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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
7
The Congregational ladies hosted a pleasant church reception Friday evening in the church dining room. Honoring Rev Frank H Allen and wife, the event drew good church attendance and was marked by charming informality with nice refreshments served by the hostesses.
Charles Roe of 1430 Fifth Street was dragged for miles after his rein fouled a single tree and broke his leg and back when he fell. He had been beaten and cut before the horses were stopped in Evana. the incident followed Roe dropping the rein.
A Greeley man Roe narrowly escaped severe injury when a runaway wagon with two colts dragged him along four miles from J. A. Hicks ranch toward Evans. He was trapped by a buckle and hung under the wagon until freed. He lay in a critical condition at Benoit ranch before being brought back to Greeley. Roe, long established in Greeley, had recently contracted work on a reservoir south of town.
Fort Lupton notes a busy week with the Girls' Friendly Society play Puss in Boots staged by I L Mann. May Smith played the queen with Gertrude Smith and Lila Johnson as her daughters. Myrtle Ladd won praise as the dawn goddess. Mrs Mack Smith hosted the Lucky Thirteen and Mrs MeAmaney won at cards. A Thursday dinner for the Special Sixteen featured carnations and smilax.
I W William of Huntington West Virginia testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and that it does all that is claimed. Sold by all druggists.
In Denver federal court Judge Lewis hears the city of Greeley versus the Greeley and Northern Railway Utilities. City Attorney Ewing cites nine grounds to revoke any franchise, while Attorney Haynes asserts work was done on Fifth Street in 1905 and surveys in 1907. The case consumed two days of argument and a ruling will take weeks.
Claude Coffin from a renowned family of students and football players visited Longmont on Saturday. A government secret service land investigator and former State University captain, he studied liberal arts and worked at the patent office. His brothers Clair and Roy also captained university and Mines football teams and now teach in Longmont.
A Rexall Store advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe constipation treatment. The copy condemns laxatives and cathartics, claims the tablets prevent pain and nausea, and touts a money back guarantee. Prices listed: 12 tablets for 10 cents and 35 tablets for 25 cents.
The report describes schemes in Greeley and Weld County where residents were charged upfront for supposed hair restoration and electric belt cures. Victims paid deposits with little to no treatment, while the Denver firm profited. Investigators view the belts as leather contrivances with faulty electricity and expect authorities to probe and shutter the firm.
Trustees met Friday after noon and accepted redesigned plans for a new training school building costing 100000 dollars. Architect Barber of Colorado Springs submitted the plans which include offices and recitation rooms on the first floor, an auditorium on the second, and basement recitation rooms. John Smith and family arrived from Galva Illinois and will farm on the Orr place near the county hospital engaging in truck farming and market gardening.
The notice advertises Woodworth's Shorthand College offering a thorough business education at a very low cost. It claims graduates are in demand with large salaries and asserts other schools send students who succeed there. It mentions court reporters earning 200 to 500 dollars monthly and offers mail teaching and a circular.
A parade of 238 teams three traction engines and an automobile truck travels from LaSalle to the Milton reservoir site part of the Standley rail project. If aligned, they would span two miles, while dam work continues with pile driving concrete laying and cast iron pipe installation.
In LaSalle on January 15, contractors Hancock and Mahon mobilized 238 teams, three traction engines and an auto truck to begin blasting the Milton reservoir pit. The operation spans over two miles of teams and supplies move ten miles daily, marking the largest continuous tonnage handled locally.
Maps and statements for the Sunken Lake Reservoir and Canal Company were filed with Morgan county officials. The project lies mostly in Morgan county and lists a capacity of 221 829 818 cubic feet with a cost of 31 299 34 dollars. Original filings were made November 16 1709 with the state engineer. Incorporators include Claudius Fangquter of Denver Lotte C MacClymond of Wel dona R B Sibert of Orchard and R F Baker of Fort Morgan.
Mrs. L A Newland of Greeley Colorado testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her backache and kidney soreness after a period confined to bed. She praises the remedy and recommends it, noting continued improvement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
In Greeley a high school basketball team defeated Fort Morgan 23 to 8 in a brisk game. The first half ended 15 to 13 with Greeley holding the slight edge. the home squad pulled away late to claim the win. Greeley lineup included Rice at center, Brush and Benton at forwards, Reynolds at guard.
Secretary McCrery of the Commercial club has received photographs of the Northern Colorado booth at the United States Land and Irrigation exposition in Chicago. The images highlight the quality exhibits with a banner reading Weld County, the Garden of the World. Most entries came from Greeley and nearby districts, with Fort Collins supplying fine apples and vegetables.
Spencer Turver has taken a position at Bartletts Lumber Yard. The move increases the workforce at the regional supplier known for building materials and home improvement products.
Auction notices list multiple sales in northern Colorado on Jan 25 to Feb 7. Items include 111 head of horses, cows, farm implements, hay, chickens, household goods, and mules with locations near LaSalle Lucerne Creeley and the James Conlin ranch. Owners include HOUSER BROS THEO CALLAHAN and partners AW FORD & CHRISTMAN.
The notice lists multiple auction days with locations around Lucerne Greeley LaSalle and Evans. W H Browne and associates promote horses cattle hogs implements and nursery offerings with dates from January 21 through March 1 and a final note on courtesy and a Happy New Year.
Members of the Bethel Aid society gathered at Mrs. C. F. Alden’s Lone Tree home for the annual meeting. A morning gathering led to a noon dinner, an afternoon business session, and a program of recitations and music. Secretary Mrs. W. A. Miller presented year end reports. New officers named include Mrs. W. B. Palmer as president, Mrs. H. K. Peasley as vice president, Mrs. Harry Reed as secretary, and Mrs. Donald Mathson as treasurer.
George Evans travels to Port Collins to join the State Retail Merchants Association convention and participate in discussions and events.
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