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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader dated Friday June 22 1900 with editor proprietor B A Slack and staff roles listed. City editor A Richardson and business manager H A Clarke noted.
Henry of the Alerts and Bell of the Durants head a Friday night program featuring the best city talent with a large Turner ball orchestra. P J Nolan shifts to assist and roadmaster with W McKinney taking his place. Smallpox cases at Hanna show two recoveries while others improve. Knights of Pythian plan a Saratoga Lodge 16 installation. A train incident between Laramie and Rawlins notes a jump in the law of 5 mai jad ten hour. Colorado team set to face Indians in a strong Denver amateur baseball season. Colonel Crawford of the Saratoga Sun comments on upside‑down printing. Judge Carroll praises a favorable national convention ticket. Laramie reports a theft and a large fire outbreak in the Gem City.
Pred Bonsted and George E Abbott left for the east and north respectively. Ada Potter and Jean Durlather returned or arrived from Laramie. Mrs Woodmansee and daughter plan a southern visit. Doishon will depart for Europe next week. Multiple residents left for Delance and Denver while others visited Laramie. The estate of Alfred Johnson appointed Martin Concer administrator. Tom Eubanks funeral held in Douglas. Governor Richards to return from Philadelphia and others prepare Denver visits. University golf players, including Charles Brawell and Ps Fuller, return from Laramie. Erswell records a record 37 score for a woman golfer.
Fred E. Sturdevant visits Greely to stay two weeks and discuss a new line of embroideries and Alices offered at right prices at Messick's Tomorrow. The notice highlights local shopping and social visit in the era.
Denver fire chief Roberts and a delegation toured Laramie en route to organize an Elks lodge. The group praised the town and fire service as they watched a multi-line hose drill at the Inter Ocean hotel box. Local Cheyenne Elks and Denver members praised the lodge’s fellowship and growth.
Sweetwater County officers hold positive information that the murderers of Sheriff Tyler and Deputy Jenkins are in hiding in the southern part of the county. A Rock Springs posse formed this morning will pursue the bandits, with possible militia assistance from Governor Richards.
Ernest Lowe was swimming in the upper lake and got beyond his depth. A colored fisherman rescued him from the water, while a second boy could not swim and became ill after being rolled. The younger boy recovered but was considered dangerously ill for a time.
A Presbyterian faction hosted an avoirdupois special at Corn Lame on Ferguson Street last evening. The slim attendance was tied to rain and dieting, with a quirky note that a passing fat man would have paid $1.00 to join. Mikes Cora, Mias Lyons, Mr. Booth and Mr. Dawson provided music and the night was described as very pleasant.
The Denver official suggests placing fire box keys in a glass door box attached to the main alarm to save time sounding the alarm and carrying more cargo in the wagon. Also mentions New Line of Mualin Underwear at sale prices and Bons Removal Sale discounts.
A lively rail yard report describes Sixth Cavalry troop movements from Fort Riley near Moe nila Former Cheyenne man leads the band and engineers churn out work in the shops Engine 1407 gains an electric headlamp while several engines receive new lights The tin shop boss McCabe jokes about marrying off his bachelors and a machinist falls in love with a smoke stack Two railroad workers resign after gold in Crow Creek sparks a mining exchange formation A special train carrying the Sixth Cavalry headquarters stops for a visit and Denny Martin leads the unit
The Colorados have engaged Fariot, the great twirler of the Chicago League team, to pitch against the Indians. Fariot, visiting in Denver, is said to be the fastest pitcher. the game is set for 8 p.m. tomorrow with regular admission prices.
The United States Geological Survey organizes multiple surveying parties in Wyoming. Hi W Glafcke will lead the Uinta Forest Reserve survey, while C H Fitch oversees Fort McKinney area and a northern reservoir site. M C Worthington assists with leveling, and F Ematons with Grand Encampment reconnaissance. Darton maps Sundance Newcastle areas, with arte rium focus. Fourth of July excursion rates announced for travel from Cheyenne and Wyoming points.
Ranchman William Stevenson visits the city and says Granite Canon will hold a Fourth of July celebration with races. They invite Harry Farthing to bring his famed running horse, claiming no pony can outrun him. Kelley, a noted shoplifter, was arrested this morning and is wanted in several places. police seek his partner.
An unidentified man was injured today at Kimball when his foot was crushed. Surgeons amputated the injured limb to save the patient.
An old sale notice advertises removal discounts on ladies shoes and oxfords Gents shoes youths and misses shops and children’s footwear. The text mentions first class laundry services at Cheyenne Steam Laundry and a phone contact.
Heralg brothers purchased the old Hord ranch eight miles out on the Happy Jack road for $26,000. Lee Fartot noted as the league pitcher in the report.
Large concert attendance is expected as Overture and selections from Nap erstek's Orchestra open at Turner Hall. City notes report fines for disturbances, two drunks fined, and a fence cutting dispute between E P Nichols and Charles A Miller. Baseball and travel plans, marriages, license issuances, and store hours round out a busy local update.
Trustees of the Standard Cattle Company Wyom ing Territory announce on Monday July 2 1900 they will buy 25000 dollars of free mortgage 7 per cent bonds at 1100 each terms of sale via offers to Trustees of the Standard Cattle Company 10 State Street Boston Mass The notice mentions bonds and sale terms and includes stray text about unrelated names and goods.
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