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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
3
Various short notices from Greeley day by day include Miss Lillian Norris visiting Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Starkes to Denver, and Olive Swope's stop en route to Fort Collins. Also mentions nursing course, Reo touring car purchase, apples for sale, and a cattle sale train arranged for Masters, Colorado on November 19.
Fragmented local items detail travel to Denver Macon Omaha Weiser Idaho and Canter idad plus a new line of silverware at Dunham jeweler and a range of vetches watches and jewelry prices. Mentions include Mr and Mrs H G Clark Mrs James Hotchkisen Carl Donhan and Professor Fitz with social and shop news.
A fragment notes a grand opening on a Saturday at a local kitchen. It mentions a free R16 Tree gift and a promotion at Greeley Candy Kitchen on Ninth Street, inviting community members to visit.
M Layman rushed to Prairie Grove Arkansas after a message reported the serious illness of his baby. Mrs Layman and infant had recently visited Arkansas, while A B E McMillan left for Denver to visit Mrs McMillans father Dr W Orr, who is recovering from a long siege of typhoid fever.
Mrs. C Rugh hosted a dinner for her daughter Nora on Monday evening. Nora came home from work at six and found six or so girlfriends gathering for a pleasant, well hosted evening.
Mrs. H F Hurlbut and daughter Evelyn are summoned to Denver due to the serious condition of Mrs. Hurlbut's mother Mrs. B J Kent. Mrs Kent has been ill at her son Dr W H Kent's home for ten weeks, prompting frequent trips by Mrs Hurlbut to Denver to visit.
The Christian church reports fine weather and ongoing meetings with nineteen accessions to date. Prof. Fitz was ill. Mr. Hatch led the song service. Last night’s sermon asked What Shall I do with this Jesus who is called Christ. Baptisms planned before tonight’s sermon as part of a push to save souls and improve the town through church work.
Mr. and Mrs. Emery Ferrell thank friends and neighbors for kindness during Georgia Ferrell's illness and death.
Andy Epple of Greeley recalls a bicycle sale in September and a Denver theft. Marshal Williams had seized the wheel and traced it to a suspect in Denver. At an art theater last Saturday the buyer admitted the bargain and was arrested after Denver police were asked to act. Epple plans to prosecute in Denver.
The Rev Doane praises the Williams Jubilee Singers as top quality, saying their Park Congregational church show Friday night aims to uplift and educate, not profit. He cites endorsements from trusted church leaders and Brooklyn figures noting they surpass any previous Jubilee singers.
Charles K. Collins returns from a business trip to Center Kansas where he arranged to enter the clothing business with his brother in law A S Gollover in Center. The couple will depart Greeley on January 1 after six years with the arithers store.
The city clerk and his assistant have spent days organizing thirty five years of city records. They will store the compiled files in vaults to permit instant access to any year or item. The old records reveal Colony era details and will gain value as pioneers pass on.
Christian Scientist Bicknell Young spoke in Greeley on Monday en route to Fort Collins where he lectured at the Orpheum theatre. A special car carried many Greeley attendees, the Orpheum was packed, and visitors felt rewarded by the trip.
The Broadway theatre presents General Lew Wallace’s Ben Hur from November 23 with a Thanksgiving Day matinee on November 26. Klaw and Erlanger stage a colossal production famed for pageantry and religious drama, with new, realistic scenery and extensive costs. Seats from 50 cents to 2.00 go on sale November 19. mail orders handled by Manager McCourt.
Special to the Daily Tribune reports Henry Clark known as the original of "Happy Hooligan" died in his room at a cheap lodging house on Market Street after a bar room remark about happiness today. The Denver notice notes his fatal morning discovery and his notoriety in town.
Mis taken for another, and shot twice, Mike O Donnell a Dolores cattleman, died in Durango hospital after being wounded outside a restaurant. Frank DeVroltee, charged with assault with intent to kill, will face a mor e charge. O Donnell was hit after DeVroltee fired twice. a first shot severed two fingers, the second struck a coin in his pocket and glanced into his body. The motive linked to a feud with A B Dickerson, another Dolores cattleman who allegedly took grub from DeVroltee’s camps.
San Francisco reports police reinterview Miriam Cohn, Haas target. Haas hinted at taking matters into hands after his criminal record was exposed. Prosecutor Heney is recovering rapidly. An inquest into Haas death is scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Two men died in a gas explosion in the basement of the Kellogg and Phillips commission house on North Walnut street in Kansas City. The other injured are expected to recover.
The People versus C Moyer began in district court this afternoon over a forged check for 21 dollars. Moyer allegedly forged George Bedford's name and passed the instrument on Dr. H Woolman on September 12 last. Sheriff found Moyer in Denver shortly after the crime and he is defended by Attorney Joseph Ewin.
Sheriff Bartels secretly left Boulder to fetch W Sylvester Coate wanted for criminal assault alleged last Christmas. The sheriff and prisoner traveled to Columbus Ohio to obtain extradition papers signed by Governor Brooks. Coate’s location only recently learned. extradition honored, returning to Colorado.
Mrs W M Darling celebrated her seventy seven birthday on Monday November 16 with a reunion of her children and grandchildren at the old home. Twenty one enjoyed a birthday dinner social time and songs.
A meeting is being held by five percent of United States Express stockholders to oust Thomas Platt from the company presidency. The 1907 gross earnings exceeded 17 million dollars, yet only 25 thousand dollars were distributed as dividends. Stockholders claim no election of directors has occurred for 46 years, hindering any change.
Unique Club was entertained Monday afternoon with Mesdames Isabel Rienks H Thurlbee and W J Rowe as outside guests. Fifty hundred was played with H M Arbuckle winning the prize.
The starch plant starts active operations and expects higher output this year than the two prior years. Potato waste is above average as buyers require sorted spuds. Farmers save culls and frost-bitten potatoes, fetching 25 cents per bushel, ensuring ample raw material for the factory.
John W. Sanborn advertises fur products including coats robes and gloves guaranteed moth proof. Located at 14138 Eleventh Street with phone Red 824.
In Spitzbergen Bavaria a 119 year old woman loses her sole support as her 99 year old daughter dies, leaving the elder to face old age alone. The event underscores the fragile care networks sustaining extreme longevity in the region.
Holiday travel offer lists a round trip to Denver on Thanksgiving Day November 26. Featured events include a championship football game between Boulder University and School of Mines, plus automobile races at Overland Park. Promotes visiting Union Pacific agents for details and emphasizes last season opportunity.
The London Saturday Review laments the lack of wit in current papers noting that a weekly wit of the week corner would often remain blank as the saving sense of humor dwindles.
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