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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1879
Page
14
The Cheyenne city government seeks retrenchment in spending while the steam fire engine remains a costly drain. Critics say the engine is rarely used effectively, requires a salaried engineer, and must be replaced or sold to save about two thousand dollars annually. The piece urges the council to dispose of the machine.
A Corinne Utah dealer, George Ford & Co, ships dressed beef to San Francisco using Tiffany refrigerator cars. They buy about 300 cattle weekly and move 4 to 6 carloads of dressed beef to the coast, reporting no spoilage in transit and a six month profit near twenty thousand dollars.
Mr. Thomas Bronson, a Cheyenne stockman returning from Texas, reports farmers have begun plowing in Lone Star lands. He notes eastern Texas cattle business declines, despite high quality forage, as grazing lands convert to farms. He cautions that farmers may soon dominate cattle ranges.
The share of the soil in the Lone Star State will yield to fresher fields as stock interests move toward the northwest territories. Wyoming will receive its share from time to time, a fact acknowledged by all familiar with its vast resources.
Robert Law appointed acting superintendent of the Mountain division for the Union Pacific road, succeeding Col. C W Fisher who resigned. Law has served about twelve years, rising from laborer in the track department to road master and general road master of the Mountain division before the promotion. The company and Law are congratulated on the choice.
N Robertson proprietor of Cheyenne Carriage Works constructs a delivery wagon for H H Ellis. The wagon costs three hundred dollars and is described as the finest for the purpose in the city. It uses top materials, light yet strong, proving the shop’s superior craft.
An irate reader from Laramy denounces a reported wedding covered by the Laramy Times. The writer accuses Ni of staging the event for laughs, criticizes editors, and urges focus on genuine public matters rather than sensationalism.
The board of examiners appointed by Son. W. W. Corlett selected Arthur Eugene Kingsbury for cadet admittance at West Point with Mr. Owen as alternate. Kingsbury, a Keene native born in New Hampshire, moved to Cheyenne in 1877 and has worked as a clerk at Union Pacific car shops under John E. Davis. If he passes final exams, he is expected to earn credit for the territory through diligence and education.
The February 1879 Leader letter reports the Western Waifs literary society held its first well attended meeting in the court house. Singing by Cox and Wilson, readings by Amesbury and Mrs VanAnda, and performances by Lydia Hopkins Robert Smith Dill James and W C Wilson drew praise. The next meeting is set for Friday the 14th with a long program. Snow six inches lies on the level and Rev Thornton preached to a good congregation.
Harry A. McIntire, former Denver banker, was sentenced to five years in the Lincoln Nebraska federal prison after his conviction for making false bank entries. The court overruled motions for a new hearing, and McIntire offered no remarks before sentencing. Other items note officers on leave in Washington, a death in Europe, and updates on military court matters and frontier fatalities.
A new mining company formed at Deadwood with 200000 shares at five dollars each. Fifty thousand shares are fully paid and non assessable for working capital. Officers include President Val R P Cormack, Vice President D B Canell, Secretary R McNaught, and directors Col R P Cormack Delhi NY A Edgerton Delhi NY D B Canoll Deadwood G Frisbee Deadwood H H Folk Deadwood R McNaught cashier First National Bank Hobert NY. The shaft is 36 feet deep with a 21 foot drift and 42 foot adit showing ore values around ten dollars per ton in 28 foot vein width.
A Daramie letter notes dull times yet lively Albany county court sessions with indictments for highway robbery grand larceny and other offenses. Local society thrives with library events church socials school openings and visits from notable figures. Reports cover cattle losses in Nebraska harsh weather and replies to Reno about Custer memory and frontier ladies.
In Cheyenne February 7 1879 J W Bruner resigns as clerk of the district court first district Laramie County effective that date. J W Fisher appoints T J Fisher clerk of the district court first judicial district investing emoluments and powers.
Lander reports rapid growth with many men starting or preparing new structures. W P Noble buys Mc Collum ranch for 700 dollars and Sam James purchases Frank Booffey’s ranch for 800. Baseball is popular. a 265 pound 14 month pig was slaughtered by Hiram Mealman of North York.
To all suffering from the errors and indiscretions of youth and nervous weakness I offer a free receipt claimed to cure these conditions. The remedy, said to be discovered by a missionary in South America, is sent without charge. Send a self-addressed envelope to Rev Joseph T Inman Bible House New York.
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