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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
8
Absent editor Mr Carver and busy Mr Clark. Tribune laments rising unpaid subscriptions and urges immediate payment while noting delays and debts. Other items include residents’ travel, jury duty, a crowded city pound, personal illnesses, a stolen wheel, and a season ticket push for lectures at Horoe's.
The hunt will be held Saturday December 17 at Plumbs old sheep ranch half a mile from last year. Rustlers listed include Lord Ogilvy Read of Evans Gordie McMillan Charles Clacob Will Kingsbury John Warren and Doc Reinks on ground at 12 sharp. No guns allowed. Ladies invited. By Order of Committee. Also two week sale offer of 120 acres fairly well improved with water rights and shares in several ditches and reservoirs including alfalfa and wheat land. B F Woollprf box 667 Greeley Colo November 30 1898.
The annual meeting of stockholders of Lower Latham Ditch Company will be held at the parlors of the First National Bank in Greeley Weld County Colorado on Saturday January 7 1899 at 1 o clock for the election of five directors to serve for the ensuing year and for other business as may arise Asa Sterling A M Henderson Secretay Pres Greeley November 24 1898
Fine corner lot with buildings east of A. J. Parker residence. 8750, House and lot on Tenth street near Methodist church, 1100. Several choice lots near the Normal School at 75. Seven-roomed house near freight depot rents 120 annually, price 60. Garden tracts near city from 30 to 100 per acre. Eighty acres to Nor man-Percheron ranch with large dwelling 359. Reservoir right 320. Money to loan at lowest rates by B. D. Sanporn.
Thomas Stimson performs federal grand jury duty in Denver while Fred B. Smith travels to the San Luis valley and Rocky Word. A slate of social and church movements includes new members at the Greeley club Major Hogarty C T Neill and A W Davis. Mia Mimmack heads to Phoenix AK for winter with her daughter Mrs 8 J Williams. Various residents travel visit and relocate as the Parkchurch desires a meeting after prayer. The December ministerial meeting at the Y M C A discusses papers by Rev R J Hunter. General Geo W Davis newly appointed military governor of Pinar del Rio is noted. Community vaccination efforts continue amid smallpox concerns with pre vention urged. Numerous local residents travel attend services and prepare for dedications and meetings at area churches.
The Central Market reports the top price paid for 10,000 turkeys and chickens. Traders note strong demand and steady bidding, with prices reaching new highs as buyers compete for poultry stock.
The winter teachers examination for Weld County will be held in the District Court room in Greeley starting Friday December 16 1898 at 8 o'clock a.m. Any person not less than eighteen years of age is eligible. J B Snook County Superintendent of Schools Greeley Colo dated December 5 1898
The Soldiers Relatives union of Gree ley requests contributions of cereals canned soups beef extracts condensed milk jellies and jams for Co D in Manila. A packing committee will accept items at the armory Seventh Street corner Ninth Avenue Saturday after 2 PM.
The stockholders of The Little Thompson Lateral Ditch Company will meet at Greeley Colorado in Scott and Lyons office on January 7 1899 at 10 o clock a m. An election of a new board of trustees will be held and an assessment on the stock will be considered to pay debts and running expenses and other business as required. C Bent Secretary Greeley Colo November 23 1898.
The notice advertises The Davie Coal Mine formerly Boze twelve miles southwest of Platteville near McKissick mine. It claims a first class steam plant and prompt loading of coal north of Louisville with comfortable teamsters’ quarters and stables. Owas Davis is the agent.
Several solid farmers who understand potato raising are sought to lease unimproved land under the Western ditch between Platteville and LaSalle. Term of years with rent in modest improvements and housing. Water ample from river and reservoir, early and late. Apply to A. B. Clark Greeley W J Southland Platteville Colorado H G Clark Secretary.
Notice from Weld County Colorado: sealed proposals due 2 p m Wednesday January 4 1899 for stationery books records blanks lithographing and related supplies for one year beginning January 1 1899. An itemized list is on file with the clerk. Bids must be endorsed Stationery Proposals. Board may reject any bids. A M Becxwinn County Clerk. Deed at Greeley Colorado December 1 1898.
Next week Kemmerer and Sherd present fabric bargains featuring twenty eight inch black brocade mo baire at fifteen cents a yard, forty inch black brocade at thirty five cents, mohair up to ninety cents, granite cloth for one dollar, whip cards at twenty five cents, all wool serge at thirty cents, covert cloth at one dollar, blue print six cents, apron checks five cents, outing flannels ten cents, fleece lined fabrics five to ten cents, and printed fleece lined patterns.
Two hundred forty acres well improved with good water rights eight miles from Greeley priced at 6500 one hundred sixty acres two miles from Greeley improved with good water rights priced at 5500 eighty acres in Big Thompson valley well improved in good cultivation state priced at 2000 Improved city property ranging from 400 to 32800 These are only a few of the bargains offered by Tue Farm Investment Co.
At Trinity Episcopal Church regular services are held Sunday with morning and evening times listed. Rector Henry officiates. Hymns include O come O come and Rejoice Believers with an evening service featuring Gloria and The Day is Past and Over.
Absent students head to Moody talks while Morton Neill shows slow recovery. Miss Rees Norton and Miss Ethel Kennedy host a twenty eight junior prank and social at the latter's home. Weather turns cold with snow and a poor day ahead. The new premium map is available at Theune office.
Arthur S. Phelps will discuss Money and the Church Sunday morning. The report notes social events, local travels, accidents, and community notices from Greeley including hunts, a typhoid death in Colorado Springs, legal partnerships, and civic happenings at the Oasis and First Presbyterian church.
A reading notes a festive season theme featuring the C C Carre agency and its holiday preparations. The brief hints at a marketing or public notices style item with a focus on seasonal events and local service roles.
The Tribune reports Street Commissioner Seaman questions authority to fix crossings in wet and snowy weather. Gravel or flagging could lower mud churn, but city objects to raising works. Citizens would likely approve cleaner crossings if left to vote, as of January 1, 1899. F E Bowman to take over Crow Creek Land and Cattle in Colorado. C H Rea resigns after fifteen years. Studebaker ranch renamed Lone Tree valley gains new superintendent R Reed of Victor, NY.
The Hesperian society met Mise Hutchison on a Tuesday night with a pleasant visit to the Carlyles. Miss Fink opened with a paper on The French Revolution showing careful study. Mrs. Cheesenee spoke on Was the life of Jane Welch Carlyle a failure with silhouettes and pictures of the Carlyle home. the gathering enjoyed readings from Miss Cole and discussion of Moody and his singer aided by the Y M C A. The secretary shared Denver items, and the president announced the next meeting place before adjournment.
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