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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
12
The piece, sent by Maurice Hastings of Greeley, recalls a 1862 incident at Phillips Academy Exeter where a teacher ridiculed blank verse. It includes the well known stanza beginning Men Wanted, God give us men, urging strong minds and ready hands to resist demagogues and uphold public duty.
Will J. McAnelly deputy county surveyor and Florence M. Roller of Fort Collins were wed in Denver on Wednesday. The marriage surprised relatives as the pair left Windsor for Denver to marry after family objections. roller is daughter of a Fort Collins contractor. The couple plans to return to Greeley soon.
The Hatch residence hosted a daytime thimble party for eight guests to celebrate Mrs. Emil Hatch's birthday with Halloween decor and a three course luncheon. Later, Mr. Hatch surprised his wife with a second gathering of about a dozen couples for an evening of socializing, refreshments, and joint hosting.
Local carriers report a drop in spud shipments by about half last week. Greeley outflow averaged ten cars while the plant at the local area received 125 carloads and Eaton factory sixty. Overland supply rose with storage nearing capacity, prompting farmers to plan siloing as potatoes hold at 70 cents and cabbage trends rise.
Laura and Virgil Sanders entertained guests at their parents home from 4 to 6 PM on Saturday for a jack o lantern party. In the evening Hugh Sanders hosted about twenty friends for additional Hallowe'en festivities with refreshments served later.
W R Patterson chief considers moving the fire apparatus to a new city hall location in the next days after completing sidewalks and driveway. The volunteer department will gain efficiency and quicker alarm response, with hopes for future paid department funding in spring.
Miss Myrtle Camp and two maid hosts Fay Reid and Mary Raynor welcomed about thirty young women to a Halloween esque housewarming at D. F. Camp’s new home. A fortune teller added whimsy as cider gingerbread apples and hot corn circulated. The Virginia reel and games followed into the late hours.
The Pythian Sisters held a Wednesday social afternoon with each member bringing a guest and lunch for two. Attendees cut paper faces for plates as a craft, awarding first prize to Mrs A C Drake and consolation prize to Mrs Sarah Spere. A short program featured a German recitation by Mrs J C Schryver and musical portions.
Litigation over the Loveland Estes Park road right of way ends as Judge Gar rigues grants perpetual injunction against James E. Neville, removing the last hindrance to highway construction. The commissioners can proceed to open the route for tourists to Estes Park.
Tribune urges readers to favor Greeley manufactured goods such as Beet Sugar, Canned Vegetables, Potato Starch, Brick, Drain Tile, Wire Fence, Electricity, Candy, Bread, Book Binding, Cement Blocks, Concrete, Nurseries, Cigars, Ice Cream, Beet Wagons, Diggers, Bottled Goods, Flour, Job Printing, and Harness to support community growth and local enterprises.
Howard Webster a twelve year old boy was brought before the juvenile court on a delinquency charge. He confessed taking a wheel belonging to C. L. Rockefeller after Marshal Williams recovered it. His widowed mother has struggled to care for him.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Ward entertained twelve guests on Friday night. The party featured Halloween decorations and a guessing contest won by Miss Lillian Norris with a pumpkin pie as the prize. Candies apples and popcorn were served.
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