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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
3
Rev Billy Sunday ended a five week revival in Decatur with over six thousand converts and a cash gift of 12000 from local supporters. Bible sales rose sharply during the event and deposits at First National Bank reached 11350 from Sunday fund subscriptions. Total offerings to the evangelist surpassed 12000.
Superintendent C H Swanton of the Geyser mine and wife visited Canon City as Undersheriff John Chetelat from Fremont county arrived from Cancea. George Wahidick heads home to the Arkansas valley while May joins in the blessing of success. Evidence suggests ore at the 800 foot level in Little Beatrice drift could yield a large body of ore soon.
Co. B. Hutchinson of La Crosse Wisconsin buys a half interest in the Hadley Marble Works and will move to Canon City with his family. He has long managed a leading marble and tombstone firm in the northwest and aims to develop Canon City’s industry. Hutchinson is the son of Mrs. Chas. E. Waldo.
A Monday evening dinner at the Hennessys featured a lavender and white table. Attendees included Mrs Crapo of Chicago, Mr Jack Morrisey and two sisters from Town, Mr and Mrs P C Whelan, and Mr Boylan. Morrisey and the sisters, wintering locals, depart for the east on Saturday.
The notice states that six percent will be added to teachers passing the March examination who have completed two Reading Circle books and a separate six percent to those who completed Reading Circle books. Signed by Mrs Minnie Merriam, County Page.
A Canon City era roundup covers school happenings and neighborhood events. Pupils James and Gerald plan moves, birthdays and birthdays celebrated by Mildred Bailey and Leota Lowry. sport, music, and club activities share space with rabbits, pigs, and a pig chase.
The advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic for stomach and liver issues. It lists ingredients like Golden Seal Queen's root Stone Mandrake Bloodroot and Black Cherrybark, describes glycerine preservation, and promotes a free booklet from Buffalo New York authorities. It also recommends Dr. Pierce’s All Healing Salve for ulcers.
The Record selects Jack Beatty and Mae Bower as prize winners from a large group of submissions. Florence Hundley Minna Skinner and Will Mahurin are noted for strong work. prizes remain 50c for boys and 60c for girls for the best items in each group.
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