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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
8
Lumber is arriving for the Greeley water works pipe line with enough stock on the road to build four more miles. Additional lumber will be moved from Northern Pacific cars to other lines to speed shipments. If the supply continues, the four mile gap could be completed in two to three weeks, with prospects improving.
Greeley High beat Cheyenne 49 to 17 at the armory. Woodbury starred at center as the home squad routed all Colorado Wyoming competitors. Preliminary game saw Greeley’s second team defeat Faton 50 to 10. A future clash with a Boulder Agricultural College and University squad is slated for Saturday night, with Harry McAfee leading the Commercials.
A pleasant week’s social event occurred with a reception at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. About two hundred ladies attended as fourteen hostesses arranged the chapel room with pillows and cut flowers and refreshments were served at 4:30 in the dining room to foster sociability.
Notice of a special meeting of stockholders of Weld County Abstract and Investment Company in Greeley Colorado on March 11 1907 at 7 30 p m to vote on increasing capital stock from 300 to 500 shares and to raise directors from three to five A J Allen secretary Greeley Colo February 21 1907.
The Katherine Ridgeway Concert company presented a highly pleasing show in the Greeley high school auditorium last Tuesday for the piano fund. The room was filled to capacity with many seats doubled. Miss Ridgeway impressed as a rare entertainer, and Donald Chalmers the bass received warm praise along with pianist Miss Fae LaGrange.
Mrs Fannie Griffen of Troy Alabama says two boxes of Chamberlains Salve cured a twenty year skin disease after other doctors failed. The ad notes the salve is for sale by all druggists. A thimble party honored Mrs N C McClure of Trinidad with 20 guests enjoying visiting and refreshments.
The Colorado and Southern offers above rate on March 16 and 17 with tickets valid for 30 days. Write for information. T EB Fisher GP A
The Baptist church ladies hosted two farewell receptions for Rev. Frank Barnett and his family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. O. Glazier on Tenth avenue. From 3 to 5 pm and again in the evening the church and friends attended. a purse of money was given in appreciation for their faithful work. Guests included city pastors and their wives.
A new electric milking device operates on a cow in Dayton. An on cow dynamo powers milk extraction via a tail switch and bevel gear. A phonograph barks actions while the contraption nabs kicks with a back slammer, until the teat yields milk.
Friday afternoon March 1 the Shakespearean Literary Society held a declamation contest at Normal High School. Winners were Charles Crawford Velma Paine and Gertrude Huffsmith with awards announced after performances of piano solos duets and verses on topics including Decoration Day Forefathers Day and Daniel Webster.
Walter Davis and A. D. Woolman of Kittle & Witney grocery set out for Denver on bicycles to reunite with Davis family. They got lost in sand dunes near LaSalle and wandered for hours before reaching Platteville exhausted. They walked to Fort Lupton and waited for the evening train while Woolman rode on to Denver, Davis arranging a reunion by telegraph.
Notice warns that 80 market imitations closely resemble Allcock's Plasters but lack key elements and can be harmful. It emphasizes Allcock's as the original genuine porous plaster and urges buyers to insist on Allcock's when purchasing.
We express public thanks to all who assisted and consoled us in the loss of our wife and mother Mrs. Emily Brown. Special gratitude to pall bearers George Brown J F Moody Mrs Mary Moody John Baird and Maud Baird for their service.
An advertisement from the Colorado and Southern invites homeseekers to Texas Panhandle towns with very low rates. Written by T. E. Fisher G P A Denver, the message asks readers to write for details.
Farr Produce Co offers divide seed potatoes and Wisconsin seed potatoes along with alfalfa seed for sale.
Miss Gertrude Welsh of Greeley and B Neffzigger of Ault wed quietly in Denver on Monday forenoon at 11 o clock. Rev J R Rader officiated at the Methodist church. The bride came to this area from Williamsport Pa four years ago and has three Welsh brothers Thomas M Will H and John E. The groom recently started a general store at Nunn and they will reside there.
