Evans Man Seeks Weld County Superintendent Post
The Courier endorses Prof. La Fayette Ryan for county superintendent of public schools. A Evans citizen and long time educator, he is described as educated, experienced in pedagogy, and capable to cover the county’s territory. Born 1877 in Ohio, he has led Evans schools this year after prior service in Kersey and Illinois.
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la Fayette Ryan
Evans
Ryan
Weld County
Adams County
Ohio
Knox College
Lebanon University
Lebanon
Illinois
Uncle Sam
Spain
Colorado
Kersey
Evans Schools
Professor Ryan Profiles as County Superintendent Candidate
The Springfield educator and veteran, Prof. Ryan, seeks the County Superintendent post. He served in the 6th Illinois, the 35th U.S. volunteers in the Philippines, and Cuba campaigns, then returned to teaching. He pledges a constant campaign for school advancement and better excellence. He is married to Mrs. Ryan of Ohio and active in M E church and several lodges.
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Springfield
Illinois
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Co. C
Illinois Volunteers
Cuba
Porto Rico
Miles
Ill
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Philippines
Philippine
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Eastern Star
Surprising Greeley Marriage Ends In Missouri Ties
Henry M Williams, longtime Greeley resident, secretly traveled to Missouri to marry Alice Sherman in Springfield. The couple, now Mrs Williams, arrived with their fifteen month old son and will reside at the Camfield while plans for a permanent home in Greeley take shape. Mrs Williams had taught near Erie, and the couple faced a three day train delay due to a Colorado storm en route.
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Greeley
Mr. Williams
Emery
Williams
Alice Sherman
Erie
Missouri
Lamar
Colo
Sherman
Camfield
Willims
Veterans Rally Promotes Republican Pension Support
A Denver Republican Veterans Association rally at the courthouse drew old soldiers and a Men's Glee Club. Speakers praised Republican pensions and jobs for veterans, critiqued Democrats, and asserted Taft as the reform choice while recounting Civil War sacrifices and party platforms.
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Ever
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Republican Party
State House
Denver
Opera House
Furgeson
Union
Taft
Roosevelt
Grant
Cleveland
Captain Smith
Horace Greeley
Bryan
Roger Sullivan
Tom Taggart
Charlie Murphy
Pat McCarrin
Haskell
Senator Bohn
Leadville
Nichols Visit Traced to Morrill Cyclone Injuries
Mr and Mrs G W Nichols of Morrill Nebraska visit their daughter Mrs J A Rose while still recovering from injuries from the Morrill cyclone last August. The family was in the Nichols home kitchen when the house collapsed. Mr Nichols had two broken ribs and Mrs Nichols was found with her arm pinned by the range. Will Nichols and baby and a young lady were bruised but survived amid debris. Farrell found in a couch with minor bruises. other young lady unhurt.
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G. W. Nichols
Morrill
Neb
J. A. Rose
Bootlegging Arrest Tangles Bartlett Lumber Yard Scene
Marshal Williams arrested Paul Frazier on bootlegging charges after catching him handling a quart bottle of whiskey and taking payment near the Bartlett Lumber Company piles. The whiskey was seized, a purchaser detained as a witness, and Frazier bound over on a $300 bond as prosecutors prepare county court action under local Prohibition laws.
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Marshal Williams
Bartlett Lumber Company
Steercar
Paul Frazier
Frazier
Greeley
Giant Persimmons Shown In Greeley Windows
Three large Japanese persimmons from Pilot Point Texas are on display at the Greeley candy kitchen. They were raised by Mr. Austin. One fruit measures 2 5/8 inches long and 2 3/4 inches wide, another reverses these dimensions, being wider than long.
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Greeley
Austin
Pilot Point
Tex
Administrator Appointed in Johnstown Estate
W. E. Letwood named administrator for the estate of Christ Oster of Johnstown who died October 20. The estate is valued at 9500 dollars. Deceased left a widow and four children with two being minors.
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W. E. Letwood
Christ Oster
Johnstown
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