Canon City Destined to Become a Great Winter Resort
A Want Column feature extols Canon City Colorado as a premier year round climate haven with mean annual temperature of 53 degrees, comparing favorably to Blue Ridge and Pecos regions. It cites government reports supporting its mild climate and predicts rapid growth as a winter resort for Eastern and Northern residents seeking relief from harsh cold.
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Canon City
Rocky Mountain
United States
Blue Ridge Mountains
Carolina
Io Pecos River
New Mexico
Texas
Mississippi
Recorp
Heid
Eastern
Middle States
Arkansas Valley
Local business and academic visitors tour Canon City orchards
C Patton visited Canon City last Friday on business. Prof O P Gillette of Fort Collins State Agricultural College came for a day to gather data on fruit orchards. Miss Mabel Rudolph, guest of Mr and Mrs Webster, returns to Kansas City. J F Marr, returning from Chicago markets, heads back to Canon City soon. Prof M B Waite of the Washington horticultural department spent Saturday in the orchards with Capt Rockafellow and J W Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Gillette
State Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Mabel Rudolph
H. Webster
Greenwood Avenue
Kansas City
Missouri
J.F. Marr
Chicago
Canon City
M. B. Waite
Government Horticultural Department
Washington, D C
B. F. Rockafellow
J. W
Drank Himself to Death in Canon City Saloon Woodshed
Julius Ruf, once a depot saloon bartender, was found intoxicated in a woodshed behind Joseph Walton's saloon on East Main, taken to the city lockup, and died about 30 minutes later from alcoholism. An autopsy by Coroner W. T. Little and Dr. T. B. Moore confirmed death from alcohol. Ruf, 30, unmarried, born in Canon City, leaves two sisters in Carbondale and Green Mountain Falls. $2000 Yeoman lodge insurance to sisters.
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Julius Ruf
Depot
Marshal MacKenzie
Joseph Walton
East Main Street
Raf
Mr. MacKenzie
McGeary
Marshal Tabor
Florence
Calabouse
MacKenzie
Ruf
S. 8
Nicholls & Co
Main Street
W. T. Little
T. B. Moore
Canon City
John Murray
Carbondale
Colo
Ellen Rubendele
Green Mountain Falls
Yeoman Lodge
Organ Recital at Christ Church for Organ Fund
Mrs Robert Patrick of Valparaiso Indiana will give an organ recital at Christ Church Episcopal corner of Harrison avenue and Eighth streets on Friday evening October 2. The programme includes works by great composers a violin obligato flute solo and vocal numbers. No admission but a collection will be taken and contributions are hoped to be liberal.
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Robert Patrick
Valparaiso
Indiana
Christ Church
Harrison Avenue
Eighth Streets
Wedded at Coaldale Leona Lanone and Louis Parente
The marriage of Miss Leona Ladilla Lanone and Mr. Louis Parente was solemnized at the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt in Coaldale. Rev. William Stewart of the Methodist church officiated in a ceremony before a small circle of friends. The couple’s attire featured white silk and chiffon and a bouquet of roses. Attendants included Miss Pauline Gilray as bridesmaid in pale blue silk mail and carnations. groomsman was Charlies Gilray.
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Leona Ladilla Lanone
Louis Parente
William Smith
William Stewart
Methodist Church
Pauline Gilray
Charlies Gilray
Mt St Scholastica enrollment rises with strong outlook
Mt St Scholastica Academy reports enrollment for the fall term is similar to last year with a large sub-graduate class. Officials expect more new pupils before term end and a high attendance peak before Christmas holidays. Mrs C A Biggs left for Colorado Springs to attend the state federation of Women’s clubs annual meeting.
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Mt. St. Scholastica Academy
Mt. St. Scholastica
C. A. Biggs
Colorado Springs
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Canon City Water Purer Than Usual This Summer
Canon City reports a notable rise in water purity this summer due to pumping plant upgrades by Superintendent Jameson at the city council’s direction. Hydrants still carry a stigma for some, though a visit by a visitor from Minnesota notes the town’s drinking water as largely potable, despite lingering concerns about hydrant water quality and a sizable daily water flow of around one and a quarter million gallons in peak months.
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Canon City
Jameson
Minnesota
Une
The Rainy Day Rubber Neck
A poem describing a man who incessantly stares at women's feet during rainy weather and shopping. He remains untroubled by weather but faces eventual comeuppance from a plucky woman. The verse mocks voyeuristic gazing and promises poetic justice on the street.
Edward Beebe Dies of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Canon City
Edward Beebe of New York City died of pulmonary tuberculosis at the residence of Mrs Thomas Prescott on Ninth street South Canon last Sunday morning aged 36. He came here a month ago from Colorado Springs with his wife and three children hoping for a cure but declined. He wished to die at home but could not travel. He was wealthy and connected with a Sayville oyster packing firm. Burial followed in New York City.
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Edward Beebe
New York City
Thomas Prescott
Ninth Street
South Canon
Colorado Springs
Beebe
Sayville
Long Island
Empire Zinc Plant Opens Big Expansion and Gas Project
The Empire Zinc plant in South Canon now handles 100 tons of ore per day, doubling prior capacity with a wet and dry mill, electric power, and gravity water supply. The Canon City Gas company completes a $75,000 facility with modern equipment, 100000 capital, and plans to expand up to 150 tons daily. Dr. H. A. Black heads the company with J D. Taylor supervising operations.
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Empire Zinc Company
South Canon
Jonah
W. C. Wetherill
Livingstone
Wilfley
Empire Plant
Colorado Electric Power Company
Guidhes
Greenhorn Mountains
Arkansas River
Leadville
Empire
Canon City Gas Company
Taylor
H. A. Black
Pueblo
J D. Taylor
Alt
Maupin
North Fifth Street
Alreay
Welsbach
Trinidad
Florence
Delegation from Fremont County at Republican State Convention
Delegates Cleg horn, Dawson, Stinemeyer, Jameson, Davis, Meserve, Lewis, Mc Candless, Holmes, and Geraghty left the city and Florence for Denver last Monday to attend the Republican State convention held the next day. Mr. Hardy stayed behind. his proxy was assigned to Stinemeyer.
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Florence
Denver
Fremont County
Supreme Court
John Cleghorn
Clyde C. Dawson
E. H. Stinemeyer
Allen Jameson
David Davis
J.B. Meserve
Mose Lewis
J. A. McCandless
R. E. Holmes
M. R.geraghty
Hardy
Mr. Stinemeyer
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Anon City
C. Patton
Purblo
Coaldale
Mosgat St. Scholastica
Harry Ellare
Seriously Hart
Daniel Hall
Tallahassee Creek
Hall
Rudd Avenue
W. F. Curry
Hazel Avenue
Empire Zing
G. L. Strawman
O. CO. Patton
Fiewelry Establishment
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