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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
3
The Greeley High School reports 261 pupils with an estimate of 1200 for the grades and a district No 6 census of 2175 school age. Improvements include added water facilities in the Meeker building and venting upgrades in the chemistry lab.
East Ward and North Ward list principals and teachers by grade. Names include Alice Fuller principal first grade Bessie Brown third grade Edna West second grade Ethel Dowell first grade Louise Gauss first grade Jessie Fink principal first grade Mabel Marsh second grade Sadie Kirkpatrick Gipson teaches first second and third grades.
A nostalgic reunion gathered last Thursday at Mrs. E. R. Bliss home for members of Greeley Public School ninth grade. Visiting guest Mrs. Wesley Putnam from Grand Junction inspired the event, once famed for prankster days and faculty torments. Guests included Mesdames Starbird King Thompson Jacobs Mead and Miss Luna Smith with honored teacher Mrs. C A House.
Mrs Edmund Ling and her daughter Bessie were crossing a footbridge near Seventh Ave and Seventeenth St Friday evening when Mrs Ling fell into a water filled ditch. Neighbors pulled her out after she sank twice and she remains distressed. Her hat and purse with about $26 are missing.
County Superintendent Harrison reports 239 teachers in Weld County schools, up from 180 when he took office over three years ago, with an average gain of about 15 teachers annually. New hires include Miss Mary B Cobb at Gilcrest and Miss Cecil I Anderson for the Two Mile school near Avalo, while Miss Susy Layden recovers from a runaway accident and Miss Viva R Smith teaches at Pleasant View in the Boulder Weld joint district.
Rev A C Leafgreen, pastor of Greeley and Baton Free churches, was unanimously called to accept charge at the Greeley church by the local congregation but has not yet accepted. Rev Alex Klint will preach at Eaton until a regular pastor is secured.
A report from Greeley notes one major seed crop success onion sets, led by J B Agnew after years of trial growing here. California growers eye Colorado for seed operations but local climate favors onion sets and mustard seed faces regulatory bugs.
M C Matteson of Walkerville Mont one of Greeley s first pioneers visits sister Etta Ketley and attends the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Denver He travels as a construction engineer and last saw Greeley at his father Dr W Matteson s burial eleven years ago He owns real estate in Greeley and Salt Lake City and plans to travel to Salt Lake City this week He meets Henry T West at the Tribune office both early arrivals to the colony years ago.
Greeley High football held a first practice game Saturday against Eaton High with the entire squad playing. The ragged play suggested room for improvement but hinted at potential, as coaches plan for a tougher schedule ahead. Eaton showcased usable material but also areas needing coaching.
The United States orders immediate prosecution of anyone using government land illegally in Colorado. Ernest Knabeber, special representative to the Attorney General, will pursue action against cattlemen permitting stock to wander on public domain. The move follows the Frederick Light case heard in Denver yesterday.
In a Friday morning session before Justice Pressley, the Odney versus Albany case was dismissed with costs to the prosecuting witness. Albany had collected 28 dollars, paid 20, leaving 8 in dispute, with no grounds for embezzlement. Harry Eckhardt, 30, accused of criminal assault on Katie Lanehart, appeared and posted a 1000 dollar bond. trial set for September 29. Both Eckhardt and Lanehart are from a Russian settlement near Peckham. A complaint was sworn against J L Barr by Emmett Taylor for making threats against Taylor’s person and property.
Weld county captured the Denver Real Estate Exchange Cup for the Best County Agricultural Exhibit at the 1908 Colorado Interstate Fair. The sterling cup, 18 inches tall, will become county property after a second win next year. Weld’s display earned over 225 prizes, mostly firsts and seconds, with many fruit and grain exhibits on view at the Commercial club rooms.
Miss Ethelwyn Fezer entertained the boys of her Sunday school class at her home Wednesday night. The long time teacher will soon move to Idaho making this the last gathering. The evening featured games and pleasant refreshments.
Montana selects a 12 800 acre site north of the Jocko river near Ravalli and Jocko for a fenced bison range. The 40 000 appropriation will fund fencing and buildings with 10 000 available for works and 30 000 paid to landowners, many Indians. The American Bison Society led by Roosevelt promotes the project as the herd is purchased and range construction begins.
Mrs M P Henderson and Miss Ruth Brush hosted a six course luncheon at the Henderson home in yellow green and white decor. The Entre Nous club attended with fourteen covers and a guest list including Mesdames Starr Ewing Hadden Allnutt Carrel Kennedy and Misses Bliss Delbridge Flor ence Fezer.
Miss Jessie Fink celebrated her birthday Friday evening with a surprise party hosted by friends. A fine supper was served and she received many beautiful gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mort Darling, Mr. and Mrs. David Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fink, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Russell, Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. J. Scott Thompson, and David Bell Jr.
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