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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
2
Canon City Record outlines weekly subscription policy with arrears due before cancellation, then lists arrival and departure times for East and other rail lines. Also includes local opinion notes about Arthur, Colorado Electric Power Co. benefits, and references to Wet Mountain Tribune and Slater family.
The article argues for S. 8. Nichols as Police Magistrate, noting his mayoral tenure and business success. His opponent is Adam Wacker. It contrasts Loveland and Canon City practices, mentioning Loveland’s absence of saloons and low taxes, and Canon City’s mill rates and license revenue.
The Reform Party lauds its slate with Ed Minor for clerk Geo McKenzie for marshal Tom Parker for street commissioner S S Nichols for police magistrate A L Jeffrey for city attorney L C Hall for city engineer and ward candidates O C Lauck J W Rogers C G Lacy Geo D Moffatt They promise no saloon licenses and higher city labor costs They predict Colorado will back Bryan and a free coinage senator ending with hints about Tom Patterson
A. Colorado editorial scoring political figures argues the state loses clout in Washington if Senator Teller and Representatives Bell and Shaffroth replace Wolcott. It cites Wolcott’s ability to secure free mail delivery for Carson and calls for maintaining an influential Republican presence in the Senate.
The Topeka Capital published prominent Kansans views on whether prohibition has succeeded. W E Stanley argues prohibition outperforms high license. L A Humphrey says closing open saloons promotes peace. E N Morrill cites disrepute of liquor. Winfield Freeman contrasts prohibition and license in six points.
The letter asks why outside capital is sought after locating and whether Cafion City has enough funds to support new enterprises. It questions if C. E. P. Co. has benefited the city and whether it seeks more manufacturers, noting influence in attracting firms. It asks which company can supply lights cheapest and which would best advance Cafion City's interests.
The piece argues that opposition to outside capital harms Cafion, noting railroads and mines fund the county and that the Colorado Electric Power Company built a $200,000 plant near Cajon now serving Cripple Creek cheap. It condemns local opponents who call the company foreign and praises the plant’s uninterrupted service.
The letter praises Maupin's role before the council claiming he acted as a citizen and taxpayer not as an attorney. It cites his defense of Hirsch and Enricht and his opposition to the franchise as in the town’s best interest. It notes his filing of a $15,000 damages suit for Joseph Walton against the city, presenting his taxpayer perspective.
The article discusses ear deafness due to Eustachian tube inflammation and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure with a money offer. It promotes a YMCA gymnasium exhibition at the Opera House highlighting vitality, muscle development, and feats on gym apparatus with proceeds supporting the association. It also notes a Republican ticket nominated in South Carlton with mayoral and aldermanic posts.
Our shipment of 1900 wall paper is in stock and the cream of the manufacturer’s art. A new wall coating named Cementico is highly recommended for its painted look. Color cards available on request. We carry Sherwin Williams ready mixed paint and a complete stock. Call and see us.
The Record outlines a planned Easter edition a comprehensive church directory featuring every church and religious society in Cajon City with photos historical write ups pastor and officers of all groups plus a four color lithographed cover. Advance orders urged at the Record office 409 Main Street. Mrs May Carpenter and Florence Ray from Pueblo visit friends. Alexander Ross from Pueblo arrives due to his grandfather’s illness. W C Ledbetter of Butte Wyoming buys two Virginia Park lots and plans to relocate to Cajon City.
A series of affordable properties listed for sale includes 208 through 217 with prices from 200 to 1 800 dollars. Properties feature 5 to 6 rooms, pressed brick and frame homes, riverfront lots, multiple acres of land, and development potential near Lincoln Park and Macon Avenue. Prices include cash deals or monthly payments and highlight small parcels, corner lots, and agricultural land options.
Peter G Bonewitz aged 76 died at his home in Lincoln Park on Tuesday night March 20 1900 after a long illness He was born in Dauphin County Pennsylvania March 22 1824 lived in Iowa and Kansas before moving to Cajon City He leaves a wife three daughters and a son with funeral at 2 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev Spring He had served in the Iowa state legislature and later resided in Great Bend Kansas Vilas Colorado and Cajon City The item notes other local notices including a millinery opening and a musical club meeting and several advertisements.
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