Hold the Fort, Success Is Coming
An editorial note discusses saving fruit crops by artificial freezing of ground around trees. It cites old farming practices from Illinois Michigan and Ontario, suggesting flooding and smudging to deepen frost for ten days or more. It urges cautious testing of cost and effectiveness while noting greater national disasters elsewhere and expressing optimism with Canon holding the fort.
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Michigan
Ontario
Illinois
Canon
South Canon Council Reviews Water Franchise
At a village council meeting in South Canon amendments to a proposed water system franchise were discussed but no action was taken. A special meeting next Monday night is planned to continue consideration and likely adoption. R. G. Gwillim and others hope to see progress.
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South Canon
R. G. Gwillim
Con
Water supply bid eyed for South Canon town
Gwillim and son seek to franchise artesian water from Chandler Creek to Prospect Heights and the United States Smelter with a plan to lay pipes to curbstones along main streets. They propose 25 cents per 1,000 gallons and report over two miles of trench dug between Chandler Creek and South Canon.
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Chandler Creek
Gwillim and Son
Prospect Heights
United States
South Canon
Police seek Emma Crozier’s sister in death mystery
A telegram from Portland reports Emma Crozier died and asks Canon City Colorado authorities to locate her sister for burial. Marshal D. J. Houston canvassed churches post offices and pulpits but found no information. Coroner J. P. Finley notes no funds for burial and appeals to readers for details.
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D. J. Houston
Portland
Ore
Canon City
Colo
Emma Crozier
J. P. Finley
Houston
Daily Record
Marshal Houston
New Postmaster Named for Williamsburg
Roger Williams was appointed postmaster of Williamsburg to succeed the late F W Morgan who has passed away.
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Roger Williams
Williamsburg
F. W. Morgan
Davis notice disclaims ties contracted outside signatories
Canon City Colorado May 20 1908 a notice states they will not be responsible for any tie contracted by anyone outside the undersigned Mr J W Davis and Mrs W J Davis indicating personal responsibility lies with the signatories
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Canon City
Calg
J. W. Davis
W. J. Davis
Fifty thousand trout released in Hardscrabble Creek
John T. Sanders and E. C. Furniss spearheaded a three year effort to liberate 50 000 Eastern Brook trout fry into Hardscrabble Creek south of Florence. Isaac Sanders planted them at the big beaver dam after they arrived from Glenwood hatchery aboard eastbound train No 6.
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John T. Sanders
E. C. Furniss
Wetmore
Florence Tribune
Y M C A Star Course Planned With Midland Lyceum Bureau
Y M C A Star course committee chaired by A H White decided to stage next winter’s series with Midland Lyceum Bureau Des Moines to supply talent. Tickets will be two dollars and the plan includes two lectures and three musical numbers featuring Col G A Gerhart Thomas McCory The Colonial Saxophone Quartette and Emily Waterbury Company with Rev Purlee Coffeyville assisting.
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Y. M. C. A. Star
A. H. White
Midland Lyceum Bureau of
Des Moines
Ira
Col. G. A. Gerhart
Thomas McCory
Colonial
Emily .Wateru Y Company
Evan Oemal Bureau
Rev. Purlee
Coffeyville
Kase
Sasaae
Hove
Fine lecture on the Holy Land by Dr Corwin at Christchurch club
Dr W R Corwin of Pueblo head of Colorado Fuel & Iron medical staff and Minnequa hospital superintendent lectured on The Holy Land to Christchurch Men’s Club and friends at the Harding residence. He shared Palestine topography and Crusades lore with stereopticon views, praising the era’s romance and noting Turkish and Mohammedan rule hindered coal mining and timber. A vote of thanks closed the event with cigars as members toasted.
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Palestine
Levant
The
Holy Land
Christendom
Corwin
Walter
Peter
Europe
Asia
Godefrey de Bouillion
Jerusalem
Saladin
Frederic Barbarossa
Richard the First
England
Holy Sepulcher
A. R. Livingstone
W. T. Little
Timely parody of spring house cleaning blues
A humorous lyric in which a child pleads for their father to return home to help with a harsh spring cleaning. The verse describes the yard, furniture, and windows to be fixed and the family’s hungry meal plan, ending with a call for the father to come home and endure the work.
Denied Sentence Pardoned by Acting Governor Harper
Daniel Monahan of Denver, sentenced three months ago to one to five years for alleged burglary, was pardoned by Acting Governor Harper on Saturday.
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Daniel Monahan
Denver
Harper
Notice of Final Settlement in Huene Estate
In the matter of the estate of G B F Huene deceased John N Graham administrator will appear June 20 1908 in Fremont County Colorado to present final settlement seek approval and discharge Objections may be filed by interested parties Dated Canon City Colorado May 20 1908 Last publication June 11 1908
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Lang
Pueblo
Colo
Elton B . Smith
Canon City
N. W
S. W
Township
District Court
E. C. Higgins
B. P. Cullifer
Colo. L
Colo. L. 8. Brown, of Canon City, Colo. H. C. Smith
A. Abbey
Register
U. 8
Smith
S. E
Elton E. Smith
Guffey
Brown
E. P. Cullifer
Colo. L. A. Abbey
G. B. F. Huene
Fremont County
Colorado
John N. Graham
J. N. Graham
G. B. Huene
Small Fire At Canon City Gas Plant
A blaze broke out shortly after 9 PM Monday at the Canon City Gas company plant on Thirteenth and River streets. Originating in the engine room, coke and coal in a fuel bin caught fire, burning a large window and much interior woodwork. Firefighters reached the scene at Twelfth and River streets and contained the blaze. damage estimated under 75 dollars.
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Canon City Gas Company
Thirteenth
River Streets
Twelfth
First Columbus Motor Carriage Seen in Canon City
Mr and Mrs F L Cuddleback of Pueblo visited Canon City in a Columbus motor carriage, the first of its kind seen there. The high wheeled vehicle resembles a horse drawn carriage and prompts questions about the evolution of automobiles. Prices cited at around 7650 dollars, with suggestion they could be much cheaper. Mrs Cuddleback is a former local resident, daughter of James Potter. Fremont County schools prepare exhibits for the county fair and some exhibits will go to the state fair.
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F. L. Cuddleback
Pueblo
Columbus
Canon City
Cuddleback
James Potter
Lincoln Park
Dall de Weese
Fremont County
Fiorence Citisen
Ordinance Prohibits Billboard Erection in Canon City
Canon City adopts an ordinance prohibiting erection of bill boards within city limits. Violations carry fines from five to fifty dollars. conflicting ordinances repealed.
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Canon City
Portland Cement Drives Piling for County Bridge
The Portland Cement Company continues driving piling for the county state bridge across the Arkansas River. Over 100 piles have been driven. A plan change raises the structure about four feet to twenty one feet above low water. Completion originally set for December 15 now appears ready for travel in about 80 days.
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Portland Cement Company
Arkansas River
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South Canon Council
Figain
Canona City
Cloud Hotel
France
K. C. Sapero
California
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Sapero
State Board of Medical Examiners of
Emenee
Harrison
Jersey
S. F. Entors
Shermas Avenue
Colorado Canning Co
Fremont Building & Loan Association
Guy _A. Hardy
J. M. Ragsdale le Sons
Hodgin
Calton
St. Cloud Block
Saet
Fremont County Bank
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