Poudre River Rising Threatens Farmland and Reservoir Developments
Flood threats grow as Poudre River rises rapidly due to warm weather and heavy snowmelt. Ditches remain out of service while lowland farms near Greeley face potential inundation. Empire Construction buys March reservoir site to secure water for planned district bonds, with compensation over $1,000 per equity holder and costs estimated at about $56,000 to dam and complete the facility.
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Poudre
Fort Collins
Clayton
Insinger
Greeley
Laramie-Poudre
Empire Construction Company
March
Crow Creek
Greeley-Poudre
D. J. March
Kinsella & Browne
Messers. Kerlee and
Camfield
Apnatey
Sansaen Ees
Cow Bumps Motorcycle Near Ault in Odd Collision
Aul t residents report a nervous cow blocking a road as Dr. W J Tormey on a motorcycle tried to steer clear. Another cow darted across causing a collision that injured Tormey’s foot and damaged the bike and rider. The veterinary sustained minor injuries and the bike suffered damage.
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Ault
W. J. Tormey
Mr. Tormey
Church at Kuner Opens in New Christian Reformed Name
The new church at Kuner opened for the first time last Sunday and will be called the Christian Reformed. A seminary student from Grand Rapids, Mich. will occupy the pulpit during summer. The 30 by 40 foot structure with a symmetrical tower cost about $2,000. Elders collected subscriptions in Greeley to pay the debt, and the congregation totals fifty five. The colony plans two new schoolhouses.
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Kuner
Christian Reformed
Grand Rapides
Mich
Greeley
Bad Roads Near Windsor Cause Local Complaints
Farmers near Windsor lament road conditions affecting trade with Greeley. D K Laughlin argues county road management discriminates against Windsor area, saying Fort Colling diverts Windsor trade from Greeley. Heavily populated sections along the Windsor route face worsened access, hindering transport of goods to Windsor.
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the Tribune
Windsor
D. KR. Laughlin
Fort Colling
Greeley
Hhere
Sewing Club Organized Gipson Special
The Gipson Sewing club formed with about twenty five neighborhood ladies. They meet every fortnight for a social afternoon and bring their sewing to the gatherings. The group met Thursday with Mrs. S. L. Spurgin and will meet next with Mrs. S. S.
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Gipson
Gipson Sewing Club
L. Spurgin
Children in the Beetfields Discussed by LaGrange Club
The LaGrange Country club members praise Joe Wilkinson's Beetfields piece in the Greeley Tribune and Denver Post account. They believe outdoor work benefits than idle indoor summers. Club hosts were Mrs Asa Decker and Mesdames Decker and Pfalzgraf.
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LaGrange
Joe Wilkinson
Greeley Tribune
Beetfields
Greeley
LaGrange Country Club
Denver Post
the Tribune
Denver
Asa Decker
Mesdames Decker
Benjamin Pfalzgraf
George Loveland
Myrtle Reed
Edward Everett Hale
Georgie Baker
Seventh Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Allnutt Couple
Mr and Mrs Fred Allnutt hosted a house party Thursday night for their seventh wedding anniversary. Ten couples attended the Swastika club reunion the first in two years with card games and a poetry contest won by Mrs Lee Carrel. Woolen blankets were presented to the couple as a woolen anniversary gift.
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Fred Allnutt
Swastika Club
Lee Carrel
New Real Estate Firm Crist and Whitaker Forms in Greeley
Crist and Whitaker form a new real estate firm in Greeley and acquire remaining Kuper townsite interests. They plan a revived Kuper district and expect Burlington line expansion to cross the river near Kuner, boosting Holland town prospects. The pair will run a loan and Insurance office as well.
Horses In Ranch Fight Near Ault Leave One Wounded
Two horses belonging to H. N. Wellborn fought in the corral west of Ault. One horse had an artery severed and nearly bled to death before a veterinarian arrived.
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H. N. Wellborn
Wellborn
Ault
Ault Potato Planting Finished
Potato planting is practically finished here and for the last day or two several planters have been running in many fields. The farmers are anxious to have the work out of the way as the work of blocking the beets has already commenced.
Union Pacific Secures Right of Way Through Collins Fort Collins
Union Pacific has nearly secured a complete right of way through Collins Fort Collins. Lawyers examine tithes and deeds are expected to be transferred tomorrow.
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Collins
Fort Collins
Union Pacific
City Engineer Shattuck Applies Map for Raton Project
City Engineer Shattuck visited Thursday with a profile map he has prepared. Work to establish the grading plan will start at once.
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Raton Special
Shattuck
Notice to Ladies from Miss Sarah Ben in Greeley
Miss Sarah Ben announces at 931 Klev voth street a full line of hair goods cut hair and combing services to be offered after 4 p m call.
