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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1912

Page

7

Weld County Progressives Choose Delegates for State and District Meetings

Weld County Republicans and progressives held a meeting amid debate on forming a new party. Delegates to the progressive state convention in Denver in August and district convention were announced, with Nixon elected as Mann secretary. Names listed include J C Nixon, E C Smith, Leo Mann, August Anderson, J W Campbell, L B Reed, and many others.

Weld Bath Nixon Progressive Party Mann Progres Sive Denver J. C. Nixon E. C. Smith Leo G. Mann O. D. Neill August Anderson J. W. Campbell L. B. Reed W. F. Willis C. O. Dodder Thomas Robinson James Coykendall L. B. Tucker R. A. Dix J. L. Doney Ralph B. Carpenter Paul Gregory George C. Briggs H. E. Witwer H. N. Bickling John Knutson J. M. Curry R. W. Comer Paul Arbuckle C. B. Norris Simon Peterson William D. Baird J. A. Behrens W. Williams G. A. Center Edgar Burbridge J. M. Bainbridge Lincoln Walter Kimsey H. E. Mann D. Griffith E. H. Houtchens George P. Gibbs

Colorado Legislation Seeks Direct US Senate Pledges

The article outlines new primary law proposals in Colorado where legislators may pledge to vote for the U S Senate candidate with the highest vote in their party. It explains two statements a candidate may sign binding future voting, or opt out and vote freely if not signed.

Memhouse of Representatives Colorado Congress Senate United States

National Guard Battalion Leaves Greeley for Field Service

The Battalion National Guard departs Greeley for field maneuvers at Pole Creek Wyoming, with over a hundred men and many local residents lining the downtown and park to bid farewell. Major C C Townsend coordinates readiness as a Denver special train arrives at 9 45 p m.

Battalion National Guard Greeley St Battalion N. G Denver National Guards Pole Dale Creek Wyomlineuvers C. C. Townsend

Narrowly Escaped Injury In Windsor Power Fuse Incident

July 19 report from Windsor describes F. A. Narrowly escaping death while adjusting a fuse in a building. A fuse sparked, he grabbed another fuse and received a jolt. he survived after losing consciousness for about ten minutes as the current was cut. Two girls in runaway also noted near Lucerne livery barn when a horse bolted. Miss Ina Wilson suffered a slight scalp wound.

Rician F. A Windsor Burton T Lucerne Ina Wilson Emma Collins Fred Serr Serr

Tribune Want Ads Sell or Buy Most Anything

Tribune want ads offer a wide range of items for sale and requests for buyers. The listings include household goods, vehicles, services, and miscellaneous odds and ends. Readers can place notices to auction, trade, or procure needed items through the newspaper classifieds.

Tribune

Sabbath School Sweet Pea Distribution Shows Returns

Superintendent H Bergman of the Christian Sunday school reports results from sweet pea seed distribution. Forty bouquets were brought by pupils for church decoration, with 700 packages distributed in April and a plan for weekly flower offerings through the summer.

H. Bergman Christian

Mexican miner fires on barroom patrons in coal town

On July 22 Abraham Rivera a Mexican coal miner fired Gunn Berlin after a scab chant sparked a brawl in Berlinton. Berlin was shot twice in the arm and abdomen and Marshal Berlin was later wounded when Rivera shot at him. Rivera fled. a description and photo were obtained. Local tension between union and nonunion miners fueled the feud and a municipal council purge earlier this year.

Abraham Rivera Berlin Greeley Peterson Rivera Berlinton O Iners Jim Barcla Barclay Rivers Gerlin Ang

Lost horse found in chicken coop near Hudson

In Hudson on July 22 a horse owned by Jim Legerwood wandered into a pasture chicken house for a day and night. Deputy Ray Robb had suspected theft and notified Weld, Adams, and Morgan counties. The horse emerged at dawn with a flock of chickens riding on its back.

Hudson Yonder Hill Jim Legerwood Ray Robb Robb Weld Adams Morgan County Legerwood

Laramie May Extend Line Receivers Seek Steel Rail Quote

The Denver, Laramie & Northwestern rail line plans a Sev erance extension. Receivers seek 5,000 tons of steel rail at about 150000 dollars funded by receivers certificates. No court approval yet. A previous grant authorized 1000 dollars for an investigation of resources northwest of Greeley. The 12 mile extension would cost around 250000 dollars.

Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad District Court Greeley

Huller Ends First Pea Run

Johnstown on July 22 marked the end of the early pea run as the pea huller shut at 4 PM after processing 250000 pounds in two weeks. Grantham and Condon’s 18 acre patch yielded 24000 pounds while farmers netted about 30 dollars per acre. The Johnstown condensary is receiving 15000 pounds of milk daily, with Holstein cows favored. Windsor creamery in Denver ships 2000 pounds daily.

Johnstown Grantham and Condon Windsor Creamery Denver

Teachers Chosen for Platteville School Year

The Platteville school board selected new staff for the coming year led by Prof. Muir as principal. In grammar, Katherine Armour. intermediate Lisa Yockey. primary Mary C Grubb. All are graduates of State Teachers college at Greeley.

School Furnishings Bought for New Building

J S Hobeck secretary of school district No 580 returned from Greeley with funds to buy desks for the new school building. Work is being pushed to finish by September 1.

