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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader issue dated Saturday June 16 1900 under editor and proprietor B A Slack presents local news, notices and opinion content reflecting early territorial journalism and community affairs.
The item lists mail clerks’ salaries set at 1400 a year and mentions plans for a July 4th ovation in Hartville. It notes Mrs Arneli visiting from Salt Lake, a Woodmen draft for 2000 to Nettie Cohn, and no sermon at the Presbyterian church with usual services. Other items cover stock sales at J P Jenkinen, Stokes’ hotel opening, Curley Swarts overseeing meals, Wyoming militia in a rifle contest prize, a marriage license for E C Baxter and Mildred Farnaley, a divorce for Mrs Brown and betrothal to Gerber, another divorce for Arthur and Grace Spaulding, no early services at St Mark’s, and local liquor license activity at Te Siding. Longmont versus Cheyenne baseball is billed for tomorrow at 3 o’clock with popular prices.
List of residents and visitors including Bob Grimes Colonel Courant Gill Owen A Waldo Moore Van Oredel and more with travels to Philadelphia Denver Laramie and Ogden. Activities include notary appointment governor’s convention travel back pay distribution and a postponed explosion potential at Port Russell with military notes and local arrivals departures.
The Electric Light company accelerates enlargement of its plant with a 150 horsepower boiler and engine and two 45 KW motors. Foundations are prepared for next week to place the machinery on the west side. Plans include a new electric plant near the gas works on Nineteenth street and two joint plants to meet growing demand.
A Manila paper wrongly claimed Harry Witt was killed by a mule after a letter from Lieut Jen Deltrick said so. Heck Robataille found Witt alive, and Will Fisher’s letters after Deltrick’s contain no accident report. The error likely originated from the newspaper report.
In Cheyenne a crop of swift buggy horses stirs talk of early races. Will Wilsack and John Dugan back their claim with cash while rivals Harry Hynds Mesere Wilseck and Dugan look to challenge. Local drivers John McAlvan Fullerton Gus Clansey Judge Knight and Charlie Creighbaum are noted, with legends of Wyoming breds and Denver training.
Dr Seabury reports glanders eradicated in Wyoming with little evidence of disease elsewhere. Cheyenne stockyards are active as thousands of cattle sheep and horses are moved. 10 000 sheep expected in ninety days. Noted Angora goat valued at 10 and famed for guarding against tramps. public fear eased as police aided. Attorney Arnott thriving in Basin city. upcoming Denver wedding of Art Mahar and Minnie Sumption.
The Longmont team showcases its ball skills as a game at Boulevard park looms tomorrow afternoon. Sherman is described as lively with a bustling scene near the Hine and Creighbaum says it is a busy metropolis. Creighbaum and McGuire plan to open a business in Sherman.
In Newcastle a wage dispute between Davis and Eubanks led to a fatal pistol duel after a prior fight. Davis shot Eubanks five times, killing him after Eubanks fired two shots. both men died. The case centers on a sheep herder Davis and sheepman Tom Rubanks, with broader notes on their reputations.
Regional church at Nineteenth street and Capital avenue lists worship services tomorrow with sermons by Pastor Frank Newhall White on social topics and a 6 15 p m Christian Endeavor. First Methodist Episcopal and First Baptist also announce morning and evening services with child and youth activities. St Mark's Episcopal at Nineteenth street and Central Avenue schedules services at 6 and 11 p m and 8 p m with Rector George Rafter.
Mrs. Eaton disputes that the Cheyenne corpse shown as Kate Eaton is her daughter. She recalls Kate’s Denver education and a change in appearance since illness. A Denver paper claimed Kate died of peritonitis. Mrs. Eaton says she cannot confirm the cause and insists the body shown was not Kate.
George Dillman passed the best examination yesterday and will receive the cadet appointment to West Point. Torray Maghee of Rawlina will be appointed as alternate. Examiners found some marks low though Dillman showed strong mental and very good physical results. Kent’s graduation plan gives Dillman a year to study.
A cigar dropped into a cellar at Davin and Kelleys on Sixteenth Street igniting straw in boxes. Dense smoke filled the area but fire companies arrived quickly and contained the blaze with little damage reported.
Reports from Tie Siding stated Pat Maloney was killed but later confirmed he was only injured slightly and expected to recover. Friends in Cheyenne will be glad to hear of the positive update.
A pleasant surprise party was given at 609 East Sixth Street for Cech Law turning eighteen. Guests enjoyed refreshments and games at his mother Mre. BE. 5. Law’s home, sharing a festive birthday gathering.
Brad Bradley of Cagper Wyoming formerly in the costume department at Manila has now been appointed legal adviser in the office of Boe that beautiful Indy.
A large crowd attends a ball game with Cheyenne leading 2 to 0. Umpire John McTi oane calls the plays while Kane pitches well, but Cheyenne hitters prevail.
Society notes announce the marriage of Mr. Bob La Pontaine and Mina Pior ence Bradley set for next Tuesday.
The note advertises a shoe stock sale promising complete selections and the ability to choose what buyers want at the lowest price. It identifies J. F. Jenkins as the promoter.
The upper lakes are busy with boys after school as school closes. Despite cold water, Wyoming raised youths continue swimming and boating at Lake Minshaha. Several boats near the lake are in use and rental operator Mark Chapman profits. an unusually peaceful evening marked by quiet boating amid Vermland and Stone's.
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