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Newspaper

Cheyenne Weekly Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1876

Page

15

Downey declines Albany county probate ticket

The Albany county Republican convention nominated Col. S. W Downey for probate judge and treasurer, but he declined due to private business duties. The county central committee substituted Col. J. W. Donnellan, a respected banker and former Territory treasurer, hoping to reassure voters with his proven integrity and public service. The item also notes editor changes and various local political and social remarks.

Albany County Col S. W Downey County Central Committee J. W. Donnellan Laramie Sentinel Republican Central Committee Chronicle Col. Downey Col. Donnellan Democratic Party Col. Donnnellan

John H Bishop Resigns Justice of the Peace Candidacy

Mr John H Bishop declines resigns as candidate for Justice of the Peace Cheyenne Precinct due to expected removal from the territory and thanks supporters for the nomination. The notice is tendered by Jon I Bisnor in formal terms for publication in The Leader.

Leader Justice of the Peace Cheyenne Precinct Jon I. Bisnor Sixteenth Street

Nick's Nugget Sheriff Nick O'Brien Swells After Baby Arrival

A local humorous note describes Sheriff Nick O'Brien in an amused portrait as a portly gentleman wandering the streets smiling and speaking Latin after twelve pounds of a baby girl arrived at his home Friday night. The item, attributed to a note from a Council Bluffs correspondent, mentions a friend delivering the message and includes a brief farewell from Lamaseyer and J. W. about meeting at the depot and hearing from the bluegrass?

Nick O’brien Council Bluffs Council Bluefs Frep Alrus Lamaseyer J. W

Uinta County Republicans Nominate Ticket at Evanston

The Uinta county Republican convention met at Evanston on Wednesday last and nominated a full ticket led by Sheriff Geo. W. Pepper and Clerk Chas Turner with Probate Judge and Treasurer F. M. Foote. Editors note multiple commissioners C A Phipps N Beeman J R Fowler and other county posts include Assessor R M Ficht Coroner L W Spencer Surveyor I H Curtis and Superintendent of Schools W E Wheeler.

Uinta County Republican Convention Evanston Geo. W. Pepper Chas. Turner F. M. Foote C. A. Phipps N._ Beeman J. R. Fowler R. M. Ficht L. W. Spencer I. H. Curtis W. E. Wheeler

Wyoming Grand Lodge Officers Elected at Evanston Meeting

At the Grand Lodge session in Evanston last Wednesday I O O F officers were chosen and appointed. M W Grand Master H Garbanati from Ivanston. R W Deputy Grand Master J J Webster of Laramie. Grand Warden HU Tuttle of Rawlins. Grand Treasurer Herman Haus of Cheyenne. Grand Secretary I Altman of Cheyenne. Grand Chaplain A B Crawford of Laramie. Appointed Grand Marshal Wm G Town Evanston. Grand Commander A Ryan Cheyenne. Grand Herald John A Fischer Laramie. Grand Messenger J J Brammer Carbon. Grand Guardian Charles Nesselis. Next meeting planned for October in Cheyenne.

Grand Lodge Evanston M. W H. Garbanati Ivanston R. W J. J. Webster Lara- Lnne Hu, Tuttle Rawlins Herman Haus Cheyenne I.altman A. B. Crawford Laramie Wm. G. Town A. Ryan John A. Fischer J. J. Brammer Carbon Charles Nesselis

Dispatch from Fort Lara Mines Warn of Sioux Threat

The Country Full of Indians dispatch reports send men and arms to Sabille as the region is said to be full of Indians. Lieutenant Chase, marching from the Chugwater with five days rations, is expected to return to Swan's ranch and scour the Sunbille valley for the smugglers or bandits.

Philairs Swan Chugwater Chase Chug Ranch Laramie Peak Swan’s Platte Sunbille Thera

New Facts About the Wheeler Placer Claim Treasure

The Wheeler claim Discovery No 2 on Deadwood yielded over 400000 in gold before the Wheelers sold for 8000. The new owner, who bought after prospecting, quickly earned 3240 in less than a day, while the seller’s low purchase price reflected their belief the mine was exhausted. The present proprietor rose from a Montana peanut vendee to potential millionaire on this fortune.

Deadwood Montana

Red Cloud Indians Quiet as Troops Shift for Winter

Special report from Neb Oct 26 1876 details Red Cloud encamped at the Agency with no arms or ponies. Ponies to Fort Laramie for ownership auctions while 500 head to be sold, with Arapahoes and Little Wound supplying scouts. Troop dispositions include Fifth and Second Cavalry moves, Gen. Crook expedition plans, and staff reassigments amid Powder River campaign setup.

Tim Imp Group Neb Red Cloud Warsaw Smith Fourth Artillery Tobey Fourteenth Infantry Fort Laramie Arapahoes Mackenzie Little Wound Fifth Cavalry Second Cavalry Carr Fort McPherson Sidney Merritt Fort Russell Second Fort Sanders Third Cavalry Col. Royall Department J. W. Mason Camp Robinson Fourteenth Infaantry Nintig Fourth Infantry Mills Camp Sheridan Gen. Mackenzie Fourth Cavalry Gordon Crook Campbell Powder River Ninth Infantry Burt Old Fort Reno Henry Vroom Chase Schwatka Crawford Foster Reynolds Simpson Moorton

Cheyenne Tales Stirring In Sixteenth Street

A Cheyenne crowd teases mob mood and oddities on Sixteenth street. A man boasts of a dog, a butcher knife scene ends in a chicken, a tramp eyes stockings, and a Canary misadventure shows local humor and curiosity amid rough talk of law and Jack Smith rumors.

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