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Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1912

Page

3

Wagon accident injures two Starbird children near Greeley

Walter Starbird and his seven year old son George were on a high wagon when the horses bolted and the wagon struck a tree. George fell from the seat and was briefly trapped under the wagon before quick action freed him. Both boys suffered bumps but escaped serious injury. George had a past head injury three years ago but recovered.

Greeley Peckham Starbird George George N Mauto Riger Yard Cam George Starbird

Chickens Prove Flock Pays for Wrights in City

Mr and Mrs T A Wright report 2851 eggs from a pen of 58 Barred Plymouth Rocks over four winter months with prices rising egg wealth. They kept the hens in ordinary conditions with no special care and recorded December 1 to April 1 at 1803 Seventh Ave.

Bellotsin Dell T. A. Wright Plymouth Rocks Wright Mrs. Wright

Better Train Service Wanted in Johnstown

The Johns town Commercial club formed a committee to press Union Pacific for motor service from LaSalle to Johnstown. Great Western offers free service from Johnstown to the connection with Union Pacific southeast of Johnstown. Committee members are D. H. Hill, J. M. Callahan and Gilbert Landell.

Johnstown Union Pacific Railroad Company LaSalle Great Western Company Union Pacific D. H. Hill J. M. Callahan Gilbert Landell

Girl Breaks Arm While Skating in Eaton

Margery Steele a 13 year old skated with friends on a cement sidewalk when she fell breaking her right arm. She told her brother it doesn’t hurt much to have a broken arm while bravely awaiting the doctor’s report and recovery.

Eaton Margery Steele Margery

Freedom League letter to Governor opposes tuberculosis quarantine

The Colorado branch of the National League for Medical Freedom protests to Governor Shafroth against proposed state board of health measures to quarantine tuberculosis patients. They argue TB is not highly contagious, warn the plan would limit liberty and hurt Colorado by turning away health seekers, and urge curtailing state board authority. The letter is signed by J. T. Bass, chairman, on behalf of about 8,000 members.

Rado State Board of Ich Ircular Allberculosis State Board of Health Jess Denver Colorado League THE National League For Medical Freedom J. T. Bass

Rumor Swirls Over Evans Municipal Election and Saloons

April rumors from Evans report no official results yet as candidates seek victory and a new city board. Opinion favors action notices soon, with the new ordinance likely raising liquor license fees from current levels. Debate centers on number of saloons to be licensed and who will receive quotas.

Ind Sed Cou Evans

Last Concert Next Sunday by Philharmonic at New Orpheum

The Philharmonic orchestra will give its final season concert next Sunday afternoon at the New Orpheum theater starting 3 30 PM. A request program will be played, with patrons urged to send requests to J C Kendel at State Teachers College or Morris M Rathbun with Tribune care. Requests should arrive early to ensure a place on a longer program.

Philharmonic Orchestra New Orpheum Theater J. C. Kendel State Teachers’ College Morris M. Rathbun Tribune Kendel

Democrats Set Dates for Primaries in Weld County

A Democratic meeting at the Camfield hotel adopted a resolution demanding the resignation of County Commissioners DeVinny and Bolander amid indictments for malfeasance. The party set presidential primary dates for April 20 and a county convention four days later, with precincts to coordinate voting plans locally.

Camfield DeVinny Bolander Weld County Board of County Commissioners W. C. Levis Greeley County Central Committee District Court Room Williams Wilson & Clark

C P Kemmerer Answers Final Summons

C P Kemmerer longtime Greeley resident and renowned auctioneer dies at 701 Eleventh street after paralysis. Born 1844 in Pennsylvania he was at death about 90. Survived by widow, two daughters, a son, and several nieces. funeral led by Knights of Pythias.

C. P. Kemmerer Greeley Ele Street Mr. Kemmerer Lentown Rachael Benner Kemmerer Cam Greeley Ter E. C. Klatz J. S. Kemmerer Fesylvania Charles Knelly BR Snyder West Knights of Pythias

Easter Baby at Ault Ault

Mr and Mrs Chester DeVine celebrate the arrival of an Easter baby a fine healthy child born Sunday at Ault local hospital or home report notes the newborn’s good health and happiness of the family.

Ault Chester DeVine

Briscoe Wins Dupont Trophy At Gill Shoot

Howard Briscoe won the Dupont trophy at the Gill Gun Club shoot, matching Pete Brown at 92 of 100 and winning on a tiebreaker. About fifty spectators attended as Briscoe, resident shooter and club secretary Virgil Stockton, and other gun club members took part. The Gill Gun Club, with 45 members, plans a July 4 big shoot featuring Jaton, Kersey, Greeley, and Gill shooters.

