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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1912

Page

6

Tribune Excursion to Moffat Road on June 30

The Tribune announces its 24th summer excursion from Greeley on Sunday June 30. Tickets cost two dollars and a half from Greeley to Tolland and back, with an extra dollar fifty to Corona. Train departs Greeley about 7 am, transfers at Utah Junction to Moffat road, returning by early bedtime.

Tribune Moffat Road Greeley Weather Man Tolland Corona Continental Divide Denver-Laramie Road Utah Junction

Elevators Begin Spring Cleaning in Weld County

Ault June 8 spring cleaning extends to mill elevators in Weld County under Will Young and Burr Pence. A crew will whitewash rooms and bins, starting at Severance and visiting Windsor Farmers Spur Greeley Evans Kersey Eaton and Ault. Cracks are sealed and upper floors treated with fumigant, requiring short occupancy times due to strong fumes.

Greeley Evans Kersey Eaton Ault

Out-of-town dealer to open watch repair shop in Greeley

Mr. Culp of Littleton arrived Friday to arrange his daughter's college plans and, impressed by Greeley, rented a home at 807 Eighth avenue. He plans to install a watch repair business about August 1, is an expert in the trade, and recently retired after owning a Boise jewelry store.

Culp Littleton Greeley Eighth Avenue Boise

Lady Cow Breaks Leg Hit By Auto Near LaSalle

June 8 report from Greeley area states John Pierson driving toward beet fields near LaSalle startled by a cow owned by Al McCollum. The animal suffered a broken leg after the cow did not move. Pierson agreed to pay damages for the cow.

Evans John Pierson John Pierson Greeley LaSalle al McCollum

Independent Sugar plans acreage total at 7000 acres

La Salle farmers signed up 7000 acres as the Independent Sugar company gathers commitments. Messrs Briggs and Hubbard reported 400 acres secured in a single day, the best effort since the plan began. Only 500 acres will be needed to complete the overall target.

la Salle Independent Sugar Company Messrs Briggs Hubbard

Beet fields largely free of wire worms in several districts

June 6 report notes the wire worm has affected some beet fields in Hardin and nearby areas, while Kuner Green City and Weldon Valley show no effects. Mr Henderson returned from Weldon valley and reports the beet district east of here is progressing well.

Kersey Kuner Green City Weldon Valley Wm. Henderson Here

Hickman family attends Denver University graduation drill

W D Hickman and family traveled to Denver to witness Vera Hickman’s graduation from Denver University. Vera Hickman will teach in Windsor public schools next year.

Windsor W. D. Hickman Denver Denver University Vera Vera Hickman Windsor Public Schools

Evans Saloon Debate Sparks City alum Conversation

In Evans a well known citizen argues saloon presence in neighboring Greeley reduces local crime as bootleggers leave town. Investigation supports the view that light enforcement and nearby grog shops may influence Evans jail emptiness, though the stance is not an endorsement of saloons.

Evans Greeley

Plan to Kill Carp in Lakes by Wall-eyed Pike

Inland Empire Game Protective association proposes introducing wall-eyed pike to Colorado and Idaho lakes infested with carp. The plan aims to stop carp by using cannibal predators while keeping pike as game fish. 100,000 wall-eyed pike eggs requested from Washington for Diamond Lake shores near Spokane to test outcomes.

Colorado Inland Empire Game Protective Association Spokane Wash Inland Empire Association Washington Idaho Fisheries Department Diamond Lake Greeley

Clain Seeks Return Of Horses In Local Suit

Nonn June 8 A W Clain says his horses escaped pasture and entered John Birsch wheat field triggering dual lawsuits in Judge O Connor's court at 3 pm Clain seeks replevin to recover the animals Birsch sues for damages to his wheat after their entry Birsch has kept the horses in his barn pending outcome

Nonn A. W. Clain John Birsch

Kersey Dinner Club Brings Farm Themed Evening

The Kersey Diner club enjoyed a gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Imersen home. Farm scheme decorations inspired games including chanticleer prizes won by Miss Laura Gardner and L. B. Tucker. A blindfold tail-feather game amused guests. C. B. Gardner placed correct appendages on the wall rooster.

Kersey Dinner Club Kersey John Imersen Laura Gardner L. B. Tucker C. B. Gardner Rowena Stevens B. P. Brooks F.S. James A. M Henderson Dr. Spaulding Mr. Lockwood P. T. Small Ray Kallous Burns

Teddy De-Roo s Song Emerges In Campaign Skit

A new campaign song for Roosevelt appeared with colonel's approval in Chicago on June 7. Sung to Everybody's Doin It, the verse mocks Bill Taf for time, taxes, and party divisions, portraying Roosevelt as a relentless bear leading supporters to unite or split.

Teddy Chicago Teddi De-Roos Golla Ohio Teddi-de-Roos

Woman saves child after lye exposure in Peckham

Mrs. W. L. Carroll used vinegar to counteract lye ingested by her three year old daughter who drank diluted lye from a can. The mother acted quickly, and the baby was rushed to Dr. Vance in LaSalle within ten minutes, recovering though with burns and infection risk.

Elks Bid Fond Farewell to Old Lodge Rooms

A farewell meeting of B P O Elks members was held in the old lodge rooms. The next gathering will be July 4 in the new lodge home upon its completion. Guests District Deputy Grant E Halterman from Longmont and Robert May and George Williams of Boulder spoke. members shared reminiscences of the order’s growth and early days. A large attendance attended.

