NEWSPAPERS: THE STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado: 30 Sep 1887, Vol I - No 4 http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/phillips/newspapers/sthld1887/87sep30.txt Donated by: Vicki Conklin 2 Feb 2005 ====================================================================== STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Logan, Colorado PAINTER & JORDAN, Editor & Publisher 30 Sep 1887, Friday, Vol. I - No. 4 Page One AD - HOWARD BROTHERS LUMBER YARD, Building Material of all Kinds. Best Stock in Colorado. We don't Work our Customers for all we can get out of them in quoting an estimate with a request to look it over again and see if we have mad an error. We make One Rock Bottom Bid. We can Sell Cheaper than any outfit in Logan County. W.H. Fout, Manager HOLYOKE'S PROSPECT AN OPEN PRAIRIE SOON TO BECOME A THRIVING CITY The B. & M. Railroad And What They Are Doing The Noise of the Hammer Sounds Like a Cannonade - Twenty-Five Buildings Under Headway In One Week - The Depot Soon To Be Erected - A Fifty Foot Water Tank Is Begun - A Few Newsy Things About Our Little City The prospects for Holyoke, the young metropolis, are flattering indeed. It is situated at the junction of the McCook-Cheyenne and Holdrege-Holyoke railroads in Logan County. The town site is located in the broad and fertile Frenchman Valley; the streets extending back to the bluffs, where the resident portion of the town will soon be covered with stately mansions and cozy little cottages where a splendid view can be had, both of the teaming life and business part of Holyoke and the beautiful rolling prairie stretching out before you with hundreds of little sod shanties filled with happy homesteaders, can be seen. The people of Colorado are different from eastern people. They do not seem to live for self alone but rather to have in the joy of another's prospects. It would surprise an eastern man to see with what frankness and cordiality strangers greet each other with the good morning salutation. Holyoke is in the midst of a thickly settled country and will soon be the trade center of an area of twenty miles square and it will be a county seat; if not this fall it will be without a doubt in one year from this time. It has started under more favorable circumstances than has any town on the great B. & M. R. system. The fact that in five hours time, one week ago last Wednesday, when the lots were first put on the market, the sales amounted to $33,000 is alone enough to insure a successful outgrowth for the little city. Business of all kinds will soon be represented here and a good trade is anticipated. The number of buildings under erection has rapidly swelled, until today one can hear the ring of the hammer from twenty-five good substantial buildings. We have deemed it best to give a list of the buildings being erected, but should we fail to get all, it will be because we have failed to obtain them. There is one bank, The Farmers & Merchants Bank, W.E. Johnson, cashier, under erection. It is two stories, 20 x 32 ft. There will soon be two more banks established. Bank of Holyoke, and Exchange Bank. H. L. Carlson of Ogallala, Nebraska, J. W. McGinley, of Haigler, Nebraska and Heaton & Reeves, of Norton, Kansas, are also contemplating putting in banks here. There are two hotels. J. G. Sawyer is building a two-story, 16 x 36 foot, which is probably one-half the actual size when completed. S. Shreiner will build one 22 x 60 foot one story. Wilson & Hayden, a two-story restaurant 18 x 30 feet with an ell 14 x 18 feet. Waugh & Campbell, a barber shop, one story 18 x 24 feet. Haley & Brewer, a one story, 22 x 30 foot building. C.E. Mullenix, a barber shop, two stories 18 x 12 feet. S. Secord, a two story 10 x 24 foot. Lewis Brothers, a two-story building, 21 x 60 feet. J.N. Sargeant, restaurant, one and one half stores, 16 x 20 feet. A.D. Hardinger, restaurant, one story, 14 x 16 by 20 x 30 feet. Waterman, Kendall & Co., a general merchandise store, 18 x 40 feet, one story. J.M. Whitham, a two-story hardware building, 21 x 10 feet. B.F. Williams, a one-story building 22 x 30 feet for The Logan County News. B.N. Kress, a double-store building drug and grocery, 40 x 40 feet. W. Adland, a two-story grocery, flour and feet store 21 x 60 feet. W.H. Sherman is putting up three buildings, a restaurant, one story 18 x 30 feet; a store building 22 x 50 feet, one story; a store building, two-stories, 22 x 50 feet. J.W. Showers will build a hotel two-stories 18 x 21 feet. The above buildings will be located on Inter Ocean Avenue. THE STATE HERALD building is located on Denver Avenue, facing the south. It will be one story 24 x 40 feet. The depot is to be erected at once. It will be 25 x 109 feet. Located a little to the west of the foot of Inter Ocean Avenue. The B. & M. R. railroad is pushing their work rapidly. The foundation for the round house is laid, the iron door frames are up and the brick masons are at work. A well is being bored in the round house and the big permanent iron