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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1875
Page
4
Fragmentary text references names and places with unclear meaning. It mentions figures, a date marked 2000p, and locations Omaha and Pamy Gavt but provides no verifiable event or context.
Pout office announcement outlines mall arrival and departure times with routes from Denver Fort Laramie Fort Collins and Longmont. It lists daily and Thursday Friday mail closes and pickups, with Postmaster P. W. Glafcke signing the notice.
An illustrated notice lists names and firms such as Agvernmme Agenta for ars in New York with various partners and street locations including Rowe and Chesman, Third Street and Gareeta avenues, alongside advertising and British company ties noted in Philadelphia.
A fragmented advert rate listing shows pricing phrases for different ads. The legible lines mention prices around ten cents per line and per insertion with missing terms and scattered advertiser names.
Gov. Thayer will deliver the oration at the Fourth of July celebration in Laramie City, setting the pace for the holiday ceremonies and civic observances.
Bozeman to Yellowstone Valley service will extend to Cheyenne once negotiations with the Sioux finish. Indian inspector Daniela supplied borees for the Sioux. cost seventy dollars and well received. Missionary effort planned at Spotted Tail Agency with Rev W J Cleveland and companions.
The races took place at Emery Park on a Maturiny hit with Miemarck winning by a length and a half. Red Bind finished second while Creasy Jack was distanced. Biemarck clocked 644. A pony meet with five entries drew amusement.
Pemeensis B. Sherman of St. Louis is at the Railroad House. H. H. Hadley of Nebraska City H. B. Young and Capt. T. Roberta of Omaha are registered at Dyer's Hotel. R. P. Kimball of West & Fritsch er Omaha returns from Colorado and notes improving mountain business before departing west today.
A fencing match between Reid and Maltravers is set for tomorrow at 3 o'clock under Major Talbot's, contesting the Wyoming championship and a gold medal. Local spectators anticipate large turnout after a well received exhibition.
Major Alexander Chambers, 4th Infantry, passed through en route to Fort Fetterman then Camp Sheridan. Capt Egan and Lieutenants Pease Allison led a cavalry scout toward Hat Creek in the Black Hills. Red Cloud miners report rich diggings near Custar Park with high yields and abundant miners. some soldiers at Camp Robinson deserted seeking gold.
A Cheyenne Leader letter writer defends the city’s ordinance closing saloons from 1 am to 5 am. He commends Mayor Whipple and City Council, disputes a repeal petition with about 100 signatures, and asserts he can rally 500 citizens to enforce the law. The piece endorses keeping the measure and denounces repeal.
A fragmentary article notes Hayford Myehe never held federal office yet kept up authorship credited by the Wyoming Ring for five years. It says he now aids former allies by attacking President Grant, while the Territory Republican party rejects him as a candidate. Also covered are libel suit updates in District Court with Posey Wilson and other defendants.
Laramie plans a grand Fourth of July celebration inviting residents to visit the Rolling Mills for the event. The town aims to showcase local industry and community spirit during the holiday observance.
Listings advertise tools and hardware at F Schweivkert Mixteenth street and sale items. Mentions licenses and papers for Patrick Shavalan. References a "Peace Pump" iron force pump and haircuts at Harulu's Market Shop.
The unsold sale of the Union Pacific railroad land in Cheyenne will be offered Monday May 17 1876 at Corlett Stevens office. L C Stevens is authorized agent of the Land Department for this case. Occupants with contract payments due must pay to secure title. unoccupied lots must purchase or vacate. Warranty deed applicants must hand abstracts to L C Stevens for forwarding to the land agent QO F Davis.
Public notice advises buyers to verify title condition before obtaining warranty deeds to city lots. Information available free at office. certified districts offered promptly at reasonable rates. Also lists Fresh Brand Ranch Butter and three city residences for sale by Curvett and Stevens.
The Jackoy’s, a famed troupe of gymnasts and acrobats, reunite in Cheyenne at the Opera House next Thursday evening June 17. They present a grand complimentary benefit for Mr. James McDaniel before sailing for Europe. Remember the date June 17.
Early morning fire at City Hall alarm led to a blaze that consumed five to six hundred tons of hay at the Fort. Firemen delayed by lack of horses, Commissary building lightly charred from sparks, origin unknown. Charles Elwood of Spotted Tall Agency reports gold findings near Marney's Peak now viewable at the LEADER office.
A Scots style notice from June 11 1880 invites a baseball match in Laramie City on Monday July 5th with travel expenses paid by J U Brazier Secretary U P R M 2. B C Laramie City. The Omalm Herald disputes Red Cloud Sidney claims and asserts Cheyenne is the nearest main access to the Black Hills and Indian Agencies.
James McDaniel warns nonpermitted visitors to Spotted Tail and Red Cloud Agencies to visit at their own risk. He says he has consulted with Indigenous leaders who refuse to allow unilateral U S military action infringing tribal rights without consent. The proclamation claims the commander in chief and the president should refrain from forcing incursions against Indigenous lands.
Notice to all persons that parts of sections six and thirty two are reserved as Depot Grounds for the Union Pacific Railroad Co. No buildings or fences may be erected without permission. Plats available at the U S Land Register office in Cheyenne and at the Division Superintendent’s office. Also an advertisement for dressmaking by Miss Glass offering mathematical cutting and sensible pricing in Cheyenne.
Thereafter water for irrigation will be supplied on Monday and Thursday to Eddy Street residents and west of it, and on Tuesday and Friday to residents east of Eddy Street. Water will be shut off entirely on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. D Fisk, Supervisor.
An item notes that the Dually Leader can be obtained at Holt's Post Office Newsroom at WW o'clock in the morning on a specified date in mid month.
I will not be responsible for any bill or indebtedness contracted by any employee of the Leaper printing office except upon written order or with prior written consent, nor will such claims be allowed upon any indebtedness due.
Several thousand newspapers are available as uncut sheets at the LEADER office. The notice invites buyers to collect from the newspaper office, with terms to be arranged locally.
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