Ammon's Message Heard in Joint Legislature Session
The Colorado legislature convened in a joint session at noon to read Governor Ammon's comprehensive annual message. It urges road and park construction funded by internal improvements, better transportation for fruit movement, state factory expansion, and adequate defense of water rights.
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Ammons
Cial
Enver
B. M. Ams
Geological Survey
Ecommends Comprehensive Bankcode
Rges
Ecommends
Capitol Managers
Ison
Igesan
Water pressure issues in town as wells freeze
Residents report water being pumped into mains from a cultivated well while service pipes and water tank remain frozen. There is no current water shortage, though fire safety concerns arise if pressure drops and repairs or thawing efforts fail. Local sugar committee notes dispute over beet payments compared with Arkansas Valley rates.
Dr Wiley Endorses Intensive Cultivation for Sugar Beet
Dr Harvey Wiley the pure food expert argues for intensive beet culture as the key to American agriculture. He condemns old methods as highway robbery of the soil and urges farmers to adopt soil feeding, crop rotation, and skilled handling to boost yields and profits.
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Harvey W. Wiley
United States
America
Knights Initiate Eight At Pythian Lodge Meeting
At the Knights of Pythias lodge last night eight candidates received the first degree. Initiates named: Robert Markel of Eaton, A F Harnish, L F Horne, Elmer Jansson, Robert W Hall, A H Olson, C E Wolverton and Hugh B Simpson. Social time followed with card playing.
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Knights of Pythais Lodge
Robert Markel
Eaton
A. F. Harnish
L. F. Horne
Elmer Jansson
Robert W. Hall
A. H. Olson
C. E. Wolverton
Hugh B. Simpson
Coykendal brothers sell mare Robinson Maid at Platteville sale
In Platteville on January 14 the Coykendal brothers sold their fine mare Robinson Maid a thoroughbred to C. V. Nelson of Longmont. The sale confirms Nelson as the purchaser of the prized horse.
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Platteville
Coykendal Brothers
C. V. Nelson
Longmont
Dr Shields to Talk to Parents Tomorrow
Teachers and parents of the public school are urged to attend a talk by Dr W H Shields tomorrow afternoon at 4 in the Central high school auditorium. The address titled Some Phases of Child Life Which Parents and Children Should Understand aims to aid dialogue and understanding between parents and teachers during the school year.
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W. H. Shields
Crockett Moody To Take Condon Building In Greeley
Crockett Moody Co plans to move into the Condon Mercantile building in early February. They intend a modern department store with lace embroidery dress goods silks and ready to wear and will install new lighting and flooring. The millinery department will be run by Mrs M M Rathbun.
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Greeley
Condon Mercantile Company
Crockett-Moody Co
C. J. Crockett
A. J. Condon
Condon
M. M. Rathbun
Franchise Granted In La Salle For Electric Lighting
A franchise presented by Home Gas and Electric Co. to install electricity for lighting and power in La Salle was brought before the town board for consideration last night. It calls for street lighting and ample home illumination, with broad local support and no expected opposition. first formal reading due in two weeks.
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la Salle
Home Gas and Electric Company
Windsor Board Handles Routine January Meeting
Windsor town board convened for a short session focusing on routine business. Directors addressed standard matters and adjourned promptly after concluding the agenda.
Mrs. Smith Returns From Ohio Visit
Peckham, Jan. 14. Mrs. Charles Smith has returned after visiting friends and relatives in Ohio for more than two months.
Bohlender Saved From Fatal Drag After Lasso Incident
Charles Bohlender narrowly escaped death near Gilcrest when his rope loop caught him after lassoing a horse. Dragged for about a half mile, he was rescued by his brother who stopped the horse by applying his weight between man and animal. He suffered serious bruises and torn clothing at the Wheeler farm two miles west.
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Gilcrest
Charles Bohlender
Bohlender
Charles ‘Wheeler
Knutson Still Bedridden After Cattle Guard Injury
John Knutson of the county hospital remains unable to walk several weeks after being caught in a cattle guard on the C. S. railroad and injuring his leg while attempting to free himself. His wife, who has been ill, is improving.
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John Knutson
Mrs Tuckerman Improves After Critical Illness
Mrs James Tuckerman, once critically ill, is much better today and indications point to a full recovery in a short time.
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Tuckerman
James Tuckerman
Greek immigrant to fight in Balkan war with Swedish wife
George Manos a Greek sugar factory worker from Greeley plans to sail for Greece to join the army. His Swedish wife will accompany him and enlist as a Red Cross nurse. Manos has run a Pueblo coffee house during off hours and will sell it. The couple wishes to join their countrymen amid ongoing Balkan conflict.
