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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
1
Bank of the Poor begins postal savings business this morning as services expand. The opening signals new financial options for customers, with staff ready to assist in establishing accounts and handling deposits.
Uncle Sam's savings bank opens at 8 am with Postmaster Gray as cashier. In four hours five accounts exceed 26 dollars, many savings cards under 1 dollar sold. Nontransferable deposit certificates carry 2 percent interest. first CD and savings stamp card issued to C. H. Wolfe of the Greeley Tribune.
Misses M. E. Smith and H. Mann of Kansas City plan to establish a physical culture school for women in Greeley. They teach the Fry barger system with small classes for individual attention, arguing health comes from proper body care rather than drugs. They reside at the Marlborough while promoting the new school.
Miss Mabel Levis leaves this morning for Loveland to attend the wedding of Miss Mildred McNiel to Edward Cox of Los Angeles California. She will serve as bridesmaid and has been a longtime intimate friend of the bride.
Mrs. J. Beetley of Lamont Iowa is among the many easterners meeting in Greeley this summer.
Weak and ill, J. B. Hildenbrand formerly of Denver, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses from Eaton sheepmen, was brought into district court and asked to plead guilty to Judge Gamble. He was sentenced to 24 hours in jail. He had collected about $1,000 from T. H. Wilson, F. B. Shattuck, W. R. Clark and others but did not deliver the sheep. Mrs. M. E. Bailey and Miss Ada Clegg left for Estes Park to join campers for a week of hunting and fishing.
Miss Stella Hines traveled to Cedar Rapids Iowa yesterday to visit with friends and enjoy social time.
Ticket sellers began work this morning for the annual Greeley chautauqua to be held July 8 through 15 at Meeker field. Season passes are $2, day and afternoon passes $1.50, children's passes $1.50. Single admissions are 35 cents, 50 cents for special attractions.
Brig Gen Chase and staff arrived from Denver and attended the Greeley band's weekly practice. He commended their work and offered to enlist the group in the national guard, a proposal the band members are weighing.
Miss Mary Christensen of Fosston received her mother and sister from Ruskin Nebraska who will spend the summer with her on the Fosston ranch.
Charles Davis, once county clerk, announces his return to the tiller of the soil and surprises friends by buying a farm near Greeley to pursue farming.
Mrs May Gingery and her children travel with J W and J A Lamb from Atlantic Iowa sightseeing in Greeleyay en route to Port Collins.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Will Beck of Lead er Colp and Miss Herta Neufeldt of Denver. The bride to be is 18 years old.
Mrs. B. P. Wigton and young Margaret Peyton returned to the Wigton home in Tammer Wyoming this morning following a pleasant visit in the city.
The Lawyers and law clerks of Greeley challenge the Doctors and Druggists of Greeley to a charity game at Island Grove Park on Thursday afternoon July 6 at 3 o'clock. Proceeds go to Weld County Hospital. If not accepted, the lawyers win 9 to 0.
Kinsella has succeeded Dan March as secretary of the fair association. The change in leadership was announced this week, with Kinsella assuming duties effective immediately and pledging continued support for fair events and community activities.
Central office opens in Greeley as W E Kinsella becomes Weld County Fair Association secretary. Dan March retires July 1 and will begin a travels. The coming fair will be larger with more exhibits and updated amusements. Premiums for children will rise with many worthwhile prizes to encourage farm youth in garden truck pies cakes and domestic science. Competition expected nationwide with aims for the finest youth exhibits yet in the state.
Plans call for a new subway extending from near the Ellis building under the railroad to a point opposite the LaSalle hotel and McCutcheon block. Officials promise a danger proof system with no delays, drawing visitors from miles around.
The U P through trains no longer pass Nunn Nunn as a flag stop. The site becomes a regular station aiding local farmers and city business by improving rail service.
Mrs. F. E. Ryan and her mother Mrs. J. PF English, visiting here for several weeks, began their return to Newark Ohio yesterday with Mrs English accompanying them to Denver.
Mrs A A Olmester and her sister Mrs Connelly are spending a weekend in Greeley. They will take a few weeks vacation from their Grover business and visit the southern part of the state before returning home.
