Tamworth Pigs and Furnished Rooms for Rent
Classified notes describe Tamworth pigs for sale and finished rooms to let with board nearby. An advertisement mentions a collar at Eljou and a Christmas miracle Maker phrase appears as garbled copy.
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
3
Classified notes describe Tamworth pigs for sale and finished rooms to let with board nearby. An advertisement mentions a collar at Eljou and a Christmas miracle Maker phrase appears as garbled copy.
A string of social updates shows Edna Adama leaving for New York with plans for The Honeymooners, visits from Miss Gilmer of San TX and Mrs McCutch to Christ ine, a family reunion at Olds Ys, and multiple residents traveling or hosting over the holiday period including Mr and Mrs Reynolds and Mr and Mrs Laurk.
The report describes a social gathering at the Kellogg home during Christmas with relatives present. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg, two children, TM. Dode Wetkart, a son Howard, and Clay Paige among others, sharing merry making through the evening.
Farm loans and mutual associations feature in regional notes. Various residents travel for holidays and visits, including Mr. and Mrs. P W Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank P Mathews, and Miss Rose Roberts of Evans. Illnesses include a child with pneumonia and a man’s shoulder dislocation. Several families plan trips to Denver, Cheyenne, and Los Angeles, with social events hosted by the Unity club and local households.
Union services at Congregational church drew loud praise for the Greeley singers who performed the cantata. The show, repeated from last week at Park Congregational, drew near capacity crowds and stood as a popular entertainment in Greeley.
Mrs. Wm. Krause of Weiser Idaho visits her mother and sisters while her husband is away in the east. Krause rushes to Wisconsin for his mother’s funeral. A family reunion is planned this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Myers.
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during the last sickness of our wife and sister Mrs. John Reppe. Signed John Reppe Misa Anna Berger.
Denver December 28 J B Allencon a well known local actor playing at the Crystal theatre was shot and instantly killed at 3 pm at the Leon apartments 1524 Curtis street by C Burnett Bell a Janu aryman aged 27 Bell knocked at the actor s room and shot him through the head and abdomen then surrendered to a policeman Allencon had enticed Bell s wife away from him and was living with her when she left with their infant daughter.
The baker's dozen along with Dr Dill the oculist and Mayor Green boarded the C and 8 at 10 o'clock Christmas morning. They were met by Mr Arthur Atkinson at Farmers Spur and driven to his home for a bronze turkey feast. Arthur made three auto trips to bring everyone in, and the party enjoyed music, a dainty lunch, and a return 8:20 train home in good spirits.
The 34th annual Colorado Teachers Association session in Denver backs a bill to pension teachers with 25 years service, 15 in Colorado schools, age over 55. It would levy up to one tenth of a mill to fund pensions, with annual pensions capped at 480 dollars.
H. M. Berry was injured in a fall while trying to board a moving train in LaSalle on Saturday evening. Returning from Denver to visit family in Greeley, he was thrown to the ground, suffered a head wound and bruising, and is hospitalized in Greeley with hopes of recovery in a few days.
Daily Tribune reports Miss Tillie Nelson will wed George Brown, city treasurer of Silverton, Colorado, tomorrow at noon. The couple plans to reside in Silverton after a wedding trip.
Special to the Daily Tribute reports Peter Eels, a former Waite era chief of detectives, badly wanted in Davenport for a confidence game. Once respected, he made a fortune in Cripple Creek before falling to women and whiskey.
Dallas Texas December 28 A large land merger gives James J Hill and associates 7000000 acres for 75000000 with valuable timber on the tract.
The piece argues that mental work sustains brain cell activity, boosts blood circulation, and supports vital organs. It claims ongoing mental exertion keeps eyes clear, preserves bodily suppleness, reduces loneliness, and delays aging and death.
R L Orr proprietor of Farmans Sanborn Houston central blacksmith shop moves from Seventh Street to 617 619 Sixth Avenue. Ev erything in the blacksmithing line offered. Mrs A Dent and daughter Edna depart for new home in Oskaloosa Iowa. Horace P Brunelle principal LaSalle schools guest of L H Harrison and wife over Sunday.
A fourteen year old Chicago boy Joe Bulanda loses his right arm to gangrene after the state court orders amputation to save his life. His father objects yet the state acts as guardian in loco parentis and removes the gangrened limb. The piece argues for reforms addressing lead up to such cases and criticizes the environment that endangered the boy.
The essay contrasts Jack London’s White Fang with the loving transformation brought by Weeden Scott. It argues kindness can tame fierce natures, turning a wolf dog into a loyal, affectionate creature, and extends the lesson to children, teachers, and caregivers.
G H Young and family dined with W D Young at Ault for Christmas. Attendees included Prof Ryan and wife, W F Smith and wife, Mrs J P Pashbaugh, Mr and Mrs P H Herriott, and Mr and Mrs Charles Behrens. T R Ferguson went to Cheyenne Wyoming to work for Warren Live Stock Co. Cal Haney and wife of Denver visited Mrs Haney for Christmas. Aubrey Briggs left for his Roggen ranch. Last load of beers for 1908 arrived, ending the season. Mrs M E Perkins visited sister in Pierce. Mr Holdredge, depot assistant, visited Denver. Miss Tilyou of Plum ranch spent holidays at home with her mother. Reformed Presbyterian church held a Christmas treat for children at John Beattie’s home. James Heys delivered a load of children to the entertainment.
Mrs. Robert L. Orr hosted a Saturday luncheon for Miss Alice Moore with fifteen bridesmaids in attendance. An elaborate turkey dinner was served at noon and green and white decorations featured a white wedding bell hanging above, signaling upcoming nuptials.
Field Superintendent Timothy reports the last carload of beets arrived today. The plant has enough beet supply to operate until January 2 or 3, and will cease operations by January 4. Annual tonnage will match or exceed prior records, with output well above the 600 ton capacity estimate.
Attorney Jos. Ewing filed an answer in a mechanic's lien suit brought by George E. Dickey of Nunn against William C. Biebush. Dickey built a house for Biebush and the latter refused payment for $15 in extras.
Miss Mattie Burns and Walter W. Joiner wed at the Presbyterian manse Sunday afternoon, with Rev. R. J. Hunter officiating. The bride hails from Arkansas and recently resided in Greeley. the groom comes from Eaton, where he works at the Eaton mill. They will establish residence in Eaton.
Marriage licenses issued to J R James of Bethany Missouri and Harriet Grayam of Greeley. A J Boal and Margaret Wigham of Peckham.
The Camfield barber shop moves from basement to the first floor rear of the office in the room once used by the proprietor. Mr Hall is fitting a private office in the large quarters recently vacated by the Denver Interurban company.
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