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Balkan States
George Manos
Great Western Sugar Company
Greeley
Pueblo
Greece
Red Cross
Manos
Widow of F P Hunter Dies at 91 in Greeley
Mrs Margaret Hunter widow of F P Hunter died at Greeley hospital aged 91 from senility after living at 1536 Eighth Avenue. Born in Connecticut she and her husband built the Oasis Hotel and Opera House in Greeley. She returned to Greeley four weeks ago and funeral services are set for Thursday January 16 at 1 30 PM at the Episcopal church.
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Margaret Hunter
F. P. Hunter
Greeley Hospital
Greeley
Hunter Homestead
Eighth Avenue
Hunter
Connecticut
California
Oasis
Opera House
Park Place
Alice Hunter
Denver
East
Death of Mrs Charles Edward Andrews in Keota
Mrs Charles Edward Andrews died at the family home near Keota on January 5 from tuberculosis at age 32. She is survived by her husband two sons a daughter two brothers and two sisters living in Keota Boulder and Iowa. The body was taken to Pocahontas Iowa for burial.
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Keota
Charles Edward Andrews
Boulder
Iowa
Pocahontas
Fingers Cut Off at Ranch Mill Accident
Eaton January 14 Halley Waters an E K Packard ranch employee suffered a severe hand injury when his right hand was caught in an alfalfa meal mill Saturday resulting in two fingers amputated and the ends of two others severed.
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Eaton
Halley Waters
E. K. Packard Ranch
Wagon Run Ends Calmly as Horses Bolt in Platteville
Oscar Hyde, driver for Lou Camp's dairy, was locked in a milk wagon as his frightened team spooled around the road. The wagon stayed upright and no milk spilled after a broken bolt released the single tree, sending the horses bolting for about twenty yards and three revolutions.
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Platteville
Oscar Hyde
Lou Camp
Bates Lectures on The Old Testament in Washington
The Washington Evening Star notes Rev. William H. Bates D D formerly of Greeley was to present a paper on The Integrity of the Old Testament Historically and Critically Considered before the Presbyterian Ministers association of Washington and vicinity last Monday. The year’s program also included Rev. George Duncan on The Minister s Library and next Monday Rev. Samuel Spahr Laws on The Virgin Birth of Our Savior.
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Washington Evening Star
William H. Bates
D. D
Greeley
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of
Washington
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Samuel Spahr Laws
L. L
Southern Theological Seminary
Denver Laramie & Northwestern Receiverships Extended Route To Severance
Judge Riddle authorizes $550,000 in receivers certificates to liquidate Denver Laramie & Northwestern debt. Marshall B. Smith resigns as receiver. H. A. Wallace named in charge with Continental Trust continuing as co receiver. Funds pay priority claims and extend the line from Greeley to Severance with plans to reach Wyoming coal fields. Construction to begin after winter and annual stockholders meeting scheduled this week.
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Denver
Riddle
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Company
Marshall B. Smith
H. A. Wallace
Denver-Laramie
Greeley
Severance
Colo
Wyoming
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co
New York
Northern Colorado Power Company
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Bondholders’ Protective Committee
Wallace
Continental Trust Company
Smith
Elk Mountain
Quarantine Issued for Lone Tree School as Scarlet Fever Spreads
On January 14 the Lone Tree district ordered a 10 day quarantine at the school due to scarlet fever cases in attending families. The building and books will be thoroughly fumigated. Two families have been placed under strict quarantine.
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Lone Tree District
Keota Commerce Club Plans Active Membership Drive
Keota Commerce Club outlined an active membership campaign and improved efficiency at its annual meeting. Grant Davis was elected president with C. L. Stanley as vice president I. S. Griffin as secretary and Thomas G. Cowley as treasurer. A cooperative creamery and raw alfalfa were named as discussion topics for the January 18 meeting.
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Keota
Jaspers Sued for 25000 Damages by Mrs Link
Mrs Belle Link of near Mead sues Henry and Minnie Jasper in district court for 25000 damages claiming injuries from an alleged December 13 1912 assault with a solid iron bar resulting in a skull injury and hospitalization at Longmont. The couple faced a separate assault with intent to kill charge, pled not guilty, bond set at 2500 each. civil action proceeds independent of the criminal case. Damages break down to 15000 actual 5000 personal 5000 exemplary.
