New Year’s Reception Preparations In Cajon
City Local Union and YMCA are organizing extended New Year’s reception programs in association rooms for Tuesday evening January 1. A elaborate musical and literary program is being prepared to entertain citizens, with committees appointed to ensure a pleasurable and social advance for all participants. The Denver and Rio Grande condemnation case awarded $335 to Commodore Silvernail after inspection. $1500 claimed. White’s Cream Vermifuge advertised to destroy intestinal parasites. City Bakery promotions include Boston Brown Bread and discounts. Opera House improvements described as seating, ventilation, lighting, stage, scenery, and a fine new drop curtain. Opera House show dates January 2.
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Cajon
Bridwell
Hull City Placer May Lose Patent Controversy
The Hull City placer patent faces possible annulment as the interior department demands surrender of papers and proofs. Wilson Creek company accused of aiding fraud. Secretary Hitchcock orders continued suit despite a prior attempted compromise.
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Hull City Placer
Washington Dispatch
Wilson Creek Company
Denver
Hull City
Secretary of the Interior
Local Christmas Day Wedding in This City
On December 25, 1900, at the bride's home in this city, Mr. R. P. Russell of Cripple Creek and Mrs. Stella M. Vaughn of Carson City were united in marriage with Dr. B. E. Harl officiating.
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City
R. P. Russell
Cripple Creek
Stella M. Vaughn
Carson City
B. E. Harl
Red Stone Sidewalk Planned For Main Street Gallery
A fine red stone sidewalk will be laid along Main Street in front of Fricke's gallery and DeWeese's real estate office, enhancing the storefront area with durable paving.
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Fricke
Gallery
DeWeese
Main Street
Origin of the Great Fur Company Rules the Fur Trade
The Hudson’s Bay Company now runs the fur trade with a resident chief commissioner at Winnipeg, Clarence Campbell Chipman, the “big white boss.” Directors in England meet by candlelight while profits are shared with all staff except shopkeeping and land sales, which grow separately. The firm still holds vast ancestral land valued today between £20,000,000 and £30,000,000, sparking clerk and factor grievances over land sales and musk rat satire.
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Great Corporation
London
Winnipeg
Cornhill Magazine
George Simpson
Clarence Campbell Chipman
Sir George
England
Hudson's Bay House
Hudson's Bay
Two Old-Time Democrats Survive Williams Death in Indiana
The passing of Colonel John S. Williams of Lafayette leaves two living veterans who ran on the Democratic ticket in Indiana during the 1870s Memorable campaign that brought Thomas A. Hendricks to governor. Surviving by narrow margins are Judge John C. Robinson of Spencer and John B. Stoll editor of the South Bend Times. Both were defeated, and Milton B. Hopkins was the only Democrat elected with Hendricks as superintendent of public instruction.
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John S. Williams
Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
Thomas A. Hendricks
John C. Robinson
Spencer
John B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Hendricks
Milton B. Hopkins
Superintendent of Public Instruction
King of the Cooks Charles Ranhofer Dies A Kitchen Monarch
A sketch honors Charles Ranhofer, famed chef who revolutionized American cooking in New York Delmonico’s and elsewhere. Born a cook, he earned the title king of chefs, hosted legendary dinners including the Swan Dinner and Dickens feast, and amassed substantial riches before dying. The piece notes his influence, school for chefs, and iconic moments. It also briefly surveys various historical mile measures.
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Millais
Leighton
Mr. Swinburne
Charles Ranhofer
Byron
Mercier
Boulevard du Temple
Ranhofer
Paris
New York
Washington
New Orleans
America
Delmonico
Lalonette
Hederer
Laperruque
Wendling
Epicures
Morton Peto
Charles Dickens
Proof Positive and Old News Echoes in Laughing Exchange
A clipped exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features a quip about old news seeming new, sparked by a speaker’s claim of hearing someone in New York last week. The fragment hints at a larger, jumbled snippet of conversation and stray ads about poultry and oysters at McNelly’s, plus a garbled mortality statistic referencing consumption and weekly death rate.
