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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
3
The Tribune recalls the 1911 excursions, noting ample space and courteous service on trips to Pike's Peak and Manitou. About 225 riders on the Schoolma'ams' Special enjoyed on time departures, flowers, and scenic views despite a minor mishap on the summit.
The Fort Lights bank and Trust company, after consolidation with the National bank of this city, retires President J. G. Hupp and forms First National Bank. C. Welch becomes president with W. A. Drake as vice president and A. G. C. Kluver and T. Jones in key posts.
A Commercial club committee plans a statewide campaign to raise dairy cows. A farmers’ drive will canvass surrounding country areas as part of the Erie initiative announced on July 24.
July 21 report details a boy about 9 or 10 years old, son of Clarence and Mrs. Jones, crushed when a wagon moved forward. He fell between wheels, suffering six broken ribs and severe internal injuries. He was seated on the yoke when the wagon started unexpectedly.
County superintendents of schools in the Normal district met with Dr. Snyder to plan next months institutes. A state law requires six weeks of professional service before a teacher can draw a warrant, so teachers lacking six weeks of instruction must attend these institutes overseen by the State Teachers' College.
Miss Eloise Shannon Denver Post staff member and the only Colorado girl to fly in the state accepts invitation to be guest of honor at the Weld County Fair in Greeley. Mathewson aviator George Thompson will fly here during the fair with Miss Shannon also supported by a Post representation including Lord Ogilvy a photographer and a writer.
Warranty deeds and land transfers recorded including Northwestern Land and Iron Co to Denver Laramie Realty Co for 10 544 76 involving 2 and 4 quarter sections. A J Render to Columbia Loan and Savings Assn for part lot in North Johnstown. multiple transfers to Farmers Reserve and Irrigation Co for ditch rights of way and right of way parcels. various parcels in Greeley Milliken Pierce and Arlington Heights with values from 1 to 10 000. Names include A J Render Frederick V Skubal Benj F Woodruff George F Welty and H G Meyer with dates implied by land descriptions 67 65 68 68.
A noted cough and cold remedy from Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claims effectiveness for both children and adults. Marketed as free of opiates and harmful drugs and offered in the yellow package under Clark and Faulkner Drug.
Fort Collins plans a hydro electric plant on the Poudre river thirty three miles west of town to supply Fort Collins and other cities in Larimer County. A proposed $150000 bond issue will be put to voters to fund a plant sized for a city of 25000.
Hamlin Garland, famed American storyteller, delivers lectures at the Normal school for the final series. He traces American literature from colonial times, cites Cooper’s influence and American settings, and will discuss Bret Harte with readings tomorrow morning.
Kersey July 24. Potatoes show extraordinary prospects with near perfect stands and little blight. Expected yields exceed 150 sacks per acre with some estimates at 175. buyers seek field options around 1.10 to 1.20 per hundred. Hay and grain also ahead of expectations for dry farmers.
Contractors on the new jail signed up today and prepared for work. Engineer Shattuck marked the site as dirt excavation is expected within the week. The aim is to complete the structure by late fall, possibly November.
A large crowd attended a Friday dance in Johnstown and enjoyed the event. Milliken will soon have a traveling library with over 500 volumes for pleasure and education, filling a local gap where books are not readily available.
Miss Alice Fuller a first grade teacher in the East Ward School is spending her vacation in Estes Park with friends.
Chairman Ball of the prohibition committee claims anti prohibitionists lead by up to 5000 votes amid fraud charges and near 475000 total votes. Analysts note a very close race with a possible late swing to prohibitionists and a special session anti saloon law to take effect January 1 1912. Brewers and saloonists must wind down by then.
At a noon meeting the State Teachers College class voted to hold commencement at the Christian church Thursday. A committee will ask Hamlin Garland to give the address, and he is expected to accept if time permits. Exercises start at 8 pm with all friends invited.
C. L. Fitch reports from Monte Vista that the San Luis valley potato district battles fusarium blight. The fungus, worsened by irrigation, is internal, with cut seed spreading the disease. remedies include deep cultivation and whole seed.
Mr. Perry A. Pitman of Dale Texas reports four months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones. He says one bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him, restoring health. Clark Faulkner Drug Co.
John M. Mc Cutcheon has deeded LaSalle a block of property to be used only for park purposes. The town will improve and maintain the land.
Ault July 24 Charles A Harris was taken to a Denver hospital after several weeks of a swelling over his left eye. The boil grew until it covered the eye and his condition worsened with convulsions before medical help arrived. The doctor advised surgery at the Denver hospital today.
Judge Graham issued a written decision denying both the permanent injunction Boye seeks to restrain Weld Land and Stock from operating a tile ditch and the injunction asked by the defendants. The case involves the Eaton and McClellan ditch and alleged seepage rights. Both sides granted time to appeal to the supreme court.
Mrs Tegner, county superintendent of Yuma county, visited Greeley on Saturday responding to a call from the State Teachers' college to meet all county superintendents of the Normal district. The district includes Douglas, Larimer, Lincoln, Yuma and Weld counties.
Mr and Mrs D R McCullough traveled to Denver this morning after a brief stay with their cousin Mrs H B Richie. The side trip followed their time in town visiting the family.
Fort Collins July 24 After nearly two years J A McIlwee contractor for the Laramie Poudre tunnel through Green mountain completed the tunnel with the last blast that opened the gateway for Laramie River waters to the Poudre river The event will irrigate about 100000 acres in Larimer and Weld counties A celebration will be held July 25 with a wedding gift twist as McIlwee offers 250 in gold for a couple to marry on the occasion Miss Della Stevenson and J B Alexander will wed during the celebration The 12502 foot tunnel doubles Poudre flow and yields a large bonus for early completion not to mention profits from construction.
Weld county faces an excellent crop outlook with beets, potatoes, grain, and alfalfa. Potatoes on 36,000 acres may average 5 sacks per acre totaling about 7 million dollars, while beets on 22,000 acres could reach 2 million. Overall grain and alfalfa plus hay are expected to push total value toward 7 to 8 million, barring hail.
LaSalle defeated Eaton 13 to 7 in a lively swatters contest at LaSalle yesterday afternoon. Gormley started for LaSalle with Kistler pitching for Eaton, Demperwolf and Stewart homered to lead the LaSalle hitting attack. Gormley was hit six times while Kistler yielded fifteen safeties. Fort Lupton is slated to visit LaSalle next Sunday.
W H Duvard of Vermillion Kansas visits old war comrade Theo Lucas in the city. They served together in the 45th Penn regiment, fought side by side, and after the war drifted apart. This marks their second reunion in half a century.
Telephones for New Telephones Greeley 405 and Greeley 710 list The Twist Transfer Storage Co and Tom Holm with 1602 Eighth street. Greeley 712 shows W M Fortune at 18 Ninth avenue. Black 1673 notes John G Stephen west of Greeley. Baton 401 advertises McIntosh Automobile Supply garage. Maton 601 lists Dentry's Confectionery C G Dentry proprietor.
Preliminary steps toward forming a club of Greeley autoists and motor cyclists were taken last night. A meeting at the Greeley Commercial club drew a small attendance as many owners attended a band concert. Organizers expect motor cycle events at the county fair with speed and endurance contests once plans are finalized.
The Nuan Townsite company seeks a water works franchise to install a plant to protect the business district. The system would mirror Ault's, ensuring reliable service.
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