03 Mar 1886
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1886
Page
1
A reproduction of the Greeley news column notes bright court house lights aiding night patrols, civic notices, local arrivals, injuries, church programs, fires, and town meetings. It lists residents, visits, sales, and upcoming events including a military ball and armory plans.
O P Scott and T J Montgomery sell abstract books to FE N Garbutt who will open an abstract office. G A Cueva offers plain and fancy bracket work from Windsor. A Weld county editor seeks Secretary of State title for two years. John Zimmerman reports a fine hard soapstone like granite near Upper Poudre. An eagle sightings near Pleasant Valley and Livermore on Washington’s Birthday. Greeley plans city improvements and classed as second city with mayor and aldermen. cautions about fast namesake reputation.
Platteville reports a fresh snow easing soil work and plans for replanting. Van Buren Kelsey expands his property and moves a school building for tenants on his east 80 acre lot. a Iowa family joins to farm. Jack Elliott suffered a serious finger injury when a revolver discharged while he tried to intimidate dogs. he traveled to Greeley for amputation. The post office will relocate from its current site to W Wasley’s former meat market room. The town could gain convenience if it were under one roof. The Rev Beardsley is announced to speak.
Members of the Weld County Wool Growers Association memorialize Mr. Jacob Hoover noting his honesty benevolence and friendliness. They request local papers publish the tribute and record the memorial in their columns. Greeley Colorado February 27 1886. Henry F. Currier J F Gress James Sanborn Committee. Married Nichols Parker in Greeley at the bride’s parents home the ceremony conducted by Rev. Geo Michael.
From the Times a larger wheat area will be planted under the ditch this season than last. G Graham from Greeley visited to manage his farm under the ditch. Madison Smith and J E Garrigues of Greeley were seen in town midweek. Brush anticipates westward growth with open arms and meals for new settlers. Grandpa and Grandma Anderson aged 4 and 82 begin housekeeping on a claim under the ditch claim. Fort Morgan Land and Canal Co restarts headgate dam and waste-ways work after suits for a receiver.
The funeral of David Barnes Sr last Wednesday in Loveland drew nearly all his friends to honor him. Rev Dr Moore delivered the sermon, reflecting on their long friendship and his life.
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and tributes during a family affliction. Signed by Lewis T. Browner and Emma T. Browneer.
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