Strange Elk initiated 16 new members and two-year lodge in city
The Elks initiated sixteen candidates from Silver Clif Salida and Florence in a two year old lodge that grew from forty to over two hundred members. A grand ball followed the initiation and a public dance night drew a large crowd with orchestra. Local legal cases included Jones incident with intent to seriously, Oil Well Supply Co vs Florence Oil & Refining Co for 114.17, Fairs vs Denver Rio Grande for 10000, and Dolan vs D R G settled at 1000.
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Elks
Main Street
Lodge of Elk
Salida
Florence
F. H. Beagley
Elks Lodge
Elks’ Lodge
The
E. T. Jones
Oil Well Supply Co
Florence Oil & Refining Co
C. B. Fairs
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
People
Eugene Clark
Robert Williams
William Williams
Dolan
John W. Dolan
Meat Shortage Dims Canon City Visit Memory
George Robertson of Saguache recalls Canon City in 1860s and 1865 when meat was scarce. He recounts finding one store run by W H McClure that refused Sunday sales, forcing him to wait or buy in Salida, and notes McClure’s enduring youth and strong religious stance.
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George Robertson
Saguache
Chas, McDonald
Robertson
Canon City
Canon
W. H. McClure
Canon Saving Bank
McClure
Salida
West
Mr. McClure
District Court Proceedings Weigh Key Cases
The district court will continue through the week with the most important cases already disposed of. Petit jurors have been dismissed and the court remains in session as proceedings proceed.
Librarian Mrs Webster to Get Assistant in New Building
The current librarian Mrs Fmtma Webster has no assistant and must handle heavier duties, with strong likelihood she will receive an assistant when the new building opens.
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Fmtma Webster
Remodeled Bank Block To House Dry Goods Store
Remodeling of the Bank block will begin July 1 for a dry goods store. A pew front and late style windows will be added, east windows widened for light, a new floor and rear balcony will be built, and both interior and exterior painted to present a fine appearance.
South Canon Town Board Gifts 800 for New Library
A Thursday library association meeting in South Canon announced an 800 donation from the town board to support the new library building. The community welcomes contributions from residents as a sign of North and South Canon unity and shared spirit.
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Library Association
South Canon
North
First Concert At City Park Delights Local Fans
The first band concert of the season will be in the city park on Friday evening May 9. Canon awaits a large turnout for the summer debut of new members and the program includes marches overtures waltzes songs and dances with Sousa and others featured.
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All Canon
Hamlin Rifles
R. B. Hall
Burgomaster Malekie
Estrade
Seltzer
Union
Scanton
Herman
Swannanoa
Thayer
Dalby
Sousa
Local notices and community brief highlights
The Record notes cheap want ads, Pressey returns to town, Elks celebrate a great day, Father Waldo recovers from grippe, Dr Tanner begins building on Pike avenue, marriage licenses rising, Geo McKay active after illness, Cripple Creek dust four inches before last Saturday night rain.
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Cripple Creek
Florence Postmaster Visits Canon Friday
Mrs Stockton recovers from illness. Postmaster Davie of Florence visits Canon Friday. Have you a room for rent. Rev George Murray preached the ing sermon at First Methodist hh last Sunday. Mrs Wilkinson, mother of Dr Wil, has gone to Ohio to visit her son. If Lee has gone to New York she will continue her musical during the summer. Mrs and Mrs Crosby and family gone to Los Angeles for Mrs Crosby's h. and Mrs C K Irving and ter Gladys of Cripple Creek down Sunday to visit friends. Mrs Irving will be two weeks.
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George Murray
Ing
First Methodist
Lee
New York
C. K. Irving
Ter Gladys
Cripple Creek
Irving
Puzzle Pictures Missing Strim Picture
The Record announces a new, popular puzzle feature offering a prize. Readers must write a short story of about 200 words inspired by the picture, cut it out, and mail it with the story for a chance to win a box of Mitler’s candy. Open to all schoolchildren with a May 17 deadline.
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Mitler
City Council Regular Meeting and Water Works Plans
The city council met at City Hall and awarded a 5600 foot ditch contract to Samuel Shepherd at 12 cents per foot from Main to Rudd and Seventh to Fairview. An arc light was ordered at Eleventh and Macon. reservoirs and settling basins near Hot Springs were discussed with plans to join basins and improve water filtration. Refreshments followed as children enjoyed a May pole event.
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Samuel Shepherd
Main
Rudd
Fairview
Eleventh
Macon
Colorado State Penitentiary
Water Committee
First Street
Canon City
Second Streets
Alumni Elects New Officers at Meeting
A high school alumni gathering at Miss Lowther's Macon Avenue home elected officers. President Hiram Jackson, Vice President Miss Mary Webster, Secretary Lonnie Reed, Treasurers Miss Rosa Little and Miss Minnie Somerville. Another meeting is planned for next Monday evening.
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Miss Lowther
Macon Avenue
Hiram, Jackson
Mary Webster
Lonnie Reed
Rosa Little
Minnie Somerville
Convention of Twelfth District WCTU at Canon City
A convention of the Twelfth District of the Colorado WCTU will meet at Canon City Baptist church on Thursday and Friday, May and . State officers will attend and delegations from other unions plan to attend. Mrs. Hawley will lecture on Christian Citizenship May 8 with no fee, collection to be taken. Friday features a parlor meeting at Mrs. Biggs home corner of Macon and Eleventh.
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Colorado
Canon City
Baptist Church
Hawley
May Day Party at the Smith Home
Little Ruth Smith hosted sixteen friends at her South Canon home for a Saturday May Day party. The children enjoyed classic games and a central May-pole decorated in red white and blue as they formed a joyful circle.
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Ruth
H. E. Smith
South Canon
Reunion of Brothers After Forty Two Years
Three brothers T. H. Robbins of South Canon J. M. Robbins of White City Kansas and D. M. Robbins of Colorado Springs reunited in this city last Thursday at T. M. Robbins home. They planned to meet more often in the future.
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T. H. Robbins
South Canon
J. M. Robbins
White City
Kansas
D. M. Robbins
Colorado Springs
T. M. Robbins
Club meetings and events noted at Elks hall social groups
Progress club entertained at Elks hall with a fine production and plans a banquet next week as the year ends. Friends in Council held a meeting with lessons and a Dawson letter read from Grand Canyon Arizona. several new members invited. Toasts for the Biennial and club officers outlined. Friends in Council urged attendance for the final meeting and dues. Alliance club met at Mrs T B Coulter’s. Art League and Wednesday Musical clubs closed for the year with notices for fall resumption.
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Friends In Council
Elks’ Hall
Okey
Kohlman
Barry
Dawson
Grand Caven
Arizona
Los Angeles
California
Emma Webster
Willis Martin
Dr. Ward
L. X. Kohlman
Twitchell
Frazier
Baker
Handy
Hiatt
Dickinson
Mrs. Garlinghouse
Felter
Thomas
Mrs. Peabody
Old England
Coulter
America
McClanahan
Auld Lang Syne—Club
Alliance Club
T. B. Coulter
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District Court
the District Court
C. F. Pressey
Waldo
F. Tanner
Pike Avenue
Geo. McKay
Davie
Crosby
Los Angeles, California
the City Directory
Resunion
Progress Club
Ee Friends In Council
Alliance
Art League
Art League Club
Washington Building
Satuday
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