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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists A Slack as editor and proprietor with K W De Belle as business manager and A Richardson serving as city auditor.
Brief items note D Miller at 1709 Ferguson St and Clarence Brown, nephew of the jeweler David Miller, passing through Cheyenne from the west while Merriam travels toward Dover. The Modern Woodmen hosted a large reception with speeches. Roosevelt itinerary hints at a Wyoming stop. Mary Renfroe’s funeral is planned. Captain Murphy of the Twenty-fourth Infantry killed in Manila. Captain Pitcher’s unit passed through Cheyenne en route to Fort Chita. locals wish for a return posting.
Noah Young travels north while Mr Hopper goes south. W EB Guthrie visits from Judge Knight at home from Tie Siding. C W Burdick heads north in the morning. Auditor Grant leaves for Salt Lake. Claude Draper departs for Guernsey tomorrow. William Sturgis boards a forth bound train. Mr and Mrs Al Hyde travel north this morning. Harry Rhemeyer departs to Rock Springs. Plumber EF Nash injures finger. five room house for sale near Capitol avenue. John Jamison visits sister-in-law Maud Jamison. Bill Clerk RB Bartlett plans Portland trip. Mr Chee departs town for Hong Kong after months here. Chas Wilcock westbound notes smallpox dying out. Editor Frank Bond on vacation at Cherooke Park with wife and son.
The game pits Cheyenne against Denver at Boulevard Park scheduled for 3 p m tomorrow.
A Cheyenne man insulted Pope Leo this morning in a store, prompting the proprietor to intervene as a lady admirer, who was shopping, walked out. The man attempted an apology but received a firm rebuke that he lacked gentlemanly instincts and should have no further dealings.
Thomas Longhurst funeral director operated at 10th Street with Fine Upholstering in the Si4 district.
Two freight trains collided near Sunol causing severe engine and track damage. Both engines were wrecked but no one was hurt. Dispatch errors blamed by the crews as trains rerouted via Julenburg. Master Mechanic stopped a later accident. yards bustle with repairs and new equipment being installed.
Three years after a surplus of idle men, Cheyenne now has three employment offices and laborers are hired at wages from 175 to 2.50 per day. Ranchmen report extreme difficulty obtaining hay hands this year. Women workers are also in demand with about a dozen Cheyenne residents hiring girls for good salaries.
The article notes that frontier Day celebrations will draw unprecedented crowds and push roads to capacity while distant visitors arrive. It mentions Union Pacific shop employees may return to Cheyenne as shops shift to full-time operation for months, improving living conditions for machinists and families.
Two soldiers faced Judge Martin today in a theft trial over bicycles. One bike was found with a soldier at Fort Russell, another at a West End house then seized by a soldier. County clerk says no revenue stamp needed on location notices of certificates, no tax on proofs of labor. Haroah Ferrie named administrator of James Perris, Dr Bennett named administrator of Mrs Bennett.
During the Cleveland panic worn out engines were placed in the bone yard as times did not justify repairs. Prosperity now brings shortages of men and power and more business than ever. Engineer Robinson orders six of the off 500 and 600 close engines to leave, giving McKinley life to help handle enormous traffic that nearly blocks the road.
Visitor Mr. Crown, nephew of David Miller, serves as stage manager for Palo's fireworks productions touring big cities in open parks. The company uses circus acts to cover costs with acts like Battle of San Juan and Last Days of Pompeii. Diamonds Still Missing. Mrs. Draper reports diamonds stolen from her home recently. Jeweler Andrus sold the diamonds to a gambler who fled to Denver. thief unrevealed.
The lineup for tomorrow and Sunday includes McCausland behind the plate with Webster and Joura as pitchers Meech at first Payne second Stoney at short Long in right Taylor in center and Lawrence in left field, described as strongest this season.
Yesterday seven quotations of train 19 the fast freight indicate a record breaker and testify to the enormous business Union Pacific is doing at present time.
General Merriam with Fort Russell orders and Judge Carey visited Fort Russell and praised the pont in excellent condition. The lively place on the freight platform employs over forty men and foremen report difficulty securing workers. A fire at 4410 near Union Peeble track damaged a wood fence and a coal car. Rock Springs fighter Rowan seeks to fight any Cheyenne counterpart, while locals note the Ben Freobisa remains popular.
Cheyenne's Frontier Day plans a bigger parade and events with thirty genuine Shoshone riders from the agency, a balloon mile jump by an adronaut, and tougher rodeo action. Organizers report about $5,000 raised by local business leaders and citizens for a adults and visitors.
D. H. Holliday, a Burlingon man and Republican, explains a Bryan campaign button on his coat is kept as a unique state souvenir due to its rarity.
Mrs Joseph Benjamin, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Palmer, was the sheet of honor at a reception hosted by her parents last evening. Many friends attended and the occasion was highly enjoyable. Labor day observance prompts a meeting at Moverson's Palatabo Saturday at 8 o'clock to form a permanent organization.
An 19th century guide details dust and dirt accumulation on the face and outside, condemns dirty washcloths and sponges, advises using alcohol or cologne and water to remove oily skin, and explains gentle facial massage and squeezing blackheads with a watch key, followed by hot-water washing to reduce irritation.
Neighbors whisper about a couple's moonlight strolls with another man. The scene hints at jealousy and suspicion while a burglar story adds odd humor about a toe chest and a breakfast note. The note mocks those unable to afford extra ice.
Banus Cheyenne Grave No 1 Woodman Cirute will give chance on Monday evening August 20 in the AO U WW hall admission 28 centes
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