The Christian Missionary Society opens its annual session with delegates gathering to discuss missions, reports, and future plans. Officials outline program priorities and schedule, inviting members to participate in upcoming events.
The Christian Missionary Society of Colorado holds its 29th annual convention in full swing at a local church with over 200 delegates and visitors expected. Sessions feature George B. Stewart, J. EB. Pickett, George B. Van Arsdall, B. B. Tyler, F. W. Collins, G. Thompson, J. H. Mohorter, and J. H. Both. Evening program includes welcome, committees, and talks by C. Cc. Smith and Dr. Shelton.
Mrs. George A. Kiley and three children with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Armstrong depart Friday for Chicago then Necedah Wisconsin for the summer. The Armstrongs, both over 80, make a final trip to their old home after living in Colorado with their daughter. Mr. Kiley represents the International Harvester company in the district.
The annual Weld County tennis tournament will be held in Fort Collins next month with entries opening by June 28. Greeley will be represented by S. M. Edgell, a well known fast player, who predicts Johnston and Cammack must play fast to stay in contention.
The Tribune plans a knowledge competition to identify local business and professional institutions from brief sketches printed without names. Prizes will be awarded to readers who correctly match the descriptions, encouraging familiarity with Greeley’s commerce. Descriptions are prepared by Lyman H Naugle.
The contract for the new high school building was let to D. M. Frazier for 3300 dollars. Construction starts and aims for early completion. A ball game between Trinity and Methodist church teams is set for 6:15 PM at Island Grove park, promising a strong amateur matchup with listed lineups.
Denver reports a potato famine with no relief in sight for five weeks. Wholesale prices approach 4.75 dollars per hundred pounds, with6 dollars expected later this week and five cents per pound common in downtown stores. Irrigated Colorado farms contrast droughted Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska while Colorado hopes to supply the nation.
The Gs A R and their wives along with the W R C and their husbands plan a basket picnic at Commander T C Pressley’s home 1421 Eighth Street Friday evening June 36. Attendees should bring well filled baskets at 5 o'clock with lunch served at 6 20.
R. A. Tucker and Miss Evelyn Houghton, both of Greeley, were married at the groom’s father L. F. Tucker’s home on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Judge Pressly officiating. They will reside on the George Spear farm west of Greeley.
Miss Anna Sampson came back last night after a week in Denver visiting Mrs. Menaugn.
Mrs. H. Borsberry passed through the city yesterday while traveling from Loveland to her home in Osgood.
Mrs C H Wolfe who has been visiting her mother in Nelson Nebraska is expected to return home tomorrow.
Mrs. Walter Brush and her children of Sterling are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brush, staying as guests during the current visit.
M. C. Fitzsimmons of Barnesville was a visitor in Greeley yesterday.
A long hike in Alaska traces the escape from a ranch belonging to a man identified as the speaker’s half brother. The account centers on pursuit, terrain, and survival while noting family ties and a request for help.
Fourteen year old Zea uncan started from Severance to Colorado Springs on foot to reunite with her father R. P. Downsam. She reached Greeley after an all night tramp and is under care of City Marshal Camp until her father arrives. She said she left because life on the ranch with her half brother was distasteful and she hoped to reach home within a week. She had no food or extra clothing and earlier asked for something to eat. Until father comes she stays at Sergeant Abrend’s home.
Reports say Union Pacific prepares for court over Weld county taxes totaling 60000 for 1919 plan to verify land values adjacent to the railroad to argue the state board taxed them at 33 1 3 percent while private land is taxed less. In 1911 the railroad added much track in Weld county and the board raised valuation by about 750000.
Miss M Belle Barnes died yesterday at her home 715 Seventh Avenue leaving a mother and three brothers. One brother C E Barnes is well known in the city. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday at 4 o'clock.
Ernest Koent arrived in Galeton this morning after three weeks at Greeley hospital for a second appendicitis operation in three months. He is up and around, pleasing his parents and friends.
Miss Nellie Malone of 1211 Fourth street wins a five dollar prize from Greeley Gas & Fuel for naming its new paint. Judges Mayor William Mayher John McCutcheon and W H Sanborn drew eight top names from a hat after long discussion. The contest drew many Greeley girls and two from Gilcrest LaSalle and Eaton.
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