Cheyenne Leader Highlights Local Happenings and Incidents
Editor SLack and staff report on summer visitors Byron Baird and the Cushing family leaving for Sherman. Water mains contract awarded to EB C Nash. County commissioners meet at the courthouse. Miss Margaret Knight becomes organist at the Congregational church. Local social news notes Mica Nan Corn hosting friends. An Owen brother camp in Colorado quarantined for mail pox. Painter Hoffman sustains a fractured wrist after a 16 foot fall. H H Helphenstine resigns as sheet commissioner amid job dissatisfaction. Dwellings demand softens as families plan ranch return. 200 horses used for cavalry in Johnson County. US government to buy 108 head this month. Mrs Jackson dies this morning. husband murdered years ago on Horse Creek. Two daughters reside at Granite Canan. Highland Scots attract attention in kilts with bags and pipes. Alex Turnbull Dave Miller and Pete Cook among the notable Scots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Baird
R. C. Cushing
Sherman
EB. C. Nash
Court House
Maergaret Knight
Congregational Church
Mica Nan Corn
Owen Brothers
Colorado
Hoffman
H. H. Helphenstine
Johnson County
Jackson
Cheyenne Elghteen
Horse Creek
Granite Canan
Alex Turnbull
Dave Miller
Pete Cook
Personal notices from Cheyenne and surrounding towns
Miss Flossig Chala visits sister Mrs Wilson in Denver. Mrs B A Jones and daughter return to Sidney. Mrs Harry Denton and two daughters visit Sac City. R P Cushing family move to 168 East 21st. Parehal and Charlie Willseck westbound. Judge Carpenter of Laramie and englo gir come from the west. Post Office Inspector James Bennett and bride plan Cheyenne residence. Leaiset Brookfart recalled from Keen River. Mr and Mrs Clark of Shelby Nebraska visit Mr F A M Stewart. Frank O Boyle, brother of Mrs J H Conway, visiting from Elroy Wisconsin and will reside in Cheyenne. Andrew McAdams and children leave for Nebraska. he stays to run old business. Many Cheyenne Democrats from the Cheyenne band head to Omaha. Departing Democrats include Max J Meyer, John Martin, Colin Hunter, L R Breanhen, I Greentree, Sherri Shaver, Luke Voorhers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossig Chala
Mra. Wilson
Denver
B. A. Jones
Sidney
Harry Dentaon
Sac City
R. P. Cushing
East 21St
A. J. Parehal
Charlie Willseck
Judge Carpenter
Laramie
William Gilcrest
Post Office
James Bennett
Bride
Cheyenne
Bennett
Strest
Leaise Brookfart
Keen River
Union Pechic
Clark
Shelby
Nebr
F. A. M. Stewart
Frank O’boyle
J. H. Conway
Elroy
Wisconsin
O'Bolye
Union Pacific
Andrew McAdams
Nebraska
McAdams
Qom
Max J. Meyer
John Martin
Colin Hunter
L. R. Breanahen
I. Greentree
Sherri Shaver
Luke Voorhers
Ex-Governor Hale’s Son Visits on Northbound Trip
Frank Hale, son of former Governor Hale, is visiting on a brief business trip en route north. He says Ralph Hale travels from Chicago with Mrs Hale and Archie residing in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hale
Hale
Ralph Hale
Chicago
Lost ladies clothing found in Leader's clothing department
The Leader reports two items a collarette and jacket for ladies were found in the store. Owners can claim them by paying for the advertisement.
Fort Russell and Fremont County Road Funds Fought In Congress
A Washington telegram reports a hard congress struggle over the sundry civil appropriation bill. It leaves $50,000 for Fort Russell buildings and $109 for the Fremont County military road, while Cheyenne public building funding is deferred. Public building plans for Salt Lake City and Boise may be delayed another year due to limited treasury funds and congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fort Husse
Fremont County
Cheyenne
Salt Lake
Congress
Treasury Department
Salt Lake City
Boise
Treasury
Critiea
Nebraska Seeks Federal Smallpox Quarantine on Wyoming
Governor Poynter telegrams Governor Richards requesting a federal quarantine against Wyoming due to smallpox. He notes Nebraska cases traced to railroad camps in Wyoming and urges stricter containment. Richards replies he will do what he can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Poynter
Richards
Wyoming
Nebraska
Wonderful Record Seeks Century in Rifle Champion Play
The report praises a rifle shooter named Wonderful Record who scored consecutively four times with values 0 and 1 as wind blew, averaging ten scores at 87. It notes expectation that he may reach a possible hundred score before summer passes under Berger con.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergercon
Change of Time Card Brings Earlier Denver Train
The morning Denver train schedule will shift to arrive Cheyenne at 8 40 40 minutes earlier starting next Sunday. Citizens welcome the change as mail delivery improves though it is thought to be temporary with a return to the 7 o'clock arrival eventually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cheyenne
Funeral services for Mrs Jackson set at home tomorrow
A funeral notice states Mrs. Jackson will be laid to rest tomorrow at 2 30 PM from her home with Rev. Davis officiating. The notice also notes Corey's Book Store has moved to 1708 Ferguson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey's Book
Ferguson Street
Hay dispute heads to Cheyenne courts in staged sale
