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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

6

Longmont High Nabs Inter scholastic Meet Amidst Record Falls

Longmont High School won the state university field meet at Boulder before 5000 spectators from 29 schools. Seven records fell including state marks in the mile run and discus as Longmont dominated with 38 points to Boulder Preps 22 and East Denver 13, with many events led by Longmont athletes Secreby Power and Dillinger.

Longmont High School State University Boulder Longmont Early East Denver Pueblo Central Cheyenne Brighton Fort Collins Greeley Glenwood Springs Denver North Denver Colorado Springs Delta Salida Loveland Monte Vista Trinidad Aspen Eaton Gunnison Leadville Littleton Pueblo Centennial Saguache South Canon Victor West Denver Secreby Longmont Powers Woods Hall Gladstone Drumm Flanders Gregg Jones Wild Bisham Blowers Roberson Heaton Balch Hardie Hartman Law McCarty Browning Wikoff Scruby Haver Dillinger Coles Beck Metcalf Drowning Howard Ley Ireland Hills Slinkhart Coulter Nelson Golden Benjamin Donovan

Picnic Day at Normal and Wylie's Grove

John Johnson led his sixth grade nature study group from Normal on a Saturday picnic with ten boys at Wylie's grove. They romped and studied nature, then enjoyed a fine picnic dinner at noon. The eighth grade with teachers Miss Wright and Miss Robertson also picnicked nearby, making a merry scene overall.

John Johnson Wylie’s Grove Wright and Robertson Wrylie

Sorenson Family Posts Denmark Trip for Golden Wedding Visit

Mr and Mrs S Sorenson depart on the 28th to Denmark to join in Mrs Sorenson parents golden wedding celebration. They take their three younger children while the two older girls stay behind. The trip will last at least three months with plans to spend the summer in Denmark. Mrs Sorenson last came to America nineteen years ago as a young girl and this will be her first return to her birthplace. Her Denver wedding linked her to a husband and children the parents have not yet met. The Sorenson sons are prosperous farmers with a sizeable ranch locally.

Denmark Big Bend Mrs. S. Sorenson Denver Sorensons

Dockstader's Advance Man J C Havez Previews Minstrel Tour

J C Havez advance man for Lew Dockstader’s minstrels arrives in town after Sunday. His humor and songs fuel a three hour comedy about negroes outwitting the white man to reach the North Pole. The five car special train brings the troupe to Greeley for Wednesday night at the opera house.

J. C. Havez Lew Dockstader Minstrels Opera House Mr. Havez Greeleyites Havez America Dockstader North Pole Arive Greeley Colorado Springs

Aldermen Visit the Water Works Plant and Collins Fire Dept

The aldermen, except the mayor and Adams, toured the water works headgate and plant by rail to Collins. They inspected the filter operation and returned, while Farr, Luther and Howard studied the Collins fire department and its new horse drawn wagon. A special meeting may be called to discuss apparatus for Greeley.

Adams Collins Farr Luther Howard Greeley

Saw Real Road Building Wednesday at Hillsboro

The peacefullest day in years in Greeley saw five local reporters taken to Hillsboro by Mr. McCullough of the Denver Laramie & Northwestern to view railroad work. The line is now graded into Hillsboro, with piling and grading for a bridge across the Platte in place. Rails may follow, signaling active construction whether the line returns to Greeley or proceeds elsewhere.

Greeley McCullough Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Hillsboro Platte

LaSalle High Holds Commencement at Local Church

LaSalle high school awarded diplomas Friday night at the Presbyterian church in La Salle. J. F. Beattie, school board president, presented the diplomas to Wayne Beattie Grace Ellis Helen Lamma Leona Smith and Chester Sherman Smith. Eighth grade graduates included Helen Battie Everett Conaway Steven Herrington Cleve Manion Elsie Rodgers Glee M. Smith and Chester A. Smith.

LaSalle High School Presbyterian Church LaSalle J. F. Beattie Wayne 8. Beattie Grace Ellis Helen Irene Lamma Leona Smith Chester Sherman Smith Helen Beattie Everett Conaway Steven H. Herrington Cleve Manion Elsie M. Rodgers Glee M. Smith Chester A. Smith

Lauridsen Hosts Birthday Party for Will Neff

Mr and Mrs Peter Lauridsen entertained for their nephew Will Neff Friday night to mark his fourteenth birthday A crowd of cheerful youths joined the celebration with games and refreshments After what appeared to be orderly departure guests returned later and hung their host baskets of May wishes

Peter Lauridsen Will Neff

Senator McCreery Ordered to Quit Case in Greeley Land Dispute

Federal condemnation trial over the Greeley post office site heated when Judge Robert E Lewis ordered Attorney J W McCreery to retire if he could not accept witness statements. Wheeler testified the Currier estate property was worth 27 000 rather than 50 000, and jurors ponder a verdict near 35 000 with potential appeal if under 40 000.

