Northern Colorado notes and local happenings
The Courier reports Ella M. Watrous arriving from Hayton Wisconsin to live in Colorado and H A Crafts family heading to Concord New Hampshire. Farm sales including John Locke and W G Silcott. Tax list totals 120000 with 70000 paid. Prohibition meeting draws large attendance. Shipp shot injury details and medical updates. Bank directors elected. Community events include a string band formation and a fire at Goodwin Bros shop. Denver Junction notes bitter cold and river survey plans for bridge location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Ella M. Watrous
Hayton
Wisconsin
Colorado
H. A. Crafts
Concord
New Hampshire
M. Young
North Fork Ditch
John
Longmont News Summary of Local College and Bank Events
The winter note from the Greeley Business College lists local students Charles Mayfield and C F Estes. A water pipe burst at First National Bank and Ramsay Co damaged the bank foundation and required door prying. Longmont bank directors elected Daniel Ransom J B Thompson C Bardill Charles H Stickney George Wyman H P Robbins Thomas Butler with Wyman as president and Stickney as vice president. Mrs Joseph Mesler is found dead ten miles southeast of Longmont likely due to heart trouble and overwork while tending an invalid husband recovering from typhoid fever under Dr Stradley care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Business College
Charles Mayfield
C. F. Estes
First National Bank
Ramsay & Co
First National Bank of Longmont
Charles H. Stickney
Daniel Ransom
J. B. Thompson
C. Bardill
George Wyman
H. P. Robbins
Thomas Butler
Joseph Mesler
Longmont
Stradley
Books and Magazines in The Library Magazine and Harper
The Library Magazine issue highlights leading articles by Gladstone on religious topics and by Lubbock, Simon, a Greek statesman, and Benja min, with studies on the Wesleys, medieval cities, and the gypsies. The Harper’s February feature on The British Navy notes British and European debt to U S naval lessons from the Civil War and mentions the Blue Grass Region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
John Lubbock
Jules Simon
France
S. G. W. Benjamin
Persia
Wesleys
Epworth
Macaulay
Elijah Impey
John B. Alden
New York
Edward Reed
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Blue Grass
Monnlungs and Wandering Floridian Waterways in Literature
A paper on Florida’s Monnlungs describes winding water passages under hanging foliage where sleep and death danger lurks from narcotic perfumes. The piece appears alongside notes on modern education and prison reform through education, with other literary topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woolson
East Angels
Florida
Monnlungs
Charles Dudley Warner
G. W. Benjamin
Persia
Telephones for Church Pews Explain Deaf Hearing Limits
A Metropolitan Telephone Company official explains that using telephones in pews cannot help the deaf hear sermons. Interfering ambient sounds, magnified by transmission, create indistinct voices. Private wires or double ear sounders face practical obstacles, including headgear interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Telephone Company
New York Tribune
Japan grounds free public education under law
Demorest's Magazine notes Japan's new compulsory education for ages 6 to 14, three to six hours daily for 32 weeks, funded by the public treasury. The piece contrasts Japan's move with the United States and England and remarks on global trends toward ending slavery, including in Cuba and Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert and Sullivan
Japan
Germany
United States
England
Brazil
Cuba
Demorest’s
Vienna Etiquette Episode Leads To Barons Retirement
A Vienna banquet tale shows rigid court etiquette. Baron Conrad retires after his daughter, dancing with Archduke Ludwig Victor, pins a cotillion order on him and he tears it off, the empress advises patience, and Ludwig Victor apologizes graciously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Vienna
Hotel Imperial
Ludwig Victor
Baron Conrad
Baroness Conrad
Boyhood of Wagner The Composer
The New York Sun recalls Wagner's youth with stepfather Geyer who hoped for painting talent but found him clumsy at drawing. At fourteen he secretly began a grand tragedy mixing Hamlet and Lear with forty two deaths and ghosts to sustain a fifth act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Geyer
Hamlet
Lear
New York Sun
Notable Northwest Journalist Known for Diligent Work
The Mil ne editor D. Cramer is praised as a remarkable blind journalist. He has worked nearly fifty years, maintains regular hours, and knows the city thoroughly, able to visit any point or house alone. Exchange notes his long, disciplined career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cramer
The
Milne
Northwest
Harvess
Iie
Dakota Delegation Interview on State Admission
The Dakota delegation met the President yesterday to discuss admission to the Union and he will consider it impartially from a legal and just perspective. Kansas legislative body met in special session yesterday. Durango saw heavy snow with three feet on the ground by Tuesday night blocking roads and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Yesterterday
Kansas
Durango
Twelve Signs of the Zodiac Humorous Book Introduced
A new humorous article titled The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac illustrated by Thomas Worth arrives with jokes by Bill Nye Wade Whipple M Quad and others. The St Jacobs Oil Family Calendar and Book of Health and Humor for 1886 is published by Charles A Vogler Company Baltimore with St Jacobs Oil and Red Star Cough Cure as special articles. The remedies cost fifty and twenty five cents respectively and are sold by druggists or via stamps to publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Worth
