Father Seeks 48000 In Damages Over Kidnap Case
James Lee of Johnstown filed a heavy damage suit in Weld County against Iris Lee’s parents Charles and Iris Tromble seeking 48000 for money spent damages to his business reputation loss of wife loss of child agony of mind and exemplary damages. He alleges they enticed Iris away and influenced a divorce. he kidnapped the child for a time before being captured. The defendants are described as wealthy western Weld County pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Johnstown
Charles H. Tromble
Iris Lee
Trombles
Lee
Fim
Tromblese
Weld County
Good Rain at Windsor
Rain fell steadily since 7 this morning delighting farmers after a dry spell. Beet seed to germinate. beets planted but not up. Spring wheat partly sprouted. rain will help remnant. Fall wheat drying in dry spots. alfalfa needs moisture and potato plowing paused. Hope for continued showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
John T Leavy celebrates 80th birthday pioneer of Union Colony
John T. Leavy vice president of the Society of Union Colony Pioneers marked his 80th birthday at his home on Eighth street and Thirteenth avenue. A founder of Union Colony, he first proposed the name and helped establish plots, beds, and greenhouses, remaining a lifelong florist, writer, and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Leavy
Society of Union Colony Pioneers
Eighth Street
Thirteenth Avenue
Hardy Pioneer
Mr. Leavy
Cooper Institute
New York
Union Colony
N. C. Meeker
West Main Street
University of Dublin
Rev Petty Likely to Return as Greeley Pastor
Congregational church members vote unanimously to call Rev O A Petty to accept the pastorate. Petty currently serves at the Congregational church in Aurora Illinois and formerly led the United Presbyterian church in Greeley. Over 100 members attended the meeting and Petty signified willingness to consider the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
O. A. Petty
Mr. Petty
Aurora
Ill
United Presbyterian Church
Greeley
Petty
Snow Converts To Rain In April Harvest District
A light April snow from Kereev Kersey turned to rain by noon, dampening fields. Despite the change, expectations hold that spring wheat will yield well. there is no winter wheat in the district and the ground should be ideal for potato plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Rain Delights Ault Farmers as Spring Moisture Improves Crops
Farmers in Ault cheer a morning rain that revived soil for plowing potatoes and benefits the grain crop and planted beets. The moisture eases drought concerns and sets up a productive planting period for vegetables and grains.
Crops Saved as Rain Comes to LaSalle Farmers Say
Local farmers in LaSalle report steady rain since early morning and believe the rain will save the grain crop after fears of drought. The favorable weather relief arrives after anxious forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Census Department Reports Weld County Town Populations
The Census Department at Washington announced Weld county town populations: Eaton 1157, Ault 669, Windsor 935, Fort Lupton 614, Platteville 420.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Washington
Eaton
Ault
Windsor
Fort Lupton
Platteville
April in History Told by Mrs Sanborn for Lexington Day
Mrs B D Sanborn presented The Month of April in American History for Lexington Day held by the D A R in the library assembly room. The paper surveyed key April events from Columbus in 1492 to early 20th century milestones across wars exploration and politics with many dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Sanborn
Columbus
Ferdinand and
Isabella
Ponce de Leon
Florida
James I
London Co
South Virginia
Plymouth Co
North Virginia
Pocahontas
John Rolfe
Virginia
New Haven
Conn
Eaton
Davenport
United States
Boston News Letter
England
Alexandria
Braddock
Lexington
Concord
Tryon
Connecticut
Danbury
Ridgefield
Ohio
Marietta
Rufus Putnam
Tarleton
Marks Corners
S. C
New York
Hobkirk Hill
Washington
Mississippi
Algiers
Thomas Jefferson
Dale
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Louisiana
Bonaparte
Bayonne
Peacock
Epervier
National Bank
Harrison
Tyler
Thornton
Rio Grande
Scott
Santa Anna
Gerro Gordo Pass
Fort Sumpter
U.S. Arsenal
Harper’s Ferry
Gosport Navy Yard
Pittsburg
Island No. 10
Foote
Pope
Gillmore
Fort Pulaski
Railroad Officials Tour Greeley In Elegant Train
A high level rail inspection tour visited Greeley on a luxurious five-coach Colorado & Southern and Chicago Burlington & Quincy train. The group toured Fort Collins and Wellington branch routes, returning to Greeley for a brief town stop and an auto excursion. Participants included A. D. Parker, VP of Colorado & Southern, Darius Miller, and Mr. Byrne, Burlington officials from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Colorado & Southern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Fort Collins
Wellington
Island Grove Racing Meet Delights Enthusiastic Crowd
The first weekly Is land Grove Racing Association meet drew a fair sized crowd as horses showed good form and the sport was enjoyed. Results list Class A winners Red King and Hattie Rooks with times around 2.37 to 2.38, Special Race won by Hal Camp with Lida Shobe second, and Class I led by Esperie and Blossom Morgan with fast times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Grove Racing Association
Red King
Hattie Rooks
Walter's
Hal Camp
Lida Shobe
P. E. O. Sisterhood Sets State Convention in Greeley
Mrs J B McCutcheon president of the P E O sisterhood names convention committees for the state convention to be held in Greeley June 20 21 and 22 Forty sisterhoods are represented with two delegates each plus other visitors. The Friday meeting at Mrs F E H McClenahan home lasted through business and convention plans with fourteen members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. McCutcheon
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Sisterhood
Greeley
FE. H. McClenahan
Bridge Tea Honors Mrs Prentiss in Canon City
Mrs Anna McDonald hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for her friend Mrs G A Prentiss of Canon City. Sixteen ladies attended as guests. The event featured bridge whist, an impromptu musical program with solos by Mrs D Gray and Mrs Prentiss and instrumental music by Miss Wilson, followed by refreshments.
