Canon Interurban Promise Hinges On $25,000 Bonus
Canon residents debate funding for an electric streetcar and interurban line to the Royal Gorge. Past experience shows builders demand a bonus before laying track. committees judge $25,000 reasonable, yet funds lag. Proponents cite subscrip tions showing perceived public benefit and prior success raising funds for the Florence & Cripple Creek branch. The project aims to connect Canon to rail routes and spur local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon
Florence
Canon City seeks funds for vital road project
The appeal notes the line would yield tenfold benefit versus existing lines and could outpace Florence and Cripple Creek. It urges doubling city giving after the $30,000 raise, saying $25,000 may be raised but funds remain doubtful. Residents urged to contribute now before the chance slips away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Florence & Cripple Creek
Fire at Lincoln Park home sparks quick crew halt
A blaze at M. Hubbel’s East Sherman avenue house in Lincoln Park occupied by J. L. Cheney and family started in the kitchen roof shingles. Mrs. Cheney raised the alarm and the residents used cistern water to douse the flames before they could spread further. Officials speculate a roof spark ignited the shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hubbel
Sherman Avenue
Lincoln Park
J. L. Cheney
Firebug Aimed To Burn Empire Zenc Plant
Tuesday night a firebug attempted arson at the Empire Zine Plant two miles northwest of Canon A watchman saw him prowling and fired but missed. Reports vary about number of assailants. An investigation found combustible material piled on one side of the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Zine
Canon
Fire setting attempt near lost tracks echoed by dog hunt
Reports describe an apparent arson setup with no coal oil found. Tracks of a man were found near the site resembling those from a prior Greydene-Smith fire. Bird hounds were deployed but failed to dog the suspect. Mr. and Mrs. O F Sawyer arrive from St Louis for a brief visit.
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Greydene-Smith
O. F. Sawyer
St. Louis
Acquitted of murder in justice court
Coroner C W Stephenson held an inquest into Emanuel Sanchez’s death caused by Firmin Ribas Wednesday. Only three witnesses could testify to the circumstances and only two saw the deed. Pilmere Samoria and John Samoria testified they had been drinking and that a quarrel ensued after Sanchez drew a knife. Ribas backed into a corner and defended himself as Sanchez moved toward him.
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Justice Court
C. W. Stephenson
Florence
Emanuel Sanchez
Firmin Ribas
Herman Pilmere
Patrea Samoria
John Samoria
Sanches
Rileas
Ribas
Bas
Horticultural Society Holds Very Successful Meeting
The Fremont County Horticultural Society held its ninth annual winter fruit show and three day institute in Canon City. Highlights included lectures by State Agricultural College figures on horse breeding and bird relations to farming, a large apple display with over forty varieties, and a busy schedule of talks and demonstrations aimed at advancing fruit growers interests.
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Fremont County Horticultural Society
State Agricultural College
Fort Gollins
W. L. Carlyle
Colorado
W. H Olin
Theodosia Ammons
Arthur Johnson
J. H Crowley
P. Gillett
United States
Canon City
Jamieson
Miss Young
J. P. Farmer
Fruit Growers’ Association
Richard Houle
The
Horticultural Society
J. W. Work
Codling Moth,” Thurston White; Discussion, Led By J. H. Crowley
C. P. Gillett
Justifiable homicide verdict after saloon killing at Last Chance
Knife into his breast left Ribas dead on the floor of the Last Chance saloon on Prospect Heights. Coroner's jury H. J. Hall, Fred Curtis, Z. L. Flesher, J. W. Work, Thurston White and E. C. Querry returned a verdict of justifiable homicide. Ribas arrested for concealed weapons, fined $25 plus $5 costs. unable to pay, jailed. Also notes New Linotype at The Record office touted as a five to six man replacement.
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Ribas
Sanches
Last Chance
Prospect Heights
H. J. Hall
Fred Curtis
Z. L. Flesher
J. W. Work
Thurston White
E. C. Querry
Fremont County Coal Belt Extension Details
The Purity Oil and Coal company of Denver will expand Fremont county coal prospects by developing a 160 acre lease near Rockvale, south of the Santa Fe line. A shaft and derrick are under construction, hoisting equipment is in place, and coal production is expected in about six months. Frank Burk and Frank Leppett, both of Denver, lead and supervise the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County
Purity Oil and Coal Company of
Denver
Santa Fe
Rockvale
Frank Burk
Frank Leppett
Newspapers charge legal rates for legal printing
County printing bids failed to appear as newspapers insist on the state standard for legal notices. Fremont county has long paid below legal rates, harming offices and taxpayers. Officials urge returning to legal pricing, noting the issue affects only a few hundred dollars at most.
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Colorado
States
Fremont County
Fremont
Oldest Colorado couple marks sixty five years of marriage
Mrs Abner Brown in Boulder for the celebration of Mr and Mrs George Batchelder's sixty fifth wedding anniversary. The Denver Republican notes the couple, aged 92 and 85, are among Colorado's oldest. Born in Baltimore and New York, they journeyed via Ohio and Iowa to Colorado, living 43 years here and two decades in Boulder county. Mr Batchelder attributes his long life to temperance and abstinence from tobacco. His reminiscences recall Fulton’s steamboat and the first telegraph line messages.
