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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1900

Page

4

Saratoga Gun Club Forms Twelve Members

The Cheyenne Leader reports a Saratoga gun club organized with twelve members. Locally, notes appear of injuries, equipment deliveries, depot work, new engines for the Wyoming division, and various town developments including housing, heating, and a planned metropolitan edition.

Saratoga John Murphy del Holliday Colonel Cody Capitol Ofice Robert Bradley Cfgus Buffalo Hill John Keith Nebraska Ets Tribune D. C. Clark Union Pacific Coal Company Routh East Wyoming Ann Arbor Noah Young Fort Russell Nocn M. P. Keefe Sixteenth Street the Tribune Ryan

Feil in a Fit Incident at Local Bowling Alley

Joe De Vane epileptic son of J F De Vane of East Seventeenth Street was taken with a fit this afternoon in the rear of Popp Smiths bowling alley causing much excitement among witnesses.

Feil Joe de Vane J. F. de Vane Popp & Smith

Lead er announces Cheyenne business tale in Tuesday issue

The Leader will publish a novel Christmas story Tuesday featuring many well known Cheyenne business people. Readers are told the tale is worth perusing and the Leader promises an engaging read.

Leader Cheyenne

Porter Former McKinley Aide Dies In Pomfret

John Addison Porter former secretary to President McKinley died at his Pomfret Connecticut home this afternoon. The report notes his longtime service and local prominence.

John Addison Porter Pomfret, Conn McKinley

Board to Inspect New Wing and Strengthen Prison Stockade

Wyoming state board of charities and reform members travel from Laramie to Rawlins and Rock Springs to inspect a new wing at the state hospital and oversee strengthening of the Rawlins penitentiary stockade. They plan to arrange convicts' move from Laramie to Rawlins and discuss workshops construction. Coal mine inspection announced for Rock Springs with a hospital and mines report to follow in The Leader.

State Board of Charides and Reform G. EB. Abbott T. T. Tutuan Grant Rawiins Rock Springs Lessee Boswell Rawlins Laramie Rawlins Hastile State Hospital Noah Young Geo. HM. Evans Wr. Young Mongoy

Union Veteran’s Union ejects officers at meeting

The Union Veteran's Union met in A. O. U. W. hall and ejected officers for the year: F. W. Peterson colonel T. A. Castle lieutenant colonel J. F. Grows major B. F. Bajoum chaplain 4. W. Bruner captain and quarter master Wm. Moorhead officer of the day J. H. Donnelly officer of the stand. Two membership applications were acted on.

Union Veteran’s Union A. O. U. W. Hall F. W. Peterson T. A. Castle J. F. Grows B. F. Bajoum W. Bruner Wm. Moorhead J. H. Donnelly

Local machinist injured in shop accident

Harry Post, a machinist, suffered a painful injury last evening when struck on the right hand by a sledge, two fingers badly crushed. Dr. Conway treated the wounds and Stimson continues to receive orders for his Grand Teton photographs and other scenes. Attend the Durrant Fire Company ball on New Year’s Eve.

Harry Post Conway Durrant Fire Company Currant Fire Company

Right of Way Case On Trial Over Lucerne Canal

The District court hears Alexander Rutherford et al v. Lucerne Canal Co regarding canal construction rights on Rutherford land along the Platte river below Fort Laramie. A large witness list is expected. trial occupies yesterday and will extend several days.

District Court Alexander Rutherford Lucerne Canal Company Rutherford Lucerne Canal Platte River Fort Laramie

Frightfully Burned Youth Placed Under Care

Charles Wright about 15 year old fireman at N R Davis home suffered severe burns when a gas explosion burst furnace doors sending a sheet of flame into his face. He was knocked down and taken to a physician, his face hands badly burned.

Charles Wright N. R. Davis

Dr Robinson Paralyzed By Diphtheritic Paralysis

Information reached this city that Dr KR D Robinson lies ill in a hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan after diphtheritic paralysis followed a diphtheria attack in Cheyenne. The illness has spread from legs to upper limbs, and recovery is expected over three to six months before he can resume duties as a local dentist.

KR. D. Robinson Ann Arbor Mich Robinson Cheyenne East

State finances show surplus. auditor cites revenues exceed costs

State Auditor Grant reports a two year expense total of 614 005 while revenues are estimated at 676 600, about 62 000 above expenditures. He urges legislation taxing car companies guaranties firms and loan and building associations.

Grant

Hoyt's A Stranger in New York at the opera house

Hoyt presents one of his best plays A Stranger in New York at the opera house tonight. Singers dancers and a bevy of pretty girls with elaborate scenery costumes and funny scenes promise wholesome amusement and a strong cast for an entertaining evening.

