The Kemper Tragedy Mrs Chisholm’s Story
Mrs Chisholm recounts the Kemper mob killings, detailing the murder of her husband and other family members, the assault on their home, and the escape with two sons. She notes her life in danger and mentions a potential British Legation inquiry into McClellan’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Johnny
Rosser
Cornelia
Clays
Johnie
Henry Gully
Gully
Phil Gully
McClellan
Legation
Washington
The Chinaman's Game of Poker in The Silver State
A Nevada game ends in a draw with a Chinaman holding four kings and an ace against a white man's four aces and a king. The opponent wins the pot of 410 dollars. The tale notes the Chinaman's confusion over the deck composition and poker rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver State
Nevada
Schenck
Brigham the Prophet interview and military praise
An interview with President Young covers Utah statehood prospects, Mormon population growth, self sufficiency, and moral leadership. It notes 150,000 residents, 700 miles of railroad, 226 schoolhouses, and strong missionary activity across nations, with rail and telegraph growth cited. Also includes General Order No. 15 praising Col. Mackenzie and the Fourth Cavalry for campaign service against the Sioux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Salt Lake City
Zion
Ogden
Arizona
England
Denmark
Germany
Palestine
France
Hindostan
China
Sandwich Islands
Pacific Islands
Mississippi
Arkansas
Floyd
Buchanan
South Carolina
Harney
Alkali Plains
Ben Holliday
Johnson
New England
Crook
Mackenzie
Col
R.S. Mackenzie
Fourth Cavalry
Department of the Missouri
OUR FUNNY FRIENDS False impressions and old quips
A collage of brief witticisms and social notes from various papers including the Norwich Bulletin Boston Post Paterson Press Richmond Enquirer and Chicago Evening Journal. The items range from humorous lines about foreign travel and hanging pictures to playful anecdotes about dogs and stage stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Richmond
Sundy
Cincinnati
Libby Hill
Richmond Enquirer
Annie Dickinson
Anne Bolean
Henry the Highth
N. Y
West Side
Roamer
Roam
Chicago Evening Journal
United States
Bulington Hawkeye
MexicAN Must Ang Liniment Celebrated in Ad Claims
An old advertisement extols MexicAN Must Ang Liniment as a universal cure for wounds burns sprains and pains claiming it saves lives and restores livestock. The page also mentions Dooley's Yeast Powder Glenn's Sulphur Soap Hill's hair dye and an Estray Notice for a bay horse pony at Bard's Ranch Little Bear Creek with owner to prove property and pay charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Hill
Estray
Bard’s
Glen
N. B
Mail Proposals Sought for Wyoming Routes 1877 78
The Post Office Department invites sealed bids by June 9 1877 for mail service in Wyoming September 1 1877 to June 30 1878 on multiple routes including Laramie City to White River Agency and Green River City to Uintah Agency. Bonds range from 500 to 8000 dollars. supplementary route Hat Creek to Deadwood offered seven days a week. Cheyenne to Tut Creek annual cost listed at 34293 dollars. Proposals must follow standard forms and be addressed to the Second Assistant Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Wyoming
Laramie City
North Park Ranch
Hahn’s Peak
Hayden
Colo
White River Agency
Bear Gulch
Steamboat Springs
Hahn's Peak
Green River City
Brown's Park
Dodge’s
Uintah Agency
Hat Creek
Wyo
Custer City
Deadwood
Cheyenne
Tut Creek
Territory of
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the Weekly Leader
Pharsday
Kemper
Brigham the Prophet
Dooley
Pole Creek Ranch
Fred. Schwartze
Heying
Fort Laramie and Black Hilly
This Ranch
Fort Laramie and
Black Hille Road
al Houra
Miguel Armijo
Ecoffey & Cuny's
Gold Country
Dawd
Nine-Mile Ranch
Aller Hoek
Laramie
Black Hills
United States Mail
CG. M. Stebbins
Stebbing & Porter
Denver
Geo
I. Stebbins
W. R. Stebbins
Atchison, Kansas
M. E. Post
Stebbins, Post & Co
Cheyenne, Wyco
Europe
West
J. W. Jillich
Atchison National Bank
South America
Joseph T
INMAN
Bible House
New York
STEAM
Élorse
Climax
Corliss
Utica Steam Engine Company
Wood & Mann
de Wo
Taylor Manufacturing Co
Weowom
Westminster
Maryland
Hills
U.N. Crittenton
N.Y
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwest
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
California
Western Territories
Omaha and
Dakota
Oregon
Japan
Australia
N. Robertson
Commission
Territorial
Edward A. Greener& CO
Chesnut Street
Philadelphia
D&wly
Converse
Ie Warren
Sixteenth Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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