Spuds overpower Fort Lupton in 5 to 0 win
Greeley Spuds rout Fort Lupton 5 to 0 as Nichols dominates with ten strikeouts and nine hits allowed. Sissler behind the plate and Graham in left provide league caliber support. Miller Buckles Wiedensaul and Haller contribute key defensive plays and timely hits in the rout.
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Greeley
Spuds
Fort Lupton
Wiedensaul
Haller
Tony
Nichols
Sissler
Tony LaSalle
Mitchell
Cuykendahl
Graham
Buckles
Miller
Lupton
Hudson
Bissler
Fang
Wiedengaal
Siseler
Nichole
Shannon Family Sails to Wyoming Frontier in Wagons
R. J. Shannon and his seven member family left for the Big Horn country in Wyoming today. They sold their Hazelton farm last fall and bought a relinquishment there. The party travels in four covered wagons and hopes to reach the destination in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Shannon
Big Horn
Wyoming
Mr. Shannon
Hazelton Country
New Motor Service Enables Faster Denver Trips
The Briggsdale motor service opening allows No. 4 to beat it to Denver by taking the motor to Dent and transferring at Glendale, arriving 6 15 with the same fare. Morning connections via La Salle exist, with a 7 30 train and 7 50 motor transfer to arrive by 9 50, require conductor notification to use Dent route.
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Briggsdale
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
Dent
Greeley
Collins
la Salle
Greeley Man Guides U P Route Change To Fort Collins
Greeley resident B D Sanborn proposed a westward alignment for the Union Pacific Fort Collins line, locating a route nearer Boyd lake. Railroad officials investigated, abandoned the earlier five mile east right of way, and built the new line matching his suggested path. The company confirms the historical change and records it in official files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Fort Collins
Denver
B. D. Sanborn
Greeley
Boyd Lake
Sanborn
Prunty Death May Be Probed
Weld county officers will probe the death of Will Prunty who died July after a poisoned breakfast at a ranch ten miles from Nunn. Poisoning was blamed on arsenic mistaken for baking powder in biscuits. a ranchman Jack Johnson was poisoned but recovered. Relatives hint possible foul play as coroner and district attorney review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Will Prunty
Ond Ranch
Nunn
Jack Johnson
Greeley Hospital
Prunty
Marathon Game at La Salle Delights Home Crowd
La Salle defeated the U P Shop team of Denver 24 runs to 1 in a marathon Baseball game. Gormley pitched superbly for La Salle allowing only two hits while La Salle collected 19 hits. Batteries Gormley Jay Marcley Powers and Frost. La Salle will play Eaton next Sunday seeking more fast amateur opponents.
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la Salle
U. P. Shop
Denver
Gormley
Greeley Spuds
Jay
Marcley
Powers
Frost
Eaton
PUMPS READY TO IRRIGATE LARGE RANCH IN LASALLE
LaSalle July 17 C J Fiedler owner of a 200 acre ranch near LaSalle plans to have his pumping plant operating by week’s end. Three 25 foot apart wells reach 14 feet with a foot of water at the bottom. Galvanized perforated 30 foot pipes are sunk in the wells and water is raised by a 20 horsepower gasoline engine. Expected output is a steady flow of 150 cubic inches, enough to irrigate the 200 acres with existing ditch water.
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LaSalle
C. J. Fiedler
Arraign Accused Youths Tumble in Greeley Thefts
Grodzinsky district report details multiple teen arrests in a spree across Greeley with grand larceny and burglary charges. Harry Jacobson 17 pleaded guilty while Percy Candlin 17 and others faced arraignments or preliminary hearings set for July 19 20 and 22. Police recovered numerous weapons silverware and valuables as the case expands.
