Yosemite Valley Visit Describes Giant Sequoias and Guests
The account recalls arrival at Wawona Hotel with Mr Washburn and family, then a tour of Sequoia giants. It notes Sequoia gigantea names, the 1857 discovery by Galen Clark, and famous trees like Grizzly Giant and Bachelor. Mentions Guard Leitch, Swiss visitors, and praise for California scenery before returning after a week away.
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Wawone Hotel
John Washburn
Thomas Hill
Vantist
California
Washburn
Leitch
the Grove
Switzerland
America
Redwood of Commerce
George Geuss
Galen Clark
Union
Colorado
Three Graces
Graces
Jor Jessie Benton Fremont
L. Hawkins
Long Beach
Carl
J. Q. Morrison
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Canon
Penrose townsite deeds two lots for church in new Presbyterian worship site
The Fremont Townsite Company filed the Penrose plat with 149 blocks totaling 3 342 lots. Lots 15 and 16 in block 39 were deeded to the Presbyterian church for a place of worship at Fifth and Grant. The Presbyterian service for the late John B. Miller is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 am at United Presbyterian Church, with interment at Lakeside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
Fremont Townsite Company
C. C. Hamlin
Colorado Springs
Jesse H. Waters
Cripple Creek Allied Railroads
Beaver Land & Irrigation Company
O. K. Parker
Broadway
Fremont
Presbyterian Church
Fifth and Grant
John B. Miller
United Presbyterian Church
H. M. Jamieson
Lakeside Cemetery
Orchard Heating Efforts Attract Fruit Growers Interest
The Orchard Heating committee reports strong interest from fruit growers nationwide. California firms Limoneira Company and Arlington Heights Fruit Exchange heat orchards to secure crops, using few pots and modest temperature increases. Local experiments confirm orchard heating as a practical, cost effective safeguard against crop losses, encouraging growers in Cannon City to adopt plans. Pasture rental ads seek buyers via Record Wast Ads.
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United States
Limoneira Company
Santa Paula
California
Arlington Heights Fruit Exchange
Riverside
Calif
Lincoln Park orchard heating trial confirms frost protection
A crowd of about 300 gathered at Hubbell ranch in Lincoln Park to witness an orchard heating experiment. Tests show indoor temperatures stayed around 70 degrees while outside hovered mid 50s to 60s, with many pots burning oil or gas oil until midnight. Enthusiasm grew as farmers saw potential to save fruit crops, including peaches, on the Can on City district and western slope regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell Ranch
Grand Avenue
Lincoln Park
Troutman Place
East Canon
Hubbell
Frank Broughton
California
Palisade
Canon City
Utah
Sun day ball game expected amid large crowd and local officials
Street chatter builds about the Sunday ball game with hundreds expected to attend. John Shaw may umpire, reputed top indicator man, promising a smooth game. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby of Brown’s Valley Minnesota with nephew Layman visited until Tuesday, then traveled to Cripple Creek and Canon City, planning a longer New Mexico trip after leaving Colorado. OM papers 60 for 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shaw
Sy Ha
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Fremont County Colorado
Foreclosure sale advertised under an Order of Sale issued by Fremont County Colorado District Court. Magdalene S. Raynolds as executrix sued E. L. Gumner. sale set for July 17, 1908 at Canon City Courthouse. Lands in sections 14 15 29 in townships 19 20 south range 69 west to satisfy 1350.59 plus interest and costs. Sheriff Joseph Esser to conduct auction. notices run June to July 1908.
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Fremont
Colorado
Magdalene
Raynolds
Executrixz
E. L. Gumner
Canon City
Fremont County
Joseph Esser
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Vador
Vado
Yosemite Valley
Guardian
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Hardy
George Pedhey
George Jr
H. C. Chamberlin
Harry
S. H. Moorad
Oriental Reg Importer
Baker & Biggs
Grand Junjection Fruit Growers’ Assn
Garlinghouse
East Main Street
Colo
Ieee
Colorado Canning Co
Guy U
Rae
J. M. Rageahe
Sons. Ae
V. Hodgin
Conkey
Hunter Palmer
Hodgin
St. Cloud Block
Billy Bennett
Kit Carson
Grand Free Street
Seventh End
Mocen
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