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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
4
The piece extols the modern circus as a nation’s top entertainment combining humor danger and wholesome fun. It heralds the Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows performing June 16 featuring a world famed animal act, European novelty exhibits and Oriental feats in a mile long parade for the holiday crowd.
The Rebekahs and their spouses enjoyed a five course banquet at the IL O O F hall on Friday. The Greeley lodge had won prize money for degree work at Windsor and the funds were used for this event. Forty attended with Military Euchre and a flag-hoisting table won by Port Loyal.
A reception for the local pastor of the Christian church and his bride was hosted by church women on Friday. Rev. Dudley is well liked in town and his Iowa bride is warmly welcomed to Windsor. An invitation dance by young men at the O O F hall drew a lively crowd with good music and a memorable evening.
Friday afternoon event hosted by Miss Josephine Knowles honored Miss Anna Carter. Guests from the Why Not club and friends attended a shower that presented Carter with many beautiful gifts. The hostess served refreshments after a pleasant gathering.
Mrs. George Fisk hosted a Friday afternoon card party at her home bringing together members from local bridge whist clubs. Mrs. W. Balcom won the prize as guests enjoyed dainty refreshments and the afternoon’s social games.
Mrs G. HL Bradfield of Greeley spent Thursday with Mrs Martin. Jens Jeremaissen was in Denver attending to business. M. Bayes and Noah went to Fort Collins with two loads of potatoes for sale. The W C T U held its regular meeting at Mrs Pence’s home. RK IL Pence is visiting his son Robert in Idaho.
Tonight at Ramsay's expect lively turnout as crowd packs the store for a clearance of safe goods. Shoppers urged to come again as bargains and returns draw locals to the popular sale event.
A speaker warns that without collective effort the town will falter as “every tub stands on its own bottom.” The warning emphasizes unity to defend the community’s future and mutual support among residents.
A humorous English view on the title esquire and the gentleman. It notes the silk hat habit and the vanity of being addressed as esquire, while most men lack any real privilege beyond social standing.
Anton Schell a German resident in Denver attempted to poison his wife during a breakfast scene after a failed attempt to withdraw her divorce suit. A scuffle spilled carbolic acid harming the wife before Schell killed himself with another bottle of poison leaving a note advising her not to remarry. Mrs Schell had filed for divorce on May 14 alleging cruelty.
W. B. Dawley, a St. Louis civil engineer and cousin of B. L. Sanborn of Greeley, signs with the Chinese government to construct a 400 mile railroad in Yunnan province. Dawley earns 25000 dollars annually as chief engineer, following meetings with Chen Tong and Wu Tze Yum, mandarin officials.
Rev. Robert Coyle, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Denver, has been offered the pastorate of the Second Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg. He preaches there tomorrow. Mrs. Coyle says he may not accept, noting Pittsburg may not offer better terms than Colorado for a longtime resident.
Mrs. Harriett L. Rogers mother of Mrs. A. N. Strickland died Friday at her Fort Collins home of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband commander of George H. Thomas Post No. 7, G. A. R., and by her daughter and two sons. Funeral Sunday at the family residence with Rev. KR Munter of Greeley conducting.
Swedish Baptist Church on Eighth St announces morning and evening sermons by pastor John Andberg and Denver native Rev. A Anderson and Rev. Ny sren of Colorado Springs. Church services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m with 3 p.m. afternoon service. Another church on Ninth St led by D D Forward lists morning 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. and evening 7:30 p.m. United Presbyterian on Eighth St. and Eleventh Ave with Pastor A Philips holds morning service at 10:45 a.m. and Sunday School at noon and evening service.
Swedish Lutheran Church on Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street, led by Pastor W Gustafson. Sunday School at 10 a m, communion at 11 a m, evening service at 7 30 p m. Another service at 800 Ninth Street Sundays at 11 a m with the subject God the Preserver of Man. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m.
Ninth street and Ninth avenue hosts a Sunday program directed by Mrs. H. A. Parker. Milton R. Kerr, pastor, will give a brief address. Children’s Hospital Fund collection planned. Sunday School at noon. no evening service.
Capt and Mrs A C Lee officers of a corps announce Sunday Services at 10 30 Holiness Meeting at 1 30 Sunday School at 3 17 Praise Service at 7 36 Salvation meeting and enrollment of soldiers are scheduled.
Sabbath School at 10:00 a m Services at 11:00 a m Sermon at 7:36 p m Y P C B at 6:30 p m Rev J M Wyllie pastor 10th avenue and 15th street
Pastor R J Hunter leads Bible class at 10 am and 10 45 am Communion with reception of new members Sermon titled in This Place. Sunday noon School and Bible Christian Endeavor at 6 34 pm Preaching at 7 30 pm with sermon Practical Religion.
Trinity Episcopal Church on Ninth avenue and Eleventh street offers Holy Eucharist at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon follow at 11:00 a.m. Vespers are at 7:30 p.m. Rev. D. W. Bonnell is rector.
Temporary quarters in Eagles hall at 613 Elgach avenue. A W Dubber, minister. Bible School at 0:45 a m. Lord's Supper and Sermon at 1 a m. Y P Y B at 6:16 p m. Preaching at 8 p m.
On Eighth Street and Tenth Avenue minister John Doane announces the Sunday School observance. Activities include Children’s Day Service at 10:45 a.m. Y P S C E at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m.
The Methodist Episcopal Church on Tenth Street announces services with a 10 o'clock start for morning worship due to Children’s Day exercises. Junior League and Men’s meeting are at 3 PM, with Bodyorth League at 6 15 PM and an evening sermon titled God and It. Unknown body found near Brighton buried per coroner order. envelope to a Denver dairyman and whiskey bottle found beside a decomposed, gnawed body by a rancher three miles from town.
County Superintendent Harrison called an afternoon meeting in the county court room to discuss establishing uniform textbooks across schools. A number of rural district directors attended to hear plans and possible methods. Tru Tribune advertises results.
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