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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
3
A garbled collection of reader opinions and notices from Canon City discusses political views, local business prospects, travel sales, and school openings. It includes remarks by several individuals, references to the Royal Gorge area, and announcements about the upcoming City Schools start date and high school activities.
Mr Girles Cullen Smith of Chicago will address a Men's Meeting Friday week at 7 45 PM in the Presbyterian church under the Young Men's Christian Association auspices. He is described as a strong speaker and singer. Tickets are $1.50 with five installments.
A district court decision refused a decree for water from Four Mile Creek to the Water Company after a heated contest. The ruling noted sufficient water supply elsewhere and avoided testimony, citing potential infringement and substantial costs exceeding $150,000. Local officials praised the outcome as protecting city business interests and economy.
Various notices note residents visiting relatives in town, new marriage licenses issued to several couples, and travel reports. Residents include Lulu Corpening visiting Mrs A L Taylor, and a group from Gunnison planning a fishing trip while G R C Dy and party return from a northwest camp trip, detailing a wagon journey across Rio Blanco and Routt counties covering eight hundred to a thousand miles.
Colorado officials announce the regular county examination for teachers certificates will be held in Canon City on August 20 and 21. The morning session begins at 9 30 oclock. The same location hosts the academic department Colorado Bar examination as part of the same program. George E. Congata, County Superintendent, Premont County, Colo.
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