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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
4
The Greeley Tribune traces its founding in 1870 by RH OC ME and notes growth of its subscription list. Historic data mention issue printing figures around 8200 copies in 1901 and 2300 in 1902 with H. Woure as manager and reference to telephone distances.
The weather over the past week to ten days has been unusually warm for the season with minimal need for winter wraps. Morning and evening air has carried a light crispness that leaves overall climate more delightful than typical for December in other regions.
The Tribune notes last year’s line of trees around the depot park died due to water, tree quality, or planting issues. It asks who will replace or care for new trees and urges early spring planting to catch moisture as grass grows.
The Denver Republican defends two day trips from northern Colorado, saying the excursions were theatre events not trade trips. It notes railroads once tried trade excursions but merchants objected, so theatre trains are now offered with flexible return options.
The piece explains that theatre excursions differ from trading trips and urges checking labels to avoid mistaken expectations. It notes Denver stores advertised during last week’s two day trips to Greeley, urging attendees to visit theatres and avoid buying goods.
Town talk about a Union Pacific depot prompts calls to close some cross streets. The city council resists liability, while residents on Eighth Ninth streets eye each other warily. The paper argues a fair solution lies in a city wide vote rather than private deals.
J W Carpenter and his son in law R S Burrough and daughter in a buggy runaway on eleventh avenue. Carpenter uninjured. Burroughs spine fractured but expects recovery. Mrs Burrough dislocated thumb and had prior invalid status but no shock injuries.
William C. Tegtman a Greeley man detained in Denver ten days ago faces embezzlement claims by Brule and Burke Commission Co. Bondsman Samuel Haas is revealed as a straw bondman linked to a perjury case and penitentiary sentence. Tegtman admits shortages from bad accounts and overzealous sales aims. firm may drop action if full settlement is reached.
Final maps and sworn statements for Beebe Draw and Box Elder reservoirs were filed by owners W. B. Starr N. D. Bartholomew James D. House man and FE. G. Kindred. The Beebe Draw unit holds 1.88 billion cubic feet of water at an estimated 2000000 cost. Box Elder holds 2.09 billion cubic feet at about 450000. Both dams will redirect water via Fulton High Line or Burlington ditches opening up nearly 50 000 acres for irrigation and likely forming an irrigation district.
Readers in Greeley Colorado endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. David Potter reports lasting relief after using four to five boxes, purchased at H Reynolds Drug Co. and says he is cured with no recurrence. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY markets Doan's as the U S sale agents.
For sale choice residence lots in Arlington Heights and Arlington park additions. Reasonable prices and easy terms. Wm F Stephens, agent, room 207 Opera House Block.
Local inquiry seeks details on durum macaroni supplies by W H Gill of Greeley Colorado. Request includes reference to Colg and related trading records.
Train schedule notes service along the Colorado and Southern line from Greeley to Denver. Details cover departure and arrival times, stop sequence, and common routing patterns for this corridor.
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