VARIABLE GEAR PROMISES REVOLUTION IN WHEELS AND LOCO MOTIVES
An exhibit at F W Roedel's drug store showcases a bicycle gearing invention by G T Seabury, F W Roedel, and L Krota. A main cog with planetary movement allows speeds from 71 to 123 gears, with a space brake, and plans target automobiles and railroad locomotives to create combined passenger and freight engines for climbs and high speed, after initial skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Roedel
G. T. Seabury
L. ©. Krota
Clerks ProtestScab Insults At City Cafe
A letter to the Leader recounts a midnight cafe incident where five men insulted railroad clerks and American Express officials, labeling union members as scabs. The writer urges restraint and action to protect visitors and railway workers from public insults in a leading public house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Manewal
American Express Company
U7. P. R. RK
Dance Friday Night at Keele Hall
Keele hall hosts a Friday dance on December 1 featuring Nagel's full orchestra. Tickets are 40 cents with free admission for ladies.
Frontier Day finances show strong year end balance
The Frontier Day treasurer reports total expenses of 5641.44 for the last celebration with 2274.36 in cash on hand. The sixth event earned 1590.01 while the prior five left 683.75 in treasury. current funds should cover potential losses next year and allow seating and other improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Murray
Frontier Day Committee
Keefe Secures Water Plan For Fort Russell
Mayor-elect M. P. Keefe, with Senator Warren, pressed the War Department for a Fort Russell water solution. Major Baker will visit the fort to report a cooperative plan with the city to meet post needs, enabling new buildings to proceed once approved. The city commends Keefe and Warren for decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Kerro
Washington
Keefe
Warren
Funeral for eight months old Freddie Bray held at home
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral of Freddie Bray eight months old child of Mr and Mrs John Bray was held from their home 16 West Twenty ninth street William Jameson reported losing a wheel in West Cheyenne days ago and finding a missing bicycle abandoned on the prairie north of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie
John Bray
West Twenty-ninth Street
William Jameson
West Cheyenne
Prair Tle
John Frensen Joins Union Pacific Storekeeper Post
John Frensen, formerly of Rawlins, has taken a storekeeper position with Union Pacific here and moved his family to town to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frensen
Rawlins
Union Pacific
Eay
Elks Hold Memorial Service for Departed Members
The Elks announce a memorial service Sunday at 2 PM at the opera house with invitations issued to members. The deceased include Morris Wasserman who died January 15 1902 Jesse A Leon who died March 22 1902 and Charlea P Vary who died November 6 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Opera House
Morris Wasserman
Jesse A. Leon
Charlea P. Vary
Visiting Wyoming figures in city tour
The list of Wyoming visitors includes T. H. Gibson from Laramie and J. Bennett from Rock Springs along with Kad Clarke, Dale Creek, B. Lorimer, Sherman, F. Granger from Guin, A. M. Carl, J. L Hightower from Wheatland, G. A. Clarke and Racampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
The
City
T. H. Gibson
Laramie
J. Bennett
Rock Springs
Kad
Clarke
Dale Creek
B. Lorimer
Sherman
F. Granger
Guin
A. M. Carl
J. L Hightower
Wheatland
G. A. Clarke
Racampment
Local residents travel and visits noted in brief
K. W. DeBelle heads to the cast as his tether is seriously mM. Mrs. David Lytle visits Laramie. State Examiner Henderson returns from official business. Hannah Hunt arrives from Laramie to visit Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Joe J. Daly and daughter return from Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. DeBelle
David Lytle
Laramie
H. B. Henderson
Miew Hannah Hunt
Bey Aleter
Clark
Joe J. Daly
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Winter Neckwear by Weil and Co. Debuts
A brief notice highlights new winter neckwear from Weil and Co., noting style and likely availability for the season. The feature references the latest fall and winter fashion, with emphasis on refined accessories for cold weather.
Oil Prospectors Ignore Railroad Grant Odd Sections
Evanston Wyoming dispatch reports oil promoters largely ignore Interior Department action awarding section 27 to the railroad. They note even numbered sections host most strikes and assert the decision will not end oil activity in the southwestern Wyoming oil belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Wyo
Denver News
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Jagér Oil Company
Pacific Company
Fifty Mile Wind Strikes City Causing Damages
A powerful wind storm swept through the city beginning at 4 AM with gusts up to fifty miles per hour. The local weather bureau predicts a snow storm to follow. A small stable and several fences were toppled in the western part of the city.
