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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1873
Page
2
The piece recalls horns brought to an evening meeting and noisy antics in a hall. It mocks planing mill work, grasshoppers, and political tempers, then details Weld county justice disputes, whisky rings, and alleged perjury tied to Judge Gargan and the local press.
After six months away we returned, stood trial, and Judge Weld dismissed the indictment. The District Attorney admitted the charges could not be sustained, giving the accused a fair chance at justice in Weld County, Colorado.
The article previews Miss Palmer a seventeen year old singer praised as the finest of her age. She will perform in Nichols Hall with Prof Hume, Prof George Toman, Col. Rosecrans, and the Congregational choir. A new Chickering piano will be used and sold afterward.
The Denver Times notes a whisky den near Greeley was destroyed amid suspicions locals carried out the act. The piece ridicules denials from Greeley press and argues the community may privately approve such actions to uphold temperance norms despite possible legal issues.
The writer mocks a prank on Mr Ferris as a “wet” joke and warns that spirits and tavern luck cannot be sustained in any country. He suggests moving to a place with less trouble to keep stock on hand or shore up goods abroad, urging restraint in emigration from Greeley.
Complimented grand concert for Miss Julia Palmer at the Guard Opera House in Denver drew a large, intelligent audience. Governors Elbert and other leaders hosted. critics praised her testing performance and diverse program, noting her future as a leading operatic soprano and predicting broad audience appeal beyond Nashville and Denver.
An essay exhorts families to invest in croquet sets and revive the noble pastime. It recalls legendary players from history and philosophy to praise croquet, urging teachers and parks to sponsor the game and keep its memory alive beyond riches and time.
In Greeley a thousand dollar soda fountain built by Law and Fezer, with Peter as engineer and Benedict assisting at times, is praised as a work of art. Its silver plated pillars and ivory handled gold chisel detailing draw admiration. visitors must wear kid gloves to touch it and only gentlemen and most ladies may approach.
A vivid scene describes a temple dome and the Goddess of Liberty reading the Greeley Tribune as a thunderstorm erupts. The fountain below sells soda water for ten cents, with references to Hudout and Fezer, and a recommendation to seek a season ticket to the Main Street bazar for hard newspaper work.
A June 3 1873 tribute from Mrs Bean Rea Dean Mapam and N C Maerker praising the late Evan Rea as friendly honest noble and kind. They comfort Mrs Rea his widow, urge her to teach his children his virtuous example, and express sympathy and shared sorrow.
C W Saxnoun replies to a prior Tribune piece about the band formed in Greeley. He explains instrument costs, member contributions, and dissolution payouts. He notes refunds for retiring members and that each kept their instrument, asserting no member balked at surrender upon $20 payment.
The Denver News comments on the Greeley Tribune whisky debate, accusing its stance of patronizing temperance while acknowledging liquor trade influence. It argues for combining law and public opinion to advance reform, condemning sensational attacks and urging intelligent, common sense methods.
A newspaper urges strict law enforcement on gambling and robbery and argues reformers must avoid breaking laws. It says public opinion should enforce laws fully, notes temperance factions push for action, and dismisses Tribune criticisms as cowardly and politically motivated.
J Hi Foster of Greeley Colorado requests written reports on fruit varieties that survived or failed the recent winter. He asks for details on tree age growth level when winter hit, dates of death, and attendant conditions, with a condensed summary to be shared in July.
The Denver Mirror scolds the Chapman sisters for risqué stage manners and attire. Colorado journalism marks the dissolution of Collier and Hall who take over the Central City Register as Hall and Whipple, aiming to boost mining coverage and uphold the paper’s regional leadership.
The letter questions Stanley’s claim of traveling to New York in search of Livingstone and notes skepticism over evidence. It suggests newspapers doubting initially may have been swayed by advertising interests and includes a critique of bias in reporting.
From Golden, Mont to Erie and Central City, with the Black Hawk extension. The mountain division narrow gauge runs to Black Hawk while Georgetown branch reaches Floyd Hill. The Colorado Stage Company operates direct connections to Idaho hot springs Georgetown and other western stops. D F P Canmicnar, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
T M Herrick wed two weeks. Wm N Byers in Greeley yesterday. Public Schools close next week with exam. Stein's autographs on Tribune front attract attention. Evans Journal reports mill and courthouse work progressing. Denver Mirror praises Lyon Healy brass instruments. Baptist Aid ice cream festival set for June 20 at Mrs Nichols. Tempers flared over keg of lager. Tribune questions reply. Denver Afrror cartoon on post office crowd. Greeley band adds new music under noted masters. Samuel Wright plants cottonwood for Mr Flower. payment terms. Weld County District Court opened. two weeks likely. Case: People vs Charles Hughes in Denver murder link. Ferrying incident on Cache la Poudre ends with rescue. Major Febles advertises Palmer in Evans. Miss Palmer to sing in Presbyterian Church. Pete Gargan accused of mob plotting. cited past penitentiary bid. Jim Beetham injured by wagon accident. doctor hopes for week recovery. Dr S K Thompson leaves for California to practice dentistry. Professor Abbott praised. Abbott to oversee railroad services.
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