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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
2
The acknowledged bargain store of Greeley markets value with a 4 cent per dollar rebate. Sale ends May 13 for 75¢ China Salad Bowls at 29c, Haviland 100-piece Dinner Set at 29.50, Iron Clad hosiery, new Souvenir Hand Painted China, two Lawn Tennis Sets at half price, and garden seed two for 5c. Bring numbered last issue ads 1578 1959 2007 for a free china piece.
The new mayor and city council met to discuss a gravity water system for Greeley. Ex mayor Watson outlined past schemes, while B D Sanborn proposed exchanging reservoir water from Boyd lake for Big Thompson river water, noting land around the lake has been purchased and dam construction planned. Cost considerations favor the Thompson option over the Poudre, with no reservoir water available until Boyd lake is ready.
Preaching at Lucerne chapel Sunday May 14 at 3 30 p m by the Rev Frank Barnett. All are cordially invited to attend.
Soul and Body will be the subject for the Christian Science services next Sunday morning at 11 o clock at the chapel located at 802 Ninth street.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning service at 11 a.m. with sermon on Glorifying Christ. Young People's meeting at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. topic A Great Conversion. Corner Eighth Avenue and Thirteenth Street.
Morning service at 10 45 a m Sunday school at 12 m Y P 8 C E 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Subject of evening sermon The Second Commandment Weekly prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 o clock F Barnett pastor
Infant Donald Hatch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil B. Hatch, died Tuesday from rabies. Funeral services were held at the family residence yesterday afternoon.
Richard Benny uncle of Mrs. A. T. Ling died at her home yesterday morning from miner’s consumption. The body will be shipped to Denver this morning for burial. Benny had been in Greeley only a short time.
Mrs. Eli L. Evans of Windsor died Monday night from apoplexy. She was born in New Castle Pennsylvania and moved to Colorado in 1874. she left a husband five sons and three daughters. The funeral was held yesterday. Edward G. Flint, manager of Clayton Lumber, died last Friday night of heart failure at 831 Fourth Street. Born in Cleveland about 34 years ago, he had lived in Weld County eighteen years and with Clayton for sixteen. He leaves a wife a mother Mrs. Sarah E. Flint two brothers Fred and Len two sisters Ruth and Mrs. Gertude Blake. funeral was at 2 pm Monday led by Rev. R J Hunter with Elks in charge.
The circuit court began its May session with the criminal docket readied. Judge Bennet presides and hearings set. jury not expected until Tuesday. Defendants include Duxbury, Chestnut, Healey, Kent, Davie, Buker, Weidman, Bailey, Fox, Peltier and others facing various charges. John Davie pleaded guilty. sentence pending after prior mischief with paving stones.
The North Side Country Club met with Mrs. Baxter May 5. Due to bad roads only 16 members attended. Mrs. Tinker read a brief history of our state. Mr. Pier discussed Coloradoians of whom we are proud. Miss Grace Tinker spoke on Colorado state institutions. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Sam Clark on May 19.
Government weather and crop report for Weld County describes New Windsor with wet cold conditions and high winds injuring fields though wheat looks good. Highland Lake reports rain and snow with winter wheat in fine condition and small grains growing. no field work progress but fruit prospects remain good. Kersey notes warmer conditions, ample moisture, rapid growth of wheat and alfalfa, plowing for potatoes under way and expected large acreage with irrigation begun.
James J. Keefe and Anna Schafer both of Denver were married by County Judge Southard in his office at noon Tuesday. The groom hesitated at the last moment and waited in the park as the bride went to the county clerk to obtain the license.
An excursion to Windsor Colorado resort is planned for Saturday May 20 1905 by Colorado and Southern leaving Greeley at 2 35 p m and returning Windsor at 8 43 p m. Round trip 50 cents. Events include an athletic game between Normal School and Greeley High School a balloon ascent and parachute jump romantic drama Marlowe at the new opera house and picnic tables on the grounds.
For sale two young thoroughbred Durham bulls from McClelland stock offered by Stanley Davis.
The Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico circuit begins at Fort Collins on Monday May 22 for three days. The park’s track is in top condition and ready for action. One hundred stalls are filled with entries. A $1000 match race between Jim Dickson and Doctor Almont headlines day one, plus a $200 running race. American Association rules govern all races with professional starter and judges.
The Riverside Reservoir and Land Company sued Frank Benton of Hardin for a right of way across his land for a ditch. A county jury awarded Benton 5288.80 in damages, prompting transfer to district court due to county jurisdiction limits. Benton sought 20000 but damages were not fully expected.
An advertisement from Mack's Grocery offers a free package of tea with every sale of two pounds or more of Chase & Sanborn coffee in 25c, 35c, and 50c sizes. The deal features teas such as Oolong Ceylon English Breakfast Gunpowder and Japan while supplies last, with 200 packages available.
The Barnetts of Denver and the Greeley Reds played a swift contest at Island Grove last Sunday. The Reds led 6 to 1 at the end of nine innings and are set to face the Outlaws of Denver next Sunday for another scrap.
Advertises round trip to California for 45 dollars with multiple travel dates and a 90 day limit plus 25 dollars one way. Mentions stopovers allowed and daily departures until May 15. Local agent J C Ferguson, general agent, Denver Colorado.
Laurence Hutton recalls a Harper’s Weekly mishap where “vest buttons” was misread for “vast bequests” in a late night galley proof. He explains how a printer’s miscue and hurried editing swapped phrases, transforming objects and actions into humorous misprints.
A passage from Everybody's Magazine outlines three beggar classes in New York. The first class comprises those driven by circumstance to cheap lodging and obscurity. The second class, drink‑driven outcasts, frequenting Bowery saloons for cheap rum and shelter. The third class, professional panhandlers, travels Bowery to access venues catering to their needs.
The London Spectator notes a sepoy regiment may outwalk a European regiment to death on marginal rations. It discusses Hindoo carrier weight of eighty pounds and endurance over a hundred miles in a day, contrasting walking stamina with true strength and lung health.
A scientific writer claims a drop of oil from a foul pipe placed in a snake’s mouth causes instant rigidity, rendering the reptile powerless. The method is said to keep a bush traveler safe. squeeze the snake’s jaws to open its mouth, place the oil, and walk away as the creature stiffens.
Garden City Chapter No. 3 0. 4. S. hosted a social evening featuring vocal duets by Mesdames Elmer Roy and D. E. Gray and a solo by Miss Lizzie Camfield. A recitation by Mrs. Harry Swanson and instrumental numbers followed, with two candidates initiated before refreshments.
An advertisement claims Herbine cures indigestion and dyspepsia, regulates bowel function, and treats liver and kidney issues. It touts itself as a pure vegetable, harmless remedy and features an endorsement from Cocoa and Rockledge News editor R. N. Andrews. The product is sold by J. F. Fezer for 50 cents.
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