Windsor News: Minkwitz Marriage and Roosevelts Spanking Tale
Windsor reports Ernest Minkwitz, once Windsor sugar factory chemist, wed Adah Smith in Kansas. The couple, popular locally, recall Minkwitz once spanked a young Theodore Roosevelt in Germany. Also covered is Evans liquor petition seeking to reclassify saloon territory after years of anti-saloon status, plus a note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children’s colds.
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Windsor
Ernest Minkwitz
California
Kansas
Adah Smith
Minkwitz
United States
Roosevelt
Germany
Minkuitz
Washington
James Treggoning
Fred Mims
Charles Huffsmith
John H. Behrens
Evans
Gilcrest Mercantile Co. Store Put Up For Sale
Gilcrest in February report states three trustees W H Gilcrest Luther Hickman and J Featherstonough will accept sealed bids for the Gilcrest Mercantile Co store stock on March 2 with a likely continuation of operation by the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilcrest
Gilcrest Mercantile Co
W. H. Gilcrest
Luther Hickman
J. Featherstonough
Durango plan to reform beet industry and new factory
A meeting of the San Juan congress in Durango unveiled the Durango plan for sugar beet profits a 800000 factory to be built in Durango with daily capacity of 1000 tons. The plan splits net profits evenly between stockholders and farmers with $5 per ton to farmers and 50 50 after expenses. Stockholders expect 15 percent return and farmers about 8 per ton, aiming to spark six San Juan basin factories while remaining independent of the sugar trust. Ward Darley championed the plan which already has funding and broad support from local stockholders and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Juan Congress
Durango
Colorado
San Juan Basin
Sugar Trust
Liquor Question Petition Filed in Evans
With 122 signatures from prominent Evans businessmen a petition seeks resubmission of the liquor issue at the April 2 town election. The petition was filed today with Town Clerk F. D. Crook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
F. D. Crook
Roberson Promotes Estes Park Travelogue in Greeley
Roberson gave a travelogue on Estes Park to a packed crowd and urged national control of Estes Park, drawing loud applause. He emphasized the park's beauty and shown slides, noting many views remain untapped. He will return next year with bookings through 1914 and Mexico tonight. Gilcrest bank elects officers as annual meeting reports assets of 23 000 and liabilities of 5800.
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Roberson
Estes Park
America
Greeley
Mexico
Gilcrest
State Bank of Gilcrest
W.a. Gilcrest
E. L. Alexander
J. B. Phillips
W. E. Kinsella
R. H. Keller
M. H. Hartung
Heyenne
Joseph C. Ewing
Merton Fuller Passes Away In Greeley Area
Merton Fuller formerly of Greeley died Saturday at his brother-in-law L F Kimball's residence after brief pneumonia illness. Aged 40, he was born in Greeley and worked with his father in Windsor's mercantile business before returning to Greeley. He is survived by his widow. An unrelated drug advertisement follows about herbal remedy HER BINE sold by Gilbert Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton Fuller
Greeley
L. F. Kimball
Mr. Fuller
Sam Fuller
Windsor
Still Taking Precautions La Salle School Closures
La Salle public schools are closed for a month by order of Health Officer Dr Horton due to a scarlet fever case in the Dunn family. Parents kept children home, no public meetings scheduled, and most cases are reportedly out of quarantine as precautions continue. Schools had already lost two weeks due to the illness.
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la Salle
Dunn
Horton
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promotes Quick Healing
A noticeable health tip notes that a scald burn or severe cut heals slowly without care and urges families to keep Ballard's Snow Liniment on hand. Available in 25c 60c and $1.00 sizes. Gilbert Drug Co. carries it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Gilbert Drug Co
Benefit in hole on coal
The Philharmonic orchestra needs more help sending coal to needy homesteaders near Nunn. A 50 plus ton car, bought for over $125, arrived Friday, with $112.50 on hand from a concert. The second car will cover winter relief for many families. Donations may be sent to J Scott Thompson, treasurer.
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Nunn
Nuni
Sterling Theater
J. Scott Thompson
Minnequa Coal Company
J. Smith Johnson
A. J. Parker
B. M. Allen
Thompson Music Company
Reverend Pinkham Resigns From Bethany Church
Denver report states Rev Henry W Pinkham resigns from Bethany Baptist Unitarian church due to dwindling congregation and lack of funds. He cites religion, politics and business as forces, says resignation effective when church affairs arranged and surprised parishioners after two years of independence and Unitarian affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Nnorth
Hebhany Baptist Unitarian Church
Henry W. Pink
Bethany Tist Unitarian Church
L’inkham
Baby Born Aboard Union Pacific Train Near Sterling
A 24 year old Mrs V Peters gave birth to a healthy baby boy on a Union Pacific passenger train near Sterling. The mother and infant were escorted to Mercy hospital in Denver after arrival. Dr Smith of Big Spring performed the delivery with improvised instruments as train staff cleared the car and summoned a physician from the dining car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Plains
V._ Peters
Union Pacific
C. V. Peters
Denver
Big Spring
Ault Militia Holds Sham Battle With No Fatalities
Ault militia company drilled near Ault on February 29 under Canty Swope and Lt. George Anderson. The mock battle served as a sport for the soldier boy, delivering all the honors of war with no injuries reported.
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Ault
Here
Canty Swope
George Anderson
Mrs Westover Evans Widow of Pioneer in Evans
Mrs Emma Stover, widow of Uncle Dan West and aunt of journalist Cynthia Westover Ald, is ill at the home of Mrs Henry Weber in Evans. A 72 year old resident, she has lived in Evans for nearly forty years and was noted for keeping to herself away from friends.
