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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented historical page lists rates and circulation figures, a sale notice for a house and land, trades and services, factory board and rectory notices, and rental ads. It includes two furnished rooms for rent with light amenities, and a job seeker note requesting work.
A string of visitors and departures marks a social week. Ray Curtin travels today for a visit abroad, Payton and two children head to Colorado Springs for two weeks, Mr. Harris and daughter visit from Des Moines and Denver, Newt Williams visits his sister in Fairmont, and Dr. W. E. Shallenberger with Mrs Shallenberger arrive from Chicago to stay at the Baird residence through August.
Harold Pollock, age 12, travels alone to Springfield to visit his grandparents. He earned the trip money after school closed, feeling independent and proud of his venture.
A long list of local movements and visits from residents and visitors to Greeley appears. Individuals travel to Denver and California, guests visit relatives in Pierce and Genoa, and farm loan agents Sanborn & Houston are advertised alongside local business notices. Several residents depart for trips, while others plan returns or educational moves.
The Congregational Sunday school teachers gathered yesterday afternoon on the park lawn in the western section for a picnic supper. About 20 attended, combining pleasure with a regular teachers meeting beforehand.
Oxford Indians beat Greeley 41 to 12 in a 12 inning finish at Island Grove Park on Wednesday afternoon. The white professional pitcher led the red men to victory while Greeley plans a rematch this afternoon hoping for a different outcome.
Mrs. 8. J. Richey visits Eaton for a few days. Frank Lofgren returns from a business trip to Hardin. Eugene Higgins and E. T. Ling depart for Estes Park for a two week trip. Arthur Snyder of Grover visits the Snyder family. Rev. A. C. Leafgren attends Rev. Franson funeral in Idaho Springs. George H. Westgate arrives for a week with the McGinnis family. Florence Vervalin travels via Denver to Laramie. Bertha Howland of Detroit passes through Greeley en route to the coast. Mrs. Merrill J. Orr and son Edward return to Sioux City after two weeks with Aunt Abbie Andrews. Mrs. W. H. Senior and Archie, with Mrs. Charles Williams, head to Wheatland for a month with sister Mrs. Joe Webb. Ray G. Andrews leaves for Redfield to join wife and children. they plan two weeks away before returning to Greeley.
Mrs Warren learned of her mother Mrs Evaline Warren s serious fines and started for Nelson Nebraska with her niece Miss Helene Templeton who had been visiting in Greeley healing from illness and accompanying them as they left for the trip.
Michael Piety killed Angela Cataruza with a double barreled shotgun after an insult to his wife at Cardiff a C F camp three miles south of Glenwood Springs. He fired twice then fled and has not been captured.
A Friday evening social by the Epworth League at the M E church features a band concert at the park. A fine program is being arranged and a large crowd is expected.
The Glenmere Park Association is formed by A. E. Beardsley Royal W. Bullock Albert F. Carter Will Grant Chambers and James H. Hays who also serve as the board. Headquarters will be in Greeley with 50000 capitalization. The group will handle real estate for residential gardening or farming and deal in water for irrigation or other needs. All members are faculty at the State Normal.
The Graham Drainage Ditch Company filed articles of incorporation today. Directors include James G. Graham Royal W. Bullock and Herbert E Badger. The ditch statements and map were filed on November 29 1901. Project cost is $32000.
Market listing shows ranch butter 20c and 25c per pound. Eggs 20c per dozen. Choice new potatoes 2c per pound. Poultry includes hens and broilers priced at 15c per pound. Local ad highlights bulk items for buyers.
Mrs Amelia Rodriguz and Jesse Sandoval of Fort Collins were married at noon today by Judge G C Stevens in his office. The couple returned to Fort Collins on the afternoon train. Both parties are Mexican and it was the judge’s first Mexican wedding.
Denver hosts the Colorado Interstate Fair and Exposition inSeptember with a focus on pure bred exhibits. Secretary G C Fuller reports horse and cattle entries close August 15 and others September. the fair opens September 7. Organizers expect the largest live stock display yet in the west with top bred animals from world shows.
Steamboat Springs Colorado United States Marshal arrested Aus James Fulton and Howell Fulton two brothers aged 13 and 15 for the Hug gins post office robbery on June 27. A trunk used as a depository for funds was broken open and $68 taken. At arraignment they refused to plead and were released on bonds of $5 each.
An eleven acre tract near Greeley changed hands Tuesday for 2950 dollars. The site lies about four and three quarters miles east of town on the Delta, formerly the old fair grounds, once used for quilts and jelly exhibitions and early farm products. The buyer is J A Lundgren, purchasing from N W Vandermay.
Local forecast calls for showers today and Friday. Cooler temperatures are expected in the eastern portion of the area.
Post renovation at the A J Park Dry Goods store the stock is described as the best ever. Beginning Saturday August 8 the greatest sale yet will open to the public with over 49000 items including dry goods carpets shoes coats suits furnishings novelties and notions. A word to the wise is given.
In Billings Montana an enormous brown bear at Central Park escaped its enclosure and wandered into the Northern Pacific yards. The bear blocked the turntable by tossing timber into the pit and halted switching for hours until Central park staff lassoed and returned him to his quarters.
J B Harrison of Milwaukee Otto Gas Engine manager died from injuries and John Malone and William Foit were killed when a gas plant explosion wrecked the building and damaged two nearby structures in Albany New York today.
The Tribune lists upcoming weddings and engagements from local residents. Names of couples, wedding dates, and venues appear in brief notices suitable for community members seeking invitations and social updates.
Fortieth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Bryant celebrated on Wednesday the fifth with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Patton. Only Mrs. G. L. Stansbury attended as a guest. The Bryants wed in Niles Michigan in 1868 and moved to Colorado in the early eighties, residing in Greeley for over 20 years.
Thoroughly modern cottage on Normal Hill offered for sale by agent William F. Stephens. Opera House block listing notes very reasonable price and easy terms to the right party.
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