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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1878
Page
16
A digest of notes from Laramie Territory and surrounding areas includes tax rates, tribal movements, and convicts transfer savings. Reports mention Bannock lodges in the National Park, Dakota mining finds near Sioux Falls, a Denver baseball tournament prize pool, and a Denver murder case tied to H. P. Marston.
Our Delegate notes a letter from Hon. W. W. Corlett in Glasgow condemning sea illness. Corlett travels from Glasgow to Edinburgh Rotterdam Basel then Paris before returning to America on September 6. The piece urges readers to support the local paper as essential community voice and advertises carrier delivery at 25 cents per week.
A bouncing baby boy was born on Tuesday morning August 6 1878 in Cheyenne Wyoming to Mr and Mrs Henry Girdel. The Leader extends congratulations to the parents on the new arrival.
The officers for the church year are Rev. M. Sanders as pastor J. B. Taylor as deacon H. S. Oliver as treasurer C. N. Potter as clerk A. F. Stone T. Sturgis E. P. Johnson E. P. Snow and John Slaughter listed as trustees.
Friday evening an unknown woman attempted death by her own hand by leaping onto the westbound Union Pacific passenger track near Red Buttes. Conductor Phillips reversed the engine and saved her life in a very close call.
Havt Creek Aug. 3 six armed men stopped the south bound coach four miles south of Jenny's stockade yesterday about 5 o clock. The coach was empty so no interference occurred. The men questioned the driver about the treasure coach movements.
A Sunday night blaze destroyed a Sidney barn likely set by an incendiary. Five horses, two Concord coaches, grain, and hay owned by the Sidney and Black Hills Stage line were lost. A woman in Red Buttes attempted suicide by train Friday, previously nearly killed herself at Sherman and at the depot here.
A general court martial will convene at Fort McKinney on Thursday, Aug. 15, for trials. The detailed officers include Major Ver ling K. Hart, Capt. 8. S. Summer, Capt. A. E. Woodson, Lieut. P. H. Barnard, Fifth Cavalry, Capt. S. P. Ferris, Capt. O. V. Hermann, Capt. T. F. Quinn, Fourth Infantry, with Lieut. Butler D. Price as judge advocate.
The Deadwood Pioneer reports a fatal brawl among soldiers near Camp Devon. Private Ned Atwell, escort, confronted Private Clark over utensils. a scuffle led to a second fight where Atwell was struck from behind with a six foot branch, crushing his head. Atwell died within fifteen minutes. both men were about twenty. Several soldiers had been drinking.
The fragment notes that the mantle of charity masks a terrible deed and that both men belong to the Third Cavalry. General G. V. Henry is reported en route for Cheyenne with the murderer.
In Rawlins on August 5 the Percy train robber trial concluded with William Henry nine years D H Hill seven years and J R Thomas five years. Gibson who turned states evidence was released. The condemned men will be sent to Lincoln Nebraska.
Land Commissioner Burnham and General Superintendent Clark of the Union Pacific issue a circular clarifying that the interior land decision does not grant unlimited pre emption to unsold lands after three years. They state lands disposed of per section 38 act 1862 Pacific railroad charter are not subject to entry and promise prompt litigation against any interference.
John J. Moore, a former postal clerk on the Green River to Laramie division, faces theft charges in a district court in Laramie City this week. He allegedly stole $4,800 in Montreal bills sent to Fort Benton and hid them at Fremont before routing them to Chicago for negotiation. Witnesses include federal agents and postal officials from Chicago New York Fort Benton and Chicago post offices. The case, prosecuted by the post office department, is before Judge Blair.
Miss Sallie J. Byrne daughter of Margaret J and the late Col J F Byrne of New Orleans married in St Mary's Cheyenne on August 4 1878 to Mr T J Kelly of Cheyenne. Rev Father Jeannette officiated with bridesmaid and groomsman from St Mary's Convent Notre Dame and St Mary's Church. Kelly has lived in Cheyenne a year and a half and worked at Revolution clothing store.
The Cheyenne council reports approval of several street and ditch work bills and authorizes culvert projects. A proposed raise for the fire chief from 250 to 600 per year is referred to the fire department committee for review.
The Aug. 5, 1878 note to the Leader describes Carbon stirred by recent travels of the Marting Family Combination troupe from Australia. The writer notes the town’s quiet routine disrupted for forty eight hours by this notable visit and a local editor’s response.
Sarah J. Charles widow of John Charles says her infant daughter vanished nine days after birth in Nashville. She believes relatives stole the child and searches the western territory for the missing daughter. She denies insanity and cites melancholy from family troubles as motive.
Receipt of an enlarged ten page copy of the Georgetown Miner by Patterson and Bellamy praises its fine paper and illustrated format. The issue highlights Georgetown and nearby attractions as a summer resort, seen as a credit to local journalism and the editors.
Thomas Carroll and Thomas Mc Cauley involved in a sixteenth street stabbing early Sunday were driven out of the county by authorities as vagrants to avoid county boarding costs. The piece laments the quarrel, and notes another hope they kill each other. Also mentions arrivals of the Chinese embassy group in San Francisco amid anti Chinese sentiment.
Utah wheat output is forecast double last year while Longmont crops grow lighter. Greeley potatoes look meagre. walls begin for a new Catholic church. Stock shipments from local buyers, church calls in Cheyenne, jail escapes, fringe political talk, and an eclipse noted.
Judge H P H Bramwell of Denver is nominated for the Colorado State legislature by Republicans. The ticket also includes Wm D Todd, former private secretary to Schuyler Colfax, described as talented and a gentleman, with hope for a large electoral majority.
An old regional advertisement extols Brown's Extract Blackberry and Ginger for diarrhea dysentery cholera and related illnesses. It urges families to buy now from druggists to prevent sickness and physician costs. It also promotes Brown's Amihilious Liver Pills and Eureka Ague Pills as cures for ague available nationwide.
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