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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
4
Farther than ten homesteads have been taken up along Oak Creek, fifteen to twenty miles south of town, after recent seasons show good crops of oats and other cereals. The Tuttle brothers installed a small gasoline irrigation plant near Griffin ranch, eighteen miles south, with plans for more systems if successful.
The 115th anniversary of Robert Burns birth was observed by Fremont County Scots at Odd Fellows hall Coal Creek with a literary musical program and a grand ball. Judge Bradley of Florence delivered the principal address as celebrants recalled Burns songs like Annie Laurie and Coming Thro the Rye as timeless folk poetry of the highlands.
Grant Dickinson reached a contract with W F Gleason for two six room cottages on Macon avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth streets. The cottages cost about 4600 dollars and will yield at least 600 dollars in annual rent. Dickinson notes strong demand and future growth for Canon City property.
Horticulturists are trimming fruit trees in orchards and preparing soil for next summer cultivation. Trees are healthy after a long rest, and farmers expect a beautiful crop this year with buds in excellent shape and prodigious orchard yields anticipated.
Leadville prepares a unique program for the reunion of the '79-ers with an underground concert at Carbonate hill Wolf cone shaft a thousand feet deep A piano will accompany an octet of women singers the Elks band will perform and a lunch will be served electric lighting is set up. A fish hatchery visit and scenic mountain drive precede an evening banquet at the Elks Opera House with hundreds expected.
Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist of Canon City offers free consultation and examination for glasses. He claims 17 years of practice across multiple states and promises treatment for cataracts cross eyes headaches and nervous disorders related to eye strain. Those unable to pay receive free medical and surgical care.
Financial Agent A. B. Hulst of the Kansas Colorado railroad and power interests, away for a month, is expected back tomorrow from St Louis where he conferred on western division work. Attorney J. H. McCorkle returned, saying results will be announced on Hulst's return. Promoters were largely satisfied though not all plans were completed.
Dall DeWeese departed for his ranch near Silver Cliff with a car load of thoroughbred Galloway cattle bought at the Denver stock show last week. He now runs about two hundred head on the Wet Mountain valley and Bear Wallow ranches. The hardy Galloways suit Colorado elevations, and are replacing other breeds in his estimation.
Dr. C. H. Graves presided at Coal Creek as county coroner for Fremont. A son of Mr and Mrs Davis of Coal Creek accidentally shot himself with a 23 caliber target rifle last September. He died Tuesday night and the coroner was summoned to complete the inquiry under Colorado law.
A Greenwood G A R meeting formed a three member committee led by W H Rector to coordinate with local posts and societies for the Lincoln birth centenary observance to be held February 12. The group will meet at Elks hall at 7 0 0 PM to discuss plans for a district court room or nearby hall celebration, with exercises in all city public schools.
Governor Sha forth received a $59 761.28 national check to Colorado as its share from forest reserves grazing cattle and other revenue. Funds must go to the county of origin for schools and roads with the governor seeking designation of reserves for repayment. The payment could add substantially to road and school funds, nearly half of annual state land school revenues.
Notice is given for the annual stockholders meeting of The Canon City Hydraulic and Irrigating Ditch Company to be held February 26, 1909, at 2:00 p.m. at 223 Main Street Canon City Colorado for hearing reports and to assess capital stock for ditch repairs. Last and first publications indicate notice dates.
Why wait to relieve stomach trouble with Pape's Diapepsin. A single dose digests food, relieves gas belching and indigestion within five minutes, and restores appetite. Priced 50 cents a large case at any drug store. notice urges telling the druggist for a thorough cure. Also mentions rental ad and railroad fare listings.
Dayton police and residents hunt a strangler after the murder of Mary Forschner and two new assaults. Mrs. David Wirth aided the victims, two suspects have been arrested, as crowds press for the killer’s capture.
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