turn-table will soon be put in. Richard Cosgrave and his workmen are now laying the foundation of the water tank. The building is located about half way between the round house and main track. It is to be 50 feet high and 24 feet in diameter making it one of the largest on the road. It rests on trussle work 14 feet high, which is placed on a stone foundation, being 33 square feet at the bottom. Pipes will be laid from the tank to the main line and round house. The foundation pits for the coal shed are dug. This building will be 24 x 88 feet. Kilpatrick Brothers are the men who have the contract for laying the track from Curtis to Cheyenne City, but W.S. Laird with 20 teams and men to run them, will lay the side track here north of the main line and J. A. Rowls has charge of the south side. About 17,000 feet of tracks will be put down this fall. Thus is it our little city grows and will continue to do so till it out rivals any city in eastern Colorado. MT. VERNON FARM September 23. No frost yet. Corn is ripening fast. The millet crop is good and most is harvested. The farmers around here are cutting up their corn. Farmers are hauling off their sugar cane to the molasses mill. Potatoes are growing nicely and the second crop or growth will be small. Miss Beggs will teach the school at the new church southeast of Holyoke. School will commence Monday, September 30th. The stock of goods owned by W.M. Adland will be moved to Holyoke next week where he has bought a lot and built a house. Frank Hoyt, the present clerk, will go with him and deal out the groceries. Frank is a fine young man and knows how to handle goods. E.E. Hoyt and family arrived from McLain County, Illinois, on last Friday evening at Holyoke, where they were met by their relatives. They are well pleased with this country. Mr. Hoyt came west for the benefit of his wife's health and finding this such a fine country will make this their future home. Mr. Stewart Beggs and sister Jennie were pleasant callers at our sanctum this week. We also had a pleasant drive with Rev. Vaughters south of Holyoke a few miles, where we enjoyed a good dinner and was entertained with some excellent music from the piano of Miss Rye Smith, sister of Mrs. Vaughters. STERLING AHEAD The Sterling Advocate says the session of the Pie Eater's Club - a new social organization, was well attended on Monday evening by members from both home and abroad and a more than usually lively and interesting time enjoyed. The club partook of a wine and oyster supper during the evening. The Advocate failed to state that after supper a hugging society was organized and the rates were fixed as follows: For a straight hug girls under sixteen, twenty cents each hug of two minutes duration; from seventeen to thirty years, seventy-five cents; school marms, forty cents; another man's wife, one dollar; widows according to looks, two dollars; old maid cranks, three cents or two for a nickel and nothing to time. Ministers not charged and the three editors of Sterling to pay in advertising when they can "beat" their way. Had this society been organized in Holyoke the rates would have been at least doubled. A COLORADO CROP The idea prevails to some extent that Colorado has poor soil and can not raise good crops but here is an instance related to us by our friend A. Reall who resides a few miles west of us. He says a neighbor of his had ten acres of sod broken which he planted in corn. He has sold $50 worth of fodder and has 300 bushels of corn which he is selling at 75 cents per bushel. This same man got 200 bushels of potatoes from one acre of ground which he is selling at 11 cents per pound. This is not irrigated land. Come to Colorado for a farm. REPUBLICAN PRIMARY At the Republican primary held at the Material Yards on September 23, H.R. Hober, W. H. Helland, E.E. Armour, Mr. Carson and W.N. Jordan were sent as delegates to the county convention in session in Sterling today. The caucus was declared in favor of E.E. Armour for county judge and Prof. Bybee for school superintendent. There were throughout the county forty-five delegates elected by the county convention. This convention also elects eight delegates to represent Logan County in the Judicial convention to be held at Greeley. Page Four THE STATE HERALD C.W. PAINTER, Editor W.N. JORDAN, Business Manager PAINTER & JORDAN, Publishers Friday, September 30, 1887 LOCALS - 10 cents per line, unless otherwise contraced. All business locals will be continued, at our usual rates, until ordered out. CAUTION - Subscriptions must be paid in advance. All papers will be discontinued if not renewed when time expires. CANDIDATES' ANNOUNCEMENTS. I am a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican County convention. - A.F. Spoor I will be a candidate for re-election for the office of County Assessor, subject to the will of the Republican County Convention - Henry T. Sutherland I am a candidate for Treasurer of Logan County, subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention - M.H. Smith I will be a candidate