Inter-Mountain Water rights decree boosted for tunnel project
A district court ruling by Judge Ashbaugh in Grand County confirms an August 1906 decree granting 700 cubic feet per second of Williams Fork flow to the Inter-Mountain Water company. The decision tacks the measure to due-diligence, enabling tunneling to supply arid lands east of the divide and Denver area, with contracts soon to be awarded for the three mile tunnel and related works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashbaugh
Sular Springs
Williams Fork
Inter-Mountain Water Company
de France
Grand County
Jefferson
DeFrance
District Court of
Denver
D. C. Dodge
Henry Lee
Carl A. Johnson
Frank WL. Bancroft
Hiram G. Wolff
J. J. Crippen
Charles Boettcher
A. J. Zang
Michael Finerty
J. B. Church
J. Frank Church
Presidential babies arrive in a political season
A Hot Springs report notes babies being named for William Howard Taft as campaign fervor grows. Raleigh parents name a son William Taft Durham weighing over 25 pounds at birth, while New York pharmacist Paul Krause also christens his newborn William Taft, signaling playful tribute amid the presidential race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Krause
Krause
Taft
Thorn D. Childs
Three Oaks
Mich
Papa Childs
William Howard Taft
Myrtle
Arthur A. Durham
Raleigh
Mr. Taft
William Taft Durham
Manhood
Paul Krause
Seventh Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
William Taft
Papa Krause
Twin bride confusion at Shaffer wedding parade
At a Shaffer wedding in Greeley a twin brother from Pennsylvania caused mixups as guests congratulated the wrong groom W. J. and the real bridegroom W. E. Shaffer. The confused traveler faced teasing and a chase before returning home to Gil City, ending the day as the genuine Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J
W. E
Shaffer
Ann Harbottle
W. E. Shaffer
Pennsylvania
Qil City
Pat
Greeley
Benedict
Hermit Richner's suicide linked to lost lawsuit
Wealthy Meeker resident Hermann Richner was found dead in his cabin and neighbors say he ended his life Monday night after learning he had lost a land and water rights lawsuit worth about eight thousand dollars. Coroner Holloway and the sheriff investigated the scene and found a bloody razor beside the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Tribune
Meeker
Colo
Hermann Richner
Holloway
Richner
Ge LSeee City Overview From Early Text
The passage describes Ge LSeee as a growing city with railroads two libraries parks and rich agriculture nearby. It notes cotton starch factories vegetable canneries and manufacturing, a cool climate and a lively commercial social life with earnings around seven million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado & Pee
Miei
Nemarenter Manufacturing Srs
Aera
Severai
Ricuiture Coun
Letriet
Intelligent Want Advertising Campaign Boosts Nerves
Shredded patience arises from costly living and poor service. An intelligent want advertising campaign costing little can fix issues with a troublesome houseowner servant employee partner rent and a slow to understand book-keeper, restoring nerves. The Daily and Weekly Tribune is recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Weekly Tribune
National drive raises funds for Count Zeppelin
A Stuttgart based national committee led by Prince Van Hohenlohe-Langenbourg has begun a public subscription for Count Zeppelin. Over 375000 dollars already raised, with promises near double that total. Berlin bourse lists over 25000 dollars, and gifts from Sena tor Pooschel of Lubeck and the Essen Mine company match that level. An anonymous Heidelberg donation adds 5000 dollars as subscriptions pour in from cities across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Stuttgart
Prince van Hohenlohe
Empire
Zeppelin
Bride Deserted After 25 Days Sparks Divorce Case
John Smith, 30, seeks divorce from Minnie Foster Smith who wed February 25 and, within weeks, returned to her mother and began keeping company with younger men. The Evans farmer frames the move as desertion by a bride once viewed as a local belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Foster Smith
John Smith
Smith
Evans
Odd Fellows Rally To Descend On Greeley In October
Greeley prepares for an Odd Fellows event with 1500 attendees. Dr. John M. Norman, Grand Secretary, notes the order’s growth to 400000 more members worldwide. Grand Lodge sessions open October 19 with 300 delegates and 169 to 200 visiting members, featuring a grand ball parade and prize drill. Local lodges report 318 members at Poudre Valley Lodge No.2 and over 100 in Oasis Lodge No.13, while New members join monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Greeley
John M. Norman
Denver
Grand Lodge
Lodgy
Joseph Newett
Buena Vista
Lyman J. Henry
Pueblo
George D. Cummings
Florence
C. W. Erdlan
Salida
G. D. Cobb
I. N. Rogers
A. K. St. Clair
C. Pp. Elder
Charles Munn
Adolph Donath
Frank C. Goudy
B.L. Dunham
Richard Nicholson
Mver
Sam Andrew
N. Koenig
Golden
F.C. Goudy
GC. B. Golden
Longmont
Aches
Oasis
Daughters of Rebekah
I. C. O. F. Brotherhood
Canton
J. A. Taylor
Poudre Valley Lodge
Order of Rebekahs
Mrs Johnson Funeral Arrives in Greeley for Saturday Service
The body of Mrs E W Johnson who died Tuesday was brought to Greeley Thursday night. Her sister and the five motherless children arrived in the afternoon by motor. Funeral services are set for Saturday morning at the home 1303 Twelfth Street.
