New Tungsten Lighting Trial in Greeley Alleys
The Home Gas & Electric Company tested ten tungsten arc lights on Eighth Avenue between Ninth and Pleventh streets in the residence area. Reported to outshine prior lighting five to one, the setup uses 40 and 60 watt units delivering improved alley illumination at a similar energy cost. City officials may study the plan to light three blocks for the price of one arc light, with observations requested this evening.
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Home Gas & Blectric Company
Greeley
Tenth
Thirteenth Streets
Eighth Avenue
Tenth Street
Henry A McNeil and Georgie Markham Marriage Announcement
Henry A. McNeil of Eaton and Miss Georgie Markham of Jefferson City Mo are joined in marriage with C H Benoy and Ida M Hodson of Windsor noted as witnesses or relatives.
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Henry A. McNeil
Eaton
Georgie Markham
Jefferson City, Mo
C. H. Benoy
Ida M. Hodson
Windsor
Gasoline Explosion Wounds Omar Harney at Windsor Ranch
Omar Harney, coaching a lit match to soaked kindling on his father’s ranch west of Windsor, caused an explosion that blew out windows and scorched furniture. Harney suffered severe burns to hands and feet and faces lifelong scars though the house did not catch fire. He and his wife had come from their own farm to tend the premises while his father was away.
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Windsor
Omar Harney
Hainey
Capitalization of farms and land values in 1900
The 1890 farm count was 4 564 641 rising to 5 737 372 in 1900 with estimates at 6 100 000. Acres on farms grew from 623 000 600 in 1890 to 839 000 000 in 1900, up 34.6 percent. improved acres up 15.9 percent. Farmer capital in land buildings livestock and gear estimated at 28 000 000 000, up about 75 to 80 percent since 1890. From Secretary Wilsons Annual Report.
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Wilson
Lincoln's Centennial Celebration Fare Offer Detail
The Colorado and Southern plans a one fare round trip from all Colorado points to Denver for Lincoln's Centennial on Feb 12 1909. Tickets sell Feb 11 and 12 with return by Feb 13. Tribune want ads handle bookings.
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Lincoln
Denver
Colorado & Southern
Colorado
Greeley Poudre Water Project Hints at Immediate Start
Real estate and landholders in Pleasant Valley and Crow Creek await word on water sources for the proposed Greeley Poudre ditch. Promoters claim possible 100,000 acres of water without Laramie river tapping, and list reservoirs including County Line, Link, Tunnel, Fast Fork and Mitchell Lake with multi hundred million cubic feet capacities.
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Pleasant Valley
Crow Creek
Camfield
Laramie
Henrylyn
Greeley- Poudre
Mitchell Lake
Eight of fifteen gamblers plead guilty at Eatonault raid
Eight of the fifteen men arrested at Ault and Eaton for gaming pleaded guilty Friday and paid $100 and costs each. The remaining plead Saturday and face similar penalties. About 1600 dollars will go to county and official expenses. Two men, Judd Cathey and John Roach, pled not guilty and are jailed on 1209 dollar bonds. Others named include John Rienks F H jett Verge Collins James Whitmore R J Murray Chas Weber and Gillett. Sheriff reports a regular gambling den with a booze joint in Lincoln back room for intoxicated patrons.
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Ault and
Eaton
Judd Cathey
John Roach
Cathey
Union Pacific Begins Condemnation in Weld County
Union Pacific filed multiple condemnation suits in federal court at Denver for right of way in Weld county as construction of railroad branches starts. The owners are nationwide, and the company will pay well above the $2.50 per acre it recently received for the land.
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Union Pacific Road
Weld County
United States
Denver
Union Pacific
One Way Colonist Rates to Western Territory
The Colorado and Southern announces one way colonist tickets at greatly reduced rates to Arizona Texas Mexico California Idaho Montana and the Northwest. Tickets on sale daily from March 1 to April 30. For rates and details contact T. B. Fisher General Passenger Agent Denver.
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Arizona
Texas
Mexico
California
Idaho
Colorado & Southern
T. B. Fisher
Denver
Land Sales at Pierce Boom Record Price
O. P. Davis, an early Pierce land investor, sold the last of his town lots Friday at a top price of 600 dollars. The sale reportedly surpasses all previous Pierce transactions and signals strong real estate demand in the town.
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O. P. Davis
Pierce
Lame Shoulder Treatments Hailed By Liniment Claim
A traditional remedy article notes muscular rheumatism responds to Chamberlain's Liniment with three daily applications. It asserts no internal treatment is needed and promises a quick cure, adding the product is widely sold by druggists.
Eaton Herald Local Note on Park Funds From Crime Fines
A brief Eaton Herald item reports Marshal Reger shut down a poker game on the East Side. Lee Keeling and three men were arrested, pleaded guilty, and paid $100 plus costs. Additional arrests for booze sales raised fines to over $760. A broader sweep netted $1,300 for Weld County and a new courthouse need.
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Marshal Reger
Lee Keeling
Eaton Herald
Eaton
Weld County
Mark Hyles Goes to Another Cave
Marcus Hyles a 49 year old man from near Platteville died at 2 a m from blood poisoning after being frozen for twenty two days and having both legs amputated. He wandered from his farm on New Year s Day to a cave and was found twelve days later then brought to Greeley for treatment. His death ends a troubled life and probate proceeds await a modest estate of about 1200 dollars with Marcus to receive a quarter. He leaves Robert and two sisters Mra Copeland of Denver and Mrs Warden of Glieves.
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Marcus Hyles
Platteville
Hyles
Greeley
Robert
Mra Copeland
Denver
Warden
Glieves
Marcus
A Gentleman From Mississippi in Weld County
The Tribune announces exclusive publication of Frederick R. Toomba and Tom Wise's political play The Gentleman from Mississippi. It promises graft and intrigue in a centering story and pledges clean politics as a modern emergency for readers.
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the Tribune
Weld County
Miasiasippi
Ang
Frederick R. Toomba
Tom Wise
Th. Jnot
Greeley
Daily Tribune
Miestenipp
Wives Husband Case Stirs Courtroom Distress
A distressed woman near Gilcrest alleges her husband fled after a dispute, seeking a sheriff to obtain a warrant. She claims threats were made and that she and their small children faced fear as the man disappeared after claiming to go for food, leaving them alone and in danger.
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Alec Will
Terrible Itching Relief Promises From Jains Salve
An old advertisement touts Jains Salve as a cure for eczema tetter and salt rheum claiming instant relief from itching. It notes success in many cases and urges readers to purchase the salve alongside groceries and tribene.
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