Large rats slay chickens in Weld County rat hole
In Greeley Weld County farmers report large gray rats stealing chickens. F A Kuehn trapped a rat hole with one large rat and seven young, finding twenty young chickens. heads were eaten, bodies may have been consumed elsewhere, and authorities note rats may be imported with eastern corn.
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Gweeley
Rat Hole
Weld County
Greeley
F. A
Kuehn
Kittle’s
west + Greeley
Local Chicken Thefts Put To Rest By Discovery
A note from Greeley reports a series of mysterious chicken thefts causing concern. Mr Keuhn's discovery brings reassurance, though authorities plan continued vigilance to protect poultry and deter future incidents.
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Greeley
Keuhn
Loveland Marshal Ley Sentenced to Penitentiary
Port Colllins June 28 W A Ley former Loveland marshal was sentenced to a term not less than five years for pleading guilty to indecent relations with Mary Hollen in district court before Judge Garrigues. He said he realized what it meant when he pleaded guilty.
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the Tribune
Port Collins
W. A.ley
Loveland
Atd
State Penitentiary
Mary Hollenak
Garrigues
Hosack to Marry Miss Eyman in June Ceremony
Cards announce the marriage of G. Hosack of Greeley to Miss Alina Eyman of Belleville Illinois. The wedding is set for June 20 at Eyman's Bellville home with a reception in Greeley to follow. Hosack a carpenter has resided in Greeley for several years and will live at 2022 Tenth Avenue.
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G. Hosack
Greeley
Alina Eyman
Belleville
Ill
Iss Eyman
Bellville
Hosack
Ethel
Judge Hill of Kersey Dies at 52
H P Hill justice of the peace and town clerk in Kersey died this afternoon after two weeks of illness from Bright's disease. He was 52, survived by a widow and six children, and had lived in the Kersey district for about twenty years. The town mourns his loss.
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Kersey
the Tribune
H. P. Hill
Bright
Judge Hill
State Board of Horticnulture
J. E. Young
Cherry Vale
State Capitol
Young
Sister of Guy and Ray Pemberton Dead
Myre Bertha Roll, sister of Guy and Ray Pemberton, died in Mt. Vernon Illinois at 23 after appendicitis and subsequent operations. She was married to F. W. Roll and left a husband a daughter eight months old. her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pemberton and several siblings survive. The Pembertons lived in Greeley years ago and moved back to Mount Vernon last year.
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Ray E. Pemberton
Gay Pemberton
Myre
Bertha. Roll
Mt. Vernon
Roll
Mexican Escaped Pest House Sentenced for Grand Larceny
Jesus Vegas, who escaped twice from the pest house and was accused of stealing clothing from the Colorado Mercantile company at Windsor, was sentenced this morning to three to five years in the penitentiary for grand larceny.
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Jesus Vegas
Colorado Mercantile Company
Windsor
Physicians in Weld County Meet at City Hall
Weld county medical association held a lively meeting Monday night in city hall. The session was moved from July Fourth due to Chautauqua attractions and other amusements. Dr John R Hopkins of St Anthony's Hospital Denver urged thorough study without rigid textbook obedience in all diseases. Dr C H Call spoke on Operations and Operators. Out of town guests included Drs Bélrose and Peck of Eaton.
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Weld County's Medical Association
City Hall
Greeley
John R. Hopkins
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Denver
C. H. Call
Bélrose and
Peck
Eaton
Visits Scenes of Former Years Describes Town Changes
George Frankenburg and his blind wife tour the United States recalling towns and landscapes they knew years ago. The 64 year old former Greeley resident and his wife travel with the goal of sharing what they see of changes since they left Greeley. The couple hope to continue their journey to Wyoming and beyond as they pass through areas they once farmed. Porter, famed for leaving the county hospital, escaped again amid reports of hallucinations.
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George Frankburg
Greeley
Mr. Frankenburg
Man
Wyoming
Frankenburg
Porter
William Porter
Moodies to Visit Carter Family in Denver Area
Mr and Mrs Robert Moodie of Denver will come Wednesday for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Carter.
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Robert Moodie
Denver
Mrs
Robert Carter
Unusual Back Operation to Heal Man With Two Broken Vertebrae
George Patton who suffered two broken back vertebrae when crushed between potato load and a cellar doorway in January undergoes a rare operation in Denver. Surgeons aim to mend broken cartilages and reconnect them to restore walking ability after five months bedridden. Patton's father G W Patton travels to the city for support.
