Electric light plans and regional notes in Fort Collins area
In Fort Collins, Albert Sechrist of Greeley predicts a local electric plant could operate successfully after contracting wiring for new buildings. The Bee also reports on visits from railroad officials, a sandstone cornerstone gift, cattle shipments to Nebraska, wheat yields in Poudre valley, civic movements, and developing road and rail projects in surrounding towns.
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Bee
Albert Sechrist
Electric Light Company of
Greeley
Sechrist
Fort Collins
Kate Lee
Laura Marshall
Kate
Lee
Begsie Ross
J. B. Arthur
Towns Sprout in Northern Colorado Rail Push
Rail expansion accelerates with B M extension from Grant to Cheyenne. Trains to Sterling by Sept 1 and to Cheyenne by year end. Grant touted as future county seat in south Keith Holyoke to spawn two miles north of Frenchman Creek. New junction planned, with supply depot and branch lines to Julesburg Holdredge McCook Akron Cheyenne. Lincoln Neb State Journal notes rapid growth and tentative routes across Eastern Colorado.
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Grant
Cheyenne
Sterling
South Keith
Holyoke
Frenchman Creek
Colorado
Julesburg
Imperial
Holdredge
McCook
Akron
Hastings
Union Pacific
Lincoln
State Journal
Female Education in Russia in 1886
The total number of female university students in Russia in 1886 was 779. Of these 243 studied philology and 536 mathematics, 587 were Greek Church members and 139 were Jews, 748 unmarried and 31 married. Daughters of nobles, officers and officials numbered 437. 89 were Russian priests’ daughters, 125 merchants, 117 private citizens, 10 peasants, 4 soldiers, and 2 foreigners. A Warsaw donor gave 15,000 rubles for a women’s high school in Warsaw.
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Russia
Warsaw
Pall Mal! Gazette
Marsh Family Association Fourth Gather Ing Picnic
The Marsh Family Association invites all Marsh descendants and families to a basket picnic at Unity Hall No 26 Pratt Street Hartford Conn on August 3 and 4 1887. Hotel rooms in Hartford priced 1.00 to 2.50 daily. Those who can attend should write to E W Marsh 105 Clark Street Hartford Conn with any known genealogy information. Dwient W Marsu President J Johnson Secretary Greenfield Mass.
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Marsh Family Association
Marsh
Unity Hall
Pratt Street
Hartford
Conn
E. W. Marsh
Clark Street
Arsend
Dwient W. Marsu
Prest
J. Johnson
Amherst
Mass
Greenfield
Marble and stone interests tied to railroad promises
Governor Routt notes vast marble deposits and multiple stone varieties at Pleasant Valley ranch but will not develop them without railroad access. Ed Donnelly, Colorado pioneer, dies suddenly in Valmont after morning chores. Severe storms hit Currant Creek area causing property damage and evacuations. Wheat farming history highlighted with J M Clark and 1860s yields. Prospect point mountain lion encounter near Prospect point ends with escape. Saguache County cropland report lists potatoes, wheat, peas, oats, barley, turnips with leaders in each crop. Unusual crops include millet, corn, buckwheat.
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Routt
Pleasant Valley
Boulder
O. P. Allen
Wilson Creeks
Canon City
J. M. Clark
Ralston
Trinidad Advertiser
North Side
Prospect Point
Sauache Democrat
William Sullivan
John Everett
John Proffitt
Saguache Land and Cattle Company
J. S. Stowe
Nathan Russel
Wanted strong girl for general house work in Greeley
Wanted notices list a strong girl for general house work at Mrs. J F Fezer’s Produce Market in Greeley Colorado. The text also mentions a bookkeeper position with W J Robbins Box 421 Greeley and cites the Greeley Business College reference dated July 22 1887. It includes market price fragments for old and new wheat and potatoes.
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Greeley Aan
J. F. Fezer
W. J. Robbins
Greeley
Colo
Greeley Business College
Taken Up Pony and Bay Horse at Lone Tree Greeley
A 15 year old pony with a left hip and a bay horse branded belongs to an owner seeking to recover at Lone Tree Ranch in Greeley. The note lists vendors Ice Cream parlors Atkinson and G O Stevens on Eighth street. Also advertises J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier available through W B Mason to improve digestion and blood vitality.
