Reservoir project to irrigate 10000 acres near Lovella
Chicago investors plan enlarging the Lovella reservoir to water 10 000 acres in Weld County Colorado. The scheme envisions expanding the Lovella ditch with flow from Crow Creek. A condemnation suit over 640 acres remains pending, with water rights to be adjudicated by Judge Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Denver
Chicago
Crow Creek
Lovella Ditch
Crow
Walter J. Farr
Eaton
Hefflebower
Kansas
Bennett
Kersey Forms Local Commercial Club
In Kersey last night a meeting called to organize a local commercial club elected B Tucker as secretary and appointed a committee to draft resolutions. The group intends to unite farmers and town merchants to cooperate for mutual benefit, support irrigation projects, lighting, utilities, and to position Kersey as a milk shipping center for the farming region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
W. Hall
B. Tucker
Messrs. Rightmire
Hall
Angers
Ley Valley
Gill Grain Organization Forming in Otterbein
The Gill Grain company forms with Witwer as president and secretary, starting March 1. It will operate grain and feed stores, act as agent for C. I. Moore, handle buying and shipping, grinding facilities, two offices, and elevator use. The firm aligns with S. L. W. church manager Rev Lynn, and leverages Witner's ranch experience in adding new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witwer
C. I. Moore
Hashipment
Bard
Lynn
S. L. W. Church
Mr. Witner
S. L. W. Ranch
Jail plan noted in Lupton progress report
A fragmentary report from Lupton on a projected jail project mentions a bell and new house for a jail, with unclear details about its purpose and timing. The text suggests local officials view the project as a preventive measure amid arrests and town growth, but specifics are missing.
FOLLOW STATE IN IRRIGATION Colorado farmers to aid Australia
William Cattanach of the Australian rivers and water supply commission arrived in Denver to recruit about 200 irrigation farmers for a trip to Victoria. He seeks up to 100 Coloradans to share irrigation experience as Australia expands arid land projects. The group sails from San Francisco in April for eighty days. Dr. Elwood Mead, ex head of the U S reclamation service, chairs the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Australia
Whilliam Cattanach
Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Australia
Denver
Cattanach
America
Victoria
San Francisco
Elwood Mead
United States Reclamation Service
Australian Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Forester Speaks at Eaton Round Table Meeting
At the Eaton home of Dr N W Belrose the Eaton Round Table gathered thirty five members with guests to hear Forester Marshall of Fort Collins. He traced the forestry movement history and methods, followed by a discussion and a musical program by Cochran Larkin and Kenneth Belrose, with refreshments supplied by the Senior High boys.
Former Mayor Houston to Address Parents Meeting
Former mayor George Houston will address a parents meeting in the Eighth grade building Friday at 3 PM. His topic is Girls and Boys for Profit. Parents of the pupils are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Houston
Rexall Pills Promise Relief for Chronic Constipation
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a cure for chronic or habitual constipation with a money back offer if ineffective. It claims the product tones the bowels without harsh purges, lists prices for 12, 36, and 80 tablets, and notes availability at Gilbert Bros. Rexall Stores in Greeley with locations on Park Place, Opera House Block, and the Sterling Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Greeley
Rexall
Gilbert Bros
Park Place
Opera House
Sterling
Eaton Business Man Applauds Daily Tribune
A letter from Eaton dated February 17, 1912 praises the Greeley Tribune for its daily publication. The subscriber expresses appreciation for the paper’s effort to inform the county, commends coverage of the Estes Case climax, and notes continued support and renewal of subscription with best wishes.
