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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
The Greeley Tribune notes the 1903 to 1906 period with a record smallest issue print run in 1906 at 2,200 copies. Manager C. H. Woure overseen the production noted for that year.
General Booth notes 1125 men and 90 women sought help at the London bureau to avoid self destruction, with similar numbers in other cities. Most applicants were middle class, suffering financial hardship or poverty. He says 75 percent were diverted from suicide and saved from death. Clergymen, officers, doctors, journalists and bakers among those helped. The program will become permanent in Salvation Army work.
The county political scene will begin early this year in Weld County as local conventions form delegates to state and national conventions. The Tribune praises current officials elected by popular vote and urges voters to seek strong, independent candidates, encouraging involvement and support for suitable men in offices.
The writer advises voters to back only candidates who are independent of business or political entanglements. Emphasis is on selecting former candidates for their ability to manage affairs, choosing businessmen for honesty, and thinking for oneself rather than following party or professional politicians.
The annual Farmers Institute starts tomorrow drawing hundreds to sessions. The event, free and accessible, brings agricultural science to farmers, urging attendance. It highlights soil care as crucial as land is westward shifting and productivity declines. Experts and top local farmers will discuss timely topics.
The thirty seventh annual Congregational church meeting was held January 2 in the chapel. New members were voted in, minutes approved, reports received, and the constitution amended to six deacons with three year terms. New officers include Dr R F Graham and J E Snook as deacons, and C T Neill as treasurer among others.
Don’t let a bad cough or cold become chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for prompt relief. The preparation began small and now is sold across the United States and many foreign countries, with many cures earning wide reputation. Sold by all druggists.
Notice to stockholders that the annual meeting will be held at 1630 Ninth Avenue on Friday January 10 1908 at 730 pm to elect directors hear the annual report and transact other business. W G Chambers secretary.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Adams marked their twenty eighth anniversary on New Year’s Day at 700 Fifteenth Street. Guests from the original wedding party joined for a four course turkey dinner hosted by daughters Roxie Adams and Mrs. L. A. Kight. An evening 500 game followed.
After midnight last Sunday, led by the mayor and council, about fifty men dug trenches under Union Pacific tracks at two street crossings. By 5 p.m. two hundred feet of water mains were laid and connected, giving Ault city water despite railroad objections from the company’s minor staff.
Mesdames Henry Igo Fred Mason and Frank Baxter hosted a New Year’s reception at the former home from 2 to 4 pm. About sixty guests from the North Side Country Club Social Circle and other friends attended. Decorations featured carnations ferns and Christmas bells with New Year’s greeting ferns and flowers suspended above an archway. An elaborate three course luncheon was served with help from Leona Graves Beulah Baxter Ida Deffke and Pearl Flagner. Guests enjoyed a card matching game of wise and foolish sayings.
John Root of LaSalle paid the final $500 on his eighty acre Weld County farm last Saturday securing a deed of trust release a year early. He came from the rainbelt eleven years ago with no money and now the land is valued at about $20,000 with his sons maintaining timely installments.
A vintage ad urges readers to use Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs colds bronchitis and pulmonary diseases in all ages. It promises quick relief and notes availability at all druggists.
The Date January 28th indicates a private train tour of Mexico marketed as the Egypt of the New World. Early reservations urged by T. E. Fisher G. P. A. of the line.
The sheriff's office and district attorney are fumigating Weld County as about a dozen men are arrested in the last month for drug store and pool room offenses. Johnstown's Thomas Jones Dave Jones and Walter Beeman await trial on gambling charges. Severance's Randall King and Frank King are charged with keeping a disorderly house. Kersey's W C Rissman and G M Jordan await trial on similar liquor offenses. Evans' R L Sater faces sale of liquor to minors. Mead's Walter Hadley and Charles Nicholas convicted of keeping a disorderly house. potential jail or heavy fine applies.
Charles Sherman and Roy Fox reportedly shoveled 101 tons 750 pounds of beets in ten hours at the Walker beet dump near Mead. The feat followed a wager sparked by George Bradley, with a sugar company weighmaster confirming the tally.
Dr Charles G Lamb state veterinary surgeon warns necrotic stomatitis spreads in hogs. disease enters through small mouth sores and may kill, with cheese like discharge signaling infection. Remedy emphasizes isolating infected pigs and removing them from healthy stock, plus veterinary guidance for focal treatment and prevention.
The State Conference of the Swedish Free church met Wednesday afternoon with directors Rev A C Leafgren president Rev J Udd of Denver Rev F Sunstrom Rev N Saabye both of Boulder Rev John Knutson Greeley and laymen A Bostrom Denver N Person Lucerne P G Bolander Lucerne and Gust Anderson Greeley. The annual meeting will be in Denver next June. The conference has called three missionaries for six months. Treasury shows cash on hand of 100 dollars.
The Colorado alumni of the University of Chicago held their annual gathering at the Adams hotel in Denver last Monday evening. President Harry Pratt Judson attended and about sixty members joined in a lively reunion with Victor R. B. Keyes of Greeley re elected president and toastmaster. Joseph C. Ewing replied to a toast "Chicago Stars in the West." Greeley attendees included Miss Alice M. Krackowizer, Victor B. Keyes, Joseph C. Ewing, and Mrs. Dr. Spaulding of Kersey.
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri says he has tried many stomach remedies but Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are more beneficial than any other remedy he used. For sale by all druggists.
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