Army Officers Visit Canon City on Friday
Captain B. B. Hyer of the thirteenth United States cavalry and Captain E. W. Hickman of the first cavalry, stationed at Fort Douglas Utah, stopped in Canon City yesterday on their way to Washington D C. Mr. Spicknall joined them to Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Hyer
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
E. W. Hickman
First Cavalry
Fort Douglas
Utah
Canon City
Q. R. Spicknall
Washington, D. C
Mr. Spicknall
Pueblo
Two Candidates File Intention For School Board
Only two persons have filed to run for the spring election board of education seats. Dr N Carrier and John W Emmerson, both current appointees, seek five year and two year terms respectively. Election is Monday afternoon May 4 at the office of Mrs Merriam, county superintendent of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
N. Carrier
John W. Emmerson
Dr. Carrier
Charles F. Tanner
Emmerson
Ledford Trumah
Merriam
Rebekahs Plan May Special Event At Meeting
Harmony Rebekah Lodge held a May planning session with Mrs. E W Thomas as chairwoman. Members presented songs and recitations representing books in a lively guessing contest. A May meeting will mark a past noble grand’s red letter day, with Penna, a recent Canon resident, in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Thomas
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Mesdames
Harris
Townsend
Schultz
Combs
Thomas
Bennett
Rector
Penna
Central City
Canon
Hisself
Death of James W. Fellows in Canon City
James W. Fellows, 30, died Saturday evening at his parents’ home 2384 New York avenue South Canon City after a brief pneumonia illness. He had mined in Cripple Creek and was brought down from Victor for treatment. Burial will be Hillside on Tuesday with a Monday service at 2 PM conducted by Rev. J. T. Thomas of the First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Fellows
I. N. Fellows
New York Avenue
South Canon
Colorado
Wet Mountain Valley
Hillside
J. T. Thomas
First Presbyterian Church
Writ of Supersedure Granted by Court in Elks Case
A writ of supersedeas issued by the state supreme court halts all proceedings in the city versus the Elks Club Board of Control case until the high court rules, potentially a year or more. After the decision declaring the city could not designate the Elks as a nuisance, a supersedeas was granted in the related case against Frank Manning Frank McFarlane and E A Bradbury. Bond was filed with the supreme court clerk. Hearing date remains conjectural, likely several months or longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the State
Board of Control of the
Elks Club
Supreme Court
Frank Manning
Frank McFarlane
E. A. Bradbury
Board of Control
Cooper
Surprise on Loehrs Wedding Anniversary Mock Call
Last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs A L Loehr planned to attend a First Presbyterian social when neighbors called to distract them A ring at the door brought a crowd of neighbors and friends to benefit the couple with a surprise gathering at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Loehr
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Loehr
Bask
Company Bids Warm Wishes For Loehrs
The firm departed with greetings for Mr and Mrs Loehr on their occasion, extending best wishes in a pleasant environment and tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Loehr
Scenic Royal Gorge driveway nears May opening
Work progresses on the scenic Royal Gorge driveway with 26 convicts under Overseer J E Poole. The new route climbs from Canal street to the ditch grade, features tunnels up to 400 feet, a minimum eighteen foot width, and views of the Arkansas river and surrounding peaks promising a premier mountain drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gorge
J. E. Poole
Old State Ditch
Canal Street
Hot Springs
Canon
New Colorado Folder Published for Democratic Convention
The Denver Rio Grande issues a handsome new folder under Col. Hooper’s supervision detailing Colorado attractions and resources for nationwide distribution. It promotes tourism ahead of the July Democratic convention in Denver and includes Denver maps, state data, and railroad information with Denver and Colorado resort details. Carson-Harper Publishing of Denver is credited for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. K. Hooper
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Denver
State Capitol
Rockies
Carson- Harper Publishing Company of
Death Was On His Heels Dr King’s New Discovery
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia describes a near fatal pneumonia episode in 1906. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief from a severe cough and lung disease after using two and a half bottles. The product is sold with a guarantee at druggists, 50 cents to 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Canon City Boy Stars In Mrs Temple's Telegram
Louis Thompson, brother of Herbert C. Thompson, joins the cast of the clever farce Mrs. Temples Telegram at the opera house next Friday night. He was selected for an important role, marking a notable step in his theatrical career. Friends in Canon City anticipate his return for the performance.
