James Kilpatrick Killed by a Train in Colorado
James Kilpatrick a Civil War veteran was struck by a D R G work train on a cattleguard near Fruitmere while returning from Capt Rockafellow's ranch. He died three hours later from internal hemorrhage. He leaves a wife a daughter in Colorado and two daughters in Monte Vista and Glenwood Springs. Funeral held at Lakeside cemetery.
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James Kilpatrick
Fruitmere
Mr. Kilpatrick
Chris. Delfs
Raynolds Avenue
Capt. Rockafellow
Kilpatrick
Missouri
Colorado
Greenwood Post
Monte Vista
Florence Kilpatrick
Glenwood Springs
Lakeside Cemetery
Library Decor Trends Include French Windows in Homes
A modern library shifts from gloom to cheer with French windows and bright silk curtains. Red and green wall tapestries and tapestry paper set a vivid color scheme, while carved oak furniture, a Venetian copper hooded fireplace, and red shaded lamps create a warm glow. The Palace fountain draws crowds for soda drinks.
Partridges In Captivity At Clark University
Dr. Clifton F. Hodge of Clark University Worcester Massachusetts reports success in domesticating the ruffed grouse. A second generation hatched two weeks ago shows birds that act and appear like wild birds, with one male befriending the keeper. The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association funded the effort to enlarge enclosures and pursue eventual release in state covers and city parks.
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Hodge
Massachusetts
Clifton F. Hodge
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Boston Transcript
Dr. Hodge
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Canon City to Host Big Fruit Day at Annual Fair
Canon City plans its annual fair for September 20 to 22 with a strong racing program relay races and cowboy bucking contests. Fruit day is set for Thursday the 21st when thousands of pounds of fruit will be given away free.
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Canon City
Cost of Living Rising Since 1890s Across Goods
A Washington dispatch notes a bulletin by the bureau of labor showing steady price increases from 1890 to 1904. Beef, corn, wheat and many farm products rose, with 1904 wholesale food up about 26 percent on average. Clothing and fuel costs also climbed, reflecting a broad trend in living expenses. A separate item reports a Tobermory bay treasure hunt on a strange craft with artifacts from an Admiral of Florence era ship.
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Bureau of Labor
Washington
New York World
New York State
Tobermory Bay
London Globe
Florence
Ripanichrad
Cata
Harvard Relic Recovered and Chicago Fuel Trust Endowed
Harvard recovers the Louisburg cross once taken in 1745 during the French war and given to Harvard after Boston possession. Chicago's John W. Parmelee leaves a 400000 fund to heat the poor, with trust plans to distribute fuel yearly to needy residents. The will dates to 1902 with Merchants' Loan and Trust as executor. The article also recalls Auld Licht church customs and stern elders in Somber Christianity.
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Harvard
Boston
New York Times
Dean Hurlbut
Massachusetts
Louisburg
John W. Parmelee
Chicago
Chicago Record-Herald
Parmelee
Parmeles
Frank Parmelee
Charlies Parmelee
Kenilworth
Testator
Fortuna
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Company
Frank H. McCulloch
Edwin Ross
Mary K. M. Condon
Chalmers Quips About Heaven North Side Having Heaven
The article notes Dr. Chalmers departing a somber service with a sharp remark about heaven. His parting sentence suggests that if the congregation reaches heaven they will reside on its north side. The tone is ironic and observational.
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Chalmers
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Utz & Dunn’s
A. H. Davis
Pioneer Shoe Store
Se Rendes
Main Street
Denver & Rio Grande Road
E. W. Grove
Tabernacle
M. E. Church
Wade
Frances Hughes Wade
Stevens College
Columbia
Sion
The
Colorado Electric
Canon
North Fifth
Cost OF
Biggs
Sra
Hamburg
Torchon
Prormate
Turkey
Me. Baker
New York
Duart Castle
Dr. Chalmers
Chappin
Elmore
Lincoln Park
James Turnbull
Pata
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