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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1902

Page

4

Thrilling Escape After Union Pacific Train Crash

At 6 oclock this morning the Fast Mail No. 101 struck a C and S engine near a Crow Creek bridge, derailing a mail car. Engineer McNulty and Fireman Reynolds escaped with minor injuries as the C and S engine was driven 200 feet and the Union Pacific engine sustained little damage.

McNulty Reynolde Union Pacific Foat Mall Light Co William McNulty Reynolds Crow Creek Round House Wilmott Talbot

Young People Wed Johnson Linn Nuptials Last Night

Miss Emma Josephine Linn and Mr August Johnson were wed at the bride’s mother's home on East Twentieth Street in a ceremony conducted by Rev Berquist. Tilie Linn served as bridesmaid and Emily Johnson as best man. A wedding supper followed. They will reside at 115 East Seventeenth Street. Linn is a Cheyenne girl with many friends. Johnson is a carpenter for B M Sage. The Leader offers congratulations.

East Twentieth Street Emma Josephine ‘Linn August Johnson Berquist Tillie Lin Emily Johnson East Seventeenth Street Miss Linn B. MH. Sage

Bigamous twist thwarts Cheyenne marriage attempt

James R Marsden, a Kansas City merchant, traveled with Lena Tindall Gray to Cheyenne to wed Mrs Lena Gray, wife of John M Gray. A telegram from Marsden’s brother revealed Lena Gray’s existing marriage, stopping the wedding and prompting Marsden to leave for Denver and Mrs Gray to return east.

James A. Marsden Jenny M. Gray Kansas City Léna John M. Gray Marsden Misa Lena Tindall East Cheyenne

Hargraves-Moses Nuptials at Rawhide Buttes

Today Henry B Hargraves wed Miss Blanche Moses at Rawhide Buttes in a romance tied to the Hargrave cattle business. The Eastern bride joined the western ranch life after a visit, making the union a noted match in local circles.

Henry B. Hargraves Blanche Moses Marrage Rawhide Buttes John Hargraves Hargrave Ranch

Postmaster Nominee for Grand Encampment Named

President Roosevelt sent to the Senate yesterday the nomination of E. B. Drury as postmaster at Grand Encampment. A deputy sheriff from Thermopolis, Cameron, shot two weeks ago, was erroneously reported dead but is alive and likely to recover. Fred Stid is identified as the shooter.

Senate Roosevelt E. 8. Drury Grand Cameron Thermopolis Arbval Fred Stid

Amoretti Bank Robbed in Bridger Mont Heist

Amoretti Bank, called Barclay and Co., in Bridger Montana, was robbed. The owner, a Wyoming man named Amoretti, operates banks at Sheridan and Lander. Police investigation underway with no arrests reported.

Amoretti Bank of Amoretti Barclay & Co Bridger Mont Wyoming Sheridan and Lander

Adkins Acquitted in Lander Larceny Case

The case of J. H. Adkins was tried at Lander last week where Adkins was acquitted of larceny. He was charged with selling hay and grain belonging to the Utah and Nevada Express company while acting as their agent.

J. H. Adkins Lander Adkins Utal and Nevada Express Company

Overcoat Promotion at Daiber's

Daiber's advertises an overcoat sale promising warmth and style to shoppers. The notice emphasizes clothing availability and fashion appeal from the retailer.

Fortuna Card Club Hosts Evening of Cards and Refreshments

The Fortuna Card club met at the home of Mr and Mrs P Cook for a pleasant evening. Dainty refreshments were served. Mr T T Tynan and Leroy Grant won the honors at cards while Mrs John McCabe and Sam Harhart received the booby prizes.

Fortuna Card Club P. Cook T. T. Tynan Leroy Grant John McCabe Sam Harhart

Railroading Advances Seen in Union Pacific System

A comparison shows UP and linked lines reduced locomotive counts by about 5.4 percent last year while locomotive capacity rose by 9.4 percent. The Oregon Short Line and Navigation Company is noted in the same trend.

Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and Navigation Company

Moving Pictures at Durant's Masquerade Ball Feature

Durant hosts its annual masquerade ball with a novel feature before the dance. Keefe Hall sets the scene for a moving picture presentation and a musical interlude as part of the evening on December 1st.

Durant Keefe Hall

Delay Action on Poor House Construction

County commissioners postpone decision on building a county poor house at this session and plan to consider the matter at the next meeting.

Up to Date Neckwear at W F Daiber & Bro

Local retailer W F Daiber and Company promotes the Lander with a promise of endless neckwear variety and reliable customer service. The ad highlights broad selection and satisfaction for shoppers seeking current fashion.

