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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-09
Found Guilty of KILLING Husband

Davenport, Ia, April 26.-Mrs. Anna
Kilduff, charged with numbering her
husband, John Kilduff. was found
guilty of manslaughter by a jury here
Wednesday after about twelve hours
delibpration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-05-09
Oshkosh Wants Auditorium.

Oshkosh.-The building of large
convention hall for Oshkosh is be-
ing advocated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The Union Pacific railroad re-
Gently sent out inquiries to Its
agents to ascertain to what ex'
tent the automobile travel inter-
fered with railroad travel. IT
this question is of sufficient mo-
ment to cause such inquiries
where trains are frequent apd
passenger rate low, it need not be
wondered at that if train service
was SO reduced as to be almost
prohibitive of travel with high
passenger rates to assist in the
down grade there will be a demand
for other means of travel. The
number of autos in Idaho Springs
is increasing and unless there is
proper travelling facilities afforded
by railroad, the people will carve
out a method for themselves.
Since the introduction of the mo-
tor car between Idaho Springs and
Alice travel has increased won
derfully. Increased accommoda-
tons bring increase travel. When
the two cent fare went into oper-
alton in many of the states, there
went up howl that railroads
would not pay and yet on the lines
through these same states there
has been such an increase in travel
as to warrant more and
better trains. The report of the
RECEIPTS for the passenger depart
ments do not show any decrease
but on the other hand larger re-
ciepts in proportion to the oper-
ating expenses. 1t is our belief
that if the rates between here and
Denver were lower the travel
would so increase as to render any
change in the number of unneces
sary trains.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Mr.. w. l.. Bush drove up from
Denver. on Sunday afternoon and
between Golden and Idaho Spring
he counted twenty two aut ONO
biles. This shows what enter
prize has done in building the
road. Two years ago a Denver
machine on our streets was a nov
city, now they are so frequent as
to attract little notice and yet
they contribute to the revenues o
the community.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The democratic nomenees who won
out on Tuesday at the primary election
were.
Representative, John DID, Clsr
and Recorder, L. A. Hafer.
Treaurer, James A. Noone.
Judge, John Tomay.
Sheriff, A. E. Straub.
Assessor, A. S. Mason.
County Superintendent, Mrs. Ella
R. Adams.
Surveyor, James Underhill.
Coroner, James A. Morehouse,
Commissioner for second district,
Charles Hickman.
Commissioner for the third district
John N Stewart.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The Idaho Springs base ball
team went to Long mont last Sun
day and after swift game of ten
innings was defeated by score of
three to two, Tomorrow a game
is scheduled between these two
teams on our home grounds. The
game on Thursday afternoon
between the Idaho Springs team
and one made up from Cripple
Creek and Victor resulted in favor
of our team by a score of three to
one
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Hon. Ben. C. Catren, Jr. republican
nominee for State Auditor, was in the
city on Thursday. The people of Clear
Creek County should show their appre:
citation of this nomination for the state
office by 5iving Ben rousing vote at
the November election. There is no
one better qualified for position tha an
he is for this one.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Hooray for Ouray. Their band
was fine and the mem bers were
happy -go-lucky crowd that caught
the public. Come again.
Dick White is always equal to
duty and never above it" and as
chairman of the committee on trans
portation he ran everything on
schedule time.
| Boulder was here in large num-
bers and brought large band
with them that played excellent
music.
This morning when the people
arose, they were surprised to see
the ground covered with snow,
causing considerable dlsappolnt-
ment.
The executive committee made
no mistake in placing Allie Weln-
berger at the head of the Decora-
ton committee. He is an expert in
the handicraft of this work.
The ladies' of the visiting Elks
were very much grati6ed over the
attention shown them aud the en-
tertainments arranged for thell
pleasure.
The band from Walsenberg was
made up of some IS pieces and
the members were dressed IN
Khaki suits, presenting hne
AND cool appearance.
( The entertainment given in the
big tent on Friday night furnished
much amusement to those attend
ing as the several bouts were in
teresting as we'll as exciting. These
were published in last weeks is
sue.
It is just i'm mense, was the gen
eral exclamation of the visitors as
they viewed the decorations and
experienced Idaho Springs hapPl-
tality.
