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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
8
The Brookside case against Mrs. Mary Coughling ended in a hung jury after about six hours. Judge Cooper discharged the jury and the matter will be reheard next Saturday afternoon. The court calendar also struck the concurrent charges against Joe Coughling and others.
Mrs. Nancy Rogers aged 80 years died at noon Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lizzie Cox 409 West Douglas avenue South Canon. Born in England she came to the United States at age 14 and lived here until her death. She came from Parker South Dakota about 18 months ago to visit her daughter. Her death followed about six weeks of illness due to age. Her husband died in March 1889. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Lizzie Cox and Mrs. Nancy Riggs.
Greenwood Post No. 10 G A R of this city has been honored by the commander of the Department of Colorado and Wyoming who has appointed Col. P. W. Blanchard one of its members to be an aide on his staff at the national encampment to be held at Toledo Ohio next September. The selection of Col. Blanchard for the place alluded to is highly gratifying to his old comrades here.
Word has been received that City Attorney A L Taylor is stricken with climatic fever at Galveston and must prolong his stay in the south beyond the intended limit. His condition is not serious and he is expected to return home by the end of the week. Mr and Mrs Taylor went to Galveston on a pleasure trip about three weeks ago and were to return today.
The Denver and Rio Grande reports heavy colonist travel to western points with California Washington and Oregon rates starting this month and continuing for weeks. Train No 5 often runs in two sections creating about three coastbound through trips daily as travelers head for homes in the northwest or month long visits to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and other centers. Studebaker wagons and carriages are due with late patterns and goods for sale offered by F P Smith.
Storms drive mountain ducks to valleys along the Arkansas river making hunting busier. Open duck season along the river ends April 15 below 7000 feet while it opens September 10.
Coroner Whitmore investigated a death found on the Denver and Rio Grande tracks near Florence. The victim, about 45, named Peter Kickham, appeared to have been struck by train No. 9 from Pueblo, and his body was dragged several hundred feet. A letter showed his mother lived in Denver. the death was ruled accidental and no jury was convened.
Dr F N Carrier and H L Plummer led a Salida party to Moffatt lakes in the San Luis Valley for a fruitful duck hunting trip. They report abundant waterfowl and a top hunting experience with many birds bagged.
At the regular meeting of Gate City Circle Women of Woodcraft more than six members attended a birthday party for March born members. Cake and sherbet were served followed by a social hour as attendees wished the hosts many happy returns. Mrs. Herard of Sierra Blanca Circle in Gardnier Colorado and Mrs. Woods of Banner Circle No. 4 Pu eblo visited.
Glynn A. Lonnacker and Miss Neva Hunt were quietly wed at the bride’s parents home in East Canon. Rev. J. B. Hunley officiated at 7 o’clock Saturday evening with only close relatives present. Lonnacker works at the Florence & Cripple Creek railroad shops.
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harding toured Vera Cruz region near the Gulf coast visiting coffee plantations many owned and run by Americans. They noted rising plantation numbers and improved prices due to better handling. Harding brought back coffee berries displayed at Ceylon Tea Store and later met Col. D. Sellers in Albuquerque acting as receiver for former coal company mercantile firms bankrupt by the U S district court.
Mr and Mrs T M Harding returned from a month long tour through Old Mexico. They visited the City of Mexico Vera Cruz and coastal towns with Gates excursionists. Harding notes many American tourists there and says Mexico seems unshaken by the recent panic on this side of the border.
Mr RG Arthur was kicked in the side by a horse that had been tied up for hours and released. The kick broke two ribs and caused painful injuries, the result of the animal's playful reaction rather than aggression.
Glenn Lewis has succeeded to the clerical position at the post office following Hiram Jackson's resignation. Jackson plans to move near Boulder to live with his parents. Lewis, who passed a civil service exam, begins at a $600 yearly salary, replacing a post held for years at $1,000.
Miss Winifred Jefferson, daughter of South Canon, married Mr. C L Fowler, a Colorado Springs railroad man, at 11 o clock Friday in Manitou. The couple begin a honeymoon in Denver and northern Colorado, and will reside at 707 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs after April first.
The Canon City City Council approves Ordinance No. 7 Series 1908 detailing annual appropriations by department for the fiscal year beginning April 1, including salaries for mayor aldermen city clerk treasurer attorney and department heads, street and fire department budgets, police, cemetery, ditch and lighting funds, miscellaneous and library maintenance with publication promised in the Canon City Times.
Canon City City Council passes Ordinance No Series 1908 amending Ordinance No 16 Series 1907 to set a speed limit of fifteen miles per hour on all city streets. The measure was adopted after reading the final title and details on the ordinance regulating vehicles in the town.
The City Council of Canon City changes the street name Park Avenue to Nineteenth Street. Attest City Clerk Mayor.
Ordinance No 8 Series 1908 levies a poll tax of four dollars on able bodied male citizens in Canon City aged 21 to 60 who reside there, with clerical steps for list creation and enforcement. Also notices of sale and land claim proceedings in Pueblo and Canon City, including homestead entry details and witnesses.
Magdalene S. Raynolds executrix of Frederic A. Raynolds deceased sets final settlement before the Fremont County Colorado county court on April 30 1908. She seeks court approval and discharge while inviting interested parties to file objections. Canon City Colorado March 20 1908.
Notice of final settlement in the estate of William H. Gribble deceased. I L F Gribble administrator will appear before Fremont county Colorado County Court to present final settlement and seek discharge with interested persons invited to attend. First publication March 26 1908 last publication April 23 1908. Also executor William McCone estate notices set for April 30 1908 at Canon City courthouse with claims to be presented and debts paid.
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