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Newspaper

Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1887

Page

5

Local courier items note illness and prices across towns

The Courier records Mrs Frank McElroy’s daughter ill with scarlet fever, wheat at 1.30 per hundred pounds, and flour up ten cents per hundred. It notes Judge A P Rittenhouse appointing Harvey F Sturtevant district court clerk for Larimer county, replacing E N Garbutt. Reports of horses loosed near Livermore and Virginia Dale, and soda as a remedy for rattlesnake bites. Memorial Day cadets impress with Lieutenant Harvey Griffin in command.

Courier Frank McElroy A. P. Rittenhouse Harvey F. Sturtevant Larimer County E. N. Garbutt Livermore Virginia Dale Loomis Harvey Griffin Stobrand

Denver Street Railway buys eleven horses for city lines

A Denver Street Railway employee spent a few days here last week buying eleven horses for street car use at an average price around 150 dollars. The heat is rising with June 1 and 2 recording 92 degrees in the shade.

The Ledger Denver Street Railway Company

Resolutions of Thanks by U S Grant Post 13 G A R

At a June 2 1887 meeting in Greeley Colorado U S Grant Post No 13 adopted thanks to Comrade Gilbert De La Matyr for his Memorial Sunday address and to the U S Grant W R C for decorating graves. The post also thanked twelve young girls Norcross and his drum corps and the quartet of Raymond Howard Ada Willard and Minnie Fuller. A M Nixon commander and H G Futter adjutant.

U. S. Grant Post No. 13 Greeley Colorado Gilbert de la Matyr D. D Park Church de la Matyr U.S. Grant W. R. C Norcross Raymond Howard Ada Willard Minnie Fuller A. M. Nixon G. Futter

Real Estate Transfers in Fort Morgan Week

County Clerk records show G. R. Baker transfers lot 6 and 14 block 9 to M. E. Lowe and Lincoln Land Company transfers lot 17 block 21 to L. H. Bartlett. Joel R. Palmer sells parcel no 13 4 68 to Peter G. Anderson. W. T. Schermerhorn conveys half set of 18 white wire 19 2 66 to John H. Rothwell. Edwin W. Hoskins transfers east ne nw ne ne nw 34 5 59 to Albert Io.

George W. Perkins Burton D. Sanborn Greeley B. D. Sanborn Martha M. Farlee Sanborn G. R. Baker Emily L. Clark Fort Morgan Rufus Bennett W. Cressy J. W. McCreery Samuel D. Hunter Warren Currier George 8S Titus John A. Magnusson E Se Albert Igo Michael J. Hogarty Sharon Atkinson Robert Hale Alfred T. Bacon Stephen H. Sanborn Evans M. E. Lowe Lincoln Land Company L. H. Bartlett Joel R. Palmer Peter G. Anderson W. T. Schermerhorn John H. Rothwell Edwin W. Hoskins Albert Io

Nusbaum Wins Tie For Medal In Shoot

Harper and Nusbaum tied in the medal shoot with Nusbaum prevailing in the tiebreaker. This marks his second consecutive medal victory and ownership of the medal. Dunham and Sterling withdrew due to defective shells.

Harper Nusbaum Dunham Sterling E. M. Nusbaum H. Coope Oo IL FE L. Dunham Ee Atkinson Owen A. Igo Wm. Lee W. G. Sterlin Seeeee H. Sorensen Ort Ewenee B. D. Harper F. Patton

Colorado Springs Market News and Local Updates

Demand for horses and mules remains high in Colorado Springs as H H Stevens sold five head for 975 dollars. Eastern oats top world weights at 45 pounds per bushel, Crescent Mill to be remodeled for oatmeal production. Corn acreage expands in Weld County and surrounding new counties surpasses last year’s statewide total. Electric Light Company adds more East-order machinery. arc street lights to be elevated by city council decisions. building contract on Cacharas street pending.

