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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
3
A local tailor advertises a wide range of new plain and fancy overcoats and dress apparel for men and boys. The piece notes distinctive style and quality aimed at drawing customers in to view the varied stock. In a separate item a man was tailed for stabbing a fellow countryman, a long-standing dispute likely triggering the incident.
A nineteen year old inmate escaped Buena Vista reformatory last Saturday evening and was recaptured Monday near Texas Creek after a chase by guards. Marshal Bernheam lent a gun and pursued the fugitive, who proved untrustworthy and fled. A prior escape attempt two years earlier ended with bloodhounds and capture. Mrs. S. K. Huber and her children plan to visit Canon City this week.
Fremont County leaders urge a permanent, accessible roadway to the Royal Gorge. The plan enlists county state and city support, aiming to transform the gorge into a major national showplace with public funds and private generosity. Canon City and surrounding communities back a survey to shorten the route and avoid private land seizures.
After the girls basketball game at the rink the Sophomore Senior girls entertained the Sophomore Senior boys by a reception at the high school Building. The halls were decorated in the senior and sophomore colors and a spread was laid with faculty at each table to keep peace and quiet. Games followed as tables were cleared and the faculty assisted until late. A large crowd attended the girls game last night with two games noted among the four classes.
A joint meeting of the chamBer of commerce legislative committee and the automobile club discusses a proposed sew carriage and automobile road between Canon City and Colorado Springs. They seek a $15,000 state appropriation to build the highway. The project aims to boost tourism, connect Arkansas valley attractions, and shorten travel time to two or three hours with no heavy grades, promising mutual tax benefits and regional growth.
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