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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
The Tribune postpones the trade or boosters' excursion to western Weld county due to date conflicts with Island Grove park races. Officials cite limited funds and respect for the driving club's efforts, promising readers can attend the races as compensation.
Matilda Gohlmann sued John G. Gohlmann and The Farmers National Bank at Ault for divorce after a 1893 marriage in Denison Iowa. The petition cited habitual drunkenness and sought custody of three children Marie 13 John 12 Ione 16 months and $1000 alimony. Bank involvement arose from John owning 10 shares worth about $1100 and threats to transfer stock. The court granted all requested relief.
The 28th Annual Convention will be held in the M. E. church at Fort Collins on September 1 3. Marion Lawrance of Chicago International Secretary will attend. Conferences, lectures, exhibitions and music promise a rare treat for Sunday School workers. Admission options include $1 per day or more.
The Bryan Club held a lively Monday evening gathering in the Opera House quarters with about 40 members present. R. G. Strong spoke on "the injunction plank" as the main address, signaling the group as a growing and influential factor in the upcoming campaign.
The 1870 Greeley Dramatic Association opened with Handy Andy at Ranney hall to benefit the Lyceum Library. Cast included J Higenbotam and H C Watson. the farce Dutchman's Ghost followed. The event drew homesick settlers, with posters noting doors at 7 and 70 pm and tickets from Dr Tuttle's Drug Store.
A visitor asks to spend time in a penitentiary to study inmate life. The warden questions motives, suggesting sociologist labels, while the caller explains he studies conditions and his brother develops theories. The exchange reveals a pragmatic take on investigative methods.
All persons indebted to the firm of R. Patterson and Son and Harvey Moon and Co. are urged to call at the undersigned office to settle balances by cash or note. R. Patterson and Son, 817 7th St.
A special commission report on Panama conditions submitted August 6 and approved by President Roosevelt urges appointing a labor secretary, simplifying wage scales, and protecting injured workers. The panel commends Col Goethals and Dr Gorgas for hygienic progress and notes high productivity with extensive dredging and shipping work across the Isthmus.
The German emperor sustains himself with a light meal every two hours due to constant activity. The empress also takes frequent refreshment when the Kaiser is on parade. He allocates two hours daily to rest from two to four o clock and rises at five in the morning, remaining occupied with business or pleasure thereafter.
At Koenigsberg an operation replaced an undeveloped knee with a healthy knee from an amputated leg. The patient could not walk without crutches before. The bones joined after the replacement, restoring function.
A child story recalls Johnnie’s mother insisting he invite a disliked boy to a party. Johnnie promises, the party occurs, Willie does not arrive. When questioned, Johnnie confirms inviting him and says he dared him to attend.
Mrs. F. H. Grove, longtime secretary of the First Presbyterian Aid Society, was honored with multiple surprises as she plans to move west with her daughter Rhena Grove who will teach in Pocatello Idaho. Friends hosted a six o’clock dinner at Mrs. L. L. Wyatt’s home and later more visitors gathered at Mrs. George Keller’s residence, presenting a fully equipped travel suitcase and sharing refreshments.
Mrs. John Cannon died Saturday in Windsor at age 44. The remains were sent to town for burial. A three weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. T A Matthews died Sunday at 1213 Ninth Street. Burial followed Tuesday with brief grave side services conducted by Rev. W A Philips.
A woman draws public attention as she walks along Thirty-fourth Street in a matching linen walking suit with a linen tie and handbag. A boy beside her wears a Russian linen blouse and knickerbockers, described by the New York Press.
In a Philadelphia Press snippet a husband named Henpeck fears his wife Maria, who died over a year ago. The ghostly warning from Ascum about seeking a new wife reveals a comic yet eerie domestic tension.
An elderly woman proves her easygoing nature during a polite afternoon tea when asked if she wants sugar. Her witty reply, If it's in, leave it in, and if it's out, leave it out, shows she prefers no change to her routine.
Jose Ocaranga, 26, of Spanish and Aztec Indian descent, died of tuberculosis in Weld County Hospital Sunday. He had a sister in Mexico with unknown address and was buried from Macy's Undertaking Parlors Monday afternoon.
Miss Mary La Tavece of Greeley and Con Kness of Johnstown wed Monday afternoon in a ceremony officiated by Judge John C. Nixon. Relatives of the groom attended, and the couple will reside in Johnstown.
A Bohemian quip captures a merchant mistaking a married status for a job applicant who explains he bears a railroad scar from an accident. The brief humor hinges on misreading, with a punchline about personal history and mistaken assumptions.
Sunday School families gather for the annual out of town picnic at Howard's Grove. Children board conveyances to the grove where a basket dinner is shared at noon amid crowding church steps.
The Colorado and Southern operates an August 27 special excursion for the Patrons of Husbandry of Colorado. Leaving Greeley at 7:20 am, the train goes to Eldorado Springs and returns, with a round trip rate of 2.25 dollars. Dr. B. O. Aylesworth will give the address.
The Weld County Abstract and Investment Co lists transfers including Platteville Canning Co to J C Ottensen for 300 dollars in Platteville Lots 26 27 and part of lot 26 block 4. Clyde Turnbull to Burton Po Sanborn for 360 000 dollars all of Bee 5 tp 7 N R 67 West and all of sec 31 tp 8 N R 67 West. Edward H Fisher to George McConaughey for 1 dollar Lot ae block 147 Deubach sub Greeley.
Fort Collins hosts the Northern Colorado State Pair and Race Meet from September 1 to 4 with tickets at half rates from Denver, Greeley and intermediate points. Tickets go on sale September 1 to 4 with final limit September 6. A special train runs daily September 2, 8 and 4 returning from Fort Collins to Denver at 7 00 p m stopping at all points.
The text outlines a northern locale near mountain foothills with a fine church, several stores, a two- story hotel, a bakery, meat market, and canning plant. It lists a grocery, public library, parks, two daily newspapers, a savings bank with deposits over 2.9 million dollars, a commercial club, and active social life amid rural country surroundings.
A dense fragment lists numerous fraternal orders and officers with meeting nights. It records titles such as exalted ruler, secretary, and commander, plus various lodges and dates including weekly, second and fourth Tuesdays, first and third Thursdays, and monthly sessions.
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