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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

6

Spelling Winners Named in City Public Schools

Readable lists show first and second best spellers by grade from third to eighth, with ten top averages per room. Eighth Grade leaders are Ethel Crall and Pearl Kelley, followed by Florence Barber and Harry Jacobson in seventh, Paul Widlund and Gilbert Dubber in sixth, and others across grades.

Greeley Public Schools Ethel Crall Pearl Kelley Florence Barber Harry Jacobson Paul Widlund Gilbert Dubber Garry Bishop Lou Meredith Melvin Bush Helen Conner John Gordon Lewellyn Biggs Miss Richardson Gilbert Holmlund Roy Harper Claire Pressley Gladys Camfield Muriel Church Roy Johnson Cecil Castle Ottie Myer Pearl Wright Miss Lovell George Neuswanger Clara Turner Clarence Turner Olive Konkel Susie Sylvester Nettie Anderson Helen Bethge Harold Haynes Burton Reynolds Miss Cleveland Thomas Brown Fred Birdsall Mary Challis Gertrude Dewitt Florence Ellis Emily Helin Leonora Gunston Myra Cheney Ruth Baker Ruby Bovard Miss Allen Marie McClelland Richard Shrewsbury Edith Brown Mary Dayton Florence Valentine Nellie Walter Marshall Harris Helen Stimson Paul Lodwick Martha Waters Miss Howard Sterling Miner Albert Leroy Malcolm Hearing Clara Edgar Mabel Wright Katie Cahill Sadie Nelson Flora Sievers Dora Bryan Loie Lackore Miss Fashbaugh Ada Baker Helen Euge Margaret Blair Myrtle Crawford Ada Bunker Alice Glazier Alberta Condon Rita Johnson Chris Neuswanger Miss Deleen Laura Mason Helen Ernst Phebe Hill Geraldine Onstine

Fifth and Fourth Grade Spelling Badges to be Awarded

The superintendent will present badges to the first and second best spellers from each grade in a ceremony Wednesday morning at his office. It lists numerous pupils by grade and teacher, including Miss Carrie Smith, Miss Mills, Miss Lackore, Miss Purdy, Miss Merrill, Miss Crone, Miss Giddings, Miss Haney, Miss Brush, Miss Wilson, and Miss Brown.

Carrie Smith Roland Elliott Fanchion Becker Helen McSherry Ruth Foster Beulah Hennick Alfred Baxter Maud Riddle Greta Morrison Ruth Nordell Florence Phoenix Miss Mills Joel Baldwin James Todd Loustalet Johnson William Stephenson Vera Hamilton Goelda Horn Edith Johnson Crystal Scott Clara Ericson Laurence McArthur Miss Lackore Garry Bishop Francis Hearing Florence Dowler Clarence Horn Frankie Geiser Claire Curtis Mildred Whetsel Lola Foulk Dorothy Jackson Herman Widlund Miss Purdy Walter Johnson Doris Neff Ruth Johnson Lota Gibbeon Jessie Martin George Bergeman Roland Matthews Christine Genge Eva Winter Harold Kemper Miss Merrill Virllie March Gladys Pool Hazel Fine Madeline Gallagher Lester Ballenger Lincoln Henson Tom Brockway Vaughan Funck Clyde Foster George Heckendorn Miss Crone Helen Conner Melvin Bush Leona Roseman Rose Bedford Paul Woods Guy Jennings Dorothy Eaton Leslie McCoy Wesley King Fred Hungenberg Miss Giddings Lulu Pierce Alice Warner Myrtle Warren Charles Ball Hubert Liggitt Clarence Wallace Clarence Hart Myrtle Valentine Marie En May Snyder Cc. E. Carter

Another Whirler LaSalle Special Cyclone Report

A funnel shaped dust storm swept LaSalle Saturday afternoon described as the nearest approach to a cyclone. It tore through town, carried H E Edie's mail cart away, smashing it, and hurried small objects along its path. Observers say the storm appeared as formidable as a cyclone belt and enjoyed a disturbed air with frequent whirlwinds all afternoon.

LaSalle H. E. Edie

Real Estate Exchange Backs UP Track Access and Denver-Laramie Road

The real estate exchange met last Thursday and adopted a resolution to grant Union Pacific use of the west side of Sixth avenue if they meet committee restrictions. It opposes forcing other roads to pay high switching fees and endorses the Denver Laramie road with public support in Greeley.

Real Estate Exchange Union Pacific Sixth Avenue Exchange Denver-Laramie Greeley

Experiments With Tomatoes at Fort Lupton Special

Co. E. Frink of the Silver State canning factory plans new tomato growing experiments this year. He has set out plants on the Davis ranch, a dry land farm not under irrigation, seeking first class results. Mrs. E. B. Davis is Frink’s daughter.

Fort Lupton E. Frink Silver State Frink Davis Ranch E. B. Davis

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Guarantee

A certified claim states druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It says the product stops coughing, heals lungs, prevents pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and the genuine version comes in a yellow package.

Foley

Cornerstone Date Set for Catholic Church

The cornerstone laying date is announced as June 27 for the new Catholic church. Mr. Petrikin will allow the old structure to stand until August first so services can be held in the developing building.

