King’s acquaintance recalls royal coronation tale
Prof. W. A. Sharp, a former missionary in India and current Racene College teacher, recounts meeting the Prince and Queen during a Shwe Myo breakfast in Pyinmana. He preserved teak chairs and cushions used by the royal pair, later presented to Denver’s R. E. Woolley. Sharp’s wife died in Denver after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Seeley
W. A. Sharp
India
Inia
Prince of Wales
Manalay
Pyimana
Sharp
Upper Burma
Methtila
Rangoon
Mandalay
Shwe Myo
Pyinmana
Mr. Sharp
Pacific
Eaton
Colo
Denver
Cable
Racene College
Muskogee
Okla
Baptist Home Mission Society
McMillan and Magirl to Meet in Northern Colorado Ring
Milliken June 22 Arrangements are complete for a ten round bout between Magirl and McMillan, the two strong wrestlers who faced each other in Greeley. The match, sparked by Magirl’s remark, will take place next Tuesday night June 27 with planned preliminaries and seating for a large crowd expected to attend.
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Milliken
Magirl
McMilLan
Greeley
Colorado
Waterworks Begin in St. Lupton With Firemark Cannon
A cannon fired to inaugurate the new waterworks project in St. Lupton this morning. About five men started digging as crews begin constructing an up to date system expected to attract visitors seeking a cool drink. Fort Lupton will soon treat many visitors thanks to the improved water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lupton
Ft. Lupton
Epworth League Ice Cream Social Aids Church Curbing
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held an ice cream social in the McIntosh garage Tuesday night. It was well patronized and a neat sum was realized to help pay for new curbing around the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Epworth League of the
Methodist Church
McIntosh Garage
LaSalle Hit By Brief Heavy Tain Storm
A pair of showers struck LaSalle Tuesday and yesterday afternoon, described as a small cloud burst. The Coffman residence front yard flooded with standing water as ducks swam through the yard.
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LaSalle
Coffman
Josephine Cheeseman Plans Seven Week Med Cruise
Josephine Cheeseman departs for New York City to commence her seven week cruise itinerary in October aboard the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Preparations for her will are noted as part of the trip plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Cheeseman
New York City
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Gill Aims for Weld County Crop Exhibit Trophy
Gill seeks the Weld County Commercial Club trophy for the best crop exhibit at the fair this fall. With favorable rain and heat, Gill residents feel confident of winning. A meeting was held to plan efforts. results to be announced when Gill secures the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Weld County Commercial Club
Tribune
Mrs H A Trewskbey Heads to Denver Visit
Mrs H A Trewskbey left for Denver this morning to visit her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Trewskbey
Denver
Denver-bound visitors pass through Greeley
Mrs. Clarence Goad and Mrs. Car wile have been visiting with their parents in Briggsdale and traveled through Greeley today en route to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Goad
Carwile
Briggsdale
Greeley
Denver
Cornell Couple Plan Long Stay for Son’s Health
Mr and Mrs H C Cornell relocate to the city expecting to reside for several years due to their son’s health. They moved here from Waynesville Ohio.
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H. C. Cornell
Waynesville
Ohio
Jem Nelson Plans Day Nearby Orchard Visit
Jem Nelson came from his home near Orchard and will spend some time today attending to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Nelson
Ker sey couple hosts houseful of young guests
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lane of Ker sey entertain a lively group this week. Among the merry crowd are Misses Mattie Todd Leta Carey Susie Steck Grace Rogers Elsie Rogers and Gra Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lane
Kersey
Mattie Todd
Leta Carey
Susie Steck
Grace Rogers
Elsie Rogers
Gra- Laughlin
Boy at Depot Mocked Lewis and Clark Car Show
A small boy at the depot yesterday watched two carloads of the Lewis and Clark Road show arrive on a northbound train in a state of expectancy. They did not stop, and the boy quipped that at least the show would have been better with an elephant, noting one was not present.
Stranger Thought Laws Prohibit His Smoking
A visitor in Greeley encounters a new cigar ad and is told the shop requires a permit to smoke. He laments the license requirement, believing he is being abused as he cannot drink or do other activities without proper authorization. The clerk explains, but the man remains unconvinced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Greeley Interest Grows in Monte Cristo Rubber Planting
Dr George H Candlin of Eaton, chosen by Monte Cristo Rubber Plantation stockholders for an on site inspection, returns after six weeks reporting encouraging progress. The southern Mexico plantation covers 5000 acres with 1100 cleared, began in 1906 and aims to tap rubber next year. 75 natives work the site. Lincoln Fishback, once of Greeley, is bookkeeper and assistant manager. Bruce F Johnson and H M Haynes are among major local backers.
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George H. Candlin
Eaton
Monte Cristo Rubber Plantation Company
Greeley, Eaton and Larimer County
Mexico
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Frontera
Candlin
Monte Cristo
Bruce F. Johnson
H. M. Haynes
The
Badgers
Greeley
Lincoln Fishback
Halo Headed Conductor Shy On Hair Knowledge
A Greeley car line conductor admits he does not know the location of a hair dressing parlor after a passenger requests a stop. He removes his cap to show his lack of interest in such places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halo
Greeley
Sparrows Kill Offspring in Entrance Hall Mystery
On a campus corner yesterday, parent sparrows killed two of their three babies by dropping them from the main building entrance. The surviving chick, found by curious students, is blind, sparking theories that night lighting caused eye damage. Residents ponder whether the birds will relocate before next hatch. P I Kennedy and M J Frazier noted as visitors in Ley.
