Laramie Rail and City News Mixed in Sprawling Notes
Rail time table details include Union Pacific and Denver Pacific schedules with arrivals and departures, post office hours, and mail close times. The Laramie Sentinel reports a serious charge against town authorities, plus local mischief by rail yard pranks and a hotel theft story. The Democratic meeting elects city trustees August Gueck and John Kames amid city governance critique, while a Wichita-like Omaha jab notes local woes and a violent incident in North Platte.
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Western Mall
Omaha
Denver and
Southern Mails
West
Denver
Col
Way
Denver Pacific KR. W
Fort Laramie
Red Cloud
Spotted Talk
Spotted Tail
Davis’ Ranche
Fort Collins
Longmont
Cole
Glafcee
Proprietor of The Leader Limits Liability for Debts
Notice states that the proprietor of The Leader will not be responsible for any indebtedness of employees or agents except when a written order is present. It adds that no person connected with The Leader is to be allowed by the proprietor H. Glafcke under any circumstances.
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H, Glafcke
Denver Plot Aims to Bury Democrats in Common Grave
A Denver Times correspondent reports a huge secret organization formed to kill Democrats. He says around 10 000 members with arms exist and 30 000 equipment ready. One hundred men are said to dig a two mile long trench east of the city cemetery for mass burial, with anonymity claimed to avoid retaliation.
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Denver
Denver Times
Gheyenne Benedict
C. W. Upton
Great Western Insurance Co
Chicago
Kent
Local Leaflets And Town Notices From Cheyenne
The column lists town items including U P pay car arrival, trains carrying Cheyenne passengers, cavalry recruits for Fort Sanders, a semi weekly Avant Courier, local court cases, and public safety notes. It mentions examinations in the graded school, political remarks, and various local incidents such as tax lists, a funeral, and wagon safety concerns.
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U. B P
Bozeman
M. T
Avant Courier
U. P. Ee
Conductor's Brotherhood Ball Planned in Cheyenne
Members of Nos. 48 and 46 of the Conductor's Brotherhood, Cheyenne and Laramie divisions, arrange a grand ball for Christmas at the Railroad house in Cheyenne. Laramie attendees will be transported to Cheyenne. tickets with supper cost 3.00 dollars. It should be a fine affair.
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Laramie
Cheyenne
Wanted Big Stockings at Hellmanns Store
Two boys entered Hellmanns and asked for the largest stockings for Christmas. They whispered to Harry Altman they hoped Santa would fill them, while seeking a big pair to hang up. Harry opened a box of the largest stockings and handed them to the boys.
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Hellmann’s
Harry Altman
Harry
Santa Claus
Marriages in Cheyenne and Greeley areas in 1876
In St Mark's church the union of Rudolph Glover and Anna Julian Hurlbut, both of Cheyenne, was performed by Rev. Allen on December 19. George W Whistler of Cheyenne wed Annie Allen of Greeley at the Congregational Parsonage on December 20.
Santa Probes Cheyenne Holiday Trade Plans
Santa Claus visits the P. O. News Depot and meets George Holt to learn who markets toys books and festive goods in Cheyenne. He discusses forming a partnership to boost the holiday business as Holt outfits him for a Christmas tour.
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Cheyenne
Santa Claus
Santa
P. O. News
George Holt
George
Citizens' Meeting Sees Temporary, then Permanent, Organization
A large crowd gathered at City Hall for a citizens and Democratic meeting. Maj. Glafcke chaired with Hon. P. McKay as secretary to nominate two city trustees for ballot next Monday December 25. A motion to adjourn after debates failed, leading to a division and adjournment.
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Citizens
Judge Miller
T. J. Street
August Gueck
John Kames
Maj. Glafcke
Hon. P. McKay
Hannafin
Street
Crook's Move Toward Crazy Horse and Expected Battle
Reports state General Crook left Buffalo Springs in a rapid easterly march after receiving word of Crazy Horse's location from Red Cloud scouts. Crazy Horse allegedly commands about 400 lodges and 800 warriors near the Black Hills, with a potential engagement expected as Crook nears Fetterman around January 1.
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Crook
Crazy Woman’s Fork
Buffalo Springs
Mackenzie
Crazy Trorse
Rosebud
Dull Knife
Crazy Horse
Black Hills
Missouri
Red Cloud
Col. Mason
Fetterman
District Court Chiefs and Cigar Man Visit
Associate Justice J B Blair presides this week relieving Chief Justice Fisher after six weeks on the bench. Judge EE Nye visited the city editor and left after a contested moment. Col Murrin and locals shared spiritual consolation offered at two bits per head. Mr Mankiewicz of Mankiewicz & Co. visited merchants to discuss opening a Colorado branch, noting their large factory and twenty workers.
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J. T. Clark
J. B. Blair
Second Judicial District
Fisher
EE. W. Nye
Laramie
Col. Murrin
Boudoir
Iyenchy
Mankiewicz
Denver
Ee & Mankiewicz
Colorado
Mr. Mankiewicz
Wallice Ys
Wate Visedl
Andy
Battle of the Rosebud: Crook reports losses and Custer’s death
In a report to Gen. Sheridan Brig. Gen. Crook notes the Rosebud fight on June 17 with under a thousand troops. He says Indians were defeated on their own ground, Custer was killed, and overall losses for May 29 to Sept 25 totaled 12 killed, 32 wounded, plus one accident death and one disease death.
