Open Letter on County Roads and Road Safety
A citizen pleads with the Board of County Commissioners to explain why county roads are so poor despite high spending. He cites a near eight inch bridge drop near Greeley, dangerous railroad crossings, and outdated methods, proposing citizen-led fixes and demanding accountability. He contrasts Weld County roads on the prairie and urges modernized road policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Larimer
Greeley
Lucerne
U. P
Camfield
Weld
Spendthrift Opens Greeley Season With Mixed Reviews
The Greeley opening night offered the play Spendthrift with Doris Mitchell as the spendthrift and Lionel Adams as the wealthy husband. Critics called the dialogue ordinary though the lead performances were artistic. The plot was seen as commonplace melodrama with some off color touches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Doris Mitchell
Lionel Adams
Mr. Browne
Irrigated 640 Acres For Sale In Wyoming District
640 acres of irrigated land for sale in northern Laramie county near Cheyenne and the Cheyenne Northern railroad. Water rights for 400 acres with a private ditch. Land can be divided into three farms. Price 35500 dollars. W. Gill, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie County
Wyoming
Cheyenne & Northern Railroad
Ault Man Accused of Stealing Clothes and Board Bill
Ault resident Carl Campbell is jailed in Ault awaiting hearing on charges of leaving unpaid hotel board and taking a suit of clothes belonging to his employer William Wagner. Campbell, hired to sell toilet articles, allegedly packed the clothes in his suitcase and left town after three weeks. Marshal Reiger captured him in Eaton at midnight and brought him to Ault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Ault
William Warner
Carl
Campbell
Wagner
Marshal Reiger
Eaton
GRENLEY TOURISTS RETURN FROM EUROPE TRIP
Mrs Josephine Cheeseman with Miss Frances Toby and Miss Alice Krackowiser return from a three month Europe tour. They visited Inverness Scotland and Naples Italy, sailed from Genoa, spent two weeks on the steamer, and arrived in New York early last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenley
Europe
Josephine Cheeseman
Frances Toby
Alice Krackowiser
Toby
Golden
New York
Cheeseman
Greeley
Inverness
Scotland
Naples
Genoa
Italy
Rocky Mountain District Baptist Association Session at Eaton
The Rocky Mountain District Baptist Association meets at the Eaton Baptist Church with delegates from northern Colorado. The first meeting was Tuesday evening, two sessions today, another tonight, and the convention closes Thursday evening. Church ladies served dinner today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MERTS
Eaton
Rocky Mountain District
Baptist Church
Colorado
Greeley appoints official rat killer and more at council
At a council meeting J P Kesner was named official rat killer with a $259 monthly salary under street commissioner Milton Seaman who is chief rat killer. A dog catcher will be hired on bid per hide. J L Bartlett sought mounted police in the residence district for the season. The alley grading and paving ordinance for blocks 44 and 57 received first reading. M G Carmichael applied for a sleeper position at the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
J. P. Kesner
Milton Seaman
J. L. Bartlett
M. G. Carmichael
Chamberlain's Remedy for bowel complaints praised nationwide
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is touted as the best known cure for griping diarrhoea and dysentery. It should be taken at the first sign of looseness and is described as effective for both children and adults. Sold by all dealers.
Idaho Spuds Arrive in Greeley From Idaho
Six cars of Idaho spuds arrived in Greeley this morning consigned to a local commission man. Idaho growers reportedly received 75 cents with market price at 1.00, while local grocers pay 1.50. Distances give Idaho a rate edge over Greeley, cited at 62 cents versus 58 cents, and Idaho farmers must unload early due to unfinished dungouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Greeley
Commission
Ft. Worth
Gill Ranchman Married in Denver
William C Maxwell of Greeley and Minnie Flourine Mourning of Colchester Illinois wed in a quiet Denver ceremony on September 17. Rev C B Wilcox officiated with only Dwight E Bone and his wife as witnesses. The bride, popular in Colchester, wore white and carried roses. The groom is a Weld County ranchman. They will reside on the Gill ranch after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Denver
William C. Maxwell
Minnie Flourine Mourning
Colchester, Lll
C. B. Wilcox
First Trinity M. E. Church
Dwight E. Bone
Colchester
Maxwell
Weld County
Gill
Potatoes Loaded for Shipment from Behrens Ranch
In LaSalle on Sept 20 a wagon load of potatoes from J. A. Behrens' ranch is being loaded for shipment. The weekly shipments are heavy with three hundred crates arriving Tuesday and sent to the Empson factory in Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
J. A. Behrens
Empson
Greeley
