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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
The original play A Wise Woman headed by Marie la Mour will be staged at the Carton City opera house on an early day with plans announced for the performance.
At a recent county meeting commissioners approved a plan to build a combined iron and Oregon fir bridge across the Arkansas river about 30 miles west of town. Bids for construction have been requested. The bridge will span 80 feet with approaches, similar in length to the Beaver Creek bridge which cost 850 dollars.
Due to crowding a new overflow room will start at the winter term after holidays. Miss Laura Humphrey and Miss Mabel Ashton compete for the overflow space and the vacancy left by Miss Wilson. Both teachers are highly regarded and suitable for either post.
The writer argues against relocating the public library from Main Street to Macon Avenue. He contends the move would inconvenience busy businesspeople, deter Saturday night shoppers, and push working men toward saloons, urging the library stay on Main Street even if relocated upstairs.
Review highlights a dramatic four act melodrama where a prince’s love for a serf girl clashes with caste law and a political conspiracy. A pivotal second act moment shows a foe killed by a borrowed overcoat, keeping audiences on edge with tragedy and sustained comic relief. Harding Hardware advertises Haviland china and sideboard plates.
With no major fire in Carion City for over a month the report stresses caution against leaving rubbish and combustibles in alleys. A gentleman notes visible debris in alleys and urges street police attention.
Fragmentary lines describe Bethel’s offering cold weather supplies and underwear, plus Harding Hardware advertising lamps and crockery. A stray hint mentions fruit cake and a Rocky storefront. The readable text is sparse and lists generic shop items without coherent story.
A state lodge meeting lists officers elected at the Masonic Temple including W M Dr W T Little and treasurer H L Price with several appointments. Knights of Pythias Cour de Leon and Cajon City Chapter RA M also announce officers elected and preparations for initiation. Additional notes cover WA camp 739 appointments, and a local bakery advertises fruit cake.
Solsmith Russell and Mr. Summerfield headline an early opera attraction. Summerfield returns in the star role, with remarks that her performance closely mirrors Mr. Russell. He continues to appear in top houses along the circuit. Harding Hardware advertises a sale of many useful presents at 4224 Main Street with free consultation.
Real estate transaction this week transfers Lots on Main Street west of the Cloud hotel to I. Coulter in a cash deal with T. M. Harding. Sale involves about $2,000 with additional ground rights and neighboring property. anticipated erection of a handsome building on the acquired parcels. Dr Kalmen Sapero, a renowned eye and ear specialist, of Denon, draws heavy business at St Cloud hotel and plans departure Sunday, Dec. 15.
The treasurer's report shows affairs in good order with a $80 balance after meeting all expenses. The board re-elected Snow as director and formed the year with F. M. Elian as president and J. P. Farmer as secretary.
A Denver reader, Mrs. F. L. Bartlett, asks the Record to send issues to the Brown Palace address at 1901 date, replacing 428 Greenwood Avenue Cajon. She praises the Record’s local news and looks forward to future editions, extending best wishes for the paper’s continued success.
Dr Sapero, well known in the city for eye treatment and glasses fitting, offers consultations at the St. Cloud hotel through December 15. He has treated hundreds of Carson City patients and invites timely visits.
Gem fruit farm reports a tomato crop on 0.58 acre to 0.35 acre with 809 crates shipped to Colorado Springs and green tomatoes retailed at home. After express and commission charges net returns total $879 45 with about 1000 pounds eaten by growers and as many given away. First premium at Colorado State Fair.
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