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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
The notice lists timetable entries for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line with times 12:50 a m 11:30 a m 11:35 a m 6 25 4:25 p m and train numbers 625 and 626. The fragment shows a schedule snippet indicating departures and arrivals across the day.
Canon City fruit farms show full bloom with apple and cherry trees flowering amid green leaves and neat lawns. Lilacs and wild blossoms perfume the air as the spring display brightens the area.
Piano tuner C H Rietler is associated with Montelius Co at 714 Main St. in the 1614 listing.
The county Horticultural society held its annual meeting Saturday and elected officers: President J. W. Work treasurer F. B. Quinlan secretary J. W. Andrews and vice presidents F. H. Cramer Lincoln Park John Weed Fruitmere B. F. Rocka Canon City J. W. Quinn South Canon F. W. Haskill Flora nce George Toof Beaver J. H. Freeman Howard Aaron Ripley Garden Park. F W Haskill spoke on the California method of packing and marketing fruit and a farmers and fruit growers picnic was planned for July Fourth.
Vivian E. Cameron letter confirms Mrs. Cameron received 3000.00 benefit from Modern Woodmen of America, noted as promptly paid by Canon City Camp in 1902 Wheatland California. The page also advertises rental housing in Raynolds Heights and a phaeton bargain through E. Simon.
A reader urges The Record to cover the basins at the soda springs and warns that the water risks germ contamination. The writer asks health officers to inspect and urges authorities to restore cleanliness, noting many visitors drink the water weekly. Also includes an advertisement plea from N F Handy offering bottom prices on vehicles from Columbus Babcock and others.
The County Horticultural Society urges fruit growers to begin with the first ripening fruit for a September exhibit. The county show will precede the state fair so specimens can travel to Pueblo. The appeal also targets wives who preserve fruit. J. W. Work, President.
Local G A R post under Commander H M Mingay plans Memorial Day observances with grave decorations at the burying ground. Peabody Military Band to lead the procession and donate their services for the event honoring a long list of fallen soldiers and one army nurse.
A Canon City reader asserts Mr. Spreyer did not resign from the Peabody Military band over funds. He says citizens and business men did not request the change and that band members opposed Spreyer for personal reasons. Spreyer is praised as a top Colorado cornetist who formed the band about two years ago. He did not state plans to organize another band. Also included are用品 advertisements for remedies.
Public notice states Theo Shoemaker could not fulfill manager duties for the Fremont Fruit Growers and Dealers Association. F. Cramer will serve as pro tem manager. Office at 206 Main Street. John Dalziel is president. Special Sale No. 1 of Baker & Biggs advertised with low prices and travel fare rates from Chicago to New York and New England via Nickel Plate Road. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago, 111. Adams street depot, Fifth avenue and Harrison street contact for folders and information.
Don’t start the summer with a lingering cough or cold. A few doses of One Minute Cough Cure to set you right. Cures coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Safe and acts at once. Children like it. J H Bowers of Groveton NH praises its safety and speed. Palace Drug Store Geo Pedley sells it.
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