Four Quick Verdicts Mark Weld County Trial Round
In Weld County, the 15 year old accuses Will Cooper of a crime against his daughter, a verdict of guilty is returned in two minutes. Other defendants, Young Poster and James Pierce, face prison for sheep theft and petit larceny. Mrs Ardell survives surgery in Fresno while local courts discipline George Smith for theft and promise reform.
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Weidounty
Will Cooper
Doubhter
Sam Killham
Weld
Cooper
Young Poster
Oer
James Pierce
Roster
George Smith
Gamble
Ely
Gough Furniture
Greeley
Judge Gamble
Smith
Y. M. C. A. Building Project Nears in Estes Park
Estes Park committee reports progress on a YMCA building fund with $16,000 raised toward a $25,000 goal. Ground is expected to be broken after summer. A traveling group exhibited Colorado scenery to donors in the East, highlighting the Greeley beet and potato regions.
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Estes Estes Park
Denver
Colorado
New York
Greeley
Voluntary Bankruptcy Filed by Red Front Trader Probert
A. C. Probert of the Red Front department store filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S court for the protection of creditors. Probert had purchased J. F Roche’s business, remodeled, and faced creditor pressure after changes. He is respected locally and creditors expect full repayment. the failure is blamed on unforeseen conditions.
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A. C. Probert
Red Front
United States
Probert
J. F. Roche
Greeley
Nolle Prosequi Entered in Local Case After Settlement
R Austin allowed to enter nolle contendre plea. case postponed, officers may revisit. He settled with Johnstown residents and cleared protested checks. Juvenile offender sent to reform school Buens Vista. authorities plan to proceed with criminal docket, railroad promoter case unresolved.
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R. Austin
Johnstown
Woo
G. Strong
Buens Vista
F. O. Olson
Anishea
Atlornes Keyes
Myrtle Crawford Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party
Miss Myrtle Crawford marked her sixteenth birthday Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, 1219 Tenth. Ten girl friends attended an afternoon of games and a fine feast, with many beautiful gifts received. Guests included Alberta Condon, Ada Bunker, Rhoda Hollingsworth, Lois Doane, Alice Glagter, Alice Crawford, Ada Baker, Eda Gross and Margaret Aly.
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Myrtle Crawford
In. C
Birthday Surprise Fetes Miss Veldran At Home
Miss Veldran received a pleasant surprise Monday evening at her mother's home. About fifteen young people attended a party planned by her mother and sister Mrs Charles Grove for the birthday celebrated Sunday. Guests arrived with flowers and played games before lunch served by Mrs Veldran and assisted by Mrs Grove.
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Ies
Vitletta Veldran
Charles Grove
Miss Veldran
Runaway at Evans Special Causes Minor Trouble
A Sunday runaway in Evans resulted in a briefly chaotic scene but no injuries. A colt named Arthip Prusnel bolted from its harness after becoming unruly, then calmed and was contained without harm to people or property.
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Evans Sunday
Arthip Prusnel
Birth of Horace Dixon Jr. Echoes Greeley’s Early Roots
Mr and Mrs Horace Dixon announce the birth of a boy seven miles east and north of Lucerne. Dixon was the first child born in Greeley, a fact celebrated by Union Colonists who deeded him a town lot. The newborn shares the name Horace Greeley and the family’s lifelong ties to the area. Dixon owns a farm east of Lucerne and recently finished a modern ranch house on the property.
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Horace Dixon
Lucerne
Greeley
Union
Dixon
Horace Greeley
Going Back to Indiana Ault Special
Acting on a physician's advice, Chas. Anderson has sold his farming interests here and returned to his old home in Indiana. Anderson suffers from a diseased heart and the altitude was too high for him. He had been living with his brother in law's family, the Lundahis, and farming an eighty adjoining theirs. Lundah! bought Anderson's farm, thus securing the entire 160, which formerly belonged to A. J. Smillie.
