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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
7
Readable letters discuss the claim that a certain diet boosts brain power. The writer references broad acceptance worldwide and cites the idea as a fact, noting skepticism from other observers.
Mayor Houston voiced support for metering water use to replace a flat rate. He argued flat rates are unfair to frugal residents and that pressure varies by city elevation, leading to unequal charges. He cited lower areas like the very bottom of Greeley needing less water than higher zones near the Normal school.
The mayor calls for public discussion on a new water filter bed and the potential meter system to curb waste and expand pipeline and filter capacity. He notes summer readiness, urges civic letters to the mayor, and promises possible summer denial of nonessential use as growth continues.
J W Lakin headed west to Denver this morning. Fred Mimmack came down from Eaton Friday. Gus Kammerer and family from Weldona visited Greeley. Senator Drake of Fort Collins was in Greeley today. R B Carpenter of LaSalle and H W Chamberlain of Denver joined the Friday visitors. Sarah Eddy returned to Fort Collins after a Greeley stay. James and Mrs Higgins of Brighton, water commissioner Higgins, were in town Friday. T C Ramey and wife from Fort Collins visited, guests of Mrs Cameron. H P Brunelle and kids returned to LaSalle after two days with the Harrisons. P W Putnam and children from Orchard attended the celebration. C S Carr of Good Roads Supply Co. toured Weld county roads yesterday. The Putnam family from Orchard came for the reunion Friday.
Ray W. Virden depot agent of Great Western Sugar at Eaton and Miss Margaret Beynon of Windsor were married in Greeley yesterday by Rev. B. W. Bonell at the Episcopal rectory. The couple kept details secret until the ceremony and are now at home in Baton.
A fire at Mayher Lumber Company Saturday night caused nominal losses due to quick Greeley fire department response. Cause unknown. fire began about 10:30 pm. Also reported: George Burkhead 27 died of tuberculosis after four months in Colorado. his mother lives in Big Clifty Kentucky. B. S. S. Woodcock returned from three months in the south including the Confederate veterans reunion in Mobile Alabama.
A man traveling in a prairie schooner targets western Weld county farmers with a hundred dollar bill. He stops at ranch houses, receives hospitality for horses and meals, then leaves without changing the note. Several ranchers have lost hundreds of dollars as he journeys through the state, promising to return the money.
A man calling himself G Klein travels in a picture wagon and offers to pay with a $100 bill he cannot change. He targets houses with little cash, promises to return the difference, and moves on. Marshals across Weld County towns are on alert, expecting his arrest today in a northern town.
Osteopathy was founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874 after years of study and failed drug treatments. By 1892 he introduced the science, and within 18 years the number of osteopathists grew from one to 6,000 with eight colleges and over 1,500 students across 35 states recognizing osteopathy as a successful independent healing school.
Fort Lupton visitors include Mr and Mrs Henry Smith en route from Greeley to Denver after attending the pioneer jubilee there. Miss Ethel Corcoran traveled to Denver to stay overnight. The Modern Woodmen event on the Cuppage lawn netted a large sum. Fort Lupton residents at Greeley included T Winbourn Mrs F M Matlock Mrs George Burge and John Stover.
Mrs. I. N. Agan travels to the coast for summer visits with relatives. Mrs. F. B. Padgett reports her Denver trip and her brother’s improving condition. John Stoval and his motorbike had a minor crash near Burger ranch with help arriving. Luster of Ely, Iowa, visited Frank Sladeck recently. The M. B. Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting with Mrs. I. Mincey on Thursday June 16. Gene Cashman went to the capitol city. Baptism will be administered at the M. E. B. church after morning service Sunday June 12. Mrs. J. W. Smithe, post-operation, is doing nicely.
Denver June 13 The Standley Lake irrigation system will be completed under receiver F W Taylor despite disputes over control of the Reservoir Irrigation Co. About 350 workers remain on site as sub contractors push laterals and ditches. Receiver certificates worth 250 000 will be issued with 6 percent interest and a lien on company lands. Eastern bankers study contracts and assets as they prepare bids to Denver stockholders. Foley's Kidney Remedy note ends the item.
The Faton High School alumni association held a banquet at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday night. The class of 1910 was initiated into the association as Karl Weller of Colorado College acted as toastmaster and officers Hallie Keener, Hattie Thompson, Irene Dailey, and Elmer Hand were elected to lead. The event featured crimson and white decor, red poppies, columbines, and flowered place cards.
The B. H. Eaton Ditch company organized with 19200 capital by S. M. Edgell H C Adcock and George Whitely. It will take over the old B H Eaton ditch through Windsor to supply three miles of water to subdivided farms owned by the sugar company. The aim is pro rata water shares for each farm with land under the ditch.
Nearly 200 delegates from the Rocky Mountain Letter Carriers district gathered at the Albany hotel for their annual convention. Officiers were elected for the coming year and several welfare resolutions were approved, with M. T. Finnan of Bloomington, Illinois addressing the banquet. Greeley postman D. H. Scott and others joined the executive board and resolutions committee members.
Evans June 13 Evans fans yesterday witnessed the first ball games on home grounds since Sunday baseball was legalized. Evans No 2 defeated Beebe Draw 10 to 0 while the first team beat Hazelton 13 to 12, both Evans squads in strong form.
Eaton June 13 reports a village wide observance of Children’s Day with services at all churches. At the Congregational church in the evening E. T. Trout, a slum worker from New York, spoke.
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