Self defense theme dominates Fremont county murder case
The Withers murder trial began in district court with Judge Morton Bailey presiding. Prosecution led by James T Locke, E T Richardson asserts premeditated attack by George E Mow and Street McCoy. defense by Joseph H Maupin and John G Taylor argues self defense as witnesses describe the exchange of nine shots in Carroll's Coaldale store on December 28.
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Withers
Morton
Bailey
James T Locke
E. T. Richardson
Richardson, Patterson & Hawkins
Denver
Joseph H. Maupin
John G. Taylor
Simon
Richardson
George E. Mow
Mow
Street McCoy
Taylor
W. T. Little
Clifford Hall
Mon
Hendricks
McCoy
Carroll's
Wither
Cotopaxi
Wittees
Earl Hendricks
Fremont County
Carroll
C. B. Carroll
McCoys
Deupty
Locke
Skery Andea Tases
Jury Returns Second Degree Murder Verdict in Mow McCoy Case
The trial ended with a verdict of murder in the second degree for Mow and McCoy after eyewitness testimony described two shots at close range and bullet holes in walls. The jury deliberated overnight and a new trial motion was filed. sentence will be withheld. Community interest surged as attendees included relatives and many local residents.
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Withers
Texas
Tiger
W. H. LaGrange
J. V. McCandless
T. V. Ragsdale
W. A. Chapson
Mow
McCoy
West
George E. Mow
Street McCoy
Arnold
Puzzle Pictures Prize Contest Promotes Story Writing
The Record invites boys and girls to find two other fishermen in a puzzle picture and craft an original story no longer than 200 words. Names, locations, and actions should be included. Submit by Saturday May 10 for a chance to win a box of Miller's best candy. Open to students below high school.
Annual meeting of Mont County Horticultural Society
The Mont County Horticultural Society holds its annual meeting Saturday at the courthouse with officers elected for the coming year. An address by Mr. Haskins on marketing fruit and irrigation in California is featured. Members are urged to attend and bring neighbors for a lively session and collective effort toward a successful outcome.
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Mont County
J. D
Elks Celebration and Legal Notice In Arapahoe County
The Elks lodge plans a May 7 celebration with excursions for county residents and a grand ball for the public, while in court William K. Johnson sues the estate of William E. Johnson in Arapahoe County over a 1898 partnership, seeking about 350000 in cash securities mines and real estate. The W E Johnson estate is in probate with large claims filed.
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Lodge of Elks
Florence & Cripple Creek
District Court
Arapahoe County
William K. Johnson
William E. Johnson
W. E
Johnson
W. FE. Johnson
New Chapel Dedicated at Penitentiary in Grand Ceremony
Rev Uzzel of Denver preached two sermons at the penitentiary re dedication of the chapel. The morning service addressed convicts and guards. the afternoon catered to visitors with strong messages on bearing burdens. The chapel features a redesigned gallery, higher ceiling, new pulpit, and a 25 by 40 foot stage.
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Parson
Tom Uzzel
Denver
Penitentiary
Society of Harlots
H. B. Cook
M. E
Azeel
E. H. Martin
Martin
Wheeler
Orman
Log Rolling Picnic At Canon City Draws Woodmen
The Modern Woodmen of America hold their annual picnic in Canon City on June 2 with about two thousand visiting Woodmen expected to attend the event titled Picnic Day. The gathering marks a long standing community celebration and features the big log rolling event as a highlight.
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Canon City
Fatally Burned While Trying to Start Fire
Mrs Jen nie C Owen aged 56 was severely burned while attempting to start a fire with coal oil this morning. Doctors say her chance of recovery is extremely slight and hold out no hope. Mr Owen, at work in Durango, was notified by telegraph and will likely return on the first train.
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Jennie C. Owen
Owen
Durango
New Library Contract Awarded to U S Okey
The new public library contract was let last week to U S Okey, a well known contractor. The building will stand on the former Presbyterian church lot and work will begin immediately under bonds to be completed sometime in October. The inscription on the front will read Carnegie Library.
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U.S. Okey
Old Presbyterian Church
Carnegie Library
Miss Mignon Baker Recovers Quickly After Appendicitis Operation
Rapid improvement reported for Miss Mignon Baker two weeks after appendicitis surgery. Surgeons praise her fortitude and say current recovery reduces risk of complications. She plans to finish the school year at Wellesley before returning home.
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Mignon Baker
Miss Baker
Mrs Alden Returns From Southwest Lodge Tour
Mrs F H Alden Grand Chief of Honor returns from a long trip through Arizona New Mexico California and Old Mexico visiting De gree of Honor lodges and the Navajo Indian reservation. She travels with Mrs Raymond of Pueblo and reports a successful journey.
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F. H. Alden
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
California
Old Mexico
Navajo Indian
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Chas. J. Withers
Locke, Richardson, Maupin
Horticultural Society
Maslina
Emma Payton
Rev
Uzzel
South Canon
Elks
Ern
Colorado Log Rolling Association
Colorado
Mrs. Alden
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