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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
4
A Colorado editorial lauds the initiative and referendum as a check on lawmakers noting voters have embraced the law. It predicts Republican backlash over costs but argues referenda empower the people, slow harmful bills, and deter self serving gains, with the mechanism enduring beyond politics.
A note from Mrs Skinner, wife of the Episcopal church lay reader, reports that Mr Skinner is out of danger and is recovering at this time. The brief message arrived today at the church and confirms improved health.
The Platteville Commercial Club held a open house with ladies as honored guests and the Weld County Fair cup as the feature. Greeley guests spoke on preparations for the state fair while the Platteville band performed and may be hired for the fair days.
Attending physician reports Mr. Skinner remains ill in Denver after a bout of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner have traveled to be with him as his condition is monitored and treated.
A small blaze yesterday at R C Scott's Elwell residence in Johnstown burned his summer kitchen and threatened the house. Loss to kitchen and contents estimated around 300 dollars. Scott farms Elwell and operates a Johnstown blacksmith shop. Charley Binder east of Johnstown finished threshing fall wheat with a yield above forty bushels.
Mrs. Elizabeth Piper suffered a deep hand cut yesterday afternoon when a tight lid on a canned fruit jar shattered the glass. A surgeon dressed the wounds after glass entered the fleshy part of her hand.
Greeley retailer Harry H Shaw of Shaw Dry Goods Co announces a new department in association with his dressmaking unit. A San Francisco tailoress will lead hand tailored suits and coats for Ladies and Misses, offered at no added cost over regular ready to wear.
Cheyenne defeats Greeley 6 to 1 as Whalen fans Haller then Coon drives in runs with a two bagger and single. Haller’s late play at second stifles a rally while Greeley’s ninth inning threat ends with Tony’s sharp stop.
Zabel the Cheyenne pitcher and Haller, former Kansas University teammates, delivered two of three hits in a lively game. The crowd set a record along the center fence while Wiedensaul was walked in every pinch appearance and Tony endured a hard throw to the chin but stayed in.
The press agent touts the circus touring with ice for polar bears and water wagons to quench thirst of elephants horses people and animals. European novelties include an automobile double somersault thriller and the entire show rebuilt with new tents wagons and cars for a perfect circus.
Mrs. A. L. Brown died after a short illness in Briggsdale. Her body will be taken to Denver for interment in the family lot. She was the mother in law of H. J. Judd.
Notice of an estray red steer about one year old branded WWE on left side taken up near Hudson Weld County Colorado around July 29 1911. The board notes the animal is known to the owner and is in care of Bob Ausaye Hoard for the benefit of the board at the Colorado state board.
Guernsey Head led the field in a tight West event as Harvey Parker and other top owners dominated. The meet highlighted the most extensive ownership in LU with five entries, underscoring strong showings from local handlers.
Harvey Parker of the Parker ranch six miles southeast of Greeley owns the largest Guernsey herd in Colorado and the West. His 2 1/2 hundred head include 13 imported from Guernsey island, with a luxury stable, sleeping porch, running water, and a milk house. The herd, valued at least $250 each, is fed alfalfa and bran, milked twice daily, and supplied with artesian water and clean stalls.
In Milliken on August 5 James Merghew aged 89 is described as a great great grandparent. Master Freeman Huffemith aged 2 is called the pet of his mother Mrs Ethel Huffemith and nephew of Mrs Minnie Kirk. The article lists several generations including Mrs Helen Bechtel and Mrs Bechtel.
Aug 6 Ault Charles Holmes suffered a boil over his eye and hit his head on a beam. He was taken to a Denver hospital where his skull was damaged and doctors held little hope for recovery. His sister and husband were summoned as the condition grew worse.
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