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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
7
Denver youth Hitchings aids Daredevil Green in balloon stunt, makes first night flight. At 1600 feet Hitchings pulls the cutoff, parachute deploys after a fast drop, describing the ascent like a swift elevator. He explains guiding the chute to avoid trees or rooftops and notes moments of fear and thrill.
Final settlement notice for the estate of Bridget Boyle Shencod lists petitioner seeking approval and discharge. The administrator with will annexed, sword Morgan, appears to request discharge after publication in the Grockas Tribune. Proceedings set for September 28, 191?.
On this day the partnership of John R. Gulbrandt and G. E. Bore doing business as The Pee Gething is dissolved with E Johanson withdrawing. The firm continues under The Flag van Spariating, with accounts to be settled before the new firm isposible. Dated this 12th and AG CLOTHING.
Department of the Interior lands office in Denver announces Edward Lunbery of Denver filed Aug 24 1911 to contest and cancel George Irwin’s desert land entry for Sec 17 T7N R61W 6th P.M. The entryman allegedly made no improvements or irrigation expenditures and failed to comply with desert land laws. Proceedings require response within 20 days after the fourth publication. actions for service and proof of service detailed. Public notices list publication dates Sept 14 Sept 21 Sept 28 Oct 5.
Hitchings has acted as inside man for Green for years and recently gathered courage to ascend with the bag. Hot air fuels the balloon using oak fuel and kerosene, with a water basin inside to damp flames. Flames shoot twenty feet up the improvised flue, making the job dangerously hot for the worker. A Greeley helper burned his arms while assisting. Hitchings ascended Thursday night and plans to obtain his own balloon next summer.
The New Bucker Ditch Co calls stockholders to meet at the W O W hall in LaSalle on October 21 1911 at 1 PM to consider purchasing shares in a reservoir or ditch company or other ways to expand water supply. President H Southard signatures indicate by laws authorize the meeting with secretary Croft attending.
An advertisement promises that HERBINE relieves discomfort after a copious morning bowel movement and provides a after breakfast effect if taken at bedtime. Price is 50c. Sold by Carson W. Gilbert.
Louis F. Orr, 23, is the fourth of seven in a Grover district threshing crew to die from typhoid after drinking contaminated water. Miss Ethelwyn Bliss and Wesley Wilcox died earlier, John West Burke died last Sunday, and three others remain seriously ill. The crew, from dry land farmers, faced shortages as they tried to finish before next year, with reports of water from a reservoir with green scum contributing to infections.
Advertising copy asserts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil cures bowel complaints in children. Claims it is pleasant when diluted with water and sugar and cannot be surpassed by any physician. Sold by all dealers.
The grand jury met again this morning but Judge Gamble remains in Fort Welling delaying swearing in until about 6 pm. The delay stems from the Leftwich trial which is near a weeklong close.
A fragment recalls a scene at the breakers where a woman is in distress. One swimmer questions a rescue, noting a prior rescue yesterday and urging action despite etiquette. The odd exchange reflects social codes around danger and aid in a coastal setting.
A witty exchange cited by the New York Sun where Bella defines a waste of opportunity as a freight train going through a tunnel. The quote contrasts practical humor with missed chances.
National irrigation congress taking steps to assist new citizens in securing homes and improving access to housing. Officials emphasize programs, funding and partnerships with local housing authorities. Community groups praise efforts to expand affordable options and streamline application processes.
Geo E Barstow former president of the National Irrigation Congress advocates an Immigration Land Fund to aid thrifty immigrants in buying irrigated or dry lands for homes. He urges federal state cooperation through an Immig ration Bureau and assigns irrigated lands to the Reclamation Service and dry lands to the Agriculture Department.
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot treat. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo asserting trustworthiness and financial ability. The ad claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces and notes price per bottle with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Pills for constipation.
Eaton plans a Saturday celebration for winning the large loving cup for the best agricultural exhibit at the Weld County Fair. The exhibit will be brought home and displayed downtown with a band concert and a fireworks display as residents gather to pay respects to the winning products.
The Ft. Collins Courier reports extreme dryness across northern Colorado with forests, irrigation ditches, and the river all unusually low. Forest supervisors warn that only heavy rain will curb fire danger as irrigation water is set to shut off on October 1 and reservoir owners hope for rain to stock next season.
