Final Report on Grading District No 5 Sidewalks Approved
City council accepted the sidewalks report completing eight miles of concrete paving at 25352.81 dollars. Contractors must file a 3000 dollar maintenance bond and 500 dollar grading bond. Fire officials gain police powers without pay. Rebate issue on Nelson Brothers roads referred to streets committee. Shade trees near plugs to be reviewed by streets committee. Water works tunnel project referred to water committee. Local interests allege discrimination in actions by representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McLain
Bury
Finance Committee
T. B. Moore
Geo. R. Cassedy
Ray Johnson
Fire Department
Nelson Brothers
Evergreen Gardens
Cameron Avenue
Lamb
Second
Greenwood Avenue
First Baptist Church
Hogback
van Buskirk
Alpine Terrace
Water Committee
A. Wright
A. Tye
Reeves
Beaver-Penrose Railroad to open by mid May
A. Matlock reports Beaver Land & Irrigation votes for 250,000 to build the Beaver Penrose and Northern Railway and cement pipe laterals. The line aims to complete by mid May to move the coming season’s vegetable crop, boosting Beaver Park land and town lots in Penrose. The Eight Mile reservoir and permanent survey progress are noted, with irrigation to cover 20,000 acres. Public license disputes over meat markets are delayed for discussion, and sewer connections by April 1 are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Matlock
Beaver Land & Irrigation Company
Colorado Springs
Beaver-Penrose and Northern Railway
Beaver Park
Colorado
Penrose
Eight Mile
Canon City Boy Remembered in Large Will
The will of Caleb Chase of Chase & Sanborn praises charitable work and grants. It leaves one thousand dollars to each of fifty five traveling salesmen and five thousand to widows of four longtime salesmen. Frank H. McGee, Canon City native and Chase & Sanborn veteran, is a named beneficiary who recently moved from Minnesota to Colorado and surrounding states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barfelds Seed Co
Denver
Canon City
Caleb Chase
Chase & Sanborn
Chase
Frank H. McGee
W. B. McGee
Mr. McGee
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Texas
Southwest
Canon City to Attend Good Roads Conference in Colorado Springs
A Canon City merchants association plans a Friday auto trip to Colorado Springs for the good roads conference. Delegates from Canon City and Fremont County aim to influence legislation at the state General Assembly and ensure strong local representation. Names named include C. A. Biggs and J. F. Marr, with at least a dozen expected attendees. Mr and Mrs M A Mathers will move to Canon City from Victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Merchants’ Association
Colorado Springs
Daily Record
J. A. Hayes
el Paso
Fremont County
C. A. Biggs
C. R. McLain
Geo. F. Rockafellow
T. B. Coulter
C. C. Dawsom
George H. Salle
W. B. Rowland J. F. Marr
Chas. L. Mitton
M. A. Mathers
Canon City Praised In Red Book Article
W A Matlock Beaver Land and Irrigation Company writes praise for Canon City in the Denver and Rio Grande railroad Red Book. The piece notes Canon City’s beauty and a 500000 dollar water works project to supply pure mountain water, with completion anticipated early next year and several scenic drives added in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Matlock
Beaver Land & Irrigation Company
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Fremont County
Canon City
Fronteer County Bank Safety Box Ad and Local Notices
Classified items include renting a steel safety box at Fre mont County bank for 2 to 3 per year. Also for sale two second hand rubber tired buggies and one top buggy. Lost horse near Royal Gorge mine seen with bay mare. Rentals listed for furnished rooms and a close in house. Local ad copy promotes reading ads in the Daily Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
W. B. McGee
Greenwood Avenue
Canon City to Send Large Delegation on Friday
A plan calls for a notable Canon City delegation to attend Friday conferences involving the Merchants Association the Good Roads and Real Estate exchange and the Chamber of Commerce. W. K. Jewett R. W. Chisholm and H. T. Lowe head the organizing committee. Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce will host at 11 North Tejon Street inviting Canon City reps to use it as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Club
H. T. Lowe
P. J. Shearer
J. F. Lilly
The
Merchants Association
J. A. Hayes
R. W. Chisholm
Henry Russell Wray
Good Roads Association
E. W. Kent
A. R. Allen
A. J. Lawton
Real Estate Exchange
Irving Howbert
F. L. Rouse
J. R. McKinnie
Chamber of Commerce
W. K. Jewett
Canon City
Arkansas Valley
Colorado Springs
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Gingham
Red Cross
Baker & Biggs
Council
Chas. W. van Petten
Soda Point
Kenley’s Gardens
Aline New
Tal Barteldes
Denver, Seed CO
Atchen Gaqsen
Erfurt
Canon City Boy
WILL
CANON
Ayer
Setae Kore
Neeerty
Fremont Building & Loan Association
A. Hardy
J. Miece & Sons
Foyal Gorge Mine
L. J. Wood
Greenwood Ave
W. B. Ryle
Hazel Ave
Royal Gorge
Canon’city
Santa Fe
Kansas City
C.herman Graves
North Sirth Street
Ciles
W. T. Little
M. M. D. Glen
Lee Cee
Baker
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