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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists B. A. Slack as editor and proprietor with K. W. De Belle as business manager and A. Richardson as city editor.
A string of brief notices details movements and activities of numerous Cheyenne residents and visitors. Names include M P Keefe Edwin Weeks Frank Shiek M Wasserman Mayor Schnitger Wm Walker John Fitzgerald Mrs C J Griffin Miss Brooks Miss Thacey Mrs Warren Chief Clerk Anderson Owen Urothers RR Brecons A R Greene Mrs Geo Aldrick Earl Carter Coney Bustice Miss Henrietta Richardson Engineer Thorne Harvey Robbins Jim Boyle Judge Knight Bernard Featherstone Hunter J S Tidball Mrs H Buechner Sleepy Simmons Warren van Der vanter Wm Irvine Arthur Porter Clarence Johnston Sam Wilson Bertie Meahenha J H Morgan Firsnan Fitzgerald Miss Daly Casper O R Bryant Bishop Moore Sam Thompson Pather boating Meusra Mills Patterson McArthur Brothers Harry Cordiner.
Soldiers pass through daily as trains run late due to heavy Union Pacific business. An inspection car with seats for foremen travels ahead of the engine to study track care, with R W Baxter of Omaha leading the tour. Dr Chittenden visits Wyoming and praises its climate, irrigation potential, and alpine scenery as he travels through Laramie and Cheyenne.
Men's working shoes in full leather with heavy soles, priced at 1.50 to 2 per pair. Ben's Sons new store on Ferguson Street promotes dress-cutting courses by French methods at half price through the week of August 1. Madam Doty with Mrs. Bishop offer a great reduction on drong shirts at Terpes the coming Monday through Wednesday.
Dance will be held Monday evening August 20 in A C W hall. Admission 25 cents. Cheyenne Grove unit No 1 Woodman Circle hosts event for suggested local entertainment.
An advert announces See Myers price list available from B. Jenkins offering various shoe goods. The note emphasizes affordable pricing and direct purchasing.
George Ferris, a half owner of the Ferris Hag aarty mine at Battle Lake, was killed in Rupkway on Saturday afternoon. He was a hardworking, public spirited man beloved by many and would have soon received a million dollars from his wife.
The Warren Live Stock company sold about two thousand horses from its Colorado and Wyoming ranges to eastern parties via H. A. Proctor of Omaha. Fifteen hundred mares and geldings and nearly five hundred colts were involved. Details and price are undisclosed, but reports say a very high figure was paid with the average price per head the highest for any Wyormley bunch. The Warren herd is among the west’s oldest, with breeding raising quality. The sale will not end the business as roughly a thousand head remain on the ranges.
The committee engages four bands Loveland Laong mont Windsor and Rock Springs with Cheyenne tests pending. The parade starts at 6 20 p m the fret day, Ed Nash in charge. Illumination by torches and flambeats. The ball begins at 5 p m on both nights and is led by the Indians. A cuky walk follows to crown the championship of the weet.
Guy B McCashlind reports a robbery after sharing his troubles with a policeman. He says he rented a room at eight o clock on Sixteenth Street, another man slept in the same room, he had 45 dollars and a gold watch in his trousers which were left by his bed but are now gone. He cannot describe the thief.
A report notes the big 1600 compound engines were tested with 5000 tons over the hill last week and fell down. Cars were dropped out along the line and the trip lasted over seventeen hours. A minor wreck occurred at Medicine Row on Saturday. The one year old child of engineer Tom McCune died in Laramie last week.
For days the Ladies Arggil lary of the O. & C. lodge has received instruction from Mrs. Ogden and Mrs. Moore of Denver who returned south on Saturday. The lodge remains flourishing with notable members and has visitors from North Platte for instruction.
Several large coal cars are converted into water cars at the shops for supplying trading camps with water. The report notes the rushed activity in the workshops as work proceeds.
The Cheyenne Indians defeated Danijela & Pisher of Denver 22 to 1 and 18 to 7 in two games. Indiana fared better in later play while Ogden reports puzzle Cheyenne fans. Johnnie Green starred with strong drives and Weber’s pitching held a heavy hitting Indian day. Negotiations loom for future games with Denver teams Neem and J D at Broadway Park.
The document records varied town happenings including a late Denver-bound train arrival, payroll activities in Cheyenne, home improvements on eighteenth street, and plans for local concerts and fairs. It notes road and railroad considerations, property sales on Maxwell Street, a public market mood, and a large apparel sale with multiple item categories across ladies and menswear.
Dispatchers at North Platte who were responsible for two wrecks and several patron escapes have been discharged and a new man employed. The notice follows a local shoe store ad with various promotional lines and prices.
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