Engineer Ari Benton Drowns Near Alamosa in Reservoir
The body of Ari Benton, 28, a Benton County engineer from Greeley, was not recovered after a small sailing boat capsized in the San Acacia reservoir four miles west of Alamosa. His wife Miss Arrie Snook, and his family, learned of the tragedy as rescue efforts continued with two companions believed drowned.
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Benton
Laura Ton
Greeley
J. B. Snook
San Acacia Rooir
Alamosa
Essages
E. Snook
Nton
Carrie Snook
State University
Acacia
Greeley High School
Earl
Salt Lake
Lila
$5,000,000 Building Planned to Teach Back to the Farm
Chicago authorities announce a $5,000,000 agricultural and industrial exposition building to be placed on the lake front. The edifice will cover a block and house several convention halls with capacity from 2,500 to 25,000, a lower floor devoted to agricultural products and state manufactures, organized by the National Immigration Officials association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icago
National Immigration Offals’ Association
Auto party stops here in Keota area trip tale
W E Scott and family from Keota with relatives on a street trip to Estes Park. Mr Scott is a successful farmer in the area. Mr Joy and Mr Scott are old friends, having lived in the same county for years.
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W. E. Scott
Keota
Estes Park
Cota
Joy
Scott Eold
West Side Ladies Aid Meets for Comforter Tying
Mrs A Be McIndoo hosted the West Side Ladies Aid meeting with good attendance. Members spent the afternoon tying a comforter to be sold later and enjoyed refreshments. The next Xt meeting is in September with Mrs John Moody and will include the annual election of officers.
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A. BE. McIndoo
West Side
Aid
John Moody
Lil
Teachers Institute at Normal Is a Success
The teachers college institute attracts 133 attendees with full daily schedules of instruction. Rural school teachers form the core, while Larimer Boulder and Weld contribute delegations though summer schools trim numbers. D. R. Hateh leads a capable faculty as experts teach the sessions.
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Teachers Institute AT
Normal
Teachers College
Jackson County
Larimer
Boulder
Weld
D. R. Hateh
Roosevelt Nominee Johnson Is Second Roosevelt Nominee Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt was named for a third term and Hiram Johnson for vice president on the national progressive ticket. The nominations were by acclamation with no other candidates, amid harmony and light controversy over recess timing.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
National Progressive Party
Hiram Johnson
California
National Progressive
Col. Roosevelt
Potato Crop Outlook Delicate With Lighter Yields Expected
Farmers split on the potato crop with vines good in places but tubers sparse in many fields. Opinions range from poor to fair, with potential for an extremely light harvest. Beet and pea crops improve earnings, suggesting district losses may be mitigated next year.
Slumber Party Guests Enjoy Morning Map at Island Grove Park
Miss Helene Dedrick hosted a slumber party that woke early and marched to Island Grove park for breakfast and bird songs. Attending were Miss Mildred Knous, Miriam Knous, Ebmma Brady, Kathleen Dalton, Ruth Adams, and Dedrick.
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Helene Dedrick
Island Grove Park
Mildred
Miriam Knous
Ebmma Brady
Kathleen Dalton
Kansas City
Ruth Adams
Dedrick
Japanese Social at Baptist Church Promises Delightful Fair
On Friday night the Young People's society of the Baptist church will host a Japanese social in the church entertainment hall. Elaborate preparations are under way to make the event unique and enjoyable.
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Young People's Society of the Baptist Church
Fate of the Moffat road settled amid Erb talks
New York dispatch reports that Denver Northwestern & Pacific, known as the Moffat road, is effectively settled with receivers in control. Vivian Erb signals progress toward a purchase plan while noteholders and bankers discuss modifications. A new company may be formed to take over the line with $1,000,000 in new bonds and a 15 percent stock bonus, plus interest reductions for note holders.
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New York
Moffat Road
Denver
Northwestern & Pacific
Wivian Erb
Detroit
B. W. Jones
Bankers’ Trust
Erb
Kersey Replaces Water Witch With Geologist Scout
In Kersey a government geologist arrives with engineer A W Payne Jr to locate soft water sources for a proposed town system using modern instruments. Town leaders plan a special meeting tomorrow to decide on building the water system, replacing the old occult forked-stick method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Government Department of Geology
A. W. Payne, Jr
Marie McGuire Still Missing in Greeley District
Father Thomas McGuire, sick and penniless in county hospital, searches for his 19 year old daughter Marie McGuire who has been missing for eighteen months. She was said to be with John Johnston's family from Indiana when last heard, and is believed to be in California. The painter arrived from California Monday seeking his daughter and health recovery.