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Belle Link
Mead
Henry
Minnie Jasper
Link
Longmont
Plans For Greeley Baby Show Linked To Denver Event
Plans are under way for a Greeley baby show as an adjunct to the Denver stock show. Dr. Ella A. Mead, state judge, is asked to arrange the local event with W. B. Mooney assisting. Local winners receive prizes and advance to the state show final. Similar contests will be held in nearly every town in the state.
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Greeley
Denver
Ella A. Mead
W. B. Mooney
Sheriff and officials inspect Weld County's new jail
Sheriff Joseph Dennis of Jefferson County and County Clerk IL S. T. Gregg with the old and new boards of county commissioners toured Weld County's new jail yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Charles Peterson guided the walkthrough and officials expressed much satisfaction. A plan for a new jail at Golden is being considered.
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Joseph Dennis
Jefferson County
IL. S. T. Gregg
Boards of County Commissioners
Weld County
Charles Peterson
Golden
Hodgson Funeral to Be Held in Platteville
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Hodgson will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from the Methodist church in Platteville with relatives from Chicago and other cities due to attend. Prof. G R Miller of the Teachers college will speak to the seventh grade mothers on The Child s Conservation in the Eighth Grade building Friday January 11 at 3 pm inviting all parents and friends to attend.
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Platteville
Albert Hodgson
Methodist
Chicago
G. R. Miller
Teachers College
Ventilation System for New High Fully Adequate
The heating plant and ventilation system for the new high school building were deemed fully adequate. Officials reported the system delivers 50 to 60 percent more fresh air per pupil than required and that engine velocity could be reduced to save fuel. The board approved routine business and praised the building expense. Semester examinations begin today and run for three days.
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Board of Directors
Weld County names new board and officials in first session
Weld county's new board of commissioners Messrs W C Levis T Elmer Rowe and George A Hodgson met and appointed county officials for the coming year including Mrs John Knutson as superintendent of the county hospital and Walter Bliss as county attorney. Doctors named for Greeley Eaton Ault Erie Windsor Johnstown Evans Platteville Fort Lupton and Hudson. Road overseers chosen include Crist Nelson Eaton C H Weber Hawley Dailey and Bert Godfrey. One road overseer remains to be appointed.
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Weld County
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs
W. C. Levis
T. Elmer Rowe
George A. Hodgson
John Knutson
County Hospital
G. Crawford
Walter ©. Bliss
Greeley
W. W. Harmer
B. P. Peck
Eaton
A. Aanderson
Ault
E. W. Bixter
Erie
T. B. Gormley
Windsor
D. L. Whitaker
Johnstown
A. Hill
Evans
J. #. Dawson
Platteville
K. L. Klock
Fort Lupton
Larkin Club of Evans Hosts Pleasant Meeting
Evans January 14 Mrs J M Kin singer was hostess to the Larkin club with a pleasant afternoon of fancy work. Skating ponds are drawing crowds and a large skating party with a wiener roast is planned for Thursday night.
Greeley and Loveland Ditch Board Reappointed at Meeting
No change was made in the board of directors as stockholders met on Monday. The year’s officers include W. C. Levis D H Barber Charles Swink P F Daven S H Southard Chris Lory and John Wailes. Assessments were fixed at 3 dollars per share and the board will organize shortly.
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Wce
Greeley & Loveland Ditch Company
W. C. Levis
D. H. Barber
Charles Swink
P. F. Daven
H. Southard
Chris Lory
John Wailes
Brayton Leaves Aust for Pueblo Baths
Ault January 14 reports C R Brayton travels to Pueblo for medicinal baths to treat rheumatism. Dc R Burman also leaves for an indefinite stay in Phoenix Arizona.
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Ault
C. R. Brayton
Pueblo
Dc. R. Burman
Phoenix
Ariz
Greeley Banks Gather for Annual Stockholders Meeting
Every national bank in Greeley joins banks nationwide in holding the annual meeting of stockholders today. Directors are to be elected and will typically organize and appoint officers immediately. Little change is anticipated in the Greeley bank directorship.
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Greeley
United States
Bond Issue Declared Illegal in Johnstown
Johnstown officials report a $2,200 sewer system bond issue from October is illegal after legal review. A legal workaround discussed is forming a sewer district with a regular April municipal election possible. Town board awaits verdict while setting a $3,332 budget for the coming year financed by a 56 mill assessment on a $59,500 valuation. Final payment on bonds completed.
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Johnstown
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