Hoyt New York Opera House Mr. Hoyas

Thankful committee thanks contributors after church concert

The Presbyterian church committees in charge of the Zobo concert express thanks to the singers, newspapers, and the citizens who assisted in making the event a success. Therese A. Jenkins, Nettie Willeck, Mary Sheldon, Miss Cleland, Miss Guintanan, Mrs. Hader.

Presbyterian Church Therese A. Jenkins Nettie Willeck Mary Sheldon Miss Cleland Guitanan Mrs. Hader

School Notes From Our Local Institutions

Fall term closes next Friday for Christmas vacation. Miss Coates leads a fine High School program. Several staff and students plan holidays and returns. The Mertie and Ketcham schools report small enrollments and light illness. New apparatus and lab work spark activity. Christmas exercises scheduled across rooms. irregular attendance excused to restore pace.

Ellis Hanna Misa Seely Clarence Riner Churchill Mertie Alice Clark Maymnne O’'Connel Ketcham Fort Russell Mias Coates Bernardo del Carpino Georgio Courant Alfred Seeley Grace Esperson Grice Reid Dolefus Ane Thompson Carl Dunder Ernest Wittenan Mies Clark Brookhart Harry Reese Colorado Agricultural College

Bold Diamond Robbery Shocks Sheridan

In Sheridan Wyoming a bold daytime robbery at J A Waters jewelry store saw a man named Coleman smash a window seize a tray of diamonds and flee. Coleman was later captured with two alleged accomplices as officers hunt for the missing jewels valued at about $1000.

Sheridan Wyo Coleman J. A. Waters

Saimeon Hosts Noted Indian Photo Collection In West

A note highlights Saimeon showcasing the finest Indian photographs in the west and suggests gifting shoes or slippers for Chriat Maa. The message mentions J. F. Jenkins.

Saimeon West

Prairie Fire Near Rosa Ranch Destroys Pasture

Fierce flames swept through open winter prairie near John Rosa's ranch west of the city last night. Two miles of valuable pasture burned while no buildings were lost. wind carried the blaze toward a recently cleared area and the fire was checked. Loss runs to several hundred dollars.

John Rosa

Zobo Concert Delights Cheyenne Audience with Novel Orchestra

The Zobo concert at Keefe hall drew strong applause for the four member quartet Duncan Dawson Buechner and Trump plus other orchestra vocalists. Bazaar stalls and refreshments complemented the event raising about 76 dollars for the ladies. The Cheyenne Photo Company showcased railroad pictures including a new Union Pacific compound engine drawing wide interest. A Washington dispatch notes Captain H M Chittenden urging a $19000 appropriation for Yellowstown park and Wyoming land building next year.

Keefe Hall Mesara Duncan Dawson Buechner Trump Cheyenne Photo Company Union Pacific Washalion D. C H. M. Chittenden United States Army Yellowstown Park Wyoming

Blooded Hereford Bulls Purchased by D MecAlvan

D MecAlvan arrived from the east this morning and bought 16 head of blooded Hereford bulls. The stock will arrive tomorrow and be placed on the Wyoming Hereford Association ranch south of the city.

D. MecAlvan Wyoming Hereford Association

Terpsichore Dance Proves Unenjoyable Evening

A bi monthly Terpsichore club dance at Turner hall ended up unenjoyable with an awkward atmosphere and disappointing turnout despite expectations.

Terpsichore Turner Hall

Attend the Currant Fire at Stimson's Indian Photos

A short notice invites readers to stop by Stimson's to view Indian photos tied to a Currant Fire exhibit, promising value in a quick visit.

Stimson‘s

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Hartville Iron Mines Robert Breckens Hartville Mr. Breckens Stimeon Will State Board OF Charities and Reform Leave For the West John McKnight George McClure Sheridan County McKnight Stimson DR. Robinson The Katie Taylor Louise Lacey Ruth Murphy Olive Scott Vivian Watts Geneva Messick Erregenz Amelia Munn Tom Sawyer Howard Durbin Martha Kalita J. F. Jenkins Zobo Presbyterian W. Myers & CO Ghristmas S Gaming Dyer David Miller Eble Ferguson St New Years Dinneen Bros Telephone NO Thoumet Se Eet Sa Hofmann Bros Anheuser Busch Zang’s Beer 18Th Street Ftol Sunday Binney H. P. Hynds Proprietor Doak Coisas Messis Dry Goods Company Orci Occa
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