Jokes Backfire as Hardenberg Fights Devil Impostor
Foreman John Hardenberg, with Colorado Electric Power Company, volunteers to fight a basement fire at Abright's store in Canon City. He misreads a life size paper mache Mephistopheles statue at the elevator shaft and lunges, only to discover the demon is a prank by colleagues, sparking laughter and town chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hardenberg
Johnny Hardenberg
Homer
Mr. Hardenberg
Colorado Electric Power Company
Hardenberg
Canon City Fire Department
Abright
Main Street
Hadenberg
Mephistopheles
Nick
Mr. Abright
New York
Mr Hardenberg
Wheel Theft Case Lands Man in County Jail
Jim Bryant, a colored man, is jailed on a felony charge after he allegedly stole a bicycle from Joe Bentley last Friday night. He broke a hallway lock to take the wheel, rode to Florence, sought repairs at a local shop, and misattributed the bike to Cooper Electric Company before Florence police uncovered the truth. Bryant is held on $250 bond awaiting district court with transfer to the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bryant
Joe Bentley
Bryant
Bentley
Weaver & Bond
Florence
Cooper Electric Company
Cooper
Florence Calaboose
Furniss
Simon
District Court
Burdette to Lecture Circuit Picked for Fall
Secretary C W Thomas of the Y M C A informed Robert J Burdette he is one of the fall winter lecture course attractions. Burdette replied from Cala Aug 22 1908 to confirm Canon City on October 5 and promised printing in September with a folder on the lecture’s humor and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Burdette
Canon City
C. W. Thomas
Rasapoena
Cala
Ronret J. Burperre
Farewell Reception For Rev. Harry N. Wilson
A farewell reception honoring Rev. Harry N. Wilson and his wife will be held tonight at the parlors of the First Presbyterian church. Members of the church and congregation and friends are invited to attend. A short program of entertainment will precede the reception, starting promptly at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N. Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Races Bring Reduced Rail Fares From Wide Area
T M Harding met Denver railroad officials to secure a one fare round trip for the Canon Cuy Driving Association races on the 9th 10th and 11th of next month. The offer covers travelers from Colorado Springs Trinidad Lamar Buena Vista and intervening stations and is hailed as liberal and likely to draw crowds.
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T. M. Harding
Denver
Canon Cuy Driving Association
Comprehensive Fremont County School Report Reveals 1907 08 Data
Superintendent Colgate’s report to Mrs Grenfell details Fremont County public schools for year ending June 30 1908 with 4556 pupils 2335 girls 2221 boys 343 high school students 28 diplomas 120 eighth grade graduates 3012 average daily attendance 122 teachers 69 289 dollars paid in salaries 71 dollars average monthly wage 83 75 for men 58 25 for women 33 districts 5333 school aged 6 21 2688 girls 2665 boys 2427 ages 8 11 54 school houses 24 frame 18 brick or stone 12 sod adobe or log 5 05 dollars monthly cost per pupil 7 04 dollars based on attendance one blind pupil three deaf mates 1605 library volumes Fremont County schools continue to expand resources and infrastructure.
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George E. Colgate
Helen N. Grenfell
Fremont County
Colorado
Colgate
Fremont
Wreck Halves D. and R. G. Freight Cars Near Howard
A freight wreck on the D. and R. G. near Howard damaged four refrigerator cars with about 6000 crates of grapes peaches and other fruit. About 350 crates were destroyed and mails were halted until the track reopened. Two derailed cars were repaired and sent on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
California
New York City
Denver
Midland Line
Buena Vista
Rainy East Coast Climate Impacts Agriculture
S H Atwater returns from Albany where his family remains for extended stay due to his business and pleasure trip. He notes a cool summer with excessive rainfall across New York and New England, causing crops to suffer. Hay rots in fields and wheat and grains suffer from moisture, illustrating climate extremes east of the Alleghenies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Atwater
Albany
New York
Mr. Atwater
Empire State Capital
Atlantic
New England
Atwater
Alleghany Mountains
Drought Then Floods Hit New York Region Uproar
The article notes a drouth extending from New York northwest to the Canadian frontier followed by unusual rainfall. Flooding damages valuable agricultural land along river courses. Two months of nearly constant precipitation cooled conditions along the coast, keeping Hudson steamboats less patronized as people stayed home.
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Drouth
New York
Atwater
Hudson River
New York City
Albany
Contest Of The States Vote In Canon City
The Record runs a light hearted contest asking readers to vote which state Illinois Missouri Kansas or Iowa has contributed the most people to Canon City. Ballots appear in the issue or can be requested at the office and voting will close soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Canon City
Commonwealth
Union
Chaplain Wheeler Named Denver Pastor and Pueblo District Elder
Rev. T. S. Wheeler formerly chaplain at the state penitentiary has been appointed pastor of Morrison Memorial church in Denver and presiding elder of Pueblo district by the Colorado Southern Methodist bishop. Locals express regard for his work and sorrow at his departure to serve anew. Canon City friends extend congratulations and note Denver gains. South Canon public schools set to open next Monday under Prof. H. E. Smith. other county schools defer to September 5.
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T. S. Wheeler
State Penitentiary
Morrison Memorial Church
Denver
Pueblo
Southern Methodist Church of Colorado
Wheeler
Canon City
South Canon
H. EB. Smith
Canon City Crossings Death Trap Called Out For Enforcement
In January 1903 Canon City officials required railroads to install gates and a watchman at Ninth street crossing. The ordinance gave sixty days to comply with fines for each day past deadline. Seven months later no action has been taken, prompting calls for enforcement to protect life for Canon City South Canon and Lincoln Park residents and motorists. writer W. B. Kowzann notes the danger to women and children and urges city officials to act or risk blaming authorities for future accidents.
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Tae
Canon City
Ninth Street
South Canon
Lincoln Park
Providence
Canon
W. B. Kowzann
Runaway horse injures two near Lincoln Park and D R G station
A runaway horse on South Ninth Street near the Denver and Rio Grande station causes a woman to suffer a compound fracture of the right leg and other injuries while a man sustains a sprained ankle as he is thrown from the wagon. Both were treated at the scene and later taken to a hospital for care.
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South Ninth Street
Frank Chencharik
Paul Murdock
Lincoln Park
Canon City
Ninth Street
Chencharik
Carrier
W. T. Little
Banit Ct
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D. & R. Rees
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