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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
5
The piece targets Colorado courts, politicians, corporations, and Denver officials, drawing sharp rebuke from business leaders and citizens. It also recalls a prior charity drive tied to a scandal, noting mixed reactions and urging discreet, selfless giving in a Christmas context.
A Denver observant column condemns sensational charity coverage by the big papers. It argues giving should be private, cites pride in publicized gifts, and recalls scriptural warnings about flaunting aid while urging sincere generosity without self-promotion.
Last Friday at Greeley High School the student committee presented a Christmas program including the G H S orchestra directed by Prof. Whiteman and student choirs. Rev O A Petty spoke on The Spirit of Christmas as 25 plus families received gifts provisions clothing food and money from donations raised by students.
A Bluffton Indiana column suggests going home for comfort, reform, and personal display, advising to show family your best there. It adds a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for a bad cold, with druggists selling it.
Two fine Persian sheep, a ram and ewe, were seen in Greeley last Friday on their way from the Agricultural College at Fort Collins to the government experiment station at Laramie Wyoming. They represent the college’s stock and one pair will be sent to Wyoming for extensive government sheep experiments. The Persians are crossbred with Merinos or Shropshires to improve the long coarse wool.
An old advertisement proclaims digestion as the source of strength and vitality and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to vigorate the stomach. It promises improved appetite, weight gain, endurance, and a clear head with a 25 cent price and free samples. It also markets LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets for a one day cold cure with Grove's signature on each box.
A satirical note contrasts civic complaints about sanitation with neglect of the Poudre river. It laments pollution from sugar and starch plants, describes river degradation, and warns of water for irrigation being tainted. Also previews the Midland concert at First Presbyterian with Rachel Steinman and Alice Drennen Robinson on January 10.
A mother recalls her baby’s brush with measles and bronchitis. After trying eight stores seeking a recommended remedy with no success, she finally used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The child recovered and is alive and well today. For sale by all druggists.
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting of the Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility Company at the company office in Greeley Weld county Colorado at 2 oclock p m on Tuesday the Sunday of January 1907 for electing a board of directors for the ensuing corporate year and other business A Riley secretary Greeley Colo Dec 8 1906
Kate Norcross-Gale, once a noted singer from Greeley, was granted a divorce in Denver on the first Thursday from her husband Gale on charges of non-support. The couple, married about thirteen years, have a five year old daughter in the mother's custody. Gale is the son of J. S. Gale of this city. Mrs. Gale is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Norcross of this city.
The Fort Collins trip last Thursday saw the local high school team defeat the Aggies 33 to 23 in a return game. Symnett stood out with 11 baskets from 14 foul shots while Rip Woodbury delivered notable stunts, and the squad showed clear improvement over last week.
Miss Dessie Hicks and Roy Beeson of Loveland were married on Christmas day by Rev. RK Hunter at First Presbyterian Church parsonage. After a state tour, they will reside in Loveland. A Denver wedding joined James W. Gault of Eaton and Miss Monnie Mincey. Arthur D. Ragan of Greeley wed Miss Bertha Mabel Ring at her parents home with Rev. H. H. Flory presiding. a supper followed as the couple began their life together.
Miss Mary Herriott and Edward Behrens wed at the bride’s Evans home with 45 relatives present Rev O A Petty of Greeley officiating The couple left for the south on an eight oclock train Miss Mamie Miller and E Maynard Elliott married Christmas day at the bride’s mother’s home 703 Tenth Street The ceremony was by Rev R J Hunter in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends They will reside in Platteville The bride is Peter Brown’s granddaughter and the groom is the eldest son of ex Sheriff Elliott
The Colorado and Southern railway offers a one fare round trip rate of 48.90 from Denver to Mexico City with return tickets sold December 20, 21, and 22 and stopovers allowed in each direction. BE Fisher, G P A, Denver. Begin the new year by securing valuables at First National Bank Deposit Vault with very reasonable rates.
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