Alliance Directory and Strong Arm Alliance News
A county Union notes officers and correspondence from the Strong Arm Alliance dated Feb 25 1891. Reports include attendance, internal debates, planned sociables and a dehorned goat motif, with local road and coal bank details. Obituary notes the death of Ed Landers infant son. Equity Alliance announces speaker David Boyd and upcoming musical and literary events at LaGrange school house with modest admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong Arm Alliance
Tribune
Strong Arm
Landers
Eaton
Mary
Jack Rogers
Fire at Hertha building in Longmont prompts swift defense
A fire at the Hertha building on Main street in Longmont Colorado last night threatened a large adjacent War ner Bros furniture store. Firemen contained the blaze quickly though Wells harness shop suffered water damage while insurance coverage limited total loss. No cause determined according to the Denver News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longmont
Colo
Hertha
Main Street
Warner Bros
Unusual Snowpack Promises Floodier Spring in Mountain Valleys
Reports from the Rio Grande and Rio Pecos watersheds indicate the largest snowpack in two decades. In Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico, heavy winter snowfall remains and ground moisture is near saturation due to late fall rains and persistent cold weather. Reverend Thomas Harwood, superintendent of M. E. missions, arrived from Chama on the Denver and Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanrate
Thomas Harwood
M. E. Missions
Chama
Denver & Rio
Snowbound Frontiersmen Warn of Impending Rio Grande Floods
The report notes deep drifts up to forty feet across the Grande and Pecos basins. Captain John Dalton reports thirty years’ experience in the upper Pecos and says snow sits two to three feet deep on a level. He warns that when warm weather arrives the melt could cause a sudden and severe flood down the Rio Grande and Pecos valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos River
Rio Grande
Dalton
Pecos
Denver Republican
Telegrapher recalls perils of a busy railroad day
A telegraph operator departs on a diary of a frantic accident day. He details taking train orders, answering at the window, and signing receipts with his left hand while multitasking. A demanding passenger, a cranky superior, and the risk of signal errors are described.
Elders Lead Utah Tabernacle Service With Prayers and Sermons
The service featured prayer for the afflicted president and blessings tallied for church members. Elder Brone Bronson urged humility over wealth while Jacob Gates lamented unfinished tabernacle funding. The congregation heard hymns and was reminded of Sabbath observance, ending with Apostle John Tyler’s benediction. An external excerpt commented on Koresh and a Chicago publication’s fringe critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding, Dong
Bells Pusay
Edward Stevein
Jones
Hookemup
Simkins
David Peter
Knudson
Zion
Brone Bronson
Jacob Gates
John Tyler
United States
Charles Hill
Utah Stake
Isaac Billock
Barber Charles Gossman Sells Shop and Leaves for Nebraska
Fort Morgan News notes Charles Gossman sold his barber shop and will move with his two children to Nebraska. Died in the city last Monday evening after a three month lung illness. widow Annie Gossman aged around 30 leaves two children, a five year old boy and a three year old girl. Funeral held at 2 pm with Knights of Pythias present. Rev. Huntington officiated.
