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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

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Irrigation Bills Up for Debate by Agricultural Interests

Three major irrigation bills are under review as Senator Carpenter pushes the legal framework. The irrigation districts seek to admit state lands and desert lands into their bounds while government lands gain district access. The Clark and Carringer measures shape district taxation and state participation, with the Woelser bill addressing government land rights.

Genasor Randy Ie Carringer The Land Board Ome PLC Clark Bih Al‘hough Woelser State Land Board Judiciary Committee

Had a Leg Broken at White Ranch

Ed Gaffner proprietor of the meat market in Ault had his leg broken when his horse fell near the White ranch while he was driving cattle into town from the country. The accident occurred about one and a half miles from Ault.

Ed Gaffner

Ault School Gets Refurnished Following Improvement

This week the Ault School underwent a refurbishment for new seats and desks. Teachers and scholars express pride in the refreshed appearance and improved classroom setup. Celia Tyler leads the initiative with student and staff involvement.

Ie Celia Tyler

Annual Reception at Snyder Home for Normal School Faculty

Dr Snyder and his wife opened their home Thursday to the faculty and staff of the State Normal School for its annual reception. The event gathers students, teachers, and guests in a cordial exchange, continuing a long-standing campus tradition.

Mra. X Snyder Noral School Snyd

School social event at Normal dazzles attendees

The affair at the Normal was the social event of the year with spacious rooms decorated and a large attendance. Dr. and Mrs. Snyder hosted alongside Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler and other notables. Senior and Junior class officers presided as fraternities and literary societies joined in the festivities. An orchestra provided music while faculty assisted in dining and refreshments. About a hundred guests were present.

Clase Ulty

Will Buy in Colorado L. P. issues Instructions for All Sup

Union Pacific headquarters in Denver received from Omaha official orders directing all supplies and provisions for new construction work to be purchased in Colorado. Denver will be the purchasing and distributing point for materials and equipment. Estimated costs reach about half a million dollars for supplies and rolling stock, with railroad material three times that amount. Fifteen hundred men will be employed on the three branches under construction.

L. P Union Pacific Denver Omaha Colorado

Suspect Arrested in Denver Train Hold-up Case

Police believe one of the men who held up the Denver and Rio Grande train at Littleton last Saturday is in custody. A gunshot wound claim led to his arrest in Denver's lower section after he checked into St. Joseph's hospital with two detectives nearby. The man identified himself as A. L. DeVylers.

The Daily Tribune Denver Littleton St. Joseph's Hospital A. L. DeVylers

Gingerbread Man draws shoppers on Eaton Greeley train

The first theater train of winter between Ault and Greeley sold ninety tickets to Eaton and Ault residents for The Gingerbread Man. Out-of-town patrons were excited about the new arrangement with several locals noted in attendance.

Eaton Ault Greeley D. K. Wyatt Floyd Keener William Titmus Ida Anderson Misa Ethel Williams Millard Ayes Norris Treame

Freight Receipts Decline Amid Cold Weather Conditions

Winter weather and poor roads reduce freight shipments at the local station though overall incoming freight stays high for winter. Seed grains coal and stock feed dominate carries with Loveland seed vines feeding twenty cars in a week. An accident at Co BR McArthur hardware injures Hall Jones whose hand is crushed between a barrel and hook and safely treated after ring removal. Mrs Anna Johnson returns home to Farmers Spur after visiting daughter Mrs J YWelphold.

Loveland Clayton Hall Jones Co. BR McArthur

Vaudeville trio desert by manager amid pay disputes

In Greeley a vaudeville group faces hardship after the manager and an angel member refuse salaries and breach contracts. The four performers describe multiple misadventures from Denver to Seattle, seeking funds to return home while the manager allegedly arranges exploitation. A white dog is offered for sale as the troupe searches for funds.

Jones and Simpson Tie Wedding at Greeley

Archie T. Jones of Eaton and Grace Simpson of Windsor wed quietly in Greeley on Thursday. They plan to live on a ranch owned by the groom’s brother George Jones. The bride is described as pretty and popular, while the groom is a thrifty young farmer admired by friends.

Archie T. Jones Eaton Iace Simpson Windsor Greeley Eorge Jones

Windsor pair fined then flee with funds after stealing from courts

Lauffers of Windsor paid a $793.40 fine with a check and drew out all bank funds before the check cleared. The couple, already accused on 29 counts, were jailed and later sent to Denver to face further fines while their two small children were kept at the hospital. A separate case involves Mrs Decker of Windsor threatening self harm after a court action while her husband Mike Decker faced charges and detention.

