Protest the bonds of Milliken
Citizens protest the recent Milliken bond issue of 815 000 dollars, expressing concern over debt load and spending. Local officials urge orderly review as residents call for transparency and fiscal restraint.
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
7
Citizens protest the recent Milliken bond issue of 815 000 dollars, expressing concern over debt load and spending. Local officials urge orderly review as residents call for transparency and fiscal restraint.
A protest was filed in Greeley county court against Milliken’s $15,000 water works bonds after a special August vote. H A Wedder alleges two election judges were not taxpayers and that judges were appointed by the town board, not voters, seeking to have the result set aside. Courts may settle the matter.
A 20 year old youth from Erie held up two men near the outskirts of town, was recognized, and promised pardons if he would beg tomorrow. He was arrested and sent to Golden after court. Repeated parole violations prompt Golden to seek Buena Vista. Judge Bradfield weighs the law as authorities transfer the boy back to Greeley.
In Judge Bradfield's court Paul Lodwick and Theodore Lekander were found guilty of petty larceny after a trial on charges of complicity in a beer raid. They were sentenced to the reform school at Golden with suspended sentence during good behavior. evidence showed they did not enter the cellar but helped carry the beer away.
Aug 25 report notes extra day of water boosts beet and potato prospects for local farmers. Water is welcomed to help crop maturation after a dry spell.
Dr K G Sapero the Denver eye nose and throat specialist arrives at the Camfield hotel for consultations and free examinations on Thursday September 7 through Saturday September 9. Local residents invited to attend.
Dr Henry D Chapin of New York urges cool fresh air for infants during summer. He warns that still hot air in a crib leads to water vapor buildup, impairs cooling, and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. He recommends baths, rest, and ample fresh air until heat is released.
E. P. Harrison aged 55 died last evening of tuberculosis in Fort Lupton. He leaves a wife and daughter. A farmer for eight years, he lived four and a half miles northwest of Lupton. Burial is planned for Sunday.
Miss Etta Gross and Chester Stender wed at noon Thursday in the lawn bower of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gross. Rev. D. D. Forward officiated as pink and white sweet peas decorated the setting. The couple to Denver for a law course, with guests Edith Sawyer and Dwight Cross of Denver.
Windsor reports the driest status in the county as the gauge at the sugar factory records less rainfall than nearby towns. Storms have bypassed Windsor, delivering showers to other areas while Windsor stayed relatively dry.
The new high school building is being painted and finished and is expected to be ready for the start of school on September 5.
The Colorado and Southern Ry announces reduced round trip excursion tickets for homeseekers to many points in New Mexico and Texas on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in 1911. Final limit is twenty five days with liberal stop over privileges. For details contact a Colorado and Southern agent or T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver, Colorado.
Wanted notices state the Farmers' Mercantile Co at 702 Fifth Street will pay market price for oats and barley. Local growers are invited to contact the firm for sales.
Ford and Runner will operate a 200 by 200 foot rendering plant at the city dump grounds to convert carcasses into fertilizer and grease. They will remove any dead animals within ten hours of notification at no charge to the city or residents. The mayor and council can terminate if a nuisance, with no appeal. Plant to start by January 1.
Evans reports Judge Thomas Tregoning is seriously ill due to an infected mosquito bite on his hand. The swelling grew large but doctors expect eventual recovery.
A social afternoon shower honors Miss May Swanson, upcoming bride. Hosted by Mrs. Nervie Arbuckle, Mrs. E. E. Baker, and Mrs. W. G. Chappelow at the Arbuckle home with yellow white motifs and butterflies. musical love story features Miss Fannie Forward and Miss Ada Baker on piano. Guests present utensils for the new kitchen and refreshments served.
Warranty transfers show Fred W Schultz to Emma J Schultz for lots 7 and 8 in Block 5 West Eaton for 1 dollar. Alexander Menagh acquires lots 8 9 10 and part of 11 in Block 4 First Addition Pierce for 200 dollars. Rebecca Sears to John Z Johnson recorded at 550 dollars. Victor Akin to James M Depew for lots 3 4 and east half of southwest quarter 30-8-67. Wm R Adams and J Roy McCrery to Edgar C Harrell for Milliken lots at 1 dollar. Margaret Brand to Joseph C Ewing for Lot 3 Elk 1 Ellis Add La Salle for 1 dollar. James L Coffey to L T Davis see record for 600 dollars. Joseph C Ewing to Margaret Brand for lots 9 10 Elk 4 Ellis Add LaSalle for 1 dollar.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming to cure the disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with pills also advertised for constipation.
