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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
2
The Jefferson club schedules an annual meeting tonight to elect officers for the ensuing year. The event includes social features and is expected to draw a large turnout of local Democrats.
Rev. 8. C. Davis preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the First Baptist church. He will leave Thursday with his family for Duluth Minnesota en route visiting Mrs. Davis sister in Colorado for a few days. The crowded church echoed with expressions of regret as members shook hands and wished him well in his new field.
Joe Hargus was accidentally shot in the right leg while riding one horse and leading another. The rope on the leading horse became caught in his revolver hammer causing the discharge. The bullet lodged near the ankle bone. Source: Rawlins Republican.
A carload of grade stakes arrived at Walcott signaling immediate grading for a Union Pacific line from Walcott into the Encampment country. Surveys extend beyond Baratoga toward Savery and Snake River, with a possible route to Salt Lake.
A new detailed map issued by the C and S Railway Passenger Department outlines connections from Galveston Texas to Ogden Utah. The up to date chart can be obtained by sending ten cents to T FIGHMR General Passenger Agent Denver Colo.
Jaques Mottette heirs in Wyoming probate plan an $80 000 bequest to erect bunk houses and cabins by the Stinking Water cave for personal crisis reports to die, with two thousand for a headstone. The plan, while controversial, aims to provide transportation and support for those seeking death in a remote refuge.
Walter Wellman reports insurgent Republicans threaten to block Cuban reciprocity if President Roosevelt discusses the treaty on tours. Roosevelt insists on addressing Cuba and trust reform, while judging the Philippine and Isthmian canal questions with no politics in appointments.
William Becker appeared before Judge Scott at Sun Dance on burglary charges and was sent to the reform school in Golden Colorado. His father John Becker had been tried in federal court for counterfeiting but released after his son Gus Becker testified. Gus then confessed to perjury and served time in the penitentiary. The narrative portrays the Becker family as deeply criminal.
Julian Utter and Louie Axford wed in a rushed ceremony after driving from Laramie to Wheatland. With Rev. J. W. Taylor presiding, the couple, still in the buggy, completed the rites in about two minutes due to time constraints and license issues.
Notice is given that letters of administration were granted on June 5 1902 to the undersigned for the estate of Jens H Loomis deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers for allowance within months after the letters date or be barred. Dated June 10 1902 George E Abbott Administrator
Seven sets of harness were stolen Friday night from Frank Rabou Gus Law and others and found deposited in the barn of Charles Francis. Police believe the motive was spite against Francis and to throw suspicion on him. Subscribe for the Leader.
Cheyenne contractor M. P. Keefe says strike in Cheyenne union shops will soon end as workers return. He notes good irrigation prospects, federal support, and a Wyoming Colorado caucus to secure a large share of irrigation funds. He praises improving agricultural and industrial conditions and predicts a prosperous year for farmers and cattlemen.
Cheyenne Ice Company offers a $50 reward for information leading to the conviction of anyone breaking into its ice houses near Sloan's Lake. The notice names the undersigned as payer.
Classified notices list several want ads and rentals. Items include a young woman seeking child care at Warren Live Stock Co, a competent girl for second work at 2323 Ferguson street, and boarders wanted at 309 East Nineteenth street. Also four lots for sale or inquire about three lots on Twelfth near Thames via Albert Chapman real estate, with named individuals Cat Sowers and Mrs. Glafcke and phone 54. Rentals include a four room house near Opera House block, a 4 room house at 605 East Sixteenth street, a É room furnished house at 919 West Twentieth street, a nicely furnished room at 306 West Sixteenth street, and nicely furnished rooms in brick blocks with electric light and janitor service at Warren Emporium.
Miscellaneous notices list a gentleman's gold watch lost returnable to Charles W. Wood at 240% Biddy and a reward for flower designs for weddings parties and funerals at Chaffin's greenhouse corner of Nineteenth and Central avenue. Also hot and cold baths for 15 cents at Padgett's Barber Shop located at Sixteenth Street.
Notice from Cheyenne Wyoming dated June 11 1902 informs stockholders that a meeting will be held at the company office in Cheyenne on July 10 1902 to consider and pass upon dissolving the corporation Secretary G E Abbott also announces an annual meeting on July 10 1902 at 10 am for election of trustees and other business at the same office Real estate for sale mentions Maxwell and Twenty first streets and Albert Chapman agent The Leader invites readers to submit wants ads
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