Survey on Mountain Water for Canon City City
A council survey led by Hydrographer Hiram Phillips and City Engineer Chas Mitton plans a 30 day reconnaissance from Cottonwood Creek to Canon City to study a mountain water supply. Public input is invited as data on route geology and pipeline costs are compiled. The project includes a large pool complex with baths, dining, dressing rooms, and observatories, plus a 20 acre park and cottages.
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Hiram Phillips
St. Louis
Chas. L. Mitton
Cottonwood Creek
Phillips
Philips
Canon City
Hazard
Cement factory investment promising near Canon City
Canon City area offers rich potential for a first class cement plant as a major Portland cement producer reports six months of orders ahead and growing demand. Abundant local raw materials along Wilson Creek enhance prospects for capital in development and exploitation of a new facility.
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Canon City
Portland
Wilson Creek
Ritzman breaks ground for two new cement block buildings
John Ritzman opened the foundation work on two 40 by 100 foot cement block stone buildings at Ninth and Water, two stories high with uniform design. He plans to lease warehouse sites between the Denver and Rio Grande tracks and the old smelter only to tenants who erect two story structures, and also has plans for four or five cottages on South Tenth Street.
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John Ritzman
Ninth and
Water Streets
Ninth Street
Natatorium Company Plans Major Pool Improvements
Manager J T Hazard of Canon City Natatorium company told a Daily Record reporter on Tuesday that about 60000 will be spent on improvements to the swimming pool. Not all work will be finished this season but about 20000 will be expended this summer.
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J. T. Hazard
Canon City Natatorium Company
Daily Record
Canon City
Improvements on Fairview Terrace at Park Avenue
Since acquiring Fairview Terrace on Park Avenue South Canon Dr. Pitt A. Wade has spent heavily on improvements. The property showcases shade trees and a lawn with a notable spring at the rear. A pavilion has been built over the spring for cold storage, and a complete drainage and tiling system is being installed. The work totals several thousand dollars.
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Fairview Terrace
Park Avenue
South Canon
Pitt A. Wade
Wades
Ranchmen Seek Free Mail Delivery in Florence District
Postmaster Davie of Florence is petitioned by 116 residents between Florence and Wetmore to establish a star route rural mail service. The plan requires the Florence to Greenwood carrier to deliver mail in roadside boxes for farmers and district residents.
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Davie
Florence
Wetmore
Greenwood
Prominent Civil War figure Bart Cave visits hometown
Bart Cave late of Lone Jack Missouri arrived with wife and daughter to visit the McClures. He ran a Lone Jack hotel that served as a strategic battle site during the August 16 1862 clash between Federal forces commanded by General Emory Foster and Confederate troops led by General Ward Cockrell.
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Independence
Missouri
Lone Jack
Bart Cave
McClures
Cave
Emory Foster
Ward Cockrell
F. M. Cockrel
Mr. Cave
Mel. Foster
Capt.Foster
Fos
Lone Jack Battle Remembered At Annual Reunion
The Lone Jack observance honors Civil War bravery with both sides commemorating the great battle. Thousands gather yearly to decorate graves, hear veterans recounts, and celebrate unity beyond the conflict. A hero from Missouri may attend, linking past and present in a solemn patriotic event.
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Lone Jack
Missouri
Battle of
Notable visit noted amid health concerns for daughter
The article recalls the stirring events of forty four years ago featuring Mr. Cave visiting the city largely for his daughter’s health rather than personal pleasure.
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Mr. Cave
New Concert Band Organized Led by Rudolph Schaeffer
A new concert band is being formed after dissension in an old group. Prof Rudolph Schaeffer will direct with Lou Sartor as manager. Practices start immediately, three nights weekly, room behind Russ Sartor’s cigar store. They aim for a fair contract and street concert soon.
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Rudolph Schaeffer
Lou Sartor
Russ Sartor
Geo. Massenheimer
Bert Ellis
Harry B. Alden
Roy Hyatt
Robi. Bacus
M. Keys
Jos. McCartney
M. Longfellow
Dr. Price
Frank Sartor
Tonight and Tomorrow Advertised by The Daily Record
The Daily Record promotes announcements for entertainments church lodge or private notices under Tonight or Tomorrow. Rates are five cents per line for locals, reminding readers of forthcoming affairs to boost attendance and returns.
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the Daily Record
Sunday Excursionist Hurt at Florence
Robert Miller of Pueblo, part of the Marshal Pass excursion party, narrowly escaped death at Florence when he attempted to leap onto a moving train. He fell between coach and platform, was dragged about a hundred yards, and suffered a fractured right hip plus amputation of the little toe. Miller, a Pueblo street works employee, was taken to Bessemer hospital.
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Florence
Robert Miller
Pueblo
Marshal Pass
No. 4
Miller
Pueblo Street Works
Bessemer
Accident at Baptist Sunday School Picnic Leaves Ed wards Injured
A First Baptist Church Sunday school picnic at Cottonwood Springs ended with a young woman named Ed wards fractured collar bone after a swing accident. She received surgical treatment on returning to town as picnickers endured a heavy rain. The outing was otherwise successful.
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Edwards
First Baptist Church
Cottonwood Springs
Young Man Becomes Expert Trout Fisherman
Mrs. C Herman Graves and family returned Monday from Twin Lakes after a month there in delightful surroundings. Dr. Graves spent two weeks with them and returned two weeks ago. Young Herman became an expert trout fisherman supplying the family each day with a trout dinner.
