Cheyenne Boom Prospects Draw Backers From Nearby Towns
The article notes Cheyenne’s growth as a booming hub while contrasting Denver’s stagnation and Fort Collins’ decline. It tells a tale of a Western newcomer who sought Denver wealth, failed to find work, and moved to Cheyenne where opportunities exist. Cheyenne’s modern utilities, stores, hotels, churches, and expanding trade underpin its bright outlook and migration appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Pittacus Green
Colorado
Denver
Queen City of the Plains
Hiapride
Fort Collins
Colling
Missouri
North and South tied again deepen friendly ties
Three engraved cards of thanks will soon be presented to Petersburg Richmond and Fredericksburg from Pennsylvania legislators who visited Virginia. The card features the U S coat of arms top and pensylvanias and vir ginias arms on the sides with the motto May the bond of friendship ever continue accompanying the resolution of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Petersburg
Richmond
Fredericksburg
United States
As Much Wool but No Land
Laramie plains ranchers find this season’s sheep clip lighter in weight then last year while same flock sizes yield similar totals. Investigation shows wool from this clip is cleaner with less sand and dust, due to damp, windless weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie Plains
Western calves outpace eastern stock in early growth
The Pittsburg Stockman notes western calves grow larger and faster than eastern calves. West born calves receive ample milk and unfettered feeding, while eastern calves face confinement and inferior rations. The piece treats swift early development as advantageous and economically profitable for western cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Pittsburg
Birthday of Green Sparks Wild Effigy Riot at Overton
The Grand Island Times reports a mob in Overton near Elm and Plum creeks on Green’s birthday formed an effigy labeled the man who shot Green. Cowboys rode, shot, and dragged the figure while emigrants watched in alarm, two women fainting and others praying for deliverance as train crews cut the stop short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overton
Elm
Plum Creeks
Green
Minden
North Platte
Grand Island Times
Military Moves and Command Swaps in Wyoming
Colonel John H. Mason of the 9th Infantry will assume command at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming after reporting at headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Anderson will take command at Fort Bridger. Acting Assistant Surgeon Robert B. Grimes will report to Major I. D. DeRussy for duty at Carter Station. Travel is for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Mason
9Th Infantry
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Thomas M. Anderson
Mason
Fort Bridger
Wyoming
Robert B. Grimes
Carter Station
I.D. DeRussy
4Th Infantry
Hair Goods Opened by Mrs Blackwood at Sun Office Door
Mrs Blackwood opens a hair goods shop at the second door north of the Sun office offering all kinds of hair work. Ladies hair dressed and shampooed with wigs and waves made to order in the best style.
A Run on a Drug Store for Free Trial Bottles
A drug store advertises free trial bottles of Dr. King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It claims asthmatics bronchitis hoarseness and sore throats can obtain a trial bottle by calling at the store, with regular size priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mide
Dave
Dr. King
Fortune's Favorites and Lottery Prizes of 1882 1883
A partial list of Louisiana State Lottery prizes above one thousand dollars paid during the year ending April 1883, with names and addresses of holders. Drawings dated May 9 1883 June 13 1882 July 11 1882 August 8 1882 show recipients from Minnesota Massachusetts Louisiana New Orleans Kentucky Illinois and more with amounts ranging from 1 200 to 30 000. Receipts on file at the company offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Beall & Ricketts
Kentucky National Bank
Louis- Nags
J. Pronty
Bourbon Street
New Orleans
H.D. Rayne
Baronne and
Canal Streets
L. Horn
St. Ann Street
Drawing of September 12 2 1882 through multiple backers
A historical ledger style notice lists numerous participants in drawings dated September 12 1882 through January 9 1883. Names include R R Deacon D P Blair Peter O Johnson Gwynn Harris John C Reuss Sam Hobson and many others with varied amounts collected or paid through banks and firms in Missouri Louisiana New York and elsewhere. The document notes the grand semi annual drawing details and references agents and institutions such as Bates County National Bank in Butler Missouri and various banks across the United States.
