Governor elect threatens clemency in pending Colorado hanging
The article reports an imminent execution of John McGarvey at the Mesa County penitentiary after a murder conviction. It notes potential presidential commutation within days by the state chief executive or Governor elect Buchtel, details his crime, sentencing, and family impact, and describes his confinement and limited isolation prior to the January 1907 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
John McGarvey
McGarvey
Blevens
Mesa County
Edward Innes
Grand Junction
de Beque
New York City
Colorado Springs
Long Branch
New Jersey
Board of Pardons
A Heavy Load of Nervousness and Stomach Disorder
An old advertisement explains that nervousness, sleeplessness, and general ill health stem from a disordered stomach and poor digestion. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic to rebuild blood and fight germs, with claims of curing indigestion liver biliousness ulcers and catarrhal afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. Wuffalo
N. Y
Golden Medical Discovery
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad with Reward Claim
An old advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin as druggists. The cure is described as internal. Price 75 cents per bottle and pills for constipation are promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Pleasant Surprise Party for Curtis Couple Hosted by The Jolly Jokers
A Thursday night gathering hosted by The Jolly Jokers honored Mr. and Mrs. Fred Curtis. The Curtises, delayed at a 6 o'clock dinner with Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Tanner, returned to find a crowded home and an oyster supper. Mrs. Bernice Spooner’s serious illness call proved false as friends enjoyed social games and voted to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Curtis
G. R. Tanner
Bernice Spooner
Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law
The Palace Drug Store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Palace Drug Store
Lecture by Rev Worley Delights First Presbyterian
The illustrated lecture and entertainment by Rev. Worley of Colorado Springs at the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday night drew an unusually meritorious and delightful response from a spacious auditorium full of attendees.
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Worley
Colorado Springs
First Presbyterian Church
Stereopticon Views by Rev Worley Impress Local Audience
An eager crowd enjoyed a Christ life scene program with famed Savior and Madonna images. Rev Worley, a Cumberland Presbyterian missionary to Japan, presented clear narration as slides of Japan’s chrysanthemum and cherry blossom impressed all. Due to Mrs Worley illness, Rev Thomas managed the projector, performing admirably. A similar show with a new program is planned at the Cumberland Presbyterian church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worley
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Japan
Thomas
Cured of Lung Trouble by King’s New Discovery
C O Floyd of Wershaw South Carolina recalls an eleven year battle with consumption end after six months using Dr King’s New Discovery his cough and lung problems vanished and he regained weight from 135 to 170 pounds Thousands are healed yearly with a guarantee at Hunter Palmer’s drug store 50¢ and 1.00 trial bottle free
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Floyd
Wershaw
S. C
Dr. King
Hunter & Palmer's
Pleasant Holiday Hop At Annex Hall
A well attended winter social at Annex Hall hosted by the Good Time Dancing Club honored university students and local alumni and undergraduates. Ted Harding and Miss Mirriam Cleghorn led the grand march at 9 15 p m with a home waltz at 1 30 a m Prof Schaeffer's orchestra provided music fruit punch and wafers were served guests from Pueblo and elsewhere attended.
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Annex Hall
Canon City
Ted Harding
Mirriam Cleghorn
Schaeffer
Pueblo
How to Cure Chilblains by Bucklen Arnica Salve
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve for chilblains and as a remedy for salt rheum fever sores ulcers piles and frost bites. The salve is sold for 25 cents at Hunter and Palmer's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
Hunter & Palmer's
The Little Duchess Shines At Opera House Saturday
The musical comedy The Little Duchess played to a delighted audience with Countess Olza von Hatzfeldt in the title role. The production featured pretty stars, fine costumes, elaborate sets, and strong singing and acting, drawing high praise for its charm and overall quality.
