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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
2
The Leader Store promotes affordable plumbing services offering long history in town and invites new customers. It highlights cider mills in various sizes, heavy hardware, granite ware, door locks, builders hardware, groceries, and pure foods with emphasis on low prices and value.
The Normal Institute of the district saw higher enrollment and interest. A reception hosted by county superintendent Lula White Granger opened the week, with talks by Cachon of Trinidad and Dr. Bell of the state university. Lake Minnequa outings and a rush to catch the 5 o clock train marked the close. Canon City will host next summer's session.
South Canon and Lincoln Park Schools set fall term to begin Tuesday September 5. Superintendent will be at the high school Friday September 1 to meet new entrants. Saturday September 2 a session for prospective high school entrants and interested friends. Monday September 4 teacher meetings at 9 a.m. grade teachers and 2 p.m. high school teachers. The board invites Fremont county pupils who finished local work to consider South Canon high school. By order of the board of education J. L. Heaton secretary.
The notice states the school opens Tuesday September 5 1905. The superintendent will be in the High school office Friday September 1 from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4 30 to enroll first time pupils. He will also be in on Saturday September 2 from 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 4 30 to assist high school entrants with course arrangements. Faculty meeting is 9 am Monday September 4 and grade teachers meet at 2 pm Monday September 4. Board of Education.
On August 17 and 18 the regular county teachers examination will be held in Canon City court room starting 8:30 am. The Colorado bar entrance exam will be held with the teachers examination. Ipa T. Warre is Fremont County Superintendent of Schools. W F Howes at Lincoln Park owns a White Minorca pullet with only one wing and its health remains fine. Eastman Kodak grants W Babberger full agency for its goods including Rochester Optical Blair Camera and Eastman Non curling Films.
A promotional notice advertises the New York Tribune Farmer agricultural weekly and the weekly Recorp available to any address for one year at $1.55. It notes many ladies order engraved cards through the Recorp.
A twelve person Canon City party led by Mr. and Mrs. Lige Hammond picnicked atop Black Mountain last week. The women reportedly became the first females on the summit, while George Hammond and Harry Hussong are credited as the youngest climbers. The 11,682 foot peak offers broad views of South Park Hartzel Hot Springs Fairplay hay ranches Pike's Peak and the Arkansas valley with Canon City Florence and Pueblo visible.
Dan Dawson leaves the local Wells Fargo office for La Junta to become cashier there, a higher paying position. The Wells Fargo staff under Mr Dickinson sees frequent promotions as trainees move up, with other former assistants like Harold Frazer and Wallace Burkhart advancing to messenger roles in larger markets. Cleo Combs succeeds Dawson locally and may be promoted after a year under Dickinson. The Colorado Chieftain and Tas Record offer one year subscriptions for $1.50.
Boys fishing in the big ditch captured a twelve inch amphibian resembling a catfish but with four legs and a dorsal fin. It walked on land and climbed fences, prompting Seely's drug store to display it jarred for public viewing. Experts identified it as a nocturus maculatus, a rare salamander in Colorado. The tale notes local fascination and includes a testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure.
The Fremont Building and Loan Association states no connection with Canon Savings Bank and owes nothing to it. Former treasurer W H McClure resigned months ago and funds have not been kept in that bank since.
South Canon village council approved macadamising Riverside Avenue and using prison labor from the county penitentiary for the roadway. Work starts at the upper end and moves east as funds and materials permit, reflecting local initiative for permanent streets.
Rev. D Burt Smith who has pastored Trinity Lutheran for a year and a half will resign to join a larger church near Harrisburg Pennsylvania. His departure is mourned by parishioners and local social circles. his wife is well regarded. The Globe Democrat and Tae Recon subscriptions are mentioned for Canon readers.
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