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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1874
Page
2
The Evans and Greeley factions clash as county officials transfer the seat to Greeley claiming legal majority. Papers and vaults are moved in hours, with property damage and writs of replevin filed. Evans resists, while local creditors and taxpayers face added costs.
The town's two Good Templar Societies are urged to act as allied fronts against liquor traffic. They are described as arming themselves during peacetime, with meetings, regalia displays, and orderly dress parades seen as morale boosters. Greeley’s growth and the county seat move loom as pressures for liquor sellers to gain footing, making the temperance effort critical to defend the town.
The Northampton Journal reflects on religious history and Jonathan Edwards amid political strife over liquor and penitentiaries. The Cheyenne Leader notes a potential Colorado Central railroad connection, while the October Aldine showcases four full pages with a tower of fall imagery and plans for an English style Art Union distributing sculpture and paintings.
Weld County Commissioners meet in Evans and then Greeley, choosing 8 J Plumb as chairman for the year. They discuss moving the county seat to Greeley per a September vote, order removal of records to the new seat, and authorize jail funds, bridge work, road surveys, and building vaults.
The territorial press discusses the late compromise between Kansas and Union Pacific opening California trade to the Kansas Pacific and Colorado trade to Union Pacific. Opinions differ on who gains, but the pact is viewed as a Kansas Pacific victory and is expected to benefit Denver and the Territory as a whole. News pieces note projections for future routes and the impact on regional rail plans including Julesburg, Laramie, and Greeley, with local county seat contests in Bent and Weld counties.
The October 5 1874 regular meeting records the board missing trustee Adams approving last minutes and granting R H Johns a temporary livery office site. An adjourned session October 8 authorizes payment of 47 85 to Samuel Graham Water Commissioner and directs J C Scott to collect delinquent water tax.
The report covers four schools taught by five teachers plus a music instructor. It lists branches such as Reading Writing Spelling Music Geography Grammar Algebra History Latin and notes pupil enrollment and attendance. It gives salaries for the principal first assistant and other staff, expenses for school house, and incidential costs with totals and outstanding funds.
A special Union Colony meeting on October 7 1874 authorized sealed bids for enlarging Canal Number Two. Bids due by October 15 at six oclock p m with awards to the lowest responsible bidder. Contractors to accept labor at five dollars per day and be paid from the canal Two assessment fund. The treasurer and secretary keep open books for inspection.
Home news item notes Celestial John will come to Greeley after all. Mr E 8 Nettleton, his wife and son spent days in town. Rev Packard bought Nettleton House for 3600 dollars on Monroe Street. Several small local shifts and events are listed, including farming plans and a Boulder Fair report.
The Grand Lodge of Colorado held its eighth annual session in Golden with wide attendance including delegates from Wyoming and New Mexico. A temperance roast addressed by O O Kent Rev C A Blodgett and Mrs Amy Smith featured, followed by a poem by W E Pabor. Officers for the coming year were elected and appointed, led by G W Templar and G W Blodgett with multiple grand officers and substitutes named.
The Golden Globe notes talk of the Julesburg railroad finishing this fall. In North Platte three famed contractors openly eye Julesburg work, though no firm contracts exist. The chatter reflects widespread expectations among railroad employers.
Labor assessment sought for canal work starting Monday the 19th with meals provided. Apply to S. D. Martin. Miss Rozene Merrike offers garments for ladies and children. R. E. 8. Grout, Singer Sewing Machines and Estey Organs agent, moved to the new brick store by C. B. Welch's with machines for sale or rent. 8S. W. Hizrow asks all debtors to settle blacksmith charges.
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