Colorado fruit crop outlook across counties shows bounty
State horticulture member reports prospects for heavy crops across Jefferson Fremont Denver and Montrose with cherries apples pears and grapes forecasting strong yields. Frosts late in April caused minimal damage and several counties anticipate record or near record productions with peaches in Palisade and Delta region expect large shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
C. E. Parfet
State Board of Horticulture
Golden, Colo
Charles H. Hasley
Fremont County
F. Batchelor
Denver County
F. L. Rounsevelt
Montezuma County
W. F. Bozman
McElmo
Garfield County
George E. Harris
Larimer County
G. B. Bruce
Mesa County
Grand Junction
Board completes teacher selections for district No 1
The Ard of Education filled all thirty five teaching positions for next year at a special meeting. Kathrine McConnell of Florence was elected to the Harrison primary grade and Edna Terry, a Denver University graduate from South Canon, was chosen as Park Center principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Lst
District No. 1
Kathhrine McConnell
Florence
Harrison School
Edna Terry
South Canon
Park Center
McConnell
Miss Terry
Denver University
Park County
Permanent survey on proposed highway to begin next week
County Commissioner B A Banta says the final survey for the Colorado Springs to Canon City road will start early next week. W P Woodside and Charles Mitton will supervise from El Paso and Fremont counties. A camp will be set beyond Dead Man's canon fifteen miles from Colorado Springs. 50 to 60 convicts from the state penitentiary will begin work. The 18 foot wide scenic highway is expected to be a major Colorado route. Once surveying ends, county commissioners will plan construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Banta
Colorado Springs
Canon City
W. P. Woodside
Charles Mitton
el Paso
Fremont
Dead Man’s Canon
State Penitentiary
Colorado
Colorado Springs Telegraph
Pretty Wedding Solemnized in South Canon
At 838 Griffin avenue South Canon last night at 8 30 o clock T Y Proctor Jr and Miss Mildred Benner were married by Rev G W Hatcher First Baptist using the ring ceremony A large number of guests attended an elegant supper was served The couple will reside on North Fourth street and begin life with many friends’ good wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Avenue
South Canon
T. Y. Proctor, Jr
Mildred Benner
G. W. Hatcher
First Baptist Church
Proctor
North Fourth Street
Improvements at First Baptist Church Unanimously Authorized
A church special meeting empowered trustees to excavate and fit a kitchen and Sunday school room under the church building and undertake other improvements. Excavation for the kitchen and sewer line has begun and will continue until ready for occupancy. The Sunday school room measures sixteen by fifty four feet and will be attractively furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Hatcher Couple Take Possession of New Home
Rev. G. W. Hatcher and wife have moved into their newly purchased cottage at 415 North Seventh Street. They are at home to friends and congratulated on the central, desirable residence acquisition from Alvin Boice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hatcher
North
Seventh Street
Alvin 8. Boice
Canon City Driving Club Plans Matinee Races for July Fifth
The Canon City Driving and Riding Club voted to celebrate Independence Day with matinee races at the fair grounds on Monday July 5. A five member committee including W H Peabody and Chas E Reeves drafted the program featuring two trotting races two pacing races a half mile dash a razzle dazzle and a riding ring with premiums expected to draw interest from Fremont County horsemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Fremont County
Florence
Driving Club
Beaver Park Thrives Under New Penrose Rail Link
The Beaver Park region and Penrose grow rapidly as irrigation, shrubs and fruit trees expand. The Beaver Land and Irrigation company opens an office in Penrose with Matlock guiding sales. Rain boosts agriculture and locals anticipate a booming horticultural economy for Fremont County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Park
Penrose
Star of Hope
Fremont County
Beaver Land and Irrigation Company
Matlock
Survey Grants Feasibility for Royal Gorge Road to Parkdale
A survey of a proposed public road from Three Mile Springs to Parkdale via the Royal Gorge was completed. Engineers forecast a first class highway with low gradients, cost not exceeding 2500 dollars if convict labor is used, and a scenic route locals expect will shorten the trip by over five miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkdale
Royal Gorge
Three Mile Springs
Fremont County
Animals left to decay near Canon City highway spark crackdown
Reports to the Daily Record warn offenders in Colorado for leaving horse and animal carcasses near public roads. Complaints cite odors along the Silver Cliff road near the Nonac coal mine. Colorado law makes such acts a misdemeanor with penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office
The
Daily Record
Colorado
Canon City
Silver Cliff
Nonac
Exposition in Seattle Aims for Ivory City Fame
Seattle exposition planners rename the fair the Ivory City and plan soft tints to make the event the most beautiful ever held. The branding emphasizes elegance and visual appeal to attract visitors and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Annual Picnic of the Ohio Association Held at City Park
The Ohio Association of Fremont County held its annual picnic at City Park yesterday. About 250 Ohio residents in Canon City area attended despite threatening weather. Officers elected included S J Andrews as president and T M Harding as vice president, with changes abolishing separate secretary and treasurer posts. The group plans distinctive badges and a McKinley birthday observance, with a revised membership fee policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Ohio Association
Fremont County
P. W. Blanchard
Association
J. Andrews
T. M. Harding
John R. Kennedy
F. R. Hollenback
F. D. Slutz
Mayhew
William McKinley
Martin Moyle
Ohio
Canon City
Abundant rattlers surge in Florence area
The Florence Citizen reports snakes are unusually plentiful this year with six ten rattlers seen and killed in Beaver Park over four days. A man digging ditches killed a large ten rattle snake last Saturday, and Monday another with eleven rattles and a button. Bull snakes are scarce this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Park
Florence
Desperadoes Arrested Near Springs in Train Holdup Case
Colorado Springs June 11 A trio of men linked to Canon City Cripple Creek freight robberies were arrested by sheriff deputies and Colorado City police amid a car seizure. Identified by victim George Sims they matched descriptions of the Canon City Cripple Creek train holdups and faced armed arrest without a fight. Sims also reported the robbers took his shoes and warned silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Canon City
Florence
Sheriff's Office
Colorado City
James Doyle
Victor DeBloise
William Jackson
Golden Cycle Mill
Burne, Taylor and Pinnock
McDowell
Nelson and
Kimsey
Tom Bowman
Patrick Cochrane
George Sims
Cripple Creek
Sims
Colorado Telephone stringing line Florence to Beaver depots start
Work began today on a telephone and telegraph circuit from Florence to Beaver depots and Penrose. After completion trains may be run by phone or telegraph. further wiring to Gumner ranches will extend twenty miles of new circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Colorado Telephone Company
Beaver, Penrose
Northern
Beaver
Penrose
Gumner Ranches
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montrose County
J. A. Chamberlain
Missouri
Ben Davis
Chaffee County
Sarah M. Burnett
Buena Vista
Trout Creek
Brown's Canon
Poncha Springs
South
Arkansas
Pueblo County
J. N. Bartels
Montezuma County Co
H. Taylor
Otero County
Chas. S. Lane
Walbridge
Jonathan
Montgomery
Richmond
Boulder County
T. B. Holman
Delta County
Delta Tribune
Delta
Colo
Paonia
Hotchkiss-Crawford District
Delta-Austin
J. H. Divine
Peach Growers’ Association
Palisade, Colo
ARD OF Education
Hatcher
Canon City Driving Club
Wnm
T. Bridwell
Canon City, Colo
Fremont County National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!