ALK Merger Progressing for Great Irii tion Developments in Weld and Larimer
Consolidation under one head advances for flood water reservoirs in the Poudre Valley and Boyd Lake. Fort Collins and irrigation interests plan a Feb. 27 meeting to decide on forming an irrigation district, buying water from consolidated companies, and expanding the irrigated area by 25 000 acres in Weld county.
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Poudre Valley
Boyd Lake
Fort Collins
North Poudre Group
Poudre Valley Company
Laramie-Poudre Enterprise
A. D. Lantern
Bruce Eaton
Weld County
Cobb Lake
Hoyd Lake
Thompson
Fossil Creek
Laramie- Poudre Company
Colo
DelTo farmers weigh waste lime water project for irrigation
Delta farmers consider a pumping plant to move waste lime water from the Greeley sugar factory to beet fields for winter irrigation and land fertilization. They cite prior use as a superior fertilizer, noting 40 tons of mine rock burned daily during the sugar campaign at the factory.
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Timothy
Eaton
Windsor
Greeiey
Delta
Greeley
Disputed Credit Case In Meade District Court
In Meade district court last Friday M S Adams and wife sue J Clyde Glenn for goods sold. Creditors of Glenn seek pro rata shares from Glenn assets including a bank deposit and sugar beet payables totaling about 500 dollars. Charles C Glenn seeks to join as plaintiff to secure his $290 note, while the younger Glenn and his wife have left the country.
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District Court
M. S. Adams
Meade
J. Clyde Glenn
Glenn
Justice Court
Great Western Sugar Company
Charles C. Glenn
Adams
Young Glenn
Driving Club Elects Offiers and Plans April Matinee Races
The Driving Club held its annual meeting electing A L Camp as president William Patterson secretary and I J March treasurer. Directors include F E Stockover R L Simpson Milton Seaman H M Morgan M D Spencer R H Bird and J F McConnell. Plans call for April matinee races and a large fall race meet in the city with hopes to beautify Island Grove park and create a premier state amusement destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Camp
William Patterson
I. J. March
F. E. Stockover
R. L. Simpson
Milton Seaman
H. M. Morgan
M. D Spencer
R. H. Bird
J. F. McConnell
Island Grove Park
Duel to Death in the Normal Museum Exhibit
A prairie hawk and a three foot black snake lie in preserves at the Normal school museum, preserved as found by Professor E. A. Beardsley. The snake wrapped around the hawk and the hawk, with its last strength, pierced the serpent’s head, killing both. The exact clash is unknown.
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Normal School
E. A. Beardsley
Normal
Mrs Mary Dille and Granddaughter Visit Denver
Mrs Mary Dille and her granddaughter Henrietta Dille spent last Saturday in Denver noting family ties and local sightseeing during the weekend trip.
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Mary Dille
Henrietta Dille
Denver
Model Farm irrigation system touted for 500 acres
George M. Houston has nearly completed a day irrigation system on the 500 acre Miami farm west of the city. The Miami Water Company, incorporated with 500 shares, will manage water via a 12 inch main from the Miami reservoir and distributed through 9,000 feet of drain tile. The plan includes small tenant tracts, a dairy, and a future power plant.
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George M. Houston
City
Miami Farm
Ohio
George
Houston
Miami Water Company
Miami
Little Valley
Greeley & Loveland Canal
Veteran in Trouble at Roberts Ranch Home Invasion
K N Eldrich an old soldier was arrested by E H Soper and Thomas New at the J P Roberts ranch last Saturday for breaking into the Roberts home. Soper and New were at the site installing a gasoline engine sold to Mr Roberts by Farmers Supply and Machinery Co when they observed a man attempting entry to the Roberts residence.
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K. N. Eldrich
E. H. Soper
Thomas New
J. P. Roberts
Soper
New
Mr. Roberts
Farmers’ Supply and Machinery Company
Roberts
Growth of State Normal Museum Expands Humming Bird Collection
The State Normal Museum adds a vast humming bird collection bought in London with 592 birds representing 225 species. Prof. A L Adams oversees mounting in new basement quarters with a glass-cased display, nests, eggs, and bearers from the Americas. The collection includes 1230 bird skins and 350 mounted specimens, plus plans for skulls, eggs, and mammal displays.
