Real estate fraud trial reveals complex Weld County land deal
The case centers on 67 acres listed for sale and a $12,000 option on Hodgell farm. Reagan, Wonacott, Houtchens, and Drumm face questions of agent activity, misrepresentation, and forged payments as the town farm is foreclosed. Witnesses describe mortgage transfers, broker commissions, and an injured Iowa farmer under mounting debt. The trial shapes local real estate practice and warns buyers away from agent-only transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonacott
Houtetens
Drumm
Reagan
Hodgell
Jacobs
Houtchens
Scobs
Iowa
Coloer
Sage
Wopacott
Platteville
Wonnacott
Nevada
Houtchens & Drumm
McCune
Colorado
Weld County
Postoffice Site Chosen at Currier Corner
A telegram to the Commercial Club signed by Senator Guggenheim states the Currier corner near Bethge's restaurant has been selected as the postoffice site. The message comes this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guggenheim
Currier Corner
Bethge’s
Miller Goes to Jail Again Over Will Eaton Case
George Miller is jailed again with a woman who claims to be the wife of young McFarlan, linked to the Will Eaton burglary. Miller and the woman face criminal charges. McFarlan was ordered out of town, returned from Denver, and was jailed. The trio is held at local and city jails. Mr and Mrs W L Clayton and daughters visit Denver for holidays with Mrs Clayton's mother Mrs Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Young McFarlan
Will Eaton
Miller
McFarlan
Marshal Williams
Denver
Seventh Street
Mrs. W. L. Clayton
Movement to better spuds aims at German expert visit
A campaign to improve the American potato crop seeks a Colorado State Agricultural College petition to Washington for sending an expert to Germany to inspect the industry. Germany leads in quality, with Greeley and Colorado poised to advance. Carbondale expert Eugene Grubb champions the effort.
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United States Agricultural Department
Washington
State Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Washington Department
Germany
Greeley
Colorado
Eugene Grubb
Carbondale
New Movement
Suit to Collect Bert Money From Mondt Contract
Frank Geiger and three partners earned about 120 dollars for topping beets for F S Mondt near Eaton at ten dollars per acre. J W McPherson bought the unpaid account after Mondt refused payment and filed suit to recover. Mondt will answer with reasons for withholding the money. Geiger’s wife was once under arrest in Denver in the Wally Mann murder case, but he was cleared and kept distant from the crime and the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Geiger
F. S. Mondt
Eaton
J. W. McPherson
Mondt
Geiger
Denver
Wally Mann
Bradbury Seeks Divorce and Custody in County Court
Chester C. Bradbury through Thompson and Hatch sues Nannie M. Bradbury for divorce in the county court claiming marriage in 1902 and desertion in 1907. He cites two children aged four and five and seeks custody, noting prior filing by the wife that did not proceed to issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester C. Bradbury
Thompson & Hatch
Nannie M
Mrs Graefe Hosts Birthday Party For Sadie Trampe
Mrs Fred Graefe entertained Friday evening at a party for her sister Miss Sadie Trampe on her birthday. About thirty guests attended including Miss Annie Greenwald Rev Edwin Gross and Arthur Cooper from Greeley. In the embroidery contest Adah Coney won the ladies prize and A F Wilson cashier of the First National Bank won the gentlemen’s prize. Mrs Genge’s sale and exhibit of hand painted china at Dunham’s Jewelry Store will continue until Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Graefe
Sadie Trampe
Greeley
Annie Greenwald
Edwin Gross
Arthur Cooper
Adah Coney
A. F. Wilson
First National Bank
No Professors Decline College Jobs Amid Turmoil
Unsettled conditions at the State Agricultural College led Prof Carl W Gay of Pennsylvania and Prof Alvin H Kayser of Nebraska to decline succeedments of Prof W L Carlyle and Prof W H Olin. The state board offered to pay their travel to Fort Collins for inspection, but both prefer resolution of college troubles first. Rumors say Governor Shafroth may name a new board, risking appointment rejection by next legislature. A legislative committee visit reportedly showed clear dissatisfaction with the muddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Carl W. Gay
Pennsylvania
Alvin H. Kayser
Nebraska
W. L. Carlyle
W. H. Olin
State Board of Agriculture
Fort Collins
Friends
Shafroth
Old Timers Round-up at Eaton in Eaton Special
Old Timers gather in Eaton as Bud Kimball arrives hale after years in Wyoming. He recalls Julesburg founder Jim Jules and near fatal frontier days. Other locals Bill Hopper and L P Riley revisit the area, with Riley in town for a civil suit in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Kersey
Bud” Kimball
Hale
Denver
Kimball
Wyoming
Jim Jules
Julesburg
Jules
Poudre Valley
Bill Hopper
Hopper
Montana
Nebraska
L. P. Riley
District Court
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Riley
Company C Wins Honors in Militia March
Captain Gale ordered a 2 o'clock march to Eaton as a test of local militia. Company C, among the best in the state, had 22 of 38 ready by 5 45 p m and completed the forced hike despite a storm. An oyster supper awaited the company on return to Ault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Company Co
Sojers
Eaton
Ault
Valuable Overcoat Stolen From I O O F Hall
A handsome fur overcoat belonging to J W McCormick and a muff boa handbag and pocket book belonging to Mrs Charles Cobbler were taken from the I O O F hall after rehearsal Saturday night. The thief escaped on the 9 o clock train to Cheyenne. witnesses recall a stranger in a heavy fur coat boarding that train. The chances of catching him are slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCormick
Charles Cobbler
I. O. Oo. F. Hall
Cheyenne
Cold Snap Records Subzero Night Temperatures
The night dipped to four degrees below zero with only two colder nights this year. Earlier in November the mercury fell to six below, marking a notable stretch of frigid conditions.
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Bert
Company C
Hanna
Maitland
THE
Bartlett Lumber CO
Telephone
D.C. Math
Snell & Princeton Wheels
8Th Ave
Icor
Greeley 12
Clayton Lumber CO
Union Pacific
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Devner
Pacific Coast
Northwest
J. C. Ferguson, G. A
Seventeenth Street
Madsen Coal CO
Rissler
Ninth Street
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