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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 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 balter.
BD Miller at 1709 Ferguson St reports adjusting and watch re pairing. Cox of Polo ranch back from New York. Dance and concert season highlights include Turner hall events and St Mark's Guild at Keefe hall. terse notes mention lost money found in a grocery, Rev White marries, and Cheyenne happenings with local figures and bands.
A string of brief personal notices lists residents and visitors: J W Popp and others headed to Chicago, Chack Clerk Long to Toledo, Major Giafcke northward, Hon le Toy Grant home from the near, Mrs C W Burdick north, Mina Rosalie Stone east, Rey McQuilkin and wife east, J R Merrifield ill at home, Mrs Duncan Grant and children to Aubur n Y, Mrs Mary Sullivan in danger at home, Miss Anca James recovered from illness, George W Brown not expected to live, Ed Nobie leaving town, Mrs Mattson and children to Colorado Springs, Rev W R D Gray to preach Sunday, Mr Percy Hoyt to San Francisco en route to China, L A Michell visiting half-brother W H McKee, Mrs Kate Callahan visiting P F Powell son, Walter Kelly home from Denver, Johan Emmerson en route to Grand Encampment, Walker Halning of North Platte through Cheyenne to Honolulu, Rev John Joseph Hengessy and Rt Rev NC Matz leaving after a pleasant visit.
The fifteenth annual Wyoming mission of the Methodist Episcopal church opens at First Methodist Church with Bishop Fowler presiding. Officers elected include Benjamin Young secretary and H Taylor statistical secretary. Drs Carroll and King from New York and Philadelphia address the conference, with remarks on church expansion and global missions.
The district court issued a writ of mandamus ordering Laramie County to levy funds to satisfy a $5.88 million judgment plus interest. The case is State versus the County Commission of Laramie County as guided by the supreme court's views on certified questions.
A reliable source reports several Jerferatnian Club members including an officer will resign. They intend to align with the Republican party seeking prosperity and working man support.
Chief Swainson installed guards on alarm boxes 1 14 and 4 to prevent tampering. Fire code updates require breaking the glass of the key guard when activating alarms.
Huet arrived at Warren Mercantile Co offering fruit jars for sale. The brief notice notes availability and local dealer involvement.
At a Winfield Scott Garrison open meeting the group passed resolutions urging Congress to fund medical care and surgical treatment in U S military and naval hospitals for honorably discharged soldiers and sailors unable to pay. They called for eligibility rules and mail copies to lawmakers and union leaders for support.
A group of women visited the Evans street residence of Mrs. China O'Brien and her daughter Mrs. Albert Herod. The parlor and dining room were lavishly decorated with flowers, and music and games provided entertainment. The hosts' hospitality and the feast were praised by all guests.
Mr RooH Homeer and wife passed through Cheyenne en route to Laramie after an European tour visiting the exposition in Parks. They praise the pleasant tour and say Americans should spend money there, calling the panorama of wonders well worth seeking.
Arrived this morning Rev G W Blows and wife of Rowne, Rev 2 B Motlon of Byramston and others to attend the Methodist conference. Also arriving Rev J H Olienpie of Canper and Rev J W Taylor of Douglas plus colleagues from Thermopolia and Sheridan to join the gathering.
A group photo at the Methodist conference marks the arrival of Bishop Moore in Cheyenne on route to China. President McKinley sent a personal letter introducing him to oval officers and naval and military men in China.
A grand opening for Ralston Culture is announced at Armory Hall on August 27 at 8 p.m. Prof. Morgan of Washington, D C will present with tickets free at Bilis confectionery. No admission without tickets and floor space is limited.
County commissioners set the 1000 levy at 261-2 mills including roads and bridges 7-6 mills poor land and pauper quill general fund 2 mills library 1-2 mills Cheyenne and Northern bands 4-5 mills state 6 mills school district 1 9 mills common schools 1 mill school bonds 12 mills Library levy rises from 1-4 to 1-2 mills due to Carnegie library. common schools levy reduced by 1 mill. Total levy increases 2 1/2 mills from last year.
The Cheyenne grocers and shop men debate a cooperative store remnants from a past failed attempt. Grocers claim current prices cover expenses with fair profits while cooperative proponents want to prove otherwise. No definite steps have been taken yet.
A large gathering of laboring men last evening at Esperson's hall decided to observe labor day on September 1. A parade will lead to a park for a celebration. B Perry was named marshal with committees including Wil nabee, Mensrt, Harris, Berger, Oon pore, Trostle, Bwalley and Hastings. Additional names listed for invitation and arrangement include Mens, Taylor, Dugan, Cox, Hoveyman, Holloway, Arrangenyurte, Menary, Taylor, Bapgr soo, Jones and Dugan.
A dhioy force works Wighia while dwy men toil over time to complete rune uise repairs. If much more work occurred the archive abop would require an addition.
Judge Martin presides while officers remove drunks and clear space in the city jail. The jail reaches capacity as extra detainees are brought in and processed by local legal officials.
Robert Fiey Prominent and four members of an Indian syndicate with two sons travel to Laramie by private car for fishing. Mr Morgan seeks hunting permits from Judge Hayford, pays 120 dollars for non residents, permits allow limited elk, deer and antelope. Accompanied by A G Baleh and D C Bacon the party travels Rock Springs by rail then packs across to a game reserve. They will be absent for some time.
Prof J A Morgan of the Ralston University Washington DC will open a physical culture class Monday evening. The university is esteemed and Morgan an honored graduate. President Webster Edgerly is a noted writer whose books are valued by Ralstonites. The tutor’s system aims to build strength form and chest and may help chronic maladies.
Mr. Chas Gape and Miss Mary Stitch, each well known in the city, quietly wed this week in Cheyenne. The couple, now residing in the northeast part of town, were married by Bishop Linehan in a small ceremony.
Readable line notes new fruit jars just arrived offered by Warren Mercantile Company. The notice highlights availability and supplier source without further details.
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