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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader list shows B A Slack as publisher and manager. It notes Second Class Matter status at the Cheyenne Wyoming post office and provides subscription rates for the Daily Leader one year. The issue is dated Monday December 10 1900.
The Burlington Railway plans to extend its line westward from Guernsey as soon as weather allows. The project promises extensive mineral development in coal iron and copper and aims to attract capital and population to Wyoming. A northern branch may connect Cheyenne and a southern Wyoming system with the Big Horn basin route via Cody Thermopolis Lander and Sweetwater.
The article notes a proposed Piney creek reservoir plan funded by a Mondell amendment to the river and harbor bill costing 216000 to aid northern Wyoming farmers in Sheridan and Johnson counties. It describes storage potential, irrigation aims toward Lake DeSimet, and broader reservoir surveys in other states. It also mentions bids for five battleships and six armored cruisers, signaling naval expansion.
A fragmentary column blends humorous maxims and odd observations about love faithfulness and social quirks. It notes cautious trust in friendship warns against deceit and cites aphorisms on drink work and health with scattered references to Lincoln Washington and Kansas insanity in a dated voice.
Mr Mondell urged the river and harbor bill include three reservoirs along Piney Creek Wyoming with a not to exceed $165000 cost. The plan calls for surveys of reservoir sites in arid states and a $60000 appropriation to study feasibility and needed works to prevent floods and aid irrigation and drought relief while storing water for later use.
Department of the Interior notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated December 5 1900 announces final proof for Nelson FF Patton Little Bear Wyo H B No 3613 for the NW 14 and other parcels. Proof will be made January 10 1901 before the register and receiver at Cheyenne. Witnesses include Samuel Green of Little Bear Wyoming and others listed.
Cheyenne city council passes a resolution urging Interior Secretary to back a USGS gauging station on Crow Creek to study daily flow and feasibility of impounding spring runoff. Goal is to store surplus water from the Crow Creek watershed for city use and regional settlers.
France sees record wine production with prices down and cask costs up. The Times notes revived vineyard practices and a booming brandy trade at Cognac while home consumption soars. Britain drinks 42 million gallons of spirits yearly as France eyes replanting after phylloxera.
A long roster of Wyoming legislators with party, district and hometowns. Notable items include republicans and democrats across counties like Albany Carbon Converse Laramie Sheridan Natrona Uinta Weston and others. A vacancy due to the death of Arthur Richardson is noted and totals show Republican strength at 35 with Democratic claims.
Mrs Glafcke florist 224 Ferg and hot and cold baths 16 cents at Padgett's barber shop Lut meals at Sterling 25c Accurate adjusting and water repairing D Miller 1708 Ferguson St Furnished rooms with Steam Heat and Electric Light We own several houses and can locate you Warren Emporium
Notice filed under the 1878 act as extended by 1902 law. Jobe L. Jordan of Iron Mountain County Laramie Wyoming seeks proof that his entry NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 6 and 14 NE lies on lands more valuable for timber than farming. Hearing set before the Cheyenne register January 4, 1901. Witnesses include William Reed and others from Wyoming.
Notice is given that Joseph A. Breckens of Cheyenne Wyoming filed sworn statement No 163 to purchase NW 14 BE 14 and NE 1-4 SW 1-4 Section 24 Township 20N Range 69W and will prove up before the Cheyenne register on January 9 1901 Witnesses named Donald McDonald Richard C Sujette George Deitrich and Robert W. Breckens all of Diamond or Cheyenne Wyoming Adverse claimants must file before January 9 1901.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces a timber land entry by James E. Miller of Iron Mountain Wyoming for a tract in township 20 north range 70 west. He will prove his claim January 4 1901 before the register and receiver at Cheyenne with witnesses Reed Clay Jordan Breckens.
United States Land Office in Cheyenne notices Hubert W. Hreckens filing sworn statement 159 for SE 1 4 SE 1 4 Section 33 Township 20 North Range 69 West claiming land is more valuable for timber than agriculture. Witnesses listed from Diamond Wyoming. Adverse claimants must file by January 4 1901.
Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming posts two final proof notices for 1900. Robert A Morton of Islay Wyoming seeks to prove settlement on lands in Township 14 North Range 69 West with witnesses Dan M Arnold David Morton James Morton Alexander Nimmo and others. Theodore Spits of Pine Bluffs Wyoming files timber culture final proof for NE quarter of section 18 in township unknown and lists Ward Meare Van Dusen Henry Wye and Dolan as witnesses.
Notice appointing administrator for the estate of Bilas J Hoppers deceased. Creditors must present claims within twelve months of publication or be barred. Dated November 29, 1881.
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