Canon City irrigation astonishes Kansas traveler
Richard Johnson of Nemaha county Kansas visited Canon City last week and marveled at the irrigation transformation from a barren valley to lush greenery. He rode with Ben Steinmeier and family and recalled crossing the plains in 1856 and stopping here in 1866 on his route to Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Nemaha County
Kansas
Ben B. Steinmeier
Mr. Johnson
Plains
Canon City
Missouri
Johnson
Mrs. Stinemeir
A Thousand Dollars' Worth of Good
A. H. Thurnes of Buffalo Ohio tests Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble. He reports relief after years of gravel and pain, noting brick dust sediment disappeared and he feels like a new man. The Palace Drugstore sells Foley's Kidney Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Foley
Bright
George A. Sherman
Lisbon
Red Mills
Lawrence County
N. Y
Palace
Next Sunday School Convention Sets Canon City Lead
Colorado State Sunday School Association met in Denver with 600 delegates from all denominations. Canon City First Methodist Sunday school claimed Colorado’s largest enrollment at 1179 and biggest cradle roll with 140 names. Fremont county pledged 150 last year and 160 this year, ranking second statewide in funding and church accessions. Canon City won next year’s meeting with 157 votes to Salida’s 54. The convention returns in June. SS Atwater was re elected president and Prof Eichhorn state superintendent of men’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado State Sunday School Association
Denver
First
Methodist
Canon City
Colorado
Fremont County
Salida
Association For
SS. H. Atwater
Eichhorn
Take Care of Digestion with Miona Tablets
Mitchell and Exgbers urge readers to protect vitality by strengthening the stomach. They claim Miona tablets are a positive cure for stomach troubles, guaranteed with a money back if not cured, except cancer, and advertised in The Record want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell & Eebers
Ufe
Mitchell & Exgbers
Heavy rains flood streets and a lightning scare
A fierce Monday evening storm dumped heavy rain flooding lower city streets and soaking Main street sidewalk levels. Lightning struck a tree near Sixth and River, drawing the fire department out, while residents praised the rainfall for vegetation growth and potential dairy and garden profits. A relay of brief local notes follows, including medical testimonials for Foley's Kidney Cure and community updates from Palace East Canon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker & Biggs
Sixth
River Streets
Free booklet on Brights Disease and diabetes offered
A 1 page pamphlet claiming 87 percent recoveries from Brights Disease and Diabetes via Fulton Compounds is offered free by Mitchell & Egbers. It promises scientifically conducted tests and urges careful readers to request the pamphlet, detailing symptoms to suspect kidney disease and diabetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell & Egbers
Bright
Lincoln Park Notes
Mrs F G Beckwith from Brodhead Wis visits for her ill daughter Mrs L D Beckwith then heads home and plans a stop in Colorado Springs before returning. L D Beckwith reports the loss of a valuable Jersey cow this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
F. G. Beckwith
Brodhead
Wis
L. D. Beckwith
Colorado Springs
Wisconsin
Hutter Family Moves to Coal Camps
East Canon News reports Mr and Mrs Hutter resuming work in the coal camps. Mrs Kick and son move into a Florence Avenue home bought from Charles Lamb. A strawberry social was held by the B F club at Mrs Ringle’s East Main home. Mr Hurlburt and son Francis with Clarence Hills visited Beaver to test local fishing tales, returning fishless after the big one eluded bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Canon News
Hurlburt
Francis
Clarence Hills
Beaver
Found a Cure for Dyspepsia
Mrs. S. Lindsay of Fort William Ontario suffered years of dyspepsia and stomach pains. After using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets she reports great relief and no further suffering. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lindsay
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
Chamberlain
East Four-Mile Notes and Local Happenings
Mr Durning is recuperating well. Strawberry picking and hay cutting are underway. Wedding cards have been issued for Miss Okie Robison and Arthur Hurd on June 20. Mr Cation’s new house nears completion improving Main Street. Miss Bessie Wagner will teach next year in the school district. Mr Watts of County Devon England plans to settle here after investing in local property. Tremayne family held a small graduation at home with only their son as graduate. ice cream and cake followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Canon
F. M. Cline
Rakestraw
W. D. Twinam
Love
J. M. Price
la Plata
Colorado
Kentucky
Johnnie Weber
Della
Lincoln Park
M. R. Kines
Baby
Goldfield
Cripple Creek
J. M. Beatty
Durning
Okie Robison
Arthur Hurd
Cation
Main Street
Bessie Wagner
Watts
County
Devon
England
Gypsy History and Camp Life Among Blue-Eyed Romany
The article surveys Gypsy origins from Persia India and Egypt and recounts camp life near Soda Springs. It notes the queenly Pharisee Madame Aziza Amellia who disputes tribal identity, the secret language, and the mixed views on trust and honor. It mentions intermarriage, Milton’s Gypsy link, and the tribe's skill with horses and trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
India
Egypt
Europe
America
Aziza Amellia
Soda Springs
Aziza
Commany
Fireworks Display Set To Open In City Park
A new fireworks show is planned for the city park this weekend with a formal opening ceremony. Organizers say the display will feature multiple shells and a synchronized finale. Local police note traffic restrictions around the park area.
