Mary and Her Dude in Centennial Matrimony
A Longmont Ledger excerpt notes a rowdy verse about Mary and a man named Robert who becomes her husband through mock nuptials. The piece moves through other local items including Longmont creamery cheese output and the first annual meeting of the Longmont Farmers Milling and Elevator Company with strong profit, stockholder satisfaction, and full-time operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longmont Creamery
Longmont Farmers’ Milling and Elevator Company
Opera House
Building Delays Hit Local Construction Amid Brick Shortage
Courier notes ten day delays due to brick scarcity with hundreds of thousands of bricks exhausted and few kilns firing yet. Demand for building material rises as more good buildings are under contract, while currant borers trouble growers and a hailstorm damages gardens. Governor Alva Adams arrives to attend agricultural board session and college commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Alva Adams
Denver
State Board of Agriculture
M. J. Hogarty
Greeley
Joseph Murray
Fort Morgan Hails Plans and Progress As Town Grows
From the Times notes Fort Morgan is an incorporated town moving toward an election of city fathers. A brick kiln will open early next week, with two kilns and brick blocks planned. Rain, hail, and crop damage occur around the county, while local builders and traders report rapid Burlington road progress and a booming local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Little Beaver
Mark Gill
Maude
Daisy Clark
Greeley
Felt meaning in a store visit turns comic
Two young women on their way to shop visit a friend and ask for felt and ribbon. They misunderstand the term as a joke while a mother explains Mamie wants a soft thick cloth called felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Angie
Johnny
Berthoud Jottings From June and July Notes
Berthoud notes detail a damaging hail storm in Sunnyside with heavy rainfall and early wheat concerns. Funeral services for Mrs. William Croes followed by a revival of grief at her loss and the prior passing of her husband and child. A local adoption-wedding at Mr and Mrs Newell’s residence featured May Jackson and Grant Osborn, with a reception and gifts. Sterling reports a flurry of new construction in Greeley, including a two story bank and a hardware store advancing Main Street projects.
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Berthoud
Berthoup
Greeley
Big Thompson
Colorado
Skinner Bros
William Croes
Cornell
Newell
May Jackson
Grant Osborn
Wilson
Longmont
Lewis
Vast Gauze and Balbriggan Undervests Sale
An immense line of gauze and Balbriggan undervests closes out at a marked down price of 20 percent. Counter No 4 Hatz JasT RowITz.
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Counter No. 4
Hatz & Jast Rowitz
Hau
Hari & Jastrowirz
Greeley Sale Offers $25 to Missouri River Round Trip
Union Pacific Railway announces $25 round trip tickets from Greeley to the Missouri River for June 18 19 and 20 for teachers P O S A and the public. Tickets valid ninety days and usable via continuous passage. Details at the passenger depot. A W Davis agent Greeley Colo June 15 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Missouri River
Union Pacific Railway Company
A. W. Davis
Colo
Is Consumption Incurable No More
Mr C H Morris of Newark Ark says he was told by friends and physicians he was an incurable consumptive but after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption he is on his third bottle and can oversee his farm work Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave him up now in good health Free sample bottles at J F Fezer s Drug Store
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C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
J. F Fezer
Lost property notice for horses and mules near Eaton Colorado
One sorrel mare about 14 hands high branded 2S on left shoulder and hip and one sorrel mule about 14 hands high branded H 498 on left shoulder and H on left hip were brought to a ranch three and a half miles west of Eaton Colorado about two weeks ago. Owner urged to call and pay charges to claim property. J. E. Lanpera Eaton Colo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
J. E. Lanpera
Colo
Undergests closeout at marked four in Hau and JasrRowi game
Ungerests close out at four as Hau and JasrRowi lead a tight finish. Injuries not mentioned.
California Cat-A Cure Advertises Guaranteed Remedy
The California motto is quoted as I have found it and promotes Santa Alie as a cure for coughs asthma and consumption. W. B. Mason is named agent selling California Cat-A Cure at 1 dollar per bottle with a 3 for 2.50 offer. Also advertised are gauze and Balbriggan undervests at a 20 percent discount, with Counter No. 4 Hari & Jastrowirz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Santa
Temperance Sunday School Rotates Through Local Churches
February and March at M E church. April and May at the Baptist church. June and July at the Congregational church. Sup’t D Tatm Mace Merson directs the schedule as it continues two months per location. Digestive faults cause liver disorders and Dr. J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier aids digestion and blood purification. Sold by 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 the post office.
