TWO WAGON LOADS OF BOOTY FOUND IN SHAW PARK
Sheriff and marshal uncover extensive stolen goods in Shaw Park six to eight miles north of town. Seventeen charges of theft filed against Welby Childs and R J B Jackson. authorities expect more as evidence grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welby Childs
R. J. B. Jackson
Esser
Marshal Houston
Shaw Park
Mt. St. Scholastica Academy
Harding Brothers
J. H. Harrison
M. E. Church
A. H. Schiell
North Third Street
Bayline
Interurban Electric Railway Company
South Canon
East Main Street
Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad
Center Street
B. F
Childs
Jackson
Ali Baba
Red Childs
Orchard Avenue
Fruitmere
Denver
Real estate deal stirs Canon City growth plans
Col D K B Sellers, new to Canon City from Albuquerque, admits partial truth to a rumor that Raynolds estate lands near Canon City will transfer to Canon Realty Company in a deal valued over 100000 dollars. He plans to move here with his family, aiming for local residence and impact on area growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col.d. K. B. Sellers
Albuquerque
New Mexico
F. A. Raynolds
Canon City
Canon Realty Company
Col. Sellers
Raynolds
City Directory for 1906 Shows Population Growth
The 1906 Canon City City Directory is out and bound in good shape. It is larger than prior editions and includes names and addresses of adults across Canon City and suburbs. It lists wives, occupations, churches, lodges, and city county information with a street and building directory. It contains 3 646 names and was produced by The Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Canon City
East Canon
South Canon
Lincoln Park
Orchard Park
Park Center
Harrison to Erect Large Brick Block on Main Street
J H Harrison awards a contract to A C Jensen to build five brick storefronts on Main Street between Sixth and Seventh, costing about 12 000 to 14 000 dollars. The one and a half story design may later support a two story block and lodging use. ground preparation to start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Harrison
Main Street
A. C. Jensen
Sing Lee
St. Cloud Hotel
Harrison
Harison
Canon City Directory Price Promotes Local Pride
The article compares population estimates using city directories, noting 3,488 names in this year’s Canon City directory versus 3,006 last year. It estimates population at 8,720 using two and a half times the names, and 7,515 for last year, a gain of 1,205. Local publishers offer the directory for $2.50, with extra copies available at The Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Councilmen in Justice Court Case Opens
The case against Aldermen A. B. Okey J. N. Wright G. W. Orme R. B. Thompson S. S. Worrell and others for alleged malicious destruction of property during the raid on Joe Walton's whiskey joint at 610 Main Street was called for trial before Justice E. M. Bradbury. The hearing drew a large crowd and proceedings continue as The Record formats conclude. The prosecution is by District Attorney water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okey
J. N. Wright
G. W. Orme
R. B. Thompson
S. S. Worrell
al. Morrison
Charles W. van Patten
L. W. Eichhorn
A. L. Taylor
Joe Walton
Main Street
E. M. Bradbury
District Attorney Water
New York
London
McCarthy
Local residents visit friends and kin across towns
Mrs. Clara E. Cameron visits Denver with friends. Mrs. Willard John of Nevada Iowa stays with F. W. Shultis. I. G. Farney of Ellsworth county visits J. W. Dunlap. W. J. Grugan of Hebron Nebraska visits Mrs. Grugan’s parents on Lincoln Park. Miss Effie Twinam and cousin visit Lincoln Park. Mrs. Marsh leaves Four Mile to join her husband in Wasenburg then south for winter. Moyle promotes a street carriage for pool trips. Mrs. John Weed visits Montrose with granddaughter. John Kellogg of Baker & Biggs travels to Illinois. Paul and Mrs. Dunn welcome a son at Four Mile. Katherine Bell goes to Benna Vista for baby’s health. City Attorney A. L. Taylor returns from Salt Lake City. Ada Ross leaves for Montrose to teach. Prof. L. E. Eichhorn returns from Cottonwood Lake trip with fifty trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara E. Cameron
Denver
Willard John
Nevada
Iowa
F. W. Shultis
I. G. Farney
Ellsworth County
J. W. Dunlap
W. J. Grugan
Hebron
Nebraska
Lincoln Park
Effie Twinam
Margaret Twinam
Crawfordsville
H. T. Marsh
Wasenburg
M. Moyle
John Weed
Montrose
John Kellogg
Baker & Biggs
Illinois
Paul Dunn
South Twelfth Street
Dunn
Katherine Bell
Benna Vista
A. L. Taylor
Salt Lake City
Taylor
Outing joys and community notes in Canon City
