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Newspaper

Greeley Republican

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

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Captain of Plymouth Opera at College July 11

A 52 member cast will present the comic opera Captain of Plymouth in three acts on Thursday July 11 in the Teachers College chapel. The plot, based on Longfellow The Courtship of Miles Standish, promises a bright, clean libretto and lively music. Reserve seats go on sale Monday at 7:30 in room 204. Admission 85 and 50 cents.

Teachers College Plymouth Longfellow Miles Standish J. C. Kendel John Alden Theo BE. Fitz Elder Brewster B. Hull Roy Adams Wattawamut S. N. Barret J. B. Mortesen Moonee Ruella Barrett Stephen Marie Senecal Harriett Force Theordore Edith Crawford Amy Deibert Katonka Ruth Beuchanan Bessie McDonald Louist Lininger Pationce Mary Wise Carilon Burton Esther Taylor Elizabeth Ryan Bobby Shafto James Lockhart PRP EPA. Co Nveetes Asa Chestnut Stn Enihesonee Gas Center Davey Jones Fred Ramsdell POO Bord Overreeuces Jack Curry CE Cascade Seca John Young Alexander Mary Crawfor Frederick Mary Lowery Robert Selma Christophson E'S Wise Barone Caper Cesar’ Nathan Lloyd Pe Fred Suiter R. G. Davidson T. C. Welker J. F. Griggs

Borderer Stole Mexican's Wife Sparks Duel Plot

Juan Ricardo, a Mexican resident, accused Steve Palminter of stealing his wife. He went to Fort Collings armed and ready to settle the elopement with violence, but Sheriff Carlton intervened and both were arrested on a statutory charge, Ricardo disarmed and sent home.

Windsor Juan Ricardo Steve Palminter Fort Collings Palminter Carlton Ricardo

Man Hurt In Runaway Near Johnstown

Henry Brown of four miles southwest of Johnstown was injured Tuesday when a hay rake broke and frightened the team. He leaped to safety but was thrown, tearing part of the back muscles loose from the spine.

Johnstown Henry Brown Mr. Brown

Autos Strike Two Men on Eighth Avenue in Near Misses

Claude Clarkson and H R Chalfant were hit by cars on Eighth avenue, both escapes from serious injury. Clarkson, bicyclist, suffered bruises as a Denver car without lights struck him from behind. Chalfant and W D McNary, riding home from Greeley, were hit by Dr W H Wood’s car, Chalfant clung to the reins and stopped the horses, both men bruised but alive.

Claude Clarkson H. R. Chalfant Evans Eighth Avenue Clarkson Denver Mr. McNary

John Parish Returns from Long Beach Baseball Run

John Parish arrived home from Long Beach California where he attended school last term and played with the Long Beach team earning an enviable record in the field and at bat.

Johnstown John Parish Long Beach Cal John

Greeley Public Library Reading Room Summer Closure

The Greeley public library reading room will be closed Sunday afternoons during July and August. No other services are affected by the summer schedule.

Greeley Public Library

Boy Flees Rock Springs Case Marks Local Delinquency Charge

Gus Timm, 24, a northern Colorado figure, is jailed for contributing to juvenile delinquency after allegedly persuading 16 year old Joe Couzens to run away to Rock Springs Wyoming. The boy, son of farmer James Couzens, was located there by police. Timm had given funds for fare. Officials consider the motive unclear.

Gus Timm Colorado D. F. Camp Timm Joe Couzens James Couzens Rock Springs Wyo Couzens

Hailstorm Damages Crops in Erie Region

A rapid hailstorm swept through Erie yesterday damaging fall wheat by about 25 percent and injuring alfalfa and other crops. Recovery is expected with warm weather. the storm's narrow path and lack of wind limited total destruction as it moved southeast from the area.

Erie

Bullets Hit Eaton National Bank During Fourth Celebration

Hilarious Fourth of July revelers in Eaton fired two shots with a .38 revolver. One bullet crashed through a plate glass door and lodged in the baseboard, the other embedded in the door step. Authorities believe the damage was unintentional and that blanks were mistaken for real ammo.

Eaton Eaton National Bank

Tie On Track to Wreck Union Pacific Train

A plot to derail Union Pacific No. 101 near Greeley failed when a rotten tied across the rails was struck by the locomotive. Sheriff’s deputies and the railroad secret service investigated but found no clues. the train, between Denver and Cheyenne with a single intermediate stop at Greeley, was moving about forty miles per hour when struck.

Greeley Secret Service Department of the Road Denver Cheyenne Greenley

Good Roads Bring Automobilists to Colorado

Colorado means good roads this summer with rising visiting motor parties and growing business support. Colorado Good Roads association and allied groups advertise statewide progress, aided by the Denver Chamber of Commerce. A large upcoming Denver convention will shape campaign activity, and candidates must pledge road work to earn backing. The exact meeting date will be announced soon, ahead of the September 10 primary.

Good Roads

James Forbes Hurt In Motorcycle Accident Near Bracewell

James Forbes a manual training high school boy from Denver, was knocked from his motorcycle while attempting to jump a small ditch near Bracewell. He sustained cuts and bruises, rescuers took him to Greeley for treatment, then he was placed on a train to return home bound for Fort Collins.

