Summer school opens as 300 teachers seek city posts
The article notes a six week summer program led by Miss Nora Wilson for 25 pupils behind in grades one through five, aiming to resume normal classes in September. Miss Sarah McDowell starts next week with sixth through eighth grade and high school students as well. Professor Carter plans exams June 14 to 16 for teachers seeking city or high school positions, with 300 applications already received from eastern and central states, many from Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Wilson
Sarah McDowell
Carter
Greeley
States
Iowa
Appendicitis Strikes Windsor Figures
Bert Kestler a Windsor plumber and well known young man was taken to a Fort Collins hospital Sunday morning and operated on for appendicitis. W. W. Kennedy underwent a second operation Sunday at his daughter Mrs C H McNeil’s home and is reported to be doing nicely. he is an elderly man who was operated on a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Bert Kestler
Fort Collins
Kestler
W. W. Kennedy
C. H. McNeil
Kennedy
New Depot at Severance Beet Dump Move
Tearing down the Severance beet dump has begun and a new depot will rise on the opposite side of the tracks. The old dump on the east side is being removed to clear space for the depot to be built by the Great Western company at an estimated cost of about $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western
Hand Concert at Eaton Special Funds School Band Uniforms
A Friday night concert at Odd Fellows hall featured the band boys with additional numbers by the orchestra and a reading by Mrs. J. C. Carlson. Proceeds will buy new uniforms for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Eaton Special
Odd Fellows Hall
J. C. Carlson
Severance area land sells for 22500 at 125 an acre
The 180 acre parcel, located just west of Severance in the northeast part of Section 35, sold Friday for 22500. Purchasers are the Von Trotha Brothers. the former owner was Bruce Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severance
Severance Reality Company
von Trotha
Shower Honors Miss Dora Ladd Bride Elect
Mrs. 8 M. Hadden hosted a Thursday afternoon party in honor of Miss Dora Ladd a Normal School instructor. The event was a charming shower with many beautiful gifts and marked as one of the prettiest parties of the season.
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Miss Ladd
Brother fatally shoots sister in Grover accident
A 10 year old girl Laura Parker died after a .22 rifle misfire. Her brother Mowberry Morris, 12, was shooting at a target when a cartridge became stuck. Trying to extract it the rifle discharged hitting Laura above the eye. She died Wednesday.
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Laura
George Parker
Grover
Mowberry Morris
Funeral services held for J. M. Johnson in Wind sor
Simple funeral services were held Thursday forenoon for J M Johnson who died by his own hand in Windsor on June 1. Frank Johnson and Miss Nellie Johnson of Deaver were the only relatives present. his aged mother lives in Denver. Rev Doane conducted the service and interment was in Jinn Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Johnson
Windsor
Frank Johnson
Nellie Johnson
Deaver
Denver
Doane
Jinn Grove Cemetery
Little Doings in Other Towns in Elm Creek Area
LaSalle visitor Louis Myers, former Farmers and Merchants Bank cashier, spent a day in LaSalle. Ww Budlyn of Beebe Draw coal mine visits Missouri. Mrs J M Kinsinger and Miss Deleen hosted a six oclock dinner for Miss Rose Wille with lawn dining and festive lights. Mr and Mrs EB Alexander traveled to Denver. Mrs Earl Aldridge returned to Denver after a short stay. Mr and Mrs Walter Fortune and baby visited Mr and Mrs Tom Robinson since Thursday. Mr and Mrs Frank Mapes of Gilcrest guests at J C Hubbard ranch Sunday. Little Bertha McMillan has been ill this week.
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LaSalle Louis Myers
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Elm Creek
Neb
LaSalle
Ww. J. Budlyn
Beebe Draw
Visting
Missouri
EB. Alexander
Denver
Earl Aldridge
Walter Fortune
Baby
Tom Robinson
Frank Mapes
Gilcrest
J. C. Hubbard Ranch
Bertha McMillan
Windsor and Neighboring Visits Record Social News
Windsor guests include Windsor and Denver visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Briggs and Frank Briggs with son Carl. Adam Hahn returns from Denver, Philip Bartz plans a plumber shop near Hess bakery after buying property, and Dr. and Mrs. Beaver visit their daughter Mrs. A. H. Bangham in Iowa.
