Fourth of July plans and gold finds from Fort Laramie
Report from Fort Laramie describes two of five miners breaking a blockade around La Beaffey and Cuny's ranch with rich gold quartz specimens. They return for provisions and plan to press on. Other notes warn against a large public celebration in Cheyenne and mention Queen's circus in July. Borthwick Reid departs for San Francisco after winning a swordsmanship contest and earning a gold medal at McDaniel's Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Laravan
la Beaffey & Cuny
Borthwick Reid
San Francisco
McDaniel
Change of Time Table From U P Railroad
Time Schedule No. 83 went into effect yesterday. Train No. 3 from the east arrives at 1 20 p m ten minutes later than before. Train No. 4 from the west is due at Cheyenne at 3 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. P. Railroad
Cheyenne
Gold specimens shown from Rock Creek diggings near Larache
Mr. Andrew Ryan displays rich gold samples found on Rock Creek near Larache. The material comes from recent diggings and shows excellent color. Potential buyers may view at his Ferguson street business, south of the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ryan
Rock Creek
Larache
Player
Ferguson Street
District Court Dockets Civil and Criminal Actions
District Court proceedings on Saturday June 10 1875 disposed many civil cases. Criminal actions included Territory vs W S Armstrong bail set, case postponed to next term. Territory vs Philip George guilty plea with witnesses allowed until June 22. A J C Davie arraigned and given until June 21 to plead. Territory vs J Graham and Chas Russell verdict not guilty and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Territory
Armatrong
Philip George
A. J.C. Davie
J. Graham
Chas. Russell
Fourth of July Preparations in Laramie Enthusiastic Citizens Gather
The article praises preparations by Laramie business leaders and citizens for a memorable Fourth of July. It notes visitors from Cheyenne Rawlins and along the rail line will attend and urges hospitality and unity, eradicating jealousy, as a joyful community celebration nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jerald
Lpaper
Cal
Stanton
Jenney
Black Hills
Cheyenne
Rawline
Local Merchants Advertise Stock and Lumber Plans
Meyers Macks and Meyers promote a sale of diverse goods at current market figures inviting public inspection. Messrs Faulkner and Co of Nebraska announce intention to enter the local lumber trade with several yards along the Union Pacific line and a brick block project planned at Seventeenth and Ferguson streets with work starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs TN. Faulkner & Co
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Seventeenth and Ferguson Streets
Notable visitors and officials in the city
Geo R Ferris of St Louis and Dr J J Saville of Red Cloud Agency are in town. Gov Silas Garber of Nebraska travels west for health, with E F Wolcott of Hapgood Co Boston seeking wool and at Dyer's hotel. J T Clark U P R R official visits Galesburg Illinois. O P Myera circus agent arrives from Denver. George P Moore of Omaha returns from Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Ferris
St. Louis
City
Silas Garber
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Techuck
E. F. Wolcott
Hapgood & Co
Boston
Colorado
Wyoming
Dyer's Hotel
Omaha trio on western trip ends in Cheyenne
Maz Meyer of Omaha stays at the Railroad House in the city. Dr J J Saville departs for Red Cloud Agency. T 8 Atherstone of Iler & Co Omaha arrives in Cheyenne after a Western tour. The Moore Meyer and Atherstone group leaves today for Denver Georgetown and other Colorado stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maz Meyer
Omaha
City
J.J. Saville
Red Cloud Agency
Atherstone
Iler & Co
Cheyenne
Moore, Meyer
Denver
Georgetown
Colorado
Strawberry Festival and Promenade Concert at Jones Railroad House
The ladies of St. Mark's Church present a Strawberry Festival and Promenade Concert at Jones Railroad House Wednesday evening June 28 at 8 o'clock. Fort Russell military band will attend. Admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of St. Mark's (Episcopal) Church
Jones’ Railroad House
Fort Russell
Accident near Big Spring claims emigrant life