Petrikin

Grading camp quarantined after diphtheria cases

The Sprague grading camp on the Pleasant Valley extension of the Union Pacific was placed under quarantine after three children of the cook contracted diphtheria. Antitoxin was given and the children were reported out of danger. Dr. McCain of Ault ordered the quarantine and guards to prevent entry or exit. The quarantine should end around Wednesday. Parents are urged to notify physicians promptly if symptoms appear.

Sprague Pleasant Valley Union Pacific R. Broman Greeley McCain Ault Prettyman

Six Weeks Summer School Aids Behind Students

One teacher from each of the Greeley schools will conduct a six week summer school for scholars behind in their studies. The program runs from the first Monday in June to the last in July, from 8 to 12. Tuition is six dollars for the term, one dollar per week, paid by families. This sacrifice by teachers helps students catch up and rejoin the advanced class at the new term start.

Greeley

Woman Charged in Abduction Case T

Probation Officer Phillips and Deputy Sheriff Peterson removed a boy from a tent near Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street. Mrs. Maud Lafferty was arrested for kidnapping and sent to Denver for juvenile court proceedings, where a $100 fine was suspended. She allegedly helped move Frederick Hill, 15, to Greeley after custody disputes.

Phillips Peterson Sixth Avenue Sixth Street Maud Lafferty Denver Frederick Hill Greeley

Crow Creek Land and Development Company Formed

The Crow Creek Land and Development company is organized with capital stock of 50000 dollars. Promoters include Vernon McKelvey C S Faulkner A D Pier and G B Clark. The firm aims to sink a shaft to develop coal fields in the Crow Creek district. A large coal vein was located on Keeley’s farm and the first shaft will be sunk there.

Crow Creek Land and Development Company Vernon McKelvey C. S. Faulkner A. D. Pier G. B Clark Crow Creek

Rexall Orderlies Bold Claim Against Constipation

Rexall Orderlies advertised as an easy pleasant treatment for constipation. They promise money back if not satisfactory and teach to eat them like candy any time. Available in two sizes 10 cents and 25 cents from H Reynolds and Co The Rexall Store.

Rexall Orderlies H. Reynolds & Co Rexall

Juniors Win Interclass Track Meet At Normal High

The Normal high school inter class track meet crowned the juniors as winners for the cup engraving, disappointing the seniors who have yet to win the trophy.

Claus

New Bank Building Underway at LaSalle

The LaSalle State Bank’s new 25 by 44 foot concrete block building rises near Main and Union, planned to reach about 22 feet above the sidewalk with oak fixtures and an added machine. Construction starts amid rain though workers continued indoors. the project aims for completion around August 20 and marks growth for LaSalle with a two story brick structure on Main and Todd possibly housing a depot cafe in part. The bank, organized November 25, 1908, lists R. B. Carpenter as cashier, R. W. Devinney as president, D. S. Ellis as vice president, and directors C. B. Norris and James A. Stewart, with a $10,000 capitalization.

LaSalle S. M. Finley LaSalle State Bank R. B. Carpenter R. W. Devinney D.S. Ellis C. B. Norris James A. Stewart Main and Union Hall & McClenahan Todd

Unusual Proceeding Over Church Land Transfer

A Sunday meeting at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greeley required the concurrence of church members for transferring church property from the bishop to Petrikin and Ray. Attorney Ewing ruled deed must reflect the agreement of the congregation. Cahill chaired as Ryan Lavelle and Miss Berry prepared affidavits supporting the bishop’s transfer.

Petrikin Ray Ewing St. Peter's Catholic Church Greeley Father Casey T. F. Cahill Matthew Ryan Thomas Lavelle Miss Berry

Baby Cyclone Lifts and Drops Mayor’s Barn in Town

A remarkable whirlpool described as an infant cyclone lifted Mayor Houston's new 16 by 32 barn two cows inside escaped injury as ropes broke and the structure turned in the air before landing about twenty feet away. The mayor confirms the extraordinary event occurred last Saturday afternoon.

Houston

Rexall Orderlies for Constipation Promise Free Trial

Advertising copy touts Rexall Orderlies as a pleasant laxative that relieves constipation quickly. It offers a free-of-cost trial if the user is not satisfied and notes two sizes priced at 10¢ and 25¢ from Reynolds & Co., The Rexall Store.

Annual Meeting of Potato Growers Commission in Greeley

The regular annual meeting of the Potato Growers Commission will be held at 760 Sixth Street, Greeley, Colorado, at 2 o clock p m on Saturday June 12 1909 for the election of trustees and other business. James G Graham President and Charles F Mason Secretary.

Potato Growers Commision Company Sixth Street Greeley Colo James G. Graham Charles F. Mason

New Lands Open For Homestead Near Powell and Garland

A 12 000 acre tract of government irrigated land opens for homestead filing May 22 near Powell and Garland. The Big Horn Basin offers cheap desirable land along the Big Horn River with ample irrigation. Fruit region potential noted by fruit experts. Apply early.

Powell and Garland Big Horn River Big Horn Truit

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