Road project to link Canon City and Colorado Springs urged
The Canon City business community drives a plan to improve the roadway to Colorado Springs replacing impassable seasons with a fine highway. Convict labor could fund labor costs while public support grows through the Colorado Springs Automobile Club and Canon City Merchants Association backing. The proposal seeks legislative funding, arguing regional benefits for Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Pikes Peak
Temple Canon
Hight-Mile Park
Royal Gorse
Skyline Drive
Colorado Springs Automobile Club
Colorado Springs Automobile Club Supports Road Movement
Colorado Springs Automobile Club endorses the road movement and will cooperate with Canon City and the chamber of commerce. Secretary H Livingston Center reports full support and future correspondence to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Otis Orendorff
Canon City Automobile Club
Colorado Springs Automobile Club
Chamber of Commerce
H. Livingston Center
Vinci Restores Health of Portland Girl After Illness
A six year old girl in Portland Maine weakened by measles and pneumonia recovered after her guardians gave Vinci. The doctor noted progress and approved continuing the remedy which restored her appetite and strength months sooner than expected. Seely Drug Co Canon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Vinci
J. W. Flags
Seely Drug CO
Canon City
Roadway to Canon City Promoted by Colorado Springs Group
Letter from Colorado Springs figures urges creation of a joint committee from the Chamber of Commerce the Automobile Club and El Paso County Good Roads Association to push a Colorado Springs Canon City road project. They seek data on costs rights of way and possible convict labor funding and plan to convene a board meeting for resolutions. Also ad copy for Hall's Catarrh Cure included in the same message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Guy A. Hardy
Canon
Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Springs Automobile Club
el Paso County Good Roads Association
Board of Directors
Church on Beaver Park Rebuilds After Wind Damage
The Presbyterian church at Penrose, blown down by last Thursday's Beaver Park wind, will be rebuilt as soon as materials are collected. The building was under construction, and funds were supplied largely by the First Presbyterian church members here who funded most of the erection.
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Penrose
Beaver Park
First Presbyterian Church
Fred Twitchell Killed in Mine at Butte
A telegram to Dr. and Mrs. F A Twitchell said their nephew Fred Twitchell was killed accidentally while working in a mine in Butte Montana. He was born October 1883 in Gaysville Vermont and was about 25. He lived with relatives in Canon City and had worked at Canon Crystal Ice and in a South Dakota mill before moving to Butte.
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F. A. Twitchell
Butte
Montana
Fred Twitchell
Colorado
Kentucky
Nineteenth Street
Canon City
New England
Canon Crystal Ice Company
Vinton
South Dakota
Towler Stockton Brothers Plan Colorado Incorporation
Towler and Irving Stockton will form a Colorado corporation around January 15 to expand operations. Truman Stockton leaves to pursue Denver real estate while A T Towler and Irving Stockton buy his stake and issue stock equal in value to his withdrawal to Willis Watson Jr. No new market stock will be issued. aim is broader operations, not capital. Watson recently joined the firm to learn the clothing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towler & Stockton Brothers
Colorado
Truman Stockton
Denver
A. T. Towler
Irving Stockton
Willis Watson, Jr
Watson & Bancroft
Watson
Popular Canon Teacher to Wed in Seattle
Miss Druscilla Nutting, long a popular city teacher, traveled to Seattle to marry C. F. Shultis, brother of Lincoln School principal Frank W. Shultis. The bride came from 807 Harrison avenue. Groom is a carpenter and builder with solid business credentials. A telegram was expected announcing the nuptials.
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Druscilla Nutting
Seattle
Washington
C. F. Shultis
Frank W. Shultis
Lincoln School
B. B. Nutting
Harrison Avenue
Shultis
Miss Nutting
New Mining Company to Operate in This County
The Gate City Mining Development and Leasing company organized in Pueblo with $500000 capital. D M Campbell is president George W Cooper vice president and general manager Howard Brown secretary Cyrus Weather treasurer. Cooper will oversee newly acquired county property and start development work in January with crews under his supervision. Principal office in Pueblo Central block. treasurer and general manager office in Canon City.
