The Glenwood post., 1923-05-03
Choice Ranch Of Werner I.
Reed Estate to be Offered
to the Highest Bidder
TO MAKE FIFTY HOMES

Grand Junction, May THAT most
of the 2,0Oosacre tract comprising the
Golden Hills ranch near Iona, which
is to be auctioned off in so units to
the highest bidders some time in June,
is composed Of some Of the finest farm
land in Mesa county, was the unanim-
GUS opinion of Charles Rump, Fred
Mantey, NJ. H. Loeffler and w. M.
Wood, committee from the Chamber
of Commerce which visited the place in
the company of ]. F. Shuts, austion-
err, yesterday. afternoon.
Although we were of the opinion
that this part of the Werner z. Reed
estate was a splendid farm, which had
always been well cared for, we found
both the land and the buildings even
more attractive than had been antici-
pated, with approximately 1900 acres
constituting as good farm land as is
to be found in the Valley was the
comment made by Mr.. Rump when
they returned to this city, and the
other members of the group concurred
in this. report.
An auction of land in which so many
future homes are involved is well
worth an investigation by the Chamber
of Commerce and the endorsement by
the Ac nmittef is a Recommendation
which is deserving of note. Secretary
Wood remarked that he would be
pleased to have all'perso1s incthg couns
ty who could do so take a trip over
the Golden Hills property, as the en-
thusiasm of prospective purchasers
would be doubled by thorough in
spection.
The homes are now being renovated,
tions on different farm tracts, so as to
provide all of the places possible with
modern lodgings.s On the home ranch
pressure water system and electric
lights make everything as modern as
in the city. The land is all irrigated
from main ditch entirely enclosed
by wood stave, steel reinforced pipe,
with gate valves turning the water
into the artery bitches from under
ground.
Tracts to be offered at auction on
the Golden Hills property are excep-
tional in the opinion of the Chamber
of Commerce committee. Many sales
will be attended before one will be
found where the property is all put
into AL condition in advance, where
machinery is repaired, houses painted,
fences put in repair, and everything
else that could be desired accomplished.
w. w. Willard, who put the Cross
ranch in condition for the sale that
gave many splendid homes at low
price to Mesa county people, has charge
of the Golden Hills property, and has
been allowed liberal sum to spend
on the place before it goes on the auc-
tion block Mr.. Willard is working in
cooperation with j. F. Shuts, auction
Ger.
There are approximately 400 acres of
waste ground in the 2,20Oacre estate.
This is to be clearly defined from the
remaining 1890 acres and so marked
that there will be no mistaking it. It
viii be added to the good acreage Of
contiguous units and virtually thrown
in on the deal. Every acre of ground
will be exactly as represented, and
those contemplating the purchase Of
property at this sale may find out
either prior to or during the sale just
what the acreage is suited to.
If there is any information desired
relative to the auction of this large
farm block Mr.. Wood will be pleased
to answer questions at the Chamber Of
Commerce. Those wishing to visit the
farm who do not possess automobiles
may communicate with Mr.. Wood, Mr..
Shuts, or Mr.. Willard and make an
appointment to be taken over the
property.