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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
13
Members of the Grand Lodge and state Assembly Daughters of Rebekah touring Canon City praised the city and its hospitality. They enjoyed the Sky-Line boulevard and called it among the state’s most beautiful roadways. The excursionists were served at the depot park.
Grand Secretary J M Norman of Denver lauded Canon City and its people after a Delightful afternoon event at the railroad station. He urged a unanimous vote of thanks for local courtesies extended to Odd Fellows and friends, promising fond memories of the visit. Foley and Co. promote Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat remedy amid imitations.
At the Grand Lodge meeting in Florence yesterday nominations were made for Grand Lodge officers. Nominees include Grand Master Joseph Newitt Buena Vista Deputy Grand Master Lyman I Henry Pueblo and Grand Warden Geo D Cummings Florence plus Lucian W Hoyt and J E Snooks who withdrew in favor of Dr Cummings Grand Secretary J M Norman to succeed himself Denver Grand Treasurer Seth Baker Colorado Springs to succeed himself Dr Norman has served as Grand Secretary for twenty two years and is noted as popular with the craft.
Dr and Mrs W F Brooks and son Harold return after a year abroad visiting western and southern Europe Egypt and Asia Minor The trip centered on postgraduate medical study in Vienna Berlin London and Edinburgh with tours of Cairo Jerusalem and Constantinople.
Dr Brooke describes caring for neglected children years ago with ragged clothes and hunger for Bible study. He notes lively Sunday school and enthusiastic singing. The family remained devoted to American ideals after their stay abroad, cherishing the Stars and Stripes and the United States.
The Western Stock Show Association plans a major event at Union Stock Yards Denver starting January 24 with a monster tent, barns and a large arena for judging and horse shows. About $10,000 in premiums await winners as entries rush in before January 10. Public sales of pure bred stock will be held under the big record associations.
Officers named for Rebekah and Grand Lodge OOF include Emmet Wadsworth president Grand Junction and Joan Ackerman vice president Arvada. Grand Master W A Lamont Denver and other officers listed. Also reports of Jailer killer captured by Debeque ranchman with $500 reward. Canon Realty notes five housing options. daily $50 presents highlighted.
A large Thursday night event at the Odd Fellows lodge drew about forty five visitors from the Florence Grand Lodge and State Assembly. Notables included Past Grand Master Acker man and Grand Secretary Norman along with six Rebekah Assembly officers. After speeches, refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned near 1 a m.
Canon City residents are urged to shop at Russell's Jewelry for the best values in jewelry watches optical goods musical instruments sewing machines phonographs and Baldwin pianos. The ad promises a full line and the lowest prices over competitors.
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