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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1903

Page

4

Rocky Mountain Country Club Planned by Prominent Men

Prominent businessmen and politicians announce the Rocky Mountain Country Club to be established in the region. John C. Olmstead and Percy R. Jones arrive to layout grounds for a premier western club featuring stone clubhouses, stables, boat houses, parks, drives, polo fields, golf links, and lakes.

John C. Olmstead Percy R. Jones Boston Centennial Fred A. Miller Stewart Laramie Hahn's Peak & Pacific Rocky Mountain Country Club M. F. Dickinson Dickinson, Farr & Dickinson DeForest Richards Isaac van Horn Henry M. Whitney Whitney Irving EB. Baster Omaha Otto Gramm Rocky Mountains Olmatead

Troops Relocated? Sec Inf Ordered to Forts Russell and Logan

The War Department directed the immediate movement of the entire Second Infantry from the Presidio to Fort Russell and Fort Logan to ensure readiness for Morenci unrest. Col Cyrus Roberts leads the eastward march while Lieut Col Wheeler transfers the first and third battalions to Fort Logan.

War Department Washington Second Infantry Presidio Forta Russell Logan Morenci Cyrus Roberts Wheeler Fort Logan Denver Col. Roberts Fort Russell

Gatling Gun Battery Forming For Militia Units

Adjutant General Butzer has received the new Gatling gun from the government and plans to form a Gatling gun battery of eight members drawn from city militia companies, with training to begin immediately.

Adjt Butzer

Woodmen Delegates Leave for Indianapolis and Rail Survey Advances

Dr J H Conway state physician and J N Menzie state deputy with T J Smith head for Indianapolis to attend Modern Woodmen of America head camp. A survey crew maps the Laramie Hahn's Peak & Pacific railroad south from Centennial toward Colorado. Hugh Ferguson and Frank Berry report rattlesnake den nearby Wheatland and seven coyotes killed on return. Richard Breamy, now in Alaska, claims 1000 dollars and 140000 buckets of gravel ready for washing. Engineer McKiugh injured by a burst water gauge near Cheyenne. Two freight cars collided near Laramie but no delay. Local ads note sterling silver ware and piano instruction and photos at Buechner & Co.

J. H. Conway J. N. Menzie T. J. Smith Grand Indianapolis Ind Woodmen of America Laramie, Hahn's Peak & Pacific Centennial Colorado Richard Breamy Douglas Creek Laramie Alaska

Railroads Offer Free Transport for Sheridan Exhibit

Secretary C G Contant of the ming Industrial Association travels from Omaha to confer with railroads about shipping agricultural and mineral exhibits to the Sheridan convention this fall. Union Pacific and Burlington agree to haul free, with Colorado & Southern and others likely to follow, ensuring the display as the finest yet in the state.

C. G. Contant Ming Industrial Association Omaha Cialis Sheridan Union Pacific Burlington Colorado & Southern

Casper National Bank Organized in Casper

Casper National bank was organized Wednesday in Casper with a capital of 50000 dollars to conduct general banking. Officers elected include A. J. Cunningham president J DeForest Richards vice president E P Palmer cashier Maud Bohner assistant cashier. Directors listed as B B Brooks Pat Sullivan E C Harris J teForest Richards EB P Palmer A J Cunningham P C Nicolavsen.

Casper National Bank Casper A. J. Cunningham J. DeForest Richards E. P. Palmer Maud Bohner B. Brooks Pat Sullivan E. C. Harris J. teForest Richards EB. P. Palmer A. J Cunningham P. C. Nicolavsen

Body Found in Tree After Flood Drowns Sheep Herder

Robert P. Harrison a sheep herder for Wm. Souther at a Lusk area camp died in a flood on Middle Snyder creek. A water spout swelled the stream as Harrison, swept by rising waters, drowned before reaching the bank. His body was later found lodged in cottonwood branches twelve feet above the water. He belonged to the Masons and Odd Fellows.

Robert P. Harrison Wm. Souther Lusk Harrison The Masons and Odd Fellows

Bell Telephone to Telegraph Over Lines in Wyoming

Bell Telephone Company plans to install telegraph instruments on its lines in Grand Encampment Rawlins Lander and other towns to send telegrams over telephone wires. The service targets busy businesspeople and will let telegrams run no matter if the line is in use. Executive leaders Herber and H W Vowen returned from Cheyenne Denver inspection with Superintendent Matthews.

