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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

3

Picnic Camera Joy in the Crowd

A fragment suggests enjoying a picnic with a camera to capture the crowd, noting many ways of amusement and the low cost of a camera.

Long Distance Omeco Telephone House Ad

Publication masthead fragment listing editor proprietor and city editor names and staff roles. No readable story text or dateline present.

Omeo Telephone House

Local court session and civic notes headline

The United States district court is in session today with Judge Ewing expected to greet a crowd at the courthouse tonight. Various local items include Acacia lodge initiating three candidates, marriage notices, and updates on public works and railroad business in Cheyenne, Laramie, and surrounding areas.

United States District Court Ewing Court House New Keefe Hall Carroll Lyceum Acacia Lodge No A. F A. M W. G. Ewing United States Supreme Court Cheyenne M. K. Barnum Nebraska Division Union Pacific Homer Merrill Rawlins State Supreme Court Stinson W. H. Williams Slager Sewing Machine Agency Laramie Crow Creek Salvation Army

Gifts From the Kaiser to Samoan Commission Members

The act authorizing officials to receive gifts from foreign leaders enabled the state department to ship handsome presents from Emperor William of Germany to Commander James M. Miller Surgeon Oliver D. and Edwin V. Morgan of the Samoan Commission. The items include a chronometer with the emperor’s head, a Prussian coat of arms, a gold chain, a marine binoculars set, and a silver writing set.

Congress State Department Beni William Germany James M. Miller Oliver D Edwin V. Morgan

Unclear fragment from reader letter page

Fragmentary text shows a hostile exchange referencing a gaia wiring and a figure of ten thousand. The readable portions suggest a dispute or humorous jab but lack coherent context or identifiable names or events. Further text needed for a precise headline and summary.

Miss Richards Weds Guy Winters McCreery in Washington

Eleanor Alice Richards daughter of W A Richards former Wyoming governor wed Guy Winters McCreery in her parents Washington D C home this afternoon at 3 30 witnessed by many friends. Richards recently named assistant commissioner of the general land office. Cheyenne friends sent many graceful presents.

Eleanor Alice Richards W. A. Richards Wyoming Washington, D. C Guy Winters McCreery National Richards General Land Office Miss Richards Cheyenne McCreery

Mondell Secures New Pensions for Two Soldiers

Congressmen Mondell wins increased pensions for James M. Conirad of Cheyenne with $8 monthly from Oct 12 1900. Jacob Kelser, now at the Soldiers’ Home, receives back pensions totaling between $700 and $500, $8 monthly from July 30 1894 and $10 monthly from July 15 1901.

Washington, D. C F. W. Mondell Hie James M. Conirad Jacob Kelser Wyoming

Capitol Notes Highlight Water Plans and Legal Moves

Robert Marriate to stay at Green River for a couple of days. State officials reviewed Big Horn hot springs value and potential power plant use, with a revenue forecast near $2000. Attorney Bennett sought admission to the supreme court bar but held back by court session and pending reports.

Robert Marriate Green River Big Horn Big Horn of Springs Bennett Woodard Casper Capitol Supreme Court Bar Woodarl Cape

Six Years in Pen Brame Sentences Churchill at Laramie

Judge Brame yesterday afternoon sentenced W. G. Churchill to six years in the state penitentiary for horse theft in Laramie. John Campbell received eighteen months while Ed Rawman was given sixteen months and BE. J. Kink fourteen months. William Baille, a rolling mill employee, was sentenced to three months for threatening his wife and children. This term yielded four new state convicts and a related conviction.

Brame W. G. Churchill Laramie State Churchill Marlborough John Campbell Arthur Newland Ed Rawman BE. J. Kink William Baille

Thumb nearly severed in Rawlins shop blow

John Hays a shop helper in Rawlins had his thumb almost severed when struck by a sledge. Ex soldier William Brown arrested at Laramie and brought back for trial. J A Nalles who won the Rawlins to Lander mail contract went out on the route to inspect the service.

