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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement in the Daily Tribune touts fast results and broad subscriber circulation in Greeley. It urges readers to phone their troubles to Greeley five for assistance.
Supreme Bench George W Musser MortonS Bailey W A Hill Ss Harrison White Governor John F Shafroth Lieutenant Governor Ss RKFitzgarrald Congressman at large Edward T Taylor Secretary of State J B Pearce State Treasurer W J Galligan State Auditor Rhoady hKenehan Attorney General John T Barnett Superintendent of Public Instruction Mrs Katherine Cook Railroad Commissioners A P Anderson Dane Staley W Seeley Presidential Electors Charles S Thomas Dr B L Jefferson Sam Wheeler Thomas Ehrhart Dexter T Sapp Regents of State University Ralph Talbot Pthelbert DB Adams For County Treasurer For School Superintendent Lafayette Ryan of Evans For County Assessor T A Lewis of Platteville For County Coroner J M Peterson of Greeley Commissioner District 1 Chris Nelson Eaton Commissioner District 3 T L James of Kersey For State Senator W L Clayton of Greeley For Representatives A B Morrison of Johnstown G M Houston of Greeley
A quiet Wednesday wedding at 714 Tenth Street joined Olive West and Alexander Trelease in the Church of England service read by Rev. D. D. Forward. The couple will reside in Telluride where the groom works at the Smugger mill and the bride teaches in a Telluride school.
Geo O Stevens recalls the deserted western log house near Michigan, once a lively gathering place with friendly but shiftless Indians. He notes the crumbling chimney and broken panes, and shares how a return trip inspired him to buy land elsewhere in Colorado after tasting the old orchard apples and water from the well.
The Swedish Lutheran convention of the Colorado district meets in Eaton today with services in Greeley this evening. Noted speakers travel from Loveland Colorado Springs Longmont Idaho Springs Denver and Pueblo. Rev. O. W. Gustafson pastors the Greeley church.
Mrs J S Schryver hosted a farewell party Tuesday for Mrs W D Stewart who departs for Denver with husband Mr Stewart already in the Capitol city. The event honored her role as mistress of arms in the Ladies of the Maccabees and was attended by Doreas Hive No 3 members. Guests shared needlework and enjoyed refreshments.
The West Side Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Ole Beerson on Wednesday September 2 and elected officers: Eva Deboo president M B Mattox vice president Stella Arkins treasurer Brownie Wilson secretary. The treasurer Amy Levis was absent and reports postponed to October 7 with Mrs. Helen Willis. A called meeting is set for September 16 at Mrs. C G Beggs to finish comforts for which buyers are waiting.
The Social Club met at Mrs. Will Benton's country home north of Lucerne with fifteen members. They enjoyed an afternoon of fancy work and decorations of sweet peas nasturtiums dahlias and cosmos. Guests served refreshments and a vacation through October was voted with next meeting set at Mrs. Will Bartholomew's home on September 25.
Wellington hosts a Harvest Jubilee with new entertainment features. Half rate tickets available via the C and S line from September 17 to 18, with a limited extension to September 19.
Twelve delighted guests joined Miss June Perkins at her fourth birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Perkins. The celebration featured a grand cake with four candles, party games, and a birthday luncheon with ice cream and goodies, marking a red letter day for the hostess and friends.
Weld County Abstract and Investment Company records list transfers including Milton Mathews Minnie B Mayne and Carrie M Schofield to Nellie M Johnston for part of NW quarter in sec 22 joined by metes and bounds. George Churchyard to William J Little for Lots 3 and 4 in First Addition to Pierce. Spencer H Swan to Lawrence M Purcell for half and NE quarter of section 19 8 65. John F Cannon to Helen A Brown for Lot 16 in Park Addition to Windsor with prices 50 0 950 and 12229 respectively.
An Odd Fellows special train departs Greeley Wednesday at 8 am reaching Denver in time for celebrations. Grand Prize Canton Drill, parade at 2 pm, and Grand Decoration of Chivalry in the morning at the new auditorium. Round trip fare is 1.50. Tickets from I J Sides P E Boyle A J Lohr J C Alderman or Clark Faulkner drugstore.
Mr and Mrs Wm Kruse observed their fifteenth wedding anniversary at their home three miles east of Uveeley on Wednesday. About 49 guests attended including Mrs Alexander and Mr and Mrs Tuttle of Terre Haute Indiana. A group portrait was taken in the afternoon.
Camfield news lists hotel arrivals including H. B. Thomas and Mrs. Thomas from Denver, BE C Blythe also from Denver, Chas K Phillips and wife, Mrs. Trelease, O Robbidge from Einbeck Germany, Emma Sears and Miss Phillips from Fort Collins and Miss Simonton from Denver, plus W. L. Baldridge from Raton and C. W. Emerson of Brush.
An advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for frost bite chilblains rheumatism and aches. It urges immediate use and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A divorce was granted to Della Stevens and Fred Eugene Stevens after claims of desertion. The couple married in Lee Park Nebraska on December 25 1884 and have one daughter. Also noted today was adjustment day in the James A Magnusson estate.
Wallace Hanby visits Will Hurd in Delta while Miss Mary Robb returns to school. Miss Molly Greenslate visits Mr and Mrs John Clarkson as Mrs H H McConnel hosts a Loveland sister. Missouri guest Mr Stevenson arrives. Clyde Johnson and Miss Wright visit. Roy Robb returns from threshing to help dig potatoes. Davenport visits his daughter for the fair. Allie Archibald departs to teach near Johnstown. Mrs Frank Stevenson’s sister moves to Eaton. Delta residents at the Denver Republican convention include Sam Wrylie John Clarkson T A Foley and Elmer Clarkson.
C G Beggs travels in North Dakota on business. Edna Barber visited Denver on Sunday. Mrs H Phelps of Denver visiting sister. J H Lewis and Rasmussen families visited Gilcrest. Lillie Cassidy visited Fort Lupton for Tomato Day. Landrum and Letha Love land visited ranch. Captain Drake and Robert Barber spent days in Golden with militia. Ella Maiden visiting father and niece in Kansas. Bessie Linsey and Denver daughter visiting Willis family. Moodys attended state Democratic convention in Pueblo. Tunnell and Sanberg went to Colorado Springs to buy property. Ethel Moody hosted Girls club at Ault. Sabbath school to reopen Sunday 20 at 2:30 pm. all invited.
The I O O F special train departs from Greeley Wednesday morning under the direction of committee members I L Clark and Faulkner.
A valuable horse valued at about 300 dollars was stolen Monday night from the Franklin ranch near Severance. Tracks show a damp earth trail from the corral gate to a mile west of Johns Town. The thief, who had a night head start, may have moved into the foothills making capture difficult. A separate note references Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs and chest troubles.
Local sellers advertise a broad range of beverages including grape and apple juices and strengthened broths and soups for the sick. The notice promises ready supply and refreshment for those in need.
Citizens may travel at half rates on September 17 and 18 to Wellington for the Great Harbor Jubilee celebration. Excursion specials apply to Thursday evening departures with return options through September 19.
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