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New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Local Advertisements and Notices From Carson City
A mix of sale notices for apples and a six room house on Prospect Avenue with outbuildings. Social event at Mrs Ly man Robison tonight. Piano dealer promotes Steinway and other brands with reduced prices. Local officials report a recovery from illness. Miners and Prospectors Excursion dates November and December with Santa Fe Route special rates. Electrician offers wiring and alarms. Builders Fuller and Hyle. Theatre club presents a play January 7 1901 to benefit a library. Used wagons and farm implements for sale. Library association meeting December 31. Ballards Snow Liniment advertised. Local money-lenders offer loans. Musical instruments offered at Lowell's. Holiday railroad fares and half rates for teachers students. Sportsmen convention in Denver December 28 29 special rates via D R G lines.
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Denver
Divorce Decree Sought in Fremont County Court
Mary C. Thomas sues George Thomas for divorce on desertion in Fremont County Colorado. Plaintiff seeks judgment for costs and restoration of her maiden name Mary C. Holmes. Publication notices issued with court seal dated November 26 1900 Canon City.
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Iaid Court
Canon City
Karl L. Ecpage
The Light of the World Art Book Marketing Pitch
A promotional notice touts a lavish book titled The Light of the World Our Savior in Art costing nearly 100000 with about 100 full page engravings by leading European masters. It promises biographies, gallery locations, child’s department, and reports strong sales by agents including Mrs Waite in Massachusetts and Mrs Sackett in New York.
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Europe
British-American CO
Holiday Excursion Rates on Santa Fe Route
One round trip fare to all points in the state with a minimum charge of 50 cents. Sale dates December 24 25 and 31 or January 1st. Final limit January 2d. Includes holiday special from Santa Fe Route with fixed excursion terms.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arizona
D. N. Garrett
Land Office Notice of Land Claim in Colorado 1900
United States Land Office Pueblo Colorado December 1 1900 notice of Sworn statement filed by Henry Lloyd of Canaca City Fremont Colorado for purchase of lands in Section 19 Range 73 West and Township 19 South with witnesses listed to prove timber value as required by act of June 3 1878 and August 4 1802. claims to be filed by February 12 1900 with Register and Receiver at Pueblo Colorado. publication dates December 6 1900 and February 7 1901.
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Sur
U.S. Land Office
Pueblo
Colorado
Joseph Herman
Fred Herman
Charles Herman
Canon City
Greenborn Mining
Fremont County
Plac
Cor. No
Bonanza No
Cor. No. U
Cor
Nebraka Lode
P. M
J.B. Gommon
Flrst
United Ef Land Office
Colo
Pueblo Colorado
Heary Lieve
Charles J. Fredrickson
George R ‘. Roberts
Rnetiatenn Saeecseie Adyap
Isol. J
RB Gorpon
Isco. Register
United States Land Office
Charles D. Shaeffer
Charlee
Fredrickson
Robert
Lewis
Cason City
Cole
Ae Ragister
Isc
Das Fea
CO. Catlin
H. BE
Nis Nbm
T. Io
Wu Aod der
Land
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William BM
James Albert Weibury
John Hook
Annual stockholders meeting notice for DeWeese-Dye Ditch and Reservoir Co
Notice that the DeWeese-Dye Ditch and Reservoir Co stockholders meet January 5 1901 at 1 00 pm at 512 Main Street to vote on an assessment to defray expenses and transact other business. Signed by President Dell DeWeese. First pub December 6 1900.
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DeWeese- Dye Ditch and Reservoir Co
Dall DeWeese
Main Street
Oon Pass
Scagneaeave Vy
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Canon
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Canon Turkles
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Rn Harvey
Los Angeles
Idress
Colo,ne
Denver and Rio Grande Company
Commodore Silvernail
Silvernail
Hunter Palmer
City Bakery
Haken’s Jewelry Store
the Opera House
Ralston Health Bread
Boston Brown Bread
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Lowell 8. M. & Music Co
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Seattle Post
Opera House
R. B. Thomp
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BIG Fur Company
the King OF Cooks
Charles Hanhofer
Vienna
Ireland
McNelly’s
Record Office
Prospect Avenue
Harding
J. M. Larning
A. L. Jeffrey
St. Mary’s Guild of Christchurch
Lyman Robison
Knight-Campbell
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Everett
Fischer
Kimball
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Fuller
Hyle
Lord Chumney
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Ladies’ Free Library
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R. B. Thompson
Ladies’ Library Association
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J. M. Ragsdale & Sons
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R. G
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Light
Art
Corcoran Building
U.S. Treasury
Washington, D.C
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Jwols
Joyasuno
Ourun
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Caron City
Sapalah
Booth Conca
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Scotch Remedy CO
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