Canon City South Canon Seniors Entertained
The class of 1908 at South Canon high school entertained the student body and friends at Elks hall from 2 to 5 PM. Ten boys and ten girls marched in to Kinilhworths march. Henry Lloyd presided and introduced a program including class history by Versa Terry class prophecy by Earl Quinlan duets by House and Tripp and Acker and Stratton a class poem by Ina House.
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South Canon High School
Elks Hall
Kinilworth
Henry Lloyd
Versa Terry
Terry
House
Tripp
Earl Quinlan
Quinlan
Acker
Strat
Decree Allows Change of Beaver Creek Water Diversion
Judge Bailey grants Beaver Land and Irrigation Co a decree to alter its water diversion from Beaver creek to the intake of its main canal. The 32.31 cubic feet per second is redirected from the natural stream to the company pipe line, overturning prior use via multiple ditches amid rancher opposition. The ruling marks a major victory for the company over diversions by numerous Lower Beaver creek ranchers.
Company gains control of Beaver Creek water rights
A court decree records the company as the owner of practically all water in the Beaver Creek territory after acquiring it from ranchers. A copy of the decree is held by the company.
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Beaver Creek
Convicts Escape From State Road Camp Last Night
Two prisoners escaped from the state road camp at Starkville in Las Animas county last night. Thomas Talbot, 19, from Denver, 6139, confined for robbery, and Joseph Worrall, 24, barber, 6895, jailed for grand larceny, began sentences in 1904 and 1907 respectively. A $100 reward was set for each capture.
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Starkville
Las Animas
Thomas Talbot
Talbot
Denver County
Joseph Worrall
Denver
Worrall
Surprise for Woodford couple from Sunggy school class
The B. G. Woodford's Sunggy school class from the First Methodist church visited Mr. and Mrs. Woodford at their Lincoln Park home on Monday night. They called as a group, shared refreshments, and served a splendid luncheon, an enjoyable evening for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Woodford
First Methodist Church
Junior class lawn party hosted by Canon City resident
The Canon City High School junior class enjoyed a lawn party at Mrs. M. S. Raynolds home last night. The event followed a reciprocal banquet for the senior class held at First Methodist church a week or ten days earlier. Mrs. Raynolds offered her lawn and home for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City High School
M. S. Raynolds
First Methodist Church
Dr K C Sapero to Visit St Cloud Hotel This May
Denver eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr K C Sapero will again attend the St Cloud hotel for two days Friday and Saturday May 29 and 30.
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Denver Eye
St. Cloud Hotel
South Canon Sophomores Entertain the Seniors
The class of 1910 at South Canon High staged a farewell reception for the seniors at Miller's Tea Garden. Invitations invited guests with playful lines in blue and white decor and red and white dining room styling.
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South Canon High School
Miller’s Tea Garden
Miller’s
Will begin on Schaeffer reservoir project soon
Beaver Land and Irrigation Company plans the hydraulic Schaeffer reservoir on Beaver Creek with about 200 workers, nine months to completion, water flowing by next season. The project will reclaim 4,000 acres west of current irrigation, add 3,000 acres to market, and expand county prospects. The deal includes control of the Freemont canal and Kelley ditch, increasing water rights by 25 cubic feet and 1,500 cultivated acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. McDonald
Beaver Land & Irrigation Company
Tribune
Schaeffer
Beaver Creek
Seaggn
MacDonald
Fremont Canal
Kelley Ditch
Irrigation Company
Scheaffer
Florence Tribune
Baccalaureate Sermon At South Canon High School
The First Methodist church was filled last Sunday evening as Rev. F. R. Hollenback delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the South Canon high school graduating class. His discourse was based on the text Quit Ye Like Men and was noted for its unusual eloquence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
F. R. Hollenback
South Canon High School
Miner Injured After Accidental Strike at Work
A Williamaburg miner employed by F sustained injuries described as a blow to the side and body bruising after an on-site incident. The report notes the accident and condition without graphic detail.
Peruna Tablets Promoted By Faithful Housewives
Faithful housewives of the United States send grateful tributes to Dr. Hartman for Peruna benefits. Testimonies from Mrs Ballard and Mrs Nolan praise Peruna as a safe home remedy for stomach, throat, and catarrh issues. Additional letters recount long-term use, personal cures, and gratitude for Hartman’s guidance. An increasing number of families rely on Peruna for minor ailments.
