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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
A placard found on the Holy Trinity Catholic church door in Trinidad signals the existence of a secret Italian Socialist group that aims to overthrow church power. The group reportedly met yesterday in a local saloon, with copies of radical Patterson newspapers found at their meeting place.
Victor Flannagan, a young entrepreneur, has built a growing soda water business using local advertising. With a pony and wagon, he serves neighbors and now seeks wider reach by promoting fresh jugs at 25c each week. The Daily Record predicts he will expand and become a notable advertiser.
The penitentiary commissioners awarded semi annual prison supply contracts at the Warden Tynan office totaling about $20,000. Most awards went to Colorado firms in Denver and Pueblo, with flour not contracted due to unfavorable wheat prices. The commission examined state reformatory conditions in Buena Vista after proceedings.
Mrs. Wm. Annis, who supported her family after her husband was killed by Capt. Peter C. Haines Jr., announces she will marry a New York real estate broker.
Portland Oreg June 8 U S Senator Joseph Simon Republican was today elected mayor to succeed Harry Lane Democrat Early returns indicate a large plurality for Senator Simon in the city race
Florence police seek M Goffinger, a longtime resident who reportedly vanished with $10 paid to buy goods for Barney Ginsberg and left with his family. The missing man is believed to have departed quietly after the advance payment.
Rocky Ford gears up for the state Sunday school convention to be held June 15 to 17 at the First Presbyterian Church. Noted speakers include Mary Foster Bryner E C Knapp and Mrs Knapp. The city offers ample lodging and the entertainment committee promises a strong program for the Christian gathering.
Canon City Camp No. 7390 Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors held annual memorial services last Sunday with processions to Greenwood and Lakeside cemeteries to decorate graves. Rev. G. W. Hatcher delivered the memorial sermon at the First Baptist church, and a Christian Science lecture by Miss Mary Brookins is set for June 15 at the Opera House.
Canon City resident J. L. Hennesy testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills gave complete relief from backache and kidney symptoms after using them personally. He urges others to trust home proof over strangers. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents for 50 cents a box. Remember the name Doan’s.
Private Robert Merzel, a sharp shooter at Fort Logan, fired on James Reeves a former fort musician and eight month detainee as Reeves bolted with a shovel. Reeves escaped briefly then collapsed with bullet wounds to left leg and hip, not seriously hurt.
A local group plans a fishing trip on a special train from Florence and Canon City to Sapinero next week or soon after. The Denver & Rio Grande will provide the coach for 400 dollars. 100 men at 4 dollars each will cover the trip. The outing includes meals, and a full day on the Gunnison River, famed for trout. For details contact George R. Cassedy or M. B. Baker.
Jack Beatty writes from Condon Oregon with news of health and weight gain, friendly locals, Hood River strawberries, and plains like Cripple Creek. He plans to visit Southern California and Bakersfield in June, contemplates ocean travel, and notes strong local baseball interest and wool and wheat markets.
The letter from Jack Beatty details a brisk trip to California with humorous notes on fishing rules. He mentions a May 22 fish law exempting boys under 16 and widows, and says ladies may fish for suckers but need a city clerk marriage license after landing one. He closes promising more dispatches.
Gate City Camp No. 18 Woodmen of the World met to assign occupancy nights for Fraternity Hall leased for three years. Knights of Pythias use first and third Mondays. Women of Woodcraft second and fourth Mondays. I O O F Tuesdays. Yeomen Wednesdays. Rebekahs Thursdays. Woodmen Fridays. Saturday open. committees named for furnishings lights repairs.
Dr. Alexander J. McIiver-Tyndall astonished spectators at the opera house yesterday by locating a small American flag secreted two blocks from his Denton hotel. The flag hunt was organized by manager Dewey and a committee including Kent L. Eldred W. E. Spencer and C. C.
Patton and L R Ufford recovered a flag from a hidden spot between a room screen and window sash. Judge Bildred watched for interference while Dr Tyndall, blindfolded, rode in a carriage along the same route to the flag and back to the hotel. He slipped, was carried to his room, then performed at the opera house to a crowded audience.
Greenwood Relief Corps members vote to provide flags for all district No 1 public schools including Canon City East Canon Fruitmere upon erection of flagstaffs. Individual acknowledgments include Mrs F H Bengley for Washington building and others for Lincoln South Canon High and Canon City High schools. Flags to be uniform 10 by 15 feet.
The Baptists and Christians played Monday evening on a damp grounds with sprinkling and pouring in the afternoon. The Christians built a lead early due to a few Baptist errors, and the game ended with a final score in favor of the Christians.
The Christians led five nothing as Purnell and Newton pitched for the Baptists while Jones and Chaniel worked for the Christiana. The Presbyterian Giants meet the M. E. Cubs tonight and the M E White Sox face the Baptists Wednesday evening. Spectators are welcome. The Intermediate game yesterday was rained out.
County commissioners traveled from the county seat by way of Eight Mile Park and Parkdale to inspect a road built near Webster Park. Heavy rains damaged local highways, and officials will determine needed repairs to restore good condition. The morning route stayed north of the river to avoid crossing Grape Creek at its high water stage.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition planned for Seattle features Japanese Chinese Eskimo and Ig orette villages along Amusement Street. It will showcase Alaska garnet jewelry up for sale and the Up-Side-Down house on Pay Streak. Sweden and Turkey sections promise embroidered textiles and oriental wares respectively.
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