Permanent bridges for safety and economy urged in Weld County
A. L. Camp jr argues for durable cross structures over streams and ditches to protect irrigated lands in Weld County. He cites recent county moves toward cemented stone abutments, warns of floods sweeping makeshift bridges, and notes the need to clear river channels like Cache la Poudre to prevent losses to farms and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colorado
Lone Tree
Pleasant Valley
Sand Creek
Weld County
Eden Station
Rio Grande
Trac
South Platte
Cache la Poudre
Convention to lure Western tourists to Salt Lake City
A January 26 1906 convention in Salt Lake City draws Western business leaders to plan turning tourist dollars from Europe to the Rocky Mountain region. The Salt Lake Commercial Club invites western states to send delegates. W L Clayton may attend from Greeley. A plan outlines strategies to attract travelers. 1904 American tourism abroad totaled 150 million dollars plus 40 million in foreign purchases. Henry T Thompson reportedly sold the Grover ranch for 30 000 to Denver parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Europe
Commercial Club of
Salt Lake
W. L. Clayton
Greeley Commercial Club
Salt Lake Club
Rocky Mountains
Henry T. Thompson
Grover
Denver
Irrigation Ditch Water Case Faces Major Ruling
Denver State Engineer Jaycox hears a landmark appeal from Highland Ditch Co. over 75 to 80 ditches along the St. Vrain in district No. 5. The dispute traces to 1883 and questions old measurements used to convert customary inches to cubic feet per second amid calls for new methods and continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Jaycox
St. Vrain
Longmont
Highland Ditch Company
District No. 5
St. Vrain & Palmerton
E. S. Nettleton
Green
B. Merrill Holt
Thomas R. Owen, Jr
Nettleton
Mr. Green
Beet Sugar Debate Near Greeley Stirs Claims
Chicago American notes a local beet sugar piece claiming growers plan court action to push higher beet prices. The column criticizes the claim as unfounded and urges skepticism about the legality and practicality of such a move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Feud on Prairie Ends With Fatal Shot Near Knoll
Deputy Sheriff Dave F Camp investigated a cattle dispute near Cheyenne Weld county where Jack O Boyle and Tom O Neill clashed over fenced pasture. A cowboy was killed when a shot fired from a knoll struck the rider. O Boyle was not found as the officer left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave F. Camp
Cheyenne
Weld
Jack O’boyle
Tom O'Neill
O’boyle
O’neill
N. R. Davis
Yale
Baptist Church Notes and Upcoming Revival Plans
Rev Frank Barnett has lost sight in one eye but can still see with the other. Rev R S Walker of Salt Lake preached at the pulpit last Sunday. Local ties include Mrs Dr Golds worthy and a former Greeley lady. The church society prepares for its annual meeting with officer elections. Revival services begin January 8 led by the Bingham Brothers. Will Kelley from Boulder is spending the holidays in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnett
The
Baptist Church
R. S. Walker
Salt Lake
Bingham Brothers
Denver
Pueblo
Panoramic Colorado lecture set for Greeley by McClurgs
Tomorrow evening in Greeley the renowned duo Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert McClurg present Panoramic Colorado the Empire of Peak Pass and Plain. They tour the East to praise Colorado scenery climate history archaeology and current life with lavish press praise from Washington and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colorado
Gilbert McClurg
Switzerland
McClurg
Empire of
Peak
Pass and Plain
Colorado Cliff Dwellings Association
Salt Lake
Portland Exposition
McCave sues O'Donnel couple over restaurant sale
W A McCave files attachment suit in district court against Thomas H O'Donnel and wife for about 800 dollars. The action arises from the sale of McCave restaurant to the O'Donnels a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McCave
District Court
Thomas H. O’donnel and Wife
McCave
O’donnels
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. L. Camp
Oak Street Bridge
A. L. Camp, Jr
St. Vrain River
Chicago
At the Baptist Church
Will Kelley
Boulder
MR. and
Mrs. McClurg
East
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!