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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1878
Page
6
The column notes Hon A H Swan's costly brick barn, a potential Denver Tribune vs News war, Troop calls from Gov Chadwick, Dr Carver's glass-ball feat, and indictments in Lee case. It covers railroad plans, building prosperity, and Indian policy alongside stock trade missteps and a Denver habeas case remarriage.
Sheriff Nottage received a dispatch from Herbert Thayer of the Rock Creek and Fort Fetterman Stage Line about the murder of Hewitt of Hewitt & Hall near La Bonte canon. A Frenchman named John Mattice, involved in a dispute at Hewitt's ranch, is the suspect. Mattice has fled toward the Hills as officers pursue.
The article notes sunstroke risk is low in Cheyenne due to a cool breeze. It cites Appletons Encyclopaedia on severe sunstroke with fainting, speech loss, dark face, slow pulse, and possible death. recovery leaves feebleness and headaches. Treatments include cold head applications, limb poultices, mustard plaster, stimulants, and immediate medical help. When awaiting a physician, give cold drinks and sponge with cold water or apply ice wrapped in a towel to the head.
Second Lieut Robt H Young to First Lieut in Co F Fourth Infantry. Second Lieut Hay den De Lang to First Lieut of Co A Ninth Infantry. Board to prepare HQ and staff quarters with Major Ludington and Capt. Stanton added to the board. First Lieut Samuel M Swigert relieved to join his company in the Department of Dakota. Col De Trobriand seeks retirement. discussions on army reductions and promotion scope noted.
The Denver News changes hands due to profit concerns and party alignment. Judge Loveland pledges a broad State focus, Democratic stance, and protection of local interests while aiming to sustain a profitable paper and support favorable legislation.
Frank Whitney and his teams will return to Cheyenne from the Black Hills after delivering 100000 pounds of freight. Next week he will load another 100000 pounds of merchandise from Mr Nagle’s warehouse. Nagle will ship Colorado flour California canned fruits grain and other supplies to the Hills. This shows goods can be profitably shipped from the city to Deadwood and merchants can compete with eastern houses. Kinnear Co soaps suit Colorado waters.
Edison arrives in Cheyenne with a party including Henry Draper and others to witness the sun eclipse and test the tesimeter. The report covers Edison’s appearance and plans, plus local notes on business, politics, railroad progress, and community happenings in Cheyenne and surrounding areas.
In a district court decision Lawrence McGinn won possession of a house and lot near the Round house. Ulrich Michaels then hired Ferris and helpers to move the house, but McGinn appeared with a double barreled shotgun and fired at the workers. No arrests reported and McGinn remains in control. Lawyer Bramel may provide further details on the affair.
The article recalls P. H. Allen who in Omaha era established a fruit store and forwarding house on Seventeenth Street for D. B. Beemer & Co. The writer notes his early enterprise and a later downturn, presenting a cautious obituary of the subject’s business conduct and reputation in the community.
The United States against 5 S Stanton was dismissed on the suggestion of U S District Attorney John son. A Pueblo Democratic convention report follows in telegraphic columns. A Lookout foreman Jacob Emmit was killed near Laramie City when run over by a freight car. Yankton discussions focus on Judge Kidder as potential Delegate in Congress. The Denver Times gains a new editor Frank Hall and enlarged form. A poor woman relocated to a tent to escape rent and bed bugs. Territory vs Samuel S Stanton continued to November first. bond set at 500 dollars.
A reflective piece questions motives behind vacation plans, career choices, and lending behavior. It ponders why men pursue breaks, why loans are hard to secure before and after locating a lender, and why deception and desire influence relationships.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on July 18 1878 Miss Lowena Paulson of Laramie county and Henry Jonsan of Albany county were married by Rev L J Hall pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
A few bound copies of the Wyoming Session Laws for 1877 are offered at Pollard & Co Postoffice news stand for 2.50 dollars each.
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