Weld Lad Arrested in Murder Case
Lucerne reports Chief of Police E G School of Cheyenne and deputies with J H Sherley Jr confessing complicity in the murder of a Brighton jeweler. They were halted by a tire puncture and later seized loot totaling 1100 dollars, with Adams County officers suspecting a scheme to claim rewards. Fort Lupton notes Sherley, son of farmer Jake Sherley, was arrested after a brief return to Cheyenne.
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Lucerne
E. G. School of
Adams County
Cheyenne
Sherley
Greeley
Brighton
Fort Lupton
John Sherley
Zabransky
Young Sherley
Jake Sherley
Lupton
Former Weld Boy Nominated for Attorney General
Fred Farrar of Fort Collins, Colorado born and educated, seeks the Democratic nomination for attorney general. An able lawyer with twelve years in Fort Collins practice, he has served as attorney for the board of agriculture and, by Shafroth era, on the board of pardons. He has irrigation expertise including Water District No. 3 priorities and acts as referee. He pledges a clean, straightforward administration for the people.
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Colorado
Farrar
Denver University
Fort Collins
Board of Agriculture
Griffith
Shafroth
Board of Pardons
Beet sugar samples show strong yields this season
Eaton reports samples from the Great Western Sugar district reveal beets averaging 12.5 percent sugar in 16 ounces, with weights up to 24 ounces. Beets test as high as 16 to 17 percent sugar, and the Greeley Eaton Windsor region is expected to yield two more tons per acre. A 120 day campaign starts by Sept 25 with enhanced factory manpower and steam readiness. beef harvesting begins Sept 20.
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Eaton
H. Timothy
Great Western Sugar Company
Timothy
Greeley
Windsor
Acre
Land Open for Settlers in Colorado Coal Areas Restored
Washington reports secretary Fisher recommended and the president restored entry to 751 691 acres in Colorado previously in coal withdrawals Nine hundred acres lie in the western park area classified as coal land with values from 20 to 55 dollars per acre The bulk of the restoration covers 563099 acres in North Park and 188492 acres in Montezuma county outside the Durango coal fields About 5690 acres are coal land priced 20 to 240 dollars per acre.
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Washington
Fisher
Colorado
North Park
Park
Montezuma County
Durango
Open sewer issue prompts city action in Clayton area
Mayor Mayher reports state health board notice about an open sewer in the Clayton addition in the north end. Refuse from a canning factory and several homes drains into the ditch. City council previously tried a sewer project. likely to be funded by the city with charges to affected properties. The Denver Times misstates city sewer conditions, as the problem lies at the city’s edge with few residents.
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Mayher
State Board of Health
Clayton
Denver Times
Greeley
Prize Birds At Fair Bring Eight Ancona Pullets
J. M. Peterson owns eight Ancona pullets hatched April 21 and laying since August 15 at just under four months old. He values the flock at 2.50 dollars each and plans to enter them in the county fair.
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J. M. Peterson
Ancona
Child Drinks Gasoline Endangers Four Year Old Girl
In Ault on August 29 Inez Robinson four years old daughter of Charles Robinson drank a cup of gasoline left on their porch. A physician nearby administered an emetic after the mother rushed to aid the child. The incident was reported by local neighbors and witnesses.
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Inez
Charles Robinson
Robinson
Bourne outlines parcel post rules in summary
Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr, chairman of the senate committee on post offices and post roads, summarizes the new parcel post law to become effective January 1. Articles must weigh no more than 11 pounds and not exceed 2 inches in length plus girth, must not damage mail or personnel, with flat rates for up to 4 ounces and per ounce rates above that, varying by distance.
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Jonathan Bourne Jr
Senate Compost Offices and Post Roads
Homesteaders Reorganized In Greeley Lodge
A. Eri bank and J. P. Miller led a reorganization of the Home steader lodge of Greeley with 75 new members added in two weeks. A Thursday meeting at M. B. A. hall approved an open event on the third Thursday in September with initiations, a program, and refreshments. Officers elected include Dr. J. A Dungan president and J. S Archibald vice president. Anna Calvin L of C. Mrs. Anna Lofgren L of E. C. H. Miller S. W. R. Calvin C. Warren Williams M. Eb. Lofgren M A. A. C. Getty H.
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A. Eribank
J. P. Miller
Homesteader Lodge of
Greeley
M. B. A. Hall
J. A Dungan
J. S Archibald
Anna Calvin
Anna Lofgren
C. H. Miller
W. R. Calvin
Warren Williams
Eb. Lofgren
A. C. Getty
Briggsdale Bank Incorporation Formed in Greeley
Briggsdale State Bank filed articles of incorporation in the county clerk's office in Greeley. The capital stock is $10,000. Officers include WE. Freeman as president and F. N. Briggs as secretary. Directors A. B. Freeman, all from Denver, are noted as prominent landowners in the Briggsdale area. Farmers previously banked in Greeley.
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Briggsdale
Greeley
Briggsdale State Bank
WE. Freeman
F. N. Briggs
A. B. Freeman
Denver
Riverside Sadie de Kol Burke tops world milk average
Riverside Sadie de Kol Burke, a Yolo County Holstein, becomes the first in the world to average over 100 pounds of milk daily for six months, breaking the prior yearly record set by Aralia deji. In the first six months of the second year, the cow produced 18,275 pounds of milk with 916.18 pounds of butter fat, equivalent to 1,137.72 pounds of butter at 80 percent.
