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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
6
Fire swept the Ken Wyatts pumphouse for the second time in two weeks destroying the structure. Workers thawing frozen pipes started the blaze last night and flames overwhelmed the building. The top derrick wheel posed a danger to firefighters but no injuries were reported. Loss estimated at 150 dollars.
A fire at a private pump station feeding several nearby houses with well water, in zero weather, destroyed the pumphouse and threatened water supply. R L Pence, owner of the pump and houses, may connect to city water instead of rebuilding.
The Thimble club met with Mrs. Kenney Wyatt Thursday afternoon for a congenial gathering. The Entre Nous club met with Mrs. Henry Mead this week and hosted a few out of town guests.
R. T. Nutt arrived from Washington Iowa and purchased 2000 acres east of Ault to promote dry farming. He and his wife will winter in Greeley. Miss Libbie Williams resigns from Mrs. C. A. House and heads to California after visiting Nebraska first. many friends express regret.
The November attendance rate across the district averaged about 98.5 percent, noting the Eighth Grade Building omission corrected from October data. Superintendent C. E. Carter presents the figures and emphasizes continued improvement by pupils and teachers.
Advance team toured Greeley on Tuesday to set camping grounds for the grading crew. The work will start in the morning with crews moved from Kyans area and aim to reach Seventeenth Street by 10 o'clock if weather cooperates.
The 1909 agriculture secretary’s annual report proclaims farm product value at 8.76 billion dollars, up 869 million from 1908, with corn worth about 1.72 billion and cotton the second most valuable crop. It notes the era’s growth from 4.42 billion to 8.76 billion in ten years and praises farmers’ gains and national impact.
The farm value of wheat tops 725 million dollars, the hay crop 665 million, oats 400 million, potatoes 212 million, and tobacco 100 million as farm output soars. The report notes a large enforcement push under the food and drugs act with 21 branch labs, 1300 factories inspected, and 15,000 domestic samples tested.
Kersey December 3. The Denver-Greeley Valley Irrigation company will start work immediately on new houses in the town’s southern part. The first contract goes to J N Neffler and five more houses are expected soon. Kersey is expanding with several improvements underway.
The second library benefit lecture was delivered Friday night by Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus Indiana on The Golden Age. Sweeney will attend the dedication of the new Christian church in Greeley. Rev A E Dubber of Greeley was among attendees with Misses Dubber Johnson Cole and Mr Piper coming from Greeley.
The M. W. A. group adjourned to a Royal Neighbors prepared supper in the dining room and kitchen. After dessert the members played cards. In the annual election Elmer Roy was named consul along with L. Hall as advisor and Arthur Moody as banker.
Windsor artist Mrs. A. R. Fuller of repute leaves for Denver to establish a studio. She departed Thursday for her new home amid warm wishes from friends in Windsor. Fuller’s son Emmett edits the Windsor Optimist.
Fort Lupton Lodge officers elected for the coming year include worthy matron Mrs Clara Phillips worthy patron George Vick Roy associate matron Mrs George Vick Roy conductress Mrs 2d St John associate conductress Gilbert Landell treasurer W G Hubbell sentinel Mrs Laura Kelsey Adah Mrs Apel Ruth Mrs Landell Es ther Mrs Carlson hiedra Dr 8 S Hubbell chaplain Helen Kelsey organist.
Thomas J. Leftwich faces trial before Judge George W. Allen in Denver for subornation of perjury. Two witnesses, Sandy and G. W. Allen, previously sentenced to the penitentiary for perjury in a Fort Collins assault case, have been brought to Greeley. If their testimony is barred, District Attorney George Carlson may appeal to the state supreme court.
The district court resumed after a long delay with Leftwich and his wife in the same seats as the prior trial. Juror selection stretched since 10 this morning due to a late train, with work expected to continue into tonight or tomorrow. Attorneys Haynes and Rhodes defend Leftwich while District Attorney Carlson represents the state.
The council approved allocations for maintenance of libraries and parks, interest on city hall and water works bonds, street improvements, fire department support, and other services. The Oct November financials show balances, transfers, and warrants, with health and utility reports and public works approvals for sewage and an arc light install.
Mr and Mrs BH Hatch opened their home at 1314 Eighth Street to the Christian Endeavor group of the Presbyterian church. Thirty five youths attended a business meeting with music games and a fine supper afterward.
L B Tucker W R Williams and J Edgar of Eldora Ia have purchased the Kersey State Bank and will transfer the ownership about the first of the year. D M DeCamp the present cashier will stay with the new corporation for a time. The new owners plan to increase capital and make the bank national. The Iowa men will move to Kersey and reside there.
Platteville residents share news of trips and school plans as the Hunt family heads to Pendleton Oregon. Harold Egner returns from Cheyenne. Mrs. Brewer travels home near Gilman NL with Mr Mosher. Alice Terry recovers from pneumonia. Mrs. Mattie Bushel and many children remain ill or convalescent. A lecture by Dr. Callicotte aids the school library. Epworth League members enjoy a ranch visit and a well attended Gass hall dance on Thanksgiving night.
BE Alexander and Mel Clymer visited LaSalle Saturday. Mr and Mrs K Alexander spent the day at the Coffman ranch. Mrs A McMillan visits her daughter Mrs Jack Kingsbury. Mr and Mrs E Alexander were guests at the W K Gilcrest home at Gilcrest Thursday. Miss Catherine Carpenter has been ill. Miss Rose Coffman visited Miss Carpenter Thursday. B Alexander made a business trip to Cheyenne this week. J Hubbard bought an automobile. Capel Horton and cousin Joe Carpers stayed Friday night in Greecy. Virge Timothy bought John Craven's house at Peckham. the Timothys will reside there. Mr and Mrs Lon Hudson hosted a dancing party at their ranch west of Peckham Thursday. Mr and Mrs Herman Zilar hosted a dance at their ranch near Gilcrest Friday. J Adams and family plan to move to Red Oak Iowa. Ladies Aid Society held an all day meeting with Mrs O M Pierson Thursday. a fine dinner was served.
J W Shearer returns from Clarinda Iowa after family illness. H F Brownell and family move to Delta from Greeley. Mrs Lizzie Green rents her home for the year and departs for an extended visit in Georgia.
First class artesian well drilling machine with 20 h p traction engine steel water tank and complete tools mounted on heavy trucks. Will consider a good team and part payment. Fort Lupton Colorado Box 21 nm D No 2.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Newell return from a month in Clyde Kansas. They traveled by automobile to Clyde without incident but rode home by train, visiting relatives and friends during their stay.
Leo Vincent will assume management of the Clayton Investment Company and aims to fully segregate it from the lumber business. The investment firm plans to finance building and improvement on the north side of the city to stimulate development.
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