Open Letter from Weld Farmers' Club to County Commissioners
Greeley Colorado December 22 1911 to the County Commissioners of agricultural counties of Colorado the Farmers' Club committee urges funds for continued farm extension work of the Agricultural College. they report broad support and seek pledge payments by June 1 1912 with expected partial or full refund later. notes possible legislature relief if needed and promises to keep the program going statewide.
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Farmers’ Club Committee
Greeley
Colo
Agricultural Counties
Colo- Gentlemson
Agricultural College
W. R. McClellan
J. F. McCrery
Weld County Commercial Club
Grant G. Wilson
Farr Produce Company
Lory
Hinman
Colorado
McClellan
Leddy
Kenehan
Christmas in Greeley 1870
The first Christmas in Greeley was bleak compared to 1911 joy as Ranney hall housed a simple service led by Rev. Alfred Baxter. Early settlers endured harsh winter with meager meals of jack rabbits antelope and buffalo while the Heaton house survived from 1870. About 300 residents in year one, roughly fifty remain today.
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Ranney Hall
Greeley
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Station
Alfred Baxter
Presbyterian Church Society
Mr. Baxter
Jackman Baxter
A. E. Gipson
Caldwell
Ida
Miss West
Henry T. West
Heaton
Ninth Street
Seventh and
Eighth Avenue
Christmas Jail Release Brings Joy to Red Darnell
In Denver on Christmas Day and after federal indictments for liquor license violations Red Darnell was released from jail when a friend secured bond. Red returned to Greeley to share Christmas greetings with friends following the timely release.
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Greeley
Red” Darnell
Denver
Red
Greeley P. and P. Exchange seeks holiday fowl
The Greeley Poultry and Produce Exchange advertises for turkeys geese ducks and large hens at the Greeley address 731 seeking stock for upcoming season.
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Greeley P. & P
Greeley
Churches and Elks Aid Worthy Poor in Greeley
The Greeley Associated Relief received $65 in food and toys from Methodist and Congregational churches for Christmas. The Elks added $1600 in goods to the relief, arranged for distribution with help from Leslie Tuck and Miss Laura Frenkel, and J. T. Clough lent an auto truck. Chatsfield and Marry Roche helped circulate gifts to those Santa often misses. The aid targeted families named by friends who knew of needs but would not apply for help. The Associated Relief thanks all helpers.
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Greeley Associated Relief
Congregational
The
Elks
Leslie Tuck
Laura Frenkel
J. T. Clough
Mr. Chatfield
Marry Roche
Santa
Treat cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and hot foot bath
When feet are wet and body chilled from exposure, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and bathe feet in hot water before bed. you are almost certain to ward off a severe cold. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
All Dealera
Water rights fight over $200000 cattle involving Weldon Valley and Bijou districts
A district court suit seeks to null a Highland ditch water sale to Bijou and other ditches totaling 24 second feet valued at 3000 per foot. Plaintiffs claim abandonment of rights reduces senior decreed flow and aim to cut back Bijou allocated water, amid broader challenges to older ditches’ use.
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Weldon Valley
Union
Godfrey
Lower Latham
Bijou
Ovid
A. N
B. K. Plumb
H. N
R. H
R. F
D. P
H. D. Haynes
Highland Ditch
Weld County
Lower Platte
Denver
Swedes Celebrate Christmas at Northland Church
In Gree ley the Swedish Lutheran church held Jul-Otta at 6 AM with candles, a warming fire, and hymns sung in Swedish. The service featured a quartet of boys sings in English and a Christmas blessing from Rev. Gunson as the community gathered for early morning observances and a later Christmas tree event.
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Greeley
Northland
Guntafson
Holiday Jags Confined to One Pair at City Hall
Christmas passed quietly as two men were arrested for overindulgence in joy water at city hall. One claimed salmon made him ill before release, the other sang and was also taken in. A singer claiming relation to R. B. Morse was allowed to leave after questioning. No Christmas dinner occurred at city hall.
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Luce
Greeley
R. B. Morse
Relatives in Milliken Join Greeley Holiday Calls
On Christmas morning the telephone company offered a half rate to Milliken and Greeley residents. About 300 calls to Milliken occurred, with many relatives contacting loved ones. The reduced 5 cent rate boosted overall long distance greetings across five states and 12 000 calls, a new practice in the region.
