Descriptive Time Table From Rio Grande Railroad
The June issue Describes stations from Denver to Ogden and maps Western Pacific from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Canon City is highlighted with its coal output, penitentiary, scenic Crown Royal Gorge and Grand Canon of the Arkansas. An open air observation car operates in summer for Canon City to Royal Gorge trips. The piece extols engineering feats and dramatic vistas of the Arkansas Canyon and Royal Gorge with dramatic natural imagery.
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Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
Western Pacific
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Denver
Ogden
Canon City
Grand Canon
Royal Gorge
Orchard City
Arkansas
State Penitentiary
Canon
The
Mt St Scholastica holds commencement with play and medals
Mt. St. Scholastica academy prepares for its June 17 commencement in the auditorium. Four graduates, Catherine McGuire, Leah Sandusky, Amelia Thaler, and Georgianna Young, will forgo a valedictory in favor of a play Alma Mater. A French translated piece Little Tiptoe will entertain younger pupils. Diplomas, medals, and two new gold medals for essays and spelling will be awarded by Father McAuliffe and benefactors Maupin and Carrier.
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Mt. St. Scholastica Academy
Catherine McGuire
Canon City
Leah Sandusky
Salida
Amelia Thaler
Cripple Creek
Georgianna Young
Cerro
N. M
Imelda
Tiptoe
France
Margaret
Sylvan Dell
Little Tiptoe
Jessie MacDonald
Reine Gibbs
Bettie
Angela
Edna Morrison
Mary Burke
Jessie Smith
Father McAuliffe
Joseph H. Maupin
F N. Carrier
Jerusalem
Margaret of Anjou
Academy
School Year Ends for Sister Directress and Students
Callista leads the school with help from Imelda as about 180 pupils attend daily. The turnout compares favorably with last year and most students will return home for the summer vacation.
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Callista
Imelda
Olinger Family Moves Into Fine New Montrose Home
The Olinger family is moving into a stylish East Main Street residence described as one of Montrose’s prettiest and most tastefully finished. The Queen Anne influenced exterior complements a polished interior with harmonious wall papers, convenient floor plan, and a large kitchen cabinet. The home features a spacious vegetable cellar adjoined to the heater basement, and Mr and Mrs Olinger express pride in their high quality new dwelling.
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Montrose Press
J. B. Olinger
East Main Street
Mrs. Olinger
Montrose
Two Texas Creek youths face district court over saloon burglary
William Noble, acting deputy sheriff, brought two young men from Texas Creek to state court. George W. Ivy, 19, was bound over to the November term in $300 bail. Eddie James was discharged for lack of sufficient evidence. They allegedly entered William P. Noble's saloon yesterday morning, stealing $15.50, with part recovered and the rest unrecovered. Three local youths are named in the incident, with two in custody.
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Texas Creek
William Noble
John R. Kennedy
George W. Ivy
Eddie James
William P. Noble
Ivy
Class Reception Banquet and Dance at Hotel Denton
Canon City high school seniors held a complimentary reception banquet and dance at the Hotel Denton last night in honor of the Junior class. About 50 to 60 attendees enjoyed a five course banquet and dancing from 9:30 p.m. to midnight with music by hotel night clerk Mr. McKinley.
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Canon City High School
Denton
McKinley
Escort details for Rockhill's Peking mission revealed
The Pueblo Chieftain summarizes the 1900 Boxer War era escort for William Woodville Rockhill then a U S minister to China and newly named ambassador to Russia. It notes Gus Stromberger of Lincoln Park led the military escort from Tien Tsin to Peking under Gen Adna R Chaffee during the relief of the beleaguered legations.
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Pueblo Chifelain
William Woodville Rockhill
United States
China
Russia
Daily Record
Tien Tsin
Peking
Gus Stromberger
Lincoln Park
Stromberger
United States Army
Adna R. Chaffee
Philippine Islands
Mr. Stromberger
Rock
Diplomatic figures recalled from Boxer era postings
Hill proceeds to Peking to work with Mr. Conger on Boxer rebellion matters. Stromberger recalls the newly appointed U S minister to the court of St Petersburg, noting his pleasant recollection.
