Miss Persa Brewer Weds John D Watts Quietly
Miss Persa Brewer of this city married John D Watts formerly of Hot Springs Arkansas at 8 p m Wednesday in a private ceremony at the bride home 423 Harrison avenue Rev Frank R Hollenback of First Methodist Church officiated Only relatives and a few intimate friends attended the wedding at night
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Pirsa Brewer
John D. Watts
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Harrison Avenue
Frank R. Hollenback
First Methodist Church
Coal Industry Flourishing at Rockvale
A Canon City gentleman who visited Rockvale reports that on Tuesday 1 025 tons of coal were mined and the next day 1 100 tons were hauled to the surface from the same property. Rockvale coal, while not superior to other Fremont county mines, has a reputation for excellence unequaled in the state. Output in Fremont county has risen in recent years, signaling a bright future for local coal mining in the Arkansas valley.
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Canon City
Rockvale
Fremont County
Arkansas Valley
Beaver County Orchard Expansion Promises Larger Fruit Output
Beaver County farmers have planted thousands of fruit trees over the past three years. The expected five year bearing period for young apple trees suggests a substantial increase in fruit within four to five years, with earlier gains in the next two years as orchard tracts mature. The coming production is seen as a path to county prosperity.
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Beaver Park
Suburbs Lure Visitor With Beauty of Canon City
John H. Werkhizer of Silverton, visiting Canon City, praises Lincoln Park and the surrounding suburbia. Recalling his 38 years ago arrival with John K. Brewster to help build the Denver Rio Grande railroad, he notes irrigation transformed the area from a cactus strewn mesa to a lush landscape. He calls Canon City among Colorado's most attractive places to live, while recalling his long service as cashier at Silverton's First National Bank.
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John H. Werkhizer
Silverton
Denver
Mr. Werkhizer
Canon City
John K. Brewster
Denver & Rio Grande
B. F. Rockafellow
Werkhizer
Lincoln Park
Rockafellow
Colorado
First National Bank of
Trees in Canon City Orchards Shine With Blooming Beauty
Canon City district orchards in Lincoln Park and Fruitmere display exceptionally abundant apple blossoms with vivid coloring. Photographers, both professional and amateur, capture Magnolia like scenes, while Captain B F Rockafellow’s Fruitmere orchard yields negatives praised as possibly unmatched locally. The season offers prime opportunities for camera work and public promotion.
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Canon City
Lincoln Park
Fruitmere
B. F. Rockafellow
District Court jurors summoned for case 2944 trial
Jurors for the April term were summoned this morning for trial of United States Reduction & Refining Co versus Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Co. The suit seeks 250000 for alleged destruction of the National mill at Florence about two years ago.
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District Court
United States Reduction & Refining Company
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
National
Florence
Major lawsuit over 1906 Florence mill fire reaches court
The case hinges on the National mill near the Denver and Rio Grande side track at Florence, destroyed by fire in 1906. The mill seeks recovery from the railroad, alleging a spark from a passing locomotive caused the blaze. Attorneys Lee Champion of Florence and R. K. Babbitt of Colorado Springs represent the mill, while Waldo, Dawson & Stump defend the railroad.
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National
Denver & Rio Grande
Florence
Messrs
Lee Champion
R. K. Babbitt
Colorado Springs
Messrs. Waldo, Dawson & Stump
Swell Doings in Canon City Orchards
Miss Spring, daughter of the calendar, hosts spring treats in Canon City district orchards. Blossom sisters arrive in waves as warm weather returns. Peach Blossom arrives first, then Pear and Cherry Blossoms, with Apple Blossom a rising rival. The blossoms are linked to Pomona and Colorado’s wealth through annual bounty.
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Spring
Canon City
Blossom Sisters
Peach Blossom
Miss Pear Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Apple Blossom
Pomona
Colorado
Attorneys Plan Water Campaign Against Granite Placer
A conference of attorneys representing Pueblo water boards Salida and Canon City discussed legal steps to force abandonment of the Granite placer mining operation due to Arkansas River pollution. Major figures John A. Martin Wallace Schoolfield and Judge C E Waldo attended with progress made though key preliminaries remain. The suit likely targets the placers leaseholders in Chaffee County with possible U S district court action due to alien ownership, and preparation continues with data and law review shaping the case.
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Water Boards of
Pueblo
Salida
Canon City
Messrs
Waldo, Dawson & Stump
Granite
Arkansas River
John A. Martin
Wallace Schoolfield
C. E. Waldo
Schoolfield
Chaffee County
United States District Court
Card of Thanks to Hillside neighbors and Mr and Mrs Batman
The Fellows family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors and Mr and Mrs Batman of Hillside for kindness during illness of their son and husband. Mr and Mrs I N Fellows and May Fellows sign.
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Mrs. Batman
Hillside
Count Von Hochberg Sails to Berlin as Barnes of Barnes City
A Rocky Mountain News special from New York reports Count Hans Ferdinand von Hochberg leaving Colorado with his wife and child for Berlin aboard the Lusitania. He abandoned his countship, adopted the Barnes surname, gained a fortune including a silver mine valued around 1 million dollars, and returns to Germany for a pleasure trip.
