Rain Boosts Potato Crop Outlook in County
A soaking rain Saturday night across Grover districts improves prospects, with Evans LaSalle and surrounding areas seeing water in ditches for the first time this season. Officials estimate at least 65 percent of the county potato crop may be saved, barring an early frost, as ditches like Eaton and Larimer begin to flow. Nelson Heynolds of the weather service notes Greeley received 0.15 inches last week, the only measurable rainfall this month, bringing January through today to 0.8 inches.
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Johnstown
Eaton
Windsor
Ault
Evans
Ansten
Evans and
LaSalle
Lord Lupton
Eaton Ditch
Larimer County
NelsonHeynolds
United States Weather Bureau
Greeley
Evans town ditch fills with water from Big Thompson
Plans Aug 1. Evans town ditch is filled with water for the first time this year. Heavy rains around Estes Park have fed the Big Thompson, benefiting land west of town with ample water for late potatoes, corn, and third alfalfa cut. Johnstown saw a two hour soaking rain. The Union ditch is full for the season and the Platte irrigation now runs well. Sugar company inspectors report beets and crops generally good in Godfrey Bottoms and fair east of town.
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the Tribune
Evans Town
Estes Park
Union
Platte
Phil Dale
Ed Houston
Sugar Company
Godfrey
Greeley Beats Mayher Team In High-Scoring Tilt
Greeley defeated Mayher Hardware of Denver 11 to 6 in a baseball game marked by strong hitting. Stone King and Buckles each hit four sacks, delivering the key offensive blows as manager Collins’ squad showcased its improved form throughout the contest.
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Greeley
Collins’ Pets
Mayher Hardware
Denver
Mr. Collins
Grasshopper Stories Grow Vigorously in Transfer Tales
Weld county grasshoppers gain national attention as rumors spread from local reports to distant papers. One Minneapolis paper exaggerates freight trains blocked by hoppers, a Chicago tabloid blames farmers’ chickens, and a Kansas City paper claims Weld county has most of the pests in the state.
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Weld County
Minneapolis
Chicago
Kansas City
Greeley
Chain gang plan touted to curb panhandling in Greeley
Article claims a city chain gang will deter panhandling in Greeley. It notes Marshal Williams aims to abolish vagrancy and reports a drop in tramps since the plan's announcement, framing the scheme as a proven cure and part of a broader prison policy.
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Greeley
Marshal Williams
Levin's Store Seized by Creditors Adjustment Company
Levin's dry goods store closed its doors this morning and is now in the hands of the Creditors' Adjustment company which will manage the affairs of the shop for the best interests of its creditors.
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Levin's
Eye Injury Leads to Surgical Operation for Voris
Frank Voris of the Vanderlip machine shop went to Denver for eye surgery after a piece of steel penetrated his eye on Saturday. The operation is described as serious.
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Frank Voris
Vanderlip Machine Shop
Denver
Newswoman Mrs Geffs Visits Old City Bond
Mrs M L Geffs a prominent newspaper woman formerly of this city now in Denver visited Saturday night with Mrs Fred Williams and left Sunday morning for Eaton to see her daughter Mrs Dr Carlson.
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M. L. Geffs
Denver
Fred Williams
Dr. Carlson
Eaton
Northern Colorado cities lose bid to site home
Greeley Fort Collins and other northern Colorado cities fail to win the home for the Odd Fellows project as Denver is poised to receive the facility. A J Condon notes Denver’s likely selection while Fort Collins vows to push its case, and southern towns also compete before the decision is final. Meanwhile James Challis and family from Atkinson Kansas visit Paul Challis in Estes Park after a Pacific coast tour.
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Greeley
Fort Collins
Colorado
Odd Fellows
Denver
A. J. Condon
Fort Colling
James Challis
Atkinson
Kan
Paul Challis
Pacific Coast
Estes Park
Mr. Challis
Vanderlip Goes to Denver This Saturday
L. . Vanderlip traveled to Denver last Saturday for undisclosed purposes, with local observers noting the trip but offering no further details.
Hudson School Bond Fight Over Title and Contract Validity
In Hudson district court John W. Hoback sues Hudson School District No. 80 alleging invalid title to the site for a new school and improper awarding of the building contract to J. E. Nortz. The district voted 7 thousand five hundred dollars in bonds. Hagwall and Lewis bid separately, then formed a partnership and passed contract to Nortz. Hoback represents the district. Ewings and Tew for the district, Carpenter Baker and DeWeese for the plaintiff.
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Hudson
John W. Hoback
Hudson School District
J. E. Nortz
Lewis
Hagwall
Hoback
Real estate man pleads not guilty in soliciting liquor case
George W. Arney was arrested by Marshal Williams on a charge of soliciting for liquor in Creeley. He pled not guilty in police court and his case set for four this afternoon. Complainants say he took orders and delivered neither whiskey nor refund. The case tests the new liquor solicitation law and could prompt appeals if judgment favors the city.
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Creeley
George W. Arney
Marshal Williams
Arney
Vanderpool and Son
Quarantine Expanded To Include Measles And Colds
Health board orders strict quarantine for measles whooping cough and chicken pox announced to prevent school outbreaks. Officials urge cooperation and emphasize danger to children under five from these contagious diseases alongside existing quarantinable illnesses.
