23 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
1
Farmers will gather in Greeley for action as Hopper War events set to begin on January 6. Organizers urge participants to follow safety rules and coordinate with local authorities.
Weld County Farmers Institute hosts its annual meeting as about 400 to 500 farmers from Weld County and across Colorado gather in Greeley on Friday January 6. Delegates will tour the area and attend sessions on pest Elimination with experts, while discussions cover a proposed state law and measures against grainhoppers.
Raymond Wolfe the Tribune boy aged twelve is again in bed after a fall that injured the knee joint of the leg that was hurt last spring and sent him to the hospital for three weeks. This latest injury will keep him confined for a few weeks.
J F Jensen found guilty of obtaining money from Frank Smith alias Indian Frank Smith of Evans under false pretenses. Sentencing range set from one to three years in the state penitentiary. Jensen is 19, married, with one child.
The local post office set a new record with over 300 dollars in stamps envelopes and registered matter. Postmaster Gray announced special hours on Christmas Day and the following Monday from 11 29 am to 1 36 pm to distribute morning mail. The Christmas rush began early this year due to warnings to mail early.
Rev B W Bowell rector of Trinity Episcopal church organizes indoors services for the corner stone laying of the new church on the site of the old building at Eleventh street and Ninth avenue. The old church served the society for 34 years and the new stone edifice in old English country style will cost about 14 900 dollars.
Floyd Reed a 17 year old youth in the eastern county was bound over to district court by Justice Pressly on a charge of violating the age of consent law. Belle Moon alleged 16 years old the offense occurred the first of last April Reed failed to appear for defense and furnished a $750 bond.
Frank Baker and Roy Tucker assist at the Harbaugh shoe store during the holiday rush helping customers with fittings and purchases as shoppers fill the busy aisles.
John Davis John McCunniff and Wallace Tarber travel to Latara to spend the holidays with relatives continuing a family visit during the festive season.
Weld County’s chief lawman returns home from Wharton Texas where he heard tales of saloons and deadly nights. He relays lessons from grim anecdotes and wonders if places exist where no one has ever died, sparking debate on violence and crime in his jurisdiction.
A December 23 1910 columns from Greeley Colorado celebrates the Christmas spirit of giving and happiness. The author hopes the mood carries into the new year making people more tolerant generous gracious and Christ-like.
Weld county beet growers report nearly 4 000 contracted acres in Greeley district and about 2 000 acres each in Windom and Eaton districts. A rising sugar price and high beet quality last year spur plans for a record crop with strong sugar content, as sliding scale prices reward intensive farming.
James D. Husted, president of the Equitable Finance & Development company, says Western securities and Colorado enterprises show hope. He notes money tightness easing and forecasts rising demand for bonds in 1911, predicting remarkable development in Colorado and safer, more certain returns for Eastern investors. He adds Colorado’s crops avoid general failure compared with other regions.
A New York correspond ent reports Estelle Kennedy, 22, of Greeley Colorado, who after two years touring the world, plans to marry Herbert Crosby on New Year’s Day. She rushed through customs to catch her train home, saying she had seen enough of the world.
Mrs. Emma Beetham and her grandson Marshall Harris traveled to Denver this morning to spend the Christmas holiday with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Benkleman.
The Tribune force enjoys its first Christmas candy today thanks to Eugene Veldran, proprietor of the Coronado building candy store. The women staff, hailed as the best judges of sweets, declare the large chocolate box the real thing in candy.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Van Gorder depart Saturday for Manzanola to spend ten days visiting relatives. They will celebrate Christmas with Mrs. Van Gorder’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Backus.
Nearly fifty employees of the Greeley and Weld county newspapers visited the Majestic theater for a special holiday bill. Manager Taber arranged a popular program that drew large crowds, with the same bill planned for the rest of the week and a holiday program set for next week.
Mr W M Wilson of Lucerne reclaimed a set of unclaimed keys after they were placed with other items in a box. The wholesome moment added to a string of similar returns.
A holiday reception at the Fort Collins home of J L Brush honored President Charles Lory and wife of the Agricultural college and Mrs Helen Wixom state superintendent elect. About ninety guests, mostly educators, attended with many faculty and trustees present.
Miss Elsie McCobb and Miss Mary Thompson graduated Wednesday evening from the University Chiropractic College at Davenport Iowa. Both girls are from Greeley and moved to Davenport last spring for the chiropractic course. Mr and Mrs Harry Van Antwerp of Greeley also attended the Davenport college and are now practicing in Durango. The two graduates have not decided where they will locate.
The Colorado Retail Grocers Association plans its fifteenth convention January 16 to 18 in Greeley with 150 to 160 delegates and many wives. Camfield hotel hosts sessions and a big banquet on January 18, while the local Traffic Club meets Monday to finalize entertainment plans and discuss the proposed parcels law likely opposed by merchants.
John Swatferd a Kentucky workman at the sugar factory resisted arrest by Marshal J B Reger last evening causing the marshal to use his club to take him to the lockup. He was fined fifteen dollars and costs.
A crew started tearing down the water softener at LaSalle to move it south of the new depot. The 50 foot high tank will be lowered and loaded onto a flat car for transfer to the new site.
Kersey residents visiting Greeley on Thursday include Mrs. W. C. Fischer Mrs. W. O. Rissman Mrs. F. Hall Mrs. Claybourne and Mrs. D. Haymon all from Kersey.
An old shabby woman in a post office line weighs and stamps packages with care and a Christmas smile that softens a hard, impatient crowd. A once-calloused businessman recalls his mother and helps her, choosing gentleness over impatience, renewing holiday warmth.
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