The Cushing family sues Judge Hauphoff over hay sold for horses after a shipping delay. Cushing paid for a hundred bales at a dollar each while Hauphoff took back remaining hay and later offered fifty cents a bale. Hauphoff won at first, an appeal followed, and a constable's sale added legal trouble. The case draws strong local feeling and will be fought to a finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Hartville
Cushing
Hauphoff
Crahing
Vaugh Attached Adds
Johnson County Voices Optimistic on Stock Industry and Prosperity
The Buffalo Voice editor visits Johnston County and states the stock industry is thriving, with sheep farming expanding and cattle and horse farming growing. He notes high prices for beer sheep and wool and foresees a prosperous, debt free rural community, despite past setbacks and limited alumni presence at a school event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. BE
A. Moeller
The
Buffalo Voice
Air
Moelhermann
Johnston County
Johnson County
Newman the Great at Eilis' for Friday’s cancer show
Reserved seats for Friday night's performance by Joe Newman opened this morning at Eilis' with a likely crowded house. Newman, acclaimed as a premier and original entertainer whose reputation extends to England, is expected to draw full attendance with ticket prices listed as 50e and 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman the Great
Eilis
Joe Newman
Newman
England
Palace Gingers Onscreen At Pa Pharmacy Drug Company
A brief readable notice reports Palace Gingers onscreen at the Pa Pharmacy Drug Company with details unclear due to OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Pharmacy Drug Company
Cheyenne Prepares For Western League Visits And Rifle Meet
Denver man declines to shoot with Gor gerson as Cheyenne plans Western League games through the city including Cheyenne Indians schedule. Local rifle club eyes a August tournament with top marksmen and Stevens trophy match drawing Denver contenders. Bergersen leads scores as King from Denver backs out of Outdoor Life contest inviting match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Gorgerson
Waddell
North Platte
Boulder
Hanna
Fort Collins
Gulfa
Cheyenne
Greeley
Longmont
Fort Colline
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Cheyenne Rifle Club
Clas
United States
Guild
Ailver
Peter eBrgersen
Fred Bonser
Peter Bergersen
Mr. King
Denver Marlie
Mr.Brgersen
Oregon Short Line Likely Posts Major Yearly Gain
Early estimates predict the Oregon Short Line will report total gross earnings for the year ending June 30 near 9.85 million dollars, up about 1 million from last year. Ten months to April show 7.02 million, with April at 717 thousand, reflecting growth tied to Idaho and Utah expansion and system reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Lees
8 Anthony's
Idaho
Utah
Robbery at The Siding Targets Prospector Barney Hunt
Three masked men held up and robbed prospector Barney Hunt at The Siding get night. Sam Base has been arrested and identified as one of the assailants. Later a second robbery occurred as a man named hot sparned was held up by highwaymen. Deputy Sheriff Knadier arrived from Lar amle and pursues the culprits. Accurate adjusting and watch repairing. D let. 1700 Pergisen St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Hunt
Sam Base
Sherif Knadier
Laramle
California hammer thrower leads intercollegiate visit
A.D. Plow, world champion hammer thrower, visits Cheyenne with ten teammates from California University. The university raised $4,500 to send the team east for intercollegiate events, including Pennsylvania and Yale competition. Plow notes youth and vigor enhance athletic performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
A.D Plow
California University
Poennayvania
Yale
California
Thie City
Mr. Plaw
Fern
Touth
Drunken Report Misstates Comstock Case Details
A damaged clipping rebuts sensational charges against Mrs. Hattie Comstock. It asserts she left for her sister’s home in Jem and was not seen fleeing with a male companion. Mr. Comstock and Mr. Hance deny the scandalous accusations and note her departure was orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipa Emantiona
Hattie Comstock
Albans
Howse
Jem
Madiagattint Mra
Comatock
Outlaws Believed Hiding in Bad Lands Near Bear River
Deputized posse tracks murder suspects across Brown's Oak Mountains toward the Bad Lands. Deputy Wirtwood and a field party near Bear River reported hoof marks leading north into the Wade Lands as they close in on the murderers. The Wittie band Pentecostal city mission continues outreach on Fifth Street aiding converts despite limited support. Mrs Jackson aged 76, mother of Mrs Tom McGee, died this morning. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gad
Tyler
Jenkine
Brown's Oak Mountains
Bid Lande
Olliver
Brown's Park
Bear River
George Thorne
Vernal
Wirtwood
Mr. Thorne
White River
Ccliff
Cromwed
Wade Lands
Wittie
Ifth Street
Pentecostal City Mission
API
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BE. A. Slack
H. A. Clarke
A. Richardson
Fort Russell
Fremont
Pete Bergersen
Abo
America
Cowhick Dry Goods
Judge Mauphatt
Constable Vaugh
Jhonson
County
United
Etalen
Alumal
Sporting News
Pergisen
Messick Dry Goods Company
Goods -Co
Daisy
Hattie Comestock
Wadheun Ia
Wm. Myers & Cos
Pioneer Watchmaker and Jeweler
Geo. H. Nagla
Chas FF
Mulde
Corson
Union. Mercantile Co
Ferguson
Cheyenne, Wyo
Tad
NE Toe
Saraies
Davis & Kelley
MI Neighbor
Pagal
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