Will johnson as chairman of the
committee on Music aud Parade
performed his duties in just that
pushing way as one would expect
from a hustler. He held royal
flush in this art.
Idaho Springs has never seen
such a display of decorations, SC
gorgeous, SO appropriate and SC
elaborate. 1t will be many years
before we will see the likes again
unless the Elks hold another re-
union here.
1t is matter of great regret
that the health of Tom Bonner
was such as to keep him away on
this occasion in which he had ta-
ken such a keen interest His
host of friends not only locally but
throughout the order attested thelr
kindest sympathy and no more SC
than the pencil pusher of the
Siftings-News
There are some duties to be
performed that do not see the
calcium light of the public and
such duty fell to the lot OF Joe
Phillip. AS chairman of the
Registration and Information com.
miftee he was persistent, courteous
and prompt and the Lodge car
feel that in his selection the honor
was most worthily bestowed. He
was there all the time.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The visitors made the best of the
unfavorabler today and regardless of
the sloppy streets and snow started out
for a good time. And they had it.
Three coachloads with Denverites
came i'll this morning at eleven O'Clock.
These visitors brought with them their
own band. They are a jolly lot.
special train of five coaches, drawn
by double header, arrived in the city
shortly before noon. 1t was made up
of reunionists from Longmont and
other valley points. Accompanying
them was the Longmont Cornet band.
Walsenburg has been selected as the
place for the next reunion and the folk
from there promise the Elks happy
time
Following are the officers elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Dr. w. w. Rowen. Ouray
1st V. P.-Thos. A. Rucker, Aspen.
End V. p Louis Rachofskv, Central
City
Bird V. P.-W W. Thomas, Fort
Collins.
Secretary Geo. w. johnson, Long
mont,
Treasurer-Chas A. Hoeckel, Denver.
Executive Committee DIR. H. B,
ingalls,, Boulder; Joseph Loar, Pueblo.
Walsenburg Lodge kept open house
in the basement of the Hall block where
everyone received the glad hand and a
royal welcome,
Notwithstanding the extremely in
clement weather, the parade took place
this afternoon and it was snowy and
most creditable one, The line of march
as outlined in the program last week
was followed out. The Denver band
headed the procession followed by mem,
bers of Lodge No. II of that city. Next
came the Pueblo band leading the lodge
of that city in costume. Following
came the Ouray band escorting theil
lodge and also the Central City lodge
The members of the latter wore purple
busters and white hats.
Boulder band followed with the mem
bers of the lodge of that city.
Longmont escorted the members
of 607 and they turned out in large
numbers and were cheered literally a!
were the other Lodges. Walsenbere
band brought up the rear with the men
bers Of their lodge dressed in Knick er
: bockers The streets were filled with
: people who stood in the snow to witnes
the parade
The committe was somewhat il
doubt as to decision between Oura,
and Longmont, but as Ouray had beer
here for four days the committe
thought it proper to award them tn
second prize,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Idaho Springs was gaily and pa
triotically decorated for the Elk's
reunion and did itself proud The
streets presented both day aud
night the most attractive condi-
tions. Flags were strung at the
street intersections and also mid
way between the cross streets as
well as on the latter Above the CEN
ter of the principal streets were
flung to the breeze at regular
intervals the colors of the Elks
order with large Elk heads there
on. and each was f1anked by the
American emblem. While the
colors of the order OF Elks are
primarily purple and white, the
flag of our country is their patrl-
otic emblem and they carry out
the spirit of true patriotism. AS
one stood on the bridge that spans
Miner street and looked west there
presented to his eye an enhancing
view. The myriad OF coiored
electric bulbs that were strung at
numerous places along the street
with the flags, ernblems and bunt-
mo presented kaleidoscope PAN
orama thar is necessary to be seen
in order to properly be admire q
and appreciated. And what is true
Of Miner street was also true OF
Colorado street and the cross
streets from 12th to 18TH streets.
The public decoration was done by
the Paradice company but the one
especially interested and active in
having such complete decorations
YVES II. O. Walker who was untlr'
ing in his efforts to bring the sue
cess that was the subject OF uni
versal comment.
