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Newspaper
Greeley Republican
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
1
The Republican gathering names district nominees and accords acclamations to several county candidates. Delegates elect temporary officers, hear speeches urging unity, reform, and strong action against Democrats, and pledge support for Brad, Gamble, and Carlson in upcoming contests.
Johnstown July 27 pieces of brick were hurled as lightning struck the Eureka building at 6 o clock last evening though many in the store on the first floor were uninjured. The bolt tore out brick from an upper corner and shook the town with a brilliant display. The report notes a general shower in Weld county but no hail and no widespread damage overall. Farmers hope grain and hay are harvested safely if rain stays away while progress continues.
In Platteville S F Hunt was bitten on the right cheek by a poisonous insect while on his porch. The bite caused facial swelling and partial paralysis, but doctors expect recovery with no serious after effects.
The Salvation Army arrived from Greeley last night to participate in a camp meeting. Reports say the meetings are proving extremely interesting.
Platteville progressives push for water works. Figures on cost have been obtained and sentiment is strong. Town taxes are not expected to rise, and business leaders favor the upgrade once a definite plan forms.
Johnstown July 27 Mohawk Milk Company of New York President Gebbie inspected the local condenser, calling Colorado and Johnstown’s outlook bright. His daughter and Gilbert Landell of Fort Lupton accompanied him. He praised Johnstown’s water works project and predicted prosperity for the condenser and surrounding dairy regions.
Denver officials report Newman Erb of New York strengthening Hawley system ties as the Missouri Kansas & Texas shows a map routing toward Denver. Talks with the Denver Northwestern & Pacific note holders hinge on Erb refinancing with minor concessions. The Katy line into Denver and the DN&P toward Salt Lake City could connect routes from Galveston to the Canadian border and beyond.
Len Wood brought in a sample of spring wheat measured five feet eight inches, the tallest straw seen in Grover. The heads were well filled and the crop suggests substantial yield potential. If Mr Wood had a thousand acres he would approach John D's class.
Miss Maud Todd of Kersey visits the O. M. Pearson home. Miss Hazel Pearson and Miss Esther Pearson of Lafayette stay with the W. A. Bright family. Rain reduced attendance at the Ladies Aid ice cream social, but attendees enjoyed the event.
Mary Rutz, a beet worker, caused the arrest of Peter Zegler, a John D. Rankin farm tenant, on a charge of assault and battery after an argument. Zegler was brought to Greeley by the sheriff, jailed until bond. He says the womans work was unsatisfactory and he discharged her.
Fort Lupton residents hopeful as surveyors roam the town with charts and signs. They recall the 40 year old depot donated by farmers to lure rail service and press Union Pacific for a modern station due to heavy freight and passenger use.
Fred G. Bonfils owner of the Denver Post was found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to sixty days in county jail and a five thousand dollar fine plus half the trial costs. He said he would appeal. The court ordered him condemned until the fine is paid. Bonfils' partner Harry Tammen was sought on a bench warrant but not found.
Jean Miller, a Denver man who shot his sweetheart Georgiana Litchenwalter to stop her from leaving Denver, was known in Johnstown where his parents Andrew and Mrs Miller lived. His trial on a charge of assault with intent to kill will be in Denver district court next week. He says his wife and the young woman will stand by him.
Positive dental identification by Dr. J Harold McCrery confirms the drowned Miss Candace Wheeler is the Bowles lake victim near Littleton. Insurance companies awaited autopsy results at Fairmount cemetery before paying the $12500 policy proceeds amid ongoing questions about the unusual disposition of her estate and life insurance.
The Republican office features an exhibit of dry land grain grown around Buckingham, Weld county, over forty miles northeast, with no irrigation. Samples include flax, wheat, rye and oats, some five feet tall and well filled. A. S. Whipple notes Buckingham is a new district and aims to prove crop capability.
Harry K. Thaw remains insane in the eyes of the law and must stay in the Matteawan asylum after Justice Keogh denied his freedom. He was ordered returned to the asylum immediately, having spent time in the White Plains county jail since the habeas corpus hearing began nearly two months ago.
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