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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
4
A historic note recalls a paper founded in 1870 by N. Co. Mee Cer and phrases it as the Paper with the Big Subscription List. The garbled line references years 1908 and 1904 in a muddled sequence.
The Colorado Teachers association plans a directors section at East Side high school in Denver from December 31 to January 3 with a special program on January 2. Weld County school boards are urged to participate to share ideas on their duties and improve efficiency.
The council forfeits the Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility franchise amid a heated dispute between rival rail firms. The company has pledged a $20 000 indemnity bond for franchise obligations, while the Denver and Greeley Railway seeks a 90 year grant on overlapping streets, risking costly litigation.
The narrative argues the Denver and Greeley company prepared to challenge the older firm’s rights to city streets. It claims the council erred by rejecting the Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility bond, which would have funded construction and kept cars running within two years.
In a special meeting the council rejected the indemnity bond and declared the Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility company had no valid franchise, claiming time extensions were illegal and rights forfeited. The issue moves to court as grading and construction near the city limits resume.
The article urges care for child coughs during cold season to prevent diphtheria or scarlet fever. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, non narcotic option, with Mrs. F. F. Starcher of Ripley endorsing it for children and adults, available from all druggists.
Frank Brier, a North Park ranchman and Big Empire ditch grader near Hardin, drank water from a cup used for washing powder. He fell violently ill, wandered the prairie two days, armed himself at island, and was later treated at Weld County Hospital for frostbitten feet with restored consciousness.
Greeley High boys basketball opened with a 35 to 35 draw against Idaho Springs at the armory last Friday. Wolfe led with 18 points while Hall and Wy at contributed. Wyatt and Wolfe have past prep experience. Comer and Atkinson are newcomers showing potential. The Greeley girls meet Boulder prep next Friday as practice continues thrice weekly.
Attendees at Woodman hall Kersey December 19 enjoyed a pantomime and musical numbers by the Kersey trio plus a Ward vocal. Fancy work and candy booths sold out. The Christmas pie game delighted the crowd. Proceeds from supper and booths totaled 65.50 for charity.
Notice is given to stockholders of the Greeley Building and Loan Association that its annual meeting will be held at its office in Greeley Colorado on Tuesday January 7 1908 at 730 pm. The meeting will hear the officers annual report elect a seven member board elect an auditing committee and conduct other business. George I Statler President J H Hays Secretary Dated December 5 1907. Historic San Antonio low tourist rate via Colorado and Southern. T E Fisher G P A Denver will furnish full information.
A Kansas promoter party led by Judge Milliken and ex senator Harris visited Greeley to promote a Denver to Seattle line via the Laramie and Northwestern route. They have subscribed over 500000 dollars, bought 160 acres north of Denver for a terminal, and plan weekly investor excursions to swell the building fund by about 100000 dollars each trip.
Greeley contractor L Hall testifies the remedy cured his severe kidney trouble and recurring pains after years of episodes. He bought three boxes from H Reynolds Co and reports no symptoms since, praising Doan's Kidney Pills as radical relief. Sold by all dealers 25 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
In February at New Orleans a charming winter tourism rate is described for descriptive literature by EB Fisher G P A Colorado Southern railway Denver regarding travel prospects and promotions for visitors and agents.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for cramped and sore muscles. It claims quick relief and freedom from bodily ailments, urging readers to buy a bottle at all druggists.
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