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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
2
A box of outdated hats sold by Miss Bishop drew hundreds of Meeker students to the sidewalk. The youths swapped for the quirky headgear and returned to class with new hats before a moral lecture led them to dispose of the least appealing pieces.
It is almost certain a three story brick block will replace the Currier property at Eighth avenue and Eighth street. George Currier said the building would rise within a year regardless of a receiver petition. A long term Elks lease may decide if the block is two or three stories, with risk the Elks need larger quarters soon.
H. J. Whitney, auditor for northern Colorado sugar companies, collapsed and died Friday evening at an Eaton party. Former Eaton station agent, later with Morey and Boettcher in Denver, he served as traveling representative. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs. M. A. Reinart of Denver.
The Cash Grocery guessing contest closed last Saturday after customers guessed the number of seeds in a large pumpkin in the show window. The pumpkin held 451 seeds and three guesses tied at 450. Winners were Mrs. Shad of 910 Fifth Street, Mrs. Connor of 1029 Tenth Avenue, and H. J. Dayton from the country.
Notice from the Kuner Pickle Company announces Mr Onstine will handle gardener interests in Greeley and vicinity This season he will arrange contracts and provide information His office is at Camerons store 817 Eighth Avenue per a formal notice.
S. L. Apple, ex probate judge of Ottawa county Kansas, endorses Baillard's Horehound Syrup as the best cough syrup he has used. Sold by J. F. Fezer in 25 cent 50 cent and one dollar sizes.
The University of Colorado Glee and Mandolin Clubs travel from Boulder and across the state to perform at the Greeley Opera House on March 17. The event, hosted by the Greeley High School Athletic Association, seeks tickets early to boost both student reception and association support.
Weld county sugar company officials in Denver last Thursday decided to build a beet road from Windsor to Eaton, with a possible bowed line east and south toward a point near Greeley. The route would open vast beet lands previously inaccessible by long hauls to railroads, expanding beet acreage for the Eaton factory through Black Hollow country.
A preliminary move toward a county fair or similar gathering is underway led by the Greeley Driving club with possible Commercial club support. Island Grove park could host the event with a half mile track and space for exhibits though full structures may wait until next season.
Charles Drake a Chapinville Connecticut mail carrier testifies that Cham berlains Pain Balm is the champion liniment. He says rheumatism in his shoulder was cured after trying several cures and a storekeeper recommended it. One application gives prompt relief and continued use secures a permanent cure. For sale by all druggists.
The Goodman and Neill bowling team from the local alleys traveled to Denver last Friday for the state tournament but produced a disappointing showing. The squad of Wiebkinsy, Rissler, Foster, Lester, and Blinn totaled 2463 across three games. The two man team of Wiebking and Rissler scored 989 but did not win a prize.
Notice states the Hall and Smith partnership dissolved by mutual consent on March 1, 1905. F. W. Smith assumes all liabilities, will collect all accounts, and continues the business under his name.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promising cure for a cold in one day. It states all druggists will refund money if it fails and features E. W Grove’s signature on each box. A 250 unit quantity is mentioned.
The school board last Monday decided on fire drills for all rooms and purchasing a flag for each room for national holidays. Principal Guy C. Stockton resigns to remain at Columbia University another year. Miss Grace Filkins on leave due to sister illness. Mrs. Dr. Call fills vacancy. Lena Pleak to census district. World’s Fair cabinet for Greeley schools to be placed at High School. North Ward to get a second story and stronger foundation this summer. South Ward unaffected.
The Citizens' Party of Greeley convenes March 20 at 7 p m in the county court room for nominating officers including mayor city clerk treasurer city attorney marshal police magistrate street supervisor and city engineer and to elect a city chairman. Primaries March 17 select aldermen and delegates by ward at designated locations.
Last night Company D entertained G. A. R. members and Spanish American War veterans. The event recreated old camp days with a mess call, tin plates, and cups inside a camp like armory setup.
To Farmers. Farr Produce Co offers clear alfalfa seed free from sweet clover and other seeds and supplies Divide seed potatoes. Get your order in early. Stock is described as choice and best quality.
A March 3 social at the Bartholomew and McLucas country home welcomed the valley’s new arrival, Mr. Bartholomew, age nineteen. Over a hundred guests enjoyed games, music by Mrs. Hixon and others, a luncheon, and lively socializing before departing with warm compliments to the hosts.
Three young North Carolinians held by the city marshal on suspected stolen goods were released after expressing fear of being away from home. They claimed to be raised on a farm and insisted they would return to North Carolina, sharing a single dollar and a watch with another Fort Collins youth as they prepared to travel home.
The Greeley Reds defeated the Eaton Eagles 11 to 7 in the season opener. Only three old Reds remain, while the Eagles mirror last year’s strong lineup. Highlights included Eaton’s double play and sharp batting by Oney and Weir. The two teams meet again next Sunday.
A warrant sworn yesterday by J. F. Downey charges Ed Croft with fraud regarding a Kenmore farm sale. Croft allegedly bid in goods worth 1400 to inflate auctioneers tips, had no funds to settle, and sold a buggy without paying. The warrant lists three counts.
At a Tuesday city council meeting Alderman Thompson introduced a resolution to borrow twenty thousand dollars or issue bonds for a new city hall. The measure carried unanimously and will be placed in the election call for voters to decide this summer.
A purchaser from Degnan Kinsman Ill states years of rheumatism pain were alleviated by Balard's Snow Liniment. The ad lists sizes 25c 50c and 1 dollar and credits J. F. Fezer as seller on March 24 1902.
A Broadway excursion is arranged for the performance of Mother Goose next Wednesday March 15 with a large theatrical party. Tickets are valid for return Thursday with time for Wednesday evening or Thursday matinee. One fare round trip.
An advertisement touts Chamber Tablets as a remedy for impaired appetite due to faulty digestion. It promises to invigorate and strengthen digestion, restore a wolfish appetite, and provide gentle laxative effects.
Col C P Kemmerer schedules sale on Saturday March 11 on the park in Greeley with horses and implements to be sold at 1 pm Outside stock and goods accepted but only items for sale will be offered Monday March 13 eight miles northwest of Greeley at T Lucas ranch horses cattle and implements clear ing out sale Owner I Lucas Wednesday March 15 three and one half miles north of Windsor near Timpath 120 acres of farm land with horses implements and many articles plus modern improvements and canal and reservoir shares New railroad beet dump and school nearby Farm owned by Fred Burgoyne Thursday March 16 six miles north and one mile east of New Windsor at my ranch 30 to 40 stock 6 head mules 2200 to 2500 weight per span 33 head horses and colts one black shire stallion 6 years old 1700 weight Friday March 18 two miles west of Eaton at my ranch 20 mules and yearling mule colts 25 head heavy draft horses cows and cattle Owners A Legingham and Andrew Jackson invite early date submissions for fall and winter sales with free advertisement in the auction bulletin Address
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