Billy Sunday to Visit Greeley for Long Series of Talks
Local ministers back bringing evangelist Billy Sunday to Greeley for several days of services. Community leaders plan a campaign to build a worship house similar to Boulder, with Sunday and Gipsy Smith among the country’s famed preachers. The effort aims to uplift morals and aid church work in the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Greeley
Sanday
Boulder
Gipsy Smith
Denver
Gipsy
Annual statistics on national forest timber
The last annual report shows total timber cut from the national forests at about 460 million board feet, with over 100 million feet under free-use permits used by settlers, schools, and churches. Revenue from timber sales nears $700,000, with Idaho leading free-use cuts at 18.6 million feet and California, Colorado, Montana, Utah, and New Mexico also listed. sales cuts by state total tens of millions in multiple states. The report notes cutting remains within forest growth capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Foresta
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Callifornia
Wyoming
Oregon
National Forest
Lemeer
Caliornia
Fort Montana
California
Roosevelt Hunts Lion Tale Told by Boyce in Nairobi
William D. Boyce of Chicago returned from East Africa with photographers and cameras and met Theodore Roosevelt in Nairobi. He recounted Roosevelt’s hunting anecdote in which Roosevelt repeatedly dropped to his knees to evade a charging lion, finally driving the beast away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William D. Boyce
Chicago
East Africa
Mr. Roosevelt
Nairobi
Mr Roosevelt
Lear
Death of 11 day old at Bracewell prompts coroner inquiry
The 11 day old son of J. Crager died at Bracewell and a coroner was notified and began a full investigation. The coroner spent the day at the Crager ranch awaiting findings with no definite information until his return that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crager
Bracewell
Crager
Fort Collins Acknowledges Death Of Mrs Margaret Hunter
Mrs Everett B Shinkle, traveling from Kentucky, learned of her mother Mrs Margaret Hunter’s critical illness and arrived in Fort Collins too late to say goodbye as she passed away twenty four hours earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Shinkle
Kentucky
Fort Collins
Margaret Hunter
Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting Highlights
The Congregational Church met Thursday with about 150 members attending a supper by the ladies balance on prior to the business session led by Rev. John Peane. Reports from officers were read and accepted and new officers elected including B L Kittle J B Snook Ida Carrel Alice B Statler Emma Gardner F J Allnutt D D Hugh J B Patton C T Neill E A Cross P S G C E John Park C N Faulkner The society praised for fundraising and plans to appoint assistants for Sunday school with Harvey Phillips elected secretary and Mrs E J Wilson named superintendent of the primary department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Ladies’ Society
John Peane
J. F. Fezer
Kate Lamb
B. L. Kittle
J. B. Snook
Ida Carrel
Alice B. Statler
Emma Gardner
F. J. Allnutt
D.D. Hugh
J. B. Patton
C. T. Neill
E. A. Cross
P. S. GC
John Park
C. N. Faulkner
Harvey Phillips
Mra. E. J. Wilson
Apple Rot Not to Be Frayed Findings by Prof Longyear
Prof B O Longyear of Colorado Agricultural College reports diseased apples sent from Delta are caused by a fungous growth. The issue, once feared to be the black rot, results from shipment, storage, or picking conditions rather than a malignant eastern rot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Longyear
Colorado Agricultural College
Delta
R. 8
Census Bureau
Return of J. Eves Said to Be Back After Adventures
J Eves, once a resident of Greeley, is reported to have returned from lengthy escapades in Arizona and Old Mexico. A mine he owns is claimed to possess all qualifications and to have been lost for centuries, with a bonanza discovery alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Evee
J. E. Vers
Greeley
Arizona
Old Mexico
Potato Industry Experiments Seek Growth Aid
George E. Smith of Greeley will attend Kansas Agricultural College in Manhattan for several months to study and advance potato growing methods. A University of Colorado liberal arts graduate, he has long been involved in improving cultivation techniques for potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Smith
Greeley
Kansas Agricultural College
Manhattan
Mr. Smith
University of Colorado
Liberal Arts
Farm leader from Greeley heads to Kansas College of Agriculture
Mr. Smith plans a move to Kansas College of Agriculture to join several young farmers pursuing similar work. He expects major advances in agriculture in coming years and focuses on advancing the potato industry during the next few years of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Greeley
Kansas
Kansas College of Agriculture
Henry VIII at the Opera House by Louis James
Louis James presents Henry VIII at the Opera House with Aphie James leading an capable company. Critics praise the historical pageantry and colorature accurate scenic setting as a splendid entertainment despite debates on its literary merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Shakespeare
Henry Will
Aphie James
James
Henry VIII
Mrs Captain Lee Visits Eaton This Morning
Mrs Captain Lee travelled to Eaton this morning for an unspecified engagement. Local residents noted her appearance and movement through the town in early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Lee
