Victim Recovers From Five Year Fake Foot Race Scam
Joseph Holbridge of Greeley has learned he was the victim of a fake foot race five years ago in Council Bluffs Iowa, losing 500 dollars. He travels to Omaha where the May play gang faces trial for running fake foot races wrestling matches and horse races nationwide. The gang is accused of stealing more than 500000 dollars. Colorado men reportedly lost thousands. Holbridge plans to testify if he can identify the man who ran the game among the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Jos
Eph Holbridge
Greeley
Comcil + Bluffs
Jeet
Omaha
Colorado
Holbridge
Ste
Maybray gang swindlers busted after years of evidence
In 1905 a man lost $500 and suspected the Maybray gang after a racing scam in Council Bluffs. Federal agents and urban police trapped the group in Rock Springs Arkansas six months ago, recovering complaints from victims and estimating losses above half a million dollars. Holbridge stays in Council Bluffs for the trial.
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Silverton
Council Bluff
Maybray
Rock Springs
Ark
Federal Secret Service
Metropolian
United States
Maybreay
Holbridge
Council Bluffs
Darlings Entertain Thanksgiving Guests North of Greeley
Mr and Mrs Darling hosted twenty friends at their home north of Greeley on Thanksgiving day. The event continues a 17 year tradition, originally hosted by Mr and Mrs H A Russell who could not host this year due to not yet taking possession of their home after returning from the western coast. Attending were Mr and Mrs H A Russell, Mr and Mrs James Russell, Mr and Mrs Bassie, Mr and Mrs Dave David and son Dave, Mr and Mrs Ernest Wrockloff of Denver, and Miss Alice Woods of Volga City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave David
Dave
Ernest Wrockloff
Denver
Alice Woods
Volga City
New Century Club Ladies Entertain Their Husbands
The New Century club hosted their husbands with a 1622 dinner party at Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Potter residence. Ladies wore Colonial costumes with powdered hair and yellow decor. A New England Thanksgiving dinner was served for thirty two with Prof. R. Ernesti as toastmaster and toasts including Beautiful Greeley by M. A. Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Century Club
J. D. Potter
New England
Prof
R. Ernesti
Greeley
M. A. Lyons
Tribute to General Palmer by Colorado College Trustees
The Colorado College trustees publish an attractive pamphlet in honor of the late General William J. Palmer of Colorado Springs founder of the college and a leading citizen. Edited by Mary G. Slocum the tract includes tributes from prominent educators and other Colorado Springs citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Palmer
William J. Palmer
Colorado Springs
Colorado College
Mary G. Slocum
Irrigation Ditch Work Plans in Weld County
It is estimated four thousand men will be employed on Weld county irrigation projects this winter. Potato pickers who stay through the season may find work on the ditches. The Nunn lateral contract was let to W P Lemons and work is to start in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Nunn
Greeley- Poudre
W. P. Lemons
Fort Lupton Utility Company Incorporated Forms
Articles of Incorporation filed with the county clerk for the Fort Lupton Utility Company Incorporated capitalized at 50000 dollars. Fort Lupton is the seat of operations. Incorporators listed: G R Vickroy W J Westfall J M McComb D H Rich T C Winburn C J Stanton N C Barwise T C Gerity P M Gerity and P M Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcorder
Fort Lupton
Epworth League Entertained by Mr and Mrs Bartz
Dr and Mrs L E Bartz entertained Epworth League members on Friday night with games pastimes and refreshments. The social event followed a busy week and provided a relaxing gathering for attendees at Windsor Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Windsor
Navy
L. BE. Bartz
Peter Hakanson Dies on Thanksgiving Morning
Peter Hakanson, 47, born in Sweden, died of tuberculosis at his home 1861 Tenth avenue on Thanksgiving morning. He is survived by his wife and six children. Funeral services are set for 2:39 PM Sunday at the Swedish Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hakanson
Tenth Avenue
Sweden
Swedish Lutheran Church
Laborer Struck by Union Pacific Train Near Eaton
Harry Roche, a Union Pacific laborer, was struck by a train as he stood near the tracks at Eaton. He suffered severe head cuts but is not believed to be fatally injured and is expected to recover after being transported to a hospital in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Harry Roche
Union Pacific Road
Eaton
Roche
Greeley
R. G. Stevens
Rocho Fortunate to Escape Train Accident
Rocho was semiconscious after being struck by a train near Maton and hurled several yards. Witnesses say he was bleeding and nearly unconscious before being taken to hospital. He is the son of J F Rocho, once a local resident and former Red Front store proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocho
Maton
J. F. Rocho
Ashland
Ore
Roche
Red Front
Little Doings In Other Towns
Local items note births and illnesses in area families. Raymond and Harold Vollmar suffer pneumonia while new sons arrive for Kirk Brothe and Box Bruce. Families, travel to Denver for Thanksgiving visits, and marriages in Greeley and Brush are recorded among residents and relatives.
