Variety of local notices and events in Cheyenne Leader
The Cheyenne Leader lists opera house curtain times, stockholder meetings, sidewalk improvements, and a Christmas Eve cance at Troop A. It notes Phoenix Camp 144 Woodmen of the World open meeting, Union Pacific engineers in town, and state board meetings. Reports cover deaths, accidents, and local business offers with ads for Indian photos and hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
J. M. Carey
New York
Wyoming Development
M. Wrighter
J. Capali
Phoenix Camp No. 144
Woodmen of the World
Union Pacific Ochers
Laramie
Anay
K.stenger
N. K. Boswell
State Board of Charities and Reform
Orpheum
Particpants
Schaffer
Vienna
Rudefeha Mining Company
Alfonso Jack
Kemmerer
Jackson
Salt Lake
Harry E. Wadsworth
Fremont County
Fort Washakle
H. G. Nickerson
Committee On Claims
Senator Warren
McDermot
al Chapman
United States
Stock Growers Bank
Young McDermott
Chugwater
Phoenix Camp
Wheeler
Seattle
Washington
W. E. Dinneen
C. C. D. W. Elliott
Cheyenne Water Supply Feasibility Study Sought From Geological Survey
Washington dispatch reports Senator Warren urged the Interior Department to direct the Geological Survey to study the streams feeding Cheyenne’s water and assess storage reservoir costs. He also asked a report on withdrawing settlement lands along Crow Creek headwaters to increase and protect the water supply.
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Crow Creek
Washington
Warren
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Cheyenne
Geological Survey
Mitchell
Murderer Identified in Long-Closed Case
Last week The Leader reported the arrest of Harry Tier a liar Lyon for a murder committed twenty seven years ago. He was moved toward Evanston when Sheriff Ward met two witnesses H A Kirk and Wm McCarty who identified the prisoner confirming the killing.
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Harry Tier
Lyon
Evanston
Ward
H. A. Kirk
Wm. McCarty
Thease
Deficit appropriations for fiscal year end 1901
Secretary Hitchcock transmits to Congress estimates of deficit appropriations for the year ending June 30, 1901. Items include 20400 for the surveyor general in Wyoming, 60000 for protecting public lands and timber, 25000 for protecting forest reservations, 86 for advertising in the Kootenai Herald at Bonner's Ferry Idaho, 96.75 for the Statesman Printing Company Boise Idaho, and 244 for the Silver Blade Rathdrum Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Congress
Surveyor General
Wyoming
Kootenai
Soldiers' Monument design exhibited on Capitol grounds
A state erected Soldiers' Monument design was shown at the Leader office. The shaft stands 30 feet high and is topped by a seven foot bronze figure of a soldier in marching uniform. The artwork is widely admired by viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Barry Gray
Wyoming Board Tours State Facilities Reports Improvements
The State Board of Charities and Reform returned from inspection of the new penitentiary at Pawlins and the Wyoming General Hospital at Rock Springs. They praised the new wing and the hospital’s condition and noted Governor Richards will pass through San Francisco and Cheyenne on Christmas Eve. Senator Hawk of Green River is in Cheyenne today. W. H. Pearce of Wise Wyoming was named notary. The governor received a Panama Canal Commission inquiry on Wyoming’s resources and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Reform
Pawlins
Wyoming General Hospital
Rock Springs
State Hospital
Richards
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Cheyenne
Hawk
Green River
State Board of Charities and Reforms
W. H. Pearce
Wise
Wyoming
Panama Canal
Orpheum Show Tops Omaha Vaudeville Night
The Omaha program features a string of stars as the Orpheum Show is praised as the best vaudeville organization seen in the city. Several performers were brought from Europe for the eastern Orpheum circuit and the curtain rises promptly next Tuesday night due to the length of the program.
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Orpheum
Europe
Fire destroys Nora Van Dyke home on Dillon Street
A Saturday night blaze gutted the dwelling of Nora Van Dyke at the corner of Dillon and Twenty second streets. Firemen arrived late due to an alarm from the wrong location. Losses totaled about 700 for the house and 400 for furniture, overall 1200 dollars.
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Nora van Dyke
Matt Brennan
Dillon
Twenty-second Streets
Fatal Accident in Kemmerer Involves Utah Construction Worker
Mike Lonahan an employee of Utah Construction Company at Kemmerer was fatally hurt Saturday when a stick of dynamite prematurely exploded. Both hands were blown off and he suffered internal injuries. He was transported to Rock Springs for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Mike Lonahan
Utah Construction Company
Rock Springs
One-Fare Round Trip to Colorado and New Mexico Offered
The Colorado and Southern announces a round trip one fare for all points on its Colorado and New Mexico line during Christmas holidays. Tickets go on sale December 25 and January 1, with return valid until January 9. Photographer Mr. Stimson reports many orders nationwide for Grand Teton and regional scenes. visit the studio to place orders for gifts to eastern friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado & Southern
Colorado
New Mexico
Stimson
Grand Teton Mountains
Times
Christmas Gift Hint From J F Jenkins
A note urges giving a pair of shoes or slippers for Christmas, signed J F Jenkins. The message suggests a simple holiday gift idea and emphasizes practical footwear.
