Timber plays a vital role in mineral wealth production
A government expert on mine timber preservation explains how timber supports stopes and main working openings, delaying decay and cave ins. Treated timber resists decay, extending life in mines, reducing losses. certain species and new plants cut replacement costs, with research by the Forest Service guiding industry adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Deway
United States Forest Service
Eastern Coal Company
Forest Service
Coeur d'Alene Road
Idaho
Munroe Surprise Marked Twentieth Anniversary in Canon City
On January 12 1909 Mr and Mrs Adam Munroe wed in Omaha and moved to Pueblo before settling in Canon City. A surprise fiftieth anniversary gathering on Tuesday brought about 35 intimate friends who presented Austrian china and other pieces. Dr Phelps opened the event John Rogers led short speeches and John Heckart quipped about dishes filled with good food. Refreshments followed with music and singing as guests wished the couple well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Munroe
Omaha
Nebraska
Pueblo
Canon City
Munroe’s
J. F. McKenzie
Wm. Kenley
Dr. Phelps
John Rogers
Returns of the Day Reach Home in Early Hours
In the quiet hours, many celebrants began their long journey home after a day of greetings and well wishes. The scene reflected warm wishes and a sense of closure as night gave way to dawn.
Grace Dale Sunday School Elects Officers in Semiannual Meet
Grace Dale Sunday School class held its semi annual business meeting at Miss Mae Rittenhouse home with Mrs. E C Hiatt host. Officers elected: Winifred Woods president Mae Rittenhouse vice president Louise Jackson secretary Velme Garren treasurer. Committee chairs named Social Jannette Waples sunshine Tina McKenzie Lookout Queenie Jamieson. Socials followed adjournment with refreshments and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Dale
Mae Rittenhouse
E. C. Hiatt
River Street
Winifred Woods
Louise Jackson
Velme Garren
Pearl Taylor
Social
Jannette Waples
Sunshine
Tina McKenzie
Lookout
Queenie Jamieson
Colorado State Retail Grocers Convene in Colorado Springs
The Colorado State Retail Grocers Association holds its annual convention in Colorado Springs next Tuesday and Wednesday with Canon City delegates John L. Hennesy A. E. Sidebottom and W. B. Anderson leading local representation Ben Wrea and others from Canon City plan to attend. A banquet closes the meeting at the Antlers hotel Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado State Retail Grocers’ Association
Colorado Springs
Canon City
John L. Hennesy
A. E. Sidebottom
W. B. Anderson
Ben Wrea
Antlers Hotel
Pleasant social by Byterians welcomes new members
The First Presbyterian church and congregation held a quarterly social and reception for new members hosted by the Woman's Association. A varied program featured mandolin and piano performances, songs, solos, and a Christmas paraphrase. W. A. Chapson returned from a business trip detailing cattle interests and mild weather reports from Pagosa Springs and Hooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Woman's Association
C. W. Talbott
Donald Davis
Ritten
Dale
McKenzie
Christina McKenzie
Coleman
W. A. Chapson
Pagosa Springs
Continenal Divide
Attorneys Appointed For Custer County
Word from Silver Cliff says the firm Jeffrey and Stinemeyer of this city has been named official attorneys for Custer county for the next two years. All county commissioners are Republican, a factor in the compliment to the firm. People note the trend of blunt honest opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Cliff
Jeffrey
Sleeping Sickness in Africa Prompts Relief Promise
A frontier plea discusses the deadly sleeping sickness in Africa Congo caused by the tsetse fly. It contrasts night wandering with healthy rest and cites Mr. George Hayes of Union City Pennsylvania praising Vin o from Seely Drug Co. Canon City as a sleep aid for the run-down and nervous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Congo
Mr. George Hayes
Union City
Vinci
Mr. Hayes
Canon City
Biggs Couple Expected Home From Southern Trip
Mr and Mrs C A Biggs who left in December to visit their son Arthur at the University of Virginia and their daughter Edna in Washington DC are expected home Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. They traveled via Washington Charlottesville Norfolk Lynchburg and Atlanta and will stop in Kansas City en route to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Biggs
