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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

8

Trouble Over Right of Way for New Pipeline Settled

Officials report a settlement on the right of way for a new pipeline through the Royal Gorge. negotiations involve Canon City Railroad and Arkansas Land and Water Company with plans to use the old state ditch grade as a conduit foundation. Both sides grant reciprocal rights of way and foresee smooth cooperation.

Gwynn Arkansas Land and Water Company Old State Ditch State Ditch Royal Gorge

Will Increase Payroll at the Brick Plant

Diamond Fire Brick Co expects a payroll rise as orders rise for fire brick under manager E F Jewett. The increased demand will likely require more workers within a week or ten days to meet production needs. The brick industry in the city appears to have weathered financial troubles, with orders boosting public confidence.

E. F. Jewett Diamond Fire Brick Company Brick.company

Palmists and fakirs arrested in Canon City case

Two men James and George Howard and two young women, one 15, were arrested by City Marshal D J Houston and Night Marshal Hiram Pilmore at 415 Main. The Howards, from Denver, ran palmistry lectures and kept a second floor suite in the Apex building drawing daily visitors. James Howard found guilty on a related charge and held for November term in Fremont county district court on $500 bond. George Howard to be prosecuted under city ordinances.

D. J. Houston Hiram Pilmore Main Street James Howard George Howard Justice Logan County Commissioners Room Court House Canon’ City Apex Denver Fremont County District Court Canon City

Fruit harvest from Glenwood to Newcastle noted

De Weese returns from Bear Wallow ranch near Glenwood Springs where he tended cattle for weeks. He says ample fruit along the route from Glenwood to Newcastle and notes banks will receive deposits next fall.

Glenwood de Weese Bear Wallow Glenwood Springs Newcastle

Farewell to Rev Hart as Canon City church bids good wishes

A large church gathering honors Dr. Hart ending a 12 year pastorate and plans rest. Dr. G W Hatcher arrives from Los Angeles with his wife to meet members. Prof Ryle’s unanimous resolution praises Hart as a devoted pastor, bold preacher, and benediction to the church and community. The group prays for his swift health and continued service with his family.

Harl G. W. Hatcher Hart First Baptist Church Los Angeles Calif Hatcher Canon City Ryle Church State Association

Mother of Frank Bunten Buried After Long Illness

Mrs. Georgia Ann Adams mother of Frank L Bunten died at her daughter's home southwest of Portland at 1 45 PM Monday after a lingering illness She was 55 born April 14 1853 a native of Indiana later living in Colorado eight years at Eads twelve at Canon City She leaves three children Mrs A H Wallace Mrs B C Steele and Frank L Bunten Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM at Whitmore's 626 Main street with interment in Lakeside cemetery Rev J W Angleberger of Denver officiating

Georgia Ann Adams Frank L. Bunten A. H. Wallace Portland Indiana Colorado Eads Canon City Washington California Texas Missouri B. C. Steele Lower Hardscrabble Whitmore Main Street Lakeside Cemetery J. W. Angleberger Denver Boulder Sanitarium

Tourist Travel Begins Early With Extra Trains

Summer tourists pour into Denver at about 1500 daily as heat and rain in the East and Midwest draw travelers west. Railroads add from one to five extra coaches and run an extra local to state line to speed through trains. The Denver Rio Grande adds an extra Denver to Pueblo service to meet rising demand.

Denver Union Depot East Middle West Rock Island Burlington State Line Denver and Rio Grande Pueblo

Parker Girl Sent To Morrison Industrial School

Emma L. Parker, 15, was taken to the girls' industrial school at Morrison by Sheriff Esser this morning. Officials say she is incorrigible and that the move would benefit both the community and the girl, providing restraint and learning opportunities until she reaches her majority.

Emma L. Parker Girls’ Industrial School Morrison Colorado Esser Parker

Florence Circle 569 Guard Team Returns From Canon City

The Florence Circle No. 569 guard team with Guardian Neighbor Cavanaugh traveled to Canon City yesterday afternoon and returned about 8:30 p m. The group enjoyed a lively trip with the chaperone treated to new songs and season’s jokes. Residents along the route will attest to the girls’ fine voices and good spirits.

