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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
2
A long delayed project culminates as new county institutions open in Fort Worth. Officials celebrate the milestone marking a major expansion of local services after four decades. Community leaders and residents attend ceremonies highlighting growth and opportunity.
The Weld County annual report by Superintendent W C Thomas shows receipts exceeding expenditures and a pupil increase. It records two adobe schools built in Grover district, 11705 school age residents, 6155 males 6550 females, 641 high school students, 4305 graded and 2345 rural learners, 391 eighth grade and 53 high school diplomas, 310 teachers, 121 buildings across 119 districts, six new districts, costs of 326496.91 and receipts of 374676.85, total teacher pay 176483.97, and 175 graded days plus 169 ungraded.
Grand Junction reports Physical Director Marshall issues strict rules for basketball players and female teammates to stay trim. Prohibitions include no late hours fudge parties no corsets no pastry and no tight gowns. Boys' football rules ban smoking dances late nights and late study or courting. alcohol candy cake pies are also barred.
In Nederland, three women including Rosa Correll were thrown from a buggy when horses bolted after a flying paper. A large hair rat allegedly saved Correll from a fatal skull fracture as she lay unconscious with a four inch head wound. Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Gregg suffered injuries though less severe.
Members of the P. E. B. O. Sisterhood and their husbands and sweethearts held a Friday evening picnic at Island Grove Park. Supper was served in a large tent on the fair grounds. A large crowd attended and the evening was lively.
An ad touts HER BINE as a powerful liver correctant to purge impurities and rejuvenate the body. It claims to purify the system, stimulate vital organs, and improve overall vigor, available for sale by Carson W. Gilrt.
A Greeley family left in squalid poverty lives in two rooms above Fourth Street. The mother is epileptic with two young children and the father, a bootlegger, fled to avoid a chain gang sentence. Neighbors and churches aid them as county officials consider moving the family to Washington state to shift responsibility.
Miss Margaret E. Nichols and Lawrence I. Williams married Wednesday at the Nichols homestead in Pleasant Valley. The ceremony was by Rev. J. L. Thompson with Mabel Wilkinson at the piano. The couple, longtime Greeley residents, plan a state trip and will reside at 1896 Seventh Avenue in a new bungalow.
Windsor on September 14 reports the Poudre River at its lowest level ever for this time of year with only about 100 feet of water. Farmers and communities along the line voice water shortages and demand relief.
A. B. Ogden, 65, a Fort Collins Republican leader, obtained a license to wed Mrs. George Giddings, 53, yesterday. The bride is a sister-in-law of his second wife and this marks his third marriage.
About 100 strikers met in a local hall and formed a union led by J R Tulas as president with Mrs E M Perry as treasurer and secretary and Farley Black as walking delegate They plan to name the union and present demands to two canning factories The plants say they can meet tomato demand with remaining loyal workers while a short crop helps their position
Dedication of the Daniels school house in Milliken with a social dance last night drew both young people and many older residents. The building, one and a half miles east of town, will be ready for occupancy within a week with desks and furnishings to be installed. construction cost was $2,000.
Verne White, an employee of the sugar company, won the $85 buggy prize offered by Isis theatre management to boost attendance. The prize was awarded as part of a promotional effort to attract more patrons.
For bowel complaints in children always give Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil. It is certain to effect a cure and when reduced with water and sweetened is pleasant to take. No physician can prescribe a better remedy. For sale by all dealers.
A 24-car field traveled 140 miles from Denver to the Big Thompson canyon and back with Mrs. Johns and her passengers among the leaders. Noah Horning drove a new car to within seven minutes of schedule despite slow speedometer, while two contestants tied for first. The event drew enthusiastic crowds, overnight hospitality at Estes Park, and a welcoming reception in Denver. Mrs Johns' Greeneley auto was the only Greeneley in the contest.
Heavy overnight rain saturated the Lupton area with several inches of moisture. A subsequent temperature drop did not frost, leaving the soaked ground in favorable condition for work.
A limerick from September Woman's Home Companion notes Cos Tellos thrift while describing his church visits. He donates a cent and returns with a silk umbrella, illustrating frugality through humor and rhyme.
Promote lung and airway relief with Ballard's Horehound Syrup noted as effective for coughs congestion and soreness in the lungs. Sold by Carson W Gilbert with pricing 2 shillings and six pence and 1 dollar per bottle.
A new organ instrument of Methodists is dedicated, marking a notable event at the church. Local clergy and congregants gather for the ceremony and celebrate the addition to the worship space. The dedication emphasizes music as part of the church’s outreach.
A large audience attended the dedication of the new pipe organ at the Methodist church. Henry Housley of Denver headlined with Mrs. Strong and Mr. Fitz supporting a mixed chorus. The instrument, placed at the rear of the choir loft, showcased advanced stops and orchestral coloring, drawing encores from soloists and praising its musical baptism.
Roy Noel won a $600 judgment against Ben and John Winkley over a team of mules and wagon bought years earlier. The Winkley brothers claimed they were not of age and that the mules were dead, but the court ruled Noel owed the $600.
F Klingenberg entertained with a stag party at his Windsor home on Wednesday evening. Thirty two guests attended and many enjoyed playing 600 as the night passed with a jovial mood.
A sprain can be cured in two to four days by freely applying Chamberlain's ointment and following bottle directions. Sold by all dealers.
A. d H. Retsioff announces the opening of a new jewelry store at 837 Ninth Street. He recently moved from Waubasha Minnesota and his family is expected to join him in the coming days.
The ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin and claims the cure works systemically. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs Margaret Denver accompanies Mrs W R Kelly on a trip east for the winter. The two plan to spend the season away from their home.
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