Frontier Day 1901 Plans Promoted by The Leader
The Cheyenne Leader outlines Frontier Day 1901 preparations with emphasis on railway support, admission of sponsors, and active public involvement. It notes August 28-29 as the celebration dates, urges extensive advertising, and details expected events. It also comments on the Cuban Platt amendment vote and U S efforts toward a Cuban republic in about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Wyoming
United States
A Summer Resort Dream for Cheyenne on Lake Minnehaha
The article discusses Cheyenne potentially becoming a summer resort hub if Lake Minnehaha is developed and a resort hotel is built on the eastern shore. It notes Cheyenne’s climate and healthfulness, cites Fort Russell’s low mortality as evidence, and suggests a near future where a resort could attract longer stays rather than transient visits. It also hints at political currents with Republican candidates for governor and national presidential race chatter.
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Cheyenne
Lake Minnehaha
Fort Russell
United States
Ward Schools
Converse
Next Cheyenne governorship names listed for anticipated canvass
The Leader names potential candidates including Richards, Van Orsdel, Chatterton, Fishback, McGill, Iredale, Downey, Van Devanter, and Merrill. It notes an early canvass with multiple contenders and discusses school house plans amid ward school proposals and Epworth League excursions from South Dakota to Wyoming and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
J. A. van Orsdel
Fennimore Chatterton
John McGill
Iredale
W. Downey
van Devanter
Homer Merrill
Not Too Late Suggests Cheyenne July Fourth Celebrations
The Cheyenne Leader reflects on holding a local celebration for Independence Day with modest expense to avoid clashing with Frontier Day. It notes interest among some residents to observe National Day locally and urges a mass meeting to form a committee and plan, stressing benefits of staying home and supporting local spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Denver
American engine proves economical in global use
The engine is not economically used where underutilized, but where full capacity is applied in Japan, Australia and South America it drives rival engines from the field. It is more economical than competitors and only offensive when not used intelligently, per the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Australia
South America
Chicago Tribune
Krag Rifles State Militia to be Equipped with Krag-Jorgensen
Adjutant General Stitzer reports Wyoming National Guard will receive twenty five Krag-Jorgensen rifles from the government. Three rifles per militi a company were distributed, with more to follow as arsenals produce them. The program aims to fully arm all state troops soon enhancing efficiency and interest in the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitzer
Government War Department
Wyoming National Guard
Adjutant General of
United States
Wyoming oil discovery praised by Senator Clark in Salt Lake
Senator Clarence D. Clark of Wyoming says Piedmont near Fossil yields oil of superior quality worth five dollars a barrel with four dollars in paraffin. He claims large reserves could lubricate the earth and notes BE Callister’s appointment as revenue collector. He plans to meet Senator Kearns and Perry Heath in Provo before leaving.
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Clark
Clarence D. Clark
Wyoming
Knutsford
Salt Lake
Piedmont
Wyo
United States
San Francisco
BE. H. Callister
Callister
Utah
Senator Kearns
Provo
Perry Heath
The American Locomotive Controversy
Midland railway officials say American locomotives cost more to repair fuel and oil than English builds. American builders agree but caution against broad conclusions. Differences include narrower frames and shorter stacks to fit local lines and lighter English train loads versus heavier U.S. duties.
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Midland Railway of England
Midland Railway
Insurance payments in Wyoming for 1900 show lone notable sum
The Insurance Press lists policy payments by Wyoming firms in 1900 with scattered figures for Bonanza Buffalo Cheyenne Saratoga Walcott industrial and others. A. H. Reel of Cheyenne provides the only notable payment. a sequence of brief, unrelated illustrations follow.
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Insurance Press
Wyoming
Bonanza
Buffalo
Cheyenne
Saratoga
Walcott
Industrial
Dawson City
Douglas Sivanston
Etetoneer
Wort Steele
Pine Bluffs
Red Butte
OCU Banvis
A. H. Reel
Cheyenne Churches and Sunday Services Overview
A list of Cheyenne churches with street corners and service times. Highlights include Trinity German Lutheran at Twentieth and House with 10:30 a.m. service and 3 p.m. meeting. Scandinavian Lutheran at Nineteenth and House. First Congregational at Capitol and Nineteenth. St. Mark's at Nineteenth and Central. and other congregations with morning and evening schedules, Sunday schools, and special notes on ministers and vesper times.
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Trinity German Lutheran Church
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
First Congregational Church
Capitol Avenue
Nineteenth Street
George A. Gates
Mr. Young
Methodist Church
Mr. McQuilkin
The
Presbyterian Church
St. Mark's Church
Central Avenue
G. C. Rafter
South Side Congregational
C. O. McClellan
Chicago
First Baptist Church
Warren Avenue
C. Davis
St. Mary's Cathedral
Nineteenth
Ferugson Streets
T. M. Lenihan
D. D
George J. Bryant
M. P. Golden
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Benjamin Young
D. R. Cowhick
Epworth League
City Market Listings And Notices
Classified notices announce for sale items including cut flowers, a four horse power well machine, eight east town lots and two twelfth street lots via agent Albert Chapman. Rentals include two rooms and five furnished modern rooms at Warren's. Also a water filter promotion and U S Army recruitment details list Denver Colorado dates. Cleaning rags sought by this office.
