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Golden History Moment

*Hertel’s Clothing ads from 1919 – enlarge*

103 Years Ago
The August 28, 1919 Colorado Transcript reported that two burglaries had taken place during the previous week.

This excerpt from a 1903 photo (Denver Public Library Western History Collection) shows where Hertel’s clothing store would be located a few years later. Gertrude Bell’s house is screened by the trees – enlarge

Luther Hertel’s clothing store, located at 1224 Washington Avenue, was entered through the alley door. The burglars used an auger to drill through the door. They picked one key lock and broke two deadbolts, then stole more than $6000 worth of men’s clothing. Mrs. Gertrude Bell, who owned a house on 13th Street, noticed the open door at 6:30AM. She notified Mr. Hertel, who in turn contacted Sheriff Jones. The merchandise was uninsured.

Mr. Hertel, of course, keenly feels his great loss, but he is not discouraged, and will replace his stock as soon as possible and will carry on the business with his customary vim and enterprise.
Colorado Transcript – August 28, 1919

*Rubey Bank Building – Golden History Museum collection – bank and stores below, offices on the second floor – enlarge*

That same week, a burglar stole drugs and a hypodermic syringe from Dr. Earl Kemble, whose office was in the Rubey bank building. A few days later, the syringe was found a block away, but the drugs were missing.

The only idea offered in a solution to the mystery is that some “hop-head” was in search of his favorite “dope.”
Colorado Transcript – August 28, 1919

Thanks to the Golden History Museum for providing the online cache of historic Transcripts, and to the Golden Transcript for documenting our history since 1866!