Miner Shot to Death in Frederick Quarrel
Coroner to return remains to Greeley for inquest as tension runs high after a late night quarrel near Bonellis saloon. Girt allegedly fired, killing Sigman age 23 who worked at Wallack mine. Norbery wounded, three others held as witnesses amid union tensions.
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Miner
Frederick
Macy
Greeley
McAfee
Sigman
Girt
Bonelil
Ted
Mary Cox
G. Lapplatt
James Barclay
John Sanders
Joe Behil
Salvation Army Captain Leaves Greeley Reports Work Done
Captain and Mrs. M F Murphy submit a June 1911 report detailing Salvation Army activities in Greeley from February 15 to June 4. It lists 61 open air services and 1456 hall services, 420 garments, 28 shoes, and total income of 429.87 with expenditures 439.87. They explain leaving to pursue broader evangelistic work amid eight church relief efforts and thank the community.
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Greeley
Salvation Army
Hall
Denver
Twist Moving Co
Ineludfe
H. O
Imboden
Star Printing Co
McKinney Coal Co
Murphy
M. F. Murphy
Stone Returns Home From Nebraska Ranch Visit
PD O Stone from a ranch near McCook Nebraska is home for a few days. His daughter Mrs Graves and his grandchildren will accompany him back home.
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PD. O. Stone
McCook, Neb
Mrs. Graves
Island Grove matinee program and travel plans
The matinee at Island Grove park track lists races in Class A and B with riders including M. F. Heaton and R. L. Simpson and others. A PD race features Pspeire and A L Camp among names. A party led by Mr and Mrs H N Rogers leaves Thursday for Bustes Park to stay with her sister then move to Seymour, Ta.
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Island Grove Park
H. N. Rogers
Bustes Park
Seymour, Ta
Greeley Cadet Marion Work Wins Courier Medal
Marion Work a sergeant in Co C of the cadet battalion at the State Agricultural College received the Courier medal for the best individual showing in the annual sunset drill on campus Tuesday evening. A Greeley boy, he is the son of Mr and Mrs E Work and is in his second year at the college.
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Marion Work
The
State Agricultural College
Courier
Work
Greeley
E. Work
Yesterday’s heat tops present season in local record
The day prior reached 92 degrees across the region, described as the hottest of the season. A late-evening thunder shower threatened but passed with a light breeze as forecasts predict cooler weather and possible showers ahead.
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Cnm
Rose Garden of Bullards a Blooming Local Wonder
The Rose Garden of Mr and Mrs Scott Bullard at 1009 Seventh Street draws visitors with a 50 foot hedge of double pink June roses and beds of tea moss and hybrid roses. Mrs Bullard has picked 3,000 roses this year and distributed them across Greeley, with about 10 600 roses currently in bloom as daily cutting and arrangement continues for giveaway. The garden, visited by many flower enthusiasts, features numerous rose varieties and a dozen beds of diverse blossoms awaiting full bloom.
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Scott Bullard
Seventh Street
Library patronesses meet at Mrs Myers home
Mrs. A H Myers hosted the library patronesses for the regular meeting at her residence on Wednesday. A short business session was followed by a social afternoon with good attendance.
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Eaton
A. H. Myers
Library
Indian Smith Refuses Dog Tax Encounter in Evans
City Marshal Charles Schwartz and Town Clerk W. M. Smith visited the Evans home of "Indian" Smith to collect a $1 dog tax. Smith, a known local character, used a rifle to force them back. As they left, Smith tripped over the dog and the gun discharged. Complaints were filed by both sides and the town awaits developments.
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Evans
Charles Schwartz
W. M. Smith
Smith
Judge Denies Ditch Transfer In Weld County Suit
Judge Shat tuck of Denver denies Fort Morgan Reservoir and Irrigation Company the petition to shift the J. Thomas ditch diversion to 70 miles downstream on the Platte River. Farmers and irrigationists hail the ruling as protection for their rights amid pending and potential transfer suits.
Miss Rhoda Haynes Honored by Billiken Club Ladies
The Billiken club ladies surprised Miss Rhoda Haynes Wednesday afternoon with a picnic on the lawn. They presented her with a beautiful gift as thanks and celebration of the occasion.
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Rhoda Haynes
Billiken Club
Miss Haynes
Miss Germas and Madam Estella Open New Beauty Parlors
Miss Germas Storms and Madam Estella announce the opening of two beauty parlors in the Sterling building and expect swift business. The venture aims to capture a large local market as operations commence in a few days.
Local visitors arrive from Bedford Iowa to see Mrs Sanborn
Dr and Mrs J P Stanley arrived today from Bedford Iowa to visit Mrs Carl Sanborn and Miss Bethra McGinnes in town.
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J. P. Stanley
Bedford
Iowa
Carl Sanborn
Bethra McGinnes
Senior Prom at Canfield Hall Bright with Youth and Color
Canfield hall hosted the annual Senior Normal Prom with many seniors in colorful attire. Escorts included mothers and fathers visiting to see their daughters graduate, while professors and their wives chaperoned. Dan Williams’ orchestra provided the music and graduates served punch and wafers.
