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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
1
Visitors crowded the armory last night for a soldiers contest and a neat show by Greeley's band. Old timers and first time guests praised the city and its arrangements as trains departed full and locals anticipated several days of county touring.
A lighthearted Greely celebration drew a large audience for an old time fiddlers contest at the armory. The event proved highly successful and netted a neat sum for the Greely band.
A delivery horse for Klein groceries ran wild on Ninth Avenue sparking a near fatal crash. Driver Martin Anderson steered the wagon along the road until it struck the Kittle and Withey store alley and overturned. The horse was killed in the alley and Anderson suffered bruises but avoided serious injury.
Town board will pass an ordinance permitting water meters in homes of interested consumers. Initially meters were to be mandatory but the mayor and board now allow consumer choice. Meters aim to reduce water bills and are expected to be demanded by all. Miss Pearl Miller of Loveland is visiting sister Miss Viola Miller over the weekend.
Senator Wwin introduces a bill to authorize the interior secretary to irrigate 200000 acres along the Colorado River between Yuma and Needles under the Carey desert land act. Colorado capitalists led by ex-Senator McCrery of Greeley would reclaim the land, with about 200 Indians receiving five acres each and water at nominal rates.
Denver June 11 The struggle between eastern bond holders and local stockholders over the Denver Reservoir Irrigation Company continues with a receiver in control. Doherty’s direct interest in the Chicago bond house is disputed while he allegedly acts for Chicago and New York banking interests. Frueauff reports progress, no settlement yet. Attorneys say no agreement reached and Doherty seeks a reorganization to finish the project.
W F Murphy withdraws his bids for a water and an electric franchise amid local opposition. A town board member confirmed that law requires separate applications for electric and water franchises. Murphy expected to visit to discuss with the Commercial Club, but a letter today requests withdrawal and states he will not file another.
Colorado freight rate reform advocate George J. Kindel spoke in Greeley park about the importance of reducing shipping costs. He warned residents that high rates hurt irrigation areas and local commerce, citing rubber boots and coal as examples of overpricing and urging active civic interest and action.
The article lists more than 300 pioneers who signed a register yesterday at Lincoln Park during a designated purpose in Greeley. It names many attendees with their hometowns and years of arrival, indicating broad regional participation and an ongoing effort to document settlers who came before 1880.
Nunn June 11 The newly formed Nunn Booster club aims to keep the town in the public eye as it grows. A Fourth of July celebration with parade and athletic events is planned. Committees will organize a prospective railroad route and a championship baseball club under booster leadership.
Greeley faces Fort Lupton in a fast paced baseball game in this city Sunday. The Fort Lupton squad arrives ready to challenge Greeley, which has been playing strong ball and seeks another state title bid. Kersey county has beaten Greeley this year, and Fort Lupton aims to add to that tally in a high spirited matchup.
Reports from across the county indicate a water shortage from river sources but reservoirs hold enough to ease crop suffering. The shutdown of Greely Poudre March reservoir and Denver Irrigation projects leaves many farming teams unemployed. Tensions rise against those blamed for burning the projects as work halted for an extended period, drying farms rely on scarce jobs for family support.
The president signed a proclamation removing 94 290 acres from Las Animas and 5 675 acres from San Isabel in Colorado. The two forests will be consolidated as San Isabel national forest with administration moved to Westcliffe office. Much land has become private. remaining areas are parks and scrub oak for grazing. administration deemed impracticable.
Miss Mattie Veveka of Sterling spent the week in Greeley visiting her sister Miss Marie. She left this morning for Denver to attend the Mother's Congress before returning home.
Mayor Houston said he favors meter use to replace flat rates arguing it is unfair to citizens who conserve. He cited uneven pressure across the city with high ground needing more water and higher bills suggesting meters would allocate costs by usage rather than area.
The mayor urges Tribune publicity on future water system upgrades. He notes growing demand requires larger pipe and filter capacity and may necessitate a meter system despite lawn and parking concerns. Citizens are asked to write ideas to the mayor for review this summer.
Real estate men report a busy day as many visitors toured Greeley lands both city and surrounding country. Foreclosures are in discussions to be carried through, with buyers combining business and pleasure during their town visit.
FE. J. Decker reports via telegram that his son Harold and Will Hunter have arrived safely in Los Angeles. The pair traveled alone and will spend the summer in California.
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Farnbaker from Cain Texas arrived last night to visit their daughter Mrs. Nellie S. Farnbaker.
Mr. and Mrs. E S Pinner and their niece Miss Mabel Ambrose left this morning for Estes Park to spend a month or two at their cottage.
About 150 delegates from the National Nurserymen's Association, meeting in Denver, arrive in Greeley for a brief tour led by the Commercial Club. Key arrives at 8:30 PM for a one hour city survey before visiting Boulder and Fort Collins.
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