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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
2
A jury in Weld County quickly convicts Will Cooper in a criminal case involving a 16 year old girl. The verdict came in two minutes, the fastest in county history, with potential penalties ranging from one to twenty years in prison.
A traction engine along the Bayes ranch road two and a quarter miles from Ault sparked a fast spreading fire that burned the barn to the ground. A valuable horse and harness were lost and a few setting hens perished in the blaze. The Bayes have owned the property since recently buying it from P. W. Johnson, with prior misfortune surrounding the site including a hired man’s accidental death and a proprietor’s wife dying soon after moving in. The fire is linked to a prairie plowing engine northeast of Ault.
Goes to Pen Young Foster pleaded guilty to stealing sheep pelts and drew a one to three year penitentiary term. James Pierce, who bought the hides, pled guilty to petit larceny and received fifteen days in jail after about four weeks already served. George Smith, who took goods from Clough furniture, pled guilty and had sentence suspended on good behavior with parole. he must avoid breaking it or return to the penitentiary.
J R Austin enters a nolle contendere plea causing indefinite postponement. He settled with Johnstown residents and honored protested checks, avoiding further punishment for now.
The youth named Woo who stole R. G. Strong's bicycle was sent to the reform school at Buena Vista to remain until officials deem him ready for release. The court term closes with the exception of F. O. Olson and Attorney Keyes undecided on a railroad promoter's clapboard option.
The latest railway chatter says Union Pacific controls the bet road. The Great Western has been profitable, and Harriman typically buys profitable ventures.
Secretary F A Harris visits Greeley to confer with stockholders. The firm’s three wells have produced for a year and an eight percent dividend is declared. Major shareholders include twenty eight local business leaders. Talks of doubling capital and adding wells continue. A Standard Oil contract covers output for fifteen years. A flowing well could create twenty eight millionaires in Greeley.
Columbine School concludes its year with two eighth grade graduates Hugh McCutchan and Braubus Tormey. A Friday night program featured recitations songs and drills highlighted by a Maypole dance. Diplomas were presented by Mr J L Dorsey.
Ex-Alderman Ward drove a cow home after buying her when a runaway bovine pulled him along a broken rope through dark streets. The crowd gathered as the cow dragged him near the vaudeville theater, ending with Bessie facing the theater door and Ward bruised but unharmed. The vaudeville venue reportedly offered to rent the cow as an attraction.
Andy Epple of Frank Young's on West Second Street delivers 350000 early tomato and cabbage plants to Greeley district gardeners. The plants, started in cold frames and greenhouses, require protection when set out. Part of the supply is already delivered, with the rest to arrive in two to three weeks as late plants, the bulk of the crop, will begin afterward.
J. R. McKee chief locating engineer leads ten men in the third extension project starting Saturday morning. The Omaha based crew sets camp three miles beyond Gill & Decker's ranch with full camping outfit and a chef. Their first purchase shows $75 in groceries from Park Merchandise Co.
Johnstown residents petition postal authorities for better mail service to receive proper attention from the fourth assistant postmaster. Severance and nearby towns share the grievance as officials work to inaugurate a mail route on the beet road.
A colt broke loose during handling by Arthur Prussel in Evans on Sunday creating excitement but no injuries. The animal freed itself from the harness and ran away.
The Antero reservoir sale details from the Tribune and Denver papers differ over Lost Park ownership. The Antero Land & Irrigation Co will take over Antero and High Line ditch, with $1,000,000 price and $40,000 per share to holders. Local Greeley men hold stock and land, with most cash to Greeley upon payment.
D. C. and Margaret Thompson of San Diego California sue C. E. and Mattie L. Bailey to rescind a contract. The Thompsons traded a Greeley property for a California rooming house and operated it, claiming the deal was not as represented. Judge Southard represents the plaintiffs and Joseph C. Ewing the defendants.
A quiet ceremony was held at the Swedish Free minister’s home Saturday noon as John Ellison a prosperous local farmer married Lena Larson of Greeley. The couple, both advanced in years, will reside on Ellison’s ranch east of Eaton with only essential witnesses present.
Dispatches from Pueblo report Union Pacific negotiating with C F L for two million dollars worth of steel rails with a large portion destined for Colorado points. A ten car consignment of railroad ties arrived in Greeley for the Crow Creek extension as work continues. Mr Hitchcock overseeing construction notes half the grading on both extensions is complete and most drain and siphon pipes are installed on the flooded land.
Marion Boyland has filed a map for a new reservoir in the Chalk Bluffs district. The supply is to come from Big Bottom Draw, with plans to spend $5,300 on a dam and ditch. The reservoir scale indicates a capacity of nearly eight million cubic feet.
