History of religious societies and churches in Greeley
The article outlines the evolution of local religious groups in Greeley including a fellowship changed by ministers, the building of a church at Ninth Avenue and Ninth Street, and the list of fifteen settled pastors. It highlights First Baptist Church with over 300 members, mortgage relief in 1898, and current pastors and societies such as Young People's, Junior, Ladies Missionary, and Mens League.
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Parnum’s Hall
Barnum
Southards Hall
Ninth Avenue
Ninth Street
First Baptist Church
Greeley
First Baptist
James P. Hanna
Pittsburg
John M. Ross
Sabbath School
Young People’s Society
Junior Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Mens League
W. A. Philips
Greeley Churches and Early Union Colony Foundations
The Sun day school leads among liberal institutions in the Rocky Mountain region. Unity Circle and Junior Unity Club shape community life. The Methodist Episcopal Church history includes pastors Vin cent Adams Brooks and early members, with 1870 sermons and 1871 church separations. Union Colony funded the church site and a $500 donation from Union Pacific for the first local church building erected in 1871.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
B. T Vincent
Colorado
Wyoming
Gresley
Cheyenne
Laramie
Greeley
G. H. Adams
Phoenix
Arizona
E. C. Brooks
Brooklyn
Iowa
Herman Law
C. H. Marsh
E. B. Annis
E. W. Gurley
E. Rea
J. C. Shattuck
C. W. Shattuck
G. Parker
J. 8. Scott
J. C. Sha
Baptist Church
Union Colony
Union Pacific Railway
B. F. Marsh
McDonald
H. C. Woods
Arthurs. Phelps
C. M. Rupe
Clark
Frank Barnett
D. D. Forward
United Presbyterian Church Founding in Greeley Colorado
In 1883 the Board of Home Missions of the United Presbyterian Church established a church in Greeley Colorado. Rev N F Wallace arrived that fall and the February 24 1884 organization occurred under the Colorado Presbytery with Rev W H McCreery presiding. Twenty five members formed the church and Rev H F Wallace was installed February 7 1885, as work began on a building including a completed lecture room and initial services.
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United Presbyterian Church
Board of Home Missions
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Greeley
Colorado
N. F. Wallace
Presbytery of
W. H. McCreery
H. F. Wallace
Greeley Church History and Leadership Through 1906
The piece recounts the Greeley church’s construction funded by the Board of Church Extension and local support, its 17 000 dollar building, opening on July 4 1889, and a history of six pastors through 1906. It notes debt challenges resolved by community effort and lists pastors from Rev Wallace to Rev O A Petty and transfers to other posts.
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Wallace
John A. Duff
W. 8. McClure
John M. Ross
O. A. Petty
Aurora
Ill
All Western Church Organi
Growth of Christian Church in Greeley Through Early 1909
The Christian Church society formed in Greeley in 1904 with thirty members under Leonard Thompson. Pastors have included L. E. Scott, F. D. Macy, L. H. Humphreys, W. L. Goodrich, and A. E. Dubber. A tabernacle on Eighth Avenue and Thirteenth Street was built, enlarged, and plans for a $20,000 church building are set after January 1, 1909, with 275 members.
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the Christian Church
The
Christian Church Society
Greeley
Leonard Thompson
Colorado Christian Mission
L. E. Scott
St. Paul
F. D. Macy
Des Moines
Eighth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Reformed Presbyterian Church Organizes in Greeley
The Reformed Presbyterian society formed in March 1907 as a new Greeley church group. It began with 49 members and grew under Rev. J. M. Wylie. The congregation rented quarters before buying a lot at Fifteenth Street and Tenth Avenue and building a Sunday school room for what is planned as a future $25,000 church.
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Reformed Presbyterian
Greeley
J. M. Wylie
Fifteenth Street
Tenth Avenue
St Peter's Catholic Church Plans Expansion
The parish grew under Rev Father Andrew B Casey from Mani tou, and the church plans a splendid building. Construction will begin soon as a new federal building may be erected on the old site, making the church one of the city’s strongest.
