Residents headlined for travel and visits across towns
Andrew Thompson and J. Hall traveled to Ault for business and trips. D. C. Stone plans a short Denver stay. Henry Couture and Oscar Leaf journeyed to Cheyenne. Mollie Jeude of St. Louis visits Mrs. William Boomer. Estelle Lickiss vacations from Park Merchandise. Maud McGinnis returns from a Denver and Boulder trip. Hallie Reid visits cousins Mr. and Mrs. R. Pollock in Marion Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Jeude
St. Louis, Mo
William Boomer
Hallie Reid
Marion, Ia
Mrs. R. Pollock
Local notes include illness and travel notices across region
J A Montgomery ill with appendicitis at Gilbert drug store. Paul Fackler assists during absence. Marysville visitors Misses Carrie and Rose Myers head to Baton for a visit. Mrs Thomas Ekrem and daughter Nathalia travel from their ranch near Barnesville to Denver. Mrs C S Clemens and daughters from Cheyenne pass through Greeley to Frontier Days. Mrs W J Ferguson and three children return to Holly. Miss Clorinda Slevers returns from Long's Peak Inn and plans Denver, Boulder, Windsor teaching stint. Edna and Stella Kringer from Denver visit J C Bell in Sligo and return to Denver. Miss Mary Carter, Denver millinery buyer, visits parents then journeys to Douglas, Ariz. Bert Grable arrives from Columbus with investors to view Greeley district then to Laramie. C T Carpenter of Colorado Land Co in Denver with new Regal 20 touring car for D D Luper of Evans and another for Charles A Fakerberg. George J Speer gains credential as National Irrigation Congress delegate from University of Vermont. Mass interest grows for bicentennial opening of Vollmar townsite north of Denver on the Denver Laramie & Northwestern road August 25.
Purcell Planned California Portland Vacation
Paul Purcell of Purcell Land Company left yesterday for California and Portland for a month long vacation. On his return he will visit several points in Idaho to survey land draws and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Purcell
Purcell Land Company
California
Portland
Idaho
Dinner party honors Miss Anna Davis at courthouse
Miss Anna Davis hosted a Thursday dinner party at her home celebrating her birthday. Courthouse associates attended and enjoyed a fine dinner and the festive occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Davis
Miss Davis
Maton Water and Power Sues Eaton Electric in Waton
The Maton Water, Light & Power company sues Eaton Electric and others in Waton seeking a preliminary injunction to stop further bill collection, to declare all assets as the plaintiff's property, and to compel the defendants to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maton Water, Light & Power Company
Eaton Electric Company
Tn Waton
Eaton
Walter J. Farr
Gerald Denio
Accounting and court inspection of company books
In a civil action the court is asked to render an accounting and permit inspection of the company books. The plaintiffs allege deprivation of rights and property by the defendants. Various local figures are mentioned as visitors and neighbors in Greeley and nearby areas.
Mrs. Kidder Returns with New Autumn Millinery Stock
Mrs. Clarence Kidder returns from East markets where she sought ravishing fall styles in millinery. She purchased an unusually attractive stock for autumn and winter wear after visiting St. Louis and Chicago and spending time with her mother in Osceola Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kidder
Boy Returns Home From Greeley After Visit
Ralph Allen, who had been visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J N Gibson for two weeks, returned to his Cheyenne town home today. He came after his mother's death and had planned to stay in Greeley but grew homesick for his brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Allen
J. N. Gibson
Cheyenne Town
Greeley
Prairie wolf shot in Weld county by Raymond King
In eastern Weld County a prairie wolf nearly five feet long was shot by nine year old Raymond King and his father. The boy aimed with a target gun but had no ammunition until the father recalled a stray cartridge in his pocket, which brought the wolf down as they prepared to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Raymond King
King
Norman Boy Recovers At Home After Lucerne Accident
The Norman boy with both legs broken in Lucerne Tuesday has been discharged to home from the hospital. His father claims the accident was the lumber pile operator’s fault noting the timber was stacked in a public road and toppled onto the boy and another child while they sat between two piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Lucerne
Mr. Norman
Boyd Family Travels From Greeley to Portland
Mr and Mrs F L Boyd and their daughter were in Greeley this morning en route to Portland to make their home. Mrs Boyd has poor health and changes in climate are hoped to aid her. Since selling the Opera House pharmacy in Greeley the family has been visiting friends in Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Boyd
Greeley
Portland
Pleasant Valley Dinner Honors Visitors From Oklahoma City
Mrs. O H Adams hosted a delightful dimmer party at 700 Fifteenth Street in Pleasant Valley. Guests included Mrs. Myrtie Glaze and Miss Elia Tyler of Oklahoma City visiting relatives. Twenty five guests attended a splendid menu and a jolly afternoon that will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Adams
Fifteenth Street
Myrtie Glaze
Elia Tyler
Oklahoma City
Pleasant Valley
Engine that killed Hackley in accident on Union Pacific
Denver August 19 Running 35 miles an hour near Merino yesterday morning about 10 30 oclock the engine of passenger train No 13 on the Union Pacific the same that killed H T Hackley at Kersey last Tuesday threw the rear right drive wheel no one was hurt the train stayed on track after the wheel flew off the driving rod broke free from the cab and the axle twisted at the severance the wreck caused serious damage but no fatalities occurred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Merino
Union Pacific
H. T. Hackley
Kersey
Gas Fills Boilers of Greeley Poudre Heating System
Greeley Poudre residents shift from coal to gas for heating. Four large boilers are in use with gas, and the third well’s gas line is awaiting a new cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HERAT
