Local political letters and historical notes stir Greeley discourse
Readers discuss Mugwump era politics, county versus town power, and past ballot line crosscurrents in Weld County. Letters reflect on nominations, sheriff and treasurer contests, and the influence of party leaders, while Fort Morgan Times advocates unified county interests. The issue also notes Darwin’s The Descent of Man being reissued in Humboldt Library format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Greeley
Man
Charles Darwin
Humboldt Library of Science
District Court Proceedings Opened with Several Judgments
Proceedings of the District Court show multiple dispositions including judgments for plaintiffs in Union Colony vs VonGehren and Platte Valley Irrigation Co. vs Pollock. The People convicted Fred Robinson and James T Earl, with others nolle pros and dismissals. Guardianship orders issued for estates H B Ferris and George E Vail minors.
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District Court
Elliot
Union Colony
L. VonGehren
The
People
Frederick St. Clair
Nolle
Fred Robinson
Lewis Gunther
James T. Earl
Platte Valley Irrigation Co
Perry Pollock
Porter Et al
Kendal
Kleckner
Mitchell
H. B. Ferris
Guardian
George E. Vail
Carrie M. McDermid
Wanderings of T. J. Tiffany Before Colorado Arrest
Tiffany recounts a long flight from authorities across states and provinces from Vermont to Denver. He says he fled after news of his son’s arrest, worked as a cattle hand on Henry F. Currier’s ranches near Greeley, and endured nineteen months of fear and isolation before capture. He credits drinking as the cause of his downfall and vows to reform in prison. He hopes for release if health allows a return to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Tiffany
Henry F. Currier
Troy
New York
Daily Press
T. J. Tiffany
Tiffany
Inspector Bassett
Bennington
Bassett
Hoosick Corners
Gardner
Mass
Fall River
Metropolis
Philadelphia
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Nebraska
Chicago
St. Louis
Jennington
Michigan Central Road
Niagara Falls
Canada
Vermont
Denver
Colorado
Greeley
Tiffiany
Silver Movement and silver coinage impact analysis
The piece argues that if Congress adopts free silver coinage at the current ratio the silver dollar would become the measure of value, causing price restructuring, two unequal currencies, and a shift in international trade, with Europe largely gold and silver nations expanding trade with silver countries. It also notes the US would export mainly raw materials while its mills face limited foreign sales. Goodsell obituary notes and Lake Geneva details follow in the same item.
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San Francisco
Congress
England
Germany
Europe
Asia
South America
Mexico
France
Latin Union
United States
Central American
Great Britain
Holland
Central America
Goodsell
Providence
Episcopal Church
Flower & Petrikin Peddle Bosanko Syrup for Coughs
A reliable druggist ad touts Flower and Petrikin offering Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as the best market medicine for coughs colds croup and primary consumption. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower & Petrikin
Bosanko
Oyster Stews Just 30 Cents at Ferguson’s Boston Restaurant
Oyster stews are offered for thirty cents per dish at J. M. Ferguson's Boston Restaurant on Main Street in Greeley. The notice emphasizes the affordable, tasty dining option at the local eatery.
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J. M. Ferguson
Boston
Main Street
Greeley
Dado Shades Open New Paper and Shade Shop
Minnette Shade cloth and new paper offerings debut at J J Stevens as Dado Shades expands its line with fresh window coverings and paper products. Local customers explore shades and color options while the shop promotes its updated inventory and services.
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J.J. Stevens
Parker's Tonic Promises Cure for Liquor Appetite
WIAT parents fear quack nostrums may foster alcohol desire while Parker's Tonic is claimed to strengthen the body and cure stomach liver and kidney ailments without intoxicating effects and to curb the appetite for liquor.
Notice Timber Culture Entry Contested in Weld County
United States Land Office at Denver issues notice of cancellation action against Henry L. Cobb for Timber Culture Entry No 315 dated September 6 1879 in Weld County Colorado SE section 34 township 7 north range 65 west. Contestant alleges Cobb failed to plow cultivate or plant trees seeds or cuttings on ten acres since entry. A hearing with County Judge James C Scott in Greeley is set for December 12 1885 at 10 a.m. to respond and testify. testimony to be reviewed December 17 1885.
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Mugwump
Tate
Tripune
Weld County
Greeley
Cy" Farwell
Briggs
Ike” Canfield
Winbourne
Bailey
Buckley
McDonald
Frazier
Dave” Wyatt
Greeley Q
Dave
Acland Scott
Erie
Jim” Benedict
H. T. West
Salt River
Wheeler
J. L. Barrett
J.C. Scott
Mr. Godding
St. Vrain
John Kendel
Sterling
Court House
Mvawoemesr
U.S. Lanp
Denver
Coro
Union Ward
Henry L. Cobb
Colorado
James C. Scott
Colo
J. M. Ellis
Apa O’rustee
Maria L. Headland
Weld
Union Colony of
James F. Benedict
Legislature of
Matthew P. Cochrane
Arthur Hardin
Stewart Sanford
James D. Potter
Louis Olson
Hardin, Colo
New Stock Arrives in Dry Goods and Menswear
H. B. Jackson promotes a full selection in the dry goods department with dress goods flannels jerseys hats hosiery and fancy goods. The men department includes new ties underwear and boots like Stone Goff & Co and Dodge shoes. Kid Kelly Mundell Solar Tip shoes for children and gloves and silk handkerchiefs are offered with a promise not to be undersold.
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Stone, Goff & Co
Albany
N. Y
Mundell
California
H. B. Jackson
Gloversville
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Gay
Jended
Meeker
ER & Dunning
R. J. Carver
Cleveland
Eaton
Teley Sun
Mag‘tho
Tribune
Ary Association
Monfajor
Merrimac
Mississippi
Farragut
Mobile
Ommander
Mobile Bay
Gement
Dane
Wetigg
Art Collins
Murray Armers
Murray
Udre
J. Fitzgerald
Pearl Street
R. T. Kerfoot
Lake Geneva
Wis
Rity ‘ Atautc
James Entwistle
County of Weld
Jared Longmont
A. D
UD Cs 2S
H. Baker
Sanau Entwistie F
Martin V. B. Gillette
WV. G. Sterling
Louis Dugal, Registr
Lawrence
Geo. N. Sphar
Portland Cement
Michigan
RED Cross Paints
Marshall & Fox Coal
Mansfield’s
Swiftscondee & Co
John Kelly
Ludlow
Kid Kelly
Skinner Bros. & Wright
Platte and Beaver Improvement Company
Sach Company
Daniel Hawks
Pres., Or Co
Sec’y
Hater Book Co
Portland
Maine
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