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Westover
Evans
Emmatover
Peter Huffamith
Greei
Henry Weber
Stover
Dan’ West
Cynthia Westover Ald
First Christian Church Gill to Hold Sunday Service
The newly organized First Christian church of Gill will host Sunday afternoon service in Gill hall followed by nine days of special services led by pastor Rev. J. E. Lynn. A chorus choir directed by Ben F. McCoy will perform with Miss Joannette Collins singing a solo nightly. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cold medicine available from dealers.
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Gill
First Christian Church
Gill Hall
J. E. Lynn
Ben F. McCoy
NePhewalike Names Shake Kin in Colorado Farmhouse
Evans Feb 24 two boys Aubrey Reed and Aubrey Briggs uncle and nephew share a home three miles north of Kersey. They were named for each other causing constant mixups over the telephone invitations and accounts. They plan to use distinct names to avoid confusion. A heavy lung cold led to fatal outcomes in some cases, but Ballard's Horehound Syrup is recommended to check the disorder and aid recovery. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Gilbert Drug Co Three stores.
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Aubrey
Ballard
Nature
Gilbert Drug Co
D A R Meeting Holds Quiet Afternoon
The regular Daughters of the American Revolution meeting met in the library audience room on Thursday afternoon. Attendance was down but interest was high as Mrs Frank Ewing presented a paper titled The Mistresses of the White House, tracing history from Martha Washington to Mrs Taft.
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Daughters of the Americain Revolution
Frank Ewing
White House
Martha Washington
Taft
Prayer Day Observed by Y W C A at College
Sunday featured a Prayer Day for the Y W C A and Y M C A of colleges and universities. Rev J L Thompson spoke at the State Teachers College service, with Ruth Lowrey leading, Theo Fitz singing solo and Nichols also singing amid stormy weather. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by Gilbert Bros., Park Place, Opera House Block, Sterling Building.
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State Teachers College
J. L. Thompson
First Christian Church
Ruth Lowrey
Theo
Fitz
Nichols
Wednesday Afternoon Club Hosts Chicken Pie Supper
The Wednesday Afternoon club, formerly the Ladies' Aid of the Christian church, entertained its husbands and children with a fine chicken pie supper at the W. O. W. hall. About 45 attended, and games provided a pleasant evening.
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Kersey
W. O. W. Hall
Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church
Warning About Wet Feet Causes Colds and Coughs
A winter notice warns that wet and cold feet can inflame mucous membranes leading to lagrippe bronchitis or pneumonia. It urges care, especially for children, and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to soothe membranes and heal coughs. Advertises Gilbert Bros. three stores Park Place Opera House Block and Sterling Building.
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Foley
Gilbert Bros
Park Place
Opera House Block
Sterl Jing
Windsor Creamery Names Manager and Butter Maker
Windsor announces W H McKinstry of Colorado Springs as manager and butter maker for the new Windsor creamery. Beginning next Saturday the plant will receive milk for butter, with about 200 cows supplying cream and plans to add more. Incorporation papers will be filed in Weld county, while Gill farmers seek to route Gill cream to Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
W. H. Mce
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Featured At Gilberts Stores
For dyspepsia relief the ad promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepper. It claims soothing of the stomach, strengthens digestion, relieves nausea and indigestion, and offers a money back guarantee after a trial. Three sizes priced 25 50 cents and 1.00, available at Gilberts Park Place Opera House Block and Sterling Building locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Gilbert Bros
Park Place
Opera House
Sterling Building
Greeley Irrigation Co Notices Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice of annual meeting for Greeley Irrigation Co stockholders to be held March 9, 1912 at 1 p.m. at 809 Ninth Street Greeley Colorado, to elect directors and assign duties, with business as may come before the meeting. Dated February 6 1912 in Greeley Colorado. W A Insinger president and W E Kinsella secretary attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Irmisation Company
Ninth Street
Greeley
Colorado
Moses and Kincella
Notice of Greeley Gas stockholders meeting 1912
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the stockholders of The Greeley Gas Company at 1000 Ninth Avenue Greeley Colorado on March 15 1912 at 10 oclock a m to consider dissolution. This notice is by order of the board of directors Feb 7 1912 Alfred Riley Secretary Greeley Colo Feb 7 1912. Cold affects the kidneys and Foley Kidneys Pills advertised by Gilbert Bros at Park Place Opera House Block and Sterling Building.
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Greeley Gas Company
Greeley Gas & Fuel Company
Ninth Avenue
Greeley
Colorado
Board of Directors
Alfred Riley
Colo
Bright
Gilbert Bros
Park Place
Opera House
Sterling Building
Notice of Lease Application for Weld County Lands
CH Welch of Ia Salle Colorado has filed lease application No A-286 for NW ¼ of section 36 township 5 range 0 in Weld County Colorado. No other lease applications will be considered after February 29 1912. Jefferson Register State Board of Land Commissioners. First publication in Greeley Tribune February 8 1912.
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State Board of Land Commissioners
Denver
Colo
CH. Welch
Ia Salle
Weld County
Colorado
Bol
Jefferson
Register State Board Land Commissioners
Greeley Tribune
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Gilcrest Bank
Mr. Lyster
Cid
Rev. Pinkham
Chamberlain
Db. A. R. Meeting
Catar
Ely
Culler
Ide
Frui
Packet Cullen
International
Nurst
Nopiocr of
Pinal & LN Desperation Heostop
Souce
Ener Aie’ Panne Ste Boat
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