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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
3
Aussie Clay owned by W. B. Knox of this city finished third in the free for all pace at Colorado Springs last Saturday. M. T. McCunniff’s Puritan took second in the race it started. Gold Standard, also in the event, fell ill during a heat and died within half an hour.
A communication editor notes Mrs. Oscar Lewis, widow of a man killed at work in the sewer, has not received insurance due weeks ago. Allegations claim part of the deceased’s pay was withheld for insurance, delaying the payment to Mrs. Lewis who needs the funds.
The Otto Floto show arrives in the city tomorrow and has drawn much attention. The trained animals perform notably well and are described as almost human in their acts. A bucking burro ride is offered as a prize to a rider who can go around the ring. The entertainment is expected to be popular.
A peek at bygone America shows no public libraries in the United States long ago. Much trade relied on English imports. Connecticut housed an old copper mine prison. Only one hat factory made cocked hats. Fines awaited those scorning sermons. Travel depended on stagecoaches between New York and Boston. Laborers earned two shillings daily. Whipping post and pillory remained in use in New York and Boston. Trousers were secured with pegs or laces. Church collections were carried in a bag on a pole with a bell.
Julius Hoffman was found dead Sunday night with a single puncture wound behind the ear. A coroner’s jury concluded he was struck by a passing engine while seated on a railroad tie near Cottonwood Avenue. a wife and three children survive. Spring fever defense ads follow.
Notice to dog owners that dog taxes are due to the undersigned or City Marshal and tags will be issued on payment. Prompt payment will keep the pet safe. City Clerk ED Minor. Also notes 1 car Bain and Winona wagons received and real estate loan offers at 8 percent from N F Handy and DeWeese Turnbull.
Mr J T Corrin a well known tailor retires from the tailoring trade after 30 years in the business. He cites health and a wish to rest as the reason and says he will stay in retirement until his small savings are exhausted before possibly resuming the craft.
The Modern Woodmen Memorial Sunday was observed with a morning march to the cemetery to decorate graves and perform ritual services. In the evening the group gathered at the hall then attended a sermon at the Christian Church delivered by Rev. A A White with strong emotion.
Tomorrow promises a full schedule with a balloon ascension barbecue foot races and various sports. The Woodmen begin the day’s events with rolling logs and hundreds of visitors are expected. A parade races at the fair grounds and a dog show will attract large crowds.
A reprint urging residents to avoid violent talk and aim for unity in Canon City. The author condemns calls for killing dissenters and praises civic harmony, fair play, and improving homes, streets, and conduct while discouraging idle doom saying.
A tiny four line notice in a house sign and a brief Record Want Ad are expected to reach thousands, with a hundred viewers for the sign and several thousand for the newspaper notice, promising to rent the room.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows marched from A. O. U. W. hall to the Christian church last Sunday for a memorial service. Rev. A. A. White delivered a well received sermon on the order’s inner workings. About fifty Odd Fellows attended with Charlie Roddin in command.
Five young women will bid farewell to school life at Mt Scholastica Academy tonight. They will read essays and perform musical selections as part of a Benedictine Sisters program. The class includes Mabel Agnes Cady Denver Jessie Macondale Canon City Georgia Anna French Cripple Creek Mamie Pauline Grome Victor and Edith Elliott Cripple Creek.
The notice records the June 18 1902 marriage of Jonathan N Young to Nora Adams at Canon City by F A McDonald J P. It also mentions Dr Jones returning from Florence Max Burgdorf in Cripple Creek Mrs A J McClymonds of Victor visiting Canon City Austin Hatch returning from Kankakee Illinois Mrs F M Robinson visiting Cripple Creek Archie White Harry Farmer and Mr Trowbridge from Kansas camping in Koutt county Thad Ragsdalle planning to join them A Strathmore resident sold music boxes at auction raising about 12 dollars daily.
Dr. J L Prentiss of Canon City Hot Springs discovers the gas vent in the water pump releases carbonic acid gas. He rigs a vented bulb modification using a 22 rifle shell and syphon hose to convert the pump into a gas producer. The remedy yields a steady slow operation and gas output exceeds nearby springs.
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