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Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

4

Delta farmers hopeful as rain arrives

The Delta reports welcome rain aiding farmers. Mrs Nace shows improvement after illness. Mrs Stevenson of the KE G Steele farm was on the sick list. Chas Jackson finished three new rooms and contemplates a new barn. Plans for a new schoolhouse room are ready with carpenters estimating bids due June 10 for the lowest responsible bidder.

Delta Nace Stevenson KE. G. Steele Chas. Jackson

Evans High School Graduates Pleasant Exercises

Evans residents report a pleasant closing ceremony as Dr. W A Philips from Greeley spoke. Superintendent Harrison presented diplomas to graduates Audrey Briggs Ralph Doney John Elliott Horace Kinsinger Jessie McCollum Vernon Morrison Chas Overman Maud Riddle Ernest Shepherd Doris Tremont.

Evans Josephine Brubaker Hardin Farmers and Merchants Bank of Myrtle Woodworth W. J. Oleson Los Angeles California J. A. Behrens Evans High School IL. A. Blackwood W. A. Philips Greeley Harrison Audrey Briggs Ralph Doney John Elliott Horace Kinsinger Jeasie McCollum Vernon Morrison Chas Overman Maud _ Riddle Ernest Shepherd Doris Tremont

Eaton Hays Bush Returns to Eaton Country Again

Local notes report Mrs. Claude Pierce visiting Loveland, Miss Delta Jones with her son from Aust, and Mr. Logue returning from the east. Several residents face health or travel plans, including Measles cases, California plans, and a baccalaureate sermon at the Baptist church.

Hays Bush Eaton Claude Pierce Delta Jones George Montgomery Dr. Allen Tom Logue Jack Cooper Windsor Sarah Jones Fred Campbell T. K. Wilson A. H. Myers California W. H. Scheer Thos Leadbetter Albert Miller Fred Mimmack Gussie Nettleton Wyatt Faton

Notable Early Plymouth Figures Listed in Colonial Record

The document names Alden secretary to Standish Karl Weller Miles Standish and other figures such as Kingman Packard Governor Bradford Ward Edwards Elder Wattawamat Arthur Wilson and Barbara Doris Dickerson Alice Southworth Nellie Brown and Hazel Smillie among soldiers and Indians including Rufus Mimmack and Julius Murphy.

Community Notes From Collins District

Miss June Leonard of Denver visited her aunt Mrs. W J Gimore for a week. A school program was postponed to Saturday night the 23rd followed by a basket social. Farmers show brighter smiles despite recent rain and plan earnest work once ground dries.

June Leonard Denver W. J. Gimore

Windsor People and Past Week Notices

Windsor residents report several travel and visit moves with Miss Sargent returning to Lincoln Nebraska and Miss Fay heading to Montrose. Local visits include Mrs. Cooper in Eaton and Rev. Brooks in Windsor after visiting Fort Morgan. The eighth grade class at MBE church held graduation with twelve students and Memorial services were held.

Community Notes From Elwell Area Rally Prep and Socials

Elwell and nearby towns share visits and travels as Miss Beulah Shull and Miss Stella Bosworth plan trips. The women's auxiliary postpones a Mother’s social due to a rally. Students Frances Aberhart Minnie Avery and John Clark earn eighth grade diplomas. Dilley chapel hosts a Children Day program under Miss Edith Flory. A basket dinner and music follow sessions at Dilly chapel as Sunday school work invites participation.

Beulah Shull Greeley Eaton Stella Bosworth Stratton Park Maud McConnell Loveland Missouri Frances Aberhart Minnie Avery John Clark Dilley Chapel Edith Flory Pearl Eberhart The Agricultural College Mickey Johnstown Lillian Carlson Baird and van Dorpen Twin Mound Shull and McConnell Clampett and Jones White Hall

Local Notices and Community Updates in Fort Lupton

Prof Cooke visited Denver over Sunday while G J Roche traveled to Ker sey and Hardin last week. Episcopal services were held Sunday in the K P hall. E D Orton will deliver the Decoration Day sermon at the M BE church. Mayor Vic Roy is building a dwelling in Reynolds addition on Park avenue. West Side Domino club organized at W L Burger’s home. Beet planting is nearly complete with some beets being trimmed.

