One Hundred Dollar Reward Offered in Greeley 1872
Citizens of Greeley Colorado pledge a hundred dollar reward for proof to the Town Board of violations of ordinance No 15 on intoxicating liquors. Private violators receive a reward equal to the fine from $50 to $100. Names and pledges listed with date February 24 1872.
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Greeley
Colorado
Ralph Meeker
Wm. H. Post
Marx & Company
C. R. Welch & Company
J. W. R. Spencer
W. F. Thompson
A. B. Wace
Louis Dupuis
Dr. J. 8. Scott
T. H. Abbott
Col
The New Railroad Settlements and Possibilities
The article discusses Union Pacific plans for a Colorado branch from Julesburg, linking to the Denver and Rio Grande along the Platte to Greeley or Evans, and potentially via the Cache la Poudre. It cites Governor Evans, Colorado valleys, coal fields, and pending routes, noting Union Pacific aims to control key corridors and may oppose rival lines.
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Denver
Omaha
Union Pacific
Colorado
Julesburg
Denver and
Rio Grande
The
Platte
Greeley
Evans
Golden
Thompson
Cache la Poudre
Cache la Pondr
Denver Pacific
Kansas Pacific
John Evans
la Porte
Clear Creek
Boulder
St. Vr
Laramie
Gack
la Po
Skinning Industry Examined by Stock Growers in Denver
Denver meet of stock growers discussed California stock laws but focused on a new skinning venture. Speakers described men skinning dead cattle with bullet holes found in carcasses, noting the practice is serious though cattle losses are currently small. Outfits and teams are reportedly used by those involved.
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Denver
California
Resolution to prosecute skinning with owners’ consent concerns
The article notes an enacted resolve authorizing prosecution of skinning without owners’ consent and authorizes counsel for the association. It remarks on extensive skinning along the Platte, claims skinners track brands, and contrasts Eastern readers’ views with local experience in Colorado north of the Divide and southern Colorado, where losses are likely about one percent.
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Platte
Colorado
Railroad plans reshape Colorado stretch from Julesburg
The Denver News reports Kansas Pacific bought Denver Pacific and will build a 216 mile line along the north side of the South Platte from Julesburg to the Cache la Poudre vicinity, linking with Denver and Rio Grande. Stock subscriptions include Mr. Oakes Ames, with heavy local tie production and suburban planting schemes announced.
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Denver
Kansas Pacific
Denver Pacific
Evans
Julesburg
Laramie
Latham
Pine Bluffs
Union Pacific Railroad
Oakes Ames
Sickles
South Platte
Colorado
Cache la Poudre
Greeley
Boulder Valley
Denver and Rio Grande
Lite
Messrs
Hutton & Dawson
Plan to complete a vast fence to enclose lands
The legislature urges completing a broad border fence to enclose as much land as possible. It calls for widespread contributions to secure crops and money for the year. It warns that failure would be ruinous and urges patriotic support to extend the fence across more land.
Inman Concert Delights Baptist Church Audience
The Inman concert drew a full house at the Baptist Church with Miss Washburn and Mrs. Harrington praised for their voices and Miss Hollister and Mrs. Starkweather noted for talent. The program featured the double quartet and several encores, and the event included a large attendance of public school children. The Evans repeat offered comic songs and a lively audience, ending with a festive late-night gathering at Mr. Inman’s home.
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Baptist Church
Miss Hollister
Starkweather
Charles T. Barnes
N. Hazen
Harsos
Miss Washburn
Messrs. Shattuck
Howard
Sheriff Brush
Mr. West
Washburn
New England
Barnes
Carl Formes
Hazen
Inman Brothers
James Inman
Moses
John Inman
Joseph Inman
Evans
Mr. Inman
Adams
Mr. Hollister
Colorado
New Jersey
The Literary Association Debate on Law and Integrity
The Literary Association chaired by Mr. Gipson discussed honest lawyering and fair trials after musical interludes. Notable references to Erskine, Somers, and historic figures like Adams Jefferson Marshall and Lincoln highlighted the profession’s guardianship of civil liberty. Mrs. Buell recited and Mr. Haynes offered closing critique.
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the Literary Association
Literary Association
Gipson
The
Free Church
Miss West
Minnie Moss
Erskine
England
John Somers
Adams
Jefferson
Jay
Marshall
Story
Kent
Everett
Lincoln
O’ Connell
Wilberforce
Phillips
Sumner
Buell
Haynes
Book for travelers and settlers published by Vaughan
W R Vaughan of Bluffs Printing House Council Bluffs Iowa has issued a Business Guide and Emigrant s Hand Book for the Kansas Pacific Railroad from Kansas City to Denver and Cheyenne and for the Colorado Central Boulder Valley and the Denver and Rio Grande Railways. The work includes town sketches advantages of places railroad write ups mountain towns colonies Union Evans and advertisements from each town for emigrants travelers and business men.
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W. R. Vaughan
Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
Denver
Cheyenne
Colorado Central
Boulder Valley
Denver and
Rio Grande
Union
Evans
World Tour By Oceanic Route Ticket Prices
The Denver Tribune notes through tickets issued worldwide cost 1145 in gold and cover a voyage lasting eighty one days. It lists a westward route from New York to San Francisco then Yokohama Hong Kong Calcutta Bombay Suez Brindisi to London and back to New York with extensive mileages.
