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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
8
Dozens of flower varieties compete in wild, riotous bloom across valleys west of the city. The prairie carpeted with daisies bluehead sunflowers thistles soapweed mustards goldenrods and many more presents a spectrum of colors beyond any greenhouse display. A drive out to see the expansive wildflower display is highly recommended.
The Pratt Leiter election contest case moved to the argument stage as evidence was completed sooner than expected. Arguments began yesterday afternoon and are expected to finish today with the case to be taken under advisement afterward.
Gus Johnson acquired Charles Lamp interests in the Elkhorn saloon run by Gauff and Lamp. The firm will be renamed Gault and Johnson and is expected to prosper under new management.
Hon Ralph M Friend of Winta county has been chosen vice president and general manager of the General Electric Company of Milwaukee. He has resided near Milwaukee for the past eighteen months and now heads one of Wisconsin's largest corporations.
A party returning from North Crow Creek at Table Mountain noted trout biting freely at the foot of the mountain and displayed a good catch as evidence.
John L. Ford a private detective is in the city to locate O'Brien O'Neil wanted in Virginia for murder Ford says O'Neill may have arrived or will arrive in Cheyenne within days
Clothing merchants of the west report strong sales in recent weeks with a boom in gentlemen furnishings. The storeowners express satisfaction over demand and growth in their trade.
The next regular city council meeting required by state law will be on July 4 and will convene in the evening, adjourning to July 5 when regular business will be conducted.
Boiler Inspector Cole has cut the maximum pressure on four city boilers by ten pounds each to keep the pumping system within safety limits. The adjustment aims to ensure the boilers can be operated safely under existing conditions.
Mark T. McKee of the Inter-State Railway Sanitary commission from Denver visits Wyoming to discuss health conditions with Dr. A. W. Harber the state health officer during a consultation in the state capital.
Mrs J B Smith visits Denver. ER Fuller attends to business in Denver. Rodgers attends Denver races. Governor Brooks travels to Casper. Nowlan handles business in Douglas. William Lapash visits from his ranch. Desty Rhodes arrives from Denver. Mrs Puilerton returns to Horse Creek ranch. Hi Andrews travels north. J K Jeffrey arrives from Grand Encampment. Brooks rides Casper train Wednesday. Tynan returns from the north. Mokler passes through en route west. Roy Zinn leaves for Chicago with bride rumor. Harry Durham returns to Morris. Bartlett and Alfred plan month overland trip. General Downing returns to Denver. Lamp and Thompson back from Middle Crow creek. Bessie Chaplin returns to Wheatland. Mr and Mrs Chapman depart for Denver then Old Mexico and Pacific coast. Charles Hirsig returns from New York to his ranch.
The funeral of Mrs. Julia DuBlois was held yesterday at St Marys Cathedral at nine o clock in the morning. A large number of friends attended and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery.
Union Pacific train No 101 due from Denver at 10 30 last night arrived at 3 this morning because a locomotive pin broke near Dover station.
A West Cheyenne woman is in police hands after refusing to pay a $10 fine and costs for creating a disturbance she was given Tuesday. She serves out the sentence.
Six new barrack buildings and gun sheds under construction at Fort Russell are progressing quickly. Most structures are near the second story limit with several extending above it.
In Laramie Wyoming the First Baptist church extended a call to Rev J K R Jester of Colorado Springs after his Sunday sermon, and the move has drawn a favorable impression though not yet accepted.
Special to The Leader Rawlins June 21 Edward Ward who had been ill for several days died last night of dropsy He had a father in California and a sister at Lander Wyoming who have been notified.
In Laramie Wyoming on June 21 a horse owned by James Smith bolted from university grounds and leaped the iron fence impaling itself on the spikes. The animal freed itself, ran about a block, and collapsed dead.
The adjourned stockholders meeting of the Big Four railroad was held in Cincinnati. The principal item was a proposal to issue 12 000 000 to fund improvements across the system.
A cattleman extols Wyoming range steers for their independence and arched necks. He argues Wyoming stock outperforms Eastern cattle in appearance and foraging instinct, noting buyers prefer the confident, self reliant Western steer. He compares to giraffes and camels to illustrate the principle.
The City Trust and Safe Deposit Company closed its doors as bank examiner Albert L. Tabor was named temporary receiver. The failure followed the forgeries of late banker Benjamin H. Gaskill who, a month after his death, had inflated stock certificates and borrowed against them.
Albany June 21. The New York Legislature met in an extraordinary session at the call of Governor Higgins to investigate charges of conduct unbecoming office against Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker tied to the postal frauds.
Louise Mann of Elbert Colorado files for divorce in district court in Laramie Wyoming alleging Cyrus Mann threatened to abandon her penniless, subjected her to indignities, and to kill her. The marriage began March 9, 1894.
In Williamstown Mass crowds prepare to welcome President Roosevelt and party for commencement exercises at Williams College. Today the Thompson Memorial chapel was dedicated as Class Day festivities proceed.
Mayor George B. McClellan of New York was awarded the degree of LL D by Princeton University last week and received a similar degree from another college today. He delivered the commencement address.
The Metal Markets in New York reports silver at 587 4, with lead and copper markets showing quiet, unchanged activity on June 1.
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