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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
3
May 4 reports show cattle and grain prices reaching new highs amid three weeks of upward trends. Farmers face tighter margins as corn costs climb. analysts note weakened land use for grazing and a shift in production patterns. Reese Skinner of Denver, linked to the International Live Stock Association, comments on market pressures and the uncertain outlook.
James C. Kauffmann and brothers Marion and Melvin Thornburg, arrested a week earlier, were arraigned Saturday afternoon on charges of stealing 45 dozen chickens, with officers claiming thousands stolen over the winter. Bond set at 750 dollars each. Authorities say the gang operated with a hay wagon chicken coop, stealing up to a thousand fowls from single households. Pleasant Valley district suffered heavy losses last fall and winter.
A Sunday afternoon game at Island Grove Park between LaSalle and Greeley drew a full grandstand as Greeley pitcher Hall allowed eight hits while visitor Gormly fanned 17. The final score 5 to 1 understates the pitching duel and bold hitting that showcased the locals new slab artist.
In May six and nine year old sons of Charles Snodgrass untied a horse and J H English carriage while the owner was at church and drove away. They returned to their grandmother Mrs C L Pace on Sixth avenue and were sent home after officers intervened. The boys previously caused trouble by borrowing Rev Lynn’s horse for two hours. Their father a blacksmith and their mother are de facto.
High school track action at Colorado Springs saw Rocky Ford claim first place with Colorado Springs second and North Canon third. Cline of Bird and Taylorworth Canon City athletes posted notable times, while Rothgeb announced a tie-break review involving Coach Stagg of the University of Ohio over a disputed relay credit.
Island Grove park undergoes $1,000 of improvements with a new boulevard perimeter, relocated cattle sheds, and replaced unsightly ground with shrubs trees and lawn. Maps and profiles exist to continue work, aiming for a more beautiful grounds by the county fair.
J L Brush returned Friday from Fort Collins after attending a board of trustees meeting for the State Agricultural college. He will depart Tuesday with the executive committee secretary and President Lory to the branch school opened six months ago at the old Fort Lewis Indian school across the range. This school belonged to the government.
A major blaze near Greeley destroyed a bunk house shed and garage on the Old Colony farm owned by Empson Packing. James Laurk and his wife escaped with their lives as their new Ford and the garage burned. loss estimated at about 2000 dollars. F H Young, the company field superintendent, previously lost a large barn in west Greeley to fire. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
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