Decoration Day Parade and Veterans Roster at Canon City
Decoration Day observances spread nationwide with Canon City leading in turnout and a parade on Macon avenue. Mayor Coulter closed business, veterans groups led the march to the cemetery for Union and Confederate services, followed by a large roster of buried veterans and a call for family to verify spellings with Greenwood Post.
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Canon City
Coulter
Opera House
H. B. Cook
Methodist Episcopal Church
Comrads
Greenwood Port
Greenwood Post
F. A. McDonald
Florence Should Celebrate Fourth of July Urged
The Tribune urges Florence to stage an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Canon City plans to send a delegation, while Florence will skip the holiday to focus on a county fair this fall. Many residents will travel elsewhere, making Florence a likely destination later for visitors.
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Florence
Canon City
End the Fourth of July cannon cracker danger
The writer urges eliminating cannon crackers from Independence Day festivities. Noise, patriotism, and disaster recur yearly as fatalities and casualties mount nationwide. Aimed at public protection, the piece proposes laws banning possession and prosecuting offenders to curb deadly incidents.
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United States
Prettiest Town He Ever Saw Visit Canon City
A. J. Martin editor of Union ville Missouri Republican and his wife spent Thursday in Canon City while en route to Salt Lake City and the Northwest. Mrs Martin, in poor health, may stay several weeks as the trip aims to aid her condition. He praised Canon City as one of the prettiest towns encountered.
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A. J. Martin
Unionville
Missouri
Republican
Canon City
Mr. Martin
Colorado
The Case of Bugbee Judge Change and Jailor Fight
State vs J N Bugbee brought from Florence to Canon City. Bugbee, Florence jailer, fined 25 dollars and appealed after arresting a nineteen year old who resisted. Case moved from Justice McDonald to Justice Minor. Bugbee warned Florence Tribune editor Grenawalt, then claimed no harm but wagered cigars he would win.
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J. N. Bugbee
Canon City
Florence
Bugbee
McDonald
Minor
J. F. Grenawalt
Florence Daily Tribune
the Tribune
Bagbee
Grenawalt
Water, sidewalks, and Canon City issues in spring notes
The article laments the Arkansas River low water levels due to a backward spring and slow snowmelt while forecasting heavier flows as warmer weather arrives. It also criticizes Canon City’s residence area sidewalks as desolate, urging support for new sidewalks and no objections to proposed public works.
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Arkansas
Canine St Bartholomew Poisons Shock Florence Town
A stray poison spree in Florence killed fifteen dogs of varied breeds including Bill Jones' cur and George Kil liam's famed St Bernard. The act deprived the town of its watchdogs, drawing condemnation for the cowardly method and concern for potential harm to people. The piece laments the owners' sorrow and questions the poisoner's intent and impact.
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St. Bartholemew
Florence
Bill Jones
George Killiam
Big St. Bernard
Dog Poisoner Compared To Murderer In Florence Citizen
The Florence Citizen argues cruelty to dogs mirrors murder in intent and impact. It calls for severe, fitting punishment for those who poison household pets and envisions a grim afterlife for such cowards, linking animal abuse to broader murderous impulses.
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Florence
Canon City Teachers For Coming Year
Canon City school board selects staff for next year across High School Washington Lincoln Jefferson Harrison and Park Center schools. New principals include M Belle Minor at High School and Ida White at Jefferson with several grade teachers listed for each institution.
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Canon City
J. H. Allen
A. M
M. Belle Minor
Lassie E. Allen
Lincoln School
Big Mining Proposition in Colorado Promises Safe Venture
Raymond Group plans a cross-cut tunnel from the Ohio river into Gunnison county to tap four major veins and other lodes. Key figures include William Maher as president, Gov. Peabody as vice president, O W Talbot as treasurer, Ira Carrier as secretary, and E M Lamont as general manager. The project covers 800 acres with veins like Midnight, Monte Carlo, Dawn of Day, Raymond and Humbolt. Past production ranged up to $60,000 from Midnight and over $100,000 from Raymond at depth, with ore grades from four to eighteen inches of pay in three to six feet veins.
