Greeley Tribune Founder Helped Start Paper
Frank A. Root recounts assisting N. C. Meeker to publish the first Greeley Tribune in October 1870. He describes early work at Latham stage station and his service with the Overland California mail, noting Weld County’s dramatic changes over two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Haven
Platteville
Frank A. Root
Kansas City
Weld County
Root
the Tribune
Meeker
Mattie Pendleton
Haven
Patteville
Colo
Greeley Tribune
Christ Hospital
Greeley
Tribune
N. C. Meeker
Latham
South Platte
Uncle Sam
California Mail
A. Root
Nortlander Departs Denver After Week With Lakanters
Mrs. A Nortlander left today for her Denver home following a week long visit with Mr and Mrs N Lakan der.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nortlander
Denver
Mre
N. Lakander
Dogs for Rabies Fight Fined in Greeley Court
City magistrates fined Ben Hoffman Mrs Frances Hannigan and the Cuban Exposition company for letting dogs roam free. With rabies cases rising Weld County spends near a thousand dollars on victims, prompting strict muzzling orders and penalties for owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Ben Hoffman
Frances Hannigan
Cuban Exposition Company
Weld
Milliken Jubilee Date Changed To October 23
The Milliken Jubilee has moved to Saturday October 23 with elaborate preparations for a large crowd. Reduced rail fares from Greeley and nearby points. A harvest home jubilee marks the town’s first anniversary with cash prizes for top crops and produce. Excursions will operate from Denver and other areas for the jubilee events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliken
Greeley
Denver, Laramie & Northwestern
Weld County
Chicago
Denver
Sterling Citizen Named for Treasurer Position
William H. Delbridge, a Weld county figure with long ties to cattle and groceries, sought the county treasurer post four years ago as a Democrat but was defeated by 76 votes. The piece notes a shift away from the county ring as voters reel from long‑standing machine politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Delbridge
Weld County
Delbridge
C. A. Gale
Harry Lee
Musicale at Kersey Charms Hundred Guests
Mrs. W. F. Spaulding hosted a Saturday afternoon musicale in Heffernan hall Kersey with about 100 guests. Soloists included Mrs. O. F. Shattuck Mrs. C. B. Clark Mrs. D. E. B. Gray Miss Nena Hanna Miss Lucy Delbridge of Greeley Mrs. Lafayette Ryan of Evans and Misses Margaret Sanford Florence and Edith Dorsey and Mrs. Meduna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey
W. F. Spaulding
Heffernan Hall
O. F. Shattuck
C. B. Clark
D. EB. Gray
Nena Hanna
Lucy Delbridge
Greeley
Lafayette Ryan
Evans
Margaret Sanford
Florence
Edith Dorsey
Meduna
Dainty Greeley Miss Wows Crowd In Rain Enchantment
A sly Tribune eye witness recalls a rainy night in Greeley when two auburn and bronze haired beauties entered a crowded car. One watched as the other slipped off her shoes, the skirts wrapped about the shoulders, a faint violet scent in the air as the pair vanished into the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Willie Collier
Tribune
Change in County Office control urged amid political reform
The piece argues against the county machine dominant since 1900 and urges new men in office to restore honesty. It highlights the court house ring’s influence, past accounting failures, and endorses W. H. Delbridge for treasurer as honest, capable, and devoted to public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wéld
Board of County Commissioners
Couple Wed Quietly in Greeley Parsonage
Choosing Greeley as a Gretna Green, O F Matzick of Monte Vista and Miss Camera E Bradshaw of Hutchinson Kan were married here Saturday evening by Rev Mr Chase at the Methodist parsonage. They had no relatives or friends in Greeley and will make their home in Monte Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Gretna Green
O. F. Matzick
Monte Vista
Camera E. Bradshaw
Hutchinson
Kan
Mr. Chase
Auto collision harms two machines near Croft residence
On Sunday A. C. Croft and F. E. Baker were in an auto riding party when their vehicles collided near Croft's home at 1411 Ninth Street. Both machines were damaged with broken fenders and battery boxes, and the fronts sustained heavy damage, though no party members were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Croft
F. E
Baker
Mr. Croft
Ninth Street
Mr. Baker
