First Presbyterian church completes debt free mortgage
Congregational meeting led by Rev. Dr. Bates and Rev. R. J. Hunter reports show the Ladies Aid contributed 575.92 with all bills paid. J. W. Thompson notes 445 members, old mortgage paid and burned. Trustees James W. McCrery J. K. Thompson E. L. Dunham re-elected. Choir of 35 sang. Community honored with successful church uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Bates
R. J. Hunter
J. A. Crabb
E. Work
James W. McCrery
J. K. Thompson
E. L. Dunham
Ladies’ Aid Society
L. L. Wyatt
J. Steck
B. D. Harper
J. FE. Ingle
I. E. Ingle
Frank Baxter
Emma Richey
Valleta Veldran
May Scott
Helen Searing
Cooper
Gibson
Brafford
J. W. Thompson
Austin Held Over For District Court On False Pretenses
J. R. Austin charged with obtaining a carload of spuds under false pretenses faced a Friday preliminary hearing before Justice Pressly and was bound over to district court in 500 dollars surety. Condon, a Johnstown farmer, testified Austin claimed to act for the Rugh commission house. Potatoes did not reach Rugh and Austin was not his agent. Rugh had previously bought potatoes from Austin under the same method, paying by check upon loading with a bill of lading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Austin
Pressly
District Court
Condon
Johnstown
Austin
Rugh Commission House
Rugh
Platteville Railroad Switchman Copeley Recovers at Greeley
The young man named Copeley from Platteville who tended railroad switches and was brought to Greeley two weeks ago has fully recovered and will return to Platteville. His wife came to Greeley Wednesday and they embraced as if returned from the dead. The sheriff says he is now rational with only a faint memory of a nightmare and no recollection of attempting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeley
Platteville
Greeley
Cod
Kersey Ladies Aid Society Net $23 At Supper
The Ladies Aid society cleared about $23 from a Saturday supper at Woodman hall. A menu of cold meats cake salad and coffee was served. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs C S Moore and Mr and Mrs J M Foster of Greeley attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
Ladies Aid Society
Woodman Hall
C. S. Moore
J. M. Foster
Greeley
Prank Lights Up Barbershop Gas Meter Hoax
Wallace and Van Antwerp operatives in McElroy block fall victim to a April esque joke by F P Morrison. A faulty gas meters display leads to a loopy chase as staff rush to gas office, while meters elsewhere tick in the basement. Morrison plans his response for the next shave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace and van Antwerp
F P. C. Morrison
Harry van Antwerp
George Wallace
McElroy
Eighth Avenue
Mr. Morrison
Candy Kitchen
Knights of the Razor
Mr. Darrow
Morrison
Wallace
van Antwerp
New School Districts Form Across County
Saturday saw the birth of district No. 82 by carving Roggen into parts, though one section vote failed. District No. 81 also formed in Box Elder valley with further districts expected in weeks, signaling rapid county growth.
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Big Roggen
Roggen
Box Elder Valley
Tisdel Memorial Committee Progress Report
The Tisdel memorial committee reports progress on two sub committees plans. They will paint walls in green and cream ceilings, finish floors in natural oil, and assign Rev. D D Forward and W M Boomer to business duties. Linen purchasing goes to Mrs. H J Houston, Mrs. Levis, and Mrs. Weaver. Manual training students will craft a library table and Morris chair. Furniture will be solid oak finished in oil. The committee is encouraged by progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisdel Memorial
S. H. Southard
D. D. Forward
W. M. Boomer
H. J. Houston
Levis
Weaver
Easter Services Highlight Church Music and Resurrection Theme
The service featured a Spring Song prelude, classical and soul numbers, and an Easter March finale. The Crucifixion was presented with added impact, ending with triumphant songs about victory over death. Mrs Shattuck sang I Know that My Redeemer Liveth with spirit and Mrs Matthews contributed a powerful organ performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shattuck
Cross Symbol Blooms With Flowers At Greeley Church
Touching Sunday service at the Methodist church in Greeley featured a living cross as Sunday school classes handed flowers to the platform display. Miss Mary Thompson and Miss Edna Wright placed the final blooms, transforming the moss covered cross into radiant beauty with smilax sweet peas and petunias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Greeley
Bliss
Miss Grable
Mary Thompson
Edna Wright
Smilax
Sweet Peas
Petunias
Lilies and Hyacinths Adorn Alter in Sacred Scene
Flowers including lilies hyacinths broad palm and feathery ferns surround the altar as soft radiance from a holy image highlights the Madonnn and the Saviour on opposite sides in a reverent display.
Easter at St Peter’s Catholic Church Sermon on Resurrection
Easter morning service at St Peter’s Catholic Church opened with resounding choral music and the Ave Maria as an unseen choir rose in cadence to announce the risen savior. Father Montel delivered the sermon describing the resurrection’s wonderful story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Sajour
Father Montel
An Ankle Broken LaGrange Special
George Mercer son of Mr and Mrs Edward Mercer broke one ankle in a pole vault accident Friday in LaGrange. He struck the side of his foot and will likely be unable to walk for a month. A bright sophomore and popular with classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mercer
Edward Mercer
George
Riverside Ditch Directors Discuss Long 110 Mile Outlet
The Riverside Ditch and Irrigation Co directors met Saturday. Members M. S. Richardson of Orchard F. W. Smiley of Masters and Archie Young of Snyder outlined a Grat year irrigation plan. The outlet ditch spans about 110 miles from Orchard to near Julesburg with an additional eleven miles inlet to the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Ditch & Irrigation Co
M. S&s. Richardson
Orchard
F. W. Smiley
Masters
Archie Young
Snyder
Julesburg
Wedding Bells Ring as Couples Tie the Knot in Platteville
In a local ceremony, Jonathan Grosanickle and Nellie Leeman of Greeley wed with Just Hatch officiating on Saturday. Also, Haske McCullough and Rosie Hatfeld were married by the county judge, while T. C Mel Kinley and Ila Hague of Platteville were joined in service today by the same official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Grosanickle
Nellie Leeman
Greeley
Just Hatch
Haske! McCullough
Rosie Hatfeld
T. C Mel Kinley
Lila Hague
Platteville
Promoters Propose New Reservoir North of Nen
On Thursday a plan for an imaginary lake seven miles northwest of Nenns is revealed. It would hold 22,500,000 cubic feet of water. Promoters El Keirmee and A. G. Moeller pledge $5,000 toward completing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nenn
el, Keirmee
A. G. Moeller
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Presbyterian Business Session
J. K. Thomp
Messrs. Hatch, Thompson, Stukey and
Garland
J. T Austin
Tisdel
St. Peter's Catholic
Nottingham
Ane As
Sella
Mk Yours
Ingrain
Axminster
Irondale
Ramsay Dry Goods Co
Sith
Petticoat
Abe
Madras
Ralston Health Shoes
Selby Pair
Roni Tweaker
Pei Sier
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