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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
6
The bee industry reports an exceptionally good year with honey entering markets three weeks to a month early. William Barberger, operating fifty bee stands on Fifteenth Street, sells much honey this season from twenty six swarms saving three, proving bee culture can be a profitable, pleasant vocation.
A prominent lady and her daughter were followed by a stranger near Soda Springs shortly after nine at night. He attempted to grab a pocketbook but fled toward railroad tracks when they sought help. Names were kept private, prompting calls for a special patrol to deter nightly disorder at Soda Springs.
An old ad claims Buckien's Arsicn Gaive quickly cures burns wounds and skin eruptions. It markets instant relief for cuts bruises and ulcers and touts its strong healing properties as earth's greatest healer.
Chicago reports ten deaths from excessive heat and numerous prostrations. Police Sergeant Bernard Beckholz died at home. Carl Sommers drowned after a Lake Michigan incident. City issued emergency order allowing men and boys to sleep in parks. Salvation Army to take lake trip for poor children.
A quirky, fragmentary dissenting voice warns against bullying, overconfidence, and overreaching. It parodies sayings about rabbits, stamps, and appetites while hinting at exaggerated rural wit and odd social observations.
Earl H. Quinlan formerly of this city and now living with his parents at Olatha passed the entrance exam for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. He earned a cadetship after ranking highest in a Denver exam conducted by Senator Guggenheim and has trained at an Annapolis preparatory school ahead of the September class entry.
Miss Margaret Wolfe 24 of Idaho Springs disappeared Saturday morning after leaving home with a small bag to fetch water. Her brother and uncle searched the area fearing accident or foul play. she carried $15 to $20, and trains were checked without result. She is described as small, dark, strong-minded, and previously cared for her uncle F G Brown and brother Fred Wolfe who runs a local laundry.
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollar reward for any uncured case and invite testimonials, with approvals from F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio.
The discussion argues that the Panama canal lies on a Buffalo to New York axis, benefiting Trans Mississippian trade. It emphasizes ships leaving Galveston or New Orleans would travel east, boosting commerce for the U S and Latin American states.
The piece recalls Crook's 1876 Rosebud expedition with Colonal Royall and Colonel Henry through a fierce Sioux and Cheyenne assault. Henry is grievously wounded yet urges to return, Washakie aids his body, and Third Corps regroups to retake ground. It also notes 1870 grasshopper plagues and the later 1874 pest cycle. Superintendent E C Bishop seeks more teachers in Nebraska.
The page features multiple classified notices including for sale cheap stock ranches with rent terms, a large seven room brick home near Fairview, 10 000 Eureka raspberry plants offered by a seller listing a phone contact in Blue Earth, and a note about a state contest with prizes and high pay for corn production. It mentions the state superintendent and claims many prizes with rolls of honor.
Canon City resident Mrs. Hiram Backus testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills relieving kidney troubles. The ad warns of signs like cloudy urine, backache, headaches, and fatigue and urges treatment to avoid dropsy or Bright's disease. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
Rafaele Giraffa, chased across the continent from Uniontown to find his runaway wife with Carmine Gaeta, attempted to strangle himself after a preliminary hearing at justice court. He broke from a sheriff escort to the county jail, grabbing his throat and tearing away, marking a second suicide attempt amid legal action for threats against his wife and the alleged home despoiler.
Appointment of administrator with will annexed for the estate of Sarah J Payton deceased Fremont County Colorado. Court date set at 2 oclock pm on August 2 1909 at the County Court in Cason City. Creditors to present claims and debtors to make payment to the undersigned. Dated Canon City Colorado.
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