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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1911
Page
2
Judge McKinney returns from Nebraska business trip. Mr and Mrs Kock plan to open Halil restaurant on the east side on Wednesday with a big dinner.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adams of Box Elder on Sunday January 15. The oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Myers of Hardin is ill with the grip. Mrs. Truman Howe and her son Truman Howe Jr. are visiting Mrs. Ida Estes at the Oxford hotel.
The Delta reports several local visits as Gill residents host relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald welcome Mr. and Mrs. Miller for a Sunday gathering. Mrs. Walt and baby plan a return trip after visiting Hazeltine relatives. Community members recover from illnesses and injuries as Mrs. Robb and family visit. Irene Foley returns to school after an accident at the Normal playground injuring two front teeth.
A cheery driver and his dog team traveled through Green City on Wednesday morning en route to Fort Morgan. The dogs appeared energetic and responsive, showing pleasure when praised. A serious break at the Empire intake ditch prompted rapid repairs with all teams dispatched. Mrs. Walter Fichison visits Arkansas to see relatives.
Dr Kennicott drove Rev Coffman and family to Mr Coffman’s charge at Peckham. Steve Reeves left Monday for Cheyenne after visiting homefolks. Mrs Snidow, ill for days, is improving. T E Lewis went to Denver Wednesday for several days stay. The W T U held an interesting mothers meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. E. E. Celley and Mrs. R. B. Brown are on the sick list this week. Ainsley Pease of Broomfield spent Tuesday in Platteville. Mrs. James Callow is reported improving after a week's illness. Horace Haskins and family moved into the house owned by G. E. Snider Jr. Rev. Coffman and family are enjoying a visit from Mr. Coffman’s mother.
Friday the 13th dance at Ben Wykert’s drew praise as the season’s best. Music was by Will Tallman Dick Miller and Mrs G W Patton and sons Clarence and George. Local residents and relatives from Carr Montrose Fort Collins Eaton Wellington and Carroll households visit and socialize after the event.
Mrs Coulson has organized two clubs for the youth since opening the school. One for young ladies and one for young men who plan a future play. Ladies' plays are praised as fine. Engineers and contractors use steam power for the Mowlett reservoir work.
Rapid changes underway as a patient eyes Idaho Springs for rheumatism treatment once movable. Fair wheat survives dry winds better than expected. Town residents plan to attend the Denver stock show and Weld county day. Ice is scarce for skating drawing regret from youths. Frank Palmer buys another incubator, boosting chicken-raising setup. Mr and Mrs W H C Spooner leave Mead for Greeley. he seeks 50 cents hourly painting work while she finishes nurse training at Greeley hospital begun before their March marriage. They rode to Johnstown with the milk hauler to the condenser.
A testimonial from Mary C. Ab bott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire touts Foley's Kidney Pills as a cure for rheumatism linked to uric acid and kidney failure. She reports relief after three days of use and urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy, sold by all druggists.
The Denver Laramie North Western Railroad contracted Cook Railway Signal to install a complete block signal system on its line from Creeley to Denver. The system, approved by the block signal and control board, will begin at Utah Junction and extend along the line. It will be an automatic electric powered system controlled from trains.
J A Plowhead and sister Miss Violet Plowhead of Hardin were in Greeley Monday en route to Denver to attend the stock show.
Rena Compton, seventeen, was rushed to Creeley hospital after a gun in a baggy discharged while he drove near his Waverly home Saturday. He is reported recovering, with hopeful prospects for convalescence. The incident occurred as the vehicle traveled along the road near Carr.
A Denver man identified as Pitney was crushed under a touring car in Crow Creek near Cornish while a land inspection party chased antelope at high speed. He remained alive but critically ill at a ranch house as Dr. Dyde and a nurse attended him. Other occupants were reportedly staying with him. details are scarce due to downed telephone lines.
Denver will host the next annual meeting of the State Federation of Women's clubs after an executive board vote last Thursday. The decision was unanimous despite invitations from Greeley Trinidad and Loveland. The meeting plans fall activities to promote statewide cleanliness and beautification and to urge club members to engage with pending legislature bills affecting women. Mrs. Decker urged clubs to share local needs and contribute to state projects.
The New York Herald explains how burnt cork paste is produced for stage makeup. It details grinding charred cork, mixing with water, and forming a black paste applied to the face and neck by performers, noting the common practice among minstrel actors.
Notice of public auction in Weld County Colorado to sell the Jerome McGahen ranch and water eight miles northeast of New Raymer. Sale is cash and ordered by the Probate Court. Auction at the east front door of the Courthouse in Greeley on January 28, 1911 at 2 p m. Vernon McKelvey administrator. Elbert C. Smith administrator's attorney.
Raymond Coates, a mail clerk, wed Miss Agnes Smiley in Greeley after a celebration arranged by his friends. The ceremony occurred Saturday evening at the Brink home with Judge KE B. Hatch officiating. The couple plans to reside in Greeley and were joined by a wedding supper prepared by Mrs. Brink and her daughter.
A Chicago Tribune item notes a judge of election asking a voter where he was born. The voter quips about being born in steerage, asserting the law requires the answer. The exchange reflects election procedures and social tone of the period.
In a Washington Herald item a secretary of a women’s club asks about the dispute over long versus short trains for dresses. The club secretary voices confusion while the treasurer explains some dressmakers insist on a six foot train, others settle for three feet.
A concise quote highlights how a genius differs from a fool by persuading others to adopt ideas and profit from them, reflecting reader sentiment in the Chicago Record-Herald.
A concise reflection attributed to Confucius notes that inner self-mighting leads to greater happiness than constant conflict with others. The saying emphasizes self-control and personal growth over external competition.
Real estate and irrigation boosters predict a strong 1911 for Colorado land. Denver Realty officials report rising inquiries from the east, vast farm lands along the Denver & Rio Grande line, and expectations of thousands of new farming families relocating statewide. Colorado touted as best inducement for homeseekers. effective advertising and federal backing cited.
William Allen White compares Theodore Roosevelt and insurgent Republicans in a piece for The January American Magazine. He uses the analogy of a mother hen and her brood to illustrate how Roosevelt treats his allies and their tactics, noting surface similarities but deeper differences.
A medical advertisement notes that cold weather wounds or abrasions worsen if untreated and recommends applying Ballard's Snow Liniment immediately. It claims prompt healing and removal of bandage nuisance, with bottles priced 25, 50 cents, and 1.00.
John P. King of near Greeley chased a runaway horse after spotting it tied to a buggy. He steered the runaways toward Evans for about six miles with Mrs. King assisting in warnings as onlookers avoided danger.
An afternoon meeting at Woodmen hall in Windsor split over forming a Farmers' Union Store. Several thousand dollars were subscribed by local farmers as prospects for the store look favorable.
Mrs Lizzie Neske went to Dever Monday for a few days stay.
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