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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
3
A diary origin destroyed home and furniture after a fire tore through a house. Mr. Tuckson, a rance worker, and his children were awakened by shouting and fled with help from neighbors. The blaze, noticed around 10, caused about 1500 dollars in damage with no fire alarm. Insurance coverage uncertain.
An Eaton mill project plans upgrades to the old molasses facility including a new 500 ton unit. The expansion aims to boost output this season with more by products and crude molasses. Enhancements address factory sheds, foundations, repairs, and overall capacity, with Great Western Sugar expected to provide employment for workers this coming period.
March 29 report from J M Murphy of the E factory field staff states 700 beet seed deliveries have arrived at Pierce. Farmers in the district previously traveled to Jer to obtain seed, but seed is now sent locally, reducing the long trip. The Eaton Sugar factory plans to plant fields next week and begin soil preparation for beet planting.
Bulletin from Judge W B Longwith describes a scheme where eligible maids can marry free if they meet the first man they embrace after entering the parlor connected with the office. Eaton couples are encouraged to avail themselves of the offer.
Chairman Tom Williams urges Weld County Democrats to gather in Greeley on Saturday April 6 at 2 p.m. The event includes a 50 cent dinner at Camfield Hotel and evening talks on national issues. The piece highlights party unity and opposition to the Republican administration amid a so called democratic year.
Windsor March 30 Arrangements by Windsor Creamery to source cream from Kersey with biweekly pickups. Kersey hosts a first class ice plant and local farmers will bring cream to refrigerators for proper storage before shipment. Additional milk cows in Kersey area will spur expanded dairy activity as Gill ships twice weekly to Windsor and Ault, with Aton likely to join. Windsor Creamery pushes to make the industry worthwhile.
Windsor March 30 Stray dogs are strictly policed by Marshal Forbes and Councilman Charles who had to reimburse $3 after his dog broke its chain and led a ten minute stroll. Associate Lou McCullough chased his escaped canine with a sprint worthy of a professional racer. Several dogs have been killed this week as the town enforces ordinances to prevent a rabies outbreak.
The Commercial club of Platteville decided to manage the Platteville base ball team for the season and act as financial sponsor. The club plans a first class team, will lease the race track, and host Pickle Day and matinee races this summer. Officers elected were J. M. Kutch president, J. W. Birkle vice president, H. F. Bedford secretary, J. H. Wasley treasurer.
Joy for Milliken as townsfolk are promised their first in town moving picture show tonight. Jim Stewart of Greeley brings a movie machine and a line of pictures, with plans to return Saturdays if patronage remains strong.
Greeley seeks a hydro electric franchise to install a new plant and system. D A Camfield and A Fitch announce the company will file for a franchise and pledge reduced rates up to 50 percent, with smaller charges for private homes. The project would draw power from the Laramie Poudre tunnel site about 70 miles away, enabling cheap electricity for Greeley and nearby towns. The franchise would set rates on residences, heating, cooking, and power, aiming to attract local work and conform with existing regulations. Application must be granted within eight months of approval.
The women of Colorado want a new Woman's Building at the University of Colorado with gym, dormitories, and parlors. Current building is too small and lacking modern equipment. about 450 girls live off campus. No legislative appropriation planned. Sarah Platt Decker promotes the idea and Fortnightly Club of Boulder donated $150 as seed funds.
The town council held its final meeting of the year last night and cleared old business before turning the books over to the next board. Remaining on the board are Dr. Monesmith and A G Johnson. T Winbourn possible next mayor, with the incumbent giving a close run. W E Green was in Windsor on business Friday.
The Timen and the young people Baptist church held a vitencental gathering on Friday. The pastor presented various departments with needed outdoor sports gear for summer. boys received baseball outfits, girls volleyball gear, younger girls indoor baseball equipment, and younger children tennis balls. A social followed with broad attendance.
Epworth League held a Friday church gathering with a business meeting followed by an Easter social. A rhyming cen t provided amusement as guests joined in a two division game. Each guest brought a egg colored and erased during a late lunch. A final banquet is planned for April in the church with about 100 attendance expected.
David Kelly of Lucerne tops the lamb market with a price of 8.10 dollars per lamb, claimed to be the best in the district this year. Lambs are moving rapidly and will be sent in a few weeks to come.
Windsor March 30 at the I O O F hall the Improvement Club held its annual banquet inviting members husbands and a few outside guests. The program featured a seven course banquet a toast to The Ladies and a music program with readings. Mrs Fred Crane chaired the refreshment committee with Mesdames Han Seckner Koch Hess aiding.
Gill March 30 The social eve of the season to be held at 6 tonight under Gill Athlet club auspices in Gill and Decker hall. The program features wrestling bouts with Gill and Evans as top draw and a boxing lineup including Dick Valetine and Irwin Nelson of Gill among others. A special train from Greeley at 7 20 will carry performers and rooters to the event.
Alonzo Leedom died at his home 706 Fifteenth street after a three week illness from heart disease. He lived in Greeley seven years with his wife and three sons W. C. Reggie Aubrey, and leaves three brothers Aus, James of Ottumwa and Dr John of Ashland. Funeral set for 2:30 Sunday at the Christian church, death sudden after asking for a drink of water.
Stockholders will meet in Plainfield New Jersey on April 10 to amend the by laws increasing the board from eleven to thirteen and to elect a new board. A 7 percent common dividend is not expected despite a 45 percent return last year.
Fort Lupton plans a large grain and flour elevator with eastern capitalists backing Ed ward Burke who recently moved from Nebraska to invest in hog breeding and storage expansion. The district east of town yields vast grain potential and a year of record fall wheat, currently lacking adequate storage facilities.
The State Teachers' college will present The Countess Kathleen by William Butler Yeats as the graduating class play. Based on an old Irish legend, the drama concerns a noble woman who sells her soul to save her starving people. Frances Tobey directs this season's production.
Windsor March 30 One of the liveliest elections in years looms Tuesday. Mayor George Frye seeks re election after being urged by friends. Charles Yancey aimed for mayor but Withdrawn. City Clerk Perkins faces rival Robert Harris and an independent challenger. Harris vows his daughter Mrs Thiel would be deputy. A third candidate also runs.
Windsor officials report extensive use of the city's street grader to improve roads. Within town limits streets are smooth and dry, while country roads remain nearly impassable due to conditions.
In white uniforms with aprons and caps, the Weld County Training School for Nurses held its commencement Thursday at the Congregational church. Green palms ferns and pink and white blossoms decorated the stage while Mayor William Mayher presided.
In the evening Rev Franklin J Estabrook delivered the commencement address for the nursing graduates trained at Greeley City Hospital with diplomas presented by Rev DeWitt D Forward. Florence Nightingale tribute highlighted in short remarks.
May 18 will be Postcard Day in Colorado with over 1,000,000 cards mailed nationwide. The Colorado Association of Commercial Executives and railroads organize the effort. Secretary Daniels expects 15,000 cards from this city, with thousands more locally prepared. Cards feature state fishing scenes and regional views, with school children urged to participate and citizens encouraged to mail cards.
Milliken March 30. Through the efforts of the Milliken Commercial club a telegraph office has been established in the Union Pacific depot with A. F. Weigman as operator. The club reported 39 acres of tomatoes pledged for the Milliken canning factory with the remainder of 100 acres sought. A petition for direct mail service between Milliken and Denver and between Milliken and the east was signed and will be sent to railroad officials.
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