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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates for eleven months at 20 cents, and yearly rates of 1 year at 2.08 dollars and 2.00 dollars. It states second class matter entry and port-office authentication under the act of March 3.
The Tribune urges support for the Home Electric Light company to block the Northern Colorado Power firm. It cites a $500,000 plan, strong management, and competitive prices to keep local rates fair, urging residents to back Home against monopolistic tactics and defend town civic interests.
City buzzes over Bi Bi a comedy of toys to be staged by 125 of Greeley’s finest performers. Directors John B. Rogers and John Reber bring renowned credentials as they prepare three acts six scenes with period costumes and scenery built for the opera house debut in December.
Judge Bradfield will rule later on the claim by Brown colored man seeking 2400 from the estate of Mrs Alward of Evans area. Brown currently in the insane asylum after evidence concluded in the case.
The family thanks friends for sympathy and kindness during their bereavement. They especially recall the G. A. R. and Pioneers. Signed by Mrs. Sarah M. Boyd Psyche E. Boyd and Sela M. Boyd.
The Methodist Brotherhood of about 100 men plans a 6 30 PM banquet at the church on Monday December 14 with F E Baker E F Martin and O D Nelil as arrangers. A program features Dr J J Lace Judge Bradfield Senator Carpenter and professors with a menu of soup pie chicken mashed potatoes and ice cream. An entertainment tonight will raise funds for a piano fund.
Mr and Mrs D A Camfield entertained the Jolly Sixteen card club on Wednesday evening. Bridge whist was the main game with Mrs W H Rowe winning a centerpiece and C H Ramsay taking the consolation prize. A fine repast followed in the dining room as the congenial crowd enjoyed the usual good time.
Nettie King was granted a divorce from Wm. J. King on cruelty grounds. She received custody of three children aged one, three and five. alimony to be considered later. King earns $35 monthly as a farm hand. Nettie requests $25 monthly for child support.
James Thompson, beet wagon bed and potato sorter maker, begins a two story brick business block on Seventh street replacing Robert Orr’s old blacksmith shop. The building will house two stores on the ground floor with a rooming house above.
Kersey voters see a single ticket from the Boosters' club led by Fred H. James for mayoral post. The six alderman nominees listed are B. P. Brooks Chas A Gardner Len A Flint Dr W F Spaulding Corsberg and Mortimer.
The young men who attended the Leap Year dance last week gave a return dance at Academy Hall Thursday evening. Twenty five couples were present, the same crowd from the Leap Year event, and the evening was as enjoyable as the first occasion.
Miss Crilla Mitchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Mitchell was rushed to Denver this morning for appendicitis surgery The attack was sudden and her condition is critical prompting immediate hospital treatment Try a Tribune want ad.
The Arrows defeated Fort Collins 39 to 12 in the armory curtain raiser for the ongoing Catholic fair. The win signals strong local form as Morgan and nearby towns struggle to match the Arrows. Miss Kenehan presented illustrated songs and Miss Marie Foley of the Normal school is slated to perform tonight.
The Masons elected their officers for the coming year Friday evening. Installation will occur December 18 with Eugene M. Veldran as W M and W H Delbridge Jr as W M elect. Other officers named include G N Jackson J W L J Carrel treasurer A Riley secretary and C T Neill trustee. A special meeting will name appointive officers. On December 25 Christmas night a regular meeting will confer the third degree upon several candidates.
The beets slicing will end around January tenth at the sugar factory. A delivery deadline is set for sliced beet shipments across districts. Some dumps closed already and late deliveries must be hauled to the factory. December 20 is the last day for closing contracts for next year’s acreage. The field superintendent says he can secure double the factory’s required amount.
Special to the Daily Tribune reports in Statenville Georgia a black assailant broke into Fisher Belote’s home and shot at the bed where his critically ill child lay. After a chase into the brush the posse returned stating the suspect would not raid white homes again.
A delegation of Severance leaders traveled to Denver about two weeks ago and secured an interview with C B Morey. Promises were obtained for better service and a new schedule will take effect late this week or early next.
An extra Southern Pacific freight engine exploded near Beaumont California today killing the engineer fireman and conductor and wounding the head brakeman and others The boiler was hurled 250 feet and the engine was a total wreck Investigators have not determined the cause
Bulgarian consul in Denver filed a complaint with the state department alleging several Bulgarians were held as virtual prisoners at a site near Glenwood Springs where the Eastern Power Company is building a large power plant. The contractor is said to be applying duress.
John F B Godding banker with ties to Canon City and Rocky Ford circles, a close friend of Governor Buechtel, was today sent to the penitentiary amid hopes of a possible pardon before serving his sentence.
A New York man recalls how being hailed by chauffeurs near Long Acre Square gives him a glow and a sense of standing, while being hailed by a boot black with dirty shoes makes him uneasy about his appearance. He notes the tug between wanting an car and avoiding it, and the comfort or discomfort his look produces.
The Army Scripture Readers Association operates with 62 readers engaged within the British army to provide religious and moral support to service members.
Property changes show John V Crone and others selling parcels to William Motheral and Oscar Pettipier with prices around 1 to 1 259 dollars. Transfers include lots in Mountain View Severance Additions and railroad right of way across sections with 200 foot wide strips. Names appear with multiple buyers and grantors amid Union Pacific holdings and urban lot designations.
A series of property and water right transfers noted in the region. Transactions include United States patent to Oliver G. Saxton SE 42 6-65, and numerous W D and cash deals: John Voidic to Annie Miller for 600 in Frederick NM lots 19 20 blk 8. Drumm to Robert Stevenson lots 5-13 blk 1 and 1-2 blk 2 Andersons Add to Ault. U S Receiver to William H. Pierce RR 16 SE 23-19-42. Conrad Sitzman to Alex Wilhelm 150 cash with described lot lines in Greeley. Pete Lemley to Grace Lemley M M Pierce 1700 for B 9 14-10-62. William Dunham to Mande Mor ger 4000 for NW SE 86-66. Nunn Townsite Co to L H Humphreys 200 Laty 29 Bik 28 Nunn. Fred M Mason to Glen L Hay 1500 Lot 4 Bk 35 Greeley. Oscar Bowles to James N Ler wood 500 for undivided one third E 23-1-64.
Little Alberta Hutzell recovers from typhoid fever and Clear Bennett will move to the Nichols farm. Albert Nichols moved his family to Ault last week. Children prepare for a Christmas entertainment with a fine program in the works. Miss Flora Runnells recovers from severe illness, her brother suffers rheumatism, and Mrs. Runnells has been worn out by family sickness.
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