Speak well of others and boost community growth
A local editor urges residents to avoid knocking neighbors and to support growth. The piece promotes a positive civic spirit, backing current Kansas City capitalists and Col Willis Wood and Mr Egolf in backing a railroad project from Soda Point to the Gorge. It notes plans for a promotional brochure, possible eastern contractor, and a new switch engine to handle traffic, with about two hundred loaded cars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Willis Wood
Egolf
Kansas City
Heath
Soda Point
Western Railroad
United States
Canada
Eastern
Electric Railway Project Makes Progress in Canon City
Preliminary work for the Canon City and Royal Gorge Electric Railway shows good progress as creditors’ claims against the old company are being settled. Experts are engaged to straighten accounts, with full settlement expected soon. Mr. Umbenhauer, back in Philadelphia, communicates regularly with Mr. Heath.
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Canon City
Royal Gorge
Umbenhauer
Philadelphia
Heath
Boosters Plan Large Parade Next Week in Canon City
Canon City Boosters decide at Saturday meeting to stage a big parade Monday night with 500 men in line. Forming at Third and Main, parade may move to the park near the Denver Rio Grande station if weather permits. Plans also set for Booster excursion to Cripple Creek Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
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Canon City Boosters Club
Coérner
Third
Main Streets
Denver & Rio Grande
Opera House
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Santa Fe Railroad Doing Big Business
The Santa Fe Railroad's business has grown marvelously due to coal mining nearby and expanding smelting interests. In 1905 Canon City posted large gains along the line from Chicago to San Francisco, with continued marked increases since then. The local workforce has been insufficient to meet demand.
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Santa Fe Railroad Company
Canon City
Chicago
San Francisco
Making Good Roads in East Canon
East Canon residents improve public roads with graded streets and sand to create smooth driveways. About 350 wagon loads of sand have been spread on Main Street from Orchard Avenue to the railroad crossing, enhancing drainage and surface quality. Public spirit here could inspire other communities nearby.
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East Canon
Main Street
Orchard Avenue
Fast Canon
Steel frame rises for Florence and Cripple Creek shops
The Florence and Cripple Creek railroad shops gain a steel framework now in place with sides and roofing due Friday from Eastern makers. Erected by Pueblo Bridge company, the roof and walls will be added by railroad workers. Equipment orders are big but not yet delivered. The shops promise top equipment and efficiency for the state.
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Florence and Cripple Creek
Pueblo Bridge Company
Canon City Gains Two Pages in April Red Book Ad
Canon City receives two advertisement pages in the Denver and Rio Grande railroad Red Book for April. Ten thousand copies will be distributed across the United States, Canada and Great Britain. Last year Canon City had one page, a generous share. The rail company doubled Canon City’s space recognizing its growing importance and prospects. D W Ross of the Canon City Merchants Association is preparing the copy.
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Canon City
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Denver
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Pueblo
D. W. Ross
Mining discovery hinted near town by Dan De Weese
The notice suggests Dan De Weese has found a mineral deposit within a few miles of town and plans development. An announcement may follow in the coming weeks, with camping and mining gear already seen on the streets. Read Record ads.
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Dan de Weese
de Weese
Star Course ends with Katherine Ridgeway concert at First Methodist
The Y M C A Star Course concluded with Katherine Ridgeway's concert at First Methodist Church drawing a full audience. Seven high quality entertainments were offered at a two dollar season ticket, usually yielding a small surplus to support future programs.
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Y. M. C. A. Star Coure
Katherine Ridgeway
First Methodist
Association
Katherine Ridgeway Concert Ends Canon City Series
The Katherine Ridgeway Concert company at the First Methodist church closed the Y M C A Star entertainment course for the year amid severe cold. Despite a sore throat and poor condition, Ridgeway delivered graceful readings amid warm audience applause. Fay La Grange and Donald Chalmers contributed as pianist and baritone, pairing for a pleasing program.
