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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
1
A group of prominent Greeley attorneys met and decided to volunteer their services to the dry faction in Evans. They view the saloon issue as a moral concern affecting Greeley and believe aiding Evans aligns with the city’s best interests, pledging to oppose efforts to make Evans a wet town.
A prominent Greeley attorney states he will provide free legal services to the anti saloon element in Evans and fight the saloon interests to a finish. He says the matter is of prime importance to Greeley and that dry forces are determined to block saloon legalization. He notes the saloon advocates face a difficult campaign to win approval in Evans.
The Bayly Underhill team travels from Denver to face Greeley tomorrow. The visitors, known for fairball play, seek to challenge the Grays as the season progresses in this city event.
In LaSalle on June 25 two horses hitched to a plow at D. S. Ellis’ farm bolted and dashed along the main street to the east end before being recaptured. The runaway nearly caused several accidents as townspeople watched the chaotic scene unfold.
Windsor announces the first concert in the new band stand next Friday night. The Windsor band promises a best effort and a strong program for the event.
In Kersey on June 25 Judge H. P. Hill's condition worsened and relatives lost hope of recovery. The report notes the judge is believed to be near death and in critical status.
The state board of immigration, recently organized, operates from Denver under secretary Alfred Patek. With June 1 funding, it mails advertising nationwide, boosting Weld county and Greeley real estate prospects and drawing inquiries from potential buyers.
Mr and Mrs John Gillis the first couple married in Baton celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise party for about 50 friends. Mrs Gillis formerly Miss Evans from Eaton married twenty five years ago by a justice of peace as Eaton had no church or minister then.
Due to land value increases in the Grater district many early claimants seek reinstatement after tax sales. Hugh L. Taylor of Denver sues James Dolan of Pine Bluffs Wyoming, who purchased numerous lots years ago. Land values now range from five to ten dollars per acre.
Miss Tessa Grable and Miss Wilhelmina Mead traveled to Denver to attend the conservatory of music week. They expect to graduate this year. A medal contest is set for Conservatory Hall this evening, with the graduating exercises scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Miss Vivian Abbott will perform a solo at the Congregational church this Sunday, inviting attendees to an afternoon service and musical offering.
Greeley Elks plan to attend the Colorado State Convention in Boulder August 25 26 and 27 with hopes of bringing the event to Greeley next year. Boulder Lodge 566 hosts a lavish three day program including a smoker picnic excursion to Glacier Lake an evening at the Chautauqua and a women visitors entertainment. The schedule features a band contest a grand parade a luminated automobile parade and free refreshments for all with music highlighted throughout.
Heated dispute in Evans over two year old election for saloons with claims of tampered records and 21 day petition problems. Drys push legal action to block openings as council and brewery interests influence the town.
Paralytic patient Harry J Stickney, 17, who has been bedbound for eighteen months at the county hospital, died last evening. He was an invalid all his life. His mother Mrs. Emma Stickney recently moved from Kansas and resides at 13 Thirteenth Street. Funeral arrangements have been made.
Mrs Nancy Meyne and her four daughters enjoy a reunion with Mrs Matel Harrison from Kennewick Washington arriving to visit. It has been twelve years since the family has been together. Mrs Harrison is joined by her daughter Miss Margaret for an extended stay. The other daughters, Miss Fannie and Mrs J G Graham and Mrs N F Meek, live in Greeley.
Mrs Agnes Gleibcamp visited her daughter Mrs Katie Hercog and returned to her Cloverly home today. Mrs Hercog accompanied her home today.
Misses Etella and Isabel Smith, who stayed with friends in Greeley for several days, returned to Greeley this morning.
Marriage license granted this morning to George Hammett age 21 and Bessie Jackson age 1 of Fort Lupton.
A well attended social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Oliver in Kersey drew about forty guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, several couples with the Bihiam, Robinson, Cleberne, Miller, Jackson, Tennant, and Neill families, and individuals such as Roy Neill and Eddie Masters.
Harry Roche suffered an epiletic attack while walking near the Eighth avenue fire ruins on Seventh street. He struck his head, sustaining a deep gash on the left cheek. He was taken to his room in the Comet house, a physician was summoned, and he was moved to the county hospital.
Eighty acres eight miles south of Evans have been purchased from John Stoddinger for a new town on Burlington Railroad’s cut off line between Hudson and Greeley. The town will be named Beebee to honor the first Beebe Draw settler who built a home there.
Greeley will host a Fourth of July celebration featuring Joseph Folk of Missouri as the central figure. The chautauqua management has secured top talents including Parland-Newhall and Middleton Concert company. Tickets are selling quickly with price reductions available for a few days while supplies last.
Secretary McCreery of Greeley s Commercial club received a letter from Fort Collins Chamber urging northern Colorado cities to send exhibits to the Chicago land congress. He favors the idea and proposes a joint plan among Greeley Fort Collins Boulder and other towns to present a united exhibit complimentary to the county and region. The Chicago land congress is billed as a major event this year.
The Stauffer School of Music held its first annual commencement recital Friday in the Knight Campbell music rooms. Graduates include Tessa Grable Adele Ramsay Wilhelmina Mead with diplomas for three year and teacher certificates for two years. The program featured piano duets and ensembles with works by Raff Donizetti Beethoven Schubert Chopin and Verdi among others. Diplomas were awarded by Mr. Stuffer.
Reverend A. E. Dubber traveled to Denver on Friday to join the executive committee of the State Sunday School Association. The session was held in the Auditorium Otel that evening.
A strong rain soaked western county yesterday and last night ending a five week drought. Potatoes gain prospects and two thirds of the wheat crop may be saved. Oklahoma district and Johnstown show bright outlooks while Ault Fort Lupton see limited rainfall and lingering farmer discouragement.
A heavy soaking rain drenched LaSalle and surrounding towns boosting late potatoes wheat and alfalfa. Farmers report three to four inch downpours west of LaSalle with lighter but beneficial rain in the east. Windsor Eaton Ault Fort Lupton note varied impacts but overall crop relief from extended drought ahead of harvest.
Harold D. Roberts of Ordway arrives this evening to stay with Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Haynes for several days. Mrs. J. W. Ramsay departs for Sterling to spend the summer on their ranch.
Lawyers of Greeley challenge local real estate men to a baseball game under Spaulding or Queensbury rules. Both sides boast top local talent and may donate game receipts to the playgrounds association fund. Miss Cecil Parker traveled to Denver Friday evening for a weekend visit.
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