AN WINS TRACK FARM SUMMARY
AN wins track event as conspirator old man faces accusations in a terse report.
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
AN wins track event as conspirator old man faces accusations in a terse report.
In a long ruling the judge outlines a conspiracy involving Hodgell Houteens Drumm and Wonacott to defraud Reagan out of a Colorado farm and an Iowa property. Reagan loses title and mortgages are shuffled but a decree orders the return of the land and restitution for inflated mortgages with bonds set at 5000.
The post office will be open tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to serve Christmas mail. The office has been revamped yet faces bad roads and delivery difficulties, but there is little complaint. Postmaster Gray and helpers have handled the holiday workload well despite obstacles.
The Boomer Hook and Ladder Co plans a Christmas night ball at the armory under their auspices. The event features a popular cast of boys and is a long standing annual drawing card for the community.
Anna Watson and Charlies M Clark, popular locals, were married at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. D. D. Forward after riding to Greeley Wednesday afternoon. They returned to Ault to begin their life together, with Watson a four year resident and Clark employed as a plumber with S. J. Stoner.
Citizens opposed to gambling in Ault disrupted a gambler gathering on Wednesday the 16th. Two major potato buyers were arrested and summoned before Judge Henderson. Wyatt named special deputy to serve papers. Both fined 2.50. one paid, one posted bond to appeal. Judge Henderson dismissed the case after a street celebration.
Miss Edna Blunt and Miss Clara Heilman invited Santa Claus to visit the Olin school before Christmas. The teachers and students prepared decorations and a Christmas program. Santa arrived late in the afternoon to give the children a festive treat and a joyful day at school.
Two well known local men, James G. Glover and C. Tayler, clashed this morning in a rough fight after years of dispute. Onlookers separated them and Glover drew a knife, while Tayler, a Rowe County sprinter, stood his ground. Glover was apprehended following the incident.
Mr and Mrs D K Wyatt and Mrs Wyatt sister Ms Jettye Chaddock of Eaton left this morning for Denver to spend the holidays with Mrs D B Wyatt. Orville Blystone moved from his Wyatt neighborhood ranch to the Henry Thompson ranch.
William Murray, long associated with the Rowe district, will farm the Bigstone ranch in the selling year as part of ongoing land arrangements.
Reverend A B E Anderson of Rapid City South Dakota has accepted the call to lead the Swedish Free church here. He is the first regular pastor for the congregation with pulpit supply by Rev. A Leafgren of Greeley and others. Anderson and his family are installed in Baton.
Windsor school closes Wednesday for an eleven days’ vacation for pupils and teachers. Teachers have returned home but many will attend the State Teachers’ association meeting in Denver next week. The first day featured appropriate exercises in each room.
The Jessup lawsuit targets Houtehbens Drumm, likened to the Reagan case. The complaint claims an $8000 farm vanished via an “intermittent” dummy. option money of $500 was handed to agents before the thief disappeared toward Denver. Ryden’s party lost two houses and lots in Greeley worth $7000. A local ex-shoe dealer declined suit, reporting $8000 in shoe stock and cash of $3000 lost.
A three member committee from the Home Electric Light company met with Mayor Green and the city council to discuss a new contract. City officials say a better bargain is near and a bond-backed, iron clad agreement is possible. ratification is aimed for the council meeting next Tuesday night for a five year light supply. Greeley stands as the sole northeastern Colorado town with light competition, driving lower rates.
The Tribune notes that the Greeley doctors have provided about $300 worth of charitable medical service to a poor family after four months of illness and difficult operations. The piece urges readers to consider doctoring as a social obligation beyond self sufficiency in a Christmas reflection.
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