Civic Improvement League Drives Canon City Park Plan
Canon City progresses with the Civic Improvement League converting waste ground by the penitentiary into a public park. Warden Cleghorn’s teams lay soil, water pipes are ordered, trees will be planted, and a band stand planned. The effort aims for a continuous park from Third Street to the soda springs and cleaner streets citywide.
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Civic Improvement League
Ben
Cleghorn
Canon
Main Street
Third Street
Soda Springs
League
Canon City
Hart
the Messenger
Hortons Club President Remanded Awaiting New Writ
Judge Bailey denied the writ of habeas corpus for David Horton club president and remanded him to City Marshal Houston. A new application will be heard Monday as Horton stays in city jail.
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Bailey
David Horton
Houston
Horton
Bond
Mr. Horton
Escaped Convict Bradley Takes Brief Prison Vacation
Edward Bradley a Denver convict escaped after court confusion and was found miles from the penitentiary. He stole a judge’s saddle and attempted to ride a horse at J W Anthonys ranch before being captured after a pursuit by Pueblo officers and returned to custody.
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Edward Bradley
Denver
Canon
Pueblo
Fourth Street
Bradley
Judge
Florence merchants seek equitable freight rates study
At a Canon City meeting the Business Men's Association formed a five member committee A H Davis A H Seely G H Salie Charles F Tanner and Ben W Rea to press better railroad rates. They note Florence merchants enjoy lower fourth and third class charges while Canon merchants face steeper costs and unequal distances from Pueblo. The D R G Railroad will feature two pages in Fertile Lands in Colorado and boost Canon interests as plans for an interurban railway to Florence and the Royal Gorge move forward with a 500000 dollar budget and a 100000 suspension bridge.
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Business Men's Association
A. H. Davis
A. H. Seely
G. H. Salie
Charles F. Tanner
Ben W. Rea
Pueblo
Continental Oil Company
Florence
Canon
D. & R. G. Railroad Company
Business Men’s Association
Fertile Landa
Colorado
Betwen
Dizon
Arkansas
F. S. Granger
San Jose
California
Fremont County
Canon City
Royal Gorge
Pike’s Peak
Pike's Peak
Chasm
Electric road plan tops ridge with 10 mile circuit
A proposal envisions an electric line climbing to the highest point, followed by a winding ten mile route to serve electric cars. Officials describe the route as necessary for access and reliability, though details remain to be finalized.
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Aes
Last Apple Car Shipped Saturday by Growers Group
The Fruit Growers' Association reports the shipment of what is likely the final car load of apples, sent out on Saturday under the supervision of Manager Sake.
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Sake
the Fruit Growers’ _Association
Good Old Canon Town Song Lyrics Tease Summer Time
A nostalgic verse about Canon Town celebrating spring and summer pleasures. It describes clean streets, family life, drives on Skyline, electric cars, and the town’s charm during the good old summer time. The refrain voices affection for Canon Town and its neighbors.
Crown Canyon bridge plan tops Canon City ad push
An Associated Press dispatch from Denver notes Canon City is promoting a streetcar scheme tied to the Royal Gorge bridge project. The plan promises a landmark 2800 feet above the gorge and aims to attract attention to local enterprise and tourism prospects. Apple growers in Colorado report high prices for shipments from the copper districts, with most cars carrying Ben Davis apples netting near 1100 dollars per car after storage and packing.
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Associated Press
Denver
Canon City
Royal Gorge
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Mike
Arizona
Ben Davis
Canon Post Office Needs More Carriers
Post office inspector Frederick visits Canon to evaluate free delivery growth. Eight hour shifts limit carriers in Fruitmere Harding's addition South Canon and Lincoln Park to one delivery per day. Frederick recommends adding two carriers for improved service.
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Postofice
Frederick
Fruitmere
Harding
South Canon
Lincoln Park
Post Office Department
Fremont County's Hundred Largest Tax Payers Listed
A table of Fremont County's top tax payers shows 105 entries with assessed valuations totaling 4,249,625 dollars. The article notes that actual property values may be three times higher, and that two thirds of county taxes are paid by 100 corporations and individuals.
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Fremont County
Fremont
Possum in Colorado Valley intrigues locals and markets
W A Stump reports unusual coon tracks at Four Mile ranch proving the first Colorado coon, captured by prison farm workers near Lou Green ranch. The pelt draws attention at Woodring Maher’s market as locals speculate on river route. Also notes Judge Bailey ruling against transferring 92 feet of water from Lake and Chaffee counties to the plains. Hydraulic Ditch is noted as the oldest in the area.
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W. A. Stump
Four Mile
Colorado
Lou Green
Woodring & Maher
B. F. Rockafellow
T. B. Coulter
J. E. Brown
N. C. Durning
Judge Bailey
Otero Water Company
Lake
Chaffee
Pueblo
Hydrau lic Ditch Company to Build New Siphon
The annual Hydraul ic Ditch Company meeting reported 1940 shares represented, 29 stock transfers adding 29 new Canon district families. Directors endorsed employing counsel for Pueblo and Otero water suits and ordered a new siphon on the Coates place in Canon Park. The 30 cent per share assessment equals about $1.20 per acre due to siphon costs and piracy raids.
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Hydraulic Ditch Company
B. F. Rockafell
Canon District
Coulter
Pueblo
Otero
Coates Place
Canon Park
City Beautification Talk Set At Woman's Club
The Woman's Club will hold a general discussion on "The City Beautiful" on Friday and Tuesday afternoons in March. Invited speakers include Mayor T. B. Coulter, J. H. Peabody, Guy A. Hardy, C. C. Durkee, Rev. Thomas, and Prof. Thompson. all interested are urged to attend.
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Woman's Club
T. B. Coulter
J. H. Peabody
Guy A. Hardy
C. C. Durkee
Thomas
Thompson
Colorado apples bring top price for car load
Pueblo, Colo. February 17 High price ever realized for a car load of Colorado apples at $1025 with transport and charges pushing cost to about $1500. Canon City grown apples shipped to the copper mining district of Arizona. half Ben Davis and half choice mixed varieties.
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Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Canon City
Arizona
Ben Davis
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Licked Robber After Being Jumped In South Canon
Percy Haley, driver for Canes Ice, displayed a bruised fist Sunday to prove he fought off a would be robber who demanded his halt and hands in South Canon. Haley knocked the assailant down with a blow, then rode away to town. witnesses note Haley’s hand was skinned.
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Percy Haley
Canes Ice Company
Hal
South Canon
Haley
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Phillip
Gross
Andrew
Gumner
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J. M
Burrage, Mrs. & Son
Burroughs, H. M
Campbell, Gilbert
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Casement
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H. C
Chase, Robi
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Annie and
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Colo. Light & Power Co
T. B
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W. J
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G. M
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Lyman
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Rocky Mountain Fuel
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Suburban Land Co
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Shawman, A. B
Smith, F. L
Steinmier
Benj
Tong
T. J
U. S. Smelting & Tac
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