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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1911

Page

2

Summer school commencement at State Teachers College

The article reports the summer school commencement at the State Teachers College where eighty seven graduates receive diplomas including 9 A B in Education 34 Ph M and 44 Ph B life certificates to teach. It notes the program led by Dr Hamlin Garland and Rev Kerr and Thompson with a keynote on national patriotism and forest conservation and the new policy to graduate a class at each term.

State Teachers’ College Christian Church Kepner Board of Z. X. Snyder Thalia M. Rhoades W. P. Dunlavy Hamlin Garland M. R. Kerr J. L. Thompson Theo. Fitz Kerr Snyder Markham William Duncan British Columbia Scotchman Fitz Garland America New York Boston Forest Ranger Forestry Service Gifford Pinchot Pinchot Dr. Snyder

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease

A claimed medical advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The promoters offer 100 dollars for any failure and invite testimonials, with Toledo based F J Cheney & Co as distributors.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Potatoes for Beer and Then Some in Milliken Bar Bet

A Milliken saloon tale shows a man asking for a second beer then offering a potato to trade for change. The bartender accepts, giving a nickel and placing the potato in the till as a quirky wager.

Milliken

A German visitor counts his descendants in the U S

Conrad Butz, a 79 year old native of Germany visiting his daughter in law Mrs. John Lauck, travels across the state to visit his six children. He proudly notes thirty five children and eight great grandchildren among his numerous descendants.

John Lauck Lauck Conrad Butz Butz United States

East Siders Defeat Little Potatoes Hard to Peel 15 to 7

The East Siders defeated the East Siders rival team Little Potatoes Hard to Peel 15 to 7. East Siders batteries Warner and Johnson hurled for the winners while Adams and Bresnahan led the Little Potatoes.

Groceley Boykind Cripple Creek East Greeley East Siders Little Potatoes Adams Bresnahan Warner and Johnson

Milliken Editor Loses Home in Mysterious Fire

Fire of unknown origin destroyed editor H. M. Porter’s Milliken home Sunday afternoon about three o’clock. Loss estimated at $800 with $300 insurance. The Porter family were away at a ball game and had not used the cook stove or gas line stove since Thursday. All clothing and furniture were lost.

Milliken H. M. Porter Milliken Mail Mr. Porter

Epidemic Report Disputed in Local Area

The claim of a summer disease outbreak among young children is exaggerated. Only about six cases have occurred with one death, the Thompson child, and two others are seriously ill while the remainder recover.

Aot L. Thompson

Porcupine Fire Sculpts Losses in Lupton Area

Burnt Out at Porcupine Fort Lupton July 28. W. W. Cheeley, former Luptonite and brother of A. C. Cheeley, is among fire sufferers losing his printing office and all personal effects. He visited Lupton about five weeks ago.

Porcupine Fort Lupton W. W. Cheeley

Auto Fire In Ault Garage

Ault July 21 Saturday evening a large auto in the Ault garage caught fire. The fire department moved the burning car into the street and G A Randolph extinguished it with dust. The timely action saved the machine, which can be repaired with a little expense.

Ault G. A. Randolph

Stricken Wife of Victim in Pueblo Auto-Tragic Train Collision

In Pueblo on July 28 a Rock Island train struck an automobile at a grade crossing, killing Dr. Oscar A. T. Haruff, who died an hour and a half later. His wife Mrs. Haruff, in Chico earlier, was en route to the city and remained in serious condition at a local hospital. The funeral is planned for Saturday morning from the family home on East Sixth Street.

Pueblo Rock Island Oscar A. T. Haruff Haruff East Sixth Street

Greeley woman Mrs Haruff noted as local figure

Mrs Haruff, a Greeley native and sister of B F Waggoner, is a well known local figure who graduated from the Normal school. She and her husband have visited the area since their marriage.

Haruff Greeley B. F. Waggoner Normal School

Good Crop in Prospect at Tobias Mattox Farm

Tobias Mattox near Greeley reports 75 acres of spring wheat at 60 bushels per acre and 45 acres of unirrigated winter wheat near 20 bushels per acre. Spuds on 66 acres may reach 100 to 200 sacks per acre as farmers anticipate a better year near Greeley.

Tobias Mattox Greeley

Mrs F W Fives Visits Denver Friends

Mrs. F. W. Fives left for Denver this morning for a brief visit with friends in the city.

F. W. Fives Denver

BIC Guns Coming to the Fair

Admiral toga is latest to be invited as fair organizers announce BIC guns arriving for the event.

the Fair Admiral Toga

Potato Day Draws Dignitaries To Greeley Fair

Governor Shafroth will attend potato day at the county fair on September 21 in Greeley. Invites have been extended to President Taft and Admiral Togo, who may pass through after European travel, with hopes they join a gala statewide event showcasing Ireland England and Wales links to potatoes.