Rawlins Wyo John Hays William Brown Laramie Mr Daniels J. A. Nalles Lander

Wool Growers Meet in Lander Sets Bounties

The Fremont County Woolgrowers Association met in annual session in Lander and approved predator bounty payments of 5 on wolves 1 on coyotes and 1 on other care. Members also vote to tax five dollars per thousand sheep to fund bounty expenses. Officers elected include President J A Delfelder Vice President James Dickie and Secretary Treasurer C A Bunce with an executive committee of John Ardmy Hector McKenzie C H Souter and Edson A Earle.

Fremont County Woolgrowers’ Association Sesson Lander J. A. Delfelder James Dickie C. A. Bunce John Armady Hector McKenzie C. H. Souter Edson A. Earle

Court House Notes and Local Filings Report

Emile Richardson is named administrator of the Gunther estate and posts a 5500 bond. County officials coordinate assessment schedules. No district court session today. Marriage licenses issued to Alfred J. Vance and Viola Champe and to Richard J. Burnette and Mary A. Desler. George Gilland reports 13 coyote pelts and Wallace Perry on the Happy Jack road reports 13 pelts.

Alfred J. Vance Viola Champe Cheyenne Richard J. Burnette Mary A. Desler Denver George Gilland Eebert Wallace Perry Happy Jack Road

Plaga Wins Sybille Riding Contest Selection

Sybille rider Otto W. Plaga was unanimously chosen to ride in Denver next fall after weather, injuries, and rider absences. Oscar Waechter received strong support as a close second, with hopes that he may someday win the famed belt and carry it proudly.

Sybille Laramie Republican Denver Otto W. Plaga Oscar Waechter

Homestead entries surge in Cheyenne land district

This month shows thirty seven homestead filings in the Cheyenne land district, averaging nearly two per day as new families from other states settle the area. Land office reports brisk business and a likely busy season ahead. Charles Weeks, a machinist, left last night for Green River to install a larger air motor for the railroad turntable. The old motor, installed last November, proved too small. Subscribe for The Leader.

Land Office Cheyenne Land District Charles Weeks Green River

Miles sought Philippine command. president refused

General Nelson A Miles asked to head the Philippine campaign but was met with a firm refusal from the president and Secretary of War. The record shows the president argued against disturbing officers already fighting there and noted Miles offered services only after pacification was near completion.

Miles Nelson A. Miles Army Philippines Root War Department Philippine Schley General Miles

City Matters Classified Ads Seeks Listings

The Leader will run free three times all advertisements for situations wanted under the heading. WANTED Good room and board in private family in desirable location. Postoffice Box 295. WANTED Modern cottage of about five rooms rent or lease. Postoffice Box 205. Moler's Barber College Omaha Neb wants men to learn trade. Eight weeks required. Position guaranteed during spring rush. Write today. FOR SALE First class land scrip D W Gill. FOR SALE Iron Bed and Stove 107 East Eighteenth Street. FOR SALE Four lots in good location inquire at this office. Three lots ongow twelfth street near Thames inquire Albert Chapman real estate agent. Real Estate for Sale Eight residence lots well situated in east part of town Maxwell and Twenty first and Twenty second streets inquire Albert Chapman real estate agent.

Postoffice Moler Barber College Omaha Neb Maxwell and Twenty-first Twenty-second Street Albert Chapman

For Rent Furnished Rooms and Houses in City

Short classifieds list furnished houses with baths and rooms for light housekeeping. Addresses include 2015 Maxwell Street 210 West 18th Street 411 East Twelfth Street 41 East Twelfth Street with features such as electric light janitor service and prices from five dollars a month, Warren Emporium referenced.

West 18Th Street Twelfth St East Twelfth St Warren Emporium

Lost wallet and papers with insurance policy in Hartland

FOUND A wallet containing a Modern Woodmen policy for Theodore Hansen of Hartland Minnesota and other valuable papers. Owner may recover by visiting the Leader office and paying for this ad. Lost small pocket book and card case with money and ID, return to 115 Central Avenue. Liberal reward. CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS offered at Chaffin's greenhouse at the corner of Eighteenth and Central Avenue.