Fort Lupton plans a full Labor Day program with a 10 am ball game for picked teams worth 25 dollars, then an auto bike race 15 and 10 dollars, greased pole climb 5 dollars, kids and girls races, and a 100 yard free-for-all with 10 and 5 dollars. Afternoon events include horse, trot or pace races, pony and free-for-all sprints, a potato race, wagon hitch drive, and a farm novelty race. Prize money totals plus a free barbecue and a dance cap the day with judges and officials named.
Edwin Masters of Kersey and Raymond Hooley of Greeley, both confined to the county hospital, are reported to be improving their health after typhoid fever.
The Greeley Athletic Association was formed at a Thursday meeting with Charles Clark elected president and W A Travis as secretary treasurer. Sixteen charter members attended, with a 50 member cap and a waiting list planned. The club aims to serve business people and downtown workers, with purchased equipment and a future full gymnasium at Academy hall. An instructor will be hired and member only bouts are planned.
Dr. George C. Todd of Kansas City has arrived and will open offices in Gill at once. He comes highly recommended and is warmly welcomed as the town’s first physician to locate here.
The play Not a Man in the House by the O. S. W. church young ladies at Gill Decker hall Aug 25 drew a great crowd. The performance netted 25 dollars for the parsonage fund.
Platteville, Aug. 25. The Platteville gun club formed at Lang drug store. Andrew Lang elected president H F Edwards vice president and George Hammitt secretary and treasurer. Lease covers Wheeler lake only. membership limited to 10. Plans include seeding bank with wild rice and a duck shoot at the race track on Pickle Day morning as part of festivities.
If you sit in a cool draft when heated you may get a stiff neck or lame back. The ad promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best pain reliever available. Prices listed 25c, 10c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Carson W. Gilbert.
Public notice of a civil summons in Weld County Colorado to Hettie L. Warner. Plaintiff seeks title to West Half Northwest Quarter Section 22 Township 3% North Range 67 West with water rights and shares in The Meadowsland Irrigation Co. Court requires appearance within 20 to 30 days. First publication July 27, 1911.
Louise E Shepard administratrix of the estate of George L Shepard seeks final settlement and judicial determination of heirship in Weld County Colorado. The hearing is set for September 18, 1911 at 10 am in the County Court in Greeley. Ruby and McClare are named as daughter and sole other heir at law, any heirs may object.
Estes Park welcomes 3,500 tourists this year with a late opening season and strong autumn interest. Snow on the range enhances scenery. Robeson will show Estes Park scenes this winter, expected to attract more visitors. A new Fort Collins road and Weld County route improve access, while Thompson River runs low but fishing remains excellent.
Miss Rose Bradley came back to Denver Sunday after a week visiting her mother Mrs. A J Condon.
Public notice by Weld County Public Trustee W R Patterson states default on trust deed of art Il. Rissman of Gilcrest Colorado. Lots 50 51 52 53 54 in block 15 Clark and Hills second addition Kersey secure $100 note due 6 months after date with 10 percent interest. Sale is at 10 am September 18 1911 at East Front Door Court House Greeley for taxes and costs. First publication August 17 1911.
In Weld County Colorado the county court announces probate of the last will of Thomas Griffiths deceased who died about July 24 1911. Frances W Hunter Mary E Denton and Lewis D Griffiths are named as heirs with Frances receiving 300 dollars. The hearing is September 11 1911 in Greeley. First publication August 3 1911. last August 24 1911.
Final settlement by Harry G. Reed executor on September 11, 1911 at 10 a.m. in Weld County Court Greeley. He seeks discharge and court proofs of heirs, noting Hanford Reed is deceased and Reed is the sole surviving heir. Interested parties must appear to object or accept the court’s determination.
Edward T Briggs of Greeley Colo has filed application 9826 to lease school lands west of NE Sec 16 Twp 56 N R 66 W and SE Sec 16 Twp 5 N R 66 W Weld County The State Board of Land Commissioners will consider no other lease applications after Aug 31 1911 L Jefferson Register Aug 31 1911.
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