City Mail Rates Noted In Canon City Notice
TON PRICE S 2.00 PER YEAR Entered at the Post Office at Canon City as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
4
TON PRICE S 2.00 PER YEAR Entered at the Post Office at Canon City as second class mail matter.
John Howard starts a one story pressed brick building at Eighth and Main, 90 by 44 with two leased store rooms. A. C. Jensen designed and contracted it, aiming for three months completion. Tom Wells store room brick work done. Baker and Biggs progress. plate glass arrives. Frank Manning to build a residence at Harrison and Fifth this fall. Carnegie library foundation finished. building to be handsome. Aletha Castlio to build a frame residence at 806 Rudd avenue for next summer kindergarten. Charles F Tanner builds a five room modern cottage on College avenue costing about 1450. Seven cottages at Sixth and Pike by R. G. Arthur nearing occupancy. A. R. Stockton eight room pressed brick residence on Macon avenue nearly completed for Stockton family.
Frederic E. Smith of Fruitmere, by Fremont District Court authority, adds Greydene to his name as part of a legal name change making Frederic Greydene Smith his official name.
The Record previews a unique love story featuring prominent Canon City residents, promising wide local appeal. Also offered for sale a 50 acre ranch with a 5 room house, barn, grain room, chicken house and water rights, 4y miles from the railroad, 4 miles from a school, 35 miles from Canon City, water piped from springs, priced to sell within 90 days, Jos W Milsom Record office.
The Cosmopolitan undertakes a series sketching sixty of the foremost men in industry. The magazine’s effort is described as entertaining and widely anticipated across the nation.
The Rock Island Passenger Department releases a revised up to date wall map of the United States. Measuring three and a half by four feet, printed in black and yellow on heavy paper, it is bound to hang and valued for reference. Maps were sent to hotels and public places and many requests from patrons were fulfilled.
Local Cripple Creek lodge members traveled to Victor paying two cents for the trip to join a parade. Elks from our city dressed in white duck trousers and made a fine showing while missing the prize. The Record seeks clean cotton rags for office use.
Families of D H Faires J W Barnes James Hobson and Mrs O B Meskin plus Mrs Julia P Smith gathered at R Harrison's East Main home for Uncle John Faires eighty five birthday celebration on the lawn. J W Barnes presented a gold headed cane as a gift. The Faireses plan visits to Washington state after enjoying a long summer in Canon City.
A grand street parade and spectacular bicycle whirl headline a June 28 event in Canon City. The show bills a nationwide turnout and promises a dazzling display of daring acts for all spectators to enjoy.
Judge W. D. Webb of Atchison Kansas will lecture at the Y M C A hall Tuesday evening June 24 on The Trial of Jesus Christ. The noted jurist will present years of study and legal insight in a polished talk arranged by city pastors. Admission 25 cents.
The article argues Express Money Orders are cheaper and more convenient than Postal Orders for mail remittance. It notes Postal Orders require written details, can be misdrawn or delayed, are limited to specific offices, and may need duplicates. Express Money Orders require no written application, are payable instantly anywhere, and can cover multiple payments.
The State Editors association and the Arkansas Valley Press association met in Colorado Springs Monday and Tuesday. Mayor Robinson ex Governor Adams and others spoke. Guests toured the city enjoyed a reception at the Broodmore Casino and a trip to Cripple Creek with entertainment at the National and Antlers. A motion urged pushing Colorado Springs population to 50 000 and was supported.
A bequest of three thousand dollars to the Canon City Young Men's Christian Association aims to fund a permanent building and expand facilities for youth development. The note urges further local donations and highlights the association's decade of service and need for a larger home.
Dr Ashley attends the Colorado Springs State Dental Society meeting. he serves as vice president and presents a paper on the treatment and cure of children’s teeth while Dr Stevens oversees his office in his absence. The report also notes Schwab’s purchase of Richmond Beach and plans to convert it for charitable use for New York children.
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