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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1882
Page
4
The dispatch notes possible death by torture for Gaiteau if census delays persist, joking that he be forced to read the Fort Collins Courier daily. It ridicules the Courier editor and mocks other local publications with sharp caricature.
The LEADER composing room clock is described as a strong striker, striking 35 to 40 times. The Wu Laramie Sentinel will be conducted as a temperance paper with temperate language and stance on alcohol and malt beverages.
In Volonano a crowd of hopeful figures entertains grand ambitions amid a landscape of cattle and crops, mountains and wealth, with the official bee buzzing in many bonnets as candidates seek prominence.
The Elmira Gazette notes journalism requires temper and toil over fame. A Wisconsin experimenter compares seed potato methods, favoring whole planting and selecting perfect specimens to prevent shortages, citing White Peachblow as improved after twelve years.
The article surveys Republican and Democratic contenders for delegate to Congress, county offices, and local posts. It highlights Judge Carey and Warren for Republicans, Delegate Post for Democrats, sheriff and county officials races, potential nominations for clerk treasurer assessor coroner and superintendent, and notes on anticipated council and assembly candidates for the 1882 election.
A satirical note on reckless street behavior and aging notables. Gen O O Howard at West Point dances with vigor, Mrs Langtry plans a six month American tour beginning in October, Count Bismarck’s health remains frail with rheumatism and a suggested change of air to Kissengen. The Pall Mall Gazette weighs his age and influence in European politics.
At the San Antonio growers convention estimates Texas cattle sales may total 7.5 million dollars. Nebraska shipments move west toward the Rosebud while eastern markets for mutton stay weak. Distillery fattening of cattle expands rapidly with record volumes and calls for a display venue, as exports and home demand shape prices.
Professor Stanton reports from Denver that the committee has reconsidered the allotment, increasing Wyoming’s exhibit space from about 200 square feet to 600 square feet. This larger area should showcase our best mineral and other specimens. residents urged to fill the space.
Al Sutherland reports the Ames Monument reaches fifty feet in height and should be finished by early August. Delays in medalion shipments from Boston persist while twenty two workers remain on site, down from forty one in ten days.
Judge James B. Sener presiding. On Tuesday June 27 Alter and Kurtz sued T. Bugbee and Co with service on EH A Reaser. judgment for plaintiffs $129. Catherine H. Hanly sought divorce from Wm. H. Hanly. Roche and Plunkett faced Searight Bros with defenses struck, motion denied, jury demanded, change of reins allowed. Levira Thorne divorced from Chas A Thorne. Davis vs H G Newcomb and Co ended in a defendant win. Geo W Hoyton and J Cowhick: plaintiff awarded $500 plus costs. H A Calland vs O P Goodwin and Mrs Selig: judgments against defendants jointly for $406 and $40 costs. Court adjourned to Thursday 9:30 AM.
June 24 1852 York Collins Conc Ira L Friedendal Cheyenne W T invites Fort Collins fire department band and citizens to join a Independence Day celebration. A grove for dancing and refreshments will be provided free. Longmont supports the request. San Francisco Board of Health releases the quarantined British steamer Altenower after a week.
The statement by William J. Coughlin describes long illness from 1876 to 1877 with a lung hole and near death. After taking Dr William Hall's Balsam for the Lungs he reports marked improvement, less coughing, regained strength, and plans to work again, urging others with diseased lungs to try it. The notice also includes a sales pitch for a promotional catalogue from Bi G Rideout & Co. in New York.
In the District Court of the First Judicial District Henry Altman and Morris D Altman sue Claus Henson for 287.85 with interest from April 22 1882 for goods and merchandise. The stock in the Cheyenne storeroom on Sixteenth street is attached to satisfy the claim and an answer is due by July 5 1882.
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