City Resolutions Urge River Pollution Stop and Flood Aid
Canon City council adopts two resolutions. First seeks state action to halt Arkansas River pollution from Granite Colorado mining to restore fish life and river health with up to 500 dollars pledged for legal costs. Second urges citizens to donate via city clerk D N Cooper to aid flood victims in the East.
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Canon City
D. N. Cooper
Denver
Dall DeWeese Opens New Ditch Near Glenwood Springs
Dall DeWeese completes a five mile irrigation ditch from Osmon Creek near Glenwood Springs, lifting 480 acres to higher value. Two long tunnels through rock were required and the project faced local opposition before water flowed by June. DeWeese, famed for Lincoln Park reclamation, plans further expansion in the state.
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Glenwood Springs
Lincoln Park
Canon City
DeWeese
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Denver & Rio Grande
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Wizzerd
Suggestions to convert prison site into public park in Canon City
The article argues the triangular land between Mein Street and the railroad near the Colorado State Penitentiary should be state bought and turned into a public park. It emphasizes aesthetic and economic benefits, noting the site’s prime view of the gorge and its potential to enhance Canon City’s image while preserving value for future use by the penitentiary or public buildings nearby.
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Canon City
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Penitentiary
Local Notices and Social Updates From Canon City
Local business notes: Marr’s department store improvements and new sign painter presence in Canon City. Personal items include Rockafellow’s Denver trip, Dr. Theodore Ashley in Denver for state dental meeting, and Emma Eggleston’s death. Clara Louise Burleigh visiting relatives. L W Felter visiting Toledo IA. Provident Life & Trust opens agency with E B Webb as district agent.
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Denver
State Dental
Provident Life & Trust Company
Philadelphia
E.B. Webb
Fremont
Chaffee
Meeting on free hospital in Canon City
Notice calls all interested to a Friday evening meeting at the courthouse to form a one year board of directors for a free hospital association in Canon City. All come.
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Court House
Association
Grand Chancellor Curry Visits Canon City K P Lodge
The Canon City K P Lodge hosted Grand Chancellor T A Curry last Thursday night. A series of short talks followed the grand chancellor’s speech as members shared in a social, enjoyable evening and refreshments after adjournment.
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T. A. Curry
Canon City
K. P
Want Flowers for Mission at Penitentiary Sunday
Weather permitting the W C T U society plans flower mission services at the penitentiary on Sunday June 21. If you have delicate flowers for buttonhole bouquets please leave them with Mrs Stockton on Macon avenue opposite the library by Saturday 8 PM. Smaller blooms preferred though larger ones usable.
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W.C.T. U. Society
Penitentiary
Accident at R R Crossing Injures Fruitmere Man
D H Galligah was seriously injured at the Main street crossing when train No 5 of the D and R G struck his wagon. One leg and hip were broken and his face and body bruised. the horse died and the wagon was demolished. Galligah did not see or hear the approaching train, prompting renewed calls for crossing safeguards.
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Mr. Galligah
Greyden Ave
Fruitmere
Galligah
Ninth Street
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