Farrs Expensive Colorado Travel Exposed as Picnic Graft
Colorado state game and fish commissioner D E Farr used public funds for costly trips to Yellowstone in 1907 and Washington in 1908. Expenses totaling 644.75 were approved by Governor Buchtel and paid by the state, though deemed illegal by auditor Raady Kenehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Farr
Colorado
Farr
Game and Fish
National Association
Yellowstone Park
Washington, D. C
Minnie E. Farr
International Congress of Fisheries
National Hotel
Washington
Chicago
Pittsburg
W. S. Kincaid
Buchtel
Bent
Raady Kenehan
Denver Case Delay Halts Farr Trial Efforts
The text notes repeated dilatory tactics and demurrers thwarting trial of Farr. Despite requests for change of venue to Huerfano county and actions by former Attorney General Barnett and Judge Harry Riddell, no progress occurred. Since Benjamin Griffith became Colorado attorney general, no steps have been taken to move the case forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnett
Farr
Denver
Huerfano County
Harry Riddell
Benjamin Griffith
Colorado
Colorado’s outlook turns brighter for crop and economy
Colorado enjoys growing optimism as late snows ensure water for irrigators and western fruit buds delay yet promise a bumper crop. Industry and building activity are set to rebound with spring, and Denver’s finances look strong as fear yields to renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Denver Republican
Editorial on political mudslinging and county official lapses
The piece defends democratic gospel truth and condemns Republican cries of mudslinging after Tribune charges about county official methods. It notes GOP and some Democrats deplored the attack as partisan excess and imperfect reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Tribune Urges Taxpayers League To Reform County Assessors
The Tribune faults Weld County assessors over valuation discrepancies and urges voters to form a permanent nonpartisan tax payers league. It cites failed explanations after elections and calls for prudent public spending and accountability beyond campaign time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Fischer
Republican Party
Weld
Court House
the Tribune
Larimer County Cement Bridges Prove Cost Effective
Larimer county has forty four cement bridges that have never cost the city a cent for repairs since installation. If the policy continues the bridge fund will shrink to a small sum, yet the county profits from its good roads and the work should endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimer County
Fort Collins Express
Receiver sought in land for stock contract dispute in Kentucky
Chas Hill of Denver state agent for National Insurance sues Lofgren Harris Mercantile C F Harris Charles Lofgren and A Thompson Jr seeking specific performance on a deal involving Star Grocery stock valued at 21000 and 6250 acres of Kentucky land. Hill seeks a receiver, accounting from Thompson as trustee, and turnover of remaining property after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lofgren-Harris Mercantile Company
C. F. Harris
Charles Lofgren
A. Thompson, Jr
Star Grocery
Kentucky
Chas. Hill
Denver
National Insurance Company
Sait
A. J. Moses
H. E. Churchill
Hill
Thompson
Harris
Lofgren
Clay County
Irish Playlets Staged at Normal School Chapel
Normal Students present a Friday night program of Irish plays at the Normal school chapel. Miss Tobey's department and faculty staged two Yeats pieces Land of Hearts Desire and The Hour Glass then three Lady Gregory works The Goal Gate The Workhouse Ward and Spreading the News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Lady Gregory
Mrs W F Spaulding of Kersey Ill, Confined to Room
Mrs W F Spaulding of Kersey Iowa is confined to her room with an attack of grip.
Snowfall Reassures Water Supplies Across Regions
A week of heavy snow from Colorado to Wyoming promises ample spring and summer reservoir inflow. Weld county reports fine snowfall with mountains feeding storage. The storm extended to Durango Grand Junction Cheyenne while Utah and other areas saw lighter totals.
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Weld
Durango
Grand Junction
Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Arizona
Kansas
Nebraska
Pueblo
Leadville
Canon City
Utah
United States
Grain and Livestock Freight From Greeley Market Report
Thirteen carloads of potatoes shipped from Greeley and nearby switches Saturday. Cattle movement slow due to few fed in the district. about 75 cars fattened at the local plant with fewer than 20 remaining. First train of sheep moved from Timnath, about 25 cars, and another train followed. exodus expected to continue 20 days if markets hold. No car shortage. at least 100 empty refrigerators in local yards and 50 Rock Island refrigerators on D L W sidings at Milliken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Oklahoma
Texas
Denver
Rock Island
Milliken
Welby Town Postmaster Debate Ends With Commission Return
Dominico Roloto of Welby declines the postmaster role for the new Denver Laramie town. He sent back his commission to Washington amid a village protest where residents petitioned for him to serve. Welby awaits a new appointment before establishing a post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominico Roloto
Welby
Denver
Denver-Laramie
Washington
Roloto
Rosato
Sale of State Lands by Public Auction in Weld County
Public auction to sell 40 acres in Weld County Colorado on a Sunday in April 1911 at 2 p m by the State Board of Land Commissioners Capitol Denver. Minimum price 6 08 per acre with specific terms for cash and installments, mineral rights reserved, bidders must be citizens or declare intent, payments schedule based on price tier. First publication in the Greeley Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Land Commissioners
Capitol Building
Denver
Colorado
Weld County
Bec
State of
Eash
United States
Greeley Tribune
March 2 1911 to March 23 1911 dates in last publication
The record notes a span from March 2 1911 to the final issue dated March 23 1911. It marks the publication run end date and last issue timing.
