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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
3
A Sunday morning wreck in the D R G railroad yards near the water tank west of the depot caused no fatalities but $1500 in damage. Passenger train No. 2 ran through an open switch and struck a freight caboose, starting a fire extinguished by local firefighters. Two yard switching crew members were fired for failing to return the switch to its place. hundreds visited the scene.
At Clare and Ashley’s bowling alleys 806 Main street last Friday evening Florence Elis defeated Canon City in a spirited match. A large crowd, including many women, watched as the teams produced several strong plays. Final score Florence 2024 Canon City 2246 with a majority for the home team 221.
A forthcoming game between Salida and the local team is expected soon. South Canon high school's Sophomore class presented a pleasing pantomimic program last Friday commemorating the Christmas holidays. The entertaining scene depicted a bachelor’s vendue, praised by visiting attendees. South Canon schools will be dismissed for holidays until Monday January 4.
An informal recital by contralto Miss Graff from Pueblo and Canon pupils was held Monday evening at Mrs. Whitmore’s home, 603 Macon Ave. The monthly aims are peer review, discussion, and improved tone production for students.
Progress Club members discussed Japanese art at Miss Luella Hall’s home on Saturday. Each member shared facts about Japan, with Miss Dale presenting on metal and lacquer work, Miss Rowell on color prints and screens, Miss White on carvings and pottery. Miss Atwater led the quiz as a vase was examined with interest.
The Friends in Council met at Elk's Hall on December 18 1903. Mrs Dawson led a Civil Government lesson followed by Bay View Magazine articles Washington the City of Leisure and United States after the Revolution. Mrs Rowland read, Miss Selleck sang with Miss Briggs and Mr Smith and Miss Coolbaugh performed a viola solo and a closing reading.
Florida alligator hunting described as sport with nocturnal methods and dangerous rides, including lassoing and eye shots. Montana range horses are being developed in Idaho for farm use. Other notes cover alfalfa feeding safety in horses, sugar beet pulp feed value, beet pulp versus corn silage, and fall lamb shearing concerns.
Canon City readers endorse Dean's Kidney Pills as relief for backache and kidney troubles. Mrs. Archer Barbee of 830 Wall E St reports marked improvement after use and purification of kidneys. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's.
Supt Geo EK Colgate visited Hardscrabble schools this past week, aimed at boosting interest. New Hope Baptist Church lacks a pastor after Miss Edwards left for Grand Junction. A Social Sing at Mrs Sikes’ home drew a large, merry crowd. Born to Mr and Mrs W R Jennings on the 16th, a healthy girl. Park horses suffer abuse as temper flares. McNellys meats praised as corn fed and flavorful.
Notices announce the regular annual meetings of stockholders for the DeWeese Dye Ditch and Reservoir Co Royal Gorge Coal and Fire Co and the First National Bank of Canon City Colorado. Meetings cover bond authorizations officer elections and standard business items with dates in December 1903 through January 1904 and 1906 1908. N C Creven is listed as cashier for the bank notice.
Henry Belknap of Canon City Colo filed on December 10 1908 application 2084 with the State Board of Land Commissioners to lease school lands in Fremont County Colorado including Lot 1 2 Section 88 Township 4 North Range 12 East. Objections or other lease applications not considered after January 1 1904. Mann G Woovaurr State Board of Land Commissioners secretary. First published December 17 1908 and January 1 1904
State court proceedings in Fremont County probate the will of the late Mrs Emily V Amy. The notice names heirs at law and that the will has been presented for probate. The document identifies the testator as Emily V Amy of Censor County Colorado and references a ranch of 160 acres at Howard Fremont County as devised in the will.
A legal notice from Colorado announces a will dispute and estate matters. It references 5 acres, burial costs, tombstone pieces, and a court hearing on Monday in 1904 at the county office. It cites L. Kipasp as judge and includes a county court seal and publication dates in 1903 and 1904.
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Canon Herings on January 6, 1904, to transact any lawful business and elect directors. All stock represented and every shareholder is urged to be present in person or by proxy. attendance is required unless waived.
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