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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
1
After a lengthy trial, Bavari is found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor. The jury deliberated to one vote for acquittal before unanimous conviction.
The M. E. choir of thirty six voices and two soloists presented their fourth annual concert to a large grateful audience. Elija selections, Village Blacksmith, and Be Not Afraid were well rendered with strong male chorus. Miss Coolbaugh, Miss Dale, and Mrs White provided effective piano. Mr Farmer and Mrs Hunley received high praise for solos. the event was praised for discipline and expressive singing.
Mrs. Blanche Edith Bowen, 18, wife of Clyde Bowen, shot herself in the left breast at their North Orchard Ave. home shortly after 6 Monday morning with a .38 revolver and died instantly. She had lived in East Canon, was a devout Christian, and left behind a husband and father. The coroner took the body to his establishment.
At the regular council meeting Monday night a resolution was adopted to instruct the city attorney to start court action against the Canon City Elks club. The aim is to stop the sale and dispensing of intoxicants to members in violation of city ordinances. The council pledged to prosecute until all such sales cease.
PF Rockafellow urges Fremont County fruit industry leaders to adopt a systematic smudging plan. The Bank will pay expenses for D W Ross and J P Farmer to study methods used in other regions, then convene a public meeting to organize action and form committees. A car of oil donation is offered if crude oil use is deemed advisable.
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