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New York
San Francisco
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Calcutta
Bombay
Suez
Alexandria
Brindisi
London
Denver Tribune
Valley of San Luis and Park described in detail
J. F. Newer details the San Luis Valley and Park in southwestern Colorado and parts of New Mexico. He describes geography, lakes such as Roaring Lake, the Rio Grande’s course, soil, grasses, crops, livestock, and the Mexican population, Penitente practices, priestly influence, mining prospects, minerals, and flora including pinyon and quaking aspen.
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GueeLey
CoLoRapo
San Luis Valley
Park
Colorado
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Greeley
Fort Garland
J. F
Denver Pacific elects Carr as President after Evans resigns
The Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company held a board meeting in which Robert B. Carr was elected President, replacing Governor Evans who resigned. The board expressed gratitude to Evans for his service and noted Carr’s proven leadership in Kansas Pacific as a sign of improved management ahead.
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Denver News
Governor Evans
General Carr
The
Denver Pacific
Denver Pacific Railway and Telegraph Company
Robert BE. Carr
John Evans
R. R. McCormick
Evans
Kansas Pacific
Carr
Union Pacific buys Denver line to rival Kansas Pacific
The Union Pacific purchases the Denver road to undercut the Kansas Pacific for control of the Denver trade. A new narrow gauge from Julesburg toward Denver will shorten the route from Omaha to Denver by about 100 miles, linking with Colorado Central and with Palmer’s Rio Grande line. The move aims to speed travel, reduce distance, and expand connections across Colorado roads amid ongoing railroad expansion.
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Denver
Colorado
Omaha Republican
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Denver Pacific
Eekelow
K. P
Cheyenne
U. P
Julesburg
Platte River
Union Pacific Railroads Company
Omaha
Missouri River
Colorado Central
Golden City
Clear Creek Canyon
Central City
Gen. Palmer
Denver and
Rio Grande
New Mexico
A Card From Mrs Blodgett to the Tribune Editor
Mrs Blodgett asks the thief who entered her dwelling Sunday or Monday and stole a pocket book containing ten to eleven dollars to come forward. She offers protection and a small reward if the thief explains their motives.
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Blodgett
the Tribune
Sim
R. A. Bropgerr
Bliss & Sons Bulbs Offered At Park Place in New York
An advertisement from Messrs Bliss and Sons of 23 Park Place New York promotes a wide range of seeds and bulbs. It asserts buyers will find favorable prices and quality.
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Messrs Bliss & Sons
Park Place
New York
Lyceum meeting and town plans noted in brief local items
The Lyceum meets Thursday with an appealing programme. A Nichols cousin arrives from New York seeking business. Plans for a Madison and Maple brick block 66 by 85 feet. Park proposal for the block opposite the Depot. Erie coal mine found with a 60 foot shaft and 6 foot vein. Lectures, fundraising events, and church services are listed with dates and venues for the community.
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Lyceum
Mr. Nichols
New York City
Welch
Madison and
Maple Streets
Holliday
Erie
Canyon City
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Adams
Vincent
Canfield
Walnut Street
Methodist Quarterly Meeting
R. G. H. Adams
Denver
Presbyterian Church
Spruce Stret
Thompson
Early risers wakeful over threshing loud at dawn
In the northwest part of town a diligent farmer threshing his wheat and oats before dawn disturbed neighbors. He rose at 4 o'clock each morning to thresh, keeping others from sleeping and prompting much exercised concern among local residents through the winter.
Local business notes and community updates in Maple Street
Mr. Cannon's livery stable offers well kept buggy services. Jeweler Mr Kirby receives a Vienna regulator from Chicago to keep correct local time. Marx & Co of the Occidental order New York clothing and plan a sharp northern Colorado stock. Samuel Roberts makes broom handle craft in town. Coal deals at Orr & Moopy with delivery and bank price. Lots of ads for Marx & Co, A Z Salomon at cost, assorted groceries, teas, coffee, and garments. A crowded list of local names appears with prices and offers.
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Cannon
Maple Street
Kirby
Vienna
Chicago
Marx & Co
Occidental
New York
Colorado
Rea
Nichols
Samuel Roberts
Plumb
Jefferson Ses
Pew
Delta
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L. K. Perrin
8. Milner
Park Station
Red Stone
Big Thompson Canyon
Inman
San Luis Park
Kansas
Plains
Bret Harte
Home News
Congregational Sunday School
J. Ftewart
Colorado House
A. Z. Satomon
Trevert's
R. Welch & Co
Rio
A. Z. Salomon
Congress
Delaines
Bryan O
M Balt
Willard Collins
John BA
Dunigan
A Dotson
Lyte Dilts
Norris Eachlin
John Fussell
CL Fuller Geo
Ferris
Godfrey
Grangsbury
Green
Hodder
Hersey
Hulett
CF Hulett
M Hulett
HP Dones
John C2
Jackson
Justin Joel J Jenkins
Miller
Moore
Mary Moore
Mary R
Milme
Sains
Manchester
Henry J Morgan J
H Moffat
R W Moore
Julia McShane
AG Payton
James Smith
F Tysoe
CB Taylor
P Tavior
Webster John Weber Jacob Williams
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