Reward Offered for Cable Cut on Oil Derrick North of Royal Gorge
G R Gwillim offers 25 reward for information identifying the person who cut the cable on his oil derrick located north of the Royal Gorge Hot Springs hotel. The incident occurred on the night of Thursday June 7 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gorge Hot Springs
G. R. Gwillim
Fred Wilson Caught in New York City
An Associated Press telegram from New York reports Fredrick P. Wilson, 29, arrested on request of Los Angeles police for alleged fugitive from justice. He is wanted over a 2100 certificate of deposit theft from Title Guarantee and Trust Co. in Los Angeles. He previously lived in Canon City and left a note to his wife before intending to go to Canada. Fremont County Bank solicits loan business with broad security types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York City
Fredrick P. Wilson
Los Angeles
Calif
Wilson
Title Guarantee and Trust Company of
Canon City
Canada
Runaway Horse Destroys Buggy on Main Street
A delivery horse from Duncan & Wills of the Ceylon Tea Store bolted along Main Street yesterday after its driver left to run an errand at Patton's restaurant. The buggy struck a telephone pole at Seventh and Main, wrecking the buggy but injuring no one despite the crowded street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton’s
Duncan & Wills
Ceylon
Main Street
Lexington Race Track
Seventh
Main Streets
Unclaimed Letters at Canon City Post Office
Weekly list of unclaimed mail for Canon City ends June 10 1906 includes Augustine Mr Irwin Bradbury Clarence Carpenter Mr Frank Davies Miss Blanche Davison Miss Rose Dunbar Mrs S Gustin Mrs M A Hicks Mr J W Husey J D Pinnell J S Ramirez Mr Juan Wellman Mr Rolland Wood Miss Florence two letters Co F Adams Co Trans Continental Freight Co Robert S Lewis P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Augustine
Irwin
Bradbury
Clarence
Carpenter
Frank
Davies
Blanche
Davison
Rose. Dunbar
S. Gustin
M. A. Hicks
J. W. Husey
J. D. Pinnell
J. S. Ramirez
Juan. Wellman
Rolland
Wood
Florence
Heaton and Cramer Camp on Upper Beaver Creek
J. L. Heaton and H. F. P. Cramer spent a couple of days at the start of the week camping and fishing on Upper Beaver Creek. The outing was pleasant, though the fishing was not very productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Heaton
H. F P. Cramer
Upper
Beaver Creek
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Victor
the Knight-Campbell Music Co
California Street
Ment
Canon City Record
Whipple
Canon
Wall Paper & the Thompson Paint Company
Main St
A. A. Herrin
Finch, Ark
The
Palace Drugstore
Rommany
California
Milton
Buster Brown
Straw Derty
Panama
Towler & Stockton Brothers
Geo. W. Bethel
Bethel Co
Fred Wilson
Fremont County Bank
Ayer
Lowell
Mass
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