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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
A quiet Wednesday evening ceremony on May 23 joined Miss Edith Pasley and Harry Heighton in marriage. The couple, both graduates of the Normal class of 1905, will reside in Colorado Springs with close relatives and friends in attendance.
The North Side Country Club met on Thursday afternoon May 18 with Mrs. Cora Bliss. Three papers were presented: Anna Hopkins on a Visit to a Japanese Home, Bliss on Women and Girls of Japan, and Jennie Hill on the Mikado and his family. A Japanese souvenir was given to each member, followed by social hour. next meeting is June 1 with Mrs. Dora Hexter.
The record lists multiple church services with pastors P B Fritsche and Oscar W Gustafson. It notes Sunday worship at 10 45 a m and 11 a m, Sunday school times, Wednesday evening meetings, and sermon topics such as God the Preserver of Man and An Important Time in the Development of Character.
Cynthia Parker 65 died last Monday in Denver Homeopathic hospital after five weeks there. Born in New York she came to Greeley with Union colonists and was widow of Judson Parker. Funeral held at Baptist church with Rev Barnett presiding. Lydia A Forbes 68 died at farm home northwest of Greeley on Wednesday May 30 after valvular heart trouble. She came to Colorado with husband in 1871 and was lifelong Methodist. Survived by three children Elsie Devine Jessie Forbes and Edward Forbes. Funeral from home place likely Friday or Saturday.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey and Denver Juvenile Improvement Association outline a big playground building for boys and girls with industrial rooms gymnasium and boys natarium possible. Dances for girls will be held before the building is erected to keep them from wine rooms.
Advertisement touts laxative bromide quinine tablets as a one day cure for a cold with a refund promise if ineffective. The box features Grove’s signature and price 9e.
Northern Colorado Schools of Music opens a branch in rooms 22 and 23 of the opera house block led by top Denver conservatory instructors. The program runs from kindergarten to conservatory level with daily lessons for little students at one dollar per week. All interested callers may inspect instructors and work. no aim to compete with other teachers in a city of five hundred pianos.
Commencement activities begin next Sunday with an afternoon sermon for the Young People's Christian association. Rev William O Ryan of Denver delivers the baccalaureate sermon in the college auditorium. Monday features literary society exercises and an address by Dr W R Thomas on The Vision of the Trails. Tuesday includes senior class day at 10 am. Wednesday the college board holds a semi annual meeting. Thursday events include commencement at 10 am with J F Tuttle Jr of Denver. Alumni banquet at Masonic Temple at 6 30 pm.
Decoration Day observances honored unknown soldiers and relatives with W R C services, G A R ritual, readings of The Blue and the Gray and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, a funeral invocation, and taps by J O Glazier. Seventy five baskets of flowers were placed on seventy two graves.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers round trip tickets to Chicago Milwaukee Madison and other northern points for one fare plus 2 on June 1 2 9 16 and July 1 10 with return any time before October 31. Two through Denver to Chicago trains daily via the CM and St Paul Union Pacific line. For details contact J E Preston G A M and St Paul 1029 Seventeenth Street Denver Colorado.
The Greeley Colorado school board invites sealed bids for supplying desks for the new south ward school building. Competitors must submit desk samples and deliver bids by June 14 1906. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Grace N Allen Secretary.
Sale offers fine residence lots in Arlington Heights and Normal School additions on Seventh to Ninth avenues. Corner and inside lots remain at reasonable prices. William I. Stephens, agent, room 9 percent, Opera House block.
Nickel Plate road announces a one fare plus twenty five cents round trip from Chicago to Buffalo with a return limit of June 5. Tickets sold June 9 16 and 11 from Chicago. for details call Nickel Plate om Mee at 811 Seventeenth Street Denver Colo.
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons cutting fences at the north end of Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue, West 1, Clayton.
A few sacks of Wisconsin Rurals and Divide Pearls offered for sale by F. I. Badger and a local senator. Farm goods listed with quantities unspecified.
In district court today the divorce case of Thomas and Mollie O'Donnell is resumed after a prior term found both parties guilty of extreme cruelty. The verdict was set aside and a new trial ordered by Judge Garrigues. The couple, farmers near Longmont, have a contested split with Mrs O'Donnell seeking about $15,000 of Thomas's estimated 80,000 net worth.
640 acres crossed by Platte river with fencing and a good house. 28 acres alfalfa, 99 acres alfalfa, 80 acres near railroad, water valued at 26000. Also 15 acres and several 5 acre tracts near town. Homes listed from 700 in all city parts. Co C Carrel room 4 Williams.
Advise that catarrh has no excuse with Hyomei now widely known and easily obtained. The pocket inhaler outfit includes 4 inhalers, a dropper, and a bottle of Hyomel for one dollar with extra bottles at fifty cents. H Reynolds & Co guarantee a cure when used as directed or refund the purchase price.
Thieves broke into M M Cobbler’s meat market in LaSalle on Monday night and grabbed about 8 in cash and clothing belonging to a young man who sometimes roomed there. They changed into cleaner clothes before leaving, taking shoes a red sweater with green dots shirts a working shirt cheese and matches. Hoboes are blamed and police suspect wandering workers.
A common warning about colds leads to promotion of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad claims the remedy counteracts the tendency of a cold to become pneumonia, noting its popularity, prompt cures, pleasant taste, and availability from all druggists.
A reunion honored W. M. Darling’s eightieth birthday at his home. Twenty children and grandchildren joined relatives for a lively gathering. Darling was a charter member of Union Colony, arriving in May 1870.
Prospectus from Shelton Land Agency promotes 3 460 acres near Deer Trail and 2 560 near Agate Colorado at 3 25 an acre with easy terms. It urges buyers to invest in fertile soil culture and cites rising land values, with contact in Kansas City Missouri.
Farmers plan a meeting at the Peter Brown school house on Saturday June 2 at 7 p m to discuss a Lone Tree valley railroad. Great Western Sugar company representatives are expected to attend to talk the proposal with farmers. A large turnout is desired.
Miss Ethyn Dayton hosted a surprise party Friday evening at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Delling in honor of their daughter Miss Mabelle. Guests enjoyed games music social time and refreshments in a large gathering.
Stephen Mead expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy and kindness after the loss of his son and for the many beautiful flowers sent.
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