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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
8
In a terse note a writer states diamonds are worth pursuing only when their own stones are visible, expressing satisfaction at not sending something. The fragment hints at a personal sentiment about value and reluctance to share.
The Wyoming Wool Growers Association formed in this city last May is gaining members and influence. Sheepmen show active interest and send applications to Secretary G. B. Walkes. Members expect the group to boost the state’s sheep industry and push for favorable forest reserve grazing rules while opposing tariff opponents.
At the bride's South Cheyenne home last evening Miss Annie Fields married John B Thalker of Borle. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and close friends. The bride is a daughter of a Cheyenne pioneer druggist. Thalker works for Union Pacific in Borle.
The Wyoming division of the Colorado & Southern reports major roadbed improvements under Superintendent Sheedy. The Northern Flyer frequently reaches speeds over sixty miles per hour while making up time, reflecting swift progress on the line.
The State Board of Pardons has received a petition to pardon Louis F. Tremmel who is serving a twenty year sentence for the murder of Fred Stabler in this city about ten years ago. The petition argues Tremmel may become a raving maniac if kept in the penitentiary longer.
A force of men labors seven miles up Crow Creek to remove mud from the city filter gallery. The blockage renders the gallery out of commission and cuts the water supply by half.
Since the boulevard was graded by the City Improvement Committee the drive is becoming very popular and many conveyances may be seen proceeding along to each evening after sundown.
Westley F. King of Jackson Hole states in a letter to the Laramie Republican that reports of a bloody clash between rustlers and ranchmen originating from Blackfoot Idaho are false.
Local notes record C A Guernsey visiting Denver and N K Boswell from Laramie. Phen Black in Denver on business. Judge J A Riner and Mrs H B Henderson returning from Denver. Several residents travel to Wyoming fairs, hospitals, and universities. others attend weddings, school events, and church activities in Denver and nearby towns.
The county clerk saw three marriage license applications yesterday. Local interest centers on Miss Lacey Broaddus, daughter of former Buechner Jewelry watchmaker Mr. Broaddus, who will wed Albert R. Brightman of Denver. Other couples include Martin W. Tresler and Margaret Goodfellow of Denver, and James M. Wright of Cripple Creek with Ruby A. Mevin of Portland.
The Associated Cyclists select officials for the frontier park race meet on July 4. Judges include Dr J H Conway William Haas Louis Kirk with C W Riner as referee and Cornelius O Connell as assistant. Timers are J D Freeborn H Buechner and David Miller. Scorers Fred Horn and G H Evans. Starter Peter Bergersen.
Members met in regular session last evening with organizer J. S. Haughey giving an engaging talk on woodcraft after lodge. Refreshments were served and Haughey will remain in the city for a couple of weeks in the order’s interest.
The Lone Tree Creek to Cheyenne shortcut is badly cut up after heavy wagon traffic in wet weather. It is impassable for bicycles and light conveyances.
James L. Reid and his daughter Mary arrived in Cheyenne to visit his brother W. H. H. Reid. The Poplar Bluff Missouri businessman had not seen his brother in thirty nine years before this reunion in Cheyenne.
Wyoming division of the Colorado and Southern reports weed cutting along the track. Regrowth has grown so thick in places it threatens to disrupt train operations and schedules.
A report from Grover Colorado says that yesterday near that place the body of an unknown man was found. No details are available at this time.
The Cheyenne Flyer due in the city at 7 15 last evening did not arrive until 8 56 because the engine broke down.
A Buergenhers offers a fine assortment of historical charms and buttons. The display highlights varied designs and collectible pieces.
Mr C H Buffum, osteopath, left Saturday night for Sheridan where he will decline the practice of Dr Andrews. Dr Parry will continue the practice here.
Orchestral accompaniment by twenty piece Convent Orchestra enhances a violin recital by Viola Dougherty of Bander Wye. Ellen Duffy of Lincoln Neb, piano, offered refined accompaniment. The program featured Legende Op 17 and Hexentanz, with Dougherty receiving a gold medal from admirers at Lander.
The Eighth and Thirteenth batteries of field artillery departed Fort Russell for Fort Sill Oklahoma last night. They will be stationed at Fort Sill for four months and then return to Fort Russell.
A business meeting will be held at the First Congregational Church this evening regarding a pastor. Full attendance is requested.
A stray cow awaiting identification at 912 West Twenty-fifth Street is in poor shape after months without milking. The animal has been almost ruined due to neglect and is the subject of local concern.
The City of Cheyenne offers a twenty five dollar reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who destroyed a number of trees on upper Ferguson Street. D. W. Gill.
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