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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

2

Greeley Reports Remarkable Health Record

City physician Dr. Ella Mead notes no contagious diseases in Greeley since June 1, a record for a 10 000 population. Typhoid cases are low with just one year to date, while surrounding areas face epidemics. Sewer trunks approved to relieve north and east parts before next typhoid season.

Greeley Ella Mead Salt Lake City Fourth Street Sixth Avenue Town East Greeley

Indian fighter and author visits Greeley

Robert McReynolds, famed old-time Indian fighter and author of Thirty Years on the Frontier, toured Northern Colorado on a pleasure trip to Greeley. He recalled the Pine Ridge fight of December 29, 1890, and noted Weld County’s 1876 growth and the region’s agricultural boom.

Colorado Robert McReynolds Greeley McReynolds West Pine Ridge S. D Weld County

Harold Easterday Praised As One Of Best Cooks In Town

In Greeley six girls attest Harold Easterday among the town’s best cooks. With Mrs. Easterday away, he hosted a dinner for young ladies led by chaperone Mr. Easterday. The fried chicken and feast rivaled a mother's cooking. Guests included Laura and Deta Cameron with Reba and Ruth Bailey of Lansing and Neilie Cottrell and Leona Hunter.

Greeley Harold Easterday

Man Claims Whisky Seized During Arrest

J M Harwood told City Marshal Williams that the two quarts of whisky taken during his arrest would be held by police. He protested it was his booze and threatened to file a replevin suit, but leaving in anger he did not pursue the action.

J. M. Harwood Williams Harwood

Boy Loses Finger in Grindstone Accident

Glenn Deffire of Eaton was hurt when a grindstone and shovel collided during a shared task. The shovel slipped, injuring his hand, opening two fingers to the bone and severing the little finger. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Deffke.

Glenn Deffire Eaton Glenn George Deffke

Oats Reach Chin High as Severance Farmers Report Bumper Crops

Pa G. W. Bear of two miles north of Severance shows oats reaching a man's chin with heads well filled and eighty acres of potatoes. J. H. Miller near town notes barley at fifty five bushels per acre. While hail damaged some Severance areas, other sections report bumper spud yields and optimistic forecasts across the potato district. The reports suggest potato crops will bump the roof.

G. W. Bear Severance J. H. Miller

Weld County Fair Bans Fakes As Producers Rally

Secretary Dan March announces no fake shows at the Weld County fair. Preparations push ahead with buildings and tents to house exhibits. Officials promise entertainment without side show attractions, aiming to represent farmers better than ever.

Weld Dan March March Weld County County Fair Association

Surveyors Set Stakes for Denver Greeley Ditch

Surveyors work in Beebe Draw south part setting stakes for the Denver Greeley ditch to irrigate the draw and adjacent land. Farmers expect water next year sourced from Standley lake.

Beebe Denver-Greeley Standley Lake

City Council Weighs Bandfund Request And Street Issues

Council quickly acts on minor items including a 250 dollar request from the Greeley band to cover summer expenses and a 12 foot sidewalk requirement dispute with United Presbyterian church. Protests against an electric railway franchise on Eighth avenue are referred to the judiciary, with Salvation Army street meetings allowed on Eighth street except Saturdays.

C. A. Lawrence Greeley Judiciary Committee Ninth Avenue Tenth Streets Electric Light Company United Presbyterian Church Farry Lindner The Home Electric Company Eighth Avenue Judiciary Coufticas Regester Salvation Army Eighth Street High Avenue

Flood control plea for Greeley dam and ditch upgrades

A civic letter argues for action on flood waters in Greeley, urging reinforcement of No 3 ditch or new storm sewers, cement gutters on steep streets, and use of city property to reduce future flood damage. It warns of rising rainfall and emphasizes shared public funding and coordinated city efforts.

Tribune Greeley No. 3 Ditch Tenth and Eleven Avenues Tenth Avenue Thirteenth Avenue Greater Greele

Greeley Area Agriculture Forecast For The Year

A long range shipment estimate shows a ninety mile train would carry crop products from farms within ten miles of Greeley. The report cites 2,500 acres of potatoes yielding 7,500 carloads, 24,000 acres of sugar beets producing 950,000 sacks, 70,000 acres of grain, 160,000 sheep and 250 cattle carloads, plus 500 carloads of onion and root crops. Alfalfa hay output remains just below normal due to rain.

