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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
6
County faces tangled warrants and grants as plans to fund the La Salle bridge crumble. Officials debate honoring warrants versus cash, while builders and creditors wait for legal clarity and possible deferral of the project.
At the Eaton meeting last night the city laid out a plan to add 100 new trees in the park, a move praised as boosting recreation and beauty. A committee was continued to study ground for a new street and cemetery lots were discussed for later action. The business section was investigated with no current action on future town provisions, and Offerle residents returned with friends from Love.
Christian Church hosts a three week revival starting Wednesday with J L Thompson preaching each evening. Miss Rachel Dangerfield assists, Mrs. Arthur Strong leads music. Topics include To Every Man His Work, Am I My Brother's Keeper, Denominational Barriers, Hindered Christians, Why Join the Church, The Pearl of Great Price, Prodigals Mothers Fathers Daughters Sons. A question box will be used and Thompson will answer relevant questions.
King Goldemar light opera from Anderson fairy tale to be staged by State Teachers College high school students next Thursday at 8 o clock in the chapel under J C Kendel and M Pan coast. Fourth winter music department entertainment with dainty music and special costumes. Cast includes Elfin King Golden Billings and King Goldemar John Davis Prince Ruff John Kyle Prince Gruff Darwin Elder J Frolic Ruth Buchanan Jovia east Lida Welch Maria Jessie Morrison Hilda Mildred Workman Trade Olive Konkel Nana Margaret Gilpin Brown Raven Dollie Anderson First Elf Olive Smith Second Elf Esther Hopkins Attendants and elves listed. Returns to Greeley Mr and Mrs A I Deford back at the Marborough. Milliken girls plan a Feb 29 grand ball at Antlers hall the social event of the season.
The Roosevelt Club of Weld County Colorado writes a personal letter urging Republican voters to support a presidential preference primary. It urges contacting local precinct officials, teeman and chairman, and collecting Roosevelt supporters' names and addresses. The note stresses fair, universal voting for a free choice and asks for opinions on the primary and related matters.
Fort Lupton February 27 two masked men robbed Paul Ingerson a 20 year old D L and W railroad station agent at Tracyville half a mile from the depot. They struck him bound him to a chair took about 80 dollars a gold watch a ring and knife. He freed himself after three hours and walked to Fort Lupton reporting the crime. Police pursue suspects described as sturdy and armed.
Kersey, Feb 27. A large crowd attended the inaugural meeting of the Kersey Commercial club which organized with thirty charter members and expects 75 by week end. L B Tucker was elected president and the group adopted a constitution and by laws. Members include W R Henderson secretary J H Christman treasurer George Williams sergeant at arms, with directors R A Dix T Ennes and Dr F Spaulding. The club plans monthly meetings and aims to unite farmers and business men for mutual benefit. It may join the Weld County Commercial club later.
Laura E. Lyman dies February in Orono Maine at her son Rev Joseph B. Lyman’s home. She edited the Home Interests Department of Horace Greeley era New York Tribune and wrote for the New York Christian Advocate. Survived by four sons Alex S. Lyman Charles W. Lyman Joseph B. Lyman Clarence A. Lyman and Carrie F. Lyman.
E. G. Stevens, Estes star witness, was sentenced to two to three years in a Ganon City penitentiary by Judge Neil Graham in district court. The defense highlighted Stevens past good character while noting his vulnerability to Estes’s lure of easy money. The case referenced prior witnesses including M. W. Pres and W. Turner.
Max Katz, a bright young news boy, recalls a handshake with Bryan during a recent visit in Greeley. In a lobby reception at the Cambridge hotel, Mr Mayer introduced the boy to Mr. in, who paused to take his hand, leaving a memory of a brief, hopeful moment.
The four year old son of C. D. Charles was badly burned when a boiler full of scalding water toppled over him. Charles was washing and attempting to empty the water when his hands slipped and the boiler upset onto the child. He will recover.
Windsor high school beat the Fortins YMCA second team 27 to 25 last night after trailing early. Windsor surged late in the fourth quarter, scoring the decisive points to secure the victory.
A Denver conference on men and religion runs March 21 27 with notable leaders like John L Alexander a pioneer in boys work and in Boy Scouts. Convention days are Friday and Saturday March 22 23 as Colorado men travel to Denver for guidance on developing male leadership to aid older and younger generations. Er. A Thayer and Miss Emma Thayer Old of Denver visited C A Thayer over the weekend.
Cooney Traves a well known character in town is in Greeley hospital with hallucinations awaiting a sanity investigation. A former government scout and trusted carrier of $10,000 from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City, he has a storied past including breaking horses in Texas and Wyoming. He has worked for Jesse Gale here for seven years and is noted for kindness to children.
The Roosevelt faction in Weld county presses for a presidential primary urging voter expression while Big Mac stalls, hoping a six member committee from progressives and standpatters can meet to decide. A. L. Leveridge of Gill is in Boulder on business this week.
Eleven prisoners in the county jail celebrated their relocation to the new jail early Sunday. Sheriff McAfee and family took possession of the residence in the jail last Friday, while the sheriff's office staff moved belongings to the new building to have operations running soon. Dr M J Gale returned to Denver Monday after visiting his sister Mrs H J Weibking.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad distributes a statement declaring Colorado the safest state for business. It cites 1911 business failures by state, noting Colorado's very low figures and a decade of strong performance. The report aims to restore investor confidence and attract settlers and capital to Colorado.
At the LaSalle town board meeting on Monday, officials decided to build two new bridges across the Union ditch, grade the streets, and open two new streets. Town Attorney Keyes helped prepare the appropriation bills for the coming year.
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