A New Road to Este's Park and Weld County Split
Larimer County commissioners pledge 250 for a Bald Mountain road into Este’s Park seeking 100 from Greeley and Evans each with 25 from Dr Emerson. The plan highlights shorter distance from Greeley to the park and potential fencing posts along the route. Also discussed is Evans’s bid to divide Weld County and the broader civic, economic, and tourism implications for Greeley and surrounding towns.
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Este’s Park
Larimer County
Greeley and
Evans
Namaqua
Big Thompson
Canyon
St. Louis
Greeley
Park
Little Thompson
Thompson
Denver
Osborn
Weld County
Pic
Switzerland
Dividing Weld County to suit local interests debated
The article argues for splitting Weld County into north and south sections due to irrigation, distinct interests, and long distances. It notes potential costs and capital flight as Greeley and Evans contend for county seat, urging timely action before further spending.
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Greeley
Greeley Or
Evans
Weld County
Colorado
Semi Centenary Methodist School Tackles Gender Equity
Cincinnati October 7. At Remington station Carrie Dawson machine injury caught by hair torn scalp from neck to eyebrows. Dr Howe begins skin restoration using tissue from her sister and another woman supplies skin from shoulder. Condition dangerous but hopeful for recovery and new skin growth.
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Cincinnati
Remington Station
Cincinnati & Marietta
Carrie Dawson
A. J. Howe
Miss Dawson
The Texas Cyclone and Unforgettable Sea Passage
A Galveston letter recalls a violent storm on Wednesday the 15th with winds over fifty miles per hour and two foot sea water flooding streets. The house survived while the shore three miles of wreckage littered the coast as residents fled by boat and orange groves, the sea asserting sovereignty over the city. A note on other items highlights peaches reaching London and a pro prohibition argument amid national policy debates.
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Holmes
Hatteras
Mexico
Red Isles
Sam
Cortez
T. Was
Galveston
Meeting of the Grand Lodge I C G T Colorado Cheyenne 1875
The ninth annual session of the Grand Lodge I C G T of Colorado opened in Cheyenne on Tuesday October 5 with Rev C W Blodgett presiding and about twenty five delegates. Reports showed slight membership gains and prosperity. Delegates spoke on their lodges and Rev Mr McDougal addressed the assembly. Cheyenne Lodge initiated candidates and elected officers led by I H Beardsley and A R Johnson for the coming year. The gathering included Military Lodges and a large M E Church meeting with addresses. The group adjourned Thursday to meet in Laramie City in 1876. delegates from Greeley La Poudre and other lodges attended.
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Grand Lodge
Colorado
Cheyenne
C. W. Blodgett
Mr. McDougal
Lodge of
California
Cheyenne Lodge
Consolidation debate pits rail interests across Colorado
Denver Sentinel reports mixed support for merging the Colorado Central and Kansas Pacific railroads. Union Pacific backers urge consolidation to align interests and enable western expansion, while critics in Jefferson Gilpin and Boulder counties fear debt and loss of local control. Proponents cite extended lines to Utah and Pacific ports, opponents warn of dead debt and hindering the South Platte Valley route.
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Colorado
Arapahoe
Gould
Dillon
Union Pacific
New York
Ames
Boston Party
South Platte Valley
Jefferson, Gilpin
Boulder
Oolorado Central
Kansas Pacific
Denver
Asis
Colorado Central
Utah
Pacific Harbors
Denver Sentinel
Sarinda ditch survey offers irrigable land near Pawnee Creek
In a letter to the Greeley Tribune the Sarinda ditch survey details a six mile reach on the Platte starting six miles above Pawnee creek, delivering five to six thousand acres irrigable. Claims open to settlers, water rights secured by ditch building. Wheat harmed by rust. potatoes and corn priced at one to two dollars per hundred. Sarinda Weld Co Colorado Oct 4 1875.
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Greeley Tribune
Platte
Pawnee Creek
Sarinda, Weld Co
Colorado
Obituary for Mrs. C. R. Roberts of Greeley
Mrs. C. R. Roberts dies leaving Susan M. Moore as maiden name born 1842 near Hancock Delaware County N Y. She married C. R. Roberts in 1862 and lived in Salisbury Md Kane Pa Irvinton Pa and finally Greeley in 1873. Two children survive a boy age eleven and a girl five a 14 month old had died. She was cultured practical and a diligent reader noted for business sharpness in correspondence.
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C. R. Roberts
Susan M. Moore
Hancock
Delaware Co
N. Y
Brompton
Abby
Greeley
Platte
Mrs Roberts Led Campaign For Cemetery Location In Greeley
In Greeley a prominent local figure Mrs Roberts spearheaded a campaign influencing the Town Board to consider relocating the cemetery bluff to a more beautiful site. Her refined intellect and active letters to officials moved the project forward. funeral services were held Thursday at the Episcopal Church with many mourners attending.
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Episcopal Church
Greeley
Cemeter Bluff
Local notices and society updates from Greeley
Mr Marx and wife of Sunshiss have a daughter. Oscar Eaton returns from Denver to Greeley. Gillett buys 124 acres east of town for 600 dollars and plans a spring residence. The Episcopal bell and church repairs noted. Hiltonville Post Office merged with Wheatland. The Dickens Supper postponed to November. Cattle and potato markets described with prices. Pensylvania Dent corn promises high yield. Allecanian Bell Ringers to perform. Dictator limits public talk and urges library reading. Georgetown basket picnic invitation noted.
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Mr. Marx
Sunshiss
Oscar Eaton
Denver
Greeley
Louis Dupuis
J. L. Brush
Wif
G. H. Hip
East
O. Plumb
Miss Barnett
Augustus Plumb
Mr. Hayes
M. BE
G. H. Adams
Adams
Hiltonville
Wheatland
Larimer
Vermont
Gillett
Main Street
Kennison
Utah
Evans
Weld County
White
Platte
Roberta
Methodist
P. W. Putnam
Baptist Church
Eli Hall
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