Decker Mike Decker Windsor Lauffers United States Penver Revenue Office Lauffer Court House

Ault Card Party Hosted by Mrs. Greer for Friends

Mrs. Thomas L. Greer hosted a Thursday afternoon card party for twenty friends. Decorations reflected the mood of February 22 and added a festive touch to the gathering.

Thomas L. Greer

Real Estate Ads Drive Purchases in Daily Tribune

A campaign of classified ads claims to sell every dollar’s worth of real estate owned. The city’s buyers read the real estate sections, and ads promote transactions. Without small ads, finding the right buyers would be slow, the paper notes. Daily Tribune want ads cost five cents a line.

Daily Tribune

Local social and church notices from a mid century issue

The page lists community activities including a prize event with Mrs. A. C. McCasd winning first prize a pack of cards and Mrs. E. P. Hubbell taking a booby prize a box of candy shaped like a cherry tree. It notes Mrs. Greer hosting an afternoon gathering and a Baptist Ladies Aid ten cent tea at Mrs. Hines home. Various residents attend the Gingerbread Man event at the Greeley House and others are named.

A. C. McCasd E. P. Hubbell Greer Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society

LaGrange Ladies Club Notes and Social Gatherings

Mrs Philip Tigges hosted the LaGrange ladies club in Hotchkiss with thirty members present for an afternoon of refreshments and conversation. Members contributed 10 cents each to support LaGrange church and will meet in three weeks with Mrs Fates McCullough. Mrs Jack Gladstone hosted a separate dinner for Mrs DeVoe of New York and Mrs W M Morse, with evening supper hosted by Mrs B S LaGrange. Mr DeVoe departs east next Tuesday.

LaGrange Philip Tigges Hotchkiss Ladies Club LaGrange Church Fates McCullough Jack Gladstone DeVoe New York

Gathering of City Marshals in Greeley Court

Ault, Eaton and Windsor marshals arrived in Greeley with prisoners on gambling or bootlegging charges. Wrykert of Ault pleaded guilty and paid 100 dollars plus costs, Bowman of Eaton faced the same, Watten of Windsor was fined 300 dollars for selling liquor and may remain jailed or become a Florance Inn resident.

Ault Eaton Windsor Greeley Wrykert Bowman Watten Florance Inn

Oregone Visits Local Champions In Armory Showdown

The Armory hosts a basketball game as Oregone from the pine timber state meets the focal champions. The visiting team is new to this state but carries a reputation as one of the United States best. Local players have trained hard and seek a victory.

Oregone Pine Timber State United States

Bryan in Denver Tomorrow

Denver Democrats prepare for William J. Bryan to visit tomorrow arriving on the morning train. He will be greeted at a luncheon and address a joint session of the legislature likely focusing on the primary election law and bank guarantee laws under consideration.

The Daily Tribune Denver William J. Bryan Bryan Democratic Club

Silver Medal Contest At Presbyterían Church

A silver medal contest is scheduled this evening at the Presbyterian church under the auspices of the local WWB club. The event promises community participation and local recognition for outstanding contributions.

LaSalle Presbyterian Church

More Than Mile Is Done The Road To Eaton

Farmers along the Eaton Gretley road, aided by county commissioners and subscription funds, are advancing a new gravel and mrcadam route. They have completed over a mile near Lucerne, with $900 in cash and $50 per farmer in in kind work. Bruce Eaton contributes $25 and a gravel pit donation awaits, while rail access plans aim to cut costs and boost regional trade. The project, seen as a model of phased road building, seeks rail car use and local support from Greeley merchants and the public before spring plowing.

Lucerne Clayton Bruce Eaton Here Eaton Hud Greeley

Unknown man dies by poison at Oriental cigar store

An unidentified man in Pueblo consumed carbolic acid at the Oriental cigar store this morning and destroyed his papers and clothing marks before uttering a final remark. The incident ends with his death and no identification available.

Daily Tribune Pueblo

Trinity Guild Hosts Tea for New Rector Bonnell

Mrs. Peter Huffsmith entertained the Trinity Guild ladies at her home Thursday afternoon. Fifteen women attended to meet and welcome the new rector, B. W. Bonnell, who had recently arrived. Tea was served to conclude the pleasant gathering.

Peter Huffsmith Trinity Guild Key B. W. Bonnell

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Ssxnate Léede Carpenter Wirst Theater Anna Johnson Farmers Spur J. Yy. Welphold Ange Downts Étretts Rene Angel Dénver Seattle Luf & Message Faton and Windsor United Lauffers of Mrs. Greer AAA Paton Eaton Road Highroad Eaton-Gretley Entertains Guild
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