Assessor Hearing Seeks Fair Rail Road Valuation
Teller county assessor T. D Foster N. N. Smith of esa and A. R. Fischer of Weld met in Denver with state board of equalization to hear railroad tax arguments. A three member committee will report on a new valuation basis. A. W. Scribner of Union Pacific argued that land values vary by class and urged lower rates for farm and personal property along the line. Thomas J. Stone dies at 82 in Greeley. services Thursday at Macy's.
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T. D Foster
Teller Wunty
N. N. Smith
Esa
A. R. Fischer
Weld
State Board of Eq “i
Denver
State Board of Equalization
Countty AseGneorTa
Ate Board of Equalization
A. W. Scribner
Uniom Pacific
Mgr. Scribner
Equalization Board
Toteas
Fauk Road
Thomas H. Stone
Thomas J. Stone
Eleventh Street
Greeley
California
San Francisco
Julia Ingold
China
Commission Men Hold A Session In Greeley District
The Greeley district commission men met at Camfield to discuss future sorting and inspection of potatoes. Officials planned action this afternoon amid farmer concerns about adherence and potential shifts to other buyers. If enthusiasm matches local dealers, the district market could rise at least ten percent above other regions.
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Commission
Greeley
Camfield
Saloon Licenses Strain Courts in Cheyenne Case Load
The June term district court in Cheyenne opens with fifty-one criminal cases while Weld county court at Greeley starts May term with one jury trial. Cheyenne, fifty miles away, shows a five to one ratio. Licenses from Cheyenne saloons fail to cover court and prison costs and prisoner care.
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Maketasy
District Court
Cheyenne
Weld County Court
Greeley
Normal Senior Play At Opera House Delights Audience
The Normal senior production of As You Like It drew a large, appreciative audience at the Opera House Tuesday. The Normal orchestra under J C Kendel provided music. The cast, largely female, displayed notable individual talent with few amateurs, and the performance was well rendered and enjoyed.
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Opera
J. C. Kendel
Elks Reserve Baptist Church Site for Lodge Home
The local Elks trustees secured a late afternoon option on the Baptist church property beside the courthouse. Purchase price is reported at 15 500 dollars. They have yet to decide exact location and may secure options on another site for flexibility.
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Lodge of Elks
Baptist Church
Court House
Elks
Street Car Line Sures Up for Greeley Rail Start
J C Mosher told a Tribune reporter that once grades are set the city will see rails laid for a new street railway with cars operating in Greeley by mid September. Track totals 2.4 miles with material for over two miles on hand and more arriving. Local backers deny Colorado & Southern backing and await power plant and depot plans amid talk of a Union Pacific link.
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Greeley
J. C. Mosher
Tribune
Seventh Avenue
P. W. Allen
Colorado & Southern
Northern
Southern
Railroad Park
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Stokey Concrete Company
Denver
Union Pacific
Allen
Seventh Street
Despairing miner shoots self after flood destroys farm
Jacob Franz a Glenwood Springs area miner who had invested his savings in a Grand Valley fruit farm killed himself after a thirty six hour battle with the Grand river floodwaters. The disaster ruined his property and drove him to suicide.
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Daily Tribune
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Jacob Franz
Grand Valley
Glenwood
Grand River
Body of Charles Ettinger Found in Lake
The body of Charles Ettinger a prominent socialist who vanished from home a week ago was found today in the lake. He is said to have helped found the Spencerian college in Milwaukee. He was 60 years old and the cause of death remains undetermined, with no evidence indicating suicide accident or murder.
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Pound
Daily Tribune
Chicago
Charles Ettinger
Ettinger
Spencerian College
Milwaukee
You Can Make More by Writing a Want Ad
This piece explains that writing and publishing classified ads can be highly profitable. It suggests that even without literary talent one can earn money by crafting effective want ads in the newspaper. The program invites anyone to try and highlights potential earnings beyond poetry.