for County Judge before the Republican County Convention - R.L. Rowden I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Commissioner of the 1st Commissioner's District, subject to the will of the Republican County Convention. - C. W. Washburn I will be a candidate for County Judge, subject to the will and decision of the Republican County Convention. - E.E. Armour I will be a candidate for County Clerk, before the Republican County Convention. - H.C. Merrick NATIONAL GOVERNMENT President, Grover Cleveland President of Senate, John Sherman Older Justice, Morrison R. White Secretary of State, Thomas E. Bavard Secretary of Treasury, Fairchild Secretary of War, William C. Endicott Secretary of Navy, William C. Whitney Secretary of Interior, L.Q. Lamar Attorney General, A.H. Garland Postmaster General, William F. Viles Speaker of House, J.G. Carlyse U.S. Senator, H.M. Teller, Central U.S. Senator, T.M. Bowen, Del Norte Representative, G.G. Symes, Denver STATE OFFICERS Governor, Alva Adam Lt. Governor, Norman H. Meldrum Secretary of State, James Rice State Treasurer, P.W. Breene Supt. Pub. Ins., L.S. Cornell State Auditor, Darwin P. Kingsley Attorney General, Alva Marsh LOGAN COUNTY County Clerk, W.F. Kister Deputy, M.A. McGiunis Sheriff, John Tobin County Judge, Thomas Watson Clerk, James Glynn Treasurer, M.H. Smith Supt. of Schools, Oscar Trego Assessor, Henry T. Sutherland Surveyor, J.J. Chears Coroner, J.L. Kirby Commissioners - Henry Schneider, D.B. Morgan, Jacob Furrey ELDORADO VALLEY The Pride of 7-44. The Banner Township of Logan County As Seen By One of the Item Gleaners of the Famous Frenchman Country September 25 - Editors Herald: The late rains has put a new life in this fair country, renewed the fields and valleys until they gleam with the freshness of the happy spring-time; lightened the heart of the husbandinan until his face wears a smile as broad as these plans are beautiful, and infused new hope and a quiet contentment within the bosom of the good housewife, until her cheering words and mirthful songs fills the land with melody, and helps to make life a thousand times worth the living. The inhabitants of the Frenchman Valley should thank their stars that they live in this country, a fair land that will bear upon its waning and billowy plains, a city that will in a few short years stand without a rival west of the Mississippi and east of the Rockies. Yes, Holyoke is the child of destiny, already growing with a rapidity that it will soon become a world's wonder. Born only yesterday, and in two short hours, there were strewn at her feet forty-thousand gleaming dollars as a fitting christening to her coming greatness, strewn as a token of confidence by careful business men in her future. Nestled near this coming city, to the east, Eldorado Valley, watered by the Frenchman and split in twain by the Culbertson & Cheyenne City Railroad. This valley stands without an equal in all eastern Colorado. The soil is deep and dark, producing vegetation like magic. The drainage is complete and the thrifty farmer, who fondly tills the soil finds the task, if task it be, an easy and fruitful one. The land is free from stones and roots, the soil is mellow and easily worked, enabling a team to till twice the number of acres here than farther east. Ye labor worn, shin beaten clod hoppers, who dodge in and out among the stumps and beech roots of the eastern states, lay aside your prejudices against the west and learn what it is to enjoy life by owning and tilling a farm in Eldorado Valley. There is a few pieces of government hand left yet, to be had only by the asking, and settling upon, within easy reach of Holyoke, while a great many claims can be had during the winter months very cheap. This is accounted for by many people coming to this country for free lands, who are poor, and in getting two claims they are willing to sell one to sell one to raise money to purchase teams, with which to cultivate the remaining claim. To the south of the valley is an extensive area of the finest stock grazing lands anywhere in the world, which is open to homestead, pre-emption and timber culture entry, at a cost of only 10 cents on the acre and your residence upon it. For once in your life, we say again, just lay aside your prejudices and come and take a look at the land that will in one more short year literally flow with "milk and honey," and has the capabilities within her soil to support as dense a population as any other land in christendom. This valley is easily and quickly reached over the C.B. & Q. and B. & M. via Chicago, Burlington, Omaha, Lincoln and Holdrege. Tickets are for sale at all main eastern points, as reduced rates through the months of September, October and November. Don't forget this, but cut it out and paste it in your hat, and proceed at once to make arrangements to pay this valley in eastern Colorado a visit and see for yourself. - Eldoradoan AD - W.M. ADLAND, dealer in Groceries and Provisions. Flour - And - Feed. We have just moved our entire stock of goods