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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
3
Greenwood Post G A R No 10 expresses gratitude to Canon City residents and patriotic groups for a dignified Memorial Day observance. Commander Philip Hayes thanks participants from Civil War allies to grandchildren, honoring those who served and veterans of all affiliations.
C. E. Snyder of Las Animas, newly named parole officer for the penitentiary and the state reformatory at Buena Vista, succeeds A. H. Smith and visited the prison this morning. Snyder is a young man seen as capable for the duties. About nine hundred prisoners from the penitentiary are currently on parole, with most convicts entering the penitentiary later facing parole under existing rules.
A miscellaneous shower party was given by the Suzanna Wesley Sunday school class at Mrs. Belle Locke’s home in South Canon for Miss Evan Logan. About 25 young ladies attended, Dutch lunch was served, and many useful gifts were received. Miss Logan will wed Oliver Betts next Wednesday. Betts is a former local resident now working as a machinist on a ranch near Peartland.
Fire crews were called out shortly after 5 AM to extinguish a blaze in the cab of Denver & Rio Grande engine No. 516 on the Eleventh and Water Streets side track. The origin is uncertain, likely a spark from a passing locomotive, with damage confined to woodwork from the engine used by Fred Usey for daily passenger service. The engine had undergone a shop overhaul recently after a prior yard fire.
Advert says regular oatmeal boosts health and strength and credits government and Yale trainers for cereal eaters’ superiority. It touts Quaker Scotch Oats as the world’s best and cheapest cereal, urging daily breakfast use and noting city packages are standard size.
The Fourth of July committee secures a one way fare for round trips from Canon City Florence and Colorado Springs for the celebration. Tickets go on sale July 2 3 4 5 and are valid for return until July 7 encouraging out of town visitors to attend for a single day or the full fete.
Vice President C H Schlacks and a party arrived by special train and announced plans to build a new passenger depot in Canon City before year end. Ground breaking could occur soon, with the station set back seventy five feet from the current building and connected by a broad concrete walk. The design aims to reflect the town’s enterprise and importance.
A telegram to Rev Jesse L Wilkinson's mother in Flora Indiana summoned her to his bedside in this city. He lies in a hospital with typhoid fever and is reported to be improving, with friends hopeful his vitality will help him recover.
The Cripple Creek district All Stars were routed by the Canon City Boosters in a baseball game at the Swimming Pool diamond. Rain muted the crowd but not the outcome as Canon City dominated from start to finish, winning 16 to 0.
The First Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual Children’s Day exercises yesterday morning with large attendance. Elaborate floral decorations drew attention and the program replaced part of the usual preaching service. A generous audience contribution followed.
The State Christian Endeavor Convention will convene at Central Presbyterian church in Denver with Rev Ira Landrith and Mr Wm Shaw among the speakers. Colorado speakers include Rev Howard Agnew Johnston, Rev B B Tyler, Miss Ida Clothier, and others. Railroads offer one and one-fifth fare round trip. sessions run July 14 with potential link to the St Paul International convention. Interested parties may contact John M Reid at 627 Charles Building, Denver.
A surveying party led by Ralph Mitton left this morning to establish a camp near the county line and begin the permanent survey for the proposed state road between Can on City and Colorado Springs. The group includes Bert Kettle Morris Clancey Phil Collins and Henry Lloyd and will operate about twenty five miles northeast of here. If unimpeded the work should take four to five weeks with joint planning by county surveyors at the camp on Monday. The project aims to locate the highway through El Paso county and is described as a landmark in Colorado road building and a potentially scenic western route.
Helen Nicolay portrays Ulysses S. Grant as the plain soldier who ended the Civil War. The piece contrasts his unassuming demeanor with his immense leadership, wartime fame, and later battles against death, highlighting a life of paradoxes and enduring heroism.
Canon City lodge No. 7 and Harm ony Rebekah Lodge held their annual memorial service at the First Methodist Church. The event drew many members and featured music including a vocal solo by Mr. Hanna and a duet by Thomas Roberts and Prof Sluts. Pastor Hollenback delivered a commemorative sermon on David and Jonathan. The United States government is installing the cheries exhibit at the Expectation on Beattie June 1.
Secretary Rowland reports unusual public interest in the Fremont County Fair, forecasting a fine display in September. The premium list is nearly ready, and awards in most departments will be more generous than ever. An attractive speed program with liberal racing prizes will favor local horsemen, as officials seek wide community cooperation.
Warden Tynan orders removal of defunct Canon City Florence Royal Gorge and Inter urban Electric Railroad poles from First Street to Soda Point as paving prep. He claims no permit is needed due to the company's failure to meet road-building obligations. City council previously demanded removal of poles on Main Street by the company or its receivers, but no compliance yet.
Canon City boasts one of the country’s best telephone networks for its size with nearly eleven hundred subscribers. The system has grown recently, adding three more employees, and the Colorado Canning Company installs an intercom system to connect its offices with the community, highlighting the exchange’s social and commercial impact.
Canon City citizen J L Hennesy testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his backache and kidney symptoms. He endorses the product strongly and notes price at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo is the sole US agent, urging buyers to remember the same Dean's.
A prominent attorney visits The Daily Record office asking for a week’s back copies. He quips about porous plasters and the counter clerk, delivering a humorous misquote about getting papers quickly.
Yesterday the Christian Sunday school held a gala Children’s Day and Flag Day program led by Mrs. J. A. Walker of Denver. Juvenile color bearers displayed G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans flags while Juniors sang and recited. Edna Gray, 6, delivered a remarkable recitation as the school doubles in size and strengthens its missions offering to about $35.00.
John Sanders inspected his district in Hardscrabble and noted Wetmore county escaped recent rains. Crops suffer for lack of water, as rainfall has been general in the area for several days. The Florence Citizen.
A farewell party in Coal Creek honored Charles Cowan Sr. and family prior to their move to Paonia where he has acquired coal lands. The event drew fifty couples and featured a dance and refreshments as locals expressed respect for one of the camp’s oldest families.
The Florence Business Men's Association and Rockvale committee decide to cancel Florence's Fourth of July events and have Rockvale host activities instead. Rockvale plans an excellent Natal day program with a ball game as a featured attraction for Florence attendees.
Alfred Munn Morey and Miss Ray Melvina Haggart were married at the bride’s mother’s home at 1433 Main Street in a 4 PM ceremony. Rev J T Thomas officiated. The groom, brother of Mrs David Robison, works for Colorado Light and Power. The bride recently graduated from Cason City High School.
An early Trinity church Sunday school program named Children’s Day drew a large attendance under superintendent A C Jensen. A generous offering supported Thebita Orphan’s Home at Lincoln Nebraska. Governors Day at the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress will be held August 16 21 in Denver with Hon James H Peabody supervising the August 20 event. western governors plan to attend to discuss regional interests.
Mrs. B. F. Kindig of 832 Chestnut street is confined at home after a picnic in a canyon. Returning from the excursion a horse attempting to catch up turned sharply, throwing her to the ground and causing severe bruises to the face head and hips with no expected serious outcome.
Paris reports as of noon from the south of France confirm 22 dead with officials fearing the final death toll will reach at least 100.
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