Weekly Leader Hints at Political Gossip and Cowboy Misdeeds
The weekly issue mocks congressional ambitions as Speaker Carlisle seeks favor among nearly two hundred members. It notes Mrs. Cornwallis Wesit praising American newspaper paragraphers as “bright electric sparks.” It comments on post office naming, Mormonism, Beecher, President Arthur, and complains of cowboys’ misdeeds with a call to “kill” the cowboy post in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Congress
Cornwallis-Wesit
Washington
Henry Ward Beechers
Arthur and
Beecher
Plains
Cowboy Post
Wyoming Copper Company
Fairbank
Thas
A.T. Babbitt
P. S
Beaver
Fifth Avenue Horse Shock After Pole Breakage
On Fifth Avenue New York a hack broken pole allowed a horse to run and severed wires. The horse stepped on live wires, received a violent shock and became entangled unable to rise. The driver was shocked and thrown to the ground while attempting to help. Electricity was cut off and the horse was released. It is believed the horse will die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
Indians in Texas Cotton Patches Sharing Harvest
A historical note describes how in Texas Indians gather cotton for a week, weigh it by a chosen white agent, and divide proceeds equally among tribe members. The planter settles debts for provisions with that agent who then apportions costs among the Indians pro rata. Settlement hinges on this method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Wilkeson in Washington for Winter Special Work
Irem notes Frank Wilkeson in Washington to cover the season and produce special pieces. His past South letters praised by the New York Sun are cited, though critics question reliability and prefer fact over sensational writing in his forthcoming work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irem
Washington
Frank Wilkeson
South
New York Sun
Eugene Lawrence
Harper’s Weekly
Wilkeson
Alwas
Maappy Once More. St. Louis Chronicle notes cure claim
A Chronicle reporter quotes Alfred J. Papin of St. Louis about his nephew suffering from a severe inflammatory rheumatism. After trying various treatments, St Jacobs Oil allegedly cured him, and Papin touts it as the greatest cure for pains in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chronicle
Alfred J. Papin
St. Jacobs
Bulls for sale one hundred red shorthorn bulls
I have one hundred head of thorough red shorthorn bulls all recorded or eligible to registry in the American herd book. Ninety are reds six dark jeans and four red and whites. Average age twenty months on April 1 1884. Call on or address Theodore Huston Blandinsville McDonough Co Ill.
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Theodore Huston
Blandinsville
McDonoug Co
Funeral Obsequies for Mrs. Mary Van Tassell in Cheyenne
The large Cheyenne procession marked the December 1883 funeral of Mrs. Mary Van Tassell who died in Boston. Pioneers led a 91-vehicle procession from Ferguson Street to Ransom Street Cemetery. Clergy from the Episcopal church conducted services at the residence and grave, with Mayor Warren and T. B. Hicks in charge. mourners filled streets as a city bids farewell.
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Mary van Tassell
Boston
Mass
Magic City
Cheyenne
Upper Ferguson Street
Major Talbot
Messrs
Carroll
Arnold
Wild
Whitehead
Masi
Pioneers’ Organization
Withgreeas
Wyoming
Massachusetts
Whamas
Luke Voorhees
E. W. Whitcomb
T. A. Kent
G., A. Draper
J. W. Hammond
Mr. Jancks
F. E. Warren
T. B. Hicks
Dr. Rafter
Episcopal Church
Episcopalian
Miss Trabing
KR. F. Glover
Messrs. Haines
Inman
Twenty-first Street
Ransom Street
Miners Endure Fury of Poverty Gulch Snow Storm
The Gothic Silver Record recounts miners trapped in a severe blizzard at Domingo mine. Harry Lee and Al Holcomb battled extreme cold and wind, sheltered jacks, and loosed snow slides while reaching the cabin. After two days the storm eased, trails were cleared, and ore and supplies were secured amid three snow slides in one week.
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Poverty
Domingo
Harry Lee
Holcomb
Karne’s
Mr. Lee
Harry
Mr. Holccomb
Lee
al Holcomb
George Sweeney
Ed Smiter
Pittsburg
Dr King’s New Discovery Boosts Cures for Lung Ailments
Reports claim thousands praise Dr King’s New Discovery as a life saving remedy for coughs colds asthma hay fever bronchitis hoarseness and throat lung ailments. Trial bottles are free at all & Pearse’s drug store with large sizes priced at one dollar.
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Dr. King
al & Pearse
Bucklen Arnica Salve Offered by Gray and Pearse
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the greatest medical wonder. It promises rapid healing for burns, bruises, cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, sores, cancers, piles, chilblains, corns, tetter, and chapped lips, with a money-back guarantee. Sold by Gray & Pearse for 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray & Pearse
Man Crushed by Wagon Accident Turns Out Drunk
A man reportedly run over by a heavily laden wagon on Eddy Street was found on the sidewalk with a bent leg. Drs Marston and Gray examined him and found only a knee bruise. Laughing, the doctors realized the man was intoxicated. He recovered enough to walk away and was later seen dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
Eddy Street
Gray
Gray & Pearse
Harry Harrington
Wilbur F Hugus Accused In Cattle Theft Case
A Cheyenne newspaper questions the guilt of Wilbur F Hugus brother of Judge Hugus regarding a White River cattle theft charge. It alleges a spite-driven accusation by a political adversary tied to past embezzlement and trader schemes, noting reduced bond and lingering disbelief among locals. Also promotes Crowns Bitters and Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral in unsolicited ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Hugus
Hugus
Fort Steele
White River
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Carbon County
Territorial
Wilbur
Wilbur F.hugus
Notice of abandonment allegation in Wyoming homestead case
John Housiaux sues Francis J Buckley to cancel homestead entry 126 dated February 2 1877 for south half northeast quarter section 32 township 14 north range 67 west Laramie county Wyoming Territory. Parties must appear January 4 1884 at 2 pm to respond and give testimony before U S Land Office Register Edgar W Mann and Receiver Hurient.
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U. 5
Gunyenne
Wyo
John Housiaux
Francis J. Buckley
Range 67
Laramie County
Wyoming Territory
EpGar W. Mann
Hurieut
Fragmented Montana article hints at electric coop and legal notes
A garbled Montana item references an electric company election of A Trabir Rool as secretary and mentions lights. It notes a grand jury, Cheyenne activity, and a county physician seeking remedies, with scattered phrases about the March timeframe and a “Magic City” system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Electric Co
A. Trabir Rool
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Weekly Leader
Oscan Wilde
Frank Hatton
Maappy
Mary van Tas
Sion
W. P. Carroun
M. A. Arnold
Joan E. Wixp
Poverty Gulch
Gunnison County
Bucklen
Arnica Dalve
Ayer
Casperson Electric Lamp
VY. Baker
Seventeenth Street
Geo. A. Draper
Ferguson Street
Missouri River
Ira L. Fredendall
Montgomery & Cory
Denver
P.O. Box
Denver, Colo
Buffalo
Ha Fins Lodge
Chicago
Laramie
Snyder & Co., C
Virgin
Union Troe
Oil
Irvine
Dat Messrs
Jackson
Bhill
Teschemach Ford
Montana
Greeley Tod
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