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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1882
Page
2
A Cheyenne diary of local events includes a generous act by a kind resident who paid eight boys admission, Hartville copper mine bonding for $30000, a teamster injured, plans for a city smelter, and notes on tramps, crime, and civic concerns.
Three convicts Charles Williams Moses Reeder and R K Paine jailed in Laramie County face re sentencing under a new territorial law. The counsel objected on constitutional grounds and a hearing set for Monday June 5 with Judge Sener presiding.
A modest Decoration Day program forms at City hall at 1 30 with fire companies Knights Templar and Knights of Pythias city officials and citizens. The procession to the cemetery will include the 4th infantry band and feature speeches by Secretary Morgan Mayor Carey Hon W W Corlett and J C Baird. After grave decorations and memorial exercises the parade returns for inspection by fire department officers.
Rain interrupted Cheyenne Decoration Day ceremonies as fire brigades Camp Carlin and U R Knights of Pythias led a lengthy procession to the cemetery. Officials, an infantry band, and several fraternal groups marched in damp, orderly lines before returning to City Hall for inspection and closure. The note also reports the death of Cecil Ellis, son of Mr. and Mrs. J G Ellis, and pays tribute to the boy with condolences from the community.
The Laramie Times reports a flowing well by Bloom & Christ west of the tank house in Flowing Wells. It reaches 109 feet with about two gallons per minute flow, suggesting broader applicability for water supply systems independent of pipes. The Carbon County Journal notes an artesian well fund meeting where trustees were named and incorporation steps planned to start work soon.
The next session of the Wyoming Sunday School convention will be held in this city starting Tuesday June 18 for three days. Meetings occur at the Baptist church with Revs Banks and Sanders leading the program.
The indictment against Mrs Gates for obtaining goods on false pretences is entered. The sheriff must acquire more clothing for indigent prisoners. Duncan Grant is admitted to citizenship. The court adjourns to 9 30 Monday morning May Term with Judge James B Sener presiding. Trials include county commissioners vs John Talbot postponed due to illness until June 3. The court resumes later for minor business and adjourns to Wednesday at 9.
The Raton News reports smaller cattle herds are sold to large firms or pooled by owners for stock shares reflecting market value and grazing rights. Drover's Journal notes Frank Swan & Frank ship eight carloads of young Hereford bulls from Illinois Michigan Indiana to Wyoming. The Chicago column adds that Oregon drives will be light with scarce cattle. Texas stockmen remain optimistic yet cautious about prices.
The article assigns no blame to the railroad company and fault lies with someone at the pump house not signaling pressure. An employee arrived to find the engineer ready with steam but no signal had been sent, causing confusion during the incident.
District Court proceedings report that prisoners Charles Williams Moses Reeder and Reynolds S K Paine were in court for resentencing to Joliet prison. Attorneys Barr and Peck opposed further sentencing. The court ordered copies of objections sent to the penitentiary commissioners and a hearing set for June 5. Also Wyoming v George Psle ended in acquittal and Hugo Donzelman awarded $25 in defense fees. Grand jury filed a special report before being discharged.
The Denver exposition is attracting nationwide interest as a national event. states with mineral resources from Michigan to Georgia are urged to fully exhibit their mineral products and creditable displays are encouraged.
Articles of incorporation filed for The International Cattle Company list incorporators Harry Oelrichs John J Cavies and W W Corlett. Capital stock set at 205000 dollars divided into forty one shares of 5000 each. Trustees for the first year include Sir John Ral Ried of London Harry Oel richs and John J Davies. It is understood the company has purchased Mr Players herd of cattle.
A six car Pullman special returning east from Boston arrived in Cheyenne yesterday afternoon with about 140 travelers from New England plus two Detroit women. The 59 day trip covers Chicago, Colorado, Old Mexico, Southern California, Yosemite, and the Pacific coast before returning via Central and Union Pacific to Boston. The journey cost 450 in coupons and has featured lively female advocacy, music in cars, and notable passengers including Phebe Frye of Portland and J. C. Milne of Fall River, whose partner Thos. Almy died in California. The group plans Boston arrival by June.
The adjourned session presided by Chief Justice James B. Sener reviewed cases including McNamara v Fogle song with N J O Brien as representative, Mulhorn v Union Pacific, and Blair v Smith. Decisions include reversals, non suits, and affirmations with opinions by Sener, Parks, and Blair. The court admitted Elliott and Donzelman to practice and approved the Schnitger marshal account.
The county clerk recorded location certificates and notices for the Galena and Bridge lodes in Silver Crown, with Eureka and Lapash district mentions. Separately, Charles J. Nolan was enlisted at Fort Omaha Neb to Company C 9th Infantry and assigned.
New York showman Tony Pastor, touring major cities with his top variety troupe, credits St Jacobs oil with keeping performers healthy. The Palm Beach era article notes artists at Walnut Street Theater and Pastor's Broadway theater rely on the remedy for rheumatism, praising its value to the company and management.
The Louisiana State Lottery plans its 145th distribution on June 18 under Generals Beauregard and Early, with over half a million dollars to be scattered. M. A. Dauphin of New Orleans offers details. Also mentions Charity hospital receiving a million dollars in installments and promotes Sozodont for dental health.
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