Local Cheyenne notes and region wide happenings in 1877
Weekly Leaver reports Cheyenne plan to move Rolling Mills from Laramie and Bramble Democrat office shift to Joslin Park's building. Dispatch from Dick Davis notes a shooting after a robbery attempt. Chronicle claims a new Cheyenne evening paper opens while Black Hills Times discusses editor conflicts, post office move, medical anecdotes, immigrant sickness, a comet sighting, and mining ventures by Flood & O Brien agents in Bear Butte district aiming to establish a quartz mill and broad trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Laramie
Bramble-Democrat
Joslin & Park
Ferguson Street
Stebbins, Wilbur & Co
Carr
Laramie City
Dick Davis
C. C. Davis
San Francisco
Flood & O'Brien
Bear Butte
Davis
Colorado
Nevada
Black Hills Times
Wondrous Wealth in Black Hills Gold Discoveries
A Deadwood City letter from April 14 describes a booming mining scene in the Black Hills after arrival on April 1. It highlights rich quartz lodes, especially the Florence vein with ore worth up to 10 000 dollars per ton, and notes Bear Butte district as the source of promising finds. It cautions prospectors to have means and warns against mere money dreams while recounting local activity and potential smelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood City
Black Hills
Bear Butte
Deadwood
Florence
Seth Hunter
Death of an Old Citizen Major Evans
Major W. H. Evans died in St. Mark's hospital Salt Lake City on the Q1st inst. He formerly served as an officer of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry and was stationed at Forts Laramie Halleck Collins and other points along the North Platte. After leaving the army he worked mainly in mining in Utah. Death was due to heart disease.
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W. H. Evans
St. Mark’s Hospital
Salt Lake City
11Th
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
Forts Laramie
Halleck
Collins
North Platte
Utah
Married Killian Moran April 22 1877 in formal action
William H Killian marries Hattie Moran by J P Thos M Fisher on April 22 1877. Born to the wife of Hon Frank Whitney on April 28 1877, a son ten pounds. Mother and child doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilnnan—Moran
Thos. M. Fisher
J. P
William H. Killian
Hattie Moran
Wiurrry
Frank Whitney
Return Home of Ex Delegate W R Steele
Col W R Steele, former delegate to the Forty fourth Congress, returned to Cheyenne to resume his profession. The Leader notes his valued service to Wyoming constituents over four years and his intention to remain in the state. Mrs Steele, visiting Ohio, will join him next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Steele
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Col. Steele
Mrs. Steele
Ohio
Strayed From The Leader Office April 28
Local editor of this paper left the Leader office Monday morning April 28 and is reported to have gone to the Black Hills. He was accompanied by several Cheyennes with little baggage and a large medicine chest. Readers with information are asked to report details and send two and a half dollars for a year's subscription to the Cheyenne Weekly Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Black Hills
Tru Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Cheyenne Leader
Manita
Eldorado
Lincoln
Colorado
Laramie
Albany
Sweetwater
Carbon
North Platte
Utah
Wyoming
Hills
Manitob
Ogallala
Union Pacific
New Deadwood Postmaster Impresses in Interview
The Black Hills Pioneer reports R. O. Adams has arrived to take the Deadwood postmaster position. Adams came to Omaha on April 9 1868 and reached Deadwood on the same date in 1877. Former private secretary to Senator Hitchcock, Adams is described as thorough, businesslike and energetic for the trusted role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
R. O. Adams
Adams
Omaha
Neb
Deadwood
Hitchcock
Child of misfortune faces vagrancy case before Caliph Fisher
A seedy individual pleaded his misfortune before Caliph Fisher. The court considered a hundred dollar fine and six months in a jail-like cell, yet granted a six hour reprieve to leave town, amid concerns over excessive drinking.
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Caliph Fisher
Duck Shooting by Permit Opinion in Cheyenne Leader
The Cheyenne Leader criticizes duck hunting permits at Lake Minnehaha urging an end to issuing permits. The writer argues ducks should be left undisturbed to become tame and instead domesticated like birds in parks elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Lake Minnehaha
Promised Warranty Deeds For City Residences
The note expresses hope that Mr. L. OC. Stevens and Mr. C. F. Davis will deliver warranty deeds within sixty days. It asserts several residences, deemed ornaments to the city, are awaiting the promised deeds and references personal knowledge of the delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. OC. Stevens
C. F. Davis
Vaccination Benefits Highlighted by Cheyenne Doctors
Cheyenne physicians report key vaccination findings. A vaccinated person does not die from smallpox. Those who have been successfully re vaccinated do not contract the disease.
Red Cloud and Spotted Tail to Transfer to Civil Authority
A Washington dispatch reports Red Cloud and Spotted Tail Agencies, long under military oversight, will soon be turned over to civil authorities.
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Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Washington
Equestrians of Cheyenne Face Weathered Return
Young Cheyenne equestrians who rode broncos to Colorado vow a harsher reception after their stormy voyage. They plan to brace noses against weathered boards before making another trip.
