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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1887
Page
3
The casket of Henry Ward Beecher passed to Plymouth church on Thursday and was viewed by at least 50 000 people between 1 pm and 10 pm. Services on Friday were described as impressive, with coverage noting public interest and memorial rituals.
The Pacific Colony notes most colonists in good standing with few smallpox deaths and a split group of dissenters led by Hawkins and Eaton leaving. City Council actions include sewer connections, legal deferral, engineer supervision, and appointed election judges. Local items report lawn tennis activity, cattle auctions, a fatal locomotive accident, land sales, and building plans in Windsor and Harmony.
Letter to the editor contends that the railroad committee of the Greeley Board of Trade lacked authority to back Senator Freeman against railroad legislation. It accuses a small group of merchants of exploiting the board to serve private gains, noting multiple meetings and delayed actions that reveal improper influence and misrepresentation.
State notes a planned oil refinery at Florence. The San Luis Valley is forecast to gain lasting prominence for superior blooded cattle and horses. Leadville’s Tabor Grand Hotel sold at auction for 35000 in foreclosure. it previously cost 75000. Col M B Gerry named railroad commissioner by Governor Adams and Senate confirms. Aspen electric rates rise prompting many to abandon electric lights for coal oil. Gunnison area quarry six miles southwest to begin operations with a large workforce.
A reader's letter from Charles Williams describes travel from Colorado to Guaymas and Tepolobampo in Mexico, with stops at Guaymas gardens, fruit markets, and a smallpox outbreak. He details provisioning, tent living, brick production, and tensions with new company directors Eaton and Hawkins as colonists pursue a claimed riverfront settlement and mining prospects.
J Q A Rol Tina notes exploration reveals streams feeding Grand River such as Park and Willow Creek carry rich gold and other precious metals. The account links slopes into the river system with numerous tributaries, hinting at potential mining opportunities.
Amusements showcase Baird's Minstrels at the Greeley Opera House on Friday evening March 18 and The Dot Putnam Dramatic Company opening a week long engagement at Jackson's Opera House on Monday evening March 21.
The house formerly owned by A. D. Moodie is repaired and available to rent one block north of Oasis. Inquiries directed to E. M. Nuspaca. Also for sale a pair of young driving horses with double harness, a second hand farm wagon, and a Jersey cow. Jas. J. Armstrong seeks reliable female canvasser. no investment required. write to J. B. Hining Co. Chicago. Final settlement notice in the estate of Jacob Hoover deceased. court marks March 30, 1887 for executor George H. West to present settlement and seek discharge. objections may be filed in Greeley Colorado.
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