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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
4
M R Schwer of Boulder manager of the University of Colorado Glee and Mandolin Clubs visited Canon City and arranged an entertainment at the Opera House Tuesday evening March 19 under the Canon City High School.
Mr and Mrs Wynkoop travel to California and stay in San Diego where he is taking sea baths for his health. During his absence Park Allison will oversee his duties as day engineer at the waterworks pumping station.
Coeur de Leon Lodge Knights of Pythias hosted a social evening at Elks hall attracting about 200 guests. Mark H. May led the event with orchestrated selections by Prof. Schaeffer's orchestra, a Pythianism talk by C. C. Dawson, and vocal performances by Mrs. A. H. White and Miss.
A. A. Alley Depot Agent advertises three new pianos never opened for sale at half price. Prices are $400, $500, and $600 with contact via Red 504 Rockvale.
Edythe James performed on violin with Prof. Schaeffer on piano along with other musical numbers. Refreshments included sandwiches, pickles and coffee. The event concluded with a dance.
Thompson led Phillips in a skating race at the rink on Tuesday night winning easily as Phillips quit before half the planned five miles. A large crowd watched the swift competition. A potato race is planned for tonight at the rink.
Frank A. Watts of 222 Riverside Avenue South Canon purchased J C Barton’s interest in the Central hotel on Tuesday and is now in charge. Watts has long resided in South Canon and Lincoln Park, ranching on Beaver Creek before moving to town. He plans to run the hotel as his predecessor did.
Simon Guggenheim, newly elected U S senator from Colorado, resigns from all business ties. The notable holdings include Western Mining of Leadville, Guggenheim Exploration of New York, United Lead and Federal Lead of Missouri, American Smelters Securities and Steamship of New York, United States Zinc of Pueblo.
A. A. Pope J. C. Peabody Will Waldo Ted Harding and Will Tennyson hosted a skating party Friday night. The rink welcomed the public early, then hosted the hosts and friends from 10 p.m. for three hours. Coffee and sandwiches were served at midnight as Prof. Schaeffer’s orchestra provided music for a notably jovial social gathering.
Canon City Commandery No. 9 Knights Templar held a banquet at the Strathmore hotel on Tuesday night with about forty guests. After the Red Cross degrees for two members, the group dined in a Maltese Cross setup, noting the elaborate hospitality and attendance from Florence and surrounding coal camps.
Marshal Houston arrested three boys McIntosh McKenzie and Morrison on a bicycle theft charge. They held a Wayne Corp bicycle identified by the owner and two more bikes found in possession. District Attorney out of town will investigate. A larger batch of missing cycles may be recovered.
J K Humphrey of South Canon holds an exceptionally preserved April 15 1865 Herald issue. It features Lincoln assassination coverage and Booth and Seward plots, with front page devoted to the national shock. Other items report Lee’s surrender, Mobile bombardment, Stanton ending drafts, Sherman’s march, and Mexico’s Juarez news.
Senator Taylor from Glenwood Springs urges changing the river’s name from Grand to Colorado to reflect its aboriginal roots and prevent Wyoming or Utah from seizing the name. The Pueblo Chieftain argues for prompt action by Colorado and possibly Utah and Wyoming. The Record advertises Royal Gorge calendars, and Mr and Mrs M E B Snow of Lincoln Park travel to Denver for the Colorado State Horticultural Society meeting.
Readers in Syracuse New York and Winfield New York praise Peruna as a trusted remedy. Mrs Addie Harding of 810 Court Street credits Peruna with preventing throat troubles and cites long use. Mrs Mary Meyer of Thomson Avenue reports relief from years of coughing and sleep disruption after taking Peruna. The letters link Peruna to cold prevention and general relief, noting its role alongside fresh air in combating consumption.
Frederic A. Raynolds Jr an infant son died at 502 Greenwood avenue from erysipelas after several days illness aged two weeks. Dorothy Elizabeth Burke infant daughter of Geo W Burke of Victor and granddaughter of H N Beecher funeral held at Wilson's and buried Lake side cemetery Bancroft. Russell L Bancroft 10 years 1 month 14 days died at 809 Main street after typhoid and paralysis from brain blood clot funeral at home and burial at Wetmore.
The Bancroft family thanks friends in Canon City and Lincoln Park for courtesies and attentions shown during the illness and death of their son Russell. They express gratitude and say such kindness is not soon forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bancroft.
Promoted as the season’s big event, John Griffiths troupe bringing Shakespeare’s Richard the Third to the Opera House on Friday January 25 with proven stagecraft and lighting effects. Dorothy Grey leads the cast with Duncan Penwarden, in a production praised by the press in advance.
The article notes the film As Told in the Hills portrays life in the West with vivid scenes and comedy, inviting audiences to reminisce about days gone by. It mentions a change in the Friends in Council meeting time to 2 o'clock next Friday at Elks hall and lists local notices and invitations for Canon residents.
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