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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
2
The Leader Store offers builders hardware at low prices and handles timing work, plumbing, heating, and bath appliances. Proprietor directs work to ensure quality. Grocery department promises honest representation, good variety, and fair change. Economy cited as a feature drawing customers.
W L Johnson owner of a mining claim near Tallahasse creek was arrested by Sheriff Esser after J J Serry filed assault charges. Serry runs a saw mill and accused Johnson of cutting timber for mining. Johnson threatened to shoot. Serry posted bond for a preliminary hearing in Squire Logan's court. Johnson formerly served as Taclamur postmaster.
E. G. Bettis, president and general manager of Royal Gorge Coal Mining Co, returned to Canon City from the Ilse gold discovery site. He went on business related to mineral properties he recently acquired in the area and secured an option for eighty acres surrounding the original gold find.
Bettis and party report a rich prospecting area near Canon City with ore grading ten to twenty dollars per ton. Sherwood Aldrich and Spaulding traveled to the region and praise the new camp. Cripple Creek settlers have staked claims, and Canon City serves as the outfitting base for prospectors heading into the El Dorado area.
Canon City resident E B Case testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills easing backache and kidney trouble after a severe episode. The advertisement urges readers to avoid a downward kidney illness path and buy the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as US agents.
Rev W A Fisher formerly pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church here but now in San Francisco mission work is expected home from the East after the death of Mrs Mary B Gunn in West Finley Pennsylvania. Mrs Gunn is mother of Mrs Fisher and Mrs G W Orme and spent a winter in Canon City years ago.
The eighteenth annual session of the Seventh Normal Institute of the teachers of Pueblo Custer and Fremont counties will meet in this city on the 30th instant for a ten day session. Lectures will be given by Dr Sanford Bell and Prof Daniels with an executive committee listed. A moonlight Royal Gorge excursion is planned and Miss White aims for a highly successful gathering. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with a promise of cure and a 100 reward for failure.
A special excursion train from Manitou and Colorado Springs to Parkdale via the Denver and Rio Grande passed through the area Saturday morning, drawing several hundred passengers who sought a view of the Royal Gorge. The D R G will run weekly excursions from Manitou to the Gorge during the tourist season. Also promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a patient testimonial from Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana claiming recovery from diabetes after use.
Mrs. Bartlett of 715 Greenwood Avenue shows how a small seed effort can transform a yard. Last winter the block was cheerless, but now it blooms with nasturtiums and poppies, making the home look gay and thrifty.
Mrs Adolph Buessing of Davenport Iowa claims Foley's Honey and Tar cured a twelve year long asthma after a severe cold. She writes the remedy worked where medical skill offered only temporary relief and suggests earlier use would have saved years of suffering. Palace drug store is mentioned.
As the Fremont County Fair Association readies its annual exhibition the region anticipates substantial premiums and prize opportunities. Officials promise a prominent display featuring agricultural products and livestock with strong community turnout expected.
Trinidad reports the Sunday flood caused extensive damage with the river wall cracking in many places. Officials fear another high rise could breach the wall, threatening further destruction as the town assesses losses around ten thousand dollars.
The fair plans larger and more comprehensive departments this year with an enhanced premium list and increased public appeal. The track events committee aims to offer purses totaling 3000 dollars, drawing top state horses, while premiums beyond racing total 1764.25 dollars across fruits pantry live stock art photography flowers and other categories. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised for relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels.
The Canon Crystal Ice Company office at 622 Main Street opened a register for Iowa people now in Canon City and nearby. Many names have been entered and more are expected in ten days. The Iowa group plans a summer picnic at the Royal Gorge summit.
A Rat Portage Ontario user, C Towns, commends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. He calls them a mild physic with no unpleasant after effects and recommends them to sufferers. For sale by all dealers.
Canon City Business Men's Association discussed liquor issues but decided the matter did not fit its scope. An independent meeting chaired by C. A. Linkins planned a mass city gathering at the First M. E. church Monday to push steps against liquor traffic believed to violate the law. A. H. Seely S. H. Atwater and C. J. Fredrickson named to coordinate arrangements.
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