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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
9
Beghtol and colleagues announce workers will soon start at the mine under B O Halsted. First mica delivery of 25 tons expected before month end from a 20 000 ton mixed mica quartz deposit discolored by iron oxide. Discussions consider a local paint factory to use the material.
The mica mill operated at Micanite in this county will be moved to Aurora Illinois. The company will continue handling mica and will ship raw material from here to Illinois for processing and market readiness.
Miss Lois Rogers and Walter B. Rittenhouse wed at 9 pm in Canon City with 250 guests. The ceremony featured the Episcopal liturgy and Mendelssohn, followed by a reception for about 75 at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple, visiting Pueblo and the Grand Canyon, received many gifts including a four-figure check and a gold bracelet. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. George M. Rittenhouse and Mrs. Morse of New York.
The couple will reside in Duluth Minnesota where the groom works with a major electrical enterprise. The bride is a highly regarded Canon City woman and leaves with the town’s best wishes for a happy life ahead.
The Rogers Ritten couple and friends staged a pre dawn departure from a wedding reception to catch their train to California. Mr and Mrs Raynolds waited with a motor car to whisk them to Florence before guests realized the ruse. The stunt amused the bridal party and avoided the traditional shower of good luck tokens.
Tony Assola and Emma Vidano, both of Rockvale, were married by Judge James F. Cooper of the county court this Thursday morning in the courthouse with officials and employees present. They will reside at Rockvale.
The piece argues that men prefer quiet weddings while brides seek large church ceremonies with many guests. It notes invites flood the city directory, making the bride the center of attention, and observes church weddings are often boilerplate in reports.
Drake Watson reflects on church weddings revealing why women cry, the nervous bride walking alone, solemn ministers, and the delays before the rite. He notes the contrast of joy and tragedy in the ceremony and the lingering tension as the wedding party exits.
Canon City Mica Mills & Mining Co contracts with Royal Gorge Mica & Milling for delivery of one thousand tons of mica by January 1, 1910. Deposits lie on the road to the Royal Gorge, just outside Canon City's park limits, claimed to be the nation’s largest mica deposit.
At a Denver meeting the Colorado state board of dental examiners elected F H Sutherland president Mallory Catlett treasurer H D Chinn secretary and Theodore Ashley Canon City was chosen as delegate to the National Association of Dental Examiners convention in Minneapolis in July. Twenty seven license applicants were examined including one colored student from a Denver dental college.
Frank D. Heath filed in district court to restrain mortgaging and to appoint a receiver to control Great Western Coal Company’s property. He accuses mismanagement and seeks court action to secure finances and oversee operations. The hearing before Judge M S Bailey is set for Saturday.
The committee in charge reports strong outlook for a large meeting next week at the First Methodist church. About five to six hundred visitors are expected, and host families are urged to offer hospitality. Visitors will pay for entertainment, with reimbursements for those who open their homes. The session discussed arrangements and entertainment during the convention.
An excursion is arranged along the Denver and Rio Grande line through the Royal Gorge with return at noon on Wednesday. The committee also aims to grant delegates a complimentary ride on the Skyline Drive before they leave Canon City.
A. G. Allens United Minstrels performed in a canvas tent at Fourth and Court streets drawing a packed crowd last night. Patrons were turned away as space sold out, and officials call the show original and a promising draw for entertainment in a makeshift theater setup.
Miss Fullegar daughter of W G Fullegar manager of Canon City Gas Company was thrown from her horse this morning and suffered a broken right arm between the wrist and elbow. The skilled rider was unfamiliar with the horse's habits and the animal suddenly turned into a side street causing the fall. A witness saw the incident and she was carried to a nearby house before being taken to her Greenwood avenue home where she remained unconscious after the impact.
Canon City resident Mrs. W. H. Dawson describes years of back pain headaches dizziness and kidney issues relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes relief from shoulder blade pain and blurred vision after using the product. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
John Komfella of Chandler, a prisoner in the county jail, is charged with attempting to kill Orion W. Locke the prosecutor in his lawsuit. Locke, visiting Chandler on Sunday, rode past Komfella’s home with his coat over his arm. Komfella fired three shots from a Winchester rifle, narrowly missing Locke, who was unharmed. Sheriff Meser brought Komfella to town shortly after mid.
Komfella, who had a grudge against Mr. Locke over a divorce case, fired at him on Sunday. After the blast he fled to the hills but surrendered that evening without resistance. The feud intensified after Locke won a $76 judgment against Komfella in a justice court for stock turning, escalating the confrontation.
George Frederick Haggard died of tuberculosis this morning at about 2 o clock on 526 New York Avenue South Canon after a lingering illness. He was 33, a Missouri native, who came to the area two and a half years ago for health. He leaves a wife and infant child. burial likely in Liberty, Missouri.
The funeral for the late Dr. Joseph L. Prentiss was held at the First Baptist church at 2 p m Friday with Rev. Dr. Hart officiating. A large crowd attended the service described as impressive. Interment followed at Lakeside cemetery.
Dorothy May Irving three years ten months old died after brief illness at Lincoln Park home of grandparents. Remains prepared at Hunt's undertaking parlors 712 Main Street and shipped to Goldfield Saturday for burial in Sunnyside cemetery on Sunday.
Eldred A. Kissinger died at 1012 Greenwood Avenue at 9 45 Sunday morning of cholera infantum after a short illness. He was 1 year 4 months old and known as Buster by the Logans who cared for him as family. The funeral was at the Logan home at 2 o'clock Monday with Rev. A F Chaffee officiating. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery.
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