Railroad officials tour Colorado and Southern Burlington routes
Denver inspectors from Colorado and Southern and Burlington traveled all day evaluating enhancements and extensions. The party with six private cars plan a spring start on the Hudson to Greeley line and a low grade Gulf to Coast through route, with further work in Grover and Guernsey connections.
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Colorado and Southern
Burlington
Denver
South
Greeley-Collins
Wyoming
George B. Harris
James N. Hill
Northern Pacific
James J. Hill
Hill System
Darius Miller
Burlington and
Colorado and Southern Systems
Daniel Willard
T. E. Calvert
P. 8. Eustis
O. N
Calvert
Hudson, Greeley
Grover
Testimony in Northern Utility v. City of Greeley Case
The federal case Northern Utility company versus the City of Greeley dominated yesterday afternoon as the master heard testimony. City attorney Joseph Ewing represented the city while H N Haynes handled the Spear interests.
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Northern Utility Company
City of Greeley
Joseph Ewing
H. N. Haynes
Spear
Evans Odd Fellows Duck Sup Raises Kibitz at Meeting
Evans Odd Fellows held a Thursday night gathering with several guests and a duck supper. The event featured generous spreads and full enjoyment of the meal by all in attendance.
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Odd Fellows
Duck Evans
Tenfold rise in land value shocks Colorado deal hope
Purcell Real Estate received a letter from Illinois about a Camfield ranch deal. In 2 1/2 years 28 000 acres rose from 5.59 to 30 to 40 dollars per acre. Arbuckle and Purcell recalled the offer and expect a firm reply. Governor Shafroth warned future opportunities may last ten years in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell Real Estate Company
Illinois
Greeley
Camfield Ranch
Arbuckle and
Purcell
Shafroth
Colorado
Burglars Take Revolvers and Cash From LaGrange Home
Between 5 and 6 pm burglars entered O R Kerlee’s ranch house in the LaGrange district and carried two revolvers and 11 dollars. Mrs Kerlee was away at her mother’s across the road, door left unlocked, burglars searched the house and fled. one suspect is under scrutiny and arrests may follow.
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Lagrange
R. Kerlee
Three Linkers Bring Home Honors In Pueblo
Odd Fellows from Greeley win $100 prizes for initiatory and first degree work at a Pueblo gathering. The group wore white suits with red, white and blue pennants in the parade and excelled in canton drilling. J. &. Snook named grand warden of the state organization. Local Rebekah attendance was small but hosts praised Pueblo hospitality and tours of steel works and asylums.
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Pueblo
Greeley
Canton
J. &. Snook
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
Poudre Valley Lodge
Charles Couzens
A. B. White
W. B. Marsh
T. C. Woods
A. Danielson
E. Levagood
L. Beach
A. D. Woolman
A. J. Lohr
C. J. Faulkner
W. W. Harmer
J. A. Taylor
D. «. Smith
G. C. Danforth
H. Ague
W. Capps
J. H. Kidder
M. G. Oaks
R. G. Putney
P. W. Murray
P.B. Boyle
J. L. Francis
J. A. Rose
J. E. Snook
J. C. Alderman
C. H. Baird
D. Co Muth
J. R. Whiteman
A. A. Woodbury
T. J. Jacobs
Jury Disagrees In Murray Trial At Eaton
The jury disagreed in the disorderly case of Wick Murray of Eaton after two days of trial. There was no solid testimony that Murray sold liquor though testimonies described patrons feeling dizzy from Murray's treatments and witnesses noting patrons leaving his headquarters. The district attorney, with a brother who is a local doctor, aims to reform Eaton.
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Wick Murray
Eaton
Murray
Y M C A for Greeley campaign for building funds
The Pueblo Chieftain notes a $100,000 Y M C A building drive in Greeley with $70,000 subscribed and asks readers to consider the value of a wholesome space for boys and young men. It highlights a library, gym, swimming pool, showers, and affordable annual memberships for after-work education and recreation.
Prohibition Pledge Tied to Union Colony History
In a civic note, B D Sanborn discusses the Union Colony of Colorado and its prohibition covenant. The 1870 Meeker prophecy frames the colony as a future center of intellect, with deeds recording a ban on intoxicants in public resorts. The piece hints at a forty year fulfillment and notes a 140 acre farm purchase era.
