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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
2
A political placeholder lists William Jennings Bryan for President and John W. Kern for Vice President in an editor assistant scene. The snippet signals a historical ticket discussion without full article context. It preserves prominent names and the ticket pairing.
Agricultural experts urge farmers to attend farmers institutes held across Weld County. Though some farmers see no need for the college, professors offer diagnostics for soil deficiencies and plant diseases. Attending these sessions can yield practical remedies and better crop outcomes.
The Burlington Interurban Rail Way company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state on Monday. Incorporators include Ray C. Watson Frederick Olson John P. Klug Frank W. Hatch C J Moore Clarence A Fletcher and Milton L Chapman from Greeley Kersey Eaton and Denver. Capital stock is $2 500 000. The company also filed deeds to right of way for a large portion of the line in Pleasant valley and Crow creek.
In district court an amended answer filed by J. E. Painter renews the feud over the Stone ranch and Live Stock Company. The case pits Joseph Painter of Roggen against Luttercox, editor of The Field and Farm in Denver. They jointly owned the ranch and seek partnership dissolution amid mutual accusations of contract violations.
Weld County court records show 228 marriage licenses issued in 1907 with 113 by July 1. The piece humorously recounts Cupid at the license desk, noting ages as young as fourteen for brides and seventeen for grooms, and details months with license counts and preferred officiants. It highlights June leading 1907 with 30 licenses and districts where clerks, judges, and justices of the peace perform ceremonies.
Transfers recorded by Weld County Abstract and Investment Co. include W D The Platte Land Co to George D Phillip for 80 dollars of Lots 45 and 46 in block 7 Kersey. W D 8S Canfield to John T Cornelius for 6000 dollars consisting of Lots 1 and 2 in the northeast quarter of section 6 township 95 range 65. Mrs Louise S Blackburn Cyrus A Bunker Maria S Messer Effie M Bunker Cora E Bunker Willis J Sargent Elbridge C Sargent Frank E Sargent to Franklin B Pollock for 1800 dollars the east half of Lot 5 and 30 feet off west side of Lot 6 in block 4 Greeley. W D George P Strubel to Jessie Strubel for 1 dollar Lot 5 6 7 8 10 and 11 in Struble sub of block 116 and east half of Lot 7 and all Lot 8 in block 48 Greeley.
A schedule of events at the Congregational church includes an ice cream social hosted by the Philathea club at the residence of I. O. Glazier, a normal concert by H. L. Gideon of Boston, and a lecture titled The Story of Worship Music.
The Pythian Sisters plan a Sock social at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow afternoon from 18 to 5 with a musical program. Proceeds support their lodge activities and community service.
Royal E. Fuller of Denver married Mary Martin of Denver Monday afternoon by Justice of the Peace G C Stevens. The couple left immediately for Denver. Jim Martin formerly lived at Sterling.
Butter at 20 and 25 cents per pound, fresh eggs 22 1/2 cents, Paul hens 10 cents, broilers 15 cents per pound in trade listings. Local market notes reflect steady commodity pricing and basic poultry and egg rates.
Senator Robert M. LaFollette opens the Greeley Chautauqua at 1 30 Friday amid high praise from local merchants. The event features stars such as John DeWitt Miller and Dr Van Haaften with seven nights of entertainment, moving pictures, and illustrated lectures. Season tickets cost 2 25.
A list of hotel arrivals includes P. J. Nevin Windsor J Woods Eaton W H Turner McCook Neb R B Thurman Boulder Wm Atwood Longmont W L Winner Boulder W L Ferguson Loveland Camfield V Shimmel and party of thirty Denver H H Nelson and wife Enid Ok Mrs Steele Enid Ok Mrs Nagel Enid Ok W A Howard and wife Comiskey Kan Dr P P Lillipon Dr Elmer Wat king Stockville Neb Sigurd Olson Nebraska Irving Smith Windsor O W Fihsback Denver H L Shattuck Denver J W Miller and wife Normal City Mo W H Fairbanks and wife Loveland Miss Mamie Davis Mexico Mo
A caller is instructed to visit or phone several local businesses and request one or more season tickets to the Greeley Chautauqua. The message specifies Clark and Faulkner's Kittle and Withey's R G Martin Condon Mercantile Greeley Cigar M J Neill Furniture and Commercial Club rooms as potential outlets.
The city sits 62 miles north of rr a4 and 40 miles from the foot of the mountains. It is county seat of Weld County and hosts Colorado State Normal School with 1000 students. It boasts pure mountain water, extensive cable and parks, multiple factories including beet sugar and potato starch, several hotels, railroads, many stores, two daily papers and weekly, strong mercantile club, and a thriving agricultural region with yearly crops totaling about 6 million dollars.
A historical column lists Masonic and fraternal lodge details in Greeley. It names A D U W officers, B P O B, American Revolution groups, Poudre Valley lodge, Danestowe of Sl spinahes, Knights and Ladies of Security, Pythian Sisters, Loyal Mystic, Royal Arch, and other orders with officer names and meeting days noted.
Mr and Mrs Frank Matthews left today for Eldorado Springs to spend a week. During their absence Mrs B P Bower and daughter Gladys of Denver will occupy their cottage here.
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