12 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
1
Edward Wade escaped death at the Whitman ranch nine miles southwest of Greeley when lightning struck the granary moments after he left it. The granary and contents burned, a coal shed and chicken house under the same roof. Losses totaled about 400 dollars between the two families. Wade recovered from the shock.
The First National Bank of Platteville sues Barthel and Frank Kern over a $290 promissory note allegedly forged or signed under threats. Attorneys Joseph Ewing and William Kelly defend, alleging a larger fraud by burgesses who formed a Farmers' club to buy stallions and profit, with a horse valued at 2600 dollars.
Beebe Draw area suffered a light local shower yesterday with clouds circling the horizon. Torrential rain for about an hour damaged alfalfa and delayed threshing as the Company machine withdrew, with work expected to resume in four to five days once fields dry.
Kirk Roberts of a few miles west of LaSalle reports onions as his best crop this year. He owns several acres and expects good yields amid favorable rains and warm summer conditions. Sugar crops nearby started poorly but benefited from moisture and heat to recover and advance.
An outdoor gym feature at a normal school aims to boost health for young students. The project prompts a positive reception as children enjoy new play equipment, with officials noting safe, supervised use and visible long term fitness benefits.
The outdoor gymnasium at the Colorado State Normal School in Greeley draws attention for physical education. E D Randolph notes gas pipe frames support swings rings ladders and bars with see saws a slide and quoits along the fence. The article hints at future equipment expansion and required supervision.
An alarm at the Greeley National Bank rang loudly around 10:30 pm on Wednesday causing a municipal rush. A runaway horse hitched to a buggy fled on Eighth Street adding to the commotion while several boys shouted fire, but no danger or burglars were found.
The note warns readers to fearfully avoid marriage business ventures travel and risky tasks tomorrow Friday the 13th August. It advises delaying sales and journeys until Saturday and to refrain from overindulgence or risky actions.
Two men, Jim Sargent and Roy Wilson, fell violently ill after eating plums bought in Kersey. A nurse at the Sargent ranch treated them, and recovery followed. Poison thought to be from spraying on fruit. recall of nearby arsenic incident at Soloff home.
Old residents remark on strange weather patterns as Colorado endures persistently warm days and heavy rains. The weather man seems to have altered orders and tourists hear talk of unusual weather across the region during this season.
The Tribune announces a playful charity game on August 19 in Greeley to aid the Greeley Concert Band. The event features a spoof lineup, with references to famous players and editors, and aims to outdo a Chicago Cubs style display. Letters from local editors discuss the promotion’s spirit and provenance.
Weld County Fair will feature a baby show on Thursday inviting all Weld county babies to participate. The winners receive a $50 perambulator from Neill Furniture Company with no entry fee.
Three generations of horses will be shown at the Weld County Fair opening September 1. John Laughlin of LaSalle owns mares aged 21, 14 and 4 weighing 958, 1250 and 1600 pounds. The trio, oldest mother to youngest, illustrates evolution as a featured exhibit.
State Real Estate association plans October convention in this city with hog raising and feeding as a major topic. Denver hog raiser H. W. Moore, Princeton graduate, sought to address and offer expert guidance to farmers.
A public dispute erupts between Teddy McGruder and opposing clubs over a challenged baseball game to be played at the Greeley grounds on Thursday, August 19 at 4 PM with gate receipts donated to the Greeley Concert Band. Robert Wright returns to Messix with a surveying party after a home visit. Miss Kinne, assistant superintendent of New York City schools, visits family then travels to Longmont with Mrs. Kinne and Miss Grace n.
The beet worms are disappearing into the ground per reports from several districts. Observers say this year's trouble is over, with the next appearance as a moth. Northern Colorado beet fields largely spared, though where pests occurred they did notable damage. Paris green proved effective when used in sufficient quantities with thorough plant drenching.
A 4 month old Japanese baby, clad in a pink kimono, died at Ley Green hospital last evening. The sorrowing parents Tsutsui and wife carried the body by auto to their home at the Thomas ranch near Ault, making the night trip with urgency to be home. The child had been brought to the hospital several days earlier for care but did not survive. Tsutsui works as a beer contractor near Ault.
A Denver mother Maddalena Mabrita asks Marshal Gene Williams to locate her 15 year old son Martin Mabrita who ran away four months ago. The letter dated August 10 from Denver requests help finding him at work farms or other places and provides a physical description and address.
Two stripped racers along with a Buick Marmon and a full bodied Oldsmobile speedster driven by Harry Ball Gaston Morris and Martin Fletcher arrived in Greeley from Denver shortly after noon en route to Cheyenne where they will enter races next week.
The Three Miles amateur team from Denver strengthens its lineup and travels to face the Greeley Grays next Sunday afternoon. The visitors aim to make a strong showing and surpass recent Denver clubs that visited the city.
In the Fairplay district west of Ault crops show good growth with a few early potatoes harmed by bugs. Grain cutting continues as C. H. Kinsey finishes winter wheat, while P. Balmer harvests oats that look healthy and likely yield heavily.
The county board announces that a room in each hospital is dedicated as the Tisdel Memorial. Brass plates on doors mark the rooms and all linen and furniture carry the Tisdel mark. An extra bed is in the county hospital room. Donations from church societies and aid groups are noted along with various gifts for the rooms.
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