Taken to Park Avenue hospital in Denver after a serious condition. Operation performed Monday for access. A telephone message Monday night announced the operation was successful and recovery is assured.
Judge Gamble presides as prisoners arraigned and plead guilty. Most cases are misdemeanors with $500 bonds, a few defendants seeking time to change pleas. Three cases may go to jury while the rest enter guilty pleas. civil docket also sparse ahead of May 24 trial.
Road crews have moved camp near the Delta schoolhouse and will grade and gravel Twenty-first street. Prospects point to extending the road beyond Albert Durkee's property.
A large project aims to irrigate 10 000 acres between Loveland and Greeley. Water from Boyd Lake will be pumped by electric power into a higher reservoir and distributed via canals. Negotiations involve B D Sanborn Bond Take, Loveland Sugar Factory official J H Fase, and Chicago promoter J H Kidder.
A party of Denver capitalists completed a seven day survey of the Greeley Poudre district visiting the Laramie River area and the planned tunnel site to divert Laramie River waters to Crow Creek. One car broke down prompting a $6500 replacement. Travelers included P C Clapham W G Smith James R Thorpe Marion Walker H H Shields Harry Kliss H C Brown and Charles F Tew.
The driving club completed grading and graveling a mile long boulevard in Island Grove park. The permanent improvement enhances beauty and utility, funded entirely by the driving association for City of Island Grove ownership.
For sale a low horsepower gasoline line engine with a centrifugal pump and all equipment ready for use. Also a horsepower pump available. Inquire at this office.
Postmaster Gray ordered removal of free city delivery on Third Street west of Eighth Avenue and on Eleventh to Fourteenth streets east of Third, citing lack of sidewalks. Rural carriers will serve the withdrawn area with regulation boxes. The move, amid long local routes, aims to speed mail and could free city carriers for downtown deliveries. Sidewalk inspection also halts 600 feet of Sixth Street work by Sherman Concrete. council to review top coat failures and contract compliance.
Mrs Martha Shannon widow of John Shannon died after a paralytic stroke Saturday night at 65. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Ault Congregational church with interment in Eaton cemetery. She leaves three sons W C Shannon Richard Shannon and Will J Shannon and two daughters Mrs Mary Moshier and Mrs Mattie Moshiler plus several grandchildren. She came to Colorado from Greenfield Missouri fourteen years ago.
The Olin school east of Lucerne graduated four eighth grade students this year. Arthur Carlson Mary Lattrell Arthur Peterson and Ray Riggs received diplomas at the Friday exercises with Miss Clara Hellman presenting them. A morning program of recitations and music preceded a picnic lunch on the lawn attended by many parents and friends.
Mrs. George White Kelly hosted a prenuptial dinner party at 1315 Sixth Avenue on Wednesday for two June brides to be Miss Faye Pattee and Miss Isabel Cox. Ten guests enjoyed a splendid dinner, social evening, and good times, with attendees including Rose Worley Lillie Robinson Edna Price Lena Conroy Hattie Armstrong Mabel Johnson and Mrs Gordon Vanforth.
The regular annual meeting will be held at 700 Sixth Street, Greeley Colorado, at 2 p m on Saturday June 12 1909 for the election of trustees and other business. James G Graham president Charles F Mason secretary.
A Denver firm reportedly won the award to complete the three mile tunnel through the range at Jones Pass near Georgetown. The contract, valued at $1,000,000, was sublet by H R Robinson and Company, general contractors for the Henrylyn irrigation district, per word received in Denver from New York on Friday.
Miss Marion Fezer hosted a dinner party for Sigma Upsilon sorority members Friday evening. Fifteen guests were served at a long table with apple blossom decorations and a splendid menu, assisted by Eva Geiser and Agnes Beardsley.
The Congregations’ boy choir concert Monday evening drew a large appreciative audience. Mrs Matthews presided at the pipe organ. Kenneth Crawford and Bart Faulkner sang a duet. Harry Faulkner played violin. The program included sacred music, a Hunting song, and a Rub a dub duet. Rea Couzens and J C Kendel performed a duet with a horn solo by Jesse Harlbut. Stereopticon views of camp life closed the evening, with the boys singing camping songs.
W B Annis of Des Moines gains an eighteen month option on the Antero reservoir after previously buying 10 000 acres under the site. The option contemplates a 1.5 million purchase with plans to form an irrigation district and bond the land. If litigation arises an extra six months may be added.
The Greeley baseball team defeated LaSalle 17 to 10 yesterday afternoon. Home squad impressed with strong offense and hopes to challenge for a 4A title in northern Colorado after further practice.
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