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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
3
Texans who traded land in Texas to George Bender for a share of the Harris 600 acre farm near Hardin deed back all land Bender owned after an attorney found the title was not solid under Spanish grant claims. settlement followed without court action.
E W Langtry acknowledges receipt of 1260 from Sanborn and Houston in full settlement for the loss of his Cadillac stolen from in front of the Albany in Denver on August 13. Firemans Fund Insurance Co allowed thirty days to recover or pay, and Langtry thanks them for prompt settlement.
A contract for the Lower Latham reservoir work was awarded to McCarty and Donovan. The project, three miles east of Evans, involves raising the dam and extensive concrete work with bids around 25000 dollars.
Laborers from Greeley report receiving bogus checks totaling six to twenty dollars from a Farmers Mill and Land company fake outfit. They left cash for travel, some paid in cash, others with worthless checks drawn on "Greeley State Bank" that does not exist. Authorities will investigate and pursue cases if the outfit is found.
FE W Langtry of Denver received 1200 dollars after his automobile was stolen on August 13 near the Albany hotel. Police efforts failed to recover the car. a northern trace proved a wild goose chase as Denver and Ward County continue searches.
Mrs Peter Huffamith has returned from a two day visit in Brane. Local residents report no complications and say she is in good spirits and continuing her routine.
A Lincoln Republican letter urges Weld County voters to back a state constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum. It argues the people must reclaim lawmaking from a corrupt legislature, cites reform heritage, and calls for support against predatory interests, urging Republicans and youth to vote yes.
At the bi monthly meeting at Mrs A Gardner the lyceum for the Christian Endeavor Congress was decided. Two lectures two concerts and an entertainer are listed with General W T Sweeney Ernest J Fias Olde Towne quartet Ernest Gamble concert party and Alva Green bound for the season opening October 13 in the Christian church. Committee appointments for 1911 were announced.
Prof. and Mrs. R. Ernesti and their son arrived home Monday night after a five month journey of about 12,000 miles. They visited Naples Rome Florence Milan Venice Zurich Munich Leipzig Cologne Brussels Ostend and London studying at industrial art schools and universities. They faced flood conditions in Switzerland and reported a safe, fruitful trip with no illness.
The case against P. W. Murray was dropped due to lack of evidence and no witnesses. John Bayes, a ditch rider, had accused Murray’s employees of tampering with the Lone Tree lateral headgate and taking excess water, but Bayes failed to sustain the charge. Murray, a prominent Olive Branch district farmer near Ault, was represented by Walter Bliss.
Miss Edna Levis and Elmer Royer were married Monday evening at the Levis home in Greeley. Rev. D D Forward officiated under a pink and white floral arch. The couple, attended only by close family, planned a state trip then will reside in Camfield Court after returning. Levis, a Greeley High and State Normal graduate, taught earlier this year. Royer works at Greeley National Bank.
Paul Purcell recently returned from a Pacific coast trip to Idaho reports potato crops across the state suffer from a lack of water. He notes widespread thirst in many sections, impacting yields and farm conditions.
Miss Lillie Robinson is out today following a siege of the grip illness. Her recovery status is noted as improving and she is expected to resume usual activities soon.
Dan Jackson aged 80 died in the county poor house after losing an estimated fortune of 50 000 to 75 000 accumulated in Delaware and here through land deals and lawyers fees. A Grand Army veteran long a soap peddler, he had three sons Lem Robert and John now each tied to ranching or employment.
J T Hall and George Elmer travel to Chihuahua to negotiate purchase of thousands of acres for a major horse and mule ranch. They offered $50 000 for land valued at $1 25 per acre by current owners. The property includes premier pasture, meadow and mountain areas.
Mrs May Abell a widow living with her cousin in Cloverly wed J D Wright a wealthy rancher from Nebraska after a brief meeting and month long correspondence. They married in McCook Nebraska at 10 o clock this morning and plan to settle on his ranch near McCook. The bride has a Denver daughter and a Pueblo son with a younger boy accompanying them. Wright is said to be worth about 75000 dollars.
Fort Collins prepares for Lamb Day on September 22 after the success of the 1909 event. A record crowd is expected as advertising drives turnout. The 296 lambs will be roasted and distributed to guests, killed this week and stored in local ice houses before the barbecue.
The West Side Ladies' Aid Society held its annual meeting on September 7 at Mrs. J. H. Lewis home. Officers elected were Maggie Melindoo president E T Briggs vice president Sallie Son secretary and J H Lewis treasurer. Reports showed the society flourishing. A social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs Moodie and Miss Maitien. The next meeting is planned for the first Wednesday in October at Mrs. Alonzo Beethem’s home near Hazelton schoolhouse.
William Samuel Jones died in this city last Thursday at age 40. He earned the western broncho busting belt years ago in Denver and Cheyenne, and was born in Detroit on October 22, 1870. He resided here with his sister Mrs. Mary Sneath and is survived by his parents four brothers and five sisters.
While climbing on a chair at her home west of Greeley Mrs. Fred Landon fell last Friday. She suffered a compound fracture with bone splinters in her right ankle and remains confined to bed, though progressing as well as can be expected.
Mr and Mrs A J Price of Marcola Oregon have been in Greeley visiting Mrs Prices sister Mrs W G Chappelow and left today for home. They spent weeks at Springfield Illinois and Kansas City and were joined by Miss Jane Schaigh of Kansas City who goes to Oregon to live with her sister and attend school.
Mrs. Dickey and her son arrive in Greeley for the season and will reside in Camfield court. Mrs. Dickey runs the Dennis hotel near Estes Park and travels to Greeley so her son can attend school there.
Mrs Cordelia J Sanborn plans to leave soon for Michigan to live with her sister. She has resided in Greeley many years, but since her husband’s death she has no relatives there and decides to move east to make her home.
Mr and Mrs C M Good who visited friends in Gree ley and Lucerne traveled to Colorado Springs this morning for a few days visit They plan to return before going back to their home in California
Mrs. J. H. Kelcher of Rapid City South Dakota is visiting her sister Mrs. A. D. Bennett.
Auction entries list sales by Colonel J. E. Gordon with over 1500 items and fifteen years experience. September sales include Henry T. West residence in Greeley offering household goods. LaSalle ranch offering cattle hogs horses and miscellany. John Benton ranch with horses cows and farming outfit. Beebe Draw area sale with horses cows wagons and farm implements. Weld county fair sale day noting free disposal for exhibit stock.
Harry C. Childers and T. H. Huffton, Denver hotel men, are in Greeley and will tour Eaton and surrounding towns to select three promising sites for new hotels in the county. They plan to establish one hotel in each of the chosen towns after their investigation.
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