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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
1
Billy Wices of the Nat Reiss Carnival notes pigs show intelligence but remain stubbornly ignorant. He cites a clever porker that guides children around a pie treat, while quipping pigs are slow to learn compared with puppies.
Mrs John Ecklund burned fatally when kerosene spilled in Morriss Nebraska. Rosa Larson, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Larson of Ault, runs into smoke filled rooms to rescue a child and later bears the unconscious infant to safety. The Ecklunds had moved from Luverne and Ault families are well known in the area.
It is likely the Empson canning plant will stay open well into the coming fall after peas end. Although the pea season wraps up, workers will string beans for market, extending operations and adding several thousand dollars to salaries for over 200 employees.
Arthur Dickerman and Vivian Carlisle perished while aiding others during a cloudburst flood at Two Mile Canyon near Boulder. The group of twelve, including relatives from Greeley and Robinson Illinois, faced rapidly rising water after crossing a stream under a rock shelter. Dickerman's selfless rescue attempt saved others but cost him his life. funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Odd Fellows honors.
J G Kelly advertising manager for the Daily Drovers Journal Stockman says the western states Colorado and Wyoming will see a prosperous year despite tariff worries. He notes Weld county farmers prosper by keeping spuds, with varied interest from sheep raisers, and anticipates major building in Omaha next year.
Mr. Rosencrans will assume management of the Gilcrest lumber yard succeeding Ed Deatheredge. He and his family arrived in town Wednesday evening.
D Haygood, the youth who allegedly threatened J F Wilson at a LaSalle area farm, was arraigned before Justice Hatch. He pleaded not guilty to two counts assault with intent to kill and with a deadly weapon. Bound over to the district court under 400 bond per charge, hearing set for August 2. Haygood says he acted in self defense if necessary.
Denver-Laramie and Burlington rail interests clash over right of way through Greeley. City council demands clear route definitions and limits railroad westward expansion to Seventh avenue. A citizens petition from O Russell of Gilcrest Lumber supports cautious action as executives seek a resolution.
The Greeley Fair association issues premium lists by mail. many missed due to incomplete addresses. A top prize, a $100 silver loving cup on ebony pedestal, 25 inches high, supported by copper gold alloy potatoes, features a wheatfield mower carving. All Greeley districts eligible for the best exhibit.
Prof. Alexander Hogg, superintendent of the El Paso school, visits the State Normal school to interest the faculty in his book on soci ology. He hopes it will be adopted as a textbook.
A second breakdown at the canning plant caused a temporary shutdown on Tuesday afternoon when a large hulling department cable snapped. Workers cut to splice the line and the plant planned overtime starting at 6 pm to handle the fast ripening pea crop, with a night shift employed to prevent losses for farmers and the facility.
Peter Brown Jr a ranchman was dunked into the Union Lateral ditch while repairing a ditch break He wheeled a wheelbarrow across a plank when it slipped and he fell The man emerged smiling unhurt and with his pipe still alight enduring the bath without stopping his smoke
Two 17 year old girls rearrested and jailed after midnight Sunday for lingering on carnival grounds and at a rooming house with two young men. City Marshal Williams and County Judge Bradfield plan to enforce curfew laws, consider reform school placement, and monitor them during night hours.
A. L. Carpenter of Chicago, visiting his brother O. T. Carpenter, praised Greeley after touring the city and surrounding country. While previously prejudiced against the West, he found the town modern and well run, and he plans to return to invest in property.
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