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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1877
Page
15
In a sprawling discussion, the piece notes Black Hills mining efforts across districts including Sioux lode and City claims. It references quartz veins, pioneer activity, and evolving development, with emphasis on regional growth, state status, and Dakota's place in the Union amid unsettled expectations.
The Weekly Leader outlines Cheyenne as the Black Hills outfitting hub. It details gold prospects, main mining districts, rail and stage routes, fare tables, and outfitter lists for four men, with gear and provisioning guidance, including prices and distances.
John Dearborn files bill in the First Judicial District of Wyoming Territory seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds of habitual drunkenness. Susan G Dearborn must answer by May 21 1877 in Cheyenne. Also notice of Stock Association meeting in Laramie County to be held April 2 1877 at 2 pm at the Cheyenne Courthouse. A H Swan president.
Market listing from Cheyenne shows corrected weekly prices for groceries, grain, and provisions. Items include flour, potatoes, onions, butter, bacon, hams, pork, apples, peaches, corn, berries, tomatoes, and various canned goods with varied per unit costs and cases. Also lists oils paints soaps and liquors with prices and brands like Drake's Bitters and Kelley's Island Catawba.
Wiebke C. Wolff files March 6 1877 bill in First Judicial District Laramie County Wyoming seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds of abandonment. answer due by April 30 1877. Paulina L. Percival files March 19 1877 bill in same court seeking dissolution on habitual drunkenness and abandonment. answer due by May 14 1877. Complainants: Wrenkin C. Wourr and Paulina L Percival.
The shortest direct route to Washington and Baltimore with connections to Richmond Lynchburg Norfolk Southeast Philadelphia New York Boston and the East. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers elegant coaches splendid hotels grand scenery and low fares with through tickets and Pullman Palace Cars. Tickets at principal offices North South East or West. E R Dorsey L M Cole Agt Genl Ticket Agt. THOS P BARRY THOS R SHARP Western Piss Ag't Master of Transportation feb wly
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