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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1903

Page

4

Che Zanén City Record subscription details

GUY U. HARDY, proprietor offers annual subscriptions at $2.00. Publication entered at the post office as second class matter.

Che Zanén

Penny-Walcher Wedding in Canon City

Miss Blanche Penny and Ren W Walcher of Canon City wed at the bride's Four Mile home on Wednesday in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. L G Thompson of Denver with only a few invited friends and relatives present.

Blanche Penny Ren. W. Walcher Canon City Four Mile L. G. Thompson Denver

Death of Ruth Pedley in Canon City at age 8

Ruth Pedley daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pedley died of diphtheria at their Canon City home on Thursday May 28 aged 8 years 10 months 27 days. Burial was Friday afternoon with a short grave side talk by Rev H Wilson of the Presbyterian church.

Little Ruth George Pedley Canon City Rev. H. Wilson The Presbyterian Church

Rain Helped Canon City Fruit Crops

Considerable rain fell in and around Canon City Sunday night and did much good to the fruit crop which, although not suffering greatly, has been retarded somewhat by the back wardness of spring. Snow fell in the mountains southwest of the city and was plainly visible above the cloud line Monday morning.

Canon City

Changes at Penitentiary Yard Agreement Names

Yardmaster Samuel Davis resigns due to ill health and Succeeding is Thomas Clark as yardmaster Abe Willey is advanced to night captain and Harry Tucker becomes keeper of cell house No 2 Mr Davis joined with Warden Cleghorn but never was in physical condition for duty.

Samuel Davis Penitentiary Thomas Clark Abe Willey Harry Tucker Mr. Davis Cleghorn

Pleasant Affair Exhibition by Modern Woodmen Degree Team

The Degree team of the Modern Woodmen held a Monday night dance with an exhibition drill of about twenty minutes that drew applause. Seventy five couples attended and enjoyed themselves. Another dance is planned for June 26 to raise funds for travel to the Log Rolling at Trinidad on July 4.

Trinidad

St John Collins Wedding at a Quiet Home Ceremony

A quiet home wedding last Monday united Miss Anna C. Collins and Royal J. St John at the bride's sister Mrs. G. W. Tobin residence on Hazel Avenue. Rev. H. B. Cook officiated as Grace Roder served as bridesmaid and W. A. Collins acted as best man. The couple left by the midnight westbound train to Boise City Idaho to begin married life amid friends' good wishes.

G. W. Tobin Hazel Ave Anna C. Collins Royal J. St John H. B. Cook Boise City Idaho

Blackburn Akers Wedding at the Bride’s Home

A pretty home wedding was held last Wednesday night at the bride’s mother Ms W C Acker 612 College Ave. Miss May E Acker wed Frank S Blackburn with Rev H B Cook and Rev J W Neely officiating before relatives and friends. Grace Pierce was bridesmaid and R A Logan of Florence best man. The couple received many gifts and light refreshments were served.

W. C. Acker College May E. Acker Frank S Blackburn H. B. Cook J. W. Neely Colorado Springs R. A. Logan Florence Mr. It Mrs. Blackburn

Counterfeit Half Dollar Sparks All Night Labor Lodge Brawl

A local labor meeting ended in chaos after a man used a phoney fifty cent piece in a joke that sparked accusations and a brawl. Lights failed, furniture flew, and a peace was signed with a $10 fine for sharing the story outside the lodge.

Howe's Great London Shows at Canon City June 16

The press nationwide praises Howe's Great London Shows coming to Canon City on June 16. The exhibition features top acrobatic and gymnastic talent from around the world, a monster menagerie of rare animals, and six humorous Shakespearan jesters to amuse audiences.

United States Howe London Canon City Globe

Going on a Picnic We Sell Kodak Supplies

Beecher's City Book Store two doors below the post office offers photo services and sells photo supplies including Walker filters. Elllis & Hood, leading hardware dealers, note over 200 in use in Canon cameras with absolute satisfaction.

KODAK Beecher Post Office Canon Ellis & Hood

Garden hose and sprinkler display in Ellis and Hood window

Local shop Ellis and Hood advertises a large garden hose and lawn sprinkler display claiming the most complete stock in the city. Hose prices start at ten cents per foot with a wide range of sizes and fittings available.

Ellis & Hood

Pension Increase Granted for Local Veteran

Washington dispatches reported Wilson W Rice has been granted a pension increase. He will now receive 40 dollars per month from the government for injuries sustained in service to the country.

Washington Dispatches Wilson W Rice

Colorado Elks Gather in Canon for Grand Lodge Plans

Committees from Colorado Elks lodges converge in Canon on Saturday to organize travel and preparations for the Grand Lodge meeting in Baltimore this July. The Canon lodge aims to host the visiting Elk members in proper Elks fashion.

Colorado Elks Canon Lodges of Elks Colorado Baltimore

Bates, Jerome OC Died of Tuberculosis in Canon City

Jerome OC Bates of Jerome Illinois died in Canon City on Tuesday at 26 from tuberculosis. He came seeking health benefits but the disease was too advanced, and his remains will be shipped to his family home for burial.

Jerome OC Bates Jerome Illinois Canon City Foumeal

County Offices Closes on Saturday Afternoon

County commissioners in Canon City met and organized in regular session. They voted to close all county offices on Saturday afternoons during June July and August.

Canon City

Description of a New Pigeon Breeding Plant and Methods

Kodak Agency Beecher's City Book Store 606 Main Street presents a detailed account of a pigeon house plan. It describes a 250 by 16 foot building with eighteen rooms, weatherproofing, nestrooms, bedding, and weekly cleaning practices. The author explains feeding, water systems, shade, ventilation, waste management, and stock limits to raise fat squabs, aiming for profitability per pair.

