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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
12
A historical item notes a publication titled Paper with the Big Subscription List released or referenced around 1901 to 1908, indicating a period when subscriptions were central to a paper’s distribution and finances.
The Denver Post owner F. G. Bonfils allegedly struck Senator Patterson, proprietor of the News and Times, in a vacant lot and beat him severely before onlookers intervened. The incident signals a grim endgame for press battles, with Bonfils depicted as lacking principle while Patterson is praised for open confrontation of criticism.
The Boston specialist and other traveling fake doctors were roasted by the Tribune last week. He arrived Monday, threatened libel suits in federal court, and offered to compromise by paying Tribune expenses to Denver, which was refused. The paper denounces pretenders who claim miraculous cures and vows to expose fraud and deter their practice.
Northern Colorado shows strong finances with good crops and rising wages. The piece argues the region is economically healthy, urges awareness of local prosperity, and discourages outward migration unless national conditions improve protections for domestic industry.
The article urges the Greeley district to educate and promote growth to draw new residents next spring. It notes a lack of workers for farm tasks in the summer and suggests prospective farmers gain experience by working with local growers for a season. Inquiries are already coming to the city.
A Louisville pamphlet titled Soluttion of the Liquor Problem advocates model license laws as a guard against temperance reform shocks. It argues licenses transferable by good behavior, caps per population, and penalties for violations to curb illicit sales and political influence. It warns prohibition risks pushing to worse substitutes.
Lela Sanders died December 27 at the family home six miles southeast of Greeley. Funeral services were held December 29 conducted by Rev. Large of Kersey. William Crane, 80, died December 27 at his daughter's home southeast of Greeley. funeral at the Catholic church with interment at Linn Grove. Oliver P. Goodwin, 77, died December 23 at his Fifth Street home. born in Indiana and lived in St Louis Pueblo and Wyoming before moving to Greeley three years ago. wife and daughter Mrs William Reynolds of Lusk Wyoming survived. Masons conducted Thursday service.
The audience praised Mr. Doane for his talent and thoughtful programming. Mrs. Clark’s faultless mezzo? soprano voice delighted listeners in Handel’s Come Unto Me and several pieces, including The Soul of the Rose, a Doane composition.
Miss Zelma Little and J Angus McDonald of Clayton New Mexico wed Christmas Eve at Dr and Mrs G W Barrett home. Father Casey officiated. Bride long time Greeley resident groom a civil engineer of New Mexico. They left Christmas day for Pueblo to visit relatives before settling in Clayton.
Miss Laura Kibby and James Sybrant wed on Christmas day at the Kibby home near Berthoud. The 2 pm ceremony was performed by Rev. Stanton of the Presbyterian church with sixty guests from Denver, Greeley and surrounding areas. Music by a Denver orchestra. They will reside on a Berthoud-area ranch.
Miss Laura Craig of Loveland and H. J. Vermeulen married in Denver on Christmas Day at 6:30 p m officiated by Rev Stone of North Presbyterian. Vermeulen, from Kansas City, will manage a Ramsey Dry Goods Co store next year. bride also from Kansas City has lived with her brother in Loveland. They returned to Greeley and will reside at Marlborough.
Charles N. Lucas died Christmas day at his parents home Mr and Mrs E Lucas after months of ill health He was thirty one born in Iowa He sought relief in Iowa and another attempt in school Then he returned to Denver where he died He leaves his parents and several siblings including J L Lucas of the Poudre Valley Dairy James R Lucas Ira B Lucas Mrs M Tarlton Mrs Charles Godfrey and Elsie Lucas all present at the funeral conducted at home by Rev John Doane Saturday afternoon Music by J Scott Thompson and the Presbyterian choir
When illness starts as a cough or cold do not let it become chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Use Chamberlains Cough Remedy for prompt relief. The preparation has grown from a small beginning to wide use across the United States and abroad, with many cures of coughs and colds cited. Sold by all druggists.
The Graphic club met December 21 under Mrs. Eva Ramsey with Mrs. Albert Igo. Members lectured on the Faust legend and Goethe’s work. They described Goethe's early writings and read scenes including the dungeon. The group planned American painters for the final half hour of meetings this year.
Miss Olive West departs today for Telluride where she will continue teaching. She took a three week vacation after the school closed a week early due to scarlet fever.
The Social Science Circle heard John Doane assisted by Mrs. E. Clark in a Friday evening organ recital at the Congregational church.
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