Franchises Sought To Light Boulder And Longmont
Greeley Boulder lighting company seeks franchises to supply natural gas to Boulder and Longmont from a new field between the towns. The well, said to be the state's largest, is nine miles from each city and would charge about fifty cents per thousand cubic feet. Directors W. H. GM, H. A. Trons and P. W. Allen returned from Boulder today.
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Longmont
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Boulder
W. H. GM
H. A. Trons
P. W. Allen
First Gas Struck With Large Flow at 1400 Feet
The first gas was struck at 1400 feet producing a good flow. At 2150 feet the flow grew large and the total tap yielded the county’s largest well flow. Kenneth McDonald of Boulder leads the company with Richard Ching as treasurer and T A Harris as secretary. Gas will be stored in tanks and substantial revenue expected from the pipeline process.
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Kenneth McDonald
Boulder
Richard Ching
T. A. Harris
Fort Collins Sees Heavy Rainstorm Slows City Utilities
The sixth shower within a week dropped more than half an inch in Fort Collins as a severe storm to the south cut the Northern Colorado Power line, plunging the city into darkness and halting streetcars. Wheat and beets needed moisture, and the storm affected nearby areas in Ontario.
Brown Child Injuries Minor After Playtime Fall
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brown fell while at play on Wednesday. A doctor was summoned but examination found only slight bruises and the child returned to play shortly afterward.
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A. W. Brown
McIndoo Family Returns From Colorado Springs Visit
Mr and Mrs H H McIndoo and family have returned from a two week stay at Colorado Springs and plan to resume normal activities.
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H. H. McIndoo
Colorado Springs
Patterson Baby Born Wednesday at Home
A daughter was born on Wednesday, June 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne B. Patterson, extending the family with a newborn daughter.
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Wayne B. Patterson
Greeley Suffers Blackout From Storm Power Loss
A severe electrical storm knocked out power in the Greeley area last night from 8:30 until after midnight, cutting south of Fort Collins. Streetcars halted and Empson factory workers stayed late to finish peas as east and west lightning flashed intensely.
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Fort Collins
Empson
Evans wets to get aid in saloon fight
Special to the Tribune from Evans June 30 The wets claim a public official visiting Kentucky promises Milwaukee brewers help to establish saloons against voter wishes He allegedly spoke to Milwaukee brewery leaders who made the city famous Denver breweries pledge aid and the Colorado Liquor Dealers association will hire attorneys to assist in court battles Only one license is expected to be granted tonight
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Evans
Wets
Kentucky
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Milwaukee
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Denver
Colorado Liquor Dealers’ Association
Tnere
Ballinger to Inspect Irrigation Projects Nationwide
Secretary Ballinger plans personal visits to government reclamation sites as funds rise. A $20 million certificate program, plus $8 million in the current fund and expected $7 million from land sales, could yield over $35 million for next year to advance unfinished reclamation projects.
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Washington
Ballinger
Colorado & Southern Railroads Earnings Rise in May Report
The Colorado & Southern railroad shows steady gains in May with gross earnings up 225,894 and net increase of 87,043. For eleven months the road reports a gross increase of 1,483,597 and a net rise of 956,344 over the prior eleven months.
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Colorado & Southern Railroad
Circus Elephants Stampede Through Grounds Causing Property Loss
Elephants from the Sells-Floto show stampeded this morning tearing up two apple trees, a fence, a chicken coop, and other property on Mr Offerle’s grounds. Damages were estimated at over $100 with payouts made later by the circus.
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Ross Mr
Eircus
Offerle
Wet County Receives Beneficial Rain With Notable Hail Damage Flagged
Nearly all Weld County towns including Kersey LaSalle Evans Eaton Windsor Ault report soaking rain aiding crops after a dry spell. Fairplay district suffers major hail loss, with grain and potatoes hit hard and beets uncertain. Farmers anticipate a strong season despite earlier irrigation shortages.
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LaSalle
Evans
Eaton
Windsor
Ault
Fairplay
Richard Carroll
K. C. Wyckert
John Reece
C. H. Weber
the Tribune
R. C. Wykert
Reservoir Project Funds Finance Restart Of Work
LaSalle June 30 The clerk in Hancock McMahon office reports a Denver message stating sixty thousand dollars has been raised to complete the Milton reservoir and ditch. Sixty thousand dollars will resume construction with about 00 men to be sent. workers arrive tomorrow but likely start next week or ten days hence.
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LaSalle
Fire departments study Denver methods for Greeley
George Venables of the Greeley department travels to Denver to study fire fighting ideas. On return he will help map fire plugs and assess building entrances to determine best methods for each structure. City administration aims to advance Greeley’s fire department to a leading standard among small towns.
