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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
7
A fragmented note discusses ballot secrecy, number of ballots allowed per voter, and the handling of ballots in a county election. It questions how many ballots are deposited, the box type, and the cost and regulation of ballot boxes, mentioning Attorney Todd Luther and county processes.
A fragmented 1912 county fair preview notes aims to expand exhibits and attract crowds. Weld county officers and the fair secretary outline preliminary work and the need for organized displays to ensure a successful event.
County school districts push higher levies and tighter expenses to manage back warrants after the County Treasurer ordered warrants paid strictly by registry. Courts rejected that policy yet districts maintain current-year funding first, delaying back pay. At May meetings, districts behind on warrants boost levies to limit while back warrants are resolved. District 110 and 1 replace No. 91 with New Raymer and Stoneham as sites.
Federal Judge R E Lewis set June 26 as the hearing date on a demurrer to the government complaint seeking to stop Henrylyn project promoters from diverting Grand river and other streams through the main range into Clear creek to water land between Greeley and Denver. The case draws national interest as fruit owners of Lower California aid the government. Ernest Knaebel, assistant to the attorney general, will arrive in Denver to conduct the case. He is a former assistant U S district attorney familiar with conditions.
A joint meeting of LaSalle and Evans I O O F last night mapped a June 16 Memorial Day program. A committee led by George Young and others will arrange the services, with Rev Coffman of Kersey as a hoped for principal speaker. The memorial address occurs at 2 p.m. at the Evans I O O F hall, followed by graveside decoration at Evans cemetery for 120 lodge members. The two lodges suffered one and two deaths respectively last year.
Mrs. Nate Calvin of south of Greeley suffered a broken cheek bone for three weeks before seeking medical help. She was thrown from her buggy near the city reservoir and the wheels passed over her face, leaving severe bruises and cuts. She initially thought injuries were minor and did not see a physician until persistent facial pain prompted a checkup.
Weld county reports Saturday afternoon hail mainly around Severance and west of Greeley. Beets not harmed, alfalfa damaged most, with some bean loss. farmers expect to cut alfalfa early for salvage. Windsor to Hazeltone also note alfalfa damage and beneficial rains aiding peas and beets where noted.
The Woodmen of the World and the Women of Woodcraft jointly observed their annual memorial Sunday with graves decorated and new monuments unveiled. Services at I O O F hall and Presbyterian church featured Rev. C E Berger and memorial speeches by W E Keyes. Forty Woodmen and twenty Women of Woodcraft graves decorated. memorials unveiled for Stoneking King Fuller Sumner and other nonlocal burials.
A flag used as a tarpaulin on sod at the city hall lawn triggered protests to the city marshal after being moved from the basement rather than the library. The act prompted citations of Section 2599 unlawful flag advertising, with penalties up to 1000 dollars or 30 days’ jail for public desecration or improper display.
Miss Winifred Chase daughter of Rev and Mrs R A Chase married Herschell Dallas Newman of Colorado Springs in a simple home ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. The couple planned a church wedding for later but changed plans due to Newman's sudden travel to Clifton Arizona. The ceremony featured spring blossoms, a white dress, bridal roses, and music by Arthur Chase and Matilda Gibson. The bride, a Peabody Musical alumna from Baltimore, has studied at a college with health-related interruptions. Newman, educated at Colorado College, is employed by a mining company in Arizona. After breakfast, the couple prepared to depart for Clifton to begin their new life.
Charles Herriott and Mr. Wallace of Berkeley stopped in Evans yesterday on their way to Minnesota. Herriott is a nephew of George Young. The pair, college mates of Leland Stanford University, will work on a large farm in Minnesota and accompany Mrs. Young to St Paul. Mrs. Young heads to New Concord, Ohio.
Attorney D. Kelly has sent arguments to 35 attorneys and 200 claimants regarding priorities for reservoirs in District No 1. Oral arguments are set for August in the water cases. Kelly named to fill Judge Bennett's duties in the district.
Ft. Lupton June 6 Thomas C Winbourn marked the 50th anniversary of his Colorado arrival by attending a family reunion in Denver at sister Anna Shaw s home He came with his parents July 6 1862 as a 10 year old The Green City founder W G Winbourn built his fortune around stock farming and Ft Lupton ownership His son later became Fort Lupton s first mayor Now 40 years in Fort Lupton Thomas runs a mercantile and farm operation He recalls frontier incidents and vows he can ride a bucking horse as long as any of the old timers.
Milliken June 6 The Rebekah lodge was installed here by the Loveland sisters and hailed as the best in the state. The Milliken ladies will be known as Thompson Valley lodge No 134 with 19 charter members soon to rise to 30. Officers elected were Mrs C A Kuehold noble grand Mrs L A Clancy vice grand Mrs Elsie Hamilton secretary and Mrs J C Briggs treasurer. They will meet on the second and fourth Saturdays each month.
Erie reports joining the Weld County tennis league as the town organizes a male tennis club. W. E. Edwards serves as president and Fred Wilson as secretary treasurer. Two double courts are ready and several speedy players are developing.
Mrs. J. E. Henry of Akron Michigan explains kidney trouble nearly doubled costs until Foley Kidney Pills gave quick relief. She bought a bottle and saved a big doctor's bill. For weak back backache rheumatism and urinary and kidney troubles use Foley Kidney Pills from Gilbert Bros.
A public statement from R H Snyder of 1208 Fifth St Greeley Colo extols Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. He recalls using the remedy in Chicago and reports a permanent cure by 1906 with no recurrence. Ad notes sale by dealers, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Remember the name Doan's.
T F Miles, cashier of the State Bank of Severance, closed his services on Saturday. This morning David Severance Jr assumes the duties of cashier. An estray ad notes a grey mare with suckling colt, about 10 years old, 1050 pounds, cocked ankles, branded left shoulder, taken up near Ft Lupton Weld Co Colo around May 27 1912. If not claimed by June 2 2012 the board will sell the animals for the owner’s benefit.
Annie E. McIndoo, executrix of James M. McIndoo deceased, will present final settlement on July 1 1912 in Weld County Colorado Court for discharge. Objections may be filed by interested parties at the hearing in Greeley. First publication May 30 1912. last publication June 20 1912.
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