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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
7
A boy died in a accidental discharge linked to mishandling a gun. Investigators are reviewing the incident and nonfatal injuries to others are not reported. No further details on location or individuals are provided.
In Lupton Aug 19 Pearl previns 12 was killed instantly by an accidental shotgun discharge at his mother Mrs wis Kemper home two miles southeast of Lupton. He attempted to lift a double barreled gun from the wall, gripped it and the load entered his head killing him. Coroner Macy said death was accidental. The Kempers farmed on the old H J Smith place and the funeral is set for 2 o clock Wednesday at Lupton cemetery.
A Japanese resident living four miles from Raton was fined 50 dollars plus costs in justice court yesterday for stealing water from the Parr lateral system.
In Justice Hatch's court on Monday guardsmen L. Beach and George E. Miller were released after evidence showed they were out of town and did not receive notice before the Fourth of July drill. The ruling held that actual notice must be received to deem them guilty under the new misdemeanor law for national guardsmen failing to drill without excuse.
Mike O Grady sustained a broken arm from a fall in his garden due to a wire stretched through the garden. He was gathering sweet corn when the hidden wire tripped him, breaking his right arm at the elbow and requiring a cast for an extended period.
Sugar remains one of the most volatile produce items with wholesalers predicting further increases within a week or two. New York and New Orleans exchanges show gains, with New York at 6.90 per 100 pounds and Denver beet sugar at 6.40 per hundred, the highest in years and unlikely relief before spring.
Advertisement claims constipation leads to serious diseases and promotes Herbine to remove bowel accumulations and improve health. Mentions product sold by Carson W Gilrt.
The Farmers' Mercantile Co at 702 Fifth Street advertises paying market price for oats and barley.
Labor Day festivities for the Windsor armory are announced with a grand military parade. Governor Shafroth and state officials are invited, and Captain Shane reports a battalion of soldiers will assist. The Chamber of Commerce forms a committee to fundraise and arrange non parade events.
Beets look strong across Weld county with good prospects in Greeley Eaton and Windsor districts. Tim Timothy of Great Western Sugar reports 15 ton average in Windsor Black Hollow region varies. Potatoes face uncertain yields due to blight but cooler weather could curb spread and prices look solid with strong Texas demand.
Mrs John Neel entertained a group of visiting ladies from the east and members of the Woman's club at a porch party Friday afternoon in Eaton. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Miss Harriet Probert wed Victor W. Conner in Erie at the bride’s home. The couple, witnessed by relatives and close friends, plan to live in Greeley. Probert is known in the county clerk’s office and Conner serves as secretary for the Greeley Abstract Co.
In a sign of affluence, a single family purchased three houses in one week in Greeley. Offerle bought a new home on Normal Hill, his son-in-law Charles Kneip acquired another, and Kneip’s father-in-law Mr. Taylor, who recently moved to town, also bought a house this week.
Uncle Sam tightens operations in postal service as carriers face reduced efficiency measures. Officials cite cost controls while mail delivery and service reliability come under scrutiny. Local communities anticipate slower processing and updates from national policy changes affecting routing and staffing.
Greeley will see no mounted mail carrier after September 1 with only one bicycle carrier instead of four. The $275 annual horse hire allowance is cut. a bicycle at $30 replaces it. The four riders on wheels must walk, saving $30 each. A May average shows 116,465 pieces of mail, with 1,548 homes and 197 businesses served. patrons fear slower delivery.
The county fair offers automobile check services with a dedicated Twist Transfer company stand. Cars and belongings can be left for ten cents, with secure storage and regular check tags. The giant check stand is fenced and supervised to prevent unauthorized access.
Word arrived from Longmont of the death of Fred England who served as bookkeeper at the local sugar factory for years. He was planned to marry Miss Irene Donovan of Longmont next Tuesday.
Rev. J Elwood Lynn of the L W Church plans a Ranchman club open to all men in the community. The group will host winter lectures on practical farming with Agricultural College specialists, with formal organization after harvest.
Gill reports work on the new high school is progressing rapidly and expected to be ready for the September 5 opening. Outlying district schools will also begin on that date.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any uncured case and testimonials offered. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Five votes were cast in the school bond election and all favored issuing 1400 to help pay for the new 14000 school building. District warrants total 7000 and the district may close schools if current expenses remain unfunded. warrants payment is expected early September.
A J Smylie develops water for irrigation to half a section using an 8800 foot 18 inch pipeline. The system, partly built and operating, will save this year's potato crop by supplying water to Smylie and Eaton farms stored at Woods Lake. Pumping will raise water to Smylies and gravity will feed Eaton’s lower tract.