Spanish and German Scrap Sues Over Labor Contract
Evans, February 17. Judge Tregonning presided over a novel labor contract suit with interpreters for Spanish and German. Plaintiff Mike Quintella, called a Mexican but of Spanish nobility, sought 200 damages from A Haffner who hired others when Quintella was late. jury awarded 70 with costs split. The case to be appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Sella
Mexico
Hauffner
Quintella
Jay Parish
Johnstown
George Bryant
P. A. Balfour
Charles Behrens
Mrs Hart Dies, Greeley Pioneer Remembered
Mrs. Ella M. Hart died Friday night at St Luke's hospital Denver around 7:30 pm. Funeral in Denver tomorrow, body to be moved to Greeley Monday for interment at the cemetery. She left Greeley twenty years ago for Denver, leaving a son Harry Hart in Denver and nephew Will Lyons in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M. Hart
Greeley
Denver
Harry Har
Will Lyons
Gill Farmers Union Eats and Talks
Gill Farmers Union met at the Gill schoolhouse with about fifty members and guests including wives and sweethearts. An oyster supper followed a social evening. The group has existed for a year and officers were recently elected. B. B Edwards serves as president, John Wallace as secretary and treasurer, and Cc. Nelson as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Gill Farmers’ Union
Gill School House
B. B Edwards
John Wallace
Cc. Nelson
New Officers Named for Gill Church
Gill February 19 officers for the new Christian church were elected. Deacons are W. F. Ambrose E. P. Rodrick Al G. Bryan and J. S. Harrison. KE McCoy is clerk and chorister and J. S. Harrison treasurer. By laws completed Rev. Lynn pastor. Protracted meeting to open March 3 for ten days.
Chantecler Critique Highlights Human Folly and Faith
Professor Clark presents Chantecler with minimal props, proving the play’s essence lies in humanity. The performance uses reading as a vehicle for sincerity, revealing characters’ vanity, jealousy, and devotion through bold, candid portrayal. If future readings match this intensity, Greeley audiences face a memorable encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Prof
Chantecler
Greeley
Assistant Bank Cashier Joins La Salle Bank Family
La Salle February 20 An assistant arrives to aid Cashier R B Carpenter though she cannot yet work behind the counter. It is understood she will play a major role in bank affairs and assume oversight of the Carpenter household. Despite a blizzard and high wind Carpenter plans to settle here permanently. The child is the Carpenters first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Miss Bardwell Breaks an Arm in Stairway Mishap
Gill, Feb. 17. Miss Lillian Bardwell sister of M. L. Bardwell fractured an arm after opening the wrong door on the upper landing and stepping into an open stairwell. The accident may delay plans to travel to California in March. Also reported is a birthday surprise party for Harold Jones who turned nine with friends at his auntie Mrs. Clyde Harris home.
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Gill
Lillian Bardwell
M. L. Bardwell
Harold Jones
Clyde Harris
Fourteenth Avenue
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer In Daily Tribune Ad
For dyspepsia you risk no money if not satisfied. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets blend Bismuth Subnitrate and Pep to calm digestion. Pleasant to take, they soothe irritability and strengthen digestive organs, relieving indigestion and improving nutrition. Available in three sizes: 10, 50, and 100 cents. Rexall stores Gilbert Bros at Park Place Opera House Block and Sterling Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Rember
Gilbert Bros
Park Place
Opera House Ock
Sterling
Caesar Will Be The Last Clark Study
Prof Clark concludes his readings with a contrast between noble Julius Caesar and the flawed Rebecca Sharp from Vanity Fair. The discussion highlights contrasts in character, showing versatility in the reader’s approach as the final session focuses on Julius Caesar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Ness
Rebecca Sharp
Vanity Fair
Sterling Theater to Operate All Summer with Stock Company
Sterling theater announces year round operation with a first class stock company. Performances head to Greeley two nights weekly at popular prices, alternating with two other northern Colorado towns. The venue features an advanced air cooling and ventilating system, supplying fresh air through a chilled chamber while heated air is expelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Theater
Greeley
Colorado
J J Hennick Dies After Illness at 76
J J Hennick, 76, died at the family home 317 Twelfth avenue at 10 30 after a three week illness. He leaves a wife, four sons Warren W George A and Charles Hennick living in Greeley and Roy, and two daughters Mrs Fred Wittee of Pearce and Mrs James Fountain at the family home. The family moved from Nowger Missouri four years ago. He was a member of the G A R, a farmer, and respected. His widow will live with a daughter and son in law.
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J. J. Hennick
Twelfth Avenue
Warren W
George A
Charles Hennick
Greeley
Roy
Joliet
Ill
Fred Wittee
Pearce
James Fountain
Nowger, Mo
Hennick
Third Death In Three Weeks Hits Local Family
Mrs. Johanna C. Reinhold died of apoplexy at her daughter’s home, the third death in the family within three weeks. Earlier Frederick Reinhold, 80, died January 29, and daughter Miss Anna died February 2 of tuberculosis. The couple, married nearly 60 years, moved from Illinois two years ago for their daughter’s health.