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Dr. Hartman
John M. Stabler
Millersburg
Ind
Bock
Jen
Perris
Spelling Contest at the High School Winners Named
In the oral spelling contest held Saturday at the high school, Eighth grader Ethel Sparks from Washington School, sixth grader Kuma Moal Lankamp from Jefferson, and Irma Mitton from Jefferson won. A large crowd attended and praise was given to students and teachers for their effort. Superintendent F F Thompson will award a pennant to the cadet company excelling in drill, to be decided next Thursday afternoon on the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Sparks
Washington School
Kuma Moallankamp
Jefferson
Irma Mitton
F. F. Thompson
Canon City Chooses Principal For 1908 09
At a Saturday board meeting Canon City Education Association elected Professor F. D. Slutz of Pueblo as high school principal for the 1908 09 winter term. He currently teaches in Pueblo and is praised as an instructor and disciplinarian. The science chair remains open with a dozen applicants pending.
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Board of Education
F. D. Slutz
Pueblo
Canon City
Slutz
Election of Officers by Canon City Alumni Association
A Canon City High School Alumni Association meeting was held at Miss Math Lewis's home last Friday night. Members discussed various matters of interest and reported fairly good attendance.
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Canon City High School Alumni Association
Math Lewis
Tte
Trade of clothing store for Frost farm on western slope
J. W. Felter trades his 618 Main Street clothing business to John Hamilton in exchange for a 115 acre Frost farm between Montrose and Olathe. Hamilton will run the store. Felter heads east for a three to four week combined business and pleasure trip, including Kansas City to attend the Presbyterian general assembly.
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J. W. Felter
Main Street
John Hamilton
Montrose
Olathe
Mr. Hamilton
Mr. Felter
Kansas
Iowa
Kansas City
Presbyterian General Assembly
Relative in South Africa Inquires About Luke Duffy
Marshal Houston received a note from J W Duffy of Pretoria asking about Luke Duffy a relative believed to be in Canon City. Duffy once lived in Hot Springs Arkansas where P Bantz the chief of police said Duffy resided. The Pueblo insane asylum was asked to help and Dr A P Busey reported Luke Daffy was admitted there from Hinsdale county on December 13 1890 and died there.
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Marshal Houston
J. W. Duffy
Pretoria
Transvaal
South Africa
Luke Duffy
Mr. Duffy
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Canon City
P. 8. Bantz
Duffy
Colorado
Houston
Pueblo
A. P. Busey
Luke Daffy
Hinsdale County
Dinner Party Hosted by Colorado Flower Co. Manager
W. T. Wallace, manager of the Colorado Flower Company, hosted a dinner party at the Strathmore hotel Friday night. Sixteen guests attended with dinner served at 6 30, followed by dancing and music in the Annex hall. Wallace leaves Sunday for a month of business in Pittsburgh New York and other eastern points. his wife will join him on his return after visiting Batavia New York.
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W. T. Wallace
Ths
Olorado
Fower
Strathmore Hotel
Annex
Wallace
Purlee May Be Called to Pulpit in Canon City
Rev. Purles of Coffeyville Kansas may be invited to fill the vacant First Christian pulpit in Canon City succeeding Rev. J B Hunley. He visited services the last two Sundays and impressed locals with his social and intellectual qualities. Obstacle remains securing release from Coffeyville where he is popular.
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Purles
Coffeyville
Kansas
First Christian Church
Way Rey
Sam
J. B. Hunley
Purlee
Canon City
Taylor Case Moves Forward in Canon City Court
Attorney J. G. Schweigert returned to Canon City after days in the Taylor case. Orion W. Locke, representing the district attorney, prosecuted in the people versus Isaac Taylor. The preliminary hearing, before Justice R. W. Blackett in Querlta, resulted in the defendant bound over to the district court on a 3000 bond. Foreman Flanagan of the Geyser mine spent time in Canon City last week.
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J. G. Schweigert
Canon City
Taylor
Foreman Flanagan
Orion W. Locke
of the People
Isaac Taylor
R. W. Blackett
Querlta
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C. M. Macneill
J. Q. MacDonald
Co. S. Hudson
C. Hamlin
D. H. Shoup
Spencer Penrose
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First National Bank
Canon City, Colorad
Uuy U. Hardy
South Canon
Ina House
Bailey
State Road Camp
K. C. Sapero
Smith Russell
Te Fressont Ont County National Bank
Imn View Pros
Coi
FG Get Tae Ae
Schaeffer Reservoir
O. P. Owens
Williamaburg
F : Pounds
Streck
Faithful Housewives OF the
United States
T. J. Ballard
Pryor Creek
Indian Territory
Augusta Pauline Ochs, R
F. D
North English
Peruna
Hartman
D. O. Nolan
Augusta Pauline Ochs
Stratit
Silver Cliff
Rastler
Nabe
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