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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
The Tribune presents a season puzzle in which each numbered advertisement represents a Greeley merchant. Readers may inquire at stores for clues or ask for the advertiser’s name. Prize odds entice readers to assemble correct answer lists, though complete sets may be unlikely.
In Denver Monday the president's commission on country life heard the parcels post issue. Over 200 delegates from Colorado agricultural areas voted unanimously for its establishment. The piece notes its likely arrival and predicts its impact on village and home merchants with changes to advertising and shopping by phone and mail delivery.
In circuit court E W Rogers recovered a verdict for 864 dollars against Western Investment and Land Co for services rendered in his capacity as secretary. Another debt suit proceeds with J L Wolfe as plaintiff and Katherine Wolfe as defendant. The judge overruled the new trial motion in the Brenda Nelson case and a final decree with alimony, if any, is scheduled for January 18.
E R Bliss reports on a convention where farmers from dry and irrigated districts voiced needs. Speakers urged larger rural school funding, better land use for dry farms, and criminal penalties for deceptive land practices. Attendees from Weld, Greeley, Windsor and other communities outlined agricultural and educational reforms.
The opening night drew a large crowd for a Greeley Catholic fair featuring moving pictures and songs hailed as the best yet. The Pioneers defeated Ault 61 to 12 in basketball as Fort Collins foes loom for tonight’s Arrows, with dancing and booths run by local volunteers and a brief fuse causing a blackout.
Mrs Wes ley Runnells died of peritonitis after an operation in Denver. Funeral services were at the Ault Congregational church conducted by Rev John Doane of Greeley Park Congregational church. Survivors include a husband, three sons and two daughters. The body was taken to Greeley for burial. Ranch owners reside four miles northwest of Ault.
The Denver Lara mie Northwestern railroad receives the first box and flat cars in Denver. Eighty five pound rails from Pueblo mills arrive to extend the line fifty miles from Denver toward Hillsboro via Fort Collins district. A new track-laying machine can lay two miles daily, reducing labor costs by three hundred dollars per mile.
Little Ruth Benschoten daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Benschoten underwent a successful throat operation Thursday. Dr W P Allen drove them to Greeley where a local physician removed growths. The child is doing well. Miss Reeman, recently arrived from England, is dangerously ill at the Reeman ranch due to complications including erysipelas.
E. N. Reaser of Interurban Construction moved his office this morning from the Camfield hotel to 809 Ninth street. He aims to be more in touch with downtown business men and has fitted the space with Kinsella Browne real estate.
Deputy Sheriff Peterson transported Willi Eaton to the penitentiary this morning. The brief note adds a wry line about Eaton renewing eye contact with his brother Jim, within the limits of their possible communion.
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