Accidents and Happenings In Greeley 1908 Year in Review
January to December 1908 records show a year of fires, deaths, trials, floods, and civic events in Greeley and Weld County. Key items include watchdogs, library milestones, water works, political conventions, plant openings, fires, accidents, deaths of pioneers, and notable visits. The list details community life with incidents from January 1 to December 16, highlighting fires, crimes, infrastructure projects, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Mary Bows
Maton Pioneer
B. B. May Seld
Fort Lupton
Nixon
Wey
Farmers’ Institute
J. M. Studley
Avwlt
Mrs. Evans Buried Saturday in Eaton
Mrs. Evans who died New Year’s Eve in a Denver hospital was laid to rest Saturday at the Congregational church. A large crowd accompanied the funeral to the gravesite. She lived near Eaton for about twenty five years with her daughter now Mrs. J. K. Gillies, and she authored several musical compositions. She was 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Denver
Congregational
J. K. Gillies
Canton
Eaton
Marriage of Clarence W. Wulffen and Edith F. Serven
Announcements from Greeley report the marriage of Clarence W. Wulffen and Edith F. Serven in Pasadena California on December 22. The couple will reside at Sheridan Wyoming where Wulffen is a prominent cattleman. Wulffen formerly lived in this area with his pioneering parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Clarence W. Wulffen
Edith F. Serven
Pasadena
Calif
Sheridan
Wyo
Wuffen
Wyoming
Wulfsen
Two Negroes Shot at Eaton in Street Fight
In Eaton a confrontation in a hardware store led to a sixth shooter firing at two African American men on the main street. Lee Dallas wounded his rival and himself. both men, residents of St Petersburg, were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Dallas
Dallas
St. Petersburg
Horse Staked Lives to Tell of It in Local Writ
A horse belonging to Bartley Huff of Collins district fell on a pick this week, driving the prong into its body but leaving only the handle protruding. The owner called a vet who sewed the wound. the horse remains alive and has a fair chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley Huff
Collins District
Hof
New Year's Dinners at Ault Homes Special
Mr and Mrs Pred Graefe hosted New Year's dinner with Gusta Rosenberg Greenwald and daughter Anna, L Otto of Greeley, Charlie Myers and Augusta Peckham, George Deffke and Mildred Eaton, B A Wilkins and two sons, Charles Latshaw O P Davis Roy Clark of Ault. Greeley guests stayed overnight. Myers and Greenwald visit Sadie Trampe. Frank Lowry residence held a family reunion as children returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Graefe
New Year's
Gusta Rosenberg
Greenwald
Anna
L. Otto
Greeley
Charlies Myers
Augusta
Peckham
George Deffke
Mildred
Eaton
B. A. Wilkins
Charles Latshaw
O. P. Davis
Roy Clark
Ault
Weld Lodge 151 Installs Officers After New Year
Weld Lodge No 151 TI COF held its regular meeting on New Year’s night and installed officers J J Newell N G E P Hubbell W G A Brayton R S A Nichols financial secretary J A Belcher treasurer E Schroll R S N G W Gaffner L B N G E J Gaffner R S V G P Rasmus L S V W G A L Davis chaplain A B Wilkins warden C Whippanack CG J J Norton IG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Newell
N. G
E. P. Hubbell
W. G
A. L. Davis
A. B. Wilkins
C. Whippanack
C. G
J. J. Norton
I. G
Mask Ball at Johnstown Draws Big Crowd in Fancy Costumes
The Red Men hosted a New Year’s Eve mask ball in Johnstown with a large turnout. Music came from Denver and a local restaurant served a spread after the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Notice of Adjustment Day for Mary Crowell estate
Executors Samuel Crowell and George H Ball announce adjustment day for the Mary Crowell estate of Weld County Colorado. The hearing before Weld County Court at the courthouse in Greeley is set for January 2 at 2 o clock p.m. Citizens with claims must attend to present them or make payment if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Crowe
Mary Crowei
Weld
Colorado
Greeley
A. D
Samuel Crowell
George H. Ball
Mary Crowell
Copeweed
Allen & Doke
State Board OF Stock Inspection Commissioners
Denver
Cole
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Tribune
Sadie
Elle Darts
Pioneer
Alaska
Arrows
Mise Elfie
Empire Saloon League
Greeley High School
Muscatine
Denver & Greeley
Ectric
Council
Kreisier Musical
Restal
Big House
Madison Smith
Perty
Fred Payton
Rose Eliaton
t@e hospital
Clara Fisher
Father Tisdel
Sree
Archibald Jacey
Wm. R
the Tribune
Hall
Buchtel
Frank Young
Walter Bush
Sylvester Jr
Thompson Valley
Abbot L. Love
Nettl Furre Company
Pril
N. Reaser
Den
Interurban
Atate T
Civic Federation
Republican County
Nunn
Mosher
Washburn
C. W. Beer
Sons of American Revolution
Denver Post
Commercial Club
Hughes and Spaulding
Empson Canning Factory
National Association of Engineers
Weld County
Tribune and Neill Furniture Company
Windsor
George Bainbridge
Platteville
Mark Hyde
Godfrey Bottoms
G David Boyd
Old Water Works
W. L. Clayton
George H. Adams
California
C. A. Granger
Henry Luther Russell
Boyd Lake
Union Pacific
Chautauqua
Wm. McClellan
BE. Wiley
Swan Hagar
Company D
Ethelwyn Feser
Clarence H. Roberts
W. B. Woodruff
Taft
Colorado Congregational Association
Daniel Wilson
W. T. K. Club
Union Ladies’ Aid
M. R. Kerr
Unitarian Clearch
Bruce Johnson
Grand Lodge of Colorado I. C. O. F
Nellie Edith Rankin
Jason
Clayton MacMillan
Eastman Jacobs
Calvin Phillips
Theo. Lucas
Society of Union Colony Pioneers
Camfield
Judge Lindsay
Presbyterian Church
Ellis
Opera House
Odd Fellows
Stephen N. Bennett
Mary Wills
Coyote Hunt
Weld Lodge No
Johnstown
the International Trust Co
D. H. Moffat
Pres
Colo
Shaw
Shaw Dry Goods
Harry HH. Shaw
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