Frontier Sketches of Early Colorado Pioneers and Cattle Crossing
A frontier chronicle recalling Bill Williams and Kit Carson era in Colorado. Williams finds a heavy gold-like rock in a mountain camp and nearly cashes in before a surgeon reveals a rich deposit worth thousands. It details a 1882 cattle drive crossing the Platte River with 3000 head led by Blocker of Texas, describing island crossings and the dramatic swim to the far bank.
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Colorado
Old Bill Williams
Fontaine Que Bouille
Kit Carson
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Old Mexico
Williams
Captain Sutter
California
George
Derby
Wells, Fargo & So’s
Blocker
Texas
Montana
Platte
Andy Adams
Honeyman
Scholar
Golden Medical Discovery and Its Origin Story
The text outlines the background of the medicine named Golden Medical Discovery. It credits Dr. Pierce and the refinement of glycerine with extracting curative properties from native medicinal roots. It notes the claim of superior efficacy compared to generally used preparations and mentions historical endorsements and uses for various ailments.
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Pierce
Concrete Bridge at Williamsburg Completed
Fox and Smith completed the concrete arch over Coal Creek at Williamsburg and moved 35 workers to the Royal Gorge. Citizens held a jubilee for the new bridge and aim to finish before cold weather, though full completion will take about a year.
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Fox
Smith
Coal Creek
Williamsburg
Royal Gorge
Florence- Tribune
Hearst Campaign Explodes Power Struggle Across Parties
The text argues Hearst’s influence unsettles both parties in the campaign. Foraker is shown as wounded by Hearst and repudiated by the president and campaign team, while Governor Haskell is sidelined by Democratic managers who send him to Oklahoma. Bryan faces no public comment on Haskell. It notes a Standard Oil attorney and alleged bribery attempts as campaign controversy.
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Hearst
Foraker
Haskell
Bryan
Oklahoma
National Campaign Fund
Standard Oil
Great Corporation
Record Offices Bundle of Historical Papers 16th Century
A bundled set of fifty old papers labeled Record Offices from the sixteenth century. Contents include clerical records, legal notes, and administrative briefs preserved as part of archival holdings.
Value of the Local Paper for Retailers in America
Wesley A. Stanger argues local newspapers are the retailer’s greatest asset if used properly. He urges merchants to support editors, use columns, and resist mail order rivals, asserting editors return two dollars for every dollar invested and help draw customers home.
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Wesley A. Stanger
Office Outfitter
Chicago
America
How to Get Strong
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago writes that his elderly feeble mother gains great benefit from Electric Bitters. He urges others needing a tonic and strength to consider the remedy for improved health.
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P. J .Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Water Wells Near Flow as Dall De- Weeese Progresses
The Dall De- Weeese drilling project across the valley advances with the bore reaching nearly 700 feet. Aqua pura reportedly surfaces, and prospects for a water flow look favorable. Budd Davidson sprained an ankle after a horse hit a telephone pole. Gene Henderson reportedly bought the Carey Canda ranch on Taylor Creek for 4,000. Deer season runs Oct 1 to Oct 20. William Randolph, former Silver Cliff resident, visits. Mayor Beardsley of Westcliffe adds cement walks to boost property value. Frank Diener and wife return to Chicago after summer in Westcliffe. Denver plans ten cars per day from the May mine for trial shipment, under E J Haskell supervision. Burro Bill Adzman arrives from the south.
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Budd Davidson
Budd
Gene Henderson
Carey
E. J. Haskell
Burro Bill” Adzman
Canon City High boys drill for football season
Canon City High School football candidates, about 30 players, practice after school each day under Coach Prof Hall and assistant Lee McKee Jr. The squad aims for a fast, lighter team around 140 pounds, compensating with sprinting speed. A possible game with Centennial High of Pueblo is discussed for next Saturday.
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Canon City
Hall
Lee McKee, Jr
Centennial High School
Pueblo
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Cure
Public health warning against mercury based catarrh ointments urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective, with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions price 75 cents and availability via druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hali
Brother's Estate Leaves Heir $150000 Legacy
Florence Citizen reports W D Fisher of Jefferson City Missouri, long time district court clerk, died leaving $150000 estate to be divided among his sister Mrs Matt O'Brien, another sister, a brother and the widow of a different brother. Fisher, a Pennsylvanian native never married, had traveled widely for health and work prior to settling near Pueblo.
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Matt O'Brien
Denver and
Rio Grande
Florence
W. D. Fisher
Jefferson City
Pueblo
Funeral of Andrew J. Reeves at Florence
The funeral for Andrew J. Reeves who died at Cripple Creek on Thursday was held at Deibert's undertaking parlors in Florence at 2 PM. The Adventist church directed the service followed by interment in Highland cemetery. Reeves had lived in Colorado nearly thirty years, notably around Canon City and Florence.
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Andrew J. Reeves
Cripple Creek
Deibert
Florence
Adventist Church
Highland Cemetery
Colorado
Canon City
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer in 1906 Toledo Claim
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for each catarrh cure unable to be made. Notary A W Gleason notarizes December 6 1906. The cure is taken internally and aims at blood and mucus surfaces. Sends mail orders free and Hall's Family Pills are recommended for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F .J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Notice of Probate Hearing for Sarah A N Hamilton Will
In Fremont County Colorado the state informs P R Hamilton David D Hamilton Maud Isbell David Turner and Helen Turner that Sarah A N Hamilton's will is being probated. Hearing set for October 31 1908 at Canon City County Court. Clerks seal and signatures on September 17 1908. First publication September 24 1908 last October 22 1908.
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Fremont
State of
Colorado
P. R. Hamilton
David D. Hamilton
Maud Isbell
David Turner
Helen Turner
Fremont County
Sarah A. N. Hamilton
A. D
Howard
Canon City
Canon Cuty
Beal
James IL. Cooper
Department of the Interior
U. O
Pueblo
Colo
Benjamin P. Cullifer
Prin. Meridian
Dis
Final Settlement in the Estate of August H Schroeder
Frieda D Bowlby executor will present final settlement in Canon City Colorado on October 1 1908 at the county court. Anyone with an interest may appear to object. Public notices dated August 25 1908 and first published September 3 1908.
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Seurosden
Moasay
Colorado
I. Frieda D Bowlby
Frieda D. Schroeder
Canon City
Frieda D. Bowlby
August H. Schroeder
Canon City Y M C A Consideres New Local Secretary
Canon City Y M C A board invited R D Collins, Fort Collins assistant secretary, to visit and assess taking charge of the local work. Collins, about 30, has Y M C A experience since 1894 and would visit within a week to decide on accepting the post. The local association has lacked a regular secretary since A R Gray resigned for Houston Texas, though R G Nesbit has served capably.
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Canon City Young Men's Christian Association
R. D. Collins
Fort Collins Association
Visi
Collins
Michigan
Colorado
Canon City Association
A. R. Gray
Houston, Texas
R. G. Nesbit
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St. Main
Henvey & Keyes
Main St
Wm. T. Bridwell
Canca City, Colo
State of Colorado
Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfeld
A. Abbey
Littell & Henry Mitchell & Lutes
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