Long Distance Telephone and Local Happenings in Cheyenne
Cheyenne items report coyote pelts bounty, soldiers' pay, minstrels at the opera, a train schedule change, arson charge against a tramp, Switchmen’s ball, Turners concert, Lake Minnehaha skating, a marriage license for John Norton and Rose Marland, Newcastle bank capital increase proposal, a Denver novelist to feature Bosler broncho hero Duncan Clark, High School beats Boulder 19 to 18, snow east of Laramie clears with plows, Colonel Langdon joins Ninth Cavalry lineage, Governor Richards sends McKinley Memorial funds, fort soldiers’ policing improved, two drunks jailed and bedding burned, bounty total $310, iridium discovery at Rambler mine with Prof. Slosson noting copper, gold, silver, and platinum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van L. Gilford
the Post
Haverley
Opera House
Tnion Pacific
Russell
Switchmen
Tomorow
Turners
Bosler
Wyo
Boulder
Laramie
Union Pacific
BHCG
Calland
Omaha
Park
Frank E. Emory
State University
Russell C. Langdon
Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Ninth Cavalry
Philippines
Richards
Iron Mountain
McKinley Memorial Fund
Woodmen of the World Dues Urgently Needed
Call in and pay your dues on the last day. J. H. Hager and C. Thos Longhurst sign as secretary in a Woodmen of the World notice urging members to settle accounts.
Parker to Lead Telegraph System for Denver and Rio Grande
C A Parker former Union Pacific official now superintendent of telegraph for the Denver and Rio Grande will assume duties January 1. He has held key roles including Evans-ton assistant superintendent and Rawlins agent and is noted for his Wy-oming influence. Heidelberger students will celebrate NewYear’s night at Turner hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Parker
Union Pacific
Evanston
Denver
Rio Grande
Parker
Wyoming
Road
Rawlins
Heidelberger
Turner Hall
Thrown From Buggy in Narrow Escape for Two Ladies
Mrs. C A Badgette and Miss Ida Whitcomb were thrown from a runaway buggy after a shaft broke and the horse bolted. Both ladies escaped with minor or no injuries though Miss Whitcomb was dragged briefly before releasing the reins. The incident occurred near Buechner's jewelry shop and the horse was restrained afterward. Also notices advertise gas lamps for sale and a Colorado College Glee Club concert at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Badgette
Ida Whitcomb
Miss Whitcomb
BE. W. Whitcomb
Mrs. Padgette
Buechner
Colorado College Glee Club
George Crampton
Denver
A. HB. Roedel
One Legged Man Marries Woman With Baby in Denvers Cheyenne
In Judge Becker's office George Jacobson of Denver and Mrs Sadie Volk of Howard Colo wed without the legal fee for a ceremony. A revival of the old custom saw Rev Johnson of the A M E church perform the knot as the couple lacked five dollars. The event included a four month old infant in the bride's arms. Also noted are licensees William Swinehart and Mrs Mary Brownlee, deaconesses preparing for New Year receptions, stock arrivals for a new wholesale grocery, and Jack Keating starting as Cheyenne depot baggageman succeeding Charles Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
George Jacobson
Denver
Sadie
Volk
Howard
Colo
Justice of the Peace
Johnson
A. M. E. Church
Cheyenne Overland
William H. Swinehart
Mary Brownlee
Lake City
Dentist Dr Peter Appel Moves to Cheyenne
Green River Star notes Dr Peter Appel of Green River will leave for Cheyenne to enter business as a dentist. He has proven his competence and is seen as likely to build a strong practice in the capital city. The report extends best wishes from his friends. The text also mentions 169 A as the Geyser laundry phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Appel
Green River
Cheyenne
Green River Star
Geyser Laundry
Sanno Relieved as Colorado Department Commander
Col J M Sanno of the Eighteenth United States Infantry, based at Port Russell, returned from Denver after being relieved as commander of Colorado department. He led the post during the vacancy following a retirement until General MacArthur assumed command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. M. Sanno
Eighteenth
United States Infantry
Port Russell
Denver
Department of Colorado
Sanno
MacArthur
Third Man on Trial in Sheridan Diamond Robbery Case
The state v Baxter will be heard in Sheridan district court this week as Baxter, Hurd, and Filck face charges in the infamous diamond robbery. Hurd has been convicted, Filck had two trials with hung juries, and Baxter has not yet been tried. Also, brakeman James Consandine lies injured at home after a high speed fall from a moving Burlington train car. Tim Kinney recently secured a $100000 life insurance policy for his daughter as a birthday gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Sheridan
Sheridan Tribune
Hurd
Filck
James Consandine
The
Burlington
Consandine
Tim Kinney
Cattle Thief G A Roberts Found Guilty at Sheridan
Saturday night a Sheridan jury found G A Roberts guilty of cattle theft. He faces a term in the state penitentiary. he is noted as having a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Roberts
Sheridan
State Penitentiary
Wardrobe Restored After Elopement and Forgiveness Letters
Mrs. Robert McCabe and Clara Kelly reunite as the wardrobe from their elopement is returned by her parents. The families send forgiveness and good wishes, framing the episode as a harmless youthful escapade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCabe
