Bell Telephone In Denver And Regional Rails Discussed
Ogden residents debate an opera house while Nevada considers a silver standard for government. Sidney and Black Hills line owners eye transfers to Wyoming or Colorado. Greeley backers support a Cheyenne to Black Hills railroad with local aid. Fort Fred Steele adds Lt. McCauley on leave. Post offices new in Davis Ranch and Baggs Crossing. Catholic Young Men's National Union seeks chaplain representation. French army officers' pay rises with living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Denver
Ogden
Nevada
Sidney
Cheyenne
Black Hills
Johanna Udder
Davis Ranch
Laramie County
J. G. Skiles
Douglas
Carbon County
Baggs’ Crossing
Margaret EB. Baggs
Catholic Young Men’s National Union
Congress
France
Commissarist Department
Territorial Dispute Sparks Wyoming Debate And Army Notes
The piece blasts a Chicago Times editorial on Wyoming and Gov Hoyt while noting Lieut George Palmer being relieved from duty at Camp Carlin. It reports Col F F Flint’s inspection orders, Col H R Rathbone in Italy, Lieut Townsend to marry Miss Pell in May, Gen John Gibbon in Washington, and Lieut John Pitcher eastward. It laments Fort Pierre to Black Hills depredations and praises Wyoming’s protection from road raids.
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F. F. Flint
Fourth Infantry
Fort Sanders
John Scott
H. R. Rathbone
Lincoln
Italy
Lieut. Townsend
Townsend
Miss Pell
New York
John Gibbon
Washington City
John Pitcher
First Cavalry
Fort Pierre
Black Hills
Wyoming
Suffering Cattle in Nebraska Snow Strands Herds
Central and western Nebraska ranchers face heavy snowfall since February first. Cattle are starving as grass is buried under 12 to 14 inches of snow and packed crust, with many dying near the Platte rivers. About 12 thousand head cross the South Platte toward remaining tall grass, as stock north of the North Platte and south of the South Platte hold at fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Two Platte
Platte
South Platte
North Platte
Griffin and Thayer Seek Stock Business Base in Wyoming
Messrs. Griffin and Thayer, prominent Rockford residents, travel to Wyoming seeking the best location for a stock business base. They express confidence there is room in the territory for all and anticipate a hospitable reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Griffin and
Thayer
Rockford
Illinois
Wyoming
Indians and Road Agents Reappear in Deadwood Dispatch
By reference to a Deadwood dispatch printed elsewhere in this issue the article notes that the savages have resumed activity in the region. The report warns of renewed dangers and the need for vigilance as outlaws and native groups threaten settlers and travelers.
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Deadwood Dispatch
Two Freighters Slain on Fort Pierre Route
Fort Meade reports two freighters James Brady and Frank Hannan killed by Indians on the Fort Pierre route, fifty miles from Rapid City. Brady died instantly. Hannan, mortally wounded, died after reaching a ranch two miles away. Brady’s body was mutilated and clothing burned. Suspected assailants may be the same Indians who attacked hunters near Rapid City days earlier.
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Deadwood
D. T
Fort Meade
Rapid City
Fort Pierre
James Brady
Frank Hannan
Brady
Hannan
War path report from Crow Creek agency near Pine Ridge
A courier from Capt. W. E. Dougherty reports that an ox train carrying Capt. Vroom’s baggage near Pine Ridge was surrounded by 75 to 80 Sioux, who plundered provisions and clothing but fired no shots. Indians are said to be war party, northbound, possibly linked to disaffected braves, with no immediate danger unless they join forces with northern tribes. Also notes Gov. Hoyt’s lecture praising unity and saving, warning of national debts and health concerns.
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Omaha
W. E. Dougherty
Crow Creek Agency
Dakota Territory
Vroom
Lower Brule
Pine Ridge Agency
White River
Pine Ridge
Butte
Fort Vale
Dougherty
Fort Robinson
Indian Territory
Assinnaboines
Sitting Bull
Gov. Hoyt
Laramie City
South
Sudden Death of Rev. Dr. Young in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne community mourns the sudden death of Rev. Dr. William M. Young from apoplexy after a prayer service. He had recently become pastor of the First Baptist Church, planned to reside in Cheyenne, and left a typed will requesting burial arrangements and a monument inscription. Maj. D C McCoy of Meadville and Mrs. Young were notified. McCoy plans to travel to Cheyenne to oversee the remains. The Knights of Pythias will handle funeral arrangements.