Amargo Durango David J. Adams Halifax Arkansas Thornburg C. H. Wolcott John Thompson Buena Vista Colorado Springs Leadville Union Powder Works Messrs. Boettcher and Tompkins California Pennsylvania Leadville Chronicle H. H. Stevens Colorado Weld Electric Light Company Arc Cacharas Street Colorado Springs Gazette Crescent Fifteenth Street Platte 8. C. Gardner

Croup Specific Praised by Neb. Drug Gist

Avoca Nebraska druggist J J La Grange hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a specific for croup noting its pleasant taste aids compliance for children and recounts cases where lif es were saved by its use. Sold by J F Fezer.

J. J. la Grange Avoca, Neb J. F. Fezer

Weld County Board of Equalization to Meet in July

The Weld County Board of County Commissioners will convene at the Greeley Court House on the first Monday in July to act as a Board of Equalization and correct the 1887 assessment roll. On July 18 the board will sit five days to hear aggrieved complaints and finalize assessments. James B. Phillips, County Clerk, dated June 7, 1887.

Board of County Commissioners County of Weld Colorado Greeley James B. Phillips

Sketch collection and painting instruction at Bolti studio

Visitors may examine the sketches at Leonard P. Bolti studio Greeley Opera House Block from 9 AM to 4 PM daily. Pictures can be made on demand after sketches or ideas. Landscape painting instruction offered with private lessons upon request and reasonable terms.

Leonard P. Bolti Greeley Opera House

Hail Insurance Limits Set in Weld County

The Farmers' and Merchants' Fire Insurance Company of Denver caps hail policies at five hundred in Weld County due to severe storms. Parties seeking crop protection must contact the company's special agent early to secure coverage before the list fills. Losses paid exceed $30,000 since 1884. Address D. Tarmace Mersion & Co., Special Agents, Greeley Cole.

Weld Larimer

Guaranteed salve cures skin ailments and wounds

The advertisement touts the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum feversores to chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back price 25 cents per box sold by O F Fr zer.

O. F. Fr- Zer

For Sale Ranch in Weldon Valley with Ditch and Improvements

For sale a choice ranch in Weldon Valley under a first class ditch with good improvements. Address 8S, K, Tompson, at Greeley or Orchard.

Weldon Valley Tompson Greeley Orchard

Remedies and liniment ads promote quick relief and vitality

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for sudden bowel complaints aiming to save lives with prompt use. It also touts Dr McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment for animals and Dr J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier to improve digestion and blood quality, sold by local merchants.

J. F. Fezer

Temperance Sunday School Rotates Churches

Temperance Sunday School meets 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, then repeats in the same order for two months in another location. D T Mage Mersuon, Sup t.

Work horses for sale by Oregon mares and geldings

Four car loads of large Oregon mares and geldings offered for sale at moderate prices. Weight ranges from 1000 to 1300 pounds, some already broken to work. Inquire at the office of The New England Live Stock Co.

Oregon The New England Live Stock Co

McLean Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier

Faults of digestion cause liver disorders and a deranged system. Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier perfects digestion and assimilation to produce pure blood. For sale by W B Mason.

J. H. McLean W. B. Mason

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.

Post Office

Dr J H Mclean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier

When the stomach lacks vigor and regularity there will be flatulence heart burn nausea sick headache and nervousness use this cordial to give tone and regularity to the stomach for sale by W B Mason.

J. H. McLean W. B. Mason

Eye Salve Promises Relief for Eye Pain and Sensitivity

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. Y5cts. a box. Sold by W. B. Mason.

J. H. McLean W. B. Mason

Dr J H McLean Volcanic Oil Liniment Advertised

Promote balm claims it banishes pain and inflammation for rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago. Sold by W B Mason. Historic ad touts Dr J H McLean Volcanic Oil Liniment as a valuable remedy for exposed life and related aches.

