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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
4
Harmony marked Tuesday nights council session as officials discussed plans to modernize city fire services. Foremen from four volunteer brigades backed the move and will help draft a new ordinance, with signals to distinguish practice runs from large fires and a revised roster of 19 men per company.
Citizens of Greeley urge a larger federal building appropriation raising the total from 75 000 to 200 000 with 40 000 already raised for a first class site. Senators Guggenheim and Colorado’s three congressmen are being asked by letter and telegram to apply pressure for the boost.
For the twenty seventh year a family reunion was held on Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E L Kellogg. Relatives present included Mr. and Mrs M E Hankine and children of Severance Mr and Mrs E J Kellogg of Severance Mr and Mrs Dode Wykert and baby of Severance and Bert Kellogg of Colorado Springs. Other guests were Clay Page of Severance and May Ferguson of Windsor. Alvin Gibberson and Carrie Shook also attended.
Denver shows ample lending money with December real estate loans forecast near $1,000,000, ahead of monthly averages. Loan agent George O. Marrs reports $847,026 lent by end of last week for December, mostly from private sources for improvements and business expansions, with yearly total near $7,060,000.
Women will not be admitted to teachers examinations unless they are wives or fiances of men examined for government service in the Philippines. Applicants going before the Denver post office board must meet this rule. It has been used to block marriages between instructors and soldiers in several cases. Also included is a testimonial from Thos. E. Williams of Middleboro Kentucky praising Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets, with a note that they are for sale by all dealers.
Hugo Frey and his bride had just returned from Denver to celebrate their marriage when a frozen water pipe in the stove exploded. The blast shattered the kitchen area, but Mrs. Frey survived after being revived by a neighbor. Frey secured help and found the door and window glass missing with damage to the sink and stove front.
Indications point to a successful effort by Governor Shafroth to avert a strike among southern field coal miners. The Colorado Fuel and Iron company has made concessions, with discussion continuing between Gov Shafroth, State Labor Commissioner E V Blake, State Federation of Labor president John McLennan, and U M W A official John R Lawson.
Authorities push to finish a skating pond in the northeast corner of the city park. Water was turned in last Saturday and has frozen solid. a fire hose was used to smooth the surface today in anticipation of tomorrow. Children await the ice with hope for a two foot layer, while officials keep skaters off until completion.
Children take Ballard's Horep Hound Syrup willingly as it tastes nice. The ad claims it the best remedy for children's coughs hoarseness and bronchitis. Available at Gilbert Drug Co. with three store locations, priced 25 cents 50 cents and 1.90 dollars per bottle.
December 27 report notes Company T to host a leap year ball next Monday night at the Fort Lupton armory. Town people plan to escort the young men to the dance.
Chicago December 27. Seventy seven murderers and 600 other prisoners at Cook county jail shared Christmas dinner and exchanged Yuletide greetings. Ewald Shiblawski, one of four murderers to hang February 16, gave a temperance talk admitting whiskey aided the crime. He cited Guelzow's murder and wished to bring him back. Thomas Jennings, condemned for killing Clarence Hiller, has become a preacher with fifteen prisoners praying.
In Evans on December 27 a German couple, John Paul Jr and Amelia Wright, celebrated their marriage with a three day event beginning after a church ceremony at 10 AM. The couple, from prominent local families, hosted 75 guests at the groom’s parents home for a wedding dinner followed by dancing. They will reside on the Paul ranch east of Evans.
Tuesday night temperatures plunged to fifteen degrees below zero near the year’s coldest mark. Government observer notes the frigid spell approaches the record while others say it was even colder, with residents hoping for warmer days ahead.
Seattle announces a freight reduction of 10 cents per hundred pounds on shipments from western Washington to Colorado. The cut, among the deepest on forest products, takes effect late January and lumbermen anticipate a 25 percent rise in red cedar shingles demand.
The Union Sunday school at the Delta school house on Twentieth street Southeast held a Christmas event Saturday night with songs recitations and Santa Claus distributing nuts candy and oranges from a decorated tree. A Sunday session graduation of sx children from primary to intermediate was noted with praise for teacher Miss Nace and a framed picture presented to superintendent Carl Brafford after four weeks’ absence.
The Christmas cantata drew a large crowd Monday night at the Christian church. Lawrence Scott played Uncle Sam and W. Crist appeared as Santa Claus with Everett Crozier as the Queer Old Man and Miss Flo Gore as the Fairy Queen. The Sunday school choir, led by IRA J. L. Thompson, featured the pastor's wife Miss Henry as pianist.
Army officers thank the community for generous support of a Christmas basket dinner aiding 87 homes and 376 people in the city and vicinity. The report notes the gift brought cheer and hopes beneficiaries find renewed strength and joy in giving spirit. Signed by Captain and Mrs Albert E Marpurg.
The District Court of Weld County Colorado requires Orville R. Lamb Charles F. Lyman and others to answer a complaint within 20 days if served within county or 30 days if served out of county, or risk default judgment. The action seeks foreclosure of mortgage and debt totaling $1850 with interest and costs, tied to Parlin & Ore ndorff Plow Company and Racine Sattley Company, with a seal on December 18 1911. The notice includes service details and the clerk’s attested signature.
A Sterling audience applauded the sixteen piece orchestra and a capable cast in The Chocolate Soldier. F C Whitney backed production, Shaw inspired wit, romantic music, and a balanced company, delivering a polished stage over strong, pleasant singing.
Miss Florence Johnstone and Herbert Smith, schoolmates at the Collins school and church, were married yesterday in the decorated Collins school house. Rev. W. L. Cline performed the ceremony, marking a school day romance reaching its climax.
The School of Mines basketball team beat the Fort Lupton Tigers 48 to 32 in an armory Tuesday evening. The Tigers played shorthanded due to missing key players, and a good crowd attended.
Denver has seen a surge of counterfeit money circulating. One $10 bill allegedly passed at the county treasurer's office in Greeley, supposedly issued by a San Francisco bank. Livery dollars not genuine have circulated in Denver recently, but none to Greeley as far as is known.
J. Stewart and family returned from Denver to a burning home started in the basement. Neighbors and firefighters saved the house and furnishings from total destruction. The building belonged to T. C. Phillips.
Advert says every family needs a good reliable liniment and claims Chamberlains is best for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. Sold by local stores.
One of the most pleasant gatherings on Christmas Day was a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Beeman. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Pollock. The two couples, lifelong friends, were married on the same day in New York state forty three years ago and have lived in Greeley the last 40 years. They often share dinners.
Notice from the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners states an unknown sorrel horse colt about three years old was taken up near Johnstown Weld County on or about December 20 1911. Owner must claim by January 15 1912 or the animal will be sold for the owner’s benefit.
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