Journey to Port Angeles Cites Climate and Colony Prospects
In Puget Sound the writer details a near two week journey from Greeley to Port Angeles, noting cooler July weather, a large harbor, good soil, and view of Mt. Baker. About 250 colonists arrive, a sawmill and brick works start, and multiple trades operate as the colony builds. The author praises leadership, discusses transport boats, and mentions abundant fruit and roses while describing living conditions and ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Angeles
GresLay
Greeley
Seattle
Strait
Dungeness
Ray
Ross
Madge
Co-operative Hotel
Mt. Baker
Island
Vancouver
Victoria
Haynes
G. W. Smith
Eliza Jane
East
West Angeles
Portrait of Fortunate Camp Life at Port Angeles
Letter from Mrs L. T. Haynes in Port Angeles Washington Territory dated July 8 1887 describes roses in hair wind on the beach houses to be built on the bluff a steamship purchase plans measles and mumps illness prevalence and recovery Decoration Day and Fourth of July celebrations with singing speeches and clam chowder big fish salmon halibut abundant fruit and unusually large cherry trees at private lots concluding with well wishes from the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Roy
Ross
Madge
Grace
Mr. Church
L. T. Haynes
Port Angeles
W. T
Floods sweep North Poudre area damaging bridges and property
In Colorado mountains west of Fort Collins two water spouts washed out small bridges as flood waters rushed down Ten Mile Seven Mile creek and North Fork. A flume section was torn away and a milk house carried off. No lives lost and repairs soon. Local figures note rain belt near 200 miles away.
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The
Courier
Frank G. Carpenter
Carp
Washington
Colorado
Mary P. Carpenter
Geo. B. Wheeler
First National Bank of
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Horace E. Wheeler
Here
Ten Mile
Seven Mile Creek
North Fork
Livermore
Stonewall Creek
North Poudre Canal
A. H. Morgan
Heavy cloud burst described near Saddle Notch area
The Reporter notes a heavy cloud burst fell north of Saddle Notch in the mountains on Friday swinging around south of town and over the Buckhorn headwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Notch
Estes park trip spurred by independent travel plans
George Ady reports Denver residents plan to visit Estes Park in personal conveyances to avoid external constraints. Alex McDonald and wife arrived from Greeley, greeted warmly by locals. The Odd Fellows installed officers led by N. G. Wm. H. Edmonds and V. G. Charles R. Ballard, with secretaries David G. Stemple and O. Tinkham and treasurer George W. Krouskop. Adolph Donath and C. Tinkham named as reception committee for the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting in Denver next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ady
Denver
Estes Park
Alex McDonald
Greeley
Mac
Odd Fellows
N. G
Wm. H. Edmonds
V. G
Charles R. Ballard
David G. Stemple
Tinkham
George W. Krouskop
Adolph Donath
Greeley Gun Club Awards July 15 Shoot
Cooper won the gold medal and Patton took the leather medal in the Friday July 15, 1887 shoot. Nusbaum tried for the leather medal but was defeated by Patton. The leather medal will be shown at M and P store for two weeks. Next medal shoot is scheduled for Friday July 29 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gun Club
Greeley Gun Club
Cooper
Patton
Nusbaum
M. and P
Rise of Universities by 8 8 Law rie LL D
A promotional note for a history book on European universities born in the Middle Ages. The author argues these foundations shaped science and philosophy, with publication details and a 30 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrie
LL. D
Europe
J. Fitzerald
E. 4Th Street
New York
Price
Post
Farm for Sale in Lone Tree Valley near Greeley
Three hundred acre farm in Lone Tree valley nine miles northeast of Greeley. Features include brick dwelling blacksmith shop stables sheep corrals and good fencing with abundant running water. About 70 acres blue grass 70 alfalfa 50 acres broken rest unbroken. Desirable place with easy terms inquire at D. A. Camfield or in J. L. Barrett’s town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree Valley
Greeley
D. A. Camfield
J. L. Barrett
Temperance Sunday School Schedules By Church
Sunday school sessions run every Sunday at 3 PM. February and March at the M E church, April and May at the Baptist church, June and July at the Congregational church, continuing in the same order in a new location each two months. Superintendent D Tatm Mace Mersnon.
Best Eastern Dentals and Burlaps at Mead Company
Local trade notice highlights Best Eastern Dentals and Burlaps offered through A. E. Mead and Co. The item line showcases dental products and burlap goods available from the merchant, indicating a featured inventory event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mead & Co’s
Board and furnished rooms near Ninth Ave and Fourteenth St
Classified notice offers a large pleasant board with newly furnished rooms available via Mrs. Skewes at the corner of Ninth Avenue and Fourteenth Street. Also advertises Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as a regulator for kidneys and liver, sold by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skewes
Ninth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Prairie dog extermination offer in Greeley
Those who wish their prairie dogs exterminated should contact the undersigned at Greeley within the next week or ten days. Charges reasonable. Payne and Bingham advertise Dr J H McLeans Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier to improve digestion for richer blood. For sale by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Payne & Bingham
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Satisfaction
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers eczema fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees a perfect cure or no pay required offering strong claims of effectiveness.
