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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
4
Advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and urinary issues. It claims relief from difficult urination and nocturnal urges, noting sample bottle and book available by mail from H Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Canon City Lodge No. 610 Elks held a lodge of sorrow honoring sixteen departed members including Dr. Thomas H. Craven Ferdinand Stockder and J Herbert Renshaw. A large crowd attended a program of music prayers and eulogies with solos and remarks by brothers and local clergy.
Closing ceremonies at Canon City Lodge 610 B P O E feature quartette and vocal solo selections. The deceased roster lists Levi Ward to J. Herbert Renshaw with dates from 1903 to 1908.
The Mount Moriah lodge No. 15 A F and A M held its annual election and installation Saturday night naming John Shaw Jr W M Geo H Sake S W Henry Gruene J W J H Peabody treasurer H M Mingay secretary L D Dawson SS D William McK Boyce JD Co W Van Patten S S A L Balleu JS Rev J T Thomas Chaplain L S Bailey Maj J T Little Tyler, with J H Peabody and W T Bridwell officiating as installing officers.
The Hawley and Son undertaking firm announces a new hearse placed at its Acme block location 724 Main Street. The vehicle features a silver gray color, modern styling, and is praised for its quality and alignment with contemporary funeral trends to serve patrons.
Lafe Combs left for Seattle, Wash., after receiving a telegraphic message Saturday that his father, J. W. Combs, was critically ill at his home there. Combs Sr. has lived in Seattle for years, previously residing in Iowa, and has long battled cancer, with his condition believed to reflect that disease’s ravages.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo N Y says he cured a bad cold sore with Bucklen's Amica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and every trace of the sore disappeared. Heals all sores and sold under guarantee at Seely drug store for 25 cents.
The remains of Adda Berninger were laid out at 724 Main Street chapel at 2:30 p.m. Rev. H M Jamieson led the United Presbyterian service. The 37 year old died Thursday in Forest Avenue after pulmonary tuberculosis. A brother, Frank Berninger, will transport the body to Ramona South Dakota for burial, leaving at noon Sunday. Parents and relatives reside in Ramona.
William Lewellyn, 24, was arrested at his home by Deputy Game Warden Givens of Florence. He pleaded guilty to killing two deer out of season, one fatally and another severely wounded, a claim of necessity dismissed as fabrication. He was fined 120 dollars and committed to jail at five dollars daily until paid. the deer carcasses were sold in local meat markets.
During a Denver visit, C A Biggs traded his seven passenger Thomas for a new forty horsepower Colburn touring car built in Denver. The five seat machine excelled in a Denver to Greeley 120 mile economy race with a fuel use of about sixteen quarts, or one gallon per thirty miles. Harrod Brinker’s Colburn trip from Denver to Colorado Springs covered seventy three miles in one hour and fifty four minutes.
A public meeting at McKinley school on Lincoln Park discussed the proposed Kansas Colorado electric line through the suburb. Attendees favored the project, offering to help secure rights of way at no cost and support construction, with an executive committee to be appointed.
The Wednesday Musical club met at Mrs. McClintock’s home. After business, they performed Handel’s Dead March from Saul and Overture from Messiah, Elijah aria and Come Unto Me, with Miss Nellie Felter playing two violin numbers. Felter is a Colorado Springs Musical club member.
Canon City resident L. A. Schamp reports kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Hunter Palmer's drug store. He says several doses produced noticeable improvement and praises the medication highly. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. distributes. Remember the name Doan's.
Greenwood Post No. 10 Grand Army of the Republic elected officers Thursday night led by Commander Philip Hayes and Senior Vice Commander Nathan Ward. Junior Vice Commander G. M. Gillette and other posts filled by A. C. Raper P P Stinewandel C T Helm D G Scott M R Geraghty. Delegates to department encampment at Trinidad next summer include Z T Earnhardt Nathan Ward and M R Geraghty with alternates listed.
Advert says Vinol cures chronic coughs colds and bronchitis after other remedies fail. Customer testimonials from A H Wilde of Minneapolis and McDonald of St Paul claim complete relief after using Vinol. The product combines cod liver oil and iron as a palatable strength builder for all ages and illnesses. Seely Drug Co.
George Robertson Courtney and J. K. Humphrey are named. The installation of the officers elect will be held with Greenwood Relief Corps U S Grant Circle Ladies of the G A R and Rockafellow Camp Sons of Veterans in January at an allied service.
A Canon City excursion to Pueblo for Ben Hur at the Grand Opera House drew about two hundred passengers from Canon City Florence and other stations. The Ben Hur presentation was masterly and fulfilled patrons high expectations.
Harmony Rebekah Lodge No 96 names Clem DeVivier noble grand Jessie Bennett vice grand Belle Durant recording secretary Estella Lonnacker financial secretary Julia Harris treasurer at Thursday meeting Installation planned for first regular meeting next month.
Couer de Leon Lodge No. 48 Knights of Pythias held its annual officer election on Thursday night. Newly chosen officers include Chancellor Commander Safe Combs Vice Chancellor O W Rowe Prelate P W Thoreau Master of Work J O Stearns Keeper of Records and Seals Harry W Combs Master of Finance L B Bailey Master of Exchequerer John W Emmerson Master at Arms Leslie Stevenson Inner Guard Henry Allison Outer Guard W J Howell Trustee for three years A H White.
Oyster supper for twenty eight at Main street social time praised. Ladies association met at Mrs Jessie Knowels to work and share refreshments. Mr O Brien lost horse between 10th street and Orchard. Will Taylor reports ground frozen hindering reservoir work. Washington School to close for repairs under Board of Education plan. A class at the High school to finish work. promotions delayed one week. Washington building to host spring classes. new site to replace old fire from December 13 to 14 open date uncertain.
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