Local Briefs From Greeley Area Suffering Ailments And News
AULT E A Coney is very sick with congestion of the lungs. Miss Pansy Pence returns home for spring vacation from the Greeley Normal. Mayor Allison is ill with rheumatism and lung congestion. Union protracted meetings continue at the Baptist church. J W Heaton has sold his restaurant and confectionery to Peter Rasmussen. Archie Ruffner, son of Mr and Mrs A Ruffner, is very sick with the grip and threatened with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Coney
Miss Pansy Pence
Greeley Normal
Allison
J. W. Heaton
Peter Rasmussen
Archie
Mrs. A. Ruffner
Our Line Promises Cleanest Local Laundry Service
An ad touts a town laundry offering beet and cleanest service with punctual pick up and delivery. Clothes return spotlessly white and in perfect condition, saving time and labor at moderate cost. Try once and become a regular customer.
Mayor Alison Suffering From Multiple Illnesses
The article notes Mrs Mayor Alison confined to bed with complications including liver congestion and grip. At a Conservative caucus in Allison hall Albert Allison was unanimously nominated for re election as mayor. J J Newell F Phillips and A L Davis named for trustees. Citizens party caucus nominated a mayor and three trustees but nominees declined to serve leaving the race unchanged.
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Alison
Conservative Party
Allison’ Hall
Albert Allison
J. J. Newell
F. Phillips
A. L Davis
Citizens’ Party
Local Notes From Platteville Community
Elmer Lucan, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lucan, is very sick. A birth announced for Saturday March 7, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joe Gass. Miss Gall Snider of Denver visiting Lou Snidow family. J R Hogue moved to gridin place to farm this year. H M Bruce very sick with grave doubts of recovery. Mr and Mrs A P Pease of Denver visited their son G P Pease and family. J R Bruce of Pecos Texas arrived to visit his father J M Bruce and handle business. A H Griffin plans to leave for Pecos Texas soon. family to stay until school closes. Mrs Fannie Boak hosted guests Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Alfred Lucan
Joe Gass
Gall Snider
Denver
Lou Snidow
J. R. Hogue
A. H A. Gridin Place
H. M. Bruce
J. R. Bruce
Pecos
Texas
J. M. Bruce
A. H.griffin
Teddy Johnson
Fannie Boak
Wm. Egner
Salomon
John Glaze
Sam Bsrusha
Hattie Gwyn
J. F. Redman
J. FE
Local notes from LaSalle livestock and residents
Wm. McMillan shipped fifty head of beef cattle to the Denver market last week. Various residents, including the Laughlin and Herrington families, Grace Laughlin, and Grace Rodgers and others, made trips to Denver Fort Morgan and Oregon. Robert Moseley and family passed through LaSalle en route to Eugene, Oregon, recalling former teacher Miss Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McMillan
Denver
Will Davis
Chicago
Davis
Hubbard
Grace Rodgers
Josie Smith
Clara Lamma
Carrie Ellis
Fort Morgan
Miss Ellis
A. L. Reeves
Reeves
Oregon
Washington
Jacob Greenwalt
Robi. Moseley
LaSalle
Hugene
Moseley
Miss Putnam
Local social and community notes from Eaton
Dr and Mrs Peck hosted a luncheon. The M E church revival continues. Mrs F L Weller hosted the library association. Mrs Rebekah Middleton entertained guests at dinner. 1907 club met with local hosts. Mrs Delta Jones and child returned from the east. Chris Nelson Geo Musberger and Dr W P Allen shipped cattle. Jay Somerville hosted sixteen youngsters. Mrs Wm Nettleton returned from Nebraska visit. LC Gavin Theo Gates Geo Dedrick W W Brown shipped sheep. W A Howard builds a new concrete house on west side. Senior class staged Miles Standish for class day. Ladies Auxiliary Baptist church held last meeting with Mrs R M Haythorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Jones
Child
Chris Nelson
Geo. Musberger
W P. Allen
Jay Somerville
Wm. Nettleton
Nebraska
W. Gavin
Theo. Gates
Geo. Dedrick
W. W. Brown
W. A. Howard
Miles Standish
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Baptist Church
R. M. Haythorn
Town board meets and bills_allowed noted
Monday night the town board held its regular meeting transacting the usual business and approving several bills. Miss Linnie Jackson and Marty Schoonover were married by Rev. Dickenson at the bride’s home. The newlyweds plan ranching this summer and Miss Florence Wilson prepares to move to Denver with her parents. The Pierce Ladies Aid visited here last Thursday and a nice supper followed at Mrs. Alger’s home. Turner art exhibit drew broad praise after showing Thursday to Saturday. Mrs. J. L. Jones hosted library patronesses with a short farce by Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Hogue and Mrs. Snyder. Newly elected officers: President Mrs. H. W. Robbins, Vice President Mrs. A. Adams, Secretary Mrs. R. L. Snyder. Swedish Lutheran women of Eaton and Ault cleared over 200 at supper and auction at Woodman hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Jackson
