Local Notes From Fort Collins and Nearby Towns 1887
Fort Collins reports progress on a new school house with brick work to be finished in two weeks and a growing water system serving over 900 users with annual revenue around 4 500 to 5 000 dollars. A county horse breeders association forms with 16 Larimer county horsemen meeting to draft a constitution. Davis Cradock sells cattle to Aiken Brothers and Chas Cradock starts Lindell mills flume work.">
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The
Bee
Lester Orton
Methodist Church
Lunn
Edwards
Geo. H. West
Greeley
Tedman
Messrs. Wm. Lindenmeier
K. Q. Tenmey
Austin Mason
Chas. Cradock
Aiken Bros
Lindell Mills
District Court
Fort Collins
Messrs
T. A. Gage
J. W. Kelly
Deaver
Texas
J. J. Boyd
Loveland
Larimer County Teachers’ Association
Remington Street
Windsor Town Company
Kansas
Windsor
Colorado
John W. Curnis
W. L. Morehouse
F. M. Reynolds
D. W
Housing Demand in Loveland as Rentals Fill Fast
In Loveland, from the Reporter Houses to rent are in great demand. L. B. Shaffer has bought the Nicholas McNally farm. The trials for the violation of the liquor ordinance will occur on Friday and Saturday.
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L. B. Shaffer
Nicholas McNally
Waddell to Move Family to Loveland in Two Months
Mr Waddell plans relocation with his family to Loveland in a couple of months. Sheriff Metcalf and Deputy Willets of Boulder traced Moll, the county murderer, visiting town on Monday. Waterworks bids ranged from 39 000 for the lowest iron pipe to 34 000 for pipe work.
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Waddell
Loveland
Sherif Metcalf
Bob Willetts
Boulder
Moll
Orvis
Denver
The
Christian Church
George Rist
Harry Boyd
Progressive tax law in Vaud tested by new levy scheme
The Swiss canton Vaud enacts a three tier real property tax and seven class personal property brackets with deductions for dependents. The law, recently approved by voters, sets first class real estate at 1 per 1 000 and higher brackets up to 4 per 1 000 for the top class, with incomes from earnings also scaled across seven classes and a per dependent deduction. Scientists and students will watch its outcomes as a test of taxation theories.
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Canton
Vaud
Switzerland
Millard Fillmore’s Last Years in Buffalo Echoes
Charvoes H. Thomas recalls Millard Fillmore’s Buffalo root roots and late life after presidency. The piece notes Fillmore’s ascent from Aurora to Buffalo prominence, a European tour, Know Nothing nomination, retirement here, and death in 1874. It highlights his dignified presence, Fillmore mansion, and enduring local ties.
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Burravo
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
United States
Ridpath
Millard Fillmore
New York
Fillmore
Aurora
Erie County
Congress
People
Zachary Taylor
Democratic
Free Soil Movement
Taylor
Harrison
Tyler
Know Nothing Party
Maryland
Union
Europe
The
Democrats
Free Soilers
Fillmore Mansion
Niagara Square
Coney Island
Buffalo Fine Arts Academy
Buffalo Historical Society
Historical Society
Abbott’s Corners
L. P. Dayton
White House
Jones
Dayton
Old Court House
Lafayette Square
Albany
Millard P. Fillmore
Tifft House Bachelors’ Club
Cleveland
Ben Folsom
Powers Fillmore
Mr. Fillmore
Charves H. Thomas
Religious Communities in Northwest Provinces Population
In the northwest provinces of India including Oudi, 4 000 000 Hindus and Muslims crowd 106 103 square miles.
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India
Oudi
Card of Thanks and Miner Rescued from Snow Slide
Card of thanks from the family of Mrs. Sanau Ewen and Grerce FE. Adams Dan Reilly notes sympathy from friends. An Indian territory miner survived a mountain snow slide after four hours of self digging. He was unharmed. The Golden Transcript claims priority in reporting Comrade Ady for Department Commander.
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Sanau Ewen
Grerce
FE. Adams
Dan Reilly
Indian Territory
Alamosa
The
Golden Transcript
Ady
Sealed bids for pasture use and fishing rights in Windsor 1887
Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned up to 6 o'clock p m March first 1887 for use of the Lake Supply District Company's pasture for the season. Successful bidder must guard stock and repair fences at his expense. Bids also invited for fishing rights for 1887. Trustees reserve right to reject all bids. J S Sprincer Secretary Windsor Colo Feb 19 1887.
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J.S. Sprincer
Windsor, Colo
Farmers urged to view Clydesdale oats in Greeley sale
An advertisement invites farmers to examine and purchase Clydesdale oats on display at H. C. Watson & Co in Greeley. The note also lists a used upright cabinet grand Gabler piano for sale with easy terms and a trial of the Standard Sewing Machine offered with a money back guarantee after a fair trial at W. A. Nichols store.
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J.B. Cooke
10Th Ave
H. C. Watson & Co
Greeley
Colorado
Marchine
W. A. Nichols
F. Tayor
Temperance Sunday School Schedule Across Churches
Sunday school meets every Sunday at 3 PM. In February and March at the M E church, April and May at the Baptist church, June and July at the Congregational church, then alternating each two months in the same order. Superintendent D Tarmace Mersion.
