Site chosen for Colorado building at fair grounds
Windsor June 3 Harrison Teller returns from California after a four month trip as part of the committee to select a site on the San Francisco fair grounds for the Colorado building for the Panama exposition. The panel favors a harbor side plot with ocean view and will report to the next general assembly.
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Windsor
Harrison Teller
California
General Assembly
Parrish
West
Slattery
Garrett
Colorado
Teller
La Salle Leads Weld County Baseball League Standings
La Salle remains atop the Weld County Baseball League standings as Eaton lost 15 to 10. Gilcrest defeated Brighton 18 to 17 in ten innings. Windsor beat Johnstown 5 to 4, while Platteville rallied to defeat Leveland 8 to 3 with two homers off the visiting pitcher.
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la Salle
Eaton
Gilcrest
Brighton
Windsor Nine
Johnstown
Auto Camp
Platteville
Leveland
River Boys
Weld County Baseball League
Evans Women Serve Dinner in Memorial Day Observance
Evans May 31 The Evans Improvement Society hosted a large noon dinner at the I O O F hall with 140 veterans attending. The W R C held a Memorial day program, Rev Coffman spoke, James McKinley spoke, and music came from Miss Gertrude Huffemith and ensemble. In the afternoon W R C and G A R decorated 22 veteran graves and remembered three W R C graves.
Town Officers Resign In Johnstown
Town board and town marshal clashed over dog tax collection and duties. The marshal resigned. J D Geisler was appointed to fill the post, while Police Magistrate W M Horner also quit but his seat remains vacant. The board reportedly offered half time, half pay, which was rejected.
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Johnstown
J. D. Geisler
W. M. Horner
Windsor Improves Roads to Battle Larimer County Highways
Windsor residents report street improvements costing several hundred dollars completed. Farmers and businessmen contributed to road work on approaches into Windsor, boosting local thoroughfares. If this effort continues Weld county could rival Larimer’s good roads.
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Windsor
Weld County
Larimer County
Windsor Hospital Empty Jail Out of Job in Model Town
Windsor, June 1. With the jail door open for four months and the hospital empty, Windsor claims modern utopia. Marshal Forbes handles policing while fathers question why a jail exists as doctors report mild chicken pox and the undertaker profits from a moving picture show. Residents boast sunshine and rain, challenging other towns on crop prospects. Ceal
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Windsor
Windsor Hospital
Jesse Forbes
Colorado
Lineman Near Death From Electric Shock At Work
June 1 tele phone lineman Frank Johnesee escaped fatal electrocution when a 2300 volt line he touched while not strapped to a pole sent volts through his body. He fell unconscious, lay on the ground as rain refreshed his face, and was revived. Despite severe burns, he walked to a physician and is back at work. The doctor warned the shock could have killed him if strapped in place.
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Frank Johnesee
Johnesee
Neusl
Approve New Insurance Co. Farms Plan in Eaton
At the Farmers Union meeting in Eaton on June 3 members approved organizing the Mutual Farmers Insurance Company aimed at farm owners. The plan covers insurance for farm buildings and calls for regional road crews to push the plan once drafted. A suggestion urged keeping a cow for household needs and milking 10 cows before and after work to boost local dairy business.
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Eaton
Grists Teeth Breaks Molars in Sudden Pain
LaSalle June 3. L F Erb suffered severe pain in his back while at breakfast. He clenched his teeth so hard the tops of two molars broke off. Dr Vance gave a hypodermic and the man is bedbound for several days.
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Vance
Erb
Fight at U P camp ends with Mexican man hurt
A clash at a U P construction camp in Fort Lupton on June 3 led to a Mexican man sustaining a broken arm after a dispute over a card game. He was transported to Greeley hospital by Dr. E Monismith.
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Fort Lupton
Greeley Hospital
E. Monismith
George W. Fisher Dies at 79 Near Johnstown
Geo W Fisher 79 longtime resident of the area died last Friday morning three miles southeast of Johnstown after a long illness. He leaves five grown sons. Funeral services were held in Loveland today.
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Geo. W. Fisher
Johnstown
George W. Fisher
Here
Loveland
Water in Colorado reservoirs nears record high levels
The Colorado state board of irrigation releases May 1 reservoir comparisons for 1909 through 1912. 1912 shows strong water supply, with snowmelt delayed but expected to rise as temperatures climb, potentially surpassing 1909. Acre feet figures span multiple districts, with several well above the 1909 wet year and others near that level. The report forecasts best crops in years and hopeful immigration tied to irrigation districts.
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Colorado State Board of Immigration
F. Cogswill
Irrigation Division
South Platte River
Cache la Poudre
Big Thompson
St. Vrain Creek
Boulder Creeks
Clear Creek
Cherry Creek
Bear Creek
Bureau
Rain General Over County Brings Relief to Crops
May 31 reports from Evans Kersey Gill Plativille Gilcrest LaSalle Ault Eaton Windsor Pierce and Fort Lupton describe widespread rains and beneficial effects on beets corn wheat and peas. Some hail caused brief damage but overall crops improved with timely showers and continued rain.
