Dry land entries slow in Greeley
The Greeley land office reports a lull in homestead and desert entries despite the new 320 acre allowance. Crowds from Chalk Bluffs and Grover districts trend toward Denver, with Denver's main office seeing lines overnight. Sterling also notes surging filings and staff strain as 250 new entries push demand for 120 acre and larger tracts. Mrs Ardell in Fresno underwent stomach surgery and is recovering, with Mrs Brink of Greeley noting improvement.
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Greeley
Land Office
Chalk Bluffs
Grover
Denver
Sterling
Sterling Exchange
United States Land Office
Department
Washington
Eaton High School Baccalaureate Sermon Held
The baccalaureate sermon for the Eaton high school class was preached Sunday morning in the Methodist church by Rev. C. A Brooks. A large crowd attended and special music was provided by the church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton High School
Methodist Church
C. A Brooks
Bullock’s Country Home On Eighty Acre Farm
Professor R W Bullock of the State Normal school improves an eighty acre farm once owned by J G Graham in this district. He has built a small house and barn and begun breaking the land. The site is noted as a splendid country home location.
Home Talent Play The Cheer ful Liar At Youngs Hall
A home talent show titled The Cheer ful Liar was staged at Youngs hall Saturday night. It drew a good crowd, cleared $40 for the Women's Relief Corps fund, and featured a performance by the Evace orchestra. All cast members performed with credit and the event was a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Cheerful Liar
Young's Hall
Women's Relief Corps Fund
Evace
Will of Mrs Brainard Probate Filed for Lessa Brainard
Attorney Joseph C. Ewing filed for probate Tuesday outlining the last will and testament of Lessa Brainard who died April 7. The estate includes about $3000 worth of land near Greeley left to her husband along with seven children, five minors needing a guardian, with probate set for June 7.
Greeley Public School Plans Grade Track Meet
The seventh and eighth grades of the Greeley public school and the Normal school prepare a track meet before year end. Fifty boys train each evening as preliminaries set for May 12 and 14 to select top point earners for the school meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Public School
Normal School
Birthday Party for Mrs James Thompson
A group of friends celebrated Mrs James Thompson at 1014 Seventh Avenue on Wednesday. The party featured refreshments and a pleasant afterglow, with a group photo taken for Mrs Thompson.
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James Thompson
Sevnth Avenue
Thompson
Boon
Another Appendicitis Case at Ault Special
Hilda Lundin was taken to Denver last week and operated on for Pendicitix. Her condition was critical but she is said to be doing nicely at Tk Avenue hospital. Miss Lundin is a member of the late Mrs. P. W. Johnson family.
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Fowler
Calif
Greeley
Amieli
J. B. Ardell
Fresno
Hilda Lundin
Denver
Tk Avenue Hospital
Miss Lundin
P. W. Johnson
Mrs Lane Dies Near Greeley. Funeral Plans Pending
Mrs. Thomas Lane, living miles west of Greeley, died suddenly Monday morning. Arrangements for a funeral have not yet been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lane
Greeley
Denly
Y. M. C. A. Building Seen Likely in Estes Park
Estes Estes Park stands near completion of fundraising for a handsome Y M C A building with $16 600 in hand toward a $25 000 goal. Groundbreaking is planned after the summer. A committee traveling east displays Colorado scenery to attract donors while New York audiences note the Greeley beet and potato districts.
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Estes Estes Park
Denver
Colorado
New York
Greeley
Lupton Schools Close Year With Exercises In Convention Hall
Fort Lupton closes a successful school year under Professor Cowan with a Friday commencement in Convention hall. Giley McConnell and Darios Vick Roy graduate from the tenth grade. diplomas were presented by Smith D. Phillips. Lower grades feature songs and drills. Cowan leads high school. Bee s Boston oversees seventh and eighth. Zoe Smith fifth and sixth. Hazel Moore third and fourth. Mike Finney first and second.
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Lupton
Fort Lupton
Professor Cowan
Convention Hall
Giley McConnell
Darios Vick Roy
Smith D. Phillips
Mine Bees Boston
Zoe Smith
Hazel Moore
Mike Finney
Midland booklet boosts Colorado tourist draw
The Colorado Midland Railway Co issues a new color booklet seen as a major boost to Colorado tourism. Photographs by L. C. McClure enhance the guide, with an initial print run of 66,000 and a second edition likely before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Midland Railway Co
Midlnd
Colorado
L. C. McClure
Trout season date conflict with new law clarified
The new game and fish law sets the trout season to open May 25 to allow Memorial Day fishing, but it does not take effect before this year’s season. Commissioner T. R. Holland decides the old June 1 opening applies this year, allowing fishing only from May 30 onward.
