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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1909

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Train Schedule Changes On U P With Steam Replacements

The Union Pacific plans timetable changes this Sunday altering service between here Sterling and Denver with two motors replaced by steam trains. A future Cheyenne start replaces Pierce for the regular passenger run and No 101 will carry sleepers for Ogden and the coast while passing through Denver. Local crops and settlement growth accompany the schedule update, with Powell’s town facilities noted and the U S Reclamation Service offering land information.

Union Pacific Sterling Denver Cheyenne Pierce St. Louis Seattle Ogden Coast

Costumes for Concert Trip to Denver and Opera House Event

J D Potter travels to Denver with Miss Bessie Potter Mrs Capt Taylor and her daughter Ale and Mr Whiteman to select costumes for the high school concert at the Opera House Friday evening Proceeds from the concert go to the piano fund to cancel the school debt The piano cost 675 dollars paid by students from events except 185 dollars The program will include the cantata Rather the Beautiful Queen revised for dramatic presentation with additional songs and choruses by Leon Keach

J. D. Potter Denver Bessie Potter Capt. Taylor Ale Whiteman Tod Opera House Maria Mr. Whiteman WB. Bradbury Leon Keach

Mrs Weber to Visit Grant Neb to Escape Hay Fever

Mrs Clyde R Weber and her daughter left Thursday for Grant Nebraska to visit relatives and seek relief from spring hay fever that troubles her each year.

Clyde R. Weber Grant, Neb

Nore Land Open to Homeseekers

Government land near Powell Wyoming offers homes and lots to homeseekers with sales set May 1 24 and May 22 24. The Shoshone irrigation project second unit will be opened for entry and Powell townsite lots will be auctioned to the highest bidder. Land under homestead law available at 48 dollars per acre with annual payments and costs.

Government Town Powell Wyo Wyoming Mi Wa

Experimental Spud Farm Opens Near Greeley

Prof Bennett of the Agricultural college arranged a ten acre lease with Mayor Houston on the hill farm outside Greeley where 106 potato varieties will be planted from around the world. The state funds a $10 000 appropriation for potato experiments and stations will also be set up at Palmer Lake Carbondale Montrose Middle Park and the San Luis valley with seed sold to growers. The college plans to prove culled potatoes as feed worth more than current values by testing on hogs sheep and cattle.

Prof. Bennett The Agricultural College Greeley Houston West Mr. Houston Germany Scotland Ireland England Palmer Lake Russell Gates Carbondale Montrose Middle Park San Luis Valley

Weld County Fair Directors Meet to Discuss Fall Event

The Weld County Fair association directors plan a meeting at the Commercial club rooms tomorrow afternoon to review general plans for the next fall event. Most committees are expected to report, and those with suitable grounds near the city should send proposals to the building and grounds committee or Secretary D. J. Mare. All directors are urged to attend.

Weld County Fair Association Commercial Club D. J. Mare

Birthday Party for Miss Josephine Weekly

Miss Josephine Weekly celebrated her eleventh birthday this afternoon at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W KE Weekly 1415 Tenth Street. A party of young friends played games enjoyed a jolly afternoon and refreshments were served including a birthday cake with eleven candles.

Josephine

Nail in His Foot Ault Special

M. Sand, an Ault farmer, is receiving treatment for a painful foot wound after stepping on a nail Tuesday night. He is in a fair way to contract the poison.

M. Sand

Two Bos Skidoo From Chain Gang

Two hobos escaped from the chain gang yesterday and were pursued for six miles by a special officer. If caught, three months court time for leaving work. They vanished toward the north city with their coats spread for canvas while the guard pursued. A city canvass found only two bums remaining in Greeley.

Greeley

Dr. Arthur Saner Visits Old Friend in Town

Dr. Arthur Saner of St. Louis spent Thursday evening here for a brief visit with F. H. Sears. The two were boyhood chums and enjoyed a joyful reunion.

Arthur Saner St. Louis F. H. Sears

Ault Town Park Gets 1s Start

The Ault park soliciting committee led by McIntyre Hasbrower and Jeremaiksen has $120 and tree donations lined up. Trees will be hauled from Johnstown for planting on a 305 by 100 foot park strip near the railroad. Ground is prepared and seeding planned for a near park-like thoroughfare next year. Parking around the Congregational church also improves the town’s appearance.

Ault Park McIntyre Hasbrower Jeremaiksen Johnstown Ault Congregational Church

Thousands Head Cattle Put On Grass Pasture

Senator Clay ton moves about 1 000 cattle to John Klug's pasture for grazing and preparation for market by mid June. Poor winter feed kept them fair but growing. beet prices rising may push feeders to seek early advantage over Texas grassers.

Clayton John Klug Texas

New Building Underway at LaSalle Hall Site

The LaSalle J. S. Hall and B. H. MacClenahas have begun constructing a new two story building measuring 25 by 50 feet. With Union Pacific improvements planned at LaSalle the town is set for rapid growth.

LaSalle J. S. Hall B. H. MacClenahas Union Pacific

Hitchcock and Lamoreous Couples Visit Denver

Mr and Mrs BE Hitchcock and Mr and Mrs A Lamoreous visiting for the summer traveled to Denver today for a brief stay.

Hitchcock A. Lamoreous Denver

Jerked From Carriage By A Cow Near Greeley

Mrs Minnie Steinhaus was badly bruised and stunned when a cow caused her to fall from a buggy near Greeley. She regained consciousness at home. the doctor found no serious injuries beyond shock. The incident occurred as the couple returned from town, the husband driving and Mrs Steinhaus on the back seat leading the cow.