from Mozart, and we invite all of our old patrons and others to call on us at our new quarters. Inter Ocean Avenue, Holyoke, Colorado. AD - LOUP CITY ROLLER MILLS Will Handle Flour, Feed, Corn, Oats, and Baled Hay in Wholesale & Retail Quantities. Office on Inter Ocean Avenue, Holyoke, Colorado. Page Five AD - I. SMITH & SON COMPANY, Dealers in LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL of all kinds. J.M. Cullis, Manager, Holyoke, Colorado. AD - WAKEMAN, KENDALL & CO. WILL CARRY A Heavy line of GROCERIES and GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Also Gents Furnishing Goods. Don't fail to see our goods before buying. Finest Bargains in Logan County. Inter Ocean Avenue, Holyoke, Colorado. AD - "Let The Hungry Be Fed" At The SAWYER HOUSE. We will soon be able to Accommodate a few Transients with rooms. Table Boarders by Day or Week. We would be glad to have the patronage of the public. J.C. SAWYER, Proprietor, Holyoke, Colorado BUSINESS CARDS L. McDUFFEE, PLASTERER. Fancy and Ornamental Work, Foundations Laid, Brick or Stone, Holyoke, Colorado T.B. CARNAHAN, NOTARY PUBLIC. Railroad and School Leases, Claims and Relinquishments bought and sold. Holyoke, Colorado. LOCAL LORE B. & M. TIME CARD East Bound No. 125 Passenger, 1:45 a.m. No. 156 Freight, 6:00 a.m. West Bound No. 151 Passenger, 1:40 a.m. No. 155 Freight, 4:30 p.m. Holyoke Accommodations No. 157 West to Sterling, 8:00 a.m. No. 158 East from Sterling, 6:30 p.m. Miss Emma Andrews has returned to her claim. Miss Minnie Lange is visiting her friend, Jessie Adair. Mr. Shoals and son, of Illinois, are visiting friends in 6-44. Gus Scheunemann spent a few days with is family in 8-43. Howard Brothers sell all the Lumber that is sold in Holyoke. Miss Lon Reynolds has gone to Aurora, Nebraska, to visit friends. Mr. Gue and Mrs. May left for Dental City on Friday evening. There was a heavy frost on Wednesday morning and ice on Thursday. Will Hibbs went to Sterling on Thursday to make final proof on his claim. Howard Brothers sells Lumber Cheaper than any outfit in Logan County. The mum social at Edward Reynolds was a success. Everybody enjoyed themselves. You can now get your mail by stage from Julesburg by paying two cents a letter extra. Don't you forget it Hoskins Brothers are going to a fine business in the Grocery line. Henry Leymore, of Lamar, has the contract for putting up a wind mill for Mr. Furrey, of 3-44. Pat Sullivan purchased lot 8 in block 5 yesterday for $775. He will put up a 28 x 50 foot building. J.R. Wilson has 500 bushels of Potatoes for sale on n.e. corner of sec. 8, one mile east of town. One of the best store buildings being put up belongs to Hoskins Brothers. A large stock of groceries will be put in soon. Dr. Grosback, from Imperial, Nebraska, made a business trip to Holyoke Tuesday. He has considerable land west of this place. Joe Bignell, of 8-44, who has been rusticating in Nebraska, has found a farm and expects to soon return to his home in Colorado. There will be a quarterly meeting at Wolf's school house October 16th. Preaching in the morning and afternoon. Rev. Merritt will preach. W.E. Wolfe, from La Harpe, Illinois, was a Holyoke visitor last week. He is prospecting through the west and goes from here to Akron, Colorado. Dr. S. Ord, from the state of Ohio, was on our streets the other day, watching the chances for speculation and looking up a permanent location. Callagan Brothers, Carpenters and Contractors, are ready at all times to give estimates on buildings. It will pay you to see them if you intend building. Hoskins Brothers are putting up a very fine building 40 x 40 on Inter Ocean Avenue. They will put in a heavy line of Groceries, and will do a rattling business. All parties who have reserved lots, and not yet made out contracts, are requested to do so immediately, as lots without contracts will not be held longer. H. Emerson, Agent of Lincoln Land Company. J.L. Wilson's family, from Bertrand, Nebraska, arrived here last Saturday. Mr. Wilson will locate here, either in town or on his farm south of town. We extend a hearty welcome to these genial people. All mail to THE STATE HERALD should be sent to Holyoke via Julesburg, Colorado, otherwise we are very uncertain of getting it. We have received but very little mail because it is sent via of Curtis, and in all probability stops there. Dr. E.M. Doolittle, from Gordan Grove, Iowa, was in town prospecting and seeing the sights. He expects to locate soon, either in Hastings or Omaha, although he would have been gladly welcomed at Holyoke. The Doctor wanted to take something to remember the city by and so he took THE HERALD. The Logan County News moved into its new building on the town site yesterday. We congratulate Brother Williams in securing so good a location and hope that in his new quarters he may have sufficient room to drive with even more force, his editorial quill. We extend our hand in hearty welcome to you, Brother Williams. * Transcriber's Note. 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