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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
3
A short ad urges readers to furnish a new home with artistic yet affordable pieces from Clough's Furniture Co. It promises careful spending while offering a broad range of inexpensive, value-priced patterns to suit individual taste, emphasizing uniformly low prices.
Government figures released yesterday show winter wheat and rye valued at 4,270,943 dollars, up 1,260,943 from last year. The report notes higher acreage and yields, with 193,000 acres sown by May 1, 1912, and a 16,000-acre increase over 1911, predicting 8 bushels per acre and total wheat output around 4,284,600 bushels.
Mrs. Webb, wife of a Fort Collins cashier, passed away after pneumonia while hospitalized in Minne. The obituary notes she is survived by a son and mentions relatives Mrs. Kinkle and Mrs. Yer. Funeral arrangements are to be announced and held locally.
Fort Collins resident Mrs. A F Beardsley ran into her former school teacher S H Seckner a photographer from Fort Collins whom she had studied under 32 years earlier The reunion occurred during her visit to Loveland Fort Collins and Windsor She also stayed with her brother in Loveland and attended a gathering with Sen John A Cross and family.
Circular from Mrs. Wixson urges all public school teachers in the state to set aside one hour on May 29 for services honoring Civil War heroes and to adopt wearing living green on Memorial Day May 30. The letter emphasizes training American citizens with patriotism and virtue to foster tolerance and future bloodless wars against wrong and evil.
LaSalle May 11 presents class day exercises for eighth, tenth grades in the church with a large audience. Three tenth grade and eleven eighth grade students are to graduate this year. A reception for all grades followed, with lavender and white decorations and a lunch. Commencement is next week. Cattle Banker Arrives Aust May 9 reports the birth of a ten pound boy to George Anderson, cashier of the First National Bank. Mother and child doing well.
C. G. Sheely, a Denver contractor under indictment for Weld county irregularities, was arrested again in Greeley on two bribery charges. He posted $10,000 bond, making total bond $32,500, with further bond due tomorrow. The arrests relate to a $500 county payment from Frank Peterson, a deputy clerk, who allegedly received money from Sheely in $250 installments. A change of venue request is expected before the May district court term, potentially moving the case out of Weld county if granted. otherwise hearings and trial will proceed in district court.
The May crop report from the department of agriculture notes a decidedly unfavorable outlook. Winter wheat yields fall about 60 000 bushels below last year, with more than one fifth of planted acres abandoned due to severe winter. Overall spring plowing and planting lag averages, pasture and meadow lands below ten year norms, and hay supplies reduced as farms rush to finish May 1 tasks.
A. Anderson Ault was called to Chicago on May 9 after receiving four telegrams announcing that his wife was ill there. The note mentions she has been visiting others over the last two months.
Milliken May 9 with 15 stockers the Milliken Tomato Growers association formed. J F Burkheimer presiding, R M Benton treasurer, J C Wood Charles Mellon and Samffin directors. The group aims to supply 100 acres near Milliken for a Greene Canning factory at Denver, with profits shared. Tomato plants with 38 coverings prepared for hot beds. crop expected to be ready May 20. The Milliken canning factory, built last year, was idle due to crop failure but now looks promising as growers prepare to harvest the contracted acreage.
Memorial Day events to be observed with address by Mr. Ayres of Denver in Greeley on Memorial Sunday May 26 at 10 45 a m in the Methodist church services conducted by G A R and W R C. G A R committee meeting tonight to complete celebration plans. cemetery services leave Greeley around 10 a m and return between 12 and clock. Sixty nine members of G A R. donations of autos for the soldiers Memorial Day invited via G A R members phone listings.
L Haines reports promising fruit crop conditions across the district. He notes warmer temperatures not yet enough to harm blooms and expects a return to Greeley early next week after surveying his Cory fruit ranch. The bloom is heavier this year, raising hopes for record yields in the area.
Milliken, May 11. Eleven buxom widows in Weld county town form a widow’s club to pursue matrimony. They invite matrimonial inquiries with ready availability for immediate attention. Leap year is acknowledged with advertising support from the Milliken Mail, which pledges to champion the effort.
Pierce May 9 Contractors have resumed work on the Greeley Poudre irrigation system with crews from J C White Hunter and Bailey and A A Howard on the job. McGrew reservoir nears completion and about three fourths of ditches are built. The largest reservoir now holds 19 feet of water and D A Camfield plans for full completion early next week.
In Greeley on Friday Union Pacific official KK S Ruble says inquiries from would be travelers show Colorado season looks as bright as ever. The company has boosted advertising and expects benefits nationwide with Greeley and Crow Creek country to gain most. Colonists seek dry land routes while western tourists demand tickets with Colorado stopovers.
Windsor May 10 With forty guests present the marriage of Miss Jennie Hagar to Carl F Johnson was celebrated at the home of the bride's mother Mrs Lena Hagar on Wednesday evening. The Rev Oscar Gustafson officiated. The bride is the daughter of the late Swan Hagar and the couple will reside on the groom's farm near Windsor.
In LaSalle on May 11 600 acres were pledged by local farmers to grow beets for an Independent Sugar factory planned nearby. Reported efforts aim to reach about 5 000 acres by next week as committees tour the area. A farmers meeting at Fraternal hall tonight will provide updates and potential pledges. Ward Darley promoting the project will attend and plans for about 40 000 acres are discussed for signing later.
Ault May 10 The rescue tale of John Sanford’s two year old son saved from a rattlesnake by the family dog recalls a prior Illinois incident involving Mrs. R L Pence. As a child she walked from the gate toward church when a rattler struck. The family dog seized and killed the serpent, and though the dog later went blind, the grateful parents cared for it devotedly.
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