GISTURE WELCOMED IN COUNTY
Weiley was skipped by the general rainstorm as the county welcomed Gisture.
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
3
Weiley was skipped by the general rainstorm as the county welcomed Gisture.
A sequence of rain from April 24 to 29 lifts dry areas and sparks beet seed planting while wheat in dry land districts may revive. Reports show heavy showers in Fort Collins Windsor Evans LaSalle Kersey and surrounding regions with scattered sprinkles elsewhere. Local farmers anticipate more moisture and an earlier planting season than last year.
A St. Joseph Michigan reader reports a reliable medicine not a narcotic for a child’s bronchial trouble. After giving Foley's Honey and Tar Compound the cough choking and gagging spells subsided and the boy recovered quickly, per Clark and Faulkner Drug Co.
Union Pacific plans a new Port Morgan cut off to create the straightest westward rail route between Denver and Fort Morgan. Superintendent Kroy says the 70 mile line will reduce grades to ensure smooth alignment and efficiency. Cost estimated at 4 million 8 thousand dollars with work on a Fort Collins branch progressing toward early summer completion.
A silver Elgin watch lost fifteen years was found by a farmer while plowing eight miles east of Greeley and is now in the window of Scott W. Bullard at 717 Eighth Street. The works and case are in good condition.
Work on the new Windsor armory advances toward a July 1 completion. Captain J. H. Shane commands 40 men in Company EB. The brick structure measures 45 by 100 feet and is being built by Louis Schmidt.
Mrs. T. R. Benefiel of Timnath traveled to Greeley on Thursday for a social visit and local engagements.
Business leaders urge railroads to offer reduced Sunday fares from surrounding points to Greeley for visitors to church services ball games and to see friends. They note Denver gets summer rate reductions and argue Greeley as northern Colorado’s central city deserves similar treatment. The effort will be discussed with railways soon.
Windsor population 800 reports three typhoid cases from April 1910 to April 1911. Diphtheria two cases and one scarlet fever case. Five smallpox cases all in one family after moving from Denver. Water source shift to mountain supply cited as cutting typhoid by about ninety percent.
A list of real estate transfers shows multiple warranty deeds and partial interest transfers. Notable entries include L M Blacker to D W Rogers SE 21 8 63 for 5 dollars, George F E Dunn to Anna M Riley for 12000, and various other conveyances with parcels, shares, or records noted and values ranging from 1 to 2500 dollars across numerous townships and lots.
Fred Aleck was appointed the chancellor commander at the regular meeting Monday evening to serve the unexpired term of F B E Boynton who resigned after moving to Denver.
A city council hearing will consider a committee report from C C Carrel W H Thompson W R Patterson C C Townsend and F I Ewing on resolutions adopted by the Greeley Volunteer Firemen. The volunteers demand council ratification of 1911 officers or face retirement from active service to protect city property.
Prof J W Lakin visits De for several days. Mr and Mrs Frank Clifford visit relatives in All. Mr P M Bran Minneapolis visiting Mrs I 8S L W ranch church. Central Christian Pueblo refused his resignation last fall. Mr Lynn to accept indefinite call of S L W ranch church and Gill work to rebuild his health. Church plans a parsonage fund and aims to build a country home near the church.
The Modern Country Club held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Marietta Austin’s home. Ladies presented life sketches of Pitien Leonardo Da Vinci Miller Murillo Joshua Reynolds Rembrandt and Michael Angelo. Miss Flint performed a piano solo. next meeting May 11 at Mrs. Mekeel’s home ends the season.
Memorial services for Col. William W. Ferguson former department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic were held at the I C O F hall with W R C and G A R members. Adjutant C H Dunn spoke of his war record. Miss Kate McElroy sang. Ferguson, born in Troy New York, served in the Civil War and died in Denver on March 1. He was connected to Colorado and Wyoming G A R and was brother to J M Ferguson of Greeley.
Rev. I. A. Blackwood pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church in Evans has resigned with regret. He left in January for southern California for health, improved, and will remain there. He appeared before the county board of education in Los Angeles and was granted a six year high school certificate based on his Columbia University M A and three years teaching at Amity College in Iowa.
Greeley chapter will erect a granite monument at St Vrain Fort on June 14 Flag Day to honor early exploration along the California and Oregon trails in Colorado. The plan includes an upper polished inscription, a public picnic, and an excursion for residents. Fremont and Kit Carson figures tied to 1842 exploration noted.
Mr Wiggins of Fort Collins presented an excellent musicale at Windsor High School on Thursday afternoon. The program featured vocal and instrumental selections and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Windsor shows revival interest as the Windsor baseball club plans re organization to face county teams. Last season captain Harry Johnson led the squad which won 15 of 20 games.
The Greeley band with 24 players and G R Miller back in charge seeks city aid and private subscriptions to cover $1,400 in music and expenses. Past concerts lost money with only $2 per member last year, but organizers plan Friday park concerts if funds rise.
Rev. R. J. Hunter who has served as pastor at the First Presbyterian church for eleven years will resign and move to the northwest. An official announcement is expected soon and his departure is received with genuine regret by the church and community.
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