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the Tribune
Severance
Denver
George Patton
Patton
G. W. Patton
Threshing Outfit Arrives For Chas Smith Venture
La Salle June 28 The new threshing outfit purchased by Chas Smith and his son in law arrived from the factory in Pennsylvania this morning. The outfit cost about 4500 and includes a separator water tank and engine. It will be initiated next week when the first threshing in the district is expected to begin.
Census for Weld County Schools Shows Population Rise
Superintendent L H Harrison reports 11891 children aged six to twenty one in Weld County with 5925 males and 5466 females. In Greeley 1223 males and 1285 females. Illiteracy count nine, plus four male and four female children over ten. County population up about 2,500 to 3,000. Three male and four female deaf persons, one male and one female blind.
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Supt
L. H. Harrison
Weld County
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Greeley
Harrison
Union Pacific Begins Sewer Pipe Laying at Tank and Round House
TaSale reports Union Pacific started today laying a sewer pipe for its water tank and round house to the river.
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TaSale
Union Pacific
Fort Morgan Farmers Unite to Fight Grasshoppers
June 27 Fort Morgan farmers held a mass meeting at the courthouse to discuss eradicating grasshoppers damaging grain and beets. They promote a mixture of Paris green bran and molasses, urge county commissioners and railroads to use it along highways, and cite quick results from a Brush district mobilization and from J. E. Young’s orchard example.
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Tribune
Fort Morgan
Court House
R. A. Chace
Western Stock Show
Brush
Lawyers Dodge Challenge In City Baseball Skirmish
Local dispute over lawyers versus doctors and real estate men erupts after one attorney taunts a real estate man with a possible diamond match. Doctors say court talk won’t score, lawyers must prove mettle or face a game for hospital funds with real estate challengers ready to play anywhere.
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Greeley
Disciples of Blackstone
Chain gang mutiny blocks jail labor in Ley
Prisoners refuse to work in a Ley city chain gang led by Marshal Williams. They are returned to cells and confined on bread and water, with bedding removed. Spokesman John Norsworthy, jailed for drunkenness, claims illegal imprisonment while police insist on obedience.
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Greeley
Sons of
Marshal Williams
John Norsworthy
Ben
Norsworthy
Parishioners Honor Pastor on Anniversary
Rev and Mrs A P B Dubber were surprised by about 100 congregants at their home 1503 Ninth avenue as they marked their twentieth wedding anniversary. The Christ ian church pastorate in Evansville began two years ago after moving from Texas. Gifts included gilt trimmed china and an imported plate, with Mrs Delilah Darnaby contributing.
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A. PB. Dubber
The
Christian Church
Ninth Avenue
Dubber
Evansville
Ind
Bessie
Georgia
Gilbert
Lucy Caroline
A. E. Jr
Texas
Delilah Darnaby
Cora Hertzog
Pumping Up Water in Olive Branch District
Olive Branch farmers report abundant underflow water saving crops despite stream drought. Over twenty farmers have dug wells and installed electric pumping systems costing about $600 each. They pump seepage water into canals, yielding twenty to thirty inches of irrigation water in the district.
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the Tribune
Olive Branch
Platteville Youth Harrison Bruce Drowned Near River
Harrison C. Bruce of Platteville is found dead in the Platte River believed to have been stricken with an epileptic fit near water. Coroner Macy takes charge. Bruce, a longtime Platteville resident, was about to swim when the tragedy occurred.
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Harrison C. Bruce
Platteville
Platte River
Harrison Bruce
Macy
Bruce
Tragic Drowning of Epileptic Youth Near Bridge
A Despondent young man with epilepsy disappeared after planning a walk by the river. His clothes were found near a bridge hole, and his body washed downstream two days later. Cononer Macy of Greeley opened the inquest as the family suspects a fatal accident during a swim attempt.
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Bruce
Cononer Macy
Greeley
Supposed Friends of Dr Dark Convicted as Vags
Sheriff Florance detained George Kline John Lessley and William Collins over a whiskey prescription signed by Dr Dark found on Kline The men suspected as pals of the stranger who robbed B W Van Deaver of 25 dollars under the Dr Dark alias face prosecution as vagrants with no proven ties to the swindler
Quarantine Lifts for Shaw Home after Scarlet Fever
The quarantine at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry H Shaw is lifted after their son Kenneth recovered from a slight attack of scarlet fever.
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Harry H. Shaw
Kenneth
Saloon Men Flock To Evans For Grazing Prospects
Evans residents anticipate a dry town conflict as saloon operators move in with licenses. J Palteer arrives while H M Bons relocates and a city vote two years ago is cited as proof Evans remains anti saloon territory. Officials warn of arrests if liquor is sold next Friday.
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Evans
H. M. Bons
the Tribune
J. Palteer
Greeley
LaSalle
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