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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
4
An old ad notes the Daily Tribune as the preferred channel for quick results in Greeley. It claims higher circulation among bona fide subscribers than two other dailies and provides a phone contact for troubles.
An editorial urges fair competition and local trade emphasis in Greeley. It argues merchants should openly share pricing, avoid undercutting rivals, and invest in strong storefronts and service to keep trade within the town. It notes trading radius expansion and household preaching of home commerce.
County Superintendent L H Harrison moved 23112 from the General County fund to Weld County school districts. Greeley leads with 5212.80, Windsor 1581.60, Eaton 1291.20, and Evans 619.20. District 42 has no funds due to no Weld pupils. District 78 is new with 103.20. Mrs Effie Fitch and Miss M Elizabeth Fitch head Hillsboro district. Richard and Mabel Baker will teach Beebe Draw.
Abe Crocker the Fort Collins constable attached a hen turkey and nine poults to satisfy a claim by M. J. Fitzpatrick and John Stroh. The turkeys were released in the road to see which home they would reach, and Stroh paid the costs after the test.
Thirteen men were injured in a dynamite explosion beneath the drill vessel Destroyer in the Detroit River during work on the Livingston channel. Six are believed fatally hurt as the vessel is wrecked and the incident remains unexplained.
A prescriptive guide on thrift for women with modest incomes. It argues against wasteful dress choices, buying in bulk, and home-made economies, urging practical, durable clothing, careful shopping, avoiding impractical maid services, and valuing current prices to avoid costly errors.
Describes a charming summer dining room with green and oak woodwork. Plate rail displays green pieces, sideboard with silver and green canisters, green shaded lamp over oak table, green leather chair seats, and a green buff carpet. Re De La Baume.
Dr J N McCormack secretary of the state board of health and Weld County Medical Society chairman will speak at the First Presbyterian church Monday September 7 at 8 pm. The talk targets the public including ministers teachers lawyers and workers about pure food pure drugs and sanitary conditions with a complimentary admission ticket from any Weld County Medical Society member.
Miss Edith Gale was hostess for a 500 party honoring her Denver guest Miss Bernice Kingwell. Autumn yellow brown decor and sunflowers set the scene while Lexie Mead won first prize and Kemp Middlekauf plus Miss Irene Sullivan took consolation prizes.
Walter S. Dailey of the government bureau of naturalization reports wholesale frauds in Denver and statewide. He alleges politicians push to swell voter rolls for the campaign, with nearly 4000 people illegally granted naturalization papers.
In district court today three men pleaded guilty to charges. Jack Chinn received a penitentiary sentence for bicycle theft. John Grewell, held on the same charge, was sent to the State Reformatory. Greeley Bicknell received 18 months to two years for stealing a harness from Alonzo Beetham. Judge Garrigues presided.
Camfield notes numerous arrivals at the hotel including C. A. Hayward and wife from Sterling with Samuel and Max Hayward, Edwin Chamberlain and wife from San Antonio, Edward G. Chamberlain, Anson Pitcher from San Francisco, M. C. Tebbetts from Kansas City, W. F. Leach from Boston, Mrs. Frank Lonstallt from Kersey, and Mrs. Cora Heffer nan from Kersey.
The Tribune markets its best in job work consult services, urging readers to seek expert guidance for career and employment needs. It highlights access to experienced advisors, tailored strategies, and reliable results.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans of the U S Navy reaches the age limit of sixty two and retires from active service at Lake Mohonk New York. Born August 18 1846 in Floyd County Virginia he spent nearly fifty years in the naval service including the Civil War battles at Fort Fisher and the battle with Cervera's fleet. He earned the sobriquet Fighting Bob for his bold command decisions and protection of American legation refugees at Valparaiso.
Chicago authorities disclosed a national customs scheme involving Mrs. Emily Chadbourne Crane Chadbourne and Mrs. Jack Gardner. They allegedly imported household goods misclassified to evade duties totaling about 100000 dollars. Chadbourne has paid 75000 dollars. Gardner faces 80000 more before reclaiming property. Indictments possible at the next federal grand jury session. Gardner earlier gained notoriety by importing Venetian palace stones.
A. C. Probert, formerly of Molina in Mesa county, has purchased the Red Front store from J. F. Roche and taken possession. The Plateau Voice credits him as a hustler and valuable addition to the local business community, noting his past two and a half years in Molina and expectation he will win a share of the Greeley market after moving to oversee a large general store.
Miss Laura Mitchell was in a drug store Tuesday evening when a cigar clipper on the counter caused a cut that left the end of her finger missing. The wound was dressed at the store and she will be more wary of ordinary drug store fixtures.
Hon ER Grubb of Carbondale files with the governor charges against the college administration. He cites tuberculosis in cattle sold to farmers, management issues at Fort Collins, and calls for swift investigation and action to stabilize the institution. report notes board frictions and possible removal moves for Prof Carlyle and faculty.
At Tuesday’s meeting the S O O F voted to march as a group to the Sovereign Grand Lodge in Denver next month and participate in the parade on September 23. The Greeley lodge with 318 members will travel by special train with the Greeley band. committee T I Sides P E Boyle and A J Lohr led arrangements.
Pittsburg Pa August 19 William H Klein 40 of Allegheny agrees to a 200 yard foot race with W J Lictus to decide if he will continue courting Marie Lictus 18. If Klein wins Lictus will drop objections to the suit if he loses Klein will retire as a suitor. Lictus called Klein too old and Klein retorts he is as good a man as Lictus and will prove it by racing.
A clipped OCR item lists F O Havner and Hacaman at 1717 7th Ave, indicating a street address entry in a directory or notice.
The text extols a Rocky Mountain city as the county seat of a rich irrigated region. It highlights a normal school with 1,000 students, fine graded schools, churches, shade walks, a concrete sidewalk system, hotels, two railroads, a mild climate, libraries, gardens, and weekly papers. It notes a large starch plant, numerous manufacturers, four banks with deposits over large sums, a strong commercial club, active social scene, and annual crops valued at about 6 million dollars.
A dense directory of lodge names and officers includes Greeley lodge No. 809 BPOE ETAs and other fraternal groups with meeting times and officer titles such as exalted rulers secretaries recorders and dates for second and fourth Tuesdays and Thursdays. The listing names many organizations and officers like AOUW American Revolution regents and Masons with generic meeting notes.
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