James Forbes Denver Bracewell von Trotha Ranch Greeley Forbes Fort Collins

Colorado tobacco crop praised by farmer in Johnstown

Foley Bartlow of the northwest of Johnstown reports a successful tobacco crop this year. He grew it in Virginia for years and says Colorado tobacco is as bright and flavorful as the eastern product, citing Colorado soil and climate as favorable.

Johnstown

Repairs On Greeley Pipe After Sunday Night Break

Water service repair crews completed work on the Greeley pipe line and tested the line to Windsor at noon. Restoration aims for Sunday night or Monday morning but warns city residents to conserve water as the reservoir is lower than during the break. Air binding slows flow and full restoration will take about ten hours once in good condition. The mayor asks citizens to conserve as conditions remain tight. Storage reservoir will be cleaned before refilling and the public will be kept advised.

Greeley Windsor Aes

Boy 17 Altered Check To Fifty Dollars In Bank Scam

Clarence Edwards aged 17 is jailed on a charge of raising a $3 check to $50 by altering the amount. Two weeks earlier he took money from Hennick bicycle shop till and sought a Greek bootblack for a fake three dollar check, which he endorsed as Walter Edwards then altered. The plan unraveled at First National Bank.

Clarence Edwards Hennick Bicycle Shop Seventh Street Edwards Sam Panas Panas First National Bank Walter Edwards

Horse falls on girl but she escapes unharmed in crowd

Miss Nola Travis formerly of Greeley narrowly escaped death when a horse she rode reared and fell backward on Main Street in Platteville. The horse rolled over, trapping her momentarily, but the horn and cantle of the saddle saved her. She suffered only a sprained wrist and minor bruises.

Platteville Nola Travis Greeley Miss Travis

Sheep Run to Death in Willow Creek Stampede

Warren Livestock Company loses many sheep after a stampede in Willow Creek valley. Frigid rain and exhaustion sent the herd fleeing as they were moved to the summer range following shearing. The incident occurred near Nunn on July 5.

Evans Groom Of Two Weeks Leaves Bride In Greeley

Harry Holland, a groom of a month, left his bride Nina Winn two weeks after their marriage and was found in Salida. He claims he did not desert his wife and says relatives caused trouble. Deputy Sheriff brought him back to Greeley as a wife desertion complaint awaits. The couple are well known in Evans and LaSalle with many friends.

Evans Greeley Salida Harry Holland Nina Winn Donald Randolph Evans and LaSalle

Miller alias O’Brien sentenced after impersonation case

Theodore Miller pleaded guilty in Denver federal court to impersonating a government officer while obtaining goods on credit in Greeley. He received a fifteen month prison term at Leavenworth after a judge cited his admission about a travels with a woman not his wife and his use of multiple names.

Theodore Miller Greeley Dennis O’brien Postoffice Denver Miller Lewis United States Disman Milwaukee St. Joseph Leavenworth Snyder Missouri

Fly Extermination Lecture At Opera House Tonight

Dr Sherman Williams of Denver will present slides and moving pictures on the house fly and sanitary dairies at a free public lecture in the old opera house. Conducted by the state board of health, the event aims to promote the extinction of the house fly and invites all citizens to attend.

Opera House Sherman Williams Denver State Board of Health

Charles A Woodmansee editor dies in Colorado

Charles A Woodmansee former editor of the Evans Courier and a known Northern Colorado newspaper figure died at the county hospital from heart trouble and tuberculosis. He had been brought from Milliken weeks ago and gradually declined. A son working on the D. R. G. railroad is the only living family member. Funeral arrangements have not been set.

Charles A. Woodmansee Evans Courier Colorado Milliken

Joint Installation of Local I O O F Lodges

Joint installation of officers for Poudre Valley lodge No 12 and Excelsior lodge No 121 of I O O F was held Tuesday night. Installing officers were J B Snook grand master O A Jackson grand warden and C H E Leeper grand marshal with a social time to follow.

Poudre Valley Lodge No Excelsior Lodge No Faton I

Grover Telephone to Extend Lines With New Toll Route

Grover Telegraph announces multiple line extensions including a toll line through Sligo to Keota with pay stations at both towns. The 12 to 15 mile line, plus additional south and Oasis ranch branches, will add subscribers. Manager Russell has begun work and expects completion in one to two weeks.

Grover Grover Telephone Company Sligo Keota Oasis Ranch Russell

Fourth of July events dampened by rain across towns

Across Greeley LaSalle Madden s grove Nunn Ault Gill Barnesville Windsor Platteville Milliken and Mead Fourth celebrations faced cold rain and mud. Greeley beat LaSalle 15 6 in the morning, the afternoon game tied 12 12 after thirteen innings, with Gormley fanning 14. Milliken topped Gill 9 7 and Mead 7 5 while Mead beat Frederick 7 5. Attendance ranged in hundreds, many events canceled or shortened due to the weather.

Greeley Boulder Milliken Gill Mead Frederick

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