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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
3
The Canon City community records two kerosene and gasoline fire deaths this year Mrs William Owens was first and last Saturday Miss Damon died in a tragic incident caution urged in handling flammable fluids and using them safely.
Clippings reflect editorial frankness about newspaper guidance and the lack of agreement among advisers. The item includes brief quips about a traveling man’s auto, a farmer’s reply to an automobile label, a Boston paper butterfly remark, and a Kansas editor note. Also features a DeWitt’s Little Early Risers testimonial from Milton Pennsylvania and local drugstore reference.
Dr J J Cone of Canon City with G W Bartholomew gains 1) claims in Promosa mountains Arizona and plans active development this fall. Surface copper assays 3 to 29 percent with gold and minor silver. a 15000 foot wide copper deposit tested for 6000 feet. Prospecting shaft to 200 feet with four laterals planned. Woods Investment Co operates nearby mines with success.
Miss Virgie Daman, 14, died after a coal oil can explosion at Harding addition home of Milo Means while preparing a meal. The blast sent flames over her, she died at 7 30 that evening after surgeons failed to ease the injuries. Funeral held Cumberland Presbyterian church Monday at 3 o clock with Rev. W J Fisher officiating.
A lengthy city council meeting last Monday yielded little decisive action. Key items: artesian wells prospecting referred to water committee. depot nuisance curb requested. marshal to ban fruit sales near the D and R G depot. cess pool cleaning ordinance proposed. Humphrey building street wash to be abolished. liquor dealer licenses referred to ordinance panel. bids for city building papering and painting to be sought. clerk told to notify Maupin the present city hall will be vacated. Fifteenth street extension tied to railroad right of way and plank across tracks. L M Hovey paid 2000 dollars in bonds as the July sewer estimate.
Prominent horsemen Harvey Birch of Pueblo and F. E. Selden of Denver visited Canon City as top heats impressed spectators. Birch bought Kane for Mr. McGee of Pueblo, while Selden campaigns Commonwealth Orval Kate Lumry and Evangie. he may bring his string to Canon City for the October meeting. A three day race meet is planned the first week in October with purses from 1000 to 1200, plus top horses. Charley Kountz begins training four horses, aiming for Rocky Ford and Pueblo shows, with potential permanent stables at the track.
Wright and Morgan's slaughter house burned to the ground on Monday night. Seven beeves and numerous hides were lost. Fire origin remains a mystery with cigarette stub suspected. Loss estimated around 81,000 as workers clocked off at 7 PM. Assessor Bridges traveled to Denver for Board of Equalization. Webster ran the office in his absence. Grace Dale returns from Mountclair. Edna Pearce enjoys a vacation at Silver Clift.
Local items report a runaway horse on Main Street, hospital nerves, and a captured wagon tongue. Nearby business travel, county sessions, open air Peabody band concerts, new cement walks, and fair plans in Canon City are noted alongside railway incidents and various visits, with several residents and visitors mentioned.
The Uniform Bank of the Victor Lodge Knights of Pythias, enamped on the grounds across from the penitentiary, left at 5 50 for San Francisco to enter a big prize drill contest. In Colorado many supporters hope they win first prize as the only Uniform Rank from the state.
Local shopping note highlights C6 ALB wre Go to Avery's for go carts and baby buggies. A long line of couches and Davenports to choose from at H. D. Avery's.
The Rocky Mountain Limited via Rock Island Route offers travel from Denver at 1 p.m. and Colorado Springs at 1 20 daily. Dining cars available for all meals and a mid day luncheon priced at fifty cents.
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