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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
2
William E. Pope son of Mr and Mrs G H Pope of Devel died from a stomach injury after being kicked by a horse last Thursday. His body was brought to the city for burial. The funeral was held this afternoon at Macy's chapel with Rev Frank Barnett officiating.
Special to The Tribune reports from Saint Petersburg on August 31 detailing first day fighting at Liao Yang with Russian and Japanese forces. Artillery and rifle fire dominated, Russian center attacked, several attacks and bayonet actions, heavy Russian losses estimated at about 3000 with Japanese casualties unknown. Russians claim tactical gains and renewed confidence amid looming larger battle.
Tokyo reports the Japanese army has gained a foothold on the outskirts of Liao Yang as reinforcements rush forward to support forces already in the field.
Nathan Hirdseye, in Denver, preferred death to divorce and shot himself at 1 AM in a Washington avenue boarding house. Landlady Mrs. Blake found him in bed, head blown away, revolver at his side, wife having filed for divorce.
The president's letter of acceptance is with a New York printer and will run about six columns in the morning papers on September 12.
In Chicago on August 3 independent packing plants closed as butchers joined a strike called by President Brownly. About 600 to 700 livestock movers also walked out affecting transit and related packing operations.
In Kemmerer Wyoming on August 31 three masked men overpowered Station Agent Harding and Garret Jenkins and stole 900 in silver, leaving 13,000 cash for Cumberland miners mostly untouched.
A late dispatch reports a Grand Trunk railroad wreck at Blackville Quebec causing deaths and many injuries. Details are unavailable. Liao Yang reports heavy fighting resuming on a large scale this morning.
Parson J R Ransom presiding elder of the African Methodist church says all state office candidates seeking black votes must pledge to maintain mixed schools for whites and blacks. If refused a separate ticket will be placed in the field later. Kansas School Boards Association backs extending separate school privileges beyond first class cities.
An adjourned meeting of Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad officials at Parsons Kansas ratified the Katy line’s acquisition of the Oklahoma railroad and authorized issuing 40 million dollars in 100 year bonds to fund further road acquisitions.
Dr. C. H. Downing of Evans was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a capias by Jesse E. Gordon for practicing dentistry and dental surgery without a state board license. He was arraigned before County Judge Southard Tuesday evening and held on a 250 bond for a hearing tomorrow morning. Downing says he is a graduate of a regular dental college but may have failed to obtain a license.
The paper will mail to regular subscribers with no carrier deliveries. Daily readers get the Wednesday combined edition after four oclock, weekly Thursday readers receive the weekly by mail as before. Fresh news will appear on specific pages to avoid duplication. Full implementation takes about two weeks.
Miss Nita B. Adams married Alex W. Ferguson in a Thursday ceremony at Mr and Mrs S H Southards residence 721 Tenth street. Rev R J Van Valkenburg officiated with Beulah Adams as bridesmaid Judge Charles E Southard best man. After a brief luncheon the couple began a short wedding tour and will reside at Dupree cottage on Eighth avenue.
Announcement from this city notes the wedding of Prof. James Francis Abbott son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Abbott and Miss Margaret Zuck of Gilroy California. The ceremony occurred last Sunday at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs John Clay Zuck. The bride, nearly as accomplished as her husband, will reside with him in St Louis where he holds a professorship at Washington University.
Miss Ethel Katherine Miller and DeWitt Shelton Swan marry at 8:30 PM in University Park Denver, with 150 guests. The ceremony features a ring bearers and flower girls, a music quartet, and a brides party including Lorencie Anderson and Helen Stidger. Swan, a Denver University graduate, will teach mathematics and science in Longmont High School after the wedding.
Mrs J G Harris entertained about forty guests at 715 Eleventh street Monday evening in honor of Miss Cora Bracewell of Pueblo and Miss Margaret Barnard of Clio Iowa. Mrs Blair Rugh won the first prize and L W McGrew the consolation prize. Refreshments were served.
Great Western Railway offers $12.50 to St Paul or Minneapolis and $16.60 to Duluth, Superior, Ashland or Bayfield. Low fares to all Minnesota summer resorts. Tickets on sale daily to September 30 with return by October 31. Two superb trains daily via the shortest line. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
Matthias Forsdahl age 56 brother of Louis Forsdahl of 1218 Eighth street died at county hospital around 3 am after a weeks illness from stomach trouble. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday. The infant child of Mr and Mrs James Joyce of East Greeley died this morning from a weak heart at two days old.
Funeral was held Saturday with Rev A C Leafgreen. Travel rates include Union Pacific tickets to Chicago or St Louis with flexible routing via Kansas City or Omaha. Stopovers and special fares noted. Local ad promotes Best brand flour and low cash prices at Red Front store.
The text advises eating slowly and not too freely of easily digested foods when digestion is weak from constipation. It suggests masticating thoroughly, spacing meals by five hours, and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets if a fullness or weight is felt after eating to prevent sour stomach. Sold by druggists.
A 160 acre well improved farm offering a five room house barn and other improvements. The farm is fenced with water two wells and located twelve miles northwest of Greeley six miles west of Eaton in a prime farming area. Quick buyers can secure the property for half its value. Contact P. H. Rinehart Eaton r f d 1.
An 1903 testimonial from Checotah Ind Ter reports enlargement of the liver and spleen eased after using Herbine. The agent describes rapid results after meals and urges readers to seek relief from biliousness and indigestion. Sold by J. F. Fezer.
The State Grange invites the public to its annual picnic at Mount Alto Park on Thursday September 1. The excursion round trip costs 2.50 and the train departs Greeley at 5 30 a m.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they cannot reach the disease. Internal remedies cure catarrh as a constitutional issue. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is not a quack medicine and was prescribed by a top physician. Send for testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hull's Family Pills are the best.
Low rate offer via Missouri Pacific good for travel from Colorado common points to St Louis and return for 29 dollars. Ticket validity extends to October 31 with a ten day stopover allowed at Kansas City.
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