Weld County Public Trustee Sale Notice 1911
Public Trustee I W R Patterson will sell the south half of the southwest quarter section 28 township 2 north range 67 west of the 6th P M Weld County Colorado at public auction on March 6 1911 at 10 a.m. at the east front door of the Courthouse in Greeley to pay a note 1826 dollars with interest and costs under a trust deed dated March 19 1909 and reco March 23 1909. First publication Feb 2 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Ikin
Frederick, oueaNe
State of Colorado
Weld County
Colorado
North Range
P. Weld County
John H. Sours
Weld
I. W.R. Patterson
Greeley
KR. Patterson
Greeley Tribune
Sheriff Sale Notice in Weld County Colorado Foreclosure
J McAfee as Sheriff of Weld County will sell at the east front door of the Weld County Court House on March 16 1911 at 10 a.m. the mortgaged property described as part of lot 2 in the NW SE quarter of section 6 township 5 north range 65 west of the 1st Principal Meridian in Greeley Colorado. The sale follows a decree in district court in February 1911 in case 2622 against Charles C Roe and others by Burton D Sanborn and George M Houston. Proceeds go to satisfy the second lien on the property with costs and expenses of sale. First publication Feb 23 1911. Last publication Mar 9 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Greeley
Colorado
Tandia
Union Colony of
Lot
Charles C Roe
Roe
Costa
J. McAper
R. G. Strong
Greeley Tribune
Sheriff Sale Notice of W. D. Selby Property
Weld County Colorado. The Gilcreat Russell Lumber Company received judgment No 2627 in district court against D Selby. By attachment the property at Tate 26 26, Block 7 That Addition to Ault is levied. Public auction to occur March 14 1911 at 10 am at the court house front door in Greeley. Proceeds to satisfy $1092.10 plus costs. Dated February 29 1911. J McArrnn Tn G Strong Attorney. Weekly Greeley first published March 9 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Weld County
Colorado
Selby
Gilcreat-Russell Lumber Company, Corporation
Nat Greeley
J. McArrmn
G. Strong
Greeiey Tribune
Notice of Final Settlement in Woodruff Estate Weld County
Benjamin F. Woodruff administrator of the estate will appear before the Weld County Court on the Monday day in April 1911 at 10 a m to present his final settlement and seek discharge. Any interested person may appear to object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winatl
Henstee
Willam B. Woodruff
Enard
Weld County
Colorado
TI. Benamin F. Woodruff
Heirs of William R Woodruff to Prove Claims in Court
At Greeley Colorado on February 20 1911 the court calls all heirs of William R Woodruff deceased to appear and prove heirship in Benjamin F Woodruff estate. Nancy H Woodruff widow and Benjamin F Woodruff son are named heirs of record. Public notices run Feb 23 to Mar 16 1911 in the Greeley Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben.jamin F. Woodruff
Nancy H. Woodruf
Benjamin F. Woodrure
William R. Woodruft
Greeley
Colorado
Benjamin Pf, Woodruff
William RB. Woodruff
Joseph C. Ewing
Greeley Tribune
Proposed Ordinance on City Officials Compensation in Greeley
City council proposes compensation scales for mayor aldermen city clerk treasurer street supervisor water superintendent police magistrate city marshal and city attorney with monthly salaries daily rates and fees. Sets combined salaries for health officer officer roles and clarifies payment methods and repeal of previous ordinances. Public notice of readings and publication dates February 28 and March 2, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colorado
Agerman
Board of Health
Police Strate’s Court
City Marsha
Eeld
Gannety
Pereoe
Delta Irrigation Company stockholders meet in Greeley March 18
Stockholders owning more than ten percent call a special meeting at Weld County Savings Bank in Greeley Colorado for March 18 1911 at 2 o clock to consider renewal of the corporation and other business. Names and shares listed for the meeting include M B Williams Wylie Albert Lawrence Wilton Turner C J Carion A Lawrence and Albert Lawrence secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colo
Delta Irrigation CO
Delta Irrigation Company
Raid Company
Weld County Savings Nk
Weld County
Colorado
Enid
Peta Trrigation
Withgma
Wylie
Albert Lawrence
Contest Notich Department of the Interior Land Office
A contest affidavit filed by Harry Bethune contests Tomias Ernest Kile’s Homestead Entry 011123 for Section 9 in Township 10 North Range 67 West. The contest alleges lack of residence or habitation and total abandonment, with a hearing set for March 21, 1911 at Sterling Land Office, after due notice by publication in the Greely Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NoTich Department
United States Land Office Sterling
Colo
Harry Bethune
Homstead
Principe
Tomias Ernest Kile
Tomias Ernest Kiee
Staten Land Office
Sterling
Ingaress
Argieter
Greley
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Greeley Tribune Printing Company Co
H. Wolfe
Colorado Editorial Association
Owen
Ninth Street
Depot
J. W. H. Browne
C. V. Owens
Shmparipe
Saarte City
Creeley Bane
Eccon
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