New York
Bill Nye
Wade Whipple
M Quad
Opper
Cox
Coffin
St. Jacobs Oil
Charles A. Vogler
Baltimore
Red Star
First Lady Prize Offered by The Housekeeper
Publishers offer one year free subscription to the first lady from any U S post office with no current subscribers. Any woman can check with the postmaster and win by writing to claim the prize and listing two or three qualified housekeepers. Sub price is $1 per year, specimens are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Ree
Hood's Household Calendar for 1886
A persuasive calendar advertisement promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar. It urges readers to obtain the 1886 calendar from druggists or by mailing six or ten cents to C. L. Hood & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts. The piece emphasizes beauty convenience and desirability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood’s
C.L. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Millinery Sale Below Cost at Main Street Stand
Mrs. C M Ferguson advertises all millinery goods on hand sold below cost at her Main street stand. The page also promotes Parkers Tonic claiming it can rescue women from grave illness and restore health, urging relief for a wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
C. M. Ferguson
Parker
Grand Prize Drawing Promised Amid Stock Sale
H B Jackson announces a 30 day stock clearance ending February 1 or when exhausted. All goods offered at greatly reduced prices to reduce stock. The notice invites customers to obtain tickets for the grand prize drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Jackson
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Quick Hair Growth
The ad claims Parker's Hair Balsam will grow hair, restore color, and remove dandruff. It states the product is not a dye, not greasy, highly perfumed, and safe, with thousands of testimonials backing its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
No Boom From Bitter Remedy Claims Malaria Aid
An advertisement promotes Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as superior to quinine for malaria and fevers. It asserts the tonic strengthens the stomach liver and bowels, improves appetite and sleep, and purifies the blood while preventing and arresting malaria, especially in malarial regions and tropical areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tropics
Horse trainers Boyington and Carlton visit city Saturday
Wild horse handling show to be led by Boyington and Carlton at the Exchange on Saturday afternoon January 25 86. Local event will feature the trainers and their equine display for spectators.
Tired and Languid Women a Patent Tonic Promise
A vintage advertising blurb touts Parker's Tonic as a cure for tired languid women. It claims many suffer fatigue and irritability without disease and promises relief from the burdens of domestic life and nerves through the tonic’s use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Bargain Slippers and Hay Delivered Citywide
Sample Slippers at Frenchs and Great Bargains at Second en store. Oasis Block offers choice alfalfa hay delivered to any city area. Leave orders at J Max Clarks Coa office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oasis
J. Max Clark
Coa
For Rent Furnished Rooms Near Post Office Corner
Furnished rooms with or without fire at Mrs Clark's two blocks north of post office northeast corner Sixth Street and Ninth Avenue. Call to see millinery stock sold out for less than cost by Mrs M Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ferguson
Loan wanted on Weld County lands and water stock security
A request seeks a loan of five to six thousand dollars over three to five years at eight percent with first class security comprising Weld County farm lands and water stock. Responses to Box 565, Greeley Postoffice. Also notes Dr. Hall's Balsam for the lungs praised by J W Graham of Austin and a Denver bank offer of five thousand dollars against nickel brand cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smeer
Weld
Greeley
Postoffice
Money to Loan Insurance Advertisement
Money furnished on short notice on real estate security. Hare and related firms urge readers to secure policies with notable insurers including Phoenix and St Paul with a Sun of London endorsement. Come in and get a policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare & Hercukuss
Phoenix, &c
Sun
London
St. Paul
Greeley
Hare & Horenxsss
Colorado Farmers Seek Farm Pupils in Denver
Wanted active young men as Farm Pupils to receive tuition board lodging and washing in exchange for twelve months service and premiums. Apply to T Tonge Room 22 Symes Brock Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LO Colorado
T. Tonge
Symes Brock
Denver
Farms for sale or rent north of Denver in Dry Creek area
Water furnished farms available for sale or rental on shares with favorable terms. Lands lie fifteen miles north of Denver between the D A P and Boulder Valley railroads. Inquiries to Denver Land Company Room 5 Colorado National Bank Building Denver. Inspection by A E Moyn at Siding No 10 on D U P Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Creek
Denver
Boulder Valley Railroad
Denver Land Company
Colorado National Bank
A. E. Moyn
D. U. & P. Railroad
Local Millinery Stock Slashed Before Closure