Eaton
Dave Camp Wins Seven Mile Greeley to Farmers Spur Race
Dave Camp of Justice Pressly's court pulled a neck victory in a seven mile chase from Greeley to Farmers Spur. Con stable pursued Conrad Geisick who faced claims by Jacob Brethuhr sr. over more than $1,000 tied to a team and buggy sale. Litigation likely follows, with uncertainty about further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Farmers Spur
Dave Camp
Justice Pressly
Conrad Geisick
Jacob Brehtuhr
Mort
Brethuhr Victors Win Auction Dispute Over Horses
Complaining witnesses Jacob Brethuhr Sr and Jr and Will Brethuhr claim about $1000 owed by Geisick and hold a mortgage on his properties. Constable Camp chased Geisick as he tried to sell horses. a country pursuit ended with Dave seizing the team. Attorneys Ewing and Kelley represent the Brethuhrs as Auctioneer Gordon eyes his fee amid shifting litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brethuhr, Sr
Jacob Brethuhr, Jr
Will Brethuhr
Geisick
Constable Camp
Dave
Gessick
Constable
Farmers Spur
Joseph Ewing
William Kelley
Gordon
Ewing
Brethuhr
Census test outlines duties of enumerator supervisors
Supervisor A. McGaffey explains the February 5 exam for enumerator hopefuls and the supervisors power to designate candidates. He stresses honest capable applicants, notes age and citizenship rules, and outlines the test format involving sample population and agricultural schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census
A. —. McGaffey
Taft
Nagel
Durand
Beet Raisers Weigh Stop Work Over Sugar Price
Windsor farmers at a special chamber meeting say beet growing for Great Western Sugar may stop if the current rate of 15 a ton remains. They report a poor crop and rising costs leaving many unable to cover expenses. A mass meeting is planned to decide the future of beet contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Great Western Sugar Company
Windsor Chamber of Commerce
Woodman Hall
Evans Church Entertainment Brings Congregation Together
The men of Evans Reformed Presbyterian Church hosted the ladies at the Dunns home on Thursday evening. The gathering featured games puzzles and music followed by a fine lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans Church
Evans
Evans Reformed
School of Mines to Meet Arrows New Year's Night
Tomorrow night at the Armory the Greeley Arrows will face the State School of Mines in a pivotal basketball clash. The Arrows seek to clinch the state championship by defeating the Miners after beating State University earlier. A large crowd is anticipated for a game billed as the fastest in Greeley history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School OF Mines
Arrows
Armory
Greeley Arrows
School of Mintes
Greeley
State University
Little Misses Enjoy A Delightful Christmas Party
Miss Marjorie Dyde hosted a December party for thirty girls at the Dyde home. The event featured Christmas greens, a Progressive Old Maid game, a late cake with a button ring and dime, a refined musical program, violin and piano numbers by several young performers, a recitation by Dorothy Dyde, and a donkey party with May Woodbury arriving as a witch to tell fortunes before 9 o'clock departures by auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Dyde
C. B. Dyde
Marjorie
Dorothy Jackson
Nelda Nusbaum
Marie
Dorothy Eaton
Marjory
Frances McCutcheon
Ada Baker
Alice Mason
Alberta Condon
Dorothy Dyde
May Woodbury
Platteville Gun and Coursing Club Feasts
The Platteville Gun and Coursing club held a hunt last Wednesday with 24 contestants per side chosen by an old time spelling bee ritual. George Hodson led the winning team scoring 625 points versus R G Snider's 3290. After the hunt the defeated party, led by Snider, dined at Birkle dining hall and a supper was served. The next hunt is set for January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville Gun and Coursing Club
George Hodson
R. G. Snider
Field
Plain
Valley
Hodson
Snider
Birkle
Convention of State Teachers Ends in Adjournment
The thirty fifth annual Colorado Teachers association convention adjourned after aided closing session. Retiring president Charles Chadsey presented president elect Prof. Wilson M. Shafer Cripple Creek amid a meagre attendance of about 300 of 2100 registered teachers. Shafer was given an ovation and the group pledged to back his leadership to make 1910 the best in the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Teachers’ Association
Charles Chadsey
Denver
Wilson M. Shafer
Cripple Creek
Shafer
Park Merchandise Store Forced to Close Doors
Crowds at the At Cost Cash Sale of Park Merchandise caused the store manager to temporarily close yesterday afternoon. The scene underscores the firm’s claim to offer low prices and customers’ willingness to trust the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Merchandise Company
Stubborn mules halt runaway horses near Ault
In Ault on December 31 a pair of mules tied to a spud wagon stopped two frightened horses that had bolted after being spooked by an automobile. The wagon’s spring seat broke, but the horses slowed and were rejoined by Roy Sand who lacked reins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ault
Sand Ranch
Roy Sand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roosevelt Hunt
Dea
Aansas Aggie
Jacob Brethubr
Weld County
United States
Platteville Gun and
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!