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Dr. Young
Baptist Church
Court House
Hon
I. C. Whipple
Nineteenth Street
Mr. Young
J. Y. Cowhick
Mr. Whipple
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Corey
J. K
Jeffrey
Trustees
First Baptist Church
Wm. M. Young
Edinburg
Scotland
Cheyenne Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias
Meadville City Lodge
R. of P
Cheyenne Lodge
Ellis
Denver
Young
Hope
Jesus Christ
Diately
Maj
D. C. McCoy
Meadville
America
Massachusetts
Washington
Wilmington
Delaware
Penn
Cheyenne Literary Club
Inter Ocean Hotel
Maj. McCoy
Pythias
Cultivation of Alfalfa for Cheyenne Ranches
In Cheyenne on February 20 1879 Granger offers alfalfa guidance from Utah and California experts. Sow 20 to 25 pounds per acre with early April plantings to prevent seed wash, irrigate regularly, harvest three times per season, and cut after seed bowls form. The crop yields about 14 tons per acre per year and provides rich cattle and sheep feed. prices run 20 to 25 cents per pound.
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Cheyenne
The
Leader
Utah
California
Granger
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar Advertisement
Patent medicine notice touts Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs colds hoarseness and lung complaints. Claims relief after one dose and cure with six bottles sold at drug stores for 50 cents each or six for 22.60. Addresses depot 7 Sixth Avenue New York City. C N Crittenton Proprietor. Also Pike's Toothache Drops advertised promising cure in one minute.
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Sixth Avenue
New York City
C. N. Crittenton, Ous
Barkalow McNamara Wedded at Fremont in Sacred Service
The Barkalow and McNamara families witnessed a formal wedding on the 19th at St James Church Fremont Nebraska. Bishop Clarkson and Rey Frank Millspaugh officiated as the couple exchanged vows in a traditional service. The reception followed at Rev Dr McNamara’s home. The newlyweds will reside in Omaha.
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Barkalow-McNamara
Fremont
Nebraska
St. James’ Church
Clarkson
Rey
Frank Millspaugh
Mendelssohn
McNamara
Omaha
Denver News Roundup of Tragedy, Mines, and Rail News
Frankie Bateman dies after a Denver self harm attempt. A Geneva mine snow slide buries seven. one killed Nick Bruny and others injured Dan Cameron critically. Salt Lake Tribune notes Great Horn mine sale for 2.5 million and future mills. Hastings court convicts James McElroy, to be hanged May 28. Mrs Hohenberger killed by cars in west Denver. Rio Grande and Santa Fe right of way case argued in Denver. Utah & Northern railroad bridge to reach Blackfoot by April. Severe snow in eastern Oregon Washington. Columbia River bridges broken. Petition from Rochford seeks Rapid City Rockford postal route tri weekly. Denver physicians warn on diphtheria with 100 mild cases and several severe cases.
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Frankie Bateman
Denver
Geneva
South Park
Nick Bruny
Dan Cameron
Box Elder
Frank North
Gov
Nance
Nebraska Mounted Infantry
Salt Lake Tribune
Great Horn
Frisco
Utah
the Tribune
James McElroy
Henry Stutzman
Hastings
Nebraska
Magdalena Hohenberger
West
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Grande Cafton
United States
Hallett
Iran
Utah & Northern Railroad
Blackfoot
Oregon
Washington Territory
Cascades
Columbia River
Washington
Rochford
Rapid City
Rockford
Denver Tribune
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Wheely
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Siz Macaths
George Palmer
Board of Survey
Camp Carlin
Storey OF the Times
Chicago
Chicago Times
Territorial Wants
Storey
Storey Teller
Secretary of the Interior
Far East
Treasury
Wm. M. Younge
Pennsylvania
Barkalow—McNamara
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