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St. Peter's Catholic
Father LaJeunesse
Fort Collins
Andrew B. Casey
Manitou
Swedish Baptist Society Organized Two Years Ago
A Swedish Baptist society was organized about two years ago with Rev. C. E. Douhan as pastor. Services are held in Steel's hall with Rev. A. Tjernlund currently in charge.
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C. E. Douhan
Steel’s Hall
A. Tjernlund
Trinity German Lutheran Church Organization and Pastors
The Trinity German Lutheran church formed eight years ago with initial pastoral guidance from Cheyenne. A church building at Seventh Avenue and Sixteenth Street was erected three years ago at a cost of 1500 dollars. Rev. Fritche led the first year after construction and Rev. E M Gross has been the pastor since.
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Trinity German Lutheran
Trinity German Lutheran Church
Cheyenne
Seventh Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Fritche
E. M. Gross
Holiness Church Formed in Greeley with 43 Members
A Nazaren e Holiness church organized in January 1907 in Greeley with 43 members from Holiness and other communions. A lot on Seventh Street between Eleventh and Twelfth Avenues was purchased and a pastor appointed. The initial leader was Rev. J. M. King, later succeeded by Rev. L. E. Berger.
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Greeley
Seventh Street
Eleventh and
Twelfth Avenues
J. M. King
L. E. Berger
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church Opens New Corner House
A Swedish Evangelical Lutheran society has run for years and in spring 1907 completed a handsome church at Eighth Avenue and Thirteenth Street. Rev. O. W. Gustafson now conducts excellent services there.
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Eighth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
O. W. Gustafson
Mission Chapel Built East Side by Andrew Thompson
A Mission Chapel was erected on the east side a couple of years ago by Andrew Thompson for the benefit of local residents. Initially supported by city Methodists, it is now self supporting with a large Sunday school in connection.
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Andrew Thompson
Christian Science Society Sees Growth Since 1902
The Christian Science society began in 1902 with seven members and now exceeds fifty, with a fine chapel and a daily reading room open to members and others. The society is self supporting and expanding rapidly. Salvation Army has a good
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Christian Science
Christian Science Society
City charity efforts praised for unique methods
A brief note commends local charity work for its distinctive approach and steady progress, acknowledging that the city’s field presents different challenges than other places yet remains well served by its supporters.
Greeley’s Growth and Pride Show Early City Strengths
The city’s irrigation base supports future population growth and a flourishing manufacturing sector. Beet sugar potato starch and canned vegetables are main local products with total manufactured values over 1.5 million annually. Lincoln Park near the business district attracts visitors and reflects civic pride as Greeley transformed from wild prairie to an Italian garden.
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Colorado
Greeley
Weld County Coal Resources and Growth Prospects
Weld County covers about 75 square miles with veins five to fourteen feet thick. Major mines include Lehigh and Washington at Erie, Baum at Dacona, and several in Frederick. annual 1906 production was 114,796 tons, expected to double by 1908. Most coal goes to Denver. prices run around 2 dollars a ton lump, with freight and retail delivery factors noted. The region faces likely rapid expansion and cheaper fuel for nearby cities.
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Weld County
Erie
Dacona
Frederick
Firestone
Warwick
Fort Lupton
Platteville
Evans
Eaton
Denver
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Greeley
Greeley in Short City Facts and Institutions
Greeley covers three square miles with a brick-built core and a central two block park. The city holds 18 080 volumes in its free public library, seven schools with forty two teachers, four banks with 2 000 000 in deposits, and a mix of daily weekly and semi weekly papers. Local economy includes hotels restaurants mills factories and services with 400 people employed across 100 mercantile houses and 28 physicians dentists attorneys and builders.
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Greeley
Union Pacific
Colorado & Southern
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George Skene
Boston
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O. L. Fisher
Fort Worth University
W. F. Warren
California
Fisher
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church of the Nazarene
Salvation Army
City OF
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Lincoln Park
BY Charles Davis
Greeley Abstract Company
Greeley, Colorado
E. F. Corringham
W. W. Conner
Charles Davis
S. J. Peery
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