Students Receive Seventh Grade to High School Certificates
In a morning ceremony the eighth graders of the local school were awarded certificates signaling their entry to high school. Principal Bonell urged the students to pursue study with patience and discipline, promising future opportunities if they remain diligent and resist temptations. The event included remarks by Prof. Ran Ces and a list of graduating names.
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Iing School
Onenter High School
Rances
Bonell
Noe In Isty Pays Inisty PAYS ay 25 tax issue in Kersey
Fragmentary notes show Kersey facing tax issues with town collections and a mayoral tussle over funds. Mentions include a lease, a $60 marshal figure, $1400 town credit, cement cross walks, and plans for premises work. City delays and disputes involve Mayor Tucker and trust issues.
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Kersey
Hfe
Marshal Fisher
Tucker
Prize or History Awarded in Eighth Grade
The state Society of the Daughters of the Republic of Greeley awarded a prize for history to Edgar Turner in the eighth grade. Miss Etta Rich advised on the year's work and Mrs. Gale spoke to the children about patriotic incidents and ancestors. The event included photos and remarks on American history and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Daughters of ‘O Greeley
Edgar
Gale
Etta
Meekers Brother Dies in Cleveland Home
Clinton Meeker brother of N C Meeker founder of the Greeley Tribune died Friday at his Cleveland Ohio home. News came by telegram to his niece Miss Maud Meeker who left for Cleveland to attend the funeral. She will remain east briefly to visit her father, the remaining Meeker brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Meeker
N. C. Meeker
Greeley Tribune
Cleveland
Miss Maud Meeker
Miss Meeker
Farewell at Windsor High School Ends Prosperous Year
Tears and laughter mixed as Windsor High School bids farewell to Miss Euhope and Miss Pickett who will not return to teach next year. Students staged a surprise in the music room with a clever pasteboard geometric model unveiling the math class names and a large spoon gift from Miss Pickett’s musical show. Ice cream and cake followed as the pleasant afternoon closed a profitable year.
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Windsor
Euhope
Pickett
Windsor Town
van Dorpen
Harry Evans
William Harrison
Miss Pickett
Acreage Pledged for New Independent Sugar Factory LaSalle
LaSalle May 27 pledge 6075 acres to the new Independent Sugar factory. Acreage committee reports strong interest and expects to reach 7000 acres by week end. George Briggs Jo Bainbridge and J C Hubbard canvassed farmers all day Sunday and will continue this week. Briggs wrote Ward Darley detailing success and possible site talks forthcoming.
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LaSalle
George Briggs
Jo Bainbridge
J. C. Hubbard
Sanday
Mr.Briggs
Ward Darley
Darley
Milliken to Use Bond Funds for Town Hall Construction
Milliken officials report a $13,000 water works contract has been secured from the $15,000 bond issue. The balance will fund a new town hall on an available lot. Engineer Charles A. Smith, who handled the bond issue, will be paid from the difference between the contract and his compensation.
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Milliken
Charles A. Smith
Hermit Loses Court Fight Over Reservoir Water
In Fort Collins May 27 John Mc Lean known as the Windsor hermit lost his bid in district court to regain full control of a reservoir he built. An injunction by Mrs. Dorothy Metcalfe forbids releasing water from the Metcalfe enlarged reservoir which stores 3.7 feet more than McLean’s 8.3 feet impounded. The dispute has spanned years with the reservoir serving McLean and Metcalfe area farms along the Larimer Weld county boundary.
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Fort Collins
John McLean
Windsor
District Court
Dorothy Metcalfe
McLean
Metcalfe
Larimer
Weld
Congressman's Plea on Homestead Bill Provisions
Congressman Edward T. Taylor outlines Borah Taylor three year homestead bill shifts on residence and cultivation needs. He faces a cabinet clash with Secretary Fischer over surface and mineral reservations and seeks public input to counter affidavits from eastern Colorado settlers supporting his stance.
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de. Woiter
Senate
House
Fischer
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Colorado
Kersey Minister Celebrates 35th Wedding Anniversary
In Kersey on May 25 a reception honored Rev Arthur W Coffman and his wife on their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. About 70 townspeople attended at the minister’s home, enjoying a musical program and refreshments. The couple received silver gifts from locals including a silver knife set and a baking dish, with wishes for continued happiness. Coffman serves as pastor of the local Methodist church and helped found the Longmont settlement. Lawrence Coffman, their son, is pastor of the town church. Walter Coffman is a minister not currently active. daughter Helen leads the town kindergarten.
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Kersey
Arthur W. Coffman
Lawrence Coffman
B. P. Brooks
Immers
Charles Gardner
Coffman
V. Coffman
Longmont Settlement
Burlington
Helen
Kersey ‘Rgarten
Old fight over water rights of reservoirs renewed
A new suit filed in Fort Collins by Loudon Canal and Reservoir Co of Loveland seeks to restrain Fr Cogswell and H H Kelly from releasing Buckhorn reservoir water. The company irrigates about 660 acres via 420 canal and says water stored for later use is needed. officials argue water should flow to stream if not needed. A temporary restraining order awaits decision.
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Coar
Fort Collins
Loudon Station Canal and Reservoir Company
Loveland
T Plaint Itt Company
Fr. Cogswell
H. H. Kelly
Buckhorn
Loudon
Imed
Eason
Hampson
Louden
Ater
Loudening Canal & Mreservoir Company
Big Thompson Itch & Manufacturing Company
Supreme Court
London Irrigating Canal Servoir Company
Big Thompson Ditect & Manufacturing Company
Jompson Ditch & Manufacturing Company
Berthoud
Loudon Irrigating Canal & Reservoir Company
Farmers Irrigating Ditch & Reservoir Company
Big Thompson Ditch & Manufacturing Company
Berthoud Appellee
Hall
Harry P. Gamble
Driving Mare Lost in Accident at Lupton
May 25 at Lupton Dr A Monèsmith reported the loss of a driving mare after a gate incident. The horse became frightened by a barbed wire fence and suffered a neck injury while being led. The event follows a prior misfortune recounted in the town column.
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Port Lupton
Dr A Monesmith
Anderson
George
Frigh
Town Goes Fishing In Clark Lake On Vacation Day
Ault Colorado reports the town deserted as residents flock to Clark's lake for fishing. Thousands of catfish promise a hearty meal and a festive mood across the area. In Greeley the Potato Growers Co Op holds its annual meeting at 700 Sixth Street to elect trustees and conduct business June 8, 1912.
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Clark’s Lake
The
Potato Growers Com. Co
Sixth Street
Greeley
Colorado
Chas. F. Mason
Sec'y
James G. Graham
Greeley and Denver Railroad Company
F. J. Green
Opera House Block
Weld County
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted For Children Kidney Trouble
An old advertisement urges parents to treat child kidney weakness with Doan's Kidney Pills claiming long use and many cures. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Coons of Greeley Colorado about a ten year old girl. Also includes notices for stockholders meeting for The Greeley and Denver Railroad and a legal summons and water rights appeals in Colorado.
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Dean
Greeley
J. W. Coons
Twelfth St
Colo
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Greey and Denver Railroad Company
Possession Claim Over Frederick Lot in Weld County
Court records describe a land dispute in Weld County Colorado over Lot 9 Block 24 Town of Frederick with unlawful detention damages of 1000 dollars and costs. The case cites a 1907 town plat and a February 16 1912 filing witnessed by Clerk Frank Madden and Deputy Clerk Elbert G English.
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Weld
Frank Madden
Greeley
Colorado
Elbert G. English
Greeley Tribune
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