Chicago reports J Perella secretary of foreign affairs for Ecuador notified Dr E M Gray foreign secretary of the National Irrigation Congress that Ecuador will be represented by official delegates at the nineteenth annual session in Chicago. Copies of eighteenth congress proceedings were sent to Perella and to foreign officials. Many nations have been represented at past congresses and replies to invitations indicate nearly all will attend the fall meeting.
The Elks convention film at Atlantic City is postponed to Friday night due to the Denver branch delaying return of the movie. Three high class pictures will be shown including Giant of the Ocean, plus vaudeville novelty acts by the Medoras and an attractive program with orchestra music and illustrated song.
Funeral services for Pauline Reynolds 14 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Reynolds were held at their home near Kuner. Interment followed at Linn Grove cemetery.
Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Ina Ramsay of this city and Edwards Beaman on September 6. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ramsay and a musical social favorite, while the groom represents the Fairbanks based pumping plants firm in northern Colorado. They will reside in Greeley.
A Eaton field doubleheader drew the best crowds of the season. The single men of Eaton beat the married men 9 to 8. The fat men of Eaton led the lean men of Ault 11 to 8 after five innings and 22 to 11 after half of the sixth. The pair plans a rematch next Saturday to finish the game.
Summons in the Weld County District Court to Hettie L. Warner warns appearance within 20 days if served locally or 30 days if served out of county, with 10 additional days if service is out of state. Plaintiff Granville G. Stevens seeks fee simple title to lands in Section 22, Township 3 North Range 67 West, plus water rights and five shares of Meadowsland Irrigation Company stock, subject to a deed of trust. The notice names heirs and asserts plaintiff’s title is unclouded and demands costs. failure to appear may result in default judgment. Issued July 11 1911 at Greeley. Attorneys: H N Haynes. First publication July 27 1911.
Louise E Shepard Administratrix of the estate of George Ledeccas seeks final settlement and determination of heirship before Weld County Court in Greeley Colorado. The court will hear objections and proofs regarding heirs including Ruby and McClare as daughter and sole other heir. Notices run from August 17 to September 7, 1911.
Edward oats waegs of Greeley Colorado filed Selections No 9826 to lease school land described as NE Sec 16 Twp 5 N R 66 W and SEY Sec 16 Twp 5 N R 66 W Weld County. No other lease applications will be considered after August 31 1911. Register BEPFERSON State Board Land Commissioners Tribune August 10 1911, last publication August 31 1911.
S A Bradfield and party return from a two week fishing trip up the Poudre claim the largest western brook trout this season. The rockhurst catch by Louis Bradfield measured 19 and a half inches and will be frozen for display in Carrithers store window. Members of the mountain party were S A Bradfield and son Louis Fred Mason and Stanhope Pier.
Article promotes Herb ine as a liver stimulant and bowel regulator for bilious impurities in the blood. Claims the liver and bowels are torpid and offers Herb ine for sale at 50 cents by Carson W. Gilbert.
W. R. Patterson public trustee of Weld County Colorado will sell land in Weld County at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at the east front door of the courthouse in Greeley on September 18 1911 at 10:00 am to satisfy a promissory note of 100 with 10 percent interest. The land includes Lots 50 51 52 53 54 in block 15 Clark and Hills second addition to the town of Kersey. First publication August 17 1911 last September 14 1911.
The People of Colorado to Mary E Denton and Frances W Hunger are notified that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Thomas Griffiths deceased was presented for probate on July 31 1911. The will provides $3200 to Frances W Hunter and the remainder to Griffiths children Lewis D Griffiths Charles A Griffiths and Mary E Denton. A hearing is set for September 11 1911 in Greeley County Court. First publication August 3 1911. last publication August 24 1911.
Final settlement hearing for Deborah A. Reed estate to be held September 11 1911 at 10 am in County Court Wes County Colorado before Judge. Harry G Reed executor seeks discharge and requests acceptance of accounts. Heir proofs and claims to be heard by the court with any interested parties present.
Administrator Arles A Anderson announces settlement of the estate of Alfhild E Anderson deceased Weld County Colorado. The County Court at the Greeley courthouse will hold adjustment day on August 28 1911 at 2 p m for claim review. Creditors asked to present claims and debtors to pay promptly at Greeley Colorado. G Strong attorney. First publication July 27 1911. Final notice in August 24 1911 edition.
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