Woman Victim of Accidental Shooting at Windsor Wedding
Mrs. Fred Bruner was shot in the back during a wedding celebration when a revolver discharged by John Lindt at noon. She was rushed to Windsor hospital. officials investigate as German townspeople react with alarm. Lindt is in custody pending inquiry. Bruner’s condition described as serious and healing uncertain.
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Indsor
Fred Bruis
Windsor Hospital
John Lindt
Fred Martin
Rshal
Jesse Forbes
Bruner
Lindt
Christmas Cheer Brings Help to City Families
The Red Cross and Salvation Army distributed dinners and toys to 25 families and 65 children, with about 300 others benefitting from Thanksgiving efforts. Local factories, schools, and volunteers aided in purchases, packing, and deliveries across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Empson Canning Factory
Byrd Caldwell
Union Ladies’ Aid
Phenix
Lucerne
Asa Sterling
Starr
Alice Krackowizer
the Lumber Company
A. L. Mumper and
Albert
H. E. E. E. Kennedy
Harold Mogg
Victor Candlin
Children Enjoy Free Matinee at Orpheum Theater
More than 600 Weld county children attended the Greeley Republican free matinee featuring The Kiddies Christmas. The film drew loud cheers and applause as youngsters watched the Saint’s capture and the holiday tale, with J. C. Kendel guiding introductions to keep tots settled and delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santy
Orpheum
Greeley
Weld County
J. C. Kendel
Weld
Greeley Enjoys Quiet Christmas Day Across City
Greeley spent a peaceful Christmas as snow fell and children enjoyed gifts. The Associated Relief, Salvation Army and many locals provided aid. Postmaster D Gray led volunteers handing out hundreds of packages. About 3000 presents were distributed, churches held services, and theaters reported strong attendances all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Salvation Army
D. ©. Gray
Mrs. Sanborn Weds Rev H D Miller in Waterloo Iowa
Mrs. C. J. Sanborn widow of RE B Sanborn longtime Greeley resident married Rev. H. D. Miller of Fairbanks Iowa on December 15 in Waterloo. Their youth friendship and schooldays led to the union. They honeymoon in Florida and have not fixed a future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Sanborn
RE. B. Sanborn
Greeley
H. D. Miller
Fairbanks
Iowa
Waterloo
Florida
Mrs. Miller
Coyote Hunt Near Dover Bags Two Coyotes
A crowd of sixteen men, fourteen hounds and twelve horses hunted coyotes near Dover on Monday and succeeded in catching two. A third escaped. Organizers plan another hunt with the first snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Municipal Christmas Tree A Success In Evans
The first municipal Christmas tree in Evans, held Tuesday night by the Ladies' Improvement Society, drew a large crowd and featured an unusually good program. Its organizers say it may become a fixed annual event as long as the society exists.
Break Windows at Kersey Pool Hall and Wolf General Store
At Kersey on December 26 celebrators broke a pane in a pool hall window and another pane at the Wolf General Store. No injuries reported and no arrests mentioned. Local authorities investigated the vandalism and the scene drew attention from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey Kersey
Thore
Goethals to Rule on Canal Late Report
Panama December 26 President Taft offered Col Goethals chief engineer role and civil governor of the canal zone He accepted and official word will follow on return to Washington The change is likely in spring with Goethals governing until the canal opens January 1 1915 A first vessel is planned for September 25 1913 for the ships through the canal and a final opening and water turn in July next The project is said to be more than 75 percent complete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Taft
Col. Goethals
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Washington
Pacific
Christmas Mask Ball Shines In Gilcrest Night
Gilcrest residents enjoyed a well attended mask ball last night with orderly crowds and a smooth, festive event, regarded as one of the best affairs of its kind ever held in the city.
