Christmas Week Quiet in Cheyenne With Holidays Observed
Six more days of 1905 as Cheyenne kept Christmas quiet. Public offices closed, post office hours shifted, and many residents spent the holiday in town or nearby cities. Turkeys were consumed, concerts and dances held, and clerks worked overtime on Christmas mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
A. M
Keefe Mall
Wm. Lefer
Manlwtique
Mich
T. ©. Murray
Lake Minnehaha
Paul Jones
Capitol Avenue
W. A. Whitney
Wyoming
Honolulu
J. KR. Whitehead
Guernsey
Denver
Stevenon
Tom
George E. Stull
Eleventh Infantry
Firat Tresbyterian
Betsy Kelley
Cigar Store Ad Offers Gifts and Slippers for Christmas
An old Cheyenns Cigar Store advertisement touts fine presents for gentlemen including briar pipes, cigar jars, a box of cigars, and fancy slippers for Christmas. It targets Missouri customers with promotional offer language.
Old Feud Flare Near Gault Colorado Turns Deadly
News recounts a long standing feud between Jack Boyle and Tom O’Neill near Gault Colorado south of Cheyenne. Boyle fired at O’Neill’s group injuring no one but scaring residents. Tom Scoville’s horse was shot instead. Boyle was arrested by Weld County Sheriff and to be tried in Greeley. Smalley escorted Boyle toward the Colorado line to keep him from Wyoming. Scoville is noted as the world’s champion broncho rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom O'Neil
Jack O'Boyle
Tom O'Neill
Jack Boyle
Boyle
O'Neil
Gault
Colo
O'Neill
Colorado Line
Cheyenne
O'Neil Bunch
Tom Scoville
Scoville
Shiri” Smalley
Colorado
Wyoming
Florence
Weld County
Greele
Yellowstone surveyors reach Encampment on Denver Pacific line
Chief Engineer H C Wright of Denver leads a twelve man survey party along the Denver Yellowstone & Pacific railway line reaching Encampment this week. They began near Cameron Pass, moved through North Park, and connected with the Saratoga Encampment survey forming a coast extending link. Wright notes the Cameron Pass to Encampment grade is unusually easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone
H. C. Wright
Denver
Denver, Yellowstone & Pacific Railway
Wright
Cameron Pass
Encampment
Herld
Stella Crites Wins Educational Contest Prize
Miss Stella Crites wins first prize in an educational contest conducted by the New York and Wyoming Associate Dentista. Dorothy Knight places second, Evelyn Jones third, William Alexander fourth, and Ethel McDevitt fifth. Judges are E Dyer T J Palmer and F H Sweatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Crites
New York and
Wyoming
Dorothy Knight
Evelyn Jones
William Alexander
Ethel McDevitt
Vu. E. Dyer
T. J. Palmer
F. H. Sweatt
Negotiations For New Fire Horse In Cheyenne
Chief Phil Kerrigan of Cheyenne fire department is negotiating with R. S. Van Tassel for a large horse. If accepted, the animal will mate with the largest horse from the Alert Hose company team and both will be used by the Pioneer Hook and Ladder company on their track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Kerrigan
Cheyenne Fire Department
R. S. van Tassel
Alert Hose Company
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Superintendent Whitney Visited Honolulu For Health Then En Route to Omaha
Public figures indicate Superintendent Whitney currently in Honolulu for health, then traveling through to Omaha. The transit was noted as a routine passage with no disruption reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
W. A. Whitney
Wyoming Division of the Union Public
Honolulu
Omaha
Rick Fallon Dies Expected From Injuries
Special to The Leader Rock Springs Wyo Dec 25 Rick Fallon Union Pacific fireman knocked from big cab by a bridge near Ab Say days ago is at the state hospital with a severe base of skull fracture and little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Fallon
Rock, Springs
Wyo
Union Pacfic
Ab Say
Cure for sore nipples and nursing advice
Instructional note advises applying Chamberlain’s Salve after nursing and wiping with a soft cloth before the next feeding. Notes many trained nurses report good results. Advertising price is 26 cents per box and lists A B Roedel as seller. A. B. Roedel also advertises imported toys from F A Robdels.
