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Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1912

Page

6

Supreme Court wrestles with pronouns to solve legality

The Colorado Supreme Court debated the meaning of antecedent clauses and relative pronouns to decide if constitutional amendments allowing initiative and referendum should be printed for the upcoming election. Oral arguments centered on publication in newspapers and session laws four weeks before the vote, with a ruling to follow.

Supreme Court Denver State Supreme Court John F. Shafroth Ben Griffith Willam Tate Pueblo Atorney N. Walter Dixon Griffith Secretary of State Dixon District Court Shafroth

White House Guest Sparks Smoking Question

Washington reports a controversy over a woman guest smoking at a White House reception for European engineers. Secretary Nagel said the lady did not smoke there, though a titled guest earlier smoked on the boat to Mt Vernon. Officials noted no precedent for a White House smoking incident.

Washington White House Mt. Vernon Commerce and Labor Nagel Taft Spencer R. Crosby

Dance of Nymphs Gift for YWCA at Teacher College

The YWCA of the State Teachers college held a meeting in the administration building with Miss Ruth Lowry presiding. Dr Z X Snyder attended and presented Ceret's Dance of the Nymphs, a $25 copy donated by an art company to be used in the association quarters.

State Teachers College Ruth Lowry Z. X. Snyder Ceret

Pierce Will Produce Well This Season

Reports from Pierce indicate a strong crop year with dry land oats and barley yielding 30 to 45 bushels per acre and fall wheat 15 to 25. In the irrigation district to Pierce oats run 40 to 65, wheat 30 to 50, and barley 35 to 60. Beets and potatoes are praised as well.

Pierce

W C T U Names Its Officers

The W C T U held its annual officer election with all officers renominated except vice president Mrs A B Copeland who declined. Elected: Maggie Devenport president Tillie McClelland vice president A K Clark treasurer C W Beer corresponding secretary T A Stevens recording secretary. Miss Winona Jewell Y P B state officer spoke on The Relation of Children to the Temperance Question.

A. B. Copeland Maggie Devenport Tillie McClelland A. K. Clark C. W. Beer T. A. Stevens Winona Jewel

Autoists to Loveland for Larimer fair trip

George A. Young, his nephew Robert Evans of Columbus Ohio, and Will Young of Ault joined C. Ennis for a trip by auto to Loveland to attend the Larimer county fair. They planned to meet the auto group in Greeley and proceed with a large party toward the Estes Park canyon nearby.

Loveland Evans George A. Young Robert Evans Columbus Will Young Ault C. Ennis Loveland Larimer County Fair Estes Park Greeley

Bees Attack Lad In Field Near Ault

Ault September 13 A young man named Lester Dean was stung by a swarm of bees while behind a wheat harvester operated by Dr A Moore The swarm stirred up by the machine attacked him in the field His face and neck swelled and he required medical attention from a physician

Lester Dean Dean A Moore

Kersey Exhibit Committee Prepares Fine Farm Products

The Kersey exhibit committee has secured an excellent list of farm products for the Weld county fair September 24 to 27. Farmers have already brought in surprisingly fine products and more are expected in the coming days as the town aims for one of the finest agricultural displays in the district.

Kersey E.hibit Weld

Plucky widow to prove up on homestead near Nunn

Mrs. Anna Turner, widow of A B Turner, plans to prove up on her homestead eighteen miles from Nunn this fall. Since her husband’s death last spring she has supported her family by washing and rough work in Greeley, earning money for her eight children. She received a release from the Denver land office and will return to the claim after a brief trip to her homestead Friday.

Anna Turner A. B. Turner Nunn Greeley

Peas Bring $65 Per Acre For Hasbrook Farm

L W Brown of the Hasbrook farm near here reports a net revenue of 65 dollars per acre from peas after hulling. He cultivated five and a half acres and this figure represents the average per acre for the entire crop, possibly a local record for income per acre on peas.

L. W. Brown Hasbrook Brown

More Prizes Offered For Horses In Local Races

Harvey E. Witwer of the S. L. W. ranch will add ebony-handled gold-mounted whalebone driving whips as prizes for winning horses in several classes at the race meet. Whips will be displayed at Gates harness shop next week. A Hillside schoolhouse will be moved three miles east this month near the George Henner farm for winter schooling and remodeling.

Harvey E. Witwer S. L. W. Ranch Witwer Gates Keota George Henner

Wheat Yield Report From Galeton Farmer

Galeton on September 12 reports farmer C. Alm finished wheat at 33 bushels per acre from 40 acres. The crop is noted for excellent quality and strong yield.

