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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists A SLACK as editor or lead, Baltor and Proprietor as owners, KW DE BHLLE as business manager, and George H Evans connected with Olly Baltor. Telephone long distance number 03 is shown. The date is Friday December 28 1900.
Local notes report a Clover Leaf club masque ball in A O U W hall and a cake walk, a New Year oyster sipper by Union Pacific Hose, and social events including a Ferguson street engagement and an Alerts banquet. Additional items cover a bicycle collision on East Seventeenth, a Sanitary news bit on Captain Ledwich investments, a Golden Brewing payout, and property deeds by A Coors with questions about intent.
Photographer Walker returned from Denver last evening. Harry P. Hynda came back from a brief Denver trip. Mrs. McAllister arrived from Denver to attend the funeral of WHI Murray Jr. Warren Richardson learned of his brother Arthur Richardson's death yesterday. Mall Clerk G. M. Kimball went to Cincinnati with his wife, sister, and Mrs. Kimball's father, who will settle in Cheyenne.
Governor Richards appoints Wyoming delegates to the National Live Stock Convention in Salt Lake City. Named are Robert D. Carey Inez Ralph Friend Cheyenne M B R Dose Rawlins. The item also notes a New Year's Eve company ball and a supper at Silver Moon Restaurant.
The Leader sponsors a twenty one jewel hunting case watch valued at $100. Fully adjusted and guaranteed, with 14 karat Jurgensen gold case, will be displayed in Cheyenne before the legislature. Voters from Cheyenne and Natrona County rally for candidates including Stone Rossman Sullivan and Davis as circulation rises and coupons circulate.
Acacia Lodge No. M1 A F and A M held a St Johns day installation of newly elected officers. Louis Kirk served as W M with Pete Cook as R, Dr N R Wetlanfer as J W, George Gregory as secretary, T H Hicks as treasurer, W Bond as S D, C F Progper as J D, E Motberg as S B, F A Mayer as J 20 RK, and W Warren as Tyler. A fine collation followed in the dining room.
John Jackson, a secondoas at Badger, formerly missing for months, has been found in Kansas City. Investigators now believe he wandered off while intoxicated and chose not to return. Home-made cigars advertised for Christmas presents.
Harold Robinson gained notoriety after a city hotel room ruse and a bracelet theft. He left town amid creditors' claims totaling several hundred dollars and may be brought back to Cheyenne to answer larceny and related charges.
A night watchman woke to footsteps at Keefe hall and fired at two trespassers fleeing. George Heins known as Cookie and Fred Bohnsted were arrested after tracks matched Heins right foot. They confessed entry but claimed no criminal intent and face charges of malicious trespass.
A Vatican decree urges a Jubilee year observance with Midnight Mass and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for four hours on New Year’s Day. The pope authorizes adoration in all churches and allows communion during or after the Mass in a bid to renew piety as the century closes.
A railroad man reported the loss of a diamond ring and a monogram ring taken by a friend. The thief, a former friend of the owner and a Fort Russell enlistee, was found in the west end. Officer McNeil recovered the rings. Due to the prior friendship, prosecution was waived and the soldier was released. a $10 reward had been offered.
Police were called to Eleventh Street last evening over a dispute in a notable South Side family. Officers arrived to learn the matter had been settled and no further action was needed.
Special Agent Hills from Jefferson Ohio tours the land and surveyor generals offices to learn current methods and laws on mineral and timber lands. He is expected to replace Inspector Green in forestry division as congress created. Forestry reservations total 50 million acres, Kansas size, needing about 600 personnel to guard against fires and timber theft.
John Hacker of Golden Brewing Co plans heavy real estate investments in Laramie after New Year. Coorg already controls beer trade in several saloons. intends more acquisitions to expand business and aim for traffic monopoly, signaling a Cheyenne style boom for Laramie soon.
The Republican party schedules its delegate primaries for next Wednesday evening followed by the mayor and councilman nominating convention the next evening. Real Estate Gold notes Thomas Heaney buying half ownership of 311 West Seventeenth Street current Hub store site for $2,000. A robbery occurred at Tie Riding yesterday morning with a grader assaulted. assailant fled and remains at large. Congregational Church announces no Sunday service due to illness. Sunday School will be held. The city bracing for hard weather with ice supply prospects for next year. A big event tomorrow night at A. O. U. W. ball the masked ball and cake walk with Pro. Aliso among participants.
C. H. Randall has received his appointment and will leave for the Billings Lincoln line to take the job as mail clerk around January 3. The vacant depot position for ticket clerk will be filled by Jease Knight Jr.
The Supreme Court issued a mandate granting judgment for the defendant in City of Cheyenne v. A. O. Willingham. Willingham was arrested for selling picture frames without a license, and the ordinance was ruled void as violating interstate commerce.
A special city council session ended with a pending decision on a proposal from C H White and Co of New York to refund 126 000 of water and viaduct bonds maturing in 1981 by issuing 123 000 of new 6 percent bonds. The deal would save 1 637 50 annually and yield a 2 000 bonus, but the matter will be revisited at the next regular meeting. John Morton Sheep Company Files Incorporation Papers In Weston and Converse Counties with 100 000 Capital. The incorporators are John Morton Barah B Morton and Louis Jenne.
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