Platteville Awakens As New Industries Flourish In Platte Valley
Town in Welu county shows growth with Platteville Canning Company planning pork and beans after tomatoes, pumpkins, and squash. Coal, a creamery, a bank, and a pharmacy attract workers. Lincoln Farm association seeks Lincoln memorial park with US Grant Post raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platteville
Welu County
Platte Valnd
George A. Hodgson
Hodgsons
Greeley
Pueblo
J. Johnson
Kuper Company of
Denver
Mountain View Apiaries
N. L. Henthorn
J. Fox
John Kunteh
Platteville Bank
Platte Valley Pharmacy
Platte Valley Pharmacy Company
W. A. Ver Bryck
Brown & Lucan
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln Farm
Hodgenville
U. S. Grant Post
C. A. White
W. C. Thomas
A. W. Jones
C. Watson
J. Max Clark
Association
Time Place and the Girl charms Greeley crowd
A bright musical comedy titled The Time the Place and the Girl entertained Greeley last Friday. The production delighted with wit catchy songs and pretty ballets, giving the audience constant smiles and laughter without leaving any sour taste or social problems unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Despondent Wife of Local Man Kills Self After Husband Suicide
Carrie Tollefson, widow of J. W. Tollefson who shot himself two weeks earlier in Ault, killed herself in the same room last Friday. Her death came as relatives from California arrived for the farewell and after the family had bid him goodbye at the door. A eight month old daughter is left in care of relatives. Funeral was held Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Tollefson
Ault
Carrie Tollefson
New Manse Completed for First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church occupies a modern Colonial manse at Eighth Avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets. Rev. R J Hunter and family reside there in a 43 by 40 foot two story house with oak front door and dining room sideboard. Furnishings are being donated by church societies to complete the home.
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First Presbyterian Church
R J. Hunter
Eighth Avenue
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
William Mayher
Harper
Tax Levy Figures in Greeley and Surrounding Towns
County commissioners set 1907 levies across cities led by Greeley at 60 mills and Eaton 68 mills with varied district taxes. The same article notes a major Empson Packing plant project in Greeley valued at about 160000 dollars and nearing completion for the pea crop next June, plus commentary on the International Typographical Union pension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Eaton
Windsor
Thimble Party Hosted by Baker and Chappelow
Mesdames E. K. Baker and W. G. Chappelow hosted a thimble party Friday afternoon at Baker’s home. Autumn decor, solos by Miss Luna Smith and Mrs. Thompson, and a 4 Thanksgiving menu fitting contest with Mrs. C. H. Ramsay as winner. About seventy five ladies attended with refreshments served by Luna Smith Effie Chappelow and Mrs. Harry Thompson.
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Chappelow
Miss Luna Smith
Dirs. Thompson
C. H. Ramsay
Misses Luna Smith
Effie Chappelow
Harry Thompson
International Typographical Union Eyes Pension Scheme
The International Typographical Union backed a plan to pension superannuated members. The vote follows adoption at the recent convention and aims to extend security beyond the Union Printers' Home at Colorado Springs. The effort seeks to aid those who saved little for retirement and cannot rely on existing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
International Typographical Union
United States
Canada
Sitfe
Teachers Association Session Highlights Rural School Management
Weld County teachers gathered at the high school for a full day program on Practical Problems in Rural School Management led by Miss Marie Bohen. She urged confidence between teachers and pupils, orderly classrooms and playgrounds, minimal corporal punishment, and cultivating kindness, with support from John F. Redman.
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Weld County ‘Teachers’ Association
John Doane
Greeley High School
J. R. Whiteman
Marie Bohen
Pleasant Valley School
Miss Bohen
John F. Redman
Platteville
Anna Heilman Hugh
A. B. Copeland
Charles E. Carter
Guerdon R. Miller
State Normal School
Narrow escape for J. A. Alexander as team bolts
J A Alexander was nearly injured last Thursday morning when his express team bolted as he climbed into a wagon. A L Mumper rushed to help, checked the horses, and allowed Alexander to free himself from the wheels as the team dashed down Righth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Alexander
Mr. Alexander
A. L. Mumper
Big Pay Day Boosts Weld County Trade moods
Trade in Greeley shows strength with Saturday sales surpassing last year’s figures and merchants predicting robust weeks ahead. The Great Western Sugar payout of over 1 million dollars in Weld County is set to bolster trade, with crops like potatoes and beets also driving activity and Denver bank clearings rising.
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Weld County
Great Western Sugar Company
Denver
Colorado Mortgage Company Enjoins Greeley Railway
The Colorado Mortgage and Investment company obtained an injunction last Wednesday to bar the Greeley and Northern Railway and Utility company from entering land south of the city. Grading for an electric line from Greeley to Evans is nearly finished, with temporary damages to be compensated. W F Stephens acted for the Colorado firm, which aims to protect its interests. grading to Evans will be completed this week and Home Electric will supply current for the short section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Mortgage and Investment Company
Greeley & Northern Railway & Utility Company
Greeley
Evans
Colorado Mortgage & Investment Company
Gillmore
W. F. Stephens
Home Electric Company
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Hamberger
Richard Holmes
B. PF. Bolan
John Elliott
Lewis Ford
John Boach
Wiese
Oof
Ccd
Thagasss Ackenis
Eeee
Wiedoor
Caxeens
Pda
Cs Caeweeheres
Peibdess Siewens Eones
Elivass Sanat
Eesereess
Lupton Total Tax
Vees
Cove Oom
Erie Oer
Enssia
GOS
Johnstown
Pitardeep
Green City
Pennylyn
Empson Packing Company
Fize
Empson
W. E. Kinsella
Canning Factory Company
Thimble Party
Ness
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