Old jail sold and Loveland fire destroys farmhouse
The Courier notes the old jail at Northern Colorado was sold to L. P. Kempe for dismantling. John A. Connors farmhouse near Loveland burned on the 15th instant with no insurance. The season’s horse round up near Jacob Armstrong Jr ends around the 25th. A No. 2 canal break near Mr. Kimball’s place will take days to repair and about thirty feet of bank washed away. Under Sheriff Lafe Stultz arrested Geo. H. Lewis for driving cattle off range with felonious intent and bound him to appear before the October grand jury. Lewis reportedly drove 156 of his own cattle toward Wyoming and claimed other cattle joined his drive. An Oregon outfit arrived in Fort Collins with 250 head of horses. The city fire department seeks quarters. the jailor Loomis moves into the courthouse basement. Fort Morgan notes rain and alfalfa, emigrants to Washington Territory, and the Percheron Norman Horse Company moving stock to Baker’s river pasture. The Denver Field and Farm reports strong crops prospects across 29 counties with Weld county substantial wheat and alfalfa acreage. A new generation of Works impresses at the Work residence. The Greeley Opera House hosts James H. Wallick’s Cattle King with strong crowd reaction and praised mounting. Various local business notices and ads conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Kempe
John A. Connor
Loveland
Jacob Armstrong, Jr
No. 2
Canal
Longland
Lewis
Forks Hotel
Livermore
Wyoming
Express
Oregon
Fort Collings
Boulder
Davy
Loomis
Court House
Fire Department
Joe McRoberts
Greeley
Indian Territory
Washington Territory
Percheron-Norman Horse Company
Box Elder
Baker’s
Work
Progress Notes From The Week In The English Ditch And Town
A large force of men and teams repaired the English ditch with water turned in Thursday. The St. Vrain community organized a Sunday school at Fleming school house. The High land lake district suffered severe crop damage from last Saturday’s storm. Platteville plans a race track to be ready for the July Fourth races. Van B Kelsey of Kelseyville reports crops destroyed by the same storm. Fireworks for the Fourth have arrived. A surprise house warming occurred at Dr Leavenworth’s. Fred Silver’s sheep shearers are in Box Elder country with thousands remaining to clip. A large warehouse and agricultural business may arise if merchants cooperate. A social at Young’s hall was hosted by the M. E. ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vrain
Fleming School
Highland Lake District
Platteville
van B. Kelsey
Kelseyville
the Journal
Dr. Leavenworth
Fred Silver
Box Elder
Young’s Hall
M. E
Camp Goods Sale at Stevens and Daniels
Camp mattresses camp stools camp chairs and camp cots and tents offered at Stevens and Daniels with all items advertised as cool and cheap. Bissell carpet sweeper discounted at E Van Gouren and Co. Decorated china and colored glass ware reduced 25 percent at I Rothschild and Co for a few days. All goods priced in plain figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Daniels
E. van Gouren & Co’s
I. Rothschild & Co’s
Plated flatware sale and help wanted notice
A local dealer advertises a 25 percent reduction on plated knives forks and spoons with decorated ware. All prices shown in plain figures. Also a help wanted ad seeks a seamstress helper with plain sewing skills, box 647 Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Rottscrimp & Co
Greeley
Overland Route pamphlets for western states offered
The Union Pacific Railway issues detailed pamphlets on Colorado Utah Idaho Oregon and Washington Territory describing agriculture stock raising minerals climate and health resorts from 1887 reports. Send to J S Tebbets in Omaha Nebraska for one. Also millinery 20 percent off for thirty days before July 4. McMahon's circus to perform in Greeley July 4 with favorable press remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railway
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Washington Territory
J. S. Tebbets
G. P
T. A
Omaha
Nebraska
Fresh Red Pantam eggs for sale by Daisy Clark