Mrs Hert Barnes Visits B Offerle Family
Mrs Hert Barnes and her daughter from Pueblo are visiting B Offerle and his family. Mrs Barnes is the elder sister of Mr Offerle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hert Barnes
Pueblo
B. BE. Offerle
Mrs. Barnes
Mr. Offerle
Eldter
Married after thirty five years in North Dakota union
After a 35 year separation Mrs. Eleanor Berger of Greeley and William A. Bartholomew of Pingree are wed in a Saturday ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. They traveled to Bartholomew’s Dakota home with Berger’s two sons in law and daughters. Both had past marriages and earlier correspondence. Bartholomew owns an 800 acre ranch near Pingree and they will reside in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Berger
William A. Bartholomew
Pingree
N. D
Mr. Bartholomew
Dakota
R. A. Chase
T. C. Phillips
Eaton
E. N. Miller
Greeley
Husbands Attend Bridge Whist Club Evening at Hickman Home
The Junior Bridge Whist club held an afternoon gathering with husbands invited. On Thursday evening at Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Hickman’s home, sixteen guests were entertained by hostesses Mrs. Hickman Mrs. B Woodcock Mrs. W B Moody and Mrs J A Perkins. Refreshments followed. Mrs. T R Hadley hosted the ladies at their regular Friday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
B. Woodcock
W. B. Moody
J. A. Perkins
T. R. Hadley
Tunnel Bill Passes Senate in Heated Vote
The Moffat tunnel bill cleared the senate 21 to 23 with three prior opponents switching sides overnight. Crowley and Tucker were absent while Proske moved and Cunningham seconded the house concurrence in the senate amendment amid a procedural clash over printed amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cornforth
Blakey
Twining
Crowley
Tucker
Representative Proske
Speer
House
Cunningham
Dulin
Bent
Hurd
Boulder
Teachers Attend Boulder Conference Of Colorado Association
Greeley teachers J. W. Lakin and Miss Eleanor Wilkinson traveled to Boulder to join the Colorado Teachers association science section meeting at the state university. Lakin is secretary of the science section and Wilkinson will present on Domestic Science chemistry while Lakin leads one of the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Boulder
J. W. Lakin
Eleanor Wilkinson
Colorado Teachers’ Association
The
State University
Lakin
Miss Wilkinson
Cushman Investment seeks change of water diversion priority in Colorado
Public notice outlines Cushman Investment Company petition to relocate priority 28 from Canon Canal Ditch on the Cache la Poudre River for irrigation and domestic use. The 1868 appropriation date and 1886 four cubic feet figure appear in the record of Water District No. 8, Division No. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushman Investment Company
Canon Canal Ditch Company
State of
Colorado
Canon Canal Company
Poudre River
Notice of Water Rights Hearing for District No 3 Division 1
iGierk of abs Mary Hartman of the Larimer County Court gives notice to all persons and associations to appear in Fort Collins Colorado on June 1 1911 at 4 06 AM to file sworn statements of adverse interests regarding water right changes proposed by Can Investment Company. The hearing will address change of point of diversion place of use and volume of water for each petition and any injurious effects. Witnessed by Hartman and attorney Fair J Annis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
udre-Highl
Poudre Sap Re
Ero County
Cache la Poudr
Colo
Fort Collins
Larimer
Fort Collinge
Fort Celiine
Rmer
Greeley Tribune
Greeley
Weld County
Colorado
iGierk
Abs
Hartman See
Latimer County
Fort Colines
Patere
Inet
Larimer County
Eorado
Notice of Sale Under Trust Deed in Weld County
Public Trustee of Weld County Colorado will sell at public auction the property described as Lot 14 in Block 14 of the Town of Grover with all privileges and appurtenances to satisfy a promissory note of 168.08 dollars plus interest and costs. The sale, directed by the trust deed dated February 1 1911 and recorded April 26 1910, arises from default on the note held by George W Parker and payable to Parker with 10 percent interest and two percent quarterly payments. The auction occurs at the Court House steps in Greeley on May 7, 191? at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Beatty
Jenn Beatty
Jennie ” Weene
Greer
Greene Weld County
Colorado
We County
Waid Weld County
of Weld
Colorad
Grover
Georg W. Parker
Dee
Ereas
George W. Parker
Weld
Nonice
Gal Ieult Ana
Patterson Public
Old County
Ron Sant
Regieveld
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Ely
LY Brothers
Warren St
Rev. Petty
Rev. Doane
Kereev
Pade
Fred Mueller Saddle and Harness Co
Larimer Bt
Deiver
Farragut
Jackson
St. Phillip
New Orleans
Grierson
la Grange
Tenn
Plymouth
N. C
Mansfield
Sabine Cross Roads
Pleasant Hill
Fort Pillow
Grant
Appomatox Court House
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Niagara Falls
Mississippi Valley
Coxey
Army of the Commonwealth
McKinley
Cuba
Maine
Sampson
Cuban
San Francisco
Poe
Robert E. Peary
Esperie
Robert Allerton
Blossom Morgan
North Dakota
Witene
Arry H. Hartman
Intellee Court
Fair J. Annis
Pettioner
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