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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader dated Friday June 15 1900 records editor and proprietor E A Slack. This item notes leadership and publication details from the early Wyoming paper.
A jumble of brief items notes people moving residences, job prospects, drill schedules, visits, and a few criminal sentences. Andrew Johnson moves to Wheatland then Fine Bluffs. Charles Ganburg and family relocate to Cheyenne from Pine Bluffs. Delaney visits Cheyenne. Bill Pinkerton the detective travels east. Prof Churchill and family spend summer in Eaton Park Colorado. Perry the thief sentenced to a year and a half. Rom labeled railroad man pleads guilty to a jail term.
A local retailer Messick Dry Goods announces a weekend sale featuring a broad line of men's shirts priced at $1.25 each. The offer targets value shoppers seeking affordable wardrobe basics.
J. F. Jenkins advertises a complete shoe stock with customers able to select desired styles at the lowest prices available.
Mrs. Mary K. Eaton of Valverde states her daughter Kitty died yesterday in a Sixteenth Street rooming house of natural causes from peritonitis after suffering for some time. Body embalmed and to be shipped to McCook for burial. See the new ladies’ shoe arrival at J. F. Jenkins.
Judge Scott ordered the docket recalled with little business, noting divorce cases abundant and few jury trials. He will go to Rawlins next week to retry the murder case that ended in a hung jury, then to Franston for three weeks, with no reconvened session expected until September or October. Jurors were released until needed.
A correspondent reports sheep owners meeting with opposing ranchers near Pine Bluffs to settle grazing rights. The letter cites a dispute over land access, noting Gen. H. Gilland of Exbert won a suit against Anthony Wilkinson, who has appealed. The writer claims a coalition will form to control grazing along the area.
Judge Hayford examined nineteen men, nine charged with vagrancy, three with drunkenness, one forgery, one mal delivery mischief, three robbery, two violating the city water ordinance, with more awaiting ripe cases.
President Fish of the Minais Cen trail railroad traveled from Green River to Cheyenne aboard a three car special train including a Volon Pacific coach a Pullman sleeper and the Witness Central private car Mariam. The party spent the night at Richins with Assistant Superintendent Hay joining the trip over his division en route to Chicago.
Methias Brennen and Miss Alice Talbot were wed in a quiet ceremony in Cheyenne last Wednesday. Father Sheban of St. Mary’s Cathedral officiated, uniting the couple in marriage as friends wish them lasting happiness.
Students at the convent presented a charming program for the mother superior to celebrate her feast day. The orchestra, piano solos, singing, and drills received praise. Graduation exercises are planned for next week with Miss Violet Tracey and Miss Clara Hobinson leading the class.
The following marriages were filed today William Lindsay and Miss Minnie Aul both of Denver. William H. Connell and Miss Rosella A. Griffin both of Bececre New Mexico were recorded.
Dr Barkwell screened Medicine Bow and Islay applicants and rejected Asher and McDonald for minor defects. The examiner said strict rules favored rejection to avoid costly failures later and that several youths were among the weakest specimens he had seen.
The Longmont team, seeking revenge after a tense eighth inning two weeks ago, prepares to face the Indians this Saturday. They arrive with a solid lineup including Kane the lefty pitcher and a sharpened squad from ball town.
The Western League hurler with fourteen strikeouts will start for Begmont against Cheyenne. Denver southpaw Harry Kane left for Gong mont to practice with the ball cam ahead of Saturday’s matchup.
The Golden Rule Store advertises $1.26 kid gloves in white tan or gray. Guaranteed to wash without hardening, highlighting a durable washing claim for the selection.
Regular Phoenix camp gathering aims to discuss adoption work and other important matters. D. W. Elliott to preside as meeting proceeds.
Eight Wyoming youths are undergoing common school examinations to determine three cadet appointments to West Point and three alternates. The process is supervised by Dr Barkwell for physical tests and by President Smiley J O Middaugh and R Li Hoy for mental exams. Candidates include Ponting Laramie McDonald Medicine Bow Jenkins Cheyenne Neil Diamondville Ralston Predendall Maghee Rawins Dillman Cheyenne.
Forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity notes fair conditions tonight and Saturday. A central low pressure area over South Dakota and a high pressure region over the Lake Region shape the weather. Light scattered showers have occurred in Utah Colorado Wyoming Montana with heavier rain in parts of the plains. Moderately warm temperatures prevail in the Missouri Valley over the past 48 hours. Local data reflect the 24 hour ending early this morning.
A union gathering of Swedish churches in southeastern Wyroming and nearby regions will convene at Salem Wryo for three days starting tomorrow. Speakers include Rev. E Torrell of Denver, head of Swedish missions, and Rev. Gari Strom of Greely. Participants come from Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming.
A fragment notes a bargain sale offering gelling for cash at cost. It mentions J. MIKENG at 217 West 10th Street as a contact or location. The readable text is brief and unclear on full details.
Cheyenne photographer Walker, visiting Ther mopolia for rheumatism relief, barely captured a stock scene when a branded steer charged. He toppled, trousers torn, as cowboys intervened, assuring locals the image would endure in memory.
Prof Elwood returns from a vigil in California where he conferred with a special agent on irrigation study work. The California Water and Forest Association aided the effort with 5,000 to extend investigations and a town reported raising 600 since his departure.
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