Grand Island Shop Foreman Resigns Believed to Seek Higher Post
Matt Wilkins former iCheyenne man and Grand Island shop foreman resigns his post. No reason given though a better position is thought in sight. He says he was offered master mechanic of the Nebraska division to succeed M K Barnum but declined. No successor named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Wilkins
Grand Island
Nebraska
M. K. Barnum
Barnum
Letter from Z D to Daniel Sully sparks board humor
A summer letter to actor Daniel Sully from Z D mocks a possible play sprouting at a farm. The writer claims a “kalf” is growing and promises it for Sully, while Sully quips that the board is as bad as the play and the calf remains at his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sully
Sully
Bordin
Kalf Reddy
Butchers Hold First Annual Fall Dance at Turner Hall
About 200 guests joined the Butchers for a Turner hall event with Nagel's orchestra providing music. Dancing continued past midnight followed by a fine supper and guests expressed eagerness for the next butcher hop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Nagel
Rankin Marries in Denver to Colorado Woman
N. T. Rankin a prominent Grand Encampment businessman married in Denver to Misa Mamie Blgelow a popular Colorado young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
N. T. Rankin
Misa Mamie Blgelow
Colorado
St Mark’s Guild Bazaar at Keefe Hall
The ladies of St Mark’s Guild plan a bazaar in Keefe Hall on Wednesday evening December 10. A hot supper will be served at 4 o clock and dancing starts at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Guild
Keefe Hall
Livia
Notary Appointed by Governor Richards
A commission of notary public is issued by Governor DeForest Richards to Robert H. H. Young of Grand Encampment Carbon County Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeForest Richards
Robert Hh, Young
Grand Encampment
Carbon County
Wyoming
Dividend Declared by Trustee Gibson in Cheyenne
A trustee named T H Gibson in Cheyenne confirms an additional dividend under the defunct A H Miller & Co of Laramie. The decision follows conferences with retetos in basic and repleying the estate as per the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Gibson
Cheyenne
Overcoats Made For Wintry Blasts
W F Galven and Ono offer coats and subscribe for the Lanier. Readily available in sizes to fit readers facing recent cold snaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Galven & Ono
Marriages Rise in Laramie County as Colorado Couples Lead
In eleven months ending January 1902 Laramie County recorded 305 marriages, up from 294 last year. Colorado couples total 177, Wyoming 97, and 31 from other states. One hundred twenty brides wrote Mrs before their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wyoming
Laramie
Centennial
Price Caught After Assault on Strike Leader
William J. Price, wanted for assaulting B. F. Perry, the strike leader, was captured in Payson Utah on Tuesday. A reward of 60 was posted by Sheriff Smalley after a description of the assailant. Price attacked Perry at the Math end of the viaduct, striking him with a hammer handle. a struggle followed, reinforcements arrived, Price broke and fled firing a wild shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Price
B. F. Perry
Price
Payson
Utah
Sherif Smalley
Perry
Fred
Laramie Faces Coal Shortage Prompting Business Meeting
A Tuesday night gathering of Laramie business leaders passed resolutions urging Union Pacific officials to secure a larger coal supply as a cold snap raises demand and local dealers report insufficient stocks. Also this morning funeral services were held for Charles Stabler with many mourners from the Maennerchor, and a city herder killed a coyote northeast of town, the animal driven toward the city by hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Union Pacific
Farrell
Military drill and dance at Keefe hall Friday night
Troop A and Company B will hold a drill at 8 30 p m and a dance at 4 p m in Keefe hall Friday evening December standard event. Nagel's full orchestra will provide music. Tickets cost 50 cents with ladies admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N
Keefehall
Nagel
Big stock shipment through city en route to Omaha markets
Thirty cattle cars passed through the city this day on the way to Omaha markets. The shipment is by A. R. Reader of Rawlins. A motion for a new trial was filed in Rawlins district court in the case of Jack Martin the engineer convicted of burglary last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
A. R. Reader
Rawlins
Jaaac Martin
Widow Receives Insurance After Capitol Fatality
Mrs. Boyd Kirk, wife of a man killed at Rawlins, has been paid $5,000 life insurance. P. Fleming, former janitor at the state capitol, is named assistant janitor until after the upcoming legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondel Til
Mondell
F. W. Mondell
Chicago
Washington
Boyd Kirk
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Capitol
P. Fleming
State Capitol
Parade of discharged soldiers from Fort Washakie pass through town
Sixteen soldiers from Fort Washakie Wyoming in transit to Georgia. Their company was recruited there and the article notes a joint New Year’s Eve benefit by striking machinists and other unions at Keefe hall to raise about seven thousand dollars. Attendance and ticket sales are progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Charles White Wildrick
New York
Florence Burns
Wildrick
Laramie
Fort Washakie
Wyo
Georgia
Waa
State
Keefe Hall
United States
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Weat
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NEW Model ‘Bakery
Sixteenth Street
Schweickert’s Hardware Store
B. S. Karchmer
Keele Hall
Excelator Creamery
Crook
Capital Avenue
Bbc
Cowkick
Goodsco
Cupid
Becker United
June Corey
Oscar Standfield
Standfield
Eugene McSweeney
Jerry O'Keefe
Sannos
J. M. Sanno
Brancho
Catherine Sanno
Texas
Child
Elks Memorial Services
Uneeoatic
Neqkwear
W. F. Daibea & Bao
Uiita County
Wilkins
Lanse
Wyoming University
Charles L. Brubaker
Nurses’ Association
George Cohn
Schmitt
Miya Mary Stegenan
Co. F. Brommer
East Seventeenth Street
Charles Stabler
East Sixteenth . Street
C. L. Tingley
Old Maennerchor Society
Goyote
Buechner
Wm.myers&co
Millers Fm
David
Ferguson Atroet
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hawes
Fedora
Stiff
Florsheim
John Harrington
Bole
Knights of Pything
Esquire
Clyde M. Watts
C. C. Thao
F. Voight
K. of
W. F. Daiber & Bro
Excelsior Creamery
F.H. Vaughn
Prop
Gia W
Harry Sumption & Co
Graingers
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Oapitel Avenes
Geo. H. Nagle
Ghas. E. Miller
View
Corson
Treas
Union Mercantile Co
Fergueo
Aing
Hainer
ANS Oseny
Lana Nod
Bion Cut Buechner
E. S. Johnston
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Underwood Grocery
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