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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
4
A 1908 Edwin A. Nye tale follows a young country girl who travels to the city seeking novelty and ambition. The narrative warns that without guidance and self restraint she risks moral peril amid sophisticated temptations, contrasting sheltered life with urban uncertainty.
Harriet C Bly bought two blocks on Eleventh Avenue in April 1906 and built on the corner lot. The adjoining lot sold for 235 dollars on April 26 and with interest and improvements the total cost was 320 dollars. It later sold for 1200 dollars, an 880 dollar profit in just over two years, with others in the area reporting similar gains near the Normal school.
The mayor of Greeley Colorado rescinds the April 23 1908 dog muzzle order from July 27 1908 until further notice. Eugene Williams city marshal signs the repeal on the same date.
Local notes reportMrs Oliver visits in Greeley on Monday. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Clayton Nell on Saturday. Various residents travel to dances concerts and gatherings in Greeley Windsor and Grover. A Passion play picture exhibition drew large crowds alongside a band concert. Rebekah dance at Odd Fellows hall cleared $55 to $60 toward a new piano.
Be. C Herrington remains confined to his room. Mrs. Paul Gregory was in Denver the past week. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo Gregory on July 26. Mrs. T R Blackwood visited friends in Greeley Monday. Daisy and Ella White of St Louis are guests of aunt Mrs D B Ellis. Mrs B F Godfrey and family plan a Glen Haven outing. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bentley died July 26 after a two week illness.
Hatertains for Neice Miss Aleynon Robinson, a charming 12 year old, with her Denver mother Mrs. Helen King Robinson. Miss Katherine Kinsell of Denver joined for a few days, Mrs. Nellie Graham hosting a girls afternoon with games, blossoms, and refreshments before departing for Denver.
In 1872 a diarrhoea dysentery and cholera surge led to the use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It gained popularity across the United States and abroad, with nine of ten druggists recommending it despite higher profit medicines. Sold by all druggists.
A Tuesday evening farewell was held at the South home for Miss Bertha Wicks who plans to return to her Iowa home. The young crowd enjoyed games and music followed by a watershellon spread and a souvenir spoon gift to Miss Wicks.
A Millionaire's Baby attended by a top baby specialist could not be cured of stomach or bowel trouble any quicker or surer than your baby with McGee's Baby Elixir. Claims to cure diarrhoea dysentery and all stomach bowels disorders. Priced 256 cents and 650 cents at all drug stores.
Farmers irrigate beets and use a gasoline powered pump at Highland Lake. Mrs A C Angell visits relatives in Firestone while A C Angell acts as mail carrier. Outings bring Dr Dillingham from Mead and Grant Kerr and wife from near Fort Lupton. A local dance at John Walker's barn draws attendees. Black bass catches at the lake and fall threshing prep signal a busy rural scene with Holmes moving to Longmont for September school start.
The Delta reports Mr J Waite bought an Edison phonograph last week and Mr and Mrs J Waite joined an excursion to Mr McClellan arriving home around 4 a m. Mr Werkeiser visited Mr Sherman in Nunn for a week. Mrs John Clarkson’s sister in law Mrs Hoke from Kansas visited Sunday. Chas Stevenson and George McConneigh took a pleasure trip to Denver Sunday. Mrs Galland’s father from Kentucky arrived Saturday to visit. Miss Etta Gross camps with Miss Mary and Agnes Robb at the Chautauqua grounds where the Robbs have a tent during the ten day event. The Delta baseball team lost to the Kersey boys at Kersey Sunday.
Born July 22 a son to Mr and Mrs W J Tormey. Runnells family moved into their new house. F P Pryor Grover visited W J Henderson and left Monday. C C Musser and A N Bartholomew trips to Fort Collins last Wednesday. P Palmer harvesting fall wheat quality high though area light. Mrs P Palmer and children visited Fort Collins last week with sister and two girls. Hodsle lost two miled cows and a calf miles away, efforts failed.
GIPSON Little Dorothea Turner is ill with the measles. Miss D W Carr and baby from Denver visited relatives in the neighborhood last week. Mrs Perry Murray and Harry Foster hosted guests Thursday at Mr and Mrs Willis Thompson. Marguerite Lutz Edna Matson and Edna Teller plan Fort Collins visit Wednesday. Mrs L L Harrison hosted a neighborhood thimble party with music games and refreshments. Mr and Mrs J W Harsh celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary July 22 with about thirty guests and refreshments.
