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Newspaper
Greeley Republican
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
1
In Kington Aug 2 Republicans fill the east room as Taft accepts the keynote for the campaign and argues the main issue is preserving institutions and the constitution. He attacks dem ocrats and socialist leanings, defends trusts regulation and Sherman act, and urges federal incorporation to aid business.
LaSalle came from behind to defeat Milliken 8 to 3 as Dempewolf caught a one handed line drive. A large crowd enjoyed an error free afternoon with A. H. Sells umpiring. LaSalle leads the league outlook with eight wins in eleven games and four more to play.
The article notes that Barnum Bailey circus revisits the area on the same date as 1880 when Barnum first pitched his big tent in Greeley. It recalls Jumbo the elephant and midgets drawing crowds from twenty miles away, and mentions Barnum’s town investments and a former Sixth Street home once owned by him.
The Barnum and Bailey show comes to Greeley tomorrow with a 10 o'clock parade featuring more than 500 horses, elephants in open cages, camels in two caravans, five bands, ornate floats and caparisoned riders. Two performances follow at 2 and 8 pm, doors open at 1 and 7. Tickets are on sale at Knight Campbell Music Store with no price change.
In Eaton the final round of a Weld county factory tennis tournament saw Weller defeat Drummond in three straight sets to win the Edgell Cup. The cup crowns the Weld county factories champion with future events planned for other factories and a final at Fort Collins to determine Colorado factory supremacy.
Jackman Baxter reports 1913 irrigation supply looks strong due to heavy snow in the Thompson and Poudre basins. He notes frequent mountain rains and cloudy weather slowed melt, ensuring ample irrigation for next season and unusually good wheat, with Baxter planning a trip to the circus amid farm talks in Weld county.
Fort Lupton August 2 G W Beeten will open a moving picture show in the building recently vacated by E B St John in Fort Lupton.
Windsor on Aug 2 reports Rev George J Schmidtt moved from the German Congregational church to Fort Collins after several years of service. The Schmidtt family will relocate late August with no new pastor named yet for Windsor. Estes Park notes road overseer Walter Jones is improving McGill hill above the fish hatchery, easing the climb to Horseshoe park as moisture keeps ground good. The fish hatchery is highlighted as a major park attraction.
By agreement of counsel outside court the state case against the Colorado Wyoming Lumber Dealers association and 28 lumber companies in major towns of the state, slated for district court today, is postponed until August 20. The complaint alleges a restraint of trade and seeks an injunction dissolving the combine. The matter has drawn wide Colorado attention.
Eaton Aug 2 John L Cochran principal of the city grade schools resigns to accept a position in Steamboat Springs His departure is deeply regretted by local parents and students who recall the Cochran family with affection during their stay here.
Pierce Aug 2 An extract from a letter by Ethel Butler who died July 30 indicates she did not want burial eastward. She requested burial on the plains with a simple grave and no funeral service except perhaps a reading of the 14th chapter of St John, noting expenses would be paid by her plane and books.
Aug 2 report from Fort Lupton says grand juror R W Haynes is seriously ill at home and will be unable to attend for several days though his condition is improving.
Fort Collins resident John Miller receives a letter from a purported wealthy Russian relative claiming imprisonment in Spain. The letter promises $246,000 and a 15 year old daughter to Miller if he agrees to care for the girl after the relative's death. Attorney James Morger will cable Spain to verify the claim, who warns the matter seems plausible despite past swindles.
A flood from Lone Tree Creek rapidly fills the Dover reservoir of the Greeley-Poudre Irrigation district. Built last year on the Madden ranch, the reservoir southeast of Dover and north of Nunn shows a settled bank and good condition to reach full capacity. Crops including rye barley and alfalfa look strong with promising yields.
W. W. Newell, a local druggist in Severance, was arrested by Greeley sheriff deputies for keeping a disorderly house. He posted bond and was released. The charge cites drinking and gaming. authorities note prior trouble and around $1,000 in fines paid, amid ongoing liquor-supply concerns in the area.
Bright tin cans litter the streets of Fort Lupton after a wagonload of empties bound for the O. E. Frink factory ran away early this morning. No injuries or major damage reported beyond dents on the cans.
Nunn on August 3 reports a practical canning demonstration by Dr. Alice Parker at her home. She invites residents to learn methods to preserve vegetables as fresh as from the garden, noting a good harvest of vegetables this year.
Roy Roadruck of the Olive Branch district was thrown from a horse he was attempting to ride. He was unconscious for about three hours after the accident, struck his head, and is now recovering.
A man who gave the name Rev. John Finquist claimed to be a Baptist minister and arrived with only a suitcase of rocks. He toured Smith & Hodge ranch and talked of organizing a Sunday school before authorities in Pierce and Greeley, Colorado, sent him to Cheyenne for custody.
George H. Bradfield Harry P Gamble and George A. Carlson were acclaimed as district judge and district attorney candidates in the eighth judicial district assembly in Fort Collins. District Attorney Carlson denounced Democratic chairman H B Churchill and declared he is a Republican first last and always. He warned Democrats about the Sheely case and pledged to expose more details, drawing a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Mrs. Arthur Bolls hosted Peckham church Ladies Aids on Thursday afternoon. The group worked on a patch work quilt destined for sale later. Mrs. M Sapero of Denver is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L Sorenson.
Philip B. Stewart progressive Republican speaks at the Sterling theater tonight. The party arrived in Greeley at noon in a large white car, stopping in Weld county towns. Also on tour are Merle D. Vincent of Delta, Benjamin Griffith Colorado attorney general, and District Attorney Carlson. Public invited. good music promised.
A chisel and white paint erased W. C. Levis name from the Evans LaSalle bridge plate, leaving P. G. Bolander and R. W. DeVinny legible. The motive and culprits are unknown, but Levis, elected commissioner during bridge completion, had no contract role.
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