Knights of Pythias: American fraternal order promotes charity
The article extols the Knights of Pythias founded 1864 by Justice Henry Rathbone in Washington DC. It notes its growth to about 600000 members, the Uniform Rank with 60000, and Endowment Bank without life insurance. It highlights democratic governance, benefits for members, and Colorado and Canon City chapters, including Coeur de Leon Lodge No. 48 with 100 plus members and notable grand lodge representation. It emphasizes secrecy for protection, moral aims, and civic contribution. It names current officers of Coeur de Leon Lodge and details lodge structure and eligibility rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Knights of Pythias
Henry Rathbone
Washington, D. C
Supreme Odge
Columbus
Ohio
United States Army
Pythian Order
Order
Congress
Colorado
Uniform Bank
Endowment Bank
Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Coeur de Leon Lodge No
Canon City
Istate
Grand Tribunal
Supreme Court of
Coeur de Leon Lodge
H.C. Webster
C. C John. Reese WG
U.S
Allen Jameson
A. L. Jeffrey
Prize for Fishermen from The Record Editor Open Contest
A letter proposes two prizes for fishermen with judges Hardy and Joe Milsom. First prize rewards the biggest catch. second prize awards the best fishing lie. Prizes include gear and books, with entry restrictions noted and a promise to keep competition open for the first prize.
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Hardy
Joe Milsom
Joe
Fishing contest announced with weight checks and written tales
A notice invites Geo, Doc, Frank, Charlie and The Agent to form handicaps for a fishing contest. First prize contestants must bring fish to The Record office for weight. Second prize entrants must submit a factual story. Contest runs June 19 to August 30. Prizes displayed in the show window of The City Store, 506 Main St.
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Geo
Doc
Frank
Charlie
Joe
Record Office
H. N. Beecher
Main St
Cafe Closure Notices End Here After Copper Run
A local cafe and lunchroom posted closed doors with a message about ending a copper related run. A school reflects on Tuesday without any graduating exercises planned.
Southern Colorado Log Rolling and Circus Meeting Events
Tomorrow the Southern Colorado Log Rolling association hosts a Modern Woodmen gathering and Howe's Circus. Gentlemen's driving races occur at the race track. Excursions to Cripple Creek and Marshal Pass are planned for next Sunday. A Fruit Growers' picnic is set for July 4 at Cottonwood Springs with Peabody Military band at Sell's Island also on July 4.
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Colorado
Log Rolling Association
Cripple Creek
Marshal Pass
Cottonwood Springs
Peabody Military Band
Sell's Island
Entries for tomorrows trots and pace races listed
The racing card lists Free-for-all trot or pace with entrants Aussie Clay Kane, 3:00 Minute class Gentlemen's driving race with Red Patchen Morris Wilkes Elbertus B Nellie V Nettie Spokane Jim Blaine Lasher Jo Jo Bestis and more. A note states owners must drive as a rule in driving matinees.
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Aussie Clay
W. B. Knox
Kane
M. T. McCunniff
Red Patchen
Charles Reed
Morris Wilkes
W B. Knox
Elbertus
C. E. Reeves
Mr. Burdick
Nellie V
Ed Norris
Nettie Spokane
D. E. Gibson
Jim Blaine
H. A. Abright
Lasher
Geo. W. Bethel
Jo-Jo
L. X. Kohlman
Bestis
R. S. Fairchild
Wood Yard Proposal for Canon Market
A suggested wood yard in Canon could be profitable for a new entrant with minimal startup. By using water power gas or electricity, wood could be sawed cheaply and stocked for customers. With wood in steady demand for kindling and supply issues, the venture could meet the need.
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Canon
Pretty Canon City Wedding Ends In Trinidad Return
Miss Gertrude Jeanette Bush married Donald S. Palmer in Canon City at 725 Harrison Avenue with about fifty guests. The ceremony was by Sr. B. E. Hart. music by Amy Ragsdale and Grace Dale. decorations included palms and car nation bouquets. out-of-town guests from Missouri, Kansas and Trinidad attended. The couple left for Trinidad to begin housekeeping.
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Canon City
Harrison Avenue
Gertrude Jeanette Bush
L. E. McDougal
Donald S. Palmer
Trinidad
B. E. Hart
the Baptist Church
Amy Ragsdale
de Koven
Grace Dale
Hellen Rockwell
Ida Lilly
Llendelssohn
Paris
Palmer
House of Palmer
Trenton
Missouri
McDougal
J. D. Champsey
Lizzie Frazier
Edna Rogers
Mayme Wheeler
Ida
Jessie Tanner
Allie Hart
Ethel Huxley
S. Palmer
Chillicothe
W. O. Sherman
Mabel Dorsey
Wichita
Kansas
Wednesday
Sherman Grocery Company
Ninth wedding anniversary party hosted by the Wilcoxes
The Young Married People's club enjoyed a Friday evening program at 608 Macon Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Norman Wilcox in honor of their ninth wedding anniversary. Picnic supper was shared with members including the Raynolds Lewis and Hard families.
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Ing
Cottonwood Springs
Ida
Jessie Tanner
Dryden
Tony, Lowther
Pierce
Hart
Mina Nelson
Messrs
Roe
Clyde Nelson
James
John Laws
Cary Adams
Boyer
Young Married People’s Club
Mrs. N. F. Handy
Mrs
Norman Wilcox
Macon Avenue
Wilcox
the Raynolds
Lewis, Hard
Canon City Plans First Regular Fourth of July Celebration
A mass meeting at the courthouse led to forming an executive committee including Mayor Peabody and others to organize Canon City s inaugural Fourth of July celebration. W. J. Wilson leads the drive with plans for fireworks on the penitentiary grounds, aiming for a grand event two weeks before the holiday.
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Court House
Canon City
Peabody
Messrs
Allen Jameson
Art Frisbie
W. J. Wilson
C. E. Reeves
Mr. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights of
Pythias
Clyde C. Dawson
Howe's Circus
Levenon
Tennessee
Josephline Palmer
Myra
Emmie Sherill
Miss Palmer
Sherill
Minnie Sherill
D. L. Brown
Myra Sherill
Margaret Sanders
Frank Brown
Sherifl
Belmont College
Strathmore
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