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Post Office
Dr J H Mclean's Cordial and Blood Purifier Ad
When the stomach lacks vigor and regularity there will be flatulence heart burn nausea sick headache nervous ness use Dr J H Mclean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier to give tone and regularity to the stomach For sale by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Eye Salve Promoted For Pricking Pains In Eyes
If you suffer pricking pains on moving the eyes or cannot bear bright light and find your sight weak you should promptly use Dr J H Mc Lean's Strengthening Eye Salve 25cts a box Sold by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Word-of-mouth remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia
Persons who lead a life of exposure are subject to rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago and will find a valuable remedy in Dr J H McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment. It will banish pain and subdue inflammation. Sold by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Malarial Cure Promoted By Dr J H McLean
An advertised remedy claims to eradicate malaria toxins from the body with mild action and sure cure. Priced at 50 cents per bottle and sold by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Osborne Mowers 4 and 5 Feet Cut Sold by A E Mead
Osborne mowers with four and five feet cut are featured as the boss offerings sold by A E Mead and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
A. E. Mead & Co
Weld County Board of Equalization to Meet in July 1887
Notice from Weld County Commissioners sets July sessions at the Greeley Court House to correct and equalize the 1887 assessment roll. The board will convene July 4 for ten days and again July 18 for five days to hear grievances and finalize assessments. Residents aggrieved must appear with reasons to contest changes. Signed James B. Phillips, County Clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
County of Weld
Colorado
Greeley
A. D
James B. Phillips
Specific Cure for Croup Endorsed by Avoca Gist
Dr J J La Grange of Avoca Nebraska calls Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a specific for croup and notes its pleasant taste helps children. He cites cases where spasmodic croup was halted and a child's life saved. Sold by J F Fezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. la Grange
Avoca, Neb
J. F. Fezer
Advice to Mothers Teething Syrup Advertisement
Distressed mothers urged to send 30 cents for Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claims quick relief for crying infants and for dysentery diarrhea wind colic inflammation and increased energy. Marketed by druggists worldwide price 25 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United States
Dr McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment and Cordial
The farmer’s friend has long been Dr McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment for animals with proven results in thousands of cases. Sold by W B Mason. The blood’s quality hinges on digestion and assimilation. use Dr J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier to nourish the blood’s vitality. For sale by W B Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McLean
W. B. Mason
J. H. McLean
W. B Mason
For Rent Rooms with Artesian Water at Greeley
Classified notice offers three large rooms with cellar and artesian water for rent in Greeley. Includes inquiry contact A. T. Bacon. Also an ad praises Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm, sold by W. B. Mason, noting age related infirmities and organ regulation benefits.
Farm for Sale in Lone Tree Valley Near Greeley
A fine three hundred acre farm in Lone Tree valley nine miles northeast of Greeley features a brick dwelling blacksmith shop stables and sheep corrals all fenced with abundant running water. About 70 acres blue grass 7 alfalfa 50 acres broken balance unbroken terms easy inquire at D and Camfield or in J L Barrett's town.
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Lone Tree Valley
Greeley
D. &. Camfield
J. L. Barrett
Five Acre Lot for Sale West of Town
Alfred T. Bacon offers a five acre lot for sale just west of town at price two hundred dollars. quick sale encouraged.
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Alfred T. Bacon
A Suggestion to the Traveling Public About Hostetter Stomach Bitters
An advertisement extols Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a preventive and curative tonic for travelers emigrants and mariners. It claims protection against unhealthful atmospheres unfamiliar diets bad water and temperature changes and notes usefulness on long voyages and in malarial climates with a history of eradicating fevers in the Americas Australia and other regions.
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North
South America
Mexico
West Ladies
Australia
Furnishings Arrive In Boise Parlor Suites and More
Two cars of furniture arrive this week as J. J. Stevens prepares items for quick viewing. Ladies urged to inspect a fine parlor suite in Brocatello covers, several plush suites, reed armchair chairs, antique bedroom and dining room sets, lounges, and bed lounges. Also extension tables and custom window screens are available.
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J. J. Stevens
Lethargic kidneys urged to action with Kidney Balm
A note advises stimulating sluggish kidneys and bladder to healthful activity using Dr. J. H. McLean's Myer and Kidney Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
W. B. Mason
Chamberlains Colic Dip Lena Diarrhea Remedy Praise
Mr C H Shawen of Wellsville Kansas extols Chamberlains colic remed y for thirteen years saying it cures obstinate summer complaint and diarrhea in children without a physician and he would never keep house without it For sale by J F Feer
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C. H. Shawen
Wellsville
Kansas
Chamberlain
J F. Feaer
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Saratoga Hot Springs
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New Methodist Church
Rev. Kenyon
Methodist Church
Larimer
J. W. Denio
Yuma
J.B. Westcott
Sterling
J. C. Scott
Weld County
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Advocate
A. Bennett
Pawnee Valley
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Atwood Road
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Robert Winbourn
Golden
Highland Lake
Erie
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Howlett’s
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Burlington Road
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Greeley Gun Club
Peoria Black Birds
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Sturgess
Kam
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Sintewens
Atkson Eee Eee
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Harper
Dunham
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A. T. Bacon
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