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Bay
Lone Tree
Greeley
Tuos
Atkinson
J H.mclean
W. B Mason
Wanted maid for housework at Greeley Mercantile Co
Classified notice seeks a good girl for housework with good wages and permanent position. Also promotes Dr. J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier for stomach vigor and regularity available through W B Mason.
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Greeley Mercantile Co
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Dr. McLean Products Promote Kidney Bladder Health
A nostalgic remedy notes lethargy of kidneys and bladder, urging prompt restoration with Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm. Sold by W. B. Mason. The farmer's friend Dr. McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment for animals is touted as proven in thousands of cases and also sold by W. B. Mason.
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J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Dr. McLean
New Ice Cream Parlor Opens on Seventh Street Cal and Pa
New ice cream shop on Seventh Street in Cal and Pa begins trial sales. The ad mentions foreign and domestic fruits and furnished rooms for rent with large rooms, new furniture, and reasonable terms located one block north of the post office. Also notes on Dr J H McLean eye salve and liver and kidney pills sold by W B Mason.
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Seventh Street
Cal
Post Office
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
French Craze Art Lesson Offers Plaque Set
The Empire News Co. of Syracuse N Y promotes a new art craze the French Craze for decorating porcelain china glassware and more. A complete 18 inch plaque kit with 100 colored designs and instructions costs only $1.00 with a bonus 30 inch plaque for referrals. W B Mason sells related tonics and liniment for digestion rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago.
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Boston
New York
Empire News Co
Syracuse
N.Y
Absolute Cure Ointment Promoted Across Skin Ailments
The Original Abietine Ointment comes in two ounce tins and is advertised as an absolute cure for old sores burns wounds chapped hands and skin eruptions. It claims to cure all kinds of piles. Sold by W B Mason at 25 cents a box or 30 cents by mail.
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W. B. Mason
Farm for Sale in Lone Tree Valley Near Greeley
Three hundred acre farm for sale nine miles northeast of Greeley with brick dwelling blacksmith shop stables and sheep corrals all fenced and with running water. Sixty plus acres blue grass and alfalfa fifty acres broken remaining unbroken terms easy inquire at the place or with D A Camfield or J L Barrett in town.
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Lone Tree Valley
Greeley
D. A. Camfield
J. L. Barrett
Strayed mares sought near Beebe Draw with V brands
$10 reward offered for a pair of mares black and buckskin, branded V on right and left shoulders, respectively. Last seen around Beebe Draw. reward return to J. Reynolds. Also an ad for a 16 to 18 year old youth to learn a trade at Mead & Co's, Greeley, Colorado, with references if required.
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J. Reynolds
P” Tarsvye
Greeley
Colorado
Greeley One Price Clothing Co
Greeley One Price Clothing Company
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Courier
Colorado Central
T. J. Potter
Dickinson
Choate
Touhey
Union Pacific Railway
Stout
Denver
Court House
Messrs
Poudre Valley
Longmont
W. C. Thompson
Harry E. Wilson
Estes Park
J. R. Madison
Springdale
Seltzer Springs
Turrell
Williams
Loveland
Farmers’ Mill
Chapman’s Station
Advocate
J. A. Tyler
Atwood
Dr. Emerson
Wm. Acer
J. W. Wehn
Gen. Wils
Mathews
Chicago
Ditch Company
Dalesburg
Champion
H. DP. Cogswell
Oakland
California
Republican
Sedgwick
Logan County
J.A. Kennedy
W. W. Kennedy
Windsor
S.C. Dunn
Rebecca Miller
Muscatine
Iowa
Boulder County
A. T. Bacon
Long’s Peak
Atkins
W. F. Blake
A. J. Hannas
B. & M. Weat
Michigan
G. O. Stevens
Eighth Street
A. E. Mead & Co
Weldon Valley
S. K. Tompson
Orchard
L. T. Haynes
J.M. Ferevson
Greeley, Colo
Stanley's
A. BE. Mead & Co
Easant
Payye & Brnonam
Fe, Mead & Co
the Greeley One Price Clothing CO
Jackson Block
A. F. Sipperley & CO
Jackson Block, Creeley
The
Loveland and
Moraine
E. S. Allen
Cart Emporium
J. Max. Clark
San Francisco
T. A. Kerr
Main Street
Garbage
Singie
Berr
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