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Frank Briggs
Carl
Denver
George Briggs
Windsor
Adam Hahn
Philip Bartz
Hess
Beaver
Iowa
A. H. Bangham
Seattle
Wash
Frank Yancey
Margaret
Hardin
C. J. Sawyer
George Clark
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Lupton Area
W J Burge and son bought cattle in Deer Trail and visited last week J W Owen improves after operation John Davis fell ill in church and was taken home Rail line switch completed on W 8S Decker farm west of Lupton 8 J Rhode and family in Denver in new auto BE 8 St John and family depart for west for three months R W Devinney and wife of La Salle in Lupton for a social on R M Barr lawn Mrs Fritz Wattenberg home from hospital after successful operation Catholic services set for next Sunday R Frame visited brother at Mt Morrison over Sunday
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W. J. Burge and Son
Deer Trail
J. W. Owen
John Davis
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad
Decker Farm
Lupton
J. Rhode
Denver
St. John
West
R. W. Devinney
la Salle
R. M. Barr Lawn
Fritz Wattenberg
K. P. Hall
Do. R. Frame
Mt. Morrison
Social Notes From Greeley And Nearby Towns
Mrs. B P Brooks and daughter Bernice spent Monday in Greeley. Walter Loustalet returned home from the military school for boys at Kearney Nebraska. The Woman's League of Kersey will hold an all day meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs Lee Scobey. Miss Claud Haile left Tuesday for a few days visit in Denver. Miss Nellie Talbot is visiting relatives in Fort Collins. Do Williams spent Monday in Denver. Dr W F Spaulding and family were guests at the W R McClelland home in Greeley Sunday. Fred B James and wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Dinsmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. P. Brooks
Bernice
Greeley
Walter Loustalet
Military School For
Kearney
Neb
Woman's League of
Kersey
Lee Scobey
Claud Haile
Denver
Nellie Talbot
Fort Collins
Do. I. Williams
W. F. Spaulding
W. R. McClelland
Fred
James
Thomas Dinsmore
Families Move and Travel Disturbances Reported
Paton Dan Miller and wife relocate to Denver to start a business. Their son Harry stays in Ault to work at a bank. The Sharpe sisters Minnie Dorothea and Ava depart for Kansas to join their father in his new home. Mrs Reynolds' mother returns to Sterling after visiting. George Bailiven goes to San Diego to join family. schoolwork in Boulder noted. Allie Archibald visits Ault. Mrs Robison returns from Fort Collins trip. Willus Calvin and daughter Mona recover from typhoid. Calvin stays active at home.
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Dan Miller
Denver
Miller
Harry
Ault
Sharpe
Mionnie
Dorothea
Ava
Kansas
Boulder
Allie Archibald
Charles Robison
Fort Collins
Willus Calvin
Mona
Mr. Calvin
High Water at Windsor Threatens Low River Fields
The Cache la Poudre river over its banks this morning but Windsor remains about four miles away with no damage expected. Flooded low fields along the river reported after heavy Monday showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Cache la Poudre
Woodmen and Women of Woodcraft Memorial Service
The Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft observed Memorial day with a Sunday church service led by Rev. R. J. Hunter at First Presbyterian. Graves were decorated at the cemetery with 29 Woodmen and 18 Women of Woodcraft monuments unveiled, including those for Walter Davis John A. Winegar Eph Heaton Jack Tollifson James Barber Mrs. C. H. Call Miss Gleason and Mrs. Allen. The W O W drill team attended along with most members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Women of Woodcraft
First Presbyterian Church
R. J. Hunter
Walter Davis
John A. Winegar
Eph. Heaton
Jack Tollifson
James Barber
Women of
Kersey Defeats Peckham 11 6 In Spring Baseball Showdown
The Kersey baseball team traveled to Peckham Sunday and won 11 to 6. A soaking rain hit as players prepared to return home but did not halt the game. This is Kersey's second spring win over Peckham, with W. C. Riesman serving as captain.