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Board of Health
Settlement anticipated in Denver Reservoir and Irrigation Co affairs
Reports from Denver indicate a possible settlement of the Denver Reservoir and Irrigation Company affairs following a Denver conference. No final arrangement to drop the Chicago bond house lawsuit is assured, but discussions involve Mabee-Tibbitts, receivers certificates, and the $2,000,000 suit with Trowbridge-Nivers. multiple creditors stockholders and bond houses await final terms.
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Greeley
Denver
Irrigation Company
Chicago
Trowbridge-Nivers Company
Opera House Installs New Steel Fire Doors
The Greeley Opera House Company installed ten steel fire doors between the opera house and the rest of the building at a cost near 3000 dollars. The change follows the Dean schedule in writing fire insurance business and is expected to reduce rates enough to cover interest on the investment at current rates.
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Opera House
Greeley Opera House Company
Prof Hays Celebrates Nineteenth Anniversary
Prof James H. Hays vice president and dean of the Normal School marks the nineteenth anniversary of his arrival. He has served longer at the Normal than any other faculty member.
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James H. Hays
The
Normal
Normal School
Hays
Emma Flint and Hellesens Headed to Eldorado Springs
Mrs Emma Flint and Mr and Mrs Hellesen departed this morning for a week long stay at Eldorado Springs.
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Emma Flint
Mra. Hellesen
Eldorado Springs
FEW HORSES TAKEN IN WELD COUNTY RUSTLING
Sheriff Filorance reports seven horses stolen in Weld County all recovered. Of the six suspects five are in penitentiaries or jailed, one confessed, one remains at large. Surrounding counties show higher horse theft totals with about 200 stolen in the past year.
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Weld
Filorance
Greeley Building and Loan Reports 300 Stockholders
The Greeley Building and Loan association filed its semi annual statement noting assets over 200000, 300 stockholders and about 175 borrowers. Now fifteen and a half years old with only two foreclosures, one settled before sale. George D Statler cites strong loan demand and superior security quality. The institution operates solely in Greeley with local officers.
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Greeley Building and Loan Association
George D. Statler
Greeley
Produce Exchange Reorganizes Warehouses Across Branches
The Colorado Produce Exchange, successor to the High Five, shifts warehouse management this year. Each branch will oversee four to five warehouses, aiming to cut losses and reduce costs by placing responsibility in localized units.
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Colorado Produce Exchange Company
Hickman Improvised Tire Repair with Overalls
While traveling from Platteville in his car, L. S. Hickman of the Hickman Lunbeck Grocery firm had a tire blowout on the rear wheel. With no outer tube repair tools, he tore a pair of overalls, used the fabric as a wrap around the damaged tire, and secured it with baling wire to reach home.
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Platteville
L. S. Hickman
Hickman-Lunbeck Grocery Company
Water Price Cut Spurs Boyd Lake Ditch Project
Work begins today on a cut from Boyd Lake to Fossil Creek to supply the No 2 ditch farmers with water. The price drops from 12 to 13 dollars a day to 9, with B D Sanborn arranging the right of way. Project completion targeted by the 11th to 15th of the month. a bonus awaits early contractors.
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Boyd + lake
Fossil Creek
Greeley Irrigation + company
B. D. Sanborn
Greeley Company
Larborn
Boyd Lake
Water supply thanked by official for reduced rates
Said Mr. Sanborn this noon before leaving the city he thanked the North Poudre and the Greeley Irrigation companies for making it possible to offer an abundance of water to the consumers at a reduced rate. A big supply pew on hand and the people may have it at a reduced price.
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Mr. Sanborn
North Poudre
Greeley Irrigation Companies
Platteville Piles Up After Heavy Platte Rains
Hy Timothy and S. M. Edgell of the Great Western Sugar company rode from Greeley to Denver today. Timothy states ditches south of Greeley, especially near Platteville, are overflowing from recent rains on the Platte. The Farmers ditch, Union, Bucker, and Maneglish are at capacity while the Lower Latham, starting near the twin bridges, began carrying flood water yesterday noon.
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Hy Timothy
S. M. Edgell
Great Western Sugar Company
Union Pacific
Denver
Timothy
Greeley
Platteville
Platte
Farmers Ditch
Union
Bucker
Latham
Twin Bridges
Mrs Doten and family visit Windsor guests of Lewis
Mrs. E. J. Doten and her daughter Miss Elizabeth with Mrs. M. L. Danner spent Sunday at Windsor as guests of W. K. Lewis and family.
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E. J. Doten
Elizabeth
M. L. Danner
Windsor
W. K. Lewis
Unavoidable Tribune Delay After Two Hour Power Outage
Power outage lasting two hours this afternoon caused today’s Tribune to be published late. The interruption disrupted printing and distribution, delaying edition release and delivery schedules.
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Tribune
From Scotch University to Jails of Country Latimer's decline
Charles Latimer, a Scot residing in Greeley, rose from teacher candidate to habitual jail sleeper. In five years in the United States he has wandered from Glasgow to large city prisons and cheap rooming houses, fueled by alcohol. He plans to stay in Greeley until harvest, then return to Scotland.
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Scotch University
Glasgow University
Charles Latimer
Greeley
Latimer
Scotland
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