Land Fake Deals in Greeley Trial on Iowa Farm Fraud
John Reagan of Iowa sues James W Hodgell his wife and Houtchens Drumm for recovery of an Iowa farm they say was obtained by fraud connected to a Colorado farm exchange. The case centers on equity, mortgages and misrepresented values, with Hodgell receiving about $9,000 from the Colorado sale against an $8,000 Iowa farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Circuit Court
John Reagan
Iowa
James W. Hodgell
Houtchens & Drumm
Reagan
Colorado
Hodgell
Colo
Houthenst Drumm
Jacobs
Eyerow
Rea
Letter From An Old Greeley Boy In Mexico
An old Greeley man, E. Pinney Jr., writes from Guanajuato Mexico dated December 11 1908 to Mr C H Wolfe requesting subscription transfer and noting a postal money order of eight Mexican dollars to cover about four dollars real money for Tribune news. He remarks on his wife’s town news and asks to keep his address until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Mexico
the Tribune
Pinney, JR
Christmas Pranks Highlight Normal Faculty Gifts
On the last school day before Christmas, Normal students surprised faculty in the chapel with playful gifts reflecting each staff member. Pranks included hobby horses for Prof. Gideon, nose glasses for Miss Hannum, a megaphone for Prof. Hayes, ropes of stockings with remarks, and a china nest egg joke for Prof. Chambers, among other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Gideon
Miss Hannum
Hayes
Chambers
Rose Camp
Rhode Island
Waddle
Hadden
Cross
Illiad
Hugh
L. A
Dr. Halsted
Coyote Hunt Near Kersey Makes History This Year
The Kersey area hosts a record coyote hunt on December 30 with IE. K. Plumb as general director. A.M. Plumb leads the west line and Fred Jurgen the east. Mortimer and Neer supervise the south. Guns and horses banned. a free lunch and campfire finish greet participants at the Plumb ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
IE. K. Plumb
Plumb Ranch
Hyle's Bridge
Fred Jurgen
Herb Hill
Fred Gedge
A. M. Plumb
Hyle’s Bridge
Will Mortimer
Will Neer
Mortimer
Neer
Lou Watson
Movable Farm Debts and Colorado Sale Figure in Hodgell Deal
Hodgell closed the deal with a mortgage of 1800 on the Iowa farm and secured 1200 more on the Towa farm, totaling 2500. He had raised 7090 earlier, plus 1900 cash received, then sold the Iowa farm to Houtchens and Drumm for a 1500 note. Agents assumed the 2500 mortgage, making the Iowa farm cost 4000. Hodgell’s Colorado farm yielded 8900 from 1900 cash, 1500 note, and a 5500 second mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gell
Iowa
Hodgell
Towa
Houtchens & Drumm
Reagan
Colorado
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples in County
The county clerk issued marriage licenses to Gabriel Lucas of Longmont and Susie J Morris of Boulder and to John Devies and Mary Maczeyka of New Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabrial Lucas
Longmont
Susie J. Morris
Boulder
John Devies
Mary Maczeyka
New Windsor
Fragmentary Santa program praised by committee and attendees
A damaged excerpt notes a grand rush to secure stock and credits given by all committee and Santa Claus for an excellent entertainment program with first names like Zachariah Louise Eleanor Charles and Alice mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah
Louise
Eleanor
Charles
Alice
All Committee
Santa Claus
Grover Forms Stock Company to Link With Bell Line
A group of six enterprising Grover citizens create a stock company with $500 capital to bring a village telephone service and connect to the Bell system. Plans aim to link the local home system with the Bell line to Greeley and nearby towns, aiding election returns for the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Greeley
How One Doctor Successfully Treats Pneumonia
In treating pneumonia, Dr. W. J. Smith of Sanders Alabama says the lungs are best aided by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes consistent success across many cases and with personal use by himself and his wife. He recommends the remedy as superior to others and says it is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Sanders
Ala
Two Boys Confess In Delinquency Case At Greeley
A thirteen year old witness exposes a mis trial showing misidentification in the juvenile case. Pete Peterson and John Collison are implicated by the Graham theft and released after evidence shifts blame to Wickstrom and Shattuck. The county pays $100. two innocent boys may face reform school. Also notice for New Cache la Poudre Irrigating stockholders meeting in Greeley on January 12 1909 with proxy option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Pete Peterson
John Collison
J. G. Graham
Greeley
Graham's
Graham
Mr. Graham
Jos. Ewing
Perry
Peterson
Collison
Erick Anderson
Wickstrom
Shattuck
Reform School
Notice to Stockholders of Cacheta Poudre Reservoir Company
Notice to stockholders states a meeting at 10 o clock a m to elect five directors and to consider matters before the board. Secretary BE. S. Pinney signs the notice.
Union National Bank Stockholders Meet In Greyley
Notice declares annual meeting of stockholders at The Union National Bank parlors Greyley Colorado on Tuesday January 12 1909 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Seven directors to be elected and other business to come before the meeting. BH. J. Decker Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union National Bank
Greyley
Colorado
BH. J. Decker
Meeting of Section No. 3 Diteh Company at Kenmore Farm
holders of Section No 3 Diteh Company will be held at Kenmore farm LaSalle on Monday January 11 1909 at 1 30 PM to transact business as may come before the meeting B K Hanbury secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Section No. 3 Diteh Company
Godfrey Ditch
Kenmore Farm
LaSalle
B. K. Hanbury
Notice of Final Settlement and Heir Determination
Final settlement of Ephraim Heaton estate to be presented January 11, 1909 in Weld County Colorado. Administrator Joseph W. Heaton seeks discharge after court hearing and invites interested heirs to object. Court will hear proofs to determine heirs, noting William A. Heaton and Joseph W. Heaton as sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onmir
Ephraim Heaton
Weld County
Colorado
Joseph Ue Heaton
Joseph W. Heaton
William A. Heaton
Greeley
A. D
O. J. Green
Fottornex
Greeley Tribune
Notice of Adjustment Day for Mary Crowell Estate
Executors George H Hall and URL Crowell of Weld County Colorado announce a county court meeting on January 25, 1909 at 2 PM at the courthouse to hear claims against the estate of Mary Crowell deceased. Creditors and all interested parties must present their claims for adjustment and payment arrangements with the undersigned at Grocier Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crowell
Mary
Grocier
Cotorado
Crowell
George H. Hall
Allen & Doke
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Bodgell Wire
Lonesome
Guanajuato, Gto
C. H. Wolfe
Cole
Pleasant Valley School News
Spe
Cials
Eaton
Cache la Poudre Irrigating Company
Oddfellows’ Hall
Greeley Colorado
Pinnby
Cacheta Poudre Reservoir Company
BE. S. Pinney
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