23 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
1
Mrs Edwin Gaynor of Omaha travels east from San Francisco carrying the urn with her dead son killed in a Nome Alaska mine accident. Stranded in Greeley she seeks work until funds allow return to Denver and Omaha to inter the child in a family grave with two other mounds.
City residents, both young and old, prepare for Santa’s trip to Greeley. The piece notes a festive Christmas Eve and highlights the post office handling heavy holiday mail as a sign of nationwide prosperity and goodwill.
In Greeley churches and charities plan a grand Christmas Day event with Salvation Army serving a banquet for the deserving and relief groups aiding the poor. Santa Claus will visit, letters to him abound, and Sunday schools will hold festive programs for children amid heavy snow.
London Kentucky December 22 A Pittsburg mining village tragedy. William Murray 22 a miner killed his wife Irene Cole his mother-in-law and then fired on himself in a sequence at a general store and home. He died an hour later.
Dr and Mrs N W Racicot and their young son of Nunn were in Greeley on Wednesday and will depart for Montreal Canada this week to consult specialists about Mrs Racicot health which has been poor recently.
W C Darnell sues F A Arnold and William Lugs of Longmont in district court alleging failure to pay rent since 1908 after leasing Windsor meat market fixtures and building for 92 50 a month. He seeks damages totaling 1669 64 and related relief.
Noahs Ark and its annex in Greeley present a toy and gift emporium promoting a rich display of animals, bears, books, and diverse toys. The owner claims steady crowds as families stock up before Santa’s rounds, with both locations at 81% Eighth Street and 819 Eighth Street.
Heirs of Adolph Strubli who was killed by lightning near Grover in 1902 have been located in Berne Switzerland and renounced as heirs to the farm two miles east of Greeley. Strubli was killed while herding sheep.
FE B Hatch, director of the Presbyterian choir for five years, resigns due to outside duties. He has trained a chorus of thirty to forty voices. his last day is next Sunday, with a Christmas music program planned.
California fruit grower and landowner Mr. Jacobs visits Colorado praising Weld County and western slope lands for fruit raising. He plans purchases near Grand Junction and sells his California holdings. recalls support for Attorney Heney against grafters while in California.
Frank R. Roberson will begin a five lecture series on travel starts January 13 with weekly talks each Thursday. Lectures feature colored photos and motion pictures on the polar world India Russia Panama and South America.
Admiral Schley, a believer in Dr. Cook, says the doctor may prove reaching the North Pole. He urges Peary’s records be sent to Copenhagen for review by the same scientists who judged Cook. A move to expel Cook from the Arctic club sparked a controversy at a recent meeting. Peary proposes a South Pole expedition, but would lead such a voyage only if he heads it.
Special to the Daily Tribune from Eaton reports grading on Eaton streets is halted due to intense cold. Work paused after a period of ongoing effort through fall and early winter. An ordinance was passed to gravel the remaining street sections, awaiting warmer weather to resume.
Denver detective has spent six weeks digging for evidence with Larimer County sheepmen and the vet police. Cattlemen met in Bellevue to form a protective alliance against the sheepmen and Lorimer district protests have risen. The outcome remains uncertain, with tensions running high among smaller cattle operators.
Christmas morning at 5 oclock the Julotta annual service of the Swedish Free church will be held. The church will be decorated with two elaborately trimmed trees and greens and a fine program of Christmas music. Saturday evening the children’s entertainment will be given. No morning service Sunday due to two Saturday services, but usual evening services will be held.
William Near and Maud Murphy were married Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse by Rev. R. J. Hunter. The couple left for Denver and other points in the state and will reside on their ranch six miles east of Greeley after returning.
A wireless dispatch from Bluefields reports 600 men killed and 1,800 prisoners with 1,000,000 cartridges seized in the Rama battle. Zelayan forces under General Estrada fought government troops led by General Gonzales with heavy early losses and several officers killed or missing.
Greeley defeated Eaton high school last evening by a score of 45 to 37 in a strong high school basketball exhibition. Eaton showed some fine play but Greeley displayed better teamwork and floor awareness to secure the win. Mrs. J F Coffman of Pierce spent Wednesday in Greeley.
W T Sylvester loses a turkey bound for a friend’s home near Tenth street and Twelfth avenue. The bird vanished from a sack as Mr Sylvester searched roads, leaving him to wonder if a thief or a runaway turkey caused the mystery.
The piece follows Gaynor once wealthy from Alaskan mines tied to Guggenheim interests, now dead, and details his mother’s decades of hardship in Omaha. After years of loss and a telegram announcing his death, Mrs. Gaynor travels from San Francisco toward Denver seeking funds and eventual aid in Omaha, hoping to earn more along the way.
Denver reports from across Colorado describe deep snow and frigid temperatures causing cattle and horses to starve. Secretary McCrillis and the stock board decline relief actions, saying many reports come from ignorant sources and that range cattle can endure harsh weather. The humane society cannot help and preparations to prosecute owners for cruelty are planned.
Miss Carrie Euge celebrated her birthday with a downtown dinner attended by six young women employed in the area. Attendees included Miss Rosalie Euge Miss Jessie Thompson Miss Mary Thompson Nellie Cottrell and Laura Cameron.
Prof. C. T. Work, president of the Texas State Industrial College for Girls at Lenton, stopped by the A. I. McClenahans on Wednesday. He returned to Fort Morgan today after a weeklong absence caused by his father Josiah Work’s death.
At the Brunswick alleys last night the Brunswicks defeated the Electricians by 336 pins in a well attended match. Eddie Stanger led with 691 total including a 200 game, Crozier added 650, and Bauer exceeded 200. Afterward players and friends enjoyed an oyster supper at the White House cafe amid plans for more matches.
The Greeley Red Sox will face the Ault military team in Ault next Saturday night for an exhibition game in the town.
Miss Martha McClure, longtime employee at Shaw's, received a telegram Wednesday saying her sister was dying and she departed that afternoon for Grand Junction to be with her family.
Denver Laramie and Northwestern officials deny a pending merger with Hill interests after recent talks. Sources differ on the status, while other reports claim a deal is under discussion. Also, Irene Hunter leaves Riverside for Laramie to spend Christmas with relatives.
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