Odd Fellows Plan Grand Lodge Visit to Greeley in October
The Odd Fellows prepare for a fall gathering in Greeley with 1500 members expected. Dr. John M. Norman visits to discuss the event as 300 delegates and 150 to 200 visitors attend sessions, a grand ball, parade, and prize drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Greeley
John M. Norman
Denver
Grand Lodge
Joseph Newett
Buena Vista
Lyman I. Henry
Sam Andrew
N. Koenig
Golden
F. C. Goudy
C. E. Golden
Longmont
Poudre Vailey Lodge No. 12
Ninth Avenue
Seventh Street
Weld
Oasis Lodge
Daughters of Rebekah
I. C. O. F. Brotherhood
J. A. Taylor
Poudre Valley Lodge
Order of Rebekahs
Marriage Ends Soon After It Began in Evans
John Smith files for divorce from Minnie Foster Smith after a February 25 wedding. He alleges the 16 year old bride deserted him within weeks, returned to her mother, and consorted with other young men closer to her age. Smith, a prosperous Evans farmer, cites these actions as grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Foster Smith
John Smith
Smith
Evans
Root Beer Caper At Dwight Neill Home
A visitor from the tourist class took a bottle from a back porch refrigerator at 929 Fifth Street Friday night. The thief carried away a large bottle of homemade root beer, mistaking it for whiskey as he left for travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Neill
Fifth Street
Greeley
Queer Letter Seeks Aid From Washington Prisoner
A man in the Washington state penitentiary named George Harris, claiming a ten year sentence, appeals to Sheriff Plovance for help to secure an attorney. He says the aid would ensure a square deal and a shorter sentence, but it seems more likely he seeks assistance in disposing of some goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plovance
Washington State Penitentiary
George Harris
The Penalty of Twins at the Shaffer Wedding
A bridegroom twin mix up sparks confusion in Greeley as W. E. Shaffer is mistaken for his Pennsylvania twin W. J. Shaffer. Friends tease the wrong man while the real groom flees to avoid the hullabaloo. A befuddled twin arrives from Pennsylvania and cigars ease the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J
W. E
Shaffer
Pennsylvania
Oi City
Greeley
Benedict
Ill Child Sequel From Neighbor Dog Bite
Marie Enright nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Enright is seriously ill at home from a dog bite received Wednesday. Complications have arisen but recovery is hoped though her condition remains bad. The dog belonged to a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
J. A. Enright
County Clerk Sees Daily Increases in Filings in Weld
In Weld county since January 2 1908 the county clerk has filed 6466 instruments covering mortgages deeds reservoir maps and marriage licenses. About 35 papers arrive daily reflecting varied human stories from home purchases to reservoir filings. Since January 10 1905 1560 instruments have been filed and 68 volumes bought with 27 in use. This year shows 343 more filings than the same point last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Mary
Henrylyn Irrigation District plans $8 million issue
The Henrylyn Irrigation district voted to issue $3,000,000 in bonds to build reservoirs ditches and tunnels irrigating 650 000 to 100 000 acres across southern Weld and northern Adams counties. Organizers include C M Ireland J N Bowles F A Hensley and C F Tew. Water from Inter Mountain Co would come via Continental Divide tunnels and Williams Fork creek supplying 700 cubic feet per second plus flood waters from large reservoirs. D A Camfield is involved in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrylyn
Weld
Adams
C. M. Ireland
J. N. Bowles
F. A. Hensley
Hudson
Charles F. Tew
Golden
Littleton
Denver
Foothills
Inter- Mountain Co
Continental Divide
Williams Fork
D. A. Camfield
Party Off for Estes Park Ten Day Visit
A Friday morning departure sends a party of travelers to Estes Park for ten days. In the group are Rev H B McMillan two sisters Mamie and Jeanette Miss Sadie McElhinney of Windsor Prof and Mrs F A Wilson and two children of Sterling Kan Prof Wilson teaches at Cooper College and Mrs Wilson is a McMillan sister. The party will be joined by Donald and Melville McElhinney brothers of Sadie A E McMillan of Greeley plans to join Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estes
Estes Park
H. B. McMillan
Mamie
Jeanette
Sadie McElhinney
Windsor
F. A. Wilson
Sterling, Kan
Wilson
Cooper College
McMillans
Donald
Melville MecElhinney
Sadie
A. E. McMillan
Greeley
Eleven Acre Land Near Greeley Sells for 3950
An eleven acre strip near Greeley, formerly the old fair grounds, sold Tuesday for 3950. The land lies about a mile and three quarters east of town on the Delta and was owned by N. W. Vandermay, sold to J. A. Lundgren. The site had served as exhibition space for quilts and jellies and as a race track in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
J. A. Lundgren
N. W. Vandermay
Notice of Adjustment Day in Estate of Josephine M Pier
Executor D O Stone announces adjustment day for the estate of Josephine M Pier, deceased, Weld County Colorado. Creditors must appear September 14 1908 at 3 p m at County Court in Greeley to file claims and debtors to make payment. First publication August 1908. last publication August 26 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine M. Pier
Jaine M. Pier
Eld
Colorado
Weld
Greeley
D. O. Stone
Josephine M. Prez
Chas, E. Southard
Greeley Tribune
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Kk' Ane
K. Stockover
Omlog
Jonomas F. Quinn
M. D.C
Greeley, Colorado
Oasis Stables
Notary Public
Sanborn & Houston
Cor
6Th St
8Th Ave
Robert H. Bird
M.R.C.V.S
Colo
Yan Sickle’s Livery
APOL
LlLockKk
Bills Bros
Greeley, Colo
Henry Candlin
First National Bank
Greeley National Bank
Chelsea
United States
Sanborn
Houston
7Th St
A. FR
Dr. Norman
Tother
Greeley Depot
J. A. Lundsgren
Sanborn & Houstoy
Itec
Shaw’s
Kleinert’s
THE
Shaw Dry Goods Co
Harry H. Shaw
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