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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
4
A playful verse extols Townsend of Weld noting his hair on the roof and its dramatic effect on audiences. It lauds his strength in debate and presence on stage while praising him as a fine fellow with notable charm and a symbolic carnations bloom.
Seven year old Mary Lee, a bright yellow haired German girl orphaned after 1902, was granted admission to the state home for dependent and neglected children at the county court. She now becomes a state ward unless adopted, while her siblings found homes in Nebraska. The article also describes the wedding of a local girl, a Greeley native, to Dr Amesse in Seattle with a patriotic celebration.
The First National and Greeley National banks held their annual stockholders meeting Tuesday afternoon. At the First National all old directors were elected, listing Asa Sterling, R. F. Graham, Dr. B. Wyatt, Robert Steele, J. L. Ewing, H. M. De Volle, and S. R. Thayer. At the Greeley National W. H. Farr was added to replace the deceased R. H. Johns. The officers have not yet been chosen. The Greeley National board consists of J. L. Brush, H. C. Watson, J. A. Rankin, W. M. Boomer, C. H. Wheeler, W. H. Farr, and Hi. D. Parker. the board remains unorganized.
The first military wedding in Greeley was held last evening at 5 in the Welling ton Flats. Miss Mary Moneta Hawes married Dr. John W. Amesse of the U S Marine Hospital Service stationed at Seattle. The ceremony was by Rev. R. Hunter in a intimate setting with family. The bride wore white satin mousseline gown trimmed with Duchesse lace and orange blossoms. The matron of honor was Mrs. M C VanDerveer and the best man Lt W C Chidester wore full dress uniform. The couple and attendants are named and the scene noted as formal and historic for the city.
The article lists bank officers for First National, Greeley National, and Weld County Savings amid the gasoline can incident. It suggests many listed officials were not involved, noting they appear as unrelated bank executives. The piece ends with a two column mix of dates and prunes beside an "Interest On Deposit" line.
Henry T. West a longstanding Greeley pioneer earns endorsements from Senators Teller Patterson Clayton former Governor Thomas and Denver Mayor Speer and others for the secretaryship of the board of arbitration. The governor Alva Adams is urged to appoint him citing his qualifications and long service to party and state.
Vindicator editor J. Chambers of Liberty Texas testifies to Ballard’s Horehound Syrup curing coughs and colds. Advertisement notes 25 50 and 1 dollar prices and seller J F Fezer.
A Denver effort to aid famine victims takes a legal business shape led by Mayor Fr. C. Watson. An able solicitor is handling subscriptions, with cash or potatoes accepted. The potato shipment fund to Galveston nears $2,000 as donations pour in. The solicitor plans field work when weather allows and a list of donations is provided.
The Tribune reports 61 new subscribers added since last week as a result of direct hustle. Names listed include J. W. Morgan Mrs. E. D. Baredes S. C. Smith KE. Walter W. A. Patterson and many others in Weld county seeking the up-to-date local paper.
The Woodmen of the World held a Friday night installation of officers and a general fortification. Head clerk I I Boak served as installing officer and the officers installed include Ira I Sides as presiding clerk, Benjamin F Pattee as clerk, J C Noeder as assistant, EK Williams as clerk, J B Phillips as banker, J H Kidder as escort, G M Venables as watchman, and G B Johnson as sentry.
An old treasury agent narrates dramatic smuggling schemes to outwit customs officers. A famed tale describes a passenger with a supposed back plaster concealing $50,000 in diamonds that turn out to be glass, exposing crooks who ship dead bodies with hidden lace canisters and dogs used to hide contraband.
The public area outside Gibraltar postoffice buzzes with diverse travelers and garrison personnel awaiting the day’s letters from Algeciras. Unit orderly lines form as many tongues mix from Gaelic to cockney in a bustling, multifaith scene on the rock.
Elnor Pinney tracked down his white bull pup after The Tribune ads, traveling to Fort Collins to retrieve the dog. A C and B trainman is implicated in the theft, bribing a boy to steal the pup, with Pinney notifying farmers by telephone networks. The Tribune’s wide readership aided the search.
Travel ad promises forty eight hours to sunny Mexico from winter climes. Describes Mexico as a land of sunshine flowers courteous hospitality and vivid scenery with references to churches convents and markets. Ends with contact for rates and information to T. E. Fisher general passenger agent C. S. Ry Beaver Colorado.
J. R. Cullman, a Potterville Michigan druggist, praises Chamberlian's Stomach and Liver tablets for stomach trouble and constipation. He says they are easy to take and consistently satisfy customers, with no refunds demanded. Available for sale by all druggists.
A special meeting is planned at the Salvation Army hall this evening led by Captain Wickes from Fort Collins. The captain is a tune speaker and singer who plays guitar and performs songs to popular tunes. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is absolutely safe for children and effective for coughs colds and croup. It warns that harmful medicines given to children can be more dangerous than illness and promotes availability at all druggists.
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