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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
6
A cautionary tale contrasts rural monotony with urban allure. It warns that the girl’s sheltered virtue could fail under city temptations without guidance, while strength and self restraint may enable her to rise above undercurrents. Copyright 1908.
In April 1906 Harriet C Bly bought two lots on Eleventh Avenue, built on the corner lot, and later sold the adjoining lot for profit. She paid 235 to Sanborn and Houston on April 26 1906, with 7 percent interest and improvements bringing cost to 320. The property sold for 1200, netting 880 in just over two years along with similar nearby gains.
The proclamation by the mayor of Greeley dated April 23, 1968 ordering muzzling or chaining dogs is rescinded starting Monday July 27 until further notice by City Marshal Eugene Williams. Greeley Colo. July 27 1908.
Mrs Oliver visited friends in Greeley on Monday. A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Clayton Nell. Dewey Bliss and sons spent Monday in Greeley. Mrs H C Cooper of Windsor visited the Gazelle home Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Wilson attended the chautauqua in Greeley Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ernest Blandin spent Sunday at the Wm Nettleton ranch. Mr and Mrs Sedgwick of Grover visited Geo Williams and family Saturday. Kathrine Wright came from Greeley Thursday for a dance at Odd Fellows Hall. Alma Wilson went to Greeley Thursday night for a Hinshaw Grand Opera Company concert. A dinner party Thursday night honored Miss Effie Juergens of Denver. hosts were Mr and Mrs John Wilson, nine guests. Arthur Wilson Frank Will and Guy Deffke expect back from the hills Wednesday. camping near North Park. Mr and Mrs W H Scheer and Miss Dorothy plan an extended trip through central and southern states. Mrs Scheer and baby will stay two months while Mr Scheer returns early. Passion play pictures on the street drew large crowds. band concert mood and strong attendance from Windsor Ant Greeley Severance. Master Robert Longwith celebrated seventh birthday with 22 children, games, ice cream and cake. The week’s event was a Rebekah dance at Odd Fellows hall Friday night. restricted invitations, Eaton orchestra, ice cream and lemonade. proceeds between 55 and 60 dollars to pay for a hall piano.
Bh. C. Herrington remains confined to his room. Mrs. Paul Gregory spent the past week in Denver. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gregory on July 26. Mrs. T. R. Blackwood visited friends in Greeley. Daisy and Ella White of St. Louis stay with aunt Mrs. D. EB. Ellis. Mrs. B. F. Godfrey and family plan a trip to Glendis for a few weeks. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bentley died July 26 after a two week illness.
Miss Aleynon Robinson 12, daughter of Mrs Helen King Robinson of Denver, visited her aunt Mrs Nellie Graham in Greeley last month. Her Denver friend Miss Katherine Kinsell joined with her mother Friday, and they were hosted by Mrs Graham for a girls afternoon with games and refreshments. They departed for Denver at the start of the week.
In 1872 a diarrhoea and cholera outbreak spurred the introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It gained rapid use, maintaining a strong record for over thirty-five years, expanding across the United States and into foreign nations. Druggists widely endorse it, despite other profitable medicines, and it is sold by all druggists.
A cheerful crowd gathered Tuesday at the South home for a farewell in honor of Miss Bertha Wicks who departs soon for Iowa. The event featured games music and a waterspilon spread. Guests presented Miss Wicks with a souvenir spoon.
An advert touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a swift remedy for stomach and bowel disorders in infants. It claims to cure diarrhoea dysentery and related digestive troubles, priced at 25 cents with a 650 cent package available at drug stores.
Farmers irrigate beets at Highland Lake and water from Henry Holmes place is pumped by gasoline engine for irrigation. Mrs. A C Angell visits relatives in Firestone while A C Angell serves as mail carrier. Outings and visits include Dr Dillingham from Mead and Grant Kerr with wife from near Fort Lupton. A dance at John Walker's barn and plentiful black bass catches are noted. Holmes purchases a Longmont dwelling. family to move in August for September school.
The Delta reports J Waite bought a Edison phonograph last week and went on an excursion to Mr. McClellan with Mrs Waite. Mr Werkeiser visited Nunn to see Mr Sherman for a week. Mrs Clarkson’s sister in law Mrs Hoke from Kansas visited Sunday. Chas Stevenson and George McConneigh enjoyed a Denver trip Sunday. Mrs Galland’s Kentucky father arrived to visit. Miss Etta Gross camps with Miss Mary and Agnes Robb at Chautauqua grounds. Robison family spent Sunday visiting Chas Robison. Robbs camp at Chautauqua for ten days. Delta baseball team lost to Kersey. The Waite excursion party returned home about 4 a m Saturday.
The Fairplay district reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tormey on July 22. The Runnells have moved into a new home. Fry of Grover visited Henders on Sunday night and returned home Monday.
GIPSON reports Little Dorothea Turner ill with measles. Miss D W Carr and baby from Denver visited relatives in the neighborhood last week. Mrs Perry Murray and Harry Foster hosted Thursday guests of Mr and Mrs Willis Thompson. Marguerite Lutz Edna Matson and Edna Teller plan a Fort Collins day trip Wednesday. Mrs L L Harrison held a neighborhood thimble party Thursday with music games and refreshments. Mr and Mrs J W Harsh celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their country home Wednesday evening July 22 with about thirty guests and refreshments of ice cream cake and punch.
