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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1878
Page
6
A Cheyenne politics note hints at Hon. A. H. Swan as a potential mayoral candidate. Western briefs report rapid Cheyenne and Lead City growth with new buildings and lots, plus traffic on the San Francisco rail lines. A Nebraska jail ring theft, a Pullman sleeper talk, and unit updates at Camp Brown frame a bustling frontier scene with law, business, and social notes.
Saturday court session ends with verdict for Permelia Chiniquy awarding $250 damages. Injunction denied in Cuthbertson v Unfug. Territory cases yield pleas of guilty and several penitentiary terms. Duncan Blackburn jailed one year for aiding escape. Jesse Williams sentenced to eighteen months for assault and six months for larceny. Court adjourned to Monday.
Spearfish valley witnessed a large herd of Indian ponies racing through the region with no handlers. Troops from the Third Cavalry A B and F under Major A W Evans arrived, camping on Centennial Prairie as scouts are dispatched to locate the Sioux camp responsible for depredations on northern routes.
A Cheyenne reader reports a high railroad official assuring fair freight rates against the Colorado Central line and equal footing with Chicago and Omaha merchants. The caller urges a permanent agreement between the U P R R and the County Commissioners to bypass faultfinders skeptical of such pledges.
At Gen. Mansfield Post No. 4 G A R meeting in Fort Larawig on December 22 1877 resolutions honor First Sergeant John H. Van Moll Third Cavalry slain Dec 15 near Silver Springs Wyoming Territory. The post expresses deep loss sympathy for his family and requests copies to Grand Army Gazette Army and Navy Journal and Cubryenne Leaver with signatures Toro V Brown and others.
The Laramie Sentinel rebukes a Cheyenne Gazette article as baseless and slanderous about Gov. Thayer. It recounts Thayer's efforts to reinstate engineer J. I. Kassner, detailing letters to General Superintendent Clark and others, and contrasts with the Gazette's alleged falsehoods.
The city’s only public Christmas tree event filled the Episcopal church with standing room. Children lined up at 6:30 as R. W. Jordan led the program with the rector and others assisting. The program featured opening prayer recitations and carols by the school, then a nine-verse Luke recitation where scholars handed letters to Jordan to form the evergreen motto “The Prince of Peace.”
The program features duets by Fanny Crook and Nellie Stanley and by Florence Hurlbut and Nellie Stanley with recitations by Geo. Foglesong and Annie East. A tree lighting marks a festive scene as gifts are distributed to children only, followed by a benediction and a school choir finale.
Col. John E. Smith of the 14th Infantry was sent to Tort Hall Idaho to demand the surrender of the Bannock Indian who murdered Alex Rhoden at Ross's Fork. The response is believed unlikely and the Indians are described as well armed and insolent, with fears of trouble in the spring.
Major Charles G. Bartillitt leads Companies BE I and K of the 11th Infantry into Crook City from the Cheyenne Agency via Fort Pierre. He reports hearing of Indians along the route but saw none and believes those who harmed locals have moved toward the Little Missouri or Tongue river.
A general court martial is appointed to meet at Fort Fetterman in W T on January 2 1878 for the trial of prisoners. The court details include Capt Edwin M Coates Capt George I Price First Lieut Albert D King First Lieut John Van R Hoff Assistant Surgeon Second Lieut Charles H Watts Second Lieut Leonard A Lovering Judge Advocate.
Deputy Sheriff Martin transported Duncan Blackburn James Wall Jessie Williams Jas Collins and Chas Austen to the Laramie City penitentiary aboard a caboose attached to the pay car. The total convicts now reach eighty three, three overcapacity. Martin returned last night after a trouble free mission.
A grand festival hosted by the ladies of the African Methodist Church gathered over one hundred Black attendees in the Fish and Snow block store-room. The event featured the customary sociable atmosphere and orderly enjoyment reflecting the community’s traditions.
A crowd of twenty to thirty youths circled and sang plantation songs while long tables groaned with oysters turkey fruit cake and other delicacies. Couples filled corners and conversations flourished with compliments as merrymakers enjoyed the evening. Ladies presided with care and the event ended with warm goodbyes and a total gross receipt of eighty six dollars. Nearly 250 presents adorned the Christmas tree.
Eleven directors were chosen, three from the east: J. Gould, Sidney Dillon of New York, and I. L. Ames of Boston. The remaining eight are Colorado and local men. Officers elected include President W. A. H. Loveland, Vice President J. C. Hummel, Secretary E. L. Berthoud, with Loveland to fill no office changes. Key appointments list O H Henry as Superintendent and others: C. 8. Abbott Assistant Superintendent Foster Nichols Auditor William Armor Cashier W. N. Babcock General Freight Agent E. L. Berthoud Chief Engineer James Scott Master Mechanic.
Capt. Chas Meinhold of the Third Cavalry died at Clifton Springs New York on the 14th inst He was a native of Prussia who fled political troubles and later joined the U S military service Commissioned as second lieutenant July 17 1862 promoted to captain December 1 1866 He served in New Mexico Arizona Nebraska Wyoming Montana and Dakota and had suffered a chronic illness for the past year He was between 60 and 65 years old and described as tall well built handsome and capable.
Sharpshooters tested skills yesterday afternoon at Major Talbot's event. Birds abundant and weather favorable for precise marksman games. Scoring listed at 21 yards rise and 80 yards boundary. A herd of fifty buffalo reportedly moved toward the Platte near Greeley before a spirited dog scattered them.
The Sioux nations include five great bands and several smaller tribes. They total about fifteen thousand warriors roaming a vast territory from the Platte to the British line and from Minnesota to the mountains. They sometimes cross into British soil when pursued by government troops, with mountain tribes blocking further advance.
Judge Clements receives a Routt county letter warning of a spring Ute outbreak potential. John Ungurat says Utes and allied Sioux and Arapaho encamp at Whisky Gap, prompting settler fears and possible blockhouse readiness. Denver reports snow and odd politics while rail and hospital plans advance, and Middleton the horse thief remains at large.
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