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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
4
The Weld County sheriff Ben Florance is retiring after years of service. He is praised for removing a bad element from the county and keeping Weld County free of undesirables. His deputies backed his efforts and the county will hand over in good shape to a successor.
Mrs Russell Sage proposes a model suburb near New York with homes sold at cost to aid savers who can progress, not the desperately poor. The piece argues such uplift efforts miss the real issue of down and outs, and that philanthropy alone cannot solve systemic poverty.
A Denver Republican column calls for reforms aimed at a broader social uplift. It argues for policy changes and leadership steps to elevate public welfare and civic progress.
District Attorney Carlson drafts a pest law to curb grasshopper damage in northern Colorado. The plan, supported by Fort Collins and Weld County farmers, would create compulsory pest controls and allow districts to appoint inspectors. Carlson aims to present the measure at Friday’s convention in Greeley.
George Dauth, a meat market man near Greeley, runs a chicken ranch and has suffered 700 chick losses to rats in the past three months. Only heads were eaten in each case, with damage averaging over 200 birds monthly after hatch.
A local notice invites shoppers to visit 9238 Ninth Avenue to find bargains on pianos. The teaser emphasizes discounted instruments and invites potential buyers to inquire in person.
Weld county man J. W. Lee was arrested in Wharton Texas on the kidnapping charge of his three year old daughter. A gray cat that rode with them on the runaway trip aided investigators tracing their route from Weld county to Texas. The child had been taken during a Sunday visit, prompting a statewide search that spanned multiple states before the arrest and pending extradition.
The Yeoman lodge held its annual officer election at the regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Elected were Henry Myers as foreman, Clarence Johnson as master of ceremonies, Mrs. Fannie Kussart as corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Henry Myers as chaplain, with two estate officers visiting.
William P Wasley sues Mrs Mary Stanton seeking a new right of way for a ditch across half a mile of her property. Wasley argues the river cut into his existing ditch making it useless and values the new right at about 10 dollars while Stanton insists on a 1000 dollar compensation.
A legislative committee visiting the State Normal School at Greeley is preparing an estimate of needs totaling about $200000. Major items include finishing the training school for $100000, a $25000 heating plant, $10000 for Guggenheim hall furnishings, and new department supports. They will also fund Gunnison campus maintenance and inspect Fort Collins Agricultural College upcoming.
Special Christmas sale at Knight Campbell Music Store located at 938 Ninth Avenue features discounts on all pianos. Customers may save on upright and grand models during the seasonal promotion running through December.
J A Johnston manager for Clay Robinson of Denver will speak at the grasshopper convention in Greeley on January 6. He plans to use statistics on hopper impact to fertility and prosperity, with figures on sheep and cattle feed in northern Colorado versus good hay years.
The Knight Campbell Music Company advertises Christmas prices on pianos with special discounts and limited-time offers. Featured models and savings are highlighted to attract buyers during the holiday season.
Ordinance from Greeley Colorado governs fire hose right of way. It prohibits driving over hose lines and interfering with lines and sets penalties up to fifty dollars plus costs. The document is dated with publications in The Greeley Tribune in December 1910 and 1916.
Summons in District Court Weld County Colorado against copartners Burton D. Sanborn and George M. Houston doing business as Sanborn and Houston and defendants Charles C. Noe and P. W. Allen. Court action seeks legal redress in civil matter.
Public notice of a mortgage foreclosure action in Weld County District Court targeting Charles C Roe by The Industrial Building and Loan Association. It demands appearance within 20 days within county or 30 days by publication and seeks to reform the note and recover 90.00 principal plus interest and costs, with other due payments, to protect the lien and grant relief. The case is filed in Greeley with clerk Frank Madden dated September 22, 1910.
In Weld County Colorado the Gilcrest-Russell Lumber Company sues V D Selby on a promissory note dated December 2 1908 for 20 26 with interest and on accounts for goods sold between March 1 1968 and July 1 1909 totaling 67 90 plus interest and costs seeking judgment and relief as stated in the complaint. The case records note service deadlines and default judgment terms with Frank Maddon as Clerk of District Court and attorney G Strong. First publication in Greeley Tribune December 15 1910 last publication January 6.
In Clarinet Court Weld County Colorado Rh Strong plaintiff sues KB W Rogers Lulu L Rogers for 224.90 with eight percent interest from July 2 1909 plus costs and relief. Judgment prayed per complaint.Filed September 26 1910 at Greeley. J M Curry Attorney first publication September 15 1910 last publication weeks end.
Notice alleges enup hear ville Weld county Volorady about Gongribac evtray animals. The fragmentary text lists a location and time frame, indicating a public or legal notice pending related to animal matters in the county.
A 1910 Denver notice lists two stray animals, a mare about twelve years old and a yearling, each valued around 1K, with no brands seen. Ownership claimed by December 30, 1810, after which the stock will be sold by the Stock Inspection Commission for the owner’s benefit.
An estray advertisement reports a towline black mare found near Lupis Weld County Colorado around April 27 1910. The mare is about years old with a white right hind foot a wire cut on the left front leg and weighs about 900 pounds. The owner is to claim the animal and pay costs before sale by the officer. Farther details indicate the ad runs under the Denver Colorado inspection station commission.
Notice announces public auction of described lands in Wild County Colorado on January 4 1911 at 1 o clock pm at the Kate Hoard nessionera Building Denver Colorado. Bids go to the highest bidder as specified in the notice.
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