The First Circus Marks an Era in a Boy's Life
City Clerk L D Dawson recalls his first circus in Clarksburg West Virginia Barnum and Bailey’s parade daybreak and fifty cent ticket. W B Rowland recalls Mobile 1869 1870 and a trick burro January. Dan De Weese remembers Tippecanoe Ohio John Robinson’s wagon show. Rev J T Thomas links ancient Judges to a biblical circus sermon. H N Beecher notes Oberlin Ohio prejudice blocked circuses in youth.
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L. D. Dawson
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Barnum & Bailey
W. B. Rowland
Mobile
Barnum
Rowland
Tom Thumb
Dan de Weese
Tippicanoe
Ohio
John Robinson
Robinson Bros
de Weese
Rev
J. T. Thomas
H. N. Beecher
Oberlin
Allegheny Mountains
Mr. Beecher
First circuses recalled by eyewitnesses across towns
Readers recount their early circus memories from Indiana to New Brunswick. J. F. Marr's fear for a performer, Dan Rice's show at Hathaway Field, Adam Forepaugh's era, and storms, crowds, and near misses color these reminiscences of youth and wonder.
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J. F. Marr
W. W. Coombs
G. W. Bethel
la Porte
Indiana
Mr. Bethel
Harry Johnson
Chester
Vermont
Everett Gould
Victor
A. Graff
Dan Rice
Hathaway Field
Cincinnati
Mr. Graff
Richmond
G. W. Hodgin
All Hoosierdam
Adam Forepaugh
St. John
New Brunswick
S. H. Galbraith
Barnums
Tenth Street
Geo. Rockafellow
Fourth of July pardon granted to Colorado woman convict
Mary Cafferi, first woman inmate in Colorado State Penitentiary to receive executive clemency, was pardoned on July Fourth. The decision, announced by Warden Cleghorn, followed a governor’s delegated authority via Lieutenant Governor Harper. The event included a commutation for Santiago Tafoya from death to life imprisonment.
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Colorado State Penitentiary
Mary Cafferi
Denver
Cleghorn
Buchtel
Warden Cleghorn
Colorado
Harper
Santiago Tafoya
Webb
Norfolk
Virginia
Cafferi
San Francisco
Seattle
Las Animas County
Blake
Tafoya
Much Bueno
Vaudeville at the Penitentiary Delights Convicts
A Denver novelty theatre troupe directed by Duncan and Hoffman presented a highly praised vaudeville program at the penitentiary chapel on Thursday. Performers included Harry Rousell on trapeze, baritone singer Miss Lucille Tilton, Paul Ladrue in the daffy dame role, the Geislers in a musical act, and Duncan & Hoffman delivering singing specialties.
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Novelty Theatre
Denver
Duncan & Hoffman
Chapel of the Penitentiary
Harry Rousell
Lucille Tilton
Miss Tilton
Paul Ladrue
Mr. Ladrue
The Charming Woman and Electric Bitters Claim
A health tonic rhapsodizes about charm beyond looks and promotes Electric Bitters for weak women. It claims the remedy restores strength, nerves, and a bright complexion with a smooth skin finish. Sold by Hunter Palmer, druggist, 50c guaranteed.
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Hunter Palmer
New Secretary Elected for Canon City Y M C A
The Canon City Y M C A announced the resignation of secretary W C Thomas and named A R Gray of Chicago as his successor. Gray, 26, married with a three year old son, has worked in Y M C A roles in Chicago since 1902 and will start duties next month as Thomas retires after four and a half years of service.
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W. C. Thomas
Canon City Young Men's Christian Association
A. R. Gray
Chicago
Thomas
Gray
Efficient secretary charts future of community association
The article outlines a secretary’s plan to cultivate and develop the association idea into a major factor in the religious, social and intellectual life of the community. It notes Mr. Thomas has chosen a continued path of work but has not yet disclosed its details to the public.
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Thomas
Quiet Fourth of July Observed in Canon City
Independence Day passed calmly in Canon City with many residents traveling to Florence Cripple Creek Clyde and nearby mountains for picnics or excursions. A thunderstorm cooled the day as rockets and Roman candles lit the night. Convicts at the penitentiary enjoyed a special breakfast and dinner with beef roast rhubarb pie and ample lemonade.
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Canon City
Florence
Cripple Creek Clyde
America
Canon City Lumber Men Expand Into Montrose
The Independent Lumber company, owned by Canon City men, bought the Western Slope Lumber yards in Montrose for about $15,000. The firm already operates yards at Olathe, Delta and Grand Junction, with William L. Mack serving as treasurer and general manager for the Western Slope.
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Independent Lumber Company
Canon City
Montrose
Montrose Press
Western Slope
Western Slope Lumber Company
Olathe
Delta
Grand Junction
William L. Mack
Montrose paint firm to establish new independent yard
A new independent company plans to enter Montrose after years of eyeing the area, increasing capital to about 25000 and adding a full line of paints. Mr. Verry will oversee the new venture while Mr. Mack notes the firm will operate on legitimate pricing, not cutting rates. Meanwhile local health ads tout Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio with a money back offer.
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Montrose
Mack
Verry
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Burglars Entered House During Show Night
While Mr and Mrs C C Patton and family attended the Sells Fioro show, burglars entered their home at 1003 Greenwood Avenue by roof access and a rear window. They ransacked every room, opened closets and dressers, and scattered contents though only jewelry and a purse with a small sum may have been taken.
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C. C. Patton
Greenwood Avenue
Burglars Left Burnt Matches In Every Compartment
Burnt matches were found in every compartment of the house indicating a thorough search by burglars. The discovery suggests careful investigation by authorities into the break in.
Copper King mining spark seen near Dawson City
Developments at the Copper King property six miles southwest of Canon City point to a major mining excitement. Assays show gold per ton ranging from 12000 to 16600, with plans to add more men Monday and possible soon astonished discoveries. efforts also planned on the Copper Bay and Copper Boy properties nearby.
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Copper King
Dawson City
Here
Dawson
E. C. Hiatt
Roy
J. W. Pringle
Canon City
Hiats
Ivan Hiatt
Copper Bay
Tenor Loren G Jones to sing in Canon City July 22
Canon City announces a visit by Loren G Jones noted for evangelistic singing. The article highlights his sweet clear tenor and past laurels in the east, inviting locals to hear him on July 22. A Canon City father is quoted about children's obedience.
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Loren G. Jones
Canon City
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