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Game and Fish
Fish and Game
T. R. Holland
Wagon Without License Fined in Police Court
J. R. Nelson, a local expressman, was fined in police court for draying without a license. He contends he has two wagons with only one in use at a time, but evidence suggested otherwise. He appealed to county court and engaged Attorney Kelly. Nelson was the first man tried under the new city attorney Joseph Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Nelson
Nelson
Kelly
Joseph Ewing
Two Miles of Cement Fort Lupton Walks Planned
Fort Lupton will lay nearly two miles of cement sidewalks in coming weeks as Sarlow Bros. finish the contract. Previous cement work was started last year and abandoned until this spring, and the new walks are expected to greatly improve the town’s appearance and convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lupton
Sarlow Bros
Birthday Dinner Hosted by Miss May Crawford at Camfield
Miss May Crawford hosted a Monday evening dinner at the Camfield celebrating her birthday. The table featured sweet peas with the same blossoms as favors for the ladies. Guests included Gladys Johnson Wilhelmina Caugh lin Rose Mesera Harry Youngs Sam Coffman Wayne Patterson and George Horne.
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Miss May Crawford
Camfield
Miss Crawford
Gladys Johnson
Wilhelmina Caughlin
Rose, Mesera
Harry Youngs
Sam Coffman
Wayne Patterson
George Horne
Hall Game at Kersey Cubs Triumph in Exhibition
The Kersey Cubs defeated a team of former players 16 to 9 in a Sunday exhibition. The Cubs continue a strong season with wins across the board.
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Kersey
Kersey Cubs
Voluntary bankruptcy petition filed for A C Probert store
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by A C Probert owner of Red Front department store after purchasing J F Roche’s business and remodeling it. Creditors push him, but Probert’s liabilities are modest and, officials say, every dollar will be paid in full. Greeley residents still trust him and hope for a swift reprise in business once affairs are resolved.
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A. C. Probert
Red Front
United States
Mr. Probert
J. F. Roche
Ben
Probert
Greeley
Chautauqua School as a People’s Forum for Education
The Chautauqua is described as a unique present day factor in education and a people’s college. It unfolds as a great forum discussing leading problems of the day and an enduring force for education and culture through open, moral uplift.
Pleasant surprise fete for Miss Veldran at home
Miss Willetta Veldran was surprised Monday evening at her mother’s home for her belated birthday. About fifteen young people attended. flowers greeted her on entry. The party, planned by her mother and Mrs. Charles Grove, included games and a luncheon served by Mrs. Veldran and Mrs. Grove.
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Miss Scott
Willetta Veldran
Charles Grove
Miss Veldran
Carpenter Injured Wrist After Goat Altercation at Gilcrest Ranch
J. W. Carpenter clashed with a pet billy goat at his Gilcrest area ranch a week ago. He grabbed the goat by its horns, was knocked backward, and sprained his wrist. The pain worsened, and on Monday doctors in Greeley diagnosed a broken wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carpenter
Gilcrest
Mr. Carpenter
Birthday Party for Miss Myrtie Crawford at Home
Miss Myrtie Crawford celebrated her sixteenth birthday Saturday at her parents home 1219 Tenth street with ten girl friends. The afternoon featured games and a fine repast served by Mrs Crawford. Gifts were presented to Miss Myrtie by Alberta Condon Ada Brinker Phronia Hollingsworth Lois Doane Alice Glazier Alice Crawford Ads Baker Eda Gross and Margaret Blair.
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Myrtie Crawford
C. O. Crawford
Tenth Street
Crawford
Miss Myrtie
Alberta Condon
Ada Brinker
Phronia Hollingsworth
Lois Doane
Alice Glazier
Alice Crawford
Ads Baker
Eda Gross
Margaret Blair
Early peas thrive in Gipson district farm report
The first pea crop in Gipson district is up and healthy. Acreage is in small lots from two to ten acres, with all handling at the Empson factory. Irrigation delays continue, water now used on alfalfa and gardens. Number 3 crop stage is full head.
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Gipson
Empson
Family Returns from Pomona Purchase California Orange Grove
M. Good came home Tuesday from Pomona after four months abroad. Mrs. Good joined him then but soon traveled to Iowa and Missouri for ten days to visit relatives. The couple bought an orange grove near Pomona and plan to spend part of each year there while maintaining Greeley as their home.
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M. Good
Pomona
Mrs. Good
Iowa
Missouri
California
Greeley
O Connor of Boulder Visits Greeley on Way to Denver
J O Connor of the OConnor hotel in Boulder traveled from Greeley to Denver after a stop in Greeley on Wednesday. He formerly managed the Camfield hotel and reports Mrs O Connor and the children are in excellent health. He again asserts that Greeley is the best town in the state.