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Gilcrest
City Council Adopts 1913 Budget Totaling 110000
The annual appropriation ordinance passes on final reading allocating 110000 for cemetery work reservoir repairs bonds and new works totaling 12000 plus 40000 for a proposed project and 3500 for various city services. A poll tax of 3.00 on able bodied residents over 21 is levied to fund street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedealgssee
Oia
Oldu
City of
Greeley
Christmas Cost of Fifty Million Guards New York's Citywide Giving
New York spent about 50 million dollars on Christmas giving from bank presidents to East Side children. Banks, corporations, and charities funded meals and gifts, churches held carols, and the Rescue Society ensured shelter for all. The Salvation Army distributed thousands of Christmas dinners across Manhattan and Brooklyn amid mass charity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
Madison Square Garden
Salvation Army
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Santa at His Best Delights Church Audience
The cantata Santa at His Best performed by the Christian church Sunday school last night proved highly successful. Mesdames J L Thompson H H Bergmann and Crozier directed. Notable performances included Lucile Evans as the queen Ethel Stewart Laurence Scott Homer Randall Ernest Dickey and Donald Thompson. The event drew a large audience and was greatly enjoyed.
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Santa
Christian Church Sunday School
Mesdames J. L. Thompson
H. H. Bergmann
Crozier
Lucile Evans
Ethel Stewart
Laurence Scott
Homer Randall
Ernest Dickey
Donald Thompson
Hold Special Service at La Grange School House
Special Christmas services will be held in the La Grange school house next Sunday. Rev. C. A. Berger pastor of the First Presbyterian church will preach.
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la Grange
C. A. Berger
First Presbyterian Church
Wyatt school and Sunday school present holiday entertainment
Pupils from the day and Sunday schools in Ault joined Tuesday evening for their annual children’s entertainment and treat. The day pupils performed an exceptionally good program while the Sunday school provided the Christmas treat under teacher Miss Mabel Wilson of Greeley, with decorations enhancing the scene.
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Wyatt School
Mabel Wilson
Greeley
Mask Ball At Allison Hall Delights Ault Locals
A mask ball was held in Allison hall last night in Ault with a large attendance. Tuesday night the joint Sunday school entertainment took place in the armory with an excellent program and treats for every child.
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Allison Hall
Armory
Bomb Explodes Minutes After Taft Passes Panama Kiosk
Fifteen minutes after President Taft passed by on his way to a ball, a kiosk near Central avenue in Panama was blown up with dynamite. One man was badly injured and several arrests were made. Police say the blast was not aimed at the president, but residents fear a plot to assassinate him. An investigation was started and panic spread through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Taft
Central Avenue
Miss Wyatt and Chas. Grayum Wed Quietly at First Presbyterian
Miss Mabel Wyatt and Charles H. Grayum were married by Rev A Barger at the First Presbyterian church at 7 PM. The couple, unaccompanied, were witnessed only by the pastor’s family. Miss Wyatt is the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Wyatt, lifelong residents of the city. Grayum, son of Mr and Mrs A H Grayum, is a civil engineer who plans to ranch near Greeley after the wedding.
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Mabel Wyatt
Charles H. Grayum
First Presbyterian Church
A. Barger
Mrs. Grayum
L. L. Wyatt
Mr. Grayum
A. H. Grayum
Greeley
Quiet wedding of Miss Vivienne Abbott and William Gillmore
Quiet ceremony at 2 30 this afternoon united Miss Vivienne Abbott daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Abbott with William Gillmore of Leadville. The couple will reside in Leadville after the wedding.
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Vivienne Abbott
F. L. Abbott
William
Dance and serenade greet Lucerne crowd
Ray Riggs and Sam Avery led a pleasant dance in Lucerne on Tuesday night as a large crowd attended. Newlyweds Albert Avery and wife received a cheerful serenade and charivari Monday night from a group of local youths.
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Lucerne
Ray Riggs
Sam Avery
Albert Avery
Municipal Pond Iceform Near Skating Season
Water was turned into the Ault skating pond and by tomorrow enough ice is expected for good skating. The 150 feet square lot beside the lumber company and the bank will hold the rink near town, delighting children who look forward to a nearby skating area.