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Canfield Hall
Papa
Mamma
Dan Williams
Orchestra
Longwith Amputates Part of Finger Cutting Back for Picture
In Eaton on June 8 W B Longwith injured his left hand while test cutting the back for a picture. He amputated a portion of the third finger using a new knife that had been gifted to him.
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Eaton
W. B. Longwith
Long With
Woman of Fourscore to Get Homestead
In Pierce on June 8, Mrs. Lucinda Lee 81 will make final proof on a homestead next Thursday June 15. She and her son William S. Lee will travel from near Grover to Greeley for the court clerk’s formalities. The Joy Riders club held a picnic and beef steak fry at Wylie's Grove with 16 autos and 65 attendees.
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Pierce
Lucinda Lee
Joy Riders
Wylie’s Grove
Trinity guild division hosts social afternoon at Balcom home
Mrs Balcom and Mrs Hamnett entertained the ladies of Mrs Boneil division of the Trinity guild this afternoon at Balcom home. Plans for the season's work were discussed and a social afternoon was enjoyed.
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W. D. Balcom
Kate Hamnett
B. W. Boneil
Trinity Guild
Birthday Surprise for Miss Orpha Hall by Young Friends
Miss Orpha Hall enjoyed a pleasant birthday celebration at home Wednesday evening given by a group of young friends. The party featured games and amusements and about twenty guests attended the jolly gathering.
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Orpha Hall
Local arrivals and events at Briggsdale area
W. W. Lorimer of Briggsdale and S. W. Fox of Keota rode the Briggsdale branch of the U P this afternoon and later traveled to Boulder. Fox notes Keota received rain Tuesday night. Walter Crow of Fraser arrived for the Commencement exercises and his daughter Helen Crow is among the graduates.
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W. W. Lorimer
S. W. Fox
Briggsdale
Keota
U. P
Boulder
Walter Crow
Fraser
Miss Helen
Mrs MacConnaughey and relatives visit Greeley
Mrs William MacConnaughey of Platteville with her niece Mrs J M Dyens and Miss Tillie Dyens of Illinois spent Wednesday in Greeley.
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William MacConnaughey
Platteville
J. M. Dyens
Tillie Dyens
Illnois
Greeley
First Graduates Receive Diplomas From New Teachers College
At the Sterling opera house 251 graduates receive diplomas from the State Normal school now State Teachers college in a record class. Miss Mary Lee Poynter, a megress, plans to teach among her people in the south. Dr. James H. Franklin gave the principal address as President Snyder presented the class and L. Wirt Markham spoke for the board.
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Sterling Opera House
State Normal School
State Teachers’ College
Mary Lee Poynter
South
James H. Franklin
First Baptist Church
Colorado Springs
Methodist Church
Opera House
Snyder
Dr. Franklin
Fitzgerald
Katharine Cook
Alma K. Lafferty
A. B. Casey
R. A. Chase
Chase
Theo. Fitz
L. Wirt Markham
Alumni Of Normal Hold Reunion Endorsing College Work
The annual alumni reunion of the Normal was held in the chapel with many attendees. The class of 1901 was well represented and President Axel Johnson and W. E. Keyes spoke. Resolutions praised the faculty, the law changing the name to the State Teachers College of Colorado, and lauded legislators and officials for their roles. A concert by the Greeley band followed, enjoyed by students and visitors from across the state.
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the Normal
Axel Johnson
W. E. Keyes
Johnson
Margaret Nash
Cripple Creek
John R. Bell
Denver
Florence Cook
la Junta
Guy Warning
Grand Junction
W. D. Blaine
Pueblo
Madeline VeVerka
Sterling
Earl Morland
Trinidad
Mamie Weyant
Craig
J. C. Kendel
Normal
Teachers’ College
Greeley
Stu
Alma K. Lafferty
Katherine M. Cook
D. EB. Carpenter
Harry Teller
A. E. Madden
State Normal School
State Teachers’ College
Colorado Teachers’ College
John Shafroth
Board of Trustees
Matinee of Blue Bird delight at Sterling Opera House
A matinee of the Blue Bird was performed yesterday at the Sterling opera house. Children filled the theater as the young players gave a finished show as Miss Tobey, director of the class, received a bouquet from the cast.
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Sterling Opera House
Miss Tobey
New Depot Foundations Begun in Town
Work has begun on the foundation for the new depot two blocks north of the old station. The brick building with stone trim will cost about $10,000 and will be modern in every way with two waiting rooms, a baggage room, and commodious offices.
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Faton
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Tiee
M. F. Heaton
R. L. Simpson
Bugo
Ned Holmes
Hubbitt, Jr
W. V. Collins
Hal Camp
William Stanley
Jessie Wilks
Ben Marsh
Charlies
Wild Girl
Super
Pspeire
A. L. Camp
Billy H. W. C. Ramsay
Orange Hat
Jay Titler
AGGIE
Bullards
NEW Teachers College
Sterling Theatre
Doctor Snyder
Lafferty
W. B. Mooney
Nell P. Sims
Lola Taylor
Grace Hillyard
M. R. Kerr
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