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State Realty Ass'n
Greeley
Greeley Tribune
Father Meeker
Realty Group Chooses Colorado Springs for Next Convention
The State Realty association adjourned at noon and selected Colorado Springs as the site for the next convention with the date to be set by the board of directors. W. W. Williamson remains president and W. E. Rowton was named secretary to fill an unfinished term. Delegates toured the farming area and observed the harvest. The Normal School Glee club will perform at Eaton First Congregational Church tonight under Professor Fits.
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State Realty Association
Colorado Springs
W. W. Williamson
W. E. Rowton
J. C. Scaggs
Normal School
United Christian Endeavor Societies of
Eaton
First Congregational Church
Fitz
Professor Fits
Normal
Assessor Fischer Calls for State Tax Law Revision
Assessor A R Fischer urges a major rewrite of the revenue law to achieve uniform taxation across counties and public service corporations. He proposes a five member tax commission with power to adjust values to ensure equity and allow full scrutiny beyond the state board of equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Fischer
State Board of Equalization
the Tribune
Banquet to State Realty Association… (historic fragment)
Three California boys aged 8 to 10 were killed in San Jose when 500 giant powder caps exploded during a playing activity. Investigators note the caps were obtained by the children, and a hammer strike triggered the blast, leaving only small fragments of clothing and skin.
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California
San Jose
Calif
Horse thief returned to jail after dramatic chase
Sheriff of Jackson county recaptured horse thief Young Cray in Greeley after a pursuit from North Park. Cray, known in Lone Tree, had three horse theft attempts, rode Joe Black’s race horse across dangerous terrain with deputies chasing on foot, and was escorted back with twenty horses gathered along the route to Collins and Greeley.
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Jackson County
North Park
Young Cray
Greeley
Mr. Shakle
Lone Tree
Iowa
Joe Black
Black
Gree
Country Club Meeting At Mrs Henry Williams Home
LaGrange Country Club gathered at Mrs Henry Williams home Thursday afternoon with about twenty members present. The Misses Anderson and Baker provided instrumental music and Mrs George Loveland read from Aunt Jane of Kentucky. A committee was formed to select future meeting leaders, with Mesdames H Brown Duane DeVotie and George Loveland named on the panel.
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Country Club
LaGrange
Kenneth Bellrose breaks arm in gym incident
Kenneth Bellrose son of Dr Norman Bellrose suffers a broken arm from a fall in the gymnasium this week. It follows that he recently broke the other arm while cranking his father's automobile.
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Gym
Eaton
Kenneth Bellrose
Norman Bellrose
Kenneth
Empire reservoir repairs near completion before freeze
Badger and Welsh push repairs on the Empire dam telling that the project should finish before freezing weather. The most difficult task is placing a new well and outlet tubes. The local contract totals 25 000 dollars. The company also works on the North Sterling project and has completed three wasteways for the Point of Rocks reservoir.
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Badger
Welsh
Empire
North Sterling
Point of Rocks
Governor Shafroth Calls for Constitutional Tax Share Plan
Governor John J. Shafroth urged a constitutional amendment to direct a portion of county taxes to the state to resolve friction between the state board of equalization and county assessors. He argued current valuations harm state institutions and that par valuation would better equip schools, noting Colorado’s broader tax challenges.
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State Board of Equalization
Taxes Banquet Highlights State Progress and Shafroth Talks
The State Realty association banquet at Camfield featured Governor John F. Shafroth addressing about thirty minutes on growth, revenues, and a proposed shift in taxation. Ex Senator Clayton discussed Greeley as a railroad hub while B D Sanborn and W kh McClellan delivered notable papers. Local officials noted August to September revenue jumps and proposed funding for a new training school at the Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Shafroth
State Realty Dealers’ Association
State Realty Association
Camfield
John F. Shafroth
B. D. Sanborn
The
Tribune
Clayton
Greeley
Shafroth
State Board of Review
Family Lost on Mojave Desert Tragedy Aims Rescue
San Bernardino California October 22 a family of five including a man wife and three children are lost on the Mojave desert in a bid for water and survival A seven member rescue party of desert travelers is mobilized after rancher T H Kellogg found deserted camp wagon and starving horse tracks indicating a child was carried by a parent amid growing danger
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San Bernardino
Calif
T. H. Kellogg
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Hudson
Gulf To Coast Service
AT Springs
Fischer
Board of Equalization
Colorado Boosters
Mojave Desert
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