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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1877
Page
2
The article argues Greeley should hire a polished representative to meet excursion parties, show them the town, and promote local sights. It suggests a handsome salary, fashionable hosting skills, and social reach, while noting costs and qualifications. It laments busy locals may miss the chance to receive important guests.
A list of distinguished gentlemen visiting Colorado this week includes Pres F A P Barnard Columbia College Rev Thos Armitage New York Junius Henri Browne H L Bridgman John G Musgrave and several other prominent figures from New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati and London. They plan to travel old trails toward Central Idaho and Colorado Springs.
Letter to the editor critiques a Denver Triune account of a Sangres de Christo Pass trip by journalists. It mocks the notion of reaching a newspaper heaven and notes Wolf Londoner supplied the expedition while the party returned to Denver fatigued yet sober.
A farmer defends canal water allocations arguing 42 inches per right cannot be met as 250 potential rights exist. He describes measurements from the flumes, explains why some farmers received more or less water, and claims daily patrols by a superintendent ensure accuracy while acknowledging disputes and imperfect flumes.
A Barnum Hall meeting sets plans for a Fourth of July celebration with committees named for finance amusements music transportation and more. Prizes posted for sack wheelbarrow tub and foot races plus a greasy pole event, with participants to receive winnings before departure.
Fr L Dunham installs two clocks in front of his store while Chamberlin and Fedderson paint a sign for Hamman the grocer. The census lists School District No 6 at 380 pupils and a hail event causes minimal damage.
J. B. Scorr president of the town board warns that the ordinance prohibiting firing crackers and explosive materials will be strictly enforced to protect life and property. Clerk L. VanGouwen notes the notice dated June 25, 1877 in Greeley Colorado.
June 20 events note Fred Douglass visiting Maryland for the first time since enslavement, with a warm reception from his former master. A Burlington Iowa fire causes 250000 dollars in damage. Russia buys Krupp gun for Centennial exhibit. June 21 hangs eleven Molly Maguires in Pennsylvania. Vigilance committee and horse thieves clash in Kentucky with four killed. June 23 express car robbery attempt on Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad foiled. four men jailed. President issues circular limiting office holder political abuse. June 25 death of Robert Dale Owen at Lake George. Marblehead fire and wide storm damage across Illinois Indiana Ohio.
Pastor B H YERKES invites all to services at Walnut Street opposite the Park. Preaching at 10 30 am and 7 45 pm. Bible School at noon. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Seats free. All are invited.
A Wisconsin farmer offers to bet his $7000 farm that with a Singer machine he can sew Swiss muslin and, without stopping, join two layers of sole leather with Russia boiler iron in the middle. The boy muses on peanuts or firecrackers, now aiming to buy Hammaan’s Fresh Candy.
Bids will be received by the School Board until Saturday, June 30, for replacing the glass broken in the school building. Geo. W. Brett, Secretary School Board. A display of fireworks at HIAMMAN The Singer Agency sold nine sewing machines last week in Greeley, with one remaining unsold.
A brief advertisement urges boys to dress well to please the girls. It promises quality goods and good value and directs readers to A. 7, Salomon's for particulars.
A collage of notices offering household goods for sale including bedroom furniture stoves sewing machines and blinds. Also bakery confections library sale toys and fireworks plus fabric hats and millinery services and an upcoming wool growers meeting in Greeley July 3. Includes requests for a baker and promotions for Renne's Pain Killing Nervine and City Bakery items.
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