Emigrants arriving describe a hunting accident on the U.P. Railroad near Big Spring last week. Two brothers in the party were hunting when a gun discharged wounding one brother who died within hours, casting gloom over the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arad
Big Spring
U.P
Queen's Great Circus to Exhibit in Cheyenne on July 8
The circus plans a Colorado tour return in July with a Cheyenne stop set for the eighth. Locals, especially youths, await the event with eager anticipation as the agent Mr Myer confirms the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Great Circus
Cheyenne
Myer
Colorado
Stebbins Wilbor Co Form New Cheyenne Bank Firm
A pleasant call reports the new banking firm Stebbins Wilbor Co organized to operate in Cheyenne Wyoming Territory. Members include C M Stebbins New York. P H Wilbor a known local. G I Stebbins Denver. W R Stebbins Atchison. Wilbor and W R Stebbins will manage Cheyenne operations. The firm plans to occupy a new store and aims to gain a liberal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Stebbins and
Wilbur
Stebbins, Wilbor & Co
C. M. Stebbins
New York
Stebbins & Porter
Denver
Col
P. H. Wilbor
G. I. Stebbins
W. Rbtebbins
Atchison, Kan
Wilbor
Cheyenne
Joslin & Park
Ferguson Street
Stebbins
Wilbur & Co
Wyoming ‘Territory
Pursuit of Stolen Horses From Laramie Region
Report details a long chase by Mopllegemad party across roughly 250 miles from near Laramie Peak to Bridger’s ferry and Fort Fetterman. Kelley’s horse crossed the North Platte. Kelley nearly drowned. The party blamed Captain Mix for slowing the pursuit, noting he abandoned the search after thirty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardaile
Rock Creek
Mrz
Laramie Peak
Whde
Cressing
North Platte
Bridger
Fort Fetterman
Fetterman
Mix
Fort Laramie
Indiana
Kelley
Alley
Miliramy votes and army movements near Fort Laramie
Md Stanton U S Paymaster leaves for St Paul on court martial duty for about ten days. Capt Mix returns from routing Indians who stole 250 horses on Laramie Plain. Horses valued at least thirty thousand dollars. Capt Moore 3rd Cavalry moved to Fort Laramie from Fort Russell. Lieuts Vroom Reynolis Brackett Dewees and Powell noted on court martial duty at Russell or Rowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. Stanton
U. S
St. Paul
Mix
Fort Laramie
Indiana
Laramie Plaine
Bridiger
Capt. Moore
3Rd Cavalry
Fort Russell
Vroom
Reynolis
8Rd Cavalry
Russell
Bud
Brackett
Dewees
Powell
Rowell
Continental Oil Company Directors Meeting Notice
Notice announces a meeting of the Directors and Stockholders of the Continental Oil Company at Seventeenth and Biddy Streets Cheyenne on June 21 1875 at 7 o clock to fill vacancies and conduct other business. Also included are classified listings for sale or exchange items and local rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Oil Company
Seventeenth
Biddy Streets
Cheyenne
City real estate office offers free warranty deed checks
Citizens may obtain free verification of title conditions at our office with no charge. Certified abstracts are provided promptly at reasonable rates. Also available: rooms to let to suitable families and related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblett
Stevens
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THE
Daily Leader
Perharm
Laramie
Mere Weld
Meyers, Macks & Meyers
Times
Pemsonall
J. J. Saville
J. T. Clark
Galesburg
Ilinois
O. P. Myera
Montgomery ‘Queen's Mammoth Circus
George P. Moore
Bult Lake City
Salegithe Caabaneflen
Pirente of
Moree Fhieret
Vo Milliramy
Continental Ol Company
Bake
J. Abney
Maynard
Curlett & Stevens
F. Schwickert's
Sixteenth Street
Pease & Taylor's
Danieel McLaven Lin
Rewt
Rooma Sultableie
Aufi
Ilstocck
A. R. Coxvanss
Silas
F. E. WaRnEy
H. G. Har
J. H. Niewes
Tranese
O Genrre Banking
Barnesr
Doayerament Vouckera
Hand Warrenu
A. RB. Converse
John E. Wild
W. H. Holliday
Davis Ornamental Paper
Fish Bro. & Company's
Racine
Jes-Dly
Forthwell
J. T. Holliday
Marks & Myers
Goors
Alexan
DRE
California
Rir
W. Corlett
Attorney- L Law
ZL. C. Stevena
Notary Public
Corlett & Stevens
Cheyeane
Tel
Oddice of Law Actios of
Cauemh Joalin
Fares Rupe
H. Leibey & CO
Cheverge, Wyoming
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