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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
4
The item records Guy A. Hardy as editor and proprietor with a yearly subscription price of two dollars. It notes post office filing as second class mail matter in Canson City.
A Canon City Record column praises local honesty as best policy while critiquing rival papers. It contrasts post office earnings in Canon and Florence, laments sensationalism, and urges saving and investment through local examples and plans for growth.
The piece outlines Republican hopes for governor and congressional seats with candidates like Frank Goudy D B Fairley and John B Springer. It notes F E Brooks H M Hogg and Thos Bonynge as contenders and mentions Irving Howberty as a possible U S senator candidate. Democrats discuss Teller Adams Shaffroth and Orman tickets with party realignments projected.
A party led by Mrs. T. M. Harding will depart next Saturday for Los Angeles to attend the convention of Women’s clubs. Mrs. E. L. Earle Mrs. J. W. Dawson and Mrs. J. H. Maupin join the trip, and in California they will be joined by Mrs. Sheets and Mrs. F. A. Raynolds already there.
Arbor Day was observed with a joint program across rooms and a high school outing on Chandler creek. Dr. Barton O Aylesworth, president of the state Agricultural college, was invited to deliver the commencement address. Dr Hays and Prof Allen visited the high school last week and praised the work. Consult Dr Sapero, the ENT specialist, at the Strathmore 1712.
Next Sunday April 27 at 2 PM a dedication service for the new chapel at the penitentiary will be held for citizens only. Parson Uzzell of Denver will deliver the sermon. A city chorus will provide music. Canon City citizens are invited. admission is free and no collection.
Canon City plans a local track contest on May 2 to select runners for the state Interscholastic Meet at the university on May 16 in Boulder. Supt. Allen urges a large turnout to boost city support and Canon’s reputation, with Way C. West aiding training alongside coaches Bilheimer and Ralph.
Charles Apple named city sexton and Charles Collins assistant. George Baker elected council president. Fire committee notes alarm box at C Co. and C C shops. Three thousand dollars in sewer bonds sold to First National Bank at par. Building permit issued to C G Seltzer for a Seventh Street blacksmith shop. Bonds for city officials approved and transfers ordered. Corliss engine at water works referred to committee. Local social visits noted and a sale ad for John Deere wagons. Denver and Rio Grande offers Cripple Creek excursion April 26 at 1.25 round trip.
Mayor James H. Peabody has purchased the northwest corner property at Greenwood and Ninth, opposite the Gibson residence. The 88 foot front lot is slated for an expensive future residence. Paris Green was delivered to Palace Drug Store to paint their locale green. Margaret Chiddock, wife of Samuel Chiddock, machinist, died Wednesday morning in the Arthur block. funeral services are Thursday.
The Monday night show at the opera house earned high praise for fire and electrical effects and the strong cast in Faust. Managers Bridwell and company drew a large standing room only audience, praised as one of the season’s best. A. D. Aikenhead and wife depart for St. Marys Ontario to make their future home.
Classified notice offers a 24 HP Webster Gasoline Engine for sale. Describes it as first class and in excellent condition with available sale details.
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