Feeble minded woman linked to Miller case at Windsor
A reportedly unbalanced woman arrested with George Miller is identified as the mute patient from Father Tisdel’s hospital. She says McFarlan assaulted her at Windsor and Miller threatened her to keep her with him. Miller faces multiple charges. McFarlan admits no fixed means and is jailed. Neighbors suggest public punishment.
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George Miller
Father Tisdel
Enright’s
McFarlan
Windsor
Greeley
Miller
Cheyenne
Unity church to honor new pastor Kerr with December service
Unity church holds a recognition service for Rev. M. R. Kerr beginning his pastorate on December 30. Speakers expected include Dr. E. A. Elliott Dr. David Utter Dr. D. J. H. Ward and Rev. W. T. Brown. Unity Circle will serve supper at 6 p.m. Last night's lecture by Kerr on Evolution of Function.
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Unity Church
M. R. Kerr
E. A. Elliott
David Utter
D. J. H. Ward
W. T. Brown
Unity Circle
Death by own action shocks Eaton family
Telegram from Omaha announced Ralph's suicide at work, distressing his mother and sister Winifred Kelley who had lived in Eaton for years. The wife later urged travel to Kansas City for funeral services though the women were en route, aided by Denver friends. Officials cited mental fatigue from overwork. Ralph held a responsible job and had been married less than a year.
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Ralph
Omaha
Winifred Kelley
Eaton
Kansas City
Denver
Attorneys Jos Ewing and Chas F Tew Win Two Bankruptcy Cases
Attorneys Jos Ewing and Chas F Tew returned from Denver where they prosecuted two bankruptcy cases in the United States Circuit court. Both cases were decided in favor of their clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Ewing
Chas. F. Tew
Denver
United States Circuit Court
Dugout Fire Eats Potatoes at Oliver Howards Farm
The Greeley fire department was called after a stove pipe ignited straw in a dugout at Fourth avenue and Twelfth street. The ensuing blaze caused water damage to vegetables stored inside and an estimated loss around $100. This follows a prior fire at the Howards home last April that was controlled by firefighters.
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Oliver Howard
Fourth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Howard
Windmills and reservoirs aid irrigation on plains farms
A government experiment station near Cheyenne tests seven windmill types for lifting water for irrigation in dry farming areas. It notes that pumps under 800 to 900 gallons per minute require storage in small reservoirs with a half acre foot capacity, about seventy five feet diameter and four feet deep, suitable for five acres. Built by farmers, such reservoirs cost around fifty dollars, bringing total plant cost under three hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Plains
Weld County
Government
Cheyenne
Office of Experiment Stations
Suit over election bet involves Florance sheriff race
John Ferguson H E English and Jesse Patterson are drawn into a dispute over a sheriff election bet. Ferguson sues Patterson to recover $100 stake saying Florance not final until court, while Patterson says $200 already passed to English. Venue moved from Pressly to Stevens. case set for this evening.
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Mr. Florance
Mr. Poe
John Ferguson
H. E. English
Jesse Patterson
Ferguson
Mr. English
Florance
Patterson
English
Reagan Case Not Finished In Iowa Real Estate Dispute
The Iowa farmer Reagan faces a lingering court fight with local real estate dealers. Prosecutors finished their presentation. attorney Jacobs defended Reagan, who admitted telling Wonacott falsehoods about farm ownership, production, and tenure under agents' influence. Expect more evidence Wednesday.
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Iowa
Jacobs
Reagan
Wonacott
Colorado
Hodgell
Miss Jennie Neary Wins Catholic Fair Diamond Ring
Miss Jennie Neary wins the diamond ring at the city Catholic fair the event billed as the most successful ever held in Greeley. The top vote shows the popularity of contestants and Father Casey estimates proceeds will run a little over 1000 dollars to fund the new church under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Neary
Greeley
Shortest Day in the Year From the Sun
The article notes today and yesterday are the year's two shortest days with sunrise at 7 19 and sunset at 4 38 giving 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight. It states December 29 will bring a full minute of gain and mentions a stubborn work schedule ignoring daylight.
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Sol
Tie Bank Check Prizes In Local Coupon Rush
The American Bank Check company awarded prizes last evening. Katie Cahill won first prize of 20 dollars for leading with the top entry. The next three contestants shared 30 dollars, each receiving 10 dollars. Edgar Becker Flora Bowerman M. E. Ward and J. R. Mulford were among the next four high finishers. The coupons redeem for cash purchases only, with filled books yielding two dollars in cash at local banks. Merchants issue the coupons to promote cash trading over credit.