Greeley Croeley

Passing of the old St. Peter's church in Greeley marked by farewell services

Last Sunday marked a milestone for Catholics in Greeley as farewell services were held at the old St. Peter's church on Tenth Street. Father Casey delivered the final sermon at 11 o'clock, and Father Daly spoke at the 8:30 service. Mass will be held at the Armory starting next Sunday until the new church basement is ready. Father Casey has moved to 1214 Ninth Avenue. Mass at 11 o'clock will be held at the Armory tomorrow, with Father Feeley of St. Thomas' Seminary delivering the sermon.

Greeley St. Peter’s Tenth Street Father Casey Father Daly Armory Hall Tled Ninth Avenue The Chad Masy Armory Hay Father Peeley St. Thomas’ Seminary Father Feeley

Boost for the Greeley Grays Keeps Local Baseball Alive

In Greeley fans urged to support the Greeley Grays as manager Roy Collin invests in fast amateur baseball. A Sunday game against the Denver White Sox promises a close contest, with patronage seen as vital to sustain the season.

Iem Roy Collin Greeley Denver White Sox

Dry land wheat boom sparks Grover farmer exhibit

Harry Fry from near Grover brings a five foot nine inch stalk of dry land wheat hailed as superior this season. The grain from John Sedgwick’s farm may yield 35 to 40 bushels per acre with 10 acres grown. Fry also notes oats at five acres could reach 75 to 80 bushels per acre and plans an exhibit for the National Corn exposition in Omaha.

Harry Fry Grover John Sedgwick Greeley Sedgwick Fry Mr. Fry

Pretty Wedding At Yancey Home For Fort Collins Bride

A quiet ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yancey united Bessie E. Miller of Fort Collins and Arthur E. Saulter of Windsor at 1 o clock Tuesday. A fine dinner followed and the couple left for Fort Collins. They will reside in Windsor after their return.

Frank Yancey Bessie E. Miller Fort Collins Arthur E. Saulter Windsor Mrs. Saulter

Parade greets bridal couple Mann and Lind in Greeley

Leo G. Mann and his bride Miss Jennie Lind of Boulder arrived in Greeley to a lively welcome. About fifty young people led the parade, then the couple rode in a donkey cart through town to their West Ni street home, amid drums and banners.

Leo G. Mann Jennie Lind Boulder Greeley Mrs. Mann West Ni Street

Letter From Philip Oster Found In Dakota Farm

A letter reports Philip Oster of the LaSalle ranch, missing after selling his caged team to evade the law. The LaSalle bank foreclosed the mortgage on the farm with elements livestock and hay. John Mosher received the highest bid of 1300 dollars. The family has beets left and expects the oldest son Gia to return.

Philip Philip Oster LaSalle Dakota LaSalle Bank Fom John Mosher Gia

Husband files for divorce for alleged infidelity

Charles W. Clark petitions for divorce from Hannah Clark in county court alleging unfaithfulness and cruelty. The couple married in Windsor in November 1907. A tile work crew from Denver Mantel Co. was in town last week laying tile at the Dr Graham building.

Charles W. Clark Weaday Hannah Clark Clarks Windsor Mr. Wright Mr. Vogel Denver Mantel & Company of Denver

Wheat Panning Yields High in Orr Near High Diam

L. P. Mudd of the Highlant lake district reports threshing wheat on dry land yielding forty five bushels per acre. Neighborhood yields above expectations with good quality grain. Four machines in use and hired men scarce during threshing season.

L. P. Mudd Highlant Lake District Treshle

Agricultural college to start short course for farm boys

A. M. Hawley, secretary, states the Agricultural college plans a five month course for boys from country schools, with potential expansion to four years of seven month terms. The program aims to prepare students for college work beyond lectures, improving technical training for farm-origin students. Beet crops are up this year due to variable late summer weather, with limited beet worm trouble reported in the Grand district. Northern trade shows strong summer sales and collections activity.

Agricultural College A. M. Hawley Mr. Hawey Mr. Hawley Feanys

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Boy Denver-Greeley Ditch Methodist Brotherhood Greeley District Monte Christo Rubber Plantation Co Monte Christo Rubber Pintn. Co Coronado Building Lincoln Fishback Opera House Greeley Grays MR. and Mrs. Mann Wry Omld
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