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Katherine Ridgeway
First Methodist Church
Y. M. C. A. Star
Miss Ridgeway
Canon City
A. R. and Ladies Enjoy Pleasant G. A. R. Social
A Social event hosted by the Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G. A. R. drew over 250 attendees. Mrs. Nellie P. Weston chaired the program featuring piano and violin duets, addresses with welcome and responses, a piano solo by B. F. Rockafellow, and vocal and musical performances. The evening closed with a grand march and additional music.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Nellie P. Weston
Curtis
Vi Lonnecker
Clara Coulter
Schamp
Mrs. Morgan
B. F. Rockafellow
Master Hills
Veterans Honored as G A R Members Remembered
A communal gathering featured a chorus of America by the children followed by a lavish luncheon. Ladies speakers praised veteran G A R comrades with eloquent remarks and post representatives voiced strong affirmations of respect and esteem.
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America
Whitney Brothers Best Entertainer in Star Course Poll
At a Katherine Concert company event in First Methodist church audience members filled cards rating Star Course numbers. Whitney Brothers Quartette led the standings followed by Katherine Ridgeway Concert, Dr. Greene, Gen. Sweeney, Eldridge, the impersonator, and Outcault of Buster Brown fame. Twenty eight acts were solicited for next year, from the Boston Symphony club to a William Jennings Bryan lecture.
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Katherine Concert Company
First Methodist Church
W. C. Thomas
Thomas
Whitney Brothers Quartette
Katherine Ridgeway
Dr. Greene
Gen. Sweeney
Eldridge
Outcault
Buster Brown
Boston Symphony Club
William Jennings Bryan
Dinner for friends at Strathmore hotel social
Gave a grill room dinner for nearly twenty at the Strathmore hotel with Mr and Mrs W E Galley hosting Thursday night. Guests later played 500 at the entertainers’ home, a memorable evening noted for its enjoyment and sociability. Mayor Dunne appointed a Roger Sullivan ally to Chicago office, hinting at possible political reactions once Mr Bryan learns of it.
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W. E. Galley
Strathmore Hotel
Galley
C . Biges
Charlies R. Mctain
Harry McClannahan
Bowlby
Frank P Smith
A . McLain
Geo. W. Bethel
Frank I. Smith
F. H. Whipple
Dunne
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Arbuckles' Coffee Fame and Market Lead Stated
A Los Angeles writer extols Arbuckles' Coffee as the old reliable choice for over thirty years. He notes its uniform aroma, the brand's status as the first roasted packaged coffee, and that Arbuckles' outsells rivals combined. The claim is made that the company offers quality at the narrowest profit margin.
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Los Angeles
Arbuckles
Ariosa
Ariosa Coffee
Two Women Claim Same Man as Husband in Bigamy Case
County Clerk records reveal Albert W. Huffey of Miles City Montana married June 21 1905 to Mrs A E McCandless in Florence Colorado. Ona Baysman Huffey of Fort Wayne asks about her 1905 marriage. Huffey later appears remarried in Florence after reportedly dying of smallpox.
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George P. Nix
Ona Baysman-Huffey
Fort Wayne
Indiana
A. V. Huffey
Florence
Colorado
Albert W. Huffey
Miles City
Custer County
Montana
A. E. McCandless
George 8. Parker
Herbert C. Mentzer
Malin Street
Huffey
McCandless
Mr. Huffey
Billings
Mont
Coeur de Leon
Idaho
Caution on Imitation Plasters Resembling Allcock’s
The market sees imitations closely resembling Alicock's plasters which deceive buyers. These substitutes lack the beneficial elements of Allcock's and may harm. Remember Allcock's are the original genuine porons, and insist on buying only Allcock's.
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Alicock
Allcock
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Santa FE Railroad
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E. W. Ross Medicine Co
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Palace Drug Store
Mitchell & Egbers
Fter
Svteseaghenys
Scort
Scott
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