02 May 1888
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1888
Page
1
Monarch shirts priced from $1.00 to $1.50, working shirts 50 cents to $1.00, California overalls 75 cents, Stetson hats in white or black, straw hats in many styles, new flannel coats and vests, Rockford $3.00 shoes, and a broad shoe selection.
Store reports new tapestries and three-ply carpets arriving daily. Coloring and styles are fresh, with stock moving quickly.
Lace Curtains in multiple prices from 75c to 5.00 per pair. Curtain Poles in Ebony Walnut Cherry and Gilt including 10 foot gilt poles. Turcoman Curtains 4.00 to 15.00. Shades dress goods and embroideries newly displayed. Parasols parasols and silk umbrellas priced. 10 cent towels and new table linens featured.
Mrs. M. Fairchild and Noble visit Denver while A. W. Jones plans a Wyoming ranch summer. Douglas of street work and bank brickwork contracts are noted with Camp & Nusbaum. Socials, theater, and school association notices run alongside baseball plans and new business moves in Greeley.
The ad promotes a wide range of ladies hats in white black brown red and green styles. Some hats priced as low as 25 cents. Orders should be placed before Saturday. Ribbons cheap and the store also offers grocery stock to satisfy customers.
Transfers compiled by Weld County Abstract listing deeds in 29 5 65 and other dates. W H Smith et al receive tracts 29 5 65 with 5000 dollars. Edward Hollister to Ida M Cloud Windsor lot 26 28 block 19 for 50 dollars. James W McCreery to Flower and Wyman Fort Morgan lots 5 block 15 for 865 dollars. Colorado Mortgage to John Lundy se 28 5 65 for 2600 dollars. Wilbur F Callender to Clara B Callender lot 10 3 58 for 700 dollars. W H Clatworthy to Stafford McBratney Fort Morgan part of lot 17 block 16 for 100 dollars. J W McCreery to W H Clatworthy Fort Morgan lot 16 block 12 for 100 dollars. D L Bingham to Robert Hale w4 se se 3 5 65 for 300 dollars. Lewis H Dickson to James W Bacon wi nn 18 2 68 for 2000 dollars. Samuel Kever to Caroline Swan lots 2 7 nw ne 41 5 66 for 800 dollars.
Grover residents celebrate a welcome rain and note upcoming Sabbat school meetings led by Mrs. Leavitt with plans to meet at Mr. Barnes next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ball have established home steads after proving up their claims. Mrs. Stephens leaves the child care to Mrs. Munger of Denver, sister of Mrs. McNett.
From Berthoud April 28 1888 rain lifts farmer spirits as crowds pour into town for celebration Wheat looks good as farmers plow for corn Workers advance on the Farmers' mill with stone walls rising to the second floor Mr Crane pays $1.50 per hundred for wheat Munson and Dobbins dissolve with Dobbins selling out to Mr
A roundup of small-town news including Hubbell & McFadden’s Longmont firm expansion, a cow loss on Shull’s alfalfa, baptism at Little Thompson, and community progress led by Rev. Wood. Also reports Moorer brothers butchery plans, a golden wedding in Sunnyside, and ranch and county correspondence from Windsor. An Los Angeles correspondent reflects on California travel, farming prospects, and a modest seaside visit. Lawn Mowers advertised by E. Van Gouren & Co.
Reports from Walsenburg Buena Vista Glenwood Springs Salida Pueblo and Denver detail Odd Fellows and related fraternal events. Parades banquets balls installations addresses and receptions mark the 69th anniversary with crowds and colorful ceremonies. Also notes on lodge expansions and a death in Greeley Doherty a nineteen year old resident died after a illness. his brother C J Doherty accompanied the remains.
The girls society Helping Hands will host a social at the M. E. church Thursday evening May 3 at 7 30. No refreshments served. All invited to attend.
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