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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1883
Page
17
A New York Times correspondent’s sharp on the Wyoming vote and women’s suffrage is examined in Cheyenne. The piece argues the critic unfairly links suffrage to moral decline, noting improvements in local society and the harmlessness of the privilege while highlighting road work led by Downey and the Corlett area team.
An elder recalls visiting New England years ago and buying rounds for a group of youths. They decline whiskey in favor of soda, lemonade, and squash pie, leaving him broke after a spring visit. He jokes that history would repeat if he returned today.
The piece describes Washington Territory separated from Oregon in 1853 with 70 000 square miles and over 100 000 people. It highlights lumbering stock raising farming salmon fishing and commerce along the sound as leading interests and notes vast forests of Douglas pine and future fruit potential. It mentions rainfall and mineral resources while predicting stock raising as a future leader. A separate ad offers an undivided half interest in 2400 ewes 1400 lambs and about 100 tamm as listed by Huan Barron Bristol CO.
A vigorous growth claim cites Parker's Hair Balsam as restoring youthful luster and color to gray hair. It also asserts it revives vitality while removing irritation and dandruff.
Notice is given that Charles W. Perry has filed intent to make final proof for north halves of southeast and southwest quarters of section 15 township 18 north range 62 west. Proof will be before the Cheyenne register December 28, 1888. Witnesses: Thomas M. Herrick, Benjamin A. Mills, John J. Leatsch, Harvey M. Babbitt of Little Horse Creek, Wyoming.
Major Baldwin is on the sick list and improving slowly after a week at home. Lander hotel stables are under new charge by F E Crittenden. John Arnold ends his bull train season and moves stock to the range. Wilson’s mill at North Fork earns praise for flour from valley wheat. War declared in Little Popoagie school district with case details to come before Judge Cottrell. Lewis Peterson’s stable and haystack burned last Sunday. cause rumored to be a family dispute. W F Chalmers elected justice of the peace and W H Jackson constable for Lander precinct at the November 6 special election. Elders predict a harsh winter, with oldtimers’ credibility noted. A novel Lewiston wedding occurred recently. Jack Higgins plans a Thanksgiving ball at North Fork. all invited. Doc.
Senator James G. Fair of Nevada reflects on his long career from Belfast to California and Nevada, describing mining on Feather River in 1849, the rough early days, and the close relations between California and Nevada. He praises miners as generous and notes Nevada’s peaceable Mormon and polygamy views, with remarks on Indians and stock raising.
Advertisement claims Health Renewer restores health and vigor curing dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility. Product priced at $1.
An advertisement promotes Wells' Rough on Rats almanac available at druggists or via mail for 2 cents, urging quick complete permanent cures for corns warts bunions and related foot conditions. The notice also mentions Wells of Jersey City and Wells' Rough on Corns product.
Judge Sener presided as sessions opened with the grand jury present. Indictments include A Blackmoor cattle theft and Robert Boatman cattle theft, with arraignments planned. Other cases involve petty larceny, demurrers, and motions. court adjourned to 10 tomorrow. A use of special masters and references noted. courthouse chatter mentions jail plans and a striking witness scene.
The firm Hanna and McCaulley is dissolved by mutual consent. William McCaulley assumes all rights of the firm and James W Hanna and Winnis McCauliey are named in Denver Colorado on October 31 1883.
In Cheyenne W T on November 15 1883 Hanna Anderson Campbell dissolved their firm by mutual consent. The firm McCaulley Anderson Campbell is organized to succeed to all the rights of the previous partnership. W Mccaulley Anderson Brothers C A Campbell sign.
Benjamin A. Mills files final proof for the northwest quarter section 21 township 18 north range 62 west. Cheyenne Wyoming receiver to hear December 28 1883. Witnesses: Charles W. Perry Thomas M. Herrick John B. Leatsch Harvey M. Babbitt all of Little Horse Creek Wyoming. Einar W. Mann Register.
A Cincinnati lady recounts months of illness and failed medical care before trying Parker's Ginger Tonic. After three bottles and a careful diet she reports excellent health and spirits and hopes to aid other sufferers. See other column.
Torrents of rain caused a dam break flooding roads and damaging numerous houses. A man was shot in Rushville, with his condition unclear, as authorities investigate the incident amidst rising waters. Yellow fever fears spread from San Francisco to Colima as sailors are treated at the marine hospital.
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