The Greeley tribune., 1911-03-02

Rural mail carrier on that route
reports that many teams from Gree
ley and vicinity haul coal from ker-
sey.
Mort Briggs Of Evans. coal dealer
delivers standard" coal there at
$4.75 per ton. Freight rate $l.1o-
/ have never asserted that Gree
ley merchants are more avaricious
than those Of elsewhere and my for
mer article expressed doubt II even
one frm was making money. They
are evidently making less now. That
article was in reply to Tribune edi-
/ torial as to why our peoplebought
abroad. The fgaIsnce In prices
was the reason l advanced. Unfor-
tunately conditions have been such
that practically all of our people
have been living in excess OF earn
ings or incomc. This naturally
tends to increase the cost-at least
temporarily OF everything, espec-
tally labor, merchandise. rents. and
by no means least. taxes, and other
forms OF assessments, and l will ad-
nit as far as dealers are concerned,
the prices charged are somewhat
justified by demand upon them.
But even this justification does not
: obviate the fact that Greeley prices
are comparatively high.
/ am a little mystified as to the
meaning of the race track post
script; unless it has reference to the
Island Grove park. a grounds be-
| longing to the city of Greeley.
This was, only few years ego.
COW pasture, rented by Patrick
Brady.
i. The Island Grove Driving club.
with a membership OF something
over one hundred of Greeley's most
prominent citizens, received permis-
sion from the city to improve 1t.
This was done by fencing. construct
ing a driving track. grand stand.
and stables. grading and graveling
the drives and putting in city water.
The cost OF these was approximately
$4,000. The money was raised by
popular subscription from citizens OF
the town and rural districts. A do
nation of about 5000 for one or more
years from the city. and from profits
all profits-accruing from race
meetings, matinees. rents, etc. Nc
participant in the matter ever re-
ceived one cent from 1t. All was
freely given to Greeley's park. Fol
every dollar l have made by racing
there have donated two. an
indeed proud of the insignificant part
took in this. The Weld County
fair has used the grounds for two
years, with the city's permission, and
has NO doubt been Of benefit to the
vicinity.
had the honor to subscribe to
both the driving club and fair asso-
Citations subscription lists. and am
sure the Gilcrest company did like
wise. All material for this park was
bought in Greeley and homo labor
employed.
will state further, that during
q residence here Of 81 years do not
believe have spent for personal use
outside OF Greeley q total Of 500
for groceries and other merchandise
including lumber. coal, harness. hay
and grain. Can many lay claim to
more consistent home patronage?
: Should this article be answered
have one request to make. have
tried to be fair and candid In this
and former ones. If I have not been
strictly so. it was without intent
expect others to have different viewi
and comments are 4 consequence
Disrespect is meant to none. My re-
!. quest IL that he who sees At to re.
ply may confine himself to such
argument and courtesy as will b.
consistent with the paper whose
columns are here occupied and tht
very respectable readers thereof.
A. L. CAMP.