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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1873
Page
2
A local dispute over a proposed lottery circulates blame for misrepresentation and unapproved spending. Managers sought subscriptions to cover three to four hundred dollars, while many residents refused to pay after public opposition. The piece likens similar whisky mill incidents and warns against funding disreputable ventures to avoid surrendering town control.
The Union Colony thrived through disciplined structure and equal ownership. Members pooled funds to buy thousands of acres, lay out a town, and sell lots to members to fund improvements and education, with over 176000 dollars reported as the total treasury and all funds accounted for.
The author defends a large land settlement project noting no salaries beyond a Secretary who is merely a clerk. He cites a thriving town, cultivated land expanding fivefold, town property increasing fifteenfold, and long term prospects. Officers and members acted in good faith, and the plan is praised for fair dealing despite some complaints over lot assignments.
The article discusses land sales in the Colorado colony, noting remaining forty and eighty acre parcels and farm town lots for sale. It argues many claimants will sell and urges settlers to move to Greeley for affordable land, irrigation watered farms, strong trade growth, and a growing population supported by schools and churches. It highlights favorable climate, fences, rail connections, cattle range, and a hopeful outlook for new arrivals with means.
The Philadelphia Star reports J. R. Carson T and Charles Moore held on $1000 bail for maintaining a lottery at Second and Bottonwood streets. John Kennedy and George W. Roberts also held on $500 bail to answer regarding involvement.
Residents confront a proposed 100000 ticket lottery to fund a public library in Greeley. Speakers condemn gambling while urging finance by honest means, noting temperance values, church influence, and town reputation.
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