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Maxwell
Mixed Notices Include Floral Designs and Bargain Baths
An item notes services from MISCELLANEOUS, CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS for weddings, parties, and funerals at Chaffin's greenhouse on the corner of eighteenth and Central Avenue. It also lists hot and cold baths at Padgett's barber shop for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffin
Green House
Eighteenth and
Central Avenue
Padgett
Notice of Sale of District School Bonds
A long notice details bids for district school bonds in Johnson and Uinta counties Wyoming, including districts 3 and 4, with bond values from 800 to 900 dollars, dates in 1901, interest around 5.5 to 6 percent, and bid procedures. It also lists divorce notices in Laramie county and a separate bond sale for district No. 12 Guernsey with multiple denominations and a June 24 bid deadline.
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Teayeeey Wyn
Johnson, County
Wyoming
Kaycee
Johnson County
Buffalo
Alti Pendergraft
Uinta
Uista
Board of Trustees
Joseph P. Guild
Fort Bridger
County of Uinta
State of
Joseph P, Guild
Guernsey
Wyo
Laramie County
Henry T. Miller
Hartville
Cheyenne
J. W. McDevitt
Terion
Notice of final proof and timber land purchase in Wyoming
Notices from the Department of the Interior Cheyenne Wyoming dated May 28 1901 and April 15 1901 announce final proof dates July 10 1901 for John Hohnholz Iron Mountain Wyoming and Robert Lansin Cheyenne Wyoming for land in sections 32 and townships 18 north range 61 west with witnesses named. An estray notice from Goldsmith Wyoming June 4 1901 describes two branded horses taken up at a ranch including a sorrel stallion solid branding 11 on left shoulder and a black horse branded 4 on left shoulder SL7
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Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Wyo
John Hohnholz
Iron Mountain
Estray
Goldsmith
van L
Gilford
Contest Notice on Homestead Entry in Wyoming
Department of the Interior Cheyenne Wyoming May 22 1901 notice of contest by Oscar Yoder Phillips Laramie County against Homestead Entry No 2965 Wilford J Wood trustee alleging four year absence and nonresidence. Order for publication due to service issues. Hearing set 10 a m July 18 1901 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver Cheyenne Wyoming.
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George Gilbert
Jeffre Gilbert
Cheyenne
Wyon
District Court
First Judicial District
Laramie
State of
Wyoming
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Wyo
Oscar Yoder
Phillips
Laramie County
Wilford J. Wood
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Register and
Herbey
WEB
Chaplin
Register
Timber Land Act Notice for Laramie County Wyoming
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming announces a timber land entry under the Timber and Stone Act of 1878. Nettie L Jordan of Underwood Wyoming filed sworn statement No 183 for a tract in Township 19 North Range 70 West. Witnesses include James B Miller John J Underwood William L Clay and John L Jordan all of Underwood. Claims must be filed by September 11 1901.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
John J. Gordon
Little Horse Creek
Frank H Jones
John M. Steinbrecht
Thomas Gordon
Salem
Colin Hunter
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington ‘Territory
Nettie L. Jordan
Underwood
Laramie
Wyoming
James Bi. Miller
John J. Underwood
William L. Clay
John L. Jordan
Special Eastbound Excursions at Reduced Rail Rates
Union Pacific offers round trip tickets to eastern points from June 20 to September 12 at a rate of one fare plus $2 to Chicago St Louis Peoria St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and other destinations. For full information contact CC W. Shet agent U P R Cheyenne. Subscribe for The Lender 50 cents per month.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Peoria
St .Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
W. Swhet
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Sun-Leader
K. A. Slack
Cheyene, Wyo
Daily Leader
Epworth
Epworth League Society of
South Dakota
Colorado
League
Sociey
Far West
Madison
Krag Rifles
Wyoming Oil
Jay Green
Abner Appleby
Griggs
Puck
Willie
Second Baptist Church
Matt
Isaath
A. M. EB
Thames and
Eighteenth Streets
C. M. Smith
W. M. Ashford
First Presbyterian Church
Washington
City Matters
Mrs. Glafcke
J. M. Gilmore
West 17Th Street
Twelfth Street
Thames
Albert Chapman
East Sixteenth Street
Warren's
Wyoming Hardware Co
Dyer
U. 3. Army
Larimer Street
Jeffie Gilbert
Cora
Sharples
Oswego
Newark
James W. Sharples
County of
A.D
T. J. Fisher
James 15
Miller
William Clay
Diamond
W. Eb, Chaplin
Stockgrowers’ National Bank
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
J. D. Freeborn
J. C. Whipple
WM. L. Whipple
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
G. E. Abbott
J. H. Loomis
Asst. Cashier
Sherman CO
Eddy &F
McCormick & Gilmore
W. 17Th Street
P. S. Cook
IDEAL
W. W. Warner
Eddy Street
Eatel
J. W. Griffin
Table Board
BON Ton
J, WM. Newman
West Sixteenth ST
Post
J. F. Schmitt
Addroes Immediatelys & Walker
Nassau
West Sixteenth Street
Paul Milatzo
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