Deaths and explosion toll in Aspen shocked town
In Aspen Colorado Edward Riede 16 died after a powder explosion at the Durant Mining Co drying room. He had heart disease and had endured poor health for months following football injuries in Salt Lake City. His death follows earlier passing of his cousin and nephew of Mrs. Fred Riede. The blast shattered windows and townsfolk feared an earthquake. Funeral services were held at River Street with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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Fred Riede
Aspen
Ed Riede
Raymond Riede
Salt Lake City
Denver
Colo
Durant Mining Company
Edward Riede
Riede
Newcastle
Death of Mrs Annie L Frisbie at her son’s home
Mrs Annie L Frisbie, born 1889 in New York, died Thursday afternoon at 408 River Street from a paralytic stroke suffered on the 16th last month. She and her husband lived in Canon City and Silver Cliff before moving to Colorado, where he died recently in California. Burial with her husband at Masonic cemetery followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Frisbie
A. R. Frisbie
River Street
New York State
Kansas
Canon City
Silver Cliff
California
Masonic Cemetery
Mr. Frisbie
Denver
Memorial for Will Plummer in Pueblo
Will Plummer known locally died in Pueblo Monday night from consumption worsened by pneumonia after a long illness. He was brother to H L Plummer of this city and, though married, lived with his parents and worked at the steel works with his father until illness forced retirement. He belonged to the Woodmen of the World and visited Canon City often. H L Plummer was at his bedside at death, and his widow traveled to Pueblo to attend the funeral at the family home 1104 East Evans street following the Tuesday night arrival, service held Wednesday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Plummer
Pueblo
H. L. Plummer
Woodmen of the World
Canon City
East
Evans Street
Inquiry Into Death of Alonzo Detrich in Greeley
A telegram from Weld County coroner reports Alonzo Detrich found dead in Greeley. B L Cleveland of Elm avenue Lincoln Park is asked to confirm whether the deceased is known in the city and to report any information, noting a photograph Cleveland took years ago.
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B. L. Cleveland
Elm Avenue
Lincoln Park
Weld County
Alonzo Detrich
Greeley
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Western Union Telegraph Office
Former Canon City Resident Dies in Nevada
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Lon Schivens at Warder Nevada. She was the mother of the late John C Hardenburg and was well known in Canon City where she lived for several years. The remains will be brought here for burial arriving tonight or tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Schivens
Warder
New
John C. Hardenburg
Canon City
Laura Dobson weds Senator Forney in Pueblo ceremony
Mrs. Laura Dobson and Senator A J Forney, both of this city, were married Thursday at the residence of Rev S H Kirkbride in Pueblo. The event took place with family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Dobson
A. J. Forney
City
S. H. Kirkbride
Pueblo
Burial of Mrs. Sarah Chivens Brought From Nevada
The remains of Mrs. Sarah Chivens wife of L Chivens died of peritonitis at Wonder Nevada on the second. Her body was brought here Monday night for burial and taken to Wilson's undertaking rooms until 2 o'clock Tuesday when the funeral was held at the First Baptist church conducted by Rev Dr Hart. Deceased was born at Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Chivens
L. Chivens
Wonder
Nevada
Wilson
First Baptist Church
Hart
Winchester
Illinois Woman Dies After Move to Nevada Mining Camp
An Illinois woman aged a little over fifty three dies in Nevada eight days after moving there with her husband, after years living in Colorado. She was a Baptist and leaves a husband, mother aged eighty four, three brothers, two sisters, and several relatives across Shenandoah Town, Moline, Rowena, Versailles, Cripple Creek, and Victor. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
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Illinois
Colorado
Park County
Cripple Creek
Canon City
Nevada
Baptist Church
Shenandoah Town
Frank Alden
George Blackburn
Jennie Irving
Moline
Ralph
John
Rowena
Versailles
Missouri
Helen Irving
Olive
Ethel Chivens
Victor
John A. Hardenburgh
Greenwood Cemetery
Rust Will Build Mill at Florence
Florence Colo Dec 31 The U S R R company reports success of its cyanide mill at Colorado City and plans a new 800 ton per day mill at Florence It will employ about 100 men and start in March The site lies north of the Arkansas River near the Union mill of the same company.
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Florence
Colo
Colorado City
U. S. R. & R. Company
Arkansas River
Union
Schame Company
Florence Station Agent Promoted
Local agent Free man Sumner of Florence has been promoted to paymaster for the Rio Grande Western with headquarters in Salt Lake City. Sumner assumes duties January 10. Charles Hitchcock becomes cashier, Howe Robbins is promoted to cashier, Harry Bryant becomes express agent, Hallie Van Wye will sell tickets at night, and Harry Hitchcock becomes express driver.