Marty Schoonover
Dickenson
Ethel Babcock
Florence Wilson
C. F. Wilson
Denver
J. L. Jones
Library
Mesdames Carlson
Hogue
Snyder
H. W. Robbins
A. ©. Adams
R. L. Snyder
Swedish Lutteran Society of
Eaton and Ault
Dolls mark marriageable daughters in Servia cottages
Travelers note dolls hung in cottage windows as signs that a marriageable daughter lives there. A corn ear wreath from the harvest festival decorates the outer wall, with a superstition that theft foretells a daughter's marriage. wreaths are kept within reach where marriage is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Mrs Ewing Hosts Saturday Afternoon Luncheon
Mrs Frank I Ewing entertained the Saturday afternoon club with a luncheon last Saturday. Decorations featured American beatules potted plants and shamrocks with St Patrick day touches. Seventeen people attended including Miss Susan Patterson as the sole guest outside the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Ewing
Susan Patterson
Post Cards of Real Merit from A T Cook Seedsman
Twenty beautiful post cards original artistic designs offered for 15 cents, 40 for 25 cents, 60 for 35 cents postpaid. Unique cards, no comics or trash. Premium coupon and seed catalog free with each order. Address A. T. Cook Seedsman Hyde Park New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Cook
Seedsman
Hyde Park, N. Y
Thimble Party Hosted by Mrs Eaton for Fifty Ladies
Mrs. Bruce G. Eaton hosted a thimble party last Saturday afternoon attended by fifty ladies. Music provided by Miss Lucy Delbridge, Miss Josephine Knowles, and Mr. Eugene Fisk. The ladies enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of needlework chatter. Hostess’s assistants were Mrs. F. E. Stockover and Miss Susan Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce G. Eaton
Lucy Delbridge
Josephine Knowles
Eugene Fisk
F. E. Stockover
Susan Patterson
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after bereavement
The Roberts family thanks friends for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of their beloved father, citing H Roberts, Russell Roberts, and Walter Roberts and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Roberts
Russell Roberts
Walter Roberts
Farmers' Mortgage offers land buying loans in mountain states
The Farmers' Mortgage and Loan Co of Denver advertises to buy or finance raw land in Colorado Wyoming or New Mexico near rail lines suitable for irrigation. They seek detailed descriptions prices and terms for large or small tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Farmers’ Mortgage & Loan Co
Denver
Colo
Seed Oats for Sale by C. F. Mason
White Russian seed oats offered for sale by C. F. Mason. The listing notes available seed stock and contact for buyers.
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C. F. Mason
A Chinese Concert and a Doctor in a Russian Tale
Maurice Baring recounts a tale from Year In Russia where a red badge bearing traveler pretends to be a doctor to treat a sick child. A Chinaman invites him to a concert with a thunderous horn, then the guest is told the concert is over. The host asks about payment in his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Baring
Russia
Baring
Mr. Baring
Out of Order Cry Sparks House Discussion
On April 16 1885 Arthur OConnor spoke on a post office motion as members ignored him. T M Healy tried to recall order and uttered Order or der prompting the speaker to rebuke him for being out of order.
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Speaker Peel
Arthur O’connor
T. M. Healy
Mr. Healy
Massett Declines Book On Evidences Against Christianity
In a Marysville Herald anecdote Stephen Massett later known as Jeems Pipes debates religion with Hittell. Hittell urges Massett to read his book, Massett asks price, learns it costs three dollars and declines to buy, choosing to remain a Christian.
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Stephen Massett
Jeems Pipes
Marysville
Cal
Hittell
California
Massett
Quarequi Milkweed of Sonora Stores Water Like a Camel
A plant in Sonora called quarequi, a relative of the pumpkin, surpasses camels in conserving moisture. It grows in a desert region with rain falling in six weeks. Its stem base is a woody reservoir that hoards scarce moisture, releasing it with extreme thrift when needed.
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Sonora
Engagement news whispered in a conservatory warning
A Pearson's Weekly excerpt recalls a mother and daughter discussing a secret engagement. Mrs Willing had hinted at a late evening private moment in the conservatory with Mr Willing, as the daughter pressed about the couple’s engagement and the upcoming son in law.
