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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader list shows BE. A. Slack as editor and proprietor with H. A. Clarks as business manager and A. Richardson as city editor.
Cheyenne faces Longmont next Sunday with possible matchups against D W C Denver Saturday or Sunday. The Wheatland nine seek Johnnie Green and Jacy Jordan as battery, and the Zangs plan three games with Cheyenne Indians on July 3 4 and 6. An explosion at Dale Creek is to occur tomorrow at noon drawing local attention.
Mrs Whitman is home Trout to Henry farthing stays at his ranch. Mrs Nimmo leaves for Scotland. John McDermott the sheepman in the city. Governor Richarda arrives from Denver tonight. Mr Perris the veteran citizen in today. W H Gill and wife depart for England. Mrs W A Cook leaves soon for Columbus. James Bennett and bride arrive from the east tonight. F L Goff returns to Missouri after visiting W A Cook. Curly Ewarts returns from Hutton with cattle for John Cable. A Nimmo and Alex Nimmo visit Cynirie for Scotland with Wyoming horses. Marshal Hadsell A D Kelley and ex Superintendent King from the west. Mrs Potter and Mrs Sampson depart for Denver. John Hockerson and wife go to Salem for Bert Berger and Miss Nettie Anderson marriage. Joe Lathram William McDonald Steve Hoyer J J Covington A Covington from the north as witnesses in the calf case. Bradley La Pash horse case served. La Pash gets the horse. Organ estate pays Bradley. gulf parties share costs. Mr Higgins from the west says railroad work boosts business along the line. Tie Siding lively but orderly.
A deadly blaze swept the Mert Kendrick ranch near Ishawood in Big Horn county on Tuesday, gutting the house occupied by the Jones family. Three year old Maggie Jones suffocated before rescue teams could reach her, and the ranch was destroyed.
Readable fragments show an ad style notice for a laundry service in Cheyenne and a drug company store on the Palace Pharmacy premises urging patrons to visit for shirts and draught products. The text mentions Cheyenne Steam Laundry and Palace Pharmacy Drug Company.
John Flaming, said to suffer mental disorder, was brought from a sheep ranch after attempting self harm. He fled after payment and chased people with a knife until police captured him and jailed him. Officer Gus Clansey later heard a cryptic death threat spoken from a dark jail room.
The Gresley club, led by Bumaky or Adama, won 6 to 4 over Boulder after temperamental beginnings. Boulder had beaten Cheyenne last week, and managers aim to bring the famed Greeley nine here for Sunday.
Dr Crook fished the Latham ranch, a giant speckled trout pulled him into a whirlpool and he was rescued with a sprained knee. He also nearly landed a heavy trout that escaped before landing It. License disputes ripple among employment agencies with Pallon Ferguson and Denver agencies cited over unpaid county licenses. Edwards faced payment duties after the complaint revealed others had not paid Nosowe.
The report claiming McCord Brady Co would open a wholesale house is unconfirmed. Investigators find the firm stores goods in the city from the Burlington depot while dealing with a misunderstanding with Union Pacific, with no proof of a new operation.
A new company with stockholders from Colorado is incorporated to develop the Silver Crown property. It plans a smelter and mill, mine development, and a telephone line from Cheyenne. This is reported as good news.
Licenses issued to Bert Bergerson of Hecla and Nathalia Anderson of Salem and to James M. Moas of Denver and Mary A. Smith of Denver.
Albert Penny, a Black man, is missing after an incident at the R. Davi ranch near Fort Collins. A stranger from Deadwood arrived with two mules, Penny handled the animals, asked a joking mule question, and vanished after the mule allegedly spoke, leaving no trace.
At 0:20 this morning Father Shehan joined Miss Nora Evans of South Cheyenne and Mr. Henry Lane in marriage. Minnie Powers and Pete Duckelo stood with the couple. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents’ home and the Lane party left by afternoon train for Denver.
The Cheyenne locality forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possible showers. A low pressure area over the Dakotas today brought warmer temperatures to the Dakotas Wyoming Nebraska and Colorado, while a high pressure system over northern Montana brings cooler conditions. Scattered showers have occurred along the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains. 24 hours ending S recorded a max of 74 and a min of 46 with .01 precip.
The funeral for Edward Benjamin was held at 2:30 today from the Second Baptist church with Rev. Davis of the First Baptist church officiating. A large crowd gathered to pay respects to their townsman, and floral tributes including a Father pillow and designs from local fraternal groups were displayed.
A pleasant drive to the sheep camp at the Organ ranch two miles from town captivates locals. Citizens observe modern sheep shearing with paid workers by the sheep and learn about the lambs, while the famous William J. Miller theatrical company recently passed through Cheyenne in a special car and may be booked for Cheyenne dates.
Bill Philips was struck by a bullet that pierced his cap and scalp while riding near Snyder and First streets. A West Cheyenne resident practicing with a rifle caused the accident, highlighting city gun usage laws. Philips is recovering with a headache and minor injuries.
Entertainment tonight features a lively program at Mrs Hanson's home with auctions and a 25 cent admission. H. A. Clarke and George Evans head the event for Baptist church benefit, including musical solos, mandolin acts and a reception for notable guests.
Word from Portland reports Superintendent Larry Malloy steadily recovering but must stay near the coast for several weeks. EC Manson of the Idaho division acts as superintendent of the mountain division of the Short Line during his absence.
The famed calf case in the Als triet court consumes a day as ranchers press to convict Dear corn. Col W R Stoll defends Dear corn while the North fears a ruling. jury selection alone takes the entire day and costs several hundred dollars.
Strangers in town will be treated fairly if they patronize the Choyy nne Gteawm Laundry. Phone 08.
Superintendent Wallet of Utah Sugar will travel to Bay City Michigan to erect an icomore sugar plant for Michigan Sugar. Utah Lehi factory pioneered the camose process removing salts from syrup to yield pure white sugar. Lehi and Utah firms supplied wood and iron work. Valles patented the simplified, cheaper method expected to spread to American beet sugar factories.
W T Kelly of Fairbank and F McClung of Guernsey are building a large frame hotel on the corner of Sunrise and Nebraska streets. The 50 by 86 two story hotel will be ready by early July, with a 46 by 30 sundry building completed. A bar will operate in the hotel as part of a modern first class house managed by respected gentlemen.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for support at the death of a husband. Includes quotes about matrimony, a Cheyenne hack line ad touts funeral rates, and a Bonds of Sympathy note. Mentions Union Pacific excursion and a Democrat convention in Laramie with tickets on sale June 6th.
D Miller at 1709 Ferguson Street performs accurate adjusting and watch re bolling as a local service note.
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