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Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

5

Mason Henry Allison Injured By Falling Rock At Jail Foundation

Henry Allison, a stone mason, was severely bruised when a rock weighing about a hundred pounds fell from the top of a nine to ten foot trench at the new jail site on 411 Macon avenue. He was unconscious for a time, carried to the courthouse, then home at 912 Barr avenue. No bones were broken and his condition improved but remained alarming. recovery may take time and he cannot work soon.

Henry Allison Barr Avenue Macon Avenue Allison

George T Gibbs Descendant of Patriotic Family

George T Gibbs of 715 Barr avenue traces a long line of military service from Revolution through Civil War. His father fought in 1812 and his grandfather in the Revolution. A Civil War veteran, Gibbs has long been a Republican and an early Taft and Sherman club member.

Geo. T. Gibbs Barr Avenue Mr. Gibbs New England America Henry Clay Gibbs Taft and Sherman Club

Water Works Progress Nears Completion

Work on the gravity water works system advances weekly with steady progress in the reservoir settling basins above Kenley's garden and in the Royal Gorge pipeline excavation. Energy and labor waste decline. physical obstacles remain, and a signed right of way agreement with the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad is expected after administrative steps.

Kenley’s Royal Gorge Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company

Railroad Pipeline Construction Near Royal Gorge Progress

The article notes concessions by both sides and removal of friction as work accelerates at Royal Gorge. Materials reach contractors with no restrictions, trenches and tunnels cut along the survey route, with aims to complete by July 1 1909. Penalties of ninety dollars per day apply if delayed.

Royal Gorge Gorge Station Hanging Bridge

J. D. Horn Returns From East With a Bride

J D Horn arrives back in Canon from the east with his wife Mrs J D Horn after a Kansas City wedding performed by Rev H W Cole. Mrs Horn, a trained nurse known in Canon, and Mr Horn, a local real estate man, are at home at 422 North Fifteenth street.

Canon J. D. Horn East Kansas City H. W. Cole Addie B. Cole

Electric Bitters Cited By Civil War Vet For Stomach Cure

David Parker of Fayette New York claims Electric Bitters cured his stomach troubles after costly doctor visits. The Civil War veteran says the tonic keeps him strong and well and values it highly, noting his Gettysburg service. Price is 50 cents at druggists.

David Parker Fayette, N. Y Gettysburg

Louis James to perform Peer Gynt in Canon City

Wallace Munro of Louis James's company announces the eminent actor will star in Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt at the opera house on Tuesday night November 12. The Rich ard Mansfield estateProvided production costumes and full staging, with a 48 person company and two sixty foot baggage cars, the largest ensemble yet seen here.

Wallace Munro Louis James Opera House Henrik Isben Peer Gynt James Richard Mansfield

Lewis Couple Celebrate Twenty Ninth Wedding Anniversary

Thursday marked the twenty ninth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robt B Lewis. Friends called at their home in the evening to offer congratulations in an informal but pleasant gathering. Guests wished the couple many more such joyous occasions.

Robt Lewis

Campaign Meeting Boldly Backing Republican Ticket

A large Republican rally in South Canon backed county and district candidates led by judge and state leaders. Wm H Taft and Jesse F McDonald praised leadership while candidates Cooper Fredrickson Morris Smith Stinemeyer mingled with voters. The crowd enjoyed music, remarks on roads, schools and offices amid a teeming crowd and festive atmosphere.

Géneral Assembly Mr. Woodford Wm. H. Taft Jesse F. McDonald Chas. W. van Patten W. C. Thomas Perry Bauer A. Penna

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials

How's This, We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Halls

Deer and bear trophy highlight Tallahassee hunting trip

W A Porter, a shoe salesman, returned from a four to five day hunt near Somerville's ranch on Tallahassee Creek with a deer and a cinnamon bear. A first shot wounded the bear. a second shot through its heart killed it instantly. Porter plans to have the bear skin made into a rug as a keepsake from his acclaimed hunt.

W. A. Porter A. H. Davis Somerville Tallahassee Creek Mr. Jer

Modern Kidney Remedy Promises Health By Swamp Root

An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for weakened kidneys and associated generalized illness. It claims kidneys purify blood and that restoring kidney function benefits all organs, urging readers to start treatment and promising convincing results from a trial.

Yeoman Lodge Social With Alphabet Divisions

The Yeoman lodge held a pleasant social after a lodge session with three initiates. Members divided into five alphabet groups entertained, featuring instrumental and vocal music readings and a sunbonnet drill. Refreshments followed and a convivial hour was enjoyed by all.

Yeoman Lodge

County Teachers Association to Meet Here

The Fremont County Teachers Association will hold its first regular meeting for the year in Canon City on Saturday October 24. Miss Katherine L. Craig Denver superintendent of public instruction will be present and deliver an address with details to be announced. Dean Parsons of Colorado College will lecture on Will You Help Build the Fence a general interest talk not limited to pedagogy.

Fremont County Teachers’ Association Katherine L. Craig Denver Dean Parsons Colorado College Canon City

Canon City Pictures Hung In Railroad Offices

Canon City merchants sent photograph exhibits of local scenes to Washington for the International Congress on Tuberculosis and forwarded three similar displays to the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad for advertising use. Major Hooper of the railroad replied to Dr. W. T. Little, chairman of the merchants advertising committee.

Washington, D. C Canon City Merchants’ Association Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company Denver Hooper W. T. Little Merchaats’ As

R. M. Francis Visits Cason City This Week

R M Francis, now living in Cason City, was in town on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for business and social calls.

R. M. Francis Cason City Salida

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW Jail Foundation George T. Gibbs A. L. Jeffrey Jas. L. Cooper Jeffrey Cooper Judge Cooper Geo. H. Salie J. Andrews Fremont Chaffee Andrews Buena Vista J. Homer Dickson C. J. Fredrickson Fredrickson Fremont County M. R. Geraghty W. L. Morris F. Batchelor East Canon Craig D. N. Cooper H. E. Smith Smith Prof. Smith Florence Johnny Patterson H. M. Mingay Minnie C. Merriam Merriam Sullivan Tallahassee Daily Record Simoney 2 Bank TelFremont County National Bank Up Capital V. S. Raynolds A. Baker G. F. Rockafellow G. Br, Tanner Chinamel Canon Henvey & Keyes St. Maii County Teachers’ Association C.herman Graves North Sixth Street Denver City Colorado Springs Puebdco K. Hooper G. P
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