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Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1912

Page

5

Red Cross stamps drive boosts school auction noted

Amid a school fundraising push district leaders report success with Red Cross stamp sales and prizes. Oppenheimer led individual sales while Meeker joined Meeker schools in contributing. District superintendent C. E. Carter guided this effort across counties, highlighting a statewide drive with prizes and community support.

C. E. Carter Greeley United States Red Cross Chilley Oppenheimer Meeker

State higher education finance meeting summarized

Financial statements of state institutions were reviewed at a Saturday meeting of higher education officials. The session at the teachers college discussed new arrangements to compare reports among colleges and universities, with luncheon hosted by the college and attendance by three board members.

Chers’ College State Teachers’ Call of Mines State Univertate Agricultural College Ting Domestic Science de

Japanese Youth Sentenced to Fourteen Years in State Penitentiary

McAfee returns from visit as the Japanese youth, Murato, begins a fourteen year term in the state penitentiary amid fears of attempted escape. He reportedly grew cheerier, claiming the trial did not identify the preliminary ex. Officials note the case and testimony did not conform with earlier submissions.

McAfee Murato Weide

Truby Paralytic Patient Warns Greeley Community

Truby J Paraly t ic, a well known resident of Greeley, is reported to be gravely ill after a stroke in Los Angeles last Friday. Mrs J M Reeley traveled from Teeley to care for her, while Truby’s daughter Stella Brilhart and another son remain nearby. The note mentions a long illness and family members in California and Colorado.

Bruby Greeley Alysis Los Angeles J. M.reeley Angeles Ed Truby Hott Led Teeley Stella Brilhart O Bo

Woodmen at Eaton Install Officers in Joint Meet

Eaton January 6 On Thursday evening the M W A lodge and the Royal Neighbors held a joint meeting in their hall and installed officers for the coming year. M W A officers include E W Ridgway consul Guy Anderson advisor W H Sheer clerk C D Pierce banker Fred McCrory sentinel Royal Neighbors officers include Mrs Lamman oracle Mrs Atkins vice oracle Mrs Mincy conductress Mrs W B Long with recorder Other officers are Mesdames Louise Brewington Hill Walso Clark Barber Dr Carlson and Dr Peck physicians.

Five Movers Held in Miner Strike Incident Near Alpha

Five men were brought to Greenwood County jail from near the Alpha coal mine near Ft Lupton after a strike disturbance. Deputies say they are union miners suspects involved in last Friday night shooting and the bunk house fire. They are accused of intimidating non union workers and posting scab warnings as deputies guard the mine. Suspects named Stroup, Lander, Shuster, Turlep, and Ereko.

Greeley Alpha Ft Lupton Roy Stroup Toth Lander Frank Shuster John Turlep Jose Erekowich Peterson Frazer McAfee

Cancer Fatal To Greelevite

Mrs. Margaret Anne Patterson died Thursday morning at her daughter’s home east of Greeley. She was 57, death due to heart failure and cancer. She recently returned from Missouri visit. Survived by daughters Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Tulk. sons Donald Brown and Ben Patterson. brother G. W. Pope.

Margaret Anne Patterson Greecy Patterson Missouri Harvey Beal Tulk Donald Brown Ben Patterson Greeley G. W. Pope

Conference at Evans closes Free Methodist meetings

Evans January 8 The district conference of the Free Methodist churches ended with union services at the Methodist church. Denver speakers Revs Beener Garret and Dowd spoke as ministers from Denver Colorado Springs Boulder and Evans attended. Plans were made for the state camp meeting in Evans town park next summer. The Colorado Engineering Construction Co stockholders meet February 5 at 2 p m in Greeley to elect five directors and conduct other business. Dated Greeley Jan 5 1912.

Evans The Free Methodist Churches Methodist Church Beener Garret and Dowd Denver Colorado Springs Boulder Evans Town Park Colorado Engineering & Construction Co Seventh Street Greeley Colo Co. N. Jackson

Mrs Churchill Hosts Elegant Dinner for Estabrooks and Guests

Mrs Isabella Churchill entertained Thursday evening at her home with a dinner honoring Dr and Mrs F J Estabrook and their daughter Miss Estabrook. The party included Rev and Mrs Estabrook and daughter, Dr and Mrs R F Graham, Dr and Mrs Z Snyder, J J Brush, Mr and Mrs A B Craig, Mrs Mary Dille, and Mrs B J Van Osdall.

Churchill Isabella Churchill F. J. Estabrook Miss Estabrook California Estabrook R. F. Graham Z. Snyder J. J. Brush A B Craig Mary Dille B. J. van Osdall

Colorado to Run State Coal Mine on South Park Line

The state will own coal and set sale prices via a state land board lease on land near Como. A. W. Dymond will operate the mine under strict rules, selling coal at no more than 50 cents per ton with a ban on combining to fix prices. The land board can audit books and cancel the contract if terms are violated.

Colorado A. W. Dymond South Park Colorado & Southern Railway Como State Land Board Dymond Fairplay Alma Land Board

New Industry for Greeley to Open Factory

A new Fischer Manufacturing Company plans a stock food and remedy factory at 822 Seventh Street Greeley with 17000 square feet. Partners Paul E. Fischer chemist and A G Jagel Weld County Auto veteran will run operations and branch houses in Denver Pueblo Lincoln Kan Kansas City Laramie Wy. Factory to start January 15 employing 25 to 40 workers.

Greeley Paul E. Fischer A. G. Jagel Weld County Auto Company Tthe D. J. March Seventh Street Denver Pueblo Lincoln Neb Kansas City Laramie Wyo Fischer Manufacturing Company

Indoor Baseball at Ault Draws Big Crowd

Ault January 5 Indoor base ball attracted a large crowd at the armory with a double header. The north and south sides met with the south side winning 14 to 1. The east and militia game ended 18 to 0 in favor of the soldiers. An indoor baseball league is forming with east north and south sides each represented. W McKinley to manage east, Roy Sivers captain. Sam Robinson manager, F McIntyre captain for north. L H Ryan manager, Harry Miller captain for south.

