Quarter Century Celebration of Missionary Endeavor
Colorado Christian churches mark 25 years of organized missionary work with a Denver convention on October 27 and 30. Speakers include Dr. William Bayard Craig and Dr. B. B. Tyler, both former and current president of the Colorado Christian Missionary Society. Railroads offer reduced fares on the certificate plan for attendees.
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Christian Churches of
Colorado
Denver
Wm. Bayard Craig
B. B. Tyler
Craig
Colorado Christian Missionary Society
Central Christian Church of
Christian Church
United States
Pastors Installed in Colorado Springs Church Mission
Rev. H M Jamieson assisted in the installation of Rev J S Wilson as pastor of the United Presbyterian church in Colorado Springs. Colorado Presbytery appointed Rev Jas B Rankin, Rev E P Smith, and Jamieson as a commission to induct Wilson. Wilson preached his first Colorado sermon October 4 and previously served seven years as pastor in Prospect Pennsylvania. He is a Musk ingum College and Alleghany Theological Seminary graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M. Jamieson
Colorado Springs
J. S. Wilson
United Presbyterian Church
Jamieson
Jas. B. Rankin
Denver
E. P. Smith
Pueblo
Colorado Presbytery
Wilson
Prospect
Pennsylvania
Muskingum College
Concord
Ohio
Alleghany Theological Semitary
Large Colorado Deer Head Captures Season Prize
W B Rowland hunted on the western slope and shot one of the season’s finest Colorado deer heads. The twelve points and twenty four inch spread mark a remarkable trophy, sent to a Colorado Springs taxidermist for mounting, with Rowland expressing pride in the impressive antlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Rowland
Colorado
Marking the Santa Fe Trail with Granite Monuments
Zebulon Pike Chapter D A R of Colorado Springs plans granite markers along the Santa Fe trail at Fort Lyon Amity and Granada to honor pioneer routes. The slabs will bear inscriptions citing the D A R Colorado Springs with the date. The state provides cement foundations. one marker already stands at Lamar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Zebulon Pike
Colorado Springs
West
Fort Lyon
Amity
Granada
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lamar
Colorado & Southern Round Trip Tickets From Denver
On Tuesdays the Colorado and Southern sells round trip tickets to all state points from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at exceptionally low rates.
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Colorado & Southern
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Leap Years and Cupid in a Dry Goods Firm
The Daily Record recalls a three year period in which the Williams Smith Rice Dry Goods Co. saw eighteen salesladies leave for marriage. The piece notes shy applicants after a past ad and humorously toasts Cupid’s unseen influence in this business setting. It closes with a jab at rival stores and the hope new arrivals seek wives elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Record
Williams- Smith-Rice Dry Goods Co
Williams-Smith-Rice Dry Goods Co
Main Street
Dan Cupid
Cupid
Canon
Gibson's
Hearst
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Johnson
Society
F. L. Smith's
Baker & Biggs
Eureka
Where Bullets Flew Civil War Veteran Praises Electric Bitters
David Parker of Jayette New York says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble after costly doctoring. The Civil War veteran reports lasting strength and health from using the tonic and recommends it. Sold at druggists for 50 cents.
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David Parker
Jayette
N. Y
Gettysburg
Big Mortgage Filed by Denver & Rio Grande Rail Road
The Denver & Rio Grande Rail Road Company filed the largest mortgage in county records totaling 150 million dollars to secure a new bond issue. The deed spans 180 pages with a recording fee of 73.80 dollars. Funds will refund existing debt 90 million, aid Western Pacific railroad construction 25 million, and expand or extend lines. The mortgage will be recorded in every Colorado county the road traverses.
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Western Pacific Railroad
Salt Lake
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Assessor Morris Fair On Coal Assessment
Canon City Daily Record reports County Assessor W. L. Morris faces criticism from a Florence newspaper over coal land valuations. 1904 Rockvale district property valued at 189,834 with 3,796.69 in state school funds. 1908 value rises to 248,996 boosting district funds to 4,979.82.
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W. L. Morris
Florence
Fremont County
Morris
Rockvale
Canon City Daily Record
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonial
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 We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for the last 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially made by his firm 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.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Halls
Fremont County Teachers Hold Pleasant Monthly Meeting
The first regular meeting of the Fremont County Teachers Association was held at the Presbyterian church this afternoon. A large crowd of non professionals attended as the program featured music from Canon City High School, an address by Katherine L. Craig on "The Influence of the Teacher," and a lecture by Prof. E. S. Parsons on "Will You Help Build the Fence" with solo and violin performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County Teachers’ Association
Presbyterian Church
Canon City High School
J. T. Thomas
Theo. McDonald
Katherine L. Craig
Professors Ryle Host House Warming Attended by Washington Staff
Friday afternoon Superintendent F F Thompson and wife joined Washington school teachers at the home of Prof W B Ryle on Hazel Avenue for a surprise house warming. A generous dinner followed by social games extended into the evening as guests enjoyed a cordial, informal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Thompson
Washington School
W. B. Ryle
Hazel Avenue
Prof
Walton Adams wedding in Canon City home
Miss Elizabeth Walton became wife of Victor B. Adams in a Wednesday ceremony at 709 River Street Canon City. Rev G W Hatcher officiated with bridesmaid Miss Margaret Purnell and best man Mr Charles Gould. The couple will reside at 6018 Tenth Street South Canon.
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Charles Gould
G. W. Hatcher
First Baptist Church
B. E. Hart
Canon City
Baptist Church
Adams
Tenth Street
South Canon
Chrisman Lewis Wedding Connects Colorado Couple in Canon City
Glenn W. Lewis and Grace C. Chrisman wed at 8 30 p m on Wednesday at 1130 Macon Avenue with Rev J T Thomas officiating Only immediate relatives present Bride daughter of W B Chrisman Center Colorado former saleslady at Williams Smith Rice Dry Goods Co active in church Sunday school Lewis a Canon City post office clerk son of G W Lewis 621 N Fourth Street Father of the bride arrived Tuesday to attend and stay through Sunday The couple will reside at 1120 Macon Avenue
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Glenn W. Lewis
Grace C. Chrisman
Macon Avenue
J. T. Thomas
First Presbyterian Church
W. B. Chrisman
Center
Colo
Williams- Smith-Rice Dry Goods Co
Christian Church
Lewis
Canon City
G. W. Lewis
Fourth Street
San Luis Valley
Lincoln Douglas debates draw continued voter interest in Illinois
Fingy Conyers asserts voters care more for winning candidates than platforms and would back Taft. Illinois residents remain engaged in Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary festivities as the campaign season proceeds for Lincoln’s party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingy” Conyers
Taft
Miinois
Lincoln
Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claims Universal Cure
The advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful blood purifier and tonic for stomach and liver ailments. It lists ingredients like Golden Seal and Bloodroot, promises reform of weak states of the stomach, and offers a free booklet from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo, N.Y.
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Doctor Pierce
BR. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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KBA
Morris Fair
Mrs. Ryle
Chrisman-Lewis
The
Canon Foundry and Machine Co
Tenth and
Water Streets
the Star Restaurant and Bakery
Baltimore
Tra
Star R Restaurant
Fremont County National Bal
Raynolds
G. A. Baker
G. F. Rockafellow
D. N. Cooper
G. R. Tanner
Chinamel
St. Main
Henvey & Keyes
the First National Bank
C. M. Meeneill
J. Q. MacDonald
C. Hudson
Cashier Co
C. Hamlin
Spencer Penrose
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