Local News From Briggsdale And Surrounding Towns
A May 9 1911 Fosston Briggsdale note highlights social events visits from Denver Greeley and New Jersey residents. The Fosston baseball team beat Barnesville 4 3, with future games against Zita. May 8 reports include lectures at Epworth League, trips to Denver Longmont and Greeley, new builds east of town, and several residents plans to move or visit.
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Fosston
Barnesville
Zita
Mabel Nichols
Greeley
Bolin of
Osgood
Mr. Harrison
New Jersey
A Lang
R. Snider
J. C. Snider
Oregon
John Ehler
Denver
Othesen
Moffet
Epworth League
Talbot
Hodgson
A. C. Brown
League
McConaughey
Snidow
H. Knowlton
H. E. Shoemaker
Longmont
Grover Mercantile Co
Union Pacific R. R
Briggsdale
Grover
Powers Returns From Denver Weeklong Visit
George Powers has returned after a week in Denver, detailing his experiences and impressions from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Powers
Denver
Child Bitten by a Rattler May Succumb
Three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harned lies in critical condition at her grandparents Fort Collins home after a rattlesnake bite. Medical aid is being given and a possible leg amputation is considered if needed. The child was playing at Red Mountain ranch when bitten. exact incident unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Harned
P. M. Harned
Fort Collins
Harneds
Red Mountain
Lodge Honors Wedded Member
Knights and Ladies of Security hosted a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Kellow after a lodge meeting where five new members were initiated. The social program featured vocal and instrumental solos, a reading, and a whistling solo, in front of 125 guests who received a Mission rocker gift to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Kellow
Knights and Ladies of Security
Miss Seelinger
Bessie
Carrie Crall
Earl Morgan
Goshert
Gordon Billings
Dave Myers
Kellew
Captain Drake Receives San Diego Observation Duty
Captain Drake of Company D Greeley receives orders to report at San Diego California for three weeks of observation. Fort San Diego houses seven thousand regulars ready for developments in Mexico. He departed this morning and will stay the allotted time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Co. D. Greeley
War Department
San Diego
Calif
Fort San Diego
Mexico
Professor Ernesti Heads to Pueblo for Froebel Club Talk
Professor Richard Ernesti of the state teachers college art department departs Wednesday morning for Pueblo to lecture before the Froebel club the next afternoon.
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Richard Ernesti
Art Department
The
State Teachers College
Pueblo
Froebel Club
Adam Patton Dies Following Brother Fritz in Boulder
Adam C. Patton, age 50, died at his Boulder home shortly after his brother Fritz Patton. The Pattons, formerly of Greeley, were prominent in the district. their father Rush Patton and mother, Mrs. Rush Patton, survive with four children. The mother had traveled from California due to Fritz illness. The death followed months of poor health and heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Patton
Adam C. Patton
Boulder
Greeley
Rush Patton
California
Fritz
Mr. Patton
Patton
Local Notes on Residence and Visit Attend Wedding
L L Haines returns home from Grand Junction where he cared for a fruit ranch after frosts. Mrs George Boydaston leaves for Knoxville Tennessee following a visit with Mr and Mrs T B Thompson and Mrs L Evans. The trip connected to the Thompson Runnelis wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Haines
Grand Junction
George Boydaston
Knoxville
T. B. Thompson
Boydson
L. Evans
A Tribute to John Leavy on Eightieth Birthday
A poem presented to John Leavy vice president of the Union Colony Pioneer society on his eightieth birthday reflects on his westward achievements and public service. It lauds his era spanning exploration and settlement and honors his lasting impact on the region. The article also notes a Boulder to Greeley social event with a Sigma Upsilon sorority dance in Camfield hall featuring members and patronesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leavy
Union Colony Pioneer Society
Mississippi
Sigma Upsilon Sorority
Camfield Hall
Ladiet
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Robert Woods
Frank Brown
Platteville
Miss Biddle
Miss Rice
Frederick
Ing
Hthel
Pearl Hoffman
J. W. Wilcox
Keota
Isabel Massman
E. C. Fanson
J. A. Beatty
Bridegsdale
Fee
F. H. Andre
Laramie
Don Curl
A. J. Knoefler
J. F. Snook
Bartlett Lumber Co
Eleventh St
Twelfth St
LODGE
Market Report
Nebraska
Cahill
Charing Neck Pheas Greeley
Fuqua
Dor
Byers
Colo
F. H. Merten
Adam Patton
Briges
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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