McCreery Lewis Case Federal Greeley Robert E. Lewis J. W. McCeery C. J H. Wheeler Greeley National Bank Currier Eicht Street Wheeler Eighth Street Eighth Avenue Cripple Creek United States

Eaton Queen of May at Colorado College

Miss Alice Hutchinson of Eaton was chosen Queen of the May at Colorado College fete held last Saturday May 15. She is the first sophomore named to the honor as hundreds gather for the open air festival featuring a student written play by Allison French of Greeley.

Alice Hutchinson Eaton Colorado College Alice Allison French Greeley Eaton High School R. M. Hutchinson Howard

Normal Girls Field Day Draws School Holiday Fun

The Normal girls held their annual field day on Friday enjoying a holiday from duties. Only female spectators were invited. The senior class won with the most points across events including basketball, captain ball, baseball, tennis, bean bag race, quoits, medicine ball throw, tug of war, shot put, and relay.

Do It Now Now with Chamberlains Siniment

Claim urges immediate use of Chamberlains Siniment to relieve rheumatism. Says nine of ten cases are muscular from cold or damp and respond to vigorous application. Promises quick relief and satisfaction. advertises sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain

Flower Elliott Becomes Bride of Clarence Short in Quiet Morning Wedding

Flora Elliott married Clarence E. Short in a morning home ceremony at 6 30 at 120 Tenth Street Greeley. Rev J M Wylie officiated. The couple left for a brief honeymoon to Denver and Colorado points avoiding public notice. The couple, long familiar in Greeley, will live in Greeley.

Greeley Flora Elliott Clarence E. Short J. M. Wylie J. Elliott Tenth Street Denver Colorado Points Pennsylvania

Antero Men Tour Greeley With Omaha Investors

Antero Annis headed a party of eight Omaha and Council Bluffs capitalists who visited Greeley Saturday and Sunday in two autos. They traveled from Denver to inspect lands and irrigation prospects tied to the Antero reservoir project and expressed enthusiasm after observing water benefits in the region.

Antero A. D. Annis Greeley Omaha Council Bluffs Denver Greley

Receiver's heavy duties end as stock sold in lien case

James Tuckerman, receiver for Painter & Wilcox property valued at 30 000 dollars, reports the stock has been sold to the mortgagee. With sale stalled, he may manage the 600 acre ranch until the supreme court decides the case, possibly three years away, while also handling the Currier estate.

James Tuckerman Painter & Wilcox Tuckerman Supreme Court Currier

Rural Route 5 gains regular carrier and substitute

Clement Miller is named regular carrier on rural route No 5 out of Greeley and James N Newbury becomes substitute. Miller, long time Martin grocery employee, starts June 1 as route established weeks ago, serving over 150 new families in a 4 by 2 mile area extending north of Greeley and back south of town.

Clement Miller Greeley James N. Newbury Miller Martin Grocery

Windsor Gets New School

Windsor voters approved a bond issue for a $23,000 high school building at a Saturday meeting. After prior public sentiment against the project, a large majority voted in favor as Windsor continues to grow and seeks modern, improved facilities to serve a rising student population.

Windsor

Rexall Hair Tonic Offered With Refund Guarantee

Rexall 93 hair tonic promotes scalp and hair aid for all types, including bald spots. Consumers may try a large bottle with no promise or obligation and request a refund if not satisfied. Available in 50¢ and 1.00 sizes from H Reynolds & Co Rexall Store.

H. Reynolds & Co Rexall

Eastern Star Hosts Windsor and Baton Lodge Night

The Eastern Star lodge entertained Windsor and Baton Tuesday. The meeting opened with a first regular session and two candidates were initiated. A brief program by Greeley lodge members preceded a social time with refreshments. The evening was enjoyed by all.

Eastern Star Eastern Star Lodge Windsor and Baton Greeley Lodge

Greeley Dog Tax Ordinance Requires Tags And Fees

Ordinance 190 establishes annual May 1 fees for dogs: two dollars per male and four dollars per female. It mandates registration with the City Clerk, issuance of metallic tags, and mandatory collar display. Violations carry fines and enforcement by city police, with impounding and owner notification procedures.

City of Greeley Greeley

City dog control ordinance details and penalties

The document outlines dog licensing and penalties in Greeley Colorado. It defines running at large especially for female, vicious, and rabid dogs and sets fines from five to twenty five dollars. It repeals Ordinance No 50 and was published May 19 1909 in the Greeley Tribune.

Greeley Greatley State of Colorado A. D George M. Houston County of Weld City of Om. I W. A. Hotchkies City of Greeley W. A. Hotchkiss

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