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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
Editor Guy A. Hardy announces formal entry of Canion City publication as second class mail matter with standard postal details and editorial credit, indicating continued publication and distribution terms.
Notes praise independent telephone firms expanding in farming regions across the midwest and Colorado. Locals report low costs and community-funded lines with strong uptake in counties where big corporations are absent. The writer urges mutual or low-cost options for towns like Cafion City and nearby Fruitmere and Lincoln Park. Meanwhile local political chatter notes candidates for congress and governor with a skeptical eye toward party control, plus a health and disease prevention discussion led by Dr. W. T. Little.
A Kansas newspaper comments on political tunes and library gifts, noting Carnegie’s grants to Colorado towns and libraries, the presidential security bill, and local reaction. It surveys figures like Patterson, Tillman, Wellington, Miles, Bryan, Cleveland, and Roosevelt while critiquing municipal enterprise and civic envy.
In a light hearted note, townsfolk praise Nelson's for fresh, quality goods. The speaker highlights the costs of building the store’s reputation and the satisfaction of pleasing customers, especially among the women, as a reward surpassing the effort.
The text notes that harmful conduct will befall only those who engage in it, warning that such behavior leads to certain loss. The passage frames the harm as self-inflicted and eventual retribution, conveying a cautionary message about ethics and consequences.
Improvements on the postoffice are underway with a west door for Sunday exit and money order and register windows moved to the front northwest corner. Additional inside rooms will be added as part of the renovation.
Classified ad offers a first class Webster Gasoline Engine 2 horsepower for sale in excellent condition. Potential buyers are invited to inquire locally for price and details.
Mr and Mrs William C Bennett visit friends here after marrying in Denver last Thursday at noon. The bride formerly Miss Ethel Grace Satterlee daughter of Dr and Mrs Dwight Satterlee. Denver papers published photos and a feature. The couple plans to settle in Butte Montana.
The Alliance club met Monday afternoon with Miss Turner. Dickens reading continued with Mrs. Felter and Mrs. Bethel as readers. Mrs. Ireland presented current events. Quotations were shared. Friends in Council met Friday in the Elks hall with a lesson on Social Studies of Old England and Modern Irish Literary History. Mrs. Coolbaugh led the lesson. Mrs. McDougal gave a paper on the History, Government and Progress of Canada. Mrs. Handy sang Kathleen Mavourneen with Mrs. Ashley at the piano.
The Cafion City Art League with Friends in Council and Women's clubs plans school room decoration to rival Denver in Colorado. Ninety dollars in treasury funds art purchases for districts including South Cafton. Benefit band concert on April 4 will aid the work. continuation through summer. Mrs. N F Handy notes enthusiasm and active reports from meetings. The Ladies Aid Society offers chicken pie suppers on Thursday April 8 from 5 to 8 at W C Peck residence Fifth and College. Everyone invited.
The new sewer is advancing rapidly with several connections already made and more in progress. No delays have occurred and completion is expected on schedule. It promises to be a major improvement, greatly boosting property values for areas with fewer connections.
A nostalgic ode urges seasonal ads for garden seeds pruning tools and eye remedies as spring tasks such as pruning fruit trees and lawn care loom. It highlights merchants from hardware to millinery and druggists who should push weekly ads to capture the Easter income and growing hay fever remedies while pedestrians pass by Sutter’s soda springs and walkways daily.
Mrs Charlie Pauls handsome new car ran into a ditch on Macon avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets last Monday evening. Miss Penney and Mrs Ned Craven were passengers but unharmed apart from fright. Mr Pauls freed the vehicle after about an hour. the car sustained little damage. Easter hat promotion and Sweet Orr workwear notices follow in local ads.
Lieutenant Phillip Potter died at his Lincoln Park home on March 22 after a kidney illness. He was 73 years, 1 month, 3 days old and served as second lieutenant of Company H 134th Illinois Volunteers in the Civil War. Survived by widow and daughter, funeral held Sunday with Rev. W. J. Fisher officiating. local G A R post attended.
Local shoppers already know the quality at NeLAN At the Home Bakery located opposite St. Cloud on Main Street. First time buyers discover the bakery’s value after their initial purchase.
Little Miss Mildred Martin celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with a party for friends and playmates. A cake walk, dancing and music by Prof. Nuite followed refreshments. guests included Adeline Connors Blanche Connors Pansy Burghart Ruth Kittenger Harold Hurley Myrtle Beane Loveta Iden Nellie Dickson Minnie Ellis Cora Howe Levand Howe Paul Wheeler Lois Stuart Conillie Collins Mary Lister Win Bell Edna McKenzie Grace McKenzie Beatrice Rudasky Merrie Allen Murphy Ruby Potwin Emily Potwin.
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