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A. B. Roedel
Barron Promoted to Union Pacific General Agent in Denver
J F Barron formerly Union Pacific agent at Cheyenne and nine months in Council Bluffs IA is appointed general agent for the Union Pacific at Denver Colo The order issued Sunday morning cites the promotion as a key step in station service and places Barron in charge of all Union Pacific business in Denver excluding operating and motive power departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Barron
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Denver
Colo
Barron
Council Bluffs
New York Man Praises Wyoming Officials Over Pusey Case
A New York man writes from December 22, 1906 to Cheyenne Daily Leader praising Wyoming for aiding the Pusey mine promoter case. He notes the denial of a new trial, Pusey’s six month prison sentence, and commends Governor and State Geologist Henry C. Beeler for state cooperation aiding investors choosing a “square deal” in Wyoming resources. Mr. Moore, the prosecutor who helped bring the case, signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Pusey
Philadelphia
Henry C. Beeler
State
Department of Geology
Three New Companies File Articles
Articles of incorporation filed by Osborn Block Realty Company with capital stock $60,000 to operate in Rawlins Stemp Springs Coal Company with $250,000 capital to operate in Carbon County Shoshone Reservation Mining Company with $1,000,000 capital to operate in Big Horn County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Folowing
Osborn Block Realty Company
Capital Stock
Rawlins
Stemp Springs
New Buildings in Cody Cost $200000 in 1905
The Cody Stock Grower and Farmer reports that during 1905 several new buildings were erected in Cody at a total cost of $200,000. The report highlights growth in the growing town with substantial investment in construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Stock Grower & Farmer
Union Pacific Cutting 60000 Tons of Ice
Special to The La. Evanston Wyoming Dec 25 The Union Pacific began harvesting ice from the Bear River near Evanston. Fifty thousand tons of ice are to be cut on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Evanston
Wyo
Unloh Pacific
Bewr River
Funeral for Mrs M B Kelley at 2 PM Today
The funeral of Mrs M B Kelley mother of Mrs B will be held from the family residence at 222 Bartlett Street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The notice lists Woodmannee as the family surname or locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Kelley
B ., Woodmannee
Bartt Slat Street
Fire destroys Denver home of Dan Hynds family escapes
Fire at 1440 Columbine street destroys much of the Hynds residence. Dan Hynds, agent for New York Life, escapes via ladder after returning for clothing as his wife and children flee in nightwear. He suffers severe burns to his hand and arm. Fire blamed on defective wiring. Mollie Morin the domestic alerted occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Times
Dan Hynds
Thatity
Harry P. Hynds
Cheyenne
D. M Hynde
New York Life Insurance Company
Columbine Street
Mr. Hynds
Dames
Too Much Frost Delays Big Horn County Works
The Basin Rustler reports extreme frost in Big Horn County that halts winter railroad grading and canal construction. Dry soil normally allows winter work, but unusually moist soil from last summer froze deeply, forcing giants powder blasting to remove topsoil. Big Horn Canal Co. suspended activity until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Big Horn Canal Company
Civil Service Exam Notice for Engineers and Indian Service
The Civil Service Commission announces examinations on January 10 in Cheyenne for applicants to the Engineer Indian Service in Puyallup Washington with a salary of 600 dollars per year and other points from 480 to 1000 dollars per year. Age limit is 20 years or over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Cheyenne
Indian Service
Puyallup
Wash
Leader Publishing Company Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of stockholders will be held at 1612 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday January 9 2006 at 2 PM for election of officers and other business. H A Clarke secretary and treasurer signs notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader Publishing Company
Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne
Wyoming
oMeers
H. A. Clarke
Palace Pharmacy Drug Co Annual Meeting Notice
Notice to holders of Palace Pharmacy Drug Co Cheyenne to elect officers and conduct other business at the firm office on January 12 1906 N A Hopkins Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Pharmacy Drug Co
Cheyenne
N. A. Hopkins
Accurately Adjusting and Water Repairing Details
D Miller at 1709 Ferguson 81 works on smoker products for Xm Gifts. Cheyenne Cigar Store features new tobacco items and related accessories with focus on practical adjustments and water re pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Miller
Ferguson
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Eas
Sec'y and Treas
Chas Thompson
Kerrigan & Sealle
Arcade
Morocco
Tribune
Opal Station
Leader
Fairley
Irrigation Investigate Office
Brownville
Texas
Missouri
Myers Dry
Shalk Bluffs
Ranschman
F. A. Rob ‘Dels
U. P
Fakir
Albert 8. Moore
Moore
Xm Gifts
Hanai
Romeo
John Brown
Geyser Laundry Co
FOLEY
J. J. Foley, Secy, and
Treas
Gillette
Barney & Berry
Universal Food
Martin’s Hardware Store
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