Florence Circle No. 569 Guardian Cavanaugh Canon City Florence Tribune

Solar Eclipse Set for June 28 Across North America

An eclipse of the sun will occur on June 28 and be visible in America as a partial eclipse. The event will begin about 8 30 in the morning and end around 11 15 with the mid point near Sunday school time. Parts of Western Africa Florida and Mexico will see an annular eclipse as only a narrow light ring remains. Weather permitting many will witness this rare natural phenomenon.

America North America Africa Florida Mexico

Mrs WII McCloud Returns from Canon City Visit

Mrs WII McCloud of this city returned from Canon City where she had been visiting relatives for several weeks, according to the Cripple Creek Times.

Wii] McCloud Canon City Cripple Creek

Detty Record Ad Missed In Local Classifieds

Local readers note missing CME reading of Detty Record ads in the classified section. The article suggests a scheduling gap or archival error affected the ad placements and public visibility.

Dr Wilkinson Purchases Grand Home at 920 Greenwood Avenue

Dr C H Wilkinson purchased the Campbell residence at 920 Greenwood Avenue through Hodgin and Sharman for about 10000 dollars. The bungalow style home is praised for superb interior woodwork and location. The Campbells plan to move to southern California in early next month, with possession to follow.

C. H. Wilkinson Hodgin & Sharman Gilbert Campbell Greenwood Avenue California Colorado Campbell Los Angeles Wilkinson

Hatcher and wife arrive to lead Canon City church

Dr. G. W. Hatcher and his wife arrived Thursday from Long Beach California to become successor elect and will preach his first sermon next Sunday. They met residents at a farewell to Dr. Hart and are expected to win social ties and support as they settle in Canon City. Dr. Hatcher, a Kentuckian by birth, has led large congregations in Missouri and recently served as associate pastor in Long Beach.

G. W. Hatcher B. E. Hart First Baptist Church Long Beach Calif Canon City Daily Record Cafon City Hatcher Middle West Carrollton Columbia Missouri

Florence ex parte relates the first fish story

Boyd Hamblet the 14 year old son of Joseph Hamblet a tailor had a narrow escape from drowning while fishing at the De Weese reservoir in Custer county. He fell from a 70 foot dam into 60 feet of water then swam to shore with his fishing pole still in hand and landed a 13 inch trout he had just hooked. The boy who had never swam before stayed calm and used his fishing line to aid his swim.

Boyd Joseph Hamblet Custer County de Weese

Canon Folks and Local Happenings In Silver Cliff Rustler

F. L. Smith visited from Canon returning Tuesday. George Rockafellow and wife from Canon City fished at De Weese lake early week. H. W. Hadley of Canon City Monumental served here yesterday. Five Canon City families travelled through town Sunday and Monday. County school marms receive silver buttons from Silver Bar mine. Young folks picnicked at De Weese lake Sunday. Cliff Atkinson lost his hat to the lake. Attorney J. G. Schweigert stopped by from Canon last week and reports growing practice.

F. L. Smith Canon George Rockafellow Canon City de Weese Lake Cliff Atkinson J. G. Schweigert Jack

Beaver Creek farmer accused of killing fish for alfalfa field

Florence Tribune reports a Beaver Creek farmer opened a headgate to drown fish in irrigation ditch. Sixty to seventy large fish and one over two pounds reportedly died. Deputy Game Warden Givens holds facts and witnesses ready for action. Another rumor claims dynamite used by some negroes to kill many fish.

Fink Beaver Givens

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Canvas Oxfords Baker & Biggs Rev. B. £. Harl Frank Bunten Royal DR. Wilkinson Florence EX Parte Silver Cliff H. W. Hadley The City Monumental Works Colurm S. C Gerlinghouse East Main Street Colo Colorado Canning Co Fremont Building & Loan Association Guy A. Hardy J. M. Ragsdale & Sons V. Hodgin Conkey Hunter Palmer Hodgis St. Cloud Block Fremont A. H. Seely L. D. Dawson LD. Dawson Fremcont State of L. D. Dawbon City Clerk Santa le Las Vegas New Mexico
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