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J. F. Jenkins
Laundry payment at Cheyenne Cigar Factory evenings
A Cheyenne Steam Laundry representative will be at the Cheyenne Cigar Factory two or three evenings around railroad pay day to collect laundry payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Steam Laundry
Cheyenne Cigar Factory
Railroad
Notable Visitors and Residents At The Inter Ocean Hotel
A parade of figures visits Cheyenne including W A Stevens of St Paul and Duncan Clark of Iron Mountain at the Inter Ocean hotel. Others in town or on trips include J W Hawk senator elect Sweetwater County and J A Van Ordel returning from Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stevens
St. Paul
O'Neil
Ned
Inter Ocean
McFarland
Burlington
Holyoke
Ecity
Robert C. Morris
Rock Springs
Chuffiery
B.D. Shallock
Chicago
Cheyenne
Jane Burdick
Lefty
Toledo
Ohio
J. W. Hawk
Sweetwater County
W. E. Chaplin
Register of the Land Office
Laramie
William Malin
Fremont County
Ater Ocean
Rt. R. Hine
Union Pacific
Nhon
North Platte
J. A. van Oradel
Beatrice
Embalmers and Undertakers Directory Listing
Warren Mercantile Co. embalmers and undertakers listed with Allegretti's chocolates at Cahill Brothers noted in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mercantile Co
Allegretti
Cahill Brothers
Frank Coop ers Pardoned After One Year In Prison
Governor Richards grants a pardon to Frank Cooper of Cheyenne after nearly a year in the pen on arson conviction. The decision follows support from prosecuting witnesses Mr and Mrs FP W Breckens and a prominent local petition drive. Cooper’s earlier sentence was six years issued in December 1999. The pardon notes his prior good reputation and intoxication as the sole motive. Also mentioned is the Orpheum Show touring to the city with acts by Severus Schaffer Will M Cretsy Blanche Dayne, Johnson Davenport Lorello Louise Dresser and others performing a one act play and moving color pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wheeler
Seattle
Woodman Hall
Wheeler
Cheyenne
Richards
Frank Cooper
FP. W. Breckens
Cooper
Orpheum
Opera House
San Francisco
Equilibrist
Severus Schaffer
Schaffer
Will M. Cretsy
Blanche Dayne
Johnson, Davenport and Lorello
Louise Dresser
Jack Norworth
Bertie Fowler
Weston
Ella Herbert
Comiograph
My Friend from India comedy at the opera house
A light clean comedy about a wealthy family seeking top society arrives at the opera house Thursday evening. The production promises natural humor and surprises with a capable company presenting the play.
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India
Opera
The Durant Fire Company Ball To Aid Cheyenne Volunteers
The Durant Fire company plans a grand New Year’s Eve ball to raise funds for Cheyenne’s volunteer firefighters. Members pay twenty five cents monthly for turnout expenses and gear upkeep, with a relief fund for injuries. Citizens are urged to attend, support the corps, and enjoy the event.
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Cheyenne
Durant Fire Company
Durrant Fire Company Ball Advertised for New Year’s Eve
Wanted girl for general house work with liberal wages. Enquire at 116 Bast 18th Street for details about the December 3216t Ball event.
Company Ball to Be Given December
It will pay you to stop in and see those Indian photos at Stimson's.
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Stimson's
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Matthews
John Cockrell
Sheridan
Attenton
A. O. U. W. Hall
Childre
West
Mark Coad
Horse Creek
Fia
Warren Live Stock Company
Coad
Bryan
Denver Post
Ape
Leader
Ry A
Rawlins
Rome Dama
The
Western Granite and Marble Company
Capitol Notes
Medicine Men of
Pan-American Medical Congress
Havana
E. Levers
Almy
E. P. Rohrhwweh
Casper
A. W. Barber
George P. Johnston
Charles N. Solier
A. 0. Godfrey
Fort Washakie
George G. Verbryck
Danes N. Field
Will Harris
B. W
Frank Gooper
Fire Boys
Silver Moon
Weat 17Th Street
Durrant Fire Company
Messick
Messick Dry Goods. Company
W. Myers & CO
Goming
Os. J. Dulzley
Eddy Street
Dyer
David Miller
Hiamonds, Walls and Jewelry
Ferguson St
Christi
New Years
Dinneen Bros
Anheuser Beer
Anheuser
TEL
Hofmann Bros
Anheuser Busch
Zang’s Beer
10Th Street
Santa Claus
Hvehry
Isher
Davis & Kelley
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