Indicted Weld County Officials Return County Cash
Two Weld county officials refunded a total of 2160 and 500 to the county treasury amid reports they were paid by bridge contractor C. U. Sheely for favorable actions on county contracts. The district attorney notes ongoing efforts to recover more funds, including 3400 from E. J. Estes, with 16000 in outstanding La Salle bridge warrants. Carlson aims to fully uncover past county corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
R. W. DeVinny
Frank Peterson
Board of County Commissioners
C. U. Sheely
Carlson
Sheely
G. Sheely
Weld
Peterson
T.e
DeVinny
Erent
Denver
Estes
E. J. Estes
la Salle
Greeley
Beattie Women Burned in Gasoline Fire Near Windsor
Mrs James Beattie remains severely burned after a gasoline ignition incident in their Windsor home. Her daughter Miss Bessie Beattie is lightly burned, with nurse Miss Susie Beattie aiding. The family plans for a reunion trip to Indiana pending recovery. Separately Windsor farmers plan an onion crop, aiming for 300 acres along the river, using Globe varieties amid improved conditions after prior dry weather and insect losses. Frank Laybourne rents 3 1/2 acres from Sugar Company farm and suggests two acres per day planting rate with robust potential profits if harvest reaches 200 sacks per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
James Beattie
Bessie Beattie
Susie Beattie
Thames
Windsor
Frank Laybourn
Sugar Company
B P O E Convention Folder Promotes Portland Session
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad issued a royal purple folder for the B P O E grand lodge session and annual reunion in Portland Oregon July 8 to 13 1912. The brochure shows line views and Portland scenes and includes the week's program and route description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
Portland
Ore
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Denver & Rio Grande
Fernandez Bootlegging Case Ends With Missing Fundraiser
Juan Fernandez, jailed for bootlegging in Eaton, faced heavy fines. His lifelong friend Parenda collected funds from local supporters to pay the fine but disappeared with the money. Mexican community members had pledged to help and a celebration was planned for his release before Parenda vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendez
Beet Growing Talk at S. L. W. Church Meeting
Field Men Talk Beets. The S. L. W. church Brotherhood held another farmers meeting as part of a series. Speakers H. Timothy from Greeley C. H. Turner and Charles Younker of Eaton discussed soil prep cultivation irrigation beet polarization and beet weighing at stations. Rev J. E. Lynn presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the
S. L. W. Church
H. Timothy
Greeley
C. H. Turner
Charles Younker
Eaton Factory
J. E. Lynn
G A R Commander Attends National Encampment
George Young, commander of the local G A R post, will attend the California G A R encampment in Stockton. He has attended nearly every National Grand Army encampment for thirty years and is a well known figure at them. He has been visiting relatives on the Pacific coast and may return in May.
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Evans
George Young
G. A. R. Post
California
Stockton
Young
Grand Army
Pacific
Shome
Snook Family Welcomes Grandson at Berkeley Home
Announcement from Mr and Mrs J Snook of Berkeley announces the arrival of a son to their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Harry Snook. The newborn’s father attends California State University at Berkeley.
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J. Snook
Harry Snook
Berkeley
Calif
Snook
California State University At Berkeley
Enlistment Chance For Greeley Guardsmen
Young men of Greeley face a rush to join the war effort in Mexico as the war department orders full strength for National Guard companies. Colorado State Militia must recruit to 108 men per company, with Major Townsend opening a recruiting office in his law office near the Opera House block.
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Greeley
Mexico
Colorado State
War Department
Tant General Net
Greeley Company
Wit Department
Co. C. Townsend
Opera House
Bentley Dies of Paralysis in Loveland
John Bently a 65 year old LaSalle resident for twenty years died at his Loveland home at 4 AM after a period of frail health. He left a widow and three children. his son Arthur departed for Loveland to notify relatives. He built and ran the LaSalle Cottage Home hotel before moving, and one son works for a railroad at Pierce.