NineYearOld Girl Bitten By Neighbor’s Dog
Marie Nettle Enright, nine, living with Mr and Mrs J A Enright, suffered a dog bite Wednesday. Complications have arisen and she remains in a bad condition though recovery is possible. The dog belonged to a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
J. A. Enright
Delta Psi Reunion on Normal Hill Porch
A group of Delta Psi fraternity members from the State Normal School gathered for a porch party at Prof W G Chambers residence on Normal Hill Monday evening. The reunion featured refreshments and the group departed singing Good Night Chambers We re Going to Leave You Now. Attendees included E F Proffit J Hall C B Stewart Harry J Snook Earl Beardsley Eugene Beardsley Gary Roddy Traub Cameron Chief Davidson Py Brainard Dee Hibner and E M Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Psi
Delta Pai
State Normal School
W. G Chambers
Normal Hill
Chambers
E. F. Proffit
J. ©. Hall
C. B. Stewart
Harry J. Snook
Earl Beardsley
Eugene Beardsley
Gary Roddy
Traub, Cameron
Chief Davidson
Py Brainard
Dee Hibner
E. M. Fowler
Real Estate Transfers in Weld County August 6 1008
Daily listings show transfers in Greeley Eaton and surrounding areas. Names include Miller Selby Simonson Petty Bowler Gregory Reynolds Stroh Hein Knippel Reps Graham Kirk and others with deeds valued from $0 to $16000. Transfers cover lots, blocks, sections and undivided interests across several additions and ranch areas.
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Miller
M.A Selby
W. D
Gilcrest
Aliie J. Simonson
John E. Simonson
Nh. W. Ar
Jennie M. PettyJohn
Robert Bonner
Georg F. Gregory
Moore
Greeley
Greeley Land
Bert Reynolds
W. Pb
Jacob Stroh
Jacob Hein
Geneva Craig Lindsay
Joho Knippel
West Side
Eaton
Benjamin H. Eaton
Bruce G
John Knipel
N. Hce
East
Mary A. Miller
J. Chiffora Miller
Arthur B. Jennings
Charles
Roe
N. W
Chas
M. Joe
Pumpkin Pie Day Set for August 18 in Colorado
The Ninth Annual Pumpkin Pie Day will be held August 18 with special trains offered by the Colorado and Southern Railway. Service will run from Denver and Greeley to Longmont for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Bon‘thern Railway
Denver
Greeley
Longmonth Coobration
Greeley lodge notes and fraternal meetings listed
A dense clipping lists multiple fraternal organizations in Greeley led by officers such as Townsend exalted ruler Wyatt secretary and others. It records meeting cadence and hall locations for Masons Knights Templar Odd Fellows Pythians and Rebekah branches, with various secretaries and dates noted.
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William H. Taft
Tother
Greeley Depot
Scenic
Bridal Veil Falls
Telluride
D. & R. G. Railroad
Hermit
The
City OF
Count Zeppelin
Dr. Norman
Weld County Abstract and Investment Company
Aioe
Yemre
Wee Lei
Eave
Perce
Sterling Ar
Bieking Eee
Cateeltes
Greeley Eadee
Gm Poss
Landene Bara
Weber
P & Greeley
Leoal
Greeley Post Office
Greeley Lodge Diebotons A. D. U
Frank Madden
Cr. Sullivan
Y. O
Creeley Lodge
Townsend
JT Wyatt
Re. J. Hy
Kingle
America
McGara
Dr. W
Deere, Gray
Rebekah
Henith
Moighte
Vrooman
Pornr
Charles K
P Frank Ortee, & Co
Clark
Alcorn
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