Fort Collins Notes on School, Crime, and Local business
Fort Collins dispatch covers the new schoolhouse dedication, a reception for Miss Bessie Ross, and a meeting to fight a swindler Fowler tied to the Imbert Howe Bancroft history. It also reports wool mill talks with Geo B Koyle, a fatal shooting near Berthoud, and county criminal docket updates with farm and school developments.
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Fort Collins
Courier
James B. Arthur
Bessie Ross
Greeley
Mulberry and
Peterson Streets
Fowler
Imubert Howe Bancroft
Farmers’ Mill
Geo. B. Koyle
Kansas City
The
Bee
Aaron Gove
School Journal
National Educational Association
Denver
Teachers’ Normal Institute
Remington Street
W. L. Hellett & Co
Berthoud
George Martin
Martin
W. F. Greenstreet
Love
Loveland
Longmont
The August Cosmopolitan Contents and Peterson Reviews
The August Cosmopolitan features Gail Hamilton on The Domestic Money Question and profiles of Pacific Coast millionaires. It includes reminiscences of Charles Sumner, a piece on St Anne de Beaupre, and Monte Carlo notes, plus illustrations. Peterson’s September issue is out with fashion plates and short works. Potato Forks and Baskets advertised at FE Von Gohren's.
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Gail Hamilton
Pacific Coast
A. B. Johnson
Charles Sumner
J. MacDonald
St. Anne de Beaupre
Canada
Charles Welman
Monte Carlo
Peterson
Philadelphia
Oat Crop Heavy After Rain and Grading Shifts
The Advocate notes a large heavy oat crop after heavy rain last night. Irrigating ditches run at full capacity while grading forces move west of the city. The Valley corn crop is forecast to be the largest this year. Fred Elston travels to Great Bend Kansas to buy cattle for Colorado feeding. Sterling provides work for bootblacks including one Mexican. Jos R Moore visits Denver and Greeley on village blacksmith shop business.
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Advocate
Fred Elston
Great Bend
Kansas
Colorado
Sterling
Jos. R. Moore
Denver
Greeley
Village
Reverend John Wilson Moves to Brighton From Longmont
From the Brighton register, Rev. John Wilson is moving to the city from Longmont today. The streets are lively as residents note ongoing activity after a Sunday night incident where the ditch broke.
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Lyons
National Editorial Association
Longmont
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
John Wilson
Brighton
Presbyterian Church
The
Register
Fort Morgan Chronicle Highlights
J W McCreery arrived from Greeley on Tuesday. Mr Killebrew lost his last kiln of brick to soot blockage. Fort Morgan church roof and spire completed with interior near dedication. L C Bakers oats weighed 45 pounds per bushel, Welcome variety, good weight though average yield. Teacher recruitment exam set in Fort Morgan on the last Friday of the month, avoiding travel to Greeley.
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The
Times
J. W. McCreery
Greeley
Killebrew
L. C. Baker
Fort Morgan
Loveland Notes and Local Happenings
Loveland reports Estes Park visit by Hon. Lyulph Ogilvy and John Ogilvie of Greeley and a race team in training. Camp life for visitors at Estes Park referenced plus a pipe company dispute under town board supervision. An accident at Barthoud slaughter yards injures Young Flmer Leescher with facial lacerations. Barthoud plans legal action to curb liquor with grand jury possible. Community urges restraint and prudence.
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Lyulph Ogilvy
John Ogilvie
Greeley
Estes Park
F. E. Smith
Eugene Abbott
Herman Howard
Sprague
Flmer Leescher
Barthoud
Berthoud
Anderson Hannah open new restaurant in Enterprise
Enterprise reports Misses Anderson and Hannah have opened their new restaurant. The community notes cautious growth with local leaders discussing a mass meeting for August 15 to advance colleges and academies at Otis. About 1500 dollars secured.
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Anderson
Hannah
Henry Corbit
Buffalo Park
Otis
Evans Journal Highlights Local Happenings
Miss Mamie Ward returns home from Eaton last Saturday. 8S. R. Huffsmith busy this week carting and shipping day. Captain A. Hotchkiss, chairman of the board of county commissioners, in town last Wednesday and dined at Anderson's hotel. John Pardee and wife, formerly to Wyoming, return Wednesday in improved health. reports drought and poor feed in the Wyoming area.
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The
Evans Journal
Mamie Ward
Eaton
R. Huffsmith
A. Hotchkiss
Board of County Commissioners
Anderson's
John Pardee
Wyoming
Mr. Pardee
Gun Club Weekly Shoot Opens at New Tin Targets
The Gun Club reports its Friday August 12 score at the new tin targets in Parkersburg Iowa. Mr Sturgis won the gold medal while Igo took the leather and brass prize again, which members plan to burn at the next meeting. Members urged to attend August 26 when traps and birds improve for better scores. Gehren's Tea and Coffee at Stanley's Fruit Store.
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Parkersburg
Iowa
Sturgis
Igo
Bids Open for Fair Ground Privileges in Weld County
Bids for the privilege of operating a restaurant and fruit stand at the Weld County fair will be received by the secretary at his office until Thursday September 1 at 6 p.m. Bids may be rejected. Address E F Dawtrey secretary Greeley Colorado.