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LaSalle
John Bently
Loveland
Arthur Bentley
Mr. Bently
LaSalle Cottage Home
Hve
Bently
Mr. Bentley
Pierce
Bentley
Fruit crop outlook for Colorado in 1912
Albert Mauff of the state board of horticulture reports Colorado fruit producers may net 7 million dollars this year, two million more than 1911. He notes widespread prosperity with abundant apples and peaches, despite a late crop and expected frosts, and mentions a westward fruit growers clearing house initiative.
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Colorado
Albert Mauff
State Board of Horticulture
Stede
Arkansas Valley
Muuff
Mauff
Alape
Westage
Milliken Reduces Saloon Licenses and Water Works Talk
Milliken's town board reduced saloon licenses from 1500 to 1000 dollars each. Renewals due in May and August. The meeting also debated engineer Sethman’s contract for the water works project, with the board agreeing no binding contract exists. A decision on purchasing the waterworks is slated for next Monday. The artesian well central to town will supply the new plant, which could begin construction this spring.
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Milliken
Sethman
New Town Board
Last Sheep Shipment From Greeley District
The final sheep shipment departed Monday with 45 cars heading to eastern markets from the Greeley district while a few lambs remain in the Collins district for later movement.
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Greeley
Collins
Evans approves three new saloons with 2000 dollar licenses
Evans officials authorize licenses for three saloons to be opened by May 3, each carrying a 2000 dollar fee. Revenue aims to cut town taxes from 30 to 15 mills, with new officers sworn in, including Charles Huffemith as town clerk and John Swartz as town marshal.
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Evans
Wet
Dry” Board
Tregonin
Frank Jardinalli
Boulder
M. E. Rosenthal
Denver
Amnitzers and Lucas
Millken
Rosenthal
Charles Huffemith
Huffemith
John Swartz
Huffsmith
Thomas Tregoning
Hill
Cook Bros
Chas. Richardson
Balfour
E. W. Balfour
Thomas Miles
Henry Behrens
Will Brubaker
Fred Alec
Chris Wolk
Joy For Fishermen Allowed May To Oct In Public Waters
Fishermen may cast lines for trout and grayling in public bodies of water from May 1 to October 1, except running streams. The first fishing season in running streams starts May 25 and ends October 1. Lake County Sportsmen seek clarification on which waters count as public bodies and whether Timberline Ivanoe Turquoise lakes are included. The state Game and Fish Commissioner confirms fishing permitted in any public body of water except running streams beginning May 1, so avoid trespassing on water property.
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Hogan
Lesville
United State
Smi
Reeme
Timberline
Ivanhoe Atti Turquoise Lakes
Frank Briggs May Recover From Train Accident
Telegraph reports a serious accident in Wyoming where Frank Briggs and his uncle John Baird were struck by a train near Rock Springs. Briggs lost both legs and his uncle one, with parents rushing to Cheyenne and hospital to be with him as a lawyer investigates the incident.
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E. T. Briggs
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Baird
Methodist Brotherhood Lecture In Windsor Apr 16
A large audience at the Methodist church heard Professor D A Gethchell speak under the Methodist Brotherhood on the Political Situation in Turkey. Gethchell, who spent twelve years teaching in Turkish schools, shared observations from his experiences. His wife Mrs Gethchell assisted and has spoken to church ladies recently. He is brother to Scott Gethchell and will stay in Windsor for several months to recuperate.
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Methodist Brotherhood
Windsor
Methodis
D. A. Gethchell
Turkey
Gethchell
Congregational Church
Et) Chell
Scott Gethchell
Platteville Council Begins Cement Street Crossings Work
Platteville officials started installing cement street crossings on Monday morning. About 10 crossings are needed and more may follow if initial ones prove satisfactory. The town already has several miles of cement sidewalks, and the new crossings will improve comfort and appearance.
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Platteville
Petition Voices in Local Meeting Over Business Change
The report notes a petition and pending actions regarding a local business matter. It mentions a public meeting, law guidance, and concerns from residents. Names referenced include Warren Miles and the Williams family, with emphasis on community response and potential improvements.
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Indiana
Townsend
Oy Parel
Standard of Siy
Cahill Dry Goods Co
Frank Briggs
Ness
Pork Council
Ney
Warren Vorace Miles
Deatt Ny Hearts
Arrie
Eaton Lad
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