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Gate City Mining, Development & Leasing Company
Pueblo
D. M. Campbell
George W. Cooper
Howard Brown
Cyrus Weather
Cooper
Canon City
North Canon Nets Win Over South Canon 31 to 18
The first inter high school basketball game of the season drew a large crowd at the skating rink. The North Canon team defeated the South Canon team 31 to 18 in a tight contest. Next Friday the victors meet Canon City High School Alumni Association. Lineups included Co. C. H. 8 Simon, Johnson, McKee, Reiter, Wycoff and 8. C. H. 88 Thompson, Arnold, Cook, West, Acker, Entorf.
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Canon City High School Alumni Association
Co. C. H
Simon
Johnson
McKee
Reiter
Wycoff
C. H
Thompson
Arnold
Cook
West
Acker
Entorf
Dawson Makes Quick Colorado Timberland Trip to Pueblo
Clyde C. Dawson returned from Washington to New York City and then traveled by train to Pueblo in forty eight hours for Christmas, after attending timber land cases before the U S Supreme Court. The trip covered about 2200 miles.
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Clyde C. Dawson
Washington, D. C
Colorado Timber Land
United States Supreme Court
Dawson
Washington
New York City
West
New York
Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Rock Island
Pueblo
Canon City Apples Shipped to Europe
Canon City grown Roman Beauties and Jonathans shipped by Co. F Pressey to Europe. Seven boxes sent this afternoon four to London and three to Paris for notable buyers Louis Dreyfus in Paris and Leonard Cunliffe in London. Boxes originated from J K Hawkins at 211 Orchard Avenue.
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Co. F. Pressey
Europe
London
Paris
Jonathans
Louis Dreyfus
Rue de la Banque
France
Leonard Cunliffe
White Lion Court
England
Wells- Fargo Express Company
New York
American Express Company
J. K. Hawkins
Orchard Avenue
East Canon
Mrs. R. J. Roark Undergoes Appendectomy
Mrs. R. J. Roark of 1018 Harrison avenue was stricken with appendicitis on Christmas day and backed by surgery at 6 pm to remove the appendix. Her mining husband from Redcliff Colorado was at home for the holidays and witnessed the operation. The patient is reported to be recovering nicely. A Canon couple predicts they will soon own a carriage but only a baby one.
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R. J. Roark
Harrison Avenue
Redcliff
Colorado
Arrested for Selling Meat Without Inspection
R. D. McClelland of Parkdale was arrested at the request of Pure Food Inspector Richard Houle and brought to court on charges of selling meat to city residents without inspection as required by ordinance. The trial before Police Magistrate Rogers was postponed to January 9 for legal review.
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R. D. McClelland
Parkdale
Richard Houle
Rogers
Jas. T. Locke
Colorado
Christmas Spirit Widespread in Canon City this Year
Canon City observed a broad Christmas spirit with happiness and cheer. The very poor shared meals with the fortunate, and many received turkey and trimmings through charity.
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Canon City
Christmas 1908 Celebrated Brightly in Canop City
Residents observed Christmas with church services and carols, gift exchanges at home, and family reunions that featured feasting and socializing. The season was noted as one of the community's most enjoyable in Canop City.
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Ple
Canop
Run on the Streets Inspires Famous Song Parody
A note on social life compares certain men who gain status to a song's run on the streets, using a familiar metaphor to describe popularity and public visibility. The piece reflects cultural shorthand for social climbing and street presence.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
NEW Mining Company
Wm. T. Bridwell
Maim Street
Paone
Bese
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the International Trest Co
Moffat
Pree
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Haffner Engravers
Pocket Savings Bank
Citizens State Bank
Colorado Electric Light & Power Company
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