New Investment Company Formed by Welsh and Martin
The Welsh & Martin Investment Company was incorporated last Tuesday with 925 000 capital. S F Martin Thomas M Welsh A M Martin are incorporators and H H Welsh W A L Welsh sit on the board. They plan to erect cottages and mid priced homes for rent or sale and conduct general real estate and investment business in Greeley, led by S F Martin and Thomas M Welsh who have five years in local real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh & Martin Investment Company
S. F. Martin
Thomas M. Welsh
A. M. Martin
H. H. Welsh
W. AL. Welsh
Greeley
Welsh & Martin
Longmont Girls Hand Greeley Defeat at Armory
Longmont High School girls beat Greeley High on Friday night at the Armory by a final score of 18 to 0. Greeley led early with the opening basket, but Longmont surged ahead, holding a 10 to 4 halftime edge. Eldridge and Frieda Taylor led Greeley with field goals, while Myrtle Eldridge and F Taylor joined in.
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Longmont High School
Greeley High School
the Armory
Greeley Girls
Longmont
Greeley
Myrtle Eldridge
Frieda Taylor
Carter
Wasley
Eldridge
F. Taylor
A. Taylor
Longmont Webb
Golden
Boyton
Jones
Carlson
McFadden
Rankin
Young Married Ladies Form Church Charity Society
The First Presbyterian Church ladies organize a charity sewing group. They meet monthly for sewing and an evening gathering where husbands are entertained. Mesdames Scott Thompson and Emil B Hatch hosted last Monday at Thompson’s home. Mrs. L E Waytt won a contest prize. Nine couples are members.
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First Presbyterian Church
Mesdames
Scott Thompson
Emil B. Hatch
L. E. Waytt
Attempted Horse Stealing Near Gilcrest
A pair of horse rustlers tried to steal ten head from J. D. Ashby near Gilcrest. Hired man Mr. Peterson fired two shots as the herd was driven past the house. The men fled leaving the horses behind. Ashby says he will be better prepared next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Ashby
Gilcrest
Mr. Ashby
Mr. Peterson
Fine Oranges From Paradise Valley Delight Mrs Hamman
Mrs Alta Hamman who visited California last year ordered a box of oranges from Paradise Valley near San Diego. The fruit arrived early this week and average over twelve inches in circumference. Tribune staff sampled them and confirm their splendid flavor.
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Alta Hamman
California
Paradise Valley
San Diego
Hamman
Tribune Force
Lodge Banquet Impresses with 15 Initiations
Weld Encampment No. 20 I O O F held an unusually interesting session last Thursday evening. Fifteen candidates were initiated and visitors came from Berthoud Fort Collins Windsor and Eaton. Grand patriarch R Nicholson and grand scribe J M Norman of Denver attended as guests. A banquet followed at 2 o clock a m.
Sale of School Land Auction in District No 20
Auction of four acres more or less belonging to district No 20 will be held Saturday March 21 at 1 o'clock from the school house steps. Land lies north and east of the school house with a minimum price of 215 dollars per acre. Cash terms. Mrs T A Foley See s Dist No 20.
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T. A. Foley
S Dist
Grow Your Own Coffee and Save Health Costs
Grow your own coffee and save health costs from 810 to 20 dollars a year. The coffee can be grown anywhere and bears fruit, ripening in 85 days. Includes an offer by A. T. Cook with a free mammot 25e package of choice flower seeds with every order.
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A. T. Cook
Corn for Dry Farming Seed at Star Grocery
Star Grocery offers 50 sacks of early 90 day yellow dent corn for dry farming. Prices are advertised as the lowest and seed quality described as the best.
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Star Grocery
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Sanborn
Houston
Ninth Street
George Dauth
Ninth St. Market
Kreeley Steam Laundry
BEE Supplies
the Barteldes Seed Co
Denver, Colorado
Platteville
A. P. Pease
G. P. Pease
Harry Sylvester
D. M. Lewis
Ogilvy Ranch
John Laughlin
Edith Herrington
Grace Laughlin
W. H. Scheer
Thimble Party
Papa
Hus
Pearson’s Weekly
New Investment Company
Entertain Presbyterian Society
Frank K. Stockover
Opera House
Greeley, Colorado
Thomas F. Quinn, M. D.C
Oasis Stables
Notary Public
Sanborn & Houston
405
Eighth Street
Robert H. Bird
van Sickla’s
Lexington
Dorsett
Charlotte
Daily Observer
Greeley National
Greeley, Colo
Greeley National Bank
Hardy
Schroeder-Son Nursery
Lafayette
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