Mrs. C. M. Ferguson advertises selling her entire millinery stock below cost as she closes out. The notice mentions 5000 dollars in the First National Bank, Denver and states the 8S. M. 8. Nickle Cigar is the best in Colorado, with J. A. Rogers carrying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Denver
Colorado
J. A
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
A retired East India Missionary physician offers a free distribution of a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He claims extensive testing and promises full preparation directions in German French or English sent by mail from Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power’s Block
Rochester
New York
SAMPLE SLIPPERS PROMISE PILES CURE AT FRENCH'S
Piles cause back and abdominal heaviness with indigestion and itching. Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy absorbs tumors and relieves itching for a permanent cure. Price 50 cents. Sold by Flower and Petrikin. address The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co in Piqua Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosanko
Notice to Debtors at Peter Huffsmith’s Agricultural House
All who know themselves indebted to us are asked to call promptly and settle accounts. Our books will be found at Peter Huffsmith’s agricultural house. Respectfully, Frower and Perarikry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Huffsmith
Frower & Perarikry
Bran Bran Bran and Real Estate Bargains
Jonas CALLAGHAN contractor on bricklayer. Pressed brick a specialty. Sanborn offers several bargains in Real Estate. The Travelers Insurance Co. has no equal on earth as Greeley men testify. they having received every dollar claimed for their injuries. McCriennan & Clayton call and see Brown's new trouserings. prices will astonish you. Prices from B. D. Saxsom, Agent. We are now receiving Bran from Eaton mills sold at mill prices with five cents extra for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie-Canfield
R. J. van Valkenburg
Colorado Press Association
Superior
Lower St. Vrain
Wm. Morrisson
Miss Roberts
Greeley
Eaton Mills
McCriennan & Clayton
Brown
Travelers Insurance Co
Saxnorn
Agt
C. Brown
New York
Samira Ep Opens Blacksmith Shop in Greeley
Samira Ep announces a new blacksmith shop on Maple Street east of the Colorado House in Greeley Colorado. The general blacksmithing business aims to serve old customers and attract local patrons with craftsmanship starting April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Street
Colorado House
Samira
Greeley
Colorado
Auction ad for Angus cattle and hogs in Greeley
Polled Angus cattle for sale graded and thoroughbred. Young growing hogs for sale at 3 cents a pound. Or will trade hogs for corn. L. Oattvy, Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Oattvy
Greeley
Bran and Ear Corn Wanted at Greeley Feed Store
Local feed store near Hart's harness shop seeks ear corn and Bran Evans Eaton supplies. Customer requests several loads for stock feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bran
Evans and Eaton
Greeley
Hart
For Sale Horses and Stock at Local Sale Yard
Three good work teams and many fine broke and unbroken horses available near town at the New Enauann Live Stock Co. under Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rogerson. Reopening for guests December 23, 1885 at the Colorado House of Greeley. Also SANBORNS houses and lots for sale. Lost Memorandum Book with bills and memoranda. return to office. Brown's new trouserings styles and prices displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Enauann Live Stock Co
Colorado House of Greeley
Elizabeth A. Rogerson
Will Bee
Parker's Tonic Cited as Non Intoxicating Remedy
The piece argues parents fear quack nostrums that promote drinking but praises Parker's Tonic for strengthening the body and curing stomach liver and kidney ailments while not intoxicating and supposedly curing the appetite for liquor.
Desirable Farm for Sale at Highland Lake Weld Co
For sale by subscriber a 400 acre Highland Lake farm in Weld County with water, fruit and forest trees, 15 acres alfalfa, well fenced good buildings near post office school and church. Can divide into two or three farms, sale as a whole or in lots. Moderate price and easy terms. Contact C A Pound Highland Lake or Seth Terry Longmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Lake
Weld Co
C. A. Pound
Wells Health Renewer and Rough on Rats Ad Card
A late 19th century ad lists Wells Health Renewer and Rough on Rats products with prices and claims. It promotes cures for skin conditions, kidney and bladder issues, digestive complaints, and general vitality, along with remedies for pests and pains. The copy targets households and mothers, urging readers to visit druggists for the remedies.
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Fort Collins
Express
Methodist Church
Messrs
A. K. Seibert
J. A. Little
Loveland Reporter
Seibert
J. E Bird
Will Sullivan
London Reservoir Co
Loveland
Davis Basin
Joseph Shipp
Burkendorf
Shipp
Winchester
Young Shipp
Bee
F. C. Avery
I. W. Bennett
Edgar Avery
Peter Anderson
J. A.C. Kissock
W. G. Bixby
B. F. Johnson
Sterling
H. Smith
John Schneider
Will Arnett
Schneider Ditch
G. W. Barrett
Smith
Denver Junction
the Gazette
Chris Larsen
Atwood
Advocate
Allan Propst
Merino
Junction
Railroad Company
Platteville
W. H. Green
Signs of the Zodiac
French’s
French
J. W. Graham
Austin
Texas
J. A. Rogers
E. G
Evieswoop
Jonas Callaghan
B. D. Saxsom
Sanborn
French's
Sanborns
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