Fortieth anniversary reunion fills Greeley with pioneers
Old timers and colonists reunite in Greeley for the fortieth anniversary of Using Colony. Five thousand visitors crowd the city as pioneers from across the country return to see what forty years have built. Notables include Nellie Lansing Woodson and Ida Stanchfield as memories of the class of 1880 are recalled.
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Greeley
Union Pacific
Denver
Laramie & Northwestern
Far East
Union Colony
Greeley Praised For Beautified Main Street Tour
Visitors praised Greeley today noting decorated streets and especially the manicured lawns and trees. George Thompson, recalling 1872, extolled the city’s history and educational aims, saying Greeley stands out in the West and fulfills its dream. Crowds toured hilltop and residential districts and enjoyed the citywide display.
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Greeley
George Thompson
Meeker
Cameron
West
Thal Hill
Learned to Swear Here in Greeley Reform Row
A modest neat woman recalls a hot day and the vivid memory of a red reply she received as punishment. The account notes the incident occurred this morning and hints at a local disciplinary scene.
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Greeley
Ald
Greeley Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary Draws Pioneering Talk
J L Kaufman of a Kansas City packing house, visiting from New York, recalls his brother who left the territory after six months in 1871. He says the land should be conquered by men and criticizes his brother’s lack of sticking qualities, noting this is his first visit to Greeley.
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J. L. Kaufman
Kansas City
New York
Greeley
States
Mr. Kaufman
R. A. Cameron
Henry T. West
Pendtes
Weld ‘County
Colorado
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The Faith of the Mighty
A reflective verse tribute to Horace Greeley and N Meeker praising mutual faith and the enduring impact of their partnership. The brief poem anchors on trust between leaders and a vision of a brighter future, urging steadfast belief in shared ideals.
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Union Colony
Horace Greeley
Meeker
Greeley pioneers recalled in park gathering remarks
A large crowd heard Mayor G M Houston and Governor Shafroth reflect on Greeley’s founding in 180s era. Speakers praised N C Meeker Gen R A Cameron and Henry T West for aiding the colony’s growth, noting Weld County’s wealth, education and civic progress since early days.
Pioneer parade in Greeley celebrates fortieth colony anniversary
Thousands greet gray haired pioneers in a morning parade through Greeley led by Gov. Shafroth and Mayor Houston. The event featured the school children in white uniforms, the Commercial Club, Odd Fellows, and Elks, with bands and carriages, drawing wide crowds and park-side picnics as plans for future pioneer gatherings were laid.
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Gov. Shafroth
J. A. Taylor
Greeley
Odd Fellows Lodge
Commercial Club
Pioneers’ Division
J. R. Whiteman
Pioneers
George M Houston
Odd Fellows
The
Elks
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N.C. Meeker
Union Colony Locating Committee
Nellie Lansing
Warren Woodson
Miles City
Mont
W. EB. Hutton
Mise Lida Lansing
W. H. Patton
A. A. Woodbury
Greeley High School
Patton
California
Fannis Howe
Ida Stanchfield
East
G. Patton
J. R. Moore
Mr. Patton
Arthur Chapman
Greeley Tribune
G. M. Houston
Shafroth
George Kindel
V''Vwam K. McAllister
Mary Norcross
Sarah Howard
Joseph C. Shattuck
Col. C. A. White
George Houston
John Shafroth
Vox
Union
N. C. Meeker
Gen. R. A. Cameron
Greeley Streets
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