Letter from Mrs. Kate Polhemus at Camp Faulkner Ranch
In January 1909 Mrs. Kate Hill Polhemus writes from Camp Faulkner Ranch near High Park Colorado about Christmas gifts a trip to Cripple Creek Canon City and Florissant, dam work progress at the ranch, new arrivals and planned expansion, plus reflections on friendship and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkner Ranch
High Park
Colo
Mr. Hardy
Alps
Tarryall
Crystal Peak
la Lege
Cristo
Pikes Peak
K Iile
George
Kate
Fremont Hotel at Florence Changes Hands
The Fremont hotel in Florence, a well known Arkansas Valley hostelery, changed ownership from Hugh Rice to W. H. Kelso and William Colville. The sale price was 350,000. Rice, who built the hotel twelve years ago and also the Strater in Durango, plans to relocate to Minnesota for major surgery.
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Fremont
Florence
Arkansas Valley
Hugh Rice
Rice
Strater
Durango
W. H. Kelso
William Colville
A. B. Hulst
Pueblo
Miinnesota
First Christian Church Holds Its First Annual Meeting
The First Christian church held its inaugural annual congregational meeting and picnic in the church basement Thursday night with nearly two hundred attendees. Rev. J. L. Wilkinson presided as the pastor, and after a fine picnic dinner the church's annual business discussion followed, marking a notable event in the congregation's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. L. Wilkinson
Beaver Penrose and Northern Railway to Reach Beaver
Colorado Springs men draw incorporation papers for the Beaver Penrose and Northern Railway company. The 12 mile line will connect Beaver with the Denver Rio Grande and Santa Fe at Beaver, costing about 100000 dollars. Work starts immediately with service planned by May or June.
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Colorado Springs
Beaver, Penrose & Northern Railway Company
Beaver Land and Irrigation Company
Arkansas Valley
Santa Fe
Beaver
Saver Park Y
Whic
J. J. Cogan
J. Q. MacDonald
K. C. Schuyler
J. D. Hawkins
Beaver Park
Beaver Creek
Beaver Company
Penrose
J. H. Waters
C. A. MacNeil
Spencer Penrose
H. M. Blackburn
C. C. Ham
Colorado Springs Telegraph
A. Watson Retires From Cattle Business After Long Career
W A Watson and sons Lynn and Lester and W A Watson Jr dispose of cattle interests and retire from livestock business. Final sale delivered Saturday at Pueblo. Watson’s Colorado career spans twenty five years with major southern prominence. Sale price disputed by rumors. actual figure not public. Leases covering about 35 000 acres conveyed in transfer. Watson reserves few cows and will not resume cattle ventures. He remains at the Wetmore ranch amid broader agricultural interests.
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W. A. Watson
Lynn
Lester
W. A. Watson, Jr
Puebblo
Watson
Colorado
Denver
Pueblo
Custer County
Tompkins Cattle Company
Wetmore
Watson Ranch
McKinley Birthday Celebration Planned in Fremont County
The Ohio Association of Fremont County led by Col. P. W. Blanchard and J. O. Will ford invites Greenwood Post G A R, Greenwood Relief Corps, U S Grant Circle, Ladies of the G A R, Rockafellow Camp, Sons of Veterans, Illinois society, and Iowa association to join a birthday observance for President William McKinley at the courthouse on the 29th. A patriotic program will be held in the evening with details to follow in the local press.
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Ohio Association
Fremont County
Religious Liberty in the Civil State Lecture
Mrs. Lulu Wrightman of the Central States Religious Liberty Association will lecture at the court house this evening and Wednesday on religious liberty in the United States. The talk traces from Roger Williams to Jefferson, government principles, church federation, and Sunday closing. John J. Wrightman will answer questions. business and professional people are especially invited. Lecture starts at 7:30.
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Lulu Wrightman
Central States Religious Liberty Association
Court House
United States
Roger Williams
Thomas Jefferson
No-Drip Coffee Strainer Coupon Promotes Health Coffee
A 25 cent clever sil vered No-Drip Coffee Strainer coupon is offered with Dr Shoop s Health Coffee. The ad touts 90 large cups per 25c package and claims satisfaction from Health Coffee made only from pure roasted cereals malt and nuts. Sold by Monarch Grocery.
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Dr. Shoop
Monarch Grocery
First of Damage Bills of W F M Appears in Legislature
Denver reports the Western Federation of Miners bills seek payments for damages from Cripple Creek, including 6000 for a store, 4000 for another store, and 4000 for a hall. Cripple Creek residents and militia caused the losses. debates promise a hard session fight. Senator Burris also pushes raises for Pueblo and Colorado Springs city attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Cripple Creek
Pueblo
Bellesfield
Metz
Reuben
Burris
Colorado Springs
Book Binding at The Record Office and Denver
The Record office handles simple book binding in house and sends to Denver for higher quality binding services.
Notary Services and Book Bindery Offers in Denver Area
E A Bradbury announces notary public and conveyancer services with ties to a major Denver book bindery and lower freight costs. A shipment of bound books will be sent soon, and readers can send magazines or books to be bound. Dan DeWeese visited Denver for brief business. Dr Shoop's Restorative is touted as a stomach non stimulator remedy sold by Rambo and Simon.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kate Polhemus
Leadville
Will Francis
Canon
Speer
C. W. King
W. S. Polhemus
George M. Polhemus
Montgomery
Carter
Christian Church
J. L. Miller
C. E. Cummings
C. H. Rau
Mr. Tomilson
Society of Christian Endeavor
John W. Emmerson
Frank Emmerson
Fine Fruit District
A. Watson
McKinley
Canon City
C. M. Cover
F. P. Smith
Water Street
Canon City, Colo
W. F
E. A. Bradbury Notary Public and Conveyancer
South Fifth Street
Dan DeWeese
Eureka
la Spirite
Frey & Collins
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