Arrests Own Son in Platteville Jail Break
In Platteville Charles Bruce son of the police magistrate and constable, allegedly struck August Pierce. He was jailed, escaped via the window, and recaptured by his father. He was fined 18.30 for breaking jail resisting an officer and costs, as L. Benoy appointed to fill the vacancy before the April 2 municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Philadelphia
Charles Bruce
Bruce
August Pierce
City Hall
H. Db. Holmes
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Coykendall
H. M. Brice
L. Benoy
Knights of Pythias Banquet Highlights 21st Birthday
The Knights of Pythias annual banquet drew about 175 members and guests on Monday night. Dr. Broman performed a piano solo and a quartet including Charles Clark Bert Pier B. B. Hateh and J. A. Beyrer played selections. W H Edwards gave an illustrated lecture on his Grand Canyon trip. Charles J Yardley received a feather chair from Karpen Brothers as master of finance and long time keeper of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Dr. Broman
Charles Clark
Bert Pier
J. A. Beyrer
W. H. Edwards
Snowfall Deficit Across State Amid Warm Dry February
The weather bureau reports February was unusually warm and dry statewide with snowfall well below average. The Arkansas and Rio Grande watersheds show the greatest deficiency, while the South Platte system expects above average flow as high mountain gauges remain packed with snow and ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Weather Bureau
Arkansas and
Rio Grande
South Platte
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Bereavement Help
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted us in our bereavement. Lizzie White, brother W. H. White, Company W. Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie White
Br. W. H. White
W. Graham
License the Issue Platteville Faces April 2 Election on Saloons
Platteville voters go to the polls April 2 to decide the saloon question as dry precedent in the town and county guides the choice. Two tickets contend the taxpayers ticket led by O K Pettee for mayor and G Pease Ernest Calkins and G W Yamnett for aldermen versus the people’s temperance ticket with R K Brown for mayor and other candidates including Robert Johnson Norman L Henthorne and George A Hodgson for town board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Greeley
O. K. Pettee
G.©. Pease
Ernest Calkins
G. W. Yamnett
People's Temperance
S. Brown
Brown & Lycan
Robert Johnson
Norman L. Henthorne
George A. Hodgson
Canning
Death in Runaway Kills John M. McMillan on Thirteenth Street
John M. McMillan of 1329 Thirteenth Street died after a runaway on Thirteenth Street east of the railroad last Friday at about 5 PM. A harness fault released the neckyoke, loosening traces and causing the wagon tongue to slip the ring. McMillan was thrown, died minutes later. Coroner Macy oversaw the body and funeral services were held in Evans last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. McMillan
Thirteenth Street
McMillan
Macy
Evans
Dinner Party Honors Mr. Randolphs Seventy First Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Randolph hosted a formal dinner Wednesday evening March 13 to celebrate Mr. Randolphs seventy first birthday. Palm and carnation decorations adorned the rooms and 6:30 p.m. service took place at small tables. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mayher Mr. Scott Bullard Mr. Fred Dresser Mr. H. A. Healy Mr. G. D. Horne Mr. L. B. Willard Mr. J. F. Fezer and Mrs. Mary Dille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Randolph
Mr. Randolph
Messrs. and Mesdames Wm. Mayher
Scott Bullard
Fred Dresser
H. A. Healy
Allcock's Plasters Introduced Fifty Years Ago Grow Global
Sixty years ago Allcock's Plasters were first introduced to the public and are now the world's standard plasters. The invention is described as a major blessing, providing quick, cheap, and effective relief for certain ailments. Allcock's is claimed to be the original genuine plaster sold by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allcock
Slap at Greeley: State schools proposed for Grand Junction and Durango
The Colorado House passed two 25000 appropriation bills to establish state normal schools in Grand Junction and Durango. If the Senate agrees and the governor signs, Western Slope students and others from Utah New Mexico and Arizona may attend schools closer to home. Greeley citizens watched the vote, but bipartisan opposition blocked passage. Some readers blame the action on Representative Watson as retaliation for his tight purse strings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Colorado
Grand Junction
Durango
Senate
House
Greeley
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Greeley School
Denver
Watson of
Weld
Juley Melon
Flag Pole Donation for East Ward School
The Department W. R. C. with local corps and Mrs Kate Hanna contributed 15 toward a flag pole for East Ward school. The plan redirects the usual large city high school flag tradition to fund a pole for a student bought flag. Funds will be handed to Miss Alice Fuller, principal, when a suitable pole is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hanna
East Ward
W. A
Alice Fuller
Deaths in Eaton Platteville and Peckham
Katie Baerger aged 19 died of cancer in Eaton on Monday. Anna Lee 24 died in Platteville leaving husband and four children with funeral at the Catholic church. Harriet Wolf 75 died of pneumonia in Peckham. remains shipped to Uniontown Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lee
Stephen Lee
Platteville
Harriet Wolf
John B. Wolf
Peckham
Ohio
Pollock's Undertaking Rooms