Woodmen Theodore Hansen Hartland, Minn Leader Central Avenue Chaffin Green House Eighteenth and

William Goodale Named Express Messenger on Union Pacific

William Goodale of Laramie has accepted an express messenger post on the Union Pacific and will operate between Green River and Cheyenne.

William Goodale Laramie Union Pacific Green River Cheyenne

Cheyenne Area Weather Forecast and Storm Summary

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with warmer conditions on Friday. A western storm moved southeast from Utah toward the Texas Panhandle bringing rain or snow into Idaho Montana and New Mexico with Cheyenne reporting 0.08 inch of precipitation and 7 inches of snow. Cooler air follows as another storm over British Columbia brings rain to the north Pacific region. Maximum 63 degrees minimum 28 with 0.98 inches of precipitation in 24 hours.

Cheyenne Utah Texas Panhandle Idaho Montana New Mexico Mississippi Valley Britteh Columbia

Buried by Snow at Depot Involving Hoboes

Two hoboes were struck by a large snow slide from a depot roof and nearly buried. They stood near the north wall when the mass fell, knocking one down and leaving both injured and seeking shelter by a saloon. A stray note mentions sheep pens and a Federated Women’s club convention in Los Angeles in May.

Hothener Kable’ Saloon Federated Women's Clube Los Angeles Cheyenne

Notice to Creditors Estate of John Gunther Dedcast

Notice is given that on March 17, 1902 letters of administration were granted to Mile Richardson for the estate. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months or lose their claim to the estate. All payable amounts will be collected by the administrator.

John Gunther Mile Richardson Hmile Richardson

Local Builders Stock And Prices For All Materials

A local supplier advertises a complete line of building materials and invites inquiries by mail with promise of prompt and careful attention. The notice emphasizes lumber and theatre stock availability in any quantity.

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J. F. Jenkins Tittle Andy E. Roedel Pharmacy Telephone West 17Th Street Manhattan A. L. Fowler West Seventeenth Street Cheyenne Transfer Company Galt O— Office West Sixteenth Street Capital Claas Dildine & Harebroad Capitol Ave 16Th Union Pao Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Lines Missouri River le Barron W. A. Slack Robert Mickel George H. Evans Thomas Heaney A. J. Burnette Mary A. Desster Mra Mike Leahy Colores Elation Fairmont Kas Jim Horivky Vivie Champe Hecker Dean Cope Rambler Kid Wincheser Jack Moran Hanna Rufus M. Snavely Big 40 Mining and Tunnelling Company Idaho Springs Colo Fort Russell Dstrict Charles Woolard Woodcraft Lodge Chey Saratoga Ee ‘Wiley Kaiser C. A. Hamilton Water Division No. 4 Potter Wyoming Supreme Court St. Paul Minnesota State Board of Land Commissioners The Land Board Fremont County Emile Richardson Gunther Cowhick Gregory Salt Lake District Court PLAGA Geo. W. Sneider Alex. Turnbull City Matters D. W.gill East Eighteenth Street Thames Tequire Maxwell Street Monarch Regal Ms. L. House Ferguson St. Confectionary Store New Express Weather Report Wheeler & Goodale West Ferguson and 18Th Streets Rock Springs Riner & Schnitger Ferguson Wr Rae W. F. Daiber & Bro Meotoetso I Hg Horn County Ane Uble Spring B.S. van Tassel Eddy Davis & Kelley P. S. Cook City Fr. W. Roedel City Pharmacy Cahill Brothers Allegretti Watson & Son Bon Ton Stable the Knight-Campbell Music Company Knight-Campbell Music Co Sixteenth St Black & Clark Reed Streets Cheyenne and Northern Tracks Colorado Texas Galveston Houston San Antonio Rockport el Paso Louisiana New Orleans Lake Charles Mexico City of Mexico Monterey Guadalajara Florida Jacksonville St. Augustine Ccuuba Havana New Providence Nassau South T. B. Fisher
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