Greeley-Poudre Werless
Greeley-Boulder
Weld County rancher to display cattle at major fairs
Roggen breeder John E Painter, famed for Hereford cattle, plans a strong show circuit. He will debut at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines August 25 to September 2, then at the Interstate Fair in Overland Park, Denver, and other eastern fairs. His herd includes prize-winning aged bulls and steer calves, descendants of Princeps and Beau Donald lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Roggen
John E. Painter
Painter
Des Moines
Overland Park
Denver
Work Resumed on Union Pacific Wells at LaSalle
Work has resumed on the Union Pacific wells in LaSalle. Due to insufficient soft water, the firm will use hard surface water. Two wells are finished, two more will be completed. Machinery was sent to Dover for another tank and wells. Sewer work for the railroad is being pushed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Union Pacific Company
Dover
Collans Beats Twelve Tons to the Acker
Fort Collins reports beets averaging twelve tons to the acre this season per Fred Wright manager of the Great Western Sugar Co local factory. He notes beets are improving and may exceed the figure, compared with last year’s ten tons per acre in the same district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Fort Collins
Fred Wright
Great Western Sugar Company
Burlington Agent Buys Ker sey Right of Way
T W McMurray, a Burlington road right of way agent, purchased land about three miles north of Kerney. The move signals a Burlington push through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Kersey
T. W. McMurray
The
Burlington Road
Kerney
Young Men and Women Drenched After Ditch Plunge Near Greeley
Ernest Tuck and Charles Candlin drove west of Greeley with two young women when the buggy fell into a deep water ditch. The water reached their necks as they pulled the women to safety, the buggy smashed. All escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Ernest Tuck
Charles Candlin
Dove Season Opens Across Weld County Greeley Hunters Flock
The dove season started this morning drawing hunters from Weld County and across Colorado. Reports of abundant doves fill the plains as gunners arrive from all parts of the state to take advantage of the opening day. Greeley hardware merchants note record shell sales amid rapid-fire shots on the plains. Three Denver parties drove in last night and headed west of Greeley for several days of dove shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Greeey
Greeley
Denver
Girl 10 Suffers Broken Arm After Motorcycle Crash
Ten year old Rhoda Williams on the handle bars of her brother George Williams’s motorcycle was thrown when the machine skidded at Eighth street and Eighth avenue. A handle bar broke her right arm. she was taken home. Earlier, F. H. Brown suffered severe bruises in a switch accident at the same corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Williams
Eighth Street
Eighth Avenue
George Williams
Williams
Main Street
F. H. Brown
Greeley Test of Liquor Soliciting Law Next Friday
J Hulsebush of Tivoli Brewing Denver faces trial under Greeley’s liquor solicitation ban. He is accused along with another solicitor in a related case. Defense contends he only carried orders, not solicited. City intends to press the case to the supreme court, aided by brewing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
J. Hulsebush
Tivoli Brewing Company
Denver
Supreme Court
Wiebking Gale Wedding Invitations Issued
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Edith Gale and Harry J. Wiebking to be held at the Episcopal church on Thursday evening September 1st. The event is described as a leading autumn social occasion in Greeley with a reception to follow at Miss Gale's sister Mrs F A Nims home and plans for the couple to be at home at Camfield court after November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Gale
Harry J. Wiebking
Episcopal Church
Greeley
M. J. Gale
Denver
Miss Gale
Runaway Buggy Injures Phelps and Goodman
Two men from the music firm Phelps & Goodman suffered painful bruises when a horse bolted and overturned the buggy they rode in last night. Phelps held two phonographs in his lap. both phonographs were smashed and the buggy was badly damaged. Neither man was confined to bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps & Goodman
Mr. Phelps
Mr. Goodman
Calvin to Bryant for Weld county pioneer reunion
L M Calvin of Greeley attends the Calvin family reunion in Bryant Ohio each year. The event draws between 500 and 1000 attendees, a figure likely to near 1000 this year. Calvin is noted as a Weld county pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Calvin
Greeley
United States
Bryant, O
Railroad Day Convention Draws Runs to Denver
LaSalle August 20 A mass absence of railroad workers traveled to Denver for a railroad day convention leaving streets and roundhouse unusually empty. Only two workers remained at the depot for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Debver
Round House
Dinger
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Andrew Thompson
Ault
J. Hall
D. C
Stone
Henry Couture
Oscar Leafgrea
Cheyenne
Estelle Lickiss
Park Merchandise Store
Maud McGinnis
Boulder
J. A. Montgomery
Gilbert
Paul Fackler
Mr. Montgomery
Carrie and
Rose Myers
Marysville
Homer Alkire
Baton
Thomas Ekrem
Nathalia
Barnesville
C. S. Clemens
Mra W. J. Ferguson
rMe. B. A. Hopkins
Holly
Clorinda Slevers
Long's Peak Inn
Windsor
Edna and
Stella Kringer
J. C. Bell
Sligo
Mra Bell
D Enver
Mary Carter
Armstrong & Turner
Robert Carter
Carter
Doulgas
Ariz
Bert Grable
Columbes, Neb
Mr. Grable
Laramie
C. T. Carpenter
Colorado Land Company
D. D. Luper
Evans
Charles A. Fakerberg
George J. Speer
National Irrigation Congress
Pueblo
Speer
University of Vermont
Bic
Vollmar
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Road
Mrs. N. Norris
Lincoln, Neb
J. A. Perkins
Mr. Norris
Pine
Mrs. Perkins
Charlies Lawson
John Sides
Briggsdale
Mrs. Lawson
Lawson
Hackley
Union Pacific Wells
Collans
Dove
Wiebking-Gale
Sam Phelps and
C. S. Morey Mercantile CO
Denver, Colo
Denver-Laramie
Northwestern
R. R
Roosevelt
Colorado Interstate Fair and Exposition
S. K. Martin, G. P. A
Colorado
Midland
C. H. Speers
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