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Eaton
Windsor
Famous Lee up to High Court in Kidnapping Case
Johnstown, June 3. Supreme Court will decide if two year penitentiary sentence for James W. Lee, a former farmer, stands. Lee allegedly kidnapped his daughter Irene after a divorce granted custody to the mother. O Connor argues the case as kidnapping. verdict upheld by lower court.
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Johnstown
James W. Lee
Weld
State Supreme Court
Lee
Irene
Supreme Court
Charles, O’connor
Iris
Canada
Texas
O’connor
Windsor Vets Refuse Autos On Decoration Day
Windsor on May 31 observed Decoration Day with band music and veterans marching to the cemetery. Commander William Jones, in frail health, oversaw the event, insisting the day be worthy. Veterans refused autos, walking the mile despite age as girls carried flowers. Rev. Seckner spoke at the cemetery and Miss Helen Laybourn read Gettysburg Address.
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Windsor
Sons of Veterans
Mander William Jones
Seckner
Misa
Helen Laybourn
Gettyburg
Timetables Change for Denver Laramie and Union Pacific Lines
Timetables switch tomorrow morning. Union Pacific Denver train arrives Greeley at 7 05 and departs 7 15. Denver Laramie train leaves Greeley at 8 00 instead of 8 30. Afternoon UP Denver train leaves earlier by 8 minutes and Denver Laramie 15 minutes later. After today both lines depart Greeley at 3 30. Denver Laramie trains from Denver to Greeley at 7 45 and 5 00. Sunday Denver Laramie holds to 7 45 to accommodate visitors.
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Denver-Laramie
Union Pacific
Greeley
Denver
Bruce and Barbara Sebold to Wed Tonight in Brighton
Will Wed Tonight Fort Lupton June 1 C D Bruce and Barbara Sebold will be married at Brighton. Barbara is the daughter of Tony Sebold a Fort Lupton farmer and Bruce is the son of H M Bruce of Platteville, both popular young people in the community.
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Fort Lupton
C. D. Bruce
Barbara Sebold
Brighton
Tony Sebold
Mr. Bruce
H.M. Bruce
Platteville
Valuable Draft Horse Lost in Platteville
James Lee reports losing a valuable draft horse in Platteville on June 1. The animal, valued at $150, died suddenly with no known cause and appeared healthy until two hours before death. Nearby residents report similar recent losses of horses.
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Platteville
James Lee
Brother Reunites After Thirty Years With Unannounced Visit
A. B. Craig, a pharmacist in Fezer's, met his long missing brother F. M. Craig who arrived unannounced and stayed overnight. He displayed a roll of money and disappeared next morning. F. M. Craig said he had mined in Alaska and Nevada and planned to visit Iowa. He appeared rugged and aged, claiming years in the northwest mines.
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A. B. Craig
Fezer
F. M. Craig
Greeley
Alaska
Goldfield
Nev
Iowa
Northwest
Former Editor Milliken Taken To County Hospital
C A Woodmansee former editor of the Evans Courier and local newspaperman in this area and Greeley was taken to the county hospital a few days ago, stricken with consumption. He had been in failing health for a year but refused to admit illness. For months he resided on a small chicken ranch near town.
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Milliken
C. A. Woodmansee
Evans Courier
Greeley
Miss Jessie Bruce Dies After Stroke at Fort Lupton
Miss Jessie Bruce, about 38, died yesterday at 4:50 AM after a Tuesday stroke. She lived with her brother William Bruce and was widely known and beloved. Her funeral, under Eastern Star auspices, was held at the Methodist church this afternoon.
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Fort Lupton
Jessie Bruce
Bruce
William Bruce
Methodist ¢ Church
Plan Big Fourth Platteville May 31 celebration
Citizens held a mass meeting last Tuesday night and laid plans for the Fourth of July event in Platteville. A committee led by James McGlenn, Lou Birkle, and Jim Coykendahl will organize preparations. Sums have been collected or pledged to fund a grand celebration in Weld county, with Platteville promising a leading path in local festivities.
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Platteville
James McGlenn
Lou Birkle
Jim Coykendahl
Weld
Eow Traby Cameron Elected To Head For Twenty
Ella Mead served as president of the Eow Traby Cameron group with officers Edna Wright first vice Miss J second vice and Miss Elsie Percy Candlin. A social with refreshments followed and a league convention is set for June 16. Members listed include Miss J Truby Cameron M5 M Cameron and Robert Candli Chase.
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Ella Mead
Eow
Traby Cameron
Edna Wright
Elsie Percy Candlin
Euge
J. Truby Cameron
M. Cameron
Ise
Robert Candli
Chase
Evans Plans Independence Day Celebration in County Park
Local organizers announce an elaborate town gathering for Independence Day. Dr Evans and Charles Huffsmith lead planning to feature grand style events, picnic in the park, ball games, and community amusement amid a historic town celebration.
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Evans
Indepen
Hrens
Charles Huffsmith
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