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Kipling
Rice Dill Wedding at W. H. Rice Home
A quiet morning ceremony at Mr and Mrs W H Rice home united Miss Katherine E Rice and Dr Paul Dill. Rev J J Lace officiated beneath an arch of smilax and flowers as guests offered wedding wishes before a breakfast hosted by Mrs Ris and Miss Minnie Rigney. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to Grand Junction Glenwood Springs and the western coast.
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Greeley
Grand Junction
Glenwood Springs
Denver-Laramie project meeting yields no public info
Subscribers and local men in terested in the Denver Laramie met at the First National Bank this morning but offered no details for public release. Reports say banks may hold secure all terminal property including right of way and depot in Greeley for a 250000 loan. A large contractor on the Laramie line began grading between Hillsboro and Greeley, potentially forming a main line or branch depending on company decisions in coming weeks.
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Denver-Laramie
First National Bank
Greeley
Laramie
Hillsboro
Butcher Held Under $1500 Bonds in Erie Case
Arthur Butcher, an Erie school teacher, appeared before Justice Hatch and was bound over to the district court next term on two statutory charges with bonds set at $1,500 each. His brother, father, and a man named Brimble of Erie signed the surety. The court heard from a 14 year old girl and two young boys who provided damaging testimony to the parents.
Platte River Damage Near Plumb Ranch Bridge
The Platte River has overflowed its banks washing away bridge approaches at the Plumb ranch end and creating large holes at both ends. A heavy rain Tuesday followed another shower around noon, worsening conditions.
Tomorrow’s Last Day for Electric Bill Discount
Reminder that the final day to qualify for a discounted electric bill is imminent. readers are urged to check Tribune ads for details and required steps.
Millions of Cross Ties Bought by U S Railroads in 1908
Census data show steam and electric railroads purchased over 112 million cross ties in 1908 at a cost exceeding 56 million dollars. Oak leads purchases with 48 million ties, followed by southern yellow pines at 21.5 million. cedar, chestnut, and Douglas fir also figure prominently as roads seek substitutes amid rising oak prices.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of the Census
United States Forest Service
Census Bureau
Douglas
Beech Cross-Ties Rise With Wood Preservation in U.S.
The article notes beech tie purchases in 1908 reached about 193000 for cross-ties, up from 51000 in 1906. untreated beech fails quickly, but treated beech gains use. European lines have long valued chemically treated beech, often securing twenty to thirty years of service.
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United States
Europe
Mrs James McCullough sails to England after 22 years
Mrs James McCullough starts her LaGrange trip to England to visit her old home. she will stop in Chicago and Boston before sailing on the 15th. The journey marks a long-awaited family reunion since the McCulloughs moved to the United States. She will travel alone and previously visited England years ago.
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England
LaGrange
James McCullough
McCulloughs
McCullough
Chicago
Boston
A. W. Atkinson
C. H. Mulford
Phil Dale of
LaSalle
Leftwich Gives Bond After Warrant Issued
Fort Collins June 9 Thomas J Leftwich was notified by the district attorney that a warrant had been issued for him He and his attorney L R Rhoades went to Justice Potter and posted 2000 bond for June 17 The bond was signed by F C Avery of the First National Bank The warrant charges subornation of perjury The case relates to a prior suit William Austin vs Leftwich E M Sandy and F W Allen confessed to perjury and were sentenced to the pen Leftwich seeks relief in this same matter.
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Daily Tribune
Fort Collins
Thomas J. Leftwich
L. R. Rhoades
Justice of the Peace
William Austin
Leftwich
E. M. Sandy
F. W. Allen
Cornell Eaton Special Graduates and Local Honors
James Grant son of Mr and Mrs Will B Grant graduates from Cornell this spring and attends commencement in New York with the Grant family traveling Saturday. He is an Eaton High School graduate of 1904 and will pursue engineering. Wilson Smilie returns from Harvard Medical School with special honors in postgraduate work.
