State S S Convention Meets Here Next Week
A large planning meeting for the Colorado state Sunday school convention was held in Canon City with 500 delegates expected from across the state. The event, at the M E church, will feature private home lodging at $1 per day, a grand chorus, and excursions to Royal Gorge and Skyline, boosting local hospitality and civic profile.
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M. E
A. H. White
Fremont County Sunday School
S. H. Atwater
Colorado State Association
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Canon City
Eichhorn
Royal Gorge
Colorado
Apples Made the Land in Missouri Profitable
Frederic J. Haskin recalls Webster County farms in Missouri where mortgage-bearing land turned profitable after apple trees were planted. A farmer who mortgaged his small farm for apples saw a big four-year harvest and a stranger offer $6,000 for the orchard, transforming his prospects.
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Marshfield
Scott
Webster County
Frederic J. Haskin
Missouri
Ozark
Children’s Day Exercises at First Baptist Church
The annual Children’s Day program at the First Baptist Church drew a large crowd last Sunday evening and featured songs readings and drills. The Sunday school has grown so much a new second floor room was arranged to meet demand.
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First Baptist Church
First Baptist Sunday School
Polhemus Family and Local Visits Reported
Parkdale residents Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Polhemus returned from Guffy with Mrs Polhemus going home on Monday. Roy Polhemus stays to tend cattle. D E Crouch and wife visited Canon City relatives. L D Goss visited Pueblo over the weekend. Clara Polhemus accompanied Mrs Roy Polhemus to Guffy. M J Evans and Canon City family visited C E Shaver. Branch family, now in Canon City, reported typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Polhemus
Guffy
R. F. Branch
Canon City
Fremont County Notes Show Local Listings And Moves
Mary Curtis is home from the University of Colorado law school. Miss Bingle Mere returns from Cripple Creek. Dr. John Robison leaves his parents and returns to Great Bend Kansas. Miss Letha Bernhart resigns as boarding mistress at McKenzie Dozier ranch and plans to visit friends in Arizona. Village folks fear loss of an enterprising local young lady if she leaves. Steam shovel crew steadily levels sand banks near Castle Rock.
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Mary Curtis
University of Colorado Law School
Bingle Mere
Cripple Creek
John Robison
Great Bend
Kans
Letha Bernhart
McKenzie & Dozier
Arizona
Fremont County
Castle Rock
Railroad project improves land for irrigation
Plan to remove a section of the D. and R. G. double track roadbed will grade many miles of track and, incidentally, free several acres of land on the McKenzie ranch for irrigation and farming opportunities.
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McKenzie Ranch
Dr Campbell to headline Chautauqua Bible Hour program
Am ity college president Dr. R T Campbell will lead the Chautauqua Bible Hour, described as a premier feature of the assembly. His illustrated travel and science lectures combine Bible truth with historical charts, backed by support from leading scholars nationwide.
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R. T. Campbell
Amity College
Chautauqua Bible Hour
Campbell
State and Fremont County to Build Joint Bridge
Commissioners inspect the proposed county state bridge site below Florence. Legislation provided 4000 dollars for part of the cost, with Fremont County paying the balance. The total price and bids are not yet advertised. The bridge will span 125 feet and use steel or concrete construction.
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Florence
Fremont
Chicago Woman Granted Divorce After Husband’s Repeated Intoxication
A Chicago woman wins divorce after nine years of marriage in which her husband drank heavily 3 285 times. She alleges insults about her looks and constant belittling. The case highlights volatile domestic strain amid repeated intoxication.
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Chicago
Arnoldy
Minneapolis
Promises and Perils in Early 1900s News Afoot
A wry tale of Miss Helen Burs of St Louis courting a racing bet, a Pennsylvania track incident ends with a telegraphy scheme and a girl listening on the rails. A young man suffered concussion after a mystery event as observers weigh the chances of recovery. separate notices include corporate mortgage plans in Canon City, final settlement in the Wells estate, executrix claims, and bids for pauper burial in Fremont County with dates in May to July 1907.
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Helen Burs
St. Louis
Frank Grimes
Pennsylvania
Altoona
Hyomei promises cure for catarrh with inhaled remedy
The article promotes Hyomei as a targeted treatment for catarrh, arguing against stomach dosing and claiming the medicine reaches the nasal area to eliminate catarrhal poisons. Mitchell & Egbers guarantee a cure or 1 refund with every outfit sold, priced at $1.00.
