Water question tied to 18 call long ago
A water related issue surfaces with a reference to an 18 year old being spoken of in connection to a Wednesday event dated in November. Details remain fragmentary but indicate municipal involvement.
26 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
1
A water related issue surfaces with a reference to an 18 year old being spoken of in connection to a Wednesday event dated in November. Details remain fragmentary but indicate municipal involvement.
A ruling by Judge Gamble calls a public meeting in Fort Collins to address storage and distribution of water in Poudre Valley and Big Thompson districts. Officials from the Poudre, Big Thompson, and related irrigation companies seek broad attendance to approve resolutions guiding water management.
Miller and Mrs. H H augh entertained the Baptist choir members Monday evening for a delightful program.
Erie dispatch reports Harry Spendrow, 27, killed in an accident at Hock Sprites mine in Wyoming. Son of Mrs James Pierney of Erie, Spendrow had wed only weeks before his death. Details remain scarce as word reached Tuesday afternoon. He had worked as a rope rider at Rock Springs.
The Weather Bureau predicts a snow storm and colder weather tonight. The system moves from Montana and the Northwest toward us, with light to moderate snowfall and temperatures dipping to about 25 degrees above zero as cold north winds prevail.
A forger known as John Davis, about 30, five feet eight, 156 pounds, smooth shaved, used a $15 check from the First National Bank of Greeley. He cashed it at Levin Brothers in Greeley and fled by train toward Lucerne then Cheyenne while officers pursued in an auto.
Bert Pickett a farmer near Twin Bridges was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Peterson on four counts of selling diseased meat. He pleaded guilty and was held on $500 bond per count awaiting district court trial. Meat from three bloated cattle was sold in Milliken Peckham and nearby farms with one carcass sold for $13 before a butcher burned the rest.
Salmagundi members were entertained Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Houston home. Houston presented a paper on national government finance noting two thirds of expenses go to army navy and pensions amid a lively debate.
The Tuesday afternoon reception at the Baptist church Hall welcomed forty new members of the women’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs Maggie Devenport delivered the welcome, and Mrs Gertrude Wright the response. 85 ladies attended with solos, chorus numbers, and bouquets for leaders Mrs Copeland and Mrs Beer.
James Dunn, living a half mile east, reports the season’s highest beet test at 20.08. Ed Moehrle, south of LaSalle, finished harvesting a crop averaging over 2.4 tons per acre.
Thompson waved to the crowd from a Divvy-height machine traveling about seventy miles per hour as crowds cheered. With Aviator Thompson and Mechanician Van Arsdale aboard the Mathewson aeroplane, spectators doubted flight until seeing the display near Loveland.
Mrs Mary Nixon a Greeley widow and drug business owner left $20 000 to Methodist missions and hospitals in the Zanesville district. Contenders allege delusions about unfriendly relatives. Judge Hylas of New Lexington to hear witnesses and probate the will. Witnesses include Mrs Margaret Baab Mrs Margaret Mosher and John Crone.
Mrs J Waite traveled to Cloverly this morning for a brief two day visit. She plans activities in the area and returns in two days.
The Brooks comet is visible in the eastern sky each morning at around 6 o'clock during the next two weeks with peak visibility near dawn. Dean Howe of Denver University notes the comet is at its height, currently about 74 million miles from Earth and 45.69 million miles from the sun.
Pleasant time anticipated as Denver guests and Weld county colonists gather for the Union Colony Pioneer society annual reunion at the Baptist church entertainment hall. Dinner at noon served by church ladies. Speaker Peter Winne from Denver. reception committee greets guests. Program includes solos, readings, and brief messages from former officers. About 100 expected for dinner.
Denver pupils facing suspension receive support as parents advocate for fraternal groups. School concerns about conduct prompt parental action and district review. Authorities state programs aim to aid affected students while addressing misconduct.
Parents of suspended pupils join with secret groups to fund litigation seeking an injunction to halt suspensions until the supreme court rules on the Enz vs. Denver case. The board proposes a student pledge denying affiliation with any fraternity or sorority, and a heated board meeting is anticipated tonight.
Mr and Mrs H Justice, who have been visiting friends here, departed this morning for Adrian Michigan.
E. A. Strong lost a Scotch collie early this week when the dog ran in front of J. B. Cross's car on Mumper hill. Cross could not dodge the animal and the collie was killed.
Erie officials report the I O O F home could locate in Erie. A site about half a mile northwest of the post office is favored by the committee after visits planned soon. Local expectations say Erie will win the site.
The Mountain Ash male choir impressed a large Greeley audience at Sterling theatre as the first Philharmonic Society attraction. The ensemble’s balance, shading, and long rehearsed precision drew storms of applause, with a varied program from Old Black Joe to a Handel tenor aria. The Knight Campbell Music Co provided the piano.
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