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J. O'Connor
O'Connor Hotel
Boulder
Greeley
Denver
O'Connor
Camfield
Bruce G Eaton Land and Live Stock Co Incorporators Named
The Bruce G Eaton Land and Live Stock Co forms in Weld county with capital stock of 50000 dollars. Bruce G Eaton and Rebecca Eaton, widow of former Governor Eaton, are the incorporators.
City Considers Northwest Sewer Push Despite Tight Funds
The city council met to discuss starting an eight inch sewer from Fourteenth Avenue through the north part of town to the river. Funds on hand total 4000 with 15000 more but not available until county revenue settles. J A Enright leads property owners in paying half the construction cost to begin work.
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Ewing
Ninth Avenue
J. A. Enright
Sewer Committee
Fourteenth Avenue
Third
Fourth Streets
Seventh Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Enright
Youth's 18-Year-Old Friend Marriage Sparked by Claim
Years Haygood and his 16-year-old companion returned to the parental home Saturday. The father killed the fatted calf for a welcome while Mr Courtney warned the couple to prove their conduct. Haygood swore before the county clerk that the girl was 18. The family marked the occasion with a holiday celebration.
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Haygood
Philathea Club Gathers for Quilt Work
The Philathea club of the Baptist church met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Alice Mason and about a dozen members. They held a business session then worked on a quilt to be sent to a mission school. The next meeting will be a social at Miss Ethel Spurceon's home.
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Philathea Club of Girls of the Baptist Church
Alice Mason
Ethel Spurceon
Building Committee Appointed for New High School
The school board named William Mayher Edwin Starkey and Mrs A K Clark to a building committee to contact architects and solicit plans for the new high school. Work is likely to begin early this summer.
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William Mayher
Edwin Starkey
A. K. Clark
Birth of Horace Dixon’s namesake boy near Lucerne
The birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Dixon seven miles east and north of Lucerne is recorded. Dixon, the first child born in Greeley, was named for Horace Greeley and is a long-time area farmer who recently built a modern ranch house on his property east of Lucerne.
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Horace Dixon
Lucerne
Greeley
Union
Dixon
Horace Greeley
Pleasant Surprise Party Honors Miss May Scott
Miss May Scott, preparing to leave for Denver, was the focus of a surprise gathering at Miss Helen Searing’s home in Greeley. About forty young people attended an evening of music and refreshments after tea, celebrating her many years of church and choir involvement.
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Miss May Scott
Helen Searing
Miss Scott
Denver
Greeley
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Guild
Miss Searing
Petrie-Newcomb Windsor Celebration Ties the Knot
Katie Petrie and Will Newcomb wed Sunday at the Petrie home with Rev Hammer officiating. Only relatives and close friends attended, and the couple plans to reside in Windsor.
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Katie Petrie
Will Newcomb
George Petrie
Hammer
Windsor
Austin brothers bonded and released from county jail
J. R. Austin posted $500 bonds last Thursday and was freed with a trial likely early next week. His brother T. R. Austin, wanted in Cheyenne for disputed checks, furnished the full $107 amount and will not be detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Austin
T. R. Austin
Cheyenne
Refused 18090 For 160 Acre LaSalle Farm Lot
Paul Gregory of Denver declined an $18,090 offer for his 160 acre LaSalle area farm. The property, valued higher as LaSalle real estate climbs, drew interest from local buyers amid rising prices.
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Paul Gregory
Gregory
Denver
LaSalle Real Estate
Exchange Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The real estate exchange held its annual meeting Saturday and elected F. S. Martin president E. M. Cottingham secretary and T. M. Welsh treasurer. The group upholds a strict code of rules to ensure fair and honest treatment for clients.
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Real Estate Exchange
F. S. Martin
E. M. Cottingham
T. M. Welsh
Windsor Grade Picnic Brings Fourth Graders Riverside Fun
The Windsor fourth grade held its first picnic of the year on a warm Saturday by the river. Students enjoyed a grand day, returning home at sunset stating it was the finest kind of outing.
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Windsor
Loveland Boosters Edge Windsor Seven To Six
A large Windsor crowd traveled to Loveland to see the game between Windsor and the Loveland Boosters. The contest was tight with Loveland winning by one run, seven to six.
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Loveland
Windsor
Loveland Boosters
Boosters
Armstrong Will Case Appeals to District Court
An appeal has been taken from the county court decision in the Armstrong will case to the district court. The case will be retried before a jury of twelve as if it had never been tried, with witnesses possibly present at the next hearing instead of depositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Social Evening Attendance Near 100
The Rebekah Lodge held a social evening with a large crowd on Wednesday. Shadow pictures entertained guests while Mesdames D. B. Gray and C. B. Clark sang. A fine repast was served late with about 100 members present.
