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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
4
Prohibitionists canceled a planned gathering at the court house last evening as the Denver printed literature failed to arrive. Candidate H J L Murray telephoned to say he would not attend due to prior engagements, making a visit to Greeley unlikely before the election.
The Normal High second team will play Greeley High in a Wednesday afternoon practice game at Meekerfield. No Saturday games are listed for Normal High, while Greeley High is scheduled to face Fort Morgan at Fort Morgan.
Marshal Williams arrested Paul Frazier on bootlegging charges after spotting him delivering a quart of whiskey to a purchaser at Bartlett Lumber Company piles. Whiskey seized, witness jailed, information to be filed in county court. Frazier pleaded not guilty and was bound over on a $300 bond as officials target enforcing Prohibition in Greeley.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nichols of Morrill Nebraska visit their daughter Mrs J A Rose while still recovering from cyclone injuries sustained last August. The Nichols home was demolished and occupants moved some distance. Mr Nichols suffered two broken ribs. Mrs Nichols found half a block away with arm trapped by range. Mrs Will Nichols and baby bruised but ok. Miss Farrell trapped inside a sanitary couch but only slightly bruised. The other young lady escaped injury.
Two people were found dead and a third man dying from gas in a rear saloon room at 1729 West Twenty-first Street Chicago. Police investigate possible murder, accidental, or self-inflicted death as the remaining man lies unconscious in county hospital.
The Bryan club held an enthusiastic meeting and prepared for a big rally tonight. J. J. Downey, candidate for county judge, will preside while Senator Teller and Hon. John Shafroth arrived earlier. Judge Rucker expected at 6. Patrons urged to arrive early for seating.
Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick entertains members of the Unique Club this afternoon in a social gathering.
Fire department responded this morning to a small blaze at the rear of Meyers Clothing. Hot ashes in a trash box ignited paper and a shed, with some furniture moved from a nearby shed. damage limited by water and firefighting efforts.
A brief note describes a campaign pamphlet by Democrats in Colorado shaped as a small book with about six pages. The cover asks what the Republican party has done for Colorado, while the first page bears Guggenheim’s image and the remaining pages are blank.
Three large Japanese persimmons, grown by Mr. Austin of Pilot Point Texas, are on display in the windows of the Greeley candy kitchen. One measures 2 5/8 inches long and 2 3/4 inches wide, another reverses these dimensions and is wider than long.
M H Lowe secretary of the Commercial club returned from a two weeks vacation. He attended the national convention of the M B A at Davenport Iowa as a delegate and visited relatives in Chicago and Wisconsin. He is back at his desk working for Greeley.
Camfeld reports arrivals including E Grostkass from Magdeburg L C Stow and wife H B Witwer S L W Ranch R F Ziegenfelder from Fort Collins J H Empson from Longmont Jas W Gault from Eaton A V Saunders from Fort Morgan F B Stamm from San Francisco George Lewis from San Francisco with several guests.
Advert shows D. R. McArthur & Co offering a free ten dollar set of aluminum cooking utensils with every Round Oak Range. Window display mentioned.
A new barber shop and billiard hall opens in the basement of the Camfield. The equipment is first class and will be a great convenience to patrons of the establishment.
Administrator ted. W. EB. Letwood appointed in the estate of Christ Oster of Johnstown who died October 20. The estate is valued at $9,500 with a widow and four children as heirs, two of whom are minors.
The trials of five men recently arrested on bootlegging charges were postponed to November 11. Two trials had been scheduled for today.
Fair tonight and Wednesday. Mrs. O. H. Adams entertained a company of lady friends with a dinner party today.
The speaker warns that a dishonest dollar cannot be hidden and will inevitably surface. Citing scripture from Talmage, he declares it will rise to judgment despite attempts to bury it or hide it deep in the earth. He uses vivid imagery of rocking rocks and mountains to emphasize moral consequence.
A Wisconsin Sphinx quotation asserts that church membership cannot secure entry to heaven. The remark frames faith as beyond institutional labels.
A reader recalls a sensational Allureville Nevada mining ad promising vast ore returns at pennies a share. The piece warns of manipulative promoters, inflated reports, and gullible investors who rush to cash in without due diligence, highlighting the swindler’s lure and the perils of quick riches.
D. R. McArthur and Co advertise a weekly special on Round Oak Range products inviting customers to purchase during the promotion. The notice emphasizes limited time and in store availability.
An independent candidate announces their bid for the office of Justice of the Peace in the public precinct. The statement cites lack of nomination support and confused process but vows to pursue the position with the help of friends and supporters.
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