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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
7
Mayor A H Seely took Hon. Champ Clark on a drive along Skyline road Monday night to show the city and countryside from the vantage point. Clark declared the panorama the most beautiful in the United States, a compliment he rarely grants.
The Denver and Rio Grande ran an afternoon excursion to the Hanging Bridge in the Royal Gorge for Chautauqua visitors. The train departed at 12 30 and returned about an hour and a half later. Over one hundred tickets were sold despite extreme heat limiting attendance.
Mr. Albert O. McLain from Newton Kansas arrived in Canon yesterday with his wife and children after a 550 mile overland drive in a Royal Tourist car. Roads were muddy and sandy in places yet the journey passed safely. They plan to stay in Canon City for vacation and return east around September first.
A dray horse owned by city teamster Al Baxter died from fright near the Ninth street crossing of the Denver and Rio Grande tracks about 11 this morning. As the animal edged toward the switch engine 817 approaching from the lower yards, it bolted thrice and collapsed, heart failure ending its life. The event, remarkable for the city, appears to be the first of its kind locally.
Vice President Seevier of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad and his family, including their sick son, arrived in Colorado on Monday aboard the private car Hawkeye. They settled at 215 Macon Avenue and will stay while the invalid son improves, accompanied by their physician and attendants.
Portland Cement Company workers report Pueblo gamblers come on pay days to take wages. Sheriff Esser and deputies raided Portland gambling dens Saturday night, catching three colored men. William Cross was found wanted for burglary in Pueblo and handed over to authorities.
Nice well improved farm of 90 acres in Henry County Missouri with 80 acres prairie land 25 acres in timothy and clover 55 acres corn 10 acres fenced hog tight with living springs 3 wells 6 room frame house barn and outbuildings. Located 2 to 15 miles from 6 good towns. We seek in exchange a 3 to 5 acre ranch worth four to six thousand dollars. Owner seeks health reasons. Equitable deal possible.
Police presented their case to the city prosecutor while William Hunt and Samuel Jackson stood before Judge Cooper in the county court. Both pleaded guilty as charged. Each faced a fine and costs totaling seventy five dollars. Hunt paid and was discharged. Jackson defaulted and received a jail sentence.
The contract for twenty houses to be built in Prospect Heights has been let by the C. F. I. company to J. A. Heckart & Son. Construction starts immediately and will proceed as fast as possible.
J. D. Russell came back to Canon City at noon after a three week Eastern trip largely spent in Lincoln Illinois. He reports it is terrifically hot in Illinois between rains and expresses relief at returning to Colorado.
Judge Bailey heard the petition by Frank D Heath for appointment of a receiver for Great Western Coal Company amid claims of mismanagement. C P Gehman is appointed referee to take testimony. no time set due to illness of defense counsel C C Dawson.
Dr and Mrs J G Maxwell returned to Canon City from a two week camping and fishing outing on Bear Creek northwest of Denver. They traveled about five hundred miles by automobile with good roads and no car trouble. Fishing was poor but the trip was a success as they visited ten towns and came home via Colorado Springs and Beaver Creek.
A dealer recalls in a tourist dialogue how mustache cups peaked in the 1880s, shipping a German gift line for Christmas labeled for family members. He reveals a hoard inscribed “To Sister” that misfired when delivered, illustrating a humorous packaging mishap from the era.
A. Van Buskirk of Alpine Terrace reports to Sheriff Esser that his valuable horse disappeared from pasture between two and five o'clock Wednesday afternoon. He suspects theft since the animal had a recent sale offer of two hundred dollars. He considers escape or a fall into a hole unlikely explanations.
Authorities in neighboring towns have been asked to watch for the missing animal after a thorough but inconclusive local investigation led by Mr. Van Buskirk. The case prompts heightened regional alert and cooperation.
Chicago July 20. New interstate passenger rates among Illinois Iowa Missouri Minnesota Wisconsin and North and South Dakota take effect at midnight. Rates drop to 2 cents a mile nationwide except Wisconsin and the Dakotas where 2 1 2 cents apply. Wisconsin law setting 2 cents will start August 15 with further reductions to Wisconsin points.
P C Walker a Roanoke passenger arriving from Portland describes scenes after the collision of the San Pedro and Columbia near Shelter Cove. He notes wreckage littering the sea, rescued crew and passengers wrapped in tablecloths, and a bier with bodies aboard the Elder.
Notice informs that registered warrants drawn on the general fund of South Canon Colorado will be paid after Aug 20 1907 upon presentation to F B Quinlan town treasurer. Further notice is given that all warrants will be honored upon submission.
State Engineer's Office in Denver invites sealed proposals before 1 PM August 2 1907 for a highway bridge across the Arkansas River at Portland Fremont County Colorado. Bridge may be concrete or steel. Bidders will follow specified terms and conditions.
Notice that as executor of the will of Thomas J Tong, deceased of Fremont County Colorado, he will appear in the Fremont County Court Canon City on August 9 1907 at 10 o clock a m to have all claims against the estate adjusted. Creditors are required to present their claims and debtors to pay what they owe.
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