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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
3
A scathing note condemns a public feud between Patterson and Bonfils of Denver as a disgraceful campaign of character assassination. It argues professional ethics are violated, publishing calls for restraint and denounces slander. The piece likens the feud to the Cats of Kilkenny and warns of harm to journalism’s standing in Colorado.
Lafe Combs will depart on January 15 for Honolulu in the Hawaiian Islands to spend six weeks with his son Walter who has lived there for years. He travels via Los Angeles and San Francisco and sails January 30 on the Magnolia. A Y M C A group of fourteen, led by Ralph Jones, hiked Royal Gorge to Hanging Bridge for a picnic, photos, and target shooting, later returning along the old state ditch path.
A warrant was issued this morning by Justice Kennedy for the arrest of Alton C Jones on a charge of attempting to leave the country while under an appeal bond for assault. Jones was arrested December 24 and found guilty with a $45.95 total fine and costs, appealing to the county court after posting the appeal bond. He had loaded his household effects when authorities intervened.
Justice Kennedy cited Jones to appear in court to justify his intended residence change. Jones testified no plans to move beyond South Canon and left without paying appeal costs. The court learned he passed Florence at about 4 AM with a load of furniture, prompting a war rant for his apprehension. Jones recently had dairy interests here.
F G Twiman floor manager of Baker and Biggs returned Monday night from a holiday visit to Missouri with relatives and friends. He stayed with his mother in Kansas City then visited Clinton before returning to Colorado noting pleasant weather and lighter Christmas trade in Missouri. He said Colorado sun shines brighter and enjoyed the outing to the limit.
Canon City Lodge 7390 and Royal Neighbors announce a joint installation of officers elect next Monday night. Members are urged to attend for festivities including an entertainment program and a box supper.
A warrant from Justice Kennedy’s court was issued Monday night on the complaint of Robert Welsh for the arrest of J. W. Horner on obtaining money under false pretenses. Horner, a mining associate in Red Gulch district, is said to have secured fifty to sixty dollars. Sheriff Esser served the warrant in Goldfield Colorado, where Horner resides with his brother.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8. Nichols entertained twelve old-time friends at their River street home yesterday in honor of Mrs. Lummis sister of Mrs. Nichols visiting from Utah. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Polk Pierce, Mrs. Ketchum and son Pierce, Mrs. Templin and children, Mrs. Kate Hills, Clarence, and Miss Ripley who greatly enjoyed the hospitality.
The friends of Gov. Rudd regret his fracture of the right leg above the knee after a fall at his Louisville Colorado home last Saturday evening. He previously suffered a similar fracture six years ago while living in this city.
The piece notes Gov. Rudd at 89 and a former penitentiary warden, a pioneer of the state since 1860, now using crutches after a second injury. It includes E. E. Chamberlain’s Maine endorsement of Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles, chapped hands, and old sores, priced 25 cents.
W. A. Matlock has resigned as traffic manager for the Colorado Springs Cripple Creek District Railroad and Florence Cripple Creek Railroad. The appointment to fill his post will be withheld for now, with traffic operations handled by General Manager J. H. Waters. A Short Line announcement confirms the change.
The Beaver Land and Irrigation company is financed by a syndicate of Colorado Springs men. He became traffic manager of the Short Line about a year ago, succeeding D C McWatters. Headquarters are in Canon City.
Mrs. Anna A Faulkner of 16 North Corona street sold 499 acres of ranch land on Four Mile creek six miles west of Cripple Creek to S H Atwater of Canon City for 10000. The property had been the Faulkner home for 25 years and was managed by her son after the family moved to Cripple Creek 14 years ago. She moved to Colorado Springs to give children better schooling and to reside permanently there.
The trial of Tibone was adjourned due to illness in Boise Idaho on December 31. Proceedings halted as counsel awaited further medical updates. No new date announced at the time.
A Dr Grover speech urges strict enforcement of pure food milk ordinances. He argues contaminated milk harms children and praises dairy inspections, licenses, and reporting delinquent sellers to inspectors for a safer city food supply.
Canon City advocates converting the grade of the old state ditch into a public drive into the Royal Gorge to showcase its grandeur. The piece argues a leisurely road offers lasting appreciation unlike fast train views, predicting substantial tourist benefits and minimal construction cost.
G A Pettibone caused a trial adjournment until tomorrow after becoming violently ill and hospitalized. His condition was critical at first but later improved. officials fear the illness may be incurable and question whether the trial will conclude. Judge O N Hilton of Denver joined the defense, previously representing the Western Federation of Miners in the Goldfield controversy.
Special to the Daily Record from Washington reports a grand White House New Year’s reception for President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. Over eight thousand people, including diplomatic corps, cabinet members, military officers, and citizens, were greeted in the blue room as Miss Ethel Roosevelt and the family drew attention for the coming social debut.
Denver report quotes State Treasurer A. E. Bent urging voters to approve a constitutional amendment to issue bonds that refinance all outstanding state debts, including school fund warrants. He argues paying debts on time boosts public standing and that bonding would free more than $500,000 tied to the school fund for children.
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