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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
3
Local page blends sales offers and lost and found with community notices. Items include pig and piano sales, deck furniture, loan ads, and a pocket book found. Social mentions cover travel to Denver, visits from Lyons and Eaton, family happenings, and a WCTU meeting date for December.
Sanborn and Houston report a busy period with farm loan notes in progress and county commissioners starting their monthly session. The town notes visits by Prof J W Lakin and Mrs C L Montgomery, a church bake sale, and an upcoming Christmas frawn sale at 1220 Ninth Avenue.
Local notices announce a Congregational church Baked Owl dinner Thursday 5 to 8 pm and Mrs Genge's hand painted china exhibit and sale at Dunham's Jewelry December 17 to 19. Also mention Sanborn Houten farm loans and family trips to Denver along with a theater notice for The Wolf at the opera house December 12.
Special to the Daily Tribune reports Congress opened at noon in Washington for a brief session and adjourned to honor members who died since adjournment. Senator Allison of Town is noted as the most prominent deceased, having served longest continuously. A separate item notes Governor-elect Shafroth pledging Jeffersonian simplicity for the inaugural.
A large audience gathered at the Opera House Sunday for the Elks memorial service led by Hon. J. W. Kelley of Denver. C C Townsend presided as the roll of five departed members was read and remarks by R G Strong and Mrs Petrikin accompanied by the quartet followed a moving address by Kelley.
Police removed seven horses found tied in freezing conditions Saturday evening and placed them in a livery stable. Some had blankets, others not, with owners who left the animals to endure the cold and two hour stay. Officers warned repeat offenders and said future seizures would include the horse and stall costs.
Dr. W. O. Wright marked another life milestone with a Friday birthday dinner. Mrs. Wright and daughters hosted a decorated gathering and served an elaborate turkey dinner at seven o'clock. Guests included Rev. R. J. Hunter and numerous local professionals and relatives.
R L Orr proprietor moves his blacksmithing shop from Seventh Street to 617 619 Sixth Avenue. Everything in the blacksmithing line offered and Tribune may be sent to friends.
A 14 year old who fled Greeley says his parents beat him and that his name is Peter Banmaker with a step father named Williams. Judge Lindsey called Marshal Williams and Denver authorities seek the boy’s parents, but no trace has been found. The youth was arrested at the Salvation Army on Lawrence Street after several misrepresentations.
Church announces a baked owl dinner served by the Congregational ladies on Thursday evening December 10 from 5 to 7.30. Tickets 35 cents. Proceeds benefit church activities.
A daughter was born on Saturday December 5 to Mr and Mrs Perry Sunderland of 910 Fourth Street. The newborn adds joy to the Sunderland household with the precious new arrival.
Sweethearts and wives dote on bom bons chocolates and candies. A Gift of Our Candy promises a big, delightful present for your sweetheart or wife, a tasty gesture loved by all.
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