Franklin J Green of Sedalia Colorado Dies in Canon City
Franklin J Green 58 8 26 died at 524 Harrison Avenue at 11 30 last night after a lingering tuberculosis illness. A Sedalia merchant for 15 years he lived in Colorado about 30 years native of New York State. He moved from Canon City to California then back to Canon City last March. He was a member of Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges. The body lies at Hawley Son undertakers then to Sedalia for funeral and interment. He leaves a wife and numerous relatives.
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Franklin J. Green
Sedalia
Colo
Harrison Avenue
New York State
Colorado
Canon City
California
Pacific Coast
Green
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah Lodge
Hawley & Son
Mr. Green
Denver Rio Grande to Rebuild Fruitmere Switch
H S Maddox the Denver and Rio Grande agent reports the line will rebuild its Fruitmere switch to serve East Canon Fruitmere and Four Mile Creek shippers. The side track will handle five cars and material purchases and construction plans are underway, a boon to local ranchers and fruit growers.
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H. S. Maddox
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
Pueblo
Fruitmere
East Canon
Four Mile Creek
Maddox
Picnic Party Finds Big Roll of Money
A group of young ladies from T. M. Howell's class enjoyed a picnic tour through Heathron Chandler and Canon, then Canon to Brookside where they found a dropped roll of money. They chased the thief, had the money delivered by a leading lady, and were praised for honesty. Tom Howells is cited as a grand host by Florence Citizen.
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T. M. Howell
Heathron
Chandler
Canon
Brookside
Tom Howells
Florence
Kansans plan to take over the Kansas Colorado electric road
Lawrence capitalists reportedly to assume control of the Kansas Colorado enterprise. They earlier toured the proposed route via Turkey Creek and Florence and will build along the original lines if conditions are met. A Pueblo attorney said the plan may proceed soon, with early work possible.
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Lawrence
Kansas
A. B. Hulst
Pueblo
Canon City
Strathmore Hotel
Hulit
Kansas-Colorado Electric Road
Turkey Creek
Florence
McCorkle
Old
Kansas- Colorado Enterprise
Palestine
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Carnine
Young Turk Party
Mohammedan Party
Colorado fruit crop set to break all records this year
State Commercial association reports indicate Colorado fruit production will surpass all prior records. Delta County fleets ship about 3 500 cars from Paonia, Delta and Hotchkiss Crawford districts, with Grand Valley total near 6 000 cars according to John F. Moore. Smudge pots saved vast quantities. frost damage minimal in Canon City and Montesuma districts, while young orchards coming into bearing boost output.
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State Commercial Association
Colorado
Delta County
Paonia, Delta
Hotchkiss-Crawford
Grand Valley
John F. Moore
Grand Junction
Canon City
Montesuma
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky Mountain News
Warden faces state convicts work demand strain
The Denver Post reports Colorado's penitentiary near depletion as demands for convict labor on roads grow. Trinidad protests led to a force withdrawal, funds from Trinidad residents and Colorado Springs businessmen sustain road projects, including a $9,000 county line to Canon City and substantial local subscriptions.
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Colorado
Tynan
Trinidad
Colorado Springs
Canon City
Rev R A Carnine Returns From Holy Land
Former Methodist church ruling elder Rev. R A Carnine returns from a trip to the Holy Land. The report notes his past service and status within the church community in Grand Junction.
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Rev
Carnine
The
Holy Land
Grand Junction Sentinel
R. A. Carnine
Methodist Church
Famous bad man shot from ambush in Kentucky
Jackson Kentucky June 7 Ed Callahan a well known figure in the region for years was shot from ambush early today at his Crockettville home 16 miles from Jackson He is believed fatally wounded The Weekly Record price is 1 35 a year.
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Jackson
Ed. Callahan
Crockettsville
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Rio Grande
MT. ST. Scholastica
Olinger’s
Hotel Denton
MR. Rockhill
Ddenver & Rio Grande
Wn. T. Bridwell
Main Street
Bese
Canon City, Colo
Denver Post
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