New Country Club to rise on J. J. Armstrong farm near city
Ten local men including D. A. Camfield and Z. X. Snyder plan a country club with lake grounds and a clubhouse on the Armstrong farm rated at 22 000 dollars. They aim for an inclusive recreation venue for moderate means, with gas tennis and parking plus a resort outlook over the snowy ranges and Platte and Poudre valleys. Colorado also moves toward a 450 000 dollar sugar beet factory financed by Cleveland and Toledo interests and a large reservoir project with a giant steam shovel claimed to outpace Panama canal equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Armstrong
Greeley
D. A. Camfield
Pr. Z. X. Snyder
M. B. Petrikin
George M. Houston
B. P D. Sanborn
Charles F. Tew
W. A. Insinger
Bruce G. Eaton
A. Granger
J. Rothschild
Grevney
Platte
Poudre
Keeley
Colorado
Cleveland
Toledo
Panama Canal
Gilcrest Looms as Northern Colorado Boom City
Denver Republican reports a northern Colorado boom with plans for Gilcrest a new city near Platteville on the Union Pacific line. Benjamin Avery of Cleveland backs an electric Denver to Greeley railway and Frank S Miller leads townsite development for Gilcrest centered around a 10 acre park and 100 foot plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Denver Republican
Benjamin Avery
Cleveland Traction
Greeley
Avery
Toledo & Western
Ohio
Frank Macarthy
Frank 8. Miller
Cleveland
Miller
Raleigh
Imperial
California
Stonewall
Allsworth
Lodian
Gilcrest
Platteville
Union Pacific
J. K. Gilcrest
Baroness Sues Irrigation District Over Land Damage
Baroness von Richtofen of Denver sues Bijou Irrigation district for 93000 damages claiming the New Empire reservoir intake ditch damages four miles of land near Hardin. Seepage threatens about 1000 acres between the ditch and the Platte River. Water is to be turned into the ditch around December 15 threatening a planned townsite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baroness von Richtofen
Denver
District Court
Bijou Irrigation District
Hardin
New Empire
Platte River
Colorado Aggie aims to boost pork as San Luis valley hosts new station
The Colorado Agricultural College plans a San Luis valley branch experiment station to raise hog production to a target of one million head annually. Currently about 50,000 hogs fatten in the valley, bought from other areas and fed on field peas, with profit margins tight. The station will tackle piglet production and promote local barley and grain use, alongside farmers in Pleasant Valley experimenting with hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Agricultural College
San Luis Valley
Colorado
Pleasant Valley
Hersey
Jury case and capias arrest in district court
Mrs Frances Grossnickle testified for her brother Lew Puckett when she was arrested on a capias for contributing to juvenile delinquency. Puckett faced a serious charge with Nellie Sample as a witness, was found guilty, and sentenced to the state reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Grossnickle
Lew Puckett
Capias
Puckett
Nellie Sample
the Good Shepherd
Denver
Kerr
Roosevelt urges farmer education and organization for national growth
The Roosevelt address to the fifty ninth congress emphasizes farmer education as essential to national progress. It calls for practical agricultural training, stronger farmer organizations, and cooperation between the Department of Agriculture and farmer associations to improve rural life and counter threats like the boll weevil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
New Concrete Bridges Over No 2 Ditch at Lucerne
County commissioners awarded a $1,280 contract per bridge to Charles G. Sheeley of Denver for two new concrete bridges over No 2 ditch at Lucerne. Each thirty feet clear spans will use reinforced concrete with steel bands and a straight floor design, lasting a century or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Sheeley
Denver
Lucerne
Irrigation Reservoir Firm Formed Across Four Counties
A new company plans to build reservoirs to irrigate lands in Huerfano Pueblo Otero and Las Animas counties with an 8 million dollar capital. Water would be drawn from the Huerfano river watershed for irrigation power and mining uses. Directors named include P. J. Lesser Joseph Blair I N Blair H B Silverstein J Vaughn Sickman D Vance Sickman and A P Sickman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerfano
Pueblo
Otero
Las Animas
Huerfano River
Huerfano County
P. J. Lesser
Joseph Blair