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James Grant
Will B. Grant
Cornell
Grant
New York
Grants
Eaton
James
Eaton High School
Wilson Smilie
Harvard
Harvard Medical School
Prospects Visited by Canadian Peter Fagler and Local Figures
Peter Fagler tours the United States from Canada while Miss Beers formerly in Rowe now works in Louisville schools visits Mr. and Mrs. Tien Lacey. Mr. Wood and Miss Beers travel to California with friends J D Wood to assist his invalid mother in Young Harris Georgia. Odd Fellows elect E P Hubbell noble grand and B A Wilkins vice grand to be installed in July. Lorento the historian of the inquisition hocked himself to guard Paris morgue bodies and died of starvation.
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Peter Fagler
Canada
Miss Beers
Rowe
Louisville
Tien Lacey
California
J. D. Wood
Youngharris
Wood
The
Odd Fellows
E. P. Hubbell
B. A. Wilkins
Lorento
Inquisition
Paris
Farmer James Weaver Killed by Lightning Near Bovina
Special to the Daily Tribune Ramah Colorado June 30 James Weaver 30 a wealthy farmer living near Bovina was killed by a stroke of lightning last night while returning home. He was alone at the time. He leaves a wife and one child.
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Daily Tribune
Ramah
Colo
James Weaver
Bovina
This County
Eaton couple welcome a baby boy this afternoon
Mr and Mrs Bruce G Eaton announce the birth of a baby boy who arrived this afternoon at the family home. The birth adds a new member to the Eaton family with relatives invited to share in the joy.
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Bruce G. Eaton
Marriage License Filing for Paul Dill and Kathryn Rice
Greeley duo Paul Dill and Kathryn Rice are listed in a marriage license record. The notice appears in the Tribune's ads section for civil records.
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Paul Dill
Kathryn Rice
Greeley
City Engineer Sets Citywide Street Grades
The city engineer has spent ten days establishing grades for all city streets. He plans a single general ordinance at the next meeting to cover Sixth Avenue Seventh Avenue First Street and other west town streets. The work aims to streamline sidewalks sewers and future drainage by standardizing grades across the city.
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Sixth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
First Street
Dixon Bridge in Danger from Rising River Floods
The Dixon bridge approach failed Tuesday night as flood waters covered flats. Ridgeways and Von Troth families fled or prepared to move from their riverfront homes while residents kept vigil as the river rose two feet in froth, threatening record highs. Only the Howard bridge remains for access to Greeley.
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Dixon Bridge
Ridgeways
Roberts Place
von Trothas
Howard Bridge
Greeley
Twelve Inches in Twelve Hours Flood Covers Island Grove Area
The river rose twelve inches in twelve hours. Men with stalls and horses at Island Grove park stayed up all night moving horses and goods. Water covers race course hospital grounds and nearby territory, with two feet in low areas along Eleventh avenue and extending toward a canning factory where seed cabbage and truck are submerged.
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Island Grove Park
Eleventh Avenue
Mrs Rollston to lecture on Mormonism at First Presbyterian
Salt Lake City Mrs Rollston will lecture this evening at the First Presbyterian Church on Mormonism. She has lived among the Mormons for years and will answer all questions. The Alaska stereopticon lecture planned for tonight is postponed to next Wednesday night.
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Rollston
Salt Lake City
First Presbyterian Church
Alaska
Four University Boys Pass Through Greeley En Route Seattle
Four university students from St Johns Kansas visited Greeley for a brief stop while traveling by Overland touring car to Seattle. The group said the St Johns to Denver journey took four days and they left Greeley at 2 oclock this afternoon.
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St. Johns
Kan
Greeley
Seattle
Denver
Miss Eaton Miss Law Visits Windsor with Aunt
Miss Eaton Miss Law travels to Windsor to visit Mrs. Ireland for several weeks. Miss Gladys Dentry will stay with Miss Doris Dickerson in Greeley. Children’s day programs are planned at all churches this Sunday.
Edna Kyle and Frank Cari Marry in Cheyenne Elopement
Miss Edna Kyle and Frank Cari eloped Tuesday evening and wed in Cheyenne. The bride, who lived with her parents, and the groom the ventriloquist who appeared at the Orpheum recently, left for the western coast after the ceremony.
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Edna Kyle
Frank Cari
Cheyenne
Venriloquist
Orpheum
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