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Woodland
Calif
Davis
Aralia de Ji
California
Yolo County
Riverside Sadie de Kol Burke
Denver Odd Fellows Temple Dedication by J B Snook
J B Snook accepts invitation to dedicate the new Odd Fellows Isle temple in Denver. The temple, owned by local lodges and encampments, features two halls and grand lodge offices. Snook serves as this year’s grand master, with Colorado members exceeding six thousand. Mr and Mrs M I Friday plan to spend winter in California after Denver trip.
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J. KB. Snook
Odd Fellows
Denver
Arso
Grand Lodge
Mr. Snook
Colorado
Weld County
Mrs. M. I
California
Dvans
Johnson Pickled at Noon in Platteville Parade
Gov Hiram Johnson visits Platteville for a celebration with a pickle feast. Crowds arrive, speeches by Johnson and others, a pickle barrel incident, a Milliken Johnstown baseball game, races, exhibits, and a grand ball planned at Gass hall.
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Platteville
Aug
Hiram Johnson
California
Old Sol
LaSalle
Gov. Johnson
Johnson
Milliken
Johnstown
Gass
Rag Time Arrest In Windsor Wedding Sensation
Bertha and Fulton Alexander, colored, were arrested by the sheriff's office this morning charged with running a disorderly house. The pair created a sensation a month ago when they wed in Windsor with Alexander wanting the band to play Alexander's Rag Time Band.
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Eaton
Bertha
Fulton
Alexander
Windsor
Public Trustees Sale of Greeley Property Reminder
Public Trustee W R Patterson Weld County Colorado will sell the described Greeley block land on September 23 1912 at 11 am at the east front door of the Court House to satisfy notes plus interest and costs. The sale follows a default on a July 1911 trust deed securing Patrick Brady. The attorney Chas C Townsend arranged the notice with first publication August 22 1912 and vast publication September 19 1912.
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Charles Howard
Howard
Alice
Greeley
Weld County
Colorado
Minty
Jin Book of Weld County
City of
Patrick Breadvy
WL R.patterson
Court House
W. OR. Patterson
Olorado
Keeley
Chas. C. Townsend
Beet Growers Meet in Denver September 6
A general meeting of steer beet growers and state farmers organizations will convene September 6 at the Albany hotel in Denver. Hundreds are expected from across Colorado. The Denver Chamber of Commerce, originator of support for the beet industry, has organized a special line for attendees. Railroads offer a one and one third round trip rate. Lunch at noon costs 50 cents in the Albany banquet room. Evening entertainment at Lakeside is planned for growers and their families.
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Stear
Denver
Albany Hotel
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Colorado
Grove
Albany
Chamber of Commerce
Windsor Rifle Team Wins State Target Shoot Class C
The Company E Windsor rifle team, first regiment N G C, returned from the Golden state range as Class C winners. Competing against top sharp shooters nationwide, the squad also earned indoor shoot honors last season. Members: Knowles, Blakeman, Lewis, Laybourn, Schwalm, Rose.
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Windsor
Golden
United States
William Knowles
William Blakeman
Ralph Lewis
Wallace Laybourn
Edward Schwalm
William Rose
Candidate for Democracy for Justice of Court Primary Elect
A candidate seeks the Democratic nomination for a county court seat in the upcoming primary election. The filing outlines party backing and a focus on reforms, with campaign promises and upcoming candidate forums listed.
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Justice of Court
Road repairs completed after three year wait near Pierce
Pierce reports county road east of town fixed after three years effort led by Pierce Commercial club and local men J E Shafer Dr Agan B A Shafer and H R Waring secured county funds. Farmers hauled drag equipment and regrading and resurfacing under way with Ballantine ranch section finishing soon. Also mentioned is a silo project using concrete block construction and plans for a tied barn style storage feature.
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Pierce
Pierce Commercial Club
J E. Shafer
Dr. Agan
B. A. Shafer
H. R. Waring
Bolander
J. E. Shafer
Ballantine Ranch
Estes Park road work and new auto coach plan announced
Convicts are building a new road section beside the Home Supply dam at Estes Park. August set records for the season. It was announced that Stanley Steamer auto coaches will operate from Derry to Estes Park next year, traveling up Thompson Canyon and returning via St Vrain and Lyons.
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Estes Park Road
Home Supply Dam
Park
Stanley Steamer Auto
Derryer
Estes Park
Thompson Canon Land
St Vrain
Lyons
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J. H. Sherley
WELD
Fred Farrar
Paul Hentchel
Evans
Y. M. C. A. Schools
THORD
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Committee ON Post Offices
Interstate Commerce Commission
Briggsdale 10
NEW Bank
Lake Sy
Antero
Union Depot
Palmer Lake
Colorado Springs
Freshwater
Platte
Lake Antero
Worth View
A. D. Wall
Foster
Foster Building
S Railroad Company
Tions
Newspapers Sugar Company
High J. Reservoir
John Ruly
HeNny Cam
Pateh
Tior
Biocs
Kins
Nis
Manasrt
Faton
A Richards
Hator
Batol
Stowe
Convicta
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