Greeley Hosts Fortieth Anniversary Reunion of Colonists
A vast crowd gathers in Greeley to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Urian Colony. Pioneers from distant parts, many absent for decades, return to share memories and view the city they helped found. Notables include Nellie Lansing Woodson and W H Patton among early graduates, with speeches and tours highlighting the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lansing
Weolony
Greeley
Warren Woodson
Miles City
Mont
W. E. Hutton
Denver
Lida Lansing
Greeley marks Fortieth anniversary with Kansas City guest
J L Kaufman, president of a Kansas City packing house, traveled from New York for Greeley’s 40th anniversary. He recalled his brother’s 1871 arrival and rapid return, noting pioneers must persevere. He praised the land’s potential while contrasting early settlers on the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kaufman
Kansas City
New York
Greeley
Mr. Kaufman
The Faith of the Mighty Poem Tribute
A devotional piece written for the Greeley Tribune praising Horace Greeley and N. C. Meeker. It extols their faith in each other and in the future of the empire, framing them as prophets guiding the nation past today’s doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeker
Greeley
Greeley Birth Echoes In Park Portrait Of Old Colony
Large crowd gathers at the park to hear tales of Greeley’s founding in 1870. Speeches by Mayor G M Houston Governor J Shafroth and others recount pioneer hardships and credit N Meeker Gen R A Cameron and Henry T West for the colony’s early success. Weld County’s vast growth noted with crops and no bonded debt. Page 10 continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
G. M. Houston
Shafroth
George Kindel
William K. McAllister
Henry T. West
Mary Norcross
Sarah Howard
Joseph C. Shattuck
Col
C. A. White
George Houston
Joseph Co. Shattuck
Denver
John Shafroth
Union
Cmes
N. ©. Meeker
Eredit
R. A. Cameron
Weld County
Pioneer parade greets gray haired settlers in Greeley streets
Thousands line the streets for a fortieth anniversary parade honoring the Greeley colony founders. Gov Shafroth and Mayor Houston ride in a pioneer procession with the School, Commercial Club, Odd Fellows and Elks in attendance. Over 1 000 people and nearly fifty cars parade past crowds enjoying food and park picnics as they recall history and plan future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley High School
J. R. Whiteman
Pioneers
Gov. Shafroth
George M. Houston
Odd Fellows
Commercial Club
The
Elks
Evi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Colony Locating Committee
Urian
Lara
Northwestern
Far East
Welfore i
Jorge Thompson
Creeley
W. H. Patton
A. A. Woodbury
Woodbury
C. D. Page
Patton
California
Fannis Howe
Ida Stanchfield
East
Freeley
G. Patton
J. R. Moore
ArThur Chapman
Greeley Tribune
Union Colony
Horace Greeley
N. C. Meeker
Greeley Streets
Garger
Gen. R. A. Cameron
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