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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
2
Farming communities discuss the split-log drag, a home-made device to smooth muddy roads after rains. A Timely guide explains construction from a heavy fence post and stretchers, plus mounting options, while a later note covers social news in Greeley including a local charity visit and a spring wedding at the Presbyterian parsonage.
Samuel Newell, newly returning to farming on a small scale near Ault, has purchased land west of town from R. A. Part of the property will be used for grain. Despite heavy spring moisture, fields dry this week and spring work resumes. Volunteer groups including Union Aid, Unity Circle, and West Side Ladies’ Aid will prepare bed pads and linens at Mrs. Southard’s home and nearby locations.
The Poe family announces their departure for Greeley where Mr. Poe has rented a house and the family will move this week. The Poes are well known in local clubs and churches with two sons away, one in the navy and another at the State University. Percy remains popular with younger peers as he joins Greeley High School. Mrs Poe belongs to the Social Hours Club and the W C T U.
Strickland and Morgan acted for A M McClena han and A B Price in a Monday transfer to James E Coleman of 249 acres near Farmers Spur for 21000. Four houses in Greeley and one in Denver valued at 12000 were given as part payment to A B Price.
Peter Brown of Peter Brown & Son proposes designating streets via stamped numbers set in cement at corners inspired by Vancouver City how sidewalks show street numbers. He argues stamping avoids high poles or eye level plates and reduces reading hazards for pedestrians.
The Ault Ladies' Aid society hosts a report night recounting last year's Old Maid's Convention held in Seattle. Presiding officers were Mrs. Gale president, Mrs. Woland secretary, and Mrs. Dinsmore treasurer. Cast of players listed includes Meadames Pence Greer Mead Harris Hasbrouck Poe Mc Cain Milley Darner Westfall Andrews Wyatt Bozarth McIntyre Bridges and Miss Mabel Padgett. The captured men were Howett Hasbrouck Rist and Heaton. A large sum was cleared for church work.
A white rose was placed on the pulpit of the Congregational church on Easter morning marking a 19 year old custom by the Christian Endeavorers. The gesture, though small, reflects a cherished annual practice across different locations and pulpits.
Miss Angie Pierson of Peckham captured the silver medal in the Demorest contest held Friday night at Peckham. Contenders included Irene Pumphrey Laura Sorenson Grace Ellis Leona Smith and Helen Lamma, all from nearby LaSalle. The event drew a packed church audience with recitations musical numbers by local performers and a Peckham judging panel.
Windsor high school students vote to switch to a morning session from 8:30 to 12 and an afternoon session from 1 to 2:30, replacing the former 8 to 12 and 1:15 to 4 schedule as presented by the principal.
A pleasant informal card party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D r. McArthur Monday night for Miss Nora Ryan and her fiancé William Waener of Hamilton. The couple plan to marry at high noon Wednesday at the Catholic church.
Despite a legal injunction, construction fans out as crews advance on the Platte River bridge three miles northwest of Plattevale. Grading outfits operate northward toward Greeley from Hillsboro. Tracks extend seventeen miles north of Denver toward Platteville with bridge work and trading slated for completion in three weeks.
Two Baton couple die. Thomas Kilpatrick aged 2 percent? died this morning of tuberculosis at home on the west side. Funeral set for Wednesday at clock. deceased leaves a wife and two children. family came from Alabama two years ago. Also J J McCrory died Tuesday night in Denver hospital after appendicitis. brother went to Denver and remains there. operation hoped to save his life.
The Presbytery of Boulder meets in Loveland for two days starting Tuesday evening to choose lessons representing the church at the general assembly in Denver May 20. Revs KR Hunter and J K Thompson will represent First Church of Greeley. The Woman's Presbyterial meets with delegates Mrs KR Hunter Mrs John Steck and Mrs J K Thempeos.
L. H. Farnham of Spirit Lake Indiana endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He notes they are agreeable and pleasant in effect with a price of 25 cents and free samples. For sale by all druggists.
Martha Parker sues Arthur W Parker for divorce through attorneys Charles Tew and Joseph Ewing. Married in Seattle in 1902 the grounds are drunkenness and nonsupport. They have 700 children. Parker recently resided in Green Bay with respectable relatives.
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