May Drop Name of Burlington
Rumor suggests James J. Hill may drop the Burlington name and relabel equipment and maps as Great Northern or Burlington Northern. Reports say Hill plans a merged system with John F. Stevens returning to lead, aiming to create a dominant western network with eastern alliances.
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Burlington
James J. Hill
Hill
Great Northern
Burlington Northern
Lortington
Colorado & Southern
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal
New York
Denver Laramie Transfer Sets Option At Exchange Hotel Corner
The Denver Laramie concluded the transfer for the Exchange hotel corner paying 1000 dollars for an option secured months ago. They completed the Mansion barn purchase from Mr Miner about a week ago. The Eckman property option next to the Exchange hotel expires soon and the deed will likely be delivered shortly.
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Denver-Laramie
Exchange Hotel
Miner
Eckman
Children’s Day Observed at LaSalle Church
Children’s Day exercises at LaSalle church were held on Sunday after a postponement. The interior was prettily decorated and the children acquitted themselves creditably.
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LaSalle
LaSalle Church
Ault Chicken Pie Supper Raises Funds for Minister
The Congregational Ladies' Aid society cleared over $29 at the chicken pie supper held Saturday night. The money contributes to the pledge toward the minister's salary.
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Congregational Ladies’ Aid Society
Came Home With a Bride
Fred Good returns from the sunny south with a bride described as a charming southern girl. Professor Good taught last year at the conservatory of music in Marion Alabama and visits his parents Mr and Mrs M Good before returning south to make their home.
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Fred Good
Professor Good
Conservatory of Music
Marion
Ala
M. Good
Prof
Mrs. Good
South
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Dies After Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright died Sunday at the family home 1603 Sixteenth Street at age 46 from tuberculosis. The Wright family, new arrivals from Michigan last July, survive by husband F Wright and three daughters including Edna a recent Normal graduate. Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Lace at 11 o’clock Tuesday.
Rose Day Observed at Eaton Congregational Church
Rose Day was observed Sunday at the Congregational church at Eaton with unique decorations. The walls near the pulpit displayed green branches and a large cross of yellow roses. Roses were used throughout the church and special music highlighted the service.
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Congregational
Eaton
Orpheum Plans Major Remodeling and Expansion
Orpheum manager Brett outlines a first class vaudeville house remodel aimed at the upcoming season. The theater will be enlarged to double capacity with an interior overhaul and a new front to create a distinct theater effect.
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Brett
The
Orpheum
Go to Church Band Social for Congregational Children
The Go to Church Band at the Congregational church held a Friday evening social as a merit reward for regular children’s attendance. Mothers attended with their kids and enjoyed a lively night of games followed by refreshments.
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Congregational Church
William Fergeman Weds Miss Ida Michaels in Court House Ceremony
Judge Bradfield officiated the Thursday morning wedding at the courthouse rooms of Michael s Bergeman special agent for the district attorney s office. Ida B Michaels daughter of W O Michaels a well to do farmer who lives west of Greeley is the bride. The bride is described as charming and popular.
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Michaels-Bergeman
Court House
Bradfield
William Fergeman
Ida B. Michaels
W. O. Michaels
Greeley
Bergeman
Roy Goes to Prison for Burglary at Age Eleven
Clarence Donahue, an eleven year old boy, was captured after a Fort Morgan tip and tried for burglary. He was sentenced to two to five years in prison for stealing a pocketbook while a woman at the house turned away.
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Clarence Donahue
Woland
Fort Morgan
Flathead and Couer d Alene Lands Open for Entry
The Flathead and Couer d Alene Indian lands in the northwest will be opened for entry from July 15 to August 5. About 450000 acres of unreserved non mineral lands will be available, including agricultural and grazing lands. Registration occurs at designated offices Kalispell Montana Spokane Washington and Couer d Alene Idaho. A lot drawing will start in Couer d Alene on August 9 and land values range from 1.25 to 7 dollars per acre.
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Northwest
Flathead Indian Reservation
Couer d'Alene
Idaho
Kalispiel
Mont
Flathead Reservation
Spokane
Spokane Reservation
Couer d’Alene
Burlington buys two parcels for rail right of way
The Burlington railroad company paid for two properties at Sixth avenue and Fifteenth street to secure rail right of way. C. B. Miller owned the corner and received a Burlington check after naming his price. The Hudson to Greeley line may enter Seventh avenue and join city tracks if the council grants concession. Rumors say the line could be electric and widen to power other Colorado & Southern routes. Union Pacific news soon expected to surprise Greeley residents.
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Burlington Railroad Company
Sixth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Miller
Burlington
Hudson
Greeley
Seventh Avenue
City
Colorado & Southern
Cornerstone laid for St Peter's Catholic Church
The Tribune notes the cornerstone of St Peter's Catholic Church at Ninth Avenue and Twelfth Street will be laid next Sunday. Bishop Matz will conduct the ceremony and deliver a sermon at morning services. Prof Kendel directs music with St Peter's choir and Miss Lottie Walsh at organ. First Mass at 2:7200 a.m. First Communion Mass at 8:30 a.m. Solemn High Mass and Confirmation scheduled.
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the Tribune
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Ninth Avenue
Twelfth Street
Father Casey
Matz
Prof
Kendel
Normal
St. Peter’s
Lottie Walshes
Lost Teeth During Stage Curse Scene Stuns Audience
In a London theatre anecdote recounted by the New York World a renowned actor manager delivers a dramatic curse on stage when his false teeth fall out and vanish. After a tense, laughter filled search the teeth are recovered by the stage manager and the performance resumes with renewed vigor.
