Duck hunting misadventure ends with near drowning tale
Charlie Bocking led the party into shoreless water during a duck hunting trip to San Juan lake in Costilla county. His horse dumped him in a dramatic water escape while companions rescued him, leaving Bocking pledging to avoid aquatic stunts on future trips.
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W. H. Dozier
Will Bocking
John B. Sharp
Charlie Bocking
San Juan Lake
Costilla County
Mr. Bocking
Lois
Terra Firma
Bocking
Mr Pierce comments on Seattle living and local growth
Seattle letter from R C Pierce dated Sept 12 1908 describes friendly ties to Canon City and renews Weekly Record subscription. He notes Seattle climate, a dry summer, constant building and street improvements, and expo grounds on University land that will become state property after the fair. He looks forward to Canon friends visiting next year. The Weekly Record costs $1.25 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Washington
Guy A. Hardy
Canon City
Colo
Hardy
Pierce
University
State of Washington
R. C. Pierce
Postmaster Lewis Visits Salida. Officials Note Recovery
Dr F N Carrier Jas H Pea and Warden Cleghorn visited Salida on Sunday spending the day at the Red Cross hospital with Postmaster R S Lewis who is convalescing from appendicitis surgery. They report Lewis progressing well and ready to resume solid food. Miss Mabel Moore also recuperating from appendicitis at Salida hospital is improving as expected.
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F. N. Carrier
Jas. H. Pea
Warden Cleghorn
Saliday
Red Cross Hospital
R. S. Lewis
Lewis
Mabel Moore
Salida Hospital
Death of Spanish-American War Veteran in Brights' Disease
Dan Reuben Nelson 30 5 27 died at Lincoln Park home Sunday from Brights disease after a lingering illness. Colorado native, survived by a wife and two children. Veteran of Spanish-American War, served in Manila. Member of Odd Fellows buried this afternoon under lodge auspices. Service led by Rev. F. R. Hollenbeck of First Methodist. interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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Dan Reuben Nelson
Lincoln Park
Colorado
Manila
Philippine Islands
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
F. R. Hollenbeck
First Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Cherry Tree Slug Threat Returns in Second Brood
A local notice warns residents that a second brood of cherry tree slug insects is arriving after an initial warning to protect trees from defoliation during late summer. Experts urge monitoring and swift treatment to prevent damage.
Slug control urged to save trees in September
Workers warned that July and August slug numbers threaten serious tree damage in September. Spray leaves with Paris green or arsenate of lead at prescribed dilutions, stopping when leaves drip. For light infestations, dust foliage with air stacked lime, ashes, or fine road dust to remove slugs.
Celebrated Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary for Hannums
Capt and Mrs J B Hannum observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary with a noontime dinner at their home 1808 North Ninth street Canon City. They wed September 21 1848 in Lewiston Illinois and have lived in Canon City about twelve years. Four children were born to them, only Mrs Elva Brookers of Canon City and granddaughter Mrs Willa L Fulton of Los Angeles survive. Capt Hannum served in the Mexican and Civil wars and has long backed Republican candidates.
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J. B. Hannum
North Ninth Street
Capt
Hannum
Lewiston
Fulton County
Illinois
Canon City
Elva Brookers
City
Willa L. Fulton
Los Angeles
Calif
John C. Fremont
United States
Canon City growers to ship record celery carload Thursday
Frank P. Smith plans a Thursday morning shipment of a carload of Canon City grown celery to eastern markets. It would be the largest single consign ment from the area, with much of the crop already sold to Kansas Nebraska Missouri buyers. The article notes Canon City celery compares well with Kalamazoo Michigan stock and could boost local prosperity if cultivated and packed effectively.
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Frank P. Smith
Canon City
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri River
Mr. Smith
Kalamazoo
Middle West
Michigan
Smith
Daily Record
Capon City
New Orleans
Mobile
California
Canon City readers share Doan's Kidney Pills relief
Canon City residents report strong back relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs William B Hull of Victor Colorado recounts a nine year kidney trouble and back pain, claiming lasting improvement after use. Store pickup at Hunter Palmer's drug store with price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sale agent for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Dean
William B. Hull
East Portland
Victor
Colo
Hunter Palmer
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Odd Fare Notice to Texas and New Mexico
A faded notice describes travel terms offering one fare plus $3 to selected Texas and New Mexico points with return. Mentions limits and layovers, with references to applicable periods and intermediate connections. The fragmentary text preserves transport jargon and obscure dates, indicating a regulated fare structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Mexico
Cotoréée
Southere
The American Boy magazine praised for boys' reading
Describes The American Boy published by The Sprague Publishing Company in Detroit Michigan. Highlights aims to influence youth with uplifting content and practical hobbies. States monthly issue, price of 1 dollar per year and 10 cent sample copy offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Sprague Publishing Company
Majestic Building
Michigan
Former Canon City foundry owner dies in Ordway accident
John M. Shultz a former Canon City foundry proprietor and local ranch and mining investor was accidentally shot at Ordway Colorado Saturday night and died five hours later. Deputy coroner H J Sprinker ruled death accidental and no inquest. Friends transport his remains to Pueblo for funeral arrangements and notify East relatives. He worked as a brass moulder at a steel works.
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John M. Shultz
Canon City
Ordway
Colo
H. J. Sprinker
Rocky Ford
Shultz
W. H. Tate
F. P. Hakee
J. E
Pleasant affair for old soldiers hosted by Greenwood Relief Corps
The Greenwood Relief Corps hosted a social reception for local veterans and their friends at Mrs. B C Hiatt's home 631 River Street on Saturday afternoon. The house was attractively decorated by a relief corps committee. A large turnout of veterans attended and praised the gathering. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Relief Corps
B C. Hiatt
River Street
Relief Corps
Boys In Blue
Wild West Show Arrives at State Fair from Pueblo
The Wild West aggregation arrived Sunday from Pueblo for the State fair with 112 horses and ponies. Organized by Dudley Van Buskirk and Charles Reeves, the troupe staged cowboy riding lascoing and frontier sports at Pueblo then sent 75 beasts to local ranches in Fremont Custer Park Teller El Paso counties.
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Pueblo
Fremont
Custer
Park
Teller
el Paso
Dudley van Buskirk
Chas. E. Reeves
Messrs. Reeves and
van Buskirk
Sunday Summer Rates From Canon City To Florence And Pueblo
Summer Sunday fare from Canon City to Florence is 60 cents round trip and Canon City to Pueblo 61.50 round trip. Rates apply every Sunday during the summer months as listed by Rio Grande.
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Canon City
Florence
Pueblo
Rio Grande
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Charlie
MR. Pierce
Pede
Aya
Salida
Dildo
Will
On Man
Wild West Aggregation
Gillicuddy Gorwves
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