Nor were the elaborate and
beautiful decorations alone con.
fined to the streets, for every busl'
ness house was tastily adorned.
This was universal with all the
business houses and showed an
interest and pride of the most
eommeudable nature Where
there were such a uniAersal orna-
mentation of business houses and
each and everyone worthy OF the
HIGHEST praise, it would be difficult
to single out those of the most
worthy mention for each had Its
individuality and special attractive
f.ot,res. The residences in many
narts of the city shared in the
honors and thus contributed to-
wards success.
The center of the attractions
w,s the Elks' Club as this was the
Mecca towards which all Elks
turned their faces on arriving IN
the city and made it their verlt-
,b1e home. 1t was gally decor
ated with emblens OF the oroer
both inside and outside. Bunting
and Lodge colors were festooneo
and blended in a most Pieaains
manner The lodge room was a
tb;no of beauty, while wherever
.rvone looked at the HOME the
ewes were greeted with harmony
grace and beauty.
There was considerable uneasi-
= ress about the weather conditions
for a couple of days prior to the
reunion as it was cold ana RAINY
hut the morning of the i2tn
dawued with clear sky and = olo
Sol came above the horizon s"ilns
and bringing smiles. The rams
had settled the dust and refresh
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Central City Elks and their friends
came in this morning on a special train
of foul coaches. Neither snow. rain
sleet Or cold could head of their enthus-
asm.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Best decorations for dwelling hou' e
First Prize, $500
H 7 Rogers
Second Prize 1000
w l. Bush
Business House with best window
decorations
Prize, $1,000
J Sher win
| Committee on Prizes Mrs. R. B. NJ or
ton W. G. Arkills. E. j Deis, R. r.
CIR aham.
The officers of the Colorado
Elks Association for the past year
were as follows.
President, B. A. Landridge,
Boulder
1st Vice President, Thomas
Sawyer, Grand Junction
end Vice President, William
II. Moreland, Colorado Springs.
ard Vice Pres. Chas Daley,
Aspen
Secretary, G. w. johnson,
Longmont
Treas, A. M. Hawley, Ft. Col
Inns
Inner Guard. Louis J. Ra-
chofsky, Central City
| Sergeant-at-arms Joseph w.
Boyd, Idaho Springs
Chaplain, Rev. w. J. Ryan,
Ouray
Executive Committee, Alva
Adams, Pueblo; Jas. A. Orr, Colo
rad Springs; VIM. V. Roberts.
Ft. Collins: R. P. Todd, LaJ Jun ia,
John T. Barnett. Ouray: Milton
l.. Afenger, Denver.
Notes
AS a Master of Finance, Adolph
Nelson not only took the cake but
the entire bakery. He knows
just what to do aud how to do it.
Geo. F. McClelland as Exalted
Ruler was Johnny on-the-spot all
the time. The Lodge made no
mistake in placing him at the
head of the order for this occa-
sion. He is prince of enter
tainers.
Henry o. Walker broke the
laws of Physics that a body can
only occupy one place at one time.
Henry filled several places at the
same time and in a most efficient
manner.
H. A. Elliott made a record as
chairman of the Hotel ard Ac-
commodation committee that pla-
ces him in the top notch of enter
tainers and good workers. If any
one went away dissatisfied it was
not due to the foresight and en-
ergy of Elliott.
Joseph H. Loor brought his fin
Pueblo band to the Siftirgs-News
office and gave serenade. The
band is composed at present of
sixteen pieces and each member
is a professional 1t is known as
the Mat Jerman Band. Mr.. Loor
is city comptroller. The band
represents B. P. o. E. No. 90.
Thanks.