Grant E. Halterman Longmont Robert May George Williams Boulder

Protection for Factory Water Tank Erected for Fire Safety

Eaton June 8. G M Drommon superintendent orders a large steel water tank near the office to protect the sugar factory. The 150 foot high tank will hold 40,000 gallons and be fed from the city main or a factory well. Existing hose carts supplement the new system and a concrete foundation is underway with steel due next week.

Kersey Ice Company elects officers and cream contract

W F Fischer named president B C Pennant vice president and L B Tucker clerk at Kersey Ice Company meeting. A finance committee of W O Risman and W P Sterling chosen. The firm contracted with a Denver creamery to supply cream and installed testers to ensure a square deal for farmers.

Kersey Kersey Ice Company W. F. Fischer B. C. Pennant L. B. Tucker W. O. Risman W. P. Sterling Kersey Ice Keys Denver

Local cyclist injured after tire hits rock on turn

Andrews was thrown from a motorcycle near Ault on June 7 or 8 when a small rock in the road caused the front tire to jerk. He sustained a strained ankle and received treatment.

Andrews

Convention of W. C. T. U. in Greeley this week

The seventeenth annual fifth district convention of the W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday and Friday in Greeley at the Christian church. Delegates from northern Colorado attend a program of speakers from Greeley and beyond, including state president Adrianna Hungerford.

Christian Church Greeley Colorado Adrianna Hungerford

The Missionary Society Session and Program

Mrs Anice Price leads a 3:00 session with The Power of the Newspaper by Mr Charles Hansen editor of the Greeley Republican. 8:35 Forward Plans by Mrs Hungerford. Includes songs prayer adjournment Friday Evening Invocation playlet Visitor at Y P Bd School Greeley Y P B solo address Mrs Adrianna Hungerford state president song Hallelujah Prohibition.

Nellie Ross Helen Lewis W. Moore Dora Foster J. E. Neill Rebecca Wolfe W. C. T. U. Messenger Jennie Ellis Union Lizzie Sampson Lana Eby Temperance Legion Greeley L. T. L William Mayher Greeley R. A. Chase M. E. Church C. EB. Carter Lula Stevens F. J. Estabrook Owen Berger George M. Houston Charles J. Crockett Joseph Chalmers Ewing Nora Chalfant Croft Coffman Gertrude Wright Rosenberg T. L. Radford Marie Krenz Nellie Goss Fannie Ennes C. H. Bliss M. E A. B. Cook the Missionary Society Anice Price Charles Hansen Greeley Republican Hungerford Y. P. Bd Greeley Y. P. B. Solo Adrianna Hungerford

Where are all the hired men in Weld County

A distressed note on labor shortages across Weld County reports farm laborers scarce and help nearly impossible to find. Denver agencies confirm difficulty securing white manual labor. In Greeley newcomers can find country work, but overall business activity remains quiet.

em +pty Weld Greeley Denver

PHA ERS Cony 10 YEARS AGO

Local observers recall a decade old event as residents reflect on past concerns and community changes amid lingering questions about long term impacts and ongoing local discussions.

Dead horse verdict settles ownership in Cox case

June 7. In Judge O Connors court a three member jury delivered a verdict just after noon finding Sher Cox owner of a dead horse following a long dispute over a bill of sale. The horse died after a chase and the jury ruled Cox possessed the animal.

Nunn Cox

Horse Dies of Broken Heart in Platteville Incident

Platteville on June 6 reports a horse owned by Frank Hodgson collapsed and died while hitched to a gravel load. The animal mourned its mate Ned who died last week, and officials believe the missing horse contributed to the tragedy.

Platteville Frank Hodgson Hodgson Ned

Dee Hibner Arrives With Bride in Greeley Visit

Dee M. Hibner, long time Greeley resident and Basalt teacher, arrived with a bride for a visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs A Hibner. Hibner, a Greeley High School and Teachers College graduate, has spent most of his life in Greeley.

Dee M. Hibner Greeley Hibner Basalt M A. A. Hibner Greeley Hi School Teachers College

Will Play Ball Too Milliken Fourth of July Ball Tourney

A Fourth of July celebration plan includes a Milliken ball tournament with four teams. Games start June 3 with two semifinals in the afternoon and the final for the championship. A $40 purse goes to the winner and $25 to the runner up.

Milliken

Evans Dies During Sleep at 75

Simon Carbauch, 75, died Monday morning after 10 hours of unconsciousness. He sank into a deep sleep Friday night and did not awaken. He was an old soldier. Mineral services will be held at the Methodist church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The W. T. Sherman Grand Army Post will conduct the services.

Evans Simon Carbauch Carbauch Methodist W. T. Sherman Grand Army Post

Ten Pounder Arrives Near Oe Ranch

A 10 pound boy was born to Mrs. Ferguson last Sunday night. The Ferguson family lives two miles south of the Oe ranch.

Ten Pounder Kersey Ferguson

Fragmented Goex 10 Goods report on unusual event

Unreadable OCR fragment references GOES 10 GOODS and a plant event with unusual elevated number, unclear participants or dates, no clear outcome or location.

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Moffat Clain Vers LYE Mrl. Carroll ELKS ICE Company's Square Farmers’ Union Jare Ward Darley Cache la Poudre Dee Hibner Iliant
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