W. F. Daiber & Bro

Grand Reception Marks Inauguration Day in State Capitol

Public ball to be held in both ends of the capitol building as state officers take oaths of office before the chief justice. Governor Richards and other officers will host an open house with refreshments. Dancing and music expected as the four year administration begins.

Governor Richards State Supreme Court Supreme Court Def

German Lutheran minister to unite Cohn and Stegenan tonight

Rev F Brommer of the German Lutheran church will wed George Cohn and Miss Mary Stegenan at the bride’s home on East Seventeenth Street. Few friends will witness the ceremony as the couple plans to begin housekeeping in the city. The bride recently moved to Cheyenne and has made many friends. the groom is a popular bartender at the Schmitts Saloon on Seventeenth Street.

F. Brommer George Cohn Mary Stegenan East Seventeenth Street Cheyene Schmitt Seventeenth Street

Local notes and society items from Cheyenne Tribune

Mr and Mrs Charles D Carey left yesterday for Careyhurst. Lee Bristol returned from Hartville Junction on business. Co E Linn to Laramie after wedding of his sister. J Roy Calvin leaves for Pittsburg to run a hardware store. Mrs W H Butler and children from Denver head to Douglas to reside. Mrs Edward MacKinley returns to Denver. Sam McMillan goes to Laramie for exhibitions. Judge Becker unites Charles King and Amelia Headen in marriage. The Butchers host first annual dance at Tusner hall tonight. Freddie Bray dies of pneumonia at 8 months. Birth of a son to Mrs Burt Fattes. Pattee the brakeman becomes a father. Troop A and Company E military ball features a gun and saber drill. Cheyenne Tribune reports cattle death story denied by local railroad officials.

Charles D. Carey Careyhurst Lee Bristol Hartville Junction Co. E. Linn Laramie J. Roy Calvin Pittsburg W. H. Butler Denver Butler Douglas Edward MacKinley Misa Shields The Irrigation Bureau

President Nominates Justices and Officials for Senate

The president submitted nominations to the senate including Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes for associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Francis M Wright for a court post John T Howell for circuit judge in Hawaii United States Army A H Bethel for a district post James F Smith of California for the Philippine commission and secretary of public instruction for the Philippine government Postmasters include Drury for Encampment and related items at the Expositor.

Washington Senate Oliver Wendell Holmes Massachusetts Supreme Court of the United Statew Francis M. Wright Uitpols Court of James F. Smith California Philippine Coumolation Secretary of Public Instruction Philippine Dalands Drury

Startling Evidence in Murphy Case Draws Casper Jury

Testimony from Thomas J. Hicks links J B Okie to the mob that attacked the Kassahn wagon near Casper. Hicks describes Murphy leading the assault with a party including Filmer Roe Edgerton Griffith Winnie Martin and Hicks themselves. Kassahn died from a gunshot after the wagon was fired upon.

Tom Hicks J. B. Okie Patty— Murphy Casper Ie Murphy Casper Thomas J. Hicka Fritz Kassahn Kassahn Ferrin Adams Hicks Okie Pens Kassahn Camp J. B.okle Filmer Roe W. F. Edgerton William Griffith Fred Winnie Harry Martin van Ferris Kassabo Murray Kaseabn

Germans Attend Funeral For Tailor Charlies Stabler

Charlies Stabler a city tailor and member of the Mannerchor society died yesterday. A large number of Germans will attend the funeral tomorrow with Rev. C. J. Tingley officiating. The section notes slow progress on a local telephone exchange project and ongoing snow disruption at Rawlins.

Charlies Stabler Old Mannerchor Society C. J., Tingley

Accused Wheel Theft Pair Face Separate Trials

This afternoon Neil yen colored faces trial in district court for bicycle theft after a verdict yesterday on another bicycle case. Allie Rollins, charged as an accomplice, was acquitted by a jury after a 10:25 start. Ulrich and Bolln’s cattle theft case was continued to the next term. A new $100000 public building site in Laramie was chosen on Third and Thornburg, owned by Jesse Converse, with $8000 paid. Troop A and Company B will hold a drill and dance at Keefe hall Friday night, December Sun, 8:30 pm, tickets 50 cents, ladies free. Judge Potter will speak at Memorial exercises in Laramie on Sunday for three deceased Lodge members.

Neil Yencolored Washington Alfie “Rollins Trian of Fred Hofmann Preas Allie Rollins Rollins Ulrich and Bolln Laramie Third Thornburg Streets Jesse Converse Troop A Company Keefe Hall Nagel Judge Potter

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