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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader dated Saturday December 29 1900 lists A Slack Bilter and K W De Belle as proprietor business manager with George H Evans as city editor and a long distance telephone line.
The city reports a calm police scene with no notable arrests. B B Fuller wins a U S mail contract Casper to Efell. Wuilsohn of the Pan American exposition distributes badges. 110 of 266 marriage licenses in the past year were issued by Judge Martin. The Leader to publish Sunday sermons briefly Monday. Legislature prep and counting supplies at the capitol. A Wheatland marriage license to Walter Patterson and Elsie Beasley for New Year’s day. Torpsichore club dance at Turner hall. Nelson Young becomes a father. Christmas at Tie Siding described. whiskey gifts noted. one shooting and one hold-up listed.
R W Wanlace of Per presses for the senate chief clerk job currently serving in the state insane asylum at Evanston. Other candidates include Robert Smith of Rock Springs G J Walker of Cheyenne E D Fry of Casper and Colonel Crawford of Saratoga.
Thomas Haddenham was acquitted after a fatal shooting of John Palin a miner who had threatened his mother. Palin was described as dangerous and had threatened the mother before. A coroners inquest and jury ruled the case, noting Palin's threats prior to the incident.
A Cheyenne sports figure returning from New York issued a 1000 to 10000 dollar challenge for a match rifle shoot against Peter Bergersen, Bergersen’s 92 plus daily scores. The contest, to be at the Cheyenne Rifle Club range 200 yards off hand, was not accepted but may be renewed locally. A bid to pair Bergersen with a top eastern shooter is being organized.
The Cheyenne county clerk issued 265 marriage licenses with 145 to Colorado couples and 113 to Wyoming residents, while 45 divorces were granted this past year. The city’s lenient laws attract out of state residents, including a noted “divorce colony,” boosting local revenue.
Rail news from Cheyenne reports plans to extend yards by 2500 feet at the east end and add cross roads to handle growing traffic. Engineer Stickney will visit Cheyenne next week to review grounds and plan spring improvements. Office and shop activity remains high with 744 workers and steady winter work ahead.
A pleasant dance last evening in A. O. U. W. Hall by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen benefited the aged railroad men's home. A fine supper was served, and a cria ny quilt was raffled off. Miss Frances Apgar held the winning number. The arranging committee included Mesdames Caristenson Knox Sampson Lang and Rath.
A Denver report on a carload of ore from the Cooney Hill mine shows a strong showing. Concentrates valued at 62 dollars per ton, with ore composition of 22 percent copper 24 percent iron 6 to 10 ounces gold and 1 to 10 ounce silver.
The Riverside Maximus is advertised as the finest watch, with a $146.60 price and 21 jewels, to be sold by Buchner & Sons. Separately, legislative contest results show votes tallied for Sullivan, Madden, Wilson, Stone, Hanna, Brittain, Roberts, and others across Natrona Fremont Laramie Sheridan Johnson and Carbon counties.
Conductor Clarence Clark rejoined the city from a Denver hospital after an accident at Solon station left his left arm severely crushed. Initial fears of amputation faded as doctors saved the limb, with recovery expected over about three months. Mr Clark plans to return to the hospital next week.
The funeral of William Murray Jr occurred this morning at 9 o clock from St Mary's Cathedral and was attended by many friends and relatives. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery. Will Murray was a bright popular young man whose loss will be mourned by many in the city.
The four year old son of railroad conductor Jer sey Fowler died at an early hour this morning from croup. No funeral arrangements have yet been made. Mr and Mrs Fowler receive the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.
Post office inspectors at this place have received new commissions for 1901 that are entirely different from previous ones and designed to make forged documents impossible.
Durant boys prepare for the thirtieth third annual ball on New Year’s Eve at Turner hall. Citizens are urged to attend to support the fire company after years of service protecting property. The ladies of the B. of kt. T. will serve supper after the dance.
Local notices list J. B. Johnston arriving from the south and numerous visits from Douglas Evanston and Denver. Individuals such as Senator Clark and Lealie Brookhart return to duties, while Mrs Hattie Phillips and son head to Fort Laramie. Dr Brady and family visit from Denver. others tour Salt Lake City and Littleton. Community events include a social at Chay enbe Dancing academy and a note on boxing bouts facing interference in Paterson New Jersey.
The Con verse residence gains Dr. Barber while Dr. Johnston moves into Barber’s former home and D L Holliday moves into the Johnston house. Cheyenne has a vacant Holliday house for rent near Sliver Moon Restaurant. Cheyenne Cigar Factory advertises Christmas shopping options.
The Wyoming legislature is likely to vote an appropriation to establish a state bureau of mines. A state geologist would be appointed to inspect mining districts, gather mineral output statistics, and report findings to aid the industry.
Deputies Sayléa and Van Castle of Billings Montana arrested Mark Thompson and Jim Gibbons in Medeesoo Wyoming in the Big Horn basin. They returned to Billings with two horse thieves and the stolen animals taken last week based on a description from a man robbed there. Embalmers and undertakers Warren Mercantile Co.
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