Miss Anna Christie and Charles Holmes of Platteville wed at the courthouse on Wednesday February 27 at 11 30 am with Judge C E Southard officiating. Miss Rose Brewer and John Christie attended. A wedding dinner followed at the Heustis home and a reception in the bride's uncle’s house capped a joyful day.
Miss Emma Farr and Edwin H. Armatage wed at noon Monday in Eaton at the Hutchinson residence. Rev. S. C. Dickinson officiated with near relatives present. The bride, sister to the Farr brothers, has lived in St. Thomas Canada and visited Eaton for years. The groom runs the Armatage beet bed business. Mr. and Mrs. Farr depart for Saskatchewan to spend six months, planning to return to Eaton in the fall.
Frank J. Reinhard and Miss Inez Freer, a popular Golden couple, quietly married at the groom’s residence by Rev. R J Hunter on Tuesday Feb 26. They were joined by Mr and Mrs W B Collins, sister of the bride, with both groomsmen as University of Mines graduates. The couple plan to reside in Golden after a honeymoon in Colorado Springs.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is described as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup. W S Pel ham of Kirksville Indiana endorses its use for twenty years as a leading throat remedy and its popularity with mothers and children. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs P F Daven entertained a group of friends last Thursday evening to celebrate Mr Daven’s birthday. The surprise party featured high five, entertainment, music and refreshments. Guests included Waldo Hibbard E N Daven Will Levis Charles Farr Isabel Rockwell Jennie Walters Loretta Hibbard W A Insinger Grant Armstrong and Ray Wilson.
The Greeley Candy Company says it is building a plant and will manufacture its own goods from now on. It promises the best line of chocolates and other products, has hired an AI maker from Boston, and expects to begin production in a few days. The firm states it will not sell at retail.
Obituaries report Mrs. Mary Burge wife of Lewis Burge died of tuberculosis last Tuesday and will be shipped to Missouri. J W Smith died February 21 at his Wray home aged 59. he leaves a wife two daughters and a son. Mrs. Emily Brown wife of George Brown near the city died Friday March 1. funeral was held Sunday. She was 70 born in New York and moved to Colorado in 1886. survived by husband and three daughters.
The Churches Trinity Lutheran hold a German service at 10 30 with Sunday school at 12 led by Pastor P B Fritsche.
Church notes weekly services at the chapel located at Ninth street corner and Eighth avenue. Next Sunday's sermon topic is Substance.
Public worship 10 45 a m Sunday school 12 Y P C E 6 30 evening service 7 30 The Feast ing Christ with amusements. Song service led by choir and orchestra chorus of boys.
Gospel service led by choir and orchestra. All cordial invited. Rev. R J Hunter pastor.
Morning prayer and a Lenten sermon at 10:45 titled A Modern Parable. Vespers and a sermon at 4 p m Can One Be a Christian in Secret Special music at both services. Lenten services on Tuesdays and Fridays at 4 p m Public cordially invited J A Trimmer pastor.
Rev. Cook preached to a crowded house last Sunday. Next Sunday evening Rev. J. W. King will discuss the theme Repairs Needed. The Lord is blessing saving and sanctifying souls. Those in need are invited to the meetings. J. W. King pastor.
Morning service at 10 30 Dr G A Brandelle of Denver preaches Evening service 7 45 Rev J F Ahlin of Longmont preaches Corner stone laying at 3 P M for the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran church If weather fails the corner stone will be laid but the program continues at the Seventh Day Adventist church Music and addresses in English and Swedish All are invited W Gustafson pastor
An advertisement offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The copy notes druggists are authorized to refund and mentions a 500 dollar amount.
The City Council of Greeley Colorado enacts Ordinance No 157 relating to sewer extensions and creates Sewer District No 31. The ordinance formalizes infrastructure expansion, designates district boundaries, and sets administration and funding mechanisms for the new sewer district. It directs timely implementation of connections and assessments to support the project.
In Weld County Colorado District Court Rugtace W Webb and Sarh Webb petition for order regarding a sale and guardianship. Trustees Francis M Dowmer and Mary Downer listed as respondents with the guardian C. Clen on. The order directs actions on a wagon and property sale as part of the proceedings.
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