New Year's Day Reception at the Taft White House
The article describes the New Year’s Day White House reception for President Taft, with flowers and palms decorating the Blue Room and guests from the Supreme Court diplomatic corps and military officers filing past the president and Mrs. Taft. It notes the presence of cabinet wives, the friendly exchanges, and the event’s status as a highlight of Washington society.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Executive Mansion
Citi
Army
Navy
Sally Sparks
Taft
The Old Man With the Scythe and Time’s New Year Reflections
A reflective piece on New Year optimism and time’s passage. It envisions a better year through moral effort and inner change, noting how age softens and spiritualizes beauty while time brings gifts like patience and gentleness.
Happy New Year Greeting From Dickens
A festive wish from Charles Dickens to the public hoping the New Year brings happiness to many and that all share in the joys they were formed to enjoy. The note emphasizes communal goodwill and equal access to happiness.
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Dickens
A New Year's Wish for Your Happiness in The Coming Year
A warm New Year message expresses happiness for your future joy and success. The speaker notes their quiet wish remains with you even if not spoken aloud, hoping the recipient finds gladness in every achievement.
Guardian seeks sale of real estate for Lee C Truman minor
Order to Show Cause issued by Fremont County Colorado Court in Canon City details guardian G C Lamb petitioning for sale of an undivided one quarter interest in Lot 15 Block 38 Canon City for minor Lee C Truman. Hearing set January 26 1911 with guardian ad litem D W Ross appointed and publication required for four weeks in Canon City Record.
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Guardian
Lee C. Truman
Colorado
Fremont
G. C. Lamb
Canon City
Howard Schuyler
Minor
D. W. Ross
Canon City Record
James L. Cooper
Fremont County
State of
A. D
G. Cc. Lamb Cynardian
Lees
Truman Minor
Guardian sale of minor's real estate in Canon City
Guardian J E Holmes of Vella Holmes minor announces sale of her Colorado real estate by private sale for cash. The auction takes place January 7 1911 at 10:00 AM at Dr W Ross office Canon City Fremont County. Property: Lot 5 Block 36 in Canon City Town plat on file with Fremont County Clerk.
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Vella Holmes
Otero
W. Ross
Canon City
Fremont County
Fremont
State of
Colorado
State of Colorado
J. E. Holmes
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by McFarlanes
Christmas day marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. McFarlane of this city. Relatives and friends gathered at 819 Main Street for a superb dinner and presented golden keepsakes. The couple then attended a family dinner Monday at Capt. and Mrs. B. F. Rockafellow’s home as plum pudding was prepared.
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A. McFarlane
Main Street
Orchard with 10 acres and outbuildings for sale
Property offers 10 acres with 6 acres in good bearing orchard including apples peaches plums and cherries plus small fruits. Includes small house stable hen house cistern cellar and ample storage. potential for farming or residential use.
McFarlane Couple Wed Twice in One Day
The article notes a couple married in Lyons Michigan on December 25 1860 with Capt Rockafellow officiating and later re wed to fulfill a diners demand. Out of town guests included Miss Luna D Bierce of Sioux City Iowa and Charles C Rockafellow cashier of Casuila County Bank at San Acacia.
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Rockafellow
McFarlane
Lyons
Michigan
Capt. Rockafellow
Luna D. Bierce
Sioux City
Iowa
Charles C. Rockafellow
Casuila County Bank
San Acacia
Narrow Escape as Rock Falls Near Royal Gorge Train
Passengers on the rear sleeper of the Utah and California Express narrowly escaped disaster when a two ton rock loosened by mild winter weather fell near the rear coach at the Royal Gorge. Track walker George Bruno warned the crew minutes before impact. engineer Penery of freight No. 61 stopped the train in time as signals guided the halt. Three hours were needed to remove the rock and repair the track with help from Sample and a block and tackle system.
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Utah
California Express
Royal Gorge
George Bruno
Penery
Egypt
Salida
Remains of Child Found at Beaver
Florence reports a child’s remains found Sunday morning half a mile below the Beaver area after a hunting trip. Authorities investigated the site and prepared for custody and identification procedures.
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Florence
Remains of Child Found Near Beaver Station
Beavor station residents Bert Fulmer Clyde Hasemeyer and Elmer Hasemeyer of Concrete uncovered a decomposed child’s body in brush by the river edge about twenty feet from the Denver and Rio Grande main line. Deputy Coroner Delbert, notified, removed the remains to the city. The age and sex cannot be determined, and the child is believed to be of colored parents. It is thought to have been thrown from a passing train or moved from the Jungles near Portland.
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Beaver Station
Bert Fulmer
Clyde
Elmer Hasemeyer
Denver & Rio Grande
Delbert
Jungles
Portland
Rushford Rites Held for East Canon Pioneer
The funeral of Robt M Rushford who died Christmas morning at his Main street home was at Wil son's chapel at 2 PM on Tuesday. A Scottish native who settled in Colorado after moving from Pennsylvania, he mined coal at Coal Creek before residing in Lakeside cemetery interment. He was 72 years, 5 months, 13 days old and survived by a wife a son a daughter and grandchildren.
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Robt. M Rushford
Main Street
East Canon
Wilson
Undertaking Chapel
Rushford
Scotland
United States
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Leadville
Coal Creek
Lakeside Cemetery
Died Christmas Morning Mrs M K Fitzpatrick
Mrs M K Fitzpatrick died Christmas morning at her temporary home 305 River Street after a period of illness. She had moved from Victor seeking relief. The Catholic funeral service was held at 9 AM Tuesday and she is buried in Lakeside Cemetery.
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River Street
Victor
Buris
Lakeside Cemetery
Sunday closing ordered for Canon City post office
The First Assistant Postmaster General directs experimental Sunday closure at Canon City post office starting Jan 8 1911 to reduce Sunday work. No mail delivery to the public on Sundays. mails dispatched and boxes opened as usual. half clerks rotate Sundays while carriers skip Sunday reporting. Community sentiment and trials to determine permanence. Maude Miller from Lamar visits for Christmas.
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Canon City
Rocky Ford
Colorado Springs
Washington
Robert 8. Lewis
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Mrs. Taft
Browning
Fleven
Bag of Mystery
McLain & Pease
Macon Ave
Shirk
Frenant County Bank
J. W. Tanden
Main St
Rudd Avenue
J. E. Laws
Isatf
Rhode Island
Mitchell Wagon
H. Sartor
Good Smith Premier
Daily Record
W. J. Merwin
Rudd
Delsey Ave
Canon
H. le Flora
College Ave
Fem
H. Dunlap
Calcite
McGillicuddy
Canon 440
M. J. Evans
Oklahoma
Hodgin & Sharman
Beaver
Robert M. Rushford, SR
Maude Miller
Cavum City
Lamar
Parente
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