Sixth Avenue right of way granted to Union Pacific
City council granted first reading to the Sixth Avenue franchise for Union Pacific, requiring grade and gravel work and ongoing repair of the avenue from Fourth to Twelfth streets. The ordinance limits switching, places the track on the west side, and obligates the company to maintain the street. Aldermen debated city revenue and the broader benefit to growth, with completion deadlines set for sixty days.
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Hetween
Sixth Avenue
Union Paeile
Twelfth Street
Fourth Street
Vick Roy
Herman Howard
ly & @mall
Union Pacific
Greeley
Howard
Sixth
Enue
Crow Creek
Young Bride Divorces Cruel, Drunken Husband in Colorado
Myrtle Coyne, 21, divorces James J. Coyne, 40, after a three month marriage with claims of constant drunkenness, threats, and abuse. The couple traveled through Denver Pueblo Canon City and other mining towns as Coyne drank three days out of four, while Myrtle pawned valuables to cover expenses. Her father Charles Finch, a long-time Greeley resident, testified to threats and the need for a warrant against Coyne.
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Myrtle Coyne
James J. Coyne
Myrtle Finch
Normal
Greeley
Denver
Pueblo
Canon City
Colorado
Charles Finch
Myrtle
Miss Myrtle
Finch
Coyne
Sherim
Assaulted Man of Ninety Years
Samuel Jackson jailed on $500 bond after assault and battery on Theron Hall a 90 year old man. Hall’s head and face show injuries from the incident and neighbors report the old man was driven from his home by Jackson and the woman now married to his former wife. The couple is said to have taken deeds in Hall’s name and may face further charges.
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Samuel Jackson
Justice Pressly
Theron Hall
the Tribune
Jackson
Hall
Gilt Edge Investments Focuses on Weld County Real Estate
Eastern investors eye Weld county land as a gilt edged bet. J C Latahaw, who moved from Iowa last year, bought 1630 acres, sold it for a profit, and now plans to devote most effort to holdings near Haele wood by Denver. He remains bullish on dry land prospects around Carr and Weld.
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J. C. Latahaw
Carr
Latahaw
Iown
Haelewood
Denver
Weld County
The Blue and the Gray Rhyme of Rest Beneath the Grass
A reflective poem about Civil War memories, honoring both sides. It imagines fallen soldiers under sod and dew awaiting judgment day, with repeated imagery of the Blue and the Gray beneath laurel and willow. The verses emphasize equality of sacrifice and enduring mourning.
Haffelfinger Loses Court Battle In Landlord Tenant Case
In the Haffelfinger Perry attachment suit, Perry the landlord won a full judgment for his claim plus 300 dollars in attorney fees. Haffelfinger’s assets were seized, including 27 head of cattle, 8 horses, farm machinery and other goods. He was jailed after resisting the sheriff during attachment. Attorneys Collins represented Haffelfinger while Nixon and Churchill defended Perry.
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Haffelfinger
Perry
Collins
Nixon and
Churchill
High Premium Paid for Windsor School Bonds
Rollins & Sons of Denver paid the Windsor district school issue of 23000 dollars this week at par plus a premium of 1175 dollars. The transaction carried the highest premium in the district for fifteen year bonds.
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Rollins & Sons of
Denver
Windsor
Civil Business Light This Term in Weld County Court
The civil docket opens with few ready cases as about 200 matters lack ready juries. Jury duty was postponed to June 9 at 2:30 p.m., with two weeks set aside for motions. Judge Gamble then plans a brief absence, while Windsor town’s demurrer over quiet title seeks to resolve depot grounds dispute tied to early town platting.
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Weld County
Gamble
Judge Gamble
Windsor
Torrey
H. N. Haynes
Burglars Loot Tyler and Sprinkle Hardware Store in Ault
Thieves broke into the Tyler and Sprinkle Hardware store at Ault Saturday night. About $10 in cash a $20 check and knives and razors worth about $150 were stolen. Entry through a back window with glass smashed. Burglar cut himself on glass leaving blood on the safe door and showcases. Two unknown men observed earlier and a clue linked to G. A. Randolph who found the break-in. Memorial service and devotion held at the Opera House by Greeley veterans and civic groups with Rev. Dubber delivering the sermon.
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Tyler & Sprinkle Hardware
Ault
G. A. Randolph
Tramps Set Fire To A New House On Seventh Avenue
The vacant new residence of Co. F. Ahlstrand at Seventh avenue and Eighteenth street was set ablaze by tramps. A sleep-warmed fire started on the closet floor, gutting the interior and causing several hundred dollars in damage from fire and water. Police note repeat fires by hobos since the chain gang was discharged.
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Co. F. Ahlstrand
Seventh Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Memorial Day Observed by Union Services at Armory
Memorial Sunday observed at the Aust Ault area Armory with no G A R post present. Company C in full dress attended along with local veterans and townsfolk. Choir from town churches provided music and Rev. Jesse Buswell of the Congregational church delivered the sermon.
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Armory
Company C
Jesse Buswell
Congregational Church
Memorial Day observances honor fallen soldiers and veterans
Monday was devoted to memory of fallen soldiers with a cemetery service at the G A R monument read from the Woman's Relief Corps ritual. A male quartet performed as flags, wreaths, and garlands honored each comrade. An Armory program followed with hymns, addresses, and the Gettysburg address.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Messrs
Stukey
H. Thompson
Hatch
Scott Thompson
Armory
J. J. Lace
C. E. Carter
W. C. Thomas
W. B. Gillis
America
Charge Against Smith Dismissed For Nolle Contendre Plea
Indian Smith a Ker sey resident and medicine man faced a three legged cow beating charge after a yearling calf was sprained in transit and left to die. He pled nolle contendre Saturday evening and paid about $23 in costs, leading to dismissal. The deputy sheriff noted the calf was cared for during the journey to Smiths ranch.
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Smith
Kersey
Nolle
Time Card Changes Modify Union Pacific Schedules
New weekly time card changes take effect for six weeks. No 162 southbound now arrives at 10 12 am blocking 10 28 am. No 110 arrives 3 69 am adjusted to 6 20 am giving Greeley two early Denver departures at 6 20 and 7 14 am.
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Union Pacific
Greeley
Denver
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U.P
Sixth Avene
Ker
Steth Avenue
Reinks
Tribune Ade
Young Bride
J. Coyne
Rerm
Decoration Day
Soldier Dead
Opera House
Prac
Tice
Odd Fellows and Citi
Zens
Rev
Dubber
Sons of Veterans
Order of Odd Fellows
Kerr
C. FP. Ahlstrand
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