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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

6

Stabbing Affray Rocks Rockvale. Ossola Behind Bars

A Friday night stabbing dispute at Rockvale left Dominic Gindro and Lawrence Masse seriously wounded. John Ossola, arrested in Florence, denies involvement and awaits trial at the November term as Gindro’s condition remains alarming.

Rockvale John B. Ossola Dominic Masse Lawrence Gindro Rocvale Masse Gindro Ossola Florence Tony Savant Calaboose Esser

Two Wilburton Citizens Slain in Outlaw Johnson Attack

In Wilburton Oklahoma two local men, Walter Roberts and Robert Mounds, were killed when R. H. Johnson a Negro outlaw opened fire at a picnicking party. Mrs. R. Blakely escaped after taking cover behind a tree. Johnson previously killed Oliver Swan the deputy city marshal last September and remains at large as guards ring the town.

Wilburton Okla R. H. Johnson Johnson Oliver Swan Law Walter Roberts Robert Mounds R. Blakely Elsie Roberts Paul B. Wallace North Fifteenth Street East Canon

Hopes to Settle College Dispute at Fort Collins

Capt B F Rockafellow state board president leaves for Fort Collins to join ex Governor Brush and Dr. Corwin in an investigation of charges against President O O Aylesworth and other college officials. A special committee will convene Tuesday at 2 pm to hear informants and help permanently settle friction.

B. F. Rockafellow The State Agricultural College Fort Collins Captain Rockafellow J. L. Brush Greeley R. W. Corwin Pueblo Daily Record State Board of Agriculture O. O. Aylesworth State Board

Unusually Wet Day in Wet Mountain Valley

Richard Houle returned home on Saturday from the Wet Mountain Valley where he spent most of last week. Mr. Meule reports less snow on the continental divide.

Richard Houle Mountain Mr. Meule Divide

Water outlook discouraging in Wet Mountain valley

Higher drought risk noted in Custer county with irrigation ditches short of water. Mr. Houle warns the Sangre de Christo range’s light winter snow implies a lean summer for ranchers in the Arkansas valley, marking an unusually discouraging outlook in the region.

Custer County Houle Daily Record Sangre de Christo Colorado Arkansas Valley

Best Pills Ever Sold Claim From Ingleside Man

After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina says Dr King s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at all drug stores for 25 cents.

Dr. King B. F. Ayscue N. C

1500 Acres Set to Fruit on Beaver Park

The Beaver Park farm reports 1500 acres devoted to fruit this year including apples plums and peaches. Estimated 15000 apple trees plus 100 per acre and likely 25000 fruiting bushes. Alfalfa planting is minimal due to costly seed and scarcity this season.

Beaver Park

Bobcat Sighted Near Skyline Road by YMCA Officials

Acting Secretary R. G. Nesbit and guest R. J. Mitten of Tekamah Neb., while driving Skyline road at about 6 am Saturday morning, observed a large bobcat or lynx roughly a mile north of town. The animal appeared briefly then vanished over a ridge and behind a rock ledge.

R. G. Nesbit R. J. Mitten Tekamah Neb

Miss Ruth Snuff Dies of Scarlet Fever at 12

Miss Ruth Zerbaugh Snuff daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Snuff died shortly after 1 o'clock this morning from scarlet fever after a brief illness aged 12 years, 6 months and 16 days. She was taken ill Thursday with high fever. Funeral at 4 p.m. at her home 312 Harrison Avenue conducted by Rev. Edgar A. Sherrod. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Native of Indiana.

Ruth Zerbaugh Snuff W. W. Snuff Harrison Avenue Edgar A. Sherrod Christchurch Lakeside Cemetery Indiana

Iowa Society Formally Organized In Canon City Meeting

A meeting of ex residents of Iowa now living in Canon City and vicinity formed a new Iowa Society. About fifty people attended in the district court room on Friday to launch the society with Henry W. Davie named treasurer.

Iowa Canon City District Court Room Henry W. Davie Tit “Boara Len Dewete

Civic Society Plans Annual Picnic and Regular Meetups

Composed of Mrs. W. H. La Grange Mrs. J. F. Marr and J. M. Bartlett the society will meet on the third Friday evening of each month. The first annual picnic is set for the Fourth of July though the location remains to be decided.

W. H. la Grange J. F. Marr J. M. Bartlett

Electric Bitters Endorsement Cited by New York Caller

Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications and weak kidneys. He claims the tonic regulates digestion purifies the blood and restores vigor, with a 50 cent price and guarantee at drug stores.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York

Silver Service Presented to Battleship Nebraska

R J Mitten of Tekamah Neb is visiting as guest of R G Nesbit after traveling with Governor Sheldon party to San Francisco to bestow a silver service on the battleship Nebraska. The gift cost about 3000 dollars and includes about a dozen pieces. California recently presented a service valued at 10000 dollars making it the navy's most expensive on a vessel.

R. J. Mitten Tekamah Neb R. G. Nesbit San Francisco Sheldon Nebraska Pacific Coast Omaha Golden Gate Mitten California United States Navy

Jury Acquits Taylor in Murder Trial in Custer County

Isaac Taylor is found not guilty of murder in the killing of his brother Joseph Taylor in the Wet Mountain valley last month. The verdict was delivered by a Custer County jury on Friday after a heated trial.

Taylor Isaac Taylor Joseph Taylor Wet Mountain Valley San Ca Custer’ County

Longstanding feud ends in shooting over disputed land

The shootout stemmed from a long running quarrel between two men over a parcel of land they shared. The defense claimed self defense as the shooter drew his weapon after the other man began reaching for a gun. Jurors deliberated for eighteen hours before reaching a verdict.

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