Prof. Cooke Denver G. J. Roche Kersey and Hardin K. of P. Hall E. D. Orton M. BE Vic Roy Reynolds Addition Park Avenue West Side Domino Club W. L. Burger

Railroad surveyors move toward Platteville Saturday

The Denver Laramie and Northwestern railroad surveyors traveled from here to Platteville on Saturday. Mrs. A R Fischer visited Denver with her parents Mr and Mrs T Ly Monson for several days last week. WCTU was entertained at Mrs Jas Owens home. A large turnout from Fort Lupton attended events and school closing exercises are planned in Convention Hall Thursday and Friday evening. Stockmen in the area are dipping cattle per U S inspectors orders. Mrs Wylie Burge hosted a domino party with a dainty lunch. Dr and Mrs Marks of Denver attended a party in Fort Lupton as they plan a California visit. Mr and Mrs Geo Lambert hosted about thirty friends for a birthday gathering. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs W S Decker on the west side with dominoes and lunch. attendees included A G Johnson C M Wagner R A Ozment G W Hager Fred Jackson H C Lambrecht and Miss Helen Kelsey.

Elmer Brewington Albert Eaton Denver A. 8. Eaton Greeley Palace Opera House Longfellow Miles Standish Opera House Kinkman Packard Frank Laybourn Elsa Fort Collins Isaphine Cooper Fowler BE A. Minckwitz Chino California Rev C. A. Brooks Fort Morgan Windsor Etta Wallace Fort Lupton M. BE Cooper L. D. Huffman Sedgwick Colorado Mr. Huffman Denver, Laramie and Northwestern Platteville A. R. Fischer T. Ly Monson Jas. Owens Fort Loupton United States Wylie Burge West Side Hosess Mrs. Marks Fort.upton Marks W. 8. Decker A. G. Johnson C. M. Wagner R. &. Ozment G. W. Hager Fred Jackson H. C. Lambrecht Helen Kelsey

Maude Wright Weds J H Oster At Bride’s Home

Miss Maude Wright and J. H. Oster were married last Wednesday at the bride’s home in the company of relatives. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents for now.

Edgar and Seguine wed in Sterling in quiet ceremony

Miss Ella Edgar daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Edgar of Greeley married G C Seguine of Sterling by Judge John Nixon at the courthouse. They plan to live in Denver after a short honeymoon. Decoration Day events include G A R and W A C services and Sons of Veterans led activities at Linn Grove cemetery and the Armory. A baby elixir ad promotes McGee's Baby Elixir for colic sleep and teething issues.

Ella Edgar G. C. Seguine Sterling John Nixon Court House Armory Linn Grove Cemetery Company D Sons of Veterans

Normal commencements at opera house in Denver

Father William O'Ryan of Saint Leo's church Denver will deliver the class sermon for Normal school graduates in the opera house at 2 30 next Sunday afternoon. Regular commencement exercises follow next Thursday at 10 00 a m in the same venue with F C Goudy of Denver delivering the address.

William O'Ryan Saint Leo's Church Denver Opera House F. C. Goudy

Pinney to rehome seven cats to loving families

Mrs Pinney announces she will give seven cats to new owners who will provide good homes. The notice lists addresses 8 Eighth St and 915 Twelfth St as contact points for arrangements.

Pinney Twelfth St

Four premier hillside lots ready for homes on the hill

Four of the finest lots on the hill are prepared for building with city water and sewer, cement sidewalks, fine shade trees, and graded streets slated to be graveled soon. Fair price. Inquire Tribune office.

Inquire Tribune

Card of Thanks from the Nelson Family

We are very thankful to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our son and brother. May God bless you all from Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Nelson and family.

J. R. Nelson

Colorado & Southern Announces Summer Low Fares

Beginning June 1 and through September 15 the Colorado and Southern will offer very low round trip tickets to Utah Washington Arizona Oregon and California. T E Fisher G P A Denver reports the sale.

Colorado & Southern Utah Washington Arizona Oregon California T. E. Fisher Denver

The Cow and the Gate by John Burroughs

A Burroughs meditation on animal intelligence inspired by a cow in a garden gate. He argues that the cow’s repeated butting shows trial and error learning and questions whether animals possess true cause and effect reasoning.