Whenever you put Billy Wooo-
ward on committee you can rest
assured that everything will be
done in an up-to-date style and
there will be no "sulking in the
tent" He is so built that he nev-
er lets an opportunity go by to
render efficient services. Hence as
chairman of the committee on
2ri zes he was at home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

publican nominee for Clerk and Record
er, was iu the city on Thursday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Miss Alice O'Rourke is visiting in
the city after an absence in Denver of
three years.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The members of Calvary Guild
of the Episcopal church will meet
at: the home of Mrs. A. H. Roll
er on Wednesday afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Mr.. Chas. Plummer left on
Monday afternoon for Denver on
business trip returning the fol-
lowing afternoon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Mrs. Fobes is visiting i'll the
Southern part of the state but
will return in time for the Macca-
bee entertainment Oct. IA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14


of the annual meeting of the
order,
Idaho Springs Lodge No. COZ,
B. P. O. E., was instituted on the
seventh day of July 1000. For
several years the members had
their Ledge room in the hall owe
We inberger' store. The mem
bers desiring a home of their own
decided to build and as a result
of their indefatiga BILE efforts the
present hands ONE structure was
erected and furnished and was
dedicated on the 24th day of April
IooS. 1t is a home of which
every citizen should take just
pridt. Its exterior is a model of ar
chitecture. The interior is a
place of comfort in all its appoint
ments and all are in thorough har-
mony with the objects which the
members have in view. Its men,
bership numbers the best element
of the community. The Lodge
carries out to the higest de-
gree the principles of Patriotism
and benevolence and this commun-
ity has seen many public eviden-
ces of these foundation principles.
Wherever the hand of charity has
been needed it has been extended
in a disinterested but bountful
manner. Wherever it can con-
tribute to the happiness of the
children it has been done in full
and happy measure.
Since the organization the fol-
lowing Exalted Rulers have filled
the important position. Rufus Z.
Bonney, w. P. Mccormick, Jesse
| J. May, Samuel Brethour, Jos.
w. Boyd, Tom Bonner, E. NJ.
Moscript and w. T. Cain.
The present roster of officials
is
Geo. E. McClelland-E Exalted
Ruler.
E. Boyd-Esteemed ed Leading
Leading Knigh,
Douglass KILN - Estee med
Loyal Knight
W. J. Woodward - Esteemed
Lecturing Knight
Tom Bonner-Secretary
w. A. Roberts-Treasurer
H. O. Walker-Tyler
Johnny Mollard-Esquire
F. A. Miller-Chaplain
f F Fitzgetald- Inner guard.
E. M. Moscript-Trustee
Sam Marchington-Tustee
Thos. Coppard--Trustee
The Executive Committee con-
sisted of Tom Bonner, Chairman: !:
w. ]. Wood ward, Secretary; II.
O. Walker. Treasurer.
The following constituted the
Chairmen Of the subcommittee
Adolph Nelson, Finance
H. o. Walker, Badges
H, A. Elliott, Hotels and Ac-
commodations
All. Weinberger, Decorations
Will johnson, Music and Parade
Richard White, Transportation
w. J. Woodward, Prizes
Tom Bonner, Printing & Publi-
city
Joseph A Phillips, Registra-
ton and Information
The following is the | ist of pri-
yes and awards:
Band making the best appear
ance in Parade:
First Prize, $4,000 Boulder
Second $50 Ouray
Lodge making best appearance
in Parade, German Brass Punch
Bowl No. II Denver
Lodge with largest number in
Line in proportion to membership
Brouz Electrolier. Central City
Lodge having most Unique Cos
tune, Gold Plated Onyx Clock
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Ebert Champion left last Sun
day morning for Llttleton where
he will work in the Ley lner Ma
chine works.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The Rev. Hatch of Denver will
occupy the pulpit Of the Presby-
terian church, Sunday Sept. 18th
morning and evening. Everyone
welc ONE.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Mayor Geo. x. Kim ball called a
meeting Of the business men and
citizens in general on Wednesday
night to consider the question of
the proposed reduction IN train
service for the winter. A COM
mittee was appointed to wait on
the Colorado & Southern railroad
officials with the view to retain
the two train service that has
been in operation since the road
first got into good running order
10, these many years. The CON-
mittee selected is w. L. Bush, A.
A. Stover, H. T. Rogers, Rens
E. Schirmer and L. G. Allen with
Geo. K. Kimball ex-officio mem
Der.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

ened the atmosphere thus prepar-
ing for most pleasant opening
of the annual meeting of the
order.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

Editor R D Blair of the Clear Creek
Miner went to Dumont the first of the
week and from there he treked
up Kopje and through the veldt to his
fine group of claims up Trail Creek.
