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Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1902

Page

4

Canon City Record announces prize price per year

The Canon City Record lists a yearly subscription price of two dollars eighty? cents per year in a clerical notice.

Republican State Convention Set for September in Denver

The Republican state convention is slated for September 12 in Denver. The County Central Committee meets August 20 in Florence to decide county convention dates, likely August 30 or early September for delegates. A county ticket is minimal with officers from Chaffee Pueblo Teller counties. conventions should be called early to maximize campaigning.

Denver County Central Committee Florence Chaffee County Pueblo Teller Republlcan

New Canon City Family Subscribes to The Record

A new Canon City family subscribed to The Record last week. The man joined first, then his wife requested The Record and Colorado Springs Gazette at their new address, and a friend later ordered The Record for their home. The family had previously read The Record at their former home and updated their address after moving.

Canon City Record Colorado Springs Formr

Patience of the rails delays man’s long journey home

A traveler recounts a multi day odyssey from Salida to Canon City and Cripple Creek via Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Train wrecks and washouts cause nights trapped in Pueblo and missed connections before finally returning home Thursday night. H E Berlew, a convict, escapes from a ranch while serving a forgery sentence.

Salida Canon Colorado Springs Pueblo Cripple Creek Job

Ellard Plans Return to Canon In Letter from Dying Resident

In a letter to Canon's under sheriff, Harry Ellard says he is dying to return and expects to arrive soon. He sends regards to George Cassedy Sheriff Simon and the community. Frank E. Thomas markets rubber tired rigs and promotes bonds through The American Bonding Co. as sole security on U S employee bonds via J. M. Ragsdale & Sons.

Hawkins Harry Ellard Berg George Cassedy Simon United States American Bonding Co J. M. Ragsdale & Sons

Walker Bros Filter promoted for clean river water at store

Heavy traffic brings summer tourists through Canon City and visitors to Colorado seeking Grand scenery. D R G Marshall Pass excursion August 17 offers round trip at $2.00. Real estate loan of $4,000 at six percent with A No.1 security. Conveyancing experience noted by Jos W Milsom.

Colorado Walker Bros Ellis & Hood D. & R.G. Marshall Canon City Denver & Rio Grande

Treat the Town to Soda Water

The Seeley Drug company opens in the corner room at the Apex block with Mr Seeley, formerly a Denver druggist, locating in Canon City. Opening on Friday August 22 will feature free soda water from a new twentieth century sanitary fountain. The business will be first class and legitimate throughout.

Seeley Apex Block Denver Canon City Chicago

Local Notes Highlight Residents and Visits

Local and personal items report Frank S. Crane traveling to Iowa, Eugene Bradbury back from fishing, and Bilheimer of the YMCA due home soon. Several visitors arrive from Colorado and Illinois, including Miss Marian Russell and Miss Mamie Watson. A marriage license was issued to Louis Merlino and Mary Conazno. Excursions and church events are noted, along with local business and court news.

Louis Merlino Mary Conazno

Peabody Military Band Misses Salt Lake City Trip

The Peabody Military band failed to travel to Salt Lake City last Sunday after their director set a price too high. Many boys would have covered expenses, hoping for a enjoyable trip, while the group faced ridicule from onlookers as they waited all day. Geese near the penitentiary grounds allegedly mocked band member Gremember.

Peabody Military Band Salt Lake City G Remember Penitentiary Grounds

Salida Elks name first bull elk child Vivian

Mr. F. T. Hertzinger of Salida announced in a letter to the Salida lodge that his child, Vivian, is the first bull elk born to Lodge 610. The name honors lodge founder Alces and Herzinger, the city marshal, with Elks from Salida belonging to Lodge 61. A diamond elk head necklace and baby pins were sent as gifts.

F. T. Hertzinger Salida Lodge of Elks Bull Elk Lodge 610 Vivian Alces Herzinger Mr. Herzinger

Beaver Notes From Florence to Pueblo and Beyond

Beaver notes report residents attending Ringlings in Florence and Buffalo Bill shows in Pueblo. Local coyotes threaten chicken crops while Ed Woodriff shot a large coyote. Quail along the river remind readers of Blue River Nebraska. Postmaster seeks rural free delivery on a 25 mile route. Temperatures hit 104, drought strains crops. Ranchers lack water. Gray Eagle and Mrs Smith seek goods east. Train No 6 required four sections to move all cars, Illinois delegation aboard. Hiatt returns from Ohio for Diamond Brick plant work.

E.C. Curtis Buffalo Bill Pueblo Ed Woodriff Howe Beaver

Vacation Days Invite Students Back to School

The article notes the approaching fall term and the return of school children from vacation. It mentions Handy and James Locke in Florence, A. Craig traveling to Chicago to buy goods, and Harry Emmerson, brother of the assistant postmaster, being appointed railroad stone inspector in Mexico at a salary of 150 dollars per month.

Harry Emmerson Mexico

FLEW THE COOP AND A NEW AWNING AT THE PENITENTIARY

Mrs. Beach, a notorious visitor, left the city after a disturbance involving her husband. Police involvement reportedly led to her departure. The note also thanks friends for support during Laurin Arneel's bereavement. New awnings have been installed at penitentiary windows, the warden's residence, and at the soda springs.

Laurin B. H. Arneel B. H. Armeel Soda Springs

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Canon City Record Guy A. Hardy H. E. Berlew Ellard Frank E. Thomas Natorial Jos. W. Milsom Rocky Ford A. P. Nelson & Co Rise Main Street Frank S. Crane Iowan Eugene Bradbury Bilheimer Clit Hardy Rosa Kier Chicag Roy Farmer Lexington Missouri Mr. Farmer David Robison Kansas Marian Russell City Mamir Watson Miss Russell Denver College of Music Mamie Watson First Baptist Church Geo. W. Bethel H. J. Cheesman Princeville, Illinois M. R. Lincoln H. 8S. Hall Olney Dlinois Judge Bailey Fairplay Charles Baker Wallie Mr. Naff Jas. Morgan Wright & Morgan W. H. McClure Canon Savings Bank Coulter Block Anna Marriott Illinois W. P. Nelan Miss Marriott J. S. Kiskaddon Lincoln Park J. W. Milsom United States Mint J. H. Peabody B. B. Brown Price Baking Powder Ringlings Circus Bob White Blue River Nebraska Ed Coffman Win, Smith Effie Buffalo _Bill Hal Wells Husband Mra. Smith Gem Mra Polly Hiatt Ohio Diamond Brick Plant NFP Handy James Locke A. ©. Craig Glasses Palace Drug Store
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