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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
Greeley’s early settlers planted trees to fix a desert into a green town. The article recalls Mrs. Abigail Dunham planting the first tree, with many memories tied to cottonwood, elm and ash varieties. Residents note tree loss and slow replacement amid aging groves and evolving urban plantings.
Mrs. Martha Cox, regarded as Weld County’s oldest voter, age 94, lies in failing health at her daughter Mrs. E. A. Titler’s home. Once in Iowa, she moved to Colorado after her husband’s death and has remained active, voting when able, though this summer's heat confines her to bed part of the time. Her friends report improvement and hope she can vote in the fall election.
Exiled son of a wealthy eastern brewer, living under a bogus name in Greeley, is sought by his father’s heirs. Charles Phillips is the legal name. Buck Fulkerson, jailed two years ago, may hold clues to his true identity and whereabouts. Attorney BH. Peterson pursued leads yesterday.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Peterson recovered a fine team of horses stolen from W. C. Wheaton in Longmont last Monday. A man named Harvey Wells, who planned to drive to Estes Park, attempted to sell them in Denver and was held at the Union stockyards while an identificaton was sought. Wells did not return and the horses will be returned to their owner.
Mr and Mrs Willus Thompson with daughters Aline and Laura Mrs J C McLucas and son Solomon and Mrs Will Bartholomew plan a Thursday trip to Wheatland Wyoming to visit relatives Roy McDermott and Mr McLucas already traveled there. The gathering will include picnics parties and family reunions to honor the visitors.
Professor E R Bennett of the State Agricultural College visited Greeley to inspect ten acres of college potatoes on G M Houston's ranch. The 80 plots use seed from Maine Wisconsin Minnesota and other growing regions. Additional experimental plots exist in Middle Park the Arkansas Valley Carbondale Fort Morgan and Montrose.
A Wayne West Virginia resident Mrs H L Bowen credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing her kidney disease. She states she could not stand or get out of bed before using the product and reports full recovery after a one dollar bottle and part of a second. Sold by all druggists.
Denver Post sparked fears of abuse in the Greeley beet district. The Tribune published a fact-filled reply showing happy, hard working children in fields. Humane officers reviewed copies and decided no interference, with the Tribune offering to prove conditions firsthand.
Greeley Grays defeated the Denver J D s 9 to 8 in an extra inning thriller at the baseball park. Sullens pitched four innings and closed the final two after an earlier stint. C Morris and Winkley led hitting as Stroebel pitched for the visitors. The victory followed a 5 to 4 Grays win Saturday with Sullens again escaping trouble late.
An advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and backache. It cites a testimonial from D D Stebins of Greeley Colorado praising their efficacy and notes the product is sold by all dealers for 50 cents with FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
Miss Jessie Sample and Alien Gross wed Sunday afternoon at the bride’s father G. R. Sample home 518 Eleventh street. Ceremony at 2 o clock by Rev. R. J. Hunter witnessed by forty relatives. Bride in white Japanese silk. bridesmaid Maud Sample. best man George Gross. Wedding dinner served by sisters Mesdames M. S. Kealiher and N. G. Keithley. Notice of Stockholders Meeting Denver Greeley Fort Collins Railway Co. August 16 1909 at 813 Eighth Avenue Greeley Colo. G Aubrey Spear Assistant Secretary.
John Shaw arrested in Greeley Saturday on advice from Fort Smith Arkansas will return there with an officer this week. The officer has started for Greeley and Shaw says he will go. He is charged with false pretenses and jumping bond.
Burglary at Harvey Somerville’s Eaton residence occurred Friday night while the family attended a band concert. A locked drawer and house suggested a skeleton key job. Footprints with pointed toes led from back door to the alley. The thief left a sand path and escaped with $237 including a gold keepsake from Master Jay. The Somervilles fear the coins may identify the suspect. police expect a swift arrest.
In the heat residents and visitors turn to ice cream and soft drinks. Weekly consumption includes 1 000 gallons of ice cream and 35 000 soft drinks in Greeley. Ice cream dealers use over a ton of ice daily, while Coca Cola remains the favorite fountain drink. Phosphates and mint juleps appear among popular flavors as families seek cooling treats.
H Knott of Highlandlake narrowly escaped death after a vicious Jersey bull attack. He sustained serious injuries from the horns but survived the incident and is expected to recover.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is a universal remedy, a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 if it fails, and cites testimonials from J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Johan P. Roberts alleges a deed from Oliver T. Perry misdescribed Geary Creek reservoir. He seeks court correction to match the purchase of a strip of dry land for 50 dollars and asks Perry to amend boundaries to reflect the intended property.
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