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Duchess
Olza von Hatzfeldt
Olga von Hatzfeldt
The Little Duchess Shines At Canon City Opera House
The theatergoers gave sustained applause for The Little Duchess on Saturday night. Manager Beghtel earns thanks for bringing top attractions to Canon City as audiences show appreciation with generous praise and support.
Allcock's Plasters Voted Best Medical Remedy
Worth Knowing proclaims Allcock's Plasters as the highest result of medical science and skill. It asserts they are original genuine porous plasters unmatched in ingredients and method, and that they quickly and effectively ease weak back rheumatism colds lung trouble kidney difficulties strains and all local pains.
Marriage of Miss Myrtie Lamb and J W Joyce
Miss Myrtie Lamb and Mr J W Joyce wed at the bride’s sister home on College Avenue at 3 pm Friday. Rev J T Thomas of the First Presbyterian church conducted the ceremony. The couple will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Lamb
J. W. Joyce
W. S. Loggins
College Ave
J. T. Thomas
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Joyce
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good
A H Thurnes of Buffalo New York reports kidney and bladder trouble for years with gravel and stones. After taking Foley's Kidney Cure he experiences pain relief and feels like a new man, claiming it has done him $1000 worth of good at Palace Drug Store.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
N. Y
Foley
Palace Drug Store
Theatre Box Party Honors Guest At Canon City
Raynolds Lewis hosted a box party at the opera house last Saturday night for guest Harry Waters of Colorado Springs. The Little Duchess was praised as one of the season's best plays in Canon City with eight to ten Lewis party attendees. Foley's Honey and Tar is endorsed for coughs and pneumonia prevention, with Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan citing successful use in severe cases. The Palace Drug Store promotes the product.
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Raynolds Lewis
Opera House
Harry Waters
Colorado Springs
Duchess
Canon City
Lewis
Foley
J. C. Bishop
Agnew
Mich
Palace
Alumni Triumph Over Canon City High In Lopsided Game
A basketball game at the skating rink Thursday night saw the Alumni defeat Canon City high school 28 to 9 in a contest dominated by the Alumni. A large crowd attended and applauded the special features of the event.
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Canon City
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Urges Early Use
Advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels to restore natural action. It promises immediate improvement and notes the syrup does not nauseate or gripe. Palace Drug Store urges customers to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Drug Store
Proctor Family Feasts Amid Colorado Visit
Mrs. Proctor and her daughters Alma and Mamie along with son Paul, from Colorado Springs, left Last Canon after a Christmas visit with cousins Mr. and Mrs. W. H. La Grange on Orchard Avenue. The group, former Grinnell residents, enjoyed a Royal Gorge picnic and Skyline road return before their departure.
Delay Is Great Injustice To Colorado Miners
Pueblo Chieftain denounces the delayed 1905 Mineral Resources report, urging immediate government action. It warns that late publication harms mining profits in Colorado and across states, calls for conclusive investigation and prompt release in 1907.
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Colorado
United States
Staes
Congress
Exquisite wallpaper designs offered for parlor decor
A supplier invites customers to visit and view a range of artistic wallpaper effects for parlor walls. They promise courteous demonstrations on any day the client can call, urging sooner rather than later.
Convict Labor Misconception About New Church Site
The article clarifies that convict labor is not used in the church construction. Penitentiary authorities merely offered dirt from the park opposite the prison, hauled away by contractor Dryden’s crew without payment or involvement by the church committee.
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Dryden
Family Reunion and Christmas Dinner in Pueblo
Mr and Mrs Charles Sell of South Canon attended a family reunion and Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs Sell's parents Mr and Mrs J H Schulz in Pueblo last Tuesday. Sixteen guests attended and the occasion was more than ordinarily pleasing. Mrs E T Engle of Pueblo sister of Mrs Sell and Misa Frances Schulz of Trinidad accompanied the couple and will stay a week.
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Charles Sell
South Canon
J. H. Schulz
Pueblo
E. T. Engle
Sell
Misa Frances Schulz
Trinidad
Mrs. Sell
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