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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
4
The Pueblo and Cripple Creek regions show reform waves with gambling houses closing or slated to close. Ex Governor Waite is remembered for honesty and principles. Canon City urged better sidewalks and a push for a strong local football program after Thanksgiving.
The president’s message highlights irrigation as key to western prosperity. He argues reclamation will enrich the nation, boost industrial demand, and expand home markets while preventing western agricultural competition with the east.
The Record invites boys and girls in its community to submit lists on how to spend five dollars for Christmas presents. Prizes include a Brownie Kodak from The City Book Store, a year’s subscription to Toledo Blake for five runners up, cuff buttons for the best boy’s list from C C Patton, and a brooch for the best girl’s list from his store.
The article notes storms and blizzards across the nation while Carson City enjoys a mild spell with no snow. It highlights twenty two inches in Virginia and warm days allowing fruit and flowers to remain in open fields, praising local climate as among the best.
The regular meeting last Monday approved a $70 monthly sprinkling bid from W F Moody. Ordinance No 223 on nuisances was adopted. The Robinson street railway franchise ordered published. Sewer committee set rates for staff: engineers 150.00 monthly, instrument men 3 50 daily, inspectors 250.00 daily, helpers 2 00 daily. Officer reports read and filed. bills approved.
The Cafion City post office urges early mailing for Christmas packages and money orders. Key advice covers proper wrapping in wooden boxes, registering valuable items, weighing and stamping, prepaid postage, and avoiding seal or string issues to prevent delays.
This evening a reception for railroad men will be held at the Y M C A rooms. Mr Charles H Que reau, Denver superintendent of machinery, will address the men followed by a short musical program and refreshments. Woodford Co offers teas and coffees at reasonable prices.
Elks attended divine worship at First Presbyterian as the new church nears completion. Wainscoting and interior work are largely finished with dedication hoped for early next year. Revival services at the Christian church draw large crowds led by evangelist Mr. Walters. A lecture at First Methodist by Rev. I. B. Wickersham titled Chickens Come Home to Roost drew praise and funds for Epworth League. Plans grow to host Rev. Eugene Snook of Silver Cliff before his Manila mission. he sails from San Francisco on the 19th. Free coffee served Saturday at Coolbaugh's. L. W. Wickersham, guest of Dr. J. W. Cannon, visited this week.
Cripple Creek Mayor Crane County Treasurer J McNeill J W Murphy T T Murphy and Joseph Winchester visited Carson City Tuesday and Wednesday staying at the Strathmore. The Crane party sought oil land opportunities while Murphy of the National Hotel Cripple Creek noted as Milwaukee native enjoys Cafion City during the trip.
The past week saw several marriage licenses issued including Barney Toney and Miss Della Phillips, R S Smith and Miss Cora Jeffney, and J J Singleton and Rosa Runner.
The court adjourned last Monday to December 16 to resume cases. The school district's condemnation suit against Mary V. Macon for the high school site ended with a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of 2,000.
The County court docket lists lawsuits including Eisen versus Condict with attachment, Buechtel versus Anter over venue change, Runkle against Sharp for 327 dollars, Sullivan against Garrent Mining with attachment and garnishment and dismissal, Maupin versus Lynn with attachment and settlement, Horton versus Colorado Springs and Florence Coal and Oil Co.
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Lodge notes report 2722016 fraternal members in US and Canada. Eastern Star Chapter will elect officers Friday December 6 with visitors invited. Odd Fellows in the city elected A L Earl as N G O B Meskimum as V G P M Linneer as Secretary D J Houston as Financial Secretary H M Mingay as Treasurer. State officers ballot was cast but results will be known later.
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