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Kersey
Peckham
W. C. Riesman
Replevin Suit Over Milch Cow
William Bird of Sixth Avenue seeks recovery of his milch cow after a Russian took the animal, left $25 with the hostess, and claimed to have bought it. Bird contends the cow was worth double and located the cow four miles northwest after days. He filed a replevin suit through Attorney Kelly, turning the $25 over to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bird
Sixth Avenue
Bird
Kelly
Windsor Young Man Simon Johnson Dies Suddenly
Simon Johnson aged 21 and son of Mr and Mrs J M Johnson died at his Windsor home on Wednesday after a longtime illness. He previously lost his sight following a fever at age eight and had been ailing recently. Funeral services were held at his home and he was buried in the local cemetery beside his deceased relatives. He leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Johnson
J. M. Johnson
Windsor
Annual Crucible Banquet at Camfield Hotel
The Crucible star members held their annual banquet Tuesday at the Camfield hotel. An elaborate eight course banquet was served. Toast master Prof. EF A Crows presided and the toasts titled Looking Backward Utopia Notes Pro crastination The Art of Work An Ideal Staff were given by Miss McNichols Ver son Blumer Tierney Smith Hannum.
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Crucible
Crucible Star
Camfield Hotel
EF. A. Crows
Miss McNichols
Utopia
Miss Verson
City issues 155 dog licenses in town
The city clerk has issued 155 dog licenses about one third of the dog population. Male dog tags cost $2 while female tags cost $4. Most tags issued are the $2 type, and owners found with a tag not reflecting the correct tax face a heavy fine for cheating the city.
Ditch Rider Appointed in Kersey Town Board Meeting
Cyrus Neal was named ditch rider after offering the lowest bid of 25 dollars a month. The appointment at the last town board meeting is well received and widely regarded as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Cyrus Neal
Neal
Reorganize Fire Department Plans Discussed in Evans
Town officials discuss reorganizing the Fire Department with a special unit and better service using the town hose cart. A new ordinance to regulate auto and motorcycle speeds within town limits is also contemplated.
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Evans
Poudre River Flood Reaches City Yields to No 3 Ditch
The Poudre River rises over its banks flooding north Greeley streets as lowlands fill and water advances, widening to about a half mile in places. City engineer credits No 3 ditch for diverting floodwaters from Platte and preventing deeper city flooding. Shattuck endorses keeping the storm drain in repair and suggests raising and concreting the lower bank to avert future floods.
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Platte
Mr. Shattuck
No. 3
Greeley
Boyd Lake as a Pleasure Place
Interest grows in turning Boyd Lake into a major northern Colorado resort. Sanborn has reserved surface privileges while stocking with game fish and plans call for thousands of trees. The lake spans four miles end to end, about eight times Seely Lake, suitable for rowing and mooring. An extension by Laramie or Union Pacific may follow by fall or spring.
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Boyd Lake
Colorado
Sanborn
Seely Lake
Laramie
Union Pacific
Pharmacists Gather for State Meeting in Estes Park
The State Pharmaceutical Association will meet in Estes Park at the Stanley Hotel from June 23 to 25 with H Reynolds as state treasurer. Several hundred pharmacists and wives are expected, traveling June 22 by train to Loveland for autos to the park. many Greeley druggists will attend.