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Indiana
Chas. Anderson
Anderson
Lundahis
Lundah
A. J. Smillie
Invisible Strawberries Ed House Makes Seedless Crop
Agrarian expert Ed House revealed a remarkable find last night a large bed of invisible strawberries he gathered several pockets of the fruit and brought them home to seed the crop may outpace his codless corn which currently yields a single grain
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Ed House
Dry Land Entries Slow in Greeley
Reports from the Greeley land office show a lull in homestead and 320 acre filings despite a new law allowing an extra quarter section per entry. Nearby Sterling notes a rush with 250 filings on a Monday and continued demand for 20 acre and larger tracts from distant states.
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Greeley
Land Office
Blais
Denver
Sterling
Mae
United States Land Office
Department
Washington
Kep
Goat Fight Breaks Wrist at Gilcrest Ranch
J. W. Carpenter argued with a billy goat at his ranch near Gilcrest. He grabbed the goat by the horns and was knocked backward, injuring his wrist. Initially treating it as a sprain, he later went to Greeley where doctors diagnosed a broken wrist.
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J. W. Carpenter
Gilcrest
Petrie and Newcomb Wed in Windsor Home Ceremony
Katie Petrie and Will Newcomb were married Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. George Petrie in Windsor. Rev Hammer officiated in a ceremony attended by relatives and intimate friends. The couple will reside in Windsor.
Civic Affairs in Sunday School Addresses
Mayor Houston spoke at the Baptist church Sunday morning on civic pride and duty. Victor E. Keyes and Judge Bradfield will address the class on official viewpoints in upcoming Sundays. Marshal Williams opened the series with a 15 minute talk on city rules and ordinances.
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Houston
Baptist Church
Victor E. Keyes
Bradfield
Forward
Marshal Williams
Banquet Held by Denver & Laramie Officials At Unitarian Church
Officials of the Denver and Laramie held a banquet at the Unitarian church with Senator Harris as guest of honor. Only stock subscribers attended while short talks and a general discussion of the new road dominated the evening. Local efforts push for the project as Greeley faces a decisive moment to act or risk losing the road.
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Denver & Laramie
Unitarian Church
Harris
Greeley
Sherman cement judged sound by expert in Greeley visit
J. J. Quint, head chemist of the Portland Cement Co., investigated defective sidewalks at the Sherman Concrete Co. and found all cement proportions and quality first class. Fault blamed on climate and rapid drying. top coat failures led to repairs. Sherman offers two year guarantee and will renew any material deterioration, with owners required to report faults.
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J. J. Quint
Portland Cement Company
Greeley
Sherman Concrete Company
Sherman Company
Another Appendicitis Case at Denver Hospital
Hilda Lundin was taken to Denver last week and operated upon for appendicitis. She had attacks for a long time and the condition was critical enough to require surgery. She is at Park Avenue hospital and is said to be doing nicely. Miss Lundin is the sister of the late Mrs. P W Johnson.
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Fowler
Calif
Greeley
J. B. Ardett
Fresno
Wort
Ardell
M. A. Brink
Hilda Lundin
Denver
Park Avenue Hospital
Miss Lundin
P. W. Johnson
Ball Game at Kersey Cubs Beat Old-Time Team 16 to 9
The Kersey Cubs defeated a picked team of old-time players 16 to 9 on Sunday. The Cubs continue a strong showing this season across all competitions.
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Kersey
Kersey Cubs
Death of Mrs. Martha Shannon at 65 in Ault
Mrs Martha Shannon aged 65 died after a paralytic stroke Saturday night at her Colins district home. Funeral services were held at Ault Congregational church with interment in Eaton cemetery. She was widow of John Shannon and survived by three sons W C Shannon Richard and Will J and two daughters Mrs Mary Moshier and Mrs Mattie Moshier plus several grandchildren. She came to Colorado from Greenfield Missouri fourteen years ago.
