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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
7
In Fremont County Colorado I Adelaide Johnson administratrix will file final settlement on June 6 1908 in the County Court Canon City. Objections may be presented. June 1908 dates shown for public notice and discharge.
The Colorado State Penitentiary at Canon City seeks sealed proposals by 5 p m June 6 1908 for 100000 ths beef 100000 best wheat flour 4900 ths dry salt sides 6000 ths lard 50 tb cans 6000 ths sugar 400 potlunds pepper 2000 bs coffee 100 ths chicory 200 ts tea 75 cases condensed cream 7 000 hs prunes 25 cases canned fruit 10 cases pears peaches 12 barrels syrup 12000 ths beans 4000 ths coarse salt 10 cases canned tomatoes 20 cases peas 100 ths baking powder 500 ths raisins 10 cases matches 20 dz brooms 10 dz brooms 500 ths macaroni 4000 ths corn meal 30 cases canned corn 25 boxes soap 200 lbs codfish 500 ths oats meal 200 ths cracked wheat 500 yards Canton flannel 1000 yards ticking 200 yards sheeting 300 yards crash 160 dz thread 20 dz suspenders 1500 ths oak leather 30 sides wax leather 5 gross pants buttons Each bid must be signed and accompanied by a two-person guarantee to furnish items within ten days or forfeit double the awarded amount. The Board may reject any bid Samples required. Payments via penitentiary vouchers from 1907 1908. Send to Board of Penitentiary Commissioners Canon City Colorado with endorsement Proposals for Subsistence. May 5 1908 CHARLES MUNN President.
A small dialogue from the June Smart Set captions a light exchange about society’s emptiness and a firm belief in evolution. The speakers, Misa Fuller and June Smart Set, note empty aspects and a frequent self mockery with a cynical tone.
Heirs of Elizabeth Doyle and interested parties warned of a Fremont County tax deed situation after C. F. Emery's purchase of multiple parcels in Section 7 and 18, Township 19S, Range 70W. Whitehead holds the purchase certificate. redemption ends Sept 1, 1908. Executor John C. Palmer seeks private sale of Thomas J. Tong estate property in Fremont County on May 25, 1908. Also notices on the National Corn Exposition urging Colorado farmer participation.
O E Carey, Salida Smelter purchasing agent, reports improved operations at the Ohio Colorado plant in Salida with eight to ten furnaces to run this season using San Juan ore in the mix. The New Monarch group at Leadville remains a top producer with last year’s $500,000 dividends. Salida’s 1907 output was $3,324,443, and the plant serves Gunnison and Chaffee counties via rail. Hans Wagner of the Pittsburg team to earn $10,000 this season.
The State Geological Survey led by Professor Russell D. George plans summer investigations in Routt and Boulder counties with ore collections shared by regents and alumni. Thirty nine courses will be offered by CU faculty and visiting professors from Cincinnati Indiana Mississippi and Florida focusing on economics geology languages and education. New surveying and drawing departments expand offerings for engineers and liberal arts students during the six week session June 15 to July 25. The Texas Colorado Chautauqua and campus facilities will support lectures and recreation.
The article explains the post office rule that registered mail indorsed for delivery to the addressee in person must be given only to the addressee. It notes strict enforcement at Canon City and varying adherence elsewhere. If the addressee cannot receive, the item must be returned to the sender after the proper period.
A steamboat allegory by Elbert Hubbard warns that workers who quit or complain discharge themselves. Those who fall overboard tilt the grease plank toward danger, risking the ship by neglecting duty and loyalty.
A horticultural note explains fruit bud structure and frost effects. The pistil is most vulnerable to frost while young, while stamens and petals vary in frost sensitivity. Insects aid pollination, and frost survivors can still lead to fruit under careful orchard inspection by growers. W Paddock, Horticulturist, Colorado Agricultural College, Fort Collins.
The Lincoln News-Herald notes many Charleston residents will join a Sharon Pennsylvania excursion to greet evangelist Billy Sunday. About a thousand locals expected to travel the distance to welcome him, despite earlier lukewarm reception during his Charleston revival.
An Osage council in Indian Territory followed by campaign barbecues for both parties. Democrats fed the Indians and the Republicans did likewise. After speeches a lone Indian noted both sides fed well but the Indian went home.
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