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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
3
Western and Denver Pacific timetables show eastbound and westbound trains with numbers and rough times. Overland Limited No 1 arrives 9 35 pm and No 3 arrives 6 40 am while No 4 Local departs 2 00 pm and No 2 south leaves 7 00 am.
Cheyenne and Burlington schedules show No. 164 Accom daily except Sunday and Monday leaving Cheyenne at 1 00 PM. No 166 Stock Express runs Saturday only from Cheyenne at 3 00 PM. No 163 daily except Monday arrives Cheyenne 2 00 PM. Cheyenne and Northarn daily except Sunday No 66 Mixed departs and arrives at 12 10 AM.
Firefighters battled a blaze that started in the Titus barn on Kearny street near Fourth and Fifth, threatening nearby homes. The adjacent Miley property shed its barn and several outhouses burned. water pressure hampered efforts but volunteers confined the flames to the barns. Estimated loss around one thousand dollars with only $100 insurance on the Titus structure.
A tramp named Ed Murphy was killed at Fort Steele when he lay on the Comeriff spur as a freight engine backed for cars. He appeared intoxicated and had roamed Fort Steele for days. The accident was considered the fault of darkness, with no blame on the railroad crew.
Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity calls for cooler tonight and Wednesday as low pressure moves east and high pressure advances from Oregon. Warm conditions prevail across the central and western states with highs around 90s and lows near 57. Also reported: a trainmen fire at Hutton station near Rel Hand. initial reports claimed house destruction but later stated only outbuildings burned. origin suspected to be a spark from a locomotive on railroad rights of way. Knights of St John convention opens in Philadelphia with auxiliary attached. program described as extensive with activities through Thursday.
Ohio Christian Endeavorers hold a state gathering at Willhal Church to substitute for the International convention. The event features intellectual social and spiritual programs and city beautification by officials draws large crowds.
Philadelphia hosts a state medical examination by the State Medical Council with further exams planned. In Pittsburgh and Harrisburg allied groups undergo tests as Newport Cottages Exhibit opens in Newport R I with greenhouse displays and strawberries.
The summer meeting of the State Horticultural Society is being held in Newaygo Michigan on June 26 with preparations under way for voting and related activities by members.
Nokes will be sold from points in Utah and Wyoming to any point within 300 miles of the charting point at one fare for the round trip. Dates of issue July 8 and 4 with a travel limit July 6 between Cheyenne and the polite west. from all other points the travel limit is July 6. W. Owh et, Agent.
A German woman visiting Salt Lake City misunderstands English phrases for ordering drinks. She requests a straw in her soda and later insists on a "stick" in it, leading to comic misunderstandings with the soda clerk. She exits the store angrily, hinting at American pork remarks, while the clerk recovers.
An experienced advertiser explains that direct immediate returns are rare and rely on patience. Bargain ads may draw crowds, but profit grows from repeat exposure and cumulative effect. A single ad may fail, yet months later it can yield substantial business and potential wealth.
Contest filed by Charles H Strickland of Laramie County Wyoming against Alfred Murray for homestead entry 3764 in Section 21. allegations include abandonment and lack of residence. Hearing set before United States Commissioner on July 1 1900 at Fort Laramie with final hearing August 10 1900 before the Cheyenne land office register and receiver. Public notice issued after service. Manufacturer note: Benjamin Freaktin appointed resident agent for Bon Freakia cigar.
Local notices detail hot and cold baths at Padgett's barber shop, a sale offer for a three room house with land on monthly payments, and large land holdings with hay yields. Also listed are private housework positions, furnished rooms with steam heat and electric light, and WarrEn Emporium ads.
Department of the Interior announces a sealed bid sale for green pine timber not less than 14 inches in diameter to yield 1 185 000 feet of lumber from Janda in Sections 7 8 17 and 18 T 63 N R S W within the Big Horn Forest Reserve Wyoming. Bids due August 23 1900 with $400 bid bond, minimum 1.00 per thousand feet, must pay within 30 days of award. Purchasers must contract to utilize all usable timber and not ship out of Wyoming, timber tops and refuse to be burned under supervision, with one year removal limit and possible bid rejection. Commissioner Binger Hermann reserves right to reject bids.
The notice names Nora Pitkin of New York as defendant in Laramie County Wyoming. Frank Pitkin petitions for divorce on grounds of wilful desertion for over one year, with response due August 6, 1900, per Clerk J Fisher.
Sadie Willach files for divorce and custody in Laramie county Wyoming district court against Frederick Willach resident of Hamilton Minnesota. Respond by August 15 as directed by Judge T J Fisher with attorney A T Norton on record.
Notice states John F Hoffman a non resident living in Colorado Springs and Cola Anna Hoffman filed for divorce in the district court of Laramie County Wyoming. They must answer the petition by August 18. Clee District Court Norton Attorney Headquarters of the State Republican League Cheyenne June 20 1900. Notice also invites a convention of the State League of Republican League clubs in Cheyenne July 14 at 3 pm to elect delegates for the national convention and elect officers.
One round trip rate offered by the Grand Army of the Republic for Wyoming and Colorado departures August 23 to 26, 1900. Tickets return by September 1, with extension to September 30 possible on deposit plus 50 cent fee. Agent W. Bwehet available for details.
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