Wild West Show Thrills Weld County Crowd at Cody's Exhibition
The Weld County Cowboys showcased bronco busting, horse racing, and daring riding on Thanksgiving in Greeley. New and veteran riders, including Cooney Travis and Gordie McMillan, battled hard as crowds of 400 to 500 cheered a five mile race with horse changes every quarter mile, ending with Knowlton narrowly winning in 16 minutes 7 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooney
Travis
Mark—Gordie McVillar
Jim Noel
Harry Knowlton
Charlie Howard
Ben Bollen
Greeley
Weld County
Buffalo Bill
Gresley
Jesse Evans
Shorty
Denman
L. Ogilvy
A. J. Hannas
Will Lee
Shelby Thomas
B. Wright
Gordie McMillan
Ecase
Jim McClain
Younster
Buckskin Joe
Harry Koowlton
Knowlton
McMillen
Gordie
Bolter
M. Lunt
Eaton
Firefly
Firey
Cheyenne
Firefly and Cooney Travis Rally Roughriders at Colorado Event
The exhibition features Ben Bollen riding Firefly, followed by roughriding by Gordie McMillan Jim Noel Harry Knowlton Charlie Howard and others. Cooney Travis rescues the Kerokee Kid from Sioux captors as a stagecoach held up on Eldora line gains audience applause. The piece praises the tournament and notes a premium map at the Triscne office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordie McMillan
Jim Noel
Harry Knowlton
Charlie Howard
Ben Bollen
Cherokee Kid
del Stover
Lou Berkley
Johnny Warren
Jim Loustalet
Jim McClain
Pinto Jim
Ocoonie
Travis
Cooney
Tepee
Liberty
Eldora
Cap. Knowlton
Unparalleled Time Record at Omaha Exposition Trains
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railway reports a daily time record during the Omaha exposition. Trains with 10 to 13 sleeping cars and coaches arrived on schedule between Omaha and Chicago, proving the line the shortest, best and most reliable route. Ticket agents sell Milwaukee & St Paul tickets. for information contact Preston, commercial street, Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Milwaukee
Care for Cows: Remedy for Dry Murrain Proposed
A farmer describes a remedy for dry murrain in cows fed on late grains. He notes early signs as loss of appetite and a sharp grunt, and claims epsom salts given orally can cause rapid bowel cleansing. Repeats dose if severe, claiming quick improvement and relief from distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
St Ie
VITZORE Patent Medicine Promises Wide Cures
An advertisement for Vitzore claims it cures Bright's disease and blood poisoning as well as diphtheria dyspepsia and many other illnesses. It states the medicine fights skin diseases and a range of ailments from rheumatism to burns and ulcers. It urges trial and provides contact: Thomas W. Jones agent at 823 Seventh St Greeley Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Greeley Temperature Report From Late November
The Tribune did not publish the weekly temperature summary due to going to press on the night of November 23. Local observer A. L. Evans records maximums, minimums and wind directions for Thursday through Wednesday, noting numbers such as 53 and 10 for Thursday and 58 and 21 for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
A. L. Evans
State Normal
N.W
Thanksgiving notes and local visits in Greeley
Local items report visitors from University Park Denver and Colorado Springs. Thanksgiving day turnout at the race track is noted and civic musings on Manila, Dewey and Philippine affairs appear alongside comments on soldiers, holidays and regional travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
University Park
Denver
Greeley
J. B. Vincent
Colorado Springs
Mackley
Cheyenne
Florence
Jim Mayfield
Stuart Garden
Stuert
Tribune
Manila
America
India
Sam
Philippines
Spain
Dewey
United States
Olympia
Moody meetings planned by alliance and Y M C A
The Ministerial alliance and Y M C A board finalized Moody meeting plans. Regular sessions with Mr Moody run Sunday to Tuesday afternoons and evenings, with possible Wednesday. Preparatory gatherings are tonight and Saturday at 7 30, and Friday at 2 30. Leaders include Dr Vincent and Rev Arthur S Phelps. Services follow usual Sunday morning schedule with overflow meetings in the evening. Ticketing is abandoned with more details at Sunday services beginning 8 00 and 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Mr. Moody
Dr. Vincent
Y.M.C A
Arthur S. Phelps
Sual
Seniors vs Juniors: football clash ends with seniors ahead
Ex seniors Charlie Moore Ruth Brush Louise Currier Helen Garrigues attend as Morton Neill sick with lung trouble Roy Gilmore away ill with typhoid Frank Fashbaugh returns after rheumatism Civil government class debated Philippines. Seniors 11 juniors 5 in football with Fred Carpenter and John Cozzins starring Perry Mead and Charles Grove scoring. Seniors lead series with three wins over juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Moore
Ruth Brush
Louise Currier
Helen Garrigues
Morton Neill
Roy Gilmore
Frank Fashbaugh
United States
Philippines
Wether
Peace Commission
Fred Carpenter
John Cozzins
Charles Grove
Perry Mead
Charles
Perry
VERUM
Time Is Money Travel Note on Union Pacific Line
The Union Pacific is promoted as the best line for faster journeys to East Lake City Portland and California pointe. Call agent C C Carre for time tables folders and pamphlets describing the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
East Lake City
Portland