Hudson J. S. Hobeck Greeley

After Big Game Eaton Andrew Jackson and Son Head North

Andrew Jackson and his ten year old son Myrle left yesterday for Montreal to visit relatives for a week and then travel north into the game region to camp for two weeks. Fae Jackson expects to bag some this game and his young son is equally enthusiastic.

Eaton Andrew Jackson J Myrle Montreal Fae Jackson

Girls Are Wanted To Help Harvest In Weld County

Windsor July 22 Mrs Flora Law a leading Weld County farmer says she would not need help if ten girls assisted in harvesting barley. She farms about 18 acres with an expected yield of 45 bushels per acre and personally oversees daily field work.

Windsor Flora Law Weld County

Mrs Churchill Receives M A Degree at Teachers College

Isabella Churchill was among Thursday graduates at the Teachers College earning an M A degree. She previously earned a B A in 1900. Her three children Mrs A J Casebeer Mrs Calvin D Lester and Prof Van Churchill are also college graduates. She is noted for club and philanthropic work across the western states.

Isabella Churchill Teachers College Churchill A. J. Casebeer Calvin D. Lester van Churchill State Federation of Women’s Clubs Colorado

Picturesque India Lecture Delights Greeley Audience

Mrs. Anna Hedrick drew a full house at the Christian church with an illustrated talk on Picturesque India. She described temples tombs public buildings and the country while recounting the challenges faced by teachers and missionaries. 100 stereopticon slides, secured in India, were praised as the finest shown in Greeley.

Anna Hedrick Christian Church India

Union Meeting in Hereford July 19

Hereford Sunday schools will hold a union meeting here next Sunday at 11 o clock with a temperance concert followed by a basket dinner. Afternoon preaching is planned.

Hereford

Funeral and social notices from Weld County region

William Mitchell of Loveland attended the funeral of Ellis Blackwood and the burial occurred at Evans cemetery. Various locals including Miss Helen Yonker and Miss Susie Ferguson were guests or visiting Denver, with multiple small gatherings noted in Green City and Weldona areas. A dancing party at Masters hall featured a large local guest list despite rain, and regional visits included Denver, Kersey, Sublette, and Sterling.

William Mitchell Loveland Ellis Blackwood Evans Cemetery Helen Yonker Grace Ellis James Beattie Denver W. C. Chaffin Joe Huddart Weldona Wallace Mackey Ethel Helms Susie Ferguson F. W. Smylie Hannah Elizabeth Janet Hershey William E. Day Fred Seldon S. Sanford Margaret Sanford Masters Hall Elizabeth Smylie Mary Painter Clara Marjory Hildermann Helen Waite Agnes Foley Mayme Huddart Eula da

Carlson Guests Travel to Greeley on Auto Trip

John Carlson and S. W. Beggs traveled by auto to Greeley on Thursday and returned Friday. Beggs represents the Bijou people in attempting to purchase the Putnam ditch water. The water owners, ranchmen, refuse to accept unsold bonds as security.

John Carlson S. W. Beggs Greeley

Local Visitors And Vacations Reported

Tuesday notes Mrs. C A Carlson returns from Eaton visit. Mr and Mrs Arthur Molander stay with Mr and Mrs Larson. Mrs Jeffs and daughter Mrs Dr Carlson of Eaton visit relatives. Catherine Forquer returns to Greeley after two weeks vacation.

C. A. Carlson Eaton Arthur Molander Larson

Gene Sheely Visits Brother in Fort Lupton

Fort Lupton notes Gene Sheely linotype operator on the Colorado Springs Telegraph visits his brother A. C. Sheely. Will Knowles drives Miss Mild red McAnnay Miss Heightberger Miss Beth Kennedy and Miss Teur kens to Eldorado Springs this morning. Mrs J P Gorman, long separated from her sister, is surprised by a visit from Mrs Sharp of Los Angeles.

Fort Lupton Gene Sheely Colorado Springs A. C. Sheely Will Knowles Mildred McAnnay Heightberger Beth Kennedy Teurkens Eldorado Springs J. P. Gorman Sharp Los Angeles

Highland Lake visitors and local harvest activity noted

W N Hurd of Mead hosted Bert houd visitors at Highland Lake. A large successful fishing party occurred Thursday. Co L Walker of Mead handled business in Greeley. Mrs Markham and daughter Bes sie of Longmont visited relatives. A P Ballenger and wife from near Fort Lupton also visited relatives. Farmers anticipate wheat harvest this week. Faye Emphsen returned to Mead tele phone office Saturday after vacation. Beet workers returned to Denver after completing the second beeting. Rev Blodgett's Sunday school class met Friday afternoon with Eva Martindale. refreshments were served and the afternoon was pleasant.

W. N. Hurd Mead Berthoud Co. L. Walker Greeley Markham Bessie Longmont A. P. Ballenger Fort Lupton Faye Emphsen Mead Telephone Denver Rev. Blodgett Eva Martindale

Wilson Names Chiefs Sea Girt Campaign Committee

Sea Girt New Jersey July 20 The democratic campaign committee to direct the presidential campaign has 14 members with William McCombs as chairman and Governor Wilson naming the slate.

Wilson Sea Girt N. J Democratic Campaign Committee William McCombs Democratic National Committee

Plan for Weld County Grain Elevator Firm Formed

A stock company was formed here to build an elevator, the sole grain elevator planned for this Weld County area. The large grain crops this year make the project almost essential for local farmers.

Plan Grain Elevator A_ stock company Weld County

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