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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
7
Hamlin Garland delivered readings from his writings to a packed chapel at the Normal, describing life on western homesteads and timber country. His selections, including Mrs Ripley’s Trip, drew an enthusiastic audience and earned an encore before the course was deemed the finest summer school presenting on the continent.
Mrs G B Wright and Mrs Ed ard Wilson from Cheyenne were seen traveling through the city yesterday on their way to Loveland for a day’s visit.
The administrator of the estate of Alfhild Anderson deceased, Weld County Colorado, gives notice of a meeting at the County Court House in Greeley on July 28, 1911 at 2 oclock PM to adjust claims. Creditors and debtors must attend and settle accounts by July 28. G. Strong serves as attorney. First publication July 27 1911. last publication August 24 1911.
The People of Colorado state that Kettie L Warner alias Hetty E Warner must answer a Weld County District Court complaint within twenty days of service or publication. The suit seeks ownership of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter Section 23, Weld County, including water rights and five shares of Mid Island Irrigation stock, and asserts plaintiff’s title is clear of defendant’s claims.
In Denver on July 27 W A Dixon vice president of Great Western Sugar says northern Colorado beet crop is in better condition than last year with larger acreage though storage water is scarce. He notes daily mountain rainfall keeping rivers high and anticipates a satisfactory crop if weather holds. Factory managers met with company officials to plan the fall campaign.
William E. Pabor, early Greeley settler and Harlem postmaster, visits Greeley from Boulder. He recalls joining Horace Greeley’s New York Tribune recruitment for the Greeley colony and notes the pioneers’ summer celebration. Hamlin Garland to deliver the summer school graduation address at the Christian church.
Beginning August first all expressmen will charge a flat fifty cent rate for hauling trunks, ending price variations from 60 and 25 cents. While not all have signed, the move is to standardize time and effort as trunks moving uphill and stairs require more work. The change targets the return rush next month and affects student trade.
Detfhl and Herrick of Fosston Colo have filed lease application No 9769 for school lands in Weld County including parts of sections 36 and 86 with townships 7 north range 8 west and 3 west. No other lease applications will be considered after August 17 1911. L Jefferson Register State Board Land Commissioners.
Greeley may gain a port of entry status as a stern wheel steamboat is built by W. W. Hennick on Fourth Street. The 24 by eight foot craft will be powered by a 12 horsepower gasoline engine and 24 inch paddles, draw 12 inches, carry forty passengers, and launch within ten days as “The Folly.” It marks the first stern wheel launch north of Denver with Seeiys’ lake nearby.
A series of warranty deeds details transfers from Eli M. Avery to David A. Gibson, John R. Hardesty to David A. Gibson, Mercantile Trust Co. to Peter L. Stevenson, and others. Amounts range from 1 to 2,409 dollars with properties described by sections, townships, and blocks including Lots 1 to 11, Blk 48 and Milliken area.
Pierce business men defeated Ault 16 to 6 in a county baseball game. Ault organized a tour but was soundly beaten on the road. A return game is scheduled in Ault next Friday afternoon.
Marion M. Post of Cheyenne was brought from a threshing outfit 16 miles west of town after a pitchfork belt mishap tore a deep cut in his lower right leg. The wound required dressing and he will be laid up for weeks.
Dr Horton attended Miss Florence Coffman 12, daughter of W P Coffman, in LaSalle last night. She was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Denver for an appendectomy and is resting easily this morning.
A small robbery at Milliken department store last evening saw two tramps enter and steal two whips and two lap robes. One suspect was caught, brought to court, and fined five dollars plus costs. the other escaped.
School district No. 6 in Greeley reports its strongest financial condition yet. Over the last year it paid 87,280 total, including 45,036 to teachers and 16,923 for building sites. Current expenses ran 13,240, and bond redemptions 7,621 with 3,298 interest. 10,002 funded a new high school site. foundation work is under way. The district has 120,000 in outstanding bonds and a 3,300,000 valuation, without warrants registered.
A warrant for Magistrate A C Stratton is issued after Fay Que Corbin aged 12 and Arvilla Corbin aged 15 were married by Stratton in Sterling. John Corbin and Joe Fennel face abduction charges for marrying underage girls after Akron licenses were obtained July 11. The hearing for Corbin and Fennel is set for August 3.
The W C T U backs state wide prohibition by constitutional amendment, while the Anti Saloon League promotes county option. Petitions seek 12000 names and lead time. Both groups plan a joint but distinct campaign for 1912 with different timetables and effects.
Weld County gears toward dairy prosperity promising steady income for farmers as creameries and condenseries expand. Fort Lupton and Johnstown plants grow from 1,000 to 700 cows with dozens of patrons. Greeley makers ship locally, while towns like Windsor and Eaton plan new creameries. Silos solve feed and storage, supporting year round dairy operations.
Government Crop Reporter estimates Colorado farm products worth 104 085 898 for the year based on July 1 conditions, with per capita value about 600. Rain improves outlook. figures include crops like potatoes sugar beets dairy products hay and grains with detailed acreages yields and prices.
Mrs J E Shaffer was a passenger this morning for Pierce to remain a few days with friends.
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