Ord made in capture reported man is facing in few hours
A report records an ordered capture action involving a man described as facanT in the pew hours. The exact details and identities are unclear in the surviving text.
02 Nov 1911
Page 1
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
1
A report records an ordered capture action involving a man described as facanT in the pew hours. The exact details and identities are unclear in the surviving text.
A young man about to turn 18 faced arraignment after stealing $84.09 from his employer at a Johnson coal yard in Grenue and Fifteenth streets. He was captured near LaSalle, brought to the station, and pleaded guilty with bond set at $750 before Hatch justice court. The affair arose from a noon hour theft and an involved pursuit.
Weld County reports 25 new births in the past month with two twin pairs among the names listed. One couple, John and Elizabeth, share a surname with a prior generation, prompting local investigators to note families living in different parts of the county may not know each other.
Harvey W. Wiley calls for social justice and urges teaching agriculture in schools. He criticizes the curriculum including only certain sciences and argues for practical farming instruction to raise corn and improve rural life.
Portland report on a Portland Journal straw poll shows La Follette and Wilson as favored nominees. Of 976 ballots, 498 were Democratic and 478 Republican. Wilson led Dems with 233, La Follette topped Republicans with 301, Taft received 46 votes.
Preparations for St. Peter's Catholic church fair in Camfield Hall December 5 to 15 include moving pictures, decorated booths, dances, fortune tellers, and strolling musicians. Father Casey aims to make it the biggest local event with proceeds benefiting the church.
Piattville residents gathered for a Hallowe en social hosted by the Ppworth League. The evening featured games songs and other diversions with refreshments noted as a highlight of the event.
Company I of the Colorado National Guard held a Halloween dance drawing a large crowd. The mask event featured doughnuts and cider with merriment lasting into the night. Little damage was reported as the town prepared for a Ladies Aid dinner and Co. B E Beasley moved his barber shop to the Lupton Hotel.
In 225 of 243 precincts Job Harriman the Socialist led with 9703 votes to George Alexander 9206. The Socialist councilman ticket also ran 200 to 600 votes ahead of the Republican Good Government coalition and unattached.
Platteville on Nov 1 enjoyed busy streets as Halk lowe en brice a brac and wagons filled town awaiting festivities. Despite decorations and scattered displays school property suffered minor damage, limited by the chilly dawn atmosphere.
Mrs FE Stele and Mrs James Heynel attended an event in Greeley on Tuesday.
The Glenmere park skating pond is ready for water this afternoon under city street committee supervision. H Wolfe Tribune proprietor initiated the pond, and the flow should fill two acres quickly. The deep center hole is filled so ice breaks pose no more than a cold. Thanksgiving skating may be possible if cold snaps arrive soon.
Weather and police kept Halloween in Greeley calm as cold wind and greased tracks hindered revelers. Churches and clubs hosted parties with games, refreshments, and costumes while young women organized socials, suppers, and entertainments for parishioners and neighbors.
Children enjoyed a Hallowe en social at Charlton Presbyterian Church from 4 to 6 pm. Teachers supervised games and served Halloween refreshments.
Miss Julia Stockover hosted her first evening party at her home with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Mayher. Neighborhood children enjoyed Halloween games and refreshments were served.
Mrs. L. S. Hickman Mrs. P. W. Allen and Mrs. J. C. Mosher entertained the club and their husbands Tuesday evening at Mrs. Hickman’s home. Halloween decorations adorned the rooms as the guests enjoyed an elaborate dinner in a social gathering typical of the period.
Denver architect Roeschlaub visited Greeley on Wednesday to inspect the new high school building. With window frames installed another payment is due, and the inspector will review the work closely before payment. Material delays have been resolved, and construction is set to move rapidly.
Mrs J S Scryver arranged a Halloween surprise Tuesday evening for Mr Schryver. Fifteen ghosts arrived to share games and refreshments. Attending guests were Shaw Dry Goods employees including Fay Harrison Maud Caywood Verna Davidson Esther Emily Waterhouse Orpha Wal Phronia Grace Hollingsworth Edna Crawford Irene Houston Nell Topping Olive Pond Myrtle Sisson and Mrs Poe.
Washington reports the Post Office Department ended June 30 1911 with a profit for the first time since 1883. In two years the service turned a deficit of 17479770 in 1909 into a surplus of 219118 for 1911 marking a significant fiscal turn.
A badly frightened red fox wandered into a downtown street crowd in Minneapolis causing alarm. The shop window dressing features Brer will adorn the window of a local furrier, attracting curious onlookers.
Washington reports the Supreme Court in a Van de Vanter opinion grants broad Interstate Commerce Commission authority under the safety appliance law, effectively removing state railroad commissions from control of interstate rail operations. The ruling targets cars used in interstate business and ends dual control concerns for national railroad regulation.
The usual weekly stories for children will be held in the high school auditorium next Friday afternoon at 4 15. Prompt attendance is urged to prevent disturbances. All well behaved children are invited with parents welcome to attend.
Erie residents attended a supper and entertainment hosted by the Rebekah lodge last evening. The event drew a good turnout and provided community fellowship in the town.
Dr. Moses Stern, a liberal reform advocate, files to run for mayor proposing to cut women’s hair, ban rats, require harem skirts with suspenders, and forbid corsets for women under 30, with election officers predicting a quick vote count.
Mrs J D Brown and her mother Mrs Mary A Kelly of LaSalle visited Greeley yesterday, spending Tuesday in the city.
Miss M. IL. Schermerhorn of Grand Rapids Michigan will arrive in about a week to become superintendent of the Greeley hospital. She is a Battle Creek sanitarium graduate and currently superintendent of nurses at Uba hospital in Grand Rapids. Miss MacAlpin, the current Greeley superintendent for the last year, departs soon for Panama.
Earl Buyers of Osgood is visiting Gree for a few days, staying at a local spot and likely to explore nearby sites during his brief visit.
About a dozen Eaton residents visited Fort Collins to urge reconsideration of the Northern Colorado Interscholastic League ruling barring the Eaton football team. They sought reinstatement and to have the action reversed.
The Philharmonic Club announces the next concert date on December 12 with the group to appear as scheduled. Organizers urge members and the public to attend, noting program details will follow.
Negotiations continue for a renowned artist to headline the third concert by the Philharmonic Society in Sterling Opera House. The December 12 program features St. John's Eve cantata by an 80 voice chorus with 20 instrument orchestra, plus varied numbers from the Philharmonic. Four Denver soloists join the cantata, promising a peak Northern Colorado production and an anticipated large audience.
The Greeley district Methodist conference concluded with H. F. Ball of Denver delivering Paul the Pastor. The afternoon included the Lord's Supper and a well attended, enthusiastic gathering. A morning evangelism symposium by C. A. Rowan preceded the closing events. The Brotherhood session, with a 115 cover dinner, drew male church members and visitors from district chapters.
Nov. 1 in LaSalle reports Ed Behrens the lumberman is seriously ill at his home from Brights Disease. Authorities fear that recovery is unlikely.
Bennet Nelson, a farmer half a mile south of Kersey, unearthed a brown stone Indian pipe while plowing. Experts say the pipe comes from Minnesota, suggesting it traveled to Colorado. Nelson plans to marry after finishing ditches on his flooded land.
Mrs. Anna Sampson and Mrs. Holmes entertained Tuesday afternoon with a Halloween themed shower for Miss Blossom Stockton. Among gifts were many beautiful presents as plans for her marriage to Charlie Brabruegger of Iowa proceed this month. The house featured jack o lanterns and games were played. Refreshments were served late.
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