P. E. O. Convention Closes With Night Reception
The ninth annual P. E. O. convention winds up with a formal reception for delegates and visitors after a highly successful meeting. Miss Margaret Durard spoke on Woman's Loyalty to Woman while Chapter Q from Ft. Collins led the introductory service. Multiple members and musicians contributed in memory and tribute events, and an outing to the Normal followed an officers’ erection.
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P. BE. O
Margaret Durard
Ft. Collins
H. C. House
M. ©. Avery
L. A. Crose
M. Miller
A. Ralph
M. Wolf
Edna Baker
May Barkley
Frederick Schweiker
Kendel
Greeley
Monument Unveiled At Fort St. Vrain By D A R
The Centennial Chapter D A R marked old Fort St. Vrain with Colorado granite monument. Mrs Mary Sopris attended, born inside the fort in 1848, and relatives spoke on the fort’s history. The event included Kipling recitation, a flag ceremony and a basket picnic afterward near the river.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Old Fort St. Vrain
Colorado
Old Fort
Denver-Laramie
Milliken
Platteville
Wild Cat Mountain
T. C. Brockway
Kipling
John T. Jacobs
Fifty Years
W. S. Hammitt
Weld Country
M. F. Coffin
Longmont
C. W. Burbridge
Mary Sopris
Sopris
Denver
Ceran St. Vrain
E. R. Thayer
Greeley
Centennial
B. D. Sanborn
Centennial Chapter
D. A. R. and Mrs. Sopris
Albert Sopris
J. B. Wiggenhorn
Salt Lake City
New Mexico
Marcellus St. Vrain
Elsie Devine
Jesse Gale
G. D. Horne
J. Max Clark
Storm Scare Wrecks Chimney in Greeley District
A severe electrical storm struck last evening as a large chimney on D. R. Kinney's concrete block house in Greeley collapsed after the display. The blast shocked several residents and frightened the deaf blacksmith who ran from his shop covering his ears as thunder followed lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
D. R. Kinney
Greeley
Foster Couple Move South for Health Reasons
Mr and Mrs J S Foster departed last evening for the southeast region of Mississippi to establish residence there due to Mr Foster’s health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Foster
Mississippi
Mr. Foster
Drifters Club Visits DeVolle Home for Noon Dinner
A group of Drifters visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. DeVolle yesterday for a noon dinner. They spent the afternoon playing games and returned home late in the evening tired but happy.
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T. D. DeVolle
Emricks Visit Greeley After Thirty-Year Reunion
Edward E. Emrick of Aledo Illinois, a merchant, travels with his wife to Greeley to visit Roy Thompson’s family of the Thompson Claypool undertaking firm. Mrs. Emrick and Mrs. Claypool are cousins. Emrick is an old schoolmate and boyhood friend of C. H. Wolfe of the Tribune, whom he had not seen in thirty years until yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Emrick
Aledo
Ilinois
Greeley
Roy Thompson
Thompson- Claypool Undertaking
Emrick
Mrs. Claypool
Mr. Emrick
C. H. Wolfe
the Tribune
Miss Maybelle Farmer Marries William O Adkins in Denver
Miss Maybelle Farmer and William O. Adkins of this city wed yesterday in Denver at Trinity Methodist Church with Rev. C. B. Wilcox officiating. Present were Mrs. W. H. Adkins and Miss Mattle Farmer, among others. The couple plans Kansas City as their future home where Adkins has bought a business, amid friends’ good wishes from Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Farmer
William O. Adkins
Denver
C. B. Wilcox
Trinity Methodist Church
W. H. Adkins
Mattle Farmer
R. Bethge
Kansas City
Adkins
Greeley
Chautauqua Plans Ready For July Program
The Chautauqua Association board met to finalize arrangements for this year’s event on Meeker field in July. The set program is described as the strongest yet with broad variety and merit. A full advertising push will start immediately. John Grant of St. Paul Nebraska visits locally. Mrs Newswanger returns home from Denver hospital. Mrs Strom, formerly of the district now in Cripple Creek, visits locals.
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Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua
Meeker Field
Gipson
John Grant
St. Paul
Neb
C. Newswanger
Denver Hospital
A. H. Strom
Cripple Creek
Mrs Donnelly and Daughter Visit from Avoca Lodge
Mrs Pat Donnelly and daughter Eleanor of Avoca Lodge near Denver are guests of Mr and Mrs F L Scarborough at the Albion hotel for a week. Mrs Donnelly, a PEO from Denver, attends the convention and renews old schoolmate acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Donnelly
Eleanor
Avoca Lodge
Donnelly
Denver
F.l Scarborough
Albion Hotel
Methodist Church Boys Challenge City Teams To Baseball Game
The Methodist church boys form a strong baseball squad and issue a challenge to any town church team for next Saturday. The Episcopal church boys accept, promising an eagerly awaited match for local youths. Mrs. Jack Royal and Mrs. C Petzke proceed to Denver for a week before moving to Boise Idaho. Mr and Mrs Will Collar of Denver visit Mr and Mrs C H Dunn in the city.
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Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
Jack Royal
C. Petzke
Denver
Boise
Idaho
Will Collar
City
C. H. Dunn
Mrs. C. H. MelIntyre Visits Denver Friends
Mrs. C. H. MelIntyre departed for Denver last night to spend a week visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. MelIntyre
Denver
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Oklahoma
M Millen
Monte Christo Company
P. I. Kennedy
M. J. Frazier
Fort ST. Vrain
Storm
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