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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
6
Uniform ten cent per line rates for want ads with a minimum 20 cent insertion. Items include household goods, farm animals, real estate, tools, seed, services, and trades. Addresses, names, and brief descriptions appear for each listing in this historic classifieds column.
By order of the Board of Directors proposals are invited from individuals to purchase three acres in Weld County section six township five north range sixty five west. The land is described as the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and lies north of a specified subdivision line. Two thirds of one share of stock in the Greeley Irrigation Company will be conveyed with the land. Sealed bids must be filed by a stated date with a certified check of 100 dollars.
Short items note births marriages and travels including a son born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Tann on Sunday Sept 2 and various visits by Mrs M C Junk Mrs W E Lester and Miss Helen Searing. Also reports on hotel reopenings road work and a minor court fine involving Johnstown residents.
Calon Farr Produce Company lists prices for sacks baskets and twine in a brief notice. The document records current rates and available quantities for customers.
Ordinary clothing stores offer suits for 12 15 or 18 dollars. Visit for fall and winter suits at those prices and higher, with selections never equalled for the money. See the point in our shop.
Peter E. Larson and Miss Hilda Gustafson were married at the home of Mr and Mrs L Forsdal at 1218 Eighth street on Saturday September 1 with Rev Oscar W Gustafson officiating.
Miss Hazel R Stanton daughter of Mr and Mrs James Stanton longtime Platteville postmaster, married Guy C Peace at Platteville last Saturday evening. A Boulder wedding followed Wednesday at J Alcorns home 711 Twelfth street as Miss Bonita Hunt wed Clare V Matin with Rev Warner of Boulder officiating.
W. F. Schroeder of this city and Miss Edna Meyer of Los Angeles married Thursday evening at H. H. Schroeder’s home near the city. Rev. J. A. Davis officiated. Groom a carpenter who has made Greeley his home. bride recently arrived from Los Angeles. They will reside in Greeley.
Myrtle A Thomas and Albert L Carrington of Como were married Wednesday September 5 at high noon at the bride’s parents home 75 Fifth Street. Rev R J Hunter officiated before twenty relatives and friends. The bride has lived in Greeley eight years and the couple will reside in Como Colorado.
A telegram from Chicago reports the death of three year old Helen Ray daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Ray while visiting relatives there. The child will be brought to Chicago for burial. The Rays have lived in Greeley for several years and the community offers sympathy in their sorrow.
The church advertises 11 o'clock morning services with the subject Matter. Wednesday evening meeting and German service at 10 50. Sunday school at noon. English service at 7 30 p.m. Pastor P B Fritsche leads the church.
J Willis Smill and Miss Lillian Passey married Sunday evening at the bride's sister Mrs Harvey Moore home 1003 Fifth Street. Rev O A Petty officiated as Deputy County Clerk Luther issued the license then the couple left by train for a Wyoming mountains trip.
Miss Carrie Gordon and Dr. Corey Scott surprised friends by marrying quietly in Colorado Springs last Saturday. Both well known in Greeley where they studied together. Gordon attended the State Normal and taught in Leadville. the couple will reside in Denver where Scott practices dentistry.
Preaching service at 10 45 followed by Sunday school. The ladies of Unity Chrese will meet with Mrs Preston Friday afternoon at 2 o clock.
Regular church services at First Presbyterian with Rev. R. J. Hunter preaching in the morning and again in the evening.
Sunday school in the morning and evening service at 7 30 p m are held at the Seventh Day Adventist church on the corner of Eighth street and Fourteenth avenue All are welcome Oscar W Gustafson pastor.
The eldest daughter Helen married L W McGrew in a quiet home ceremony hosted by Judge J E Garrigues. The couple, well known in Greeley society, will reside in Sulphur Springs where McGrew has business interests after a tenure with H Reynolds & Co, and Helen is a Denver University and State Normal graduate who has taught in local schools.
A Michigan woman claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her two year old son after a severe bowel complaint. The ad asserts the remedy works in severe cases and even cholera infantum, urging readers to follow directions for a certain cure and noting it is sold by all druggists.
Rev. L. B. Humphrey conducts a revival series at the Christian church for several weeks. He is ably assisted by Prof. Chas. McVey of Lincoln Nebraska, a capable chorus leader and soloist. Services begin promptly at 7 oclock. All are cordially invited.
The Salvation Army, led by Ensign and Mrs Muir, reports rapid progress with an average of 17 meetings weekly in hall and open air. A recent Sunday saw 47 attendees in the hall, with nightly open air services drawing crowds. Harvest Thanksgiving services are planned for Sept 15 to 18 with daily evenings, as the hall awaits decoration and fruit and flowers to boost the event.
The trip offers a Sunday special from Greeley to Tolland and return via Union Pacific. Only eight passengers available, with arrangements for a special train from Tolland to the Continental Divide summit for riders seeking the full scenic voyage.
Nickel Plate offers two fare options from Chicago: fifteen day limit at two dollars extra for a round trip and thirty day limit at four dollars extra for a round trip. Tickets on sale September 8 and 19 via Nickel Plate Road. Information available from Chas B Johnson district passenger agent 411 Seventeenth Street Denver Colorado and LaSalle Street Station Chicago the sole depot on the elevated loop.
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