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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1909

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Mother is Burned in Ranch Fire Tragedy

A 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Withers died after playing with matches in an outhouse on a northern Colorado ranch. The mother was badly burned rescuing him. Fire started about 4 o clock Thursday night and the child survived five hours after being removed from the blaze. The couple has another child and the mother is the daughter of D A Stavers, a pioneer resident of Kersey.

Daily Tribune Kersey Harry Withers Withers D. A. Stavers

Goldfield Man Killed by a Woman

Webb H. Parkison a 27 year old broker was shot and killed in Goldfield Nevada by a woman who said she was his wife. The assailant then shot herself but survived. Parkison’s brother Howard Parkison of Encampment Wyoming, the mayor, notified Parkison’s parents in Oregon, while relatives in Colorado and Washington state are named as survivors.

Webb Parkison John Parkison Goldfield Charles Camp Howard Parkison Denver Webb Parkison Blackmaller Nev Webbd H. Parkison Kno Oakland Calif Greeley Oregon Will Parkison Gleno, Elmer Perkwood Springs Hd Parkison

Mrs James McCullough Returns From England Visit

Mrs James McCullough has returned to the McCullough ranch in the La Grange district after a summer in Burney England. She sailed June 9 and spent the season across the water, marking her first trip back home since leaving England about 25 years ago.

England James McCullough McCullough la Grange

Weld County Farm Exhibit Plans Expand to Chicago and Omaha

Plans are under way to send the Weld county farm exhibit to the National Irrigation Congress in Chicago and to the Corn Exposition in Omaha. The Denver Land and Irrigation company may fund the trip, with the exhibit returning to Omaha for the December 6 show. President Russell will visit Denver to finalize a contract advertising Weld county, with Boulder County already arranged to display the exhibit.

Weld County National Irrigation Congress Chicago Omaha Commercial Club The Tribune Denver Denver Land and Irrigation Company Russell Boulder Commercial Club

Knight Campbell to Make Greeley Distributing Point

Denver based Knight Campbell Music Co announces a lease at 912 Melith avenue in Greeley to stock pianos talking machines and related equipment. The firm plans to establish Greeley as northern Colorado distributing center with a large stock rivaling Colorado Springs Cheyenne Pueblo and Grand Junction. J W Russell of Greeley will manage northern Colorado interests.

Colorado Denver Greeley Ar Knight-Campbell Music Company Mielith Avenue Greeley Knight-Campbell Company Colorado Springs Cheyenne Pueblo Grand Junction J. W. Russell

Dancers Hold Inaugural Eight o Clock Club Dance

The first dance of the newly organized Eight o Clock Club took place Thursday evening in the Academy hall with twenty five couples attending. Hearing's five piece orchestra supplied the music and the season is expected to continue in the new ballroom at the Cam field addition.

Camfield

Vandal Breaks Window At J H Steck Home

City officers seek a vandal who threw a stone through a large plate glass bay window at the J H Steck residence on Eleventh Street last night. A girl inside narrowly escaped injury as the window shattered. Malicious mischief charges may send the culprit to the reformatory. six special officers are on duty until Monday to catch the offender.

J. H Steck Eleventh Street Reformatory

Delay Pioneers Annual Banquet Postponed to December

The Union Colony pioneers’ annual banquet, normally in November, is postponed to the second week of December. It will be held in the Camfield addition’s upper dining room, large enough for all attendees, with completion expected by mid December.

Union Colony Pioneers Camfield

Piel Held Without Bail For Murder

Sheriff Florance and the coroner returned from Johnstown after arraigning George Kerber’s killer. The jury ruled Kerber died from a knee wound inflicted by Fred Piel, who was bound over to district court on murder charges. Attorney Keyes led the state’s examination.

Florance Johnstown George Kerber Fred Piel Squire Reiker Piel Keyes

County Judge’s Many Duties

A Colorado County judge bears varied tasks from criminal and civil rulings to probate and juvenile matters. Readers telephone for guidance on horse euthanasia, custody, and neighbor disputes as the judge acts as adviser and calm arbiter. He directs cases toward lawyers when needed and offers humane, fatherly counsel in daily crises.

LaSalle

Start of damage suit over $1500 in LaSalle

J Hayworth of Nunn says he will sue Cross for $1500 after his horse was struck by a Cross garage automobile on the LaSalle bridge. He may settle for $250 out of court. Humane Officer Gale inspected the accident site. The horse was killed due to injuries. Hayworth headed to Denver after the incident.