Woman Injured Cranking Auto at Family Garage
Mrs J O Moore was hurt last Saturday afternoon when her car crank trapped her between the machine rod and the garage platform. She sustained a broken leg and severe bruises and will be unable to use the limb for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Moore
New Manager at Eaton Paton
Arthur Ling formerly of Greeley succeeds S. P. Massey as manager of the Potato Growers' association in Eaton Paton on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Paton
Arthur Ling
Greeley
S. P. Massey
Potato Growers’ Association
Springs to Celebrate Anniversary in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, July 15. Indians from the Ute reservation visiting for the carnival July 31 to August 1 look forward to aeroplane flights over Pikes Peak during carnival week. The Eagle men hope to amaze spectators with aviator feats as Home Coming day draws hundreds of former residents back for a city-wide celebration. Federal soldiers will add to the spectacle with a decorated auto parade and a four afternoon wild-west show at Rosewell park. A mask hall parade and a grand reception for Colorado pioneers are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pikes Peak
Rosewell Park
Colorado
Kersey Beet Crop Seen Promising After Early Field Visit
Kersey July 17 Lou B Henderson measures beets in fields reporting best crop indications yet. Local sports note Kersey team defeats Galeton 13 to 8 and hosts strong amateur teams. Ralph Burke ill with typhoid fever. D P Brooks and F Gardner families travel to Estes Park. Editor B DeWolfe and Charles Hill visit Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Lou B. Henderson
Ralph
J. F. Burke
D. P. Brooks
Lupton Canning Factory Ramps Up Full Speed
Fort Lupton July 18. The Silver State Creamery and Canning factory is running full tilt canning string beans. Over 100 employees have been put to work within the past few days. The bean crop is extra heavy and of fine quality. A dozen Lupton company Colorado national guard members have departed to Golden for rifle practice July 17 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lupton
Silver State
Loot cases unravel as stolen goods recovered and arrests stun city
Lyons and Crone were recovered. Mr. Sanborn learned his gun was stolen only after finding it at the county jail. Items including harness tires opera glasses tools and more were found hidden in barns outhouses and out of the way places. Officers note much plunder was recovered but little disposed of and further caches may surface as the search continues. Public curiosity rose as arrests drew astonishment and family ties sparked indignation over a boyish prank feared to involve about a dozen youths.
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Harry Jacobson
Percy Candlin
Paul Lodwick
Walter Jensen
Theodore Lekander
David McGee
Albion Sword
Justice Court
Emil B. Hatch
Greeley
C. C. Townsend
Ernest Grable
Delph E. Carpenter
Peterson
McAfee
Frazier
Dave McGee
George Kidder
Theodore Lakander
Paul Ludwig
Wickstrom
David J. Lodwick
Searcen Co
C. Townsend
Frank Ewing
Grable
Townsend
Messrs
Boye
Decker
Ewing
Sanborn
Depot Cafe Property Sold to Burlington for Two-Year Lease
The Depot Cafe site west of the C and 8 track and Union Pacific depot sold for 13000 cash to T and S Mc Murray for Burling ton railroad use. A. H. Stewart leases for two years with option to extend until the railroad needs the property. Stewart may continue restaurant operations until then, as the Burlington weighs Hudson Greenley cutoff prospects and immediate line construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
T. 8S. McMurray
Burlington Railroad
A. H. Stewart
Denver
Stewart
Burlington
Hudson-Greeley
Eaton Ball Beats Greeley Scrubs 7 to 6
The Eaton Ball team defeated the visiting Greeley Scrubs 7 to 6 in a close game played here yesterday. Eaton pitcher and Greeley offense battled for the lead throughout the contest.
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Greeley Scrubs
Eaton
Deliveryman Arrested For Delivering Goods In Town
Marshal Reger arrested Delbert Moore representing Union Tea and Coffee of Greeley for selling goods in town. Authorities say town laws prohibit soliciting trade and delivering goods on a future date. The case was appealed to the county court by Balcom, Greeley manager, with Moore out on bond again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Reger
Delbert Moore
Union Tea and Coffee Company
Greeley
Eaton
Balcom
Moores
Fly Killing Contest Rids Pueblo of Massive Flies
In Pueblo on July 17 a fly killing contest funded by the Bald Headed Men’s Protective association and a local firm reports 2,200,378 flies killed in one week. A top gun totals 600,000, with weights totaling 13 pounds 12 ounces. 16,000 flies per ounce. If the rate continues, Pueblo would rid itself of around 320 million pests for 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Woman Struck by Lightning Improving Near Grover
Mrs. Henrietta Wilson, injured July 7 during a heavy electrical storm about ten miles northeast of Grover, is reported improving rapidly. She was washing dishes when lightning struck, stripping her clothing and knocking her unconscious. A neighbor found her an hour later grasping a melted spoon stem. Her head hair was severely burned but other injuries are minor.
