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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists E. A. Slack as editor and proprietor H. A. Clarke as business manager and A. Richardson as city editor in the masthead.
Curley Swarts caught 105 1 2 trout yesterday as Cheyenne Indians beat Boulder 6 to 4 in a baseball game at a packed park. Gra ham pitched through arm fatigue with six walks and no hits after an early rough second inning. Over 400 attendees witnessed the victory and the Steam Laundry advertises shirt waists cleaned at phone 64.
The county clerk’s office Joseph Will Benjamin found his father Edward Benjamin dead in the kitchen at just after 6 am. Heart trouble listed as the cause. Edward Benjamin born in Hampton Virginia had a long service including Civil War body servant to officers and later with Fort Russell and in Sioux War 1874. He lived a long eventful life remembered for bringing Cheyenne its first pigeons and love of birds. The widow and three sons survive though no arrangements were made for relatives in general.
Cornelia Daxter, raised in Cheyenne, grew from a pretty girl to a celebrated society figure noted in art sketches. Reports from Paris detail extravagant vehicle purchases by Philadelphia and Denver residents, including a pricey English coach driven by Thomas Walsh and a carriage tied to Miss Baxter and Lela Routt from Denver. Copper Croesus De La Mar reportedly had the most costly turnout.
Henry Phillips a Confederate veteran and Pete Sanford a Union man quarrel over Civil War questions. Their dispute led to Henry slashing Pete’s car with a razor. Pete had Henry arrested for assault with a deadly weapon but the complaint was downgraded due to the men’s advanced ages.
At 1 o'clock this afternoon Rev White joined Miss Phoebe H Lassen and Mr John L Thomas in marriage in Cheyenne. The bride, a well known local teacher, is praised for her education and many friends. the groom is described as an esteemed longtime resident. The couple plan a Colorado trip by afternoon train before settling in Cheyenne.
Following last week's success the Naperstek orchestra may offer free public concerts from 3 to 4 10 PM at the opera house each Sunday with instrumental and vocal solos. Missyena Baker directed and arranged the program and played most accompaniments. A visitor praised Chayenne singers as excellent vocalists and thoughtful speakers.
Excavation for a west wing addition has begun to house a large new machinery set. The electric light plant will gain a bigger dynamo and boiler capacity, with the old equipment kept for emergencies, aiming to make the facility one of the best in the west once in operation.
Strangers presented a forged check issued in 1491 by Stone & Covert payable to Jack Murray at the Golden Rule store. The check bore no revenue stamp and Murray’s name was forged on the back. It had not been paid and appeared lost and duplicated. The greenhorns are jailed and to be tried tomorrow.
The Leader reports a strong probability that W. A. Whitney, formerly of Grand Inland Nebraska, will succeed C. A. Boles as chief dispatcher between this city and Rawling. Whitney is described as an exceptionally well qualified dispatcher.
The funeral for Edward Benjamin will be held at the colored Baptist church tomorrow at 2 30 officiated by Rev. Davia. George Benjamin wires that he cannot attend at this time.
Base ball scene from Boulder shows a nine in red uniforms. No timely report available as play started late and details are missing.
A contractor postponed a major blasting job yesterday with a future date set for next Wednesday. Cheyenne visitors described the wide spread of houses and impressive railroad operations. St Marys cathedral ladies plan a Silver Service fundraiser at Turner Hall on the twentieth of the month with refreshments and the Naperville orchestra, admission twenty five cents. Guernsey telegraph office opens for business due to Cheyenne activity. Roadmaster Dooney resigns in Laramie and will be succeeded by Mr Putcamp. Rent notice for furnished three month house at 2nd B, 2nd.
C P Arnold arrives from Laramie and Jotn Cobl from Mise M with Murray via Greeley. Several pairings and travels noted, including a wedding, graduations, and family visits. Judge Corn’s visitor, Prof Edward Mead, and Miss Chambers preparing for a party exposition are among scattered items.
The steel bridge over the Big Horn river at Thermopolis was let to Pueblo Bridge company of Pueblo Colorado after eight bids from firms nationwide. The project costs 9900 dollars with completion by November 1 and 25 men will be employed throughout construction.
A list of labeled names and nicknames appears as grade entries including Ben Franklin Le Urana Mountain King Our Teddie Ten cent grade Leading Lady Lit Up Pet Key Weet Mum Boquet and Knights of Pythias Old Andy Dublan Man ters Fear Beauties La Urana The Exposition Home Products Ask for Them.
A Paris Idaho law firm is seeking a pardon for Bob Meeks imprisoned for a Montpelier bank robbery. They claim new evidence supports innocence and place Meeks near Piedmont within 200 miles of the crime scene at the time, noting he was in Piedmont the morning after the robbery and that travel between Montpelier and Piedmont that night was unlikely. Meeks had long resided in the state and was well known.
Three suspicious men seen early this morning a few miles south of town riding south toward Henry's Fork. Armed and suspected as cattle rustlers, they may be the same men who shot Tyler and Jenkins. Plans discussed by Mr Voorhees and capitalists to build a large copper reduction plant near Guernsey to process regional ores and boost local mining claims.
In a passing sentence Judge Scott told George Downing that citizens should reflect on the case. The court held Downing knew he defied court orders when Deputy Sheriff Scott died. He concealed goods to evade due process and the law. the sentence aims to warn all evildoers that Wyoming’s majesty of the law will be upheld.
The Union Pacific plans several new coaches in a few days to meet increased seasonal travel. The cars feature updated interiors with Monolith sound deadening floors. A fire damaged the Charlies McKay ranch house on Brush Creek, with most household effects saved from a loss estimated at 2000 to 5000 dollars and uncertain insurance.
Strangers in town will be treated fairly if they patronize the Chay eave Steam Laundry. Phone Us, Gingers are on draught at the Palace Pharmacy Drug company's, Wiegent new halt goods, extra dix counts for 10 days lat Mra, Rapp's 1800 Ferguson, Pied, Accurate adjusting and water re pairing. D. Miller, 1709 Forgueen at.
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