Stella Bosworth spent Sunday with a friend in Masonville. Pete Larson began construction of a fine new dwelling. Mr and Mrs Wichmann attended two Chautauqua sessions in Greeley. Ed Brown visited his mother recovering from an operation. Mrs Al Swanson hosted Auxiliary women with elegant refreshments. Baby Daisy Spaar died Sunday and was buried Monday at Chanel Cemetery. the family shares deep sympathy as the mother remains unaware of the loss.
Poultry broilers 15 cents per pound Hens 10 cents per pound Ranch butter 25 cents Eggs 20 cents per pound.
The C and S announces a Ward excursion priced at $3.00. Tickets are valid for a train from Greeley at 7:00 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 30. The offer specifies a $3.00 fare for the round trip.
Windsor area residents travel and guests are listed with visits to Eaton Loveland Greeley and Spokane. Names include Misses McMinn Snyder Amoss and Mrs T E Burns with relatives. a jail turnkey. a funeral in Denver. a death of John Cowley from spinal meningitis. Dorothy Thelan injured in a fall. a Main street gathering hosted by Mrs R E Hanna with several out of town guests.
Family births and visits as Mrs. Nye welcomes a daughter. Mrs. Kerr of Dallas visits Wm. Kerr’s family. Typhoid illness affects Mrs. Gale and daughter Hope and Miss Nettie Turner seeks treatment. The Passion Play film and a street concert highlight leisure. Ault band performs on the street and brickwork and new Advertiser building progress. Mrs. Harris and Miss Lynn head to Missouri for summer. Farmers’ Institute a big success with picnic. Kronthal opens second hand store and cleaners. Mrs. Kerr and her children plan a mountain sojourn for health recovery.
Hazelton residents host visitors from Illinois and Colorado. Della Moody visits Bertha Butler. Ora Barber tours with Daisy Lilfiard near Salem. Beetham Moody marriage guests William Elder and family travel from Fort Collins. Joe Burris visits Aunt John Deboo near Platteville. Mrs. H G Barnes visits in Denver while Jerome Landrum exits crop partnership to Bluford and aids Oscar Moody in Ault confectionery business.
Platteville: Oscar Volleart and family hosted visitors from Boulder and Hastings. A daughter was born to Rev. E. B. Brace and wife on Saturday. Amelia Maeder of Boulder visits her uncle Oscar Volleart. Rumor says Platteville may gain a new printing office in the David Birkle building recently rented by an editor from Longmont.
Walter Etchison spent Thursday in Denver. Mrs. Lininger is very ill under Dr. Thom care. P. W. Putnam leased ranch area to Mr. Griffin of Wiggins. Heavy rain fell Saturday with few hailstones. EB. V. Warner hosted Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and daughter Rowena of Weldon. Japanese beet laborers left for Denver awaiting fall sugar factory openings. B. B. Putnam and wife visited Greeley to hear Wisconsin native La Follette. Five days saw two billion cubic feet of water move from Empire and Riverside reservoirs to land near Ft. Morgan.
Fort Lupton reports A R Fisher making a rushed Denver trip Monday. Mrs Myrtle Ladd spent last weekend in Greeley. St John and family returned from a week at Sunset Colorado. Mrs Cecil Phillips visited Denver with her mother. F A Jasper joined a mountain trip to Platteville. Owens family and friends began a ten day mountain trip. An evening picnic by the Thursday Afternoon Club hosted 60 guests with pink and white decor and musical entertainment.
Evans residents report Sunday visits from S R Huffsmith of Denver and G H Young who traveled to the area. Mrs Siscoe and her children called on Evans friends, while Prof Ryan and his wife returned from Miss Mand Royce visit in Denver. Rose Willie plans a three week mountain vacation. Benjamin Young visited cousins Loyal and Dwight Young in Ault. Early grain cutting nears completion and the elevator is ready to receive grain. Mrs Coffman and Helen returned from mountains near Boulder. Greeley chautauqua attendees from Evans included FE W Balfour Prof Ryan and wife P H Herrott and wife and Mr Kyle. Evans cemetery association awarded a fence contract. Simms & Minns supplies posts and a local firm provides wire and installation.
A special scenic excursion to Ward on Thursday July 30 costs 3.00 for a round trip. The C S train departs at 7:00 am and returns the following evening, promising a low fare day trip along the Switzerland Trail.
Greeley presents as a growing county seat with a strong irrigation base and pure mountain water. The city claims multiple factories including beet sugar and vegetable canning, plus a potato starch plant and several hotels, railroads, parks, and a thriving social scene.
Fraternal groups including A O U W B P O E Greeley lodge Daughters of the American Revolution and Masons list meeting times at various halls. Notes show officers like masters recorders chancellors and secretaries plus meeting days such as Tuesdays Thursdays and specific weeks for each organization.
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