Ault Armory Soldier Boys Oo W. McKinley Roy Sivers Sam Robinson F McIntyre L. H. Ryan Harry Miller

Cresco Optical Store Opens in Denver at 819 Sixteenth Street

Denver columns report Cresco Company opens a modern optical store at 819 Sixteenth Street. The shop features high end fixtures and expert eye examinations by T. C. Brown of New York and L. B. Gier of Denver. Free eye exams and guaranteed work with reduced rates advertised.

Red Cross Mc Company of New York Richmond Denver Colce Cresco Company Sixteenth Street Optica New York City T. C. Brown L. BE. Gier Cresco

Philharmonic Promises Sunday Concerts at Theatre

Organizers promised orchestral performances this Sunday at 3 30 in the pheum theater. A canvass of churches aims to seat feisty listeners, with 10 cents at the door to cover expenses. tenor Morris M Rathbun appears in Greeley before departing for Butte, drawing notable locals as patrons to support recurring recitals.

Philharmonic Pheum Theater Seatfe Cannon Greeley Butte Morris M. Rathbun J. C Rathbun Averer

Kersey May Build Jail Discussed by Town Board

Kersey Jan 6 The town board met with all members present and reviewed annual department reports showing strong finances. They discussed a jail but decided none is needed now, though such an institution could improve town status. A vacancy on the town yard followed B Killin's resignation. George S Near was expected to join.

Kersey B. Killin Orge S. Near

Pioneers La Salle Guest Tours Weld County Reunion

James Torrens an early Weld county pioneer, once county assessor when the seat was at Seeley, visited LaSalle to see old neighbor George Briggs and reminisce with Evans acquaintances. Torrens, now in St Louis, travels selling bank furniture and notes Weld county’s steady progress on each visit after thirty years away.

LaSalle James Torrense Weld Any Seeley George Briggs Evans Mr. Torrens Jim St. Louis Weld County Mark

Rexall Orderlies for Aged and Constipated Relief

Aged readers are offered Rexall Orderlies as a safe dependable remedy for bowel issues. The ad promises a full guarantee and claims quick action with minimal side effects. Sold in three sizes 25c 50c at Rexall Stores Parke Sterling and Opera House Block.

Rexall

Freshman Given Honor for Botany Drawings at College

Bruce Parker, a freshman at the State Agricultural College Fort Collins, has been asked by Prof Robbins to provide drawings for a botany text. His notebook has earned the highest marks in the class, and this honor reflects his precision and diligence.

Bruce Parker Areshman Agricultural College Prof Robbins State Agricultural College Fort Collins Bruce H. D. Parker

Reception Tendered to Popular Pair in LaSalle

In LaSalle on January 6 a large reception honored Mr and Mrs J Melville Faris newlyweds who wed in Spokane December 15. Miss Esther Ellis, a former LaSalle teacher, married to Mr Faris, with Rev Foster tying the knot. The Ellis home hosted about 40 guests with pink and white décor and a musical program. The couple plan to reside in Peckham after February 1 with out of town guests from Fort Collins Peckham and Kersey attending.

LaSalle D. S. Ellis J. Melville Faris Spokane Washington Faris Esther Ellis Evans and Miss Ellis Ada Ellis Foster United Presbyterian Church Ellis Homestead Jennie Ellis Grace Ella Neill Greeley S. R. Faris Peckham A. B. Cook Grace Ellis Ella Neil Frances Farrar Mrs. Faris Mr. Faris Isabelle Farrar Frances Fort Collins E. H. Davey Sidney Lane Kersey Ellis Melville Faris Denver

IS PROSPEROUS NEAR WINDSOR IS PROSPEROUS NEAR WINDSOR

Windsor merchants report a very satisfactory holiday and year in business with farms in high demand. Landlords and tenants are eager to rent and plan next season's work, indicating local prosperity. A Tribune want ad is suggested.

Windsor

Municipal Wood Yard Proposed for City Jail

A city council plan calls for a municipal wood yard at the jail to provide inmates with eight hours of outdoor work daily splitting and sawing cottonwood. Proceeds will fund fines for the poor, and workers will earn two dollars per day for their efforts.

Wood

Patronees of Library In Session in Baton Rouge

The library patronesses met at Mrs Fred Shattuck's home with hostesses Mrs Gazelle Mrs Sam Miller and Mrs Bevington. Officers elected include Mrs Carl Jackson president Mrs A F Searles first vice president Mrs Massey second vice president and Mrs Bevington secretary. The group supports Eaton public library for over ten years and funds running costs and new books through monthly ten cent dues and entertainments.

Fred Shattuck Gazelle Sam Miller Bevington Massey Hazel Smillie John Carlson Carl Jackson A. F. Searles Eaton Public Library

Janitor at Evans Ahead on His Date

Evans January 5. Holidays New Year and school start midweek exhausted memory of Janitor Alexander who slept through the bell thinking it was Saturday. Teachers and pupils gathered. a chilly 15 below greeted them as the sleepy janitor finally realized he was a day ahead. He slept until they proved it was not Saturday.

Alexander Evans School

Delta Irrigation Company Stockholders Meeting Notice

Stockholders of The Delta Irrigation Company will meet February 3, 1912 at 10 a.m. in the Weld County Savings Bank office in Greeley Colorado to elect three directors for the coming year and conduct any proper business. A LAWRENCE. The Daily Tribune for all the news all the time.

Delta Irrigation Company Weld County Savings Bank Greeley Colorado A. Lawrence

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