Mrs. Hamilton and son visit Greeley on travels
Mrs. H. S. Hamilton and her son Harry of Cheyenne Wells were in Greeley today. The pair were returning home from Windsor after visiting relatives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Hamilton
Harry
Cheyenne Wells
Greeley
Windsor
Corner Loafers Resuming Stand at Old Haunts
The article reports that despite a city council order a week earlier to keep bank corners free of tramps the Union bank corner hoboes and their leaders are returning to the spot. It notes crowds of laborers gathering near bank corners and curbings during a busy season and says the city administration must address the growing problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Haunts
Union Bank
Greeley
Greeley Theer
Greeley Cattle In Fine Fettle Says Inspector
J Merrill, government inspector for the district east of Greeley, reports cattle conditions in his area are excellent this fall. He notes no dip for scab has been needed this season, contrasting with last spring. He inspected one third of the district's herds over two weeks and predicts this eastern section may have the best state showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Merrill
Greeley
Wyoming Line
Julesburg
Burlington
Colorado
Ross Dix Surprised at Birthday Celebration
Special to the Tribune Kersey October 18 Ross Dix was surprised at home Saturday evening by friends for his birthday. About 40 guests attended a night of unique amusements and a midnight supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Dix
Tribune Kersey
Mr. Dix
Mrs D W Ernst Visits Ault On Business Trip
Mrs. D. W. Ernst traveled to Ault on a business trip today. She was seen meeting with local officials and inspecting facilities related to her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Ernst
Ault
High Average Shown in New County Crop Reports
Fresh crop reports from twenty three counties to the state immigration office show irrigation land yields at eighty to ninety percent for grains and cereals and up to ninety percent for various fruits and vegetables. Dry land yields range from sixty to eighty six percent with strong flavor and quality noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Immigration Office
Denver
State Immigration Office
Colorado
First Entertainment Opens Union Church Lecture Series
Alvah Green presented a delightful impersonation at the Christian church for the Union Christian Endeavor of Greeley. The well attended event drew praise for a varied program and strong ticket sales during last week tag days. Four more attractions are planned for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvah Green
Christian Church
Union Christian Endeavor
Greeley
Green
Union
Meek Family Visitation in Colorado Transferred Mail Office Note
Charles Meek from the transfer mail office at La Junta is in Greeley visiting his parents Mr and Mrs N F Meek and his son Edwin who lives west of Greeley. Mr Ellis plans to spend the winter in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Meek
la Junta
Greeley
N. F. Meek
Edwin
Ellis
Colorado
Colorado Leads Weld County Exhibit At Pittsburg Land Show
Pittsburg opening day draws about twenty thousand visitors to the Colorado display occupying the front of the hall. Weld county shows a 40 foot frontage while San Luis Valley booths appear in two sections. Governor Sanders and various state officers inspect the Colorado booth as literature totals reach forty thousand pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Pittsburg
Colorado
Union
Weld County
San Luis Valley
Sehenley
Miss Geraldine Long Returns Home From Denver Visit
Miss Geraldine Long came back to her Denver home after a brief stay with Professor and Mrs. G. R. Miller, ending a short visit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Long
Denver
Prof
Mrs. G. R. Miller
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Tribune
Mrs. Haven
City of Greeley
Sterling
Towit
Ring
William H. del Bridge, SR
Greely
Adams
Baca
Boulder
Unaffee
Conejos
Delta
el Paso
Eagle
Fremont
la Plata
Larimer
Las Animas
Mesa
Montezuma
Montrose
Otero
Ouray
Rio Grande
Routt
Saguache
Sedgwich
Washington and Weld
Oliver
Gov. Sanders
Louisiana
New Orleans
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Missouri
Iowa
J R. Eckstrom
Newman's Grove, Neb
A. H. Collins
Mr. Eckstrom
Mabel Collins
Emma Flood
Zaton
Mamie Gaete
Lucerne
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!