Kodak Agency All Kinas, Beecher’s City Book Store Main Street Run Fordia Reliable Poultry Journal

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Firm Name

E. C. DeWitt & Co. markets DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine remedy that leaves no scar. The product is claimed to cure piles, burns, eczema, and skin diseases, with Palace Drug Store and George Pedley managing sales. Also notes a fresh line of fishing tackle accessories.

E. C. DeWitt & Co DeWitt's DeWitt’s Palace Drug Store George Pedley

Little Early Risers Promoted As Gentle Laxative Pills

Ladies and children are invited to try the famous Little Early Risers. They do not purge the system and even a double dose will not gripe or sicken. Endorsed by W. H. Howell of Houston and Bob Moore of Lafayette and sold by Seely Drug Co.

W. H. Howell Houston Texas Bob Moore Lafayette Ind DeWitt Seely Drug Co

Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets

Mrs. Sarah W. Curtis of Lee Massachusetts reports long standing indigestion and sour stomach improved by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets enabling her to eat previously troublesome foods. She recommends the medicine and notes it is for sale by all druggists.

Sarah W. Curtis Lee, Mass Chamberlain

Write to Friends on Canon City stationery note

A brief note on Canon City stationery from Beecher's City Book Store, located two doors below the post office invites readers to contact friends.

Farmstead for sale near Canon City in Colorado

Rare chance to secure a good home. Over two acres with apple trees and fruit crops, an acre of strawberries and sweet corn. Sixroom house with outside kitchen and fruit shed, horse, farming implements, and complete furniture. Price 1300 cash or 1000 mortgage, total 2300. See Dalziel and Son or write for details 855 Park Avenue Lincoln Park Canon City Colo tf

Dalziel and Son Park Avenue Lincoln Park Canon City Colo

Chicago to Boston Return Fare Special on Nickel Plate

Nickel Plate Road offers a Chicago to Boston round trip for 19 dollars with June 25 to 27 ticket sales and an open return until June 28. Deposit tickets in Boston for May extend to August 1, stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls, three daily trains, ventiluled sleeping cars, and dining service with American Club meals. Reservations through District Passenger Agent Chas. E. Johnson in Denver.

Nickel Plate Road Boston Niagara Falls Chas. E. Johnson Seventeenth St Denver Colo

Our New Minister A New England Play At Opera House

Our New Minister by Denman Thompson and George W. Ayer will debut at the Opera House on June 9 promising a fresh departure in theatre. Returning cast includes John Terrin and Charles Stedman among others, with Mrs George W. Barnum in the cast.

Canon City Denman Thompson George W. Ayer New England John Terriin Charles Stedman John Barker Joseph Conyers Henry R. Scott John P. Brown Grant Foreman Louis Force W. O. Tanner

One Way Fare to Colorado Springs via Florence and Cripple Creek

Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad offers a five dollar one way rate to Colorado Springs via Cripple Creek. Also advertised are tablets claimed to boost appetite, cleanse the stomach and restore vigor, sold by all druggists.

Colorado Springs Florence & Cripple Creek Cripple Creek

Teachers' East Bound Excursion Via Santa Fe Fare

One fare plus 2 for a round trip to Missouri river and points in Iowa Illinois Minnesota Northern Peninsula of Minnesota and Wisconsin also Memphis Tennessee Tickets on sale June 4 5 6 11 and 12 final limit October 1 21 41

Santa Fe Missouri River Iowa Illinois Minnesota Penninsula Wisconsin Memphis Tenn

The Chicago Special Express Trains From Denver

The Chicago Special departs Denver at 1 10 P M and reaches Chicago at 4 P M the next day on a vestibuled through service via the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. One night en route with Paollman drawing room cars dining and bowet library cars and free reclining chairs. A second daily through train from Denver offers similar service. D W Aldridge General Agent 801 17th street Denver Colorado.

Chicago Denver Union Pacific North- Western Paollman D. W. Aldridge 17Th Street Colorado

Low Rates East to Chicago and Boston Holiday Tickets

On June 4 5 11 and 12 Colorado agents sell tickets via the Chicago Union Pacific North Western line to Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and intermediate points at one fare plus $2 for the round trip limited to October 81. From June 30 to July 4 Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Boston and return $4.05 account meeting NEA. For information contact D W Aldridge Chicago North Western Ry Denver.

Colorado Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western St. Paul Minneapolis Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Boston National Educational Association D. W. Aldridge Chicago & North-Western Ry Seventeenth St

Emerson centenary issue highlights Booklovers magazine

Summer number of Booklovers celebrates Emerson with a photogravure frontispiece of The Old Manse Hawthorne and extensive content on Emersons works. Includes diverse international sonnet pages and strong literary features for readers and collectors. Published by the Book-Lover Press in New York City. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature on each box.

Emersons Hawthorne Emerson Book-Lover Book-Lover Press New York City All Druggista E. W. Grove

Going Fishing Biggest Stock Tackle at Beecher's City Book Store

Advertising blurb notes stock fishing tackle at Beecher's City Book Store and mentions a sweat saving lawn mower sharpened by Worrell located at 119 South Eighth Street.

Beecher's City Book Store Worrell South Eighth Se

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Guy U. Hardy Ruth Pedley St John Collins Blackburn-Akers Meadow Brook Farm Nelson L. Welles Ganon City Opera House Miller Geo. W. Ayer Post All Drug Plete Booklovers
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