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Walt
London
New York World
Cinnabar the source of vermilion pigment and mercury
The red mineral cinnabar is the original source of vermilion pigment. It contains sulfur and mercury. heating yields liquid mercury. Miners face poisonous fumes and extreme cleanliness is urged. A lemonade like drink is suggested as a partial antidote with acids as a substitute for lemon juice.
Curtains Up in London Cabs Banned by Law
A Baltimore American report quotes a visitor describing London’s rule that public conveyances must keep their curtains open. Drivers face magistrate action for closed interiors, as open visibility deters robbery and aids quick police capture.
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London
Baltl
Gorgons and Perseus Tale From Greek Mythology
The piece describes the Gorgons with serpentine hair and brass talons, their petrifying gaze, and Perseus slaying one sister. It notes the severed head in his flight toward Ethiopia and blood drops turning into serpents that roamed Libyan sands, as cited by Homer and Euripides.
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Homer
Euripides
Perseus
Perseus and As He Took Flght
Ethiopia
Lybia
New York
It is a wonderful story says publisher to new author
The publisher praises the manuscript while the author, aware of stock costume descriptions, crafts a paragraph detailing the heroine’s attire. Heloise glides toward the hero wearing a garbed outfit including a six hundred dollar dress a two hundred fifty dollar hat and an eight dollar seventy five cent mantilla over a three hundred seventy five dollar lace coat.
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Heloise
Chicago Post
Cornerstone Laying Service for New Church
The afternoon program marks the cornerstone laying at 3 30 p m officiated by Rt. Rev. N C Matz D D Bishop of Denver. Chaplains are Rev B J Froegel Rev G Jos LaJeunesse. Addresses by Geo M Houston Zachariah Xenophon Snyder James E B Garrigues William O'Ryan.
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N. C Matz
D. D
Denver
B. J. Froegel
Brighton
G. Jos LaJeunesse
Fort Collins
Geo. M. Houston
Greeley
Zachariah Xenophon Snyder
State Normal School
James EB. Garrigues
Eighth Judicial District Court
William O’ryan
St. Leo’s Church
Deacon Critiques Sermons As Minister Replies
A deferential deacon in the church offers a criticism of the minister's sermons. The minister responds lightly, noting that more context would reduce the need for long sermons and keeping the exchange cordial.
Baton Band Concert Draws Big Rural Audience
An open air concert Friday night attracted a large crowd from nearby farms and ranches. Many attendees traveled by automobile and carriage, filling sidewalks and vacant square spaces while enjoying the music and socializing. future performances may move to the new park when ready.
Ault Potato Planting Nears Completion
Potato planting is practically finished in Ault with planters last seen in many fields. Farmers are eager to move on as the beet blocking work has already begun.
Royal vanity and tyrant caution in grooming lore
Talleyrand quips that a king has others shave him, while one who acquires kingdoms shaves himself. Dionysius of Syracuse reportedly scorches his beard with glowing walnut shells to avoid barber hands. The text links pleasure with a biting craving that can outlast initial taste.
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Napoleon
Talleyrand
Dionysius
Syracuse
Seely Lake Resort Reopens Under New Management
Seely Lake resort opens Thursday night under new ten year lease by Garth M. Conner former contractor and builder. He plans extensive repairs, adds twelve boats and a new bathing beach, installs fifty grove tables, and hosts an orchestra and dance in the pavilion with no Sunday dancing. Luncheon and soft drinks will be available. Access is via a road two miles north of Greeley from the Eaton road.
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Seely’s Lake
Garth M. Conner
Eaton Road
Greeley
Drowning of Charles Snodgrass's Child at Farmers Spur
Leslie Snodgrass, two, son of the Farmers Spur blacksmith, drowned in an irrigating ditch at 4 30 Saturday afternoon. The mother, deaf and dumb, found him face down and floating. neighbors tried to revive him but failed. This is the fourth drowning in ten days in the district, underlining the need for ditch safety near homes. Funeral services were held Sunday at Macy's Undertaking Parlors with Rev. R J Hunter officiating.
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Leslie
Charlies Snodgrass
Farmers Spur
Getting to Be Regular Greeley In Darkness Again
Greeley reports repeated outages as lightning strikes cause night repairs and delays. The Home company claims the local plant stays ready for emergencies, but no noticeable activity occurs despite about three emergencies per week.
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Greeley
Home Company
Out of Town Clubs Entertained at Ault Reading Club
The Ault Reading club hosted fifty guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hasbrouck on Thursday evening. A musical program and two tableaux The Courtship of Miles Standish and George Washington's farewell to His Mother were performed before a fine three course supper was served.
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Ault Reading Club
Jacob Hasbrouck
Miles Standish
George Washington
Fall from Horse Injures Miss Mabelle Moore
Miss Mabelle Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs BE Moore of Masters suffered a severe head cut after a fall from a horse on Monday and is under a doctor’s care.
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Mabelle Moore
BE. BE. Moore
Masters
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Harry Jacobs
Final settlement of Harry Jacobs estate to be presented Monday August 24 1909 before Weld County Colorado County Court by administrator J Smith Johnson for approval and discharge Objections may be filed by interested parties Delph E Carpenter attorney for administrator located in Greeley Colorado June 19 1909
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Harry Jacobs
Weld County
Colorado
J. Smith Johnson
Delph E. Carpenter
N. Weld County
Imal
Estray
State Board OF Rock Inspecion Commissioners
Jenver
Colo
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