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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
7
The Bethel Aid held a ten cent tea at Mrs. Chas. Jones’ last Wednesday. Mrs. Foster recovers from measles. Mrs. C. o R. Woods and daughter Della visited Mr. Pennington’s. Mrs. New can sit up briefly daily. Mr. and Mrs. Crafford and Mr. and Mrs. Art Christman hosted a relatives’ dinner last Sunday.
Mrs Tilyon of Highlandlake visited Evans on Monday and Miss Carrie Fashbaugh has been seriously ill. Mrs Vena Leroy guests of Mrs Shepherd last Friday. Dogs were tied due to a rabies scare. fire at Heathel’s sheds caused $500 loss. John A Behrens reports strong sheep market after returning from Chicago. Concrete walk around Evans school begun to improve appearance.
Alice B. Locke state commander of the L. O. T. M. visited town Friday and Saturday. The article notes concerns wind and dryness may harm fruit blossoms then. F. M. Watson of five miles southwest of Ault died Thursday afternoon April 23 after a short illness. Funeral held Sunday at home, Rev. Chas. Elliott officiated. burial in Eaton cemetery.
A new company formed by R. L. Pence of Ault K. A. Pence and J. J. Harrison of Denver plans to plat a thirty eight acre tract east of the railroad for gardening and fruit lots Oneida tribe event inside Allison's hall April 20 organizes 32 members with J J Norton as Sachem Several officers elected and a Pocahontas degree organization expected next week by Mrs Rose Allen.
Eaton E Goodrich visited Denver last week while Rev E Payne visits relatives in the east. Mrs A B Copeland and Mrs E G Steele were visitors in Greeley and Denver. Ben Florance of Greeley stopped in Eaton. Peter Weasel and Ed Hensley journeyed through Illinois. Smil Krause returned from Chicago and Sun Prairie. Ellen Myers returned to Denver University. Cecil Smillie suffered a light pneumonia attack. Homer Ricketts visits the middle west this spring. Mabel York went to Denver to work in a telephone office. Mrs Cutts and two children of Ida ho visited Mrs Sarah Jones and others. Mrs N T Shinn and Miss Clena than of Fort Collins visited Mrs W H Scheer. O J Blandin returned from Chicago with a flock of sheep.
A lively crowd of Eaton youths enjoyed a Friday gathering at Rev J F Coffman’s home. Mrs March is gravely ill with slim hope of recovery. Theatre train drew Eaton residents to Greeley to hear Chas Hanford. Willie Foster returns from a four year cruise on U S ships. Mrs Geo Yeagy and Master Howard depart for Kansas two month visit. Mr Yeagy rides with them to Denver. First band concert of the season impressed all. band in good form again this year. A J Eaton family likely to spend summer here. Mr Eaton’s business ties keep him nearby while Mrs Eaton and children will be warmly welcomed.
John Cowles heads to California while Herbert Willison and Wm Pence set out for a mountain trip. Mrs Roy Ray returns from Denver visits. Mrs Mary Sheerer and daughter visit Fort Collins relatives. A Sunday school rally is set for April 30 at the Christian church. Windsor Odd Fellows with band attend an anniversary in Lafayette. Mrs E A Minckwitz is critically ill in Denver with slim hopes. Mrs G W Amosgs and granddaughter travel to Denver then California for several months.
The Fort Lupton column records Mr. and Mrs. Rhode attending Poster services in Denver, Al Hoglin and Bowen Alsebrook both confined to beds with illness, Mrs. John McKissick visiting in Longmont, Mrs. Mary Nix at the Fischer home, Miss Bell Smith visiting her Denver family, and a Thursday April 22 afternoon hosted by Mrs. Vickrey with Basie design tally card honors awarded to Mrs. McAnany and Mrs. F. S. Davis while Mrs. Gault Hubbell received consolation.
Jay Caldwell Elwell returned Sunday and joined the family in quarantine. Several locals travel to Chicago. Miss Pearl Eberhart and Geo Rodefer are under doctor care. Friends events planned with Miss Van Dorpen and Mrs Partridge. Elwell women seek tomato jam and preserves recipes as tomatoes become main fruit.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Union Colony of Colorado will be held at the Colony office, 717 Main street, Greeley, Colorado, on the first Tuesday in May, 1908, to elect five trustees for the ensuing year. Polls open from 2 to 1 p.m. By order of the Board of Trustees. H. T. West, President. Robert Steele, Secretary.
Modern five room house with large bathroom and pantry offered for sale. Property valued at 3200 dollars is priced at 2900 dollars with possession available immediately. Three rental applications available at 25 dollars per month. Inquiries accepted at residence 1411 7th Street.
The family of William Burkhart and Mrs. George Hennick express gratitude to the people of Greeley for their kindness during the illness and passing of their mother.
Aug 2 1813 brought lasting fame for Major George Croghan who defended Fort Stephenson with 160 men and a single cannon. Despite 500 British regulars and 700 Tecumseh warriors, his bold defense forced a retreat to Canada and earned him a brevet to lieutenant colonel and a congressional gold medal.
Deep sea explorations in the Caribbean reveal strange fishes. Some possess red golden eyes with two convex lenses, others bear eyes on protruding stems several inches to half a yard long. Some eyes glow like lanterns, adding eerie light to the depths.
A bishop famed for remembering every cleric meets a clergyman on a train. He smiles and asks, Excuse me for forgetting, but how do you spell your name. The reply, J o n e s, my lord, exposes his lapse with grace.
A coroner’s jury finds the deceased died of heart failure superinduced by business failure caused by speculative failure and lack of foresight. The verdict is framed as a moral lesson for young businessmen in the Kansas City Independent.
Public Trustee P W Allen announces sale of real property in Weld County Colorado at noon May 23 1908 to satisfy a 55000 note with 6 percent interest from Sept 9 1907. Property includes described sections in townships 3 4 north range 67 west with ditch water rights and rights of way. First publication April 23 1908 last May 21 1908 in Greeley Tribune.
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