I. N. Blair
H. B. Silverstein
J. Vaughn Sickman
D. Vance Sickman
A. P. Sickman
Franchise extension granted for Spear Electric railroad
Friday granted a one year extension on the Spear Electric railroad franchise on county roads with the condition that no further extension would be issued if work is not started within the year. The franchise remains in the Greeley & Northern Railway & Utility name, now absorbed by the Denver, Greeley & Fort Collins Railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear Electric Railroad
Greeley & Northern Railway & Utility Company
Denver, Greeley & Fort Collins Railway Company
The O Donnells Historic Matrimonial Troubles
Aged Thomas O Donnell loses a replevin suit against his wife for household furniture while she sues him in county court for non support. Their marriage has seen divorce, breach of promise claims, and a hatchet injury amid courtroom drama. Justice Hudson had them removed from the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Donnell
Interstate Commerce Commission Pushes 50 Mile Car Rule
The ICC will urge Congress to require railroads to haul freight loaded cars at least fifty miles daily to ease shortages in the northwest and beyond. A Virginia law already uses this rule with satisfactory results, while in the West grain and other goods face delays as cars act as warehouses and move short distances. Commissioner Lane will hold a Minneapolis hearing December 17 after talks with Senator Hensbrough. If shippers face discrimination, they may seek court action or damages via the ICC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Virginia
Hensbrough
Lane
Minneapolis
Commission
Knapp
Faithful Attendance at Albee School Monthly Report
Albee school in district 26 reports principal Earl L. Johnston and primary teacher Allene R. Tison. Grammar enrollment 14 with 12.2 average daily attendance. roll of honor includes Ruby Rowe Walter McMillen Alma McMillen Louise Ling Karl Ingram Lewis Stephens Lucille Friziele Helen Wylie Queen Nicholas Cliff ord Nicholas Mary McMillen Donnie Johnson. Primary department enrollment 23 with 16.3 average daily attendance. tardy-free list: Beulah Gray Irene Gearin Mattie Newton Halcyon Nicholas Sarah Wylie Edwin Allen George Johnson Cecil King Dee McMillen Harry Wylie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albee School
Earl L. Johnston
Allene R. Tison
Ruby Rowe
Walter McMillen
Alma McMillen
Louise Ling
Karl Ingram
Lewis Stephens
Lucille Friziele
Helen Wylie
Queen Nicholas
Clifford Nicholas
Mary McMillen
Donnie Johnson
Beulah Gray
Irene Gearin
Mattie Newton
Halcyon Nicholas
Sarah Wylie
Edwin Allen
George Johnson
Cecil King
Dee McMillen
Harry Wylie
Harvests Lift Colorado Beet Yields and Potatoes Ship Fast
The weather has produced record sugar beet harvests in the Greeley district with beets delivered or siloed. Potatoes move faster as Rock Island supplies refrigerator cars, while Union Pacific cars lag. Shippers anticipate better business in January and February as farmers recover profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Greeley
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Opening Game Shows Fast High School Team Strength
The high school team defeated Agricultural College 38 to 16 last Saturday after a week of practice. McCreery could not play, three new men started, and McGinnis delivered a standout performance for his team. Ortle Good returned to form as Newton of Greeley played solidly. Frank Madden and Dean McCreery officiated with no disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
McCreery
McGinnis
Ortle Good
Newton
Greeley
Frank Madden
Dean McCreery
Silver Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Thompson
Mr and Mrs Henry Thompson of Grover celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on Thanksgiving day. A noon repast followed by music and gifts of silver. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Sedgwick and families, Leonard Sedgwick, Minnie Radford, Emil Wilmunder and John, Peter and Walter Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thompson
Grover
John Sedgwick
A. W. Sedgwick
Baby
Leonard Sedgwick
Minnie Radford
Emil Wilmunder
John
Peter and
Walter Thompson
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Baroness
Tribune
Midland Concert Company
Frank H. Gamel
Teddy
Roosevelt
United
United States
Miust
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Weal If
Anhardt
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