Pile Bridge Bid Sought Near Casper Wyoming in 1905
Proposal invitation from the United States Reclamation Service Casper for a pile bridge across the North Platte River about 250 feet long requiring pine piling lumber and hardware. Bids due June 29 1905 with a $200 certified check and bond. specifications from Chas Ki Wells. bids opened publicly. Oregon pioneer John Hunt showcases a miniature corn crib at the Lewis and Clark exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evpartment OF the Interior
United States Geological Survey
United States
Casper
Wyoming
North Platte River
B. M. Oregon
Secretary of the Interior
Chas
Ki. Wells
United Stated Reclamation Service
Casper, Rire
North Platte Project
A. Hitchcock
Mac Stewart Freed After Ten Years In Mexican Prison
The Casper Derrick reports Mac Stewart, once sentenced to death for killing a Mexican policeman, has been released after ten years in a Mexican prison. His sentence was commuted to life with bread and water and a dungeon floor bed. Freedom came through the efforts of Mae Stewart, a girl from Ogallala, with support from ex Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Stewart
Wyoming
Cheyenne River
Casper Derrick
United States
Evewast
Dad Renfro
Billie Clark
Casper
Stewart
Texas
Dixieland
Conchita
Pain Balm Promoted For Common Ailments
Three ailments Sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are highlighted as especially helped by Chamberlains Pain Balm. If promptly applied it will save time money and suffering when troubled with any of these issues. For sale by A. E. Roedel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. E. Roedel
Notice of Contest for Homestead Entry No 4288
Department of the Interior announces a contest affidavit by Ollie E. Gifford against homestead entry No 4288 by Charles Huffman. Huffman has allegedly not resided since April 25, 1903 and may have abandoned the claim. Hearing set for June 2, 1905 before the Cheyenne Land Office officials. publication ordered after due diligence shows personal service is not possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ollie E. Gilford
Township
Range
Charles Huffman
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Register and
U. 8
Land Office
Estate of Thomas Dinsdale Hearing for Admin Letters
Notice for publication declares public hearing on July 15 1905 at 10:00 am in the Laramie County Court Room for Mary Agnes Dinsdale to obtain Letters of Administration issued to John Wilkinson. Any interested party may appear and contest the will. Dated June 19 1905 T J Piber Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dinsdale
Laramie
Mary Agnes Dinsdale
John Wilkinson
Notice to Creditors and Tax Sale Purchase for Cheyenne Estate
Notice to creditors of the estate of Catherina Bescherer deceased that administration was granted June 9 1905 with six month claim filing and one year bar. Ellen Lan purchases from a 1902 tax sale the east half of Lot 2 Block 498 Cheyenne and will apply for deed September 26 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schuneman
Laramie County
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Bridget Ryan
Ellen Lan
Special Stockholders Meeting at Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining
Notice of a special meeting of stockholders of the Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining Company at 1 a.m. July 1 1905 in Room 13 Kent Block Cheyenne Wyoming. Actions include reviewing Board actions including the May 26 1905 authorization to sell the companys property and any other business. Secretary J M Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining Company
Kent Block
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Board of Trustees
J. M. Woods
Estate of Lewis L Baldwin Administrator Named
Estate of Lewis L Baldwin deceased notices letters of administration granted June 8 1905 to Clyde M Watts as administrator with the will annexed. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months or be barred. claims not exhibited within one year will be forever barred. Dated June 5, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Bescherer
Catherina Bescherer
Cheyenne
Wyoming
H. Donzelmann
Lewis L. Baldwin
Cheap Exposition Fares Cheyenne to Portland and Return
Travel option offers direct round trip at 40.00 or 61.00 via California. Tickets on sale daily May 24 through September 29 with a ninety day final return limit. Stopovers allowed with im Ghat bimit. E R Breisch agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Portland
California
Union Pacific
Summer Vacation Rates East From Cheyenne
Union Pacific authorizes a rate of one rate plus 2.00 for round trips from Cheyenne to Kansas City St. Joseph Council Bluffs and all intermediate points east to Memphis St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Peoria St. Paul Minneapolis and Duluth. Sale dates May 27 29 June 3 5 6 10 12 13 and July 1 10 inclusive. Final return limit October 31 1906.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Council Mlutts
Memphis
St. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
E. R. Breisch
North Platte Project building bids invited
Sealed proposals for frame buildings at Wyncote in the North Platte Project area will be accepted at the U.S. Reclamation Service Denver office until July 13, 1905. Bid security required is 5 percent with a 50 percent contract bond. bids may be for the whole or individual buildings and may be rejected in part. Proposals to be marked Proposal for the Construction of Buildings for North Platte Project. E A Hitchcock, Secretary. Also Union Pacific announces Cheyenne to Portland and return rates 40 and 51 with various routing options for the Lewis and Clark Exposition period. The Leader subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epartment OF the Interior
United States Geological Survey, Reclamation Service
Washington
United States Reclamation Service Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Colo
Wyncote
Wya
North Platte
Reclamation Service
Fort Laramie Wye
Secretary of the Interior
E. A Hitchcock
Nevada Goldfields Mining Company Incorporation Notice
The Nevada Goldfields Mining Company is incorporated in Cheyenne Wyoming on May 22 1905 with capital of 1500000 dollars in 1500000 shares. Five trustees L L Aitken A D Aitken Charles F Poitier Jas J Banks and Jas L Lindsey will govern for the first year. Wyoming agent Hugo Donzelman Cheyenne. Secretary A D Aitken seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Goldfields Mining Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Laramie
Nevada
United States of America
L. L. Aitken
A. D. Aitken
Charles. F
Proposals Sought for Rawlins Penitentiary Improvements
State Board of Charities and Reform in Cheyenne invites sealed bids by 10 am June 26 1905 for materials and construction at Rawlins Wyoming Penitentiary. Remodelling heating plant and painting interiors and exteriors. Separate bids per work with $500 certified check. Completion by October 1 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Reform
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Wyoming
Penitentiary
Board
Thos. T. Tynan
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East 16Th Street
Luther Freeman
Douglas
Little Wonder Soda Fountain
Dentler Mfg. Co
Walnut St
Philada
F. P. Williams
Stanford
Gildes
Kimball
Neb
J. Wilkkinson & Son
George A. Proctor
Applyley City Hotel
Evans Street
Riner & Schnitger
Howr
Manewal
Dr. Conway
Warren’s
Weat
Sixteenth Street
Jom Hunt
Oregon
Mac Stewart
Vile Dungeon
Mexico
Girl
W. E. Chaplin
E. A. Slack
State of
County of
Lara
Mie
T. J. Pibher
Mrs. Vincents
Bargenness
Cardus
Mission St
San Francisco
Can
7 Se
Sunnyside Mother's * Lab
Clyde M. Watts
EB. R. Breisch
Omaha
Colorado
East
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Union Pacific Line
J. E. Preston
Seventeenth Street
E. W. Brown
West 16Th Street
Wyo
M. J. Barry
Attorney-At-Law
Atlas Block
Hugo Donzelmann
Idelman Block
R. N. Matson
T. B. Kennedy Matson & Kennedy
LAW
Carey Block
John W. Lacey
Union Mercantile Block
T. F. Burke
E. T. Clark
Burke & Clarke
Attorneys-At-Law
Federal Building
Walter R. Stoll
J. A. van Orsdel
W. Burdick van Orsdel & Burdick
D. W. Gill
Pollard & Roberts
Insurance
Opera House
Cheyenne, Wyo
Thos. Longhurst
W. 16Th St
Hy A. D. Aitken
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