Thompson Turns Into Poudre The Lake Canal Opens Nearby
A Weld County transformation marks irrigation history as the Thompson water joins the Cache la Poudre river system via a new one mile ditch linking Bell Lake Duck Lake and Fossil Creek to the Union canal. The project creates potential power at the headgate and reshapes Union Pacific townsite into a natural harbor with a giant interconnected waterway. Sanborns rapid work undercuts government estimates, turning a vast plan into reality in weeks and boosting prospects for a regional resort development with Denver partners.
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Weldy
Cache Lake
Linns
Bell Lake
Duck Lake
Union Pacific
Colorado
B. D. Sanborn
Ake
Boyd Lake
Deck Lake
Fossil
Democratic Convention Set for September 10 in Weld County
Weld county delegates meet to back reforms and prepare for a county campaign. Primaries on September 3 and the convention on September 10 are planned with 340 delegates. The central committee endorses Governor Shafroth and urges state legislators to enact the party platform.
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Democratic Party
Democratic Central
Weld County
Colo
John F. Shafroth
General Assembly
State of Colordac
State Senate
House of Representatives
Shafroth
Pacific official visits Greeley to view crops and rail prospects
Mobler of the Pacific, with Omaha officials including A. Camfield, toured Crow Creek and Briggedale by Camfield car then spoke by Mohler. Mohler praised prospects for harvests amid scarce water, noting new branches and future ranch interests in the region.
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Ler
Greeley
Mobler
the Pacific
Pao
Omaha
A. Camfield
Camfield
Crow Creek
Briggedale
Ville defeats Pato and schedules next week clash
A one sided score 11 to 1 highlights a game where Greeley Pistteville advances to camp center. Manager Roy aims to bring Chey for a Thursday matchup as Labor Sunday approaches and the Baton team prepares for an afternoon contest.
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Greeley Pistteville
Roy
Chey‘s
Water Dispute Rises Over Lonetree Lateral
Special to the Tribune reports farmers in Olive Street area near Ault alleging water theft from the Lone Tree lateral. Citizens say riders along the lateral are involved in the dispute centered on allotting water from the main source.
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Etrtet
Ault
Olly
Garden patch owner fires shots. youths abandon bicycles
Frightened by a shotgun blast near Greeley, two youths left their bicycles and fled. O B Smith, owner of a watermelon patch west of Greeley, took custody of the wheels and brought them to Sheriff Florance, who will summon the boys before the juvenile court. Smith has reported ongoing vandalism and theft affecting his patch and family.
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O. B. Smith
Greeley
Smith
Florance
Redolf Wickstrom
Grevney
Belva Clegg Marries Ed Davis in Cheyenne Frontier Day
Surprise announcement confirms the marriage of Belva B. Clegg and Ed Davis last Friday in Cheyenne during Frontier Day celebrations. The bride, daughter of Newton I. Clegg, has assisted in Mrs. Clarence Kidder’s millinery for two years. The groom, son of Charlies Davis, has farmed near Greeley with Arthur Strong’s operation.
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Greeley
Misa Belva B. Clegg
Ed Davie
Cheyenne
Newton I
Clegg
Clarence Kidder
Charlies Davis
Arthur Strong
Creeley
Former Weld County Boy Takes Second in Broncho Busting
Charles McKinley, a well known Greeley and Weld county resident from Pleasant Valley, finished second in the broncho busting contest at Cheyenne last Saturday. Sam Scoville won, with James McConnell third and Guy McNurlen fourth.
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Charles McKinley
Cheyenne
Greeley
Weld
Pleasant Valley
Sam Scoville
James McConnell
Guy McNurlen
Dick Staney
Charles Thomas
Insinger Family Returns From Holland Summer Abroad
Mr. W. A. Insinger and his son John returned Saturday from Holland where they spent the summer. Mr. Insinger lived in Holland before moving to Greeley about fifteen years ago and has made several trips since. This is John’s first time abroad.
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W. A. Insinger
John
Holland
Mr. Insinger
Greeley
Burglary Suspects Held After Brighton Scene
Julius Jones is jailed on burglary and larceny charges after allegedly breaking into Dick Nordeen’s home four miles north of Brighton. Nordeen and family saw a man leave the open house at dusk and recovered stolen items, including a watch a revolver two rings and cash. Jones followed into town was arrested and identified by witnesses. Walter Wilson, arrested near Eaton while with a threshing crew, faces charges of breaking into J Sanborn’s cabin and stealing a rifle.
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Brighton
Julius Jones
Dick Nordeen
Nordeen
Greeley
Charles Peterson
J. Sanborn
Eaton
Walter Wilson
Jim Fischer
Water project proposed in Crow Creek district
J. W. Lowe of Fort Collins filed maps and specifications for a new ditch to water land in Crow Creek district. The ditch costs 1000 dollars and sources water from Sand creek and seepage waters. The land to be redeemed lies four miles north and west of the Camfield reservoir.
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J. W. Lowe
Fort Collins
Crow Creek District
Camfield Reservoir
Entertain In Honor Of Miss Rose Ellen Sheppard
Miss Hettie Murchison hosted a Sunday dinner at 524 Ninth Avenue in lavender and white autumn blooms. Ten guests were present including Rose Ellen Sheppard Etella Smith Lillian Vischer Mueller Jessie Mosher Ralph Henderson William R. Kelly Paul Mosher Jack Wetzel and Rea Couzines.
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Rose Ellen Sheppard
Hettie Murchison
Ninth Avenue
Etella Smith
Lillian Vischer Mueller
Jessie Mosher
Ralph Henderson
William R. Kelly
Paul Mosher
Jack Wetzel
Rea Couzines
Miss Edna Crawford Weds Frank Brown in Boulder Home
The wedding took place at 4 pm Sunday at 1219 Tenth Street the Crawford home. Miss Edna Crawford daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. CO. Crawford married Frank Brown of Nederland in a ceremony conducted by Rev. John Doane. The couple will reside in Nederland after a brief stop in Denver.
Greek ear bite leaves worker needing doctor
Philip Sancher a Greek laborer on section work near Kersey arrived in town seeking medical aid after a fight with a fellow Greek coworker who bit off part of his ear. Sancher had the ear sewn back in place once in Ker sey following the assault.
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Kersey
Philip Sancher
Sancher
Clergyman Dorey Attends Methodist Conference
Rev Stanley E Dorey left for Mort Morgan to attend a Methodist conference. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Bryant Bardwell. Mr and Mrs Niner went to Idaho Falls after telegram notified them of the death of their daughter-in-law Mrs Ernest Niner.
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Kersey
Stanley E. Dorey
Mort Morgan
Bryant Bardwell
Niner
Idaho Falls
Ernest Niner
Nagarine Society Camp Meeting Attracts Large Attendance
Vans Aug 20 The Nagarine society camp meeting draws strong interest with the big tent in the park hosting many families camping and attending services.
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Nagarine Society
Will Carter Couple Plans Shanghai Journey
Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter expect to depart this week for San Francisco. They may choose to stay west, though future plans remain unsettled.
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Will Carter
San Francisco
Mra and Wright Travel to Denver This Morning
Mra and B Wright embarked on a trip to Denver this morning, details of purpose and itinerary not provided. The brief note confirms their departure and destination.
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Mra
B. Wright
Denver
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Poudre
Sanborn
Bellck Lake
Fenbern
Weid County
T. C. Williams
Mr. Mohier
Ville
Pato
Labor
Baton
Belva Clegg
ED Davis
Miss Sheppard
Edna Crawford
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