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Sarah Ben
Greeley
Klevvoth Street
Brother of A B DeVoe Marries in Ogalalla Nebraska
A B DeVoe returned this morning from Ogalalla Nebraska after attending the wedding of his brother who is an attorney there. On Thursday June 17 he married Miss Clara Weatherwax, an assistant cashier at one of the banks. The couple then left for a wedding journey to the coast.
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A. B. DeVoe
Ogalalla
Neb
Clara Weatherwax
Anks
Eclipse Not Visible In Greeley Says Professor Abbott
Prof Frank Abbott of the State Normal, in charge of geography and astronomy, says the eclipse was not visible in Greeley last evening. Clouds cleared at seven, but the event had already passed and no viewing occurred.
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Frank Abbott
State Normal
Greeley
Be Cheerful In Business Propositions
Be cheerful as a business proposition. The text argues smiling wins orders, builds confidence, and overcomes objections. It contrasts cheerful, solvent men with gloomy ones and links cheer to success while gloom leads to failure.
Colorado Senators In Line On Income Tax Debate
Senator Hughes aligns with the Bailey direct income tax plan while Senator Guggenheim shifts from staunchly opposing to backing the administration favored approach. The pair faces a Senate clash as the finance committee shapes a tax package, with Guggenheim moving toward a constitutional path or the presidents proposal and Hughes likely to back a direct tax for Democrats but wary of a 2 percent corporate levy.
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Hughes
Guggenheim
Senate
Finance Committee
Taft
Borah
Cummins
Band Concert Impresses Crowd at Open Air Event
Thousands attended the open air concert last evening under Prof. G. R. Miller. The band showed marked improvement and can compare with similar organizations in the state. They will accompany the big excursion to Eldora on Sunday, boosting the occasion’s interest.
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G. R. Miller
Ebldora
Appendicitis Operation for Eunice Cushman in Denver
Miss Eunice Cushman traveled to Denver on Thursday to undergo an appendicitis operation. She recently suffered a severe attack of the disease and has not fully recovered. Her mother and physician accompanied her, and her father and brother planned to join for the procedure.
Stauffer Guests With Martin Family Before Seattle Visit
Frank D. Stauffer of Columbia Pennsylvania stayed with S F Martin and his family this week and departed Thursday for Seattle.
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Frank D. Stauffer
Columbia, Pa
S. F. Martin and Family
Seattle
Corner Stone Laying for First Christian Church
The cornerstone ceremony for the new First Christian church is set for next Thursday June 24 at 230. Dr Craig pastor of the Denver church will give the principal address with local ministers assisting. B B Hateh and his quartet will provide music as the program includes hymns scripture lessons and a historic sketch. The copper box will hold a Bible church papers local newspapers charter members and other items. The church costs about 35000 with green glazed brick and dark oak finishings and a dedicatory address by Hon Z T Sweeney is planned for later this year.
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New Christian Church
Craig
First Christian Church
Denver
B. B. Hateh
W. A. Philips
R. J. Hunter
D. D. Forward
C. L. Brainard
Dr. Craig
O. C. Paulgon
E. ©. Whitaker
J. J
Christian Standard
Christian Herald
Christian Evangelist
Greeley
National Ladies Missionary
A. ©. Dubber
Z. T. Sweeney
Mr. Y
Turkey
Harrison
Portraits of G. A. K. and W. A. C. at Trinidad encampment
J. M. Ferguson and H. C. Watson share a photo of the G. A. K. and W. A. C. taken at the Trinidad encampment. The revolving camera shot is five feet long and captures more than two thousand faces with notable clarity.
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J. M. Ferguson
H. C. Watson
Trinidad
Ice cream sale aids church treasury at park concert
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church served ice cream in the park during Thursday evening’s band concert and added a nice sum to their treasury.
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The
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
George Horne Ducked by Friends in Main Street Tank
George Horne received a ducking Thursday evening in the Main street watering tank. About six enthusiastic friends participated, creating a lighthearted local spectacle under warm community mood.
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George Horne
Main Street
Miss Veda Graham Guest of Airs L A Eight
Denver social noting Miss Veda Graham as guest of Airs. L. A. Eight, a local gathering.
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Veda Graham
Denver
Airs
L. A
Illinois Primary Law Declared Unconstitutional by State Supreme Court
The state supreme court struck down the Forty-fifth general assembly’s primary law as unconstitutional. It dismisses the ousted framework, signaling a return to old convention rules for the next elections. Officials warn a possible fall special session to craft a new act. The ruling affects indictments tied to last August primaries and party eligibility rules. The city marshal issued delivery instructions for newspaper carriers to protect pedestrians and sidewalks.
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Illinois
State Supreme Court
Forty-fifth General Assembly
General Assembly
Supreme Court
West Side
Chicago
Picnic Grounds Sighting by Colorado & Southern Official
Picnic Grounds traveling agent R. R. Bilter and the company photographer toured Pouder canyon near Greeley Waterworks with staff, evaluating a summer resort site. They expect a favorable report on a location accessible via the Ingleside branch, and Bilter believes Greeley owns prime land for a resort.