Bell Telephone Company Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Compay Grand Encampment Rawlins Lander Western Union and Postal Companier Herber H. W. Vowen Colorado & Southern Cheyenne & Northern Denver Matthews

Golf Tournament At Chey enone Links This Afternoon

A large crowd of golf enthusiasts gathers at Chey enone Golf Club for a flat regular season tournament. The handicap contest features gentlemen and Miss Margaret Halley, with also a ladies hole contest and a putting event. Refreshments are served in the club house.

Lakeside Links Margaret Halley

U P Robbery Case Jury Out as Rail Men Convicted

Jury verdicts convict four of the railroad theft gang, five receive fines and jail, twenty two discharged. Mike McDonald captured in St Louis after escape. Union Pacific credits Tim Kelcher and A D McNeil. policy demands pursuit of guilty parties to full extent. New through service Cheyenne to Denver to begin July with 90 ton engines and extra crews.

Phares Pes U. P J. M Phares Serret Dist Mike McDonald Tim Kelcher Union Pacific Avi J. Q. Matthews Cheyenne Denver

Boy Criminal Arrested In Grand Larceny Case

Arthur Tives an 11 year old boy from Saratoga is in custody of the sheriff in Rawlins to answer for grand larceny. He admits stealing a Winchester rifle a butcher knife a razor and a six shooter from a sheep camp near Saratoga. He faces possible prison time despite his age.

Daily Leader Rawlins Wyo Arthur Tives Saratage District Court Tives Hichard Savage Sartoga

Lefors Leaves for Ranch Manager Role in Wyoming

Mr Lefors accepted a proposed offer relayed by Senator Warren to become a ranch manager in Wyoming. He plans to return in a few months for his family. In the west he was known as a sharp and capable criminal tracker, part of a marshal’s team with F A Hadsell, and credited with trapping Tom Horn. He also donated two blood hounds to the Union Pacific before departing.

Mr. Lefors Lefors Warren Deftrick Lefora Wyoming West F. A. Hadsell United States Marshals Office Mr. Lefora Tom Horn Union Pacific

Carmen Get Raise Union Pacific Employes Re Two Years

Carmen gets a ten percent wage increase for two years under a new agreement after extended talks with Union Pacific officials. The deal ends a prior premium contract year and follows last year’s strike by machinists and others.

Union Pacific Carmen LN. Hanson Pacific Wyoming Union Pacife

Artesian Wells Strike Water at Fort Post

Artesian wells sunk by Carlstrom and SBokatrom strike water at 50 feet. Four more six inch steel wells will be added for a total of six. Water flow is heavy and pure, meeting fort needs even at full garrison.

Carlstrom & Sbokatrom Aix

Tie Boom Breaks Afloat In Canyon Jam Near Encampment

A massive tie jam in the canyon at the Encampment river mouth broke last week sending logs rushing down the North Ylatte river toward Fort Steele. The flood lifted water by about a foot and tied piles line the canyon walls. Ties will be reposted at Fort Steele for railroad loading.

Ylatte Fort Steele Pisces Plate

Fishback in Mines With Chicago Capitalists

Hon Charles F Fishback of Rawlins Wyoming, with wealthy Chicago investors, has acquired the Torpedo Eclipse group of mines in Ouray county Colorado and is en route to Denver to meet associates. He returns from an inspection with mining experts to decide the plant needed. ore is rich in gold and mills freely. The Torpedo Eclipse lies near the Revenue Virginia and Camp Bird mines. Emile Dion sold Lots 1 and 2 in Block 604 to Mrs Mary Rice for $300. the seven room frame house is on the lots.

Charles F. Fishback Rawlins Wyo Chicago Ouray County Colo Denver Fin Associates Fishback The Revenue Virginias Great Camp Bird Emile Dion Joseph Granger Mary Rice

Holy Communion Tomorrow At St Mark's Cathedral

An early service of holy communion is scheduled at St Mark's Cathedral tomorrow at 8 a.m. The note lists other services as annual events and mentions repairs ongoing at 1700 Ferguson Avenue by D. Miller.

Mra. Cobrey St. John's Cathedral Omaha St Marys Cathedral St. Mark's Cahedral D. Miller Ferguson

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