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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
6
The Waldo and Dawson law practice expands as James A. Stump, formerly assistant district attorney, becomes a junior partner and moves into the firm’s Fremont Bank building offices. Stump, a Fort Collins and Michigan Law graduate, resigns his ADA post as Jas. T. Locke succeeds him.
Steel rails are being delivered along the right of way by the Denver and Rio Grande for the additional track between Florence and the city. The new roadbed will be opened.
The steam shovel sent to Utah weeks ago will be returned by month end to finish the grade. Double tracking seven miles between here and Florence will ease operations and reduce collision risks and other accidents.
The K A I S club of South Canon met at Miss Elma De Weese's home on Wednesday afternoon. Ten girls aged 12 to 16 enjoyed games, a phonograph, and refreshments. The group aims to learn embroidery and fancy work and includes Bert Dixon, Rulah Morris, Mable Ripley, Jessie Holden, Jessie Willits, Helen Trout, Elma DeWeese, Valera Overman, Marie Corey, and Ruth O'Brien.
Andrew Johnson, prison number 6787, faces execution at the penitentiary for the murder of Marshal Frisbis of Lamar. He has been in solitary confinement since May 5 and the date will be set for within seven days after August 20th unless clemency alters the sentence.
Dr. William Cole Harrison of Los Angeles, commander of the Pacific division of United Confederate Veterans, visited Canon City briefly on his way home from a National Reunion in Richmond. He traveled with his wife and daughter and a Chattanooga niece. G. R. Tanner met the party at the train and offered a town drive, which was declined due to a 3 pm departure. They planned several days at Glenwood Springs en route to the coast.
Spalding notes a favorable report by Victor Hills of Cripple Creek on Cripple Creek moneyed interests. Stepp and Harrington Brothers resume Prairie Dog mining after a year. George Richardson of Goldfield works on claims. Henry Smith of Florence and Mr. O Harlan of New York advance Custer. New York ladies visit with Miss Mary A. Smith. James Spalding opens a three foot galena vein near Fremont county with Brown of Butte and Wm Dunsmuir backing. Terrible lead mine receives favorable expert testimony and NY organization forms to control it. pumps only are running.
Canon City residents inquire about the Denver and Rio Grande railway station project promised for this summer. Plans were drawn and approved months ago, but no construction has begun. Locals urge the company to commence work soon and confirm timing, noting rumors of ground breaking after the Florence link is double tracked.
Florence newspaper notes a Desert Denver Rio Grande Railroad employee hints at a new Florence depot project. The current facility is described as antiquated with poor waiting room conditions and no regular janitorial service. The Florence Tribune urges funding for a janitor and passenger comfort during construction.
The legislature moved the opening of the dove shooting season from August 1 to August 15 this year. Hunters should follow the new date to avoid legal trouble and ensure compliance with the updated law.
A vintage advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as the most regular daily aid after the sun’s rise and set. It claims universal regularity for liver and bowels and is guaranteed by Hunter Palmer, a local druggist at 265c.
On and after August 10th Capitol Hill lots advance in price from 100 to 125 dollars and scale up to 200 to 250 dollars. Interested buyers should contact Hollingsworth Realty Co or call West 356. The Record office can supply engraved calling cards. Also a Cripple Creek excursion on Sunday priced at 1.50 dollars round trip.
Mrs Catherine Robinson of Coaldale died after 7 pm Saturday at the home of Geo W Jackson on Raynolds avenue East Canon from stomach trouble in her fiftieth year. Native of Ohio she had lived in the state since 1870. her father Alex M Smith once lived on Currant Creek and farmed in pioneer days. Her husband is a blacksmith at Coaldale and she leaves numerous relatives. Remains shipped to Coaldale on Sunday for burial.
Paul B. Seeviers of Minneapolis Minnesota a general claim agent for the Minneapolis and St Louis and Iowa Central railroads died at 211 Main street shortly after 5 pm Saturday of tuberculosis aged 37. His wife two daughters and father Geo W Seeviers were with him. his mother and brother M G Seeviers attended. The family brought him here three weeks ago hoping climate would help but his condition worsened despite medical efforts and he died.
The Houston Franklin Vaudeville company reports their clown dog Sport deliberately placed his head on a Denver and Rio Grande railroad track and waited for a train. The wheels severed his head, a tragic act attributed to canine motives and mourned by the company.
E G Bettis president of Royal Gorge Coal Mining was badly mashed by a dump car in shaft No 2 while visiting with a state mine inspector. He escaped death by backing to the wall as the car passed at twelve miles an hour, with his left foot crushed and bleeding. He will be laid up for some time.
The physician defers immediate surgery and expresses optimism that the patient will recover in due time without any amputation. The statement emphasizes non invasive treatment and hopeful prognosis despite medical concerns.
Canon City residents note several weeks of hot weather while health conditions remain good. Doctors report fewer serious illnesses and no typhoid epidemic despite concerns earlier. Cooler nights and shorter days are expected to enhance comfort and health for all residents.
The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces destroying the disease and strengthening the patient. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any case not cured and invite testimonials from F J Chenny & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Undersheriff John Chetelat returned Friday night from Walsenberg with Ed Rule of Florence, charged as an accomplice to Ray Modie in stealing a large quantity of groceries and goods from the Hadley Mercantile company. Rule, 24, admits knowledge of hidden goods but denies knowing their source. He awaits a Monday preliminary hearing. three men remain jailed in the case.
The report notes Shelby Howard and Ed Rule, with a possibility that one or two more participants will join them there before the matter ends.
Florence August 2 The oil fight grows sharper with United staying with the Monopoly expanding its drilling crew and keeping its refinery running at full capacity. Rocky Mountain pushes harder to obtain more crude to sustain its pipeline and refinery. Florence currently curtails production but appears to prepare wider sales of refined oil.
Florence August 2 Simon P Smith and sons transfer their holdings in the Blue Goose coal mining property to Colorado Fuel and Iron company in exchange for about 15 acres of coal land west of Oak creek. The state owns the land and will receive a ten percent royalty on each ton mined from the site near No 1 shaft at Rockvale.
The article argues life expectancy is shorter than possible with current knowledge and emphasizes the 50s as a pivotal decade for longevity. It promotes Electric Bitters as a key tonic to revitalize the body, advertised by Hunter Palmer, a local druggist, priced at 50 cents.
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