Remedy advertises Ballardshirehoun d Syrup to prevent lung soreness or chest congestion before illness worsens. Sold by Carson W. Gilbert with bottles priced at 25c, 50c, and 1.00.
Jud Markle of Flood Motor company suffered severe burns after washing his hands in gasoline, then lighting a pipe and bursting into flames. He rolled into a ditch behind the shop to extinguish the fire with aid from nearby residents. He is resting at a local hotel, with his parents traveling from LaSalle.
In Eaton on Thursday afternoon Jim Renfroe lost four fingers of his left hand while working at the Aitcheson door mill. He was unfamiliar with buzz saws and cannot explain the mishap beyond having his hand near the blade. He is progressing well.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a dependable, pleasant to take remedy for diarrhoea. It notes September prevalence and states the medicine is for sale by all dealers.
Mrs. William Senke died at her home in Milliken on Thursday after a long illness. The couple moved from Jewel City Kansas two months ago seeking relief from the climate. Mr Senke is a banker in Jewel City. The body was taken back to Jewel City for burial.
Sept 23 the football season opens in Eaton with the high school team facing South Denver. Coach Hickock says the squad is stronger than last year and a good record is expected. The game is at the high school athletic field this afternoon.
Elizabeth Bilan of Denver has purchased the New System Beauty Shop and will continue the business in the same location in the Sterling building.
Seed found in a cliff dweller grave near Mancos Colorado produced a rare black surface corn with kernels similar to ordinary corn. S J Peery displays the sixteen row one foot long plant grown from seven kernels sent to A Siebold of Denver. The exhibit suggests an ancient early ripening variety adapted to dry southern Colorado and New Mexico.
It states that strength comes from digestion not quantity and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to vigorate the stomach and liver functions naturally. Sold by all.
A stranger claiming to be from Ault and using the name F. G. Young passed three bogus checks for 15 dollars each in Greeley this morning. Police and sheriff’s office seek the man. three merchants hold the bad paper and a Greeley bank blank was used. A full description is on file and an arrest is anticipated.
A sprain can be cured in two to four days by applying Cham berlain's Liniment freely immediately after injury and following bottle directions. For sale by all dealers.
Mr and Mrs James C Barclay of Longmont are guests of Mr and Mrs James Tuckerman for a few days. They stopped in Fort Collins en route to visit their daughter Miss Emily who is attending the Agricultural college.
Olita Martinez six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Martinez died from burns after falling into a tub of boiling water placed on a door in Eaton. Funeral services will be held at home Sunday at 2 PM conducted by Father Casey of Greeley.
Kansas City reports Circuit Judge O. A. Lucas calls for instruction on married life in public schools and universities. He urges home and school efforts to curb divorce and supports legislation to prohibit marriages with great impediments to benefit contracting parties and society.
The Colorado and Southern Ry offers round trip homeseekers excursion tickets to New Mexico and Texas on the first and thirty Tuesdays of each month in 1911. Tickets are at greatly reduced rates with a final limit of twenty five days and liberal stop over privileges. For details contact local agents or T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
After several delays the Weld County grand jury was formally organized Friday morning to investigate county affairs. Foreman William Mayher was appointed, and jurors were instructed on duties and rules. This is Weld County’s first grand jury in nearly 20 years, called on petitions alleging irregularities in county affairs. Deliberations will be secret.
Mrs. Frank McCalmont, aged 35, died at her Long Illness Brings Death home in Ort Lupton on Thursday after tuberculosis. She came with her husband from Kansas City a year ago seeking relief from climate. Survived by husband and sister Miss Heinz, who were with her. Remains were sent east today for burial.
Colorado state board of health reports low lightning danger with 1 in 100000 injure risk and 1 in 1000000 killed. July saw five lightning fatalities. Francisco Rico, 25, Adams county, and J W Galbreath, 62, Parker, reported among August deaths. Hayden Colorado resident David Wolgamot knocked senseless near his home gate but recovering.
George Daniels and Miss Neema Kirk wed in Greeley on Tuesday. Friday evening a serenade and chimari honored the newlyweds at their Milliken ranch, with a large party of friends traveling from Milliken for the celebration.
A British baronet works as a janitor in New York, reflecting persistent autocratic tendencies that continue to shape his conduct and public perception as reported by the Dayton Journal.
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