Death of Judge E. B. A. Thompson Reported
News reached the afternoon that Judge E. B. A. Thompson has died. Details on the circumstances and funeral arrangements were not provided in the notice.
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
2
News reached the afternoon that Judge E. B. A. Thompson has died. Details on the circumstances and funeral arrangements were not provided in the notice.
Judge Thompson died at Green Gables sanitarium Lincoln after long illness. Born Gravesand England May 27 1845 he served six years as Weld county judge and was previously Erie Colorado school principal. He moved to Greeley in 1880 and resided there. Survived by wife son Will Hall Thompson and adopted daughter Miss Nellie Thompson.
Frank Roberts poisoned himself with about two ounces of carbolic acid at the family residence on Eleventh Avenue near Seventh Street. After drinking the poison he called for help but died shortly after with his wife and child present. His father W. J. Roberts is formerly of Greeley and now in Fort Morgan. Funeral plans not yet made.
Miss Frances Dewald turned twelve last Saturday with a lively picnic at Island Grove park. Her mother invited seventeen Burg friends and some mothers to join, a day of delight, gifts, and a new bicycle from her parents.
The Swedish Baptist church B Y P U held a Wednesday April 10 social in Steele's hall with palm and flag decorations. A guessing contest entertained attendees and refreshments followed. The event raised 25 for the organ fund.
W F Gaston of Pasco Ga reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for whooping cough in his family. The safe and sure remedy is sold by all druggists.
On Friday April 26 the Odd Fellows celebration triggers a travel deal. The C. & will sell tickets from Greeley to Fort Collins and return for 75 cents. Train departs Greeley at 9 45 a m and returns Fort Collins at 11 40 p m.
Northern Colorado Odd Fellows plan a commemorative event on Friday April 26 with a round trip to Fort Collins. Train departs Greeley at 9 45 a m and returns from Fort Collins at 11 40 p m offering a 75 cent fare via 0 and S.
The American Sunday School union in Weld County reports eight months of activity. Seven new schools organized with sixteen teachers serving 133 scholars. three schools reorganized with seven teachers for sixty five scholars. Twenty two schools visited with 153 teachers and 1912 scholars. 363 family visits. 5183 miles traveled. Fourteen Bibles distributed. ninety two sermons delivered. A rally and fall convention are planned with calls for cooperation to extend to needy communities. E W Euge missionary resident 1481 Tenth Street.
An old sea salt joins a Great Lakes passenger steamer as first mate and learns the hard reality of lake work. The skipper orders two coats of paint in one day and the mate discovers the need for swift, decisive action as the bos'n carries out the task.
Records of the Brewers' Company recount a 1422 London event. Mayor Robert Chichele summoned masters and twelve senior members to the guildhall to resolve a dispute over dear ale. After arguments over malt price and supply, the brewers were convicted and fined £20 with imprisonment until payment or security.
The passage notes soap is a modern factor in life while ancestors used perfumes to mask odor. It contrasts early hand washing by elites with rose water, and Roman decadence involving baths and oil. It closes by likening unfamiliar Chinese music to today’s views on cleanliness and taste.
The Farmers' Mercantile Co advertises alfalfa seed including Utah and imported German varieties, fancy recleaned oats in early variety, and Mountain Pear seed potatoes from the Stove Prairie district. Call and see before purchasing.
The Colorado and Southern invites homeseekers to Texas Panhandle via very low rates. Written request urged to T. E. Fisher G P A Denver for information.
Bert Stephens of LaPorte Colorado promotes mountain grown seed potatoes apple cider and vinegar and seasonal small fruits at this headquarters address. The notice includes a phone reference 1325 and urges contact for products.
Local offer from Windsor to trade merchandise and fixtures valued at four to five thousand dollars for nearby real estate. Proposal aims to swap inventory for property as a single exchange in the area.
The Little Snake River valley in Routt county Colorado offers 50 000 acres for sale with ideal stock raising and feeding conditions. Prospective settlers can pay 5 per acre to secure an option with 3 percent interest until state land board opening. water rights stay in escrow. Commissioners Armstrong and Given will be in Greeley to collect applications and finalize contracts.
Greeley resident J. J. Armstrong endorses the Little Snake River valley as a Carey act settlement district opened by Routt County Development company. He notes abundant water, fertile soil, and mild climate at 5400 to 6100 feet, with land at 25.50 per acre and a reservoir supplying irrigation for the season. The area is projected to become a leading agricultural region within a decade.
Rev. J. F. Findley of Fort Collins Christian church leads the formation of a Severance Christian organization with aid from the American Sunday School Union. Rev. E. W. Euge assists as the union withdraws its claims to the Severance field seeking a self supporting church in Weld county with a $3000 building in sight.
The LaSalle W C T U held an all day gathering inviting the Greeley and Evans unions on April 12. Seventeen ladies from Greeley attended along with members from Evans. Mrs Beatty presided and Mrs Hays of Cottage Home Denver assisted. A sumptuous feast was served and greatly appreciated.
Colorado and Southern offers half rates to Mexico City and return. Tickets sold April 25 to May 1 June to July 1 and June 20 to July 12. Good 90 days with stopovers both directions. Full information on request. T B Fisher G P A Denver.
Notice to the Public that E. E. Roy has bought out J. Durkee's coal business and solicits the trade of his old customers and friends. Roy respectfully signs the notice.
The new Lincoln council reappointed all officials not elected in the recent vote including Milton Seaman street supervisor Eugene Williams marshal C D Todd attorney L B Willach police magistrate O F Shattuck city engineer Dr Ella Mead physician W A Iberg engineer water works W H Calkins assistant engineer J A McClintock cemetery superintendent Al Dickerson and W H Abrend night watchmen. Sanborn and Houston bid was accepted to furnish bonds. The council also approved placing a rustic fountain in Lincoln park and reorganized all committees by Mayor Green.
C Gaines of Pueblo visits his family in Greeley during a winter stay. A pioneer who drove ox teams in 1867, he later hauled freight on the Salt Lake trail to Cheyenne and Evans. He served in the Second Iowa infantry during the Civil War and has spent 26 years in the postal service, now directing a Pueblo post office department.
Greeley may host a Y M C A building as state officials weigh the town for a new association, contingent on a prosperous fall. Denver secretary Bilheimer notes Grand Junction recently raised funds for a fine building, but conditions there are less favorable than in Greeley. State officers run several local-building campaigns with success so far.
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware says she was a long time rheumatic sufferer until using Chamberlains Pain Balm. She reports rapid relief, better rest, and sleep after one bottle and notes friends have also benefited. For sale by all druggists. McClenahan advertises new loans with favorable terms.
Mrs. B F LaGrange of Greeley observes her eighty fifth birthday at the ranch six miles up the west, with son H LaGrange and daughter Mn BE M Witter present. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren join relatives and intimate friends for a birthday dinner.
At a recent parish gathering at Trinity church the vestry elected members were Arthur Leaver H Hake H L Thurlby Prof F Merten A N Lyster The Trinity choir under Miss Lorna Doone Hake directs fine music praised by the large congregation
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