Cheyenne News Roundup Highlights Local Events and Weather
Cheyenne notes rallying unions at Union Hall, nightly evangelism at South Side Congregational church, and interest in the Tribune contest to name the most popular Cheyenne woman. Reports on Elks carnival plans to Laramie, Brad Davidson’s grass claims near Bob Allen ranch, a balloon ascent on Eddy street, and pigeons thriving in Cheyenne. Local shops closure at Laramie stirs shared sentiment with neighbors.
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Union Hall
South Side Congregational Church
Old Crow Creek
Tribune
Cheyenne
Laramie
Bradford B. Davidson
Couity
Bob Allen
Magic City
Eddy Street
Dinneen
Cheyene
Gem City
Local residents travel and relocate across cities
Mrs Conboy, Mrs Johnston and niece, Mrs Wolcott and daughter, and Mrs Sumption move through Denver Wheatland Portland and Portland for new postings and living arrangements. Ed Duffey arrives from Evanston. Hopkins Clarke travels to Denver. the Mickel family moves to 915 East Nineteenth Street from the east.
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Conboy
Denver
Hopkins Clarke
Towy
Ed Duffey
Evanston
M. R. Johnston
Wheatland
Wolcott
Sumption
Portland
Harry Sumption
Mickel
I. W. Mickel
Leader
A Brilliant Wedding at St John s Church
A noon wedding in Louisville at St John s church unites Edward Thomas son of Gen Samuel Thomas of New York and Miss Linda Lee a noted Kentucky beauty. Separate item from Rawlins Wyoming notes a jury in a local assault case was discharged after a hung jury and settlement of 1000 dollars plus costs.
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Louisville
St. John's Church
Edward Thomas
Samuel Thomas
New York
Linda Lee
Kentucky
James Rankin
Dickinson
Snake River
Engine Derailment Injures Fireman at Cheyenne Yards
At 9:80 this morning engine No 1181 derailed east of the viaduct in Cheyenne yards after failing to follow the switch. Fireman James Sweeney leaped from the cab and sprained his right hip and left ankle but is expected to recover. engineer Rockefeller remained uninjured and another engine resumed yard work. Engine 1181 was later set back on track at noon by a wrecking derrick.
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Cheyenne
James Sweeney
Rockefield
Remodeling and Renovation Highlight Cheyenne Prosperity
The Metropolitan hotel receives fresh paint and extensive interior work while the Odd Fellows hall on Eddy street is renovated both inside and out. Tomorrow a railroad crew plans a one day outing, and Cheyenne youths will visit Silver Crown with a Bon Ton lunch and lively company.
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State House
Cheyenne
Metropolitan Hotel
Griffin
Odd Fellows Hall
Eddy Street
Silver Crown
Deposit of $1 000 Bond Validates Creek Drive Law
The Saratoga Sun notes controversy over the Fishback law requiring drivers to deposit a $1 000 bond with the state engineer to cover damages from dam or headgate interference. Mr Teller considers the law valid and has posted a $1 000 bond signed by James M Rumsey of Rawlins with Engineer Fred Bond in the last forty eight hours. This provides reassurance to locals worried the act lacked penalties. Read Messick's Prices in this paper for Monday.
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Saratoga Sun
Charles W. Fishback
Teller
James M. Rumsey
First National Bank of
Rawlins
Fred Bond
State Land Prospects Draw Abroad Investors to Wyoming
State Examiner H B Henderson reports unprecedented foreign interest in Wyoming lands mines and resources driven by capitalists and officials abroad. Colonies and private tours by wealthy outsiders are planned as investors study maps and prospects, signaling a new era of state prosperity and development.
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H. B. Henderson
Wyoming
Reyenne
Frontier Days details promise larger celebration and vaudeville
Frontier Day committee met to discuss improvements for the event. Plans include seating expansion from the grand stand for 1000 and cheaper bleacher seats, a vaudeville main feature, and avoidance of Capitol avenue for evening shows. A sham battle with cavalry and Indians may be staged. preparations target late next week or mid July.
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Frontier Day Committee
Capitol Avenue
Fair Grounds
Wyoming Banks Show Strong Growth In Twelve Months
State Bank, Private Bank, and National Bank deposits in Wyoming rose over the year ending April 24 1901. Total deposits increased to 5 943 284 59 while individual deposits gained 654 280 22. The rise reflects broad economic activity with county valuations set to rise.
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New York
Wyoming
Henderson
Rawlins
Big Horn County
Johnson County
Wyoming Capitol Impresses Cheyenne Visitors
Outside visitors to Cheyenne note the Wyoming State Capitol's grand exterior and fine interior finish. Grounds are well kept with thriving trees amid a few worm-affected specimens. A zoologist at the state university studies the pests and seeks a remedy. Spring’s cold delay slowed flower growth but a colorful lawn border remains evident.
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Cheyenne
Capitol
The
State University
Tramway team shocks Cheyenne with strong lineup
The Tramway team arrived with six of nine players being league men, including Pop Eyler from Dover Western League and Joe Burris from Kansas City Blues. Dartmouth’s George Rounds will catch, two more crack players delayed in Denver. Glaze may pitch for Cheyenne and Poy Byler for Denver tomorrow as crowd gathers. New Stillman Copper Mining and Milling Co formed in Carbon county with $1,000,000 capital. incorporators L H Stillman W B Stiles J Stoddard. Wasnimeron Market touted as best value for veal and produce in city.
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Iinu
Cheyenne
Pop Eyler
Dover Western Lease
Denver
Joe Burris
Kansas City Blues
George Rounds
Dartmouth College
Tramways
Mullen
Depot
Glaze
Poy Byler
Golf Club
Stillman Copper Mining and Milling Company
Carbon County
L. H. Stillman
W. B. Stiles
J. Stoddard
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J. A. Slack
KK. W. DE Belle
George H. Evans
Thomas
A. F. Hamilton
Ferguson Street
Cheyenne Yards
the Metropolitan
Messick
Great Shoe Clearing Sale
Cowhick Dry Goods Company
Rader
M. A. Rader
D. L. Rader
Yen
Hartlewood & Dinneen
Black Hill
GC. H. Randall
Union Pacific Ticket Office
Deadwood
Black Hills
Emil Perkuhu
Mary Parker
Grand Island
Judge Carey
Curley
William Dillman
Curley Swartz
Will
China
Charlie Lung
Charlie
Messick’s Dry Goods CO
Peoples’ Store
W. Seventeenth ST
Service
Kimberley
Messick Dry Goods CO
the People's Store
Hofmann Bros
West Sixteenth Street
Bilan
B. S. Karchmer
Weat
Sixteenth Street
Bon-Ton
Merly
Ders
Bon Ton Restaurant Co
Dentistry
Cash Modern
Painless Dental CO
West 17Th St
W. U. Telegraph Co
Cote
W Riner
Wm. Myers & Co
Whitcomb
Vreeland & Stone
Geo. H. Naglee
Chaseb. Miller
Corson
Sec
Treas
Union, Mercantile, Co
Chhyennd
Wyo
Bed
Hellbeck & Gunther’s
Hoffman
15Th Street
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