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Charles Gossman
Nebraska
Fort Morgan
Charlie
Annie Gossman
Gossman
Ecruch
Knights of Pythias
Huntington
Fort Morgan News
Severe weather sweeps Mississippi and surrounding states
The dispatch reports record floods in Mississippi and surrounding areas with rivers rising rapidly and communications cut. A cyclone damaged towns near Brandon and Madison County. rail lines and bridges were destroyed. Freeze threatens fruit crops in New Orleans while a blizzard batters Minnesota and Iowa with deep drifts and travel disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Pickens
Miss
Big Black River
Madison County
Newport
Enterprise
Meridian
Alabama & Great Southern
Times Democrat
Columbus
Aberdeen
Brandon
Mississippi
R. Donald
David Wilson
Sirs
Wilson
Lexington
Nashville
Tenn
New York City
Atlantic
Cape Henry
Curiaco
Ill
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Nebraska
St. Cloud
Moorehead
Wintereet
Lieutenant Schwatka Plans Alaska Exploring Tour
Lieutenant Schwatka has recovered from a previous Iowa accident and is in New York arranging an Alaska exploration. A large sum of money has been supplied by a millionaire of the city for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwatka
Iowa
New York
Alaska
Hal lock Thayer's six-hole ranges for twelve dollars
Trade offer lists RHOADS CRACKERS and hardware stock for farm or city property, with I B Jackson of Greeley, Colorado, seeking trades. mentions Havana Press drill adapted to Colorado soil, capable of drilling alfalfa seed with wheat or broadcasting, praised as best implement. Sold only by J Max Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Jackson
Greeley
Colo
Havana
Larimer and Weld Canal Stock Price Advances
Notice to Water-Right owners announces an advance of five dollars per share in Larimer and Weld Reservoir stock on March 11 with further increase on May 11. Current price remains 50 dollars through March 10. Greeley Colorado March 2, 1891. Colorado Land and Water company plans year round Bob Creek Canal operations and reservoir delivery to support year long fruit farming in the Arkansas Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larimer and Weld
Board of
H. G. Clark
Sec
V. Greeley
Colo
Colorado Land and Water Company
Bob Creek
Arkansas Valley
Farms for sale in Weld county with water access
John W. Sanborn advertises several cultivated Weld County farms with water, priced from 20 to 60 dollars per acre, with flexible terms. He also offers several good work teams and driving horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
John W.sanborn
Assessments Fixed for Cache La Poudre Irrigating Co
At the annual stockholders meeting in Greeley Colorado on January 6 1891 assessments for supervision and repairs were set at 2.00 per share or 16.00 per 80 acre water right. Payment is due with 1 percent per month interest after May 12 1891. Also notices sale of The Exchange Hotel with fixtures or hotel and fixtures and rental option. Possession available immediately. Inquiries to Mrs S D Granam or J E Granam Greeley February 25 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cache I
Cache la Poudre Irrigating Company
Greeley
Colorado
Gro M. Jacons
Exchange Hotel
D. Granam
J. E. Granam
Harvey
Tipton
Weld
Weld City
H. C. Sherman Justee
Weld County
Highland
Jacob M. Wolaver
Court House
County of Weld
John L. Kester
Coun of
Henry Aldrich
Sarah Fay
Tremont Street
den County
Arapahoe
State of
Denver
For Rent 160 Acres Near Rock Ford Colorado
Ex irrigation expert wanted. 160 acres of choice land near Rock Ford, Colo suitable for gardening. Abundant water under ditch in North Platte River Valley. Inquiries to Cary & Lyon Sidney Nebraska.
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Rock Ford
Colo
B. D
Santory
North Platte River Valley
Rusteer's Sale Notice in The Greeley Tribune
Trust First publication in The Greeley Tribune states a sale notice by Henry J. Whi dated February 25 1891 with call for bidders and sale terms.
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Trust
Greeley
Henry J. Whi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alliance
Weld County Alliance
Alliance Directory
National Directory
L. J. Polk
Washington, D.C
H. Clover
Cambridge
Kas
J. H. Turner
Washington, D. C
Ben Terrell
State Alliance
Oe BR
L. Smith
Fort Garland
R. Q. Tenney
Fort Collins
W. S. Starr
B. H. Benton
Chas, Fowler
Ses
Weld Co
Equity Alliance
la Grange
David Boyd
LaGrange
Europe
Union
Ogden Commercial
Scott
J. E. Davis
Democratic Central Committee
Davis
Grover Cleveland
Tri- Une
Cooperative News Dispensary
Provo
Utah
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Utah Stake of Zion
Albert Junks
Jonas Smith
David Peer
Smith
Chicago
Apostles
Koresh
Lake Front
Pitcher’s Castoria
Cosmopo York Times
Cosmopolitan
Greeley Tribune
Boston Journal
Hallock & Thayer’s
Rhoads
J. J.H. Gregory
Marblehead
Mass
Castoria
Lai
Laramie
Wyoming
H. C. Sherman
Weld Corn Colorado
Sterling
Otice OF Trustee
Robert Bishop
Celia A. Salisbury
Celia Salisbury
Sta
Greeley, Colo
Burton D. Sanborn
Rusteer
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