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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
6
A farmer considers selling a hundred acres and wonders if land values rise with a town’s growth. The piece argues that land near a thriving town with good markets and schools should fetch more, and asks how much money residents spend outside the local economy and its impact on town growth.
Mr Sotiman rode as a passenger to Denver on Saturday morning Mrs Normans mother left Sunday for Missouri due to the illness of a younger daughter The Bell school ends and Miss George will teach the next term in the same room Miss Hielman will teach at the Olin school
John Hubbard is very ill while Sam Ferr's started for Pennsylvan ia Monday morning. A fine baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Wigham Monday. Mrs Annie Flowers spent Monday with Mrs Edwin Davis Jr. Mr McMillan returned from Denver very sick. A wind storm Saturday destroyed many acres of beers nearby. Mrs S J Nelson returned from Wray visiting sister Mrs Hoops. A party for Arnold Boal Friday evening was well attended.
Mr and Mrs J P Oster are visiting Windsor this week. Mr and Mrs Journey entertained relatives from Eaton early in the week. A heavy rain fell Sunday and crops are looking fine. Little Annie Luers of Prineo is staying with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Moser while her mother visits relatives in Nebraska.
Mrs. Rogers and her daughter head to Searchlight Nevada for the summer. H. Teller of the Severance Mercantile Co. has been ill but is improving. Hi M. Porter suffered a severe arm burn from spilled hot coffee. Felix Roullard of Fort Collins visited his uncle.
A Boullard family member returns home while L J D Law and T Farnsworth from Fort Collins stayed several days to tend farming interests. The Ladies' Aid society met profitably Wednesday at Mrs. J K Pressler's home.
The steam shovel advances toward Willow Creek while Miss Minnie Radford Grover teacher returns home to Boulder. Grover Sunday school grows with newcomers each week as Mrs. A W Sedgwick and Mrs. H Thompson visit from Ault.
Highlandlake beets look well since the recent rains. Mrs. E. H. Knott visited Berthoud Saturday. Mrs. Fitch and her sister left for Denver Thursday. Farmers expect ample irrigation water this season. Mrs. Hampton improved Friday in Longmont hospital. Mr. Summers can be outside again after a stroke. Mrs. S. H. Knoll visited daughter Mrs. Stumph on the Thompson last week. F. P. Woodley bought another dry farm quarter north of home.
Mrs. D. H. Barber and A. C. Drake traveled to Denver for Decoration Day. Miss Phyllis Davis of Sterling visits uncle E. Davis and family. Irwin Drake sustained a facial injury from a cow kick breaking his nose and cutting his face. Miss Lottie Landrum of Sterling stayed with uncle FE. Landrum and family. Mrs. John Moody and daughter are mentioned in social notes.
Delta residents report Jake Warner and Frank Yearick hunted Sunday and captured eight young coyotes alive. Captain Drake and militia members joined the Denver Decoration Day parade with local units. E. F. Landrum and family visited Loveland on Saturday to view the town and countryside, joined by Miss Lottie Landrum.
The Olive Branch district reports farmers busy with potato planting. A new daughter was born Friday May 24 to Mr and Mrs W J Turney. Mrs Alex Allen returns home after visiting daughter Mrs E Blandin. Mrs A B Page hosts parents Mr and Mrs George Frances of Kansas. Ronald Powell after winter with grandparents Mr and Mrs W J Kilbern returns home. Miss Mabel Blatherwick finished a successful school year with a final program and picnic. she will visit relatives in Chicago this summer.
The article notes beet thinning in CIPSON area and reports several community items. The U S and U S passenger train killed a horse for Mr Wickstrom last week. Mrs H B Strong returned from a six weeks stay in New York. Shelton Swan visited from Denver. J W Dillon traveled to the mountains for evergreen trees for his nursery. BR C Teller assists the county assessor canvassing Windsor to Eaton. The Alex Moore farm sold at court auction for heirs with John A Smith as the buyer at 3000 dollars.
The Lone Tree Sunady school plans a picnic soon. Mrs Krum and Ada visit their sister Mrs Art Hilton. Mr and Mrs Tom Barnett of Greeley visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Christman. Erickson held a dancing party for visiting brother Charles. Local youths form two baseball teams with Chaffee and Roma Mayfield as captains. Chaffee leads 8 to 7. Social club met at Will Van Gorder’s home and adjourned for summer. Social Hour club entertained with eight members and two visitors Ben Post and Fred Shick. refreshments and a pleasant afternoon followed.