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Greeley
Milliken
Denver
Salt Lake
Helena
el Paso
Cheyenne
Four Hurt In Collision On Union Pacific
Fort Collins December 26 four persons were injured when a Union Pacific passenger train from Denver collided with a freight train at St Vrain. Rev A A Tuck and his two granddaughters suffered severe bruises while J M Maupin of Boulder sustained possible internal injuries. Engineer Timothy Kearney was severely injured but acted to save the train by applying emergency brakes and reversing the sideline. The 10 20 train here arrived only after 2 45.
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Fort Collins
Union Pacific
Denver
St. Vrain
A. A. Tuck
Quilby
Tuck
J. M. Maupin
Boulder
Timothy Kearney
Kearney
Son of Judge Pays a Visit
Evans, December 26. Richard Tregonning, son of Judge Thomas Tregonning, arrived from the western coast to share Christmas dinner with his father. Connected with the Chicago and St. Paul railroad, he came west on Thanksgiving to be with his father, visited San Bernardino, California, and timed his return to keep his father from a lonely holiday. The judge remains deeply attached to Evans and would not leave.
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Evans
Richard Tregonning
Thomas Tregonning
Chicago & St. Paul Railroad
San Bernardino
Calif
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Effective Says Pattee
David Pattee of Colorado reports kidney and bladder trouble with irregular secretions and scalding during voiding. He used Doan's Kidney Pills for about two years, saw prompt relief, and remains cured with no recurrence. He endorses the remedy as best for backache and kidney issues. Sold by Gilbert Drug Co. and dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co. is the U S distributor. Remember the name Dean's.
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David Pattee
Greeley
Colo
Doan
Gilbert Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Christmas Dinner Party Roundups in Greeley
The article lists numerous Christmas dinner gatherings across Greeley and nearby towns. Families including Wrights, Bertschs, Santas, and others hosted extended guests, with twenty four attendees at one event and several reunions spanning Christmas Day and the holiday period.
Christmas dinners and trees brighten local homes
Mrs. A. M. Green hosted a family Christmas dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. A. Atkinson and others. Several homes visited by extended families held Christmas trees and festive meals, including the Carters with Bliss and Nix families, and Judge and Mrs. Garrigues with Denver guests. The Romsay and Williams households also hosted large gatherings with multiple relatives and children.
Local Family Dinner Hosts Honor Five at Wether
Following their usual custom the families of C. N. Jackson Jesse Gale and Dr. R. F. Graham dined to a wether yesterday and Mr. and Mr. Jackson were hosts.
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C. N. Jackson
Jesse Gale
R. F. Graham
Dover Christmas Party on Union Pacific Train Line
A Christmas gathering at Dover hosted by Ab Elliott at Dr. A. McCain’s home drew old friends. After a snowbound drive, the party’s convoy faced a deep railroad cut, where Dr. McCain shoveled a half mile path to continue the celebration. guests included the Robbing family, A Taylor and wife, and Mary Davis.
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Dover
Union Pacific
Ab Elliott
A. ©. McCain and Son
Charles Robbing
A. Taylor
Marry Davis
Enright Family Hosts Christmas Eve Guests
Alderman J. A. Enright and family entertained as guests Christmas Eve. Guests included Lynch, Hagar, Carlson, Starr and McNellian. The visitors were all formerly from Wabash Minn, which was also the Enrights farm home.
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J. A. Enright
Christmas Eare
Lynch, Hagar
Carlson
Starr
McNellian
Wabash — Minn
Enrights
Adams Family Host Christmas Dinner at Ranch Home
Mr. and Mrs. George BB Adams welcomed guests for a Christmas turkey dinner at their ranch. Attending were Mr. Mae Potter, John Watts, and Misses Susie Muir, Katharine Shannon, Kate Ward, and Maud Ward.
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George BB. Adams
Mae Potter
John Watts
Susie Muir
Katharine Shannon
Kate and
Maud Ward
Engleman Hosts Christmas Dinner at Ninth Street Home
Mr and Mrs W J Engleman entertained with a Christmas dinner at their home 1452 Ninth Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs C W Freeman Mr and Mrs Fred Beasley and children and Mrs Reber Wolfe.
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W. J. Engleman
C. W . Freeman
Fred Beasley
Reber Wolfe
Christmas Party at the Calvins in Delta
Mr and Mrs W R Calvin entertained guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Scott and family Mr and Mrs O C Pranty and family Mr and Mrs H Borgmann and family Mr and Mrs Laurence Scott and son and Mr and Mrs C C Paulson and son for a jolly Christmas gathering with plenty of cheer and food.