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Colorado
Raymond Group
Pitkin
Gunnison County
Canon City
Ohio River
William Maher
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Colorado Mining
Raymond
Gov. Peabody
O. W. Talbot
Ira Carrier
Monte Carlo
Midnight
Raymond and
Humbolt
Alexander
City Council to seek bondsmen liability for sewer maps
A council resolution instructed the city clerk to notify bondsmen of L. C. Hall that the city would seek reimbursement for sewer maps plots and notes in Hall's possession, alleging expense from his bond violations. The measure passed as part of a busy Monday session with reports on streets fountains sand and sidewalk work and ordinances advancing.
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L. C. Hall
Trades Assembly
Canon City Gas Company
Coulter
Palace Drug Company
Main
Seventh
Eighth
L L. Harding
Harding
Episcopal Church
Eighth Street
Marshal MacKenzie
C. W. Talbot
John Wilson
C. C. Dawson
A. H. Craig
Main Street
F. E. Thomas
Custedy
Canon City touted as prettiest town for strangers
A. J. Martin, editor of the Unionville Republican, calls Canon City the prettiest town he has seen and urges the city to attract more visitors, promoting it as a restful destination free from eastern grafting concerns and highlighting summer tourism potential.
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Record
A. J. Martin
Unionville
Canon City
East
Colorado
Boosting Colorado Ads by Rock Island System
The Rock Island System runs Colorado tourism ads in major papers this year. Phrases urge spending holidays in Colorado and warn against going elsewhere. Campaigns emphasize attractive design and exploit Colorado’s features to lure summer visitors.
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Switzerland
Colorado
Rock Island
Florence Bowlers Fall to Canon City Team in Duel
Florence bowlers composed of Elks club members came to Canon City Wednesday night last week and contended hard, but Canon City won with total scores of 2,370 to 2,092. Canon City led 908 826 736 to 662 750 680 in the three games.
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Florence
Elks Club
Canon City
Elks
Colorado Realty Association to Hold Second Annual Meeting
The Colorado Realty Association will conduct its second annual meeting in Pueblo from June 9 to 11. Real estate men from across the state are expected, with discussions on matters of interest to the profession and Colorado land conditions. Pueblo business men will entertain the delegates.
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Colorado Realty Association
Pueblo
Colorado
Governor's Daughter Receives Unique Colorado Honor
Colonel Jessie Peabody, youngest daughter of the governor, is slated to receive an honorary commission as colonel and aide de camp on the governor's staff. Adjutant General Sherman Bell will present the full official commission, the first such honor for a Colorado lady. The Rocky Mountain News notes she is known as the daughter of the N. G. C. and gifted in military bearing.
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Jessie A. Peabody
Sherman Bell
Jeasic
Miss Peabody
Colorado
Bell
Rocky Mountain News
Rock Island System Promotes Colorado Travel Value
The Rock Island system concentrates its publicity on portraying Colorado as a fine destination, with the road’s role to reach it described as incidental. The emphasis is on Colorado’s appeal rather than the railroad’s direct benefits.
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Rock Island
Colorado
Races Decoration Day Great Grand Matinee
Canon City Racing Association staged a crowd pleasing Decoration Day matinee. Pueblo and Canon shared honors with Pueblo winning the 1:30 and 1:15 classes and Canon the 1:20 and Free-for-all. Proceeds fund water main extension and stable repairs while track times drew remark.
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Canon City Racing Association
Pueblo
Canon
Queen of Spades
Jo Jo
L. X. Kohlman
Nellie H
Sam Holmes
Puritan
M. T. McCunniff
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Justice Minor
Canine
St. Bartholomew
Bertha Evans
Ledford Truman
Clyde V. Hardy
Washington
W. B. Ryle
Mande Campbell
Engineer Hall
Peabody Millitary Band
State Realty Meeting
Jessie Peabody
W. H. Dosier
Dr. Doster
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