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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
The notice urges immediate visit to view the beautiful clothing described as eye catching and unmatched in beauty. It emphasizes that words cannot capture their appeal and that the garments will not linger, inviting shoppers to hurry to the sale.
About 100 members elected a new board of directors at the Greeley Commercial Club meeting. W L Clayton C T Neill F Bell J F McCreery W H Gill L S Hickman C Rugh W R Adams and H Timothy appointed a five member committee to visit Denver bankers during the American Bankers association gathering. Speakers included Clayton Petrikin Bartlett Houston and others. A resolution thanked the Natatorium builders Klint brothers and praised McCreery and son for the Interstate fair exhibit. plans urged railroad radiating lines and farm exhibit funding.
Mrs. J. B. Agnew, an expert horsewoman, was thrown from a horse Monday evening after losing a stirrup. The horse became unmanageable when she reached for the spur, and Mrs. Agnew struck her head. She worsened today and may be sent to the hospital as the family prepares to leave Greeley.
The Clionian and Francescan societies hosted the Normal school juniors Friday night. After programs by members of both groups, refreshments were served with wafers sherbet and punch. The event was greatly enjoyed by all.
Superintendent Turner says it is impossible to state when farmers in the Ea ton district will receive orders to start digging beets. Daily tests show beets with too small a sugar percentage to harvest, but work likely to begin soon after the first of October.
A humorous coinage warns of a burglar who steals health, not gold or silver, urging immediate arrest with Ballard's Horehound Syrup. Describes it as a cure for coughs colds and chest troubles with prices 25c 50c and 1 per bottle and availability at all druggists.
In Justice Court, George E. Cosen of Fort Morgan loaned Edward H. Fisher $50 taking a mortgage on Fisher’s horse and wagon. Fisher and security are gone and Cosen seeks legal aid to locate the borrower. No arrests have been made.
Death notices report Jake Heberlin three months old and Vern F. Aagesen seventeen months old died. Funeral services for both, led by Rev. Hillier and Rev. R. J. Hunter, were or will be held at the family homes on the specified dates. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Heberlin and Mr. and Mrs. Jno. G. Aagesen, recently moved from Iowa.
Ed Harris died Monday of typhoid fever following a five week illness. A 39 year old, unmarried man, he had lived in the area five years and farmed near Gipson. He leaves four brothers, a step brother, a sister, and one sister in Geneseo. Funeral services were held at Macy's parlors with Rev. John Doane officiating at 10 this morning, burial at Linn Grove cemetery.
Five farmers living between Greeley and Windsor signed city hall water contracts to obtain home supply. The deals await city council approval and mayoral and city clerk signatures. Each farmer installed plumbing and a water meter and will pay the higher outlying meter rates. The first signers were W. F. Powers, F. A. Crane, C. M. Lunt, J. T. Pyles, and J. G. Claus.
Mr and Mrs H L Alder of Rockvale Colorado have returned from a four month European trip with sister Mrs E R Snyder and Mr Snyder. They visited their mother in Wales and toured England Holland France and Germany before arriving home four weeks ago. Mrs Alder known as Mayme Llewellyn is now Mrs Percival Pardoe in Wales.
The fortieth anniversary of organized Congregationalism in Colorado will be observed by state churches with a three day gathering in Greeley from October 6 to 8. Layman's Day on Thursday features a banquet for men and a program inviting laymen to speak back to the preachers, with many lay participants expected to attend and engage earnestly.
Members of the Unique club gathered Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs H M Arbuckle with Mesdames Hickman O O Russell and B C Rienks as substitutes for absent members. The group played 500 with Mrs Couzens taking first prize, a Haviland plate, followed by a dainty lunch served by the hostess. A large bowl of kinni kinnick centered the dining room table against white linen.
Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every home for burns as it quickly relieves pain and heals without scarring in most cases. Also excellent for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Price 25 cents. For sale by all druggists.
The United Presbyterian Church Men’s League held its regular meeting Thursday evening. The group transacted the usual business and accepted reports. Dr Bates delivered the evening address followed by a social time and refreshments.
Early Sunday a box car on the Greeley Mercantile track in the Greeley yards was totally destroyed by fire. The first responders found twenty burn marks racing toward the river as flames drove the car along the rails. It is believed occupants, possibly sleeping inside, started the blaze.
A quiet wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at Eaton Congregational parsonage. Mrs. Wallace Smillie and Ray G. Graham exchanged vows in a ceremony performed by Rev. S C Dickinson. The couple left for a short wedding trip to Denver by automobile.
Mrs. Will Shaffer hosted a dinner party south of Greeley with guests from the Women of Woodcraft circle. Attendees included Mesdames E. G. McKinney A. L. Moyer E wing Ben Marsh O. H. Adams Wil Patterson Fred Newton Isabel Rienks Willus Thompson J. Mc Lucas Will Bartholomew John Hopkins and Ann Shaffer.
Dan Martin of 5 near Severance was arraigned in county court on bootlegging charges. He pled guilty and received a $100 fine plus costs totaling 128.90 dollars. Unable to pay, he awaits sentencing further.
Alva Adams, national committeeman for Colorado, announces Western Headquarters for Bryan funds in Denver and directs remittances to Governor Osborne at Albany Hotel. He states Colorado will retain one half of local funds for state use and urges prompt contributions to Bryan and Kern.
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