Christians win pennant in series of games
The Christian Tigers defeated the Methodist Cubs 8 to 5 to clinch the first series pennant amid muddy field conditions. Standings show Christian Tigers leading with 9 wins and 2 losses, while Presbyterians and Baptists trail. next series runs July 12 to 22 with schedule published for church teams and Sunday schools support urged.
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Methodist Cubs
Christian Tigers
Canon City
A. S
Presbyterians
Baptists
Cubs
Tigers
W. L
Presby Giants
Baptist White Sox
Heavy travel on railroads this week during Elks convention
The Elks national convention and summer resort tourism cause exceptionally heavy railroad travel this week. Four special trainloads of delegates and visitors from the south and east passed through yesterday afternoon on the D. and RG. The rush is expected to continue two or three days longer.
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Elks’ Convention
Bertain Guests At House Party
Mrs. C. A. Biggs entertained a small number of guests at Beckworth summer home last week. Attending were Mr and Mrs and their aunt the Misses Maude and Minnie Biggs. Also present were Miss Margaret Grange of eeio and Messrs Charles Camp A J Turner John Rene.
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C. A. Biggs
Beckworth
Maude
Mini Biggs
Margaret Grange
Eeio
Charles Camp
A. J. Turner
John Rene
Reverend Sherrod to resign as Christchurch pastor
Rev Dr Edgar A Sherrod stated at a vestry meeting on Wednesday night that he will resign his pastorate at Christchurch on October 1. The vestry passed a resolution permitting the resignation. Sherrod has served in Canon City for about two years and has not announced future plans.
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Edgar A. Sherrod
Christchurch
Sherrod
Canon City
Colored women to be released after amicable settlement
Cheesie Ross and Lottie McKay, both colored, who had been jailed after an affair at Williamsburg, will be released today. They were involved in a quarrel with another woman, who could not be identified, during which a pocket knife caused injuries. The matter has been amicably settled.
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Cheesie Ross
Lottie McKay
Williamsburg
Fossil Remains Found Near Garden Park by Prof Willister
Prof. S. W. Willister of Chicago University visited Canon City and Garden Park while historic fossil finds abroad are noted. He helped uncover Colorado antediluvian mammal remains decades ago, sent to the Smithsonian, and will return for further research if new remains appear.
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S. W. Willister
Chicago University
Canon City
Denton
Willister
United States Geological Survey
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Prof
Twin Lakes Ideal for Summer Outing
The Twin Lakes region in Colorado offers a scenic mountain retreat with two lakes, green slopes, and year round snow peaks. Hotel Campion, once John F. Campion’s summer home, sits between the lakes and showcases fine furnishings. The area is known for fishing with big trout up to 20 or 22 pounds. Accessible from Canon City via Rio Grande No. 1 to Granite, then seven miles to the hotel for dinner.
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America
Twin Lakes
Colorado
Pikes Peak
New England
Campion
John F. Campion
Campbell
Canon City
Rio Grande No. 1
Granite
Fine Mountain Road
Abundant Wealthy Apples Shown From Lincoln Park Orchard
A window display at the Record office features a Wealthy variety branch from Mr. W. B. Rowland on Elm avenue Lincoln Park. He says the fruit sample reflects a strong fall harvest and counters pessimistic crop predictions.
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Record Office
W. B. Rowland
Elm Avenue
Lincoln Park
Quaker Oats Advertises Wholesome Strength Across Town
The Quaker Oats Company places advertisements praising its oats as economical and strength giving. The copy stresses wholesome nourishment for families and community members nationwide.
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Quaker Oats Company
Quaker Oats
Linen shower honors Miss Zella Casebeer
Mrs. Pressey's Sunday school class at First Presbyterian held a linen shower for member Miss Zella Casebeer. Friends gathered at Elizabeth Burgess home for a surprise, with gifts cascading from the ceiling. Refreshments followed as the group escorted the honoree home.
Madrid Capture Highlights Penitentiary Sleuthing
Clever deductions by penitentiary authorities led to the rearrest of Lewis Madrid escaped convict. Post cards signed Fox with inmate number 7002 linked to Madrid prompted comparison with handwriting, guiding New Mexico Mounted Police in Santa Fe to secure the arrest and a $100 reward for the police. An officer will accompany Madrid back to the penitentiary.