Prospective buyers can obtain fresh Red Pantam eggs from Daisy Clark. Enquiries should be made at the coal office for pricing. Notice also states no fishing allowed on the lake on Sundays. J.8. Seery, Greeley, June 25, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Clark
Price
Bowen's Boston boot and shoe store advertises best Weld county stock
E L Bowen promotes the largest and best stock in Weld county with children and infants shoes and low cash prices opposite the new Union bank building. Heaton notes selling interests in Greeley including a story and a half house on Pine street with two 50 foot lots and fruit garden a story and a half brick store on Walnut street and shoe business connected to it Henry A French. A constant supply of loose hay and alfalfa hay is on hand for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Independent
Wm. Makin
Briggs Street
Charles Alaux
George
Benjamin Twombly
Lupton
Thomas Griffiths
Charles McNeil
McGregor
William Francis
Thomas Reese
Bowen
Boston
Weld County
Union Bank
E. L. Bowen
Greeley
Pine Street
8Th Avenue
Walnut Street
Henry A. French
Live Tower
Tsc
Ecccess
City
Nnie
Premium Subscriptions Offered for 1888 Kansas City Paper
Subscribers and renewals will receive the Kansas City Weekly Journal free during the campaign of 1888. Return your names now to secure the largest weekly paper published in Kansas City at the paper’s own price. Milk shake advertised as best drink at Fezer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wreklx Journal
For Sale Items and Real Estate Loan Offered in Greeley
Real estate loan available at Weld County Abstract office under Hunter and West's bank in Greeley Colorado. Also sale of Pure Mammoth Pearl Seed Potatoes. Inquiries at J Max Clark's. Additional listings include horses cattle milk cows sheep wagons harness saddles and related items. Owner Joan W Sanborn listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County Abstract
Hunter & West’s Bank
Greeley
Colorado
J.max Clark’s
Joan W, Sanborn
Weld County Equalization Notice for 1888 Assessment
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners will meet in Greeley to act as a Board of Equalization starting the first Monday in July and continuing for not less than three nor more than ten days, and again on the third Monday of July for hearings. Aggrieved parties must appear to show cause why their assessments should not change. Dated June 6 1888 at Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Colorado
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County
Court House
Greeley
Board of Equalization
Weld
Special Attractions at The 10 Cent Counter
A vintage retailer advertises a 10 cent counter with dress goods originally priced 15 to 35 cents and a 25 cent hose counter offering 200 pairs of hose worth 35 to 60 cents, available for 24 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black House
Shoes at Prices That Are Not Prices
An upbeat retailer advertises shoes with prices described as shadows and promises additional bargain offers across departments that must be seen to be believed.
Fourth of July Excursion Rates Announced by Union Pacific
Union Pacific announces July 3 and 4 excursion tickets good for return by July 5 at one fare for round trips within 200 miles to all points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Ry
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Fort Volline
Fort Morgan
Board of School Trustees
Denver
Washington
Logan
Babyhood Publishing Co
New York
Chicago Herald
James H. Wallick
Greeley Opera House
People’s Theatre
A. F. Sipperty & Co
Oasis Hotel
S. Sawyer
C. M. Marsu
Adams
E. van Gongen & Co
E. & L. Seelbach
Circus
McMahon
Cheyenne
Rocky Mountain News
Heaton
Fezer’s
F. E. Smith & CO
J. M. Fergnson
D. F. Camp
Ep Taupeau
Jxo
Harrison
Rhoads
O. Howarp
Fezer
Congress
Hall & Jastrowitz
Greeley, Colo
Hunter Opera House
National Educational Association Meeting
San Francisco
U. P. Ry
A. W. Davis
U. P
St. Louis
Chicago
Niagara Falls
AlouTe
Greeley One Price Clothing Company
Jsackesony Block
Simmer Clothing
A. F. Sipperley & Co
Jackson Block
Tireeley, Coio
James B. Phillips
Hunter & West's Bank
John W. Sanborn
Deering
Binder Twine
Farr & Taylor's
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