Fruit Trees Thriving in Beaver Park Horticulture Drive
Thurston White of Beaver Land & Irrigation reports fine growth in Beaver Park fruit orchards northwest of town. He notes thousands of trees planted last spring and special attention to irrigation as water limits eased. one Jonathan tree alone grew 36 feet since April, while onions and vegetables promise a strong season.
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Thurston White
Beaver Land & Irrigation Company
White
Penrose
Mr. White
Beaver Park
Matlock
Jonathan
Tropics
Miss Laura Humphrey Receives Pleasant Surprise Ahead of Wedding
Miss Laura E. Humphrey former principal of the South Side High School is surprised at her 1117 Park Avenue home by about twenty members of C. J. Frederickson's Sunday school class from First Presbyterian. They present a silver baking dish and cut glass bowl as keepsakes and share ice cream and cake before her wedding to Arthur E. Hubbell of Lincoln Park. The couple plan to marry next Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with Rev J T Thomas officiating and depart for a wedding tour to Denver Seattle and the Pacific coast after. Invitations have been issued.
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Laura E. Humphrey
South Side
Arthur E. Hubbell
Lincoln Park
Park Avenue
South Canon
C. J. Fredrickson
First Presbyterian Church
Humphrey
Miss Humphrey
Mr. Hubbell
J. T. Thmoas
Denver
Seattle
Pacific Coast
First Basket of Rocky Ford Cantaloopes Delivered
J. M. Anderson and Company received this morning the first basket of cantaloupes shipped from Rocky Ford. A. C. Long, a leading grower in the Rocky Ford district, sent the fruit as in years past to the city’s firm, which is among his best customers. The Rocky Ford melon crop this season promises to be better than usual.
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J. M. Anderson and Company
A. C. Long
Rocky Ford
Mr. Long
Cripple Creek
Canon City
Times Office
Elks
Valley of Sunshine and Flowers
Canon City Boys
Cripple Creek Times
Teachers Examination Set for August Court House Sessions
The quarterly examination of teachers will take place in the court house on Thursday and Friday, August 19 and 30, starting at 8 29 a m. Minnie C Merriam County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Minnie C. Merriam, Co
Incorporation Filed for Colorado & Southwestern Railroad
Articles of incorporation filed in the county clerk office by Colorado & Southwestern Railroad Company of Denver for a line from Trinidad through Las Animas Huerfano Pueblo Fremont to Florence with branches to coal camps. Capital stock set at 200000 dollars, 2000 shares of 100 each. Ed C Wills of Fort Collins visited Canon City en route home after a Pacific coast trip.
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Colorado & Southwestern Railroad Company
Arkansas Valley
Geo. W. Bowen
William J. Murray
William H. Huff
Geo. F. Bartlett, Jr
Samuel I. Heyn
Denver
Trinidad
Las Animas
Huerfano
Pueblo
Fremont
Florence
Chandler
Ed. C. Wills
Fort Collins
Pacific Coast
Canon City
Mr. Wills
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Kilmer's Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a vital kidney and bladder remedy. It warns that overworked weak kidneys taint blood and harm overall health, urging sick readers to try the product with a promise of mild, immediate relief and a trial bottle offer.
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Kilmer
Good Fruit Crop Forecast For Western Slope Orchards
Rifle August 6 R F Major manager of the Rifle Fruit and Produce association estimates the 1909 crop at 2085 cars across the upper Grand valley from Glenwood Springs to De Beque. Apples lead at 1200 cars with peaches 400, apricots 10, plums and prunes 400, small berries 15. Frosts are rare and orchards heavy this season with large blocks at Morrisania, Harris Rifle, Tichenor and other estates. A Meeker Rifle rail route study and possible realignment toward New Castle or Silt is noted, with Midland Railway seen as backing the line.
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Rifle
R. F. Major
Rifle Fruit and Produce Association
Upper
Grand Valley
Glenwood Springs
de Buke
Morrisania Ranch
Peter Randolph Morris
Denver
Cc. P. Hoyt
Grand Junction Association
Harris
Tichenor
Hubbard
Here
Meeker
Newcastle
Midland
Fremont County Fair Aims to Impress Visiting Guests
The Civic Improvement League urges city residents to boost Fremont County Fair from September 8 to 10 at the fair grounds. Officials report strong cooperation and expect many out-of-town guests, urging property owners on Eighth Street to clear weeds and improve appearance to leave a positive impression.
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Civic Improvement League
Fremont County
Eighth Street
Fair Grounds
Eastern Star gathering honors Mrs. Esther White farewell home
Canon City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a farewell gathering at 728 Floral avenue for Mrs. Esther White who is moving to Boulder. Guests enjoyed Japanese lanterns, transparencies, hospitality, and refreshments as the event marked her long association with the organization.
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Eastern Star
J. F. Marr
Canon City
Order of the Eastern Star
Floral Avenue
Esther White
Liberal Offer From Local Store Promises Hair Tonic Cure
An advertisement from Myfchell & Ebbers at the Heeall Store claims Rexall 3 Hair Tonic can prevent baldness though the claim is presented with caveats. The offer urges customers to try the remedy with a money back if unsatisfied.
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Arantes
Scribes and Cripple Creek Clash Over Baseball Invite
Canon City readers see a lively yarn about a planned baseball game between Canon City and Cripple Creek scribes. The article notes past matches, a dry town joke about the Natatorium, and a scheduled game set for August 15 at 3 pm, with local officials judging a lighthearted feud.
Vacation Notes from Juneau Alaska 1909
A traveling party of 134 National Editorial association members sails Seattle to Alaska on the Northwestern for 21 to 22 day trips to Sitka Juneau Cordova Valdez Seward Port Graham. The writer describes inland passage scenery, Ketchikan life, and early Alaska prices while noting logistics and historic references.
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Juneau
Alaska
Seattle
Sitka
Cordova
Valdes
Seward
Port Graham
National Editorial Association
Northwestern
Alaska Steamship Company
Pasadena Gardeners Condemn Luther Burbank Methods
The Pasadena Gardeners association unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Luther Burbank's nature-taking methods and alleged false creations. P D Barnhart reported Burbank claimed time at ten dollars per hour and compared himself to President Taft in productivity.
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Pasadena
Cal
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Taft
Pasadena Gardeners Association
Taft Visit Noted In Beverly Schedule
President Taft traveled to Beverly on August 9 meeting with local figures and attending golf in the morning. He discussed community issues, then spent the afternoon with civic leaders before departing.
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Beverly
Mase
Taft
Weebington
Hin
Sues
Vote Wien
Ant
Seten
Sol
Taft Prefers Restful Summer Amid Health Update
The president plans a light schedule with Mrs Taft’s health improving as she greets him at the station after a ten mile ride on the North Shore. He will delay regular messages to Congress until his western trip begins September 15 and defend tariff and corporate tax laws in speeches.
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Old North Shore
West
Fire near 911 Barr Ave Endangers M A Heary Property
Early morning fire in the north part of the city prompted a response after 1 o clock to protect the residence property of M. A. Heary at 911 Barr Ave. A barn near the premises was ablaze but firefighters stopped the spread and limited further damage.
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M. A. Heary
Barr Ave
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Myfchell & Egbers
Ganon City
Valley City
John Barleycorn
Rachel Hutchinson
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Menimontie
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Ter
Ketchikan
Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Sound
Mississippi River
Polk
Dallas
Northwest
United States
Ragland
Washington
Oregon
Democratic Party
Emmerson Hough
Nature
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