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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
On January 17 an attempt on District Aftor Carlson failed as shots rang out, leaving the couple and friends shaken but unharmed. The district attorney and lawmen pursued the would be assassin, while pneumonia ailments haunted Mrs Emil Hedenpst and Kindred family members marked a quiet birthday gathering with relatives and friends in attendance.
Fairy tales for the little folk will not resume for several weeks at the high school due to short days and children’s difficulty getting home after dark. The stories are planned to resume in March and continue until late spring. Parents are asked to advise the youngsters.
Important changes this year shift the start of the school census from April 10 to February 10 and require finishing by March 1. Secretaries of school districts must file semi-annual reports on December 1 and July 1, instead of yearly.
Lou Ellis a 40 year old widower homesteader eight miles southeast of Platteville was stricken with ptomaine poisoning and taken to Mr. Ford's home last night. Authorities cite no clear food source and fear for his recovery as his condition remains critical and the cause is unknown.
Pupils of John C Wilcox performed at J B McCutcheon Street home Tuesday in a well arranged program. The event featured solos and duets by students and noted Mrs Clark Chadwick Miss Woodbury Miss Smith and others with Mrs McCutcheon at the piano.
The Ladies of the Maccabees 884 held a well attended installation at the H washola 0 F hall on Tuesday. Mrs Hinson was honored as past commander while Mrs Belle M. Denver served as deputy. Officers installed included Sara Woolman as commander Mabel Miles lieutenant commander and Marion B. Abbott recorder Filla Ketley finance keeper Jennie Dickerson chaplain Mary Woods master at arms Ella Leroy sentinel Mary Birch sergeant and Si. fon picket Walter Abbott organist Katherine Stimson named past commander. Refreshments followed the ceremony with guests present.
Greeley residents are asked to express support for funding the band with 750 for next summer. The council weighs public opinion while examining a one week delay for Coulter’s request amid talks on new lighting, fire duty staffing, and a summer park maintenance plan.
A proposed bipartisan measure advances the endowment and support of agricultural colleges and experiment stations. It envisions placing trained demonstrators in every agricultural county to teach best farming methods, with federal funding scaling from $500,000 to about $3 million annually and equal per-state allocations.
Ault January 17 Many improvements are under way at the Hotel DeWitt with a 160 foot deep soft water well and engine to supply water and power for the building A new heating plant is installed and plans call for a moving picture show powered by the dynamo to entertain guests without extra cost at this popular auto party stop.
Windsor postpones installing the creamery machinery for about four weeks after a warehouse fire at the supplier. The company will obtain equipment from an eastern branch, but the plant is expected to begin operation within thirty days.
Sey, Jan 17. Charged with a ring with an officer, W. T. n, living near here was arrested and put under bond of 300. Williams swore out an agent on some horses of Gordon when Constable Mulford went to execute on the stock. Gordon allegedly came at him with branding irons, Mrs. Gordon carrying an ax. Mulford left the ranch, came to Green, and swore out a complaint against the belligerent.
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Jan 13 LaSalle reports fumigation as diphtheria causes alarm. One case identified in Axman student, pro grade, with prior incidents noted. If no further cases appear, operations to resume Monday.
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A real moving picture of the west will be shown at the New Orpheum this evening. The film titled The Big Dam was shot in Hudson Colorado and depicts a Fort Morgan girl and a Weld county man in an irrigation project tale with trained actors.
Jan 17. Evans history notes a remarkable bath by Joe Kinsinger, alderman and school director, costing 50.05 dollars. He thawed frozen pipes with a steam engine over three days, then enjoyed the tub again, despite a substantial plumbers bill.
Jim McKinley, former Evans livery stable operator and early pioneer, visits LaSalle en route to the Denver stock show. His son Charlie is the world champion broncho buster from Cheyenne Frontier Days, and Jim attends the stock show each year.
Three Colorado counties favored a new bookkeeping plan at a Denver meeting, but Weld County declined. Weld will not adopt the change before January 1913, if the current board remains. The county also asked to be paid cash for poll taxes to hire helpers, arguing farmers mismanage tax work. Road overseer records are cited, noting a push to collect more poll taxes as overseers near retirement. Good roads were discussed, but Weld’s prospects appear unlikely to win top honors.
M S Morford constable of Kersey drove to W T Gordon ranch to levy on property under an execution. He was met by the house owner armed with branding irons while the wife hovered nearby with an ax. Morford returned to Greeley and secured a warrant for the couple’s arrest on threats.
Colorado farmers at the annual State Grange in Denver fault commission merchants for taking the majority of final prices while asserting retail grocers share little blame. Grocers at their Denver convention exonerate both farmers and commission men, blaming consumer demand, luxury living, and city congestion for rising costs. Speakers at the Grange meeting include G. D. Rider and J. A. Newcomb, who single out commission men as the root problem. In Gill, Jan. 17, the Gill Commercial Club plans a talk by C. F. Keys on creamery equipment for an up-to-date dairy plant.
LaSalle reports school will stay closed for the rest of the week due to diphtheria and scarlet fever. Dr. D. H. Vance has inspected families and says the outbreak is under control. Opening of the new fraternity hall is postponed.
At the Teachers College chapel Dr. Snyder urged organized school spirit with yells songs and a shared devotion to alma mater. Students and the Rooters club joined in fervent singing and clapping as Spillman led three cheers for the basketball team and faculty. More songs and yells are planned to foster concerted spirit across athletics singing and academics.
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