Four Greeley Company Guardsmen Tingle at Prospect of War
Four members of the Greeley company report heightened alert as tensions rise and prospects of conflict loom. Guardsmen stand ready amid shifting political signals and regional instability.
09 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
1
Four members of the Greeley company report heightened alert as tensions rise and prospects of conflict loom. Guardsmen stand ready amid shifting political signals and regional instability.
Reports from Greeley detail Company D of the First Regiment with about 45 men under Lt. R J Wilson ready to mobilize within two hours of orders. Major C Townsend oversees seven northern Colorado camps as General Chase calls state troops to standby amid border tensions with Mexico.
Mrs. Mary P Norcross and James Tuckerman were secretly married at 7 p.m. at Rev. T Brockway’s country home. The wedding followed years of friendship and they will live in Greeley with Mr. Tuckerman remaining in his residence during renovations.
Mrs. W J Ahrends travels from town to Orleans Nebraska due to the serious illness of her father I Stroh. Stroh is a well known local figure with many friends who will regret his condition.
Economical husbands rush home to see a downtown millinery opening promising hats direct from Palm Beach and Paris at low prices. A Phoenix bakery window displays candy bucket hats trimmed with feathers to attract buyers, as curious passersby investigate the novelty.
Jerry Elliott purchased a general merchandise store in Windsor, acquiring the business and assumed operations. The transaction establishes Elliott as owner and will guide store management and local retail activity.
Congregation last night formally accepted the resignation of Rev John Doane after over five years of service at the First Congregational Church of Greeley Colorado A committee will search for a new minister while Doane remains until June The church expressed deep appreciation for his work especially with youth and the new church edifice built under his tenure and extended blessings to him and Mrs Doane.
Miss Inez Morgan of Fort Collins is to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Thompson, for a planned social visit and cordial entertaining engagement.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnston departed today for Los Angeles where they plan to establish residence, seeking new opportunities in the western city.
Mrs H B Randall returned to her Denver home today after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs D M Clark.
Mrs Belle Johnston travels home to Canwy Kansas after a winter stay with her sister Miss Elia Sherrill.
In Denver on March 9 lawmakers debated Senate Bill 134 to amend the 1901 irrigation law. Proponents warn it risks empowering reservoir companies by allowing water storage during irrigation while opponents insist strong limits protect senior ditch rights and farmers from water losses. The measure targets state engineer powers over headgates and gauges amid bids to influence irrigation practice and water distribution.
Official nonpartisan party caucuses set for tomorrow and a Monday convention begin a heated race for mayor clerk and aldermen. Five mayoral hopefuls are named including Mayher Parker Hays Nusbaum and Ewing with Wasley urged by friends for clerk candidacy. Private councils meet as voters grow tense and steer toward a sharp, partisan edge in city races.
Alderman Daniel Strohl of ward No 2 is laid up with a painful injury from stepping on a nail and may not be able to attend or push his caucus claims in person Friday evening.
Preparations are under way to start Milton reservoir work immediately. G. S. Bedford holds the contract for a portion of the project.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Henderson relocate from 1115 Eleventh Avenue to 1706 Eleventh Avenue detailing a residential address change in a brief local notice.
While en route to town this morning H F Brownell rode into an irrigating ditch on his bicycle. He escaped uninjured but his wheel was completely demolished.
The school board may add an art instructor as the sewing department’s growth left art duties to outlines. Parents and committee members favor a dedicated art teacher for lower grades, with formal presentation to the board at the upcoming teachers election.
Jared Jessup known as Grandpa Jessup died at his daughter's home after two weeks of lagrippe. He was born March 12 1832 in Indiana and lived in Colorado 23 years, mainly around Greeley. Survived by five children, services set for 2 PM at the family home.
St Patrick’s Day celebration by St Peter’s church will hold a grand ball at Camfield Hall on Friday March 17. The program omits the snake dance, replacing it with modern dances, with music described as among the best and the floor well polished.
Mrs Lynn Carrel and Mrs L L Bryant will entertain the young ladies of Miss Rhoda Haynes Twenty Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Carrel 1115 Eleventh Street.
President Taft telegraphed President Diaz to calm Mexico about Texas frontier maneuvers. Union Pacific will move troops horses and equipment from Fort D A Russell to Denver for transport to Fort Sam Houston and other border forts. About 350 recruits at Fort Logan may be dispatched to the border as the War Department seeks available men.
The Commercial club met Monday to discuss opening the road east of Gill to improve access for ranchers. If acted on, steps will be taken soon to advance the proposition.
The Normal High School Shakesperean Literary Society presented Prince Ferdinand with about 40 members. Girls dominated the cast as the prince and other male roles were carried by them. Miss Lyda Welch starred as the title character and the show delighted a large audience.
Frank Saunders and his family began a camping trip to make their home in Oklahoma. They travel in Saunders' Regal four passenger touring car with camping gear for on the plains, anticipating a jolly journey.
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