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Johanna C. Reinhold
O. F. Broman
Sixteenth Street
Frederick Reinhold
Anna
Thirteenth Street
Reinholt
Reinhold
Illinois
la Grange
Narrow Escape for Evans Boy
Evans Feb 19. Robert Huffsmith sixteen year old son of Charles Huffsmith narrowly escaped a train on a railroad bridge south of town. He and companions saw the approaching engine too late but leaped to safety near the bridge end. Huffsmith was knocked unconscious by the engine.
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Evans
Robert
Charles Hufftsmith
Huffsmith
Dickersons Entertain Guests at Card Party at Home
Mr and Mrs W C Dickerson entertained about twenty friends at their home 516 Tenth Avenue on Friday evening. The event was a card party with a $500 prize at stake and followed by refreshments and a social hour. Many guests were longtime friends and several new faces attended.
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Dickerson
W. C. Dickerson
Tenth Avenue
Kenehan to buy railroad mileage for inspectors
State Treasurer Kenehan requisitioned 10 000 miles for four license inspectors for the year and will stop using passes in his office. Governor Shafroth and Attorney General Griffith have taken the same stand leaving two board members who accept railroad favors. The plan includes four books of 1 000 miles on multiple lines. Each inspector gets 50 dollars monthly for expenses totaling 2 400 dollars annually. Last year he returned 1 362 dollars to the treasury. He says this year he will use the funds to build strict business ties between the treasurer's office and railroads.
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Kenehan
State Auditing Board
John F. Shafroth
Griffith
State Board of Equalization
M. A. Leddy
Pearce
Santa Fe
Midland
Moffat
Burlington
Union Pacific
Treasury
State Treasurer's Office
Mrs Clayton laid to rest in brief services
Funeral services for Mrs. W. L. Clayton were held at the Congregational church at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, filled with friends. The ceremony included scripture, songs by Ina Beaman and Mrs D Gray, a poem by Rev Estabrook, and a final tribute before the body was shipped to Denver for burial. The two girls will live with their aunt Mrs R B Paul for now. Floral tributes honored her circle, including the Saturday Afternoon club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Clayton
Congregational Church
Rev
Estabrook
Ina Beaman
Isle of Somewhere
D Gray
Tennyson
Harbor Bar
Denver
R. B. Paul
Saturday Afternoon Club
Kersey Dinner Club Feasts On St Valentine Turkeys
Kerseyites gathered February 17 as Mr and Mrs DPD O Scoby hosted the Kersey Dinner club. Members and guests enjoyed a turkey dinner with home cooked dishes, carnations on the table, and valentine place cards. Each member helped serve a course and a lively card session followed. Attending were Messrs and Mesdames Tucker Spaulding Gardner Brooks Smith Henderson Romans De Wolfe and Scoby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Dpd. O. Scoby
Kersey Dinner Club
Dinner Club
Esdames Tucker
Spaulding
Gardner
Brooks
Smith
Henderson
Romans
de Wolfe
Scoby
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Greeley Resident
Public testimonial from Mrs. L A Newland of Greeley Colorado praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney soreness. She states relief began at once after using the product from Gilbert Drug Co and notes continued improvement until symptoms disappeared. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Greeley
Louw
L. A. Newland
Colo
Wican
Gilbert Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Two Caught in Blizzard Between Evans and Johnstown
LaSalle February 20 George Briggs and Charlie Huffsmith were caught in a blizzard yesterday between Evans and Johnstown. They rode home in an automobile after avoiding branches and stopping several times to wait out the storm. It took four hours to thaw them out.
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LaSalle
George * Briggs
Charlie Huffsmith
Evans
Johnstown
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Enlargila
Chigs
Ownella
A. Clark
National Bank
Mayfair
Mpany
Weld County
Hereford
Lupton
Daily Tribune
Mrs. Hart
Farmers Union
EAT
Miss Bardwell
Try
Caesar
State Teachers’ College
Evans Boy
Chamberlain
Mrs. Clayton
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