Funeral Obsequies for J Scott Harrison and Grave Intrigue
Cincinnati papers recount Harrison of Ohio buried at North Bend with heavy brick vaulting amid discovery of a body theft. Devin’s body reportedly found suspended at Ohio Medical College. college faculty express regret. Harrison family vows pursuit of guilty party.
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Cincinnati
J. Scott Harrison
Ohio
North Bend
Indiana
Devin
Harrison
Ohio Medical College
Mfarrison
Fishing and river notes from White River segment
Correspondence from Coro dated May 27 1878 describes White River running fast with scarce fish. The writer recalls a fishing attempt by a dam, catching a large fifteen inch trout after a long, patient effort amid vivid river imagery. Telegraphic briefs follow on politics crime and disasters.
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Greeley Tribune
Wire River
Coro
White River
Alf
Loveland Station Agent Ends Life Amid Financial Worries
The Loveland station agent John G. Gasmann reportedly died by self inflicted gunshot. Coroner Dr. Bennett and a jury found he shot himself near Dry Creek after leaving notes and letters to Ella Fraizer and his mother. Witnesses said he faced financial pressures and planned to settle accounts with the railroad. The verdict cited death by pistol shot and the community noted his generous, jovial character.
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Bennett
Larimer County
Loveland
John G. Gasmann
Greetey Trisunk
Rutherland
Schuenann
Dry Creek
Jon
Smith & Wesson
Mr. Gasmann
Mr. Blunt
James Barnes
Wm. Fogg
Gasmann
Barnes
Dr. Sutherland
Ella Frazier
Desnesy Frienp
Ella
J. G. Gasmann
Ogalalla
Fisherman Reflects on Catch and Cruelty in the Lake
A narrator recounts catching five fish from a muddy lake while confronting the harm of hooks and blood. He notes the ease of cruelty and longs for a time when restraint returns, as women may bring clearer water and better fishing.
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Lake Galilee
Erie Items and society notes from the Colorado town
A letter from the editor covers John T. Williams returning from Missouri noting his asthma and preference for Colorado. It reports quarterly meetings with Dr Crary, a Boulder Erie baseball match, transport mishaps, a station agent Edgar Street escaping a train, C T Wallis’s horse injury, barbed wire fence dangers, and Lafayette Miller of Boulder’s funeral.
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Greeley Tribone
John T. Williams
Missouri
Kansas City
Colorado
Williams
K. P
Kansas
Siye
Crary
Boulder
Erie
Edgar Street
Mr. Street
Lafayette Miller
Loveland Notes Bridge, Church, Tragedy and Local News
The new bridge is finished and accepted by County commissioners with improved strength, and approaches completed by Road Overseer Chubbuck. A U B church nears completion with a bell tower and July dedication planned. Herzinger & Harter add a forty foot extension to their store and Patrons' Hall above. Prof. Taylor performed at the Hall Thursday and Friday evenings. Longmont Blue Stockings defeated Loveland Muffers about 53 to 40 in a ball game, with Loveland ladies presenting bouquets. J. G. Gasman, local agent and telegraph operator, died by suicide due to financial distress, leaving letters and a note to his parents and fiancée. Life's duties and warning against living beyond means are urged. Miscellaneous items include wheat at 1.40 per cwt in Boulder, consolidation of the Central Call, bridge losses from floods, hail damage near Morrison, Platte River rise and fall in Denver, and Smuggler mine employment and output.
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Eprrons Trinexe
Chubbuck
Travel Fm
U. B
Herzinger & Harter
Taylor
Longmont Blue Stockings
Loveland Mutlers
Longmont
Loveland
J. G. Gasman
Dry Creek
Young Fogg
Sutherland
Boulder
Messrs. Laird & Marlow
Central Call
Register
Register Call
Denver & South Park Railroad
Morrison
Denver
Sunshine Courier
Dillon
Denver News
Capitol Hill Robbery Attack Ends With Escape
Capitol Hill man Dillon was stopped by two men on Saturday night who brandished a six shooter and demanded money. When one searched him Dillon offered his last funds, a clash ensued with a minor knife wound. Dillon escaped after striking the assailant and recovering his broken watch the next morning.
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Capitol Hill
Dillon
Grateful thanks for kindness after loss and notices
A Colorado short notices page records thanks from G. A. Curry of Wheatland Weld County for community support after repeated misfortunes including four horse losses. Notices advertise help wanted, local shops in Denver Boulder Greeley Platteville and stocking of groceries hats dry goods gloves boots and furniture plus real estate and farm services and Percival lumber supplies.
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G. A Curry Wheatland, Weld Co
Cole
New Railroad to Denver Aims to Link Fort Kearney to Denver
The Chicago Railway Review reports Burlington and Missouri River officials study extending the line from Fort Kearney Nebraska up the South Platte to Denver, creating a trans continental rival to the Kansas Pacific. A daring Union Pacific express robbery near Laramie prompts a $1,000 reward. authorities scour the region with Fort Steele soldiers, but robbers are later reported captured and loot recovered.
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Chicago Railway Review
Burlington and Missouri River
Nebraska
Fort Kearney
South Platte River
Denver
Kansas Pacific
Greeley
Denver Pacific
Union Pacific
Percy
Laramie
Fort Steele
Eclectic Society meeting on morality and religion discussed
The Union Hall audience heard Dr. Holland's Bitter Sweet excerpt and Felix Adler's lecture on modern faith critiquing morality in commerce, family life, and culture. Discussion urged a liberal future religion focused on faith, purity, and benevolence, with social harmony and practical works.
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the Eclectic Society
Mr. Adler
Knowles
C. H
Denver Marble Works Receives Large Stock Amid Low Freights
Denver Marble Works secured a substantial stock in response to low freights aimed at defying competition. The move signals aggressive inventory buildup to capture market share during a period of favorable shipping costs.
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Denver Marble Works
Greenlee & Co
Larimer Street
Denver
Wanted home on a farm for a boy and five years work
Advertisements offer a farm home for a boy years old, payment terms and five years work. Several notices invite orders for McCormick machines, to be shipped from factory. orders to H. F. Flower corner Main and Madison. agents and suppliers listed. Also multiple promotions for hats, soaps, shoes, glasses, pig sale, and assorted goods with prices and locations in Greeley.
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McCormick
H. F. Flower
Main
Madison Sta
P. Harrimith
Date
Greeley
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Wenger & Bro
Platteville
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Percival
NEW
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Chicago
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Soar
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Tyroff
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Schuttler
Leavitt
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Thompson
A. Z. Salomon
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Board of Town
L. von Gohren
Colo
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