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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
2
Obituary recalls C A Granger who died after an eye operation in Wiesbaden on May 14, 1908. The article portrays him as a progressive businessman who helped shape the city, promoted beauty and culture, and defended farmers against large corporations during six years of service.
In reflecting on the loss, the speaker recalls Granger as square and trusted, noting that his death leaves a void for those who knew him in business and personal life while many will scarcely feel the impact. Only a few understand the magnitude of his absence to the community.
The Pueblo Chieftain weighs two visions for Colorado Agricultural College arguing for a technical farming school with limited general education. It condemns duplication across state universities and urges keeping each institution to its stated purpose while avoiding four weak, scattered campuses.
Special train leaves Greeley at 6 30 a m for the Georgetown Loop and Mt McClellan Scenic Excursions on Saturday July 25 The trips claim the highest railroad route in the world with elevations listed for points along the route Georgetown Greenwald Waldorf Gray's Peak and Mt McClellan Prices are 3 00 for Georgetown Loop and 4 00 for Mt McClellan Round trip notes include elevations at Idaho Springs Golden and other stations.
Christian Science services are held Sunday at 11 00 a m and Wednesday at 8 00 p m The subject for next Sunday is Life.
At the Gale residence a garden party revealed 121 varieties of shrubs and trees. The grounds feature a brick house from the 1880s, extensive perennials, lilacs, dogwood, rose garden, and trellised vines. Mrs. Gale’s care extends to peonies, hollyhocks, elder bushes, honeysuckles, clematis, and rambling woodbines. A gracious, flower-loving hostess shares kindness with guests and wildlife alike.
A bicycle repairman explains the fate of old wheels once popular in daily life. Many bikes end in secondhand shops, then scrap as parts are reused until nothing remains but dust. The piece notes the decline of bikes amid cars and horses and reflects on the once widespread cycling craze.
The literary program under the missionary society at the M K church last night drew a good crowd. Principal feature was Mrs Hawes's address from her recent Cuba trip, followed by a solo by F M Smith, recitations by Lowell Folk and Trudy Cameron, and a duet by Mrs Miller and Miss Peart Holland. Ice cream and cake were served on the church lawn after the program.
Victor Fuel Company petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission over door pricing for boxcars used by coal shipments. Knapp rules the tariff filed governs future charges while Santa Fe defends the older 25 cent per door arrangement. The fuel company may collect 25 cents for existing doors and 50 cents for doors used after tariff filing.
Colorado and Southern Railway advertises a July 25 excursion to the Mt McClellan summit calling the Ice Palaces the world’s only accessible crystal wonders. Passengers ride free through the Ice Palaces with a round trip to Mt McClellan priced at 3.00 via George Bral Loop.
The Camfield Hotel presents a Sunday dinner hour concert on July 19 featuring a varied program. Works include marches, waltzes, berceuses, overtures, melodies, a religious meditation and a gavotte by composers such as Lincoln Stahl Neruda Dewitt Bohm and Brooks.
Cor 10th Ave and 15th St hosts Sabbath School at 10:00 p m Sermon The School of the Prophets at 11:00 a m Young People Meeting at 6:45 p m Sermon The Truth as it is in Jesus at 7:45 p m All welcome.
A historic sketch highlights Weld County's rich agricultural base, climate, and infrastructure. It notes schools, sidewalks, hotels, markets, and industry including beet sugar and vegetable canning. The piece praises the climate, stores, public buildings, and civic life.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous fraternal groups in Greeley with masters, secretaries, and meeting times. Entries include A A We Frank Madden master workman and others, regular flag days, and meetings on Thursdays, Tuesdays, and various Wednesdays across multiple lodges and societies. The note covers Daughters of Rebekah, Pythian Sisters, Masons, Loyal Mystic Lodge, and related orders with meeting halls and officers.
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