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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
7
In Greeley households, children transform a yard tree into a bird Christmas tree with corn, seeds, and crumbs. The story recalls a prior tragedy and contrasts holiday hardship with generosity, noting birds and squirrels benefiting from the festive feeding.
Fred Pierson of Tacoma a former miner well known here was buried in Fort Lupton this afternoon at 2 o clock Mrs A Wedemeyer who has been visiting her daughter Mrs Fred Engel left this morning for her Kiowa home
Diogenes is Out of a Job At Last tells how M. E. Hollingsworth, credited as the most honest man in Weld County, left Greeley for California after settling a penny debt with C. H. Wolfe over three stamps. A one-cent repayment later confirmed the tale.
The three year homestead law is driving settlers to Colorado with thousands of filings on public lands. Denver district sees 50,000 acres claimed monthly since enactment, and Registrar Ford expects about 3,000 final proofs in the year to June. The law allows three years residence with five months away, aiding poor men to work elsewhere and save for land. Receipts drop about 40,000, while filings rise, with final proofs on 160 acres yielding less revenue than commuters.
The Meadow Island Irrigation Company No 2 stockholders will meet at the town hall on Tuesday January 7 at 10 am to elect officers and transact other business.
Dec 19 report from Kersey notes Miss Gertrude Hill and Miss Estelle Messler traveled to Greeley to take teachers' examinations. A curious line follows about a barber shop where no customers were present and five barbers lounged about as a woman dismissed them with a quip calling them lazy.
County Clerk Elect attends a Tuesday evening event at the I O O F hall where the Odd Fellows lodge hosts Rebekah members. Past Grand Master J E Snook delivers an original poem praising fellowship, unity, and the Brotherhood of Man, noting the long history of Old Poudre Valley lodge and the enduring links of Friendship Love and Truth.
Secretary Fisher reports in his annual tally that Colorado saw a rise of 1,975,952 acres withdrawn from entry over seventeen months, with land valued at 45 cents per acre. The totals show Colorado holding more land back than any state except Montana and North Dakota, highlighting a dramatic shift in interior department policy.
In Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Reed depart for Wisconsin to spend holidays with Reed's parents, while Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henson head to Indiana to visit relatives. Kersey updates include Fisher visiting Rowe. Mrs. Jennie Lockard visiting Tucker family and bringing home Tucker's son. Al lerton hosts a club dance and plans a Christmas masquerade ball with supper. Pierce notes Rev. Skinner's recovery from illness, five new families arriving since December, and Christmas travel by James Kinney family to Salt Lake City. Barn esville covers beet weighing duties, Doebke visiting Ley ley, and John Radford absent from Pawnee City for a brother's funeral in McCook after a railroad accident.
Mrs Isabella Wallace is spending the day in Greeley as the school prepares to close for two weeks this afternoon for holidays. Principal Mrs Addington will vacation in Iowa and teacher Miss Nicholson will go to Arvada for the break. Mrs G R Parks has returned from several days in Denver as W J McMillin and family are mentioned in transit.
The day included visits at the Hayes home and local updates on school warrants for teachers. Mrs. Beatty left for Taft Oklahoma for a family reunion, while Glen Briggs traveled to Loveland for Christmas with friends. Farmers' Union arranged a flour shipment from Greeley mills for distribution among farmers as schools planned a two week winter break. Maggie Moore returned to Fort Collins after La Salle visit. F. Martin of Greeley Bakery socialized in LaSalle yesterday.
In Kersey on December 23 Hodgson's road gang works with help from district farmers to gravel a mile of mud worsened road northwest of town. Eight to ten inches of gravel is being laid to restore the stretch likely to improve conditions in spring and rain.
On Christmas Sunday December 23 the Methodist church Sunday school classes enjoyed a treat of oranges nuts and candy. A large crowd attended as Rev. John Oliver presented a monetary gift raised by the congregation.
George Kipton, a resident southwest of Johnstown, broke a rib while skating on a pond Sunday afternoon. A physician treated him, stating he feels as well as could be expected but will be unable to work for some time due to the injury.
W C Loney of the Weld County Poultry association announces the annual Greeley show set for January 7 to 10. The event aims to showcase a record poultry industry with 800 premium lists mailed, 1000 entries anticipated, and dozens of cups, including a $50 S C White Leghorn penn cup, attracting exhibitors from across Colorado.
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of The Greeley Ice and Storage Company at Mosher and Parker offices Eighth Street Greeley Colorado on Monday January 6 1913 at 730 PM to elect a board of directors and address other regular matters Albert Igo Secretary
Christmas exercises will be held Tuesday evening in the Baptist Methodist and Congregational churches. Each program includes Christmas trees and treats for the children. Children are asked to bring treats for the town's poor children so that all may receive something.
A compilation of December to January farm auctions near Greeley Colorado listing horses cows farm implements and household goods. Sellers include A W Durkee J R Koesling George Maul George Dauth S R Wood with multiple sale dates and locations around Greeley Auburn Farmers Spur and Solomon ranch._contact Red 364 Greeley.
Notice to all concerned that a bay horse about nine years old and 1200 pounds with three white feet and a star in the forehead was taken up near Lucerne Weld County Colorado around December 15 1912. If not claimed by January 11 1913 the estray will be sold by the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners Denver Colorado for the owner.
Mary Mackey has filed application No. A-1221 to lease indemnity school lands in Weld County Colorado. Areas include sections 18 19 20 21 and 26 in township 8 north range 61 west and related fractional portions. Public notice is given with a final decision date January 2 1913 and publication in the Greeley Tribune December 12 1912.
Court notices heirs Martha Judson Howard Judson Clarence Judson William Judson William Judson Abernethy Adoniram Bradford Nathan Judson Salita Judson Johnston and unknown heirs must appear January 20 1913 in Greeley to probate the alleged last will of Sarah Isabella Judson deceased. The will provides funeral expenses a monument and specific bequests followed by equal shares to Clarence Howard Judson and Adoniram Bradford. Executed by Charles H Wheeler with seal and date December 13 1912.
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