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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1878
Page
6
A compact digest of town news and curiosities including railway mileage in Laramie and Sweetwater counties, mining yields at Miners Delight, Bear Paw excitement fading, and comments on politics and social manners. Notable items mention Beefeater’s quip on tramps, judge Slaughter’s books, Hiram Marston trial setup, and Bear Paw and Deadwood rumors.
Last night at about 9 30 Michael J Mooney a night switchman at the Union Pacific depot was killed instantly when he fell under the wheels of switch engine No 1 near the water tank. The coroner summoned a jury and the inquest heard how he stood about fifteen feet from the drive wheel before the engine backed up. The verdict found the cause to be a fall of footing while in performance of duties. Mooney aged about 26 from Scranton Pa belonged to the J T Clark Hose company and left a large circle of friends grieved by his untimely death.
The excerpt recounts J R Thomas confessing to train robbery with W A Gibson in Cheyenne. He pleads for leniency, states no prior crimes, and hopes for a fair sentence and future respectability. The article notes a county term, Col W R Steele’s thorough work, and local economic gains with Mr Fisher planning a large brewery near Hatch’s cafton as real estate activity rises.
A tramp enters Joe Dyers saloon asking price of beer. He boasts of a lay to Frisco and offers his carpet bag contents for fifty cents. The exchange reveals his pretensions as a missionary, his lack of work, and his plan to move on toward the railroad track.
On Monday evening a freighter nicknamed Tex, travelling from Rock Creek to points north, argued with a second freighter and stabbed him three times in the back. One wound near the spine was deemed dangerous. Tex was arrested, brought to Laramie City, and jailed.
Cattle rates from Kansas City to Chicago drop to 67.50 per car as about 95 000 head move east this year. Most are steers for eastern markets with some stock ranches in Wyoming. Colorado and Texas fever sparks talk of new lines and trucking to Kansas or Nebraska to cut freight costs. First quality meat remains in demand at home and abroad, driving farm stock improvements.
The Carbon county district court term in Rawlins concluded after trying four prisoners jailed for Union Pacific train robbery on May 29. An additional case saw 15 year old Henry Carman tried for horse stealing resulting in a not guilty verdict after about thirty minutes deliberation. The term was brief and adjourned sine die.
A Cheyenne citizen received a letter from Ben Butler proposing to publicize a history of Greeley to advocate forming colonies for men seeking employment. The scheme targets communists and aims to influence presidential prospects, but observers doubt its viability.
Prof. Hayden of the United States Geological Survey is in the Wind River mountains with Prof. Wilson. Capt. James Stevenson leaves for Ogden and then Boseman and Yellowstone Park with expedition supplies. C. E. Blydenburg of New York travels to Wyoming to locate Rawlins, serving as Assayer and leading the New York Rifle Club team with a record long-range score from 1877.
Mr. F. C. Wilkie writes to The Leader about Merino bucks retaining yolk sand and burs in their wool last year. He notes ordinary bucks worth under 15 dollars had fleeces weighing 26 pounds, while a sheep yielding 26 pounds could fetch 15 000. He urges accurate wool reports to prevent dealer imposition.
James A. Brennan, cousin of the late Martin J. Mooney, asks correction of misstatements in yesterday's Sun. He explains the father of Mooney was dead ten years and not telegrammed about the death, denying any telegram or response. He says Union Pacific did not pay burial expenses and that he covered all costs. Brennan shops for public correction to set the record straight.
In Laramie last night Taylor and Frodsham drew revolvers during a quarrel and fired. Frodsham received four shots in the abdomen, Taylor injuries to the neck shoulder and arm. Both men are in a precarious condition. A woman is thought to be involved. Frodsham had been recently pardoned from Wyoming penitentiary after a prior killing and ten year sentence. Pollard & Co. publishs agents for leading periodicals and books. orders may be sent to them.
The funeral of Martin J Mooney processed from the Western House under the city Fire Department was led by a hearse and pallbearers from local fire brigades. Rain fell as the procession moved to the Catholic church for services, then to the burial with firemen's honors. Mooney, 25, born in Olyphant Penn, is survived by his mother.
In Cheyenne, residents including Mr Bristol Prof Stark and Mrs Jenkins cultivate varied gardens. Bristol grows white clover blue grass timothy greens lettuce beets peas radishes and more while Stark maintains diverse crops and over three thousand young cottonwood trees.
A heavy browed man stormed into the Leader office demanding his paper be stopped after eleven years because his daughter Sal was called Sarah. He refused apologies, then visited Col Murrin's for Budweiser as the dispute spilled into the street. The item also notes a recipe and local tobacco listings.
A female book agent visits a territorial office to push a sale but is met with mock deafness. The officeholders refuse proposals citing marriage laws and household roles, then dismiss her as she leaves amid a loud closing remark about a hypothetical knock at the door.
Capt. Guy V. Henry of the Third cavalry is named on the general court martial at Omaha barracks. Capt. G Collins post chaplain at Fort Sanders has a one month leave of absence due to ill health. Private George Henckel of Co D Ninth Infantry is detailed as messenger at Omaha headquarters.
Frodsham shot four times in the abdomen by Taylor at Laramie City Thursday evening. He is said to likely die unless he survives, while Peasely, the man he killed, insulted his wife and was killed in the altercation. A dispatch says both men are alive with a chance to recover.
Louis McLane, brother of the Cheyenne Wells murder victim, arrived in Denver on Thursday to confer with Governor Routt. No body is found though Indian attack traces are visible in a ravine near Cheyenne Wells. Utes were nearby and a search for the body will continue.
Advertises Sozopont as the surest preservative for teeth. Claims whiteness, healthy gums, fresh breath, and pleasant taste. Declares it superior to ordinary powders and pastes and available from druggists. Also notes a five cent cigar at the post office news stand.
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