Rio Grande to lay new track through the Royal Gorge
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad will begin replacing rails and ties through the Royal Gorge to create a first class road bed. A rail bending machine will shape the rails to fit the canyon’s curves as eighteen cars of eighty five pound rails arrive and oak ties are sourced from Oregon and California.
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Rio Grande
Royal Gorge
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Canon City
Oregon
California
Rockwell
Pueblo
Hot Springs Hotel
Parkdale
Republican Primaries Held In Fremont County Precincts
Precinct primaries were held by Fremont County Republicans at voting places Tuesday night to elect delegates to the county convention. The convention in the district courtroom Saturday will select representatives to the state convention in Denver. Delegates from Canon City Florence South Canon Lincoln Park and Florence were listed with names for each precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court Room
Fremont County
Denver
Gates
F.N Carrier
Canon City
John Cleghorn
Chas. Bocking
Chas. E. Reeves
B. F. Rockafellow
C. T. Chapman
R. D. Lewis
W. T. Wallace
C .A. Biggs
Lafe Combs
Jas L. Morgan
A. R. Frisbie
R . E.holmes
Harry Combs
J. F .MacKenzie
A. H. McLain
Rev. J. T. Thomas
Herman Loehr
Chas. Swanson
A. E. Wilson
John Weed
George Korn
Geo. F. Rockafellow
A. M. McGary
C. C. Dawson
F. N. Carrier
H. W. Davis
C. F. Pressey
A. L. Jeffrey
Frank D. Heath
Tom Parker
C. A. Beghtol
C. W. van Patten
Capt
J .B. Hannum
Henry Hutton
W. W. Emmerson
J. C. Husson
R. E. Holmes
C. A. Beghtel
Chas. W. van Patten
South Canon
Lincoln Park
M .R. Geraghty
Geo. H. Salie
B. G. Woodford
S. J Andrews
C. M. Chase
John I. Deniston
John S. Logan
A.S. Bailey
John Thomas
George E. Colgate
Dave L. Robison
Clyde Davis
E. H. Stinemeyer
Philip Hayes
W. G. Green
T. H. Robbins
Florence
Buffalo Bill arrives with daring riding and show act
The article previews Buffalo Bill's arrival in our city featuring dangerous wild-horse riding by Annis Schaeffer Miss Won Chi and Miss Minnie Thompson with bridleless riding of a trained mare. Ray Thompson performs on the Texas horse Joe Bailey while Mr and Mrs Henry Polhemus plan a camping trip to P Bar ranch near Guffey. Miss Calder departs for Aberdeen Washington.
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Buffalo Bill
Prairies
United States
Annis Schaeffer
Won Chi
Irma
Ray Thompson
Texas
Joe Bailey
The
Alpha and Omega
Henry Polhemus
P Bar Ranch
George M
Roy M. Polhemus
Guffey
Lucile Kennedy
Ralph Polhemus
Clarence Hills
Miss Calder
Aberdeen
Washington
Pueblo State Fair promises daily balloon races and themed days
The Pueblo state fair runs September 14 to 19 with daily balloon races. Preparation Day starts the week, followed by Fraternal Day with $3000 prizes, Farmers Union and Labor Union Day, Colorado and Pueblo Day featuring Indian dances and livestock parades, and School and Wild West Day with a child friendly 10c admission. Special rail rates and housing options entice visitors.
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Pueblo
Farmers Union and Labor Union
Farmers Union
Geo. B.’ Lang
J. H. Crowley
Colorado
America
Hashine Kim Bega
Dowf
Scollick Richards Ties Knot In Canon City
David Scollick of Coal Creek married Kate Richards of Rockvale at the Methodist parsonage in Canon City by Rev. F R Hollenback. Best man George Gray and bridesmaid Mary A Watson attended. Quiet ceremony due to a family sadness, with many presents as the couple begin housekeeping at the bride's mother's home. The Citizen joins friends in congratulating the couple.
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Canon City
F. R .Hollenback
David Scollick
Coal Creek
Kate Richards
Rockvale
George Gray
Mary A. Watson
Lincoln Park
Florence
May His Tribe Increase Obituary Poem For Jim Jones
A Georgia editor memorializes Jim Jones in verse noting his sacrifice and his subscription paid up. The piece presents Jim as a poor man who selflessly crossed into the afterlife, with angels smiling and peace promised to his memory.
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Georgia
Jim Jones
Jim
Lakeside Park Denver to Stay Open Through October
Lakeside Park in Denver will not close for the season until October 1 and may operate attractions through winter. The casino natatorium and all rides will run on select winter weekends, with plans for next season and continued leadership in Rocky Mountain amusement offerings. Visitors from the East and across the country have praised the park’s beauty and the public spirited management.
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Lakeside Park
Denver
West
Colorado
Rocky Mounntain
Lakeside
Interesting News From Lincoln Park District Actions and Folk
The column covers Park happenings in Lincoln Park with reported events and local color. It notes a creek destroying a new bridge foundation, local residents like Lillian Freidinger winning prizes, John Freidinger buying draft horses, and a Jersey cow injury. It mentions Hermit Lakes visitors and potential capital investment, plus local farming chatter and a weekly record price.
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Colorado
Bret Hart
Lillian Freidinger
Lillian
John Freidinger
Quinn
Teamsters
L. D. Beckwith
Joe Hoyt
Massachusetts
Canada
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Fremont County National Bank
M. S. Raynolds
G. A. Baker
G. F. Rockafellow
D. N. Cooper
Lewis
G. Br, Tanner
Falo Bills
Bunion Shoe
Oxfords
Eureka Bargain Store
Frey & Collins
Main St
Canca
the First National Bank
Spencer Penrose
C. M. Macneill
J. @. MacDONALD
C. 8. Hudson
Cashier Co
C. Hamlin
C. H. Shoup
Capital
SRE
Scollick-Richards
Mitchell & Lutes
Main Street
W. J. Crawford
Canon
Hermit Lakes
Snow
Hawley
Dunlap
J. K. Humphrey
Hubbell
Beckwith
Laverick
van Patten
J. T. Thomas
Barter
Kansas
Atteca
Pho
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