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Colorado
Abner Brown
Boulder
George C. Balehelder
Denver Republican
Batchelder
New York
Ohio
Iowa
Boulder County
Fulton
Hudson
America
Baltimore
Washington
Indian orphan found with Batchelder girls in 1900s tale
A battered scene describes a lone Indian girl with blue eyes found among the Batchelder party. Authorities were unable to help beyond washing and grooming her, while marauders held them in their power. Friday visitors arrived with flowers and well wishes as the incident was recounted. County officials push for higher salaries as a legal suit tests the 1902 Fremont county restructuring. The case seeks raises for county clerk, treasurer, district clerk, and judge, with future incumbents affected and the office of county clerk remaining self supporting through fees.
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Yenae
Fremont County
Supreme Court
Pueblo County
Balary
Evan Durning Goes to China for Two Days Stay
Evan Durning, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Durning, left California in September seeking passage to China. He sailed September 20, arrived Pekin October 35, spent two days ashore, then sailed back to the United States, reaching Santa Monica January 3. He plans to ship again after a short stay and return home next August to resume school.
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Evan D. Durning
N. C. Durning
California
San Francisco
China
Mrs. Durning
San Bernardino
Pekin
United States
Santa Monica
Grocers To Hold Big Convention In Canon City
The Retail Merchants' Association of Colorado plans its annual convention in Canon City with a public program and a banquet by the local group. Sessions include calls to order, committee reports, and addresses on home products, legislative needs, mercantile insurance, and preparations for the national convention. Delegates will tour a penitentiary and a cannery, with officials predicting record attendance.
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Retail Merchants’ Association of Colorado
Canon City
J. _T. Thomas
Coulter
Business Men's Association
D. W. Ross
A. H. Barth
K. N. McClellan
Board of Directors
J. S. Correa
John Mclintosh
W. H. Howell
Mercantile Insurance
W. J. Galligan
Ralph E. Stevens
Canyon City
Horses Run Amok as Fence Stops Escapes
Officers arrive after youths escape as horses panicked and attempted to bolt. No arrests made. The Pueblo Chieftain notes the incident and reports a separate item about a solid gold watch presented to E. G. Bettis by Royal Gorge coal mine management. Also, Canon City hosts a discussion on The City Beautiful with speakers W. Williamson and F. S. Granger and invites all residents.
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Pueblo
Canon City
Metropolis
Evans
Walton
Bettis
Royal Gorge
Sky Line Boulevard Prohibits Automobiles and Bicycles
Dr Kellenberger led the first ascent of the sky line boulevard by auto and will be the last as signs warn autos and bicycles away. Promoters designed the road for horses and the majority, forbidding vehicle use until future hours may be set for autos when completion allows.
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Kellenberger
Sky Line Boulevard
New Officers Chosen for Volunteer Fire Department
The Volunteer Fire Department elected new officers for the coming year on Thursday evening. C. C. Hopkins was named president and J. R. Morgan secretary. O. J. Rundahl becomes treasurer with G. R. Cassedy as chief and R. K. Coward as assistant chief. Company foremen are C. C. Hopkins for No. 1 at Central Station, A. C. Jensen for No. 2 on Tenth Street, and Hugh Kelley for No. 3 at Mount Scholastica's academy. The department has twenty one active members and seeks to grow. The public praise the firefighters’ rapid response to recent fires.
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Cc. C. Hopkins
J. R. Morgan
O. J. Rundahl
G. R. Cassedy
R. K. Coward
C. C. Hopkins
Central Station
A. C. Jensen
Tenth Street
Main
Macon
Hugh Kelley
Mount Scholastica’s Academy
Canon
Second attempt to burn Greydene Smiths barn
About 1 a m Vincent Greydene-Smith saw a lit match near the hay barns and fired, catching a fleeing shadow. The hay was not ignited and the would-be arsonist failed to reattempt. Bert E Duggan, assistant superintendent at Smuggler Union mill in Telluride, is visiting his mother and sister.
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Vincent Greydene-Smith
Mr. Greydene-Smith
Bert E. Duggan
Telluride
County Commissioners Appoint Officers and Let Contracts
County officials filled multiple posts including attorneys Waldo and Dawson and physicians Dr F H Carrier and Dr J W Rambo with health officer Dr W T Little. Road overseers were named for districts 1 through 19 and new contracts awarded for the poor. The Diamond Coal Co to furnish coal for the courthouse and A McFarlane for the poor farm. A stenographer was requested as Judge Cooper faced a heavy docket with 167 cases last year. Brookside road to be straightened along section lines, 160 acres fenced and cultivated next season.
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Waldo and
Dawson
F. H. Carrier
Florence
J. W. Rambo
W. T. Little
J. R. Quinn
Canon City
L. J. Moore
C. F. Perkins
Hardscrabble
L. R
King
Glendale
J. D. Curtis
Taclamur
Oscar Ward
Cotapaxi
W. E
Coaldale
W. Smith
Pper
Beaver
Fla Hall
Fred Allison
Whitehorn
Dennis J. Tunnison
Brookside
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Firebug
Empire Zenc
F. Patori Solo
Mra
A. H. White
Opers
Dean State Agricultural College
Theodosia Ammonsma
C. G. Coleman
Rodda & Co
Main Street
Prof
S. Arthur Johnson
Wilson
Geo. H. Salie
C. W Shaw
James Turnbull
H. S. Garling
J. W. End
George Kenneth Ndsolo
Mabel Young
M. B. Snow
D. S. Moore
Benjamin Steinmeyer
B. F. Rockafellow
T. H. Robins
N. Orndorf
George Jackson
J. Andrews
F. B. Quinlan
A.S. Taylor
Hawkins
D. K. Wilson
A. W. Lucas
H. Garlinghouse
Evan Durning
Grocers
City Beautiful
Court House
W. W. Williamson
Colorado Springs
F. S. Granger
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