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M E
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
D. Tarmace Mersion, Sup
For Sale Items and Business Changes in Lown and Cobbs firm
An 1887 notice lists twenty work horses at S Snnpers stable in southwest Lown and promotes the Rochester Lamp. It notes preserved fruits and various jellies jams pickles at Igo's, lending offers from Mrs Ep ward Skewes, and money to loan on real estate. M H Laybourn buys Cobbs Laybourn Co stock and will run it in his name. Debtors urged to settle. date Windsor Jan 18 1887. The Rochester Lamp praised by H W Beecher.
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R. B. Glover
Oakland
California
Kimbark Street
Fourth Avenue
St. Vrainstone
Kimbark
Martin Cantonwine
Berthoud
McPhersonr Post
Opera House
H. B. Wilson
Lowell
Mass
Wilson
Lown
S. W
Epward
M. H. Laybourn
Cobbs, Laybourn & Co
Cosps Larpourn, & Co
Windsor
Lost sheep near Greeley advertised for recovery
A loss notice states 2000 head of sheep branded on the nose were lost twenty miles north of Greeley. Finders will be well paid by notifying W. J. Farr of Eaton or W. H. Farr of Greeley. Greeley Colo Feb 23. Also an ad for a Rochester Lamp at lgo's.
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Greeley
W. J. Farr
Eaton
W. H. Farr
Colo
Lost red and white yearling heifer recovered by owner aid
Taken up a red and white yearling heifer with only a right ear brand cut. It has been on a ranch 10 miles northeast of town for two months. Owner may claim by proving property and paying costs. D. A. Cammerero. Parker Dakota reports knee pain cured by St Jacob’s Oil. L. D. Vinson endorses Red Star Cough Cure.
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D. A. CaMmrtero
Arthur Shurtleff
Parker, Dakota
For Rent A Comfortable Five Room House
A comfortable house of five rooms in the south part of town is available for rent. Apply to Mrs Edward Skewes at 14th Street and 9th Avenue.
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Edward Skewes
14Th Street
9Th Avenue
Furnished Rooms for Rent in New House
One block north of post office in a new house with large rooms and new furniture. Terms reasonable.
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Postoffice
Tailor C Brown Boasts Low Prices and No Middleman Profits
A tailor criticizes newcomers who mix groceries and dry goods, claiming they misjudge fit for a $60 suit. He asserts his prices are about ten percent lower, with no middleman profits to pay.
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C. Brown
For Sale or Trade Real Estate Near Chicago Suburb
For sale or trade: improved Normal Park Illinois real estate in a pleasant Chicago suburb. Rents exceed $500 yearly. Price $4,500 with terms $2,000 cash or exchange for a small farm near Greeley Colorado. Balance $2,500 due in three years at 7 percent interest. Contact C S Grees Greeley Colo P O Box 502.
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Normal Park
Ilinois
Chicago
Greeley
C.S. Grees
Colo. P. O
Horses for Sale and Oats Exhibition at Watson Co
Native horses offered for sale whether broken or unbroken to harness or saddle. Also promoting oats exhibited by H C Watson & Co claiming weight 50 pounds per bushel and earlier maturity than White Russian oats. Indicates audience of oat raisers.
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Youna
H. C. Watson & Co
Health tonic and grand winter California excursions offered
The text extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a blood nourishing tonic improving digestion and strength. It also announces a series of winter Union Pacific excursions from Omaha to San Francisco or Los Angeles with dates December 29 1886 January 19 February 16 and March 16 1887 and routes via Denver Salt Lake City with a 60 dollar round trip rate plus reduced fares east of the Missouri.
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Golden Gate
California
Union Pacific Railway
Omaha
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Denver Dee
Council Bluffs
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Missouri River
Denver
Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevadas
Unionacific Railway
S. R. Callaway
Thos. L. Kimball
J. W. Morse
8. B. Jones
Nebraska
Alfred Benjamin Overcoats Highlight at Hall and Jastrowitz
Hall and Jastrowitz advertise a Spring line of overcoats by Alfred Benjamin Co New York. Limited stock noted but the elegant assortment invites customers to view them.
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Alfred Benjamin & Co
New York
Dry Goods Lot with Sheets Blankets and Shirting
Lot features sheeting blankets priced 10-4 at 1.25 and 1.50. Full line of shirting and Indigo prints available.
The Latest Novelty Dress Patterns in Greeley
New novelty dress patterns priced at 20 dollars and 27.50 dollars attract buyers in Greeley as the finest patterns yet shown. Local shoppers compare styles and seek updated designs from the latest season.
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Longmont
Bramwood
I. L. Bond
Philip Kline
Highland Lake
F. H. Lang
Dickens Opera House
Nestie Egrert
James Howlett
Sterling
KE. C. McLaughlin
Sterling Merchandise Company
T.L. Watson
Rock Island Railroad
Wm. Gleason
Pacific Hotel
Weld County
Board of Trade
West
Greeley Board of Trade
Hyde
S.C. Clark
Louisville
Kentucky
W. E. Buel
F. 8. Frink & Co
E. W. Cassell
Akron
Pioneer Press
Chamberlain
Yeaman Bros
Chas. Pulver
Illinois
Iowa
Washington County
Atwood
Advocate
John Kildy
Felix Hoy
James A. Tyler
B. N. Curtis
Louisiana
J. B. Watkins
Dalrymple
Dakota
Southern Pacific Railroad
Missouri Republican
Temperance Sunday
Rochester
Igo’s
Hare & Horcukiss
H. W. Beecher
Dio Lewis
Lgo’s
Hall & Jastrowitz
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