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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
3
Local residents and guests travel between Eaton Denver Windsor Cripple Creek and Greeley for health visits business and social events. New partnerships at the Eaton store and changes in ownership of the City Meat Market mark local commerce updates. Community gatherings include dances church meetings and dinner parties as winter activities continue.
Alma Simonsen has mumps. Mrs. Bedell is very ill with pneumonia attended by Dr. Jones. Miss VanCleeve again teaches at Loustelet school as school resumes after vacation. A reservoir project is urged to water lawns and gardens replacing windmills.
Dr Strickley of Denver visited Dr Horton this week. W F Johnson plans a new residence in the south part of town. Miss Rose Willie returned to Denver after a week with home friends. Mrs Ferguson visited J T Dunn and family of East Evans. Mr Rasmussen bought Will Dennis lots to build a fine house. Don Fidler returned from Illinois reporting four feet of snow and 16 below zero. G A KR and W R C installed officers at Youngs hall with many present. Platteville Dramatic club entertainment at Youngs hall drew good attendance. the play was well rendered. Mrs Kester and son returned from Denver where Mr Kester is hospitalized. his condition is favorable. S R Huffsmith went to Denver to attend his daughter Rachel's wedding to Mr Pepper. the ceremony was at the bride’s sister’s residence and occurred yesterday.
The aid society met at Mrs Boal s Tuesday. MissyAnna Flowers has been ill for a week. Arnold Boal works in Erie mines. Louis Foster plans to start for Kansas this week. Mrs Priscilla and Bessie Zilar attended services Sunday. Mr Hutchinson is building a two story house on his farm.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Bentley visited with her parents Sunday Miss Evelyn Swanson of Kansas is visiting with her cousin Esther Nelson Prayer meeting was held at Mr and Mrs Edwin Davis yesterday afternoon A surprise party met at the home of Mr and Mrs Miller New Year s eve and all had a delightful time.
Amusements note Tim Murphy appears Tuesday at Greeneley opera house in The Man from Missouri. The play features Broncho Jim guiding a town through danger, with Helen Lentworth and John Barton amid a postmaster general plot. Dorothy Sherrod shines as Helen. the piece blends humor, pathos, and Western bravado. A children’s Tom Thum Wedding at Baptist church drew praise and will have a matinee with 15 cent admission for students.
A New Year’s Night performance by a fully colored troupe at the Greeley opera house drew praise for its energy and humor. Tom McIntosh Billy McLain and Harry Reed led the cast with strong showing and the group was hailed as one of the best colored aggregations on the road.
The annual Monday visit of the Colorado College Glee and Mandolin clubs, aided by reader P D Rice, delighted about 60 listeners. Notable performances by the glee club, soloist Robert Work, and Mr Shaw drew warm praise, along with Rice’s reading. The mandolin group faced illness among a key member and a break in an unnamed section.
An instrument could not be replaced leaving two men down, but both organizations still produced a favorable impression amid the disadvantage.
Niagara W Hall's funeral was conducted Friday at 2 pm from the family home on Tenth Street under Masonic Lodge auspices. Christian Scientists service was used with Mrs Nellie Graham and Miss Wiser assisting. pallbearers were H C Watson Calvin Randolph M P Henderson M J Hogarty L B Willard and honorary bearers W H Delbridge and Fred Dresser.
J G A Spear of Denver father of George J Spear of this city died in Denver between Tuesday and Wednesday. He formerly lived in Greeley and had been living in Denver for several years. Funeral arrangements are set for 2 tomorrow from the residence at 1025 Tenth Street. Major T Spear of St Paul, son of the deceased, will be present.
A newborn baby was found frozen on the front door steps of D. Buzick at 1430 Second Street by Mr Buzick Monday morning. Coroner Macy and others believe it was alive when placed there. No identification yet. County commissioners offer a $25 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Pleasant and Most Effective. T. J. Chambers of Liberty Texas writes that Ballard's Horehound Syrup is the most effective and pleasant remedy for coughs and colds he has used. Sold by all druggists in 26e 50c and 1.
Notice to all concerned that posting bills on county bridges in Weld County is forbidden and violations will be punished by law. Order issued by the Weld County board of county commissioners.
Mr J E Neill has bought W M Neill's interest in Neil Bros. & Ward. Henceforth the business will be conducted under the firm name Neil & Ward. January 2, 1904.
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any party destroying auction bills or bulletins posted in town or country up to the date of sale. Col. C. P. Kemmerer.
Notice to hunters states all hunting licenses issued in 1903 expire December 31 1908 at year end. For 1904, send in your application with one dollar tee to Ane With $1.00 Tee.
A father in Buffalo asks newspapers to forward any information about Leon McKnight formerly of St Louis as his son is seriously ill. Mrs. James W. Barker, 213 Allen Street, Buffalo, awaits any leads or updates.
Dr. K. C. Sapero, renowned eye ear nose throat specialist, will be at the Oasis hotel in Greeley for free consultations on January 13 14 15 and 16. Local residents are invited to seek evaluation and advice from the visiting doctor.
Clarence E. Snell offers home study shorthand lessons with optional class instruction. Students receive practice materials and personalized guidance to master shorthand quickly.
The North Side Country Club met December 18 at Mrs. Tinker home. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Dunn delivered the Bret Harte program. Members were invited to January 8 at Mrs. B. C. Reinks for the next meeting and yearly officers election.
Ellen Clare Armstrong and Harry Haynes Gaume wed at the Armstrong home in Denver with Rev. Dr. Houghton officiating. The groom is from Las Animas and the ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Armstrong.
A reader from Rock Mills Alabama says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured indigestion. At nearly 51 he suffered long but now can eat almost anything. For sale by all druggists.
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