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W. R. Calvin
Delta
Christmand
Gueata
Robert Scott
O. C. Pranty
H. Borgmann
Laurence Scot
C. C. Pauson
Ferguson entertained guests at dinner yesterday
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ferguson hosted dinner yesterday with Mrs. G. O’Parrell and family present. Afterward all enjoyed a sleigh ride together.
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J. M. Ferguson
G. O’parrell
Christmas Reunion At Bruness Home A Family Gathering
A large holiday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bruness on Tenth avenue and Fourteenth street featured a Christmas tree with a treasure of gifts after an elaborate dinner. About 40 people attended including Josee Doney and eight children with twins, and relatives such as Edgar and Louie Hut Smith, John, Theo Nes, Walter Hanes and Grandma Banes, Miss Jose Simmons, Otia Shinn of Denver, Shinn, and Grandpa Samples.
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Clayton Bruness
Tenth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Josee Doney
Peter = llutsmith
Edgar
Louie
Grand Ron
John
Theo. Fnes
Walter Hanes
Grandma Banes
Jose Simmons
Otia Shinn
Derver
Shinn
Stockholders Meeting Notice for The New Cache to Pou Irrigating Co
Annual stockholders meeting scheduled at Odd Fellows Hall in Greeley Colorado on Tuesday January 9 at 2 pm. Purpose includes electing five directors levying an assessment and transacting other business as may come before the meeting. Secretary BH. S. Pinney signs from Greeley December 4 1911.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Greeley
Colorado
Pinney
Colo
First National Bank of Greeley stockholders meet January 9 1912
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The First National Bank of Greeley Calo will be held at the bank parlor on Tuesday January 9 1912 for the election of directors and other business. J M B Petrikin cashier.
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C. H. Wheeler
Greeley National Bank
J. M. B. Petrikin
First National Bank, Greeley
Greeley
Calo
First National Bank of
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R. M. Haythorn
EF. R. Bliss
W. R. M’clellan
Committee
Weld County Farmers’ Club
Churches and Elks
Tribune
Daily Tribune
Ss. B. Wright
Lincoln Wilder
Lois Wright
Highlandlake
C. H. Bertsch
John Bertsch
C. W. Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
H. E. Witwer
L. C. Stow
J. Stow
H. A. Russell
T. J. Piper
Mortimer Darling
J. H. Fink
Jesair Fink
J. Scott Thompson
David Bell
David Bell, Jr
T. G. Macy
Vernon McKelvey
Fred Allnutt
James W Aon
Charles Grove
E. T. Veldran
Willetta Veldran
Leroy Verreance
Ray Slough
George Fuca
D. E. Gray
Max Myers
W. E. Thompson
May Fitzpatrick
J. L. Brush
Willie Hin
Henry J
A. J
J. McAfee
Jimni
R. G. Morny
William Peterson
Windsor
Terday
Frank Laybourn
Flas
Helen Laybourn
Fred Crane
Charles Peterson
Georis Hroka
Bertha Hall
Ley
Elver Roger
Rs W. C. Levis
W. M. Boomer
W. B. Longwi
Raton
F. W. McCracken
Ethel
Mary
Annie
Francis McCracken
Wilson
J. Farlow
Longwith
Familly
Eaton
C'S
M. R. Ges
Harry H. Shaw
Kenneth
Willus Eaton
P. W. Alien
J. Howard Kennedy
A. M. Green
A. Atkinson
W. H. Rice
W. E. Green
Paul Dill
C. L. Carter
Carter
W. G. Bliss
W. E. Bliss
Tom Nixon
Jeannetta Bliss
Lillian
Nelle
Asenath Elisa
W. P. Wanley
Arthur Locrist
J. H. Woolf
H. D. Parker
John C. Mosher
Harry Watson
C. H. Romsay
Mra
T. R. Hadley
Mias Lena Pleak
Luther Beaman
A. J. Allen
Joe Norcross
Petrikin
C. A. Ringle
George Statler
Miss Margaret
Eugene Williams
J. A. Taylor
Neal
Alice
Frieda
James Tuckerman
Louis Tuckerman
Jess Williams
State Agricultural College
Stockholders’ Meeting
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