Miss Stella Bosworth spent Sunday with a friend at Masonville. Ed Brown spent Sunday with his mother recovering after her operation. Mrs. Al Swanson hosted Auxiliary ladies with refreshments. The baby daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Spaar died Sunday and was buried Monday at Chapel Cemetery, drawing sympathy for the grieving family.
Greeley wholesale markets list fresh poultry broilers at 15 cents per pound hens at 10 cents. ranch butter 25 cents. eggs 20 cents per pound.
The C. S. will sell excursion tickets to Ward for $3.00. Tickets are valid on trains leaving Greeley at 7:15 a.m. and returning at 10:36 p.m. The event is scheduled for Thursday July 30.
Windsor column reports visits and travels of residents including Misses McMinn Snyder and Amoss in Waton, Dr. C E Pate of Coalville Utah with sister Mrs. Leon Harrison, Myrna Laybourn returning from Eaton, a sister of Mrs. Miles arriving for several weeks, funeral attendees Klinginburg Conner and Atkins for Dr A Granger in Denver, Miss Welch from Greeley, visitors Brown and Lehr from Nebraska, Otis Hill and Kirby returning to Spokane, Dorothy Thelan’s arm injury, John Cowley dying from spinal meningitis, Mrs. Hanna hosting a ladies gathering with guests from LaGrange Greeley Eaton Fort Collins.
Mrs. Kerr of Dallas visits Wm Kerr family while typhoid fever affects Mrs. Gale and daughter Hope. Jn 15 birth at Nye household. The Passion Play film draws crowds as the Ault band plays on the street. Advertiser building rises brick 25 by 45 feet opposite the telephone exchange. Second-hand store opens in the former jewelry shop area. Families travel North to Wakefield Kansas and the Colorado Springs party visits.
Hazelton and nearby towns report a flurry of visits. Mrs A B Willis from Illinois visits her sister, Della Moody visits Bertha Butler, Ora Barber visits Daisy Lilliard near Salem Colorado, and the Briggs family travels to Estes Park. William Elder of Fort Collins attended the Beetham Moody wedding and returns. Joe Burris visits his aunt near Platteville. H G Barnes of Red Oak Iowa visits C G Beggs in Denver. Jerome Landrum sells his crop stake and aids Oscar Moody in a confectionery business in Ault.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Volleart spent Sunday at Boulder. The Bollen child is very ill. Rev B Brace and wife welcomed a daughter born Saturday July 25. Ines and Mrs J H Wasley visited in Denver. George Volland of Hastings visits his Platteville parents. Mrs W Ver Bryck stayed at Fort Lupton recently. Jepson, Thompson and others enjoyed a Sunday Moffat road excursion. Mrs S F Hunt seeks health in Colorado Springs. J B Coffey bought C C Kersey’s livery barn after returning from Pattonsburg Mo. Amelia Maeder visits her Boulder relative and studies at the State University. Rumor spreads Platteville will get a new printing office soon in Longmont editor’s plans.
Green City residents report another heavy rain last Saturday with only a few hail stones. Over the past five days, about two billion cubic feet of water moved from Empire and Riverside reservoirs to land adjoining Fort Morgan.
A roundup of local movements and visits includes A. R. Fisher making a quick Denver trip, Myrtle Ladd visiting Greeley, St John family returning from Sunset Colorado, Cecil Phillips with her mother in Denver, F. A. Jasper joining a mountain trip, and a ten day outing by Jas Owens party. The Thursday Afternoon Club hosted a lawn picnic for about 60 guests with pink and white decor, fine viands, bouquets, lights, and music.
Evans residents report visits by S R Huffsmith of Denver and G H Young with trips to Denver for brief stays. Mrs Siscoe and children of Greeley called on Evans friends, Prof Ryan and wife returned from Miss Maud Royce visit, and Rose Willie plans a three week mountains trip. Benjamin Young stayed with cousins at Ault. Grain cutting nears finish as the local elevator readies for incoming harvest. Cemetery fence contract awarded to Simms and Minns with a local firm supplying wire and posts.
The C. and S. offers a special scenic excursion to Ward on Thursday July 30. The round trip rate is $3.00. The train departs at 7:00 a.m. and returns the following evening.
City of Greeley described as Weld County seat in a promotional view noting irrigation strength, mountain water, several factories including beet sugar and starch plants, a Normal school, multiple railroads and hotels, and a lively social scene with several weeklies and strong infrastructure.
A crowded list details numerous fraternal organizations including A A. O. U. W. Frank Madden master workman and C. L. Sullivan recorder, B P. O. E. Greeley lodge officers, Fraternal Union of America delegates, M. B. A. hall gatherings, G. A. R. commanders, I. O. O. F. lodges, Daughters of Rebekah, Knights of Pythias, K. of P, Pythian Sisters, K. O. T. M, L. C. T. M, Loyal Mystic Legion, 5 Masonic orders, Royal Arch Masons, Rex and Select Masters, Knights Templar, C. E. S. officers, Modern Brotherhood of America, W. A. and W. C. W. memberships, Royal Neighbors, Royal Arcanum, and other groups with meeting days and officers.
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