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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists E. A. Slack as editor and proprietor with H. A. Clarke as business manager and A. Richardson as city editor.
The article notes the largest class in the university’s history graduating this year. It mentions Chief Roberta commenting on fire incidents in Denver, with 50 fires last month and 482 last year. It also covers local events including a dinner party, lodge organization, and various social notices.
Judgment rendered for the defendant in the case of Mra. Weltauter versus Mrs. Mackley over a doctor’s bill. Plaintiffs claims were not supported by a written contract as required by law, with Mr. Harry representing the defendant.
The audience of nearly 20 city officials praised the program for its refined performance lasting past 1 AM. The Naperstics orchestra delivered precise standard music while soloists such as Harold Booth and Maria Buchanan received strong applause. Mrs. Paul Brewster and the Turners' chorus drew ovations, with Miss Susie Brady accompanying on piano.
The Denver News reports that sensational information filed with the district attorney concerns the death of Katie Eaton under strange circumstances. It is alleged she died from neglect after injuries inflicted by a well known Cheyenne man, whose arrest is expected after further investigation.
All Odd Fellows are requested to meet at the Odd Fellows hall at 1 PM Sunday June 24 to decorate the graves of the dead. The Recampment and Canton are invited to attend the common defesa.
Ed Banks discharged a revolver accidentally injuring Sam Moore in the heel at Chugwater. Dr Johnston from Cheyenne attended. A cowboy from Chugwater provided details, Moore expected to recover in a few days.
A morning collision near Hilldale saw No 6 freight ahead of schedule and a passenger collision with No 19. Conductor Stabler suffered injuries but no bones were broken. The pilot on the passenger engine was broken as crews assessed damage and traffic resumed.
Chief Roberts praises the Cheyenne and Laramie youths as lively and polite, despite stomach and headache pains. Chief Swanson concurs, joking about Laramie water and its effects while recalling a pleasant visit with Al Lestie Joe Cahill Phil Kerigan and others hosting the delegation.
The Tribune notes Al White ran an ad accusing a local prominent citizen of a false carrier complaint. The paper questions the ad’s claims as a grandstand move and repeats that the citizen was recently named, urging White to disclose the facts directly.
Contractor Owen spent over 3000 dollars in Cheyenne as work on the Omaha to Buford double track advances. He reports buying groceries meat blankets hardware and more locally and notes the revival in business attributed to workers and spending.
A Cheyenne resident known as Smokey the peg leg colored man writes a strange letter to Dick Troxel asking for sore salts and recalling past friendships. The note laments illness and requests salts, praising past friends and misnaming others in a plain spoken, odd dialect.
Judge Corn is in Denver. J Hamm of Evanston visited today. Eugene Wilkinson returns from Hillisdale. Josae Knight Jr from the university and Mina Helpensatein depart for Kansas City. Mrs M J Wilde goes to Fort Laramie. Mr and Mrs Clifford Buck travel to Omaha. Dave Griffith, contractor, goes west this week. Mrs Lagnen heads to Kansas City and St Launia. Mrs Oviett Hunt M isa Moore Dr Hamilton of Laramie attend tore today. Mrs C A Badgette and daughter and Miss McFadden plan to leave for the world tomorrow. WA Dinneen William Ford and others spend the day at Silver Crown tomorrow. Mina Etta Thompson arrives from Casper tonight. Miss Helen Amos of Kimball returns home today. Judge Scott returns from Loveland for summer. The father of Harry Hynds and Mr Hart visit Cheyenne. Marcia Cowhick returns from Wellaley college to spend summer at home.
Mormon settlers from Utah have started irrigation work in the Big Horn basin colony. Reported progress includes over 100 teams and several men grading the canal, which will measure about twenty two feet across the top and fifteen feet across the bottom with a five foot depth.
A party of miners were put out of a private house in Grand Encampment after boisterous behavior. They refused to leave until a Winchester was used. A miner returned with a large suit later but was kept from using it by friends. R. Kilpatrick reports 3,000 laborers on the cutoff between Sherman Hill and Bear River, with some difficulty attracting workers. he will depart tonight.
Railroad crews along the Wyoming division plan a farewell blowout for Superintendent Hay as he exits the road. The organized event shows camaraderie among the rail staff and marks the end of Hay's tenure on the line.
Services tomorrow at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 1 a m and 5 p m. Benjamin Young, pastor. Morning topic Revelation and the Revealer. Evening subject John Wycliff the Morning Star of the Refamation. Close meeting at 10 15 a m Epworth League at 7 p m Sunday school immediately after morning serving. A kind welcome to all. Don t miss the bargains offered at Bona Removal Lake.
Hazel Kelley daughter of A TD Kelley was out in the country yesterday and sustained an accident that caused severe injury to one of her limbs. She endures much pain but hopes for a swift recovery.
A man was injured when a grader fell against an iron railing on Verguson Street, cutting a deep gash in his head. He was intoxicated at the time and is now recovering in the city hospital.
A new engineer arrived at the home of Clarence Johnston last night. The report notes resemblance to his father and mentions a sale of Ben Franklin cigars and market closing times through the summer months.
Local message copies a slogan about moving goods to a new Bon's Bone store with casual pricing hints and promotional phrasing indicating a relaunch or relocation. The fragment suggests a retail notice or ad style without full details.
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