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Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Mesdames D. B. Gray
C. BE. Clark
Returning to Indiana Ault Special
Acting on a physician's advice, Chas. Anderson has sold his farming interests here and returned to Indiana. He suffers a diseased heart and the altitude was too high for him. He lived with his brother in law's family, the Lundahis, and farmed an eighty adjoining theirs. Lundahl bought Anderson's farm, securing the entire 160 formerly belonging to A. J. Smillie.
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Indiana
Chas. Anderson
Anderson
Lundahis
Lundah
A. J. Smillie
Condemnation suits filed by Union Pacific near Greeley
Through Dorsey and Hodges of Denver Union Pacific has filed another batch of condemnation suits. The land lies on the east extension within a few miles of Greeley. Sixteen parties are named defendants who could not be reached on terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey & Hodges
Denver
Union Pacific
Greeley
Dinner party honors Denver guest Miss Luna Smith hosts schoolmates
Miss Luna Smith hosted a Saturday dinner gathering honoring Mrs Wesley Putnam of Denver. The event brought together high school mates including Mesdames Putnam, R. W. King, W. H. Thompson, J. T. Jacobs, Lincoln Wilder, Bert Pier, W. K. Starbird, & R. Bliss and Dr. Bila Mead for reminiscences of school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luna Smith
Wesley Putnam
Denver
Mesdames Putnam
R. W. King
W. H. Thompson
J. T. Jacobs
Lincoln Wilder
Bert Pier
W. K. Starbird
R. Bliss
Bila Mead
Social Sixteen Club Meeting At Twombley Home
The Social Sixteen was entertained Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Twombley. The usual good time was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fischer, club members, came down from Greeley to attend the club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Twombley
A. R. Fischer
Greeley
Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Colorado Couples
Edward N. Wray of Berthoud and Minnie L. Erkenbeck of Platteville. William H. Hicks of Johnstown and Myrtle J. Ballinger near Longmont. Wm Krause and Matilda Werner both of LaSalle. Clarence E. Short and Flora C. El Hott of Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Wray
Berthoud
Minnie L. Erkenbeck
Platteville
William H. Hicks
Johnstown
Myrtle J. Ballinger
Longmont
Wm. Krause
Matilda Werner
LaSalle
Clarence E. Short
Flora C. el- Hott
Greeley
Civic affairs in Sunday school discussed by city officials
Mayor Houston spoke to the Baptist church Sunday school class on civic pride and duty. Victor E. Keyes and Judge Bradfield will address the class, outlining their official perspectives. Marshal Williams opened the series with a fifteen minute talk on city rules and ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Baptist Church
Victor E. Keyes
Bradfield
Forward
Marshal Williams
Farm land sale near Kuner details
W. E. Hazel sells 150 acres adjacent to the Arthur Strong ranch near Kuner to L. D. Hillyer of Mexico for a purchase price of 10000 dollars through Arbuckle and Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Hillyer
Mexico
Arbuckle & Purcell
W. E. Hazel
Arthur Strong
Kuner
Little Doings In Other Towns Highlights Local Visits
Mrs. Felton of Denver promotes Loyal Protective association work. Denver visitors Mrs. Duffey and Mrs. Mead contribute to Congregational church talks on Turkey. Local social calisthenics include guests in Ault, Greeley, Julesburg, and Dover with several residents and university students visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
H. W. Kirby
W. J. Gilmore
Henry Mead
K. T. Duffey
Denver
Ault
Nell Woolery
Dover
A. L. Gill
Mesdames Craig and
Haley
Greeley
G. H. Bradfield
H. F. Beier
Fort Collins
R. L. Martin
John Kessler
Bagley
Iowa
W. E. Quayle
Bertha Collins
Canton
Ohio
Ben Lacy
Miss Collins
Marion Collins
Charles Poe
State University At
Boulder
Local Social Notes From Big Bend Area
Big Bend social roundup lists Mrs A McMillan hosted by sister Mrs A Callahan and visits by many neighbors including Mr and Mrs E Alexander Mrs Felix Parker and Miss Rose Coffman and others. Roy Bartlett suffers after Denver operation. horse loss reported and community attendance marks the school house musical success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
A. McMillan
A. Callahan
G. W. Coffman
Robert Kidd
Cappertine
L. Sorenson
Jack Kingsbury
Masters
Gordie McMiilan
Frank Smylie
Roy Newell
Platteville
Port Lupton Visitors Share Fort Lupton Time
Fort Lupton hosts Port Lupton resident Mr. and Mrs. Smiley with the St. John family. N J Brody drug store owner from Port Lupton is on an extended visit to relatives in Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lupton
Mr. Smiley
Hudson
Fort Lupton
St. John
N. J. Brody
Chicago
New York
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