Galeton Galeton Galeton

Insurance chief Walton to head department shift

The Colony Investment Company announces Mr Walton, who has led its Insurance department for four years, will devote his time to insurance full time and continue serving long-standing customers. He praises the companys square business methods and loss adjustment practices.

Walton Colony Inyesment Company Insurance Department Colony Investment Company

Lupton Voters Planning Flop After Primary

Fort Lupton residents frustrated by the primary results where many Greeley candidates prevailed. Several Republicans among the disgruntled population indicate they intend to shift their allegiance to the Moose party followers.

Fort Lupton Greeley Connne Thell Moose Party Republican Party

Pigskin and feet to mix on October 5

Eaton football players begin preparations for a strong league chase. Contenders for backfield positions include Will Mimmack, Grover Hill, Will McCarty, Aubrey Smillie, and Leslie McCarty. Schedule lists October 5 at Fort Collins and other away games through November 16 at Longmont.

Eaton Will Mimmack Grover Hill Will McCarty Aubrey Smillie Leslie McCarty Fort Collins Greeley Boulder Loveland Longmont

Oldest Realty Firm Quits After Sale to Colony Invest

Scott and Lyons have sold their real estate and insurance business to Colony Investment Company. W. R. Adams is president, R. N. Walton secretary, and the firm will be remodeled. Judge J. C. Scott and M. A. Lyons had run the partnership since 1872 for 24 years. Lyons stays on briefly, Scott pursues private business. Walton will head the insurance side.

Colonyvestment Company Anid W. Adams R. M. Watton Adams Broa County Cle and Recorder Walton The Colony Investment Company

Milliken Harvest Festival date moved to Sept 21

Milliken committee on preparations changed the Harvest Festival date from September 14 to September 21 to allow more time for a good program. Officials state no further changes are expected and the celebration will take place on the new date.

Milliken Committee

Jack Captures LaSalle Championship In Mixed Bout

Sept 12 in main street a youth known as Jack owned by T R Blackwood defeated Nero the former LaSalle champion owned by James A Beatty in a mixed wrestling and fighting match. The bout drew a large crowd as the younger fighter used a toe hold and prevailed despite Nero’s experience. Officials suspended the match briefly during a wild crowd disturbance before settling the dispute and crowning Jack the new LaSalle champion.

LaSalle Gotch Jack T. R. Blackwood Nero James A. Beatty Main Street

Greeley Women Set for State Federation Meeting in Trinidad

Northern Colorado club women show keen interest as the State Federation of Women's Clubs convenes in Trinidad next week. Fort Collins likely candidate Mrs P J McHugh will lead northern Colorado delegation support. Mrs Calvin Thomas of Ault serves as state Becemet and will attend. Isabella Churchill of Greeley to speak on Mrs Sarah Platt Decker. Dr and Mrs Z X Snyder among visiting guests. Delegation plans a trip to Raton New Mexico with club members as hosts.

Colorado Trinidad P. J. McHugh Fort Collins Calvin Thomas Ault Greeley Isabella Churchill Sarah Platt Decker Nor Alva Adams Z. X. Snyder Roa Raton N. M Raton Club

Four Mexicans in Limbo After Raid on Gambling Den

Eaton reports four men believed to be Mexicans were arrested after a raid on a gambling den. They were taken to Greeley and jailed on gambling charges. Defense and trial dates were not yet known. Also featured is a garden at J. J. Domke’s home on Eighth Avenue. Dahlias, gladiolus, and cannas are noted alongside tall tomato vines and corn reaching the height of a man.

J. J. Domke Eighth Avenue

Excursion to Loveland Draws Large Loveland Crowd

All Visit Loveland Johnstown reports a large turnout for the Larimer county fair excursion on September 12. About 300 people from the area boarded the special train or vehicle, making it a busy departure day for the sugar road trip.

Loveland Johnstown Larimer County Loveland

Dorr Glaser Dies at Al Carr Cheyenne

Dorr Glaser dies at Al Carr after illness. Son of Mr. and Mrs Glaser, previously lived in Iowa, moved here seeking health and healing, aged about 23. Funeral services held Wednesday in Cheyenne with tormented sorrow noted by family and friends.

Carr Tubereer Iowa Glaser Cheyenne

Typhoid Fever Report To Windsor Readers

A Windsor item notes several typhoid fever cases, with two or three hospital stays and others at home. Doctors report the illness appears to be limited and patients previously in good condition are expected to recover. Authority and exact dates are unclear in the fragment.

Windsor Gormley

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Auald W.C.T.U 8S. L. W. Ranch Fai Scott & Lyons the Colony Pu ‘ Nd Lupton Voters Fol Fident Magers Federation of Women’s Cly Dorr Glaser
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