11 Apr 1888
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1888
Page
1
The column pitches men on clothing and accessories from underwear to hats and boots at low prices. It highlights Balbriggan underwear, shirts, cuffs, collars, scarves, gloves, and Rockford shoes, with suit prices ranging from four dollars to thirty dollars and mentions seating fittings and hats like Stetsons.
A promotional note from The Greeley Cash Store touts Corsets and Corset Waists for women and reminds customers to tell their wives about hats and bonnets in the millinery department. It highlights cheap groceries and window displays.
Mitchell & Patton Mdse Co in Longmont grand jury visit. J C Kendel replaced as commissioner by D B Wyatt. Irrigation, street cleaning, and water distribution progress noted. John Ryerson acquitted of assault. Fire Department elects Camp chief. Greeley Reds face Pleasant Valley in season opener. City election yields broad support with high mayoral vote and library fortunes. Grover growth includes Mayfield homes and new settlers arrival.
Windsor residents keep active with gardens despite a dry spell. Mr Muffman fell ill but is recovering. Minnie Hahn suffers acute rheumatism. Hotel owner Harris received a painting by Rev Dr De Langler’s daughter. An unknown tramp near Greeley was struck by a freight train but survived. Real estate buyers from the East show interest in the area. Mr and Mrs Fravile of Chicago are visiting with Mr J M Dobbs and praise the climate.
The writer notes growing activity in Grover with a new boom in the community. Businesses like a drug store, lumber yard, restaurant, and livery have yet to be planted but show increasing interest and potential.
County court sat under Judge Skelton this week as plans move for a poor farm site. A brick block by State Bank of Akron progresses with Hilty excavating the cellar and new brick yard nearly ready. Town hall talked, Mr. Matter plans brick moulding after well completion, and local housing ventures begin.
The Advocate notes a large area to be sown with oats. Paola is described as a new town on the Frenchman in commissioner Washburn’s district. Seventeen settlers from Town arrived at Atwood to establish a colony in the fertile region as commissioners plan contracts for a county jail and the B. & M. land offers free ground for public buildings in the city.
Ladies crowded the Hall and Jastrowitz showrooms Monday evening for a large spring display arranged by Mr Jacobs featuring forty five silk and wool color shades including Gobe lin gray, serpent green and mahogany. Lace curtains, plushes and lace sets filled the extensive stock as music by the Greeley Cornet Band accompanied the event. An hour later reports detail a Fort Collins murder and subsequent lynching of James H. Howe, while local notes mention Brady’s hotel move and other farm updates.
Ex Governor Eaton announces the new president appoints committees across Auditing Railroads Beet Sugar Agriculture Public Entertainment Stock Growing Public Institution Manufacture Finance Statistics and Advertising Freight and Freight Tariff Horticulture Dairying Wool Growing Immigration with members listed. Committee meeting set for Friday April 20 at eight sharp at the Court House.
Weld County Abstract details transfers from James B. Phillips to Daniel D. Shawej and other deeds. Transfers include Isaac Stevens to T T Wilson for e lot 4 block 49 Greeley at 1800 and multiple parcels ranging $1008 to $12,000, with numerous grantees and trustees noted.
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