General Harcourt Visits Canon City G A R Post
General Charles Harcourt Jr vice commander of Colorado and Wyoming visited the Canon City G A R post. He was hosted by Col Jack Martin with Col W W Ferguson of Victor and John Davis of Cripple Creek as official escorts.
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Charles Harcourt, Jr
Colorado
Wyoming
Canon City
Jack Martin
W. W. Ferguson
Victor
John Davis
Cripple Creek
Judge Huff
Royal Gorge
Cripple Creek Times
Deep Not Always Required for Alfalfa Soil Prep
Senator E V Peterson of Kansas argues against strict reliance on deep plowing for alfalfa. He recounts sowing alfalfa on gumbo soil in Morgan County Colorado with no prior tillage, using minimal harrowing and irrigation to obtain a good stand.
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E. V. Peterson
Kansas
Morgan County
Colorado
Sunday Excursion Draws Large Canon City Crowd
A large crowd from Canon City traveled to Cripple Creek on a cheap Sunday excursion. Two trains were packed with passengers. a second train ran after the first, and over 500 Cripple Creek visitors returned home. Wintery weather made wraps and coats welcome while locals reported strong business for restaurants and railroads.
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Canon City
Cripple Creek
Soda Springs
Hot Springs
Field Day Highlights Winners at Public School Event
Last Friday the public school field day across from the penitentiary drew a large crowd. Tom Warner won the most events and took the medal. he led with 38 points, Curtis had 11 and Hawkins eight. Awards included ribbons for Curtis and Hawkins with a reception and musical program in the Y M C A rooms afterward.
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Tom Warner
T. Warner
Pressy
Davis
Curtis
Hawkins
M.S. Bailey
The Soda Fountain Delights Grow With New Drinks
Soda water vendors report strong business as root beer remains the crowd favorite and new beverages such as egg phosphate and Sundie gain demand. Proceeding days show continued popularity of classic sodas alongside innovations.
G A R officials inspect Cripple Creek post in city visit
General Charles Harcourt of Cripple Creek and Cols J W Huff W W Ferguson and John Davis with D W Robbins assistant adjutant general of the Department of Colorado and Wyoming G A R were in the city last week conducting an inspection of the local post.
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Charles Harcourt
Cripple Creek
Department of Colorado and
Wyoming
J. W. Huff
W. W. Ferguson
Victor
John Davis
D. W. Robbins
Colorado Sipings
The Dairy Farm theater production at the opera house
A 19th century village NY tale titled The Dairy Farm arrives May 27 under James Wallick. The plot traces Squire Hurley and rival Simon Krum amid slavery and free soil tensions, with Nathan and Lucy in a romantic arc ending in confession and redemption. DeWitts Little Early Risers endorsed by Alfred Heinze.
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Eleanor Merron
Opera House
James H. Wallick
New York State
Squire Hurley
Simon Krum
Nathan Nakirk
Sarah
Simon
Lucy
Simon Krom
Canada
Squim Hurly
Squire
Nathan
Card of Thanks and Local Advertisements in Canon City
Canon City reads as of May 5 1902 with thanks to friends for support in sorrow. Notices include Ballard's Snow Liniment endorsements by Dr Bergin and sales at Hunter Palmer's. Piano lessons by Prof John F Myers and sales of McCormick Deering farm implements by N F Handy.
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Canon City
Colo
Bergin
Pana
Ballard
Hunter Palmer
John F. Myers
Macon.um
McCormick and Deering
N. F. Handy
Post Office Warns Against Abbreviating Iowa Name
The Department issues a bulletin urging letters to Iowa state names be written in full. Abbreviations Ia or Ia. may look like IL or Idaho and cause misrouting. Officials warn against shortening the state name to prevent errors.
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Iowa
Idaho
Big Brick Order From Diamond Fire Brick Co
The Diamond Fire Brick Co reports a large order from United States Smelting Co for 100000 fire brick and 250000 red brick. The bricks are destined for improvements at the smelter on the hill.
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Diamond Fire Brick Co
United States Smelting Company
Will Move Away Dr Cherrie to Minnesota
Dr Cherrie, a longtime resident, plans to return to Minnesota for health reasons. He and his family leave next Monday for Branard after selling his stake in Crystal Ice & Coal Co. and disposing of household goods. Friends regret his departure and praise his public spirit.
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Cherrie
Minnesota
Branard
Crystal Ice & Coal Co
Young Man Kennedy Dies After Long Illness
William J. Kennedy died at 4 20 Sunday morning at 702 River Street boarding house after a long illness of consumption. He had come from Denver last fall and worked as timekeeper and clerk at Florence and Cripple Creek shops. He recently turned 26, was Catholic, and slated to join the Elks yesterday. His remains returned to his Missouri home in St Joseph. Also note rail travel advertising for Nickel Plate routes to New York and East with ports, trains, porters, dining cars, and Chicago ticket offices.
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William J. Kennedy
St. Joe
Missouri
New York
New England
Ocean Steamship
Chicago
John Y. Calaban
Adams Street
Chicago City
No Team for Boulder Field Day Contests
Canon City announces it will not send a team to the Boulder field day events at the University campus. The local school cites discourteous treatment by Boulder and claims Denver and Colorado Springs conspired to block their entry. With Tom Warner and the Watsons sidelined, only six players remain to compete.
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Boulder
Tme
Denver
Colorado Springs
Nhot
North
South Canon
Canon City
Tom Warner
Watson
Warners
Watson Boys
Drowning Man Finds Relief in Kodol Digestive Aid
Geo S Marsh, a Nocono Texas attorney, recalls five years of severe dyspepsia and failed medicines. He credits Kodol with restoring health after use, stating it reproduces natural digestive juices and cures stomach trouble. Palace Drug Store lists Geo Pedley. Knight Campbell Music Co. runs a large sale via W S DaPee at 418 Main Street.
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Geo. S. Marsh
Nocono
Texas
Palace Drug Store
Geo
Pedley
Knight-Campbell Music Co
DaPee
Maiin Street
Miller
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Ingrams
L. Smith
Jf Monumental Uooriks
ORNER
Felter & Anderson
Real Estate Investment Agency
W. T. Bridwell
Baker & Biggs
Alfalfa
Jon. W. Milsom
DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
Palace Drag Store
W. HH. Owen, Harry C. Owen
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