Ground breaking service marks new First Methodist church
Ministers from multiple churches, city officials, and about 400 attendees gathered at the corner of Tenth avenue and Tenth street for the First Methodist Episcopal church groundbreaking. Rev. J A Davis led prayers and speeches emphasized stewardship, community ties, and a future useful building on virgin soil.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Tenth Avenue
Tenth Street
Old Methodist Church
J. A. Davis
Robert Steele
Church of God
Fi A. Petty
Frank Barnett
R. J. Manter
H. Gray
Colorado Conference Ends Busy Previews in Greeley
The conference of the State of Colorado convenes in Greeley in late August with a new building to be dedicated the last Sunday of the month. The Methodist community faces seven busy months ahead as plans unfold.
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State of Colorado
Greeley
Four Men Arrested for Gambling. Bonds Forfeited
William Lee Fred Storms and William Jackson were charged with gambling after a week old complaint by City Marshal Williams. They failed to appear at their county court hearing set for 9 30 Friday and judgment was entered against each for 100 bond. Timothy OMalley fled after a warrant was issued. The quartet reportedly gathered at Jacksons room for a social poker game.
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William Lee
Fred Storms
William Jackson
Williams
Timothy O'Malley
Jackson
City to Open Bids on New Mountain Water System
Next Monday evening the city council will open bids for the water system project from the mountains. Bids have not yet been received but many contractors are expected due to liberal specifications allowing bids on any portion, including small trench work. No local contractors indicated intent to bid.
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Eclock
Brutal murder and robbery near Longmont shocks county
G. W. Coffin, a farmer and pioneer, was attacked while working with a team near the B. and M. railroad tracks, then found fatally injured in his house. A bloodied iron bolt is believed to be the weapon. Coffin’s pocketbook vanished and his wife and daughter have been notified. Coroner ruled death from blows by unknown assailants.
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Longmont
County
G. W. Coffin
Coffin
Cottin
California
R. F. Coffin
Morris Coffin
Macy
Death at Work Murders No One
Walter Ball, a coal passer at the Greeley sugar factory, was found dead on a coal pile Friday noon after coworkers missed him. He appeared to have suffered a sudden stroke, with gloves laid across his chest. Ball, about 34, leaves a widow and no other family.
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Walter Ball
Greeley
Ball
Sugar
Great Western Cuts Freight Rates Sparking Possible Rate War
The Chicago and Great Western Railway lowers freight charges 10 percent on dry goods cotton piece goods and boots and shoes from the east to Denver and other points. R A Belding Denver freight chief cites new rates 2.16 per 100 pounds for dry goods and boots and shoes down from 22.33 and 1.3645 per 100 pounds for cotton piece goods down from 81.47, prompting predictions of a wider rate war as other lines may respond.
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Denver
Greeley
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
Omaha
Kansas City
Beilding
Missouri River
Rock Island
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington
Colorado
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stickney
Denver Yellowstone and Pacific railroad mortgage filed
A mortgage for 8 750 000 on the Denver Yellowstone and Pacific railroad property has been filed in counties along the route. The line will begin at Denver, head northwest through Weld county to Fort Collins, follow the Poudre river to Chambers Lake, cross the Continental Divide into North Park, enter Wyoming to Walcott, and aim to reach Boise City, Idaho. Whether it will approach Greeley remains undetermined.
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Denver, Yellowstone and Pacific Railroad
Denver
Weld County
Fort Collins
Poudre River
Chamber's Lake
Continental Divide
North Park
Wyoming
Walcott
Bosie City
Negotiations Aim to Bring Branch Line to Town
Negotiations underway may yield a branch line from the southwest, though current plans would bypass the town if talks fail.
York and Hill Realty Buys 10000 Acre Denver Area for 300000
The York and Hill Realty company of Denver buys 10000 acres of irrigated land in the South Platte valley for 300000 and will immediately open it for settlement. The district lies between Fort Morgan and Sterling along the Platte river over fifteen miles of Union Pacific main line. About 2500 acres are for beet raising. the rest is undeveloped pasture. Water rights dating to 1874 are included and a $100000 reservoir will supply water. 2500 acres have been set to a Russian beet colony, while Sterling has a sugar factory and new plants at Brush and Fort Morgan will aid beet growers.
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Reagan
South Platte Valley
York and Hill Realty Company
Denver
Fort Morgan
Sterling
Platte River
Union Pacific Railroad
York and Hill Company
Nebraska
Kansas
Brush
City directory drive seeks full resident lists and lodge data
Hustle begins with Ralph McCreery leading solicitors gathering names of every man woman and youth over 16 for a new city directory. Rural routes completed show growth while city figures promise higher population. Lodges and clubs must submit officers to Tribune to be included.
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Ralph McCreery
Greeley
Copeland Brother Dies in Pleasant Valley Runaway
Charles Copeland, 40, brother of A B Copeland, was killed when his wagon ran away near the Copeland farm in Pleasant Valley. Frightened horses collapsed the wagon against a post as he neared the house, causing an almost instant fatal head injury. He had moved from northern New York last spring to manage the farm while A B Copeland pursued schooling in Eaton. His wife and two children survive. The body was sent to New York for burial.
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Charles Copeland
A. B. Copeland
Copeland
Pleasant Valley
Mr. Copeland
New York State
Eaton
Commends Judge Garrigues for Revenue Law Decision
Satiricus writes from away to commend Judge Garrigues for a recent opinion on section 14 of the revenue law. He argues the measure benefits moneyed interests, boosts taxes on farmers and homeowners, and contends the law was inserted at odd hours by a fusion legislature. The letter traces valuations of moneys and credits and notes how the law shifted assessments since 1902, asserting substantial tax escapes in Weld county.
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the Tribune
Garrigues
Denver
Aosta Haereeit
Weld County
Satiricus
High School Team Rolls Over Boulder Prep 63 to 8
On Saturday at the armory the Boulder Preparatory school fell to the local high school team 63 to 8. The home squad displayed rapid ball movement and team play, building a 37 point first half lead as visitors managed only three points. The piece lauds teamwork over individual stars and hints at continued strong form this season.
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Armory
Boulder Preparatory School
Rural letter carriers face winter exodus amid cold feet
Washington cor respondent notes that post office records show an unusual withdrawal of rural letter carriers in the last two months. Many resignations cite reluctance to endure winter hardships and bad weather, with 127 resignations in the week ending Dec. 23. Authorities seek solutions to stem the exodus.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Real Estate Ads Highlight Ostensible Safe Investment
The note urges readers to heed real estate ads as a prudent safeguard against fortune reversals. It warns not to overlook property listings as potential secure investments.
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Cicero
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Meade Maaee Sete
Ween
McClellen McCreery
Wright G Heen
Metcalf
Rankin
Drum Newton Ree
Pattock
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