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Newspaper

Canon City Record

Location

Canon City, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1907

Page

7

Mountain Lion Seen Near Soda Point by Two Doctors

Dr. F. N. Carrier and Dr. R. E. Holmes reported a large mountain lion about eight feet long near Soda Point Friday night while driving toward Three Mile Spring. The animal crossed the road ahead of their carriage, spooking the horses, then vanished into cedars north of Kenley’s ranch.

F. N. Carrier R. E. Holmes Soda Point Three Mile Spring Dr. Carrier Sand Creek Cedars Kenley Drs. Carrier Holmes

Man misses mountain lion after dawn hunt

Harry T. Wallace fired several shots at a mountain lion on Hogback before sunrise but failed to land a kill due to dim light. He spotted the animal near a cedar clump about 125 yards away and took four shots before it fled.

Harry T. Wallace Mr. Walace Mr. Wallace

Mountain lion sightings scare town as hunters close in

Residents report a nine foot yellow mountain lion near town with a bushy tail. Dr. Carrier and Dr. Holmes observed the animal. others saw lions at Eight Mile Park and near Royal Gorge. Rancher reports a calf killed in Sand Creek valley. three lions said to inhabit the canons between Fremonts Peak and Parkdale.

Holmes Sand Creek Valley Eight Mile Park Royal Gorge Canons Fremonts Peak Parkdale Wallace

Lost and Found Biliousness Cure at Drug Store

Lost between 9 30 pm yesterday and noon today a bilious attack with nausea and sick headache. This loss was caused by finding at Hunter Palmers drug store a box of Dr Kings New Life Pills guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice 25c.

Hunter Palmer Dr. Kings

HUNTING LICENSES SOAR IN COUNTY DURING OPEN SEAS

Since January first this year 551 hunting licenses have been issued in the county. Applications have surged in the past week and the month may exceed prior periods due to open seasons on grouse and deer. Deer season begins October 1. license fee is one dollar for residents and twenty five dollars for non residents.

Fire department extinguishes attic smoke at Dr. Cannon home

Saturday morning the fire department was summoned to Dr. J. W. Cannon at 1104 Greenwood Avenue to avert a blaze. Smoke from a superheated kitchen stove set off attic alarms, but investigators found the stove caused the issue. removing it stabilized the situation and the family praised the department’s prompt, efficient service.

J. W. Cannon Greenwood Avenue Cannon

Moonlight Excursion Through Royal Gorge Pleases Flore nce Party

A Friday night moonlight excursion through the Royal Gorge to Parkdale drew many Florence residents who enjoyed the trip despite chilly weather and a train misstep that failed to stop at Hanging Bridge. The evening offered clear skies and a majestic Royal Gorge scene, praised by all who attended.

Royal Gorge Parkdale Florence Hanging Bridge

Stop auto drivers from racing on streets

A reader letter from a concerned citizen urges city authorities to take steps to curb autos using both sides of streets and not exercising caution around horse teams and buggies on public highways. The letter warns that accidents will happen and stresses personal safety.

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Amateur Minstrel Show Shines At Ogden Grand Opera House

Harry Chapson a recent Ogden resident starred in a Darktown Lady Minstrels performance at the Grand Opera House. The event, a benefit for the Episcopal Ladies Guild, drew praise from The Morning Examiner which called it the best amateur production ever seen in Ogden.

Harry Chapson Ogden Utah Darktown Lady Minstrels Grand Opera House Ladies Guild Association the Episcopal Church Ogdden

Due Novelty Impresses as a Big Hit of the Evening

The Examiner commends the operatic Due Novelty by Harry Chapson a novelty with a double voice. Chapson performed in a female role on his right and a dress suit on his left while delivering a song to prolonged applause. The show displayed clever stunts and drew nearly a thousand dollars at the door.

Harry Chapson Chapson

Fifty Seventh Anniversary of the Order of Rebekah

The Rebekahs under the heading good of the order held a Thursday meeting in new white robes with Captain Harris and the degree team praised for their floor work. A 57th anniversary program followed including readings by Mrs Rector Miss Jenkins and Miss Harris a duet and quartet performances and solos. Ice cream and cake were served during refreshments and social time.