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Florence
Freeman Summer
Salt Lake City
Sumner
Charles Hitchcock
Mr. Sumner
Howe Robbins
Harry Bryant
Hallie van Wye
Harry Hitchcock
Regulations of New Commerce Law for Rail Carriers
The circular from railroad general offices in Colorado outlines Interstate Commerce Act standards on no undue preference or prejudice. It warns carriers face fines up to five thousand dollars per offence and potential imprisonment for unjust discrimination in traffic rates or rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Baggage Privilege Rules and Woman's Club Meeting Summary
The text lists violations under interstate commerce rules about baggage handling and ticket concessions. It notes that unauthorized rate discounts are prohibited and the agent bears responsibility for any such errors. Separately, the Woman's Club at Elkshall held a January meeting with a lecture on the Netherlands and Holy Land to be free and open at the First Presbyterian church. An invitation from Mrs Craven for a social afternoon on January 165th was accepted, with a tallyho leaving Elks hall at 2 p.m.
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Elkshall
Phillip II
Netherlands
Hussong
Cousin
Holy Land
First Presbyterian Church
Elks Hall
New Mexico Railway Freight Rules On Reduced Rates
The document lists authorized and forbidden reduced rates for interstate and territorial trips within New Mexico. It specifies exemptions for bona fide railroad employees and charity, and bans discounts for theaters, sports teams, government programs, clergy families, immigration aides, students, news, and various other groups. It also prohibits split tickets, baggage handling shortcuts, and through-ticket arrangements at tariff rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bona Fide
United States Government Reclamation Service
Army
Navy
New Mexico
Between the Two of You shows how to grow money
The booklet outlines steps to invest wisely and compound earnings. It emphasizes disciplined saving, diversified portfolios, and reinvesting profits to build long term wealth.
Fifth of Y M C A Star Course Tonight
The Y M C A Star Entertainment Course presents Dr. Thomas E. Green at First M E Church tonight speaking on Civic Bacteriology A Study of American Problems. Green, a renowned lecturer, traveled eleven months last year across the United States visiting from Atlantic to Pacific and from the Great Lakes to the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Star
Thomas E. Green
M. E. Church
Green
United States
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Mexican
Episcopal Church
Women’s Woes Prompt Canon City Remedy Endorsement
Canon City women seek relief from back pains headaches and kidney troubles. The ad cites Mrs John Chandler of Victor Colorado praising Doan’s Kidney Pills after a severe back ache while sewing and lifting. It urges readers to visit Hunter Palmer’s drug store and buy the 60 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents.
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Canon City
John Chandler
South Second Street
Victor
Colorado
Dean
Hunter Palmer
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Foresters Start Short Course at Fort Collins Agricultural College
The State Board of Agriculture authorized a two week forestry course at Agricultural College Fort Collins to begin February 18 1907. It targets forest rangers guards and others entering the forestry service. Prof H P Baker from Ames Iowa will oversee the program bringing Yale trained expertise to the Rocky Mountain region.
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Fort Collins
Colo
State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural College
Forestry
Hi. P. Baker
Forest School
Ames
Iowa
Zaker
Yale University
Bureau of Forestry
Rocky Mountain
8. Husted
Medicine Bow Forest Reserve
Enos Mills
W. Paddock
Live Stock Convention Denver Fare Sale by Rio Grande
The Rio Grande offers a one fare round trip for the Live Stock convention in Denver with sale dates January 20 21 23 and 24 1907 good to return by January 31. Passage in both directions is continuous. The rate applies to the public. Agt H S Maddox. Canon City residents invest in homes via the local Building and Loan Association, preferring ownership to rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rio Grande
Maddox
Canon City
Building & Loan Association
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SB Taulon
J. 4
Pbabody
J.Q. M
B. M. Smith
J. B. Hunley
Congregation of the Christian Church
Masonic
Canon
Fremont County National Bank Capital
Fremont County Bank
Johua S. Reynolds
George A. Baker
Robert S. Lewis
C.F. Rockafellow
Wt. A. Reynolds
Rust
The
Canon Investment
Main Street
Ing
Citizens State Bank
P. B. Coulter
Cannon
Evens
Forestry School
AT Agricultural College
W. F. Brooks
Acme
Greenwood Avenue
T. D. Palmer
Apex Bik
North Seventh Street
W.T. Little
M.D
Baker & Biggs
C. Herman Graves
North Sirth Street
W. C. Rowe
Kent L. Eldred
Florence and Cripple Creek
R. R
All
TNOU
Lee
Cripplereek
Colorado Springs
W. A. Matlock
Colorado Springs, Colo
Quintessence
Cripple Creek Gold Camp
Gent Pass
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Colorado Springs, Osta
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