Carlson Framing Pest Law District Attorney Session
Carlson frames pest law case involving the district attorney preparing for a hopper session. The report notes legal actions and procedural steps expected at the upcoming session.
13 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
1
Carlson frames pest law case involving the district attorney preparing for a hopper session. The report notes legal actions and procedural steps expected at the upcoming session.
In Greeley the grasshopper convention on January 6 will discuss a district pest law drafted by District Attorney Carlson. The measure would compel landowners to use preventative steps and allow pest districts to appoint inspectors with farmer approval to battle eggs and prevent crop losses. Weld and Fort Collins farmers back the plan to unite state efforts against the crasthopper outbreak.
Greeley Camp No 6 W O W plans a monthly winter event at their ball next Thursday night featuring moving pictures songs and instrumental music An oyster supper follows The committee of C H Young George Hard and Albert Wood oversees the event with wives invited and neighbors encouraged to see how the order provides pleasure for its members.
Carl Sanborn and Harrison Woodruff, two Greeley youths, bagged four geese near Ault last Sunday. One goose weighed about fourteen pounds, a monster for Weld county. The trophies were shown to Denver Press Club members during a Camfield hotel dinner.
McCarthy and Donovan finished three months of work on the Lower Latham reservoir. A six foot concrete wave wall surrounds most of the basin with sheet piling at the spillway and a wall above it. Total cost about 36000 dollars. the dam is raised and two miles of wall added to hold about 200 million cubic feet. Seepage is expected to be largely stopped. P A Hartung was chief engineer with I W Gelder assisting.
Judge Garrigues returns to Greeley to hear motions for a new trial for Charles and Rosene Georgfi who were convicted of second degree murder for burying alive their infant granddaughter. The prisoners remain in county jail awaiting ruling with potential eight to ten year sentences if denied.
Mr and Mrs M B Hastings of Pierre South Dakota arrived Saturday for a visit with Mr and Mrs Calvin Randolph. They were married last Wednesday in Pierre and are on a honeymoon trip through the west.
Women in Greeley line up for the Harbaugh Shoe company measure contest noting dainty feet but many fear winter’s bite. Married contestants lead in measurements as three Normal girls bail over privacy fears. The Tribune offers tickets for the “A Stubborn Cinderella” event with winners to be named tomorrow evening.
The Denver Reservoir and Irrigation Company nears settlement as French capitalists back a plan to fund 650000 dollars via receiver certificates. The agreement aims to finish the Henrylyn system, retire bonds with Henrylyn Standley lake works, and secure water for 40000 acres while funding a tunnel to deliver 100000 more acre feet annually.
The Edison Manufacturing Company joins the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and the American Red Cross to screen The Red Cross Seal on December 16 nationwide. The 1000 foot film blends New York life drama with educational scenes on tuberculosis prevention and cure funded by Red Cross Christmas seals. Ellen Williams wins a 100 prize for the design, while Jordan learns of her sacrifice and helps in her cure and a life together in a Fifth Avenue home.
J L Joyner used Tribune want ads to rent two rooms in a modern house at 414 Oth Ave. He paid his bill and stopped the ad after it rented the two rooms for a dime. Tribune want ads are described as effective at five cents a line.
Exhibits for the Weld County Poultry association show pour into Greeley with space for 1500 entries in the Camfield Trust building. Chickens of high degree come from Colorado and neighboring states Nebraska included. Prizes are described as the largest and most valuable in the association’s history with many trophies donated by local merchants.
For the first time in 45 years H M DeVotie and his brother John will spend Christmas at their Vernon New York childhood home with their mother 94 year old Mrs DeVotie. Duane DeVotie and nearby daughters Mrs Emma Mason and Mrs Gertrude Gardiner will join. The family last reunion was many years ago and the brothers plan to depart Greeley next Sunday.
Mrs J E Coleman entertained the 1910 club at her home Monday afternoon. Nine members and three outside guests attended including Mrs Alice Ling Mrs Lola Kistling and Mrs S Rood. The group played their favorite game with prizes to Mrs S Rood and Mrs B P Hoffman. A delicious lunch was served.
Mr and Mrs L L Kelsey traveled to Denver on Monday for a brief visit lasting a few days.
A gray cat carried on a 5000 mile runaway trip with a three year old girl led to the arrest of J W Lee at Wharton Texas. He is wanted in Weld County Colorado on a kidnapping charge. Sheriff Florance arrested him after learning Lee reached Texas and seeks requisition papers for return to stand trial. The child valued the cat as a pet and accompanied Lee on a long journey via Hudson Alliance Billings Canada Seattle Vancouver Oklahoma to Texas.
Richard Armstrong of La Salle recalls the first Union Colony Christmas of 1870. A large turkey sat ready for dinner when the table collapsed, sending the meal to the floor. Governor McCook attended, and the group salvaged the feast at a house east of the Odd Fellows' hall.
Denver newspapers celebrate the visit of the Denver Press Club to Greeley praising the Laramie and Northwestern road for new motor car service. The Post and Tribune feature cartoons, captions, and photo coverage highlighting the event as a friendly, influential link between cities with souvenirs and a lively reception.
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