Greeley Shafroth Taft Ben Togo Europe New York Washington England Ireland Wales Japan

Oil for City Streets Plan Up for Reconsideration

The Greeley city council again reviews using oil on city streets. Mayor Mayher leads a cost and feasibility check, with sample blocks offered by street oil firms. Opinions split. supporters praise the method while opponents warn of damage to varnish on vehicles. Council action likely within weeks.

Greeley

Unusual accident leaves child with broken arm

A July incident injured the right arm of the Gregory child, age unknown, when Mary Austin lifted the child from the floor. The upper arm bone fractured at the elbow as the child was drawn up.

Frans George Gregory Mary Austin Misa Austin

Suit Over Hotel In Eaton Claims Land Exchange

J W Phares of Waukney Kansas sues W L Atkinson of Eaton in federal court to compel transfer of the Commercial hotel of Eaton in exchange for lands near Denver under the Aptero reservoir. Atkinson denies the contract.

Eaton J. W. Phares Waukney Kas W. L. Atkinson Atkinson Phares Denver Aptero

Threshing in at Kersey as crops come in

Kersey reports threshing moving general this week with wheat yielding 30 to 36 bushels per acre and potential 50 bushels if not for rust. Barley is good and farmers aim to improve next year by taller grain. Spud crop is extra fine and tasting better with higher prices.

Kersey

LaSalle Runs Shut Out Milliken In Fire Disruption

LaSalle's baseball squad defeated Milliken 13 to 0 after eight innings before a fire at Editor Porter's home halted play. Fans lament the lopsided score, but both teams anticipate a rematch with LaSalle aiming to repeat the win.

Milliken LaSalle Yesterdy Editor Porter

Followers of Harmon Find Satisfaction

Columbus Ohio July 31 Developments in the Nebraska state democratic convention held in Fremont July 25 show sentiment for Governor Harmon of Ohio for president. The convention avoided endorsing a candidate and Harmon supporters seek party unity to face the Republicans in 1912.

Columbus Nebraska Fremont West Harmon Ohio Bryan Harmony United States Hitchcock Douglass County James C. Dahlman William Jennings Bryan

Lupton Gets Fire-Fighting Gear For Town

Lupton, July 31. The fire-fighting outfit arrives including a cart four ladders and 1900 feet of four inch hose costing 804 dollars. Work starts today on a 160 foot water tank tower to supply pressure for the town’s tallest building.

Lupton

Young pair married at brides home in Greeley

Miss Mabel Latham and John Camfield wed Thursday afternoon at the bride’s home 1617 Tenth avenue withRev R A Chase officiating. Relatives attended and a reception followed before the couple left for Denver with Mrs Fred Norcross. The couple will reside in Camfield court in Greeley. plans for a bungalow and later a residence for the Camfield family are announced by the groom’s father D A Camfield.

Mabel Latham John Camfield Tenth Avenue R. A. Chase Denver Fred Norcross Greeley Capitol Camfield Court D. A. Camfield Eighth Avenue Twentieth Street

Chappie Takes Prize in Camfield Hall Dance Night

The prize waltz drew the season’s largest crowd at Camfield hall on Saturday. Warl Chappelow defended his status as Greeley’s top dancer with partner Misa Doris Too man from Pittsburg, Pa.

German Congregational church delegates meet at Windsor

Delegates totaling about 60 from Colorado and nearby states attend the Windsor convention of the German Congregational church. Many of the leading German ministers in the United States are in attendance. The Windsor church reports a membership of 200.

Windsor Colorado German Congregational Church United States

Odd Police Court Case Offers Divorce Hope

In a rare police court proceeding Magistrate Hatch handles a tangled marriage for John Swartzby and Nellie Swartzby with Leaf as a potential rival. The trio describe July Fourth events and a separation agreement while officers monitor a possible reconciliation. The judge warns no divorce until resolution but keeps the pair under observation for possible amicable settlement.

Magi Hatch John Swartzby Nellie Swartzby Leaf Talies Hatch

Immigrants From Missouri Valley Dominant in Colorado Flows

Denver July 31. Colorado State Immigration Commissioner Alfred Patek says the majority of people moving into Colorado in the last five years came from states along the Missouri river valley. He notes railroad shipments and settler patterns corroborate this, as western emigration concentrates through the Missouri valley toward the mountain and Pacific states.

Denver Colorado Mineour River Val Alfred Patek Colo Immigre “ Find Patek Pater Wyon Camoad Missouri River Valley Termountain Pacific States Oklahoma Texas Teada Missouri Valley

Dougherty Lawyer From New York Noted in WV Brief

Ralph L. Dougherty, a New York City attorney, was observed during a brief vacation in West Virginia, according to a clipped local report.

Ralph L. Dougherty New York Seenene

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