Minnie Steinhaus Greeley Steinhaus Freeley

Windstorm Routs Ault Farms Yet Leaves No Major Damage

A brutal windstorm hit Ault on a Wednesday afternoon causing minor chaos. Barns, fencing, and a beehive shifted slightly while haystacks toppled and chickens were blown about. Despite the gusts farmers persisted in the fields, unhooking drills but continuing planting.

Ault A. L. Palmer E. G. Steele Lumber Yard E. P. Hubbell Collins

Evanses Travel Through Greeley En Route to Idaho

Mr and Mrs Fred Evans of Love land were in Greeley Thursday while traveling to Weiser Idaho.

Fred Evans Loveland Greeley Weiser, Idaho

Maypolf Dance Emulates Merry England at Armory

Greeley’s Armory hosts a grand public event tomorrow featuring about forty local belles in period costume performing the May Pole dance dating to Elizabethan times. The program includes the ronde procession, pennant march, grand Maypole waltz, and a weaving dance by Swedish nobility in a sequence preceded by one hundred children’s folk dances.

Marie Grant State Normal School St. Peter’s Church Greeley Armory Merry England Amon Sweden

Quarantine Raised for Dogs Under New City Ordinance

The dog quarantine was raised this morning and owners must obtain a new license by June 1. The ordinance fines trespassing dogs at 410 and allows arrest if dogs remain on private property without proof of damages.

Expressman Edwards suffers fall carrying trunk

A. Edwards, an expressman, slipped while bringing a trunk to A. M. McClenahan's home Thursday. He tumbled from the stairway, receiving a badly bruised and cut face, but remains to work today after the incident.

A. Edwards Edwards A. M. McClenahan Mr. Edwards

Officials Summon Witnesses in Currier Condemnation Case

Deputy U S Marshal A B Jeffords has been in Greeley for two days summoning witnesses to appear in Denver next Monday in the Currier condemnation suit. Twelve or thirteen witnesses were summoned for the government and about as many for the heirs. The heirs’ side consists of real estate and business men familiar with Greeley property values.

U. S A. B. Jeffords Greeley Denver Currier

Bonds Set In Spud Buyer Case

Bob Austin, on $500 bonds for a complaint by Johnstown farmers who sold him several cars of spuds, was arrested yesterday in Denver for passing a $36 bad check. He reportedly had no money in the bank and remains jailed after failing to post bond.

Bob Austin Johnstown Denver Austin

Luther Hickman Hosts Pink and White Dinner Party

Luther Hickman hosts a fine dinner at his father's home for fourteen teenage friends. A young lady acts as chaperone due to the mother's absence. The house is prettily decorated in pink and white and guests expect a delightful evening.

Luther Hickman Luther

Arrest of Alleged Murderer in Widaford Case

The murderer of Charles Widaford, shot near the Fortieth street tramway station, was arrested on lower Seventeenth street. He has made a partial confession, stating the crime was a drunken robbery attempt.

Daily Tribune Denver Charles Widaford Fortieth Street Lower Seventeenth Street

Potato Prices Fall as Commission Men Hold Back

The price of spuds dropped to $1.50 yesterday and commission men are delaying purchases unless they have a secure place for the goods.

Armstrong Will Case Drags Through County Court

Arm strong estate proceedings continue in county court with tension between opposing counsel. Witnesses including Armstrong s housekeeper and niece Nettie L Knapp testify about family ties and the will drafted in March 1908 after Armstrong s Chicago trip. Proponents argue Armstrong favored his niece while objectors claim influence by the Knapps and lack of paternal sentiment toward his daughter.

Armstrong Mr. Tew Mr. Churchill Churchill Bradfield Chicago Sammis Nettie L. Knapp Knapps Noice

Normal High Eleventh Grade Plans Country Picnic

The Eleventh grade pupils from Normal High School travel to Prof. Bullock's ranch for a half day picnic away from the Normal. About fifty students, with several faculty members, take lunch baskets and expect a genuine picnic supper. Mayday exercises occur for lower grades at the Normal.

Normal High Bullock Normal

First Matinee Races At Island Grove Park

A large crowd watched matinee races at Island Grove Park yesterday. J. S. Gale won the 3:00 race with Alessa in 2:42, while Pectolas and Lady Blanche split second honors. Sleepy Tom proved aptly named in the free-for-all. Orange Hat won heats one and three, Blossom Morgan won heat two, best time 2:27 given poor weather. A similar show is planned for next Thursday with more entries expected.

Island Grove Park J. S. Gale Alessa A. L. Camp W. c. Ramsay Lady Blanche Super Brothers Sleepy Tom J. Tettier Orange Hat Blossom Morgan

Miss Mills Summoned Home by Telegram for Death

Salt Lake City telegram summons Miss Jessie Mills a fifth grade pupil in the South Ward to Salt Lake City. The message says come at once on account of death, with an invalid sister and mother at home, arrival expected this evening after leaving by the evening train. N W Pendexter completes a residence at 1309 Fifth Street for rental.

Jessie Mills Salt Lake City Millis

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U.P Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Statistician U. S. Reclamation Service Washington, D. C Nore Bennett Fair Association Meeting Two Bos Skiddoo Chain Gang Ault Town Park Boosters Senator Clayton Upen Salt Lake N. W. Pendexter Fifth Street
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