Clara Kelly
Bob McCabe
Murray Insane Cheyenne Gambler Ended In Asylum
Bob Murray a famed Cheyenne gambler and partner of Pierce ran the Gold Room on Sev enteenth street. Once worth forty to fifty thousand dollars he is now penniless blind and in an asylum after years of gambling and poverty. He moved to Denver and later lost sight due to optic nerve paralysis. Over the years he became paranoid and violent and was restrained at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce & Murray
Asylum
Bob Murray
West
Cheyenne
Denver
Insane Asylum
Murray
Gilman Pierce
Western Union
Seventeenth Street
H. P. Hynds
Gold Room
Pierce
Chicago
New York
First Baptist Sunday School Reviews Moses and Joseph
The First Baptist Sunday school held a review session focusing on Moses and Joseph. Divided into two divisions, students presented strong points of each figure with energy and spirit as the school grows statewide. Music led by Mr. Dawson with Mr. Dubois on organ and the Fort Russell orchestra enhances weekly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
Moses
Joseph
Dawson
Dubois
Fort Russell
Pearl elects mayor in tie as seven trustees chosen
In Pearl the smallest incorporated town the mayoral race ended in a tie with G. C. Elmes and William Pyne each getting seventeen votes after thirty five ballots were cast and one invalid. Trustees named were J. D. Tully Chas Snyder Fred Law G. W. Harding William Nary P. J. Byrne. Rotary snow plow widened cuts near Cheyenne. A strong wind toppled a concrete barn at Wheatland. The Turners announce a New Year’s performance on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
United States
Grand Encampment Herald
G. C. Elmes
William Pyne
J. D. Tully
Chas, Snyder
Fred Law
G. W. Harding
William Nary
P. J. Byrne
New Corporations Formed In State
The Mercantile Oil company with a $500000 capital will operate in Uinta county with Evanston and outside parties as members. The Antalasia Chemical company has $100000 capitalization and will operate at Evanston in Uinta county. The Mancos Consolidated Gold Mining and Development company is capitalized at $3000 and will operate in Colorado and Wyoming. Witnesses in a big case include Deputy State Mine Inspector John Park and State Mine Inspector Noah Young traveling to Utah for the Diamondville Coal and Coke case brought by miners’ families for $200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Oil Company
Uinta County
Evanston
Antalasia Chemical Company
Mancos Consolidated Gold Mining and Development Company
Colorado
Wyoming
John Park
Noah Young
Utah
Diamondville Coal and Coke Company
Rock Springs
Sixty Days for Arson Suspect Russell in Cheyenne Case
J R Russell, a tramp beaten to Cheyenne and Denver routes, was sentenced by Judge Scott after pleading guilty to malicious trespass. He serves 30 days in jail plus a $15 fine and costs totaling about 60 days. He stated he built a fire near railroad ties to stay warm. the fire consumed the ties. The article also notes a Washington Post writer recalling Dewey’s Manila Bay fleet and announces a forthcoming El Capitan production with a large cast and scenic splendor at the opera house featuring Mary Carrington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Russell
Scott
Russell
Cheyenne
Denver
Sousa
Washington Post
Dewey
Manila Bay
Montejo
Olympia
Mir's Bay
Opera House
Mary Carrington
Bessie Tannehill
Mamie Scott
Mr. Harry Davies
Robert Dunbar
Robert Kane
Ed, Bagelton
Stanley Felch
Rough Rider Dies in Denver After Train Wreck
Tilden B. Vanderlip a rough rider in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show died yesterday at his Denver home from pneumonia. He caught a cold during Cody's show train wreck in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden B. Vanderlip
Buffalo Bill
Denver
Cody
North Carolina
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Slack
Robert Mickhl
Georgh H. Evans
Rambler
Douglas Creek
E. B. Slosson
University of Wyoming
J. H. Hager, C, C. Thos
Longhurst
Secy
Brown & Laing
Normandie Hotel
One Legged Man
George Nagle
Wholesail
Jack Keating
Kimball, Neb
Charles H. Randall
Cowhick Dry Goods Company
McCabe
Qheyenue
Otto
Ozone
Crawford
Baldwin
Orient
Joe F. Dietrich
James Dietrich
California
San Francisco
Dietrich
Jules Grau
Baptist Sunday School
Wheatland
Messick Dry Goods Company
Peoples’ Store
Miner
James Rogers
Buck Bramel
Walter
Bramel
Judge Bramel
Harriett Phillips
Grayrocks
Los Angeles
Cali
John Phillips
James Lynch
Vinne Grinder
Big Horn County
Newcastle
C. W. Dow
Company A
B. of L. F
A. O. U. W. Hall
Mary E. Wesche
Ernest Wesche
Charles L. Clapp
First Cavalry
Fort Washakie
Platte River
Fort Steele
Salt Lake
Arthur Gereke
Tribune
S. A. Bristol Company
Sam Thompson
Leader
Pera House
Bailey & Moor
el Capitan
Gran Opera Company
J. K. Calkins
Lusk Herald
Lusk
Alliance, Neb
Robert Ford
Company F
Odd Fellows Cheyenne Lodge
Allemania
Canton Militant No
Rebekahs
Cheyenne Cigar Factory
Goh Nagle
Chales Milear
Treat’ Union, Mercantile, Co
Haguson Stremi
Union Mer
Cantile Company
West Sixteenth ST
West 17Th St
HAWES
Florsheim Fine Shoes
Jaros Hygenic
John Harrington
Carey
West 17Th Street
Cheyenneh
Switchmens Union of
North America
Nagel’s Full Orchestra
B. of
R. T
Keystone
Coor's
Astle & Lavander
Golden Beer Hall
Xocant
Osite
Knight Campbell Musiel
Knight-Campbell Music GO
West 16Th Street
West Seventeenth Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Manewal’s
Harry Hynds
Louis. Sane
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