Loomis Farm Fire Threatens Home Near Greeley
A grass fire near Henry Loomis's ranch west of Greeley burned long grass and threatened buildings, set likely by a spark from a Colorado & Thorn engine. Firemen quelled the blaze after rain, incinerating many rabbits and frightening horses in the corral. Loomis notes this is the third close call in two months near the railroad tracks.
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Kata
Henry Looms
Greeley
Loomis
Colorado & Thorn
Petty Lowe
Windsor
Ramsay sale of horses postponed to May 28
Auction notice from Gordon and Beetens announcing H Ramsay postponing the sale of standard bred and trotting horses to Saturday May 28 at 1 p.m. The sale site is the corner of Eighth avenue and Eleventh street in Greeley. Pictured are track run drivers paddlers and draft horses prepared for bidding and sold as is to the highest bidder.
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Ramsay
C. H. Ramy Iotton Gale
Eighth Avenue
Eleventh Street
Greeley
Cole
Omto
Eighth Ave
H. Ramsay
Kersey Plans Major Electric and Water Plants
W F Murphy of Denver filed a franchise request with the town board to build an electric and water system in Kersey at a $25,000 capex. The plan covers a 25 year franchise with hydrant purchase in year one and operation of both plants within six months and one year respectively. The system would use a triplex pumping setup to supply wells and power, with a $1.25 minimum monthly light charge.
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Kersey
W. F. Murphy
Denver
Murphy
Ee Ee
Kersey Considers Franchise For Electric Lights and Water Plant
May 21 Kersey votes on a franchise offering electric lights at a maximum twelve cents per kilowatt hour and a plan to build a water system. The deal includes a cold storage ice plant and alfalfa mill, with fire hydrant purchase as protection. A city park petition is referred to the parks committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Northern Colorado Power Company
Committee On Parks
A Touch of Raccumatism Liniment Relief Claims
The ad proclaims Chamberlain's Liniment provides immediate relief from pain and rapid cure for supposd raccumatism or neuralgia. It promises first application relief and purchase from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
All Deaiers
Platteville School Closure Highlights Local Events
Platteville schools closed for an excellent program with hoop drill and life pictures. Notables include Prof. W. E. Reid and Miss Mary Des Jardins at the closing event. Several residents moved, visited relatives, or planned travels as farmers welcomed recent rains and snows.
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Platteville
W. E. Reid
Mary Des Jardins
S. D. Reid
Highland Lake
Fannie Boak
Adams County
William Bushell
Oklahoma
Kansas
May Desjardins
Denver
Myrtle Myrick
Wekend
Brighton
Salomon
Capitol City
James Coykendall
Denare
Guy Mosher
Longmont
Katherine Shaw
Ernest Calkins
Morrison
Mr. Calkins
Eddie Carter
Hattie Gwyn
Hattie Birkle
Chicago
John Francis Gleason
Miss Birkle
David Birkle
Place
Harrison
Mharsiny
J. F. Dawson
Idaho
Local social notes from Fort Lupton and area
Port Lupton and nearby residents attend visits and gatherings. Miss Mabel Jackson guests Miss Alice Safford as Mrs. De La Vergne returns from Louisville. The Hudsons host relatives after their wedding. Business trips link Mrs. Landell and Miss Kelsey to Johnstown. Denver visitors include Mrs. Yeckle from Fort Lupton. Social Sixteen meets with Mr. and Mrs. Twombley. prize winners named. Fort Lupton and D A C Denver game ends 3 to 1.
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Port Lupton
Mabel Jackson
Alice Safford
de la Vergne
Louisville
John Haines
Herbert Hudson
Denver
Fort Lupton
D. C. Moore
Ed St. John
Will Reynolds
A. R. Fisher
W. T. Wadhey
Greeley
H. L. Twombley
George Vick Roy
Hugh McAnenney
S. J. Rhode
Debat
Windsor Officials and Patients in Local Health Notes
Windsor city affairs include Clerk J T Perkins traveling to Milliken by car. Milliken resident W K Lewis is a Windsor hospital patient with appendicitis and underwent surgery. Mrs C A Rogers may leave hospital in about two days while J C Cabie, recently operated on, has returned home nearly recovered.
