31 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
1
A town meeting discussed aiding factory siting and appointing a committee with the Commercial Club to secure state authority for public funding and to publicize efforts. Delegates urged steps to boost industry while city actions included painting the city hall and varnishing floors. a health report noted January contagions.
Fragmented text mentions terraine conditions and crop prospects. Keywords include Seow and Jobnetown with references to today and benefits of a cond hoe. The readable content suggests a local note on agricultural conditions and potential outcomes for crops.
A brief item notes sale of rock and farm items for 360 dollars with mention of gold. No further details provided.
The text describes broken details about consolidated ditches in Putte Valley near Milton with water issues overnight. It mentions an arch lacking water and partially filled structures, indicating ongoing drainage or irrigation problems and a need for repairs or assessment.
Jan 31 report notes a local crowd of 12 single women forming a leap year pact. They vow to wed or at least be engaged by year end, aiming to change expectations for the sterhey sex in the community.
A puzzling question from Lupton dated January 28 asks for half of a number and its equivalent value. The brief note records the curious problem and notes a four cent answer or equivalence, prompting reader engagement.
A man found dead in a box car at Platte Ville last fall is suspected to be James McBride of Kanene City. A letter from Miss Eddie McBride seeking information about her brother reached authorities, with James having come to Greeley in September and not been heard from since. The death appears to be self inflicted and the body was buried after inquiries.
A Denver woman, identified as Shee be ie Leiieved to be KReib rine M. Snyder, was found in a seventh floor lavatory in the Symee building on Sixteenth and Champa. Police say she was unconscious and likely under a narcotic, transported to county hospital in precarious condition. A attorney Charles McCutcheon denies knowing her and says he did not see the woman.
The Riverside California News reports the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J P Williams held January 2. Their daughter Mrs William Ecker and Mrs Sidney Hallett of Greeley attended. Their eldest son James W Williams marked the couple’s twenty-fifth anniversary. Eight of their eleven children joined the celebration, with 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren mentioned. Civil War veteran Mr Williams served in Company D 42nd Missouri Infantry. Vic Malone suffers a badly sprained wrist.
A bridegroom wearing a night shirt leads a wedding entourage through town aboard a decorated train car. Passersby cheer as sacks of rice fly and banners and inscriptions cover the coaches. The procession ends at the depot with more decorating and a moving advertising sign reading Believe us we are just married.
New officers of the county commercial club are E. Shaler of Pierce as president WA Insinger of Greeley as first vice president L E Prater of Windsor as second vice president H P Bedford of Platteville as treasurer and J F McCrory of Greeley as secretary The election followed reports and good roads discussion and a vote of thanks to retiring president E S St John The club's first year focused on road work while protesting a proposed new county courthouse Edgell was chosen Weld County president for the Colorado Good Roads Conference petitions seek 2000 more names to publicize the new law county clubs to hire solicitors names tallied show Greeley north county 1953 names south 802 names city and surroundings 771 names total indicate more work in the south and around Greeley The north country has 1953 names. Ault Nunn Carr and WBaton together 300. south country under 1000 more names since December 1.
Peckham creamery under W. L. Carroll operates for years with about 20 pounds of butter and 100 pounds of cheese daily. It is stocked by 100 cows, with local farmers expanding herds and improving stock quality. Dairy interest grows countywide, and Peckham dairy output aims to rise, selling products in Denver.
George Briggs of LaSalle was summoned to Loveland today to attend a lawsuit proceedings.
About fifty signers join a state wide move to push a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition. Hungerford W C T U women in La Salle circulate and will deliver to Peckham while Evans and Kersey groups gather signatures. Evans unit reports 150 signers and strong local support.
Rudd Brothers, former residents now at Masters, have sold out and plan to relocate to Scott’s Bluff Nebraska to reside.
Forty years ago in Greeley coal cost six dollars sixty per ton while farm goods sold low. A fire department meeting and church festival were planned as the town endured a major storm where a stalled train was dug out and temperatures plunged to 18 below zero.
Fred Piel, convicted of murder in Greeley district court two years ago and sentenced to be hanged, will be returned to the county jail to await a new trial after the Colorado Supreme Court granted him a rehearing. He was accused of killing George Kerber at Meade and had been in Canon City penitentiary awaiting action.
Captain H. B. Nelson of the regular army says Company D is ready to field at a moment’s notice after the annual inspection in Greeley. The visit included government stores clothing and armory checks followed by exhibition drills under Captain A. C. Drake. Nelson and staff including Col. Goodman Col. Verdeckberg Lt. Cole and Lt. Elliott toured then departed for Ault and Windsor for further inspection.
A large crowd attended a double header at the Fort Lupton armory. The Fort Lupton high school team beat Brighton second team 33 to 28, after Co I defeated Brighton first team 28 to 17. A postgame chance followed.
Carl Redmond died this morning at the county hospital after a tuberculosis illness. He lived on a homestead near Nunn with his family and was 44. He is survived by his widow and children. Funeral arrangements are not set, likely at Thompson-Claypool undertakers.
Jan 31 in Platteville J O Denniss and H M Bedford were appointed as representatives from the Platteville Commercial club to the Weld County Commercial club board. Bedford also serves as treasurer of the Weld County group.
In Weld county near Hereford the Lovella Ditch and Reservoir company sold its ditch and reservoir interests to Chicago investors for 325000. The option is binding six months to pay the balance. Named Eaton stockholders include Walter J Farr Chris Larson and T J Farr. The flood waters of Crow Creek fill the reservoir boosting irrigation for about 10000 acres as Hereford expands seeking land and water development. Hereford district aims to become a regional cultivation center.
Suex a Constable Kersey Tan 71 W T Gorton accuses Constable Merford of wrongdoing to recover three times the value of property altered exempt by law. Cardon alleges Merford sold a team and cow for £140 under the exemption. Morford contends the property was mortgaged.
The state board of charities and correction warns indigent consumptives planning to come to Colorado that they are better off staying at home unless they can fund their own basic needs. The notice urges careful consideration of travel and personal resources before seeking relief in the state.
Rex Gardner and Ethel Pye wed in Kersey with Rev. Coffman presiding. Town feted the couple aboard a fire truck as whistles rang and bells clanged, amid cheerful reception for the 18 year olds. Gardner family ties span Nebraska farms and Wyoming homestead union news. Funeral services for Mrs. B. A. Gibford were held at Macy's. body to Newton, Iowa.
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