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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
3
U G Howard, a prominent young man, died suddenly from pneumonia. His death shocks the community and ends a life marked by involvement in local affairs and professions. The obituary notes his standing and offers condolences from friends and colleagues.
A prominent pioneer, Mr. Howard, died Saturday near Greeley after a brief illness believed to be pneumonia. He was 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Howard, known for his cheerful, wholesome nature and wide circle of friends. His death came as a great shock to many who did not know of his illness.
Entertained for his recovery and then his condition became serious. He has had two doctors in constant attendance and this morning oxygen was administered in the hope of saving his life. His wife is prostrated by his death and the news brings sorrow to the hearts of his many friends. He is survived by his parents, a sister, Mrs. Alex Johnson, his widow and two small children.
An official of Western Sugar reports 10 500 acres contracted for the Sterling plant this season needing 140 days run. Ker sey district contracts approach 2 500 acres up from 1 500 last season. No complaints on the new al iding scale rate. A L Meyer shows rapid recovery after two weeks in Gresley hospital.
Six surrounding district boards meet Friday in Fort Lupton to discuss a union high school. Superintendent W. C. Thomas attends as districts consider uniting to establish a Fort Lupton high school to replace the current single year of high school work, with students presently traveling to Greeley or Denver for the remainder.
The Union Pacific yards at LaSalle began raising the grade of the tracks today with a nine car load crew. Additional track work is planned through the town. D. B. Ellis, leasing a local warehouse, was notified today that the building must be moved to clear space for new tracks.
Gatetown April 1 reports the town’s first baby, a girl, born Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs M V Carney. The child’s arrival draws wide attention as the town, under a year old, grows rapidly in Weld county. A revival run by Rev and Mrs Ellis continues, and Mr Keaton formerly of Eaton opens a new blacksmith shop here.
Mrs. O O Russell issued invitations for an Easter party next Tuesday afternoon at her home in Denver. About twenty five guests will attend, honoring Mrs. Rea Couzens and Miss Jessie Mosher who leaves soon for California.
County Superintendent W. C. Thomas will meet Gill residents next Wednesday to discuss a new high school building. The plan calls for annexing half of district No. 54, keeping two small outlying schools, and a central Gill school, with residents denying reports of a $1000 debt.
Ida and Mary Georgii pleaded guilty to vagrancy in police court and will serve 27 days in city jail after fines of 50 dollars and costs each. Their parents await another murder trial as younger children are placed in the state Home for Dependent Children. A separate bootlegging case saw F P Clark fined 100 dollars and costs with 54 days in jail due to lack of funds.
Agricultural commissioner H M Cottrell notes flax yields on the Plains can reach 12 to 18 bushels per acre in favorable seasons. Eastern Colorado pays a premium for oil content, and flax suits moist, mellow seed beds prepared with careful soil work.
Small pox outbreak in the Baker family from the east leads to the closure of East Evans school. Six members of the family are affected and the Bakers reside on the Jacobson ranch, with their children previously attending classes.
Mrs. H. S. Squires and her daughter Miss Inez came back to Platteville on Monday after a two week visit with Mrs. M. O. Smith.
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