02 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Canyon City News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
1
Local items report fines rising to 100 dollars for carrying pistols, bakery ads for Wilson's light bread, Amarillo rain noted as the year's biggest so far, and the Paladuro river crossing over the Amarillo road. Mentions of dairy business by T E Baird, Canyon Coal Co. management, land sales at 3 dollars per acre, social visits, school moves, and protracted meeting plans.
Eleven telephone workers walked out Thursday morning in Tulsa over hours. Most were laid off while a proposal on 7 to 6 hours or sun up to sundown sparked dispute. By noon a settlement was arranged and all but two returned to work.
A historical note describes the Old Soldiers and Cowboys Reunion in Canyon City with entrees like laughing gallery and slot machines. It cites crowds of 20 000 last year and more expected this year, with sponsors S H Heyser and Witherspoon Gough and mentions donations of at least a gallon of home raised strawberries by several newspapers.
Prof. W. J. Lackey, who served as superintendent of the local school during 1903 to 1904, has been appointed to the same role in Weatherford High School, Oklahoma. The move places his leadership in a neighboring district and continues his career in education.
The Hereford Brand notes Judge Gough’s private garden yielded eleven gallons of strawberries and three gallons of gooseberries in one day, amid poor weather for berries. This signals an unusually prolific fruit season in the region, reflecting the area’s fruitfulness and gardener's skill.
If you want anything in the daily line, phone Prichard at phone No. 63, two rings.
Kingston Jamaica city council member W O Reilly Fogarty reports relief from a cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He intends to buy another bottle and recommends the product. For sale by S V Wirt, druggist.
The county court adjourned for the term Tuesday. Matsler & Epps vs P N T Ry et al ended in agreed judgment with defendants to pay 225 dollars and costs. J E Rogers vs P N T Ry Co et al was continued. Scott & Roland vs F J Trigg settled out of court with each side paying own costs. State vs J A Gant bond forfeited for nonappearance.
Miss Blanche Lester hosted a Tuesday evening gathering admired by attendees who praised both Miss Blanche and her mother as most charming hostesses.
The office reports a delay in press pull but expects resolution by next week. Once fixed The News will celebrate by expanding from four to six pages.
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