Old Timer Parker Killed in Mountain Wagon Accident
W A Parker an Eaton native and well known northern Colorado figure died in a mountain runaway near St Jacques northwest of Fort Collins. His body lay by the roadside two days before being found with a broken neck. Parker lived with his daughter Mrs Campton at the Barkley ranch near St Cloud. Police investigate but no foul play is suspected as Parker’s money remained on him.
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W. A. Parker
Colorado
St. Ja
Fort Collins
Parker
Eaton
Barkley Ranch
St. Cloud
Campton
Weld County
Build Two Factories at LaSalle
The Vigorou s Commercial Club of LaSalle acts to establish two new factories at LaSalle, signaling a push to expand industry and employment in the region. The plan outlines site selection, financing, and expected job creation as part of local economic development efforts.
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Lasalle
Canning Factory Hopes Rise in La Salle Growth Drive
La Salle seeks incorporation and coop from nearby towns to boost a booming economy. Hastings Manufacturing of Chicago has offered support to the newly formed Commercial club, with further study planned. Pickle maker Max Kuner proposes moving his cucumber pickle factory from Greeley to La Salle if enough farm acreage is secured. A systematic survey will gauge farmers willingness to back the plan.
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LaSalle
Hastings Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Max
Greeley
Salle
La + Salle
Parker Dies in Unexplained Circumstances After Dinner
W A Parker aged 60 disappeared after dinner with the Campton family and was found dead two days later. Funeral services were held at Fort Collins with many relatives attending. Investigators found no evidence of foul play after a thorough inquiry by authorities in St Cloud.
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Parker
Mpton
W. A. Parker
Eaton
L. Waldo
Frank Foster
Fort Collins
Automobile Suits in County Court Over Collisions
Fred D Arrington sues C J Fred r for carelessness after a collision with Harrington’s car. Harrington seeks $500 while defendants claim $1,809. Merlyn Aylesworth and George Thon represent Arrington. Joseph Wine and William Kelley appear for Fiedler.
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Fred Marrington
C. J. Fredr
Harrington
Bradfield
Accs
Merlyn Aylesworth
George Thon
Arrington
Joseph Wine
William Kelley
Fiedler
Surprise Visit Delights Eat Side Methodist Pastor
Rev H C Warner longtime Eat Side Methodist pastor was secretly invited to the Ruge home by Trudy Cameron and Laura Carrie and Rosalie Ruge. The gathering later joined Cameron and Ruge family friends and Epworth League members for an evening with the Ameron youth group. It was a pleasant surprise to all.
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H. C. Warner
Eat Side Methodist Church
Grand Valley
Sven
Trudy Cameron
Laura Cameron
Carrie
Rosalie Ruge
Warner
Ruge
Ameron
Epworth League
Weld County Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting
Members gathered at the city hall Monday evening for the Weld County Medical Society annual meeting. Dr. O F Broman was elected president with J A Dungan as vice president and J K Miter as secretary and treasurer. Thirty members exist, but bad weather limited attendance to about twenty.
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Weld
W. H. Shields
O. RF. Broman
J. A. Dungan
J. K. Miter
Platte Valley Municipal irrigation district election
County commissioners authorize an election to organize a new irrigation district named Platte Valley Municipal irrigation district. Petition approved. Election date set for December 24. District land lies east of the Pacific tracks between Brighton and Platteville in townships 1S-3N, range 66W.
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Board of County Commissioners
Platte Valley
Revuce Pacific
Brighton
Platteville
Election of Officers for Relief Society
At a board meeting in the county court room the Greeley Relief Society elected Mrs Josephine Cheeseman as president C M Poulk as vice president Marion Van Dyne as secretary and A M Condon as treasurer The group plans a central downtown office and will appoint a committee to solicit subscriptions from business leaders in a upcoming campaign.
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The
Greeley Relief Society
County Court Room
Josephine Cheeseman
C. M. Poulk
Marion van Dyne
A. 4. Condon
Relief Society
First Annual Meeting of Northern Colorado Building and Loan
The Northern Colorado Building & Loan association held its first annual meeting Monday evening in Welsh and Martin's offices. The group has doubled its stockholders since organization. C. F. Bell B Short and Charles Knelly were named auditors to inspect the books and report at the January adjourned meeting when officers will be elected.
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Nothern Colorado Building & Loan Association
Welsh and Martin
C. F. Bell
B. Short
Charles Knelly
Alimony Granted After 16-Year-Old Marriage
Blanda Nelson receives $1000 alimony from Oscar Nelson a Klondike miner. Married two years ago the girl was only 16 at marriage. The couple resided in Pierce.
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Blanda Nelson
Oscar Nelson
Klondike
Pierce
ELECT OFFICERS Or NEW LASALLE COMMERCE CLUB
The LaSalle Commercial club elected officers after reorganizing. Dr. B A Warren became president Rev Frank Dametz vice president Philip E Smith secretary and treasurer The new factory topics included a canning factory and the Kuner pickle plant with Hastings not represented at the meeting.