Local Thanksgiving Holiday Movements Reported
Lindsay Amos returned to Denver Monday after Thanksgiving with his parents. Miss Georgine Amos visited Fort Collins friends Saturday and Sunday. Miss Annie Calvert returned to Fort Collins Monday after a home vacation. Miss Helen Sullivan traveled from Fort Collins to be Miss Calvert's guest for Thanksgiving. Miss Nellie Stoneburg returned to the State Normal school. Miss Nell Evans returned to Denver to attend Manual Training high school. Miss Edna Barber of Estes Denver High school spent Thanksgiving with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Amos
Denver
Georgine Amos
Fort Collins
Annie Calvert
Helen Sullivan
Miss Calvert
Nellie Stoneburg
State Normal School
Nell Evans
Manual Training High
Edna Barber
Hast Denver High School
Highland Lake Snowfall and Local Farm Updates
Light snow fell Saturday night near Highland Lake. Andrew sold a fine young colt to Adler last week. No school was held last week. Prof. Reed visited his Des Moines home. Sugar beets loading began at Mead beet dump early this week. Kerr Bros plow 100 acres of alfalfa on C. J. Clement's Mead farm.
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Highland Lake
Andrew
Adler
Prof. Reed
Des Moines
Mead Beet
Kerr Bros
C. J. Clement
Mead
Mrs Shaffner Departs for Pennsylvania With Family
Mrs. EK P. Shaffner leaves with her children and her mother Mrs. Bell for a trip to Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
EK. P. Shaffner
Bell
Pennsylvania
Associated Relief Society formed by city charity leaders
City banquet yields the Associated Relief Society of Greeley as the umbrella charity coordinating Efforts of churches and agencies. Rev J J Lace leads drafting with Mayor Houston County officials present to set a 24 member board, officers, and rules, including no political coercion and annual amendments process.
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Associated Relish
Associated Relief Society of Greeley
Commercial Club
J. J. Lace
G. M. Houston
C. B. Carter
G. M. Bradfield
O. O. Russell
R. G. Strong
Greeley
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
State Board of Charities and Corrections
German consul attorney aids in Peil murder case
One of the German consul at Denver’s attorneys is working with Greeley lawyers handling the case of Fred Peil, convicted of murdering George Kerber. The attorney was not brought into the case by any influence of the German consul.
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Denver
Greeley
Fred Peil
George Kerber
Snow blankets Weld and Larimer counties as storm extends
Snow began in Greeley late Saturday night and covered Weld and Larimer counties. Reports say the storm that crossed the area two days ago continues with indications it will last several more days.
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Greeley
Weld
Larimer
Health Forcing LaSalle Rancher To Quit Herding
LaSalle, Navy 24. D. M. Lewis, a rancher, sold twenty seven head of horses and mules and twenty head of sheep to reduce his stock. Due to ill health he will rent one ranch and a portion of another for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasalle
Navy
D. M. Lewis
Faton Club Hosts Round Table Evening
The Round Table met Monday night with Mr and Mrs A Adams as hosts. Members presented recitations, solos and other entertainment. Guests enjoyed nice refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faton Club
Faton
Round Table
A. ©. Adams
Sunshine Girls Thanksgiving Ball at Convention Hall
The Sunshine Girls hosted a Thanksgiving ball at Convention Hall in Fort Lupton on Thursday night. A four piece orchestra provided music and the event was voted one of the season’s most enjoyable affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lupton
Sunshine Girls
Convention Hall
Round Table Holds Regular Meeting at Steere Home
Eaton The Round Table held its regular meeting Monday night at the home of Steere and Mrs. A B Copetend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton the Round Table
Steere
A. B. Cope- Tend
Entre Nous Club Holds Special Meeting At Mrs Greer Home
Ault residents report a special meeting of the Entre Nous club Friday at the home of Mrs T L Greer. Mrs Edgar Mead of Denver formerly of Ault visits the area and is hosted by Mrs Greer and the club members.
