Early Day Religion in Greeley by Mrs A S Darling
Mrs A S Darling recalls Greeley’s earliest religious life from 1871, describing union services, notable preachers like Father Baxter and Rev Edward Hollister, and the rapid organization of churches. Presbyterians formed first in 1871, followed by Congregationalists, Methodists, Episcopalians, Baptists, United Presbyterians, and Unitarian, with church buildings and dedications outlined.
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Greeley
A. S. Darling
Mississippi River
Colorado
Father Baxter
Edward Hollister
Waas
Sheldon Jackson
Northwest
First Presbyterian Church
Colony Hall
Old Presbyterian Church
Sixth Street
Tenth Street
M. E
Episcopalians
Baptists
Denver Pacific Railroad
Home Talent Show at Erie in January Production
Erie Jan 7 Preparations for a home talent play called Rocky Ford a western drama with thrills humor and a moral lesson will be presented by amateur performers on January 10 after two months of work and finishing touches to ensure gusto and precision expected to delight audiences in Erie.
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Erie
St John Heads to California for Health and Warmth
St John departed Fort Lupton on January 7 for California seeking milder weather and health improvement after a period of illness.
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John
Fort Lupton
St. John
California
Peas Ordered by Car Load for Fort Lupton District
The Silver State Creamery and Produce Co. of Fort Lupton has ordered a carload of seed peas from Wisconsin at $3,600 F.O.B. to sell at a loss of $1.50 per bushel to farmers for industry support and crop quality. The peas will be shipped soon, with 7,400 cases of 1913 packs sold to a Washington firm for June delivery. Mrs. Charles Bassett arrives from Walla Walla for a visit with relatives, and Miss Katherine Wangler returns to Denver after holidays in Greeley.
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Fort Lupton
Silver State Creamery and Produce Company
Wisconsin
Washington
Gospel Team Visits Lupton
Fort Lupton January 3 The Gospel Team a Denver delegation of boys aged 16 to 18 arrived last night and today took local boys on a hike They work to promote outdoor life for Methodist church youth and blend religious instruction with the outing The group aims to instill values while the fun continues.
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Fort Lupton
Denver
Methodist Church
Akron Arrest of John Collison in Meek Death Case
Sheriff S J McAtee received word from Akron that John Collison, the man wanted for causing Hazel Meek’s death, has been captured and is held for requisition. Meek, who died September 4, accused Collison in an ante mortem statement of attempting a criminal operation days earlier. Collison fled Greeley, eluded officers, and was found working for a rubber tire company in Akron. Sheriff McAfee planned to return him to face charges.
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Greeley
Hazel Meek
S. J. McAtee
Akron
John Collison
McAfee
Young Collison
Collison
Miss Meek
Home Burns in Weld County Blaze Destroys Family House
A total loss fire 8 a m destroyed the Oliver White home southeast of Greeley on the coldest Weld County morning in years. The old dry house burned rapidly, with only a sewing machine saved. loss above 500 dollars, house valued about 1000 dollars, owner H G Reed of Denver. The family sought neighbors then planned to stay in Greeley.
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Weld County
Oliver White
Greeley
H. G. Reed
Denver
Judicious Farm Selection Advice From Farm and Fireside
An extract from Farm and Fireside advises careful district and soil assessment before buying a farm. It urges visiting in spring and fall, evaluating drainage, livestock capacity, crop yields, feed needs, distances to markets, and transportation rates, plus banking and co operative activity. It cautions against overextending capital and recommends ensuring working capital for years to come.
Adams Faces Senate Realignment Over Pro Tem Fight
Denver reports a late afternoon crisis in the senatorial race for president pro tem. Senator William H. Adams seeks support from Republican and Democratic blocs, while Tobin Cross Joyce and seven steadfast progressives threaten to realign if Adams leans on GOP votes. Reynolds repudiates Adams backing, signaling a showdown among factions.
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Denver
William H. Adams
Tobin
Cross
Joyce
Adams
Pearson
Reynolds
Beets and speed clash in Weld county dump row
Fort Lupton on Jan 7 reports N E Cooke claiming the county speed record for beet dumps. He says his 26 leads in 22 minutes at the Ione dump this season beats the Fort Lupton crew and invites them to prove their claimed time. He vows not to yield in the contest.
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ZONE
Fort Lupton
Weld County
N. E. Cooke
the Tribune
California Orchards Braced as Freeze Threatens Crops
Los Angeles reports thousands of workers battled cold to limit damage to southern California orange and lemon crops valued near 50 million dollars. Loss estimates are uncertain, but experts warn prices may rise. Weather bureau forecasts a calm windless night with record cold expected again.
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Los Angeles
Calif
California
Weather Bureau
Fort Collins Faces Water Famine from Cold Snap
Fort Collins, Jan 7. The city faces a potential water famine as the water works fitter plant and intake pipes froze. Thawing efforts have been fruitless and workers labor to clear the pipes all day amid the cold spell.
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Fort Collins
City Water Works
Ice cutting underway for Platteville firms
On January 7 a group of men prepared to cut and store ice for several Platteville businesses. Mr Lang, Mr Cuykendall, and Snyder Brothers were among those taking part. Ice was sourced from nearby ponds and small creeks.
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Platteville
Lang
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Ats
Scents
Emery
Carrithers Clothing Co
Katherine Wangler
Gospel
Lupton
Senate
FT. Collins
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