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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
1
Five boys appeared before Judge at Wall County Court after admitting guilt to copper wire theft and petty crimes. The judge noted their youth and poor upbringing, warning of potential penitentiary time while urging parents to monitor their children and curb crime in the alleyways.
A Kersey mask ball drew a crowded crowd Wednesday night with guests in notable costumes. The event featured Denver-made costumes and decor and concluded with supper at the Thaw House under the proprietress Mrs. Eh Supper was served.
LaSalle residents and visitors are mentioned including John Harbottle and his children visiting the area. T R Blackwood of LaSalle wed during a trip with the Macys. Misses Mather and Adah Ellis spend the day in Denver. Sorenson, formerly identified with LaSalle, is here for business. The Sorensons went to Nora Nebraska for Mrs On’s health and will stay there due to her condition.
The Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling in favor of Amos Ackroyd, awarding $1,120 for damages from the Great Western beet road's crossing of his farm near Eaton. The case centered on whether the railroad could compensate damages with a water siphon or must pay cash. the court ruled cash damages only. Judge Bradfield had ordered payment of $1,120. Attorney Church represented Ackroyd and Attorney Haines for the railroad.
E B Moore husband of Mabel Hall formerly of Greeley died after a fall from a moving train near Alamogordo New Mexico. He had been married in Arizona to BR B Moore and lived on a Bisbee area cattle ranch. He died December 17 after being brought to a hospital. Mrs Hall plans to leave the ranch to join her mother in Greeley in two weeks.
About 125 sportsmen joined the Kersey meet at the E. K. Plumb ranch for a coyotes round up. Three packs of hounds from Loveland Lucerne and Fort Lupton chased the varmints while rifles were not allowed. Some coyotes escaped into brush along the river as mismanagement hindered the chase. B B Madison hosted at the home place and hospitality marked the event with participants from Greeley and the Ker sey countryside.
A young man who died by self destruction at the Union hotel Tuesday night will be buried in Potter's field. Coroner Macy received a telegram from his poor mother in Eufaula requesting shipment help from Union Springs, Ala. The county covers interment costs, with the body to be laid to rest tomorrow.
Frank Swarts is recovering after an appendicitis operation at a Greeley hospital. The patient is listed in good condition and staff report a smooth recovery process following the surgery.
Over 2 900 acres in Weld county were transferred today and another 5 000 acres will be sold soon. Arbuckle Purcell arranged the deals with buyers F E Stevens of Iowa Thomas C Smith of Indianola Ia and P E Laughlin of Maryville Kan. The land shores the Greeley Poudre irrigation project which may double land values.
A letter to The Tribune from T C Pressly, Post Commander of U S Grant Post No 13 G A R, corrects a notice that the post sought a room in the city hall focusing on convenience and proximity to the Woman's Relief Corps. He states the post never paid for armory use and has always received full facilities from Company D.
Miss Nellie Anderson of Eaton visits Mr and Mrs Jens Jeremassen. LaFon Leonard returns to Denver after days with relatives. Z Fogr of Boulder visits daughters Mrs Sam Wo land and Mrs J A Belcher then travels to Butler NJ. Miss Maud Walfziger and Hermann host a party with thirty guests. J H Fowler of Topeka arrives for a week of business and friendship, inspecting landed interests.
A preview from Greeley High notes a hard fought game Saturday evening at the armory between the Arrows and the Pioneers. Stewart is out, Hall nurses an ankle but will play, and the lineup lists Hamnett Rankin Woodbury Newton Hall. Officials are deemed unbiased and fast paced.
The Spanish war veterans held their annual meeting at the court house and elected officers for the coming year. There are 27 members in the local camp and monthly meetings will start. Major B. D. C. Hayes of Denver attended as guest. Camp commander Robert L. Dye led the slate with George C. Rabingon senior vice, Frank S. Reed junior vice, James Kendel sergeant, Harry Sommerville officer of the day, H. E. B. Mattox officer of guard, trustees John Cremer Albert Luther James L. Jones, and A. H. Asmus named adjutant general.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Condon hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson of Belfast Maine. The longtime friends last shared family ties on Condon street in Belfast. The visit marked Mr. Wilson’s first trip west as he visits a son in Fort Collins.
Viola Allen and Charles Watson were married Wednesday at the manse by Rev. R. J. Hunter of the First Presbyterian church in Greeley. They return to Ault for residence and plan to live there. The bride has long resided near Eaton and Ault. the groom came to the area four years ago and is tied to the Wyatt places. The couple has best wishes from friends.
Three Owl Creek extension farms eight miles east of Eaton were sold to Illinois buyers for about 40000. The 560 acres include raw land and partly submerged areas. Former owners were Chris Montgomery Steve Lanning and A Heighton. Goudie and Rock bought through the Hensley Land company and deny colonization plans.
The first carload of sheep from this district is being loaded today by O. J. Blandin. The shipment is billed to Omaha with plans to rebill for Chicago if the market is unsatisfactory. EB kK Packard also expects to ship a car load east today or tomorrow.
The Boosters club pushes Union Pacific to add another motor on the Sterling branch. The railroad promises the extra locomotive with a new schedule taking effect January 1.
Twenty years after starting their honeymoon trip Mr and Mrs Eugene Williams plan a real silver wedding five years hence according to a local marshal.
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