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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary text describes political activity in Denver and Weld county with hints of a Republican movement, candidate acceptance doubts, and a bandwagon dynamic. It notes regional prominence in Weld and northern counties, including attitudes toward official actions and party alignment.
The Baptist church pledges for building their share are met after years of effort. At the annual meeting at P W Goodrich’s, Mason as President Forward as Secretary and Goodrich as treasurer announced final pledge arrangements for the coming year. An afternoon of social hour followed with thirty ladies in attendance and refreshments served by hostesses.
A suit in Judge iS court concerns ejectment of a family from a house in Evans. Plaintiffs claim damages to Amberts place including doors and windows. Notice was served. rent details disputed as Mrs Macy third party rented with no knowledge of tenancy.
Fort Collins authorities led by Sheriff Carlton and Chief Strahan raided the jungles arresting thirteen men. Most face gambling or liquor selling charges. Frank Welch is held on a bond for a Denver liquor license violation.
The Colorado Federation of Women's Clubs reports 18 girls are finishing education funded by the loan program. Recipients hail from Del Norte, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Du Trango, Leadville, Gunnison, Canon City, Pueblo, Holly, Colorado Springs, and Denver, attending State University, State Teachers College, Agricultural College, and Denver University. Hundreds have been educated with loans and none have failed to repay. Disbursements to eighteen students totaled 1,034.50. balance on January 11, 1912 was 284.50. Officers from Fort Collins report Harry Scott, who escaped from Fort Collins jail, was found in Greeley after eloping with Mrs. Brainard.
The Weld County Commercial club will hold its first annual meeting at the Greeley Commercial club on January 30. Delegates from Greeley include J. M. B. Petrikin and Judge G. H. Bradfield. County club directors named are S. M. Edgell and W. A. Insinger. The gathering should reveal first year accomplishments and future plans.
At the January 15 1912 meeting in Greeley the Colorado Association of Commercial Executives unanimously thanked the Greeley Commercial Club for meeting place invitations and hospitality. The secretary Mr McCrery arranged details including an automobile ride and dinner. W Henderson secretary expresses sincere appreciation for the club’s work and hospitality.
Howard Marsh 21, a Greeley resident and former student at Greeley Commercial College, was accidentally killed at his home near Cheyenne on Wednesday evening. He left Thanksgiving for his ranch home. sisters Jessie and Leah Marsh rushed home after a message. He is survived by his parents four sisters Edith Bertha Jessie Leah and two brothers Oscar Karl.
Mrs. K, president of the Mothers' Circle of Denver, addressed members of the Mothers' Congress and Saturday Afternoon club. The program highlighted closer links between mothers and teachers in Denver schools. Mrs. Reynolds presided. several soloists performed and a luncheon followed hosted by Mrs. Rea. Guests included presidents of involved societies.
Evans Improvement safety group raises funds to buy a fire alarm whistle for Evans. With $75 in the treasury they plan installation at one station and appoint a committee to choose equipment. A supper on Washington's birthday aims to boost funds. Mrs DeVinny and other local ladies lead the effort.
A mosaic of 19th century notes from Greeley recounts Rosa Robins and Logan's men, debates on woman suffrage, a railroad backed by English capital, local time versus railroad time, and ammonia for calling periods. Farmers haul to Denver due to high Greeley prices, a zebra masquerade ball, a proposal for a public library, leap year sleigh rides, and a Lyceum visit. Colorado investments surface as ord No 13 is advertised, cattle roaming concerns arise, and a schoolhouse is noted 12 miles upriver.
A mercy band for Greeley children will be formed under the W. C. T. U. to teach kindness to animals and birds. The plan arose at the group’s Tuesday meeting at Mrs. F. E. Baker’s home where Mrs. A. B. Copeland delivered an excellent paper. The union plans to attend Friday’s Baptist church lecture on rescue work by a Denver settlement worker.
Rolla Buckles faced a final hearing for involvement in last Sundays disturbance with fines totaling 67.50 paid and liberty granted. John Rice received five months in county jail plus a 100 fine and a looming city jail sentence. Thomas Co. Winbourn, Fort Lupton pioneer, bought 238 K P Hall stock shares at 10 each. one share remains, and the hall building will keep housing business firms and the K P lodge.
A girl in Kersey, January, attempting to climb an empty beer wagon, had the propped sides fall and crush her left hand. Ike Hall’s child was injured yesterday in the incident at the farm yard.
A yellow press style review notes the Lion and the Mouse praised for its vigorous business satire despite uneven character depth. The production’s energy and performances entertain, with big city boss themes contrasting remote settings. In local news, Kersey plans to install machinery for large crystal ice this summer, aiming for business use.
The three months old child of C. L. Burman died Tuesday night at the home of pneumonia. The funeral will be held today.
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John Brandsma, a farmer east of Kersey, slipped through a gate while sharpening his ax and the tool cut his right knee to the bone. A physician treated the severe wound and he will be confined to the house for some time.
The Roosevelt Club of Weld County Colorado Incorporated calls a mass meeting at the court house in Greeley on Friday February 2 at 8 00 p m. All who back Theodore Roosevelt as Republican nominee invited to attend and join the club. Those unable to attend may send letters pledging cooperation. Directors listed for inquiries.
The second Sunday afternoon recital by the Philharmonic orchestra will start at 3:30 PM Sunday at the Orpheum theater. Beginning this week, weekly concerts feature Mrs J M B Petrik in a Saint-Saens aria with likely obligato, Lucy Delbridge on violin, a violin cello piano trio, Bendix bird suite pieces, Verdi Aida march, and other popular numbers.
Fort Lupton local dairymen hold a of thirty five members in session at Knights of Pythias hall. Dairy expert Paul Maris and Fort Lupton condensary manager Gilbert Landell address the gathering amid discussions of local dairy issues and strong industry support.
Erie endures a water famine as a frost cracked a water main, forcing a shutoff that affected most of the town. The outage began January 25 and disrupted daily needs across the city.
The Rebekah lodge of Greeley marked twenty years since its 1892 charter with a Wednesday evening celebration. The event featured a short lodge session, a musicale by the junior orchestra and local soloists, plus remarks by Grand Master J. E Snook and present noble grand Mrs. A. D. Woolman.
Lupton has water in its mains again as repairs to the water plant are believed complete. Residents plan to clean up and reflect on the era before the restored supply, noting how work with the old wells and pumps was managed.
Friday at 3 pm Mrs H P Merferding sociological student will address Greeley women at the Baptist church on The Fate of the Fallen girl. She cites experience as a Lincoln public school principal and notes up close lessons from Denver victims relevant to northern Colorado districts. Rex Eaton returns home from the State university for a short visit. A letter from John Naff reports he is recovering in hospital after a railroad wreck in Idaho with severe burns and near freezing. The Naffs sold their property to Mrs. Allen Ramsay of Greeley.
In Academy hall on Wednesday evening the Congregational church boys defeated the Presbyterian boys in two games. The Wednesday score was 41 to 4, with the Congregational team ahead, while the first game ended 54 to 27 in favor of the Congregational boys. Players included Carlton Estes Lucius Bly Barnard Miner Sterling Miner Harold Ringle Stanley Riley for Congregational and William Ralch Ralph English Harold Decker Paul Lodgwick Burton Reynolds for Presbyterian.
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