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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
13
The Greeley lodge of Elks sells 65 feet of property adjoining the courthouse grounds on Ninth street for 15000 dollars. The county gains needed space for a new courthouse planned to cost about 2000000, with other projects including a jail and county license.
In Weld county, rapid growth prompts new districts while Bracewell begins sessions in a rebuilt stable. Miss Mabel Delling teaches thirty pupils in the converted barn until the planned brick school replaces it, with work expected to start in spring.
Secretary James Wilson reports 1919 farm products worth 8.93 billion dollars, nearly double 1909, with total farm wealth around 79 billion. Corn leads with 3.12 billion bushels, cotton about 900 million at the farm, hay near 720.6 million, spring and winter wheat totaling 691.8 million bushels.
Four men are charged with wholesale horse theft as Cheyenne county officers pursue them across Wyoming and Colorado. Sheriff Florance reports 22 stolen animals were traced to Greeley where two men were arrested and two others held in Cheyenne, with a fourth to be jailed in Denver. A Clover brand helped identify the stock. rewards total 75 dollars for capture and return.
Delegates from Weld county commercial clubs meeting in Greeley agreed to form a permanent organization. A committee will draft a constitution and bylaws for a January 10 launch, under the slogan for the good of Weld county, with equal voice for each club.
Gilcrest, Dec 9. A post office safe was robbed by suspected expert yeggmen who used dynamite or similar explosive. About $20 in cash was taken, with stamps left untouched. The post office is in the First National bank building. a separate real estate firm safe was tampered with but not blown. Entry used double doors. assistant postmaster had sent most money to Denver, reducing the haul. Denver postal authorities and the sheriff were notified. burglary discovered at morning opening.
Swelling from inflammation cold fractures toothache neuralgia or rheumatism can be relieved by applying Ballard's Snow Liniment. It rubs in and penetrates to ease pain reduce swelling and restore natural conditions. Price 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Carson W. Gilbert.
Union Pacific reports 57 miles of new Colorado lines this year costing 1 224 675 02 dollars in state improvements and betterments. In state salaries total 2 005 006 52 dollars for 2 370 employees averaging 2 40 daily. New branches Sand Creek to St Vrain 17 45 miles Greeley to Briggsdale 26 16 miles Cloverly to Hungerford 13 16 miles. Stock issued 17 275 400 par value common in exchange for 20 281 950 face value 20 year 4 percent convertible bonds.
The regular annual meeting of North Side Lateral company will be held at Odd Fellows hall Friday at 2 o clock December 23. Important business to be transacted. W. H. Palmer president E B Rea Couzens secretary.
The Hill railroads back a major land products exhibit in Omaha from January 18 to 28 with Great Northern Burlington and Northern Pacific occupying a full side of the city auditorium. They showcase western products gathered at a cost over ten thousand dollars and a large relief map detailing mountains valleys streams forests and soil adaptability to farming. The display aims to attract settlers and spur development in the inter mountain west including Colorado Wyoming Montana Idaho and Utah.
Rabies cases persist in Eaton and surrounding area as officials report rising concern. Health authorities urge residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with stray animals to prevent further spread.
Catherine Tregoning died Friday in Evans after a pneumonia illness. A 71 year old England born resident, she lived in Evans 26 years and was beloved locally. She is survived by her husband, a Philadelphia brother, and siblings in England. Funeral arrangements pending word from the brother in the east.
B A Shaffer won the district director race over H H Barnes in yesterday’s election. Shaffer carried Pierce 37 to 32, Nunn 66 to 28, and Camfield 39 to 6, totaling 141 to 66. Polls ran 8 am to 6 pm with strong district interest.
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