Moritz Brothers Lease Room in Harrison Block
Canon City will host a new clothing store as Moritz Bros of Davenport Town lease a room in the Harrison block. They plan a full clothing shop by early April. E. C. Moritz travels to New York to order stock while Jesse Moritz remains in Colorado Springs after several months there.
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Canon City
Moritz Bros
Davenport
Town
Harrison Block
Messrs
E. C
Jesse Moritz
E. C. Moritz
New York
Colorado Springs
Motto Card Proclaims Dont Worry Just Hurry
The Canon Realty company issues the third in a series of commercial aphorisms. A motto card reads Dont Worry Just Hurry in shop windows across town. Col Sellers, a rival of Poor Richard, is noted for crafting business man mottoes.
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Canon Realty Company
Col. SeHers
Richard
Watch Canon City Grow and Business Is Good Here Cards
The Realty company issued two cards with Watch Canon City Grow and Business Is Good Here, drawing general attention. The second card’s philosophy was plagiarized by Pueblo, Salida and other Colorado merchants, while Col. Sellers promotes cheer and light heartedness as business gospel.
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Canon City
Pueblo
Salida
Colorado
Col. Sellers
Elks to Build Fine Club House in Canon City
Canon City Lodge No. 610 BPOE has purchased the vacant Macon avenue property opposite the courthouse for a new club house. The project aims to cost $20,000 or more with 88 feet on Macon avenue and 125 feet on Fourth street, purchase price about $6,500. Sky Line Calendars 5 cents. The Record office.
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Canon City Lodge
No. 610
M. S. Bailey
Macon Avenue
Court House
Fourth Street
The
Elks
Frank Wright Embraces Small Fruit Theory in Alfalfa Field
Frank Wright argues alfalfa crops yield around sixty dollars per acre while strawberries can net five hundred to seven hundred. He plans a field rotation near Lincoln Park, asserting the town would gain hundreds of thousands by diversifying crops. Wright is also a successful asparagus grower and advocates variety.
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Frank Wright
Lincoln Park
Wright
Masonry Work Begun on Christian Church
The church foundation is being laid after finishing basement excavation. Peter Kober oversees stone work, planned to progress quickly. The building contract targets completion by August first, and Gen. Z T Sweeney of Indianapolis may be invited to deliver the dedicatory sermon.
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Peter Kober
Improvements in Denver and Rio Grande yards
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad company undertakes yard upgrades with new heavier rails on the passing track and enhanced station platform work. Patrons welcome the timely improvements as the new station approaches.
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Denver and
Rio Grande
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
Denver and Rio Grande
Canon City Residents Embrace January Picnics
Out of door picnics in January are common around Canon City despite being a paradox elsewhere. Residents enjoy mild winter weather and outdoor social gatherings, turning winter into picnic season with neighbors and families taking advantage of sunny days.
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CANON
Canon City
Picnic in the hills with Cleg horn family and friends
A large group including Mr. and Mrs. D. E Gibson, their son David, Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harding, Mrs Raynolds, Mrs. A. C. Dickinson, and Mrs. Jas. L. Cooper enjoyed a warm outdoor picnic five to six miles northwest of town. The outing contrasted with Eastern tastes, calling Jack son’s Day in the mountains a curious affair. Royal Gorge Calendars advertised at The Record.
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Cleghorn
D. E Gibson
David
Gibson
Smith
R. S. Lewis
T. M. Harding
Raynolds
A. C. Dickinson
Jas. L. Cooper
Jackson
A Beauty Bank Account for Future Savings
The piece urges everyone to start a saving habit and build a personal nest egg within a year. It promises easy weekly deposits and invites readers to learn methods and receive special incentives from the bank.
Park in front of the penitentiary to become a grassy community park
The Canon City Civic Improvement League plans a grassy park in front of the penitentiary next summer. Gen. Palmers landscape assessment says the site offers superior drainage and soil for grass, flowers, and shrubs. Ation of earth and lime has raised the plaza, with hundreds of loads of dirt from local sources used to shape the area. Many trees planted on Arbor Day show promising growth though some hedges along the railroad appear damaged by drought and cold.
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Canon City
Civic Improvement League
Royal Gorge
Fifth Street
Soda Point
New Christian Church
Prison Park Grass Surfacing Underway By Convict Gang
A convict gang has been working at the penitentiary park, preparing soil for grass next spring. Excess lime and adobe hindered a first class lawn, and the project covers the entire five acres involved.
Baptist Meeting Draws Notable Attendance
Much interest shown in Baptist meetings as services continue through the week. Twenty one persons manifested interest and united with the church. Afternoon sessions at 3 30 and evening services at 7 30 are open to all.
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Baptist Church
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Broadway
Sixteenth Street
Edward Bishop
Maria Kassler
Waters Canal
Raynolds Heights
D. E. B. Sellers
Main St
Strathmore Hotel
Perpetu
J.H. Peabody
J.Q. MacDonald
M. Smith
Moritz Brothers
Sky Line
the Record Office
Fremont County National Bank Capital
Fremont County Bank
Joshua S. Raynolds
George A. Beker
Robert S. Lewis
M. S. Raynolds
G. F. Rockafellow
F. A. Raynolds
Citizens State Bank
T. B. Coulter
J. W. Cannon
M. J. Evans
Canon Investment
H. Atwater
Main Street
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