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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1876
Page
2
A massive audience estimated at about 300 000 attended the Centennial events with 250 000 inside and 50 000 outside, crowds overflowing the grounds. Fireworks by English experts drew praise and a temperate, orderly scene with few incidents, while local transit struggled to move people home.
They handle their own wheat and other grain grind their own flour dealing directly with the consumer. They will also furnish supplies of every kind required by the patrons on their orders. W. H. Grafflin, the business manager, will open up the first of the coming week.
The Denver news estimates the governor lead at about 1,000 with a total of 2 206 for those listed. Republicans hold 18 senate seats and 30 house seats with wide margins in Arapahoe Boulter Clear Creek El Paso Weld and others. Sanders county clerk in Weld wins by over sixty, a surprise to supporters.
The Grand Lodge of I O G T Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico met at Good Templar hall Denver. Officers elected include G W C T Rev L H Beardsley G W C T B K Hathaway G W V T Carrie Mutter G W Sec J Dove and G W Treasurer William Surell. Debates approved juvenile temples and redistricting. a $200 grant to G B Marsh and $100 for Right Worthy Grand Lodge delegates.
The Boulder News reports a Grange gathering on Sept 30 featuring a social reunion with harvest feast and entertainment, plus a Grange exposition showcasing farm and garden products. Highlights include 46 varieties of native grasses, sorghum yielding eighty gallons of syrup worth $100, and record wheat and rye harvests by Mr. Shelton. Premiums were funded by entry fees. Nearby Livermore items mention deer elk and bear hunts, large trout events, and cattle for sale. Boulder items note white and black deer sent to Mrs Maxwell for a Centennial collection.
The Park Church Ladies Literary Society of Greeley announces a fall and winter Star Course of lectures and public entertainments. Rev J M Sturtevant Jr of Denver opens at Park Chapel on October 17 with Manners. Arion Quartette will provide music. Admission 25 cents, available at Peters Drug Store. Helen B Jouxsey, chairman, invites community support.
Mr Ady visits Greeley while Hlorace G Clark plans a winter stay. Mr Moody of Carr Station captures seven wild horses after two days of pursuit. Solon D Martin returns from Vermont noting the climate is too wet there. Leander P Richardson, son of the late Albert D Richardson, to lecture in Greeley within two weeks. Wheat harvest by J Price yields 1045 bushels at 21 bushels per acre. wheat quality good. Dr Law shows a Tellurium button from Telluride of Gold using a simple method. Weather remains fine into November and likely December.
Proceedings note approval of numerous bills for lumber, repairs, and services from multiple contractors and officials. Reports cover canal work, street supervision, and water commission duties. The treasurer moments crop progress and local issues, plus notices of upcoming fraternal meetings and pastor travels.
A San Francisco handbill circulated by Democrats claims Republicans spread false news. Telegraph reports from New York and Denver indicate a close Colorado race with Democratic tickets favored in many towns and Hughes possibly elected governor.
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