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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
4
A local voice from Greeley expresses willingness to sacrifice for Colorado's legislature as the state weighs who should be elected senator. The remark frames a commitment to public service amid ongoing legislative discussions.
The Denver Reservoir and Irrigation creditors agreed to withhold claims until Standley lake system construction is finished and obligations can be met. Weld county awaits completion after months of delays, with forbearance saving millions and proving faith in the project’s future productivity.
The centenary of Horace Greeley will be commemorated February 3 with Pioneer residents of Greeley, Colorado, as the ruling figures. New York educators urge schools nationwide to honor him for guiding Colorado’s growth including the first irrigation system.
Marten Dunn in the Denver Times notes the 1869 idea to settle a Colorado colony by Nathan C. Meeker and associates. About 500 early members, led by Greeley as treasurer and Meeker as president, bought 12,000 acres and brought fifty families to begin Greeley in 1870. The town now nears 9,000 residents and thrives on irrigation and agriculture.
Rumor says Union Pacific will build a line from Deer Trail to LaSalle. Through trains carrying passengers from the south and west bound for the western coast may use this line instead of Denver, potentially saving time on through schedules.
C W Craddie, driver of the City market delivery wagon, sprained his ankle when a shaft broke near the station. The frightened horse ran a block, and the horse was shot after breaking its ankle.
An advertisement offers Rexall Orderlies to treat chronic constipation with a money back guarantee if not cured. It attributes the ailment to weak nerves and muscles of the large intestine and promotes the product as a candy like chewable treat for children. It lists two sizes 10¢ and 25¢ and notes availability at The Rexall Stores and The Gilbert Drug Stores.
A reflective quotation on how history is shaped by historians and politics. It notes that history is written long after events, often shaping present judgment and leaving future doubters muddied by past narratives. It contrasts statesmen who make history with those who merely make speeches.
The article notes John O'Groat's house once stood on Duncansby head at Great Britain's northern tip. It attributes the name to John of Groat and his brothers said to have come from Holland around 1489. It explains the phrases From John O'Groat's to Land's End and From Dan to Beersheba as expressions for extremes.
The proprietor recalls a customer who, after finishing dinner, went crazy when asked for the check. The waiter explains the moment of shock and confusion, leaving the restaurant puzzled by the abrupt reaction and whether payment occurred.
Cleveland Leader notes the snub of the Bucks by the smart set over a rumored skeleton in their closet. The exchange implies the dismissal stems from a hidden past rather than present behavior.
A fragment attributed to lochefoucaald notes that defects of the mind worsen as we age, comparing mental flaws to physical ones and suggesting deterioration accompanies mortality.
Amid Fredericksburg ruins a Confederate soldier Buck rescues a three year old girl held by a Newfoundland dog. He carries her through shellfire as nurses comfort her during the siege. After battle, he raises the child and proclaims the unit’s colors, leading the Twenty first forward.
Dr. Quinton cites cases from Crime and Criminals about jail shirking. A violent prisoner broke his finger to escape oakum picking, while Bidwell feigned leg weakness for years, ending near crippled and still refusing work at Dartmoor.
A playful exchange reports a golfer named Taylor who faced a mishap in a bunker and later fell apart. The dialogue contrasts First Lady and Second Lady reactions as the piece notes a dramatic turn in the game.
Jerome Herriman died this morning at the hospital after two weeks of heart trouble. He came to Greeley a year ago to live with his daughter Mrs. A. M. Moore. Born in Canada 84 years ago, he survived by his daughter and grandson George Moore. His wife had died four years prior.
Office of the State Board of Land Commissioners in Denver announces that Keirnes of Verndoud Colorado has applied to lease a defined tract in Weld County. Application number 9016 is open for review until January 19 1911 after which no other lease applications will be considered for the described shore lands.
Mra M A Barry of Greeley Colo has filed application No 9142 to lease the mining described School Lands in Weld County The lands include portions of sections 36 and 26 township 6 north range 67 west with NE of Sec 36 SE of Sec 26 NW of Sec 26 and SW of Sec 36 The application will be considered after February 2 1911 by B L Jefferson Register State Board Land Commissioners First publication in Greeley Tribune January 12 1911 last publication February 2
Notice dated January 6 1911 states Bruce G Faton of Eaton Colorado applied for lease No 9145 on school lands in Weld County to wit: 7 of SW half Sec 16 Twp 6N R 1W with post date of February 2 1911 and is published by the State Board Land Commission.
Mary F. Johnson administratrix of John Johnson deceased will present final settlement to the Weld County Court on February 6 1911 at Greeley Colorado and apply for discharge any interested party may appear and object January 4 1911 last publication February 3 1911
Fred J. Pehick administrator will present final settlement of Lizzie Schick estate on February 13, 1911 at 10 a m before Weld County Colorado County Court judge. Objections may be filed by interested parties. Court will hear proof of death estate per petition.
Fred J. Schick as administrator seeks court order to ascertain heirs of Enid Linzie Schick deceased. All claimants to be present and abide the court’s determination. Dated Greeley Colorado January 6 1911 with attorney N Haynes and last publication February 2 1911.
Public Trustee of Weld County will conduct a public auction on February 14, 1991 at the east front door of the courthouse in Greeley to sell the described lots in Cranford and Billing's Subdivision to satisfy a $5750 note with 7 percent interest. The sale includes the undivided rights of Alma Vandapool and W W Vandapool and is conducted under the power of the deeds of trust recorded in Weld County records.
Dated at Greeley Colorado this 16th day of January 1911. A Patterson attorney Southard appears as CHAL. First publication in The Greeley Tribune January 12 1911, last publication February 9 1911.
In Weld County Colorado a petition by Jules M Turner seeks a court decree on the heirs of William M Kimbley deceased. The land includes northeast quarter section 33 township 5N range 66W and water rights contract numbers 126 and 15 with ownership to the Kimbley heirs. The named heirs are Tolla M Kimbley Orville Andrew Kimbley and Grace Kimbley, with Julia M Kimbley now Julia M Turner and the Weld County Public Trustee as trustee. A hearing is set for February 16 1911.
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