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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1884
Page
5
A Rochester couple wed and displayed in a clothing house show window as a merchant’s advertisement. The piece notes such public marriages are typically mere advertising and not remarkable.
A Jacksonville merchant sold sixty pianofortes and organs to colored families this year. The note calls it evidence of advancement by the colored race in Florida and praises the progress for readers outside the state.
The Washington Star quotes Mr. Randall stating his approach to appropriations is to prepare them promptly and push them through so Congress can adjourn early. He expects a short and busy session.
The West Virginia papers say the state needs moneyed, bright, energetic men who are steadfast. They promise a warm welcome and abundant chances to increase wealth and happiness with unlimited room for industries. The land is fertile, mineral wealth is vast, raw materials abound, a rising generation to educate, schools to build, and work for all.
A London collector in Hatton Garden shows a gold nugget found at Spitzkoff in the Transvaal. It weighs nearly a hen egg, is water-worn and impurity free, and contains 920 parts of pure gold per 1000. Valued at 220 dollars, the Times predicts such finds could presage Boer invasion impact as gold dust from the Transvaal arrives in larger, richer quantities.
The editorial argues Democrats will secure a strong working majority in the upcoming legislature and urges them to act for the public good on key city and territorial issues. It warns party leadership to serve public interests to gain credit and secure victory in the next election.
General Grant shows interest in the next canvass but will not be a candidate or allow his name to be used. He will not support President Arthur and opposes his renomination. Grant leans toward Logan, noting no personal rift over Fitz John Porter and grateful for Logan’s Chicago convention stand, vowing to repay him.
Tux Rey Jasper, famed for his sun moves theory, reports a church split as supporters abandon him for a rival fold. He laments deserted benches, blaming his astronomical reform for the division, noting Galileo's precedent and predicting future tolls on courageous discoveries.
Friday and Saturday sessions of the district court under Chief Justice J. B. Sener dealt with multiple civil matters. Judgments included $20.05 for G W Corey against county commissioners, and continued cases Blair & Crouse vs Treavett, plus various master in chancery reports and motions. A decree of divorce was awarded in Hammerton vs Hammerton. several motions for new trials were argued or postponed.
Filed at Secretary Morgan's office are four corporate filings. Bordeaux Ditch Company seeks irrigation via a ditch along the Chug with capital stock 45000 and trustees H E Teschmacher F O de Billier J Hunton. Suffolk Cattle Company with capital stock 500000 trustees G P Denie J B Thomas E A Page H J Hay and H M Rogers. Ames Cattle Company capital stock 80000 trustees A Ames Jr A B Valentine and S K Hamilton. Wyoming Wool and Tanning Company capital stock 100000 trustees S H Kennedy T Bruback J W Black H G Balch and R Marsh.
A promotion extols Floreston Cologne as a lasting perfume option that provides a fresh and delightful scent. The advertisement argues against inexpensive extracts and markets Floreston as a superior fragrance choice.
Washington society on January 1 highlights the white house reception line from cabinet members to citizens, gifts and anecdotes about Mrs Grant and others. The new Congressional Directory is noted for biographical sketches and profiles of 401 members, including remarks on lawyers and notable senators and representatives.
An advertisement promotes Parker's Hair Balsam as a pure hair remedy and highlights Shurley & Co in Chicago offering watches jewelry and silverware at the dozen price with home trial and approval. The firm is endorsed by Express companies and local officials, with address 77 State Street Chicago and a request for their illustrated catalogue.
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