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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
3
Antique themed ad listing prices for coat chains, gold items, a glass water bottle, tumblers, and knife and fork sets. It claims low sale prices from 8.75 to 3.85 with money back offers and a guarantee on watch repairs including a movement replacement option.
Erie on September 12 reports a red letter Biscuit Day with about four thousand attendees from Erie county and beyond including Denver and Cheyenne. The day featured a county fair style exhibit with oversized oats and grain, street acrobats, sports and a large nighttime dance, ending in a unanimous verdict of grand success.
Johnstown reporters note Weld county league was the only among three state leagues to finish the season. They urge winter fundraising for 1913 efforts, suggest Johnstown build a grandstand, and hope a Leyley team from Greeley joins the league. They aim to raise Johnstown from third to first place if possible.
Visitors at the Greeley public library notice a large banana plant that is bearing fruit this year. Said to be the first fruit bearing banana tree in Greeley, it was brought by C. H. Wolfe from Brownsville Texas three years ago when two years old. It stayed in his conservatory before being moved to the library two years ago where it remains.
Mrs O P McVann traveled from Cheyenne to Kansas City with her husband yet was refused passage when the ticket listed O P McVann and wife. The conductor required the husband accompany her or the ticket be changed. After an hour in Greeley she returned to Cheyenne for transport changes.
Fort Collins report from September 13 notes general crops above average across county. Ed Pitcher east of town harvested oats with three acres unusually heavy yielding 100 bushels per acre. Frank Huskie on the Hodge place near Plummer schoolhouse logged 72 bushels per acre on about 30 acres of barley.
In a fit of temporary insanity last night Mrs. Jack Johnson, wife of the negro heavyweight champion pugilist, shot herself through the temple with a .38 revolver. The bullet passed through her head and she is dying at Provident hospital. She was alone at their apartment above John son’s palatial saloon and cafe at 41 West Thirty-first street. Johnson was downtown on business. Mrs. Johnson had suffered tuberculosis for a year.
LaSalle Sept 14 Charles Smith owner of the Smith threshing outfit reports his new sepa rator works well after a recent fire. The company machine is moving from Big Bend to Godfrey Bottoms as threshing resumes after rain delays. Wheat yields cited include H. G. Dixon near Galeton at about 19 bushels per acre. Threshing rush continues but car shortage hampers grain shipment.
Arthur Christenson a 22 year old fireman from Baraboo Wisconsin was struck by the corner of an engine as it left a LaSalle station. He suffered a four inch skull wound but doctors say the injury is serious yet not fatal. He was taken to Denver by a fellow fireman after treatment. Christenson had been working in Michigan prior to this trip. The incident labels him a trespasser and relieves the railroad company of blame.
Interest in the Weld county fair extends to Denver as telegrams arrive from residents requesting entry blanks and prize lists. Secretary Kinsella reports anticipated livestock entries and most farming districts reserving space for agricultural exhibits, signaling an improved farm products display at the annual show.
The Rev. Oliver, former Erie pastor, arrived to assume duties as pastor of the Evans Methodist Church. A reception under Epworth League auspices will be held at Mrs. Young’s home. Oliver’s wife died years ago. he has a daughter serving as a missionary in Africa who is currently in London.
Platteville Commercial club organizes an agricultural display for the Wes County Fair September 24 through 27. Each exhibit tagged with producer and variety. Fine sheaf grains secured. beets corn milo Kaffir corn potatoes turnips pumpkins squash onions tomatoes beans and other products to be added. Prizes won by growers payable to them. Ault Parents Meet at School House
Members of the Mothers Congress lauded the Orpheum theatre under current management after a committee from the delegation toured Greek picture shows. They praised educational value and non objectionable content and discussed school room flags, a possible high school preceptress, and school board oversight of dances.
The first snow storm of the season hit Greeley and Weld County early Saturday after rain. The temperature fell to 40, risking little damage unless freezing follows, delaying beet harvest due to the large crop. Noting snow storms this year, records show four months between spring and fall events, with spring late and today’s snow early. A new postmaster, G W Snyder, will assume duties next Saturday in Milliken on Sept 12, replacing outgoing R M Benton who had served in the interim.
Farmers in Platteville prepare for pea harvest as fields are readied this week and work is expected to begin by mid next week. Indications point to a good crop this season.
Incomplete returns and tabulation errors delay results as party machines clash. Democrats list nominees for U S Senate to secretary of state posts while Republicans name their slate. Weld county yields unofficial yet decisive results for local offices. full statewide outcomes await the official tally.
Kansas authorities report a mysterious horse disease spreading toward the Colorado line. Dr. W. W. Yard of Colorado vows strict quarantine and autopsy efforts with sheriffs' aid if needed. Dr. I. Williams suspects spread near Lamar, Colorado. Government pathologists to assess samples as teams work to prevent entry and stamp out any outbreak.
Chicago report states aviator Paul Peck aged 24 from Washington D C holder of the American duration flight record was fatally injured when his biplane failed in gusty wind. He died shortly after midnight without regaining consciousness. Peck attempted a too steep spiral and the engine struck him in the neck causing fatal skull and internal injuries.
Johnstown, Sept 14. The town board debated sewer system installation in a special meeting. No definite action was taken, but it is believed the project will proceed with assessing business districts per lot and the town building the trunk line. The board granted a franchise for an electric lighting system to George H. Lethman of Denver, good for 25 years, with the town retaining purchase rights at cost.
Sterling Illinois reports a young man Richard Lewis eighteen marries widow Hazel Chaplin forty five who has two grown sons aged nineteen and sixteen living with his father. The couple eloped to Des Moines and were wed there amid stilted plans and a Friday the thirteenth superstition. The elder Lewis had planned to marry his housekeeper tomorrow. He accepts the situation philosophically.
Berthoud September 14 Waldo McNiel was thrown in front of a disc while guiding a team that ran away in an orchard. The heavy discs passed over his body but he escaped with only bruises and no serious injuries, though he was badly frightened.
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