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R. R. Bilter
Colorado & Southern
Poudre Canon
Greeley
Ingleside
Bilter
Five Stall Roundhouse Planned for Union Pacific at Greeley
The site is purchased and construction will start within thirty days for a five stall roundhouse in Greeley. The dispatcher's office for the Crow Creek branches will be established there with extra trackage to store at least 300 empty cars, preventing future car famines. Sterling remains the sole supplier base over 100 miles away, often taking two or three days to spot goods in the district.
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Union Pacific
Greeley
Crow Creek
Sterling
Local Elk Plans Option Near City Library
Rumor states the Elks seek an option on 100 feet beside the city library on Seventh Street. The corner could also host a Y M C A building, with city hall and library facing Lincoln Park, creating a prominent group of public structures in Colorado. Arthur Strong, Greeley horse buyer, plans a late month trip to Europe to buy blood stock, Normandy, France his target. W R Clark M S Losey and Thomas Leadbetter of Eaton visited to inspect local grading and street work. Losey is mayor pro tem.
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Order of Elks
Seventh Street
Elks Home
Lincoln Park
Colorado
Arthur Strong
Greeley
Europe
Normandy
France
W. R. Clark
District Court Adjourns To Monday For Equity Focus
The district court adjourned yesterday until Monday next when the judge will hear equity cases and motions. Judge Gamble returned to his Boulder home last evening. Mr and Mrs W F Hines went home to Gilcrest Thursday after a two day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs B J Davis. D Shields Howard Williams and Mr Noble of Loveland arrived by auto today on business.
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Gamble
Boulder
D. Shields
Howard Williams
Mr. Noble of
Loveland
Burlington Buying Real Estate for Right of Way
The Burlington railroad purchased two parcels at Sixth Avenue and Fifteenth Street for a right of way. C. S. Miller owned the corner and was paid with a Burlington check after naming his price. Proposed routes include entry at Seventh Avenue, with possible electric operation across Colorado & Southern lines, and a Union Pacific announcement expected soon.
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Burlington Railroad Company
Sixth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
C. S. Miller
Burlington
Hudson
Greeley
Seventh Avenue
City
Colorado & Southern
Union Pacific
Out of Town Party Hears Gum Modeling and Archery Fun
Mrs R M Gale hosted a Wednesday thimble party with lawn gum modeling contests. Mrs C A Brayton won first prize and Mrs E K Hubbell took the booby prize. Mesdames Hailey and Wilkins held a two team bow and arrow contest with Mrs Taylor’s team winning. August Molander's country home welcomed Congregational ladies aid. A chicken pie supper is planned for Saturday night.
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R. M. Gale
C. A. Brayton
EK. P. Hubbell
Mesdames
H. A. Hailey
B. A. Wilkins
Lynne Ryan
C. A. Taylor
August Molander
Congregational Ladies’ Aid Society
Little Doings In Other Towns
Mrs. T. S. Miles left Thursday for Newton Iowa where she will visit relatives for about three weeks. Miss Nell Evans who has been attending Manual Training high school in Denver has returned to Windsor where she will spend the summer with relatives. Mrs. J. H. Ferguson who has been visiting her sister Mrs. J. D. Martin has returned to her home in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Guy Hunter went to Denver Friday to visit with her parents.
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T. S. Miles
Newton
Iowa
Nell Evans
Manual Training High School
Denver
Windsor
J. H. Ferguson
J. D. Martin
Colorado Springs
Guy Hunter
Local Visitations and Family News
Aunt Mrs. M. Taylor of Denver visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. David Blystone. Mrs. Mary Stapleton, formerly ill with pneumonia, has returned home. Mrs. Hebberton and two sons return to Boulder after a week here. Dr. Hebberton and family plan a summer visit to Pennsylvania.
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M. Taylor
Denver
David Blystone
Mary Stapleton
Out-of-town Club Records and Local Visits in Greeley
Ault Reading club members hosted about fifty guests at Mr. and Mrs. Hasbroughs residence with a musical program and two tableaux The Courtship of Miles Standish and George Washingtons Farewell to His Mother A three course supper followed Also reports of Mrs McConnaughey and son Emmett Lee visiting Greeley with family and others visiting from Fort Lupton Urbana and Cheyenne plus local real estate listing by Crist & Whitaker.
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Ault Reading Club
Jacob Hasbrouck
Miles Standish
George Washington
William MecConnaughey
Emmett Lee
William
Frank
Greeley
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Cheer
Gloom
Colorado Senators
Eaton
First Christian
Pas
Tor of
Denver Church
H. G. Baker
F. E. Baker
Mr. Baker
Urbana
E. N. Sturdevant
Cheyenne
Crist & Whitaker
Sro Righth Avenue
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