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R. R. Deacon
Bates County National Bank
Butler
Escees
D. P. Blair
East Miss. Matrimonial Association
Columbus
Miss
P. N. Johnson
Houston
Tex
Peter O. Johnson
Seneca St
Leavenworth
Kan
Michael A. Finnegan
Elder Place
Boston
Mass
John C. Reuss
Ascension Parish
Gwynn Harris
Washington, D. C
W. L. Lewis
Co-operative Ice Co
Sam Hobson
Memphis
Tenn
G. C. Huntington
New York
Ala
W. R
Rison & Co
Huntaville
Crittenden T
Contist
Orleans
Stevens
Titusville
Penn Bank
Pittsburg
Apple
Omaha
Union and Planters Bank
Henry Mendal
Seasongood, Sons & Qco
Cincinnati
Ohio
G. Zeiss
Philadelphia
Nodaway Valley Bank
Maryville
Israel Brown
Ocala
Fla
Allan Peirce
Canal St
New Orleans
International Bank
Chicago
Illi
J. Allen Schaeffer
Allentown
J. J. Dever
Handsoms Depot
E. Callender
St. Paul
Minn
Nat
Bank of
W. H
St. Clair
Washington
F.southampton Co
John Shipley
Morristown
B. A. Hathaway
John C. Spills
Hopkins
Notable Utah Emigrant Train and Local Weather Quips
Notes from Laramie describe H. S. Kennedy’s slow sheep shearing progress and a season likely to extend to Christmas if weather remains mild. Ten emigrant coaches carrying the last Mormon slaves into Utah pass eastward as disinfectant plans fail to purify them. An ad promotes Brown’s Iron Bitters and Wells’ Health Renewer as health tonics with a $1 price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kennedy
Utah
Hidden Pest Control Ad Sparks Memory of Rat Poison Label
An OCR fragment mentions flies roaches bed bugs rats mice and gophers cleared out by Rough on Rats priced at 5c, suggesting a vintage pest control brief. The note hints at old advertising language and a product name tied to a prewar era pest killer.
Cure for Bladder Ailments Promoted with Buchupaiba
An advertisement claims to cure catarrh of the bladder and all kidney and urinary complaints using a remedy named Buchupaiba offered at a price of one dollar. The wording emphasizes stinging irritation and inflammation as symptoms targeted by the cure.
Notice for Public Sale of Federal Land in Wyoming
Land Office Cheyenne May 14 1883 notice given that settlers have intent to make final proof for land claims before the Register and Receiver Cheyenne on June 16 1883. Liomas Chenevert seeks proof for W quarter and N W quarter of section 24 township 18 north range 2 west with witnesses John B Frayer John A Kessler John B Latsch Thomas M Herrick all of Tuttle Horse Creek Wyoming and others for remaining parcels.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Liomas Chenevert
N. W
N. W. At
Lownship
John B. Frayer
John A., Kessler
John B Latsch
Thomas M. Herrick
Tuttle Horse Creek
John B Frayer
N. E. Quar
S F. Quar
Spectacular cavalcade of riders and performers dazzles audience
A disparate bill features bareback riders, jugglers, contortionists, and clowns led by Edward Holland and William Marks. Notable acts include Miss Minnie Math, Miss Katie Holloway, Mlle Constantina Michl, and Zurath Family among a lineup of 100 performers famed for muscle, balance, and daring feats.
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Minnie MaAthh
Samuels
Cymnost
Magle
Barr
Monkthy
Wm Driona
Joseph
Anson
Adam Sabestreusa
Eques Fulans
Mn William Marks
Hunt Family
Kate Holloway
M'Lle Constantina Michl
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Cologne
Severs
Larimer Street
Keyond Bizo
Atate Lotter
Alyon&healy State
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Willeend
Fortune
John Weger
Kasota
First National Bank
St. Peter
Minnesota
Charles Nelson
Cor
Sixteenth St
Avenue M
Galveston
W. H. Ackers
River At
Cambridgeport
Gillett & Co
Newburyport
Court Square
Wranklin St
Kilby St
Mase Sp Tislsaiene Schetteres Irving Fierce
Bank of Commerce
St. Louis
CO. M. Stinson
Fairfield
Iowa
Wm. W. Irwin
Louis Ville
Richardson
Reidsville
Phil
Witeteben
Dun & Co
Detroit
Mich
W. M. Martin
Bangor
J. A. Burks
Leolia
Natchitoches Parish
Robeline
Lafayette
Ind
Daniel Breyl
Clark St
Ill
Michael Connolly
Troy
N.Y
Henry M. Kiessling
Dearborn St
Isis
Anatole Tricote
Vermillionville
Non James
Day
Malta Bend
Saline Co
Edwin T. Eisenberg
St Philadelphia
H. H. Harper
St. George's
Colleton Co
S. G
Wm. H. Hampton
Tracy
City
Franklin Co
J. M. Dixon
Ennis
Josephine Mills
New York City
Chas. Mowatt
Lucy May
Maass
Hermann Tossberg
W. T. Clark
Emil Weidig
Magazine St
Sallie F. Kingsley
Master St
Thos
F. Bell
Maas
Trarper
Fries
W. Court St
Oho
John T. Garvin
Willard Place
South End
Buaston
Underwood Fisher
Three Rivers
Bt CO
D. Ayres
Danville
Arsohiors
Alvin Kensler
Odessa
Augustine Lopez
Barone
Laramie
Brown
John Robinson
School of
Zenobia
Rome
LEE LD
Lle
Ella Zola
Samson
Lfon Family
Gubawaye
Baanelne
Cardig
John Lowl'w
Ang Piiner
Ile
JSH
AH Fung Jung
Orainary
Katie Spone
Agnem Trieme
Almy Tomy
Zurath
James
May
Watson
Ada
Clara
Lick of G
Uce
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