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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
Grant Dickinson, Wells Fargo Express local agent, notes February 1908 surpasses February 1907 in money orders and packages, with a $28.71 merchandise value and 19 more money orders sold, though overall outgoing and incoming express volumes were not expected to beat last year.
The Progress Club held its regular Saturday evening meeting with Mrs. Orme host. Miss Minor led with The first act of Macbeth read by Dr. Phelps presented Famous Interpreters. After adjournment guests enjoyed music, games, and pink and white refreshments in a festively decorated parlor.
John Dilisa of Williamsburg files a map with the county clerk for the Dilisa irrigating ditch to divert 2.94 cubic feet per second from Oak Creek for irrigation. The 1,941 foot ditch will water three acres of arid land, three feet wide at the top, one foot at the bottom, with a gradient of three feet per thousand and a cost of $100.
Miss Georgie Wood hosted a social evening at her home 219 Greenwood on Thursday night featuring unique games and fortune telling with leap year hints. The event was noted as one of the most pleasing in the class and refreshments were served.
The article warns Canon City residents that fire risk remains high, especially on windy days. It emphasizes proper ash disposal, chimney maintenance, and adherence to city ordinances to protect valuable property and avoid disasters. It notes local safeguards are adequate but urges vigilant handling of ashes and built-up embers.
Florence merchants vote to hold a public barbecue at Beaver Park on Wednesday March 11 to acquaint newcomers and foster closer trade relations. An expert organizer is hired. Florence plans road access and aims to capture local trade while Canon City is urged to follow. Morris & Son advertise buying feed in car lots with no middleman and right prices.
Pleasant anticipation filled juniors and faculty as they received invitations to a class party hosted by Will Simon and Fred Joel at 412 Greenwood Avenue on Friday February 28. The green and white colors adorned the venue and refreshments followed at Simon's home, reflecting generous hospitality from the hosts and parents.
One of the largest pre lent social events attracted about 70 couples to Annex Hall on Friday. Dancing by Pegram's Orchestra of Pueblo lasted late with music praised for dancing. A member named W H Peabody recalled old New England ties. Refreshments were served in the balcony.
Denver papers questioned a published Kit Carson portrait showing a full beard, while eyewitnesses recall him without facial hair. A photograph in Ruby, Missouri, formerly owned by Warrenster, shows Carson with a mustache and era dress, contradicting older accounts.
Enthusiasm filled Capon City High during a one hour mock convention run by civics students. Delegates nominated Hughes Fairbanks Cannon Foraker and Cortelyou with Beveridge and Taft later winning a split roll call, ending in Beveridge’s nomination. The event praised for student effort and leadership with a new prohibition plank added to the platform.
An article extols Peruna as a cure for grip or la grippe, citing testimonials from Robt. L. Madison and Mrs. Jennie W. Gilmore. It explains grip as epidemic catarrh, spread by atmosphere, and urges keeping mucous membranes healthy with Peruna during epidemics. Also mentions a city concert contract and forthcoming announcements.
Rob ert E. Birchell of Canon City and Verna Zimmerman of Leavenworth Kansas married Tuesday evening at 5 o clock in Lincoln Park home of Mr and Mrs L M Litts. The ceremony used the ring service with about 20 relatives present and a supper followed by music and greetings.
Fremont County Horticultural Society held a special meeting to nominate a candidate to succeed Thurston White as fruit inspector. A five member committee was formed to forward a recommendation to the county commissioners and fruit growers are asked to send suggestions.
N. F. Handy of Denver elected trustee of the Great Western Coal company, with 250 creditors, assets of 290200 and a 26000 surety bond. He will direct operations from Toledo, Ohio, with Frank J. Cheney & Co. guaranteeing cure for catarrh and promoting Hall's remedies.
Colorado grown grapes fruits seeds and related items are catalogued for free. The Boulder County Nurseries in Boulder Colorado invites agents to contact for distribution and sales opportunities.
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