After partaking of feast and lock-
ing carefully over the property, he hit
the Trail Creek pike and made the
down grade pull on miners schedule
time
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-09-14

The committe was somewhat in
doubt as to a decision between Ouray
and Longmont, but as Ouray had been
here for four days the committee
thought it proper to award them the
second prize,
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-17

Below is published the report of County Attorney K
Reese and his expert assistants the county Jail con-
trst with the Blount Construction Company The re-
pot, among other things, recites@
THAT original competitive bid for concrete cell
bck wall reconstruction, after acceptance OF bid and
aard of contract increased by Boun Construction
Cmpany $5893O.
2-That the county was overcharged by Blount Con-
suction Company work Of lowering foundations aP-
fortunately $428373.
3-That item of $477.60 for cornice work in court
rom was charged for three times 1t was included ls
1.-THE original building 1t included (2nd)
ibid of March @ 1911 to install fixtures, ratings
re and bausrades" It included (3rd) in order of
larch \ 1911 by L. R Benz extra In addition to
ese three charges another charge also made, on
EMS order of $10590 for "iron brackets and metal
this" on which to hang the cornice In later report
enz saws that this order and charge improper.
THAT many such charges for extra work amount
10 to thousands of dollars, issued by L. R. Benz,
he architect employed by the county an expert to
eguard its interest when these included in
he Blount Construction Companys original contract.
5-That the roof provided for in the contract
hanged by order of l. r. Benz without knowledge of
elective and leaks badly, and which will have to be
laced.
6-That when cell block walls were changed from
rick to reinforced concrete change for lighter concrete
construction was substituted throughout the building,
including the concrete foundations Concrete beams were
so substituted for steel I beams with concrete fire
oroong All of this substitution and elimination saved
The Blount Construction Company, approximately,
s14OOOOO of which saving the county had knowledge
and for which received credit from the
THAT instead of $43589.14 claimed by the Blount
Construction Company to be owing to it by the county,
the contractor will be indebted to the county, when full
settlement is made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-17
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sacola. Florida, the plans for concrete
construction of the cell block, or the
south wing of the building, which con-
crete plans and specifications were
supplied by the Southern Ferro Con-
crete Company.
With the contract, these plans and
specifications, we have made
thorough and complete examination of
the matter referred to us, and submit
herewith the following report:
The Contractors Statement.
Taking up the statement of Blount
Construction Company in order in
which statement debts against the
county are made, we find:
The statement OF original contract
price for Jail building amounting to
$120,992.00 is correct
Original Bid for Concrete Cell Block
Walls Raised.
The next item, No. B, contract, for
change of concrete construction en-
tered into May oath. 1910, S3900.OO, we
report the following. Inasmuch as it
Is contended by the BIount Construc-
ton Company in their letter of jan
uary 18th, 1912, discussing item "a,
and also by Architect L. R Benz in
his report that 'the plans of more
than one half of the building was
| changed, and that a large part of the
structure was converted from brick to
concrete, and that the footings were
| changed throughout the whole build
ing and that "a contract fixing a new
| price for the changed work, including
| the footings, was made, and the change
| in the size of the footings was in
| cluded in that price, so that no allow
ance is due the county"
We have examined the minutes of
| the board of county commissioners.
| and the contract, plans and specifica-
| tions, already adverted to in this re-
| port, relative to this matter, and re-
port the following: The original speci-
! ficaticns of Rudolph Benz Sons under
/ which bids were originally called for
| and contract let, and we find on page
| Is of general specifications the follow
| ing:
Bids to Be for Both Brick and Con.
crete for Walls Cell Blocks.
| Concrete Cell Blocks The cell
| block buildings, or the walls ENCLOSING
the cells Of the white and colored men
shall be figured on by the contractor
| as being as shown on the plans and
drawings, of brick with cement NOR
| tar, and also as being Of concrete re-
| inforced with steel. 1t Is required
that he stipulate in his proposal for
| the entire cost of the building with the
amount stated, if the walls of the cell
block building are of reinforced con-
crete, and also what the amount vii
| be if the walls are of brick with ce-
ment mortar. as shown on plans. The
contractor will take the precaution not