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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1876
Page
8
The Cheyenne publication lists ad rate schedules for various sections and periods with prices per line and insertions. It reminds correspondents to include real names for publication and warns that unsigned letters will be discarded.
The post office handles delivery and receipt of mail from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays, with Sunday hours one hour after Western mail arrives. Money orders are issued 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Sundays. Western mails close 1:10 p.m., Eastern 3:19 p.m., and Denver Pacific routes close at 8 p.m. Mails arrive from the east at 1:20 p.m. and from the west at 3:20 p.m.
A miscellany from Wyoming Territory reports weather quips and social gossip, election costs in Uinta County, legal troubles in Ogden, business renovations, and regional letters. Highlights include Bramel’s rye club, Mrs. Stowe’s death, Sioux visits, Senator Teller’s election, and plans for a Black Hills Territory bill.
The Evanston Age reports a telegram received at Green River last Thursday evening stating that the hotel and several buildings at South Pass City burned. The hotel was owned by Mr. Kime of Miners' Delight.
The Sioux delegation led by Dr J W Daniels and E A Toward arrived Sunday morning after visiting the Indian Territory. They went west on the noon train toward Spotted Tail and Red Cloud Agencies and reported being well pleased with the territory.
The piece cites Leave of absence for Second Lieutenant F W Sib ley and duties for Privates Berkmire Burgess with the 5th Cavalry at Fort Russell. It notes expense cuts in army transportation per division and department HQs. Deadwood Pioneer reports a fatal pistol incident on Main Street and a dual dispute at a bar ending in a shooting. It includes a bank note from Paris about Black Hills gold dust authenticity and potential sales through Stebbins Post & Co. Personal Paragraphs mention Mr I J Warren’s return of his wife from the East and Frank Ecoffey’s visit to the LEADER office and a telegram about his brother’s death.
Confectioner Mr. IL Hr Ellis launches a five-cent cigar claiming Havana tobacco with a domestic wrapper, rivaling fifteen or twenty cent brands. Ellis, sole local agent, offers five dollars per hundred or forty five per thousand, at his Eddy Street store.
Gen Crook has moved his entire force from Fort Reno toward the Little Powder to form a supply camp at its junction with the Powder. From there he plans to operate against hostiles as conditions allow. Sitting Bull reportedly commands about 400 lodges and Crazy Horse around 70. equating to a fighting force of 1500 to 2000. Rations extend to about January 1.
Notices cover a court martial order for Col Joseph J. Reynolds in Cheyenne with detailed detail for the panel and staff, plus local Wyoming election canvass results and district reports. The record includes the vote totals by county for delegate and mentions alteration of returns in Uint a and Laramie counties. It also lists advertising letters at Cheyenne post office and various public notices.
An old advertisement warns against trifling with a cough and promotes Harm's Henry or Harmound and TAR as a quick remedy to heal lungs and relieve breathing. It also touts Pike's toothache Drops and Kennedy's Hemlock Dip for skin ailments and vermin, with drastic claims of rapid cures.
The notice promotes The Perfection sewing machine claiming unmatched quality, simple and durable with a three year warranty. J. W. Sanderson is named as Cheyenne agent carrying all priced machines and attachments, with letters to Mr. S. in Cheyenne receiving prompt attention.
Disjointed text hints at a postponed council or committee gathering in Oregon. Notable terms include sheriff, chair, and oaths, but the fragmentary OCR leaves the event and participants unclear.
The readable fragments reference a Philadelphia related committee, a resolution on order and reduction, a penal or cancer matter, and statements about counts and appointments. Names are unclear, but the text mentions Merri and a vice office, with mentions of adjournment and adjutant style items.
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