Gill Howard Briscoe Pete Brown Clay Igeons S. Harrison Virgil Stockton Dan A. C.traight James Rob Woods Trohy Ifty Gill Gun Club Jaton Kersey Greeley Gills Briscoe Brown Duvant Powder Company

Beans at Galeton shapes up as principal crop this year

Beans will be one of the principal crops in this district this year. Will Carlson will plant 75 acres on his ranch and expects to realize a good crop. Beans may mature with less water than other crops. Others will plant smaller tracts, including George Wycael with 30 acres, Tom McKay 15 acres, and Alec Benson 15 acres.

Galeton Galeton Will Carlson George Wycael Tom McKay Alec Benson

Seeds Sown by Briggsdale Neighbors Desperately Donated

Letters from S K Smith and G M Waterman of Briggsdale request seed aid, stating they are willing to pay within a year. They expect a dryland crop if seed is provided, noting good outlook despite drought.

Tribune Ss. K Te Smith G. M. Waterman Briggsdale

Train Crews Arrested For Blocking Crossing At Kersey

Marshal Morrison Fisher arrested a L. P. train crew for blocking the principal crossing beyond town privileges. Judge Mortimer released the men after a lecture, warning of a fine if repeated. Kersey authorities and the railroad contest the ordinance.

Kersey Morrison Fisher L. P Mortimer Railroad Company

Militia boxing event planned in Windsor armory

Windsor April 5 Company C N G C prepares for a big smoker with top boxing and wrestling matches. Fred Ross of Denver and Kid Anaya of Kansas City lead the ring with the winner to face Muggsy Shoels at Fort Collins on the 26. Boxers Leonard Barclay and Kid Curley also slated to fight along with stewart Shoemaker in a 105 pound state title clash. The athletic crowd from Windsor and nearby towns anticipates a large turnout.

Windsor Fred Ross Denver Kid Anaya Kansas City Muggsy Shoels Fort Collins Leonard Barclay Kid Curley Loveland

Estate revived by death ties Grant sisters to Nebraskan trust

After Miss Katherine Grant died here last Tuesday a Nebraska estate dispute reopened. The case centers on the missing son Edward Grant presumed dead and the trust where his share remains. The sisters Margaret Whalen and Katherine Grant had claimed portions for education and care before both died. Funeral services for Katherine were held at the Catholic church.

Katherine Grant Nebraska Miss Grant Margaret Whalen Denver St. Libory Neb Edward Little Rock Ark Mr. Grant Edward Grant Anna Grant Eliza Grant David Francis C St. Libroy James John Richard Grant John Grant Edward Whalen Richard

Easter Hosannas Echo Across Greeley Churches

Easter Sunday in Greeley featured perfect weather and lavish church decor as worshippers filled St. Peter's and other houses of worship. Choirs, cantatas, and special music dominated services at Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, Episcopal, and United Presbyterian churches.

Greeley St. Peter’s Catholic Church J. C. Kendel C. E. Clark D. E. Gray C. E. Philips F. P. Matthews T. E. Fitz R. A. Chase Presbyterian Church C. A. Berger Lodge England John Smith George Kip Morristown N. Y United Presbyterian Church A. R. Wiggin

Justice of the Peace William W. Hart Dies at 59

William W. Hart, justice of the peace and Weld county pioneer, died at his Ault home at 4 a.m. of apoplexy after years of farming in the LaGrange district near Greeley. Born in Michigan, he moved west over 30 years ago and served as JP in his precinct for about five years. He is survived by his widow and four children from a former marriage, three sons and a daughter. Last fall he visited a ill brother in Texas, who has since died.

Ault William W. Hart Weld County Michigan LaGrange Greeley Hart Texas

Hard Luck in This Family

Fire destroyed the two story frame house of John Mosher in LaSalle on Saturday afternoon. The Frank Worm family occupying the house saved the lower floor belongings while upper floor furnishings were burned. The Worms, Austrians, faced ill fortune this winter with scarlet fever cases among five children. Insurance covered about $750 of the loss.

LaSalle John Mosher Frank Worm Worms

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evans Ee Maxwell Ru Walter Starbird Lency John F van Tenied Simon Democratic Party Weld R. W. de George Carlson Republican County And P. G. Bolander Ih. McClenahan Mtment Ould Otel Wilson Clark Harmon Champion George Hous Harman W. H. Malone Mark Skinner Colorado Springs Malone Senator Skinner William Moan Fort Lupton Iblic O. O. Russell R. G. Jong A. L. Mumper Mr. Kirby Ault Roy Ray E. Henge J. M. B. Pet Dupont Gill Shoot
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