Treasury Washington John Burroughs Outing Magazine

Groom and horse temper question stirs courtroom laughter

A groom testifies in a trial while a barrister probes the horse temper relevant to the case. The witness offers evasive answers until a sharp exchange reveals the horse would shy at the lawyer, provoking amusement and doubts about admissible evidence.

Ques

Evolution of dining implements in history

The piece traces how people originally ate with fingers and napkin held pieces to the mouth with a knife. It notes cooking etiquette, the shift to a personal eating knife, and the introduction of forks in Venice by 997 and in Britain by 1608 via Thomas Cor gate, per the London Standard.

Venice Thomas Corgate Britain London Standard

Marriage Missteps And Parrot Purchases In London Scraps

A witty dialogue contrasts a cynical man and a sharp young woman. He derides marriage as a mistake, proposing a ten shilling parrot instead, while she sighs over women’s perceived disadvantage and notes a bear is costly.

London

Death of Willie Nelson at seventeen in family home

Willie Nelson aged seventeen years nine months died May 13 of tuberculosis at the family home 814 Second street He was the only son of Mr and Mrs J R Nelson and survived by his parents six sisters Funeral services were held at the Nazarene church at 2 30 pm Friday with interment at Linn Grove cemetery

Willie Nelson Second Street J. R. Nelson the Nazarene Church Linn Grove Cemetery

Downey Child and Pier Obituaries Highlight Greeley Deaths

Downey and Pier notices report deaths of Vincent Downey son of Mr and Mrs B H Downey from valvular heart trouble. Services conducted by Rev B T Vincent and interment at Linn Grove cemetery. Separately Mrs Josephine Pier, wife of B H Pier, dies aged 63 after complications from appendicitis. Survived by husband and three sons and two sisters. Junior reception at Normal draws 400 attendees with details of officers and decorations.

Josephine Pier Pier Pleasant Valley Normal Hill Salt Lake City Edward Pier Lynchburg Bert Pier Denver D. O. Stone Kate Merritt Greeley First Presbyterian Church R. J. Hunter John Reid

Memorial service for Rev. A. K. Packard at Congregational Church

A memorial service for the Rev. A. K. Packard will be held at the Congregational church next Wednesday evening in connection with the dedication of a memorial window and a portrait presentation. A brief historical sketch and short appreciation addresses by H. N. Haynes, A. T. Copeland, Mrs. Isabelle Churchill, Mrs. A. J. Allen, and Mrs. Bruce Johnson will follow. Mrs. C. ER. Clark will sing The Homeland and Mrs. Matthews will perform Mendelssohn songs. All friends are invited.

A. K. Packard Congregational Church Packard H. N. Haynes A. T. Copeland Isabelle Churchill A. J. Allen Bruce Johnson C. ER. Clark

Caution Against Faulty Gas-Saving Device Claims

A local notice warns customers in Greeley about an ancient device advertised to save gas. The advisory labels the offer as worthless and a possible graft, urging buyers to rely on proven efficiency and emphasizing quality over price. The note promises to adopt any truly effective devices in the future.

Greeley

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Geo. Montgomery Frank Wilson Anna Germany Sweden Wilson Matilda Collins District Miss Sargent Lincoln Neb Elnor Fay Montrose T. B. Burns Longmont Ada Bradley Eva McKelvy Elwell Eli Avery Grover Dilly Chapel Fort Lupton Convention Hall Beebe Edgar-Seguine J. 8. Edgar Telphone McGee Aldurggists Mr. Witt Ayer J. A. Ayer Co Lowell, Mans Aliso Nelson B. T. Vincent of Golden Camfield Elizabeth van Gordon Frank, Swart Lois Wright James Lockhart Dee Hibner A. RR Combine Ga & Electric Amet K. Stockovekr Greeley, Colorado Oasis Stables Sanborn & Houston Cor 9Th St 8Th Ave Greeley, Colo Robert H. Bird M. R.C Greeley, Cole van Sickle’ Live Henry Candlin First National Bank Sanborn & Houstod Greeley Steam
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