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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
4
The RECORD urges Republicans to unite in selecting clean, capable nominees this fall to win statewide and county offices. It stresses avoiding personal motives, focusing on fitness and vote-getting ability, and pledges full support for any Republican nominee, friend or foe, to secure all offices in Colorado and Fremont county.
Nevada Senator Stewart, a free silver pioneer, declares support for McKinley Roosevelt. He cites the Spanish American War policy and Bryan’s role, opposing the Democratic Populist push to abandon new possessions. Also notes Milsom as likely Republican Secretary of State nominee and dates for state conventions. obituary of Judge William B. Felker.
In Canon City the newspaper reports repeated vandalism of United States mailboxes with mud rocks and even lit matches causing burn damage to letters. Post office inspectors investigate. penalties include up to three years in prison and a $1000 fine. Parents may be charged if they allow wrongdoing by their children. The piece also notes upcoming Farm ers Congress visitors, a proposed Republican Club, and local civic items including band concert programs and street improvements.
Anns Blood Marvin, wife of Fred F. Marvin, about two years old? No, aged around 52, born Townsend Massachusetts May 11 1848, died in Punis Carion City Colorado August 19 1900 after a cancer illness. Funeral held at 815 Greenwood Avenue Monday by Rev H N Wilson of First Presbyterian Church. Survived by husband invalid daughter Bertha sister Mrs F E Maurer.
Fred F Marvin and Bertha Marvin announce a late September C E convention rally with speakers from Denver and lively music. Work begins at five am on electric light poles for the C C Conkle franchise, with night lighting along the St. Cloud hotel area. The Victor Daily Record reports a year of growth, rebuilding after August 21, 1899.
The Trinity Lutheran congregation celebrates a returning pastor and hopeful growth, with services praised last Sunday and music led by Mrs. C. C. Murray. Wheat outlook for the San Luis valley near two million bushels, three times last year, while Monte Vista tributary areas expect record grain output. Local news notes visits, real estate moves, and regional happenings across Carson City, with brief mentions of injuries, deaths, and upcoming civic events.
The Central Committee of the Republican Party for Colorado's Second Congressional District announces a convention to nominate a candidate for Congress. It will be held in Cripple Creek on September 10, 1900 at 2 p.m. Delegates from Fremont County and other counties are notified to attend and file contest claims with the chair by the specified date.
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