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NEW Lasalle Commerce Club
LaSalle
Canning
Commercial Club
B. A. Warren
Frank Dametz
Philip E. Smith
Hastings People
Old Man Mercury Smiles As Mortals Grow At Weather
Weather column notes bitter cold across the nation with record lows in several states. Los Angeles reports its coldest in 32 years while snow and blizzards hit Texas Panhandle Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Fort Collins and Lander report subzero winds as a warmup is forecast in a few days.
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Mercury
Old Man
Los Angeles
Arizona
Texas Panhandle
Montana
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lake Region
Denver
Lander
Wyo
Fort Collins
Colorado Five Wilds Play In Greeley Exhibition
The University of Colorado five will visit Greeley for an exhibition against the Arrows as part of an extended Colorado Wyoming and Kansas trip. Manager Lloyd Neill arranged the game and a Denver YMCA team may also appear December 27.
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University OF Colorado Five Wilds
Greeley
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas
University of Colorado Basketball
Arrows
Lloyd Neill
Denver Y. M. C. A
Judge Rules Kyger Will valid Despite Cross Signatures
Judge G. H. Bradfield decided on Monday that the will of Mrs. Fannie Kyger, who died in Windsor, is valid even though it bears her cross signature and the name of Mrs. Mary Kyger appears in the body of the document.
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G. H. Bradfield
Fannie Kyger
Windsor
Mary Kyger
Statewide case attracts wide attention in farming community
The case, a test suit, has sparked several similar actions across the state. Against Mr. Jacobs stand Goudy and Twitchell of Denver plus state attorneys who argue Ramsay has no cause for action and seek dismissal. Ramsay plans to fight to the end if the demurrer is overruled.
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C. H. Ramsay
Jaycox
Ramsay
John T. Jacobs
Platte River
Delta
Morgan
Pee Ee Ee
Jacobs
Goudy and Twitchell
Denver
Colorado Exhibit Shines At Omaha Corn Show
At the National Corn exposition in Omaha Colorado presents an expansive 900 square foot display directed by Professor Olin. The booth features a large painting of Colorado agriculture with mountains streams and irrigation symbolizing corn progress alongside a variety of grains.
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Colorado
Omaha
Neb
Olin
A Skirt Causes Trouble in Court
In Justice Hatch's court a suit over a skirt to be returned from Mrs. L A Newland to John Michael. The case named Judge T C Pressly as custodian and was dismissed against him with costs assessed to the plaintiff. The skirt remains with Mrs. Newland.
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Michael
Justice Hatch
John Michael
T. C. Pressly
Judge Pressly
Arizona Owens Sets 435 Mile Wageto Denver in Seventeen Days
Arizona Owens, a kdiy woman with a Colt at her belt, travels 435 miles from Shoshoni Wyoming to Denver on a wager in seventeen days. She arrives in Greeley and continues on despite doubts about a woman taking such a challenge. She says she does it because any game man would take the bet and a woman can too.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Shoshoni
Wyo
Denver
Arizona Owens
Greeley
Youth Falls From Cottonwood Tree
Edgar Roberts a 17 year old joined other youths in cutting trees when a large cottonwood he had climbed toppled trapping him and he fell about twenty feet. He suffered bruises with no broken bones and was cared for at a neighbor’s house after the trunk gave way under his weight.
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Edgar Roberts
Young Roberts
Move to license manicurists after poisoning case
Miss Margaret Birdsall recovers from a poisoned hand after inferior work by a transient manicurist. The incident fuels debate across Colorado cities and prompts a push in Denver for licensing and examination of manicurists to protect reputable practitioners.
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Margaret Birdsall
Miss Birdsall
Greeley
Wuetig Boy Improves After Prairie Wanderings
Richard Wuetig, son of Henry Wuetig, who wandered the prairie for days, is recovering at the county hospital. Matron Mrs. Knutsen said this morning the boy is doing well and there is no truth to reports that an amputation was needed.
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Richard Wuetig
Henry Wuetig
William Day
Masters
Knutson
Maccabee Lodge to Elect Officers at Thursday Meeting
The annual election of officers will be held at the regular meeting at 2 30 o clock Thursday afternoon. All members are requested to be present.
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The
Maccabee Lodge
Arizona Owns Completes 400 Mile Trek From Wyoming
Limping slightly from an injury sustained early in her journey, Arizona Owens arrived in Greeley after a 400 mile trek in fourteen days. She described harsh winds that knocked her down on a railroad trestle and freezing conditions requiring her to rub snow on her feet and chest to restore circulation. Her weathered journey contrasted with her calm, agreeable demeanor upon arrival.
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Shoshoni
Wyo
Arizona Owens
Greeley
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wilds
Western wanderer Arizona Owens traverses Wyoming and Colorado trail
Arizona Owens, a single woman with a Colt revolver, travels by handcar along Wyoming and Colorado routes. She praises kindness of towns, recalls no molestation, and notes past marriages while detailing attire, provisions, and distant stations. She was born in Arizona and has lived in remote western regions and major cities.
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Colorado
Pierce
Eaton
Ault
Greeley
Cheyenne
Arizona
Owens
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Cartling
Hilton
John Iker
Ed Parker
Feort Collins
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