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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
South Canon High School Leads In Essay And Oration
State University secretary Fred E. Hagen reports both essay and oration from South Canon High School passed judges' tests and were accepted. Only six of each were chosen. Genevieve Tripp will contest the essay on Beyond the Alps Lies Italy, while Roscoe West competes in the oration on The Pioneer of the West. West will also represent the school on the track team during High School Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Hagen
The
State University
South Canon High School
South Canon
Hagen
Genevieve Tripp
Alps
Italy
Tripp
Canon City
Roscoe West
West
OBJECT TO PROGRAM OF SPORTS ON DECORATION DAY
At a meeting of the executive committee of Greenwood Post No 10 6 A R Monday a strong stand was taken against the desecration of Decoration Day May 30 by any program of athletic sports or other amusements that would divert the public mind from the patriotism and sacredness of the occasion. The post urged patriotic observance in Canon City and surroundings in honor of those who sacrificed their lives in battle to sustain the republic and the flag. They urged abandonment of races and diversions to respect those who fought for republican government and for Old Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Post
Canon City
Grand Army
Republic
Brother Killings Spark Fatal Quarrel at Silver Cliff
Isaac Taylor shot his brother Joseph Taylor during a long running feud at Junkin's Park Canon last Saturday. Joseph died forty minutes after three shots were fired, with wife Mrs. Joseph Taylor as sole eyewitness. Isaac, aged 50, was arrested Monday by Sheriff Hendershot and jailed in Silver Cliffe awaiting a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Taylor
Joseph Taylor
Junkin’s Park
Hendershot
Silver Cliffe
Joseph
Isaac
Joe
Wet Mountain Tribune Hum humor and philosophy
In a light piece the author muses on frost risk to crops noting potatoes onions and peanuts. A separate item mentions Thomas Walsh discovering a long lost cousin from Ireland and reflects on wealth and large family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WET Mountain Tribune
Teller declines Senate bid amid election era remarks
Senator Teller says he will not seek another US senate term. Billy Bryan of Commoner notes voters once could be fooled. The piece contrasts past pretenses with present spring hopes and cites a Wyoming man who killed himself after his sweetheart wed a Missourian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teller
United States Senate
Billy Bryan
Gallar
William
la Mar
Ohio People Hold Preliminary Meeting in Elkshall
A gathering of former Ohio residents met at Elkshall last Saturday to discuss forming a Buckeye society. W. M. Mayhew was named chairman and Dr. Chas H. Wilkinson secretary. No final action was taken, plans call for a second meeting on May 9 at Elks hall. efforts will recruit ex residents of Canon City and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Elkshall
W. M. Mayhew
Chas. H. Wilkinson
Canon City
Elks Hall
T. M. Saying
Chas
H. Wilkinson
H. 8
Fruit crops saved in Garfield County after frost
DeWeese reports return from Glenwood Springs with cattle and horses moved to Bear Wallow ranch. He notes frost spared vegetation in Glenwood Springs Newcastle Rifle and surrounding Garfield County. Indications show about eighty five percent of the apple crop and twenty five percent of peaches in that area despite the freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Call DeWeese
Glenwood Springs
Wet Mountain Valley
Bear Wallow
Glenwood
DeWeese
Newcastle
Rifle
Garfield County
Funeral for Mrs Clyde Bowen Likely Thursday Afternoon
The funeral of the late Mrs Clyde Bowen of East Canon will probably be Thursday afternoon, though the exact date is not yet set. The mother and sister are expected to arrive from near Seattle tomorrow evening to attend, along with a brother from Kansas City and another from Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Bowen
East Canon
Seattle
Washington
Kansas
Committee to investigate smudging on orchards after freeze
Secretary D W Ross of the Canon City Merchants Association and J P Farmer departed for the western slope to study smudging effects on Grand Junction area orchards after the recent freeze. They will visit Fruita Hotchkiss Paonia Montrose and other horticultural centers, returning with findings and recommendations for the locality. A separate note mentions Fator? elected secretary for three years in school district No 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Ross