California Pointe
Y M C A Defeats Normal in Thanksgiving Game 6–0
The Y M C A football team beat the Normal school 6 to 0 on Thanksgiving Day in a loose contest. The Normal team hopes for another game, but the Y M C A plans to close the season with no rematch. Dr Eskridge of Denver will lecture December 9 on The Localization of the Cerebral Functions in the chapel. The Christian union hosts practical conversations on the teachers influence. Dr Snyder’s Salida lecture with the Western Teachers association on November 24 was postponed due to a train accident near Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskridge
Denver
Department of Psychology
Colorado
Christian Union
Snyder
Western Teachers’ Association
Salida
Pueblo
Happenings Twenty-Eight Years Ago Recalled in Tributes
Retrospective notes reference an 1869 Cooper Institute meeting that formed the Union Colony of Colorado. The piece recalls thirty-six to forty advertisers from that era, noting only one remains active today while others have moved on to retirement, notaries, or distant locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bollen
Firefly
Altho
Tribune
Jeroboam
Cooper Institute
The Hesperians Hold Meeting at Mrs Cheeseman
The Hesperians gathered at Mrs Cheeseman's home last week with a warm welcome. Miss Shull was named secretary pro tem and Mies Nana Wright read a paper on the analogy between music and art. Miss Alice Wood spoke forty minutes on The Workers, part of Scribner's labor series, followed by a lively discussion and Thanksgiving refreshments in club colors. Next program announced and meeting adjourned for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesperians
Cheeseman
Mies Kink
Miss Shull
Mies Nana Wright
Alice Wood
Scribner's
Hesperian
Fort Worth Gulf Road Travel Offers Low Rates
Fort Worth Texas announces very low travel rates via Gulf road with tickets on sale December 3 and 4 for departures between December 6 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Gulf Road
Early Start Dreamers Dial In From Washington Star
Plodding Pete questions wake up time while Meandering Mike explains the pleasure of doing nothing and an early start. The exchange appears as a lighthearted quip from the Washington Star showing contrasting temperaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Washington Star
Postmaster Cannot Take Stamp Fees for Dued Letters
Postoffice rules bar a postmaster from accepting postage stamps as payment for postage due on letters addressed to their destination. The rule emphasizes that due charges must be settled by proper tender rather than stamps at the receiving end.
Wolpert and Young Wed at Evans in Presbyterian Ceremony
D. H. Wolpert of Denver and Grace Young of Evans married at the bride’s parents’ home on Wednesday November 23 1898. Rev E E Griffen pastor of La Salle Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony and the Tripune extends best wishes for the couple.
Abbott and Van Sickel Families Welcome Babies
In Gipson on Friday November 18 1898 Mr and Mrs Walter Abbott welcomed a son. In Greeley on Friday November 25 1898 Mr and Mrs George Van Sickel welcomed a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Gipson
Walter Abbott
van Sickel
Greeley
George van Sickel
Greeley and La Salle Hack Line Schedule Revised
A. P. Baird announces hacks connecting with trains from Chicago and Denver. Departures from La Salle occur at 6.30 a.m. and 1.25 p.m., with Oasis Union and Exchange hotels in Greeley. Final pickups leave Greeley at 1.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tendo
Chicago
la Salle
Denver
Oasis
Union and Exchange Hotels
Greeley
Stephen Card's Recovered Ills Stir Greeley Tears
In east Greeley a boy named Stephen Card was thought dead after a severe ankle injury. He later reappeared alive on Eric Larson's Grover ranch last week, claims of his death being exaggerated by local papers and residents. The piece mocks sensational reporting and laments perceived city neglect and holy hometown sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Greeley
Charles Gard
Stephen
Denver
Greeley
Cache
Ponder River
Foesie Creek
Gerry
Stephen Card
Tristing
Eric Larson
Grover
Gulf road offers low fares to Fort Worth trip during congress
For the Farmers' National Congress and Pan American Agricultural parliament meeting in Fort Worth Texas December 6 to 14, Gulf road tickets go on sale December 3 and 4 with a twenty one day limit. The Denver Fort Worth Gulf service promises through sleepers and handsome coaches with no changes. Contact the nearest Gulf agent or T E Fisner Assistant General Passenger Agent Denver Colo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ National Congress
Pan- American Agricultural Parliament
Fort Worth
Tex
Gulf Road
Denver
Gulf
T. E. Fisner
Colo
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Triscne
Panas
Ulti Art
Chase & Sanborn
Mack’s” Grocery
Bers
Denver Times Almansa
Vitzore
Thomas W. Jones
Agt
Seventh St. Greeley, Colo
Greeley’s
Moody Meetings
C, C, Carre
Schilling
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal
Henry
Louisanne Oliver -Goss
Baer
Benedictus
Hyman
Evening Service
Stainer
Jordan's Bank
Crasselius
Esubasseonds Sanduness Thussell
Hayne
Girecley Tribune
Mars
Levi Strauss & CO
San Francisco
California
U.S.A
R. H. Johns & CO
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