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Entre Nous Club
T. L. Greer
Edgar Mead
Denver
Ault
Greer
Foreman Responds to Beets Topping Dispute Near Greeley
The foreman hired by John Tremayne asserts the beets on Tremayne's farm were cared for faster than Tremayne could haul them away. He says Tremayne laid off workers to harvest the crop and later claimed mortgage on all farm assets. A measurement dispute with Tremayne led to a Windsor factory official confirming an acre more than the foreman estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attac
John Tremayne
Greeley
Tremayne
Semayne
Popular Greeley Girl Keeps Wedding Secret
Nellie Williams and Fred Johnson married November 21 in Denver. The ceremony was performed by C. F. Resner at his home. Nellie Williams, longtime Greeley resident, surprised friends with the quiet union. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Johnson, works as a Burlington brakeman and will reside in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Fred Johnson
Nellie Williams
Denver
C. F. Resner
Grace M. E
F. O. Johnson
Burlington
Normal youngsters beat Eaton graded schools
The Normal graded school football team defeated Eaton graded school 17 to 0 at Meekerfield Friday. Captain Val ient Nimms led the Normal lineup including Oral Timothy Walter Morrison Marion Williams Orval Kimbley Walter Janssen John Estes Stanley Marshall Ed Mundy Clark Beeler John Neutze Arthur Carter and others.
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Eaton Graded
Normal Graded
Meekerfield
Valient Nimms
Oral Timothy
Walter Morrison
Marion Williams
Orval Kimbley
Walter Janssen
John Estes
Stanley Marshall
Ed Mundy
Clark Beeler
John Neutze
Arthur Carter
Popular Young Folks Married at Presbyterian Manse
Miss Olive M. Delling and Jay B. Wallace were married Thursday at the Presbyterian manse by Rev Hunter. Delling, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Delling, is State Normal class of ’08 graduate and musician. Wallace works at Baird tailoring and is well liked. They departed on the evening train for a brief wedding journey amid rice showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Hunter
Olive M. Delling
Jay B. Wallace
Miss Delling
J. H. Delling
State Normal
Wallace
Baird Tailoring
Second Wedding Anniversary Tea Celebrated at Ault
Mrs J W Craig entertained women friends at a cotton wedding themed party in Ault to mark her second anniversary. Dr Craig attended in spirit as guests enjoyed cotton snowballs and red hearts in the decorations.
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Ault Ault
J. W. Craig
Greeley Red Sox Snow Windsor in Big Win
The Greeley Red Sox defeated the Windsor military team 72 to 10 on Thanksgiving night. Greeley led from the start as the floor helped their fast play. For Greeley, Davidson and Erickson were guards, Cobb and Heighton forwards, and Rice played center in a crowded Windsor arena.
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Greeley Red Sox
Windsor
Greeley
Davidson
Erickson
Cobb
Heighton
Rice
Land Damage Claim Arises From Denver Laraie Northwestern Tracks
Mrs. Hattie Pickett of several miles south of Greeley files a district court complaint seeking 4750 dollars in damages. She alleges water filtering from borrow pits near the Denver Lara mie and Northwestern tracks damaged her land and the case may test road responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
Hattie Pickett
Greeley
District Court
Revival meetings draw large crowds at Swedish Free Church
The Rev. Liljequist leads revival meetings drawing large crowds each night despite rough weather. Meetings continue every evening this and next week except Saturdays. all are cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liljequist
Swedish Free Church
Ditch Company Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At the North Side Extension Ditch company annual meeting held last Saturday D. E. Carpenter was elected president George Bird was elected vice president and William McKelvey was chosen secretary. Reports from retiring officers show the corporation in prosperous circumstances.
