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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
2
The Denver and Rio Grande plans a moonlit trip from Canon City through the Royal Gorge and back next Thursday night. Moonlight reveals new beauty and majesty, offering a memorable view that surpasses daylight sighting, promising a grand social and natural spectacle.
Firefighters were called Sunday afternoon to a coal shed at the corner of Seventh and River streets. The blaze, caused by hot ashes, was extinguished with chemicals and water service was not used. Ownership is listed as W. B. Robertson.
This morning in Judge Cooper's court H. M. Wilson Jans Noble F. H. Bryant and Ed Johnston were sentenced to 30 days in jail for assaulting Charles Snyder town marshal of Williamsburg. The men were wandering through when they ran amuck at Williamsburg.
A report notes that a forced stay is treated as a travel incident, with no signs of discomfort or resistance to confinement. The account emphasizes the restraint placed on the individual during temporary detention.
Local readers discuss a Ladies Home Journal sketch about a stranger’s church experiences. Residents urge pastors and members to improve hospitality and extend cordial welcomes to all attendees. The piece also notes concerns about making visitors feel at home during services.
Passengers on Denver and Rio Grande train No 9 witnessed a jailbreak attempt when a prisoner being moved to the penitentiary jumped from a moving train near Swallows. Deputy sheriff recaptured him after the engine was stopped and the manatailed by ropes. He is A M Davis held for burglary and larceny rifle. Nearby bear sightings described by Mr Chapson with uncertainty over species.
W A Chapson of Cooper Mountain ranch sighted a big bear while range riding in search of cattle. He fired twice aiming at brain as the animal moved away through scrub pines, but did not strike a lethal wound.
H S McNulty linked to prior smelter funds theft and flight. Arrained before Justice Logan, he waived examination and was bound over to court in 800 dollars. Information filed by Joseph Anderson of G R Tanner & Co, who suffered the loss.
Colorado hunters flocked into the fields as the dove season opened on Thursday and runs until September 5. Arkansas valley reports plenty of birds in favored spots and local sportsmen from Canon City were out early for their first bag of the season.
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