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Greeley
Marie McGuire
Thomas McGuire
McGuire
California
John Johnston
Indiana
Johnston
Callifornia
Child Trampled by Horse in Fort Lupton Incident
In Fort Lupton on August 8, ten year old Mary Hause daughter of Mr and Mrs A Hause was knocked down and trampled by a horse while at play. She suffered three broken bones in her left hand a severe forehead wound and additional cuts and bruises from the incident before noon.
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Fort Lupton
Mary Hause
Savings Lost By B Hayden In Greeley Pocketbook Gone
B Hayden of Sligo lost a pocket book containing forty dollars on the streets of Greeley yesterday afternoon. The money, in a twenty and two tens, vanished after a hole in his trousers pocket. He had been in town to pay a bill at Barber harness shop on Seventh street and searched the area without finding it. Hayden, a dry lander, has faced prior misfortunes but remains cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hayden
Sligo
Greeley
Hayden
Seventh Street
Mrs A M Collins Escorts Mother's Body to Kansas Burial
Mrs A M Collins of Denver took the body of her mother Mrs G W Williams from Greeley to Sebatha Kansas for burial. Mr Williams arrived and then went to the Briggsdale area to settle business. Authorities believe Mrs Williams suffered heart trouble and fell into Crow creek while reaching for her pocketbook.
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A. M. Collins
Denver
Greeley
G. W. Williams
Sebatha
Kan
Williams
Briggsdale
Arrest of H Glover on check fraud charges
H Glover a young law student was arrested today by the sheriffs office on a charge of issuing checks when he had no bank account. He cannot furnish bond and is jailed. Outstanding checks total about $20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Glover
Sheriffs Office
One Hundred Teams to Work On Roads
Hudson August 8 With 100 teams donated by farmers iron culverts cement and graders supplied by the county a good roads movement to build a highway from the town to Denver is underway Surveyors are on site marking preliminary lines and farmers expect to do much of the work themselves once crops are harvested The route leaves town on the west side and runs to Denver via the Burlington line
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Hudson
Denver
Burlington
Young Child Breaks Arm After Kitchen Fall
Aug 8 Evans 3 year old Johnny Swartz son of Mr and Mrs John Swartz ran across the kitchen floor fell and broke his right arm. Doctors say injury not serious and expect quick recovery.
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Evans
Johnny
John Swartz
Peas Growing Popular in Johnstown Farms
Johnstown reports peas becoming a main farm staple as farmers expect good returns. Ernest R Bliss visited and forecast about $75 per acre from his crop, with rotation ideas if potatoes return to the market. Forty nine thousand pounds of shelled peas were threshed yesterday as the huller runs at full capacity to handle rapid ripening.
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Ernest R. Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Johnstown
Missouri guests visit Camden household this week
Peckham Aug. 8. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Camden host visitors from Excelsior Springs Missouri. Their guests include Mrs. Camden's mother Mrs Turner and Mr. and Mrs. James Bogard plus Mrs. Camden's mother-in-law.
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Peckham
O. E. Camden
Excelsior Springs
Camden
Surprise on Miss Mott eighteenth birthday party
Miss Irene Mott celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a surprise party by fifteen friends after noon. Music was by Miss Ruth Morris and Miss Mott. games, refreshments, and prizes of two silver pieces were awarded to Marshall Pancoast and Miss Elizabeth Hess. The event occurred at the Mott home 1825 Twelfth Avenue.
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Irene Mott
Ruth Morris
Miss Mott
Marshall Pancoast
Elizabeth Hess
Mott
Twelfth Avenue
Hail damages grain in Olive Branch district
Hail struck the northern Olive Branch district last evening damaging ripe grain. C B Pierce and others in the area suffered considerable losses.
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Ault
Olive Branch
Here
C. B. Pierce
Shafer Hardware conducts agricultural contest in Pierce
Pierce August 8. Shafer Hardware company runs a local contest to encourage farmers to display grain samples for Weld county fair. Prizes offered for best samples. Window displays show sugar beet from W. C. Franks and fine field corn. Growers report crops likely above average this year.
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Pierce
Weld
Shafer Hardware Company
W. C. Franks
Coulter May Be Promoted at Knights of Pythias Session
B. Coulter of this city serves as outer guard of the grand lodge at the Denver session. The local delegation plans a strong push to promote him to a higher office as 5,000 attendees are expected and top teams from across the United States will perform special work.
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BE. B. Coulter
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Denver
United States
Greeley Farmers' Union Meets Tonight With Speakers
A Greeley gathering of the Farmers' union will convene in their hall this evening. BE A Ammons and R M Winston will address topics including How Shall We Keep Our Boys on the Farm and People's Legislation. Winston, secretary of the State Farmers' union, may discuss upcoming fall measures via initiative and referendum.
