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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
2
A frontiersman style tale by Willis George Emerson is praised for its authentic dialogue and vivid characters. The review outlines the plot of a dramatic romance where wealth, ambition, and an innocent girl collide, ending in virtue rewarded and moral themes emphasized.
The article warns that delaying the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to 1904 endangers Wyoming's proper representation. It cautions against relaxing work while offering more time to prepare. It urges keeping exposition forces active now and through summer 1902 to avoid drifting into a quagmire.
The Wyoming government shows an $8000 draft received on behalf of the state governor. The amount represents six percent allowed on government land sales in the past year, with most sales being indirect or tied to land use.
A reflective column notes that virtue and polite society tolerate lies to an extent, while wealth and inheritance alter social norms. It contrasts moral judgments of female improvidence with male mismanagement in spending to enjoy life and cover debts.
A collection of aphorisms on morals, domestic life, education, and public affairs. The passages touch on love, wisdom, habits, truth, politics, smoking, future outlook, career, motherhood, and reading as companions with varied viewpoints. They mix social commentary and personal conduct observations.
A social guidance note lists behaviors for boys to avoid to impress girls. It warns against adopting pretentious gimmicks and effeminate mannerisms. It cautions against spreading rumors and ridiculing elders for amusement. It urges respectful conduct and discretion when visiting young ladies.
A reflective piece notes the speaker's worry about passing on the blind side of the devil as judgment nears. It contrasts the world’s motion toward fate with satire about Satan thriving on jokes and the flawed hero who faces small daily troubles but ends up in bed with a hot brick.
J Pierpont Morgan grapples with resolving a railway workers strike as leaders seek a path to negotiation, reflecting the era's railroad labor tensions and management efforts.
A piece praising Caesar style triumphs contrasts with the Pan American Shows and announces a Cheyenne exhibition date for Tuesday May 20 featuring golden chariots, camels, and rulers of the Arab world as stars of the parade.
Special Correspondence outlines Nebraska Congress member Stark's questions on Platte River water rights and how a pending irrigation bill could alter flows. Prof. Mead details effects of South and North Platte diversions, interstate riparian issues, storage needs, and priorities, with notes on forest damage and future governance.
Notice announces two stockholders meetings in Cheyenne Wyoming. Marion Zinc company seeks to raise capital from 200000 to 600000 dollars and authorize bonds up to 100000. American Development company to rename to Wyoming Electric Irrigation company and expand to electric irrigation plants. Final settlement notice for Christopher O'Brien estate by executrix Annie O'Brien in Laramie County Wyoming.
Portions of a historic timetable show departures and arrivals for several named trains. Details include California Express and Atlantic Express services with arrival times around 12 10 pm and 7 4 pm, and notes on platform or car allocations.
Daily and weekly train notices outline departures from Cheyenne to Barony Fear and related points with stops at Fort Russell Little Bear La Grange Little Creek and South Bend. Services run daily except Sunday and Monday with seasonal variations and mixed trains.
Cheyenne Lodge No A A M meets in Masonic hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Members are advised to attend and ensure regular participa tion in lodge activities.
In the estate of Lawrence Malloy deceased the administratrix will make final settlement at the May term 1902 in Laramie County Wyoming. In the estate of Daniel Uliman deceased the administrator will make final settlement at the May term 1908 in Laramie County Wyoming. In the estate of Silay J Hopper deceased the administrator will make final settlement at the May term 1902 in Laramie County Wyoming. Union Pacific Railroad excerpt lists Newcreckers’ excursion rates to California with specific March 18 April 1 April 15 May 6 and May 20 travel dates and return limits. Also mentions goods and engraving services pricing from a department store.
The Department of the Interior invites sealed proposals until May 23 1902 at 11 00 a m for running measuring and marking surveys across multiple townships ranges and meander lines in Wyoming with payment scales listed 9 7 5 14 11 7 25 23 20 dollars and bond requirements bidders must duplicate and address to Hanson United States Surveyor General for Wyoming with right to reject any bid and waive defects.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces a timber lands sale notice under the 1878 act. William Yates of Phillips seeks purchase of part of Section 28 Township 19 North Range 65 West and will present proof May 27 1902 before the register and receiver. Witnesses Griffin Griffin Porter Marsh all of Phillips are named. Potential claimants must file by May 27 1902.
The estate of Maurice P. Dinneen is to settle final account. William B. Dinneen as executor has presented his final accounting for review. The May term 1902 court in Cheyenne Larimer County Wyoming will hear objections on June 1902 at 10 pm. Attorneys H. K. Wellnitz represents the estate.
Department of the Interior Cheyenne Land Office announces Henry Grove of South Jem Wyoming has filed intent to make final proof. Gold proof will be made June 3, 1902 before the Cheyenne register and receiver. Witnesses: Henry J. Gurney James Murray Alfred Scoon John M. Steinbrecht. W. E. Chaplin, Register.
Notice lists a June 4 1902 final proof date before Cheyenne officers for Brenor Thomas estate with witnesses named and land descriptions. It also notes sealed proposals due May 19 1908 for furnishing fuel at multiple forts and building work with bids to be opened May 24 1902 and overseen by Q M Russell Denver and officers at various posts.
Notice is given that letters of administration were granted May 1908 to the undersigned for the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate must present them or be barred from any benefit. Claims must be exhibited within one year from the date of the letters. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming May 1902 D. W. Gill
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