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State Pharmaceutical Association
Estes Park
Stanley Hotel
H. Reynolds
Loveland
Greeley
Shoshone Land Drawing Entices Greeley Contingent
Thomas Welsh E C Whittiker and A M McClenahan lead a large group from Greeley to the Shoshone district for the June 5 land drawing under the Carey act. Water rights pay $50 and land valued at fifty cents per acre. About fifty entrants have paid and sent agents to select land if drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Welsh
E. C. Whittiker
A. M. McClenahan
Greeley
Shoshone District
Auto trip through deep mud astonishes locals
Mrs. J. Hall of Camfield with Mrs. Stewart of Reno New and Miss Green endured a long muddy ride from Denver, leaving at midnight and reaching their destination by 2:30. Mr. Covington drove a Studebaker river-crossing feat and claims no other car could beat the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Camfield
Stewart
Reno
New
Miss Green
Denver
Covington
Studebaker
City Hall reviews water plant data for new filter estimate
City officials returned from a visit to the waterworks with measurements to estimate the cost of a new filter. The cemetery committee instructed the sexton on laying out a new addition and pricing for the new lots. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday evening.
Local Social Notes From Greeley and Nearby
Miss Emma Teller returns home for summer from Wolfe Hall. Mr and Mrs Frank Laybourn and daughter Elsie visit Greeley Friday. Mrs Wesley Staley Bry an and Mrs Eliza Cowley travel to Denver then Seattle. Misses Guesse Greta Morrison visit Carrie and Ruth Campbell. Prof G W Alps Lafayette dines with D W Campbell. Ernest Molander and H J Olson inspect Idaho lands then return home and Molander buys property near Buhl Idaho.
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Emma Teller
Wolfe Hall
Frank Laybourn
Elsie
Greeley
Wesley Staley
Bryan
Eliza Cowley
Denver
Seattle
Guesse
Greta Morrison
Carrie
Ruth Campbell
G. W. Alps
Lafayette
D. W. Campbell
Ernest Molander
H. J. Olson
Concord
Neb
Idaho
Buhl
Local notes from town and hospital visits
Miss Myrtie Younker returned from Park Avenue hospital in Denver on Thursday after a second appendicitis treatment. Ben Middleton left Friday to visit friends and relatives at Sterling and Fort Morgan. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon and set a record attendance of thirty eight. Mrs. Fred Mimmack has been ill again and returned to Denver for hospital care. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Yeagy begin housekeeping in the McGrew house on Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Younker
Park Avenue Hospital
Denver
Ben Middleton
Sterling
Fort Morgan
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Charles Kruger
Fred Mimmack
Irvin Yeagy
McGrew House
Maple Street
Local Social Notes From Lane to Denver Visits
Mr and Mrs John Schwarts were guests at the Lane home Sunday. Mrs J P Romans entertained her mother and sister of Greeley on Friday. Mrs T Truehart left Saturday for a two weeks visit with relatives in Kansas. Mr and Mrs Chris Hansteen returned Friday night from a three days trip to Denver. J H Howe and family left Thursday night for Cresco Ia where they will make their home. Mr and Mrs Voorhies have returned to their home in Rifle Colo. Rev A G Van Haaften preached at the Methodist church Sunday and lectured Monday night. Ee P Shaffner editor of the Kersey Enterprise had a thousand feet of cement walk laid at his Campbell street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Truehart
Kansas
Chris Hansteen
Denver
J. H. Howe
Cresco
Methodist
Ee. P. Shaffner
The
Kersey Enterprise
Campbell Street
St John Family Plan Western Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs St John and family depart Saturday for a visit to points of interest along the western coast. Miss Hazel Moore of Green City will join Fort Lupton schools for the next year marking her third term there. Fort Lupton Grays set a fourth Wyoming game next week against Fort Russell soldiers with three of four games versus the Cheyenne Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. St. John
Hazel Moore
Green City
Fort Lupton
Local residents plan travels and new car purchases
Mrs. Rebekah Middleton visited Windsor on Memorial Day weekend. Frank Wilson and son Ed expect to leave soon for an extended visit with relatives in Germany and Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Farr and son Clare toured to Denver in their new touring car. Christenson and son Edward, former Eaton residents, were in town en route to the Pacific coast. Mrs. Christenson, Carrie and Edward, now live in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Middleton