Arthur
University of Virginia
Charlottsville
Edna
Washington, D. C
Washington
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Virginia
Atlanta
Georgia
Kansas City
Colorado
Barn Fire Destroys Curtis Farm at East Canon
The Geo. B. Curtis barn on South Cottonwood avenue East Canon burned Sunday around 2 pm, destroying hay grain and ranch gear. A horse remained inside and a man sustained burns trying to rescue it. no insurance covered the loss. cause suspected to be coals and ashes dumped earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Curtis
Cottonwood Avenue
East Canon
Curtis
Died After Lingering Illness Margerie Quigley
Miss Margerie Quigley of Moorhead Minnesota died Sunday night at 524 North Fifth street after a six month illness. She had been visiting her mother Mrs E J Quigley and sisters since October. A brother in Oklahoma spent Christmas with her. A private 10 am funeral will be held at her late residence before burial in Moorhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margerie Quigley
North Fifth Street
Moorehead
Minnesota
Moorhead
Oklahoma
Canon City Team Defeated by Cripple Creek Y M C A
In Rubles hall Cripple Creek Y M C A edged Canon City High School 21 to 20 after a brisk forty minutes. Wykoff starred for Cripple Creek while Emmons and the Canon City squad formed a fast, competitive unit in the night’s main game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek Times
Cripple Creek
Rubles Hall
Victor
Canon City High School
Canon Boys
Husky
Canon City
Wykoff
Emmons
Canon City Girls Basketball Thriller Sparks Fast Pace
Canon City hosted Victor in a high speed clash Saturday night at 7 30 with one of the fastest girls games seen. The Victor squad followed a Friday loss to South Canon by 17 9 as they sought momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Victor
South Canon
Canon girls trounce Victor with fast floor play and record baskets
The Canon team won decisively on a floor they knew well, leading 4-4 at halftime. Rose Lines acting captain and Helen Hartmann starred as running and standing forwards, with Hartmann scoring nine straight foul shots and Olive Bradbury solid in center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Girls
Rose Lines
Helen Hartmann
Olive Bradbury
Canon City Girls Defeat Victor In 17 to 6 Contest
The Victor team was honored after the game with informal receptions in St. Cloud parlors and light refreshments at Nelson's. Canon City and South Canon staff farewelled Victor group at the station. Canon girls next face Cripple Creek and Victor Thursday and Friday at district play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon
Victor
St. Cloud
Nelson's
Canon City
South Canon School
Cripple Creek
Ten Day Revival at the Methodist Church Opens
On Wednesday the 27th inst Rev H Essert will begin a ten days revival at the First Methodist Church. Essert is a noted evangelist with a strong speaking ability, promising an interesting and helpful series of meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Essert
First Methodies Church
Essert
Pather Hemphill Dies at Abbeyville South Carolina
Gen. R. R Hemphill father of Be ert Hemphill who oversaw government irrigation work at Lis coln Park died at his Abbeyville South Carolina home on December 28 after a months long illness. He was a Confederate veteran and regional figure. The Charleston News and Courier devoted heavy coverage of his life and career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R._ R Hemphill
Beert Hemphill
Liscoln Park
Abbeyville
South Carolina
Charleston News and Courier
Hemphill
Gen. Hemphill
Canon City Residents Attend Denver Inauguration Week
A large group from Canon City traveled to Denver this week for Governor Sha froth’s inauguration and legislative matters. Notables include Judge Bailey, A. L. Taylor, T. M. Harding, Mrs. Katherine Bell, C. G. Dawson, Guy A. Hardy, A. H. McLain, Geo. P. Nix and Clark Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafroth
Canoca
Denver
Judge Bailey
A. L. Taylor
T. M. Harding
Katherine Bell
C. G Dawson
Guy A. Hardy
A. H. McLain
Geo. P. Nix
Clark Cooper
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Munroe
State Grocers’ Association
Custer CO
Cripple Creek Y. M. C. A
Wnm
T. Bridwell
Canon City, Colo
Rosena Lewis
Maud Guthrie
Rosena
Maud
Shoop
Rambo & Simon
Denvers
Pather
The
Colorado Electric Light & Power
Comrany
Olwe
Nerih Fite
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