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Martha Shannon
Ault Congregational Church
Eaton Cemetery
W. C. Shannon
Colins
John Shannon
W. C
Ault
Richard
Greeley
Will J
Denver
Mary Moshier
Mattie Moshier
Colorado
Greenfield
Pleasant Surprise Party for Miss May Scott
A surprise gathering honoring Miss May Scott gathered at Miss Helen Searing’s home Saturday evening. Scott, who has spent most of her life in Greeley, will soon depart for Denver. Church, choir, and Westminster guild members organized the welcome with tea, music, games, and refreshments for about forty youths.
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Miss May Scott
Helen Searing
Miss Scott
Denver
Greeley
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Guild
Miss Searing
City Eyes Northwest Sewer With Limited Funds
City plans a Northwest sewer project led by J. A. Enright to secure half the construction cost from property owners. The scheme would run an eight inch main from Fourteenth Avenue through the alley between Third and Fourth streets to the river, serving the north portion lacking sewer access. Funding hinges on county treasurer remittance and advance collections.
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Ewing
Ninth Avenue
J. A. Enright
Sewer Committee
Fourteenth Avenue
Third
Fourth Streets
Seventh Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Enright
Dinner Party Hosts Miss May Crawford Birthday Celebration
Miss May Crawford hosted a pleasant dinner party at the Camfield Monday to celebrate her birthday. The table featured sweet peas and the same blooms served as favors for the ladies. Guests included Gladys Johnson Wilhelmina Caugh lin Rose and Messrs. Harry Youngs Sam Coffman Wayne Patterson and George Horne.
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Miss May Crawford
Camfield
Miss Crawford
Gladys Johnson
Wilhelmina Caughlin
Rose
Harry Youngs
Sam Coffman
Wayne Patterson
George Horne
Free Delivery Restricted in Greeley City Limits
Postmaster Gray received a Washington order restricting free delivery on Third street west of Eighth Avenue and parts of Eleventh to Fourteenth streets. Outlying residents will be served by rural carriers, with daily mail and new boxes. business districts may gain extra daily delivery. The move cites lack of sidewalks and aims to ease city carrier burden while preserving mail access.
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Gray
Washington
Greeley
Third Street
Eighth Avenue
Third Avenue
Eleventh
Twelfth
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Fire destroys Gold Ripe mine structures near Gladstone
Fire of unknown origin at the Gold Ripe mine boarding and bunk house in Gladstone nine miles north of Silverton consumes the bunk house compressor house tar tram terminals and the blacksmith shop. Arthur Stokes aged 45 dies in his bunk. A similar fatal blaze hit the mine last June 6 after a management change amid internal strife.
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Daily Tribune
Silverton
Colo
Gladstone
Arthur Stokes
Waters Named President Candidate for Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins May 18 The board of agriculture unanimously agreed to tender Dean Henry J Waters of Missouri State University the presidency of Colorado Agricultural College. He is to come to Colorado at once for conference on terms. The action followed a lengthy board session.
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Daily Tribune
Fort Collins
Henry J. Waters
Agricultural Department of
Missouri State University
Colorado Agricultural College
Colorado
State Board of Agriculture
Greeley Bootleg Indictments Hit Four Men
A federal grand jury indicted T. H. Hill Thomas Halliday Chester Brown and Samuel Curtis for bootlegging in Greeley Colorado. The move follows prior actions by local officials and leads to future federal court proceedings.
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Daily Tribune
Denver
Greeley
T. 8
Hill
Thomas Halliday
Chester Brown
Samuel Curtis
Weld
Uncle Sam
Home Talent Play The Cheer ful Liar Draws Crowd
The Evans Special staged at Youngs hall Saturday night titled The Cheer ful Liar. The show was well attended and $40 was cleared for the Women's Relief Corps fund. Music was by the Evans orchestra and all cast members performed creditably.
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Evans
Youngs Hall
Women’s Relief Corps Fund
Will of Mrs Brainard probate filed for Lessa Brainard
Attorney Joseph C. Ewing filed for probate of Lessa Brainard who died April 7. The will leaves about $3000 in land near Greeley to her husband, with seven children eight guardians for five minors to be appointed. Probate date set for June 7.
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Joseph C. Ewing
Lessa Brainard
Greeley
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Mr. Couzens
J. C. Kendel
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