Closing Out Sale at Morrison Ranch Near Ault and Nunn
J. M. Morrison & Sons announce a closing out sale to start Monday at 10 o'clock. The sale features 19 head of excellent Percheron and Belgian horses and mares, 1 200 to 1 400 pounds, 25 head of cattle including 14 milch cows, mostly high grade Short Horns, in good condition. A full line of first class farm machinery, some nearly new, and lunch on the grounds. Auctioneer S. K. Noland, 16 years’ experience, Greeley phone 512 residence 605 Fourteenth Ave, office with Colony Investment Co. phone Greeley 212.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Morrison & Sons
Ault
Nunn
Albert Lawrence
K. Noland
Greeley
Fourteenth Avenue
Colony Investment Co
Three Hundred Guests Attend Henderson Reception
A autumn social event at Mrs. M. P. Henderson’s home on Eleventh avenue honored Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Henderson. Lloyd Bryant and his wife hosted with Mrs. Henderson assisting. guests greeted by Ruth Gray and Mabel Rowe. decorations featured white clematis and American Beauty roses. about three hundred guests called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Bryant
W. B. Starr
Lee Carrel
Will Hamnett
E. H. Downey
Fred Allnutt
Asenath Bliss
Punch
Jessie Gale
Ada Brush
Ault Prepares Big Northern Colorado Baby Show
The town of Ault hosts a large carnival this Friday with a major baby show as a featured attraction. Wellington baseball team arrives with supporters, Cheyenne and northern Colorado towns send crowds, and a 15 mile motorcycle race highlights afternoon events at the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ault
T. Roosevelt
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Wellington
Cheyenne
Street car access boosts crowds for Weld County fair
Farmers flock to the Weld county fair as street car service brings visitors to the grounds. Potatoes Day on September 29 will feature special trains from Greeley and across the state drawing thousands to celebrate Weld county crops. Exhibits arrive showing a higher quality and more farmers represented than previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Weld County
Pugenics Club Organized Here At Majestic Theatre
Last Sunday at noon a Eugenics club was organized in the Majestic theatre with Oliver Howard as president J D Potter as treasurer and M R Kerr as secretary. The club aims to study social control agencies to improve or impart racial qualities and will meet Sundays at noon. Eligibility is for anyone over 18. Next Sunday's topic is Free Marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic Theatre
Oliver Howard
J. D. Potter
M. R. Kerr
Miss Eva Morris Weds Harrison Ulfhoffer in Ault
Ault September 21 quiet home wedding at the Nicho home. Eva Morris of Ault becomes the bride of Harrison Ulfhoffer of Kemmerer Wyoming. Rev Marzoff officiates. Attendants include Harry Miller Eaton and Miss Grace Nichola. They plan to reside in Kemmerer after a visit to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ault
Albert Nicho
Eva Morris
Harrison Ulfhoffer
Kemmerer
Wyo
Mr. Marzoff
Rosea
Harry Miller
Eaton
Misa Grace Nichola
Nichola
Greeley
Nunn
West Virginia
Denver
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promise for Bald Heads
Local advertisement promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a personal guarantee that trial costs nothing if not satisfactory. Claims it will grow hair on many bald heads except where roots are dead or scalp glazed. Two sizes 50 cents and one dollar offered at The Gilber t Drug Store Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Gilbert Drug Store
Currier Cash Crops to Judges Por Decision
Arguments completed in the Currier case before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. The Currier case concerns the Greeley postoffice site and the condemnation price. Lawyers for the government and the Greeley landowners presented their positions in the writ of error appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currier
United State Circuit Court of Appeals
Denver
Greeley Postoffice
Greeley Post Office
Court of Appeals
Thos. Ward, Jr
Harry N. Haynes
Harry BH. Churchilll
Greeley People
Robert T. McNeal
Milton Smith
Charles R. Brock
Four marriage licenses issued to couples across several states
Four licenses for marriage were granted yesterday. They went to J. W. Clark and Miss M. B. Williams of Grover, George A. Welsh of Galeton and Helen Kier of Golden, Dan Maskil of Potawatomie Kansas and Mrs. Anna Owens of the same place, and H. B. Alshoffer of Kemmerer Wyoming and Miss Eva Morris of Ault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clark
M. B. Williams
Grover
George A. Welsh
Galeton
Helen Kier
Golden
Dan Maskil
Potawatomie
Kan
Anna Owens
H. 8. Alshoffer
Kemmerer
Wyo
Missa Eva Morris
Ault
Illness of Mrs. Ben Rienks Noted North of Greeley
Mrs. Ben Rienks is reported quite ill at her home north of Greeley. The notice records a serious health condition affecting her residence location and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Ben Rienks
Greeley