The district reports fishing trips and social events as Canon City residents enjoy outings with Mrs Eichhorn taking early fish and her husband leading in total catches. Neighborly visits include Miss Fannie Bourst visiting Miss Jean Whipple and the Thursday Card Club gathering in Whipple’s honor. Prof G W Oles plans a northern Colorado concert tour while Rev Worley fills pulpits during Pastor Chaffee’s absence. Continuous updates cover milliner Mrs. A L Conaway, real estate partner Hollingsworth remarks, Hon R J Schweigert moving to Canon City, Mt St Scholastica academy improvements, Mrs J W Cannon’s Pacific coast trip, and local civic and court news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Worley
Orchard Park
M. E
Chaffee
Greeley
Ethel Gibson
Greenwood Avenue
Prof. Shaeffer
Charlie Shaeffer
Almont
Emory Lindenberger
Henry Ormsby
Jennie L. Lindenberger
A. L. Conaway
Denver
Ruby
Pacific Coast
San Diego
la Jolla
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Messrs
Ben F
French Taylor
Taylor
East Rivers
Gunnison
Canon City
the Fair Association
Dan Hall
Felter
R. J. B. Jackson
Welby Childs
Artesian Water Piped to Reynolds Heights Residents
Canon City owners announce a contract to pipe artesian water from a vein near Hogback to Reynolds Heights, offering free access to all residents. The flow is about 30 barrels per hour and may increase. doctors call the water pure. Jeffries Maiden Blush and Wealthy apples from Canon City will be shipped to Texas, with winter freight at 29 cents per box by carload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Canon Realty Co
Col. D. K. B. Sellers
S. A. van Buskirk
Hogback
Raynolds Heights
van Buskirk
Open Registration Events At South Ganon And Lincoln Park
The Board of Education of School District No 8 announces registration and meeting times at the high school building. On September 1 the superintendent will register first time entrants from 9 to 12 a m and 1 to 4 p m. September 3 at 10 a m grade teachers meet, and at 2 pm high school teachers meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wealthy apples shipped to Houston from Colorado orchards
Fremont County Fruit Growers Association sent two carloads of Wealthy apples to Houston and other Texas points last week and will ship two more. Canon City district horticulturists report growing demand for summer varieties in Texas, with Houston showing a preference over prior Arkansas-dominated markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County Fruit Growers’ Association
Houston
Texas
Canon City
Colorado
Arkansas
Orchard Park social notes and health update
Sunday gatherings included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shapp with Del Manzer family. Mrs. William Colbert visits from Franktown, Colorado. Mrs. Alva Wallace of Park Center and Mrs. Bert Steele of Pueblo visited Mrs. H. L. Adams. Adams recovering from injuries, out of work for now. A neighbor home improvement is hoped, details unclear. Mrs. Adams learned of her mother's death via note from Attorney L. M. Harned of Pawhuska Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Shapp
del Manzer
William Colbert
Franktown
Colorado
Alva Wallace
Park Center
Bert Steele
Pueblo
H. L. Adams
Bradburys, Dobson, and Whitmore Among North Platte News
E M Bradbury returns from Almont after weeks of fishing. Mrs Bradbury and daughter plan to return to Canon with Bradbury family soon from Beatrice Nebraska. Miss Leave Dobson departs for Fort Lupton Colorado to teach for the year and has largely recovered from injuries at the Royal Gorge. Dr J W Cannon once taught at Fort Lupton in 1876. Mrs C H Whitmore travels to Colorado Springs for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Bradbury
Almont
Jekyll and Hyde Show To Dazzle Canon Theatre Goers
Theodore Lorch, a gifted young Russian actor, portrays both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in a one man stage drama at the New Curtis, delivering rapid seamless shifts between dual roles. The production draws praise for Lorch’s transformation and the compact supporting cast, with the audience kept in suspense as the fateful conflict unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyds
Pera House
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Jekyll and Hyde
Theodore Lorch
Rocky Mountain News
Lorch
Hyde
Jekyll
Mr. Lore
Curtis
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Santa Fe Railroad Company
Basil Childs
Canon Pioneer
Fourth
Ninth Streets
Jensen
Justice’s Court
Reynolds Heights
The
Fort Worth
Waco
Jeffries
Maiden Blush
Wealthy
Texas Common Points
Texas Points
Colorado & Southern Railroad Company
South Ganon and
Orchard Park News
Canon Theatre
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