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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
1
Federal plan proposes establishing experiment stations within national forests to study forest management. Details outline location proposals and potential collaboration with research groups and agencies.
National Forest Service plans new experiment stations in western states to study reproduction of yellow pine and forest management. Projects will cover grazing effects, brush control, light requirements, weather impact, seed quality, and forest flora, with a herbarium and public access.
A group of specially trained men will study their region to gain thorough familiarity and conduct work with maximum effectiveness and minimum expense. The effort will be intensely practical, not scientific, focusing on solving key problems for the lumberman forester and the people, yielding valuable results unattainable under previous general observation methods.
Miss Blanche Louise Davis entertained Friday at a one year birthday party with a smiling unruffled front. Her mother Mrs John S and brother John Jr assisted. Guests included Mrs Joseph C Ewing Miss Lucy Ewing Mrs Wm Spaulding Downey Jerome Downey Mrs F J Ewing Frank Ewing Mrs W A Hammett Dowell Hamnett Mrs Cc T Neill Margaret Neill and Mrs S M Hadden.
The state auditor reports Colorado's 1908 appraised valuation at 275.5 million dollars, up 8.5 million from last year’s 367 million total. Elbert county survey awaits, Teller shows declines in valuations while state tax share increases. Lake area drops contribute to the net rise.
The Woopckart Woman’s Organization met on Friday afternoon with strong attendance and a well planned program. Mrs R J McLucas chaired the committee. Miss Lizzie Van Gorder recited and several vocal and instrumental numbers were performed. Ice cream and coffee were served.
The report notes George Felopuas, a Greek laborer, in county jail after a night of trouble and a demand for payment for groceries bought from Kutchaurus. It also mentions “Old Pete,” an inmate at the county hospital, whose dementia worsened and may face arraignment today.
Two year old Ellsworth Graham was honored with a birthday dinner by his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Graham of 1412 Seventh Avenue. A 6 o'clock dinner featured a cake with two candles and candies forming the lad initials. Family guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Roy Mr and Mrs Roy Graham and the young honoree.
The Greeley library hosts a Friday afternoon tea at Mrs William Mayher's attractive home. Attendance fell short of high hopes for a large library movement turnout, yet attendees enjoyed a pleasant afternoon and a delicious lunch.
Platteville Colorado September 19 A large turnout of democrats and Bryan supporters organized a Bryan club with over 50 members M W Long elected president N L Henthorne vice president H F Ledford secretary and J W Birkle treasurer S S Poe, the sheriff candidate, and T A Lewis, the assessor nominee, spoke strongly for Bryan and the party. They expect victory in November and plan to bring Honest John Shafroth and Chas J Hughes Jr to Platteville soon.
First Lieutenant F W Motlow of the Seventeenth artillery corps died by his own hand in a hospital at the Presidio. He reportedly cut his throat with a razor while confined, and his recovery was doubtful due to a weakened condition. He had been troubled by concerns over a younger brother, a second lieutenant who had recently lost his mind.
Denver dated Sept 19 Chronister owner of the Office bar refused to comply with holdup threats and fired three shots with his revolver. A friend nearby narrowly avoided a bullet intended for Chronister during the improvised battle. no one was hit.
Miss Lucy Delbride hosts a linen shower for the Watre News girls this afternoon in honor of bride to be Miss Ethel Wyn Fezer. The club observes its custom of giving a linen shower to members about to wed. A full account will be published Monday.
An organ recital by John Doane Jr. drew a large crowd in Greeley with Mrs. Kate Petrikin’s singing. The performance showcased Doane’s growing stature as a young pianist and organist, leaving listeners in awe of his Mendelssohn and Parla Waltz interpretations, and promising a bright future.
At midnight Friday J S Hall owner of the Depot Cafe took over management of the Campield hotel under the new lease. He will likely continue Depot Cafe ownership for a period and serve as acting director of Campield affairs with no immediate changes to the staff.
Collins Man's Hard Luck Fort Colling Galo Sept 19. Eimera a 1% year old worker at the sugar factory came to Fort Collins to visit a sick relative in Denver. Last night his horse fell into a ditch after missing a bridge. The horse was killed and Sipe was pinned under the animal with his head in mud. Rescuers pulled him free before drowning occurred.
Longmont Colorado purchases a Left Hand Canyon reservoir to secure water supply. The site sits 200 feet above the current intake and 500 feet above existing reservoirs, covers 40 acres, and is 30 feet deep with a rock bottom. A share of Left Hand Ditch company stock accompanies the purchase under a 1863 decree ensuring reservoir filling from Left Hand creek.
The Presbyterian choir bringing about eighty young members traveled by tallyho to the modernized Leaming ranch east of Evans for an evening of unstructured fun. They skipped practice and enjoyed a melon spread as part of the festivities before returning late to town.
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