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Grover
Henrietta Wilson
Here
Wilsons Vacationing In Mountain Retreat
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Wilson and their family left for a mountain retreat for several weeks of vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Wilson
Mountains
Mexican Charged After Small-Town Burglary
Joe Challand a Mexican half breed broke into St John Mercantile Co and escaped with shoes. He was fined 12 dollars for brass knuckles and sentenced to 60 days with Sam McAfee for the shoes before being moved to Greeley. Mr Coffee of Platteville buys Lupton lot for brick garage construction.
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Lupton
Joe Challand
St. John Mercantile Co
Justice Court
Sam McAfee
Greeley
Mr. Coffee
Platteville
Burglars Hit Milliken Depot and Saloon Cash Drawers
Thieves entered the depot and the Gold Mint saloon across the road after midnight on July 17. They pried the depot door, tore the cash drawer, and stole about $10. At the saloon they ripped the window screen and took cash, then fled as no further items were disturbed. Police lacking manpower sent bloodhounds from Longmont, but the trail was worthless as footprints had trampled away scent.
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Longmont
Flames destroy bakery in Platteville early morning fire
An early morning blaze tore through a Platteville bakery causing extensive damage. Fire crews arrived quickly, but the building suffered severe structural loss and an unknown number of pastries were ruined. No injuries were reported at this time.
Fire destroys Platteville bakery and printing office
A morning blaze at the Home bakery and adjacent Platteville News printing office destroyed both frame buildings and most contents. Mrs. Roger Royer woke to the fire, and a bucket brigade saved the brick adjoining property. Loss estimated around 1250 with limited insurance on the bakery.
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Platteville
Home Bakery
D. C. Royer
Platteville News
J. P. Fisher
Mrejas
Stanton
Ofice
Party at Engleman Home Pleasant Social Hour Honoring Pogiemans
A group gathered at Mr and Mrs W J Engleman last evening for a social hour. The gathering honored John and Miss Jennie Pogieman visiting from Grand Island Nebraska to spend the summer with their aunt and uncle. An unusually pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engleman
W. J Engleman
John
Jennie Pogieman
Grand Island
Pickling Underway at Kunet Plant in Platteville
Platteville reports Kunet Pickling Works in full swing as cucumbers arrive in bulk. John Ehler wins first prize of pork and beans for delivering the first cucumber crate. Kuners Tomatoes begin coloring, with a strong yield outlook for cucumbers and tomatoes. Editor Bedford collecting county fair exhibits. Platteville bets on club cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Kunet Pickling Works
John Ehler
Bedford
Sod
Miss May Ferguson Returns Home From New Windsor Visit
Miss May Ferguson left for New Windsor this morning after visiting her sister and brother in law Mrs Kellogg and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Ferguson
New Windsor
Weld County Fair to host state baseball championship series
McClenehan of the Greeley Baseball Company proposes a five day state championship tournament during fair week. Teams from Trinidad Fort Lupton Salle Fort Collins Longmont and others would compete by elimination for a handsome pennant. Each day would feature doubleheaders as the region peaks.
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McClenehan
Greeley Baseball Company
Trinidad
Fort Lupton
Salle
Fort Collins
Longman
Seach
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Chuck” Nichols
U. P. Branch
B. PD
S. J. Pielder
Lite Lannon
Lupton Canning Factory
Burlington Road Buys Depot Restaurant
Milliken
Bucket Brigade
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