Royal Gorge Trackwalker Recounts Ghost Music and Red Folk
An ex trackwalker for the D and R G railroad tells of nightly patrols in the Royal Gorge where he heard unearthly music and encountered small red beings with birdlike claws. He describes vivid sightings on Hanging Bridge and claims specters haunt the gorge, ending with his departure for a different job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gorge
Mount Olympus
Gorgone
Highlands
Scotland
Jack Forest
Germany
Alps
Itzerland
Pyrenees
Spain
Pat
Katterskills
New York
Washington Iving
Kip van Inkle
Endrick Hudson
Niagara Falls
Yosemite Valley
Fitz Mac
Denver
Penitentiary
Canon
Canon City
Hanging Bridge
Mephistopheles
England
France
Italy
Annie Laurie
Canon City Santa Letters Reveal Town Youth Wishes
A Canon City paper reprints numerous child letters to Santa Claus, with requests ranging from practical items like clothes lines and go carts to toys, books, and even a dream of a racing track. The collection shows local names such as Georgie Pedley, Frankie McGillicaddy, Will ie T Bridwell, Jimmie Lantz, and many others, reflecting period customs and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Reoorgp
Mr. Santa Claus
Frankie McGillicaddy
Knight Templar Officers Elected in Canon City
Knight Templar officers for Canon City Commandery No 2 were chosen last Thursday night. E C Geo W Bethel G J P Chapman C G Wm H Trout S N Frank N Carrier JN Austin L Hatch JH Peabody Treas HM Mingay Sec GH Killenberger SB WH Hawkins SwB WJ Davis War Jos T Little Sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templar
Canon City Commandery
No. 2
Knights Templar
Geo. W. Bethel
E. C
Jas. P. Chapman
Wm. H. Trout
C. G
Frank N. Carrier
S. N
Austin L. Hatch
J. N
Jas. H. Peabody
Treas
H. M. Mingay
G. H. Killenberger
St. B
W. L. Hawkins
Sw. B
W. J. Davis
Jos. T. Little
Harding's Addition Pushes for Sidewalk Districts
The Canon City city council heard a petition by a majority of property owners in Roe and Harding's addition and part of Harding's subdivision requesting a sidewalk district to qualify for state sidewalk construction provisions. The effort, led by major landowner A. Harding, aims to spur similar petitions citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardings Addition
Roe & Harding’s
Harding
Canon City
C. C. Dawson
C. R. C. Dye
Strathmore
Water Committee
Light and Water Committee
Frank P. Smith
Green
Pueblo
Chandler
Hazel Avenue
Park Allison
Twelfth Street
Macon Ave
Main Street
January Fremont County Farmers Institute planned
The executive committee fixed the institute for the 18th and 14th of January. Horticultural society committees foresee a highly successful meeting in this city with several State Agricultural College faculty members from Fort Collins and Hon. J. W. Crowley of Rocky Ford set to speak on farming topics. A fine exhibit of fruit and agricultural products is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County Farmers Institute
Horticultural Society
State Agricultural College
J. W. Crowley
Rocky Ford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trackwalker’s
D. & R. G. Railroad Company
al Gorge
D.& R.G Company
Nether
Santa
Georgie Pedley
Lama
Georgie Colgate
P.S
Jimmie Lantz
Willie T. Bridwell
Galley’s
W.E. G
OC. H. Kistler
Percy Fleisher
Georgie Rockafellow
F. A. Twitchell
James H. Peabody
DeWeese
Henry Beecher
G. H. Kellenberger
Willie Peabody
Wilber T. Little
Ned Craven
H. F. Biersmith
Archie White
Georgie
Georgie Cassedy
D. W. Ross
Mr Santa Claus
Benjamin F. Rockafellow
Lodge
Tommie Parker
C. H. Swanton
Frankie Thomas
Mr. Claus
R. G. Miller
George Bethel
Mr. Santa Claue
Charlie Tanner
Fred A. Raynolds
H. B. Cook
Charlie Swanson
Jesse Waters
J.W
United States
James Turnbull
J. F. Marr
Miss Flint
Kerr
Harrison and
Faires
Blanche Kerr
Fort Sumpter
Flint
Russell
Robison
White
Bunten
Grace Faires
Harrison
A. H. White
Baird
Glass
Broughton
Collins
C.C
C.C.R R
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