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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
5
A South Canon scarlet fever case ends in a death after a family hid the illness to avoid quarantine. Health Officer Dr. Mary Phelps reports the situation, noting transmission to neighboring children and ongoing enforcement challenges. The piece warns of penalties on innocent victims.
A family with typhoid moved from a sewerless rental with a yard vault in use. Neighbors face ongoing danger as disinfection may be lax and no sanitary inspector fully patrols cases. The piece argues investing in a full-time health officer to clean vaults and prevent future outbreaks worth the cost.
In Canon City the two National banks have been reorganized and cleaned up over the past two years while the State bank is new and well capitalized. All banks report large cash reserves and conservative management by wealthy, capable owners, despite a temporary market flurry.
In Canon City the community benefits from robust banks and prudent bankers who merit business support and public confidence. The text extols these financial institutions and urges trust from local interests.
The piece argues banks should not issue currency payouts since households can pay bills by checks. It urges depositing wages and merchandise payments, noting checks transfer funds widely, while hiding cash is ineffective. It claims checks enable business payments and drafts from major cities.
Children in Miss Kerr's room form two class governments with officers. B. Class selects Dewey Simon as mayor and Harold McLain as policeman with colors red and white. A. Class names Robert Innes mayor and Tom Kennedy policeman with colors blue and white.
The Y M C A presents Slayton's Jubilee Singers, eight colored artists performing plantation melodies and modern songs. The program includes six numbers with three musicals two lectures and one impersonator. Remaining tickets cost $1.75, available at Felter's Clothing Store Palace Drug Store and Seely's Drug Store.
Miss Alice Powell, soon to be married, received a linen shower from Grace Dale Sunday school class members. The surprise event began at Miss Dale’s home, moved to Millers for treats, then to Miss Taylor’s for the decorated parlor and the linen display. A hanging suitcase released the linens as Miss Powell passed beneath.
Attractive announcement cards bearing the names Frank S. Perkins and Allie M. Powell were given to all attendees as souvenirs of a particularly delightful evening. Twenty three young ladies were present, and the event left the crowd in astonishment and delight.
City Council met Monday morning at city hall to discuss the electric street railway project led by James H. Peabody and Frank D. Heath. New York financiers said completing two miles of track by January 26, 1908 may be impossible due to a money flurry, and requested consideration of an extension. Aldermen voiced support for any feasible extension to help advance the railway.
The Aldermen present were Hiatt Reeves Okey Linkins Garrett and Boyle with Mayor Seely presiding at the meeting.
Canon City officials and merchants meet to discuss the Canon City and Royal Gorge Electric Railroad. The group vows to push plans forward as finances permit while preserving integrity and mutual cooperation. Signatories include James H. Peabody M. H. Coggeshall Ira Mowery and F D Heath.
Miss Edith Harrison entertained the young ladies forming the Five Hundred Card Club on Thursday afternoon, hosting the card club gathering and continuing the club’s membership.
The Canon City Merchants Association held a large Monday night meeting approving a plan to reorganize into a two department Chamber of Commerce structure with a five subcommittee setup. Henry Hutton and others proposed that the group retain its name while creating commerce, transportation, finance, legislation, agriculture, publicity and civic improvement committees under a new framework.
Readers report long relief from catarrh of the bladder kidney and liver trouble after using Peruna. Testimonials claim complete cure in weeks with renewed health and freedom from pain.
A Thursday afternoon event at the corner Ninth and River streets attracted a large attendance. Mrs. Ted Harding earned the honors with the most points, and there were dainty refreshments served after the game.
Mrs Mary Annie Tripler 74 died at her home on Cottonwood Avenue East Canon shortly after 6 am on Wednesday. Her twelve year old grand nephew Marion Ringle found the body. coroner ruled death from fatty degeneration of the heart. She leaves a widow and relatives in Wales and Texas with eastern relatives to be heard from. Funeral arrangements await eastern contact.
Canon City residents attest to lasting relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. C. P. Spencer of 430 Pike Ave recalls her husband’s quick cure from loins pain, while their son’s kidney symptoms also improved. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY distributes the product in the United States.
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