record Want Ad Results In Sabbath Breaking

The Suburbanite notes a humorous record of a for sale horse and buggy ad placed on a Saturday. On Sunday seven people answered the ad, and the author claims to have picked a buyer from eighteen applicants in three days.

David Harum

Put You to Sleep If You Count Three Billions

A humorous instruction list suggests counting to large numbers slowly, then performing eighteen handsprings, walking around the block, and finally seeking a big man to be told he lies. the aim is to induce sleep with escalating, odd methods.

Land of Nod

Medicinal Claims Of Apples Highlight Nighttime Use

A medical writer extols apples as a near perfect remedy, urging eating a ripe apple before sleep. He cites brain benefits from phosphoric acid, improved liver function, sound sleep, mouth disinfection, and prevention of indigestion and throat diseases.

She Favored Stretching A Housework Job Ad Turns Odd

A prospective housemaid questions the family about stretchin a slang for waiting at table. The mistress is puzzled as the applicant clarifies she means waiting while serving meals versus cooking. The family remains in need of help and new vocabulary emerges.

What He Had Read

A humorous anecdote recounts an Irish applicant before Judge Stephens for naturalization. When asked if he had read the Declaration of Independence or the U S Constitution, the man says no and responds he has red hair on his neck instead, prompting a stern look from the judge.

Denver and Rio Grande Announces Summer Travel Rates

The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad released summer fare discounts to Colorado New Mexico and Utah points. Tickets go on sale June 1 with a 60 day validity and sale dates span June 2 to October 18 on select days.

Colorado New Mexico Utah Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company

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Ragsdal Notary Public W. B. Rowland Main St Record Office Canfield W. T. Little M. D Caron City Baker ¢ Biggs C.herman Graves North Sixth Street Kent L. Eldred Ch.wilkinson Iteam Seip A. Bradbury Hecking Citizens State Bank A. G. Forney Topeka H. L. Adams Ware Royal Neighbors of America Frank Bunten N. M Ben Head Ames Russell Read Tilden Bros & Co Graves Hospital Mir Read James van Horn Ohio City Gunnison van Horn J.E. Davis Davis Greenwood Relief Corps van Patten China Herbert Baird Will Johnson United States East Canon Nears Denver & Rio Grande
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