Young Man Bound Over In Horse Stealing Case
Paul Jones eighteen years old faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Kennedy on a horse stealing charge. Bound over to the district court in three hundred dollars bail, he confessed taking Jennie Graden's horse and buggy from a Macon avenue stable and driving to Florence where police arrested him. He claimed no intent to dispose of the property and said the act was more a joke than criminal. Remanded to county jail to await Judge Champion's tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Kennedy
Jennie Graden
Macon Avenue
Florence
John Chetelat
Twelve inning tie ends in postponed replay
The Stewart and Morris classes played a twelve inning game with a 9th inning tie. Wheelock left early and the game was called. The next contest will decide the tie in seven innings plus two to finish the previous game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart and Morris
Wheelock
Christian Tigers
Presbyterian
Giants
Methodist Cubs
Baptist White Sox
Excursion to Alta Vista Promises Mountain Scenery
The Christian Sunday school announces a July 6 rail excursion from Canon City to Alta Vista along Cripple Creek routes. Depart 8:00 a.m. return by dark with picnic luncheon. round trip $1.25 adults 1.25. children under 12 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Vista
Christian Sunday School
Cripple Creek
Canon City
America
Dale
Rockvale School Seeks Bids for Brick Building Addition
The Rockvale school board invites bids for adding to the brick building. Bids must be received by Edward Agard by noon July 7. Specifications and plans available at Florence office of Col. Johnson Blunt Block. The board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockvale
Edward Agard
Florence
Col. Johnson
Blunt
Fruit Growers Urged Not to Market After Friday
Canon City district fruit growers and gardeners are urged not to market any product after Friday as state business will pause Monday for a late Fourth of July celebration. Growers should pick early on Friday and avoid Tuesday market prep to prevent value loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Noiseless Fourth of July Trial Planned in Cleveland
Cleveland authorities will test a noiseless Fourth of July by restricting cracker and fireworks sales. The council aims for a safe display under city control, following a previous July with fewer accidents but continued dealer opposition. Penalties include up to thirty days in jail or a $100 fine for possession or sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Florence Man Arrested After Proposing Marriage While Allegedly Insane
John Gregory was arrested by Chief of Police Milner on complaint of West Florence residents. He is accused of frightening women and proposing marriage, with Milner declaring him insane though not specifying the basis for the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
John Gregory
Milner
West Florence
Gregory
Army of Laborers Needed to Save Kansas and Nebraska Crops
Missouri and Kansas employment bureau reports warn farmers in the wheat belt need at least 25 000 laborers to harvest the year's crop. Nebraska Oklahoma and the Dakotas also will seek help, with Kansas alone needing about 20 000 more workers than currently unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri and
Kansas Employment Bureau
Wheat Belt
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Popular couple wed in South Canon at high noon
Harry H. Heaton formerly of Lincoln Park and Verna Ashton of South Canon married at the bride's mother's home at high noon. Rev F R Hollenback officiated. A buffet luncheon followed and many wedding presents were shown. The groom, an electrical engineer, will reside in Norris Montana, and the bride has been a longtime South Canon teacher. They plan a Boulder honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ashton
South Ninth Street
F. R. Hollenback
First Methodist Church
H. E. Smith
Stanley Avenue
Canon City
South Canon High School
State University At
Boulder
Noris
Montana
South Canon
Hanton Iest
J. ‘L. Heaton
Fremont County National Bank Report of Condition 1908
Bank official George F. Rockafellow swore the Fremont County National Bank's June 23 1909 condition report to be true. Assets show loans and discounts 413141.85 securities and bonds 55066.61 cash items 4713 etc. Liabilities list capital stock profits and deposits totaling 878957.97 with notes and reserves detail. Notary Chas Waldo witnessed the oath.
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State of
Colorado
Nesicics
Fremont
George F. Rockafellow
G. F. Rockafellow
George A. Baker
Raynolds
Lewis
Chas. E. Waldo
Flood Damages Hit Florence Area Anew
A hard fall at Brush Hollow creek northeast of Florence caused heavy losses to local farmers as alfalfa stands were destroyed and a county bridge approach washed out. The incident follows earlier flood damage and a tangential ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Suse
Brush Hollow Creek
Here
Edward Wilson
Hainlein
Anthony
Hall
Paroled convict sent to Joliet to serve term
Richard Ashton numbered 6649 on the prison register was paroled at noon and immediately re arrested before being taken to Joliet Illinois to serve an unexpired sentence. Deputy Warden Keeley will accompany Ashton for transfer.
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Illinois
Joliet
Richard Ashton
Keeley
Illinois Star Penitentiary
Ashton
Richard Manning
Illinois Institute
Tynan
Shafroth
Tom
Denver
Evangelion Stevens to Preach at First Christian Church
Rev J Ed Stevens a prominent Christian church minister and Kansas evangelist will preach at the First Christian church next Sunday morning and evening July 4. He is spending a vacation in Colorado and is now in Pueblo. Church officials expect a large congregation to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed. Stevens
Christian Church
Evangelist
Kansas
First Christian Church
Rev. Stevens
Colorado
Pueblo
Sunday School Excursion on the Fifth of July
The First Chasterian church Sunday school offers a July Fifth trip on the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad. A delightful mountain outing with stops at Dale or other hill resorts for water and shade picnics. Departs Canon City at 8 AM returns in the evening. tickets cost 1.25 dollars round trip, children under 12 pay 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence and Cripple Creek
First Chsterian Church
America
Dale
Canon City
Prominent Physician Drowns in Gunnison River at Delta
Delta June 30. Dr William J Fairchild a leading local physician drowned in the Gunnison River at his ranch 10 miles from Delta. His son Robert a Denver university student found his fathers clothes on the riverbank and the body was not recovered due to high swift current. He was 56 and had moved to the city two years ago with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Denver University
Fairchild
Bumper Apple Crop Forecast for United States
The Kansas City Packer reports in its 26th issue that most apple growing districts will see fair yields this year with bumper crops likely only in a few areas. Colorado fruit prospects are noted as significantly better than many other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bank Statement of Fremont County Bank June 28 1909
The Fremont County Bank statement shows assets of 181 921.08 with loans 105 740.84 items include overdrafts 8 816.08 and securities 28 118.18. Deposits total 115 363.06 with time and demand certificates 1 922.28 and undivided profits 3 740.73. Cash on hand 10 066.06. Statement verified by cashier M. J. Evans and witnessed by directors G. W. Brithel T. B. Coulter P. L. Smith L. W. Felter with notary Nellie B. Ross on June 28 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
M. J. Evans
Oahier
G. W. Brthel
T. B. Coulter
L. W. Felter
Nellie B. Ross
Notary Pabite
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Brann
The
Hardy Lumber Co
Canon
Harry H. Heaton
Lin
Coln Park
Norris
Verna Ash
Ton
Elton T. Beckwith
B. F.rockafellow
Mountain Alley
Cloise
Sc Pkg
Thunderbolts
Frey & Collins
Eureka
Main Street
Florence Town
WBC
Evangelion Stevens
Gunnison River
Delta
William J
Canca “Ty
Ossennia
Berd
Ereer
State of Colorado
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