State Ticket and Local Races Listing Ballot Contenders
The slate lists Supreme Bench candidates George W. Musser Morton S Bailey W A Hill Harrison White for Governor John F Shafroth Lieutenant Governor R F, Congressman Edward T Saylor Secretary of State Pearce State Treasurer W J Galligan State Auditor Rhoady Kenehan Attorney General John T Barnett Superintendent Katherine Cook Railroad Commissioners A P Anderson Dan H Staiey W L Weeley Presidential Electors Charles S Thomas Dr B L Jefferson Sam Wheeler Thomas Earhart Dexter T Sapp Regents Ralph Talbot Ethelbert B Adams Sheriff S Poe County Judge J 3 Downey County Clerk Treasurer School Superintendent Lafayette Ryan County Assessor T A Lewis Coroner J M Peterson Commissioner District 1 Chris Nelson Eaton Commissioner District 3 T L James Kersey State Senator W L Clayton Representatives A R Morrison G M Houston
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John F. Shafroth
R. F
Edward T.saylor
Pearce
W. J. Galligan
Rhoady Kenehan
Geneal
John T. Barnett
Katherine Cook
A. P. Anderson
Dan H. Staiey
W. L. Weeley
Charlies S. Thomas
B. L. Jefferson
Sam Wheeler
Lafayette Ryan
Evans
T. A. Lewis
Platteville
J. M. Peterson
Greeley
Chris Nelson
Eaton
T. L. James
Kersey
W. L. Clayton
A. Rt. Morrison
Johnstown
G. M. Houston
Not for Lads Drives Cars Endangers Pedestrians
The Tribune voices concern over the rising number of very young boys driving autos in Greeley business streets. Several serious and one fatal pedestrian accidents have occurred recently when youths were behind the wheel, with no fault of the drivers. The paper argues an automobile is no fit plaything for a child and urges caution.
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the Tribune
Greeley
Who's Got the Spud Big Potato Contest in Greeley
Local hotel manager J S Hall of the Camfield offers ten dollars to the person who raises the largest potato in the Greeley area. Spuds can come from nearby towns and may be dry land or irrigated, grown by any method.
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Greeley District
J. S. Hall
Camfield Hotel
J. 8
Hall
Greeley
Eaton
Windsor
Kersey
Colorado & Southern Railway
Northern
Colorado
Denver Music Co
Stout St
Denver
Heart to Heart Talks with Tribune Readers
A 1908 column by Edwin A Nye urges fathers to let boys face hardship and earn success. It argues that shielding youth harms character, selfishness grows from pampering, and true manhood comes through struggle and self reliance. It compares putty to the pliable boy before hardening.
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Ronr Bey
Edwin A. Nye
Tease and porch scenes spark a moral muddle in mischief tale
A fragment from a St Louis Republic item recalls a flirtatious moment between a couple on a street and a woman who laughs it off, revealing a nearly six year old girl. Another anecdote cites Laurence Sterne and Garrick discussing marriage, miserliness, and insured houses. The piece closes with reflections on public discourse and a call to abandon politics for simpler living, from the Emporia Gazette.
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Mia
St. Louis Republic
Laurence Sterne
Garrick
Mic
Wordsworth
Sterne
Most Important Wars Across Civilized History
A New York American article credits key conflicts shaping civilization. It cites the Greek Venu sian war of 400 BC halting eastern waves. the Frankish Moorish struggle ending at Tours. Napoleonic wars reshaping Europe. and the American Civil War preserving the republic and enabling the United States to pursue a great destiny among nations.
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Europe
Ours
United States
New York American
Man asks court for different counsel after seeing lawyer
A man charged with murder asks the judge if his assigned counsel can be replaced after noting the lawyer’s crude appearance. The judge confirms the attorney will defend, and the prisoner seeks a private chat, questioning whether a new lawyer could be provided if the current one dies.
River disaster and jail break mocked in a dull letter
A Billville citizen reports the river has drowned cattle, the uncle broke jail, and the widow ran off with a book agent. The letter adds that, aside from these beer items, everyone is doing well, per the Atlanta Constitution quote.
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
Coat Theft Allegation Sparks Court Exchange
A Philadelphia Press quote shows a magistrate asking if charges are preferred after a plaintiff clarifies the dispute concerns a stolen coat rather than a formal accusation. The exchange highlights a procedural nuance in a minor civil matter.
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Philadelphia Press
A Shock and a Consent in Alfonse's Reply
Mrs. Youngwife asks Alfonse about her suitor's father’s reaction to a marriage proposal. Alfonse recalls the father saying, “Thank goodness! At last!” before continuing to write.
Deaths Earl Pickett 15 Dies in Hillsboro Typhoid Fever
Earl Pickett fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs B L Pickett of Hillsboro died Monday October 19 from typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at the home this morning with interment at Linn Grove cemetery.
