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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1907

Page

4

Y M C A Star Course Opens October Seventeenth

George R. Wendling renowned nationwide as a lecturer will open the Y M C A Star entertainment course at the First Methodist church on Thursday evening October 17. He has a nine lecture repertoire and is celebrated for popular topics such as Unseen Realities and Is Death the End. Wendling, Illinois born, once a lawyer, now devoted to literature and lecturing, has held 130 engagements in five months and over 1,300 in seven years.

George R. Wendling United States Young Men’s Christian Association First Methodist Church Robert E. Lee Wendling Illinois Washington City Charlestown West Virginia Beecher Gough Phillips Lyceum

Hunters Return From 225 Pound Deer Hunt Near Newcastle

Mayor A H Seely Rev J T Thomas City Attorney A L Taylor Dr 8 E Lane and Dr R E Holmes arrived on Denver and Rio Grande train No 6 from the western part of the state after a week long hunting trip. They camped in Rio Blanco county at about 10000 feet, thirty miles from Newcastle, and returned with three deer two bucks and a doe the largest weighing 225 pounds. It took nearly three days to reach camp from the interior.

A. H. Seely J. T. Thomas A. L. Taylor E. Lane R. E. Holmes Denver and Rio Grande Rio Blanco County Newcastle

Outing Ends With Snowbound Trip and Long Walk Home

The party planned to stay in camp but a heavy snowstorm forced them to leave. Eighteen inches fell in hours and one horse failed, requiring a long walk to town. They rode a freight to Glenwood Springs to soak in the thermal pool and recall the trip fondly despite hardships.

Newcastle Glenwood Springs

Hyomei natural remedy for catarrh promoted by merchants

A 19th century style advertisement touts Hyomei as a superior cure for catarrh. It claims medicated air reaches nose throat and lungs to kill bacteria, heals mucous membranes, and mimics mountain balsams. Mitchell and Egbers guarantee refunds if not effective, taking the risk.

Mitchell & Egbers

South Canon Huntress Kills Deer Near Howard

Miss Genevieve Gould of South Canon, visiting friends in Fremont County, returned home after a hunting trip on West Creek four to five miles from Howard. She shot a fine two point buck, bringing the carcass home, and is noted as the only Fremont County girl so far this season to harvest a deer.

Genevieve Goold South Canon West Creek Howard Gould Fremont County

Fine Deer Brought Home From Routt County

Elmer Kier, staying at his brother’s ranch in Routt County since June, returned Friday night with a fine deer he shot recently. He reports abundant game in that region and easy hunting this season. Kier also fished at Trappers Lake all summer, noting it may hold more fish than any similar body of water in the state.

Elmer Kier Routt County Mr. Kier Trappers Lake

Snow Storm Delays Fisherman’s Western Hiatus

Geo. R. Cassedy returns home from a two week western slope visit that mixed mineral prospecting in Gunnison county with fishing near Roberts ranch on Cochetope creek. He notes streams feeding Gunnison river are good for fishing but cold, and a heavy snow storm hit last Tuesday during his trip.

Geo. R. Cassedy Gunnison County Roberts Ranch Cochetope Creek Parkins

Snowstorm Forces Refuge in Nearby Ranch House

A severe snowstorm swept the upper Coch etope region, driving the traveler to seek shelter in a neighboring ranch house as the blizzard dumped seven to eight inches of snow in a matter of hours.

Body of Unknown Man Found in Arkansas River

Salida reports the body of a man about 50 found in the Arkansas river a half mile below Salida. He had five silver dollars a Buena Vista to Monte Vista rail ticket and a half full whisky pint. Locals recall boys’ sighting of a man falling in at River Bluff front Saturday night, believed linked to this death.

Salida Arkansas River Buena Vista Monte Vista River Bluff Front

Prisoners Released After Prolonged Custody In Mysterious Death

Andy Miller and Joe Krulc of Heathton were released from jail Sunday after investigations by the district attorney and sheriff found no connection to John Bokal's disappearance. Bokal was seen in Chandler after the suspected time of death, leaving the case unresolved.

Andy Miller Joe Krulc Heathton John Bokal Heathron Chandler Miller Annd Krule Bokal

A Tragedy of the Hills Discovered by Hunter

Will Veatch of the Star restaurant and companions found half devoured deer remains in Webster Park. The deer showed signs of a struggle with mountain lions, indicating a failed escape and that the predators planned to return for another meal.

Webster Park Will Veatch The Star Restaurant

Three Held on Malicious Misconduct Charges

Paul Zingham William Cox and Charles James are in sheriff custody facing charges of malicious destruction of property. They allegedly damaged a stationary engine and boiler used in sinking an artesian well on Park Center and faced related misdemeanors. Undersheriff Chet el brought them to town Wednesday afternoon. they were detained until filing of information and arrest warrants issued this morning.

Paul Zingham William Cox Charles James Park Center Chetel

Deer population fears eased after hunt reports

The Record noted over eight hundred hunting licenses issued by the county clerk sparking concern for deer extinction. By noon today only one deer had been reported killed in the county, leaving feeling of hope for the species as familiar hunting grounds go quiet.