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Ault
Quiet Christmas in Weld County 1912 Sheriff Reports Peace
Weld County records a notably tranquil Christmas season in 1912 with no arrests. Sheriff S J McAfee and deputies enjoyed uninterrupted dinners as towns observed celebrations with unusually good order and no serious offenses reported despite alcohol activity.
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Weld County
J. McAfee
Weld
Burlington awards siding contract at Keenesburg
In Hudson on December 26 the Burlington railroad let a 1500 foot siding contract at the west end of the sidetrack to Marcellus of Keenesburg and work will start immediately. A children's celebration at the church Tuesday night drew a large turnout and the Coykendall store provided a Santa Claus Saturday afternoon with treats for all local children.
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Hudson
Burlington Railroad
Marcellus
Keenesburg
Coykendall
Santa Claus
Christmas Weddings Pop Up Across County
Christmas day and the holiday period saw numerous marriage licenses issued by County Clerk A. J. Luther to residents from Lucerne La Salle Eaton Evans and nearby towns. Licenses granted include Roy C. Conner and Laura Sturm Ernest L. Pearson and Blanche Allred Sam Shelburn and Laura Foster, with others from Leadville Greeley Johnstown Loveland Platteville and Denver. A separate note mentions Frank Howard Evelyn Benson wed in Denver and William Shelton marrying May Jones after a divorce, with Miss Flossie Summerville changing her name to Kerns in Denver.
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Cupid
A. J. Luther
Little Blind God
Roy C. Conner
Milliken
Laura Sturm
Lucerne
Ernest L. Pearson
Denver
Blanche Allred
la Salle
Sam Shelburn
Eaton
Laura Foster
James N. Overholt
Ethel B. Crook
Evans
William B. Gillmore
Leadville
Vivienne Abbott
Greeley
John F. Redman
Johnstown
Hazel D. Mehaffey
Loveland
Karl A. Anderson
Hazel A. Day
Charles H. Grayam
Mabel FB. Wyatt
Mark Caywood
Gladys Hammitt
Platteville
Hudson Cupid
Frank Howard
Evelyn Benson
William Shelton
Nebraska
May Jones
Grover C. Kerns
Flossie Summerville
Kerns
Record Cold Snap Throughout County Bites Hard
Government Observer Burton Reynolds reports temperatures across the county dipping to 14 degrees below zero in places. Greeley records 5 below zero with fort Lupton at 12 below and Johnstown at 8 below. Snowfall was heavier in the southern area while Greeley and nearby saw lighter accumulation.
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Burton Reynolds
Greeley
Fort Lupton
Johnstown
Pierce
Neimeyer Shot in Platteville Incident
Fred Neimeyer was shot by J Garner while driving across a Gowanda railroad crossing. Eyewitnesses say Neimeyer, under liquor, was the aggressor and fired after taking a revolver from his pocket. Neimeyer will recover but loses part of an ear and must heal a broken jaw as investigators from Greeley probe the case. Garner says he is willing to cooperate with authorities.
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Platteville
Fred Neimeyer
J. Garner
Neimeyer
Gowanda
Garner
Greeley
Pioneer D. R. Stotler Stricken in Denver Hospital
Fort Lupton report says D. R. Stotler a pioneer and wealthy farmer on the local board of horticulture is seriously ill in a Denver hospital with heart trouble. He is a well known figure in the vicinity.
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Fort Lupton
D. R Stotler
State Board of Horticulture
Denver
Stotler
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Ips
Fred Bruner
Crea
Sociated Relief and Salvation Army
TREAT
Republican
Mrs. Sanborn
Rev
Goethals
N. Y
Miss Wyatt
Chas. Grayum
Co. A. Berger
Manse
Lucerne Locals
Vvo
Greeley and
Lucerne, LA Salle
Eaton, Hudson, Johnstown, Evans
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