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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
2
The article lists staff positions with B. A. Slack as editor and proprietor, Robert Mickel as business manager, and George H. Evans as city editor.
Co W Monahan leaves for San Francisco for Shriners meeting. Forty nine dogs impounded and killed for lacking license tags. Prof J O Churchill and daughter Dorothy plan summer in California. Fire companies to hold monthly meetings tonight. Twenty thousand rounds of ammunition received for state militia. J B Boyer attends board of county commissioners meeting. Fire bell switched to 7 pm. Indians practice for league season opening Saturday and Sunday. Goat at stockyards killed in dog fight. Hudson the fast outfielder may join Indians. from Junction City Kas. Prof Moxie the hypnotist may visit Cheyenne. Charles Nelander of Rapid City to Denver for mining machinery. Glaze absent. Sleepy Simmons and Ted Green to pitch for Indians. Eight university students suspended for locking faculty meeting door resume studies. Cheyenne Lodge No 1 AF A M worked in BE A degree. Acacia Lodge to do so tonight. W H Schureman of Fort Collins in town for Sabbath School work. Wyoming towns prep for Fourth celebrations. Wheatland and Douglas at forefront. Councilman Engstrom of Laramie attends city council meeting there. Six Henry Cole family members ill with diathera. one death last week. Capitol view shows city framed by shade trees. homes nearly invisible.
Last night at the Oxford hotel Judge Mullin united Sheriff Ed J. Smalley and Miss Edith Sloan in marriage. After a Colorado trip the couple will reside in the sheriff's home in Cheyenne. The surprise wedding was kept quiet as Miss Sloan traveled with Miss Marie Collins and Smalley on the same Denver train.
Mr Richard Kelley, an expert advertising solicitor, arrives tonight to secure contracts for the Peerless Directory Company's new Cheyenne directory. The business will close this week. those wanting a copy of the 1902 directory should place orders with Mr Yeager at once.
Mrs Kinnear reports to Custer corps No 20 W R C on a Cheyenne visit with four Cheyenne ladies finding the Soldiers' Home badly in need of repairs. Roofs leak and the hospital needs refurnishing. They pledged aid to Governor Richards and the board of charities and reform to address repairs and hospital needs.
Notice states a two year old sorrel gelding branded BL on its left jaw was picked up May 1, 1908 in the area two miles west of City by LA PASH and TUPPDR. The posting lists location and recovery instructions.
The Cheyenne city council introduced and passed for first and second reading bonds totaling 100000 for water and sewer projects. Bonds mature July 1, 1832 with 4.5 percent interest. The body also debates an eight hour ordinance and approves bids for sewer extensions and street work. The Chemical National Bank of New York was set as the interest payment agent for the bonds. A supervising engineer from Idaho is slated to arrive July 1.
Jack Boyle a Chalk Bluffs ranchman and attorney RE N Matson returned from Greeley after Boyle was tried for assault with intent to kill Thomas O Neil. Boyle was exonerated. A witness challenged the firing claim and O Neil's veracity. O Neil sues Boyle for 8100 on a signature check which Boyle denies signing.
Griffin Real Estate company with $5 000 capital operates in Burlington Big Horn County Land and Live Stock company with $1 000 000 capital based in Big Horn county Hanna Sheep company with $25 000 000 capital to operate in Carbon county Phi Delta Theta Copper Mining company with $1 000 000 capital operating in Arapahoe county Colo
Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity calls for fall tonight and cooler Thursday with possible thunderstorms. High pressure north coast districts brings slightly cooler weather while a low pressure system covers central and southern Rockies and warmer air prevails from Montana to Texas. A moved eastward Lake region low now influences New England warmth. Boston recorded 92 yesterday. scattered showers reported in several regions. Palmer signs off with data for 24 hours ending 6am. Salvation Army meeting urged for next Monday.
The Denver Real Estate Exchange appeals to Colorado and Wyoming lawmakers to allot Shoshone lands to Indians and open remaining lands to settlement. It cites irrigation needs, population growth, and regional development, urging prompt action and support from Congress.
Practical tips for rose care by June Pilgrim focus on preventing rose pests and improving air flow. Recommend pruning thinning branches, pinching affected leaves, and timely care for spiraes and buds to prevent blight and mildew. For rose bugs apply a spray of para la green seluction one teaspoonful per four gallons water and treat promptly to protect blossoms.
A long listing of local advertisers follows with firms like Riner and Sehnitger The City Market and Union Mercantile Company. Also a notice from Denver announces sealed proposals by June 23 1902 to build two brick officer quarters at Fort D A Russell with bid envelopes to Major J W Pope CQ M. Company and a June 3 1902 officer election for Company E at the armory Keefe Hall. A rental or wanted ad appears at the end.
Classified notices list needs for furnished or unfurnished rooms with light housekeeping at 600 East Eighteenth Street and a sober experienced barber for a permanent $16 job, plus real estate listings for lots and rental rooms with addresses and agents, including Albert Chapman.
In folksy dialect the piece urges faith and gratitude, urging readers to endure burdens with religious trust. It notes heavenward outlooks, blessings in trials, and hopeful resilience, ending with a plea to subscribe for The Leader.
MISCELLANEOUS CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS for weddings parties and funerals at Chaffin's greenhouse corner of eighteenth and Central Avenue. Hot and cold baths at Padgett's Barber Shop sixteenth Street.
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