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American Bank Check Company
Katie Cahill
Edgar Becker
Flora Bowerman
M. E. Ward
J. R. Mulford
Depositors Rally Over Rocky Ford Bank Pardon Hope
Depositors from the Arkansas valley gather to protest a potential pardon of Godding by the governor on Christmas Day. The governor remains noncommittal.
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Daily Tribune
Denver
Rocky Ford Bank
Arkansas Valley
Godding
State's Interest in U S Forests
Colorado notes the national forests in the state have benefited from permanent improvements funded by a 1908 act. The report cites $65,700.86 spent last year, with trails, roads, telephone lines, fences, ranger quarters, barns, bridges, and watering sites expanded. It urges Congress to approve $974,981 for 1910 improvements and highlights the value of capital investments to make forests more useful and protect them effectively.
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Colorado
Secretary of Agriculture
Special Improvement Fund
Congress
Forest Service
Corner Lot Boom Sparks Sharp Real Estate Upsurge
One day after the Currier corner was chosen for a post office the Highth Street area saw a real estate spike. The 50 foot corner on Eighth Street and Seventh Avenue sold for 8000 dollars with Exchange hotel moved off the lot while the adjacent 50 foot lot brought 11000 dollars. An inner lot between the hotel and Abbistrand's grocery sold for 11000 dollars as well. The new owners plan a large wholesale firm building soon. deeds not yet filed.
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Highth Street
Currier
Eighth Street
Seventh Avenue
Lottie Hubert
Exchange Hotel
Election Day at Kersey and Local Ballot slate
Election day at Kersey proceeds quietly with a single ticket. The Boosters club backs Fred 8. James for mayor. Aldermen listed include B. P. Brooks Dr W FP Spaulding Corsberg Chas e 4 Gardner Len Flint and Mortimer.
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Boosters’ Club
Fred
James
B. P. Brooks
Dr. W. FP. Spaulding
Corsberg
Chase
Gardner
Len Flint
Mortimer
Still Colorado Railroad Under Burlington Control
The Colorado and Southern will operate as a Colorado road with headquarters in Denver as a managerial center for the Burlington system. Frank Trumbull retires temporarily as president. few office changes expected. Expansion plans and improved western extensions are promised, with Denver to gain new trade and population growth. A New York meeting will outline further policy and extensions to near Denver territory.
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Colorado & Southern Railroad
Burlington
Denver
Colorado & Southern
Burlington System
Frank Trumbull
Roa
Trumbull
Edwin A. Hawley
Rocky Mountain District
William A. Webb
Parker
Rock Mountain
Rocky Mountains
Hawley
Colorado & Southern Security
New York
Baker revives kettle effort for the poor in Greeley
FE. Baker, the real estate man, raises over 40 dollars in one hour at the Salvation Army dinner kettle and bell near the post office. He urges others to donate for a Christmas dinner while highlighting nearby families in distress and praising the local church volunteers.
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F. E. Baker
Father Tisdel
Mr. Baker
Salvation Army
Greeley
Lace
Methodist Church
North Dakota
Ault Daily Letter notes local visits and travels
Mrs. Clara Sylvester returns to Greeley from Ault where she has been cared for by nurse A L Palmer. Gladys Pressley vacationing in Greeley with parents. Margaret Carlson vacationing in Denver. Mrs Brown travels to Loveland. Mrs Wm Miller leaves for Maryville Mo to visit her father Fr E Angell then joins later. Mr and Mrs T L Greer host Christmas with Elizabeth Cannell and Professor Howett at Ault schools.
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Clara Sylvester
A. L. Palmer
Greeley
Sylvester
Gladys Pressley
Rowe District
Margaret Carlson
Denver
Mrs. Brown
Loveland
Wm. T. Miller
Maryville
Fr. E. Angell
Evans Guggenheim fight over Pueblo post master
In Denver on December 22 the Evans and Guggenheim factions clash over the Pueblo post master appointment. Evans backs J. M. Walpole while Guggenheim backs Deputy State Treasurer Withers, signaling a forthcoming showdown to determine the stronger faction.
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Daily Tribune
Denver
TheEvans-Guggenheim
Pueblo
Evans
J. M. Walpole
Guggenheim
Withers
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STILL
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Chicago Tribune
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Harriman
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