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Colorado
Broncos
Out of Place Night Errant Causes Store Stir
An inebriate knight of the cow prod rode into a store on a pony a few days ago and then went out on his ear. The odd incident reflects local humor as witnesses describe the spectacle and its aftermath.
Mose the dry goods clerk buys a bloody bowie knife
Report states Mose a handsome clerk in a dry goods store was seen purchasing a sanguinary bowie knife. Observers described him in a blue flannel shirt and butternut overalls as he prepared to head north, an unbelievable sight for onlookers.
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Black Hills
Mose
Deadwood Mining Prospects and New Mills Update
Journal notes ongoing mining at Boulder gulch and Deadwood claims with high yields per hand and strong ore outputs. Milwaukee lode, Racine mine mill, Gustin mine sale to George A. Springer for 20000 dollars, and 25 horsepower quartz mill en route for Deadwood. Assays from Bear Buttes Escondile lode report 40 to 1000 per ton. two months back J B Peterson advances a 20 stamp mill ready by May on claim 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Simons & Co
Boulder Gulch
Boulder
Messrs
Wiser
Gerard
Jacobsen
Milwaukee Lode
Racine Mining Company
George A. Springer
Chicago
Gustin
Black Tail
Bear Buttes
C. C. Hart
J. McAleer
Deadwood
Mac
Black Hills
J. B. Peterson
Denver
Colo
James W. Jackson
Aurora
Fairview Lodes
Cheyenne Welcomes Laramie Paper Growth and Prosperity
The Cheyenne Evening Democrat lauds the migration of merchants, professionals, and newspapers from Laramie City to Cheyenne over the past two years. It notes Cheyenne’s hospitable reception, anticipates continued growth, and praises Tim Leaper for fostering Wyoming’s material development and settlement opportunities.
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Cheyenne Evening Democrat
Laramie City
Cheyenne
Evening Democrat
Laramie
Brimel, Johnson, Webster & Garrett
Tie Leaper
Democrat
Tim Lraper
Wyoming
Bramel Moves Law Office to Cheyenne
Charles W. Bramel has transferred his law practice to Cheyenne. Mr. Webster of the Laramie Chronicle is in town laying groundwork for the Evening Democrat. Handsome Sam Scott, a Denverite and brother-in-law of State Treasurer Corning, is visiting the city.
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Charles W. Bramel
Cheyenne
Mr. Webster
The
Laramie Chronicle
Evening Democrat
Sam. Scott
Black Hills Move for Wyoming Territory Unity
The Black Hills favor territorial organization and mass meetings push for an extra Congress session to realize the Hills wishes. Wyoming supporters argue for extending Wyoming to include Black Hills mining settlements, noting telegraph links and rail prospects, urging unity and eventual statehood.
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Black Hills
Wyoming
Congress
Hills
Yankton
Dakota
U.S
Deadwood
Custer
Cheyenne
Evanston
Wyoming Territory
Mountains
Uncle Sam
Daily Mail
Senate
Sam
Progress of the Runaway Dispatch from TLAT Creek
A party including Casement Studebaker McLaughlin French Whitehead and Brown arrives at TLAT Creek at 8 p m hungry and reports good roads north of the Platte and a difficult journey ahead due to scarce medicine supplies. Disagreement arises over medicine and jug ownership while improvising coffee and sage advice. They fear missing a cache at the Cheyenne river and looming trouble on the Hills route.
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N. B
Luke Murrin
Studebaker
McLaughlin
Corlett
Steele
Whitehead
Brown
Minnetanga
Hat
Cheyenne River
Luke
Death and mayhem in Deadwood over town lots
A South Deadwood dispute over a town lot title led to six shooters being drawn and firing. Dan O Bradovitch of Eureka Nebraska was killed, Steve Corsich mortally wounded, and N Mallich lightly wounded. A separate disturbance over town lot jumping occurred with no injuries. The Rutherford B Hayes mine in Bear Butte district was bonded for $30000, with a rich ore body reported in the shaft. The owners emphasize ongoing winter development and high district prospects.
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Deadwood
South Deadwood
Dan O. Bradovitch
Eureka, Ney
Steve Corsich
N. Millich
Mayes
Eight Hour Law Confusion in Government Work
The Supreme Court ruled the eight hour law binding only where a contract exists with the employer. A lingering executive proclamation keeps the law in effect, causing hesitation to revoke Grant’s proclamation. Workers fear the administration may be blamed for ending the ten hour wage rule.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Grant
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Chronicle
Maine
Sherman Street
Ile
Treasury Department
Mary Walker
Marble Palace
Stewart
U.S. Land Office
Black Trills
Omaha Herald
Todine
Atlantic
Discovery
Wehalth
Dooley Brothers
Dooley
Postoffice Department
Post Office
JF. Ehinke
Tims Leaper
United States
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Germany
Medical
Black Hills Press
John Langdon
R. B. Hayes
Cheyenne Stage Company
Custer City
Gray
Pacii
Fries
Max Sligh
Tor
Truss
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