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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1883
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text mentions issues with interactive stages and a 1868 reference. It appears as a garbled record about a health institute and a judge or doctor in Denver, with references to charges and examinations, but the readable facts are unclear. The piece reads like a damaged public notice or archival fragment with partial names and dates.
In a Denver area report dated August 9 1883 Mrs. Mire Goldacker wife of barber George W. Goldacker attempted suicide by strychnine after learning of her husband's unfaithfulness. She swallowed most of a 60 grain bottle and was saved by Drs. Marston and Quinby after emetics and antidotes. She recovered enough to receive religious absolution from Father James Hays. Mrs. Goldacker, about 35, and Goldacker, about 50, have two children aged 8 and 10. Goldacker has fallen into disfavor with customers due to his dissipation and association with fast women.
The board met at Governor Hale's office with Governor Hale, F B Warren, Jesse Knight and others. They set county assessments for the year, total territory value near 5 million, adjusted railroad and telegraph line returns, and fixed the territorial levy at one mill, the smallest ever in Wyoming.
A letter from L. J. F. Jaien of York Pa describes severe injuries from a January February range storm near the Fetterman road leaving him footless and partly fingered. He asks stockmen and prominent association members for aid including cattle gifts to sustain himself while seeking artificial feet and work. Donations listed include Swan Land & Cattle Co Anglo-American Cattle Co and others totaling hundreds of dollars.
Rumor of anonymous letters sent through the post proves true as recipients refuse to discuss details. Messages vary in content, some mocking the recipient with flattery or stated charm. The letters prompt speculation about who wrote and why, leaving many questions unanswered.
A late evening ceremony near the river united William Stephens and Mary B. Neal in a romantic wedding. Probate Judge A G Duno conducted the discreet nuptials for a couple found among emigrants at an outpost camp by the river, with witnesses in plain attire and a light rain falling as the celebration began.
A list honors veteran officers on the retired roll all aged in the mid eighties with over fifty years of service beginning in 1812 through 1823 Brigadier Generals Harney Day Alexander and others are noted for their long careers and the enduring endurance of these venerable soldiers. The article recalls the early struggles of the republic and their prominent roles in stirring events.
The Denver Tribune reports wholesale discharge of conductors on Union Pacific lines reaching Colorado. Nine conductors were dismissed last night, with some long-serving and popular staff among the casualties. Named routes include Denver to Cheyenne and lines toward Georgetown and Blackhawk.
Editorial maker blasts John W. Mallahey of the police court, accusing him of an illegal court and fines. The piece says a warrant should be issued and asserts lack of jurisdiction and character, hinting at a defiant fight over judicial authority.
Fort Bridger repairs trigger protests in The Sweetwater Gazette over use of funds intended for Fort Thornburgh. The paper argues against reallocating appropriations, while Congress authorized $90,000 to be spent under the War Department. The secretary of war redirected aims to improve Fort Bridger, reserving over $30,000 for that site and allocating remaining funds to Fort Omaha and Arizona forts and camps.
A new mining district forming at Laramie peak with copper abundant and silver and gold in quantity. At a July 26 meeting, an association was formed to develop the district. W T Barry chaired. John Iverson became recorder for one year. Col Swarrington, a 32 year miner, reports a 40 foot shaft and over fifty tons on dump with a fifty percent assay. Some ore already in the city.
Freighter Joseph Wilde swore out a warrant for Charley Brooks on rumors of threats and a plan to kill. Wilde chased Brooks after a clash at Norse creek and later warned by neighbors that Brooks planned violence. Wilde, wary and armed, sought arrest as Brooks rode out within 200 yards before retreating, awaiting next week for why Wilde wishes to stay alive.
Wyoming Reports volume II of the supreme court cases, compiled by J. A. Riner, is now at the territorial library. The Banks & Brothers edition from New York is copyrighted to Benjamin Harris Brewster, containing 606 pages, well printed, and bound. Local ranchers report wet weather delaying haying. Wells’ Rough on Corns advertisement promotes quick cures for corns warts and bunions at 15 cents.
A vintage health ad touts a tonic named Welle Health Renewer promising relief from nervous weakness dyspepsia and sexual debility. The offer claims a cure for decline of man with a price of $1.
A fragment notes pest issues including flies roaches ants bed bugs and gophers cleared out by Rough on Rats 1dc, with unclear context and limited readable detail. The incomplete wording suggests an advertisement or local notice about pest control effectiveness and product naming.
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