Rebekahs Harris Rector Jenkins Harris. An Anecdote, Mr. Fuller Wynkoop Lonnecker Schultz Earle Reading Bessie Ringle

Helped Organize First Masonic Lodge Here

Mr and Mrs T T Young of Ashland Nebraska arrived in Canon City after a Rock Island train boiler explosion delayed their journey They visited son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Melvin A Worrell on Lincoln Park The Youngs are respected Cass County Nebraska residents with a history in state politics and Colorado ties.

T. T. Young Ashland Nebraska Melvin A. Worrell Lincoln Park Canon City Rock Island Plains Mr. Young Cass County Colorado

Thompson paints praised for home use benefits

Housewives find ready mixed Thompson paints convenient for touch ups and small jobs saving the cost of a professional painter. They are promoted as a boon for home use, suitable for items like closets and other touch up needs.

Colorado Springs Visitors Help Found Canon City Lodge

Mr Young and party from Colorado Springs helped organize Canon City's first Masonic lodge in the old brick building at Main and First streets. He noted Canon City has grown since 1868 and hinted he may settle there someday, with his wife awaiting friends in town.

Colorado Springs Canon City Arkansas Valley Mr. Young Main First Streets Portland Oregon Young

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches Promising Recovery

Canon City women suffer back and kidney pain signaling possible diabetes dropsy or Bright's disease. Mrs James Fox of Salida Colorado reports rapid relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills, noting better sleep restored energy and renewed strength with 60 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents.

Canon City Bright Dean James Fox C Street Salida Colo Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

First Sermon Delivered by Rev F R Hollenback in Canon City

Rev F R Hollenback recently arrived from Rocky Ford to lead the First Methodist church in Canon City preached his inaugural sermon on Sunday morning. He spoke on the beatitude blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly and drawn praise for his eloquence and helpful message. The church was filled, the choir performed well, and public reception for Rev and Mrs Hollenback will be held at the M E church Thursday night by the official board.

F. R. Hollenback Canon City Rocky Ford First Methodist Church Hollenback M. E. Church

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim

One hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of Catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally. 75c per bottle. testimonials free. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Halls

Progress Club Hosts Ill Trovatore Recital at Greydene

The Progress Club enjoyed an Italian opera night with Il Trovatore rendered from English-imported graphophone records. Hostess Mrs F B Greydene Smith and her son Vincent Greydene-Smith organized the pleasant evening at Greydene near town.

F. B. Greydene Smith Progress Club

World famed company aids opera scene with mahogany horn

In a summer house setting under moonlight, a world famed company amplified the graphophone with a mahogany reproducing horn. Miss Gutekuntz, club president, read a synopsis of the opera before the performance. The vivid portrayal invited genuine opera delights and refreshments followed the music.

Entertained Card Club At Strathmore Hotel

Mrs Fritz Raynolds hosted the Five Hundred Club at the Strathmore Hotel on Thursday afternoon. Mrs A R Pope won the prize as guests enjoyed a luncheon and good company.

Fritz Raynolds Five Hundred Club Strathmore Hotel A. R. Pope

Mars satellites not visible with small telescope

J W Lambuth misidentified two stars near Mars as its satellites. Prof C L Doolittle replies that moons are extremely faint and very close to Mars, requiring at least a 15 inch telescope to observe them. the note also mentions a newly observed comet departing the sun.

Mars J. W. Lambuth C. L. Doolittle Flower Astronomical Observatory University of Pennsylvania Mr. J. W. Lambuth Sir Sagittarius

Silent Sign-off From C L Doolittle

A brief closing statement from C L Doolittle describes a motion toward a point, passing around it, and receding into space. The tone is formal and earnest, implying a long contemplation or farewell rather than a concrete event.

Merle Wilson to Return to American Waters

Merle Wilson, attached to the U S S Pennsylvania on the Asiatic station, has reached Honolulu on his way back to the United States. He reports good health and participation in a shipboard entertainment. After reaching San Francisco, a furlough home is likely.

Merle Wilson U. S Pennsylvania Honolulu Hawaiian Islands United States San Francisco Merle A. E. Wilson Honiulu Saiy Francisco

Andy Corelli Lives With a Broken Back

The young Mezicas, Andy Corelli, was injured when his back broke at the Royal Gorge Coal mine. He remains alive and is said to be progressing strangely well despite the severity. Doctors fear he will be an invalid but some patients survive for years with such injuries.

Andy Coreilli Mezicas Royal Gorge Setill Corelli

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