Odd Fellows planned Lodge installation at Milliken
More than fifty members from the local Odd Fellows lodge will travel to Milliken by special car at 4 pm Friday to install a new chapter. The group, about forty charter members from Johnstown Hillsboro Milliken and nearby areas, will be aided by Poudre Valley lodge. Grand Master Lyman Henry of Pueblo and Grand Warden J B Snook of Crassae will lead the rites with a Denver Laramie train arranged to return the delegation after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
Milliken
Johnstown
Hillsboro
Thompson
Poudre Valley
HOBORS AMP GETTING THICK IN GREELEY
Hobos are increasing in Greeley with petty thefts and a near burglary at J. J. Bartlett’s office. A clerk distracted by two men allowed entry while Bartlett confronted the trio. A separate break in at J. P. Naumen’s home at 1225 Tenth Avenue ended when thieves fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
J. J. Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett
Bartlett
J. P. Naumen
Tenth Avenue
Lupton Prisoners Try to Burn Fort Lupton Jail
William Sheldon Harry Bean and Thomas Skinner inmates at Fort Lupton jail during a drunken spree ripped mattresses set fire to material and threw burning pieces from a window causing a crowd to gather They were found guilty in court and sentenced to 90 days in the county jail for drunkenness and malicious mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Fort Lupton
William Sheldon
Harry Bean
Thomas Skinner
Miss Blanche Nagel Dread of Turmericlaris Passes Away
Miss Blanche Nagel aged 24 died last night of tuberculosis after coming here four years ago seeking health. She attended the Normal first year but left school before graduation. Survived by her mother and sister Helen, with brother James Nagel arriving from Canon City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Nagel
Miss Nagel
Helen
James Nagel
Canon City
Union Pacific Denies Concessions for Greeley on Denver Day
Union Pacific set a one way fare from Denver to Cheyenne for Frontier Day but refused to grant any return fare concession to Greeley. The Denver Laramie line will offer a round trip fare at the same rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Denver
Cheyenne
Greeley
Denver-Laramie
Cattle Herd Damages Crops Near Fort Lupton in Drought
In Hudson on Sept 20 a Fort Lupton company reported 1500 to 2000 cattle ranging six to ten miles southwest have damaged crops. Water holes dried up, cattle break into ranches for water. The hu mane society at Denver has been notified and measures to compel owners to contain their herds are being pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Fort Lupton
Humane Society At
Denver
Miss Orpha Smith Visits Denver for Week-Long Stay
Miss Orpha Smith travels to Denver for a week's visit beginning today. She plans sightseeing and social engagements during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Smith
Denver
Bryan declares crusade against liquor in Nebraska politics
Lincoln Nebraska September 26 William J Bryan said he would not support James C Dahlman for governor and announced a crusade against liquor that he views as central to state and national politics for twenty years He pledges to back no other party’s dictate while opposing Dahlman and endorsing county option and early saloon closing laws as threats to the liquor status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Lincoln
Neb
William J
Nebraska
James C. Dahlman
Bryan
Dahlman
Wrestling bout to highlight potato day event
The town reads of a September 7 evening wrestling program featuring Young Gotch versus Ed Davia of Fort, with Gotch touted as the West's lightweight champion and a host of bouts and ladies events. The mayor's consent is needed for the event. Funeral services for Mrs. C. W. H. Rate were held Sunday at the family home, conducted by Rev., after she died Saturday at age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Gotch
Ed Davia
Fort O!line
Gotch
West
George Bothner
Goteh
Greeley National Bank
Miss Bailey and Sister Visit with Grandchild in Tow n
Miss Ethel Bailey of Redfeld arrived this morning to visit her sister Mrs Andrews. She was accompanied by young Barrett Andrews who has spent the month with his grandparents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bailey
Redfeld
Mredrews
Barrett Andrews
Dr Marion Thrasher Visits Long-Absent G M Wilson
After an absence of twenty years Dr Thrasher of Francisco visits former associate G M Wilson in Baton. The meeting marks a rare reunion between two long separated acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Thrasher
Francisco
Biefst
G. M. Wilson
Ver
Baton
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W. Gill
Cheyenne, Wyo
Baptist Association
Gideley
Gill Ranchman
Pacific Northwest
Union Lat
F. B. Choate
G. A. Union Pacific RR. Co
Seventeenth St
Denver, Colo
Pugenics Club
Miliaken
Res
Oreey
The
Denver-Laramiee
Henry Candlin
Notary Public
Lupton
Reste
Weld Co
Rameau Dry Goods Co
Brewster
Howe
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