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Mitchell & Egbers
County Superintendents Convention Next Week
The State Association of County Superintendents meets for a three day annual convention in the district court room. Thirty five to forty non residents expected, with well known Colorado educators attending. Public addresses on educational topics slated for Tuesday afternoon Thursday morning and afternoon. Wednesday designated as Social Day with a visit to the Royal Gorge for a picnic.
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State Association of County
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Quiet Home Wedding Tuesday Evening
Miss Hattie Curtis married Joseph Proctor at the Curtis home 429 Cooper Avenue at 8 o clock Tuesday evening. Rev A W Henderson officiated in a quiet ceremony with only family and intimate friends present. The bride is admired and has many friends while the groom runs the Eclipse livery stables.
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Hattie Curtis
Joseph
Proctor
William Curtis
Cooper Avenue
A. W. Henderson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Eclipse Livery Stables
Excursion to Coaldale Next Wednesday
An excursion runs on the Denver and Rio Grande from Canon City to Coaldale next Wednesday to inspect Cottonwood Creek as a potential water source for the city. It is planned as a picnic outing and passengers should bring lunch baskets. The train departs Canon City at 8:00 a.m. and returns from Coaldale at 3:00 p.m.
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Denver & Rio Grande Road
Canon City
Coaldale
Unconscious man found in Lincoln Park roadway
Clynton Hall son of G A Hall Lincoln Park store proprietor was found lying insensible in the roadway at Lincoln Park on Tuesday afternoon. It is unclear if the condition resulted from an accident or illness as his delivery wagon team reportedly ran away. No determination of injury or cause was made by nine o'clock this morning.
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Clynton Hall
G. A. Hall
Lincoln Park
Grand Avenue
McKinley Street
Young Hall
Visit of Grand Master Highlights Canon City I O O F Night
Canon City lodge No. 7 I O O F hosted a big event Tuesday night with W. A. LaMott grand master of Colorado in attendance. A Florence delegation joined locals for speeches a social gathering and refreshments including cigars cake and strawberries.
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ODD Fellows
Canon City Lodge
No. 7
W. A. LaMott
Denver
Brotherhood of the Tripple Link
Florence
Runaway Horse Injures Local Tailor Charles Rawcliffe
Charles E. Rawcliffe, 79, successor to Joe Honeck at 526 Main, suffered serious injuries when a buggy overturned near Campbell's lumber yard. He broke the femur of his left leg. his son escaped with minor bruises. Rawcliffe was moved to his home at 521 Forest Avenue then to Dr Graves hospital for convalescence.
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Charles E. Rawcliffe
Joe Honeck
Main Street
Campbell
Notice of Avetee on to Lease State Lands in Fremont County
Notice is given that Charles C. Jackson of Guffey Colorado applied on April 24 1907 to lease school lands in Fremont County Colorado Township 16 S Range 72 W Section 16. The Board will consider objections after July 3 1907. First publication June 6 1907 last June 27 1907. stockholders notice signals a special meeting of The Great Western Coal Company remains to be called.
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Great Western Coal Company
Harding Block
Main and
Fourth Streets
Canon City
Colorado
Thomas
Colo
George A. Baker
Wells
Hezekiah Tucker
Fremont
Annie Tucker
Executrix
Board of County Commissioners
Fremont County
George P. Nix
State Board of Land Commissioners
Denver
Charles C. Jackson
Guffey
John L. Vivian
Register State Board Land Commissioners
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Okirts
Baker & Biggs Mercantile Company
Canon City, Colo
S. S
Parkdale
Canon Lads
A. Alexander
Thesers
Pike
F. P. Smith
Combs & Freye
Apex Block
Macon
Star Livery
J. T. Hoyt
Sherman Ave
Guy A. Hardy
Harrison
Remont Dellaine & Loan
Mortenee Pee
Guy Uott Ia
J. M. Ragsdale
G. —W. Hodgin
Hodgin
St. Cloud Block
W. H. Dawson
Macon Ave
A. Graff
E. E. Denman
Charles E. Rowcliff
The
Leader Hardware Co
Canon
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