Tribone LaSalle J. Hayworth Nunn Cross J. C. Ewing Greeley Hayworth Gale Denver LaSalle Bridge

Local eleven trains daily to face former champions

The local high school eleven has practiced at least two hours each evening for a week. Every player is in fine trim and determined to send the one-time champions home in a mincemeat. Meeker field will host the greatest game seen, with Greeley and half Longmont in attendance to cheer. Lineup follows for Gree.

Meeker Field Greeley

True story of the grape distribution in Greeley

Ten days ago three grape cars were distributed in Greeley and now three more cars have found a market at three baskets for a dollar. Concord grapes from New York state cost 27 cents per basket to the local retailer, with margins along the chain to the consumer. The piece notes the divisions among vineyard owners, growers, associations, railroads, wholesalers, and retailers.

Tribune Greeley New York State New York York State Ruit Growers’ Association Denver

K. G. Martin Retires from Prom Grocery Field

R G Martin, who has run a leading Greeley grocery for five years, will retire on December 1. He sold all interests to J A Erickson, a Des Moines native who has resided here for months. The th avenue stores are now under new ownership and continue to serve a high class trade.

R. G. Martin Greeley J. A. Erickson Des Moines Th Avenue

Change in desert land law on water expenditures

A desert land law amendment clarifies that expenditures for stock or interest in an irrigation company supplying water may be accepted as satisfactory expenditures by the land office when filed as part of the annual proof. The text references ownership of water rights and the company’s stock as proof of sufficient expenditures.

Land Office

Beet Topper Said To Be Success

The beet pulling machine by W. C. Maurer has proven successful on Greeley farms. It digs and tops beets, piles them without bruising, and operates with a one-at-a-time pickup. Maurer plans a stock company to manufacture in Greeley, with eastern production, aiming for about 200 dollars per unit.

W. C. Maurer Greeley

Baptist Women Furnish the Woman's College Visitor Journey

Mrs Layton wife of Rev Layton of Denver visited Greeley on Thursday to meet Baptist ladies at Mrs Glazier home. The group planned to furnish the Woman's College in Denver and Mrs Layton continues touring towns to rally support. She left for Fort Collins this morning.

Woman's College Layton Denver Greeley I. O. Glazier

Purcell Forecasts 200 Local Investigations on Resources

Paul Purcell returned from Nebraska Kansas and Iowa where he promoted Weid county Investments for Purcell Land Company. He expects at least 200 people to visit in the next thirty days to inspect local resources.

Paul Purcell Nebraska Kansas Iowa Weid County Purcell Land Company

Four Mexicans arraigned after Eaton gambling bust

Four Mexican nationals caught gambling at Eaton were arraigned this morning and bound over to the district court. They remain at the Hotel Florance in lieu of proper sureties to secure liberty.

Quad Eaton District Court Florance

Harry Stone Bound Over On Grand Larceny Charge

In Johnstown yesterday Harry Stone faced a preliminary hearing on gambling and grand larceny. Stone allegedly robbed a stranger of 700 dollars after a craps game or soon after, with the victim found outside a pool hall the next morning and claiming to have had 700 dollars before waking to find it gone.

Johnstown Harry Stone Justice Reiker District Court Stone

Aggressive Bulls Injure Man In City Stampede

O E Ellenberger, a sugar factory worker, was knocked down by a bull in the East Side area. Three exhausted range bulls were left unsecured near a grocery. two later died. Ellenberger plans legal action for damages as authorities notify the humane society.

O. E. Ellenberger G. W. Beck J. W. McPherson East Side Ellenberger The Humane Society

State Auditor Seeks Action Against 238 Delinquent Corporations

In a letter to Attorney General Barnett State Auditor Raady Kenehan requests suits against 238 corporations for failing to file annual reports as required by revenue law. The action aims to aid county assessors in valuing properties. reports must be sworn and include all financial details.

Barnett Raady Kenehan Colorado Kenehan Denver Union Water Company Denver City Tramway Company Singer Sewing Machine Company Continental Oil Company Colorado Supply Company Colorado Fuel and Iron Company American Smelting and Refining Company Continental Fuel Company Armour and Company Swift and Company Northern Coal and Coke Company Colorado and Southern Railroad Company Colorado Telephone Company Colorado Power Company Beet Sugar Company Union Pacific Railroad Company State Board of Equalization Andg ~Atunity

Gipson Needle Club Holds Final Meeting

The Gipson sewing club met with Mrs. John Lats for an afternoon of needlework and refreshments. The next meeting is slated for Wednesday November 3 at the home of Mrs. D D Massacre.

Gipson Needle Club Daily Tribune Gipson Sewing Club John Lats

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