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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1902

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Which room will win the organ in the contest

The Organ Contest ends April 7 at 6 pm with votes cast by pupils, parents, and subscribers. Mary Merryman’s room leads, while Miss McNaughton’s trails. multiple prize methods reward top vote earners and punctuality in March subscriptions and coupons in the Recorp.

Mr. DuPee Miller Mary Hammond Fay Stewart Veda Ragsdale Annie Moore Master Chapman Reginald Atwater Earl Chamberlin Harry Wray Berthamond Irene McKenzie Ray Couran Lord McKenley Edna Nelson Clinton Morrison Alice Fietcher Maple Har Cloud Singer Elton Woodford Alva Hall Ella Miller Mary Ming Ford McKinnon Ella Rippetoe Madeline Dickson Florence McCallar Nora Melchi Forrest Hodges Harold Smith Jessie Appie Master Lee Nellie Felter Malcom Wheeler Arthur Biggs Master Sherwood Miss Merryman

Business Brightens as Easter Approaches

A businessman notes a noticeable improvement in business circles in recent days. He attributes part to the near Easter holiday and, as usual, to spring weather which naturally increases activity.

Old Friends Reunite In City Meeting Nativity of Actor

Old friends B. A. Lamar who played Capt. Fairfax in Valley Forge and Hugh Hills of Decatur met by accident on the street and spent the day renewing old acquaintances. Lamar's real name is Myers, the stage surname being adopted for his career.

B. A. Lamar Capt. Fairfax Valley Forge Hugh Hills Decatur Mr. Lamar Myers

Mrs. J. L. Hyde Dies in Carson City

Mrs. J. L. Hyde wife of an early Carson City settler died March 10 at home 827 Greenwood avenue after a general breakdown of health. She was described as bright and intelligent. The funeral was held at the family residence with Rev. H. N. Wilson officiating.

J. L. Hyde Carson City Geenwood Avenue Hyde H. N. Wilson

Committed Death by Own Action in Buffalo

Mr Bright, surety for sewer contractor L M Hovey, died by his own hand in Buffalo last Saturday night. He had visited here about three weeks ago and formed many friendships. He signed Hovey’s bills and had been in a melancholy mood with no stated reason. Mr Chapman has assumed Bright’s duties on the sewer project.

Mr. Bright L. M. Hovey Buffalo Mr. Hovey Mr. Chapman

New Orchestra “The German Orchestra” Forms

A new musical group titled The German Orchestra has formed with professional men and their wives. Dr Theodore Ashley is 1st violin, W T Little 2nd violin, W D Howe cello, and Mrs Ashley piano. They aim to study only the best compositions and have started practicing promisingly.

Theodore Ashley W. T. Little W. D. Howe Ashley

Bishop Spaulding Dead in Erie at 74

The Right Reverend John Franklin Spaulding Episcopal bishop of Colorado died in Erie Pennsylvania last Monday night at midnight of pneumonia. He was 74 and surrounded by his family except one son en route from Denver. He was ordained bishop in 1873 at St. Pauls Church in Erie and was well known in Carson City for his many visits.

John Franklin Spaulding Episcopal Bshop

Jurors Named for April Term at Canon City Court

The April term jurors are listed to appear at the courthouse on April 21, 1902. Names include W Felter of Canon City A Biggs Frank Ruby Sam Bashm3nd Arch McNelly W E Galley R Wright A Chapson JH Gregg F Beaver Beaver Creek Al Bach W Prickard W Seybert Twelve Mile Park Ross Corp Cotopaxi Chas Kaess J W Davis Rockvale J N Cooper South Union Chas Dutro B Thomas Wilbur J W Sweeney Currant Creek S B Frazier Florence James Curtis Four Mile John Tribble Hardscrabble.

W. Felter Canon City A. Biggs Frank Ruby Sam B. Thomas Wilbur J. W. Sweeney Currant Creek S. B. Frazier Florence James Curtis Four Mile John Tribble

Smelter Sold as U S Reduction & Refining Buys Canon City Plant

The United States Reduction and Refining company buys the American Zinc Lead and Smelting Co. plant in South Canon for about $600,000. The facility will join U S Smelting with capacity to 800 tons daily and offices at Colorado Springs and Canon City. D. C. Jackling named plant manager. John G. Montgomery arranged the sale.

United States Reduction and Refining Company American Zinc-Lead and Smelting Co South Canon U. S. Smelting Company Colorado Springs D. C. Jackling John G. Montgomery United States Reduction & Refining Company

Counterfeit Twenty-Five and Fifty Cent Pieces Supposedly Circulating

Bogus twenty five and fifty cent pieces are still on the market and many merchants report taking them in this week. The counterfeiters duplicated government money in weight and milling, but they're darker in color. Some believe the Italian counterfeit gang recently arrested at Pueblo made them, with several dollars in spurious coins found in their possession.

Pueblo

Chandler Mine to Reopen With Union Labor Force

The Chandler coal mine will reopen between the 20th this month and April 1st after a successful push by legislators and Victor Fuel Co. workers will be hired on a union basis with priority for existing miners. The restart aims to restore full output after months of reduced production and job losses in Fremont County.

Chandler Chapell Victor Fuel Company United Mine Workers’ Union Fremont County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boo Soo Miss McNaughton Miss Yard W. B. Ryle Esther White Miss Olive Wright Miss Virginia Resor Miss Bunbury Johnson Lacy Humphre Miss Britt Garden Park Geo. Kaea Eee Lincoln Park Farmer Hillside Helen Logan Peare Kansas Mrs. Hyde Bishop Spaulding Court House U. S. Reduction & Refining Co Frank L. Smith Armstrong City Colorado Felter& Anderson Real Estate Investment Agency W. T. Bridwell Baker & Biggs
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