Uniontown
Kan
John E. Wolf
Death of Myron T. White at 40
Myron T. White died March 15 at his home 610 Fourth Street from diabetes aged 40. He leaves a widow. His father Dr W H White of Great Bend Kan and step-brother C W Graham of Colorado Springs attended funeral services at Macy's parlors conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev J A Trimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron T. White
Fourth Street
W. H. White
Great Bend
Kan
C. W. Graham
Colorado Springs
Macy’s
Rey. J. A.trimmer
Miss Etta Coffman Dies. Rites Held at Home
Miss Etta Coffman, about thirty, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J S Coffman, died March 13 at the family home in Eaton. Funeral services were held at 9:00 Friday morning and the body shipped to Longmont for burial beside a sister in Limestone Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Coffman
J. S. Coffman
Eaton
Colorado
Longmont
Funeral for Lou L. Knowles Held at Home
The funeral of Lou L. Knowles wife of W. Knowles occurred Thursday at 2 pm from the family residence. Rev. Brockway led the eloquent service. Eastern Star and Elks and Why Not club members sent flowers and honored her at Linn Grove cemetery with grave services by Eastern Star ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou L
W. 8. Knowles
Brockway
Eastern Star
The
Elks and Why Not Club
Linn Grove
School Report for District No. 26 Feb
February report for district No. 26 Albee lists grammar pupils 13 with 12 average daily attendance 91.7 percent. roll of honor includes Donnie Johnson Alma McMillen Helen Wylie Earl Ingram Walter McMillen Ear Lynd Johnston with principal. Primary department shows 2 [likely 21] pupils, 18 attendance, 90.7 percent. honor roll Olga Hill Vivian Hill Mattie Newton Charles Copeland George Johnson Dee McMillen Harry Wylie Allene R. Tison teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albee
Donnie Johnson
Alma McMillen
Helen Wylie
Earl Ingram
Walter McMillen
Ear Lynd Johnston
Olga Hill
Vivian Hill
Mattie Newton
Charles Copeland
George Johnson
Dee McMillen
Harry Wylie
Allene R. Tison
Do Not Crowd the Season
Spring happiness invites outdoor play as children shed winter clothing but a cold wave raises pneumonia risk. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. it pleases children and is safe for general use, with druggists selling it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Whist Club Hosts Ladies Evening at Martyn Home
Mesdames H B Martyn W E Kinsella W E B Lester and D R McArthur entertained twelve Bridge Whist club ladies and their husbands at 1715 Tenth Avenue last Monday evening. Green and white decorations celebrated St Patrick's Day with refreshments and a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames H. B. Martyn
W. EE. Kinsella
W. EB. Lester
D. R. McArthur
Bridge
Tenth Avenue
Boyle Commission Buys Mary Bliss Trackage Lot for Warehouse
The Boyle Commission company purchased Mary R. Bliss tract east of the railroad, 125 by 190 feet, facing Sixth street, for 5000 dollars. Sale handled by B F Woodruff Realty. Plan to build a large storage warehouse for potatoes and onions to operate with the nearby Boyle warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle Commission Company
Mary R. Bliss
Sixth Street
B. F. Woodruff
Weld County Harvest Festival elects officers for upcoming event
The Weld County Harvest Festival association held its annual meeting last Wednesday electing Ee win Starkey as president D. J. Mareh as vice president Walter Bliss as secretary T Neill as treasurer and Howard Rea as grand marshal Plans for next Harvest Day were discussed with a near consensus to hold a festival again this year possibly in late June to surpass previous records The festival will coincide with the Northern Colorado Driving association races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County Harvest Festival Association
Eewin Starkey
D. J. Mareh
Walter Bliss
T. Neill
Howard Rea
Northern Colorado Driving Association
Cause of Stomach Trouble Advertisement Suggests Diet and Medicine
When stomach trouble arises it may be due to overeating or unsuitable foods or habitual constipation. Take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate the bowels and improve digestion and see if the trouble disappears. Ask for a free sample. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Beet Land for Rent Near Hardin Ranches
300 to 400 acres fine beet land for rent during coming season on Benton and Von Richtofen ranches near Hardin. Will rent in tracts of 10 to 100 acres. Good water rights. Inquire of Robert Graham & Son, agents, room 407 opera house block, Greeley, Colo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
von Richtofen
Hardin
Robert Graham & Son
Opera House
Greeley
Colo
Would You Like a Home in Texas
The Colorado and Southern invites homeseekers to Texas Panhandle with very low rates and asks readers to write T. E. Fisher G P A Denver for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Colorado & Southern
Texas Panhandle
T. E. Fisher
Denver
Local option bill passes legislature in Colorado
The local option bill, drafted by the anti saloon league, passed both chambers and awaits Governor Buchtel signature. It lets towns vote on having a saloon with 40 percent petition and allows limited medicine liquor sale with a one time prescription. Senator Drake and H C Watson sponsored the measure amid a fierce partisan fight, 26 to 6 in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Antisaloon League
Senate
Drake
Fort Collins
House
H. C. Watson
Watson
Colorado
Greeley Woman Marries St Joseph Man At Local Home
