This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
8
Prosecutor Rhodes unfolds claim that Austin committed seven offenses before Leftwich fired. Accounts describe vile language, whisky in the car, and Leftwich enduring insults as Austin slept on the floor and broke a car window. The dialogue portrays the alleged tension between Austin and Leftwich in a Fort Collins setting.
On a Denver to Fort Collins excursion train July 5 1908 a confrontation led to Austin allegedly grabbing Leftwich by the throat and a pistol firing in a struggle. Witnesses described a tense courtroom as attorneys clashed and doctors were to testify about Leftwich's injuries.
Levi Cunningham, a Fort Collins contractor, testifies about a night clash in a train car involving Austin Leftwich and Charles A. Weeve family members. He recalls a fight, a broken window, and Leftwich firing after disputing who should be protected. Cross examination questions Cunningham on intoxication and what he could and could not positively see.
Rhodes questions claim that Austin grabbed for Leftwich's throat while recounting the car confrontation. On re-direct, Carlson shows how the witness could have twisted to see the shooting, detailing his position and line of sight in the vehicle.
Mrs. Cunningham testified that Austin was in a fighting mood, but she could not say he was intoxicated, noting only that he had been drinking. Charles A. Weeve repeated the earlier shooting account and refused to state whether Austin was drunk or sober on cross examination.
Rhodes questions Austin about intoxication during cross examination while Mrs. Weeve and Mrs. Hazel Hall testify. Hall, seated at the car’s end near the Cunningham and Leftwich parties, teeters on tears as Rhodes presses for admissions.
The witness testified on direct examination that she heard swearing immediately after the shooting and a man's voice saying I’ll kill you. Mrs Hall appeared well dressed in a black silk dress, veil, hat, and muff as other witnesses connected to the case.
In a courtroom exchange Rhodes grills Mrs Hall on Fort Collins Longmont and interior of a car. She struggles to identify locations and a cat tle car is mocked. The cross examination yields little decisive evidence before the witness is dismissed.
Doctors McFadden Joslin Loveland testified about the nature of a wound caused by the weapon alleged to have harmed Austin. They stated the bullet remains in Austin as far as known. Dr Stover of Denver said X rays located the bullet and a recess was taken until 2 pm.
The 14 year old son of Max Gerry shot a troublesome weasel in the neck using a .22 rifle. The animal is described as a perfect specimen and will be given to the curator of the Normal museum for mounting.
Readers notified of a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. The Toledo Ohio firm claims the medicine treats catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces to build up the system. Also promotes Hall's Pills for constipation.
Kersey residents gathered for the Commercial club banquet as Postoffice Inspector Fredericks attended. The group discussed a proposed extra rural route from Kersey and irrigation-driven settlement in the southern land area opened by the Denver-Greeley Valley Irrigation company with settlers seeking a route through the region.
A Thanksgiving Eve club meeting was interrupted when Constable Morford arrived with John Hartman, accused of robbing Bearing's store at Kuner. Hartman, bleeding, was seated to eat before Dr. N W Jones treated his head wound. He was sent to Greeley in custody after a late-night halt. The club, reorganized weeks earlier, adjourned with Fred James as president, D M DeCamp as vice president, and H P Hill as secretary.
An advertisement promises relief for female pains urinary bladder and kidney troubles. It touts Mother Gray’s Australian Leaf as a safe regulator and claims it relieves weakness, inflammation and ulcerations. Sold by druggists or 50 cents by mail. Rev J A Davis of Denver visits Greeley for a few days.
Incorporation papers filed in Denver last Saturday afternoon by the Colorado Beet Harvester company with $100,000 capital. Incorporators include William C. Mauer Bayard Bodhaine and Albert J. Allen. The firm aims to manufacture and market the beet digger invented by Mauer and may convert a city building into a manufacturing center in Weld County. The device is touted as a world leading beet digging tool expected to boost farm profits by reducing labor. Plans for factory location will follow.
A brief remedy recommends Liberty brand Vasaline and oil to rub on the chest and throat when croup or pneumonia is suspected. It notes the mixture is easy to prepare at home and claims Japanese use for centuries, with Phe Chi Oi imported and available sealed in drugstores.
Attorney J T Jacobs argues ten grounds for a new trial in Fred Pell's murder case against George Kerber. He maintains evidence did not support first degree murder and Pellet acted in a sudden passion during combat. He claims jury prejudice and trial court instruction errors. New evidence reportedly surfaced and will be argued next week.
Judge Hawkes entertained a company of old-time friends at dinner Thanksgiving day. The guests included Mrs. M. P. Hunter, John Leavy, Judge Haynes, Ovid Plumb and James Tuckerman.
A dinner and reception at the George H Johnston ranch honored John H Johnston and his bride Margaret Kramer of Brighton. Miss Sophia Kramer of Brighton, sister of the bride, attended. The wedding occurred in Brighton on Thanksgiving Day at the Kramer home with forty guests. The couple will live in LaSalle where the groom has resided for fourteen years.
Mrs Hugh Copeland and two children of Denver are visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs BE H Rust, for a few days.
Windsor High School boys won a home basketball game 43 to 22 against an unnamed visiting team. The Thursday night contest at Windsor's new hall featured a clear margin of victory for the home squad.
An advertisement for Woodworth's Shorthand College promises thorough business education at low cost. It claims graduates earn salaries and cites court reporters earning $200 per month. The circular invites readers to write for details from the Denver establishment at 1720 Colorado Boulevard.
Dr. William Galligette presented illustrated talks on Child and Animal Protection in Kersey on Saturday and Sunday. A good sum was realized for the school library.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.