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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
12
A reflective piece notes that young unmarried men dominate western crime figures from pickpockets to safe crackers. It argues yeggmen are declining in the era, cites drug use as a degrading factor, and spotlights renowned safecracker Tommy Lee jailed in Denver six months prior.
The article describes Lee, a graduate 29 year old criminal with a cork prosthetic arm from a safe-cracking incident. Once aligned with Harry Tracy, he boasts that the old crook era is over as police methods advance. He has been released and acts as an informer for a city police, guiding newer thieves into custody.
Francis Hai, a Weld county native now gaining fame in Paris, departs from ordinary success with his Greek myth painting Echo and Narcissus. The work, praised by the New York Sun, portrays Echo fleeing Narcissus as Pan watches, with Echo’s voice remaining as her legacy.
The Colorado Archaeological Institute proposal aims to found a state museum to house prehistoric Colorado specimens and to study southern lands. Denver reformers planned two goals to preserve works of ancient peoples and establish a regional museum. After a year of silence the idea gains attention from scientific magazines urging broader scope including New Mexico and Wyoming.
We the undersigned dissolve partnership as auctioneers of livestock, tackle, farm implements, household goods, etc. Co. P. Kemmermor and J. B. Gordon dissolve their co partnership effective immediately.
The Kit Carson centennial observance in Trinidad Colorado and Taos New Mexico marks the birth of the famed trapper soldier and diplomat born in Kentucky a century ago next Friday. His life and efforts benefited the western United States, bridging military trading posts and frontier diplomacy.
Weld county shows strong growth with Kersey planning two factories and other projects. Eaton Evans and Windsor boom as LaSalle opens a new depot. Ault Pierce Nunn and northern towns build heavily. Grover and surrounding communities boom vigorously, signaling solid prospects for the county.
The Farmers' convention schedules a January gathering in Weld County with prominent speakers to discuss issues benefiting producers and commission men. Organizers claim the event will surpass prior similar meetings in the county.
Harley Lane, a farmer from the Dorsey place near Severance, was drugged on a 4:20 p m train at Eaton and robbed of about 50 dollars after being made unconscious by chloral like substance. He was moved to the Cottage hotel and treated by doctors. authorities search for two strangers who fled the car as Lane recovered conditions improved.
For sale an improved desert claim with buildings and improvements located about 1% miles from the station and ready for farming next year. It will be sold at a low price as the owner cannot attend to it. Address Box 78 or phone Red 1031, Greeley.
D. H. Doud of Greeley Cement Tile sues Mercantile Trust, New York, over loans to Union Pacific and a large mortgage on Weld county property. William G. Evans and Margaret Evans filed suit in federal court, acquiring extensive holdings. Union Pacific later issued a $100 million mortgage. Attorneys Ewing and J A Griffith guided the case, signaling more quiet title actions in Crow Creek country.
A 5 year old, Stephen Oleah, son of Walter Oleah of twenty miles from Carr, lost several fingers when a large cap he was playing with exploded. He was taken to Carr then rushed to Greeley hospital, arriving around midnight after a delayed train.
A small boy playing with a cap and hammer caused a severe hand injury. After a chaotic rush to care and transport, doctors amputated the thumb and a finger at a Carr hospital and warned further removal may be needed.
Eaton residents plan a Christmas Eve collection for Cherry Illinois disaster widows and orphans. The Congregational church and Salvation Army in Greeley receive gifts and clothing for distribution. Sunday school groups support twelve global missionaries with photos postcards and booklets to be sent to mission fields.
A national cooperative formed to protect and unite farmers seeks fair figures by cutting price margins. In Colorado and Texas the movement commands thousands of members and controls stores and mines. The plan shifts power from brokers to producers and consumers, improving credit terms for cotton and other crops.
John Leavitt and Miss Amelia J. Alan, both of Denver, wed Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s brother and sister’s home on Thirteenth avenue. Rev. R. J. Hunter of the First Presbyterian Church officiated in a small family gathering. The couple plans a Colorado honeymoon and then hopes to settle in Greeley.
Prof W H Olin urges farmers in the Rocky Mountain region to submit feed samples and forage offerings for a prize exhibit at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Premiums range from 4 to 30 dollars, with a trophy for the best collection of grasses and forage crops. Entries must be prepaid and arrive by January 7 at Union Stockyards Denver. shipments to be prepaid and documented for return.
Jacob Schrall of 482 South Street Delville Til reports kidney and bladder suffering for over fifteen months. After seven weeks on Foley's Kidney Pills he feels better each day and offers to share results with anyone interested. Sold by all druggists.
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