Windsor
Frank Wilson
Germany
Sweden
Walter Farr
Clare
Denver
Farrs
Christenson
Edward
Eaton
Pacific Coast
Carrie
Omaha
Eastern Star Initiates New Member At Local Chapter
Monday night the Eastern Star initiated a new member into the local chapter. Arthur Wilson has returned from the State University at Boulder where he has been for the past school year. The town board held its regular meeting Tuesday night with no business of general interest transacted. Mrs. EB Steele and three children and Miss Mary Reynolds left Tuesday for San Diego California to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. A H Myers left this morning for an extended trip through the west visiting their daughter in La Junta then to California and Oregon before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Athur Wilson
State University At
Boulder
EB. G. Steele
Mary Reynolds
San Diego
Calif
A. H. Myers
la Junta
California
Oregon
Local residents take short trips and returns
Vencoe Lance, visiting friends and relatives here, has returned to Choestos Georgia. Mrs C H Armfield visits relatives in St Joe Missouri. Mrs A L Palmer spends the week with her son Ray on the ranch. Mrs Mary Stapleton is quite ill this week. Miss Margaret Carlson left today for her home in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vencoe Lance
Choestos
C. H. Armfield
St. Joe
A. L. Palmer
Ray
Mary Stapleton
Margaret Carlson
Denver
Charles A Lory Named President of Colorado Agricultural College
Charles Alfred Lory, a 37 year old professor of physics and dean of electrical engineering at Colorado Agricultural College, is named to succeed Dr. Barton O Aylesworth. The state board chose him for a one year term, with belief a permanent appointment will follow. Governor Shafroth lauds his qualifications and the student body and faculty welcomed the decision. Lory's career spans farming, teaching, and multiple Colorado institutions, including the University of Colorado and the Normal school at Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alfred Lory
Colorado Agricultural College
Lory
State Board of Agriculture
Barton O. Aylesworth
Shafroth
Edwards
Boulder
Cripp Creek
Duan
Fort Ollins
X. Snyder
State Normal School
Charles A. Lory
The
Agricultural College
Cheyennes Beat Luptons in Fort Lapton Series
In Wyombe three game set over the weekend the Cheyenne Indians defeated the Fort Lapton Grays though the score stayed close. Cheyenne lineup featured Lawrence Ryan Mc Garry and B Padfield as pitchers with McDonald Powell Moore Porsonnow Paynes Jaspar Burns among fielders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyennes
Luptons
Fort Lapton
Pictorn Meeting Draws Crowd at Baptist Church
The Pictorn Meeting at the Baptist church drew a full house on Wednesday led by Mr Elehorn. Ushers guided attendees to seats and the crowd heard singing notes likened to Gipsy Smith meetings in Dee per. The people of Greeley enjoy a rare privilege for a town of this size and are urged to attend these meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elehorn
Baptist Church
Greeley
Hal's Catarrh Cure and Pills Endorsed by Toledo Firms
A vintage advertisement proclaims Hal's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with endorsements from F. J. Cheney and local merchants Walding Kinnan & Marvin. It touts internal cure benefits and direct action on mucous membranes, claiming wide availability through wholesale druggists in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J
All Drugs
Sation
Hal
Prospect area sees Weld Realty buys Ninth Street property
The Weld Realty company and the new Sanborn and Houston corporation acquired the Ninth Street site once occupied by a small restaurant. The purchase price was 6000 dollars, eight years earlier Mr. Insinger paid 800 dollars for the same lot, with plans to improve the property with a building from Greeley in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Weld Realty Company
Sanborn & Houston
W. A. Insinger
Insinger
Greeley
Rex Eaton Court Appearance Over Speed Limit Charge
Rex Eaton was ordered into court Wednesday for exceeding the speed limit with his automobile. He claims he was not going over the limit, while the officer who made the arrest says Eaton’s machine covered the stop water and traveled over 400 feet in 16 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Eaton
Per
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Lane Home
Aggiles
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