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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1886
Page
5
A class farewell speech reflects on years of study and friendship, with professor Copeland recalling the start of the High School era in 1882 and urging graduates to pursue useful citizenship guided by conscience. The ceremony closes with a class song and diploma presentations by President Gipson.
The writer claims irrigation may be done on unplowed or unirrigated ground and asserts personal experience with it. He warns against disputes, noting potential dangers of admitting irrigation might be unnecessary if a man with a plow and faith could make the country fruitful and the climate humid.
Pasture available for horses and cattle with water shade and abundant grass. Inquiries directed to A L Mumper or Fred M Dille. FOR SALE one seven year old work horse 1200 pounds price 150 dollars also three fresh cows. Greeley Artesian Well Company No5 Sealed bids for furnishing service pipe due June 19th 10 am. Bids opened 10 am June 19th directors may reject all bids. Josefuh Moore President. Greeley June 9 1886.
Classified brief seeking to rent two water rights in No 2 ditch with application at the office. Also offers money to loan on real estate security, provided by Hare and Horcuxiss.
Advertisement notes A Gustafson of Denver making west coast wood work with a Denver showroom and factory. Alaska Refrigerators marketed by A Igo and tailored clothes by D Taylor. Weld County Fair offers farm and garden produce prizes with $100 first and $50 second for produce displays. E T Dawey serves as secretary inviting extra premiums.
Parties seeking pasture for stock can be accommodated by H. C. Watson & Co. or at the signer’s ranch, one half mile north of La Grange school house. Good grass all season, no alfalfa. Terms by inquiry. F. C. Badger.
In season sales for chairs settees baby carriages cribs and mattresses with sewing machines window shades folding beds and other household items. Listings include rooms for rent gas stores for sale money to loan and real estate offerings plus horses for sale and hotel property in Greeley and local shopping offers from A Igo H C Watson and Mrs Clark footnotes reference
Announcement details the Colorado based mutual hail insurer with office in Denver. Lists directors Carlton Calkins T V Loveland Sylvanus Budd Miles A Brown and others plus officers Calkins president Loveland secretary Budd treasurer. Describes premiums held for losses and annual surplus shared pro rata among policy holders with a 50000 bond by Budd. Testimonials from L D Law and S W Kendrick endorse the plan.
All persons using water within the city limits for irrigation are requested to call at the City Clerk's office and pay the water tax for the use of the same, F. H. McDonald, City Clerk.
New summer suitings from D. Taylors store invite customers to call and inspect styles. Sanborn advertises bargains in real estate. HARD TIMES urging economy and cutting household expenses with Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup promises quick cough relief and chest pain relief in one night with samples free sold by Flowers and Petrikin.
A reader thanks Travelers Insurance for promptly settling a claim of 335.41 paid in full by B D Sanborn agent at Keeley. The notice notes neglect could have cost the claim but praises timely payment. Also advertised are livestock and hogs for sale and barter, loan offers, contractor services, and property offered for sale in Greeley.
Notice states the firm McClellan and Clayton is dissolved by mutual consent. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly by cash or good note. W. L. Clayton and W. R. McClellan signatory.
W L Clayton announces purchase of W R McClellan's coal and grain business and will operate at the old firm stand handling coal hay grain and bran. He promotes Stewart coal as top quality and thanks customers for past patronage while inviting future trade. J T Woolens at Greeley Mills offers seed buckwheat at cost for seeding from June 1 to 11, 25 pounds per acre, with grinding service and grain from Colorado Kansas Nebraska.
The New Enclant Live Stock Co advertises a sale featuring one imported Percheron Norman stallion, a hundred head of well broken saddle ponies with an average price of 50 dollars, and 200 unbroken native geldings to be gathered for sale as soon as possible.
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