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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1891
Page
7
Windsor lodge No. 69 A F and A M holds regular communications at the Masonic hall on the ticket and third Tuesday evenings each month. Visiting members are cordially invited. W M A J Rown signed the notice.
Correspondence from Platteville reports the Kirk hotel changes hands several times in two months, new postmaster W Wasley to move the office, a larger box system, and a northeast bridge under construction. Farmers welcome snow for the season, the cheese factory runs at full demand, and hunting activity increases.
Letter from Denver outlines relief for Rainbelters amid drought and questions climate claims while reporting on Union Lodge finances, property gains, and lease changes. It also covers Masonic activity, Sons of America aims, former Denver resident Henry Dillon returning to law, and Farmers’ Union irrigation resolutions pushing state control and fair water payments.
Rare opportunity with choice land under ditch in the North Platte River Valley. Abundant water access and fertile acreage in Sidney Nebraska. Cary and Lyon advertise the property for sale offering immediate write and terms.
Greeley Colorado January 1 1891 notice states that J C Scott and M A Lyons have formed a partnership to conduct insurance real estate and loan business at that location and date.
Notice announces the dissolution of Lyons and Thomas on January 1, 1891 by mutual consent. Judge J. C. Scott purchased A. M. Thomas interest. M. A. Lyons assumes liabilities and will collect all accounts due to the firm. Signed January 12, 1891. M. A. Lyons and A. M. Thomas.
The document lists numerous House committees with their chairs and members. Key figures include Schwanbeck Eddy Flickinger Brown of Jefferson Voorhees Mullen and others across Finance Ways and Means Judiciary Appropriations and Expenditures Mines and Mining Public Lands Stock Agriculture and Irrigation Education Public Buildings Elections and Appointments State Affairs and Reapportionment Corporations and Railroads Fees and Salaries State Institutions Penitentiary Counties and County Lines Indian and Military Affairs Roads and Bridges Federal Relations Printing Engrossment Enrollment Rules Forestry and Game Insurance and Banking
A catalog of committee assignments with chair and member names across House Expenses Revision and Constitution Temperance Medical Affairs Public Health Labor and related subcommittees. It notes party affiliations for several members, including D designations for some.
The document lists state debts as of November 30, 1890. Outstanding warrants at 6 percent total 1,393,354.47. Outstanding certificates of indebtedness at 6 percent amount to 86,890.49. Locoweed certificates, no interest, sum 16,910.24. Capitol building bonds at 3?4 percent interest total 86,890.49. (Note: OCR shows garbled portions. figures include warrants certificates and bonds.)
The auditor reports total debt over revenue at 837 408 83 with 232 938 57 credit to general revenue and 1 414 216 63 principal outstanding. A railroad commission with full powers is urged, plus repeal of unnecessary appropriation acts to align expenditures with estimated revenues.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quote defines cynicism as a person whom the world has wearied, contrasting a cynic with a tired world. The tutor explains the phrase to the young language student.
Philadelphia board reports a three story rear addition to the Masonic home with laundry lavatory and infirmary spaces. Milwaukee temple plans propose a seven or eight story cut stone building, site decisions pending, cost not less than $400000.
The Portland Reporter backs biennial grand lodge sessions. Iowa allows two medical exams per applicant. New York paid 4000 dollars in June to bene ciaries of deceased members. By October Missouri, Dakota, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, California, Colorado, Indiana, New York, and Oregon recorded various monthly assessments.
The Royal Arcanum expects fifteen assessments this year after thirteen in 1882. The six months ending June 30, 1880 saw 9,508 members initiated in the jurisdiction. The supreme secretary logged 76 membership applications from Massachusetts in October and 1,075 from the entire order in that period.
Imperial Councilor Brayton reported Massachusetts activity with $75,000 paid for death claims and $67,759.02 received from member assessments, leaving a net gain of $7,240.98. The order counts over 28,000 members and $476,000 paid out on death claims in the past year.
A dealer advertises ready supply of loose hay and alfalfa available for purchase. Multiple bales or deliveries may be arranged. Customer inquiries welcome for quantity and pricing.
For sale a choice eighty in Pleasant Valley and a Platte River mixed farm on terms by J. W. Sanborn. Wanted a general housework helper address Agnes Benson Greeley. Local men wanted to act for the Peoples Building Loan and Saving Association of Geneva in establishing branch departments. Money on good security write with references to E. A. Walton Treasurer Geneva NY.
All persons owing the late Wyatt Brothers are asked to pay immediately or the accounts will be placed in the hands of a justice for collection. Wyratt Bros offers plows cultivator shovels with files, Thos J Noons as a first class horseshoer, 10 percent cash discount, all work warranted first class, Frep 8 Fuller, six hole ranges for 12 dollars at Hallock & Thayer.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Irrigation Pump Manufacturing Company will be held on Tuesday evening January 13 1891 at 7 30 o clock at the office in Greeley Colorado to elect seven directors and to attend to other business as may come before them. Greeley Colorado Dec 31 1890 Henry T. West Secretary.
Notice offers land and water exchange near one of the best canals in the state for a Greeley residence. Also offered for sale are half a water right in canal No Two for 1000 dollars. Fine matched span of young grade dra horses available. J Max Clark, Greeley, Cole. Rambler safety claims strength and durability with easier operation than heavier safeties. Call for prices and testimonials.
The mercantile firm 8 L Sawyer & Co at Greeley Colorado dissolves by mutual consent. L Sawyer absorbs S D Hunter’s interest and assumes all obligations. L Sawyer signs with S D Hunter on December 26, 1890.
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