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Ditch Company
North Side Extension Ditch Company
D. E. Carpenter
George Bird
William McKelvey
Evangelists Lectures At Swedish Mission Draw Big Crowd
Carl Liljekvest of Wisconsin conducts a series of meetings at the Swedish Mission church to a crowded Sunday evening audience. High interest is shown and attendance is expected to grow through the week. Meetings will be held every evening except Saturday. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Liljekvest
Wisconsin
Swedish Mission Church
Witness Returns From Canon City Murder Case
Harry L. Dowell came back from Canon City where he testified in a murder trial involving Warford. The case centers on the shooting of Miller and Leibo. Mrs. Leibo presses forward with prosecution as the trial proceeds in Canon City. Teller county faces about 75000 in expenses for witnesses and travel. one California witness travels 1400 miles at 15 cents per mile, plus per diem. About fifty witnesses attended and the argument is scheduled for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Dowell
Canon City
Dowell
Goldfield
Colo
Miller
Leibo
Warford
California
Missionary Union Meets at Congregational Church
The Woman's Missionary Union of Greeley held its first spring meeting at the Congregational church. Officers include Mrs. Patterson president and Mrs. Steck vice president. The group adopted a constitution and by laws and plans biannual all day sessions. Pastors Doane Lace Gauss Hunter and Warner spoke.
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Missionary Union
Woman's Missionary Union
Congregational Church
Missionary Societies
Greeley
Jennie Patterson
J. H. Steck
T.J. Wilson
C. E. Phillips
Union
John Doane
J. J. Lace
O. W. Gauss
R. J. Hunter
H. E. Warner
Law Buildings Dedicated at Boulder Campus
Last Wednesday Senator Guy and Senator Guggenheim presented to the regents a new law building at Boulder. The three story brick structure faces the quadrangle between the library and cottage No 1. It features a gray brick exterior with sandstone trim, a main entrance with four Greek Ionic columns, red oak finishes, and maple floors. First floor houses two lecture rooms and professors’ rooms. second floor holds three classrooms and offices. third floor contains the law library with an elaborately finished interior and a court room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Simon Guggenheim
Regents
the State University
Boulder
Cottage No. 1
Eight o Clock Dancing Club Hosted Pleasant Academy Hall Event
The Eight o Clock Dancing Club held a Tuesday evening gathering at the Academy hall with twenty five couples. Hearing's five piece orchestra supplied the music and "Turkey in the Straw" was the evening's favorite as stern judges and financiers became quite merry.
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Academy Hall
Appointment of Mrs Margaret Wright as seventh grade teacher
Mrs Margaret Wright is appointed seventh grade teacher replacing Miss Mamie Allen who resigned. Wright, a graduate of Mankato Normal School, was pursuing postgraduate work at Colorado State Normal when offered the vacancy. She brings twelve years of teaching experience and strong credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wright
Mamie Allen
Wright
Mankato
Minnesota
Colorado State Normal
Miss Allen
Mrs M W Carroll Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs M W Carroll aged 78 died Saturday afternoon at 1129 Eleventh Avenue after a long illness with pneumonia. Her daughter Mrs C W Gilbert and son T H Carroll of San Diego were present. Arrangements for the funeral are not yet completed. She was born in Ireland and came to Urbana NL in early married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Carroll
M. W. Carroll
C. W. Gilbert
Lupton Defeats Brighton 21 to 20 in Local Battle
Fort Lupton basketball team wins a close 21 to 20 victory over Brighton boys in Saturday night game. Strong local interest marks the season as all Lupton games are held in the ee hall and draw good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lupton
Fort Lupton
Brighton Boys
Ee Hall
Sudden Dinner Fatality In Weld County
Al bert Mudico collapsed at his Raymer home while dining and died from heart trouble revealed by coroner after autopsy. He recently moved from Battle Creek Michigan with five children, his oldest daughter aged 17. His wife died in a previous runaway incident. Burial plans set for Battle Creek.
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Les
Albert Mudico
Mudico
Raymer
Weld County
Macy
Madico
Battle Creek
Mich
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