Carnegie gift may fund Canon City free library
The Canon City library project gains a potential ten thousand dollar donation from Andrew Carnegie contingent on the city pledging to support a free library at a minimum cost of one thousand dollars annually and providing a suitable site. A site exists on Main Street, with the sinking fund and ownership already in place, and local groups discuss moving to a new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Philantrophist
Canon City
J. M. Ragsdale
Womans’ Library Association
New York
Carton City
Colo
Carnegie
Jas
Bertram
P. Secy
Library Association
Main Street
Ladies’ Library Association
Ragsdale
Grand Junction
Leadville
Webester
Ilinois
Anne OM
Sleighing Parties Describe Wintertime Merriment
Sleighing parties thrilled communities as snow blanketed towns. Young people filled carriages with straw and jingled bells, reviving old time bob sleds. The brisk air and merry spirits created lively evenings full of laughter and carefree play.
Storm disrupts Denver business as CAF meets calm in Canyon City
A severe Denver storm crippled last Monday business and halted contact with a traveling visitor who attempted to reach the home office. While Denver raged, Canyon City enjoyed bright sun and warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cafion City
New Sewer Project Begins Near River and Eleventh
Work on the city sewer started last Tuesday morning at the river and Eleventh street. Construction will run through seven to eight months, weather permitting, with 40 to 50 men employed. Cement cannot be laid below freezing, and the system will eventually service the entire city. Estimated cost ranges from 25 000 to 51 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Street
Lincoln Park Fruit Land Sells Again at Profit
DeWeese and Turnbull broker a sale between W C Moyle and a Kansas lady. Three acres on Lincoln Park, part of the old Dal DeWeese home orchard, sells for 1550 dollars. Land changed hands three times in a year with profits each time, last to the Kansas buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWeese & Turnbull
W.C. Moyle
Lady
Kansas
Lincoln Park
Explosion at Pike Avenue Home Destroys Lane
Fire crews respond after an explosion at Herman Lohr's home on Pike Avenue caused by a frozen reservoir in a stove. Mrs Lohr fled unharmed though frightened as the ice water burst the tank, leaving the lane damaged in the cold morning. Authorities advise keeping water running when lighting fires to prevent similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lohr
Pike Avenue
Leehr
Luckil
Burdick Buys Five Acres on Lincoln Park Orchard Tract
Mr E H Burdick of Victor connected with Woods Investment Company bought five acres on Lincoln Park, east of Dall DeWeese residence. He plans a spring residence for his family while pursuing business in Victor. The move reflects city buyers investing in Lincoln Park despite concerns about Cajon climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Burdick
Victor
the Woods Investment Company
DeWeese & Turnbull
Lincoln Park
Dall DeWeese
Burdick
Cajon
Burned to Death Two Girls in Lincoln Street Fire
A blaze at 108 Lincoln Street last Tuesday night killed two young sisters in a frame house occupied by Mrs. J. C. Ewing and four children. Sparks from a chimney are blamed for ignition. neighbors tried to help but the building burned too quickly. The mother and her sons survived, aided by locals. the husband is jailed for horse stealing, leaving the family in care of neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Street
Mra J. C Ewing
Weather Extremes Hit Record Lows and Low Rainfall
Dr. W. D. Howe reports last Friday night the city thermometer fell to 71 below zero with 12 below and 10 below on nearby dates. Denver reached 28 below while Pueblo and Boulder saw deep cold. four years ago the city logged 25 below as the coldest on record. Cumulative rainfall this year stands at 12.05 inches with a normal around 12 to 14 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Howe
Observer
Denver
Pueblo
Greeley
Boulder
Howe
Eastern
Middle States
United States
Sterling oyster forks at bargain prices
GC. C. Patton promotes a swell Christmas dinner by trading at Sherwood Bros where fifty cent silverware pieces are offered at 23 cents, with spot cash terms at 125 So. Fifth St. and Sherwood Bros promises best groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Oyster Forks
Sherwood Bros
Spot Cash
Fifth St
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A. P. Nelson & Co
Frank L. Smith
Gomes
C. C. Patton
Bethel
C .C. C. C. Patton
Rosenberg, the Jeweler
Felter & Anderson
Main
Bridwell Estate Investment Agency
Stabli
Real Estate Investment Agency
Baekeer & Bigccs
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