Fred Smith Visits Greeley Before Returning to California
Fred Smith, a long-time prominent figure in Greeley, is in town for a few days with his mother Mrs. B. N. Smith before heading home to Los Angeles. He says he is a delegate to the W. T. U. national convention in Denver and shows a reduced rate ticket to prove it. Some locals doubt the claim, but the return of Mr. Smith is welcomed.
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Fred Smith
Greeley
Los Angeles
B. N. Smith
California
Colorado
Denver
Thomases
Mr. Smith
Death of Miss Jessie Kyle in Denver Hospital
Miss Jessie Kyle daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Kyle of 1431 Eleventh street died in the Homeopathic hospital Denver after a recent operation. Complications followed and caused her death. Remains will be brought to Greeley that evening. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Jessie Kyle
A. J. Kyle
Eleventh Street
Denver
Kyle
Greeley
Wedding Shower Planned by United Presbyterian Youth
Mr and Mrs C D Todd opened their Twelfth Street home to United Presbyterian church youths for a shower honoring Miss Nellie Rankin and Miss Edith Rankin. Guests received china linen and other gifts. the hall was festively decorated with Halloween touches. music games and a dainty supper followed.
New Night Clerk at Camfield Hotel
James A. Carruthers is installed as night clerk at the Camfield hotel. The Denver St James veteran from San Antonio Texas enjoys Greeley and plans to bring his wife and two daughters to join him soon.
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James A. Carruthers
Camfield Hotel
Mr. Carruthers
Greeley
St. James
Denver
San Antonio
Tex
Miss Ina Ramsay Sails to Europe for Studies
Miss Ina Ramsay departs for New York where she will sail October 24 aboard the Pennsylvania of the Hamburg American line. She travels on the same steamer and with the same captain as last year to study two years in Leipzig Germany.
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Europe
Ina Ramsay
New York
Pennsylvania
Miss Ramsay
Leip Bic
Germany
Night riders kill two on Scotlake
Special to the Daily Tribune reports night riders assassinated R. F. Taylor and Capt. Quinten Rankin who had fished at Scotlake for days. Taylor’s body was found hanging from a tree, riddled with bullets, while Rankin lay seriously wounded and expected to die.
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Daily Tribune
Union City
R. FE. Taylor
Queinten Rankin
Scotlake
Taylor
Captain Rankin
McCutcheon Hardware Adds Russian Hand-Hammered Brass Goods
McCutcheon Hardware expands inventory with a new line of Russian hand hammered brass goods. The addition broadens offerings for customers seeking decorative and functional brass pieces.
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McCutcheon Hardware Company
Real Estate Transfers in Weld County October 19 1908
Listings show transfers starting with Dallas Wagenfoastler to Benjamin D. Mintz and proceeds through multiple U S Railroad Company and individual property conveyances. The notices detail lands in Eaton Baton Greeley and surrounding townships, with varied descriptions, parcels, and dollars involved, including homestead patent to Maggie Gibson and several 150 to 260 foot strips across swaths of multiple sections.
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Dallas L. Wagen
Astler
Benjamin D. Mints
G. H. Denio
A. Edward Sheffield
Eaton
E. S
U. P. Railroad Company
W. D
George W. Rogan
WU. P. Railroad Co
Fred
Stevens
U. P. Railroad Co
Henry Horst
Charles E. Southworth
Ll. Maude Jones
Alfred Crebbin
Greeley
Maude Jones
Charles B. Norris
Mamie F. Tilyou
Mabel L. EB. Tilyou
Mamie F. Tillyou
Mabel L. E Tilyou
Sinclair L. Spurgin
Making Good Campaign for Weld County Schools Chief
Lafayette Ryan democratic candidate for county superintendent campaigns actively in Weld County. Former Kersey principal and current Evans High School official, he holds high school certificates in Illinois Ohio and Colorado. A Span ish American War veteran with a record of honesty and professional dedication, he earns broad local backing ahead of the November election.
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Lafayette Ryan
Weld
Ryan
Kersey
Evans High School
Colorado
Llinois
Ohio
Evans
Weld County
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Kes Hansen
Seventh St
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Supreme Bench
George W. Musser
Morton
Bailey
W. A. Hill
Harrison White
Thomas Earhart
Dexter T. Sapp
Regents of State 4
University
Ralph Talbot Ethelbert B. Adams
S. Poe
Ault
J. 3. Downey
Spud
Heart
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Ninth Street
M. J. Gallagher
Political “Pome
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Constanter
Vox Tpopuli
Ct Gs
Emporia
Kan
Misses Rankin
Tennessee
Weld County Abstract and Investment Company
Cas
Keeley Cleaning & Pressing Works
T. Miller
Sid Mthav
Greeley Tribune
Geo. C. Stevens
Jambe
Ramah
Jorado
Grand Opera
Conried
Metropolitan Company
T. E. Fisher
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