Republican nominate Geo D Williams for district judge in Salida
The Republican convention in Salida for the 11th judicial district nominated Geo D Williams of Salida by acclamation to run against Judge M B Bailey. Four counties Fremont Custer Chaffee and Park were represented with Jas L Cooper as chairman and E H Stinemeyer as district chair. A second convention in Salida nominated Dr A A MacLennon for Chaffee and Fremont. The article also recounts a genealogy sketch of Dr Jonathan Butcher tracing his movements from Catawissa Pa to Akron and Elkhart South Bend and Des Moines where he died in 1860s.
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Geo. D. Williams
Salida
Republican Party
Williams
E. H. Stinemeyer
Jonathan Butcher
America
Catawissa
Akron
Ohio
Elkhart
Ind
South Bend
W. H. Butcher
Des Moines
Iowa
Owens Nominated by Acclamation for State Senate
J. F. Owens of this city was yesterday nominated by acclamation as Republican candidate for senator from the twenty seventh senatorial district. The district includes Pueblo and Custer counties.
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J. F. Owens
Pueblo
Custer
Chancellor Buchtel to Head Republican Hosts
Denver reports Henry Butcher Buchtel chancellor of the University of Denver chosen to head the Republican state ticket for governor. He accepts the nomination without pledge, praised as a decisive organizer, leader, and man of integrity with deep roots in Ohio and a long Republican record.
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Denver
Henry Butcher
University of Denver
Republican Party
Butcher
Colorado
Chancellor Butcher
Henry Augustus Butcher
Ohio
Butchel
Akron
Canon City Woman Heads Eastern Star Officers
At the annual session of the grand lodge of Order Eastern Star in Denver, officers for the coming year were elected. Rosetta Brown of Canon City is grand matron, Edward P. Hufford of Colorado Springs grand patron, E Kuehl of Leadville associate grand matron, R M Simons of Denver associate grand patron, Elizah S. Cohen of Colorado Springs grand secretary, Meta Talford of Greeley grand treasurer, Josephine Hoge of Telluride grand conductress, and Mc Leod of Victor associate grand conductress.
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Grand Lodge
Order Eastern Star
Denver
Rosetta Brown
Canon City
Edward P. Hufford
Colorado Springs
E. Kuehl
Leadville
R. M. Simons
Elizah S. Cohen
Meta Talford
Greeley
Josephine Hoge
Telluride
McLeod
Victor
Mystery rifleman fires on riders atop Hogsback
While riding Monday night Garth Duell George Hadden and Misses Minnie Baker and Florence were shot at from the hogsback above Sand Creek valley. Four shots were fired three missing by narrow margins. The assailant hid among rocks and was not seen. No motive or shooter identified.
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Garth Duell
George Hadden
Minnie Baker
Florence
Hogsback
Sand Creek Valley
Soda Point
Banquet Toasts Highlight Canon City League Event
A Canon City League banquet impressed with its decor and tastefulness. Miss Ida T. White spoke on The League Offensive and Defensive, and Miss Kate B. Hills on Fellowship. Absent speakers A. H. White and C. T. Gillett were replaced by Miss Myrtle Goodykoontz and Rev. A. F. Chaffee who delivered the remaining toasts.
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Canon City
Lucullius
Ida T. White
Kate B. Hills
A. H. White
C. T. Gillett
Myrtle Goodykoontz
A. F. Chaffee
Miss Alberta Smith Wins Diamond Medal in W C T U Contests
Miss Alberta Smith, 12, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Weed of Cottonwood Avenue Fruitmere, has won multiple Demorest medals in W C T U declamatory contests. She earned a silver in May, a gold five weeks later, four golds at Olathe in August, and the diamond medal at the state convention last week.
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Alberta Smith
John Weed
Cottonwood Avenue
Fruitmere
Mississippi River
Olathe
Veterinarian J W Lawrence Dies in Suspected Suicide
J W Lawrence a veterinary surgeon long based at Eclipse Livery stables died in his River Street lodgings shortly after 9 pm Monday in a case believed to be self destruction. A laudanum bottle was found in his room and authorities think he took about four ounces over several days. Lawrence, 68, had recently become intoxicated during the fair and had estranged from his wife. He had ties to Rocky Ford and Pennsylvania, with claims of property and a summer resort. Relatives from Otero County were being awaited as the body rested at Whitmore’s.
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J. W. Lawrence
Eclipse
River Street
Lawrence
Canon City
Rocky Ford
Pennsylvania
California
Whitmore
Otero County
Accident on the Sky-Line Drive Batters Cyclist
A young man from Knoxville, Tennessee named Alex Payne lost control on a bicycle on the Sky-Line Drive near the Hogsback. He was hurled over the embankment and suffered a skull fracture after striking a large boulder ten to fifteen feet below the roadway. He had been in Canon City four to five weeks working for Mr. Duval and was riding with the Duval boys toward Soda Point when the crash occurred.
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Alex Payne
Knoxville
Tennessee
Hogsback
Payne
Canon City
Duval
Soda Point
Sand Creek Valley
Man Injured in Skyline Drive Crash Survives Critical Injuries
Payne fractured skull and facial injuries after a fall from a ridge road. His companion assisted him to safety and a physician was summoned. Payne lies in a critical condition at 1202 River street but showed improved signs overnight, with doctors optimistic about recovery.
