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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1896
Page
8
Major Richardson of the First battalion receives the decoration for faithful service. Col Huskins and staff receive credit for the cantonment's highly successful ball. The Triune appeals to subscribers on Oct 1 for overdue bills totaling over 1700, urging partial payments as wheat and potatoes circulate more money.
A local retailer promotes a new line of cloaks and dress goods with a one-third discount, inviting customers to take advantage of the sale on current arrivals.
An old city roster lists C. F. Chipman and C. H. McNeil as city officials with a city clerk and marshal, street commissioner, trustees including T. R. Brooks and J. M. Dobbs, plus Adda Smith. A lodge directory shows W. of W. Camp 242 meeting Tuesdays, Lakeside Lodge No. 88, I. C. C. F., meeting Mondays, and LA.S. of S. of V. Society No. 2 meeting Saturdays with officers Mrs J Z Stocking and Mrs Allie McNeil.
Windsor locals report Miss Hisse Morrison on the sick list this week. Alderman A. B. Eaton of Greeley visited town Monday. Mrs D B Cloud is in Denver attending grand lodge. Dr F R Porter and Harrison Teller went to the capital Monday afternoon. Adam Hahn and W S Ratcliff transacted business in Greeley Monday. Mrs Frank Vincent and Miss Ola Alers shopped in Greeley Tuesday. Daisy Webster of Loveland visits sister Mrs I N King of this place.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder received the highest award at the World Fair, signaling strong product recognition. The accolade underscores the brand's quality and prominence among competing food products and exhibitors.
Mrs Harris recovered enough to tend her duties while Dell Middleton and Geo Frye attended Riley in Greeley. D T Blevins leased his blacksmith shop to Mr Coston and David plans to Cripple Creek. Produce prices from Windsor Mercantile: Wheat 95c, potatoes 35c, eggs 15c, butter 20c. A Cloud ball basket social raised 10.35 dollars. C A Yancey injured by a horse remains out for a week. An ad offers Colorado travel positions with salary 780 dollars annually. F L Weller returned from Cripple Creek with family. Obituary notes Grandma House died in Evans. funeral held at home with ministers Moore and Huene. Willie Daven, 5, died of croup in Greeley. funeral Friday at 1112 Tenth Street.
Julia O'Donnell daughter of Mr and Mrs John O'Donnell died in Greeley on Friday October 17 1896 from tuberculosis aged five. The funeral was held from the parents home Sunday with Miss Kendel of State Normal officiating and burial at Linn Grove cemetery. Mrs Sarah A House aged 76 died at Evans on Sunday October 18 1896 from general debility and old age.
Former Greeley residents John 8 Chambers and Marybell Chambers lead a Denver District Court suit for separation. The plaintiff accuses the defendant of desertion and adultery with multiple parties including Clara M. Hooper of 819 Agate Avenue Highlands. Chambers, vice president of Williamsburg Coal Company, appears a well known club and secret society figure.
At Trinity Episcopal Church both morning and evening services will be held at 10:45 and 7:30 with Rector Henry presiding. The programs include Processional Hymns, Jubilate, Litany, and an Offertory with titles by Parker, Gower, Barnby, and Brown, ending with Recessional hymns.
A. L. Mumper of Greeley declares he was misrepresented by Fort Collins dealers in a dispute with A. T. Gilkison & Son over three carloads of white potatoes bought under the Northern Colorado Produce Exchange. The letter asserts no undercutting or broker deductions occurred and confirms the sale at forty cents per hundredweight with full weighing charges. Fort Collins, Colo., Oct 17, 1896.
The Produce Exchange discusses rising wheat values and a short potato crop in northern Colorado. Members consider lowering prices from forty to thirty five cents to absorb surplus, with a November meeting to revise the articles of agreement and actions by the board planned after the digging rush.
The Colorado I O O F and Patriarchs Militant held annual gatherings in Denver this week with wide attendance. Officers from outside Denver joined, including Majors Latimer and Boomer, Lt Col Ham man, and Captains Taylor and Hannas. A grand procession led by Col. Huskins marched through the city before dress parades and dismissal.
Oct 21 reports a cow lost to bloating alfalfa. Osage area updates include sheep feeding prep, sod house building, a four hundred sheep purchase, and a dislocated shoulder. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Madden's daughter. Lucerne notes a former Poverty lat resident now managing local interests, a visitor return, and Woodmen initiation. Orchard reports 18,000 sheep crossing Green City flats, depot renovations, and schooling events. Milk and eggs prices listed at Silver State creamery with various goods priced.
The article notes Bryant memories of fall and nutting, visits by Mr Sovereign of Denver and Miss Anna Swan from Fort Lupton with Miss Rosa Swan, ongoing evangelist meetings by H W Rankin at the Presbyterian church, and social calls among local residents including Mr and Mrs Moore and Mrs Twombly. Chancellor W F McDowell of Denver to deliver the first winter lecture.
A November political mood pervades Berthoud and Gipson with reports of campaigns, speeches, and voter sentiment. Local updates include schoolhouse completion, wheat and potato prices, church leadership, accidents, and a busy farm economy with harvests and trades across Loveland Longmont and Greeley regions.
The Cleveland Leader notes a man named Shelby missed a rendezvous when his wife waited 12 seconds after their 12:20 appointment. A shock day before yesterday may prevent recovery. The exchange implies a tragic misfortune linked to the planned meeting downtown.
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