J. H. McLean W. B. Mason

Beaded Spring Wraps at Cost by Haut & Jastrowitz

Beaded spring wraps offered strictly at cost by Haut and Jastrowitz. Limited quantities available through the shop, encouraging quick purchases to capitalize on affordable decorative accessories.

Haut & Jastrowitz

Stray strawberry roan half Texas heifer branded

An estray report lists a strawberry roan half Texas heifer with both ears cut off and a left side brand. Owner Jas. H. Orr reported the animal on May 10, 1887.

Jas. H. Orr

Malarial Cure Promises Thorough Eradication

Dr J H McLeans Chills and Fever Cure advertised as a mild but certain malarial remedy. Sold for 50 cents a bottle by W B Mason with claim of complete eradication from the system.

J. H. McLean W. B. Mason

Desirable Denver Residence Lots For Sale

Desirable residence lots for sale cheap in Denver. Enquire or address C Brown Greeley Colo April 27 1887.

Denver C. Brown Greeley, Colo

Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Advertisement

An 19th century style advertisement urges mothers to buy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims relief for crying infants, dysentery, diarrhea, wind colic, inflammation, and naes energy. The product is described as pleasant tasting and sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.

Winslow United States

For Rent Three Rooms with Water in Greeley

Classified rental note offering three large pleasant rooms with cellar and artesian water sprites a well located property in Greeley Colorado. Terms described as reasonable and inquiries directed to A. T. Bacon.

A. T. Bacon Greeley, Colo

Dr J H McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm Ad

In the decline of life infirmities beset us to which youth and maturity were strangers our kidneys and liver are subject to derangement but nothing equals Dr J H McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm as a regulator of these or gans For sale by W B Mason.

J. H. McLean W. B. Mason

Original Abietine Ointment Offered as Cure All

The Original Abietine Ointment is sold in large two ounce tins and claimed to cure old sores burns wounds chapped skin eruptions and all skin ailments. It will supposedly cure piles. Sold by W B Mason at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail.

W.B. Mason

Farm for Sale in Lone Tree Valley Northeast of Greeley

Three hundred acre farm with brick dwelling blacksmith shop stables and sheep corrals. Fenced with running water 70 acres blue grass 70 alfalfa 50 acres broken balance unbroken. Terms easy inquire at D. A. Camfield or J. L. Barrett in town.

Lone Tree Valley Greeley D. A. Camfield J. L. Barrett

Five Acre Lot For Sale Near Town At $200

Offer for a five acre parcel just west of town listed at 200 dollars. Contact Alfred T. Bacon for details and potential quick sale.

Alfred T. Bacon

Travel Public Advised to Use Stomach Bitters

A recommendation urges tourists emigrants and mariners to rely on Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive health safeguard against unhealthful influences. It notes usefulness on long voyages near the equator and protection against fevers liver stomach and bowel disorders caused by climate diet water and fatigue. It claims eradication of malaria type diseases across the Americas and other regions.

North South America Mexico West Indies Australia

Furnishings Arrive For Quick Sale At Stevens Store

Two carloads of furniture arrive this week and are being prepared for immediate display. Ladies invited to view a fine parlor suite in brocatelle covers and plush suites that are handsome, durable and cheap. Also reed and rattan chairs, antique bedroom sets, dining room sets, lounges, bed lounges, extension tables, screens, store window shades. J. J. Stevens.

J. J. Stevens

Young bay mare suitable for riding or driving

A lively bay mare is described as a good single or double driver and well broken to the saddle. Inquiries are directed to the Tersum office. The notice mentions a remedy, Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm, for lethargy affecting kidneys and bladder and prompts prompt stimulation to healthful action.

Tersum

Osborne Mowers 4 and 5 Feet Cut Sold by Mead Co

A. E. Mead & Co sells Osborne mowers with four and five foot cut specifications. The advertised models emphasize boss performance for lawn and garden work.

Osborne A. E. Mead & Co

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