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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
1
A traveling con man, famous for a hundred dollar bills, stops at western Weld County farms, feeds horses, and leaves a promise of payment by check. He offers a hundred dollars in the morning, vanishes, and has swindled several ranchers out of hundreds of dollars as his spree spreads across central Colorado.
A man calling himself Force Klein travels in a picture wagon offering photography services while soliciting small cash payments as advance fees. He promises to refund later if funds are short, but authorities have not yet pursued him. Weld County residents have been alerted.
An observance of Children Day was held on June 12 at all churches with activities led by a speaker from Seket Park. The event featured a worker named T. who spoke during the gathering at the Congregational meeting.
A garbled sports note from Indore mentions Windsor boys and a game played locally, suggesting a youth contest outcome or highlight. The fragment references place Indore and competition at a nearby venue with Windsor participants.
Frende Waton won at home yesterday by a score of N to 3 in a tight contest against Bonn. Bonn’s offense struggled while Frende Waton secured the win with key plays late.
Fragmentary note about June 1 events involving J W Smit. Details are unclear but reference to a scheduled or observed action on a specific date. Further context needed to identify people, places, or organizations.
Fort Lupton June 13 Mr and Mrs Robert Foster marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with family at the Moore home. Their son Floyd Patterson and wife helped receive congratulations along with their daughter Mrs Fanny Paterson of Denver and her sons. A family dinner followed with guests including Mrs Kett and her daughters Cora and Nellie Kett. Mr Foster 72 and his wife 63 remain hearty and active.
Nearly 200 delegates of the Rocky Mountain district met at Albany hotel Denver for the annual convention. Officers elected for the next year include Brooks Shone president Fred W. Anderson vice president Charles P. Gardner secretary J B Ellsworth treasurer M Huffman chaplain T C Ardourel organizer L M Ford W H Allen D H Scott to the executive board Frank M Neuman Brooks Irione and Benjamin F Newell named to the resolutions committee.
Two hundred forty members of the National Nur serymen's association visited Port Lupton on Saturday. They were greeted at the depot by local business leaders and driven to the condensed milk plant and the Bar wise facility where the La Paloma club served pumpkin pie and milk. The visitors praised Port Lupton's pumpkin pie as a standout attraction during their brief stop.
A committee awarded 4 Drizhe prizes for best father themed poetry from hundreds of manuscripts. Entries came from across the nation with winners led by Melvina Morris of Holton Kansas and several Wichita and Kansas City authors. Prizes ranged from 100 to 10 dollars per place with judges including Charles Mareau Marger and Henry J. Allen.
South side residents petition city officials to shift water use from 5 to 9 o’clock to 6 to 10 o’clock in the mornings. They argue lawns burn up without water and city impact would be negligible. Authorities seek a solution balancing citizen needs and the city’s interests.
Greeley missionary societies plan an all day union meeting at United Presbyterian church on Tuesday June 24 from 10am to 4pm with a noon picnic dinner. Dr J W Wright a medical missionary from Egypt and Mrs Ward of Denver will give addresses. Musical numbers and topics of interest will be discussed.
A divorced woman from Salina Kansas, known as Mrs Johnson and linked to a track walkers order, becomes the citys first female tramp jailed in Greeleys new ward for women. She plans to reach Oakland visiting parents unseen in twenty years, aided by small earnings and rough travel. She says she was robbed in Kansas and was to sleep in a vacant lot before police detain her.
Louis Molnar attended the Pioneer reunion traveling from Denver. He formerly lived in Greeley and recently returned from nine years in Washington D C where he held a government position.
Evans on June 13 saw the first ball games at home since the Sunday baseball ban repeal. Evans No 2 defeated Beebe Draw 10 to 0, while the first team beat Hazelton 13 to 12.
Charles Behrens has been named chief of the Evans volunteer fire department. He calls a town hall meeting tonight to perfect the department’s organization, which will include 11 members.
Fort Lupton will host the sixteenth annual convention of the fifth district of the W C T U, following last Friday night’s close of Fort Collins’ fifteenth annual session. New officers include Esther Moffatt president, Nellie Ross first vice president, Alice Hutton corresponding secretary, Elizabeth Bennett recording secretary. Weld County delegation attended, with welcome from Merlin Aylesworth and a reply by Nellie Ross. State president Adriana Hungerford spoke on the prohibition amendment to the Colorado constitution. meals were provided at a church basement for delegates and visitors.
Citizens of Sterling prepare to host delegates for a State Christian Endeavor convention with excursions planned. Greeley will send news delegates to the state meeting next year, and invitations forthcoming from the Greeley Commercial Club. Topics include Personal Responsibility and Mission work with speakers Father Endeavorer Clark Judge Lindsey Karl Lehman and Guy Withers.
Fort Lupton defeated Greeley by 8 to 7 in a rough contest here. Greeley catcher Hudson broke his thumb but stayed for all nine innings. Fort Lupton showed heavy hitting and fast fielding as both teams struggled. Next weekend Greeley faces Trinidad in two games in Toacity.
John Davis, longtime resident of the area, died after a period of illness. He came to Greeley in 1885 and lived here with a widow, two sons John S. Davis of the First National Bank and Thomas Davis of Timnath, plus a daughter Mrs. Rachael Davis. Funeral services are set for 10 o clock Tuesday morning at his home conducted by Rev. F H Allen.
The Kersey Cubs defeated Johnstown 9 to 2 in a lively game at Johnstown. Umpire controversy arose in the eighth as fans jeered the official, who resigned. Len Flint finished the game. Heine Siegel starred for Kersey with strong pitching as Brooks Gardner and Truhart led rallying fans.
The B. H. Eaton Ditch company is organized with 19200 capital by S. M. Edgell H O Adcock and George Whitely. It will take over the old Eaton ditch through Windsor. The sugar company owns the land under the ditch and will sell or rent the small farms. the aim is to give each farm a pro rata share of water from the three mile long ditch.
Tomorrow marks Flag Day as citizens honor the 1777 resolution with homes and businesses displaying flags. Women’s Relief Corps members meet at city hall at 9 AM then proceed to cemetery to decorate graves of fallen members.
Flag day is observed nationwide with formal ceremonies in churches and public platforms. Denver and other cities in the state prepare to celebrate with appropriate events marking the occasion.
The High school alumni association held its Banquet Friday night at Odd Fellows Hall with Crimson and white decor and red poppies. The class of 1910 was initiated into the association and Hallie Keener, Mac okie ry, and Elmer Hand were elected officers for the coming year with Kerl Weller of Colorado College serving as toastmaster.
In Kersey on June 13 H. P. Hill the town clerk and justice of peace is confined to his bed and described as quite ill. His illness limits official duties as residents receive updates on his condition.
Two hundred delegates from the National Nurserymen's Association toured Greeley last Saturday, praising the city's shade trees. James McGatley called Greeley one of the west's most beautiful small cities and noted trees increase property values 25 to 50 percent. The group visited Boulder and Fort Collins after a Denver convention.
A fire in the Mayher Lumber yard Saturday night caused only nominal loss thanks to a quick response by the Greeley fire department. The blaze started about 10:30 PM from an unknown cause and was under control within minutes after the alarm.
George Burkhead died Saturday at the county hospital from tuberculosis. He was 27 years old and arrived in Colorado four months ago, first staying in Plattville. Three weeks prior he was admitted to the county hospital. his mother resides in Big Clifty Kentucky and has been notified.
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