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Denver
George Venables
Greeley Department
Greeley
Colorado Traveler Hails Mischievous Honeymoon Prank
Roy Davis of Colorado Springs visited the Rasmussen ranch near Greeley where a joke over a newlywed couple led to his horse and buggy being driven away with cameras and valuables inside. After hours the pair returned the equipment, but his watch remained missing, and Davis seeks its recovery.
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Roy Davis
Colorado Springs
Mr. Davis
Peter Rasmussen
Greeley
Rasmussen
Annie Nelson Weds Andrew Larson in Denver Area
News notes a marriage license issued for Annie Nelson of Greeley and Andrew Larson of Walden. Nelson, prominent in Greeley, will spend summers in North Park with Larson’s ranch, then return to a Greeley home. The wedding likely occurred in Denver.
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Greeley
Andrew Larson
Annie Nelson
Walden
North Park
Denver
Nelson
Greeley to Be Well Fixed for Basketball Material
Movement under way to build a first class Greeley basketball team for the coming season. Fred Brush is the only player from this year’s squad to be lost. L Hosmer, ex University of Minta captain, is in town with a surveying crew and the Arrows aim to field a strong team, likely as good as last season when they won the state championship. The local armory may be torn down and rebuilt for militia use and basketball. Manager Lloyd Neil will prepare the schedule soon.
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Greeley
Fred Brush
L. Hosmer
University of Minta
Arrows
Lloyd Neil
Reverend A. B. Casey Returns from Denver
The Rev. A. B. Casey arrived back on Wednesday after a trip to Denver, where he attended engagements and meetings.
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A. B. Casey
Denver
Work of gravelling the Union Pacific to start tomorrow
Work will begin tomorrow on graveling the Union Pacific right of way in LaSalle. Tracks will be raised in preparation for switching. First carloads of gravel left Sherman Hill. Project to take about three weeks. Depot area and round house progress noted. Chutes roofed awaiting soft water flow for use. Old depot fixtures to be moved after grading and filling.
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LaSalle
Union Pacific
Sherman Hill
Chautauqua Folk Celebration Ticket Day Planned
The town schedules ticket day to fund the season with many tickets sold. Greeley citizens are asked to watch for solicitors as two sections are created. The Tribune will outline plans for welcoming former Governor Joseph Folk ahead of the Chau ta next Monday July Fourth.
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Greeley
Tribune
Joseph Folk
Meeting Tonight on Evans Saloon Licenses Adjoining O Grady Building Reopens
Evans aldermen meet again at 8 p m to decide granting more saloon licenses amid remodeling of the O Grady saloon site by H M Bons and shipment of a carload of liquor. Wet sympathizers were absent and organizers expect licenses to be approved.
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Overman
Reed
Chalfant
H. M. Bons
O’grady
District Attorney Upholds Arrests for Whiskey Sellers
Assistant District Attorney Keyes remains firm to arrest anyone selling whiskey in Evans. The Bons saloon may open or face immediate complaint and arrests. Anti saloon league members from Greeley plan to attend to watch whether the saloon opens and sells whiskey and soft drinks.
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Evans
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Mrs Aaron Eaton Suffers Broken Arm
Mrs Aaron Eaton fractured her right wrist after slipping and falling in the yard at 21 Eleventh Street before noon on Wednesday. A physician treated the break and she is reported doing as well as could be expected. The Eatons are longtime local pioneers.
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Aaron
Eaton
Mrs. Eaton
Kiowa Comanche Reservoir and Irrigation Company Formed
Articles of Incorporation filed with the county clerk and recorder for the Kiowa Comanche reservoir and irrigation company. The firm is capitalized for 25000 dollars. Incorporators are Floyd Baker and H C Alen of Greeley and J H Stackhouse of Bennett Colorado.
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Kiowa-Commanche Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Floyd Baker
H. C. Alen
Greeley
J. H. Stackhouse
Bennett, Colo
Marriage License Granted to Lorenz and Miller
A marriage license was issued this morning to Daniel Lorenz of Peckham and Bertha Miller of Greeley.
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Daniel Lorenz
Peckham
Bertha Miller
Greeley
Operation on Severance man offers chance of life
Severance resident George Patton had a broken back worsened by other bones and a large clot. Denver surgeons performed a rare operation, and early reports say he emerged from anesthesia well with a hopeful outlook for recovery.
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Severance
George Patton
Denver
Patton
Greeley Girl Rescues horse in buggy runaway
Miss Crissie Wilson, after a three week stay at Goodrich, rode with two companions Monday evening when a runaway occurred. The lines snapped from the buggy and Wilson leaped out and seized the horse by the bridle, preventing injuries to all.
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Crissie Wilson
Goodrich
Miss Wilson
Horse Drops Dead in Fright at Elephants Show
A horse dies at the Greeley show grounds after a sudden fright when elephants appear. The animal, in harness, bolted and collapsed, likely from heart failure, as spectators watched.
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