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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
4
The Greeley Tribune informs readers that subscriptions continue until canceled and requests courteous payment of any outstanding balances. Rates are 19 cents per line for display ads and 10 cents per line for local notices, with higher rates on request. The notice mentions discontinuation processes and courtesy reminders.
The Tribune reports the Sunday sacred concerts in the park drew large crowds with few remonstrances. Despite opposition, about 25 to 30 people voiced objections, leaving Greeley largely supportive. Next year may feature weekly park concerts if a favorable contract with the band is secured. A fund will cover expenses to insure another season.
A call for forming a Northern Colorado Fair Association urges farmers and business leaders to support and cooperate in a county fair. The piece argues fairs educate on up-to-date agriculture, showcase superior crops and stock, and provide merchants a platform to display goods and compete.
The piece urges forming a Northern Colorado Fair Association to unite farmers and merchants on business terms. It considers rotating hosts among Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, and Boulder and invites Morgan and Logan counties to join, aiming for a central, self sustaining fair with broad participation.
The Tribune reports that after its manager personally investigated the Columbia Savings and Loan association of Denver the paper endorses its standing. It asserts the Columbians are sound as a dollar and engaged in legitimate business, amid concerns about shady money lending in the sector.
John A Rankin sold a carload of over 30 000 pounds of early potatoes to English and Carter for 610 dollars. The shipment from Rankin farm two miles south of La Salle went to Denver and was planted April 1. Local sales occurred as early as July 1, breaking last year’s August 17 record by one month and two days.
Advertises the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis as the greatest fair, with Missouri Pacific as the direct line from Colorado offering double daily through cars and low round trip rates. Also mentions Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Snow Liniment for croup and throat inflammation in children.
CIPSON Miss Faye Pattee visited with Miss Lillian Orr. Several residents including Mr Ingles from Missouri and Mr Brainard with family traveled to Estes Park and Kimball Nebraska for visits and trips. The Little Thompson bridge remains impassable, hindering cross town residents, and a gold medal contest hosted by Mrs McMillan of Evans drew a small audience.
Farmers cutting fall grain and visits at local homes are noted. A box social will be held at Mrs. Millers home Tuesday evening. Lane's Chapel hosts a gold medal contest next Friday night July 22. W R Davis leaves for Denver to work on railroad. Mrs Gordy McMillen ill with typhoid but improving. Mrs Robert Pritchard and Miss Hazel Pritchard visit aunt Mrs Ed Davis. A surprise party at Mrs Boals marks her sixtieth birthday with about forty guests attending.
Rev Gilky from Mount Zion called on Thursday. Hay harvests are nearly complete. P Waite visited Platteville last week. Mollie Brown of Berthoud staying at Fairview. Charles Polley of St Vrain called Monday. Lee Perry of Longmont made a business visit Thursday. Mrs Ida Barnhard conducted business in Fort Collins Saturday. J C Munson of Longmont stayed with relatives several days last week. Mrs F P Woodley and Vera left for Illinois. Miss Lila Davis of Longmont will care for the Woodley house during their absence.
August Rosenow's baby has been ill for days. Fern Mead, now at Highlandlake, visited Elwell on Friday. T. L. Davis and family vacationed in the hills. Lewis Eberhart's home nears completion with fine workmanship. S. C. Goff lays cement walks during plastering intervals. Rock hauling for the church began Monday. excavation completed in the morning. The C E society will serve ice.
Mildred aged two years and seven months died at Peckham Thursday evening from poisoning. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church. Mrs Hansen and daughter Mrs Lamma visited at L S Larson's Friday. Mrs Lamma plans to return to Nebraska soon from Colorado. Mr and Mrs R Patterson of Greeley and Nellie Larson of Peckham took the train to Hotchkiss to visit relatives for several weeks.
The Delta notes widespread irrigation plans for potatoes and praises the condition of crops after recent hail. Mr. and Mrs. Baker visit Mr. and Mrs. Brown, while Mr. Linny boasts fine cucumber vines and Mr. Brown’s winter wheat stands out as the only piece of its kind. Mr. McCave completes a new house ready for rent, and heavy rains push water near John Archibald’s home forcing a brief evacuation for his wife.
James Hood and Geo Hullman moved through Greeley and Denver with others visiting kin. Amanda Jessup and mother relocate near Gus Plumb. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Allie Steck on Tuesday. Davis family hosts in Greeley. crop sale to Mrs. Simonson and plans to move. Bennet Nelson’s horse frightened a train team causing a buggy wreck and groceries spoiled. Lavona Murphy celebrates fourteenth birthday with friends and cake.
Mrs Edgar and Oral Gardener are listed as sick. Haying nears completion in the area. Miss Billa Edgar returns from Denver. Fanny and Maryin Pearson return from Boulder visit. Mrs McClenah of Breckenridge visits Mrs Woods. Fourth of July in Boulder includes Oral Gardener Walter Brown and Aaron Hutchison.
For Sale or Rent. Fine residence of seven rooms near Normal school. All modern improvements gas and electric light. Apply to William F. Stephens room 9 Opera House block.
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