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Rocky Mountain News
New York
Germany
Count von Hochberg
N. BE. Barnes
Montezuma Gold Mining Company
Barnes City
von Hochberg
New York City
Mr. Barnes
Waldo & Dawson
Barnes
Berlin
Johanna Louia Barnes
Lusitania
Louise Carow
America
Colorado
Noah Barnes
Cottonwood Creek Copper Company
Harding's Tunnel Progress Reported As Contract Work Advances
Work on the Hogback tunnel under the Hog bask proceeds under Harding Bros. contract awarded to A. F. Sprague. The 4 by 6 foot bore, 1,920 feet long, begins at the east slope north of the Skyline drive entrance. About 200 feet completed, intended to convey water from Sand Creek underflow to arid lands near the fair grounds.
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Hogbask
Harding Bros
A. F. Sprague
Hogback
Skyline Drive
Fair Grounds
Water filings in county clerk office for Copper Gulch irrigation
Two water filings appear in the county clerk's office regarding Copper Gulch seepage water for Webster Park irrigation. Dr. A Bourequin of Denver, French government representative, and John T. Murray seek water rights. Bourequin plans a pumping plant to 800 foot ditch for 200 acres. Murray seeks 120 acres with a 80 second feet line costing about 800 dollars, overall project outlay near 2000 dollars.
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Copper Gulch
A. Bourequin
Denver
John T. Murray
Webster Park
Bourequin
Murray
Easter Services at Prison Chapel Held Sunday
A special Easter music program was presented in the prison chapel Sunday morning with top city vocal and instrumental talent performing for the convicts. Rev. J P Lucas formerly the chaplain of the institution from Colorado Springs delivered a short address.
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Chapel of the Penitentiary
J. P. Lucas
Colorado Springs
George Williams Arrested for Drunken Clairvoyant Case
A stranger who gave his name as George Williams was arrested by Marshal Houston in Prospect Heights and jailed awaiting district attorney action. Williams, claiming clairvoyant abilities, visited residents while drunk to tell fortunes, frightening a young woman and angering the neighborhood.
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George Williams
Marshal Houston
Prospect Heights
Williams
Punishment discussed after arrest at Prospect Heights saloon
The incident was reported to police and the offender was found later in a Prospect Heights saloon. No direct information has been filed with the district attorney, so no definite legal action is stated yet. Some have suggested the whipping post as a fitting punishment for such vagabonds.
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Prospect Heights
Imperial Valley Declared Fine Agricultural Future
A. E. Wilson returned from San Diego via Salt Lake City and described the Imperial Valley as a fertile, rapidly growing agricultural region under reclamation by a large irrigation project. He witnessed Admiral Evans' fleet parade in San Diego, while Mrs. Wilson will stay there through the summer as she recovers from asthma.
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A. E. Wilson
Salt Lake City
San Diego
California
Magdalena Bay
Wilson
Snowstorm Paralyzed Southern Colorado Trains in 1900
Eight years ago in April a severe snowstorm hit Southern Colorado. The Denver and Rio Grande train departing April 18 was trapped by a snowdrift between Monument and Palmer Lake for 48 hours. Another Rio Grande train from Easter Day was blocked near Colorado Springs, arriving in Denver about 30 hours late. Traffic on both Rio Grande and Santa Fe between Pueblo and Denver halted for two days.
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Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande
Monument
Palmer Lake
Colorado Springs
Denver
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Pueblo
Little Child Choked To Death Near Wetmore
Coroner Whitmore and Undertaker Deibert visited the Riggs home five miles east of Wetmore to investigate the death of Della Riggs the one year old girl who choked on a bean. The child picked up a white navy bean dropped on the kitchen floor and attempted to swallow it. Milk given to relieve the blockage caused convulsions and death followed. Burial was at New Hope cemetery in Wetmore.
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Whitmore
Deibert
Florence
Samuel Riggs
Wetmore
Della
New Hope Cemetery
Arbor Day Easter program at Lincoln Park school
Primary rooms at Lincoln Park school celebrated Arbor Day and Easter with a combined program. Miss Haynes' class shared an Arbor Day lesson, then Miss Woodford's room hid five eggs in nests made from cotton squares, delighting six to seven year old children as they recovered the eggs.
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Lincoln Park
Death Was On His Heels By Pneumonia Near Skippers Va
Jesse P Morris of Skippers Virginia faced a 1906 pneumonia spell with a harsh cough. His friends feared consumption and death loomed. He tried Dr King s New Discovery, improved after two and a half bottles, and recovered. He calls it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease, sold with a guarantee at druggists, 50 cents to 1.00, trial bottle free.
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Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr. King
Studebaker wagons and carriages for sale now
Two wagons and carriages arriving, late patterns and stylish goods. Bought right and will be sold right. See F. P. Sauith for anything in this line you may want.
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Studebaker
F. P. Sauith
Fruit Growers Association in Flourishing Condition
Fremont County Fruit Growers' Association reports stock gains from healing profits. Each share now valued at 14.20 dollars versus 5 original par, with treasury stock set at 14 dollars until further notice. Directors invite stockholders to monthly meetings to discuss grievances and suggest improvements as the outlook remains strong.
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Fremont County Fruit Growers’ Association
Treasury
Board of Directors
Visiting relatives stretch across the West
Mrs. Etta Brazier of Chicago and Miss Mabel Brazier of New York have spent two to three months visiting in California. They traveled to Canon for a visit with cousins Mr Earnhardt and Mrs J Q of Florence. The ladies then continued to Colorado Springs and Denver, planning to make the home in Canon with relatives.
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Etta Brazier
Chicago
Mabel Brazier
New York
Californi
Canon
M .Earnhardt
Florence
Colorado Sprin
J. Q. MacDonald Anto
Brazier
Denv
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Harding
Imperial Valley
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Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Towler & Stockton Bros
Neha Pound
Tae Barteldes
Ash Your Beale
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