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Windsor
J. T. Perkins
Milliken
W. K. Lewis
Windsor Hospital
C. A. Rogers
J. C. Cabie
Barnforth
Fort Collins
Guy Hunter
Berthoud
W. Johnson
Robert Croughley
R. EB. Hanna
Denver
O. J. Halney
Local residents attend events and updates in Eaton area
The notes report an appendectomy for a resident with his father present, a Denver trip by Dr. Bartz, Winifred Kelly hosting a gathering, J G Reynolds of the Eaton Mercantile building a bungalow, Mayor Myers commissioning a $2500 house, Henry Stenger marrying in Concord Kansas and returning with celebrations, Rose Coffman and Wilbur Reynolds sharing a joint birthday dinner, Tom Hall visiting from Greeley for a musicale, and Elton Capparoon traveling to Nebraska.
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Eaton
Winifred Kelly
J. G. Reynolds
Eaton Mercantile Company
A. H. Myers
Big Bend
Henry Stenger
Concord
Kan
Rose Coffman
Wilbur Reynolds
Local notes from Greeley and area include visits and health items
Willie Adams visits Raymond Foley in Greeley while Mrs. Charlie Robinson suffers an asthma attack. Beet beds are replanted by Roe Calvin J S Archibald and Samuel Robb but a freeze killed the young beets. Community members visit and travel as Ida Werkheiser recovers from a shoulder injury. Weathered by school holidays Miss Allie Archibald returns from Kersey. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as aiding digestion and appetite.
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Willie Adams
Greeley
Raymond Foley
Charlie Robinson
Roe Calvin
J. S. Archibald
Samuel Robb
Charley Smith
J. W. Carpenter
E'ton Capparoon
Felix Parker
Ida Werkheiser
Allie Archibald
Kersey
J. W. Shearer
Delta Graduates Receive Eighth Grade Diplomas
Six Delta school eighth graders were awarded diplomas in a ceremony May 20. Recipients were Alice Fay, He and Luella Anderson, Ruth and Henry Werkheiser and Blanche Beauchamp. Prof. Bullock of the State Normal school presented the diplomas after an inter esting program.
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Delta
the Tribune
The
Alice Fay
Luella Anderson
Ruth
Henry Werkheiser
Blanche Beauchamp
Prof
Bullock
State Normal School
Miss Marie Frater To Study Music In Oberlin
Mrs Anna Losey hosted a luncheon in Eaton on May 21 in Miss Marie Frater’s honor before she departs for Oberlin Ohio to study music. Guests included Mrs Willis Eaton Mrs B K Packard Mrs George Drummond Mrs Nast and several Misses Matilda Wilson Janet Wilson Winifred Kelly Lula Leadbetter Irene Dailey and Mrs Hall of Denver.
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the Tribune
Eaton
Anna Losey
Marie Frater
Oberlin
Willis Eaton
B. K. Packard
George Drummond
Nast
Matilda Wilson
Janet Wilson
Winifred Kelly
Lula Leadbetter
Thomas Dailey
Irene Dailey
Hall
Denver
Fort Collins Estes Park Scenic Highway Planned
Estes Park line from Fort Collins to Estes Park will be built once right of way is secured. All but one property owner has agreed. he is in California and efforts are underway to reach him. The road plus the Union Pacific extension to Fort Collins is expected to boost tourist traffic.
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Estes Park
Fort Collins
California
Bis
Union Pacific
Port Collins
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Oxfords
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Gordon & Beetens’ Auction Bulletin
Storday
Ant. Dawley
Bullard
Main Street
Mel Tuckerman
Gordon & Behten
Harris
Mgr
Keesey
Kerseyites
the Crockett-Moody CO
Good Coods
Weld County
J. L. Hainey
J. G. Heas
L. E. Bartz
Gilcrest
W. F. Hines
San Francisco
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Portland
Rio Grande
S. K. Hooper
Gen
Denver, Colo
Colorado
Hell Gate
Midland
Doc Bird Finch
Dudley
C. H. Sprers
Colorado Midland Ry
West
Automobile Auction & Commission CO
Glenarm ST
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