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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
6
Four large crews operate 100 foot by 25 foot hot houses tied to a canning factory. The firm plans to plant seed by February to ensure ample plants for transplanting and full harvest of cabbages and tomatoes this year.
The article claims Chamberlain's Liniment can cure a sprained ankle in less than a week, often within three days, helping a man hobble with crutches in two to three weeks. It emphasizes quick recovery and recommends it for druggists to stock.
The eighth ninth and eleventh grade girls at the city schools have organized four basketball teams, one for each grade, sparking friendly rivalry. Boys have dominated this season, while interest among peers rises. The youth enjoy access to a shared practice ground.
Local stock movement shows little activity recently but reports indicate a large exodus. Clayton and Meenan shipped two carloads of stined cattle to the Denver market, with Denver receiving more stock from nearby areas than in previous periods.
Senator Carpenter proposes a bill to raise bonding limits for first and second class school districts to 5 percent of assessed valuation. The change aims to fund new high schools in places like Greeley and relieve crowding as growth strains current facilities. Attorney A N Haynes of Greeley drafted the measure for quick presentation to the legislature.
On Monday night the first dance opened a series of wedding dances honoring Katie Strambareger and Coney Lan ban of Windsor. The event follows a long-standing custom dating back to ancient times. The opera house is secured for the occasion and friends of the couple dance before the wedding, on the eve, and on the wedding day. Tuesday marked the wedding with Rev Schmidt of the German Congregational church officiating. Both parties are highly esteemed among local Germans.
The Greeley potato district reports prices up to 90 cents for Rurale and 80 cents for Pearls as demand stays solid. Growers push to move the crop while prices stay high with California sacks valued at 1.50 to 2.00 per sack of roughly 170 pounds.
The equity suit of J. I. Bowen against Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Moore of Morgan County will be heard next week. Moore fled his answer and denies all allegations. The plaintiff’s application disposes of issues and sets the case for trial before Judge Garrigues. The dispute centers on alleged misrepresentation of two swamp lots.
Mr J P Kiote of Edina Missouri reports using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and finding them more beneficial than other remedies. Sold by all druggists.
A two room frame Hazelton school house five miles west and a half mile south of Gree is burned down discovered by a midnight passerby. The Drake boys tried to rescue books but burned. one boy injured. Building valued at 2000 with 1200 insurance. Piano and school organ lost. temporary quarters planned.
Harry Walling of Ault faced a preliminary hearing before Justice W. W Hart on a charge of selling a mortgaged horse. He was bound over to the district court on a $1,000 bond, then returned to Greeley when unable to post. The horse had been mortgaged to the First National Bank at Ault by P. B. Landin and Walling pleaded not guilty. Victor cate bites the case for the state.
Mrs. George M. Houster delivered an insightful paper on modern drama to the Unity club drama department. She traced the lives and principal works of Ibsen Rostand Luderman Hauptmann Pinero Philips Shaw and Maeterlinck, noting the prolific quality of the past quarter century and the stage as a key educational cultural factor.
Frank McCracken of Paton died at his home about noon Monday from tuberculosis. Funeral services were held 2 PM Wednesday at the Congregational church with the Odd Fellows assisting. Born February 26 1860 in Huntington Quebec he later lived in Kingsbury where he married May Woodard in 1884. He came to Colorado years ago for his health and is survived by his widow and four children Ethel 14 Margaret 12 Francia 6 Anna 6.
Racking coughs from laGrippe may develop into pneumonia overnight. Foley's Honey and Tar cures the sore inflamed lungs and strengthens them, quickly averting danger. Take Foley's Honey and Tar in the old package. Sold by all druggists.
Salt Lake YMCA basketball team defeated the Pioneers by 56 to 24 in Greeley. Center Hoffman starred, praised for skill and sportsmanship. Referee Metcalf noted for firm yet fair calls as local rivals Pioneers and High School set to clash Thursday at 8 15 p m.
The Home Electric Light Company completes its reorganization and files articles of incorporation with the county clerk. The new entity named The Home Was & Electric Company has $200,000 in capital stock, with 10 shares par value. Incorporators include D. A Camfield E. Kinsella W. L. Clayton J. M G Wadlin Isaac D. Miller and A L Lindner. The plan includes electric light and power, a gas plant in Greeley, an ice plant, a new telephone system, and denatured alcohol manufacture. The light plant will move, a large factory to be built to house multiple operations, signaling growth toward a 25,000 population.
Members of the Round Table drove to the ranch home of Mr and Mrs R M Haythorne Monday night. They left town late and arrived in time for a fine supper. The evening was spent in games and socializing with great enjoyment. The Faton Encampment conferred the Golden Rule and Royal Purple degrees on one candidate J F Grover of Ault. An oyster supper followed the evening work.
The Trinity church elected officers with Kruse as president Otto as secretary and BE M Gross as treasurer Fred Graefe named trustee for three years. The congregation is flourishing and a private German school will be established soon along with major church property improvements planned for next summer.
Fever sores and chronic sores should be kept in healthy condition rather than fully healed. Cham berlain's Salve is praised as superior for this purpose and also effective for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Dr and Mrs J G Hughes were summoned to Denver by phone after Mrs Hughes father Judge H P Bennett fell from a street car. Reported serious injuries sparked fears for his broken judge position and sparked grief among many friends in Greeley and across the state.
Miss Katherine Carpenter returned Friday evening from Gilcrest where she spent time with her sister.
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