Fremont fruit grower meeting reports steady orchards and spraying effort
The Fremont County Horticultural Society gathered at the courthouse to hear Thurston White report on fruit conditions. He noted generally healthy orchards, increased spraying against pests, and growing public interest, with some blighted limbs needing attention and new blight appearing in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County Horticultural Society
Court House
Thurston White
George W. Griffin
Gillette
State Agricultural College
White
B. F. Rockafellow
Geo. Griffin
Eugene Weston
Marriage and local notices in Cafion and surrounding areas
The report covers the marriage of Harry Woodcock and Edith Oglesby at St Perkins Church with remarks on attire and reception. It also notes Miss Louise Pennington and Mr James H Wright’s private wedding, C. W. Bowman’s census appointment, a new Benjamin Stinemeyer residence, and a Great Western rail fare sale. A cycling race in Cafion awards Dusty Roads first, Bunton second, McCulley third, Quintana fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Perkins Company
Harry Woodcock
Harry Lenard
Edith Oglesby
Decatur
Ill
Smith
M. E. Church
Trousseau
Misa Lillian Coleman
Louise Pennington
James H. Wright
Cannon Rogers
Tom” Pennington
Cafion
John Wright
C. W. Bowman
the Clipper
Census Department
Washington
Civil Service
Bowman
Omaha
Carion
Benj. Stinemeyer
Fruitmere Place
Charlie Lanning
Harry Barr
Main
McCulley
Sheffield
Phipps
Quintanna
Frank Bunton
Bunton
Macon
Main Street
Quintana
Local Notes and Social Visits in Cafion and Surrounding Towns
A compilation of society arrivals and events including Miss Dena Lock visiting Westcliffe, Dr. and Mrs. Sapero in Cafion, Miss Aileen Monahan visiting in Greeley, and Prof. Oles' concert on Monday. Balloon excursions, train specials to Cripple Creek, local deaths, and notable business updates appear alongside ads for watches, dental services, and brick cottages for rent.
Crown Patent Brand Promoted By Local Grocers
An advertisement asserts Crown Patent products uphold an unbeatable market standard. It urges customers to request Crown Patent items from their grocer and not accept alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown
Berry Market Sees Low Prices On Strawberries And Gooseberries
Farmers report eastern berries delaying prices near two dollars a crate as supply builds. Gooseberries enter markets with similar pricing while local laundries push cash on delivery. Rail and travel deals from D R G and Nickel Plate Road offer summer fares and schedule details. Watch repairs offered at 407 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carion City
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
van Buren Street
City
Adama St
Auditorium Annex
Central
Harrison
Largest Diamond Disputedly Found by Rich Heiress John B Robinson
The 971 carat uncut diamond, claimed as the world’s largest, was found on John B Robinson’s Ja gersfontein field. An Indian rajab allegedly offered up to £250,000 for it, but was refused. Nearby, Morrison’s Grocery advertises produce at Sixth and Main and notes Saturday noon closings. Fremont County Bank likewise closes Saturdays at noon starting June 2 1900, and Carson City Hospital advertises patient accommodations and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robinson
Jagersfontein
New York Telegram
Fremont County
G. F. Rockafellow
Skeleton of giant saurian found in Caldera harbor
A nearly 26 and a quarter foot skeleton of a large marine reptile was unearthed in a clayey rock in Caldera Chile’s harbor. The fossil, with an enormous head and tail, will join the National Museum after restoration, and was slightly shorter than a recent Kansas find linked to an ancient lizard offshoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisard
Caldera
Chili
National Museum
Kansas
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Canon City
Sol Smith Russell
Canon City Dramatic Club
Harvey Norton
Messrs. Norton
Stockton
Thompson
O'Conner
Ragsdale
Hadden
L. X. Kohlman
Ada Miller
S. W. Martin
Fred Wilson
District Court
John Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Harry Davis
Cupidna Pullman Cer
Union Pacific
Denver
Colorado Springs
Lueblo
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Kansas City
Memphis
Geo
Ady
Bether’s
Ragsdale & Sons
Towner County Bank
Cando
North Dakota
First National Bank
Newton
Fremont County Bank
Cafion City
Colorado
Miller’s
Diegel
Ellis & Hood
J. W. Summersett
Florence
Cafi
Fred Reed
Ft. Collins
R. W. Schofield
Victor
Lou Franck
Cripple Creek
Mrs. Sapero
Gilmer Bros
Carton City
Aileen Monahan of
Greeley
George F. Rockafellow
Prof
Oles
Opera House
Ada Gunn
Pennsylvania
Miller
T. H. Craven
Main St
Arthur Willett
Park Ave
C. C. Conkle
Edith
J. M. Ragsdale & Sons
J. M. Anderson
G. R. Tanner & Company
Camden, Mo
Verna
Mabel Ashton
South Carion
Peare
Francis A. Chapman
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hamilton
Bert Snyder
Supt. Rockwell
M. R. Freer
Yale
Kaye & Davis
Jos. W. Milsom
Coaldale
South Cafion
North Vafson
Fruitmere
Olive Cratty
River Street
Undertaking Rooms
Whipple
Hamilton Brown
Hamiltor
Armstrong Bros
Cation Cash Clothing and Shoe House
Anderson & Co
J. B. Lantz
Pueblo
Manitou
The
People’s Favorite
Cardiff
Western Mail
Morrison's
Corner Sixth
Carson City Hospital
Greenwood
Barbadoes
Jamaica
Saint Lucia
Maze
Cresk
Patrick Ryan
Cumberland
Mr. Ryan
San Francisco
Staten of Birds
Treasury
Spaulding
Los Angeles
Department
W. H. Shipman
Beurdy'ov
Minn
Palace Drug Store
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