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Payne
Raynold’s Heights
River Street
Narrowly Escaped Death At Denver Rio Grande Crossing
Frank Edmundson a Gibson Lumber driver narrowly escaped instant death when east bound train No 2 struck his lumber wagon at Eighth street shortly after 4 pm. The wrecked wagon scattered lumber, the horse escaped uninjured, Edmundson suffered facial cuts and bruises, and was taken home to Four Mile where a physician attended him. he was resting comfortably and expected to recover.
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Frank Edmundson
Gibson Lumber Company
Eighth Street
Edmundson
Four Mile
Popular Young Couple Weds at St Michael's Church
Miss Mary Esser and Mr George T Hein were married Wednesday at St Michael's Catholic church with relatives present. Reverend Father Lochschidt officiated as the couple left for Colorado Springs and Manitou, then Victor where they will reside at 609 Victor avenue after October 15. The reception followed at the bride's home, 1023 River street, with gifts from friends in several states. Mr Hein, formerly from Canon City, has mined and leased mineral properties in the Cripple Creek district.
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Mary Esser
George T. Hein
Victor
Colorado
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Father Lochschidt
W. H. Esser
River Street
Canon City
Cripple Creek
Hein
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Victor Avenue
Hollingsworth and Miss Stevens Wed in Canon City
J. J. Hollingsworth and Miss Theo dosia F. Stevenes of this city were married by Rev. A. F. Chaffee at the First M. E. Church parsonage 1008 Greenwood Avenue at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the presence of a few friends. Both couples have many Canon City friends.
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Hollingsworth-Stevens
J. J. Hollingsworth
Theodosia F. Stevenes
A. F. Chaffee
M. E
Greenwood Avenue
Canon City
Woman held in jail on assault with intent to kill
Mrs Cadie Starkling colored was brought from Williamsburg and jailed on charges of assault with intent to kill her husband. A preliminary hearing in Williamsburg found her guilty and she is held to the district court’s November term.
Canon City Merchants Seek Depot and Water Projects
Canon City Merchants' Association hears progress on securing a new Denver & Rio Grande depot and urges support for clean water plans. The group votes to back city council efforts for an adequate water supply and to assist regional efforts for pure Arkansas River water.
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Canon City Merchants’ Association
Hutton
S. H. Atwater
W. D. Ross
Rochester
New York
Messrs. C. A. Biggs
Robert S. Lewis
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
Canon City
Denver & Rio Grande Road
Col. J. Q. McDonald
Robt. S. Lewis
Fremont County
Mineral Palace
Pueblo
Lewis
Ury
Odd Fellows Home
Colorado
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Florence
State Forestry Association
Sixeenth General Assembly
Merchants’ Association
Salida
Granite
Arkansas
Cottonweed Creek
South Canes High School Pupils and Teachers Appreciate
Pupils and teachers at South Canes High School express appreciation for a district initiative supporting classroom supplies and school events. Activity clubs note increased participation as students engage with new resources and programs funded this semester.
Carrie Nation Speaks at Courthouse in St. Cloud
Carrie Nation arrives in town and speaks at the Court House with ten cents admission. She finds no prior arrangements and is escorted by Joe Walton and David Horton who propose services and a rig to move her to the meeting.
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Carrie Nation
Court House
St. Cloud
Joe Walton
David Horton
Mr. Horton
Labor Club
Reception for Rev and Mrs J B Grove
A reception at 516 Cooper Avenue gave 60 to 70 guests in honor of Rev and Mrs J B Grove as they depart Canon City for Noreatur Kansas where he will pastor a Lutheran church. Prof Schaffer provided music and refreshments were served as friends wished them success in their new posting.
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Joe Honeck
Cooper Avenue
J. B. Grove
Noreatur
Kansas
Lutheran Church
Prof. Schaffer
Grove
Canon City
Bank collapse heirs claim debt cut to ten thousand
The indebtedness of the late Canon Savings Bank has been reduced to about $10,000 and will be under that mark within the week. At failure its debt stood at $49,813 with accrued interest exceeding $50,000. The committee says there is enough property to pay all liabilities.
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Canon Savings Bank
Accident claims life of Cantry family member during hunt
A son of J. W. Cantry, supervisor for Rocky Mountain Fuel at Williamsburg, was accidentally killed while hunting east of Canon City. He fell over a cliff, a gun discharged, and the bullet struck him fatally. Details are unavailable.
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J. W. Cantry
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Williamsburg
Canon City
Express Franks Called In Under New Rate Law
Franks issued by the United States and Wells Fargo Express have been called in under the new rate law, whereas American Express apparently remains valid through year end.
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United States
Wells-Fargo Express
American Express Company
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Owens
Buchtel
Eastern Star
Epworth League
Eichhorn
Erwin
Narowly
Rio Grande
Board of Directors
Florence High School
J. Lawrence
J. Sullivan
E. Terrill
E. Kissinger
R. Commack
Condit
South Canes
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