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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Citizens urge the city to acquire the Wells home to create an uptown park in the heart of Canon City. They warn the Rio Grande depot project may remove the current outdoor seating and say no downtown gathering place exists for tourists or locals. They call on residents to lobby their alderman.
Canon City should acquire the old Thomas Wells home to create an uptown park in the city center. The Civic Improvement league proposal, presented by J F Marr and D E Gibson, has broad support and urges quick purchase as the best investment for residents and visitors.
The breeze on Thursday night prompts warning about fire risk on West Main and northwest areas. The town relies on citizens and officials to prevent fires, inspect ash pits, enforce ash disposal laws, and maintain vigilant night watch to detect and report fires early before a well started blaze could devastate the city.
At the Colorado State Editorial Association meeting in Denver on January 22 editors protest a Post Office rule limiting second class mail to one year for dailies and three months for weeklies. They urge publishers decide subscriber credit and warn of broader controls on press freedom and information.
B G Wetherell of Lincoln Park purchased 320 acres of ranch land from William Watson on Hardscrabble creek for 12800 dollars in cash. Two parcels are involved, one about half a mile from Wetmore. It is unclear if he will occupy the property as a home.
S A Van Buskirk returned from Nye County Nevada where Denver capitalists examined the Lodi mine. He may invest 60 000 shares, set up a 60 ton smelter and build transport links to cut freight costs. The mine near Luning shows rich bullion, old slag worth mining, and future development planned with Nevada office and regional transport upgrades.
George R. Cassedy received 60,000 native trout fry from Glenwood Springs hatchery and released them in Brush and Texas creeks. He plans further releases in Hayden and Cottonwood creeks over the next three to four weeks.
Florence citizen reports Road Overseer Perkins has completed four weeks of work on two hills east of Tong place on Beaver Park. The improved 25 foot wide grade replaces a narrow stony track, with 90 percent of travel expected to Florence. Convicts will be used to widen the Florence to Beaver road near hot springs and Brush Hollow.
The Daily Record suggests borrowing the county road outfit to roll sand on Main Street to improve it. An Observer note questions if the steam roller can be used before muddeep, praising the planned improvement but calling for action.
Anna Reide, who celebrates her birthday only every four years, held a party last Saturday afternoon for about 35 children. The pink and white decor filled the parlor and dining room with stars and tall carnation arrangements. A heart bon bon box with star place cards, a pink birthday cake with twelve candles, and a supper followed, with Miss McNaughton and Miss Campbell assisting with games.
A Fremont County horticultural committee recommends Francis Batchelor of East Canon for the fruit inspector post to replace Thurston White. Commissioners will likely appoint Batchelor, with White to serve as deputy inspector during the current year.
Local growers advertise seeds plants roses bulbs vines shrubs fruit and ornamental trees for sale at low prices. The notice lists international growers and Deaver Cot as part of the farming group The Dig Growers.
A spirited Wednesday debate in the English department tackled lynching with an affirmative side led by Margerie KirktonElsie KennedyEdna Hanks and a negative side by Olive BradburyLucile DuvallRuth Swan. Judges awarded the negative. a joint debate with a senior class may follow starting March 16.
An ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for sick kidneys with two danger signals: abnormal urine and back pain. It features a customer testimonial from C D Redeker of Salida Colorado, endorsing the product via Hunter Palmer's drug store and noting nationwide availability through Foster Morlburn Co of Buffalo.
The Fremont County Driving and Riding club formed with W. H. Peabody as president, G. W. Hodgin secretary, and Chas. T. Johnson treasurer. Monthly meetings and driving matinees are planned to promote horsemanship, with 40 to 50 members expected before the first track meet. Membership costs two dollars to cover expenses and the board includes Chas. T. Johnson, Ira Carrier, Dr. Booth, and Chas. E. Reeves.
South Canon High School defeated Trinidad 39 to 18 after a fast, clean basketball contest at the rink last Saturday night. The Trinidad team, familiar with the floor, showed sportsmanlike play while spectators enjoyed a postgame program and refreshments at the Canon gym.
Conductor Hank Williams of the Denver and Rio Grande died in a Denver hospital from pneumonia after a brief illness. He had served the railroad for about two decades and commanded No. 9 and 10. Known in Canas City, he belonged to the Magonic brotherhood and the Elks, was unmarried, and resided in Denver. The funeral is planned for Chicago.
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