Mrs. Berdie Swendt of Greeley and George B. Boling of St. Joseph Mo were married Tuesday evening at the home of Rev R J Hunter The bride born in Greeley has lived here all her life She is sister of Mrs Emma Flint The couple will reside in Fort Collins after their wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdie Swendt
Greeley
George B. Boling
St. Joseph
R. J. Hunter
Emma Flint
Fort Collins
Mrs Hannah Shinn and John S Davidson Wed in March
Mrs Hannah Shinn and John S Davidson were married Monday March 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Travis. Rev O A Petty performed the ceremony at 3 pm in the presence of relatives and friends. They left for Denver by train and will live in Greeley for now with plans to move to Salt Lake City. Davidson served in the nineteenth battery at Fort Russell Wyoming, term expired March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Shinn
John S. Davidson
W. A. Travis
O. A. Petty
Denver
Greeley
Salt Lake City
Davidson
Fort Russell
Wyo
Quiet secret wedding in Greeley for Loretta Hibbard and Ray Wilson
Miss Loretta Hibbard and Ray J Wilson wed last Saturday at 8 30 pm in the home of W W Hibbard with Rev John Doane officiating. The bride, recent Stoughton Wisconsin arrival, works as a stenographer for United Produce Co. The groom, a Wisconsin native who moved to Greeley six years ago, is a contractor and builder. They will reside in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Hibbard
Ray J. Wilson
John Doane
W. W. Hibbard
Stoughton
Wis
United Produce Co
Greeley
Wilson
Wisconsin
Powers to Promote Wyoming Colorado Baseball League
Cheyenne, Denver, Greeley, Port Collins, Longmont and Colorado Springs are target cities for a six city Wyoming Colorado basety league proposed by Cheyenne Fred Powers of Denver. The plan includes a series of games for a trophy and meets favorable response in Cheyenne though Greeley fans have yet to react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Fred Powers
Denver
Greeley
Port Collins
Longmont
Colorado Springs
Powers
Rheumatic Pain Balm Praised by Martinsburg Justice
B F Crocker Esq long serving justice of the peace at Martinsburg Ta says four years of sciatic rheumatism afflicted his left arm and right hip. He used three bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm and reports it did him lots of good. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Crocker
Martinsburg
Farmers Mercantile Co Advertises Alfalfa Seed and Oats
Local merchants offer imported German alfalfa seed and fancy recleaned early oats. Consumers urged to call for current prices before purchasing.
Sunday Services At The Churches Unitarian and Trinity Lutheran
The Churches Unitarian offers service at 10 45 with Sunday school to follow. Trinity Lutheran presents a German service at 10 30 and Sunday school at 11 30 led by Pastor P B Fritsche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Fritsche
Christian Science Evening Service Topic Reality
Christian Science services at 11 o clock with a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. The subject is Reality and invites attendance.
Communion and Evening Services Schedule Notice
Communion service at 10 30. Evening service at 7 30. All who understand the language are welcome. From O W Gustafson pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Gustafson
Pasioy
Congregational Worship Schedule Sunday Services and Choir
Public worship at 10 45 a m with message Up hold the King Cometh Sunday school at noon GC BE 6 30 evening service at 7 30 with Jesus Christ Pyys tan Song service led by choir and boys choir Mr Orlin Williams of Denver to sing at both services Pastor Johnoanp directs the congregation
Palm Sunday Service and Lent Schedule
Palm Sunday observed this Sunday with a 10 45 service titled Palm Sunday and Its Lessons Miss Hake to sing The Palms at the service Vespers and sermon at 4 p m Special Lenten service next week Holy week Tuesday at 7 30 p m Public cordially invited J A Trimmer pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hake
J. A. Trimmer
Sermon in Hurlbut Hall on What Must I Do to Be Saved
The pastor of the Church of the Nazarene will preach Sunday evening in Hurlbut hall on March 24. The sermon seeks to answer What Must I Do to Be Saved. Five inquiring souls bowed at the altar last Sunday and found a Seeking Savior. All readers needing salvation are urged to attend. J. W. King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Hurlbut Hall
J. W. King
Unknown man killed on railroad tracks north of LaSalle
A badly mutilated unidentified man was found on the railroad near LaSalle last Monday night after several trains passed. His body was brought to Macy undertaking rooms. no identification had been found by last evening. A small liquor bottle was found on his clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Macy Undertaking Rooms
Macy
Weld County Relinquishment for Sale
Homestead relinquishment on a quarter section of beet and potato land under Larimer County ditch five miles from Ault. Value listed as 5000 dollars but sale price 2000 dollars due to owner must move. Robt. Graham & Son Greeley Colorado offer at the opera house block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimer County
Ault
Robt
Graham & Son
Opera House
Greeley
Colo
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K. of
P. Banquet
John McMillan
Baerger
Katie
G. G. Baergar
Rev. Coffman
Methodist
Lee
White
Coffman
Swendt-Boling
Shinn-Davidson
Interstate League
Unitarian
Trinity Lutheran
Christian Science
Trinity Episcopal
Nazarene
Weld County
Greeley Produce Market
Mattie Y. Green
Albion Hotel
Eg Arbuckles Fm
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