Hunting trip yields no game for Agnew party

Messrs A G Agnew and son Sam W C James and Mr Prestige returned home Wednesday night from a hunting trip in the Eldred mountains. No deer were found and hunters were not seen though distant shooting echoed from the hills.

A. G. Agnew Sam W. C. James Mr. Prestige Eldred

Sheriff Esser Bags Season’s First Deer at Canon City

Sheriff Joseph Esser claimed the season’s first deer in the Hayden Creek district. He went out on opening day and secured a sizable three point buck, meeting the daily limit. The deer was displayed and admired at the Star meat market.

Joseph Esser Canon City Hayden Creek Star

No New Developments In Cavan Case Report

Coroner Whitmore has found nothing new on John Cavan beyond Wednesday's Daily Record. The only new detail is that his sister Nellie Gilbert of Montrose, beneficiary of his Woodmen of the World insurance, died three years ago or several months before the certificate was assigned. A telegram from Montrose to the coroner is noted.

Whitmore John Cavan Nellie Gilbert Montrose Woodmen of the World

Cavan Death Mystery Moves From Denver & Rio Grande

A message to a Mr. Murray of Waverley New York regarding the death of Mr. Cavan has not drawn a reply by 3 pm. Cavan earned three days wages from the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad to help burial costs. The watch and overcoat found with him were not his but borrowed. The lantern belonged to Sam Hooper the trackwalker, whose boat operates Canon City to Hanging Bridge and back.

Ing Murray Waverley New York Cavan Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company Sam Hooper Canon City Hanging Bridge

Deer killed near Park Center by Taylor sons

A pair of deer, driven from the mountains by hunters, were shot near Park Center by the sons of A W Taylor on Saturday. The animals, fine specimens, indicate deer are leaving their habitat to seek refuge in the valleys amid hunters thick on the range. The act exemplifies the saying that one may go far and fare worse.

Park Center A. W. Taylor Taylor Boys

Fine deer taken near Canon City by local hunter

L L Lambuth of 509 College avenue killed a fine buck on Grape Creek within minutes of noon on Monday. He spotted the deer in scrub pines a short distance from town and shot it as the whistle for lunch signaled 12 o'clock. The buck was among the season’s largest seen in Canon City.

L. L. Lambuth College Avenue Grape Creek United States

London professor heads for mountain hunting trip

Prof. E. R. Turner of London England, who sang solos at the Christian church Monday night, leaves today for a shooting trip in the mountains. An experienced hunter, he previously killed a moose and two deer in the Lake Superior region, north of Duluth Minnesota. Turner once taught at the Lombardy Conservatory of Music in Milan.

E. R. Turner London England Christian Church Turner Lake Superior Duluth Minn Lombardy Conservatory of Music Milan Italy

October Foretold by Ganterbone in 1907 Cartoon

A whimsical October forecast mixes political satire and seasonal images. It cites Taft visiting Japan, Roosevelt’s river cruise, and domestic quirks as a playful snapshot of the month with rural fairs, harvest chatter, and humorous surreal scenes.

Autumn gridiron and game season forecast

The piece imagines football fans and players in vivid scenes from fall sports and harvest life. It parodies college rivals and the seasonal thrill of games, hunting, and Thanksgiving, ending with a sales pitch for domino cards from Domino Cards Co.

Dominocards CO Chouteau St. Louis, Mo

Roosevelt Drank Champagne at Hotel Luncheon

At the Jefferson Hotel a tense moment occurred when the Business Men's league pressed President Roosevelt to drink champagne. He initially declined, then with a smile sipped and finally drained the glass to cheers from the attendees.

St. Louis Jefferson Hotel Roosevelt Business Men's League United States President Smith

Shades of color fill Thompson Wall Paper at 718 Main Street

A promotional passage highlights ready mixed paints in varied shades for rooms, closets, floors, baths, and furniture at Thompson Wall Paper located at 718 Main Street. It also includes a narrative scene with a formal dinner toast to the Business Men's League and state hospitality.

Sidewalk Mutterings and Small Town Quips

A Canon town column mixes wry observations on marching soldiers, wedding attire, kinship generosity, silent grief, discrimination claims, and weather as motive for gossip. A Canon mother receives dresses and stockings for her daughter, a mad phone complaint sparks humor, and a note requests clean cotton rags for The Record office.

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Bath Rudd Thompson Wall Paper & Paint Co Hyomei South Canon Huntress Ieee Flne Arkansas Sheriff Esser Hunter Ganterbone C. H. Rieth Ers Taft Japan Imperial Bill Matsuhito Amity of Nations Mississippi Keokuk Memphis Joe Cannon Palace Livery Main Street Canon Amalgamated Game Self-Preservation Society Hallowe'en Folk Florence Interstate Commerce Commission Denver &Rio Grande Beenie Line of the World Pacific Coast Etraveler Ite Giaiog Care Carte P Ington K. Hooper Denver Maddox Leon
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