This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
7
A local advertisement lists 25 dozen fine imported linens with embroidery and hemstitching for 75 cents, and 25 dozen sheer linens trimmed with handmade lace and embroidery priced from 75 cents to 2.50 each.
Beautiful line of fine box paper for Christmas with pretty designs and linen quality paper and envelopes. Sale prices range from 25 to 100 cents per box, about 25 percent cheaper than elsewhere.
A list showcases hemstitched linen products and Mexican drawn work along with hand embroidered doilies centerpieces and dresser scarfs. It includes silk scarves waists hose petticoats bags belts combs brushes pillow tops cushions and the new Greeley pillows.
A vaudeville skit at the police station titled The Barrister features Red Darnell as judge and defense, parodying legal procedure. The courtroom scene riffs on overblown rulings and spoofed statutes with mock counsel and overconfident actors.
The Morgan county circuit court session centered on a two year water rights dispute over district No 2 and district No 11. The Bijou district seeks forty feet of water from the Highland ditch in Weld county, arguing a purchased purchase, while district No 1 irrigation districts oppose the diversion citing diminished river flow and seepage. The case, involving many parties and a $300 per foot water value, likely moves to the state supreme court.
Describes a man who becomes suddenly riotous after drinking whiskey, turning from tame to unruly. The narrator notes his behavior shifts sharply with drinking, comparing his sobriety to a calm Indian sign and his intoxicated state to swallowing both a feathered headdress and war paint.
The High School freshmen held a Friday evening party at Miss Esther Jansson’s home. Thirty five youths attended with games including a Leap Year challenge and guessing activities. Boys received candy hearts and mittens while girls learned their fortunes from two articles. Partners for supper were assigned by nut shell numbers.
A personal appeal urges talking to readers about Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It claims forty years of cures, warns against unknown preparations possibly containing harmful drugs, and notes Foley's costs no more and is sold by all druggists.
Rev J F Coffman of the M E church journeyed with prospective groom George T Price from Eaton to a Colorado claim over fifty miles away to wed Nettie P Turner. They traveled by train to Pierce then crossed rough country despite cold roads. After the ceremony a supper for about twenty five guests followed and the couple planned to reside in Eaton where Price works at the sugar factory.
Hazel Z. Rhoads of Ault married Thomas Hart of Trinidad at the manse by Rev. R J. Hunter. The couple left for a western wedding trip and will settle on the groom's ranch near Trinidad. The bride, daughter of Mrs. M D Rhoads, studied at Normal School and Greeley Business College and worked as a stenographer for H C Watson in Greeley.
Saturday stockholders elected D. B. Wyatt T. H. Wilson W. W. Brown J. L. Dors ey and B. G. Eaton as trustees for the Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company. The 80 acre water right assessment remains 20. The Laramie and Weld Reservoir Company chose G. H. Oliver Jas Milne J. M. Collins T. H. Wilson and D. B. Wyatt as officers with a 100 per 80 acre water right assessment.
Myrtle Rhoads daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Rhoads married Gershon W Forbes a Denver real estate man in a Sunday ceremony in Denver. The bride has been employed in Denver.
A longtime Evans resident, who moved here from Kansas City with her parents about six years ago, was noted for her broad circle of friends and years of community ties.
Mrs J B McCutcheon hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering with guest Miss Anna Peters of Trinidad and visitor Mrs F W Loftess from Akron Colorado. Other guests included Mrs J James Mrs Vernon McKelvey Mrs E N Miller and Miss Helen Searing.
Health officer Dr. Ella A. Mead notes November deaths in Greeley at 11 and yearly deaths at 56 by December 1 1907. Typhoid cases mainly from districts without water or sewers and contaminated wells near Third Street and Ninth Avenue led to condemnations. City water purity is excellent with 38 colonies per cubic centimeter. Marshal reports 17 arrests in November with 115 dollars in fines, seven drunks and other disorderlies.
The reopening of Francis Marks estate in the county court revives details of a Windsor murder from two years ago. Ten heirs are identified, two in Germany and two in Ohio, with evidence including Civil War service records. Leon Marks remains missing. a horse tied to his name is found on the range as proceedings continue. The court also hears the case E W Rogers vs Western Investment & Land Co demanding payment.
William McFarlan faced trial Monday for burglary, accused with Will Eaton as an accessory in the Bullard store theft. A witness described overheard statements tying McFarlan to the crime, while Eaton, already under a six year sentence, taunted the court and insulted a crippled witness known as the three legged woman who testified.
The Elks lodge held its annual memorial service for absent brothers at the Opera House. Hon. W. Kelley of Denver gave the address with Rev. A. B. Casey and the lodge officers presiding. A male quartet, solos, and a eulogy for Clarence Granger and Andrew McMillen followed in a solemn ceremony.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.