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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1876
Page
4
A reflective critique of the Centennial show recounting crowds, foreign exhibits, and weariness as visitors tire of the gloss. It notes fatigue among women, the constant influx of new attendees, and the show’s overall appeal fading despite value for money. Also covers the Hayes Wheeler presidential ticket reception and reports a steam powered rail car trial, then a long section on Sioux spiritualist seances with vivid, sensational detail.
The Big Horn expedition advanced to a summer camp along Tongue River Wyoming as wagon trains head back for supplies and cavalry await Crow and Snake tribes. A skirmish at dusk left one Indian dead and a pony captured while two soldiers were wounded. Private Tierney died after a May 30 accident and was buried beside Tongue River.
Boulder News reports free gold and tellurium found at the old Columbus mine on Gold Hill with a 14 inch tellurite vein yielding high assays after renewed work. Central City tunnel plans explore Quartz Hill to Leavenworth Gulch, aiding ore drainage and may unlock blind lodes. Denver Tribune and Longmont Press note rail progress toward Trinidad and La Junta, weather and local civic events, school closings, and Fourth of July preparations.
The Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church set the Colorado annual conference for Wednesday July 12 in Boulder with Bishop Harris presiding. About forty ministers will attend and be stationed to new appointments, a process that governs each minister’s term, aiming for suitable work and steady church leadership. The meeting starts three weeks earlier than usual, prompting active preparations.
The first election under the new law took place in the school house on Saturday evening. Capt. Boyd was chosen president Jos Shattuck secretary and J L Barritt treasurer. Unanimous resolutions called for a tax of 3000 to 3500 dollars to fund next year’s schools and to delegate remaining powers to the School Board. The board was asked to certify the tax percentage for interest on bonds and to arrange with the County Clerk for extension on the 1876 tax book.
The issue recounts spring harvests with many berry and fruit yields and minor thefts as residents report burglaries and boathouse damage. It covers a sermon plan on church state relations, a birth announcement, and a June 19 1876 town board meeting with bills, appointments, and measures for street work and canal maintenance.
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