Canon City
Fator
Echool
Timber Owners Organize to Fight Fire Nationwide
Timber owners across the United States form associations to defend holdings from fires. In the Pacific Northwest the Washington Forest Fire Association, with 3,000,000 acres under care, plans ranger patrols similar to the U S Forest Service. Similar efforts exist in Oregon Idaho Maine and other regions with some state funding and railroad cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Washington Forest Fire Association
Seattle
United States Forest Service
Oregon
Idaho
Western Railroad
Maine
Fruit Growers Plant Gardens After Frost Losses
Fruit growers across the county, harmed by recent heavy freezes, begin planting gardens and turning to the truck market to recoup losses. Last year many did well despite a glut and low prices, and this season should bring vegetables to market with modest but steady income. Cripple Creek district has long been a strong Fremont county vegetable market, with some gardeners sending truckloads wholesale to gold camps rather than street peddling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Fremont County
Florence
Sugar Beet Company Seeks Fremont County Growers
In a Rocky Ford letter dated April 30 1908 Fredrick Weitzer manager of the American Beet Sugar plant says the company will buy all beets Fremont county ranchers can grow this year He offers two contract options one paying 450 per ton for beets testing under 15 percent and 600 per ton for beets above 15 percent Freight paid and shipments to be in carload lots with limits on acreage per station An agriculturist would visit Canon City if interest is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. M. Ragsdale
Canon City
Denver Republicans Deserve to Win Mayor Race
The Denver Republican platform fully endorses the local option law and the mayoral candidate backs keeping saloons out of residence districts. The Anti-Saloon League statewide endorses the ticket, calling the plank strong and comprehensive and asserting Mr. Phelps deserves to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Anti-Saloon League
Phelps
Conference on Moral and Religious Problems at Colorado College
From May 10 to 17 Colorado College hosts a conference on Moral and Religious Problems with speakers from Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Greeley, Boulder, and notable figures like Graham Taylor and Washington Gladden. Sessions cover church and community issues, charity, education, and moral instruction with diverse topics each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado College
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Greeley
Boulder
Graham Taylor
Chicago Commons Social Settlement
Washington Gladden
D. C
Columbus
Ohio
Taylor
Slocum
LeRossignol
Colorado
Baker
Smiley
John Doane
Education Conference Concludes With Dr Gladden Addresses
The conference ends with Dr Gladden delivering a series of talks on Where are we in Education in Industry in Democracy in Social Mortality in Religion. Special railroad rates are secured and all interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladden
East Canon Receives News of a Tragic Local Suicide
In East Canon the community hears of the suicide of 19 year old Mrs Clyde Bowen at her home on Central street. Her husband Mr Clyde Bowen and her family are left grieving as neighbors assist and funeral details remain unofficial. Her father Mr Brownlee is recovering from hospital discharge and the motive remains unknown. She was a cheerful Baptist member with no stated reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Street
Starkweathers
Swink
Pueblo
Santa Fe
W. R. Toole
Bowers
Liberal
Kansas
Elmer Bowers
East Canon
Clyde Bowen
Notable Quotes on Shoes and Social Visits
A collection of light humorous quotes mentions authors starting barefoot, social visits to janitors, and households with strong-wisted dynamics. The items include lines from the Atlanta Constitution, Puck, Tatterdon Torn, and Philadelphia Record showing playful banter about footwear, wives, and domestic scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Crawford
Crabshaw
Puck
Rollingstone
Philadelphia Record
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silver Cliff
Thomas ‘Walsh
Ould
Ireland
Cole
Timbers
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Harmony Rebekah Lodge No! 96
A. O. U. W. Hall
Rebekah Assembly of Colorado
Joan Ackerman
Viola Williams
E. V. L. Beggs
Sister Thompson
Harmony Lodge
Sister Hurst
E. W. Thomas
Ackerman
Beggs
C. EB. Waldo
Conference ON Moral and Religious Probl
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Walet
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