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Weld County
E. F. Dawtrey
Sec’y
Greeley
Colo
For Rent A seven room house at $8 a month
A comfortable seven room house is offered for rent at eight dollars monthly. Inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Skewes.
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Skewes
Nursery Stock Bargains at Greeley Nurseries
A. E. Gipson of Greeley Nurseries announces big discounts on Colorado grown nursery stock through November 1. He guarantees the best selection for fall or spring planting and invites all prospective planters to consider his offers. Furnished rooms for rent also listed nearby.
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Colorado
A. E. Gipson
Greeley Nurseries
For Sale Ranch in Weldon Valley Detailing Ditch Equity
For sale a choice ranch in Weldon Valley under a first class ditch with good improvements. Interested parties contact S. K. Thompson at Greeley or Orchard for details.
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Weldon Valley
S. K. Thompson
Greeley
Orchard
Well Boring Equipment Ready for Wells of Any Size
After acquiring L. T. Haynes well boring apparatus, J. M. Ferguson of Box 392, Greeley, Colorado announces capability to bore wells of any required size. The notice emphasizes readiness and local service.
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L. T. Haynes
J. M. Ferguson
Greeley, Colo
Farm for Sale in Lone Tree Valley Near Greeley
A fine three hundred acre farm in Lone Tree valley nine miles northeast of Greeley. It features a brick dwelling blacksmith shop stables sheep corrals good fencing and abundant running water. About 70 acres blue grass 70 alfalfa 50 acres broken balance unbroken with easy terms. Inquire at the place with D A Camifield or in the town of J L Barrett.
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Lone Tree Valley
Greeley
D. A. Camifield
J. L. Barrett
Temperance Sunday School Schedule by Month and Church
Sunday school meets every Sunday at 3 pm. February and March at the M E church, April and May at the Baptist church, June and July at the Congregational church, then two months in a new location following the same order. Superintendent D Talmage Terms shown.
Straved Team of Mares Reported Missing
A strayed team of mares described as black ank buckskin with a black V on the right shoulder and buckskin branded Y on the left shoulder is reported near Beebe Draw. Contact J. Reynolds if located.
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Black Ank
J. Reynolds
Wanted Book Keeper in Greeley Box 421
A recruitment note seeks a scientific book keeper for W J Robbins Box 421 Greeley Colo Referencing Greeley Business College dated July 22 1887 The text also promotes Dr J H McLeans Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a health product claiming it tones the skin provides vigor and pure blood suitable for all ages and sexes.
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W. J. Robbins
Greeley
Colo
Greeley Business College
J. H. McLean
Hillsborough Irrigating Canal Company Stockholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the Hillsborough Irrigating Canal Company stockholders will be at Hillsborough Colorado Hill's Barn at 2:00 PM on September 3 1887 to elect a new Board of Trustees and conduct other company business. James C Scorr Secretary August 8 1887.
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Hillsborough Irrigating Canal Company
Hillsborough
Colorado
Hill
Stolen Sorrel Filly Offered Reward in August Notice
Strayed from Crow Creek ranch in mid July a two year old sorrel filly branded reverse five on left hip. Return to the ranch or to J. Max Clark's shop for reward. Contact L. Danvy. August 10 1887.
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Crow Creek
J. Max Clark
L. Danvy
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Larimer County
the Grove
Agricultural College
Red Stone Company
Red Stone
Geo. F. Wilson
Red Stone Quarries
Bosworth
Lang
Dr. MacDonald
Brighton Building and Loan Association
D .K. Carmichael
Metropolitan and Equitable Societies of
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Independent Ditch Company
Dime Social
George Cole
M. E
Jas. Dimmick
Erie
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Mitchel
Akron
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Cheyenne
Messrs
Tibbitts & Throop
Yuma
the Sun
Probst
Ledger
Susie Carr
FE. von Gohren’s
Greeley Gun Club
Gun Club
FE. von Gehren
Stanley’s
Kingon
Nusbaum Oo
Igo Ee
Harper
Cooper Ee
Couette Ee Ees
Sorensen
Nso Hale
Post Office
James C. Scorr
EWI
BROWN
Sewisg Machine Machine Office
Main Street
First National Bank
Greeley, Colorado
John M. Wallace
D. B. Wyatt
B. D. Harper
JW. McCrerry
D.b.wrath
Gro
K.praster A. Leo
H. M. Devore
Asa Sterling
Joan M. WaLlace
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Exchange
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Lawrence Street
Chicago
Callon Us
Hunter & Wes
United States
Europe
Nat
Baxxor Commence
Gravasw
Basic New York
Denver, Co
Merchants’ National Bank
M. FE. Poat, & Co
Union Bank
Capital
Bruce F. Johnson
WM. F. Thompson
JAS
B. F. Johnson
W. F. Thompson
J.F Benepror
Daniel Hawks
J. L. Bavsa
J. C. Scott
ER. H. Abbott
Territorial Fair
Wyo
Union Pacific Railway Company
Nebraska
Kearney
Union Pacific Railway Co
F. W. Lafrentz
Albert Ico
the Holladay Wind Mill
Boynton Furnaces
Rathbone & Sard’s
Acron
Sherwin-Williams
Ninth Avenue
Eucene Reid
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