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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1903
Page
4
A local merchant advertises 128 men s shirts and drawers at 2h¢ each and a large assortment of shoes firet close truck suits and cases. The store emphasizes all new stock and offers money back if their goods are not better value than rivals.
A coal train derailed after colliding with a westbound freight near Seminole station, killing brakeman McGrath and fireman Franzzell, plus a tramp whose identity is unknown. Engineer Harry Baker was badly injured and not expected to survive. The wreck destroyed four cars and damaged the engine, with sixteen cars derailed in the crash.
Judge Boott, out of town, holds court at Sundaper Crook County as numerous cases fill the docket including several criminal matters of varying importance. The record shows a busy session with continued proceedings and anticipated rulings.
St Marys Cathedral hosted a remarkable confirmation ceremony with 160 children and 50 girls marching from St Johns Hall in white attire. Bishop Keane delivered an eloquent address as chants filled the cathedral, moving many to tears and marking a historic church moment in Cheyenne.
Mr Charles Mallin mourns the loss of a fine horse killed yesterday after a frightened dash to the Nineteenth and Eddy crossing. The animal jumped into a culvert and died from neck injury. Union Pacific workers at Laramie planned a strike over wages but returned after officials promised to investigate.
Mrs Sadie Oudford division president of the Ladies Aid to the Board of Veterans Denver reports a black gauze hand painted fan lost at Keefe ball that evening. A reward may be given for its return to the Leader’s office.
Amanda Carlson accuses Charles Carlson of extreme cruelty and seeks custody of Linda A. Carlson. Henry Weber claims Catherine Weber deserted him and asks custody of John T. Weber Martha Weber and Maria Weber. Nora Blanchard seeks divorce from William Blanchard for desertion and non support and custody of Edward Blanchard and Gertrude Blanchard.
Emmet Leahy and J. M. Lemmon report from Slater area that a large number of cattle are dying, likely from a bloat poison linked to alfalfa and rank vegetation. They describe widespread losses among stockmen with several cattle dying per herd, including four of twelve owned by Lemmon.
Coroner Dankowski holds inquest into Alfred Laur found dead near Marston after a swimming accident on Sunday. Laur formerly lived in Valverde, Valo, with his wife and child and in laws while traveling to Oregon. cramps from cold water caused him to be swept away by a strong current. Carpenter of Denver plans a visit to D. Allows to discuss optical services tomorrow through Thursday.
The next regular visit of Carpenter Hibbard Opti LANS in Cheyenne is scheduled for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday June 23 24 and 26 with free eye examinations. Positive guarantee on all work and references available at D Miller 1709 Ferqueon Street.
John Gourley Sr and his son Harry visited Evanston noting high spirits in Fort Bridger with ample water and strong cattle. Patterson canal from Black's Fork to a large Hampton reservoir will open 16 000 acres to farming and invite 100 families. Schools will train fifteen teachers as new settlement expands irrigation rich land.
The Second Infantry Band performed at City Park yesterday afternoon before a large, eager crowd. The program featured The Man the Ga, Raymond, Florodora selections, a Trocha, Creole Queen, and The Star Spangled Banner, with strong applause and enthusiastic reception throughout.
Subscribers to the Cheyenne opera house fund are summoned for a Tuesday evening meeting at the court house to appoint committees and chart a plan for erection. Each $10 subscriber may vote, with attendance urged. Committee members listed include W C Deming C W Riner Louis Kirk R N Matson Paul Bailey and C B Richardson.
In court Judge Martin fined four plain drunks eight dollars each including costs named Hoanway Purl Orion and Ackerman. Jobin Fresh was fined twenty dollars for vagrancy. A Mexican, unnamed, was fined ten dollars and cents for carrying concealed weapons.
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