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Greeley Farmers’ Union
A. Ammons
R. M. Winston
State Farmers’ Union
Mr. Ammons
Mr. Winston
Runnells Visit In Greeley From Baker City Oregon
Walter Runnells and his wife of Baker City Oregon, on a visit to friends and relatives in Greeley, called upon acquaintances today.
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Ault
Walter Runnells
Baker City
Ore
Greeley
Freak Lightning Strikes Denver Cathedral Spire
A thunderstorm shattered one of the Immaculate Conception cathedral’s twin spires in Denver. The collapse sent tons of masonry to the pavement and damaged the east balcony and several windows. Superintendent John McIntyre estimated damage around 20000 dollars and praised workers narrowly escaping harm.
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Denver
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
John McIntyre
Silos Rise At Junction Boost For Local Dairying
Johnstown report notes five silos under construction with capacity up to 150 tons and 100 ton silos planned. Builders include J H W Whowell, Will Purvis, J Howard Kennedy, James Spaur, John Purvis. Government supervision, improved water works, and Holstein cattle imports poised to strengthen fall dairying efforts.
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Johnstown
J. H W. Whowell
Will Purvis
J. Howard Kennedy
James Spaur
John Purvis
Rattlesnake on Floor Scares Infant Father Kills It
Pierce, Aug. 8. Mrs. J. A. Stephenson, west of town, returned home to find a rattlesnake crawling toward her infant son on a rug. She steered the reptile away and killed it with a broom before it reached the baby. The child watched the snake, seemingly fascinated, as it moved toward him.
Wonderful auto race picture at the Orpheum theater
A remarkable moving picture shows the 1911 Indianapolis 500 at Decoration Day with forty cars racing for 500 miles. The film captures near misses and a fatal crash, including a mechanic knocked from a car and a driver risking life to avoid a wreck. The hero receives a gold medal after recovery and the show runs tonight at the Orpheum.
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Indianapolis
Hero 4
Orpheum
Eaton to Build Fence Around Cemetery
Bids to surround the Eaton cemetery will be opened at the town board meeting Monday night. The plan calls for ornamental iron along the front and woven wire on the sides and rear. The current fence is in bad condition.
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Eaton
Eaton Cemetery
Gill Locals Visit and Travel Notices
Miss Marie Bryan traveled to Colorado Springs for a visit. Miss Ellen Corder left for Corder Missouri after visiting her uncle J S Harrison and family. BE R Bryan departed for Texas after visiting his son J L Bryan and family.
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Marie Bryan
Colorado Springs
Ellen Corder
Corder
J.S. Harrison
BE. R. Bryan
Texas
J. L. Bryan
First Thresh In LaSalle Marks Start Of Wheat Run
Charles Smith led the LaSalle threshing, beginning this morning. Wheat is still wet and blown down in many fields, complicating handling for farmers.
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LaSalle
Charles Smith
Antler's hall hosts benefit dance for Milliken ball team
Special to The Republican. Aug 8. Milliken plans a large benefit dance at Antler's hall to support the local ball team. Citizens back the team with enthusiasm as Windsor visits Sunday for a big game, with a special train planned to bring fans.
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Milliken
Antler’s Hall
Windsor
Discovery of Twenty Thousand From Father Shocks Family
Fishkill Landing New York Aug 8 John Flannery a well to do owner learns his father who died twenty years ago had deposited 20000 in the Newburg Savings Bank. The bank confirms the man is the son and the sum has more than doubled since the original deposit.
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
John Flannery
Newburg Savings Bank
Flannery
Mrs Riedel Hosts Five Hundred Club Meet
The Five Hundred club gathered this afternoon at Mrs. R. W. Riedel's home for a pleasant session. Out of town guests included Mrs. D. K. Wyatt and Miss Blanche Irons from Greeley.
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Ault
Five Hundred
R. W. Riedel
D. K. Wyatt
Blanche Irons
Greeley
Roosevelt and the Law Clash Over Pledges to Congress
Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt broadcasts plans for republican candidates to pledge allegiance to him or face opposition, risking violation of the 1911 corrupt practices act which bars promising office or using influence to secure support. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 or up to one year in prison.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
Chicago
William Flinn
United States
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Jung Man
Ently
Arrie Snook
Auto Party
Ladies’ Aid
Johnson
Marie M’guire
Missouri
Pierce Merchants
Coulter
Oregon
Reptile
Babe
J. A. Stephenson
Orpheum Theater
Mrs. Riedel
T. Roosevelt
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