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Lewis Madrid
Madrid
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Monogenerarian Visitor Calls at Our Office
The Record reports a visit from Mr. Drury Dalton of Elmwood Illinois aged over 92. He shows sharp memory and plans a stay with daughter in Colorado City before returning to Canon City for bear and deer hunting, bringing a rare War of 1812 silver coin to share.
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Drury Dalton
Elmwood
Illinois
Dalton
Frank Dickson
W. J. Davis
Avery
Colorado City
Canon City
What Ails You Golden Medical Discovery Uses
An ad describes a liver and nerve tonic claimed to cure fatigue headaches and digestive ills. It touts a fluid extract labeled with its ingredients from Golden Seal Black Cherrybark Stone root and other native plants and asserts no alcohol or habit forming drugs.
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Golden Medical Discovery
Royal Gorge View Impresses Indiana Visitors
Mr and Mrs R M Spratley of Muncie Indiana spent a day at Canon City visiting the Royal Gorge with friends. They enjoyed a Skyline drive and marveled at the three thousand foot drop, calling the gorge as grand as Niagara or Yellowstone. They plan to take rocks and boulders home as souvenirs.
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R. M. Spratley
Muncie
Indiana
Ray Case
Lincoln Park
Royal Gorge
Sangre de Christo
United States
Mississippi River
Mrs. Spradley
Canon City
Rocky Mountains
First Mayor of Cripple Creek Dies in Colorado
Peter Hettig, age 57, early Cripple Creek pioneer and its first mayor, died at 4 10 a m at Macon avenue after a brief illness. He helped found the town and survey its layout, and was known among Cripple Creek and Spaulding mining circles. He leaves a wife, son Lawrence, and relatives in Milwaukee. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Peter Hettig
Macon Avenue
Ste. Genevieve
Missouri
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Hettig
Spaulding
Las Animas
Lawrence Franklin Hettig
Canon City
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Contract Awarded for Large Hotel at Penrose
Beaver Park Land and Irrigation Co awards a ten thousand dollar contract for a brick two story hotel at Penrose. The lower floor houses company offices while the upper floor is leased to Mr and Mrs H B Hofmen for a hotel and boarding house.
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Beaver Park Land and Irrigation Company
Penrose
H B. Hofmen
New Supply of Sun Day School Workers
The International Association and The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago join to offer regular Sunday school instruction starting Fall term. Marion Lawrence leads a staff including W C Pierce Franklin McElfresh Hugh Cork and Mary Foster Bryner. Courses cover teaching methods pupil study school organization and Bible doctrines.
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The
International Association
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Marion Lawrence
W. C. Pierce
Franklin McElfresh
Hugh Cork
Mary Foster Bryner
Muddy Bible Institute
James M. Gray
William Evans
D. B. Towner
Howard W. Pope
Charlotte A. Cary
John H. Hunter
A. F. Gaylord
Moody Bible Institute
Institute Place
Chicago
Driver Arrested for Cruel Treatment of Horse
Albert Rule was arrested around 2 30 pm for cruel treatment of a horse he was driving on Main Street. The frightened animal bucked, was trampled by its mate, and multiple witnesses aided a warrant to arrest Rule. He faces a hearing before Justice J R Kennedy this afternoon with witnesses to testify.
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Albert Rule
Rule
Broncos
Main Street
Justice of the Peace
J. R. Kennedy
Marshal Houston
Justice Kennedy
District Court Convenes Friday Morning Briefs
District court convened Friday to clear civil and criminal dockets. The People vs J W Dimmitt ends with bond on own recognizance. Dimmitt to report in November. Geo W Ivy pleads not guilty to saloon burglary. Nolan pleads guilty with further testimony awaited. Paul Jones charged with grand larceny pleads not guilty. Otto Seydlits discharged on bond. Judge Champion to Buena Vista for Chaffee county term. court will continue Friday. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad promotes health claims.
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J. W. Dimmitt
Dimmitt
Florence
la Salle
Illinois
L. A. Davis
Savior Nolan
Hadley Mercantile Company
Nolan
Paul Jones
Otto Seydlits
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Chaffee County District Court
Prisoner Everett Wilson Dies at Colorado Penitentiary
Everett Wilson known as convict No 6503 died at the Colorado State penitentiary on Friday morning. He was received January 8 1906 and sentenced to an indefinite term of 10 to 16 years. He was buried Friday afternoon.
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Everett Wilson
Colorado State Penitentiary
Wilson
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