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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
Kate Hills Polhemus pens from Faulkner Ranch Cripple Creek area detailing December dam construction progress. She notes cold weather, plowing, thawed ground, and crowding with Polhemus family members while praising scenery and high altitude life.
W. L. Goyett returns from a two week business tour that included attendance at the National Apple Show in Spokane. He reports a premier exhibit west of the Missouri with Wolf River and Jonathan varieties drawing top attention and records. apples sold for up to five dollars a box, and two boxes reaching fifty dollars each. He brought a box of Spokane apples home to display at his residence.
The narrative notes two feet of snow near Glenwood Springs with ice and sleet making walking nearly impossible. Horses struggled to draw loads, even with sharp shoes, as the traveler proceeded homeward on Wednesday.
The funeral of Mrs Jen nie M Paxton wife of W P Paxton was held at the United Presbyterian church at 11 AM with a large gathering. Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery. Born May 25 1862 near Savannah Ohio she died February 18 in Canon City aged 46 years 6 months 23 days. She and her husband moved from Kansas to East Canon in 1901. A devoted mother and active church worker she will be missed in family and community life. The service was conducted by Rev Jamieson with condolences read from church groups and a choir performance followed by burial and floral tributes.
A large number of boys and girls who have been away at college since the start of the scholastic year have returned to Canon City to spend the Christmas holidays. Many are already here or expected soon.
A man recounts a severe grippe with cough and bronchitis. After trying many remedies, a druggist recommended Vincl and three bottles cured him. He hails Vincl as a great blessing for public health.
The text lists several faculty or students from Colorado institutions including Joe Cooper Vic Loa nacker and others from the State University at Boulder Corbin Norval Robison Charles Williams Wilma Paxton Harold Waldo James Lammie Will Waldo Jake and Moat Preston Bruce Houston Will Johnson Ruth McCoy Lawrence Smith from Colorado College Eleanor Burr Ruth Webster Mona Brown from the State Normal School at Greeley.
Cure advertised by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio claims to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease. It promises to act on blood and mucous surfaces with 100 dollar reward for any failing case and invites readers to request circulars and testimonials from the firm.
Christmas worship filled Canon City churches with large crowds. Ministers preached on Peace on Earth and the birth of the Prince of Peace as choirs performed festive cantatas and hymns. Notable sermons included First Methodist messages on Peace and Wonderful, and Rev. Logan Wilkinson’s fresh Canon City debut at First Christian.
Billy Sunday closed a six week Ottumwa campaign with a $7000 free offering from residents led by a $500 gift from T. D. Foster. About 500 conversions were recorded on the final day, bringing total conversions to 3500. A large crowd pledged to vote out saloons following the meetings.
Rev Jesse Logan Wilkinson was welcomed as the new pastor of the First Christian Church Canon City after a unanimous call. A Drake University graduate and Indiana native with strong oratorical gifts he arrives amid high endorsements and plans a public reception after the holidays.
The postmaster general announces public and high priority rules for postal operations. Notices will be issued to residents with pamphlet explanations and guidance on measures, with further sheets to follow. Community members are urged to seek official pamphlets for detailed instructions.
The Woodmen of the World stage production The Shadows of a Play impressed local audiences. Mr Gregory, a premier whistler with vaudeville experience, and his wife, a polished performer, won praise for their talent and stage presence. The couple made many friends here and were wished well.
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