Canon City Exhibitors Dominate Colorado State Fair
Canon City and Fremont county exhibitors swept premiums at the Pueblo fair. Fruit growers displayed a full repertoire despite frost fears, with M. E. Snow and May F. Snow earning many top prizes in preserved fruits, pickles, and canned goods. Poultry awards went to H. Garlinghouse J. McWilliams and J. Norton & Son. Horticulture prizes honored plums grapes apples and more, with district residents collecting numerous firsts and seconds across departments.
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Canon City
Pueblo
Colorado
Fremont County
M. E. Snow
F. E. Gleason
Rhode Island Reds
Jno. McWilliams
Garlinghouse
Rose Comb
Rhode Island
H. Garlinghouse
J. McWilliams
Barred
Plymouth Rocks
H. S. Garlinghouse
White Plymouth Rocks
H. Coffey
J. T. Norton & Son
J. T. Norton & Sons
Taylor
M. B. Snow
B. F. Rockafellow
J. R. Howard
F. Batchelor
W. H. H. Doane
B. F. Rock
A. L. Loehr
Gilliflower
Twist
Bailey Sweet
Colorado Orange
C. L. Jones
L. C. Devoe
Stayman Winesap
J. M. Beatty
M. Kelly
Roman Stem
Isham Sweet
Frank Arnold
Ball’s Genet
D. 8. Moore
Dominic—B. F. Rockafellow
Vandevere—Thurston White
Star Gazers Offered Unusual Opportunity to View Saturn
Readers are invited to observe Saturn during September evenings and Venus shines brilliantly in the morning sky. Saturn rises about an hour after sunset on the first of the month and will remain well placed for several months, moving westward with no nearby stars for easy comparison.
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Saturn
Venus
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
An old warning against mercury based catarrh treatments urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is sold without mercury and taken internally. The ad promises genuine product, testimonials, and 75 cent price with Hall's Family Pills advertised next.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
State of Ohio
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F .J. Cheney & Co
A. W. Gleason
Con Tan
WANTS HIS MONEY: Missouri paper preserves memories
A Missouri newspaper revisits a longstanding money dispute and reflects on the people involved, highlighting rekindled memories and lingering questions about a past financial claim.
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Miscouri
Peach growing in Colorado faces conservative expansion
W Paddock of Colorado Agricultural College weighs peach prospects in Colorado noting limited profit areas, few pests, and risk from brown rot abroad. He cites frost kill in Northwest, damp harvests, and improving markets as population grows. Rail access must improve to compete with other regions.
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Colorado
Denver
United States
W. Paddock
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Giant Colorado orchard draws visitors to Ashenfelter farm
G A Hardy reports from Montrose on John Ashenfelter’s Spring Creek Mesa orchard, the state’s largest single-owner bearing farm. The 320 acre property has 240 acres in bearing trees with astonishing apple crops and early peaches already gathered. Ashenfelter expects 15000 boxes of peaches and highlights a lush 20 acre prune garden as a striking sight. Weather turned rainy soon after the visit.
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Montrose
Colo
G. A. Hardy
John Ashenfelter
Spring Creek Mesa
Colorado
Ashenfelter
Reforms urged for city health league in Canon City
The message praises Wednesday night’s reception of Dr. McCormack’s address and calls for an organized civil health league. Citizens and physicians are urged to cooperate to combat preventable diseases including typhoid fever tuberculosis and diphtheria and to make Canon City a leader in public health. T. B. Moore invites responses from others.
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Cive Health League
Citzens
Executive Committee Meeting Attendance Question
G. F. Pressey left for Denver to attend the executive committee meeting. the article states the committee will meet as scheduled and notes his absence.
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G. F. Pressey
Denver
Court grants injunction in Big Creek irrigation case
Judge Bailey issued a temporary injunction restraining Alfred L Hatley from further diverting Big Creek water. Complainants include Lyman Hayden, Albert Corn, Charles Berry, Thomas G Balman, John C Mow, and Richard Dissmore. defendants are Frank Kelling, Alfred L Hatley, and John M Jackson. The case involves a lake that makes Big Creek a subterranean stream past the lake, with legal questions recurring in prior adjudications. An injunction bond of 500 dollars was filed by the plaintiffs.
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Judge Bailey
District Court
Big Creek
Alfred L. Hatley
Lyman R. Hayden
Albert Corn
Chas. Berry
Thomas G. Balman
John C. Mow
Richard Dissmore
Frank Kelling
John M. Jackson
Bailey
Florence coroner called after Mrs Harden found dead
Coroner C H Whitmore went to Florence Friday afternoon after the discovery that Mrs Sarah Harden, 74 years, 10 months, and 26 days, had died likely from apoplexy between 7 and 8 am Thursday. She had lived alone for years, with a daughter in Denver and a son in Nevada. No formal inquest was deemed necessary.
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C. H. Whitmore
Florence
Sarah Harden
Denver
Nevada
Santa Fe excursion to Pueblo carries 338 Canon City visitors
The special Santa Fe State fair excursion to Pueblo carried 338 passengers from Canon City and about half that from Florence. Seven coaches were filled, with Canon City contributing most of the travelers. In all, at least 1500 Canon City residents will have visited the fair.
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Pueblo
Canon City
Florence
Celebrated Anniversary of Harmony Rebekah Lodge No 96
Harmony Rebekah lodge No 96 I O O F celebrated its anniversary with a program after the regular work. Refreshments and cake followed. Members enjoyed an entertaining evening, and the note urged attendance with quotes readings current events or songs to avoid the losing side entertaining the winners.
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Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 96
Fremont County Fruit Outlook Improves Despite Smaller Harvest
Fremont County fruit crop exceeds last year and growers remain optimistic. Fruit land values rise after two lean years. At the Interstate fair in Denver, Fremont County growers won 87 prizes with 36 firsts, 28 seconds, and 17 thirds. With lighter apple crops, growers diversify into poultry, celery, and other industries to boost revenue.
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Fremont County
Denver
Tribune
Honest John label won't win Colorado governorship
Pueblo Chieftain argues that Democratic supporters should stop touting the candidate as Honest John and instead offer concrete reasons for why he should be elected governor. It notes past political baggage and stresses voters want tangible service over labels, urging a practical, telegramlike appeal.
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Congress
Teller
Denver
Colorado
John” Patter
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May F. Snow
F. Snow
Gret
J T. Norton & Som
Minkler
W. F. Howes
E.S. Gravestock
John Plummer
J. Plummer
Loggins
Thos
W. Miller
Pantry Stores
Amanda Caughey
D. S. Moore
F. B. Gleason
F. EB. Gleason
Ond. Cherry
F. O. Phillips
M. EB. Snow
Moore
PEACH
H. H. Seldomridge
Colorado Springs
Presbyterian Brotherhood of Colorado
First Presbyterian Congregation
Brotherhood
R. G. Nesbit
H. B. Smith
W. L. Morris
A. D. Morrison
Ber, A. Wy
Wm. T. Bridwell
Real Eetete
Piva, Lite
Aocllone
Plate Gises
Inecrance Gakid Serks Furnished
Canon City, Cole
Ae Tolo
Price Lion Ogden Assay Co
Court Piece
Beaver, Cote
Danang
Golorade
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