20 May 1885
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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1885
Page
1
Ames McDonald announces services as county surveyor based in the Court House Greeley Colorado with emphasis on ditch work and surveying.
Greeley reports a busy period with stock arrives and real estate transfers. Notable items include Charley Myers buying a $1500 hearse, a successful artesian well project, multiple rail and street improvements, theater and masquerade events, and a whirlwind damages assessment. Tramps, arrivals, and community notices fill this roundup.
A school program at Pleasant Valley school house Friday evening May 22 includes a farce by boys, dialogues by girls, short pieces, recitations and music. Doors open 7 pm, program at 7 30, admission 25 cents. Proceeds fund a school bell. veterans urged to attend Post room 7 30 pm for muster. May 19 1885 Greeley Colorado.
W. A. Miner has a notice in another column. Richards & Millen invite readers seeking good American mares. Farr & Taylor promote Deering Twine Binders and Mowers as agents. Clark advertises road, farm and spring wagons with details of stock. R Bishop continues the former Bishop & Wheeler business.
Good wheat weather brings mossbacks joy over outlook. Potatoes few due to cool weather. Miller Howe relocates to Collins with family and plans early move. Charles Francisco to bring wife from Greeley and occupy new house. John Eichman, alias Pole, has purchased Mr. McCall's lease on the Govern-
In Sterling the liquor license was set at 9000 per year after political debate. New firms plan saloon and billiard hall ventures while shops expand with farm machinery and a lumber yard. Town board actions include fireproofing orders, street name retention, and waste water contracts ahead of May 30 Decoration ceremonies.
State Engineer Nettleton and assistant Campbell visited Collins and gauged the Marsh place weir. A 72 carload Fort Collins freight run included 40 cars of stone for Stout and rest ties. Loveland grower A Wild reports nine hundred pounds of superior English cluster hops. Lincoln Nebr. D Baum bought John Davis 320 acres for 7500 and seeks Flowers Kutcher mills at Bellevue. Memorial service at Opera House Sunday for G A R Post 7 with Rev Spencer and De LaMatyr. Poudre River high due to rain and snow, high water likely for weeks as range snow melts.
The Fort Morgan Land and Canal Company files articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. Capital stock is $100,000. Directors include Rodney Dennis John P. Bronik T C Henry George S Redfield John W Burrows Walter H Graves Samuel Lesem G H West and A S Baker. Principal office in Denver but business to be carried on in Weld County. Capital stock paid up.
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