Strayed mares sighted near Beebe Draw
A team of mares, two colors black and buckskin, branded V marks on shoulders, wandered away. Return requested to S. J. Reynolds in Beebe Draw.
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S. J. Reynolds
Binder Twine at A. E. Mead & Co
Manilla and pure sisal binder twine priced the same at A. E. Mead & Co with stock likely offered for sale in the page’s ad layout. The brief notice highlights a uniform price across twine varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mead & Co’s
Young Man Sought for Good Paying Business Training
A notice seeks a young man likely sixteen to eighteen years old to learn a desirable business with reference required if needed. Address applications to P Trisune office, Greeley, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P” Trisune
Greeley
Colorado
Housework Position at Greeley Mercantile Co
A good girl is sought to do housework with good wages and a permanent situation. Inquiries should be made at the office of Greeley Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley Mercantile Co
Machine Oils and Veterinary Liniment Advertised
Lethargy of kidneys and bladder urged to action with Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm. W B Mason sells the product and Dr McLean's Volcanic Di Liniment for horses cattle hogs and sheep, claimed in thousands of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Dr. McLean
Ice Cream Parlor Opens on Seventh Street
C M Mars announces a new ice cream shop on Seventh Street inviting readers to call for a trial. The brief notes the opening and encourages visits or inquiries.
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Seventh Street
C. M. Mars
Furnished Rooms For Rent Near Post Office
In a new house with large rooms and new furniture. Terms reasonable. One block north of post office. If you suffer pricking pains on moving the eyes or cannot bear bright light and find your sight weak use Dr J H Mc Lean's Strengthening Eye Salve. five cents a box Sold by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
FOR SALE AND RENT NOTICE FROM COLORADO BRIDGE AREA
Classified brief listing homes for sale and rent in Weldon Valley near Greeley. Includes a ranch under a first class ditch with improvements, contact S. K. Thompson at Greeley or Orchard. Also a large eight room dwelling for rent near business centre, furnished or unfurnished, inquiry via B. D. Sanporn. Ayrıca well boring apparatus now available from J. M. Ferguson Box 392 Greeley Colorado. Also Dr J H Mc Lean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills advertised for constipation and loss of appetite with price 25 cents per vial sold by W. B. Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon Valley
K. Thompson
Greeley
Orchard
B. D. Sanporn
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Tea and Coffee at Stanley's Fruit Store
EF. Von Gohren & Co offers machine oils as well as tea and coffee at Stanley's Fruit Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. von Gehren & Co’s
Stanley's
EF. von Gohren & Co
French Craze for decorative china attracts ladies
The Empire News Co announces a new art craze called the French Craze. It offers an 18 inch decorated china plaque with 100 colored designs and full instructions for $1.00, promising profit and fascination in Boston and New York. An incentive offers a free 30 inch gold tinted plaque if the reader supplies five fellow ladies’ addresses for a new art goods catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Empire News Co
Syracuse
McLean Cordial and Oil Liniment Sold by W B Mason
Advertising copy promotes Dr. J. H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier for digestion and blood purification. It also touts Dr. J. H. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment to relieve rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago. Sold by W. B. Mason.
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J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
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Puget Sound
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Virginia Dale
Love Boys
Major Stolbrand
Prof
Elwood Mead
Mr. Sechrist
Greeley Electric Light Company
Collins Lodge
No. 19
I.C
Walter Gough
al Anderson
R. L
Fred E. Perrett
M. Harris
Chris. Phillippi
Fort Morgan
the Times
Frank
Loveland
Patton Cuo
Dunham
W. B Mason
Bucklen
A. Fe, Mead & Co’s
J. M. Ferauson
Greeley, Colo
E. van Gehren & Co’s
Hunter & West
United States
Nar
Bank of Commerce
Merchants’ National Bank
Chicago
Nat'l Bank
Denver, Co
M. E. Post, & Co
Cheyenne
Past National Bank
Greeley, Colorado
John M. Wallace
D. B. Wyatt
B. D. Harper
JW. McCament
B.wyatt
Gro
K.peasley
M. Devoris
Asa A
Johnn
M. Wallace
Aloy Devoe
Foreign Exchange
Jackson Block
Greeley One Price Clothing Co
A. F. Sipperley & CO. Jackson Block, Creeley
Colo
Loveland and
Moraine
E. S. Allen
Carin
Cart Emporium
J. Max. Clark
San Francisco
T. A. Kerr
Main Street
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