Notable Assessment Figures From Fremont County 1907
Deputy Assessor H C Webster presents Fremont countys 1907 tax rolls showing real and personal property valued at 6 651 734 while railroads and telegraph lines total 1 671 515. Eight estates and non residents pay 106 030. 75 taxpayers hold 3 834 050. 4 925 others 2 817 684.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Webster
Daily Record
Fremont County
Mr. Webster
Penitentiary mules bought for state boulevard project
Penitentiary Commissioners Munn Taylor and Tracy in session at the prison authorize buying fifteen mules from N F Handy as trustee for the Great Western Coal Co to aid the proposed state house project from the New Mexican boundary northward to Wyoming. They plan to use convicts with equipment to Trinidad to start work, connecting south of Trinidad with the old Santa Fe trail. Mules carts and roadmaking tools will depart to Trinidad once the state engineer issues the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munn
Ouray
Taylor
Denver
Tracy
Trinidad
Buena Vista
N. F. Handy
Great Western Coal Company
State House
New Mexican Boundary Line
Wyoming
Cleghorn
Twenty-Year Health Sentence Endorsed by Arnica Salve
O S Woolever of Le Raysville, Pa says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago. The advert promises the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and costs 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
le Raysville
Glee Club Receives Compliments With Skyline Ride
Warden Cleghorn C A Biggs Charles Pauls Dr F N Carrier and Dr G A Kellenberger lent cars for a State Agricultural College Glee Club outing along Skyline boulevard then through city streets and orchard districts. The visitors also toured the penitentiary where they sang for inmates. The ride was enjoyed by the young ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleghorn
C. A. Biggs
Charles Pauls
F. N. Carrier
G. A. Kellenberger
R. J. Knight
State’ Agricultural College Glee Club
Flagstaff Defacement At El Canon High School Prompts Reward
An unknown person or persons defaced the flagstaff on the grounds of El Canon High School. The board of education offers $25 for information leading to the identity and conviction of the offender. The notice condemns the act as unpatriotic and urges punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Canon High School
Board of Education
Annual election of Friends in Council at Elkshall
The Friends in Council held its annual officers election at Elkshall Friday afternoon. Elected were Mrs. A. H. McLain as president, Mrs. E. C. Hiatt as vice president, Mrs. Guy A. Hardy as recording secretary, Mrs. Cc. H. Wilkinson as corresponding secretary, Mrs. Collins as treasurer, Mrs. J. F. Marr as delegate to state federation, and Mrs. David L. Robison as alternate delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friends In Council
Elkshall
A. H. McLain
E. C. Hiatt
Guy A. Hardy
Cc. H. Wilkinson
Collins
J. F. Marr
David L. Robison
Sheep Killer Arrested Near Cripple Creek
Deputy Game Warden W F Givens arrested Frederick Klantzsky at Christopher's ranch ten miles southeast of Cripple Creek for killing mountain sheep. He shipped two tagged heads to a Colorado Springs taxidermist months earlier. Klantzsky had evaded officers and faced prior arrests but avoided punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Givens
Frederick Klantzsky
Christopher
Cripple Creek
Klantzsky
Colorado Springs
Klantasky
David Franks
Klantseky
Mix Your Own Kidney Health Remedy Promoted by Drugstore
An advertised mixture blends Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce, Compound Kargoh one ounce, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilia three ounces to shake and take as a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. The maker claims it cleanses and strengthens dormant kidneys, relieves backache, bladder weakness, and urinary trouble before Bright s disease, with users reporting improved urination and less sediment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Avery
Fon
Phila Pitisoers
Indications Point To A Very Large Crop In Fremont County
The Florence Tribune reports early indications that Fremont County will harvest the largest fruit crop in its history in the Arkansas valley. Blossoms abound despite recent freezes, with many trees loaded and still more buds to come. If many blossoms fall, the fall crop should still be excellent. the county’s best year for apples could top half a million dollars, with a strong germination expected in 1908 after losses the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Florence Tribune
Fremont County
Arkansas Valley
Ohio People to Have Picnic at Sells Island
Col P W Blanchard leads Ohio residents in Canon City to plan a spring picnic at Sells Island or nearby site. A meeting will be held soon to arrange details. Plenty of Buckeyes in Canon City and surroundings expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Sells Island
Col
P. W. Blanchard
Canon City
Stopover in Eagle Lake and Merriepton Visit Northbound
Mrs. F Reinhardt visiting her mother Mrs J W Petersen at Eagle Lake Texas and her sister Mrs Charles Rummery in Merriepton La. After two months away she began homeward trip. She spent two hours in this city visiting sister Mrs Lee Barber and enjoyed the southern visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Reinhardt
J. W. Petersen
Eagle Lake
Texas
Charles Rummery
Merriepton
Jae
Reinhardt
Lee Barber
Rainhardt
Pueblo Bridge Contract Awarded for Four Mile Creek Span
Fremont and Teller counties awarded the steel bridge contract to Pueblo Bridge Company for 735, to be completed by June 1. Five bids were higher. the 60 foot span is noted as substantial, and the action is viewed as advantageous for both counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Commissioners
Fremont
Teller
Four Mile Creek
Pueblo Bridge Company
Messrs
Davisson
Meek
Felder
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United States Army
Rebekahs
State Boulevard
Glee Club
F. P. Smith
Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Ederheimer-Stein
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