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C. Herman Graves
Twin Lakes
Dr. Graves
Herman
Outing Party Overtaken by Rain on Return Trip
Frank McGillicuddy, Raymond Riede and Will Granger returned home Tuesday night from a three weeks camping and fishing outing at Twin Lakes. The trip was by horseback and included visits to Aspen with a short stay at Cottonwood Lake nine miles from Buena Vista. They were caught in a heavy rainstorm at Hight Mile Park.
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Frank McGillicuddy
Raymond Riede
Will Granger
Twin Lakes
Aspen
Cottonwood Lake
Buena Vista
Hight Mile Park
Campers Stranded At Twin Lakes Endure Heavy Rain
The party, unable to find shelter, were soaked through after trouble at Twin Lakes. Companions Messrs. Bobt and Frank Hennessy of Chicago had left for home several days earlier.
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Messrs
Bobt
Frank Hennessy
Chicago
Twin Lakes
Deer Dares Train Near Marshall Pass on Sunday
Excursionists returning from Marshall Pass last Sunday evening watched a deer come to the water on the riverbank opposite the train between Cotopaxi and Parkdale. The animal stood its ground despite the approaching train, seemingly fascinated by the scene. The impressive sight drew at least a hundred observers aboard the train.
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Marshall Pass
Cotopaxi
Parkdale
Royal Neighbors Surprise Party by Invading Woodmen
The Royal Neighbors were surprised when Canon City Camp Modern Woodmen members entered the lodge room Friday night. They arrived with plenty to eat and transformed the space into a banquet hall. A social hour followed and the Woodmen were praised as entertainers par excellence.
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Royal Neighbors
Canon City Camp
Miss Loave Dobson Narrowly Escapes Injury
Miss Loave Dobson and two young ladies were riding in a carriage at Royal Gorge Park last Tuesday aiming for the summit. As the seat collapsed near the precipice edge the party fell to the ground. Miss Dobson suffered a fracture to the left collar bone and shoulder, narrowly avoiding a disaster described as miraculous.
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Loave Dobson
Royal Gorge Park
Prospects For Great Gold Camp Look Better Every Day
Canon City and Cripple Creek figures report Spaulding district showing great promise for a major Colorado gold camp. Prospector C. H. Duncan cites rich ore samples, including a silver vein valued near 10 000 per ton, unearthed partly by a prairie dog. Rifle club match notes Canon City visitors scoring low in a 200 yard offhand shoot. a rematch is proposed on Canon City grounds.
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C. H. Duncan
Lon Franck
Canon City
Silver Park
Spaulding
Cripple Creeek
Duncan
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Canon City Rifle Club
M. Swain
Frank Patten
George Goode
Dr. Bodwell
Edward Bell
A. Blunt
M. F. Thomas
Thomas Blun
Lightning Strikes Lincoln Park Home. Narrow Escape
The Smith residence at 1233 Park Avenue Lincoln Park was struck by lightning on Tuesday afternoon during a storm. Inmates including Mrs Smith Miss Jessie and others were shocked. a boy Arthur Wy Smith stood on the porch. The bolt hit the middle of the house, tore through the roof and pipes, shingle fragments flew, yet damage stays under $50.
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C. C. Smith
Park Avenue
Lincoln Park
Mr. Smith
Arthur Wy. Smith
Florence richer than it thought
Florence City Council learned that 4500 dollars were misposted as outstanding warrants. Treasurer Howells said a 4500 water plant warrant from June 29 1904 was paid on issue but remained listed as unpaid. Auditing committees missed the error.
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Florence
T. M. Howells
Water Department
Last Day of Open Season for Doves</T:>
Under Colorado law the dove season ends at midnight on Wednesday August 15. No game birds may be killed until after September 1 except sage hens scarce east of the divide. grouse shooting starts after September 1. A duck season opens after September 15.
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Colorado
Local rifle team blanks Cripple Creek shooters in club contest
A local rifle squad edged Cripple Creek marksmen in a Sunday range contest at the town club. Strong marksmen and steady fire secured the win for the home team, with spectators noting precise shots and a competitive atmosphere throughout the afternoon event.
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Representativ
Not Much Doing in a Mail Order Town
The Salida Mail argues that if an entire Colorado county were populated by mail order purchasers from Chicago, stores banks newspapers hotels and churches would fail as vacancies spread. The piece asks farmers to support local towns by buying locally and staying connected to nearby communities.
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Colorado
Chicago
New Baseball Park Ready for Games at Three Rivers
A new baseball park near Three Rivers is completed and fenced with eight feet for security. Water shortages delay irrigation while bluegrass will be seeded. Richard Houle is praised for the project, with plans for the electric road completion to turn the area into a regional baseball resort.
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Sperts
Pera
Socata
Richard Houle
Florence Man in Isthman Canal Work Boost
A. G. Evans, superintendent of the Panama Canal engineering division, writes from Florence that W. H. Storm, who went to Cristobal last year, has been appointed assistant superintendent of building construction. The appointment took effect August 1 and includes a higher salary.
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A. G. Evans
Panama Canal
Florence
W. H. Storm
Cristobal
Canon Boys Swiping Growers Apples
A. L. Loehr says neighbors report town boys steal apples from growers. Children take apples from piles to sell at trains. He urges parents to supervise their kids or risk arrests if theft continues.
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Canon Boys
A. L. Loehr
Scenic Limited ride noted for Mr Rounder
A Daily Record item mentions Mr. Rounder departed on the Scenic Limited. The note implies he paid his fare and could ride the train, described as the best in the state, with pass system details involving a boy and a local locale near Canon.
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Daily Record
Rounder
Canon
South Canon
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Canon City Water Works
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Oppor
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Prairie Dog
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