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Sheridan
Gen. Crook
Rosebud
Custer
Tongue River
Slim Buttes
Indians Attack Freight Train Camp Near Hat Creek Wyoming
Four freight teams with five men were attacked by Indians on Indian creek six miles north of Hat Creek Wyoming about 9 PM. Two men Bob Stephens of Salt Lake and Fritz of Colorado were found dead with butcher knife wounds others fled barefoot. A relief party found six missing horses and damage from the assault with wagons looted and forty bullet holes. The victims were buried today in Hat Creek.
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Hat Creek
Wyo
Indian Creek
Bob Stephens
Salt Lake
Fritz
Colorado
Sharp
Wyoming Rangers recover bodies after Sioux killings
Captain W F Ownat reports leading the Wyoming Rangers to Big Wind River to recover nine murdered men. Three bodies identified James Leysight R C Anderson and David Davis. Six other bodies missing. Shoshone report all killed. About 150 to 200 Indian lodges nearby. no battle due to light force. Anticipates trouble if military does not rout them. He was away Nov 28 to Dec 6.
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Thayer
Lannpbrer City
Wyo
John M. Thayer
Smr
Wyoming Rangers
Big Wind River
Camp Brown
James Leysight
New Jersey
R. C. Anderson
Iowa
David Davis
N. Y. State
North Wood River
W. F. O’nwat
Reward Offered for Information on Robert Smith Lewis
Ten dollars reward offered by the Cheyenne Leader for authentic information about the whereabouts of Robert Smith Lewis formerly of Coushatta Red River Parish Louisiana. He was in Cheyenne in March and April last and likely went to the Black Hills early in May. He is about 29, with black hair and eyes, five feet ten and a half inches tall, described as genial and generous.
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Montana
Wolf Mountain
Walter Parks
Benjamin Ward
Presbyterian Church
Cyrus Sledges
Laramie
Marshal Sweesy
Dow
Pat. Hannatsin
Street
Capt
Jack
Mulligan
Oeairth
Robert Smith Lewis
Coushatti
Red River Parish
Louisiana
Smith
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Wyo
Black Hills Pioneer and
Crook City Tribune
Lottery Prospectus Promises Huge Prizes from One Dollar
Advertises 1808 prizes totaling 866 525 dollars with 100 000 wickets at a single dollar each. Calls for circulars or orders to CHAST HOWARD in New Orleans Louisiana or FOWLER CO in St. Louis Missouri.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Gaapital Phar
Chast, Howard
Fowler & CO
St. Louis
Chas
T, Howard
Mie Whratseo
Chen
List of letters remaining in the Cheyenne Post office 1876
A historical notice lists letters undelivered at Cheyenne Post Office in Laramie County Wyoming Territory dated December 18 1876. The list names many recipients including AcKins A J Acton C T King and Mrs Kennedy with a note that unclaimed letters after thirty days will go to the Dead Letter Office.
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Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoming Territory
Akins
J Alarcom
Eee
Acton
T King
G Anderson
J Krale
J Anderson
M Kennedy
Atkinson
Kam
H Bradley
Baker
Lightfoot
Bengeman
Elandreth
Barder
Linn
Breckenridge
Marshall
Beller
Hansell
Brown JR
Marret
Bennett
H Mitchell
Marsh
M Baldwin
Moore
Blanchard Nellie Brown
Rena Barhite
Bailey Sarah Lady Boyd
Corcoran
Croft DA Coe
Cornell
Crawford
T Case
Cahill
Custer
Cummings
Constant L Corman
H Collins
IL Douglass
Dewitt
D Dr
Gywnn
Williams
H Gardner
Worrall
Belle Garin
Wells
Gauther
H Walsh
Holstin
Hughes Allice Weggand
Hayes
Whipple
Hick
Chas Werrick
Holmes Miss
E M
Warren Lizzie Homer
Watkens
Hickey
Wiliams
Ulm
Westbrooks
Hudson
White
Hoalt
L Williams
T Howell
P Wilson
Hamlin
H Wilson
Hawley
Young
MM Ingraham
Zaumsell
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Aramis
Irs
Fern Olshed
Jets
Ral
Milex
Mores
Hak
Elors
Miles
Union Pacific Railroad
DEPA
U.P
Nye
Davis
Republican
North Platte
The
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Bill Heads
Jester
Nate
Ed. Merrill
Jim Abney
Fort Sanders
Citizens’ Meeting
Wyoming
P. O
Legislative Assemblies
Dakota
U. S
J. W. Huans & Co
Fort Steele
South America
Joseph T. Inman
D. Bible House
New York City
Eodkkwom
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Hinu
Regulay
Sebmary
Itz
Dsd& Wim
Iss A
Johnson FH
Kuatar O
Murray J Wn
Mucich
DL Monroe
L Merritt
Mason Nathan Ur
McGuire
McMillen
Manfina
Lebite
Pergue E Parks
C Peck
L Paulson
P Reives
M Robinson
H Richards
Kt Roberts
P Roche
T D Swift
W Smith
E B Smith
E C Smith
G G Shears
J Shane J
Cousins Harriett Morgan
Miller H
B Martinick J
Suauucu
Nicken
Nash
Stella Norria
Phiber
CG Jewelry
I Novaitlon
Mass Aquien
Joslin & Parks
Joslin & Park
Cheyenner
W. T
Frank M. Allen
Deadwood
Goon Yortune
Capital Prize
Privchat
EW. Whitaker
Riggs & Co
U. S. Treasury Dept
Washington, D
ta.Pension and Bounty Claims & Specialty
Junezid
Wtf
Teanne
Pim
N. B
Hill
Crittenton
N.Y
R. Longman
Lega
Madget Works
Wortland Avenue
Brooklyn
John Street
New York
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