Frank Crouch and family move to Fort Collins. C. V. Holmes visits Greeley on business. Arnold family settled in Goodwin house. Walter Hadley and wife visit parental home at Johnstown. A Rose travels to Loveland to play ball. Mabel Depue returns home from Longmont. Commercial club unveils editor T. J. Holmes branded stationery. Louie Roman offers the ball team nine a plot for a field. J F Hays couple travel to Denver. Mrs Hays stays for a week with her sister. Mrs. Raymond departs for Como and nearby towns to return and organize a—
Circle W O W in Mead hosts a May 31 dance enjoyed by attendees despite a small crowd caused by bad roads. Friday wind damaged church rafters just completed by carpenters, adding extra work.
Births include a daughter born May 24 to Mr and Mrs W J Turney. W N Williamson visited Mitchell Nebraska briefly. Electric Nights to be operational within a week. Gasoline engine for town water works arrived and will be installed at the town well. R M Gale returned from an eastern trip. Mrs Gale and baby to stay another month. Mrs J N Minnis visited Creeley to care for a sick mother Mrs Jackson. W J Henderson began constructing a new white brick store building, 25 by 60 feet with basement. A hail storm last Friday caused no damage. Congregational Sunday school children rehearse for Children's Day at month end. L O ST M to meet Friday at Mrs C C Robinson’s. a large attendance expected. Warmer days spur growth. small fruit like berries cherries plums promising.
Dover, Colorado notes guest visits by Lewis Bohnstead of Denver to Morgan Vaughn and George Barrows of Denver visiting Nory Bona. Ward and Merritt in Fort Collins last week. F Speece lost two work horses. A surveying party mapped a ditch southeast of here. Hodgson back from Louisville says his wife and daughter are well. Dover beat Olive Branch 8 to 3 at Nunn. Stafford Benedict and Donahue from Denver plan a steam plow outfit for forty sections northeast of here.
Geo H Evans is on the sick list while Mrs Mart Briggs lies seriously ill at Boulder street. Mrs J C Lundy returns from a three week visit in Torrington Wyoming. Woodmanse of the Courier resumes duties after three weeks ill. Dan Pierpoint undergoes surgery at Greeley hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas Park of Orchard and Mrs Dr Bovard of Sterling visit the Parks. Lula Brubaker returns from Denver after weeks with friends. J H Flowers of Denver buys lumber for ranch improvements west of Evans. Carlen, U P bridge foreman, returns with his bride, sparking a band serenade. Downing and Huffsmith travel to Cache la Poudre north fork to assess a gold copper mine. Mrs J A Behrens hosts a gathering in honor of Miss Celleen headed to Alta Iowa. Decoration Day dinner at I O O F hall by Epworth League and W R GC. patronage exceeds expectations.
A fragmented note describes weathering hardship with food and work completed freely and cheerfully. It asserts that what was taken was only clear gain, reflecting a communal spirit and mutual aid during trying times.
The St. Margaret's guild held a benefit dance last Friday at the Canfield hotel. A large crowd attended the well decorated dining room with palm accents and green and white colors. Refreshments were served by the guild. Kendel orchestra provided the music. The event was financially successful and memorable for attendees.
The old song concert planned to repeat has been abandoned for the present. The Tribune notes city musical talent has contributed to the fountain fund and new fund-raising plans will be adopted to raise the remaining balance.
The county commissioners on Wednesday awarded the annual advertising contract to the Eaton Herald, its bid the lowest. The Herald becomes official county paper for the next year, bolstering prestige for the neighbor town’s lively sheet.
For sale choice residence lots at reasonable prices in Arlington Heights Arlington Park and Normal School additions. Also five acre tracts in Arlington Heights at prices that will make you money. Terms within reach of all. Low rate of interest. W F Stephens agent room 207 Opera House Block.
The Colorado and Southern Railway distributes illustrated literature on Old Mexico as part of a special ex CUO program. Tickets at half rates go on sale April 25 through May 18, June 8 to 15, and June 20 to July 12, valid 90 days with stopovers both directions. T.3. Fisher, G. F. A. Denver.
Numerous parcels offered in the Union Bank block described as choicest locations. Woodruff and Mumper advertise available plots suitable for immediate purchase.
In Greeley the sole outlet offering government inspected beef is Marks Market. Residents relying on certified meat must visit this shop for approved beef products.
A brief classified style notice advertises a property move in the city where owners depart. It mentions a bar gains goal and a great swap in a code with small cash payment and two terms.
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