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The
State Normal
United States
Washington
London
South America
West India Islands
Americas
Islands
Cuba
Jamaica
A. L. Adams
Normal
Thier
Adams
University of Kansas
Greeley
County Treasurer Reports Tax Cash Surge Amid Potato Cellar Rumors
The county treasurer notes a spike in cash tax payments with locals storing money in potato cellars. Some payments smell of potatoes and a moldy roll of bills is cited as long storage among tubers. Many taxpayers who usually pay by check now pay cash, indicating widespread concealment since last fall.
High School Program Honors Lincoln and Washington Birthdays
Last Friday afternoon the high school presented a program commemorating Lincoln and Washington. The event was under the auspices of the G A R with attendees including C A White and W Thomas who gave addresses. Ernest and Albert Tuck Dorothea Haynes provided readings and the high school orchestra supplied music.
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Lincoln
Washington
C. A. White
W. ©. Thomas
Ernest
Albert Tuck
Dorothea Haynes
Feud Between McLean and Metcalf Ends in Colorado Shooting
The long standing feud between John McLean and the William Metcalf family, west of town, erupted last Saturday with a shotgun duel in northern Colorado. Thomas Metcalf is jailed in Larimer County and has reportedly confessed to shooting McLean, who suffered severe facial injuries. Months of legal actions and alleged stock poisonings preceded the confrontation, with prior shots fired at the Metcalf home during supper. McLean, a former lawyer, had lived as a hermit, and had been associated with Lincoln in the practice of law.
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John McLean
William Metcalf
Colorado
Thomas Metcalf
Larimer County
Metcalfs
Mclean
Metcalf
Lincoln
Old Suit Revived in Denver Over Potato Payment
In Denver a nine year old case resurfaces as Rugh faces a lawsuit connected to a 1899 deal with Decker Commission Co of Denver. The firm bought a carload of Greeley potatoes from Rugh for 442 dollars in cash ten days before bankruptcy. Creditors allege Rugh was a preferred creditor. he argues no running account existed and cash payments fall outside the bankruptcy law.
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Rugh
Denver
Decker Commission Company of
Greeley High Defeats University Five In Armory Clash
Greeley High School basketball team routed the University of Colorado 54 to 25 at the Armory last Friday night. The visiting team had beaten Denver University the night before and sought another upset, but Greeley matched their confidence and led in the first half.
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Greeley
Greeley Guards
Woolfe
Hail
Wyatt
Brush
Comer
Hall
Boulder
Reed
Houston
Hospe
Stocker
Beard
Snyder
Newton
University of Colorado
Armory
Denver University
Greeley Boys
Seniors Entertained By School Faculty At Superintendent Home
The high school senior class enjoyed a Saturday evening party at Superintendent E. Carter's home. Decorated in national colors for Washington's Birthday, with green and white school colors prominent. Miss Gertrude Norris performed a recitation amid faculty shadow pictures. The Virginia Reel was danced and a chafing dish supper served by Misses Sarah Mc Dowell Gertrude Norris Carena Lee and Laura Stiles. About 50 guests attended.
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E. Carter
Washington
Gertrude Norris
Virginia Ree
Sarah McDowell
Carena Lee
Laura Stiles
Empson Packing Plant To Open In City For Pea Vine Meal
Empson Packing plans a Longmont plant to process pea vines into a nutritious stock meal. The venture will add value to local pea crops, create about 40 jobs, and operate year round using peas after threshing.
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Empson
J. H. Empson
Longmont
Birthday Thimble Party Honors Mrs Ewing
Mrs Frank I Ewing hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday gathering for her mother Mrs J L Ewing with twenty five ladies attending. Guests enjoyed needlework and a dainty repast served by Mrs Will Hayden and Miss Vera Wassey. A birthday cake decorated with tiny flags accompanied the celebration.
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Frank I. Ewing
J. L. Ewing
Will Hayden
Vera Wassey
O. F. S. Club Hails Washington Birthday Party
Ten girls of the O. F. S. club hosted ten boys at Miss Grace Hall’s home for a Washington’s birthday event. Guests wore colonial costumes and played old time games. Decorations and treats used red white and blue. Ralph English won top prize for best Washington drawing.
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O. F. S. Club
Grace Hall
Wahington
Ralph English
George Washington
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Weld
Larimer
Nove
the Driving Club
Greeley Organization
Model Farm
G. M. Houston
Eldrich
State Normal Museum
Old Suit
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